Moving Sideways
Summary:
What if Bella was a vampire. Things would be different...But what if Edward and the rest of the Cullen's were actually shape-shifters? and Jacob Black was Human? How would the story play out then? Rated: K-T Pairing: Bella & Edward
Disclaimer: I own nothing. Everything belongs to Stepehenie Meyer. I'm just having fun with the characters
This story was written for TwihardwithCullenism21. Hope you all enjoy :)
Chapter 4.
Edward stood in the door way. He looked at every person in the room, waiting for them to say something. Finally, Carlisle spoke up.
"Edward, welcome back."
"Thank you." Edward said simply continuing to look around the room. Alice knew what he was looking for.
"So? Mind telling us where you were and whats going on?" Alice asked.
Edward sighed and nodded while Carlisle gestured for everyone to take a set. Edward hadn't exactly thought about what he would say to his family so he just let the words flow out of him. Giving as much detail as possible from the moment he met the boy, to when he met the vampire girl all the way up to now. He even mentioned her being his imprint and how he came back because he worried about them while also having decided to get to know her and figure out her motives as well as how the boy was tied into this.
"Her names Bella. And his is Jacob." Emmett said.
"What? How do you know this?" Edward asked
"This is Forks. I was at school all day. People say things." He replied with a shrug.
"I don't like this." Rosalie said "It complicates things."
"No one likes it Rosalie, but we all know things wouldn't be this way unless there was a reason." Jasper answered her.
"Then it's decided. Edward, you will get to know them." Carlisle said.
...
"What are you doing?" Randall asked watching Bella in the back yard. It was late and Jacob was fast asleep upstairs in his bedroom.
"Isn't it obvious?" She asked. "I'm building a basket court."
"Yes. But why?" He was genuinely curious.
"For Jacob. I promised him."
"You really care about him don't you?" Randall asked beginning to help her lay out the concrete.
"He hasn't abandoned me."
Randall just nodded. He knew he had, but he had his reasons for doing so. Reason's she wouldn't understand.
"The concrete has to dry now." Bella said once they were finished.
"How long?"
"About 36 hours or so." She replied going in the house to watch her hands.
"Won't he see it before it's done then?"
"No. He has school tomorrow and then is going down to La Push. Beyond that I'll figure out a way to distract him if I have to. He won't see it until it's done." Bella replied.
Randall just nodded. "Care to go on a hunt with me?" He asked.
"Not in the way you want to, no." She said honestly.
"Well then I'm off to Seattle. You should consider going and getting yourself something tonight your eyes are darkening. I'll be back in the morning before the boy wakes up for school."
"Very well." Was Bella's simple reply as she sat down on the couch.
Randall waved and headed out the door.
Moments later Bella headed out the back door. Staying Just close enough that she could still hear Jacob's snores.
Bella opened her senses. The hunt began.
...
The next day Jacob went to school. He couldn't see Randall outside but he kept looking out the windows, checking where the trees began to see if he could get a glimpse of him in the forest. He didn't like the idea of Randall practically babysitting him, it wasn't that he didn't want to be safe considering everything that was going on it was just that he didn't exactly trust him very much.
Lunch time rolled around and Jacob, having made some new 'friends' during his classes decided to sit with them instead of in the bathroom.
"Bella, she's pretty hot." Mike said, he had discovered that Jacob was living with his families new employee and immediantly made himself Jacobs new friend. "Is she your mom or something?"
Jacob couldn't help but laugh. The idea seemed hilarious.
"No she's not my mom. She adopted me."
"Isn't she a little young?" Angela Weber asked.
"No. My parents made her my guardian so it makes sense I would live with her." Jacob hated these conversations, he was always afraid he would slip up.
He glanced up noticing the table from his first day
"Edward Cullen is staring at you." Mike said.
He was, Jacob averted his eyes. 'Don't look up' he chanted in his mind. But of course it was too late. Edward had noticed Jacob.
"He's coming this way." Mike mumbled.
Jacob glanced up and sure enough Edward was standing in front of him. A fake smile more resembling a grimace on stretched across his face.
"Hello Jason."
"It's Jacob." was grumbled in return.
"Oh right. Hello Jacob."
There was a short awkward silence as they both stood there. The students surrounding them peeking out from the corner of their eyes waiting for something to happen.
It was Edward who broke the silence. "Can you come talk to me for a few minutes?"
Jacob didn't want to, he didn't exactly like Edward. That, and he didn't want Randall listening in on the conversation. Jacob knew exactly what the topic was going to be.
"Ummmmm."
"It wasn't a question." Edward snapped, pinching the bridge of his nose.
Jacob sighed, getting up from the table and grabbing his school bag. He followed Edward out into the hallway, the cafeteria had gone silent, eyes burning holes into his back from staring. Jacob wondered if Edward had noticed these things as well, he also realized that once again Edward had prevented him from finishing his lunch.
Jacob looked up at Edward, he looked like a fish, opening and closing his mouth repeatedly. His eyes narrowed, deep in thought.
"What are you doing here?" Edward asked.
"Going to school." Jacob answered. He knew what question Edward was actually asking, however Jacob also knew Randall was outside.
Edward wanted to scream. He needed answers now.
"I mean in this town." Edward clarified. As if he had to, Jacob knew exactly what he meant from the beginning.
"Oh just moved here I guess for a change in scenery, meet new people, see new things." Jacob said.
Edwards eyes narrowed further.
"In fact, maybe we could meet up tomorrow and you could show me around." Jacob stared at Edward never breaking eye contact. He wanted him to know that this wasn't him inviting himself over to hang out and be friends. It was Jacob asking for a more private setting to communicate. Jacob wasn't sure if Edward had realized Randall was outside.
"Why not today?" Edward asked, narrowing his brows.
"I have plans today."
"What plans?"
Edward was starting to be a little pushy but Jacob answered him anyways. "To First Beach in La Push."
"Have fun." Edward said wrinkling his nose, giving Jacob the impression that La Push or at the very least, First Beach, wasn't somewhere Edward enjoyed being. He was curious as to why but decided not to ask.
" You can come over after school." Edward said. Apparently ready to end the conversation. "Now go to class." Edward demanded, trying to gain back his control.
Jacob snorted and made his was down the hallway. The cafeteria was still full, however there was only a few minutes left until the bell rang so he went straight to his classroom.
...
Bella was driving back from Port Angeles. Having gotten the day off from work she decided to go pick up a few things that were needed for the house. As she was walking down the isles in the local department store her cell phone rang. Pulling her shopping cart out of the way she answered.
"Hello."
"Bella?"
"Randall, what are you doing at the house?"
"Is Jacob suppose to be going to Edwards house?" Randall asked ignoring the question.
"Well he was suppose to be going to La Push..." She trailed off. She'd rather he not go to Edwards house, she began to worry,wondering why he was going there, what he would say.
"I'm on my way back." She said. "Stay there."
Hanging up the phone Bella checked out and loaded up the truck. She drove home as fast as she could.
...
Randall had left the school property the moment he heard Jacob, basically ask Edward for an invite over. The boy smelled funny, Randall wasn't sure if he liked that or not.
With his hands clasped behind his back, Randall walked back and forth in front of the door waiting for Bella's arrival.
The door swung open, knocking right into Randall, had he been human he would have ended up on the floor with a headache or worst, his skull busted in from the force.
"Tell me what you know." Bella demanded.
"What no 'Are you alright?' You really should be careful, you could of broke your door. Look, see? A crack in it."
"Forget the door Randall. Now where is Jacob?"
"Still at school I imagine."
"Then why am I here?" Bella groaned. "You said he was going to Edwards."
"No. I asked if he was going to Edwards. I heard them talking."
"Maybe you heard wrong?" Bella asked hopefully.
"I know what I heard Bella."
"We should just wait. Jacob will call me when he gets to La Push, he said he would."
...
After school, unaware of the distance, Jacob began the long walk towards La Push. Just reaching the end of town he heard the sound of a car pulling up behind him. It was Edward, he recognized the silver Volvo from the school parking lot and of course Edward himself in the driver seat.
"Do you need a ride?" Edward asked.
"Um no." Jacob replied.
"You are aware La Push is about a 25 minute drive don't you? Thats like a six hour walk."
Jacob groaned "Seriously?"
"Seriously. Get in."
Jacob made his way to the passenger side, getting in he buckled himself up. Edward took off down the road.
"Can you slow down?" Jacob asked looking at the speedometer.
"No." Edward said simply.
Jacob sighed rolling his eyes. "What is this?" Jacob asked referring to the music on the stereo.
"Debussy." Edward answered.
"It's classical." Jacob said stating the obvious.
"I know." Edward glared, challenging Jacob to say anything negative. Jacob got the hint he went quiet.
Edward, knowing the drive wouldn't be long held off on the conversation he was wanting to have but decided to ask a few questions.
"So, um Bella, have you known her very long?"
Jacob wasn't stupid. He smirked and answered "I've known her almost my whole life. Why?"
"Just curious. She seems really young."
Jacob wasn't sure why Edward was playing this game. He knew, that Edward knew what Bella was. Maybe he didn't know that Jacob knew? He wasn't sure.
"Oh okay."
The drive continued in awkward silence.
"This is as far as I'm going." Edward said pulling up along the side of the road.
Jacob thanked him for the ride and stepped out of the vehicle.
Walking along the side of the road in the direction to the beach, Edwards car drove off and Jacob was ready to make new friends after the somewhat awkward situation in the Volvo.
...
Meanwhile, Bella was sitting at home waiting for a phone call she wouldn't be getting anytime soon. The hours ticked by, Randall was out hunting and Bella never felt more worried in her undead life.
* Sorry for the long, unwanted wait. I'm working on Chapter 5 right now and hopefully will be 'caught up' with the story as soon as possible. Make up for the days missed.