Chapter Thirteen- Straight Lines

"Sparks ignite and trade them for thought

About no one

And nothing in particular

Washed the sickened socket and drove

Resent nothing

There's good will inside of me

Wake me up low with a fever

Walking in a straight line

Set me on fire in the evening

Everything will be fine

Waking up strong in the morning

Walking in a straight line

Lately I'm a desperate believer

But walking in a straight line"

-Silverchair- "Straight Lines"

(Rosalie's POV)

For the past two and a half days, I've been sitting here watching Bella become one of us. She didn't want this anymore than I had wanted it. Of course, we were both turned for different reasons. Carlisle turned me to save me and become part of his family. Bella was turned so that Edward could keep her away from Leah.

I was mad as hell at Sam for keeping Leah away from Bella. Bella called for Leah more times than I could count, and each time I had to tell her Leah couldn't come. I wanted to cross the damn treaty line and give Sam an ass kicking. He deserved it for what he was doing right now.

The only wolf that had come by was Jacob. That was yesterday. I'd smelled him before I saw him, so I went out in the yard to meet him.

As soon as he saw me he asked, "How's Bella?"

"She's changing still. Should be done by tomorrow, why isn't Sam letting Leah come sit with her?" I asked.

Jacob sighed. "He thinks it's too dangerous for her. He thinks you all may want to take revenge on her because she killed Edward."

I shook my head. "We'd never do that. Sure, I'm mad as hell about the whole situation, but Edward took Bella's choice away and he got what he deserved for it. Bella needs Leah right now and I think she should be here. Speaking of which, why are you allowed to be here, but not Leah?"

He smiled slyly. "Sam doesn't know I'm here. I was on patrol with Embry and I had to come check on Bella. Leah isn't doing well at all and needed to know just a little update about her transformation. I'm sure when Sam phases later he'll see it and I'll catch hell for coming here alone, but whatever."

I nodded and thought for a minute. "Do you want to come upstairs and see her? That way you have something to show Leah for your efforts?"

He followed me silently up the stairs. Jasper gave me a questioning look but I ignored his ass for now. I knew he would bitch at me later for bringing a wolf in the house, but he could fuck off too. I wasn't in the mood for anyone's arguing.

We entered my bedroom to find Alice changing Bella's clothes. She had a blue silk dress half on her body, luckily Bella was wearing a bra or Jacob would have gotten an eyeful. Alice smiled guiltily.

I crossed my arms and shifted my weight to one foot. "Alice. Whatcha doing?" I asked with humor in my voice and a smile on my face.

She laughed a small laugh and said, "Well, when Bella wakes up she can't be in the clothes that she was wearing when she was bitten. It may….." She thought for a minute, and finished, "Bring up bad memories?"

Jacob laughed with me. I shook my head and said, "Okay, finish up and when you're done, get out."

She smiled brightly and finished putting Bella into the dress. A few minutes later, the door swung open and Alice skipped through with a bundle of Bella's clothes in her hands. "All done." She chirped and went down the stairs.

I shook my head and went inside my room, Jacob followed. We stopped at Bella's bedside and Jacob looked down at her. He took in her appearance with sadness in his eyes. Her skin was already a paler white than her normal skin, but she wasn't done turning pale quite yet. Her eyes had blue rings around them; they would be purple by the time she finished.

Jacob shook his head and ran from the room. I heard the back door close and then a heartbreaking howl came from the woods. I wasn't sure if it was Jacob or Leah, though. It was so sad I had to sit down in a chair. I let out a soft sob and put my face in my hands.

Emmett came in the room, "Rosie, are you okay?" He asked pulling me into his arms.

I shook my head against him. "No. I'm not."

He nodded against me and just held me as I sobbed without tears.

That was yesterday, though, when Bella was only halfway through her transformation. She would be waking up anytime now. I sat still as stone watching her. Her heart gave its final few beats and stopped.

I sighed sadly. "Bella, are you awake?" I asked softly.

I heard the rest of my family coming up the stairs then. Emmett pushed me behind him, Jasper stood in front of Alice and Carlisle in front of Esme. Bella stirred and sat up too fast.

"Whoa." She murmured. Alice giggled, causing Bella to shift her attention to us.

She smiled. "Hey. What am I doing here?"

"You don't remember, Bella?" I asked softly.

She shook her head, "Not really. What happened?" She was starting to panic.

Carlisle turned to me, "Rosalie. You talk to her. Jasper, stay with them, just in case." Then he, Esme, Alice and Emmett were gone."

Bella looked at me wearily. I sat down on the bed next to her and explained everything that had happened. She started to sob when it was over and I hugged her. "Bella, may I tell you my story?" I asked.

She nodded and I told her about my history. She sat as still as I had during the whole thing. Jasper didn't meet my eyes when I was finished. He knew my story of course, but he was a good southern gentleman and couldn't imagine anyone doing to a woman what had been done to me.

Bella sighed. "So you and I have that in common."

I nodded. "Yes." I looked over into her eyes, expecting to see her brown irises, but was met with light crimson. "Oh!" I exclaimed. "Bella, you need to hunt." I stood up and pulled her with me.

"Do you want Jasper to come as well?" I asked her. She nodded and the three of us jumped out the window and into the woods to hunt.

When we finished, Bella asked, "Why won't Sam let Leah see me?"

I looked at her. "He thinks it's too dangerous. He's convinced that you won't be able to control yourself and hurt Leah. Leah may try to defend herself and hurt you. Sam doesn't trust us either. He thinks that we will try to take revenge on Leah for killing Edward."

She shook her head. "I love Leah, I'd never hurt her."

"I know. Sam just doesn't think that." I said. I placed my hand on her arm. "You'll see her soon. Don't worry. You guys are soul mates, he can't keep you apart forever."

She nodded sadly. "I hope you're right."

Me too, I thought.

A/N: *sigh* I'd like to say that things will get better in the next chapter, but that would be a lie. Things are going to get worse next chapter before they get better. Thanks to everyone for all your suggestions, I know you didn't want Bella to be a vampire, but I've been planning this from the beginning. Don't worry, things will get better. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I'll never ask you to review, but just know that I really appreciate it.

I'd like to say thank you to NYX826, who is AMAZING! The absolute best.

~LCM~ (17 days!)