The last chapter was kind of a cliffy, wasn't' it?

Sorry .

Here's the next chapter…

Bella's POV

I walked over to Edward's car and got in. I was almost out of Seattle and going into La Push when I saw a car parked next to the woods, in danger of being tipped over. I got out of the Volvo and went to investigate the car. It was nice, nothing like I ever saw before. Then, I heard a rustling sound in the bushes.

I screamed.

I couldn't stop screaming.

"Wha? AAAAAAAHHH!!" The person (who sounded male) screamed as well.

"Who-wh-wh-who are you? Show yourself! I mean, don't! I mean…"

"Whoa, take it easy there. I won't hurt you, I swear." He came out, and I saw that he didn't look too threatening.

"Oh, umm…hey…What are you doing in there?" I said, shifting from foot to foot. I was unsure whether or not I should talk to him. It was embarrassing I got so fussed up just because a guy was in the bushes.

"Hello. Oh, I lost my ring…it's somewhere around here… That ring, it's too big. Sorry if I scared you. You New here?" He gave me a nice smile.

"I am. How…how did you know?"



"Well, it's pretty small here, so I know most of the people here. At least I can recognize them." His smile faded. "Are you visiting or staying?"

"I'm with Edward."

"Cullen? Son of Carlisle Cullen? Wow…you don't…look alike. I mean…" He raised his hand to brush his hair.

"Oh, I'm his…I mean, I got…er, adopted." I winced. I knew I was a terrible liar.

He seemed to buy it. "Ah. Well, I'm Jacob Black."

"I'm Bella…Cullen?" There was a long and uncomfortable pause."I better get going. You know, late for…" I slapped myself on the forehead lightly. I knew I looked like a fool. "Dinner. Late for dinner."

He chuckled. "Ok" He said, almost sarcastically.

"What? You don't believe me?"

"No! ok…yes, I don't believe you."

"Why not?" I demanded, getting hot with anger.

"It's not even twelve…"

I gritted my teeth. "Ok. I better go, now." I emphasized the word, 'now'.

"Alright. See you later. I guess." He waved goodbye as I hopped in the Volvo.

I nodded as I started the engine.

He tapped the window lightly.

"Yeah?" I asked as I rolled down the window.

"You know, there's a custom. When someone new comes, there's this thing."



"Ok…What?" I asked impatiently, eager to get home.

"You have to give the new person a present. A specific present. Can I…give it to you?"

"Yeah, sure." I held up my hand.

"Close your eyes."

I closed my eyes slowly.

He lowered my hand and held them on my lap. Then, I felt his lips on mine. Unlike Edwards cool lip, his was warm and soft. Before I had the time to react, he forcefully opened my mouth with his, letting his hot breath escape into mine.

I snapped open my eyes, and started squirming in my seat, trying to wriggle out of his grasp. He let go.

"JERK!" I yelled as I stomped on the gas pedal and sped down the road.

As soon as I parked the Volvo in Edward's own private garage, Jasper burst into the room.

"Bella, Edward and Alice… they're fighting."

"Why?" I asked, indifferent. They always fought with each other.

"It's…don't get mad. It's about you."

My mood abruptly changed to horror.

When I got to the room, I looked for Edward. He was standing by the sofa. His perfect face was twisted in anger, and he was shouting at Alice who was sitting on the couch, arms folded and face pouting.

"YOU CANT' LET HER GO LIKE THAT! IT'S NOT SAFE!!" He yelled.



"Well, how could I know?"

"YOU CAN TELL THE FUTURE, DAMMIT!"

"Edward!" I yelled.