A/N: Hello all! I hope you like this chapter. Thank you to everyone who has read my story! No Bata so please forgive my mistakes. I still don't own Twilight, sucks but true!

BPOV

"BELLA RUN!" she screams. "Yes Bella run. I love the chase." The man yells after me. "Make no mistake Bella I WILL FIND YOU!" I jerk awake, drenched in a cold sweat. The words still fresh in my mind.

I knew I was no longer in Phoenix. I've been traveling for a few days now, doing my best to keep a low profile. I keep my head down but eyes are constantly scanning the surrounding area. It's been working very well, not that it's a compliment on my ninja skills. No, most people pretend not to notice the homeless. No one wants a reminder of how harsh the world can be.

I didn't stop that first day. I ran for as long as my legs would let me. And when I felt like I couldn't go on my mind would drift to my mom and I would push through the pain. More than 24 hours later my legs finally gave out. I had stopped behind an old church to get out of the sun for awhile and my legs wouldn't let me up. Exhaustion won and I fell asleep between two old pews that had been put outside.

I woke a short time later and forced myself to get moving. I was too afraid to stay in one place longer than a few hours. I would find dumpsters, alleys, empty bathrooms; pretty much anything I could hide myself from people in; so I could catch a few hours rest before I would start out again.

Currently I'm in bathroom at an abandoned rest-stop. Ok think Bella, think. I know I have to find a way out of Arizona soon. He is here and he is looking for me. Who knows if he has anyone else keeping an eye out for me. I run a hand through my hair and start pacing the bathroom. Fuck why can't I think of anything! Why? My temper begins to rise as I turn and grab hold of the sink. I can feel the tears pooling in my eyes. "Fuck. Fuck. FUCK!" I turn and kick the trash can over.

"GOD DAMN IT WHAT THE FUCK AM I GOING TO DO! WHY THE FUCK AM I IN THIS MESS! I HATE YOU MOM! I HATE YOU DAD!" I start throwing anything I can get my hands on. I look up and catch a glance of myself in the mirror. Long brown hair, brown eyes, dirty from head to toe, my clothes (if you can even call these rags clothes) dirty, ripped, and way to big hanging off my 5'5 underfed frame. "I HATE YOU!" I scream at myself as I throw the trash can into the mirror.

I back up until I hit the wall and slide slowly down to the floor. I pull my legs up to my chest and wrap my arms around them slowly rocking my body back and forth. "I said I hate them. I….I… I" sobs take over my body. "I…I don't hate you. I love you. I miss you guys so much" If only we would have left sooner that night. If we did we would all be together still. My mind takes me back to that fateful night. I can remember it so clearly right now. My dad telling me that we were moving. That I would grow up in a small town, go to school and have friends. He said it was a beautiful place and I would love it.

Well dad I will love it. With a renewed purpose I now know what I'm going to do. I'm going to the place I should have been in for the last twelve years, with my family. I'm going to my new home. I'm going to Forks!

I push myself up and wince as I feel glass puncture my palm. Oh no, blood. I'm not good with blood. I hold my breath and rush over to the sink. I hold my hand under the water and begin to pull out the shards of glass. There are a few in so deep that I won't be able to get them out without tweezers. 'Oh well, I've had worse', I think as I grab a couple paper towels off the floor to act as a tourniquet.

Okay now that I know where I'm going the question is what state is it in and how am I going to get there. As a plan forms in my head I wash my face and exposed skin the best I can. I need to look somewhat presentable because, for the first time since we've been on the run, I'm going to a library.

"Um…yeah I was…I was wondering if you could show me how to look something up on the computer" I mumble to the older woman sitting behind the desk. She looks to be in her late sixties or early seventies and is reading the newspaper. She glances up from the paper and her eyes widen as she takes my appearance in. I know what I look like and just hope that she doesn't kick me out before I get the information I need. My mother and I have been thrown out of places before we even had the chance to utter a single word.

"Sorry dear what was that" she asks. "I was hoping you would help me. I need to look up a few things on the computer and I don't know how." I say as I look down at my feet. "I won't stay long. I promise. I just need to find out a few things then I will leave right away. Please miss". She looks at me for a few seconds then glances at the computers. "Well of course dear. Follow me" Instant relief washes over me. She's not kicking me out! She's actually going to help me!

"Ok dear what did you need to look up?" she asks as we take a seat in front of the computer. I hesitate for a second. "Um well….My dad and mom moved to Forks and I don't know what state it's in." I can't tell the truth. She would have to call the cops and they would put me in some kind of state home. She looks at me for a moment before she turns and types it in. "Well dear, it seems Forks is located in Washington. Anything else?"she asks.

"Um how far is that from here?" I don't even know where here is but I can't say that. "Let's see….Flagstaff to Forks is about 1,492 miles." Holy Shit! That's going to take me forever to walk to. "Can you tell me how much a bus ride would cost?" I've found a few dollars over the past few days. I have close to nine bucks to my name. I was going to buy something to eat tonight but it looks like I need to start saving.

"The closest the bus goes is Port Angeles. It's about 56 miles away from Forks. There is a bus leaving at 5:45am. It's about $200." My mouth dropped open. Two hundred dollars to get there! It took me over two days to find what I have now. "Oh well thank you very much for your time and help. I'm just going to use the bathroom if that's okay? I promise I'll leave right after."

She looks at me and I can see the pity in her eyes as she smiles at me. "The bathroom is down that hall and on the right. Are you ok dear?" I nod" Yes thank you" I stand up and make my way towards the bathroom, willing myself not to break down and cry in front of everyone.

Once I'm in the bathroom I lock myself in a stall and the tears I've manage to keep at bay pour down my face. Why when I was finally happy does the real world have to smack me in the face? Why can't one simple thing go my way? I dry my eyes with my sleeves. Okay Bella, enough with the pity party. It's not going to solve a thing. Time for a new plan of attack.

I decide that the only way to get there will be walking over the next few months. I can save money I find on the way to buy clothes that fit and shoes without holes. God if my shoes are in this bad of shape now wait till I walk 1,500 miles! Stop Bella. Think on the bright side of things. Ha! What bright side? Have you been paying attention for the last twelve years? I must be going crazy, I'm arguing with myself now!

I wash my face and mentally prepare myself for the long road ahead. A giggle escapes my lips as the truth of my statement sinks in. Yep, definitely going crazy! As I step out of the bathroom I am startled by the librarian leaning against the wall.

"I'm sorry I took so long. I'm leaving now." As I turn to leave she grabs my hand. "Child, I don't know what you've been through but I know it's something big." I take a deep breath as she continues to talk. "I'm sorry that such a beautiful young women is stuck in such a condition. My son moved away after he and his father got into a fight. I haven't spoken to him in fifteen years. The last time I did it was to tell him his father had passed away. He didn't come home." She pauses a moment to collect herself.

"He is married with three kids and has a few grandkids now. I'm a great grandma, and I've never met them. I know he doesn't hate me. I know he didn't hate his father. I think I remind him of what he wishes he could take back. I…I know what it's like to live in a life you wish you could change." she stops to dab her eyes with a tissue. She hands me one. I didn't even realize I was crying.

"I wish everyday that I put my foot down. Made them stop acting like immature babies. If I had maybe…." She shakes her head and blows her nose into her tissue. "I'm so sorry dear. I've never told anyone about that. You see my son is my only family and after my husband passed I was a bit of a shut in. For about a year I didn't do anything or see anyone. Then one day I realized that Marvin wouldn't want me to mourn for so long. He was a very happy go lucky person. He would have dragged my ass…excuse the language dear….out of bed and made me go dancing or something crazy like that." She smiles, obviously lost in her memories of Marvin.

"Well I've always loved books and so many people come here, it was a natural choice to work here. It's a win-win situation. Do something I love and begin to move on with my life." She takes both my hands in hers and looks me in the eyes. "I have so much and no one to share with, I'm asking as a favor to me please let me help you. I want you to go home. Get away from whatever it is here. Please let me help you."

I couldn't believe my ears. She wants to help me. A complete stranger. "I couldn't let you do that it's..." "I want to. Like I said I have no one so I want to see my money help someone who truly needs it. And you my dear need a good meal right now." She cuts me off with a laugh. "My shift is over so lets get some food in you and see about that bus ticket huh?" she drops one of my hands and begins to pull me towards the doors. She stops suddenly and asks "What's your name sweetheart?"

"Bella, my name is Bella. I don't know how to thank you!" Tears still running down my cheeks. "Well Bella, there is no need too" she said wiping my tears away "I'm Shirley. Let's go!"

After we left the library Shirley took me to an all you can eat restaurant. I have never seen so much food in my life. She pushed me in and told me she wanted me at least ten pounds heavier before we left. I can honestly say I feel like I doubled that. We were in the restaurant for three hours! I can't remember that last time I had a hot meal. We got quite a few looks from people while we were there but Shirley either didn't care or didn't notice. She is truly a godsend.

After we ate she said she had to stop at a store. She dragged me in and told me to pick anything I wanted. To say I was speechless would be the understatement of the year. She told me to get at least seven outfits and a few pairs of shoes. She also told me I had to get a good weather resistant coat and that I wouldn't be allowed to leave without one. Confused by her stance on this she admitted that she had done a little research on Forks while I was in the bathroom at the library. Forks is one of the rainiest places in the United States.

After the store she took me back to her home and told me to shower and throw away the rags that I was wearing. The shower felt incredible. I haven't had an actual shower in a little over a month. Sink baths would never compare to the waterfall of hot water that is a shower. When I got out she told me that she would be dropping me off at the bus station at about 5am, which was a little over five hours away.

The time flew by so fast. I can't believe how much my life has changed in less than twelve hours. I will be on my way to Forks in just a few short hours. On my way to a new life, a fresh start. I guess I got caught up in my thoughts and drifted off because in what felt like no time Shirley was gently shaking me awake.

I smile at her as she comes into focus. "Well dear it's time to get you on that bus so you can get home." She had packed my new clothes in a small suitcase and loaded it in her car while I had been asleep. After we arrived at the station and my ticket is bought, she grabs my hand and led me to a bench. We sit hand in hand while waiting for my bus to arrive.

"Bella, I know I've only known you a day, but I'm gonna miss you sweetheart." She pulled me into a hug. I couldn't stop my tears. She has helped me more than she will ever know. Not only with the food, clothes, and a bus ticket, but she's helping me start over and get away from that man.

"Shirley, would it be ok if I wrote to you once I get settled? You know keep in contact?" I asked her once my sobbing had subsided. "I don't want to lose you. You are truly an angel on earth." She looks at me, tears making her eyes shine. "Bella dear I would love that! Oh your bus is loading" she takes my hand again and walks me to the bus door. "Before I forget there is an envelope in your bag. Don't open it until the bus pulls away okay?" "Okay Shirley. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart." I hug her one last time and climb onto the bus. As the bus begins to pulls away I take one last look at my savior and wave goodbye.

A few hours into my journey I remember the envelope and reach into my bag to retrieve it. I open it and immediately tears are rolling down my face again. Inside is a grand in cash and a few gift cards to fast food places with a note attached saying 'I didn't want you to worry about spending the cash on food during your trip. Eat up you skinny skinny girl!'

I hug the envelope to my chest and lean back in my chair truly relaxing for the first time since my birthday. I have a suitcase full of clothes, Shirley's address, the picture of my parents and money to get me started in my new home. Home. I like the sound of that.