Chapter 2
I knew the drive would be long, after all it was cross country. My home state of New York was not even a speck in the mirror as I traveled through Indiana. It was sunny outside and I had the top down. The wind blew my long brunette hair in my face. I loved my hair and hated that I had to put it in a ponytail. Rocky was really enjoying the ride. He had his tongue hanging out and would lick my face every now and then. My slightly pale skin already had tanned from the ride. We had been driving for a good 18 hours and I knew I needed a break. Rocky needed one too. We quickly found a hotel even though it was morning, we fell fast asleep.
"what?" I murmured into the phone and dropped to my knees. Tears already forming in my eyes.
"There must be a mistake" I reassured myself .The image replayed itself in my mind. The horrifying screams, the cries for help. Flames grew, water flooded, faint goodbyes past between families. I ran in circles trying to help. No one could hear me, no one could see me. I tried to get their attention, begged for them to see me. It was no use .Some began to pull the others down to help themselves, but all they were doing was killing each other. I trudged through the water, looking desperately for a life boat. As I tried to escape the mess my air became too tight. Blackness over came me.
I awoke with a jump, startled by my own nightmare. I was covered in sweat. Rocky was still asleep. I slowly got up and headed for the bathroom.
Once on the road again I couldn't concentrate. Too many thoughts ambushed my mind. I was going way to fast, my old jeep protested with loud groans of the engine. I slowed my speed slightly. Good thing we were in the middle of nowhere. I highly doubt cops would appreciate 120.My loyal companion was sound asleep. I had nothing to talk to but myself. I decided it would seem too crazy. Talking to yourself is mush worse than talking to your dog, Right? Then again I wasn't to sure I was in the sane boat anymore. My thoughts changed to my trip. Where would I stay? Surely the Cullens weren't real. I couldn't just walk up to their house asking for room and board anyway. What if they were real? Surely they would either eat me or be weirded out. I mean there the freaking Cullen's! Gorgeous, powerful, amazing Cullen's. Wait, even if they were real, they would be in Alaska. Bella would be a newborn. Wow. This was a stupid idea. Traveling cross country to visit a place from a BOOK! Owell what can I do? "If your going through hell keep on going" as well quoted by William Churchill. It makes sense. Why stop, I have no one, no life .I might as well start something there. It would be a distraction. Yes, perfect.
Here I was. In Forks. My flat stomach growling at me. I was starved. I hadn't stopped once today, eager to arrive. Rocky wanted to stretch his legs. It was raining, a lot. As I expected, there was almost no traffic. Something I wasn't use to. All around me there was green stuff. I was use to trees, but this was incredible. The forests in New York were boring and plain. These were mind blowing. I had a feeling I would be doing some painting. I always had a knack for art. I loved it especially nature works. It wasn't going to be my life goal. In fact I was starting to think goals were useless. Someone always changes things and ruins them.
I glanced at the buildings, imagining those crazy characters at them. I drove past the school, I laughed at the thought of crazy Alice and Emmett playing pranks on everyone. I remembered a few fan fictions I read .I wasn't creative enough to write silly stories. I was never boring in the past, far from it; I just wasn't one to plan my jokes, and ideas. I noticed a large sign. It said "Tony's". I knew I was saved. I quickly pulled over and let the dog out .It was a pizza place. I looked at Rocky. He wouldn't be allowed in. I wasn't going to leave him outside. I looked in my glove box.
"yes" I hissed to myself. I grabbed my contact case and switched the ones I had in for a joke pair I had bought for Halloween. They were called "white outs". They made it look like your whole eye was white. I grabbed the seatbelt harness, and the sunglasses.
I walked in the building pretending to be a blind. Rocky was smart and I could trust him. I pretended he led me to the counter. I felt around for show, and I heard the man at the counter say hello. I looked at him stifling a giggle. It was obvious he bought my act and was looking at me with pity.
"I would like two pineapple slices, please?" I told the man. I turned around looking for a spot to sit. The place was packed. Dinner rush hour on a Friday. Great. Out of boredom from waiting I tried to match people with possible characters from Twilight. I saw a young couple a year or so older than me. I instantly found myself calling them Mike and Jessica. Wow, this truly was amusing. I spotted a gentle man about 40 or 50.He was in uniform. I instantly called him Charlie. My gaze wondered awhile before I stopped at a table of 3 gorgeous guys. They were very tall, and muscular. There tanned skin and silky black hair led me to believe they were Quileuttes. I tried to decide which each would be. The shortest had to be Quil. He had a cute smile and a Linkin Park band tee. As I was about to study the other two the man behind the counter tapped my shoulder, startling me.
"Sorry" he mumbled. "Your foods done" and with that he placed the slices on the counter. "That'll be 3 bucks" he said.
I dug in my bag for my wallet. I cursed my idea as I tried to come up with an idea of how to get my money. Laughing at the idea I took out 3 bills and put them in front of Rock. He licked my hand, and I handed it to the man. I smiled to myself. This was hilarious. Once again I recalled the seating problem.
"Hey don't worry ill get you one" I heard the man say. "Hey, Jake mind if you spot this lady a seat" he called to one of the tall boys .What's the chance, I found myself asking silently.
"Sure thing man" he replied. I tugged on the leash and we walked to his table. I sat down and whispered a thank you. One of the boys had his head down. In the fictional world it would have been Embry. Jake was exactly how I imagined Jacob Black would be. Was it possible?
"Hi, I'm Liz" I smiled. Quil looked at me funny and let a laugh.
"Hey, I'm Quil" he replied , and I gasped, and quickly blushed. NO WAY! He held his hand up to high five and I realized he knew my little secret. I laughed and high five'd. Embry peaked up at us. He was staring at me. He must really think I'm blind. Poor naïve Embry .Jake looked between Quil and I. He was obviously lost.I winked at Quil.
"Its not polite to stare" I said to Embry. Taken aback he gaped in confusion and his cheeks tinted red. It was hard to notice but I could tell. I laughed and took off my glasses.
"I'm not really blind, I just didn't want to leave Rocky in the car" I told them while giggling. They all stared at me. I realized I had my contacts in. I laughed again.
"I have contacts in" I said. "See" I said as I showed them. I took a bite out of my slice. It was delicious. I gave a few bites to Rock. He slurped them up. I began to be curious why the wolves were in Forks. I mean with no vamps I don't see why not but still. I was surprised.
"Hey, Where are you from, your definitely new here" Jake joked.
"I'm From NY; I'm staying for the summer, change of scenery. You wouldn't happen to know any good motels or anyone renting would ya? "I questioned hopefully. I couldn't help notice Embry looking sad about my comment. That's odd, I wonder why.
"There is the Meyer inn or La Push bed and breakfast." mentioned Quil. They both sounded nice. Although I was hoping for more of a room to rent.
"Do they allow dogs?" I asked. The three boys looked at each other as though they had an inside joke. I quickly realized they did. I would have to be careful I told myself.
Jake replied in his big smile "I'm pretty sure they wont mind, the La Push B&B is owned by a friend of mine. Ill convince him." I noticed a slight evil grin as he said this. A friend of his? Don't I know all his friends? Was that in the book?
"OK, thanks" I smiled at him. "Would you mind if we go over now? I'd like to unpack. It was a long ride." As I went to stand up Embry quickly followed, still watching me. It would have been eerie if he wasn't so gorgeous and if I didn't already know he is a good guy.
We all walked out and Embry held the door for me. I smiled and blushed and quickly squeaked a thank you. Rocky was really relaxed and I could tell he like them. We took separate cars and I followed them.
Well that's chapter 2.Whats up with embry? Has he imprinted…. I would like reviews,please!