Hmm, There IS A Light At The End Of The Tunnel
Recap: Bella's POV: "I think he's got some issues," Adrian said. And for once I couldn't agree more.
Chapter 9: Fights and Flights
Bella's POV:
The rest of the bonfire went awkwardly. No one was really comfortable with Adrian there. He is such a handsome jerk. Handsome? I don't mean that. What I mean is sexy. Ugh, my hormones are battling my brain. This internal argument, along with several others I've had since Adrian's arrival, make for migraines that are borderline aneurisms. This man is making me crazy!
"Bella! Honey are you packed yet?" Dad called from downstairs.
"Yeah, I'll be downstairs in a minute with my stuff." I called back, I don't want to leave anything behind seeing as how we will never be coming back here.
"Well, hurry up young lady! It is three o'clock and our plane leaves in an hour and we still have to pick up Adrian!"
"We can just leave Adrian!"
"Isabella Marie Swan, You will be down here in ten minutes. It is a long flight to Court and I for one am not missing that plane and disappointing the Queen. I already missed her coronation."
"Fine dad. Now stop nagging." I said and looked everywhere when I stepped on a squeaky board. What the? I stepped on it again and got down to inspect it further. I pulled at the loose piece of wood until it came up with a pop. I gasped as I saw what was underneath that vile thing. All of my presents from them. I had to hold back a sob. I heard heavy footsteps coming up the stairs but I didn't move from where I was crouched, staring unblinkingly at these things.
"Bella! What in the world is taking you-" Dad stopped once he stepped into the room. "Oh, Bella." He whispered and came over to me. I felt him warm his strong arms around me. Effectively wrapping me in a fatherly embrace. I heard him get his phone out and call someone. I was too zoned out to hear the conversation but it ended shortly. "Bella, I am going to take your things downstairs, alright?" I nodded and he got up and left with my suitcases. He left me, my carry-on, and these dmn gifts in my room. I need to not do this to him. He is such a good father. I can't go back into the zombie state, I won't. I am being way too selfish here. He doesn't deserve this. I stood up and place the presents into a side pocket on my carry-on. I walked into the bathroom across the hall and splashed some cold water onto my face so it wouldn't be obvious that I was crying. I didn't realize that I was until I came into the bathroom and saw myself in the mirror. I finished and made my way to my room and saw Adrian sprawled out on my bed.
"What are you doing?" I laughed slightly.
"What does it look like I'm doing? I am saving a damsel in distress?" He replied cheekily.
"By laying on the bed?" I questioned.
"You got it babe." He said and grinned. $$, I thought.
"So, are we going to get going?"
"I don't want to go back, that is why I am here." his demeanor changing instantly.
"Well, come on get over it. Let's move on." I said and extended my hand to the clown.
"Like you got over the Cullens?" he said as I grabbed my carry-on bag.
"What did you say?" I asked, anger slowly boiling in me.
"It's a bit hypocritical of you to tell me to get over my problems when the ones you haven't gotten over have caused a change in plans." he said. I turned quickly around and punched him in the jaw. "HEY!" he yelled while rubbing his jaw. The lessons dad gave me really paid off just then. I turned again and headed downstairs to a waiting dad.
"Are you ready to go dad?"
"Sure, Bella. Are you okay?" he asked concerned.
"Yeah, just a little relapse." I said. "So, is everything packed up?" I asked.
"Everything but us and Adrian." he said, then as if on cue Adrian appeared at the top of the stairs groaning. "Do I want to know what happened?"
"I just punched him. I gave him what he deserved. Now let's get this show on the road!" I said and headed out to my truck. We were originally going to take the police cruiser but since Adrian was coming with us we decided that the bed on my Chevy could hold all of our suitcases better than the trunk of the cruiser could. Dad is driving, while I am going to be stuck in the middle of the two men. I headed on out, leaving a stunned dad and a whimpering Adrian behind. I threw my carry-on in the bed and hopped in. I am so glad it is a rare sunny day, otherwise all of our luggage would have been ruined. I turned my head to see the boys come out and they climbed in as well. I am ready to leave all of my sorrows behind and jump into who I am. I am ready to embrace the new Bella.
"So, dad, what will we be doing when we get there? Are we going to stay at Court or will we have to stay at a motel nearby?" I asked after twenty minutes of excruciating silence.
"We have a house waiting for as at Court. And even if we didn't we would've stayed at one of the many guest houses." He said. "They wouldn't want to risk any moroi getting attacked by a strigoi." he explained further.
"Alright. How do we have a house already?"
"Well, we are the Swans, Bella. We are very wealthy. We come from very old money, so we can live comfortably."
"Cool," I said for lack of anything else to say. Then there was silence again as we made our way to the airport. We got out of the truck and got our stuff out. Then we headed into the building. Royal moroi court, here I come.
(AN: What's up? I know, no updates in forever, right? I apologize. I have had my undivided attention on my novel that I am writing. So I received a review for another story of mine, but I like to update the oldest story first, which would be this one, but not anymore right? HA :) So I hope you liked this chapter! Tell me if you did! Can't wait to hear from you about this story or anything! And now the disclaimer, I do not know Vampire Academy series or the Twilight series.)
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