Chapter 7- Rage
Edward's Point of View.

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She...She's not here.

I stood in the middle of the small cafe, my fists balled tightly at my sides and my eyes skipping around the room franticly. To an onlooker, I must have looked like someone who was not far from insanity, but I couldn't help it.

However, I was past caring about that.

I was positively livid with rage.

My eyes swept the small store one last time, frantic to meet Bella's deep brown eyes.

In turn, many pares of curious eyes met my own, none of which belonged to her. My body shook in anger, my hands balling into fists at my sides. I could see that the minds of these pedestrians were of no help. This fact only served to kindle my rage, further.

W-O-W ! Beth will be sorry she left early when I tell her about this guy!

I wonder why that boy is acting so strangely...

With one swift movement, I had turned on my heals and swept inhumanly fast towards the doors, dodging a group of humans entering the already crowded cafe. They shuffled out of my way, giving me a clear berth. One women met my enraged gaze and immediately regretted it. She looked away quickly, her thoughts torn by confusion.

I wonder what I did..?

The streets were, of course, absolutely brimming with pedestrians. It seemed as though I truly was fighting against fate. And I didn't like that one bit.

I searched the minds of those around me, scanning each individual's thoughts for a mere second before moving to the next. Each proved as useless as the last. I began walking back towards where I had parked the Volvo earlier today, moving at a very fast walk, darting between the groups of people crowding the sidewalks. I was beginning to panic as I reached the car and slid in, even more so then before, my mind's thoughts swimming with insults. Innocent people did not deserve to suffer due to my inability to control my temper. I pinched the bridge of my nose and leaned my head against the seat's head rest.

How could you have let this happen!? Have you any decency!? Bella- the love of your existence, the reason why you continue to live threw this life of eternal damnation- is gone, and you have no clue where!

Each thought that ran threw my head was more tormenting then the last. I wanted so desperately to be able to take Bella in my arms, to cradle her against my chest and never let her escape from that embrace. I wanted to be able to protect her and tell her that everything would be alright, that she would be safe.

The truth was, I couldn't.

I had let her from my sight and I had lost her. I was possibly even to late.

What creepers! Uh! I can't believe that girl would willingly go with those guys.

As if out of nowhere, a teenager's mind caught my attention. I glanced out threw the front windshield, searching for whom that voice belonged to.

I jammed my keys in and started the car, sliding swiftly out into the busy streets of the afternoon rush. I weaved around each car ignoring ,once again, the crude protests I received from the drivers inside.

It took two painfully long minutes to locate her and by this time, I was out of the city's center and in a less wealthy area.

The girl who's voice had rung clearly threw my head stood a block away, under the cover an apartment building's overhang. She was looking towards an alleyway, her eyes slightly narrowed. She must have seen them pass only just recently.

A glimmer of hope shot threw my body. Maybe, just maybe, I wouldn't be to late.

I couldn't... I wouldn't.

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Author's Note: I know, I know! This chapter is far to short and took far too long!
But, there is some good news! I'm nearly finished Chapter eight! I have no intentions of spoiling anything. However, I will give all readers a heads up!

The next chapter will be in BELLA'S POINT OF VIEW! ( Please remember that! )