I'm not Stephanie Meyer
I'm not Stephanie Meyer. I don't own Twilight or characters. Blah blah blah. Although I don't own the characters I am determined to marry Edward Cullen.
A girl's best friend?
An ear piercing scream hung in the air as the sound of gunfire continued. The scream was shrill and strained as if the person was frightened. It took me a moment to realize that I was the one screaming. I was afraid. Not for my life, but for Edward. His face was contorted as he struggled to stop himself form going after the man who was shooting and ripping his head clear off of his shoulders. He looked upset and as he turned to look me he whispered
"Bella, I'm so sorry. This is all my fault." I frowned.
"Edward Masen Cullen don't think for one moment that this is your fault. How could you have known that some psycho freak would start shooting at someone? In a few days we'll be married and I'll be indestructible." I soothed as the gunfire came nearer.
"Bella. Please try to understand me. That isn't just a psycho freak shooting at anyone. He is coming for you."
"Edward why would someone come after me with a gun?" I asked as he gripped me tighter in his arms. The source of the gunfire was in sight now. He was masked, tall and gangly, and he carried a gun. He pivoted on the spot as if looking for someone from under that stupid ski mask he wore. Then he turned to look at me.
"Bella!" he called "I've been looking for you! Remember how I promised I wouldn't let you marry that leech? Well here I am and it looks like I might have to do this the hard way." He called in the rough voice that I had become accustomed to.
"Oh crap." I whispered my voice too hoarse to produce any other sound.
"That's right Bells." He said as he pulled off the ski mask.
Suddenly Jacob Black was standing in front of me with his childish face and inky black hair. His russet colored skin was as beautiful as ever. I had the sudden urge to run up and hug him. He was my best friend, but I hadn't seen him since Edward and I had declared our wedding official. I would have ran up and hugged him if he wasn't carrying a gun that was probably aimed at my head.
"Jacob Black are you completely insane?" Edward growled
"Maybe. You diffidently are for letting me get this close to her." Jacob replied
"I thought you two should work this out." Edward mumbled "I had no idea you were armed.
"Damn it Jacob you put that gun DOWN!" I shouted
"No." Jacob said stubbornly "Not until you ditch the leech."
"Let's get one thing straight you mutt." I growled through my teeth "I have not and NEVER will "ditch" Edward. I love him. Now put the damn gun down before I come over there and claw your eyes out." I screamed
"If you intend to kill Bella this is a pretty pathetic attempt." Edward snarled "I won't let you get near her. Besides I'm missile proof so it's not like you can kill me with that silly little gun."
"Maybe I don't intend to kill Bella or you. Maybe I will shoot myself or rob that diamond store." Jacob said indicating the store next to the restaurant.
Tears began to well up in my eyes and a small gasp escaped my lips. I couldn't let Jacob die because of me. I couldn't stand to never see his smiling face again. He used to be my sun, but now he was my moon, the only light I had on the darkest of nights. He was the light on my darkest night that guided me and held me together until the sun came back. I couldn't forget him. Ever. I needed him now. I needed to know that he was alright.
"Jake-please-no-don't-." I managed to choke out between sobs
"Bells." Jacob said "Bells I don't have to. You could leave the blood suckers. We could be happy…together."
"Jacob you know I can't do that. I can't live without Edward. I need him" I replied
"…Jacob I would feel a lot better if you put down the gun." Edward added awkwardly
Jacob seemed to finally notice Edward was still standing beside me, muscles tense with his arms still wrapped around me, as if holding me together. A wide grin spread across Jacob's face and he aimed the gun at Edward. He was obviously completely insane. Then he pulled the trigger. Bullets flew everywhere, and the glass windows of the restaurant shattered, sending tiny jagged shards flying at my face. Edward shielded me with his body before throwing me to the side.
"Get inside. I'll get you when it's over." He shouted.
I squinted to see where I was supposed to go before I allowed more tears to flow. I located the door to the diamond shop and slipped inside. I crawled across the carpeted floor and sat behind a display case. The faces of the innocent dinners was plastered behind my eyelids. They had starred in dismay as Jacob shot at Edward and gasped as the bullets bounded off Edward and he remained unharmed. I tried to distract myself be imagining how the dinners would describe the scene to the police. I suddenly began to giggle uncontrollably when I imagined how Charlie might be the one interrogating them. I rocked back and forth laughing. That was when I noticed that no one was at the counter. The door had been open. Someone had to be working here. For crying out loud it's a diamond shop. People don't just leave expensive things unguarded.
Too late I noticed her. She was leaning against a wall in the shadows, holding a sophisticated looking gun. Leah Clearwater was here and she was undoubtedly on Jacob's side.
"Hey Bella. How's it going?" She asked in mock concern "I was worried Jacob's plan wouldn't work but apparently it did. He wouldn't want me to hurt you too badly, but accidents happen." She smiled
"Leah why?" I stuttered as I rose to stand behind a giant display case that exhibited several fist sized diamonds.
"Why? Why? Because I LOVE him. That's right I love him, but he is too obsessed with you. Maybe if he can be with you for a few days he'll realize that he doesn't love you as much as he thought he did. Then Jacob will love me. Then I can dispose of you." She shouted
"WHAT? WHY IN GOD'S NAME WOULD YOU EVER LOVE JACOB LIKE THAT? HE HATES YOU. YOU HATE HIM?! When did this change?" I asked
"Well I found him when he was upset about you and…well…I always loved him." Leah whispered "I just never knew what to say to him. But now we both hate you and we have so much to talk about. I just have to get rid of you now so we can be together." She said as she raised her gun.
The gun was aimed at my heart. I just stood there behind the display case waiting to feel the impact of the bullet as it drilled itself into me chest. Leah's finger twitched and I heard the gun fire. I paused for a second with my jaw locked tight and eyes shut, braced for the impact. It never came. I looked down to see the display case in front of me was shattered on one side. Then I realized that when Leah flinched the gun must have changed the bullet's course, sending the bullet flying through the display case and ricocheting off one of the diamonds. I shuttered at how close the bullet had come to embedding itself in my heart. I guess diamonds really are a girls best friend. Never again would I complain if Edward bought me a diamond. Those overpriced rocks were good for something after all.
"Damn. That moron only gives me one bullet. JACOB!!" Leah yelled
"Edward!! Edward get OVER here." I croaked
"Kind of busy love." Edward said as he lunged forward, no doubt trying to break Jacob's jaw.
"Edward Leah is here." I shouted
I heard a snap and a roar of anger as Edward flew through the glass window front and grasped Leah's throat in his hand. He pressed her against the wall as he shot a concerned look toward me.
"Sorry Bells. Didn't know she was here or I would have gotten you out." Edward snarled. He was noticeably unhappy with the situation.
"It's not your fault Edward I can see how you'd be a little more focused on Jacob's thoughts than anyone else's." I said "We need to get out of here now Edward before the police come." I said
"Oh. Yeah that would be pretty awkward for you wouldn't it?" Edward replied, smirking "Just let me finish this vile mutt off and then we can go."
"Edward." I sighed the idea of Leah dead after what she just put me through was almost pleasant. Almost. Jacob suddenly burst through the door screaming.
"NOOOOO!! Bella you can't leave me again." Jacob shouted
"Jakey, honey aren't you going to rescue ME?" Leah asked as she tossed her hair in a pathetic attempt of flirting.
"No. Leah I love Bella. Your ugly and mean and….not Bella." He said not removing his gaze from me for a second. Jacob apparently didn't have too many feelings for Leah.
"So what do you say Bells? Do you love me too? We could go to Vegas." Jacob continued "We could get married. I could give you a life."
"Screw you Jacob, I want to be with Edward Cullen." I said as I leaned in close to Edward.
Edward turned to look at me and smiled one of those crooked smiles I love.
"Let's go Bella." He said. "By the way have you been eating Lucky Charms lately because you're looking magically delicious." He added with a grin
I laughed as he swept me up in his arms and began to run.
"So do I always look magically delicious to you?" I asked playfully
"Always" Edward said as he kissed my forehead "Always."
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