Here is Chapter 7! Yay!! This is your Christmas present; I did this just for you guys! On with the story!
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"Bella?" I couldn't tell who was talking. And someone was shaking me. "Bella?"
"What?" I mumbled rubbing my eyes. Where was I?
"Time to wake up, sleepy," the voice belonging to Jacob chortled. I recognized my surroundings, remembering where I was. I guess I had fallen asleep at Emily's waiting for Jake. Quil had really gotten on my nerves with all the apologies earlier. Even though I told him I was fine he just didn't seem to get it.
Emily had only rolled her eyes at him, and quietly told me, "He'll get over it," then added seeing he had dropped his head in his hands and was mumbling, "I'm sorry, Bella," over and over again. Emily continued, "Eventually."
"Oh, hey Jake," I greeted him with a yawn, I noticed everyone was eating around the table except for Emily and us. Quil still looked depressed. "What time is it?"
"Around…" he trailed off, thinking. "7:30ish."
"Okay," I said standing up. I didn't need to go home for another hour. Jacob looked at the little table being crushed be the other four boys longingly. "Well, what are you waiting for?" I snorted. "Go pig out!"
Without another word he went to the table to scrounge up what was left of the meal. I had eaten already while waiting for them to get back, and I didn't really want to risk going over there. I shuddered at the thought. I leaned against the wall by Emily.
"How long have I been sleeping?" I asked casually.
"Only about a half hour," she told me. "Thanks for helping me cook." She smiled at me happily.
"No problem," I said. "You shouldn't have to cook all that by yourself, call me over anytime you need help."
"Alrighty, then," She walked over to Sam who met her half way, taking her face in his hands, planting a kiss on her lips. I looked away; it seemed like a private moment they were sharing. They didn't need spectators. My eyes found Jacob by the door; I strolled over to him in no rush.
He took both of my hands putting a warm kiss on my lips; I blushed and pulled away when I noticed the pack was watching.
"Silly, Bella," he murmured huskily. "Don't mind them."
This time when he kissed me I closed my eyes, ignoring them. It was a short more tamed kiss than others, but it still made Jake smile that happy smile of his. I smiled at this. We stayed talking and laughing with the group, but when I looked at the clock it said 10:07. Crap.
"Jacob," I whispered in his ear.
"Hmm?" he rumbled looking at me.
"I have to go now, can you take me home?" I asked.
He glanced at the clock. "Shoot," he muttered. "Yeah, I'll take home. Bye guys!"
"Bye." I said waving to Quil, who gave me a weak smile and waved back.
"Up you go," Jacob said once we were out the door, carefully tossing me onto his back.
"Oooff!" I huffed as I slammed into his back, surprised.
"Sorry," he apologized taking off. Ugghhhh I thought. Why is everyone apologizing?! The anger passed as quickly as it had come. Whoa, what was wrong with me? I only realized we had stopped when Jake tugged at my arms around his neck.
I let go, going to his car. He revved the engine impatiently as I buckled in. "Cheese! Hold your horses!" I complained annoyed, again. I couldn't shake the pestered feeling; the whole drive back had me on edge. When he pulled up, Charlie was waiting at the door his face slightly red, arms folded.
Jacob walked me to the door; I didn't even get to say goodbye to him before Charlie started talking. "Where have you been?!" he yelled. "Wait here Jacob, Bella get inside."
Anger welled up in me, my eyebrows slanted. This was the first time I'd been late, couldn't he just cut me some slack? I mumbled my way through the lecture not really listening, but two words caught my attention.
"I'm what?!" I asked in disbelief.
"You're grounded for three days," he repeated, sounding out each syllable. I snorted angrily, anger coursed through my veins. I usually didn't get upset over things like this, but I just felt so angry.
"Fine," I spat. "Just let me say goodbye to Jake."
"You've got five minutes," he said looking at his watch. The anger was boiling over, I wanted to scream. I slammed the door behind me, needing a vent for this anger. Jacob, who had been leaning against his rabbit, met me half way as I stalked towards him.
"What's wrong?" he asked putting his arms around me. I shoved him off; I didn't need this sentimental crap.
"What do you thinks' wrong, Jacob?" I hissed, irritated. "Couldn't you hear? I got grounded!" I groaned in frustration. Everything looked red; the anger controlled me, giving me a headache. I fell to my knees, holding my head as the splitting pain worsened, pulling me apart by the seams; Until I finally did come apart, all my insides pushing their way out, breaking my skin. The heat consumed me melting my bones into molten lava. It felt like I was melting and exploding at the same time. It felt like I was dying. But then it all stopped, though the anger was still there clouding my vision.
I don't know how long the pain had lasted it could be a second or an hour. All I knew was that it was under five minutes, or Charlie would have gotten me by now. I glared at Jacob, my lip curling up over my teeth, even though I felt a strong pull towards him. Vicious snarls were tearing from someone. It wasn't Jake; he looked quite shocked actually. Why?
The snarls were coming from…me! I realized this looking down at myself, only to see I was covered in (color?) fur and on all fours. Was I a…a werewolf? How? Why? My curiosity got the best of me cooling my anger some, clearing the red.
Everything looked so much more vivid even in the dark; it was like seeing in 4d. There were so many more smells, too. And hearing, the rain drops land on the mushy ground, birds in the far distance. The door flung open, oh no.
"Bella! Your time's …" Charlie trailed off, his jaw hanging. He just stood here in shock.
"I can explain," started Jacob. "Well, some."
"Holy crap! Step away from the…wolf." He commanded breathlessly, inching back into the house for his gun. "Where's Bella? Did it eat her?!"
"No! Umm… how should I put this…?" Jacob searched for an explanation. "Can I use your phone?"
"Uh, sure," they left me outside, after Charlie eyeballed me for a minute, while Jacob called various people, including Sam, and Billy.
How am I a werewolf? I don't think I'm Quileute; I haven't been bit by a werewolf.
Hello?
I stiffened, who said that?
Paul. Yeh,I thought everyone was used to the fact of hearing each other's thoughts .Guess not.
Yeah, I guess not Paul. Gosh, you don't have to be such a snob.
Wait, who is this? A new pack member weird, better tell Sam.
Bella. Jacob already called Sam.
WHAT?! BELLA?! You have got to be kidding me! There is no way you're Bella, she's not Quileute! Not possible!!!
Possible. Don't ask me how, I'm just Bella.
Hey what's up Paul?
You'll never believe this, Jared! Bella's one of us!!!!
What?! No way! Prove it.
Okay, then think something Bella.
I stayed quiet, blocking them from my thoughts from them.
Paul, you're crazy. There is no one else but you and me right now. I laughed to myself
But, but…I blocked them out ignoring them. I heard the car tires before I saw the head lights come around the corner. I squinted at the sudden light, moving away from the driveway. Three people gaped as the car parked, staring at me disbelievingly. I wagged my tail, giving them a timid smile.
I didn't blame them, I was pretty shocked myself. Sam helped Billy into his wheelchair and helped a very old looking man to his walker. Billy was the first one to speak. "This is pretty awkward, huh, Bella?"
I nodded, duh. "Well where're here to explain all this to Charlie," Sam explained. Then the trio went into the house and Jacob came out. He sat down by his car seeming relieved to have someone else do the explaining. I trotted over to him stumbling a little; I thought I was supposed to be graceful now. I stuffed my nose into his hands. He chuckled and scratched my head behind the ear. An electric pulse seemed to shoot from his touch, giving me pleasant shivers all over.
I sat laid down on the grass in front of him, staring at the trees, taking it all in. After awhile I got bored of listening to the heated conversation in the house, so I tuned in to Jared and Paul's thoughts.
I swear I heard her voice. Paul grumbled.
Whatever, dude. I decided to step in.
He's not crazy, I sighed.
See! Told you so! Finally, thanks Bella! Where'd you go?
Is this…? Are you…?
Yes this is Bella. I didn't go anywhere, I just blocked you out.
You blocked us out?
Yeah.
Lucky, we can't do that.
Huh. I blocked them out again for some privet thinking. Jacob had said they had no secrets, so why could I close off my mind and not the others? The front door opened and my head snapped to the doorway. Charlie was coming down the steps to me, with the others standing in the door way with worried eyes.
I stood up, but stayed where I was, I didn't want to scare him because I was a monster. Bitterness flowed through me, for what, I was a monster. But hope crept up on me as Charlie didn't stop coming until he was right in front of me looking up at my face. Comprehension flashed in his eyes as he smiled, stepping forward to hug me. It caught me off guard.
After a moment he released me and asked one question. "Bella?"
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