Isabella & Abrielle
Disclaimer- I bow down to the original. I do not own Twilight or its characters. Just own Abrielle.
Chapter 4: Plans Are Ever Changing
My mood was stupid, just because he did not come to school. I feel like a silly girl. I am no better than Jessica lusting after Mike Newton.
My saving grace was that Jake was due here in a few minutes. Bella was told she needed to help entertain Jake too. She did not say anything but I could tell she was not thrilled about spending the night with two fifteen year olds. It is not like the age really bothers her, its more like she is adjusting to all the new changes we are both going through.
I heard the booming laughs coming from outside. I then saw the giant helping in his father up the stairs. Billy then took over and raced or should I say chased Dad around the living room in his wheelchair. It did make me smile. Jake saw my smile and I joined in on the laugh at our Dads.
Bella came out of the kitchen. She was making dinner tonight as usual, but now for a larger group. She stopped when she saw Jake. I forgot she hasn't seen him since we have been back. He has changed. He does not look like the fifteen year old he is. He looks older. I guess Bella would agree. She was in a dazed. I am guessing her crush on Edward Cullen is long forgotten.
Jake looked over to where my eyes were pointing and noticed Bella. He gave her a dazzling smile. I think he just baited Bella. Lets see if he can reel her in.
"Jake do you remember Bella?" I knew he had too.
"Yes, but she is not the same kid we chased after with dead snakes." Oh yes we did do that. I forgot. She use to hang with Jacob's older twin sisters when we all visited together. They were about a year older.
"Bella are you going to say hi to Jacob?" That brought her out of her daze. She blushed crimson. Oh she is going to be mad at me.
"Hi Jacob. It's nice to see you again. What have you been up to?" Jacob went into his passion for fixing cars and they both talked back and forth. I was feeling weird. I quietly got up and headed out the door with my coat and hung out on the porch. I will let them have some time alone together. Maybe this will get her off my case if she is preoccupied.
I sat out there until the call to dinner. I sat down opposite Bella and Jake. I joined in the conversation but kept quiet most of the time. After dinner I excused myself when Dad and Billy went to watch the game and left Bella and Jake to clean up. I know I'm bad, but it also gives them a chance to be alone. I sat on my bed and finished my homework. I got out my guitar and played some easy softer music. Hotel California is one of my favorite for that. I felt relaxed as I zoned out just playing. I did not have any aspirations of being a famous musician. I just did it for me.
Bella came up while I was getting ready for bed. She looked happy. The love bug bit her definitely. I did not question her. If she wanted to talk she would let me know.
My sleep was restless most of the night, then I felt a weightlessness hit and I fell into a deep sleep.
I woke up with the lasting effects of the dream I had. I remembered dreaming that Edward was a vampire and he asked me to be one too. That was the gist of the dream. There were long conversations and kissing felt so real.
Today he was picking me up. Shoot I don't know what to wear. Oh no I am that girl. I looked in the dresser and chose something that was hopefully flattering. I even put on a little makeup. Not too much. Bella was still getting ready when I went outside to wait for my ride. I didn't have to wait. I saw him right when I opened the door. He was standing outside his car. He smiled as he saw me approach.
"Good morning, Abby. Did you sleep well?" He had that smirk again. Another private joke of his. I wish I understood.
"I had a hard time, but then bam I was out like a light and slept great. Even had some interesting vampire dreams." At this his smile dropped.
"You did. Well lets get you to school." I thought his mood change was silly. Did just mentioning vampires bother him so much. I wonder if there is more truth to the stories. Maybe he is a vampire. I should play with him and see how he reacts.
"You know Edward, it's a shame you are not one. If you were that dream would have been so much more better."
"You are being silly." Then recognition to my last statement was apparent. "What happened in your dream that having me in it would have made it better?"
"Oh wouldn't you like to know." We arrived at school and I all but slipped getting out of the car. Edward was retrieving our book bags from the back seat.
"You would think they would have salted down the lot so no students would fall and sue the school." I feel so much like Bella right now.
Edward laughed at that as he shut the back door on his side. Then I heard it. Screeching brakes and I saw a van heading in my direction. They could not stop. I tried to move but the spot I was standing on was icy and I fell down. I saw the van getting too close. I shut my eyes and braced myself for the impact that I could not get away from. I felt a coldness press into me as crunching metal was heard all around me. I felt myself being moved but no pain. When the sounds of the car stopped and the screams still ringing out, I opened my eyes. I was met with the golden brown eyes of Edward. His face was so close I felt his breath on my face. I gulped and tried to look away. My thoughts had started to remember that dream with the kissing. This was not the time to be thinking about that. I looked around. I noticed I was being held close to Edward at the rear of his car. Edward did not seem hurt. His car was not looking too good. The van that tried to kill me was crunched around Edwards car.
"Are you alright? Did I hurt you?"
"I'm fine. Are you hurt?"
"No, I am uninjured." I then heard the sirens. Oh no Dad will hear about this. I tried to get up.
"Don't move. I want you to get checked out by Carlisle at the hospital."
"I feel fine."
"You may be in shock and not know of any injures. Please do this for me."
"Alright, but you owe me." At this I smile. He saves my life and I tell him he owes me. I think he got it because I see a genuine smile on his face.
I sit on the hospital bed waiting for something. I have had tests and the nurses said a doctor will be in soon. My Dad is waiting to talk to me. They are going to send him in after the doctors checks me out.
"Hello Miss Swan. I heard you have had some excitement today.
"Just a bit." I laugh softly.
"I am Doctor Cullen but please call me Carlisle. I have heard a lot about you from Edward and Alice."
"How is Edward. He was blocking me from the accident. Is he alright? He said he was but he could have just been trying to keep me calm."
"Edward is fine. Nothing bigger than some cuts and scrapes. It seems like you were just as lucky."
"I really owe for Edward that. It was icy where I was standing and couldn't move away. I actually fell trying to get away.
"Edward will be happy to hear that you are indeed well enough to go home. I will let your Dad and sister in now."
Is Edward still here?"
"He just left with his mother. I ordered him to go home and rest. He may not have been hurt but it would still be an ordeal for anyone. That is what I am ordering you to do to. You are to go home and rest. School can wait another day." He then left the room. Edward left. I really wanted to talk to him.
I guess I could either call him or wait until tomorrow? I don't have his number. Damn. I never got his cell phone number. I guess I can see if his home number is listed. I know I am too embarrassed to ask Dr. Cullen.
Dad and Bella came in. I told them I was fine and just wanted to go home. They fussed a bit but we were out and on our way home quickly. I got to hear about the driver. It was Tyler. He was down on the other side of the emergency room and I never saw who it was. He is alive. He got a broken arm and some cuts and bruising from the impact. He will be not be playing basketball anytime soon.
My day and night were spent thinking of Edward. How did he get to me so quickly. He may not have been far away, but there was a car separating us. There was also ice. How was he able to move on it when I could not. He also felt so cold. That is odd. He had the heater on in the car but he felt like he had an ice bath. Why was he not hurt. The van was wrapped around the car and there was an indentation where Edward's back and arm were. How could a person withstand that type of impact. What if he wasn't a person. The stories Jake mentioned told of the strength and speed of the vampire. They even called them the Cold Ones probably because they were cold. Duh idiot! He was paler than I was which isn't too obvious is this area. Everyone was pale unless they tanned at a salon or went away on vacation. Could he be a vampire? Is that why he dislikes the topic? How to find out without endangering myself? I don't have a fear of him hurting me. After all he saved me, why would he save me to kill me? Maybe I should talk to Jake. Maybe I shouldn't. I hate for him to start telling Bella the stories and have her figure it out too.
All to soon it was morning and I was exhausted. Did I even sleep? I got ready. I thought about walking. When I was downstairs, Bella said she would give me a ride in. She did not want me walking. The ice may still be around and did not want me to fall on the way to school.
At school I looked around. I knew Edwards car would not be there. I figured I might be able to guess which car was his families. I spotted it. It was a red sports convertible. I wonder which sibling it belong to. I headed in and when I was at my locker I received a hug. I turned around and saw Alice.
"Abby, I am so happy you are alright. I wish I was able to come see you in the hospital. Carlisle said you would not be in long and I would get to see you at school. Do you still hurt from your fall?"
"Alice, thank you. I am fine. No broken bones or cuts. I just got some bruises. Edward did a great job taking care of me. Did he come to school today?"
"Yes, he is here. You will see him later." We headed to class and sat in our seats for another interesting class. Oh joy. Sometimes I wish I skipped another grade. Mother thought that one was enough. She only allowed it because Bella would be in the same grade. She wanted me to be social and thought that too much of an age difference would have caused socialization problems. Like that made a difference.
I was stopped at the door to Psychology and looking in to see if he was here yet.
"Don't tell me your have some deep seeded fear of class now? We can study your new fear in class."
"Hello Edward, my you are hilarious." I walked to my seat.
"Yes but don't let it get out. I am trying to avoid letting gossip like that out. It might make me approachable." He smiled as I turned around in my seat. I think it is time to find out the answer to my query. I whispered to him since I did not want attract anyone else.
"So Edward, I had a few questions about the accident. Do you think that you may have time to talk to me about it later today?"
His expression was blank now. I just stared until he answered. "Do you really need to talk about it?"
I decided puppy dog eyes were my weapon of choice. " Please Edward?"
He resigned when he answered. "When would we do this talk. I can't drive you home after school. I have no car, remember?"
"Yes I know. I am so sorry about your car. Can they fix it?" Guilt was starting to surface.
"Don't worry about my car. I can get another one."
"Can you borrow a car or get a ride somewhere? I can walk into town later and meet up with you."
"I will come and get you. I will not let you walk in this weather. I don't want a repeat of yesterday."
My heart fluttered a bit at his protective behavior. He was a very caring person. Well caring vampire.
"Ok do you want to call me when you are on your way or do you just want to set up a time?"
"I will be at your house at four. Tell your sister that you will not be home for dinner. You can say we are working on our project tonight and will be home before your curfew."
Our conversation stopped because class started. I was starting to look forward to tonight. I went to my next class feeling almost giddy. I looked over and saw Jasper come in. He stopped turned my way and his face cracked into a smile. It is almost like he caught my giddiness.
Even lunch with Bella's friends could not hurt my mood. I did hear that Tyler would be back in school tomorrow. His parents kept him out another day. His car is scrap metal now. Well at least he is alright. I did look over to Edwards table. He is watching me. I smiled and looked back at my book. The smile did not leave my face. As I got up to leave I saw Edward rise too. I threw my stuff away and headed for the door. I felt him right behind me. I kept walking and soon he was right beside me. I decided to look over. I smiled and we walked quietly to class.
The rest of the day was nothing notable. I had a few new bruises. Bella was a piece of work today.
I followed Bella to the car. Might as well tell her now of my plans.
"Bells I won't be home for dinner tonight." Before I could say anything else she cut in.
"Oh will you be out with your boyfriend?"
"Isabella...we have talked about this. Anyways when will you be seeing yours again? Has Jake been calling you?" The blush that rose on her cheeks was awesome. Score!
"Jake is not my boyfriend. Now don't change the subject. Will you be out with Edward?"
"Yes Edward and I are working on our project. I will be out late working on it. Just let Dad know please."
"Charlie is going down to Billy's to watch the game at the Clearwater's. I'm hitching a ride with him to hang with Jake so we will probably be out just as late. I'd lend you the truck but you don't drive."
"Thanks for reminding me. I go for my permit this week. I wonder who is going to teach me to drive?" I looked over at her.
"Not me. I am too young that would be illegal. It will have to be Dad."
"Well hopefully he can pencil me in. But I guess there is not real rush, my birthday is less than three months away. I still have plenty of time."
"If anyone can do it you can."
"Thanks"
Waiting was tough but the phone rang and changed my plans.
"Hello?"
"Abby? It's Alice. I wanted to talk to you. Do you want to go up to Port Angeles tonight. I talked to Edward and told him I ranked higher than him and that you were mine tonight. I really hope you don't mind."
"Edward agree to this?"
"Yes, but he never could say no to me."
"Alright is there a reason you are going tonight?"
"I am dreadfully bored and need some much needed girl time. I bet you need some too. Lot of stuff going on and need a girl to talk to I bet. Sisters can not always help can they?"
"Your right. I agree with you. When would we go?"
"I am on my way now. I figured that we needed the extra time. I know you need to be back before your father gets home tonight from visiting in La Push." How did she know about that? Edward did not know that information. Bella and I just talked about it this afternoon.
"Ok do I need anything?"
"Nope just bring yourself."
"See you in a few minutes."
"No need I am here now." My goodness that was quick.
"Alright be right out." I grabbed my jacket and headed out the door. No need telling Bella my change of plans. I would be home the same time anyways.
"Hi Alice, it seems like it has been forever since I last talked to you." She laughed at my joke as she drove off.
"Edward was not kidding when he said you all drove fast." I gripped the oh Sh*# Handles.
"Yes it is inbred in our family. You are not scared are you? I won't crash. I know I won't."
"I am a bit nervous."
"So I was thinking we could get a few things for your wardrobe. I noticed that you don't wear any skirts. Are you afraid of them?"
"Well I'm not afraid. It is just easier. Plus I never really had a reason before to."
"You do now right?" Oh my does she know of my crush?
"Um, what do you mean?" My voice may have quivered a bit. No that does not give it away does it?
"You like Edward of course. You now can wear them to fluster him. I know if he saw you in a skirt he would actually loose his ability to speak. That alone is worth it for me. He always is so controlled. He needs something to mix it up for him. And you are the one to do it." I was stunned. If she said even a bit of this was true I would be happy. My confidence in my school work is where it ends. My confidence in the whole guy girl thing is flat lined. I have no education in this subject. I guess I could get lessons from Alice. She does have a boyfriend. So what they live together.
"Alice, this is going to be a little difficult for me to say, but I will go ahead and try. You know I am fifteen. I have not spent much time socializing. I am not knowledgeable on the whole dating thing. You are my first non-family friend. I have Jacob, but he is is basically family so he does not count. Do you think.."
Alice interrupt me. "Abby, I will help you land my brother and answer any questions you have about boys, dating, sex, just about anything."
"Thanks but I think we should start off small. Why don't you tell me what to expect from boys in different situations. I guess we start off in the I like you, you like me stage. What should I know?"
Alice started sprouting off all sorts of facts and what to do, etc. It was a class that I desperately needed. I absorbed all that she said. I haven't payed this much attention since I came to Forks at school. When we got to the mall, Alice had me trying on different outfits. A lot of skirts. She was kind enough to pass some jeans to try too. In the end we had a pile of clothes. She had decided what I was going to get. I wasn't sure how I was going to pay for it. She said she would. I only had like twenty-five dollars on me. I asked if I could hit the book store that we passed outside. She said sure she had spotted the shoes and was mesmerized. I told her I would meet her at the car. The book store was separate from the mall. It was a big retail shop that was found everywhere. I had to walk a little to get to it. I debated about taking the shorter route through the alley or go around. I am a smart girl. I really am. It is just that the alley was a straight shot. The other way had me going around crossing the street and then crossing back over. I was tired.
I stupidly walked down the alley. I did not hear them until I was right upon them. There were two guys. They were drinking from a paper bag and when they saw me...the evil grins lit up their face. I looked for the best exit. Should I go back or run forward. The taunts started. I was feeling very claustrophobic and the fear of what they said was beginning to put my worry to full out panic. I was wishing I stayed with Alice. Why did I have to be stupid and come down this alley. I was going to pay for it now. The men inched closer as I was struggling to leave. They quickly came up surrounding me on both sides. One actually was close enough to touch me. And touch me he did. I was starting to shake. I mumbled incoherent things trying to buy time. I did not want them doing anything to me. Please I wished for someone to help me. I felt there hands on places not one else has touched other than me or doctors. I felt so dirty. I wish for some help please.
I saw a streak, but could not make out anything as the hand that was stoking my face disappeared. The other guy who was there noticed his friend gone. The stuttering would have been comical if I was not ready to drop dead from fear. He too disappeared in a flash. My sense came to me and I ran back the way I came. I was thankful I did not trip or look back. I was out of the alley and kept running to Alice's car. I crouched down and sat on the ground by the door. I was shaking willing myself to calm down. The next thing I felt was arms bringing me close to a cold body. I was crying now. I heard Alice's voice speaking gently to me. She guided me into the car. I never noticed the speed she was driving. All I know is that we reached the destination rather quickly. Once the car stopped I heard the doors opening. I felt arms around me lifting me up and out of the car. I heard questions being fired off towards Alice. I felt myself being laid down on a soft surface, I still was crying and I guess I never stopped. I felt a comforting hand stroking my hair telling me I am safe. I felt another come over placing a glass in my hands and telling me to take some pills. I obliged with out hesitation. I started to feel safe in these cold arms.
I heard bits and pieces. Attacked...alley...men...stopped them...alive but hurt. I started to focus more and started to understand full sentences.
"I should have never let you talk me into changing my plans."
"Edward she was with Alice. It was an accident. Alice stopped them in time. She is scared but unharmed. It was a terrible ordeal, but Alice stopped it before it could have been worst."
I heard sniffling. "Please Edward, I am sorry. I didn't see any trouble tonight. I got there as soon as I saw it."
"Alice I know you never meant for her to be in danger. I am just frustrated. I HATE to see her like this. It kills me."
"We need to call her father. We will tell him she fell asleep over here watching a movie with Alice. She can't go home like this."
"I will call Carlisle. Edward I need her number."
"I have it Esme. I will come with you." It was a female voice.
"What did you give me?" My voice was horse as I spoke to the room not really sure who gave me the pills.
"It was a just something that will calm you down. How are you feeling now. Is there any pain? I did not see any injuries. I would like to examine you to be sure." It was Dr. Cullen. I recognized the voice now. I still did not open my eyes. I was afraid to see everyone's face.
"Abby, I am sorry I wasn't there. I wish I was. Did they hurt you?"
"I do not feel any pain now. The pills are kicking in. Thank you. I don't think they hurt me. I am a bit fuzzy with all that happened. I just remember...they touched me." I stopped right there and the memory of their hands on me. I pushed away from the person that was holding me. I think it was Edward. I tried to get far away from him scrunching into a ball. I needed a shower. I felt disgusting.
"Abby, please don't push me away. I am not going to hurt you. Please come back." His hand was reached out. I just could not bring myself. I know he would not hurt me but I did not feel right.
"Can I take a shower please?"
"Carlisle is she allowed?"
"Well considering what Alice did we may not want to bring this to the police's attention. I don't think she wants to go through all of that anyways. Those guys will not be able to hurt her again. We can always take care of things if need be."
"If you like a shower I can carry up the stairs, I am sure we can give you some clean clothes to wear to bed. Is that alright with you?"
I wasn't sure. He won't hurt me. "Ok" I then felt myself rise softly off the couch and felt a breeze as I was quickly brought upstairs. I was in the bathroom in no time.
"Alice brought you some clothes. Would you like her to stay with you?"
"No. I can do it myself." Edward looked at Alice. She nodded and he left with the knowledge to call if I needed anything.
The shower did help a little but I still felt wrong. I had a restless sleep filled with nightmares. Each time I felt the soothing words of Edward trying to make me feel safe.