Finding the Path Home Chapter 4: Festering Wound, a twilight fanfic

Happy Friday everyone!

Here is Edward and his reaction to the great car sleepover! Still filling blanks and Bella's still fighting for her life. We have a few more chapters to get through before we really delve into this new threat.

So cmoody74 has been begging me for quicker updates which I will do if I can get at least ten reviews. I hate to beg but I have an extra chapter ready to go so if you guys want an update on Wednesday, hit that review button! I really do apprecite the kind words I have received so to Dove L Salvatore, tjcutie and cmoody74...you guys make writing this story fun!

The song used in this chapter is If You Only Knew by Shinedown.

Again I do not have a Beta so any mistakes you find are all mine. If someone out there wants to be my Beta let me know!

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EPOV – July 2009

Have you ever had something happen that you thought could destroy your world? Not like death but literally end everything that you know to be. Looking at my whole world wrapped in someone else's arms felt like I was being gutted. I can't breathe as my body shakes. This isn't how the day started. This isn't how the day was supposed to end. I woke up with hope for a great three days away from everything to hopefully start over. But now I am lost to blinding pain and a burning rage that threatens to consume me.

I woke up looking out the window and seeing the sun making it's ascent in the sky. I know my mom said Bella didn't want to go camping but I know Bella well enough to know that camping might just be the thing to bring her out of her funk. I never met a girl who loved camping more so this has to work. The official start to our summer; the beginning of our return to normal. Plus to be honest I didn't think I could make it three days without seeing her.

The thought stirred in me feelings I haven't felt in a few weeks. I hadn't gone a day without seeing her not since that week we spent apart and I had every intention of not going another if we didn't have to. I couldn't sound more ridiculous if I tried and I know if Emmett knew I would spend the rest of time never living it down but I don't care. I love Bella and even though it's been difficult I have no intentions of giving up on us.

I get up quickly to shower and dress so I can talk to my mom. I know out of both my parents my mom is more likely to cave before dad. I find my mom in the kitchen planning the food for the next few days. I kiss her on the cheek as I move to the fridge for some juice. We exchange pleasantries before I empty my glass. Mom knows something's up but she waits patiently for me to ask.

"Can we take a drive mom?"

"And where are we going?"

"I know what you said but I know I can talk Bella into going. She loves camping and we're going to a new spot so we can't go without her. Please," I bat my eyes at my mom as she gives me a knowing smirk.

"Alright but honey if she doesn't go it doesn't change the fact that you are going," her voice is stern as I nod. Guess I will just have to make sure that doesn't happen.

I'm in the garage all ready to go waiting for mom when I dial Bella for the third time this morning. I know it's early but I also know she's not sleeping. I leave her another message with a little more concern than I like in my voice; it's not like her to not answer the phone. But I stall my panic since if anything were wrong Charlie would've called. I close my eyes and take a deep breath as my mom finally emerges from the house.

Driving to Bella's house I work out what I'm going to say to convince her to come with us. Jasper is going with Alice and my hope is that not only will Alice and Bella reconnect but then maybe Jasper and Bella can go back to the way they were. I know Bella misses her friendship with both Jasper and Alice and it's time we all work out our own personal shit. I turn down her street as my mom tries to comfort me.

"Mom she hasn't said no yet and I have a secret weapon that Bella can never say no to. Trust me I got this," I know I sound cocky but I can't let myself think that this is going to end any other way than with Bella coming with us.

I pull up in front of a ratty old rabbit and put the car in park. Charlie is fishing which means he'll be up early. I take off my seat belt and ready myself to get out of the car when I look through the windshield of the rabbit. My heart stops as all noise disappears. I barely register that my mom is talking as she follows my gaze before she audibly gasps. I feel her hand on my shaking arm as I lay on the horn.

Jake is lying diagonally in the front seat of the car. He's passed out with his mouth open and I swear I can almost hear him snoring. But that's not what I'm looking at no my eyes are staring at the brunette vision laying across him. She looks so peaceful as she lightly stirs in his arms. I lay on the horn again as Bella stirs and pain registers across her features. My heart is pumping again and rage is fueling the silent hell I am in right now.

Bella finally gets up as she looks at Jake before looking in my direction. For a moment she looks lost until it registers who's in front of her. Her lips part as she gaps before flinging herself out of the car. Through her movements she has woken Jake who is now trying to acclimate himself. That's when I see her.

I start with her hair that is a matted mess before moving to her wrinkled tank that's lopsided on her body. I can see her left breast threatening to make an appearance especially since she's not wearing a bra. Her pants are also wrinkled and slightly dirty and her feet are bare. Normally I would be turned on but the fact that Jake's hands were most likely all over her made me want to be nauseous.

Charlie comes out of the house as I turn on the car. I can't be here. I can't look at her. Bella's face is one shock but more importantly fear. Her eyes are wild as I grip the wheel and pull out wanting to get away as fast as I can. I can feel her eyes on me as I pass her and mom's voice talking loudly but I can focus on nothing but the road ahead of me. I make it a couple blocks away before I feel me mom's hand on mine over the steering wheel.

"Pull over Edward," her voice is soft but final as I slow down while moving to the curb.

I turn the car off before closing my eyes. I want to crawl in a hole and die. Why did she do this? I mean Jasper told me Jake liked Bella but why…when did all this start? I am such an idiot. I'm sure I'm giving them something to laugh about. This must be why she didn't want to go camping so she could spend the weekend with Jake. Oh god, I can't breathe.

"Edward? Honey I need you to stop that internal rambling and listen to me for a minute," I look at my mom as I shake my head wanting to do noting but disappear. "Listen, you have no idea what happened. I know you think you do but you don't. All you know is Jake and Bella slept in the same car together. Simple as that."

I turn away from her before she grabs my arm and pulls me to look at her.

"Now you can create all sorts of scenarios in your head or we can go back and you can talk to Bella. I'm sure it's all a misunderstanding that can be resolved in a conversation but if you run and let this fester than it's bound to create all sorts of other problems you do not want," her eyes bore into me and I know I should listen but the thought of seeing Bella right now hurts too much.

"I will talk to her when we get back, I can't right now."

"Jake and Bella are friends. She wouldn't do that to you Edward, you know that," her voice is still strong and reasonable but I can't be breeched.

"If I go back now mom I will hurt her. Can we please go home?"

My mom nods as she signals for me to change spots with her. I get out and quickly try to move but her arms find me anyways. Her warm embrace is starting to cool the rage as the tears try to make an appearance. I am not going to do this. I am not going to cry. I hug my mom back cause I know that's what she needs to reassure her I'm not going to lose my mind but let go to get in the car. I need to get out of this fucking town and the sooner we get home the better.

X^X

Sitting in the back of the car while Emmett picks on Alice while Jasper tries to defend her honor is almost unendurable. I turn my music up again for the third time but their voices keep breaking through making it impossible to disappear to anywhere but here. I couldn't blame them for being happy, I mean it's not like they watched their heart be ripped from their chest while the person they love does the Mexican cha-cha on it.

Ok so I'm being overly dramatic but nothing I do is quenching my anger.

After returning home I went to my room, sat on my bed until mom made me join the others. I wanted to throw, break and destroy things. I wanted to scream, I wanted to hit but mostly I wanted others to be in as much pain as I was in. I haven't felt like this since James took Bella from me. I felt helpless and I hated that beyond belief but this feels so much worse.

Mom made it clear that not only did I have to go with the rest of the family but that I would participate and have fun. I couldn't even look at my siblings and the thought of having to watch Alice and Jasper be all lovey dovey was starting to wear on me. Maybe I could wander into the woods and disappear. That would be nice. Live off the land, be one with nature; please who the hell am I kidding?

Linkin Park pours through my small ear buds as I stare out the window. I know Emmett is getting tired of me ignoring the rest of them. The drive is usually a chaotic circus of singing, games and embarrassing stories. It's the kick off to the whole event. This is Emmett's thing since he's the one that started it and he loves every aspect of it. I know he's missing Bella since no one can drive Bella crazy quite like Emmett.

I know Emmett wants to ask me where she is. Something is stopping him but I know mom didn't say anything. That's not the way Esme is, plus knowing her she wants Bella and I to kiss and make up before anything is said. Esme is all about the happily ever after and she's definitely one to dig in and fight rather than to turn tail and run. Bella tells me all the time that I have her heart.

An elbow to the ribs interrupts my internal ramblings as I turn to glare at Emmett. My brother isn't an idiot and he knows when I give him this particular look to leave me the hell alone. In fact he learned the hard way when we were in Chicago. The small scar above his eyebrow, yeah that was me. Bella and I were having communication problems and Emmett wouldn't let up so I threw a wrought iron lamp at his head.

Emmett flashes me a genuine smile as Alice and Jasper bounce in the backseat. I nod before turning my attention back to the moving objects outside. My family will help me. They will make me laugh and pull me out of my head but right now I wish I was all by myself even though I'm glad I'm not. I close my eyes and lean my head against the glass.

Are we there yet?

X^X

The ocean crashes on the rocks as night settles in around us. I haven't said much but I helped set up camp and now I am sitting with my family starring at the dying fire. I watch the hot embers shine as the chatter quiets down. I wonder what Bella's doing and I'm immediately mad at myself. I've already checked my cell phone and a part of me is happy that I don't have service. That way, when she doesn't call I don't have to feel the stabbing pain.

I stand having had my share of family time as I make my way into our tent. I got a ton of new music and I really want to make a dent in it before going to sleep. Actually I want to get to sleep before the other's join me. I know Emmett will snore loudly but Alice and Jasper like to whisper and it's a little too intimate to listen to.

A random play list starts as a four songs play. My eyes are heavy as a new song from Shinedown's latest album starts. The beat is a good one until the words start and any possibility for sleep goes out the window.

If you only knew
I'm hanging by a thread
The web I spin for you
If you only knew
I'd sacrifice my beating
Heart before I'd lose you
I still hold onto the letters
You returned
I swear I've lived and learned

It's 4:03 and I can't sleep
Without you next to me I
Toss and turn like the sea
If I drown tonight, bring me
Back to life
Breathe your breath in me
The only thing that I still believe
In is you, if you only knew

If you only knew
How many times I counted
All the words that went wrong
If you only knew
How I refuse to let you go,
Even when you're gone
I don't regret any days I
Spent, nights we shared,
Or letters that I sent

If you only knew
I still hold onto the letters
You returned
You help me live and learn

I am crying into my pillow and couldn't care less. Is this the darkness mom was talking about? I try to calm myself but the truth is once the first tear fell I was powerless to stop them. I know I'm not alone but Emmett's snores comfort me. Alice and Jasper are quiet so I can't be sure but I know in this moment the tears are the only thing that's going to help me sleep.

X^X

I wake up with a start as I decide I need to talk to Bella. I have to know what happened. My mom is right; Bella wouldn't hurt me like this. There has to be a good reason. I throw on clothes before leaving the tent. Apparently I am up even before my parents as I take off on a trail towards the highway. I keep an eye on the phone as I move through the other campsites.

I look at the phone to see it's after ten. Strange how late everyone slept back at camp. Normally Carlisle likes to up and on a trail early in the morning; maybe my parents went alone without the whining kids. Lately all three of us have wanted extra sleep. In fact Emmett not being at practice everyday has him staying in bed till noon on most days.

I keep walking as I see my bars appear before disappearing. I know the closer to the highway the better the signal will be. Something about being on 101 that makes cell service crap. I get it that people should pay attention to the road and not their cells but emergencies happen and this is one. The next two days will be impossible if I have to sit in my own head thinking god knows what.

After another half mile I come across a stretch with a constant signal. I take a deep breath before dialing Bella's number. Her cell phone rings with no answer. Clearly after Bella and I square all this away, I am going to have to teach that girl to answer her damn phone. I hang up before leaving a message as I dial her home. Charlie will be out fishing no doubt but hopefully…

"Hello?"

"Hey Charlie; is Bella home?"

"Sorry Edward but she's with Jake out at the res. Can I have her call you when she gets home?" his voice is nonchalant as my stomach bottoms out again.

"No it's all good I will uh…call her," my voice drops as I hear Charlie clear his throat. "I'll call her later, thanks."

Charlie says goodbye before hanging up. I look at my phone in disbelief. Wow I'm gone for less than twenty four hours and she's already out with that filthy dog. I bet they're laughing about how hysterical it was me finding them. I turn my phone off before yelling into the blue sky. I feel my lungs burn as I release the rage moving through my body. How can she do this?

I hear a branch snap as I turn to see Emmett trying to high tail it away from me. I call out to him as he turns to make his way to me. I can see sympathy all over his face as he approaches me carefully. I put my phone in my pocket so the temptation to smash it is alleviated as I walk the distance between me and Em.

We walk back on the trail in silence as I feel Emmett's eyes on me. I know he's dying to ask but he's being really great about the whole thing. We near the other campsites as my legs give out and I have to sit. I am reeling at Bella's actions and I need a moment to compose myself before seeing the rest of my family. Mom will know right away but I need to try and act like everything is ok.

"Tell me what happened," Emmett's voice calm and sincere as his arm moves over my shoulders.

I tell Emmett everything. I spill my guts about all the happenings between Bella and me. I even go as far as to tell him what happened the night in her room. I needed someone to know everything to give me some solid advice. I am so lost and I'm trying to keep it together but right now the thought of going postal sounds pretty good. I don't shed a tear but my language is all over the place. When I finish Emmett is surprisingly quiet.

"I get why you've been so wretched lately," he looks at me carefully before proceeding. "How do I say this without you throwing things at me?"

Emmett ponders for a moment before taking a steady breath.

"I don't know what happened between Bella and Jake but I can say that Bella's been keeping secrets and I'm not saying that to upset you. I know that we are recovering differently but Bella's been so distant," Emmett pauses as if to think about what to say next as I clench my fists to steady myself.

"Bella has never done anything to purposely hurt you. I know that there have been miscommunications and moments of insecurity but she loves you. It's clear to anyone that has to sit and watch the two of you that she has and would do anything for you," Emmett looks me in the eye. "This thing between her and Jake; I'm sure there is a really good explanation."

"Or maybe it's just another secret that she doesn't think I need to know," my voice drips with venom as I unwittingly glare at Emmett.

"I can tell you this much from experience; if you don't hear her out, if you don't talk to her, you will do something that you regret and you will lose her. And that my brother will fuck you up far more than any situation you can concoct in your head. For all you know Jake and Bella were talking and they happened to fall asleep.

"I know you've been trying to get her to talk to someone; maybe she finally found someone she could. Jake's not a bad kid and last we heard, from Bella by the way that Jake was dating Leah," Emmett looks at his hands as the anger inside me subsides. Hearing him out makes sense but what I saw still plagues my imagination.

"What if it is as bad as I'm making it? What if she wants to be with Jake? Everything has been so awful and since that night she's been so different."

"Well sex or anything pertaining to sex usually changes things. You know girls they always over think everything," he gives a smirk that doesn't help anything.

"And if and it's a big if Bella does want to be with Jake, you will survive it. I mean you'll be brooding and moody and just about the most miserable human being on the planet but you'll survive it. And one day you will wake up and the hole in your chest won't be so bad and then you'll move on to greener pastures."

"You and I both know there isn't anything better than Bella," my voice is solemn as Emmett nods in understanding.

Emmett's broken heart over Rosalie is something none of us have forgotten. He didn't eat, sleep or function after that phone call. I mean he was to blame for his decision but in hindsight Emmett thought he was doing the right thing. The long distance bullshit was a nightmare and Emmett wanted Rosalie to be able to be free to do whatever she wanted; although he might not have wanted to blame it on a kiss with another girl but to each their own.

"Should I call her later?"

"No, you need to think about what you want to ask and what to say. When we get home you can go and see her; talk to her face to face. That way tempers aren't lost and you can look in her face to see that what she's saying is the truth. Have a little faith Edward," Emmett bumps my shoulder as his smile returns to his face. "And in the mean time come back to camp and try to have a good time."

I give him a weak smile as we stand to walk back to camp. I feel a little better but I know nothing will be right till I can see and talk to Bella. I pat my phone in my pocket as I fight the urge to call her back. Emmett's right; in my frame of mind I am liable to call, get pissed off and then hang up on her. That wouldn't help the situation at all.

"So Bella's got magic hands huh?" Emmett's glib tone brings me back to the moment. I look at him as he breaks into laughter. "What? Can't I ask; I'm getting nothing these days."

"I'm not talking about this with you," a smile plays on my lips as I think back to that night.

"Does that mean that when you finally lose it you aren't going to talk either?"

"Really? Why on earth would you want to hear about my sex life?"

"Dude I'm a guy. A guy that thinks about sex like all the time; so no I don't want to think about YOU having sex but I could think about Bella," his laughter booms in the air as I give him a death look. "Just kidding bro; calm down. Bella's as good as my sister. Lighten up."

Emmett smiles at me as my smile is a little bigger this time. I can see what he's doing and this is classic Emmett. It's what makes him a great guy and an even better brother.

"So speaking of hot brunettes with killer bodies what do you think about Megan Fox?"

X^X

"Edward come with me," Emmett's enthusiasm radiates through his body.

"Where are we going?"

"There are a group of hot tourists a few camp sites down. Be my wing man," Emmett changes his shirt as I stare at him in disbelief.

"I thought you were trying to get back with Rosalie."

"I am but I'm not dead. I didn't say I was going to do anything with them. I would just like the pleasure of their company," he laces his shoes as he looks up at me. "Is that so wrong?"

"I'm good; have fun without me," I pick up my book as Emmett sits looking at me. "What?"

"Get off your ass and slip on your shoes. You aren't going to sit here moping," Emmett finishes as I move to protest but then he levels his eyes at me and I know better. Basically he's saying that if I don't get up he'll drag me behind him.

"Fine."

Emmett smiles as I place my book next to my pillow. I have a bad feeling about this but anything at this point to take my mind off Bella would be a welcome change. We say goodbye to the family as we make our way over to the campsite Emmett is talking about. As we approach I can hear girls giggling and I know this is a bad idea for both Emmett and I.

Emmett greets the ladies boisterously as I shyly smile while introductions are made. The girls are relatively attractive as Emmett fires off their names. I of course don't remember any of them as I have a seat next to an awkward red head whose nose is buried in a book. I can feel her discomfort and I sympathize. I take in the scene around me as one of the blonds, April I think hands me a beer.

After a pause and a look to Emmett I take the beer; I look at the can in my hands wondering if I should take a drink. I've had beer before but the idea of drinking and then returning to my parent's campsite doesn't really sound like a good idea. I watch Emmett open his as he takes a long pull. Hmm how bad could it be? I open the beer and take a hesitant drink. It's not bad so I keep drinking it.

I'm about to polish off my first can when a site comes into view that turns my stomach. Lauren Mallory. At first look Lauren is an attractive girl. I mean with long blond hair, blue eyes, moderate rack and soft curves that most guys would think her to be a catch. But the problem with Lauren is when she opens her mouth. For starters her voice is like nails on a chalkboard and to make matters worse when she voices her opinion I swear my IQ drops ten points.

Lauren has also been incredibly mean to Bella since we were small. I swear it's like she's made a mission to say every cruel thing on the planet to Bella for the shear enjoyment of making Bella cry. I roll my eyes as she looks in my direction. Unfortunately Lauren also has liked me for long as I can remember which reminds me why this is a bad idea.

"Why Edward Cullen, looks like distance has made you even more attractive," she licks her lips as if to make a seductive point and I have to fight the bile from spilling out of my mouth.

"Lauren."

"Where is your little dog?"

"Excuse me," I know where this is going but call me a sucker.

"Oh you know, Bella. I thought you didn't travel far without her," her smile adds to the darkness of her eyes. I stand while emptying the last of my beer. I walk over and lean into Lauren's ear so only she hears me.

"The only bitch here Lauren is you. Now why don't you go scamp along and find someone else to torture," I glare at her but rather than disgust in her eyes I swear all I have done is turned her even more on. What is it with this girl?

I walk over to sit next to Emmett and accept another beer from the girl he's chatting up. I notice Lauren talking to some others as I pray that she leaves me alone for the rest of the night. I drink my second beer quickly before taking a third and then I vaguely remember a fourth being thrust in my hand. I know I am drunk before opening the forth can. I didn't eat dinner since my stomach was upset and now I wish I had.

I take a long pull from my beer as Emmett gets up to walk off with blondie. I want to say something but at this point I'm not sure my tongue works. I lean up against a tree while nursing my beer. I see Lauren make her way over and I know this has bad written all over it. She places her hands up in surrender as she takes a seat next to me. Quiet surrounds us as the rest of the girls head off to their beds.

"When did you guys get home?" her voice is less annoying and there isn't any bite in her voice.

"June."

"Did Bella tell you about Jessica? We aren't talking since she doesn't leave her house anymore," she looks at something on her arm as I take another drink.

"No Bella didn't; but Jessica did."

"You've seen Jessica?" her tone is irritated.

"Yeah at the hospital," I take another drink trying to drown out her voice.

"How was Chicago?"

I didn't answer her as I thought about Bella. I missed her and I am mad at her and above all else how much I wanted her in my arms right now. I looked at the ground ignoring Lauren completely before I heard Bella's name.

"What?"

"Where is Bella by the way?"

"Home I hope," I snarl as the thought of Bella with Jake starts to boil my blood. The fourth beer is doing little to help with my clouded mind.

"Where else would she be?"

"I'm sure in a backseat somewhere," my words cause me to be ill as Lauren slides to my side to comfort me. I can feel her breathe on my neck and I have to fight the recoil in me. Lauren nears her lips as I move avoiding her.

"Let me help you," her voice is soft as she moves around the front of my body.

EPOV – March 5th, 2010

That memory has me leaving Bella's journal behind to find a bathroom. Not that there was anything in my stomach to get rid of but I still ended up preying to the porcelain god as dry heaves wreck my body. To this day, I still hate myself for that night. Damn teenage emotions and alcoholic beverages.

I take in deep and solid breathes as I try to calm my stomach. After a few minutes I'm off the ground and at the sink, spitting out cold water before splashing some on my face. I would love nothing more than for this day to be over. I feel like I may need a month to recover from everything that's happened today. I find my reflection in the mirror and I can't help but notice how awful I look.

My hair is filthy and more disheveled then ever. My eyes are lifeless with dark circles and my complexion is even more gaunt and haunted. I don't recognize the guy looking at me and with all the stress of the last few months and today, I feel decades older than I really am. I'm so lost in my own reflection that I don't notice the door opening.

"Quite taken with yourself, huh?"

I blink a couple of times before I look at the one person I have nothing really to say to.

"I saw that you were looking sick, everything alright?" He moves from the door over to me by the sinks where he stands starring at me waiting for me to talk to him.

"What do you want Jake?"

Jake was quiet for a moment looking like he needed to say something but then the thought must've past because the silence just engulfed us till it became almost uncomfortable.

"This wasn't supposed to happen, I was late and if I'd been on time…"

"Look, I'm just here to make sure she wakes up. That's all, so you want to explain yourself I'm sure Charlie would love to hear it," my tone isn't kind but talking to Jake isn't a good idea right now.

"I know I'm the last person you want to talk to right now and I'm sorry for everything that went down but she wanted to make sure that if you have any questions…"

"You're the last person I will come to," venom spews from my lips as I turn to leave Jake in the bathroom.

"I get it man, I really do…"

"You don't have a fucking clue. I have no idea who that girl is down the hall, the girl that I know would never and I mean never treat her family like shit, try and steal her best friends guy or push me so far out of her life that when I see her I don't even recognize her. That person is a stranger and I'm only here to support my family who reasons unknown to me still care about her."

"You are so full of shit, but then again that's nothing new at this point. That girl," Jake loses some of his composure as his anger starts to really show. "She's amazing regardless of what you and your family thinks. And if you care so little then give me back that box, since you don't deserve to know what happen."

"She went through hell for you and your family and I'm here for her," Jake's face is one of sadness and pain before he takes a deep breathe. "You will have questions; if you want the answers find me."

Jake turns and storms out before our discussion gets any more heated. I watch the closed door as my stomach takes another turn for the worse. I head back to the stale in time for nothing to come up. I remain on the floor for a few more minutes before the door opens again. I hear footsteps move to the sink, the water turns on and off and then the footsteps move over to me.

"I knew this would be hard for you," Charlie's gruff voice fills the empty room before a cold wet towel is placed on the back of my neck. "I told her this was a bad idea but you know Bells, stubborn as the day is long."

"Why did she do this Charlie?"

"He told her he'd kill you if she didn't walk away," Charlie's hatred for this man could only be rivaled by me.

"So she did."

So there you go…any questions?

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