Chapter Two

Despite having not lived together for half of our lives, Bella and I always remained in touch. Every Friday night either she would call me or I would call her and we'd talk for hours at a time just letting each other in on what's been going on that week. Which is why I was so surprised to have Charlie call me, but I understand as soon as I got here. Bella was hardly responsive and if I didn't know any better I'd say she was on drugs or was suffering from an illness that wasn't a broken heart. When her and Edward met, she told me all about him and when she found out his family's secret, I was the first one she told. I was also the only one outside of the Cullen family that knew all about James, when she told me I was so angry that I almost flew down there myself to kick Edward's immortal ass. After this most recent stunt I don't want him or his family anywhere near Bella or Charlie.

I was currently downstairs trying to get a hold of Anthony so I could talk to Penny and let her know I made it safely, but he wasn't answering. I know she's still awake, it's only 5pm there. I growled in frustration and slammed my phone on the counter. Anthony and I used to be on great terms when it came to our daughter, even after we broke up we were still so civil. He recently started acting this way when I told him I didn't want Penny around his new girlfriend yet unless he was planning on making her a permanant in Penny's life. I didn't want her to get attached to someone and then have them yanked from her life. I thought Anthony would have understood that, but he lashed out at me and claimed I had no idea what I was talking about. I sighed and sunk into one of the three mismatched chairs at the dining table. I looked up when I heard cricking on the steps leading upstairs.

Bella came down rubbing her eyes and yawning. I smiled lightly at her and she gave me a small one in return. She went over to the coffee pot and started to make some. She looked over at me, silently asking me if I wanted some and I didn't hesitate on nodding my head yes. She gave me my cup and sat across from me. I had so many questions I wanted to ask her, but I know she would tell me eventually without me having to ask her.

"He left the day after my birthday." I looked up and saw her saddly looking out the window. My eyes softened and I reached across the table and held her hand. "Alice threw a party for me at their house, I didn't even want a party, you know how I am about my birthday. Anyway, we had started to open presents and I cut my finger on the paper, it was a superficial cut, hardly even broke the skin but I still bled. And as soon as the scent of it hit Jasper's nose," She drew in a shaky breath before continuing. "He went into a frenzy and lunged for me, but Edward was faster and he tried to push me behind him but instead he shoved too hard and I flew back into the mantle piece and cut a huge gash in my arm and then Jasper got even more crazy. It took Emmett and Rosalie to pull him off and away from Edward and they took him far into the woods away from me so he couldn't smell me anymore.

"Carlisle stitched me up and that night Edward gave me the talk again about how dangerous it is for us to be together. But of course, me being stubbborn fought with him about it. He left and said he'd talk to me later. I guess that night while I was sleeping he came into my room and he took the one photo I had of him and everything else that was his and what he had given me. He even took the CD he made for me of the song he composed for me. It was like he had never even entered my life. The next morning before I went to school I saw him standing at the base of the trees and he turned and walked into them, knowing I would follow him. He was wearing the same clothes from the night before and I couldn't help but think that Alice was going to kill him for wearing the same clothes two days in a row." She laughed, albeit it was forced. At this point there were years streaming down her face. I let go of her hand and moved to the chair that was next to her and pulled her into my arms.

"The further we got into the woods, I started to get a bad feeling in my gut telling me that I needed to turn around. He stopped in the middle of a small clearing and turned and looked at me. And that was when I knew he was leaving me. He claimed that it was time for them to move on, they had been in Forks for too long. I told him to take me with him, that I'd pack my bags in five minutes then I would go with him. And then he told me I couldn't because he didn't love me. He told me he didn't love me and that I needed to move on with my life and live as a human and forget all about him. He said it'd be like he never existed, but it hurts too much for it to have been a dream. He's a real person, he's not just in my imagination. The scar I have my wris proves that." She started shaking in my arms and crying even harder. I closed my eyes, trying to fight tears myself and rubbed small circles in her back and rocked her in my arms.

"I know it hurts, sweetie. I know it does, but you're young, and you'll find someone else. And don't even think about telling me you wont and that he's the only one for you. I don't want to hear that crap for two reasons. One, you're absolutely gorgeous even when you're covered in snot," She snorted at that and let out a small chuckle. "And two! He's a dipshit and if I ever see him again I'm going to take a baseball bat to his car." This caused her to go into full blown laughter. I started laughing with her and we were eventually both crying and leaning on each other from laughing so hard.

We heard the front door open and in came Charlie. He walked into the kitchen and looked at us like we were crazy. I saw his mustache twitch and I know he was trying to hold back a smile himself. He shook his head before hanging up his gun belt and moved to go upstairs to change. Bella and I glanced at each from the corner of our eyes and then started giggling again. It was nice to be with her and it was even better to see her laugh. I wasn't so sure how long she was going to need me, but I wasn't going anywhere until she was better.

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"What the hell do you mean that you can't watch her anymore?! She's your daughter, too, Anthony!" I shouted into the phone. I was finally able to get ahold of him the next day only to have him tell me he needs to have Penny flown to me. He claimed that he had work to do, but I knew he just didn't want to be repsonsible for her while I was across the country.

"Will you calm down and stop yelling!? It's not like she's going to be flying by herself! She's going to have a nanny with her the entire time!" He continued to argue his point but I wasn't having any of it.

"I don't give a flying rat's ass! I told you that I was going to be here for a few days to help Bella. I've only been gone two days and you already can't handle your own daughter. I'm so sick of you always bailing and being to irresponsible." I growled into the phone and I heard him give an exasperated sigh. "I will talk to my father and I will call you back, this is pathetic." I hung up my phone and refrained from throwing it across the room.

"Everything alright, Haze?" Charlie walked into the kitchen from the living room and raised his eyebrows at me.

"Yeah, I guess. Anthony is such a deabeat that he can't even handle Penny for more than two days. I'm gonna go upstairs and start looking up hotel rates so I can have her here with me." Before I could even walk passed him, he held out his arm to stop me.

"Now hold on just a minute. You and little P are not going to be staying in a hotel while you're here. You'll stay here, no ifs ands or butts. There is plenty of room and I know Bella wont mind having the two of you staying with her in her room. I'll tell her when she gets home, now call Anthony and tell him to send P over on the next flight." And with that he turned and walked away from me, that's when I knew this wasn't up for discussion anymore. I sighed and went to call Anthony back. It was times like this that I wish I didn't have to move away from here.

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The next day Bella skipped school again so she could come with me to PA to pick up Penny from the airport. On the way there we silently listened to the country station. I know how Bella feels about country music and seeing her silently seeth at me and the radio was hilarious. When we made it to the airport, I paid for parking and we started walking inside. Earlier that morning I had already picked up a carseat for my little bug and now all we needed was her. I was practically vibrating with excitement. I feel like I haven't seen her in forever. Bella looked at me like I was a crazy person and rolled her eyes at me. She scoffed at me when I told her she'd be the exact same way when she has children. As soon as I saw people start to walk down the little hallway leading away from the gates I kept my eyes peeled trying to see my little curly haired daughter. I noticed her walking with some other lady and she was holding her hand like a good girl so she wouldn't get lost.

As soon as she saw me she let go of the ladies hand and started running toward me and I felt myself running toward her as well. As soon as I reached her I picked her up and twirled her around in my arms and held her tight.

"Mommy, I missed you!" Her little voice made my heart flutter. As much as I couldn't stand Anthony and I couldn't stand the fact that he was her father, I wouldn't trade her for anything in the world. She would be turning four in a month and I was a little conerned at how tiny she still was. She had her father's brown hair but she had my curls and my hazel eyes. I scrunched up my nose at her and did her bunny face as I told her how much I missed her too and how much I loved her. I handed P to Bella and her eyes lit up at seeing her aunt and she started talking like there was no tomorrow. She still had trouble pronouncing a lot of words and her vocab wasn't very exstensive. I confirmed my identity with the nanny and when that was finished we left the airport.

I strapped Penny in her carseat and in minutes she was fast asleep as we began the drive back to Forks.

"She's gotten so big since I last saw her." Bell turned around and glanced at P's sleeping face. I smiled.

"She'll be turning four next month, I still think she's a little small for her age. But whenever I mention it to my grandma she just shakes her head and reminds me of how small I was and still is. I thought women were supposed to gain weight after having a baby." I glanced down at my flat stomach. From a stranger's point of view, it looks like I've never even had a kid. All I had to show for my pregnancy was my C-section scar.

"Maybe you're just one of the lucky ones. I would kill to have a body like yours, it doesn't even matter that you had a child. You fit right back into your jeans that you wore before you got pregnant." I rolled my eyes at Bella. That's one thing I got a lot of hate for from other moms, mostly older ones. Whenever I went to a mommy and me class or I would drop P off at daycare they'd all give me dirty looks and would argue with me over the fact that P is my daughter and not my sister.

No one in Forks even knew I had a child. I don't talk to any of my old classmates, and I'm surprised Anthony didn't tell anyone. But then again, I don't think he actually wanted people to know he hooked up with a sophomore and got her knocked up. The drive to Forks was spent in silence again, but it was comfortable.

When I pulled up to the house Penny was still asleep and there was another car parked in front. Recognition flooded into Bella's eyes as she practically jumped out of the jeep and ran inside. I rolled my eyes as I got Penny out of her carseat and grabbed her pink backpack. I quickly locked up the car and walked into the house.

"Why'd you run so fast inside, B? Just left me and Penny in the dust." I hung up my purse on the coat rack and walked into the living room. My eyes widened slightly at who I saw. Jacob and Bella were hugging very tightly and Billy was in a wheelchair.

"Well if it isn't the famous Hazel Elaine. You look great!" I smiled at Billy's compliment and gently leaned down and gave hime a one armed hug while I still held Penny. "Wow, P sure has gotten big. She looks just like you." I felt my heart flutter with pride. I loved it when people told me Penny looked like me, when she was born Anthony was so angry that all she got from him was his hair color. I quickly excused myself and went upstairs to tuck P into Bella's bed. She stirred a little bit before rolling over and falling back asleep. I set her backpack down by Bella's desk and left the door opened a crack before going back downstairs.

"So, Hazel, how long are you in town for?" Billy asked me as I saw down on the other side of Bella on the couch.

"I'm actually not sure how long I'll be here this time. As long as Bella wants me here I guess." I kicked my boots off under the table and curled my legs under me.

"Well then I guess you're moving here because I never want you to go." Bella laughed at me, I rolled my eyes. I would give anything to move back, but there wasn't much holding me here other than Charlie and Bella.

"You guys should come to the beach tomorrow. My friends and I are gonna have a bonfire. You're welcome to come to, Charlie." Jacob announced and for the first time since I walked in I was able to look at him. His hair was shorter and he was HUGE. He was easily 6'5 and he was built like a body builder. He was wearing cut off jean shorts and a brown cut off T-shirt.

"Thanks for the offer, Jake, but your old man and I have plans to watch the game tomorrow. I can watch P for you, Haze, so you can go. It's no problem." I smiled at Charlie's offer, I would have to think about it first but I'm sure P wouldn't mind.

"Are you sure, dad? I wouldn't wanna put a burden on you or anything. Penny can be a handful sometimes." He waved his hand at me and grumbled that it wouldn't be a problem. I rolled my eyes and went back to watching whatever was on TV.

About an hour later, Penny came downstairs rubbing her eyes. She yawned and walked straight over to me and complained that she was hungry. Luckily, Bella had just finished dinner for all of us. I picked P up and brought her into the kitchen. I sat her down on one of the chairs at the table and started to fix her a plate. Bella has made mashed potatos with peas and fried chicken. I quickly cut up P's chicken for her and got her a glass of apple juice from the fridge. I set it in front of her and she let out a sound that sounded like a growl and started to devour her food. I swear she eats like I starve her or something. She mumbled out a thank you to Bella and I had to scold her for talking with her mouth full. I dished up a plate for Billy while Bella made one for Charlie and Jacob. After we did that we made our own plates and sat down with little P.

I asked Penny how it was staying with daddy and she looked down at her food with a sad look on her face. "It was okay, I guess. I was with a babysitter lots." I fel my blood boil and my eyes narrowed. What kind of son of a bitch leaves his daughter with a babysitter and then two days later flies her away. I was pissed. I could tell P didn't wanna talk about it anymore so I asked her if she wanted to spend time with Papa Charlie tomorrow night and her eyes lit up. She loved spending time with him, she told me she was okay with it and told me to have fun because I never have any fun. Bella laughed at that.

After we were all done eating Billy and Jacob said a quick good bye and went home. Charlie settled back down in his recliner and turned on another baseball game. Bella started to clean up and I offered to help her and she practically shoved me out of the room. I took Penny's hand and led her upstairs where I gave her a bath with Bella's shampoo and told her not to tell Bella. She giggled but agreed. After her bath, I dressed her in her favorite Cinderella pajamas and put her to sleep in her little toddler bed. I can't believe Charlie kept that thing from when Bella and I were younger. After making sure Penny was asleep I grabbed my clothes and bathroom items and took a quick shower.

When I got back to the room Bella was already laying down on her side of the bed with her favorite book. Bella and I always shared the bed whenever we were together, that's just how close we are to each other. Bella's night terrors seemed to have stopped after the first night I was here, which I was thankful for. I hated seeing her so upset and unhappy. I know she was still hurting but she was doing better with me here, and Charlie hasn't stoppped thanking me for it since I got here. Once I was settled in on my side I grabbed my phone from the bedside table and quickly checked my E-mail and other social media. I heard Bella close her book and set it down before rolling on her side to look at me. I locked my phone and put it on the table and turned to look at her.

"Thank you, for being here with me. I still feel like there's a giant missing hole in my chest, and it hurts like crazy. But with you and Jake around it doesn't hurt so bad. I love you, Haze. You're the best sister anyone could ask her." Bella started closing her eyes and her breathing begain to slow down. I whispered I loved her too and kissed her head before turning off the lamp and and falling into sleep myself.

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Hello everyone! This is my first OC/Paul story as well as my first story that involves all the wolves. I hope you're enjoying it so far because I'm enjoying seeing all the follows and favorites. The bonfire will be in th next chapter along with some wolf drama. Please leave a review and let me know what you think! XOXO