Eyes Wide Open

JacobxBella

Rated M

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight or the franchise, as it belongs to Steph Meyers

Eyes Wide Open

Chapter 12

Alice paced nervously as the early rays of the sun began to peak through the trees surrounding the Cullen mansion. She had had a vision of Charlie Swan giving Edward a restraining order demanding he stay away from Bella, as well as threatening him to stay away as her father. She knew why this was going to happen. It was going to happen because Edward had gone to Bella's house the night before to sneak into her bedroom, something Alice told him probably wasn't a good idea, especially with how strained his relationship with the brunette was upon her breaking up with him. Unfortunately, Edward didn't listen to her and went anyway. And though he wasn't caught, Bella obviously told Charlie Edward had tried to get inside and thus Charlie was taking legal action to ensure her brother stay away from Bella. But what made this worse was that Edward hadn't returned home yet and thus didn't even know what was coming his way.

A gentle hand placed itself on her shoulder and a wave of calm washed over her. Turning her head Alice smiled gratefully at Jasper, Jasper smiling back at her before saying, "Alice, you need to stop worrying."

"I know, but I can't help it. It's hard for me to believe Bella would even want to keep Edward away from her," Alice replied.

"He brought it on himself, Alice. Bella asked him to leave her alone and he refused, so now she's gotten her father involved to make sure he does."

Rosalie walked into the living room where the two mates were before saying, "It's not only Edward's fault this is going to happen, but Bella's as well. She should have stayed away when told to, but she didn't listen. Now Boy Wonder is going to get a restraining order for stalking Bella, even though she allowed him to and now he can't stay away and take 'no' for an answer."

The Seer didn't want to agree with her sister, but she also understood that she had a point. Edward had started off stalking Bella in the beginning because she was his Singer and he couldn't read her mind. Then Bella allowed him into her life willingly, even falling in love with him and he her. Now she didn't want anything to do with him despite all they went through with the whole James problem, and Edward wasn't taking it well.

The sound of a cruiser engine reached their ears and they knew that the police chief was coming down the road towards their house. As the sound of the police cruiser grew louder in its approach, Emmett, Esme, and Carlisle entered the living room to join the rest of their family. Of course, the one person Charlie Swan was coming for wasn't present, but they hoped he would show up soon. They didn't want to deal with this, considering it was Edward getting served, not them. Though Carlisle wouldn't be surprised if Charlie also demanded the whole family stay away from Bella, considering she was with them when she got hurt. Charlie didn't know the real reason she wound up in the hospital, but that alone would make the police chief given them his own restraining order against the family for endangering his daughter's life.

A minute later, Charlie pulled up in front of the Cullen mansion, his deputy with him as they exited the police cruiser. Carlisle met them out on the porch, Esme by his side as he did. Alice went with them with Jasper, Rosalie, and Emmett staying inside; they'd be able to hear what was said anyway. Stopping at the bottom of the porch, Charlie looked at Carlisle and said, "Dr. Cullen, I would like to speak with your son, and you know the one I'm talking about."

Carlisle nodded before saying, "I'm sorry Chief Swan, but Edward currently isn't here at the moment. Is there something that I can do?"

"Don't worry, I'll wait. And you'll know what you'll need to do when he arrives and I speak with him."

The doctor nodded while keeping a neutral expression, though he already knew they Charlie was there. He wondered if Edward was going to show up at all. However, he didn't have to wonder long because he could hear his footsteps as he ran towards the house from the woods. He listened to them slow to a walk and soon Edward rounded the corner of the house to join them. Edward frowned as he easily read Charlie's and the deputy's minds, instantly knowing why they were there. However, he decided to be polite and say, "Hello, Chief Swan. Can I help you?"

Charlie glared at Edward before holding his hand out to his deputy saying, "Mark."

Deputy Mark nodded and handed the folder he had in his hand to Charlie, looking at the Cullens disinterestedly. Charlie handed the folder and said in the most serious voice Edward has ever heard him use, "You've been served."

Edward took the folder and opened it, his eyes scanning the document that was obviously a restraining order. He couldn't believe he was being served this order, the order stating that he was to stay up to five hundred to one thousand feet away from Bella, and there was no termination date for when the restraining order would no longer be valid. Looking up at Charlie he said, "I don't understand. Why would Bella want a restraining order against me?"

Charlie looked momentarily incensed before schooling his expression and said, "Because you won't leave her alone when she has asked you to multiple times, and you broke into her bedroom last night."

"You're lucky the chief doesn't arrest you just for that," Deputy Mark said. He had never cared for the Cullens—much like Charlie—and wondered why everyone else seemed to think the sun shined out of their asses, especially Dr. Cullen and his do-no-wrong Golden Boy. Too bad the Golden Boy's sneaky ways caught up to him and people would see him for the creeper he was. He just felt bad that it had to come to the extent of his chief's daughter requesting a restraining order against him.

Edward growled under his breath at Mark's thoughts before stopping at Carlisle calling his name warningly in his mind. Trying to stay polite in an attempt to get on Charlie's good side, the vampire said, "Chief Swan, I love Bella. Last night was a mistake on my part, and it won't happen again. I love her and promise I wouldn't ever hurt her, ever. You have to believe that."

Charlie scowled at him before saying, "I would, but I don't. You made Bella run away, only for her to get hurt and wind up in the hospital. Not just you, but your entire family. I've had a horrible feeling about you since the moment Bella introduced you to me, but I held my tongue then. But I'm not doing it anymore; I'm nipping this in the bud now. Stay away from my daughter, all of you, or there will be consequences. And I'm speaking as her father this time, not the chief of police. Again, stay away from her if you know what is good for you, especially you, Edward Cullen."

Charlie and Mark turned and got back into the police cruiser, driving away and leaving the Cullens standing stunned as they did. Edward was especially flabbergasted, and he looked back down at the restraining order against him. He snarled at it before crumbling the entire folder up and throwing it on the ground. Turning to face his sire he said, "Carlisle, this is ridiculous. Charlie Swan is putting words into Bella's mouth concerning this restraining order. Do something!"

Carlisle shook his head before saying, "My word won't go above the police chief's, especially concerning his daughter. I too think Charlie may be being unreasonable, but maybe all that has happened had prompted Bella to request a restraining order against you. Maybe it is best that you leave Bella alone for good now."

Edward looked at Carlisle incredulously before looking at Esme. She gave him a sad expression but seemed to also be agreeing with her mate. He didn't have to wonder what Rosalie, Jasper, and Emmett thought because he knew they agreed with Carlisle just from hearing their thoughts. Looking at Alice, he saw her frowning at Carlisle and Esme, she being the only one to not agree with their adoptive parents. Pursing his lips Edward declared, "I love Bella, and she still loves me. We're meant to be together, I know it. I just have to make her realize it again, but I can only do that when Jacob Black is out of the way."

"Edward, don't you do anything stupid."

"I won't. I'm just going to make sure Bella understands I'm the only choice she has."

Bella sat on her front porch, her bookbag on her back and her suitcase and duffle bags next to her as she waited her father to return. He had left to go serve Edward his restraining order, leaving her to finish packing her things. She hadn't been able to return to sleep the night before and instead had decided to pack her things to move into the Black house. After Charlie had called Billy to update him on the recent events and her request to live with them on the Reservation, Billy had graciously accepted and said that he and Jacob would have her room ready for her when she got there with the promise to look out for and take care of her while she was staying.

Listening to the sounds of nature as she sat, Bella found that she loved it. Living with Renee in sunny Arizona made her never want to venture outside in the sun and stay inside. Her reclusive nature followed her to Forks all the way up until a few weeks ago. Now she loved being outside, listening to little critters scurrying around, the wind rustling through the leaves of the trees, and the sound of the running water of a stream if there was one nearby; she absolutely loved it. She had to admit that in becoming blind, it had turned into some sort of blessing for her. Being blind made her see things in a way she never had before, as well as see people for who they really were, and it seemed that Edward was no exception. In fact, she was grateful she was finally able to see Edward for what and who he really was. In becoming blind, her blinders had come off and she was happy about it.

Hearing the sound of the police cruiser pulling up, Bella stood up with her white cane in her hand, pressing the button to extend it. She heard the engine shut off and the door of the cruiser open and close. Stepping off of the porch Bella said, "Hi dad."

"Hey kiddo," Charlie greeted. Picking up her duffle bags he asked, "Are you ready?"

Nodding, Bella grabbed the handle of her suitcase and followed her father to his car, allowing him to place that and her bags in the car. He also took her bookbag off her back and placed it in the car as well before they both got in. Once they were set, Charlie pulled out of his driveway and headed for La Push. Bella felt a bit sad that she was leaving her home and even sadder that she was leaving Charlie in the house by himself again. Charlie himself couldn't help but feel sad that his little girl wasn't going to be living with him for a while. However, they both understood the reason as to why and accepted it, and Charlie knew that of all the people he could trust to take care of Bella, it was Billy Black.

The two of them traveled to La Push, talking quietly with one another as they did. The windows were down and Bella could feel the air on her skin as it came through the windows. After a while Bella could smell the change in the air and how it smelled earthier than in Forks; they were in La Push. The drive continued for a while longer before the cruiser eventually stopped. Bella sighed before getting out of the cruiser with Charlie, stopping when she saw Jacob's gold aura not too far away, as well as Billy's blue aura—blue much like Ms. Opal's.

Smiling their way Bella said almost shyly, "Hi."

Jacob smiled back at her and replied, "Hi honey."

Billy smiled and rolled down the ramp from the porch and over to the brunette. Gently taking her hands in his he said, "No need to be nervous, Bella. You're always welcome here, you know that." He then lowered his voice so Charlie wouldn't here. "And you'll be safe from your Cold One."

"Thanks Billy," Bella responded.

Patting her hand gently, Billy turned to his son and said, "Jake, help Charlie get Bella's stuff out of the car."

Jacob nodded and helped Charlie gather Bella's luggage, taking it and setting it on the porch. Once that was done, Charlie walked over to Bella and said, "Well kiddo, I guess you're all set."

Bella looked up at her father, finally taking notice of the color of his own aura color. It was deep red, which Ms. Opal told her meant a person was grounded and realistic, as well as other facts. Not only that, but it also had yellow in it, meaning Charlie was easygoing and optimistic. It almost seemed weird to think her father was optimistic, but that didn't mean he wasn't. Like her, he kept a lot to himself and inside, only letting it out when need be. She liked her father's aura color, it really seemed to fit him, she thought.

Smiling a little up at him, Bella said softly, "I know you'll come when you can, but I'm going to miss you. I don't want to leave you alone again."

"I'll be alright, don't worry. And as long as I know you're here and safe, I'm not alone and I'm happy."

The brunette felt tears pricking her eyes and she hugged her father, Charlie returning her hug as well. Jacob and Billy smiled at the two, knowing this was hard for the both of them, though necessary. Pulling away Bella smiled and said, "See you, dad."

Charlie set a hand on her head and ruffled her hair a bit before replying, "See you, kiddo. I'll be back when I can."

Bella nodded and watched her father's aura move, obviously getting into his police cruiser, and how it got further and further away as Charlie left until his aura was completely out of sight. She sighed and turned around, only to yelp in surprise at seeing Jacob's aura so close. She hadn't heard him walk up behind her at all, but that probably came down to his Shifter abilities.

Jacob looked down at her in concern and asked softly, "Are you okay?"

She didn't answer right off, willing herself to not cry. She soon nodded slowly saying, "I will be."

Taking her answer, Jacob took her hand in his and said, "Come on, I'll take you to your room. It used to be Rachel and Rebecca's, but dad said you can have it since they've moved out. We've taken their stuff out and placed it in the cellar."

"You have a cellar?"

"Where do you think dad keeps all of his homemade moonshine?"

"Jake, don't tell her where I keep my good stuff," Billy cut in. "If she gets a hold of any and the chief catches her, he'll blame me."

Bella giggled and Jacob laughed while helping Bella up the stairs of the porch. Jacob picked up all of Bella's bags and her suitcase, and held the door open for her and Billy to enter the home before he followed them. As Jacob and Bella headed down the hallway to the room she would be occupying until further notice, Billy sighed to himself before moving over to the phone. Picking it up, he dialed a familiar number and held it to his ear, listening to the sound of the ringer. After a while it was finally answered.

"Hello?" Old Quil's voice answered.

"It's me, Old Quil. I'd like to speak with you today, if possible. There have been some changes and I want to inform you of them. Also, we may have a problem in the near future concerning Bella Swan."

It was quiet over the phone for a moment before Old Quil began speaking again. "I'll be over around lunchtime. We can speak then. And I'm sure when you say Bella Swan, you mean the Cullens, especially the one she was involved romantically with."

"Yes, I do. I'll see you then."

Billy hung up the phone before sighing. After what Charlie had told him, he had had a bad feeling settle itself in his stomach, and he feared for Bella in concerns to her ex. He just hoped with Bella being on the Reservation, things would either get a sense of normalcy, or buy them some time before Edward Cullen made his move. Because so long as he didn't let Bella go like she had him, things would only get worse, he was sure of it, no matter how long it took.