The Open Door

By: KellyCRocker59

Chapter Two: Potential Breakup Song

I woke up with only one intent; to break up with Edward. I got up and quickly showered, letting the hot water run over me. I dressed quickly before hurrying out my bedroom door and down the stairs. When I got to the living room, Charlie was sitting there, eating oatmeal and watching a sports game; I was too preoccupied to notice what kind.

"You actually made oatmeal?" I teased with a smile.

"Instant oatmeal does wonders." He said with a smile.

It was nice to see Charlie in a better mood; he seemed to already be getting better. I walked over to the door, looking out the window. It was raining (what a surprise), so I pulled on a blue jacket and grabbed my keys.

"Where are you going?" Charlie asked, sounding instantly wary.

"I-I'm going to Edward's house." I said.

Charlie was instantly angry.

"Bella, I don't want you seeing that boy; he's no good for you. I don't want him hurting you like he did before. I like Alice, but he's-"

"Dad, I'm going to his house to break up with him." I interrupted.

"He's not a good...Wait, you're breaking up with him?" Charlie seemed stunned.

I nodded.

"Well, that's good. But why?"

"Me and Jacob, we kind of...well, we're going out now. You know, boyfriend, girlfriend?"

Charlie seemed very taken aback by this.

"Bella, I don't want you to be going out with Jacob just because you feel sorry for him. He's a very nice boy, and I really like him. I don't want either of you to get hurt by this."

I shook my head.

"Dad, I really like Jacob. A lot. I do feel sorry for him, but that's not why we're going out. I...think I truly love him."

Well, that was a lie. I KNEW I loved him, but I didn't know if my dad could handle that.

"More than Edward?" He asked.

I nodded, "More than Edward."

He smiled.

"Bella, honey, I'm so glad that you're happy. I knew that Edward would only hurt you."

"Thanks, Dad." I said with a smile.

If nothing else, this made Charlie happy. I walked out the door, earning a 'Drive safe!' from Charlie. I hurried to my truck, ready to be done with this relationship.

And normally I would just forget that

Except for the fact it was my birthday

My stupid birthday

I played along, I played along, I played along, well then I fought back

But obviously, my armor was cracked

What kind of boyfriend would forget that

The trip to his house didn't take as long as I thought it would. I parked outside the white mansion, getting out and walking right to the door, slowly building up my defenses as I walked to the porch and knocked on the door. Immediately, the door flew open to reveal a smiling Edward. Any other day, that smile would have made me catch my breath, but not today.

"I need to speak to you. Alone." I said sternly.

He seemed to be stunned that his grin didn't have its usual affect, and for that, I was grateful. It was his turn to suffer the way I had.

What he has until she leaves

I walked out on the porch so that he would have some room to stand out by me. He reached out to take my hand, but I pulled away. He looked at me in amusement, as though this was some sort of joke. That made me want to hurt him even more.

"So, what did you want?" He asked with that smile, which seemed extra lovely, as though he were trying to seduce me.

It wasn't going to work this time.

"Edward, we're over." I said.

He looked at me as though I was joking, but then, when he really looked into my eyes, he seemed to understand.

"You're...serious?" He asked, shocked.

"You hurt me in a way that I can never forgive, and then you act as though nothing happened. I'm tired of waiting for you, Edward. It's over."

'Cause without me ya know you're lost

It felt so good to say that, to finally watch the pain that flickered through his eyes. This satisfied me to no end, watching him look at me, wishing he could read my mind.

"Bella, why?" He asked, sounding like a wounded animal.

"Shut up, Edward. You said you didn't want me, so what's the big deal?"

"Bella, I only said that because.."

"I said shut up! There is no excusing what you did to me! Jacob would never hurt me the way you did."

This made his eyes flicker into anger.

"You're replacing me with that mutt! He can't control his temper, Bella! You're going to get hurt!"

He had gone too far. At least Jake tried not to insult him when I was around. Edward wasn't going to insult him.

"What about you! You left me in the woods to die! I was so close to dying when I jumped off that cliff. If Jacob hadn't been there, I would have died! And if he hadn't been there, Victoria would have killed me months ago! I love him, more than I could ever love you!"

You're not livin', till you're livin'

This struck a cord. Edward's jaw slacked, and I took the chance to turn and quickly stride to my truck.

It was all much easier than I thought it would be. I drove straight to Jacob's house from there, wanting to see his face and hold his hand again. I didn't look back on Edward, who I knew was still standing on the porch.

Potential Breakup Song

All we just need is one

Oh baby please, please

Tell Me

We got along, We got along, We along until ya did that

Now all I want is just my stuff back

Did ya hear that, let me repeat that

I drove as fast as I could, but just as I neared La Push, I saw the road held up by several police cars, many people standing around. I noticed the familiar yellow crime scene tape, and then I spotted Jacob.

I parked by his Rabbit, which I saw off to the side, and rushed to him. Tears stained his cheeks as he looked in horror at something I couldn't see, too many bodies lining the area.

"Jacob!" I called, worried.

He turned to me, and collapsed into my waiting arms.

"B-Bella! This is horrible!" He cried, sobs racking his body.

I turned to the crime area, which was now visible. There it was; the body of Paul, head torn from his shoulders, lying in a bloody heap.

I gasped in horror, turning and holding Jake tight. He didn't need this, too. I knew instantly who had killed the boy; Victoria.

"Bella, he was like my brother!" Jake cried in my arms. Suddenly I spotted Charlie, standing on the sidelines. He turned after a moment and saw me, hurrying over.

"Bella, you shouldn't be here. Take Jacob to our house. I'll see you there."

I nodded, quickly walking a still sobbing Jacob over to my truck. We got in quickly, and I turned to him.

"Jacob, it's going to be okay." I whispered, taking one of his hands in mine.

He shook his head violently, tears still pouring down his cheeks.

"No, it's not, Bella! If that bitch keeps killing us off, then we'll never stop her! I feel so powerless! How am I supposed to protect you when this stuff keeps happening!"

I squeezed his hand, and reached out, turning his cheek so that out eyes met.

"Listen to me, Jacob. It's going to be alright. You're strong. I know that you can do this."

He nodded, eyes still watering. Slowly, I leaned forward, taking his lips with mine. It was a gentle kiss, unlike the ones from yesterday, and yet it was the best kiss I had ever gotten.

We parted slowly, still looking at each other. I felt the wetness from his cheeks on my face, but reached out to wipe away one of his tears instead. We would get through this, I knew we would

We got to my house, and Jacob was still distraught. We got out and walked to the door, the rain still not letting up. I pulled out the house key, quickly turning it and unlocking the door. We walked in, but as soon as we did, someone slammed into me, and I felt myself squished into the couch. I turned to see Jacob standing in front of me. I looked around him to see a beautiful girl who looked to be only sixteen. She had golden hair that curled and fell to her hip. She wore a long red strapless dress, the end dragging the floor. Her blue eyes glimmered, and her pale skin was like marble. Even in the dark, I knew that I had seen someone like her before. She was a vampire.