Sorry for the long wait wasn't sure where I wanted to go with this story but I think I have it now so hope you enjoy.
BILLY
It was just another one of those days around the reservation, though at least Charlie was here off from work today which did him some good. So as usual we were sitting around watching a few games. Just being are usual selves though I could tell something was still bothering Charlie some in the back of his mind, it showed in his eyes and well I had always been able to pick up on things with people. Kind of read them if you would, but I already knew what it was that plagued his mind. Bella.
"Hey Charlie..." I was cut off by the phone and just rolled my eyes as I moved to go answer it shaking my head some.
"Hello?"
"Mr. Black? This is Forks High School."
Hearing it was the school wasn't a good sign and I immediate worried about something happening with Jacob or Embry. Taking in breath to keep relaxed. "Yes, this is Billy Black. How can I help you?"
"Mr. Black I'm sorry to call you, but it seems your son's Jacob and Embry have both ditched school since lunch. It seems they left with a third student, Miss Isabella Swan. We are going to be calling her father shortly, but started with you. They were suppose to report to the principal before lunch ended due to a fight and argument that took place. This kind of behavior we don't tolerate Mr. Black, we still aren't sure about what all transpired at lunch some kids are refusing to talk and others are claiming to know nothing. Although two other girls will be getting suspended as will your sons and Isabella. We are deeply sorry about this."
Hearing they ditched and with Isabella shocked me, but I stayed calm although I was now looking right over at Charlie who was watching and wondering no doubt what was going on. As the woman spoke of most students not knowing or else claiming to not know I mentally rolled my eyes betting the boys all knew but wouldn't squeal on one another. However, the mention of two girls being involved and suspended had me wondering, but I would ask Embry and Jacob later.
"Thank you for calling and letting me know, I am truly sorry they were involved but you can be sure I will be getting the full story from them both. As for Charlie Swan he is right now in my house I will pass along the events to him. But thank you again for calling."
"Oh, well thank you Mr. Black and tell Chief Swan if he needs to speak with us to not hesitate and call. Have a good afternoon. Goodbye."
"I will goodbye." Hanging up Charlie was immediately standing beside me with a slightly worried and angry look which I merely raised my hand for him to wait as I moved back into the living room slowly, shut off the game and turned in my chair back to him. Motioning for him to sit back down before I spoke. Knowing he could take this two ways though I was hoping for the latter.
"It seems Embry, Jacob and Bella were in some kind of argument, fight during lunch and instead of going to see the principal skipped school. They have been suspended along with two other girls although it seems no one is saying what the argument/fight was about. But before you get upset I think we wait for them to come home, I don't think the boys would of skipped if it wasn't something serious."
".Suspended. Damn it Billy this isn't like Bella nor your boys. But you better be right about them explaining because to think any of them will have this on their records doesn't sit well with me."
BELLA
This Stephen Meyer book, The Host was really good and I couldn't help but to get further and further into it right now almost forgetting that I was in a bookstore or with Jacob and Embry. But that was just me, whenever I had a good book I was lost to everything or everyone else around me. Though after awhile I was finally pulled out of my book by someone clearing their throat and it took me a moment once I broke my eyes away to realize it was Embry and Jacob, both holding these stupid smiles.
"What? I got into the story so lose the looks before I throw something at you both."
"Hey we didn't say anything Bells, but we have been here for awhile. Think its about time we get going you still hungry or just want to head back home maybe pick up something and eat it there."
Embry smiling some as he came to sit down beside me in the other chair, while Jacob just leaned on the shelf for now, both waiting for me it would seem and I pull the sleeve for the cover over where I stopped and got up. Not wanting to leave this book or my place.
"Alright. Sure let me pay for this book and than we can just pick up something and eat back at your place."
They nodded and followed me as I made my way upfront and paid for the book, excited to get back to the story once we finished eating. Although I was glad they had gotten my attention otherwise I would not leave till I finished knowing me. Smiling some as we walked outside and back along the sidewalk towards the car none of us really talking although both of them kept looking at me than each other. It was getting a little weird but I wasn't sure I wanted to know so didn't bothering asking.
Once we got into the car, Embry pulled out to drive us back to Forks and I sat in the back like last time and once more silence washed over the car making me think about going back to my book.
JACOB
We walked back to Bella both watching her for a few moments just amused at how she could get so lost in books. But soon Embry stepped a little closer and when she didn't react cleared his throat much to my amusement. Unable to keep that same shit eaten grin on my face though Embry did as well and Bella called us both which made me shake my head before leaning on the shelf.
"What? I got into the story so lose the looks before I throw something at you both."
"Hey we didn't say anything Bells, but we have been here for awhile. Think its about time we get going you still hungry or just want to head back home maybe pick up something and eat it there."
Listening to them both I could see that what me and Embry were talking about earlier was still on his mind and I know it was on mine, as I stood there watching them wondering how we could bring this up to dad. I was sure he would be the one to help us understand what was going on and why we both were so attracted, protective of her even with each other. Though soon Bella's voice brought me back to them and I smiled.
As she got up we followed her though waited by the door for her looking at Embry who was keeping his eyes glued to her for the moment till I placed a hand on his shoulder. Than he slowly pulled his eyes from her and focused on me. "You alright? Thinking about what we said earlier."
"Just thinking about what dad might tell us. I mean this just all seems a little odd how we both are reacting and feeling for her. But I'm fine don't worry just need to talk to dad and I'm sure it will help us both."
Before I could say anything Bella was walking towards us so I simply nodded and we left the store. And than it was just odd between the three of us, nothing said although both me and Embry were constantly watching her. I wasn't sure if she caught us or even was aware but at the moment didn't care. For some reason I was going to be protective over her and knew Embry would as well. Looking back ahead of us just before we reached the car and once in Embry took off leaving us once more still in complete silence.
My arms actually crossed over my chest as I sat staring out the window lost once more in my thoughts even as Embry pulled into a drive-thru ordered and headed than to La Push. To be honest I never once even remember telling him what I wanted but it didn't matter we both liked about the same thing. Just too much on my mind. Even as he finally pulled up in front of the house I was not moving for a few seconds well at least till I heard his door. Shaking my head and stepping out I follow them both inside a little surprised to see both Bella's dad and ours sitting in the living room as if waiting for us.
"I hope you three have a good explanation for why you ditched school this afternoon."
Oh shit...we're busted I thought glancing to Bella and Embry who both had the same surprised look on their faces.
EMBRY
Just standing there watching her it was like nothing else mattered to me anymore and I was smiling seeing how wrapped up she always got in her books. I found it rather cute really and reminded me some of how Jake and I got when we were working on a car. Though after a few minutes I moved closer wondering if she would pull away but she didn't so I softly cleared my thought and smiled as she finally pulled away. Though had to hold back the laugh with how she was looking at me, almost like she was trying to remember me. But I let it go and smiled at her with one of those stupid grins. Of course when I looked at Jake he had it too and Bella being Bella called us on it. Making me want to laugh. Sitting down in the other chair unable to take my eyes off her yet again letting her tease us for now.
"Hey we didn't say anything Bells, but we have been here for awhile. Think its about time we get going you still hungry or just want to head back home maybe pick up something and eat it there."
Trying to take my mind off things but also to make her see we really did have a reason for pulling her from the book. Not to mention I was wanting to leave ever sense running into my ex and her idiot boy toy. Just the thought of them both was making me mad but I quickly rained it in as Bella spoke.
"Alright. Sure let me pay for this book and than we can just pick up something and eat back at your place."
Nodding along with Jake as we follow her back to the front of the store and wait near the door. My eyes like before always glued to her form as if I was sure something or someone was going to hurt her and I really couldn't explain why I felt like that. But it wasn't so bad it was just really new and I knew that no other girl had this effect on me, and I was pretty sure no girl had this effect on Jake either. Sure we would protect our girls, but it seemed rather different with Bella. Yet it seemed I must of been really lost when Jake suddenly brought me back from my thoughts.
"You alright? Thinking about what we said earlier."
"Just thinking about what dad might tell us. I mean this just all seems a little odd how we both are reacting and feeling for her. But I'm fine don't worry just need to talk to dad and I'm sure it will help us both."
Before we said anything else on the subject Bella was walking towards us so seeing Jake nod I knew we would talk more later when we were alone. Though now I was kind of regretting that we didn't talk, since as we moved back towards the car none of us talked. Which seemed to be odd really though at the same time I didn't know what to say, although my eyes like in the store kept watching her. As as Jake which had a small part of me wanting to punch his lights out, yet my more responsible side let it go for now till we understood. Sighing softly as we reached my car and all slipped in, Bella in the back me and Jake once more up front. Sighing some to myself as I pulled out and headed back home knowing this was going to be another long drive.
Jake was sitting there staring out the window, arms crossed almost like he was pissed but I knew he wasn't and than Bella was in the back. The look on her face had me wondering if she felt as awkward as we did and a few times I bit my lip a little wondering if I should say anything but just decided against it. Finding a drive-thru about an hour and a half later surprised some when Jake seemed to answer me not really thinking but I shrugged it off. Ordering us both the same just in case and got Bella her veggie burger and shake letting her hold it as Jake was still not really paying much attention.
It took about 10 minutes to get home and when Jake didn't react I was a little worried. But when my door closed and Bella's he seemed to realize we were home and got out following us inside. But we all were in for a shock as we saw both our dads inside and almost as if they were waiting. Charlie looking rather pissed and dad well he looked a little annoyed but nothing compared to the Chief and all of us just stood like deer stuck in headlights unsure what to say or do. Me and Jake had figured dad would be here but not the Chief and boy were we not ready for this yet.
"I hope you three have a good explanation for why you ditched school this afternoon."
Listening to dad I inhaled deeply glancing to Jake and Bella a moment before turning back towards our dads and slowly looked down. Setting the food down on the table before turning to face the music so to speak.
Oh boy busted by both dads this so can't be good for them. Well guess we will see than what about Jasper and Brianna? Keep reading and let me know what you think of the chapter.