Chapter 8 – Warning
When Charlie got home, he was ecstatic to see Alice again. She went to hug him and he embraced her, "It is so wonderful to see you again, hon." Alice practically purred, "You too, Charlie. I am so happy to be home." I rolled my eyes and went into the kitchen to finish Charlie's dinner. Alice and Charlie spoke for the majority of the evening. "Los Angeles was fun, I guess. I spent most of my time swimming. Rosalie and Emmett were studying abroad and Jasper was attending school at USC. As for Edward, he was away visiting family. He really wanted to be alone." Charlie looked at me, then back to Alice. I knew Charlie wanted more information on that, but not in front of me. Alice quickly changed the subject, "So how is your friend, Billy?" Charlie smiled, "Billy's fine. I don't know if Bella told you, but my friend Harry Clearwater passed away a few weeks ago." Alice patted Charlie's hand, "Yes, I am so sorry. What happened?" "Heart attack. It was really hard, especially for his kids. Leah is only a year older than you and Seth, he's only 14." Alice's face saddened, "That is really awful, but at least they have each other." Charlie looked at Alice, "That's right; you lost your parents too." Alice nodded, "But I was adopted by Carlisle and Esme a year later."
Alice kept Charlie occupied, when the phone rang. "Hello?" "Hey Bells!" "Hey Jake." Alice leaned around Charlie, to look at me. I shook my head at her and turned to face away from her, "What's going on?" He sighed, "How long are the Cullens' staying?" I rolled my eyes, "You'll have to ask them. I think they've moved back for the time being." He groaned, "Great. Right when everything was perfect, they had to come back. Oh well, at least there's still one vampire we can kill." I looked at the phone, "One?" "Yea, that's what I wanted to tell you. The rogue we were chasing the day we killed the red-head is still around. Maybe you should tell the Cullens. Then again, maybe not. We want this one." Alice was looking at me as I turned around. She and I stared at each other until Charlie got up. I blinked and went back to my conversation. "Jake. Maybe I should mention something." "No way. Sam wants this one and so do I." There was a knock on the door, "I'll get it," Charlie offered.
He walked past me and Alice came to stand beside me, "Jacob, let's talk about this later." I looked at Alice. "What are you doing here?"
Charlie's response to seeing me was not unexpected. I cannot believe he has the nerve to show up here. Jasper stepped closer to Charlie, "Sorry, we haven't been properly introduced. I'm Jasper Hale and this is our brother, Emmett Cullen." "Umm, Jake, I have to go." The phone slammed down on the cradle and I heard Bella rush to the door, behind Charlie and Alice. Bella's eyes were wide taking in the three of us. "We're sorry for the intrusion, Chief Swan," Emmett stated, "Edward was coming for Alice and Jasper and I wanted to see Bella." Charlie smiled, "Of course. It's great to meet you both. Alice, come back whenever you want." Charlie went off to the living room and Bella looked back at Jasper, "Could you not do that to him?" He shrugged, "Makes things easier." She smiled. Emmett couldn't contain himself as he picked up in a large hug. "Em….. can't ….breathe." Emmett hugged Bella, lifting her off her feet. His smile was bright, "What, have you been starving yourself since we left?" She made a face, "No. Have you?" Emmett smiled, "Still my sarcastic little sister." Emmett kissed her cheek and threw his arm around her shoulders, "So, when are you going to come over?" Silent whispers of "Emmett" came from me, Alice and Jasper. He sighed, You guys, knock it off. I want her back in the family. Bella shook her head, "I don't know, Emmett." Alice left to get her bag. "Hi Bella." "Hi Jasper." "Bella, I just want to….." She held up her hand, "If you say 'I'm sorry," I'm going to be very upset."
I smiled, "I told you she already forgave you, Jasper." Still, I want to apologize. I shook my head, "Good luck getting it out." "Bye Charlie," Alice sang from the other room. Charlie waved to her and looked back at the television. Alice danced to the door and took Jasper's hand, "Can we go hunting?" They ran off into the night. Emmett ruffled Bella's hair. "Emmett, stop it!" Bella dodged from under his hand, but he caught her around the waist and flung her over his shoulder, "Why am I hearing that you're hanging around with dogs?" I laughed, "Put her down." "Now!" Jacob Black was standing on the edge of Bella's lawn. Emmett put Bella back on her feet and put his arm in front of her, "What are you doing here?" Bella looked back into the house, "Guys, Jasper is gone and I know my dad is getting mad. So not now." Jacob's eyes were on Bella, Why did they have to come back? She was practically my girlfriend. My eyes narrowed as I looked at Jacob. How dare he try to stake a claim on Bella? She was mine. "Bella!" She looked back, "Jake, we were just on the phone. How did you get here so…. Nevermind." She turned back, "Emmett, I will see you soon. Edward, I'll see you tomorrow." She emphasized the word, stating that she did not want me to come into her room tonight. I would stay out of her room, but I would not stay away.
I nodded, "Good night, Bella." Emmett and I walked past the dog and got into my car. Jacob was walking up to Bella and I saw red. Edward, drive around the corner, then let's run back to her house. I don't want that thing around her. I nodded, started the car and drove away. Around the corner, I cut off the engine and we ran through the trees. Emmett and I perched ourselves on the high branches of the trees behind the house. "Jacob, Emmett and Jasper wanted to see me." Jacob sighed, "Why did they come back?" "It was a decision by the family. They like living in Forks." Right, so why is Edward always bothering you? "Besides, it's not like you can control when they come and go." Jacob rolled his eyes, "How are you dealing with Edward in school?" Emmett and I shared a glance. "I'm fine. He and Alice are in my classes again. Not to make you mad, but I'm glad to have classes with Alice again." Jacob made a gagging sound. There was a smacking sound, "Don't be a jerk, ok, Jacob?" Jacob looked Bella's face, "So, what about Edward?" Bella sighed, "Honestly, Jake, that is none of your business." "Bella!" "Jake, what goes on between me and Edward stays between us." Why is she defending him? Dammit!
I smirked. What's with you? I looked at Emmett and mouth "Later" to him. What is she doing out there? Charlie was getting up from his seat. "Charlie's coming. I better go." Jacob stood, "Bella, can I come see you tomorrow afternoon?" Bella looked at him, "Since when do you need permission." "Sine you're being occupied by those leeches." Bella rolled her eyes, "Good night, Jacob." Bella went back into the house and made her way to her room. Jacob hadn't left. He walked around the back of the house. He groaned in disgust, There's a vampire here. He looked up as Emmett and I stood in the branched. "You were here the whole time?" Emmett and I leapt off the branches and stood several feet away from the mutt. "Yeah. I was worried about Bella. So Edward and I stayed close, in case she needed us." Emmett folded his arms. "Since when do you care? You and the others left her." I looked at Jacob, "Look, Jacob, thank you for keeping Bella safe when I didn't, but I am not leaving her until she asks me to leave. We came back because none of were happy. And I came back because I love Bella and I want her back in my life."
Jacob glared at me, "What makes you think she wants you in her life?" I smiled, "I got that from when she was defending me just now." Jacob's eyes widened, "Stay the hell out of my head." I shrugged, "Can't help it. But I will say, Bella is very important to me." "And me," Emmett interjected. "So, I am not giving up. She matters to my family and I will not tolerate her being in danger." "She's not in any danger, anymore. That red-head that was hunting her, we killed her. Maybe you should have tried to handle that before you left, leaving her in danger." Emmett's eyebrow furrowed, "Well, that's handle. So now we can focus on getting Bella back in our family." A howl ripped through the air. Emmett and I looked at Jacob. "Go ahead," Emmett smirked, "Run home. You're being called." Jacob's body was trembling, "This isn't over." "Yes, it is. Bella and I will be together. Now move on." Another howl flew into the air. Dammit, Sam, not now! "That sounded close," Bella stated from her bedroom. Emmett and I stood our ground as Jacob left. Emmett stepped ahead of me, "Edward, you coming?" "No. I'm staying here for the night." Emmett rolled his eyes, "Car keys." I threw them at him and he was off. I paced the forest behind Bella's house. I picked up her deep breathing and I sat outside her window and watched her sleep.
