Chapter 8. Jacob Black.
"Hey Bells!" Jacob said.
I looked back to see if Edward's car was still there. It was. Maybe he was waiting to see if I changed my mind.
"Who's this?" Jacob said, and looked at me.
"This is Cassandra, remember? I told you about her on the phone. The Cullen's adopted her." Bella said.
"Oh" Jacob said. We walked over to Jacobs car.
"Another one…" I heard Jacob say under his breath.
"What?" I asked.
"Huh? Oh. Nothing." Jacob said.
I crawled into the back seat of Jacob's car.
"So, Bells. What have you been up too? I haven't seen you for a while." Jacob said, pretending that I wasn't there.
"Uhm, actually, nothing really. I had a test yesterday. I have no idea how I did. I think I did well." Bella said.
"How long have you been living with the Cullen's, Cassandra?" Jacob asked me.
"Not long. Yesterday was my first day." I said. "Dr. Cullen found me. He brought me back to his house, told me about my… parents and then basically adopted me." I said.
"Oh. I haven't seen you around Forks or La Push before. Did you just move here or something?" Jacob asked.
"Well, my family and I just moved here from LA. Did Bella tell you what happened to my parents?" I asked.
"No. She just told me that you were maybe going to come with her. What happened?" He asked.
"I don't really want to talk about it right now, sorry." I said.
"That's alright." He said.
It took about 10 minutes to get to Jacobs house. It was so tiny! When we got there, there was two boys standing in front of the house. The two boys were very big, like Jacob.
"Jake, you didn't tell me that Quil and Embry were going to be here." Bella said.
"I didn't know either." Jacob said honestly.
We got out of the car and headed over to the two boys who Bella had called Quil and Embry.
"Hey Jake! Whos the new little cutie?" One of them asked. Were they talking about… me?
"Oh. This is Cassandra Cullen. Dr. Cullen's new snack. I mean child. He adopted her yesterday." Jacob said.
"Oh. Well, Sam sent us here to get you for a pack meeting, but I see your busy." The short one said.
"Maybe I will stop by Sam and Emily's when Bella and Cassandra leave." Jacob said.
"Ok, whatever." The taller one said. "bye Jake, Bella, Cullen."
Then they were gone. I didn't quite get why they called me "Cullen". I guess that can be because that was my new last name. But oh well.
"Lets go to the beach!" Jacob said. I love beaches!
"Ok!" Bella said. Then they walked off. Almost like they forgot I was there. I slowly followed.
The beach was nothing like the beaches in LA. I like them better there.
Jacob and Bella were taking a walk along the shore line. I ust to do that with my two best friends, Emilie and Jamie. Then we usually would go swimming. Sometimes we wouldn't get back to my house till 11. I really miss those moments.
A walked over to a fire pit. There were logs there that were probably used for sitting on. I sat on the one facing the water.
I remembered how I ust to sit with my friends facing the ocean at home. We never wanted to actually talk because we just wanted to listen to the waves.
Then, it hit me, Texting! I could text one of my friends! Jamie may not reply fast, but I know Emilie will. She never leaves without her phone!
I pulled my phone out of my pocket and turned it on. It said I had 2 new messages. Both from Emilie. Shocker.
"CASSSSSS, I miss you sooo much! Come visit me soon, ok babe?" the first one said. She sent it yesterday.
"Cassandra! OMG I say the news! Are you ok? The cops said that only your mom and dad were in the car. But no you? Whats up with that? I knew it was your family because of Clare and Alex's name, and the car! OMG im like freaking out! Text me back ASAP-if your still ALIVE that is!" The second one said. ON NO! what would my family back home think? Oh well.
I thought about what to say. Should I tell her im living with a whole bunch of scary vampires?
"Emilie" I started to write. "I'm fine! Don't worry. I was walking in the forest, looking for help. I sat down on a rock to try to fall asleep for a few. Then, a man found me! A rich doctor too! His name is Dr. Carlisle Cullen. But I just call him Carlisle. He has and amazing family Em! And I GIANT house! He has 2 daughters and 3 sons! And they are ALL GORGEOUS! Its almost like I died, went to heaven and there all angels greeting me! I will ask Carlisle if I can call you when I get back to home. Im out my Edward-my new "brothers" girlfriend, Bella and her friend Jake. Bye! I miss you soo much!"
I read it over then press send. I like this phone. I thought to my self. Its soo much nicer then my other phone. Im glad Edward gave it to me. But im happy I used this sim-card. Maybe I should use the other then give Em and Jamie my new number!
I remembered I had that sim card in my pocket. I took it out and put it in the phone. "2 missed calls'' was on the scream when I turned my phone back on. I pressed view. They were both from Alice.
I wondered how my phone knew her number, so I looked through the phone book. These names popped up: Alice Carlisle Edward Emmett Esme Jasper Rosalie. Figures that they would put all there numbers in my phone. I knew Emilie's number off by heart! Same with Jamie. I put there numbers in.
"Hello" Someone said from behind me. It made me jump. The boy just laughed. It was Jacob. He sat down beside me.
"Bella told me what happened. I'm so sorry! Lucky that vamp-doc found you." He said.
"Carlisle's great. He is like the father I have always wished for. It never really seemed like my father liked me that much. And my mother…. She LOVED to call me 'Cassie'. Man I hated that! She even knew I hated it. But did she ever stop calling me that? No!" I said. "Where is Bella?" I asked.
"Oh, she's on her way. We raced back." He said then started to laugh, like he said a joke. "She wont be back for a good 10 minutes!" He said. Oh wow!
"Are you a fast runner or something?" I asked.
"I guess you can say that." Jacob said. "How you liking it down here?"
"WAY to rainy! I cam from Las Angeles, where its sunny! And beautiful. Here its too rainy and….wet and I haven't seen this much green in my life! Oh, and did I mention its wet?" I said. I was surprised at how open I could be with Jacob. And just a half hour ago I thought he didn't like me!
"Oh. So this isn't the ideal place for you then?" he asked.
"Nope!" I replied.
He laughed.
"Took you long enough" Jacob said to Bella without looking away from my face. How awkward! I thought.
Just then, my phone started to ring. My favourite song, Beauty in the Breakdown by The Scene Aesthetic was my ring tone. How did they know…
"Hello?" I said.
"Cass! Its Alice! Do you have a minute?" She asked.
"Sure! One sec." I replied.
"I will be right back. I have to take this call" I told Bella and Jacob. I headed towards the water. It was nice and warm on my feet.
"Whats up Alice?" I asked.
"How is it there in La Push?" She asked.
"Its okay, I guess. When I first got here it seemed like Jacob didn't like me. Then him and Bella started to go for a little walk, alone, so I sat down and checked my phone. I had 2 texts waiting for me on my other sim card. It was from my friend Emilie. I miss her a lot! She said the accident was on the news and was worried about me. So I assured her that I was okay! Then I put in my other sim card and it said there was two missed calls. Both from you. I was going to call you back…but then Jacob came over and sat with me. Bella was still far back. They had a race back. Bella only came back ten minutes after. Then Jacob asked me how I liked it here. I told him it was way to wet for my liking, but I will live. Then he wouldn't stop staring at me! It kind of made me feel self conscious!"
"He…Wouldn't…stop….staring?" Alice asked hesitantly.
"Is there a problem with that Alice?" I asked confused with Alice's tone.
"I-I don't know. I have to go talk to Edward. I will call you back, okay sweetheart?" Alice said in a panicky way. She said it so fast, it seemed like the words were just one long word!
"ok, bye" I said. Then I heard a click.
As i walked back towards him, I couldn't forget the look in his eyes. they we're breath taking ,yet I couldn't help but worry. How would my new family react? I thought.
That was the first time I have ever thought of a guy like that!
When I got back, I sat down on a log across from Jacob and Bella.
"Edward is on his way." Bella said. "He will be her very soon. We should head back now."
"Okay." I said. This time, Jacob stayed back to walk with me. Bella was up ahead.
"Cass-May I call you Cass? I know you hate being called Cassie. I was wondering if… well…. Maybe you would like to come with Bella the next time she comes to visit. I would really like to get to know you more." Jacob asked.
I looked into his eyes again, and I knew that I was slowly starting to fall in love with Jacob Black.