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 Stephenie Meyer. I'm just having fun with the characters
The song by Larry and His Flask belongs to them.
This story was written for HayleyBailey . Hope you all enjoy :)
Chapter 5
Randall paced the forest, deep in thought. What had he gotten himself into? Practically baby sitting a human boy for Bella. This was not how things were suppose to work in vampire world. She had twisted things up in her own make believe mind. Pretending to be mortal, bossing Randall around. Who was he to care if Jacob went to a different friends house? He regretted reporting the information to her. Now stuck in her delusional PMS stage. Even miles away from the house he felt trapped. Why on earth had he come here? Oh yes now he remembered.
He punched a tree, his fist flying through the bark. The forest roared around him.
...
"Edward?" Alice asked peeking her head into his bedroom.
"Yes Alice?"
"Why do you smell like that boy? I thought he was coming over to talk."
"Change of plans. Well he had different plans. Don't worry though, this will get straightened out."
"Yes. But why do you smell like him?" She asked repeating her previous question.
"I gave him a ride." He mumbled.
"Oh Edward. How nice of you." She gushed.
"Get out Alice. I need some quiet time."
A thunderous bang was then heard down stairs.
"You can forget your quiet time Edward. We seem to have a visitor." Carlisle said passing by Edwards open door and heading down the stairs.
"I know your in there! Now answer the door before I break it down!"
"Make that. You have a visitor." Emmett laughed following Carlisle.
What on earth was she doing here? Was she alone? If so, though stupid Edward couldn't help but admire her bravery. He tugged at his hair and got up from his seat, passing by a smiling Alice.
Downstairs was a disaster. Carlisle had let her in.
"Tell me where that useless dog is right now!" She was shouting. The family trying to obtain their passive image wasn't saying anything as Edward watched Esme's precious China set collection be thrown across the room.
Rosalie couldn't decide whether to glare or smirk at someone seemingly as tough skinned as her. She decided to glare seeing Esme's devastated face.
"I'm here. You can stop now." Edward said/
"Tell me where he is now or I will hurt you."
Obviously Edwards attempt at calm hadn't worked. She was stalking towards him, teeth bared. On a second note he was rather confused, hadn't she been looking for him?
"Who?" He said baffled.
"Jacob. Tell me where Jacob is."
"He's at the beach." Edward shouted. She was being ridiculous. "I drove him there myself."
"Well he didn't call me." She shouted back. "He always calls."
"Not my problem."
"Edward." Jasper said. "I think you should help her."
"Oh and why is that?" Edward asked turning towards his brother.
Jasper didn't get a chance to answer though, instead Carlisle spoke up.
"Edward, I want you to help her find him."
"What? You can't be serious!"
"I am very serious. Of course as long as it's okay with Bella here."
Bella nodded, keeping her glare trained on Edward.
"We're taking my car." Edward demanded.
"Good I didn't bring a car anyways."
Edward stormed out of the house not bothering to look nor say anything to the family who had basically just played traitor to him. Bella was right behind him. She slammed the passenger door at the same time he shut his.
"No need to worry Esme." Edward heard Carlisle say within the house. " A large majority of them fell on the couch. It seems she was being mindful."
Edward peaked at Bella through the corner of his eyes as they made their way down the driveway. There was no doubt that someone of her nature had heard Carlisle within the house, though she showed no signs of it. She didn't agree nor disagree with the statement.
Instead she kept looking out the window. Her body pressed, as much as physically possible against the door. He wasn't sure if the smell was bothering her or if she just wanted to escape his presence. Or maybe she was genuinely worried about Jacob. Either way he decided not to ask. He was already imagining all the sarcastic, rude comments she would reply with 'No I'm not a dog. Do you want me to roll your window down?' or something of that nature. He wanted to keep his head and assumed she wanted to keep her as well. He patted himself on the
back , proud of himself. Bella gave him an odd look before returning back to looking out the window.
The pull though was intense. He found himself pressed against the door on the driver side. One thing he did knowledge though is that she wasn't talking about the imprint. Though he wasn't sure how she felt or how much knowledge she had on the matter he decided not to bring it up. Instead he focused on driving to La Push to find Jacob so that he could return home.
Turning on the radio and cracking the window, he drove through the darkness.
...
"What are we listening to?" Bella asked.
"Larry and His Flask." Edward answered. "This song is called 'Call it what you will.'" He said switching to a new song.
"It's very catchy. I like it." She replied, smiling slightly.
Edward pulled up along the side of the road and sighed.
"What?" Bella asked.
"I can't go any further."
"Why is that?" She asked flabbergasted.
"They. I. We just don't get along okay?"
"So should we foot it?" She asked unbuckling her seat belt.
Edward sat there contemplating.
"Your not afraid are you? Surely the two of us could take whoever they are on."
That is exactly what Edward was afraid of. They were human, Bella and Edward were not. However with a sigh he knew he didn't have a choice. If he didn't go, Bella would go alone and who knows what sort of trouble she would get into and If he returned without Jacob, Edward would be spending the night in the dog house. Literally. Reluctantly he unbuckled his own seat belt and got out of the car.
Feeling optimistic Bella decided to use code to get Edward out of the road and hidden into the forest so they could begin their search towards La Push to find Jacob.
'I think she just told me to steal third.' He thought giving her a strange look. Shaking his head he followed her into the forest.
Edward walked calmly through the forest. Watching Bella hide behind trees as if she were in a bad James Bond movie.
"What are you doing? Hide!" She hissed.
"There's no point Bella. Jacob is going to be fine. If we hide they will expect that we are doing something wrong. We just need to walk until we found someone and begin asking about Jacob."
She crossed her arms over her chest and huffed. Knowing he was right. "You win this time." She said coming out of her hiding place. She didn't stand close though. The pull was beginning to bother her, much worst then it had in the car. In the confinement of the car her conscious knew he was close, something she reluctantly acknowledged. Out here in the open though she felt vulnerable. It bothered her that a part of her was seeking protection from a dog. She wanted to rip his head off and kiss him at the same time. She shuttered as the mental image popped in her head, realizing what she had just thought. She hadn't meant it that way.
"Are you just going to stand there?" He asked.
"No. I was thinking." She said beginning to follow him.
"Well stop doing it. You look stupid when you just stand there."
Scratch that. She meant it. The first part at least.
"Well excuse me Mr. High and Mighty." She snapped back.
"I didn't mean..." He trailed off and then decided to give up. "Just come on Bella. Lets find Jacob so we can both go home."
"Fine." She snapped again. She was still upset.
"Were almost to the beach." He said after a few minutes.
Bella rolled her eyes. She knew that, she could smell the ocean and sand. 'Maybe Edward was stupid' she thought mockingly.
They cut through the forest sinking their feet into the sand.
...
Meanwhile back at Edwards house, Rosalie and Emmett where sitting in the living room playing a game of chess. A change of pace from there usual rambunctious and mechanic activities.
Everyone around them was behaving as if their heads would explode at any moment. The living room had long been cleaned up and now they were just anxiously waiting for Edwards, hopefully safe arrival back to the house.
A knock at the door alerted all of them.
Carlisle answered. Revealing it a tall male vampire.
"Hello there. I'm looking for Bella." The vampire spoke.
Rosalie snorted. Another one.
"She and Edward took off to find Jacob." Carlisle smiled.
"Oh did she now. Perhaps I can meet up with them."
"They should be returning soon. Your welcome to stay for a bit and wait." Carlisle offered.
"That would be wonderful."
Throwing down he chess pieces. Rosalie stormed up the stairs, Emmett following behind her.
...
"Should we just holler for him?" Bella asked.
"No. To dangerous."
"What exactly are we up against?"
He looked at her and sighed. "Humans."
"Humans?" She laughed. "You've got to be kidding me."
"You shouldn't laugh. This particular group has a lot of knowledge and they know how to defend themselves against those like us as well as destroy us. They can be our greatest allies or our worst enemies."
"Oh and how do you know all of this? Did someone tell you this story?"
"No Bella. I know from experience."
"You said earlier you weren't allowed here. So enemies?"
"They are very stubborn." Was all he answered.
"You know what I am." Bella said. It wasn't a question. She was simply stating a fact.
"Yes. Just like you know what I am. Now come on lets find Jacob."
It took them a lot longer then they had planned to track down Jacob. The two came across a few obstacles. The last one being Bella decided she needed to hunt and jumping into the ocean without telling Edward what she was doing. Edward argued that it was dangerous for her to hunt here and rather stupid for them to leave each other alone. Bella replied by shouting, asking if he rather she ate the towns folks instead. Then calling him stupid for calling her stupid. A statement clearly made from an angry and jumbled mind. Their little argument caught the attention of a local boy, Jared. Someone Edward 'knew.'
Luckily Jared was a listen first, act later kind of person so they were able to explain to him about Jacob. He had met the boy today and was their personal chaperon to Sam's house, where Jacob currently was.
Jared kept a close eye on Bella, obviously knowing what she was and wondering about her relationship with Jacob. A fact that bothered Bella greatly. It angered her when people questioned her motives when it came to Jacob.
"Well here we are." Jared said as they walked up to a rusty red cabin. "Sam we've got visitors!" Jared shouted.
"Do not stare at Emily." Jared said harshly to Edward and Bella.
They nodded just as they stepped onto the porch and the door was opened. Out stepped a man around the age of 25 if Bella had to guess. 'This must be Sam' was her first thought.
"Jared. What is this?" Sam said referring to Bella and Edward.
"I found them down at the beach. They say they are looking for Jacob."
"Is that so? How do you know him?" Sam asked directing his question towards Bella and Edward.
"I'm his guardian." Bella replied.
"Is that so?" Sam asked arching one of his eyebrows.
"Yes." Bella replied with a sigh.
"Well. To be perfectly honest I don't believe you. However he is inside. Jared, watch these two while I go speak with Jacob."
Jared nodded while Sam returned inside the house. Bella sat on the ground, earning a 'what are you thinking?' look from Edward. She ignored him though, this 'mission' was beginning to make her fingers curl. She needed to sit on her hands before she punched someone.
Minutes later Sam came out of the house, a very tired Jacob following behind him. "Well your story checked out correctly. Not something I personally agree with but Jacob here says he is safe with you. Jared, take my truck. I want you to escort the three of them off the property. Jacob your welcome back anytime."
Bella stood up and gave Jacob the parental 'We will talk later.' look. Earning a sigh from Jacob. The three of them followed Jared. Getting into the bed of Sam's truck. Jared drove them to Edwards car.
"Do you have school tonight?" Jacob asked from the back seat of Edwards Volvo in attempt to break the silence.
"No Jacob. I'm going to drop out."
"Why?"
"I just need to okay?" She said dismissing the conversation.
Jacob threw his head back against the seat. The drive back was completely silent. Not even the radio was turned on.
Edward dropped off Bella and Jacob at their home and then made his way back to his own house.
When he opened the door he found an unfamiliar person sitting on the sofa. A vampire.
"Hello you must be Edward. I'm Randall." The vampire said.
"What are you doing here?" Edward asked.
"He was waiting for Bella and Jacob." Carlisle said. "By the way where are they?"
"I dropped them off at their house." Edward replied his eyes trained on Randall.
"Oh okay then well I guess I must get going." Randall said.
As soon as Randall left Edward stormed up the stairs and into his bedroom.
'Who the heck was that leech!' Edward thought angrily.
"Someone is jealous." Jasper said calmly from his room. Edward responded by throwing a book at the wall. Causing everyone but Esme and Carlisle to erupt into laughter.