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Shannon's P.O.V
So, it was about a week after the whole accident/injury thing and I had to wear a sling on my left arm for a couple weeks and had to get check-ups and x-rays every so often to check the bruising on my stomach and spine. It looked fine for now though, so no worries.
Bella kept apologizing to me, saying it was all her fault, but I wouldn't take that bull. It was my fault for wanting the crap outta' Edward the fairy. But ah well! Who cares? I got battle scares! It's not like I'm dead or anything! Ha!
But I have to go to Forks High School in a couple days. Ugh. School. More like Living Hell. It's gonna' be really awkward walking into school in the middle of the year. And making friends is gonna' be hard too. But... I remember- since the last time I was here, like eight years ago- I had two best friends called Arianne Lundy and Kate Tabbada.
They're probably not here though. Ah well. I guess I'll just have to go through school alone. (I just shuddered.) Ugh.
Well. Time for breakfast.
I walked down the stairs after I had a challenging time getting dressed because of my sling.
When I got to the bottom of the stairs, I was welcomed by the amazing smell of pancakes, waffles, eggs and beans.
I inhaled deeply and sighed. Definitely Bella's cooking.
I walked to the kitchen and leaned against the counter without a word.
Bella then turned her head to see me out of the corner of her eye.
"Mornin' Shanzy!" She said brightly.
I smiled and smirked a little. I'd never seen her this... Bright and happy... Ever.
"Morning! Happy today, are we?" I asked with my eyebrows raised as she turned towards me.
"Hm? What?" She said.
"I said. We're happy today, aren't we?" I said, speaking each word clearly.
"Oh... Yeah. I guess." She replied smiling.
"And why would this be?" I replied the grin.
"I dunno'. I just... Feel good y'know?" She said shrugging.
I nodded with a raised eyebrow. "Sure. I guess." I replied, ambling my way to try and climb onto the counter to sit there.
"Careful." Bella said alarmed.
I chuckled when I got up. "I'm fine Bells. I'm a big girl. I can take care of myself." I said watching her as she cooked breakfast.
"Right. You've got a fractured shoulder, and bruised stomach and spine, and you're telling me you can take care of yourself. Ha! You're funny you know that right?" She said sarcastically.
I frowned and looked down at the floor. That actually... Hurt. A little.
Bella must still be turned around cooking 'cause if she saw me by now, she'd be asking what's up.
"Besides..." She started. "You're not even a big girl yet. When you're my age... That's when you're a big girl." She followed with.
I frowned again. Yeah. That definitely hurt.
But obviously that's when my big sister turned around.
"Hey." She said softly.
I lifted my head and looked at her, still with a frown on my face.
"What's the matter?" She asked softly again.
I looked away and shook my head. "Nothing." I muttered.
"Was it something I said?" She asked, walking over to where my face was looking so she would be in my sight.
I gave a small nod and she slid her hand down her face. "What part?" She groaned.
I looked down again and quietly said. "All of it."
She looked at me with a questioned look. "All of it?" She repeated. "Why? What was so bad about it? I'm sorry Shannon." She said sadly. "Why did it make you sad?" She then asked.
I shrugged. "I... I don't really know. It just kind of hurt... 'C-Cause you said I can't take good care of myself and you thought I was joking... AND you said I'm not a big girl." I said the last part extra quiet.
I looked up at Bella from under my lashes and saw her push her hair back from her face and sigh.
"Okay. I'll re-phrase that." She said. "You are really mature for your age and you can pretty much take care of yourself... I mean, you dress yourself when you have a sling on every morning now. And you're hiding your pain. That's really good and mature aswell. Okay Shannon you wanna' know something. Let's just forget I said anything and say you can do many, many things." She said.
But I still frowned. It wasn't good enough, because 1.) She didn't mean it. And 2.) She's acting differently and I'm a little sad about the way she's treating the smallest of things. But I guess there's no point of being sad over things like that.
She watched me again. "What is it now?" She asked.
I just moved my eyes then looked at her again.
"It's just... You didn't mean it." I said in almost a whisper.
"What do you mean?" She asked confused.
"You didn't mean what you said." I said a little louder.
"Of course I did." She said a little aggitated.
"No you didn't. I know my sister. And when she means things that she says... She definitely means it and you can tell she does." I said, getting a little angry.
Bella just looked at me. And there was an awkward silence.
Until... "Shannon... Listen-" She started, but I cut her off.
"No. YOU listen. You're different Bella, and I don't like it. Sure, I like how you're happy... But not the way you're always sarcastic about things. And to be completely honest, it's making me a little pissed off." I growled and jumped off the counter and walked out the front door and slamming it behind me.
I just needed some air, so I went for a walk. Not even telling her where I was going. Well, at least Charlie wasn't home. That just leaves one worried mind. Bella's.
Bella's P.O.V
I couldn't believe what my little sister had just said to me. Was I... Different?
I then thought about it. Ever since the day Edward came here, I guess I have been acting a little differently. It was the angry side of me unleashed. Now I can't seem to tame it. Damnit. I hurt my little sister's feelings. Ugh. I hate things like this... Don't you?
I sat down on the sofa and put my head in my hands, leaning my elbow's on my knees. I sighed.
"I can't believe this..." I growled to myself.
'WELL BELIEVE IT SISTER! 'CAUSE IT'S TRUE AND HAPPENIN'!' That stupid little voice in my head said.
"Shut. Up." I snarled.
'...No.' My thoughts or my conscience or whatever the hell it was, was competing me. Myself. I was competing with myself. What was happening to me?
"Shannon left the house because of me..." I whispered to myself.
Then it really dawned on me.
Shannon left. Shit. Where was she going? Why was she even going in the first place? What's gonna' happen to her? So many thoughts ran through my head.
Then the worst one came. What if there are still other vampires out there amd they found Shannon out there, walking by herself?
'No.' I told myself. 'Don't think like that... Shannon's strong and like she said, she can take care of herself and she's... Alone...' AH NO!
Okay. Keys. Keys. Where did I put my keys? I need to go after my baby sister! The girl I once held in my arms when she was a baby! Shannon. The best little sister I could ever ask for, and I let her slip right through my fingers because of my freakin' attitude! I feel like strangling myself right now!
Gah! How could I let this happen? So many unanswered questions I have. But less and less time to get Shannon. Great. Perfect. Absolutely marvelous.
To the truck!
I ran out the door with my keys and locked it behind me, then I ran to my truck and got in and tried starting the engine. It failed.
"ARE YOU KIDDING ME?" I yelled at my truck.
"C'mon... Start..." I turned the key again. Nothing. "Start..." Again. Nothing. "START GOD DAMNIT!" I screamed. I turned the key for the fourth time and the engine churned to life.
"FINALLY!" I yelled to myself. Then I drove off to try and find my little sister.
Shannon's P.O.V
So I just started walking through the town of Forks.
I don't really give a damn about where I end up. Beside's, surely enough Bella will come after me or something.
Yeesh! Sometimes, I just wish I could disappear and it would be so much easier for everyone else.
Hm... Where am I now? Um... No cars... Whoops.
Yeah, that's another mistake I make. If I'm angry or something, I don't really pay attention to where I'm going. Do you guys?
Ah nevermind! I'll find my way back eventually! Never lose hope.
Okay. So, re-tracing my steps, I should end up... Where...? Damnit! I'm lost... Smooth move shannon. Smooth move.
I just started whistling and walked down an alleyway. But... It never ended.
It kept getting darker and darker. I'm a hard person to scare, but this right here, was freaking me out.
I stopped whistling and put my hood up and put my hands in my pockets.
I stayed alert the whole time, afraid incase something jumped out at me.
I looked up and saw a road at the end of what I thought was an endless tunnel.
I walked faster to get there and when I finally did get there, I found that it wasn't exactly a road. It was more of a path... That led to the forest.
No way in hell am I gonna' walk through the forest in the pitch black.
So instead, I did something really stupid and slid down the wall and sat on the pavement with my legs tightly pressed against my stomach.
What am I gonna' do?
Bella's P.O.V
I've been driving through the town for over an hour and there's still no sight of Shannon. Charlie would be home soon. Great. How am I supposed to explain to him that I made Shannon angry and she ran off?
Okay... I'll drive around for another half an hour, and if nothing comes up... I'll go home, and ring Jacob or something. Hopefully he can find her... Him being a werewolf and all.
I drove around in circles, over and over and still couldn't find her... That's it... I'm going home.
Jacob's P.O.V
I was out for a run in the forest when I heard a muffled cry or something in the distance. I stopped dead in my tracks. When you're a werewolf, you're sense of hearing and sight are extremely better than in human form, so I could hear something if it was a couple miles away.
I listened closely and just by instinct, started running towards the sound.
It took me about half an hour to hear it at it's fullest.
I phased back to human and still had my clothes on.
Then I heard it clearly and it was coming from just outside the forest.
I furrowed my eyebrows and walked towards the sound, then I stood behind a tree and heard chattering.
What the hell?
I looked from behind the tree and saw someone sitting curled up in a ball beside a building, and they were shaking. And I mean visably shaking.
I quietly walked out of the forest and silently walked over to the... person.
"Hey. You alright?" I asked, not knowing what else to do.
The person slwoly lifted their head and looked up at me.
It was Shannon.
I could tell my face was overcome by shock.
"Shannon? !" I questioned.
She looked up at me with pleading, red rimmed eyes. Still shaking.
"J-J-J-Jake." She whimpered.
"What are you doing here?" I asked, kneeling down beside her and hugged her to me.
Her teeth chattered wildly and tears still streamed down her face. She crashed her face into my chest and wrapped her arms around me.
"I-I-I g-got l-l-lost." She sniffled.
"You're freezing Shananigans." I sighed.
"S-S-S-S-Sorry." She stuttered.
"You shouldn't apologize for being cold." I said clutching her tighter.
"How'd you get lost?" I then asked.
"I-I-I got an-annoyed at B-B-Bella. A-And ran aw-away." She managed.
"Hmm. Don't worry. You'll warm up soon." I nodded against against her head and assured her.
"J-Jake?" She asked, taking a ragged breath.
"Yeah?" I asked quietly.
"T-T-Thank-k you." She chattered.
I smield to myself. "No problem." I whispered.
Just then, my phone started vibrating in my pocket.
"Oh! Hang on a sec Shannon." I said, taking one arm away from her to get my phone and Shannon started shaking again. I rubbed my hand up and down her arm quickly to heat her up again.
Then I answered my phone.
"Hello?" I asked.
"Jacob?" It was Bella. And she was crying.
"Hey baby. What's wrong?" I said, already knowing, because I had the problem wrapped in my arms. Literally.
"It's S-Shannon." She cried to me.
"What ahppened to her? Is she hurt?" I asked, trying to sound worried.
"S-She's... Gone." She struggled.
"Gone where?" I asked.
"She ran aw-away." She cried again.
"What do you mean?" I asked again.
"She ran away Jake!" She shouted/cried to me. "We had a fight, and she ran off!"
"I'll go look for her." I said re-assuringly.
"Thank you. I love you so much. Bye."
She hung up and I smiled a little.
"Come on Shannon. Let's get you home." I said standing up and lifting her in my arms.
She snuggled close to me then sighed.
"Was t-that B-Bella?" She asked.
I cleared my throat. "Yup. She cried the whole conversation to me. She's really worried about you." I said.
"I-I don't see h-how." Shannon mumbled.
"She loves you. Remember that." I said in a stern voice.
She just sighed in return then sniffled.
There was a long silence until Shannon whispered.
"I know she does." She whispered.
I nodded, starting to run so we would get to her house faster.
About 15 minutes later, we ended up infront of their house and Shannon stiffened.
"What's wrong?" I asked gently.
"I'm scared to go in..." She whispered, dipping her head into the crook of my neck.
I chuckled. "Don't worry about it. I'm coming in with you." I said, setting her down on her feet.
I stretched my arms out and she looked up at me with worried eyes. At least Charlie wasn't home yet.
I smiled down at her and nodded once.
I went to open the door and walked in, Shannon following after me.
We walked to the living-room door and opened it. Shannon walked in first with her head hanging and Bella gasped and jumped off the sofa and ran towards her.
"Shannon!" She exclaimed, pulling her little sister into a bone-crushing hug.
"Hi..." Shannon grumbled.
"Don't you EVER do that to me again. I almost had a nervous breakdown because of you!" Bella whispered/yelled.
"Sorry." Shannon mumbled.
"I'm really glad you're back in one piece. I love you Shannon. Don't forget that. PLEASE, don't run away from me again." Bella sniffled/talked into Shannon's hair.
"I love you too." Shannon sniffled back.
"I didn't mean anything I said." Bella said, pulling from the hug.
Shannon looked up at her and a tear slid down her cheek.
Bella wiped it away and kissed her forehead.
"Where's your sling?" She then asked.
"I ripped it off when I was angry." Shannon replied.
"Rebel Runaway." Bella smiled.
Shannon returned the smile.
"Go on up and get changed." Bella then said.
I knew why she said it through. So she could talk to me.
Shannon nodded once, then, when she was walking past me. She hugged me.
I hugged her back and smiled at her when we came apart.
Shannon grinned back and ran up the stairs.
We heard her door close and Bella ran and jumped into my arms.
She roughly pressed her lips to mine and I backed into a wall, still holding her.
"Thank you..." She gave me a peck. "So..." And another. "So much..." And another passionate kiss.
I could get used to this.
BELLA'S P.O.V
Jacob kissed me back and we were both loving every second of it.
I felt his tongue slid along my bottom lip, just begging for entrance.
I gladly opened my mouth and our tongues danced together. Like stars and firewroks.
I could never do this with Edward, or he would have eaten me. Literally.
It was the feeling ever. A wolf kissing their imprint.
Me and Jacob were definitely made for each other. And our lips were molded to fit each others perfectly.
It's definitely official. Me and Jake are INSEPERABLE. I mean, we were before, don't get me wrong. But now... Nothing can ever come between us.
"Best. Kiss. Ever." Jake whispered.
I smiled. "Indefinitely." I whispered back.
"So... You think Shannon will be alright now?" He asked quietly.
I whipped my head back and looked at him with a ferocious look.
"Dont say that." I said quickly.
"Bells! I'm kidding!" He said.
I eased up a little bit. "You freaked me out for a minute there."
"Of course she's gonna' be okay." He chuckled. "It's Shannon. YOU'RE little sister. And if you get through anything. It's sure as hell that she will too." He said smiling.
I returned a small smile and put my forehead against his blazing one.
"I love you Jacob Black." I said quietly.
"I love you too Bella." He said just as quietly.
I kissed him softly again and gently reached down to his heands to take their grip off my thighs. Jake got the idea and let go off me and I landed on my feet. Great for me since I ALWAYS fall down.
I hugged him and he wrapped his big warm arms around me and we stayed like that for what felt like years.
All of a sudden the front door opened and me and Jake both flew apart and we both had hilarious looks on our faces I'm sure. We started smirking a bit and I leaned against the back of the sofa.
Then Charlie walked in.
"Hey kids." He said tiredly.
"Hey dad." I said politely.
"Hey Charlie." Jake said nodding.
I smiled up at him and there was an awkward silence.
"Well..." Jacob started after a while. "I'm gonna' head on home. My dad'll be wondering where I am." He then said.
I frowned and slowly nodded.
"Alright... I'll see you tomorrow Jake." I said walking him to the door.
"I'll see you soon Jacob." Charlie called after us.
"Bye Charlie!" Jake called.
I smiled and I opened the door for him.
Before I could react to anything, Jaje grabbed me by the wait and pulled me in for a kiss.
My heart melted and nearly jumped out of my chest at the same time.
When we came apart, I was in a daze.
"I'll see you tomorrow Beautiful." He winked at me, using my new nickname he gave me.
I smiled a loving smile at him and he hugged me.
"Bye." My voice cracked.
Jake walked out the door and started jogging down the driveway and my eyes followed after him and I sighed and closed the door.
I can't believe that amazing, beautiful boy is now MY boyfriend.
I'm treasuring every moment of this.
I trudged into the living-room and saw Charlie passed out on the sofa.
I giggled to myself and turned to trudge up the stairs.
I knocked on Shannon's bedroom door and quietly walked in.
SHANNON'S P.O.V
Someone knocked at my door and I glanced from the ceiling to... Bella.
I gave her a warm smile.
She returned the smile, then walked over to my bed and sat on the edge beside me.
I looked at her with suspicious eyes and she put her hand on mine.
"What's wrong?" My voice cracked.
She shook her head. "I'm really sorry." She said.
My jaw clenched and I narrowed my eyes. "Bella..." I started shaking my head.
She shushed me and I furrowed my eyebrows. "You don't have to talk. It was my fault, so it's my turn to talk." She said.
I sighed and put my free hand over my stomach. I curved my lips and moved my head.
"Okay then." I said.
Bella looked down, then up at me.
"Look, Shannon... I know, I really hurt your feelings today, and I can't even get out the right words to say to you. I've changed since the day Edward came here." She said. I rolled my eyes at the name. Pfft what a fairy.
"I'm truely sorry, and I swear, if there's anything you want to do, I'll do it with you. I wanna' be there for you this time." She then said, looking me right in the eyes.
I looked into each of her eyes, it was hard to with just the moon as light, but I could still see she really did mean it.
I cleared my throat and slowly sat up.
She straightened and watched every movement I made.
I looked down, and pretended I was gonna' gove a full on speech or something. But that's not how I roll.
It looked like she was bracing herself for something I was gonna' say. Ha. She's so funny sometimes.
"Bella..." I sighed.
I looked up at her and she looked down and sighed.
I smiled when she wasn't looking and dove into her arms and hugged her.
I took her by surprise, and that's what I was aiming for. It'll make her more happier if I took her by surprise.
She flinched and didn't attempt to make a move at first, but then, she tightly wrapped her arms around me.
She even smiled into my shoulder. Awesome.
I smiled aswell and closed my eyes.
Bella pulled me in closer. As if she never wanted this moment to end.
She then gently started rocking us back and forth and it felt like I was gonna' fall asleep in her arms. And so I did. Funny that.
BELLA'S P.O.V
I was rocking the two of us for what seemed like hours. When Shannon did'nt move or anything, I slowly stopped rocking and just sat there.
Her breathing was even now. Great, I rocked her to sleep. First time in years. I used to do that when she was younger and she had a nightmare or something.
I smiled to myself and gently lay her back into bed. I tucked her and everything. Then I kissed her on the forehead. I swear, I think I saw her smile too.
I got up and walked to the door, taking a quick glance back at my little sister. I closed the door gently behind me and went and got ready for bed myself, brusehed my teeth and stff and jumped into bed.
It felt good to get into bed tonight, after that hectic day of searching franticly for Shannon, it took a lot out of me. Especially the crying and screaming. Yeah. I did that too.
I went out like a light, awaiting the next day.
SHANNON'S P.O.V
I woke up the next morning and just lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. I think I was the first one up, because I couldn't hear any noise what-so-ever.
The first thought that came to my head was...
School tomorrow.
UGH!