Readers,
Well, I decided to continue with the story. I saw that there is room for more, so I can somehow continue this story. It might get a bit sad and dark from here, but bear with me. This is the only way I can continue the story.
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Chapter Nine: Dance
"Bella?" He asked. "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine," I whispered. "Just don't come any closer."
"Bella?" He motioned for me to come to him. I shook my head. "I can't."
And then, suddenly, I was flying, as someone had pushed me. I was airborne, straight into his open arms.
"Bella!" Jared laughed as he caught me.
I scowled. "I told you, I do not do formals, or proms, or anything that involves dancing!"
Paul, who'd just pushed me out the door, laughed as well. "So scary werewolves are nothing, but when someone mentions dancing…"
I shot him the evils.
"For what it's worth," Jared whispered in my ear. "I think you look beautiful."
I sighed. I was losing this fight.
"Fine." I said brusquely. "Let's go."
La Push High was roughly the same size and shape as Forks High, and filled with the same sort of kids. In some ways, they were pretty much the same, except Forks High used to have vampires running around in it, and La Push had its werewolves. Ironic much?
All there werewolves, minus Sam, were there. Somehow, Jacob and Embry had scored and invite. I figured that because Sam didn't go to school anymore, he probably wasn't welcome, and was running a patrol. I cursed myself for not thinking to make plans with Sam to get out of this.
As well as Jared and I, Jacob and Paul had imprinted. Jacob had found this girl, someone from the school. I promised myself to get to know her, for Jacob's sake. He was still my best friend, even now, and nothing would change that, especially now that he also had her.
Paul, much to Billy and Jacob's horror, had imprinted on Rachael, Jacob's older sister. I smiled inwardly at that. They'd only met because the Blacks came to Jared and Paul's graduation, and Jared made the rest of the pack come. Paul had imprinted right as the principal was giving her speech, and he'd blurted out that he loved Rachael at the top of his lungs. Imagine her horror.
"I'm sorry," Jared said again as we twirled around the dancefloor. I'd propped myself up on his feet and made him do all the work.
I smiled. "I forgive you… so long as it doesn't happen again."
He laughed. "No more graduation dances then."
"Well, we've already had mine, so I guess we're in the clear."
Safe, for now.
He thought for a moment. "There's always Jacob and Embry's next year."
"I'll find some way out of it."
"Or I could just drag you along."
I gasped. "You wouldn't!"
He stuck his tongue out. "Of course not."
Meeting Jared was probably the best thing that could have happened to me. With the imprint thing, I had the reassurance that Jared would always be there, and would never leave. Love was the only thing that had tied Edward and I together, and when love wasn't there for Edward, he left.
Jared would never do that to me.
"I love you." I said quietly, resting my head on his shoulder.
He breathed deeply, pausing for a moment. "I love you too."
Paul and Racheal danced past us. "Come on, slow pokes!" Called Paul mockingly. "That's not dancing."
Jared looked at me. "Want to escape?"
I sighed, thankful. "Let's go!"
Jared lead me out of the hall, away from the music and dancing. I sighed with relief.
"I'll drive," I offered. "I need to clear my head."
Jared glanced meaningfully at me.
I turned around, trying to spot Jared's car. I couldn't how had we gotten here?
Oh yeah. We'd ran.
I scowled. "I think I'll take my chances back inside with dancing."
He laughed. "I thought you wanted to go home?"
I sighed. "I do, but-"
Jared quickly swept me into his arms, taking off into the woods by the school. I didn't bother screaming – I'd be long gone by the time people came to look.
The trees flew past, as I had forgotten to shut my eyes. I didn't get the motion sickness that I once had whenever Jared put me through this, but I did still feel sick.
Finally, it was over.
"Enjoy that?" He asked as he set me down on the ground in front of my house.
I wobbled uncertainly on my legs. "No." I pouted.
He put his arms around me, pulling me closer. His lips met mine, crushing my face against his. He was so warm, caring. It was so hard to believe I found him, even now.
I broke off, thanks to my jelly legs. I realized I was falling, just as I toppled over.
Jared caught me once more. "Fall down again?" He smirked.
I glared at him.
The howling started in the woods, signalling that Jared would have to go. I wondered what the problem was.
"Damn," he said. "I forgot I was on patrol tonight."
I smiled. "It's alright. I'll see you tomorrow then?"
He nodded. "Goodnight, my Bella."
I still blushed whenever he said that.
I didn't feel like sleeping, even though I was tired. Without realizing, I had found my way up the small track through the woods into the clearing.
I sat on an overturned log, thinking.
It had been a year since Edward left, and I did not go a day without thinking about him. At least now I could bring myself to say his name.
It had been seven months that I had been with Jared. Probably the best six months of my life too. Jared was so perfect in ever way, and the way he made me feel perfect was so beautiful.
Of course, Charlie adored him. Then again, Charlie was constantly in one of those moods these days. Ever since he and Sue started dating, he'd been almost as happy I me. I was so glad for him that he'd finally found someone.
Sue's kids, Leah and Seth had started phasing. Leah was a huge shock to the pack. Never before had a female turned into a werewolf, and it was had to keep their boy thoughts to themselves when she was around. Luck for them she was so forgiving. Her and Sam once had something prior to his first phase, but they had a 'good' break up.
Seth was the most decent kid I'd met in ages. He idolised Jacob and Jared, and treated me like a sister.
I sighed. "So much has happened," I whispered to myself.
It was twilight now, a full moon. I never seemed to see any new moons these days. It was a rare occasion that there were no clouds tonight, and both the moon and the stars were visible.
It was so quiet, so beautiful.
I was so engrossed in my thoughts that I didn't see the figure approaching.
"Bella?"
Who is it???
NO GUESSING!!! Save the surprise for next chapter!
This chapter is kind of set a few months after the last one. Bella had graduated, as well as Jared (in my story, they are in the same year). Seth and Leah have phased. I don't think I'll bring Collin and Brady into the story, not now anyway (sorry!).
Anyway, thanks for reading the chapter,
Little Miss Illusional