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Two days...
Two agonizing days of ignoring him and the others, I hadn't wanted to ignore them but they were annoying me, telling me that I couldn't blame Jasper for what he had said, I'd simply walked away from them, I ignored them in classes and used Izzy's shield to keep every gift they had out, I'd even managed to block Alice, though the how is still unknown to me, Izzy's gift doesn't stop Alice from seeing her future... Come to think of it it doesn't stop Jasper's either, so how can I block them?
Today was the day we were going to the beach, and it was going to be cold. Sighing I stand and head to my wardrobe pulling it open and grabbing a cute dress, it was long sleeved, the top was crimson red with a V neck and the skirt was a cream colour with a large black belt just under the bust line. Grabbing a pair of black leggings from the shelf above and a pair of black ankle booties.
Together it looked really nice I have to say. My hair wouldn't co-operate today, so i grabbed a load of bobby pins and put it in a mess at the back of my head adding a cream flower clip just to the side of it before brushing a brown shimmer eye shadow over my eyelids and a clear coat lip gloss that tasted like orange. Satisfied I grabbed a red bag my purse and car keys inside along with my phone.
I had told everyone that I'd meet them there because I had to meet some friends before hand. And I would... Walking down the stairs I grabbed a red apple off the table and went out the door calling over my shoulder.
"See you later!" closing the door I stopped for a moment when I came to look at Jasper standing a few feet from my car. My heart clenched at the sight of him, the pain of ignoring him swelling briefly before I beat it back and walked down the steps and passed him.
"Darlin'..." I don't know what it was that set me off, be it the tone in his voice or my need to snap at the person causing me pain,
"Don't 'Darlin' me Jasper, I don't want to hear it! I'm not going to listen to you tell me that the people I've known longer than you are dangerous and that I can't go near them! They aren't dangerous! Not to me!" I snap,
"And if one phases and injures you?" he retorted, "You're human Arcadia. Breakable." I laugh,
"You think I'm defenceless?" a few rocks raise around me in my anger to prove a point, "I have a far larger arsenal than you would think Jasper. I don't need anyone to protect me, I've gotten by in my life protecting myself this far, I'll get through the rest just fine, I've always been with the pack. An honorary member. You keep saying they're dangerous and yet I hang around your family almost constantly! I surround myself with creatures that drink blood to survive, I'm friends with a pack of wolves that PROTECT humans from your kind! And you think I'm breakable? Don't make me choose between them and you..." I whisper at the end, "I won't choose between two things I love to deeply-" Realising exactly what I had said I was in my car and speeding away quickly.
I'd just told him I loved him. It's true, I'd always known since I met him that I loved him- being so stuck on him in the other world and all. I looked at the speed. 90mph. Breathing out through my nose I pull up in front of a house I'd been to so many times in my life. Killing the engine I got out of the car and headed for the door. A quick tap and a few seconds later I was looking at Emily Young, I grin at her.
"Hi Emily." I greet, she hugs me quickly but pulls back at the sound of heavy footsteps smiling lovingly at the man who padded up behind he to look at me.
"Hi Sammy." I whisper quietly watching his nose scrunch up,
"You smell like leech." he growled,
"And I'll explain when you get over your wolf instincts!" I snap, instantly his anger dropped and I saw concern, "Sorry Sammy I haven't been in the best of moods the past two days." he nods and steps aside letting me into the house. Walking in I sat on the sofa.
"Well?" Sam prompted,
"I came to live here a while ago. I started Forks High and met a group of vampires. The Cullen's." A growl "Cool it alpha boy. Anyway, Emmett, the big one, introduced himself, then the rest came over. We became friends an a few weeks later one of them became more than a friend." Another snarl, "Yeah yeah, anyway I'm dating a, as you put it, leech. Two days ago I made plans to come down to the beach with friends, Jasper wasn't pleased about it and told me not to go. Said you were dangerous."
"And he isn't!" he snarled, I roll my eyes,
"I said the same. Anyway I've been ignoring him for two days and today he was outside my house when I was heading down here. Things got heated and I accidentally told him I loved him-" I let out a shaky sigh, "I need a hug Sammy..." In an instant I was close to a space heater... Then the door opened as I pulled back, looking over I saw- "Paul!" I squealed as I all but jumped on him. We had been close growing up, his dad wasn't the best and his mum had died eight years ago, I'd come back here to help him through it, and we just formed a bond of sorts.
It wasn't a moment later that I realized what was going to happen.
"You smell like leech." I scratch my head sheepishly this was going to get ugly.
"There's an explanation for that." I inform him, "And you aren't going to think it's a good one, that's why I didn't say 'A Good Explanation'... 'Cause well... Paulie, I'm currently dating a vampire." I closed my eyes as I blurted the sentence out, nothing happened, there was just silence... Cracking one eye open he just looked at me like it hadn't sunk in yet. I chuckle nervously backing up to Sam and giving him and Emily a hug, "I'm gonna head out before this sinks in and he phases." I inform them kissing a motionless Paul on the cheek and heading out the door.
Getting into the car I started the engine and pulled away wanting to get some distance between me and the soon to be pissed off Shifter. I kept my eyes on the road every so often looking at the clock I found their van pulling into the parking lot as I arrived and a sharp howl ripped through the air, glancing at the clock I let out a low whistle. Fifteen minutes.
"Oooh he's pissed." I mutter. Shaking my head I got out of the car and headed over to the group. "Hey guys!" I greet.
Izzy turned to me a relieved smile on her face as she came to hug me walking away from one Mike Newton, I hid a grimace of sympathy for my sister at how the boy followed her around.
After the customary greets Mike, Tyler, Jess and the other's suit up for surfing, Erik had stayed behind with Izzy, Ange and I. Izzy and Ange wondered by the drift wood as my mind unconsciously kept my sister's safety as a priority.
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Kayleigh and I were laughing at the misfortune of some guy I didn't bother to remember as we walked along the coast of Miami, Kay's parents had given it to us as a graduation present even though I had tried to deny them...
We had awesome tans now, bronzed by the sun, although my ears had taken a less than kind burning from the ball of gas. I'm just thankful it wasn't my feet... That hurts like a bitch.
"Hey Cadi?" I look over at my friend sensing the change in her tone.
"Yeah?" I answer,
"What do you suppose death is like?" I didn't know what had caused the question but I shrugged.
"I'd suppose it depended on the way you go really. Personally I'd give my life for another if I had to, you for instance..." I didn't know that it would happen eventually. "If I died of natural causes, I'd want it to be peaceful, you know? The typical, surrounded by those I love, knowing that they're safe and well loved. And if I had a husband I'd have wanted him there holding my hand as I went." A small sigh escaped my lips, "But there are painful ways to go, ways I would never wish upon another... I'm off topic, I'd hope death was peaceful... Easy. A respite from all the hard things in life you face." I shake my head with a smile, "Why do you ask?"
"I'm not sure but, it's just been popping into my head recently." I could tell by the look in her eyes that, that wasn't true, they held sorrow and slight desperation. But she didn't want to talk about whatever had caused her question and so... I let it go.
"Well then, Com'on there's a bar over there with some really yummy guys I'm sure would love to buy us a drink." She laughed and I could tell she was thankful I hadn't pushed it. What were friends for? She knew I was here when she was ready to talk. I didn't realize that just over a year later that I wasn't going to be there for her when she needed that talk.
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"Bella! Tink!" I cringe back into reality at the sound of my nickname from one Jacob Black. Glancing over I seen him with two others. Pushing myself from the van I walk over and hug Jake before greeting Embry Call.
"Guys, this is Jacob. Are you stalking me?" Izzy introduced and accused, I smile at the man next to me,
"Funny I was going to ask Sammy the same question." I input, "How's Paul?" I whisper,
"Cooling off." Was his short reply, I nod and don't push, Paul was most likely running the forest burning steam.
"You're on my rez, remember? You surfing?" Jake countered the comments, I roll my eyes,
"Definitely not." My sister shudders at the thought, I shrug,
"You used to surf with us." Sam spoke, Izzy looked over at me,
"Not the right weather right now. I liked it when there wasn't a harsh wind ripping at my back. Besides my board got trashed." I retort,
"You surf?" Izzy exclaimed,
"Used to. I haven't in well over a year now." was my prompt response.
"Keep Bella company. Her date bailed." Jess teased, I tense feeling the desire to hit her, but was distracted.
"What date?" Erik asked in panic, rolling my eyes I sent him a glare,
"Real smooth Erik." I looked at Angela and smiled sympatheticley.
"She invited Edward." Jess answered snidely, a small his slipped through my lips and it brought me up short. Sam slipped his arm around my shoulders and looked at me in confusion, shaking my head at him telling him I don't know what happened I look back to my embarrassed sister,
"To be polite." Izzy excused, I hid my snort out of respect for her but I knew it was a lie.
"I think it's nice she invited him. No one ever does." Angela replied backing my sister up, Jess turned to me,
"Did you invite Jasper?" Sam tensed,
"Nah, I spend to much time with them I need a little time away." I deflected knowing the gossip she would create if I had said, 'We're going through a rough patch.'
"The Cullen's are freak." Mike spat, my fist closed on it's own accord.
"You got that right." I shove my elbow into Sam's gut as he says this none to gentle about it.
"You know them?" Izzy questioned, I bite my lip, this was going to hell in a hand basket.
"The Cullen's don't come here." Sam said sharpley. Jacob shot him a look as I slapped him on the back of the head,
"Watch your tone around my sister Sam." I all but growl at him. He sent me a look I ignore as I smile at Izzy. My sister then pulled Jake aside casually, I wince in sympathy, this was going to cause problems, ducking from Sams arm I kiss him on the cheek and run after the two waving at Embry as I went.
"- not supposed to say anything." If only you knew Jake... I watched Izzy give her best attempt at an alluring smile. I smile a little she had no idea the power she had over that boy...
"I can keep a secret." This causes Jake to laugh, the pit of my stomach dropped for him, who would he imprint on? Where was she?
"It's just an old scary story. Did you know the Quileutes are supposedly descended from wolves?" I wondered breifly what Sam would do if he'd heard Jake talking about this?
"Like fur, fangs... doggy breath?" A laugh slips through my lips drawing their attention, "Cada! I didn't know you were there." I shrug and saunter closer,
"What can I say, I was curious." Jake grins at me as I walk beside him,
"So the legend about the Cullen's is..." Izzy prompts,
"Well, they're supposedly descended from this, like..."His voice takes a mock spooky tone, "'enemy clan.'... But they claimed to be different, so we made a treaty with them." Jak paused and look down at me, "You know this story to don't you." I nod,
"Didn't they just move here?" Izzy points out,
"Or just moved back." Jake counters a smirk on his lips.
"Riiiight. So what was this treaty?" Izzy nudged, I sigh looking at the water, she had to find out some time and why not when she was supposed to?
"If they promised to stay off Quileute lands, we wouldn't expose what they really were to the pale-faces." Jake pauses dramatically and she shivers,
"AAAAAAAAGH!" A scream sounded, my sister jumped at the sound just as Angela runs past, being chased by Erik who hada dead crustation. Jake smirk still on his lips walked back to the group.
"Wait... what were they really?" Iz asks, Jake laughed, "It's just a story, Bella..." Jake's voice fades out and suddenly I'm not there anymore.
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There were shacks and boat docks, connected by wooden plank sidewalks. And then I see Waylon Forge, dads old friend. He's scrapping paint of of his boat, swinging a pint as he listens to an old make of a walkman. Jerry his dog is next to him listening to what I assume is nature. He raises it's head and growls, but I cant turn to see what it was, a cold feeling of dread washing over me as Waylon doesn't notice. And then he's gone...
"No." I whisper, "Please..." and then I'm not seeing Waylon, my head was looking down and then suddenly it was lifted,
"Jerry?" Waylon's voice calls and suddenly I know where I am, I was in Waylon's head, I was seeing through his eyes... Waylon whistles, still no Jerry. I walked up the walkway, and see a dog leg sticking out from under a bush.
"Please, I don't want to be here." I beg my mind.
"Come on, Jerry, you old mutt..." Waylon mutters, he grabs the leg and pulls. I felt sick, the legwas detached. I reel back and stumble onto the boat, fear coursing through my veins. My hands untie the line quickly fumbling in my haste, and I push out into the water.
"No." I whisper again. I didn't need to see this- my- no Waylon's breath is short, listening acutely. Looking around everything is dark. Then a noise sounds- I whirl around- nothing there... The boat rocks violently. My body spins.
A blurry figure stands on the bow of the boat and fear rips at me, the figure is male. The only thing I can see clearly at the moment are burgundy eyes, callous and gleeful at the prospect of tearing into another human, or so I would imagine.
"H-how did you do that?" Waylon's voice sounds as he stutters in fear and confusion. There was a muffled voice, I couldn't ake out the words-
My body turns but I see a red figure this one female... There were more muffled words, what I suppose to be taunts, again my body moves after a moment at another muffled voice. Another figure, this one dark almost black. The first figure talks again in the muffled voice and crouches ready to jump-
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"-Arcadia!" Izzy knocks me from the vision her voice loud and concerned. My hands shake violently and I dig my nails into my palms. Swallowing a few times I look to my sisters worried brown eyes.
"Sorry Izzy... Lost in thought." I shrug off, trying to fight back my own fear. I never had visions that powerful, I'd only had one other and that was when Jasper - I shake my head, smile what I'm sure is a grimace at Izzy and head back to the group giving my goodbyes and getting in my car.
Taking a few deep breaths I grip the steering wheel tightly, knuckles turning white. Another deep breath and I start the engine and head home. I couldn't thank Isabella enough for bringing me out of the vision. I couldn't pull myself out and that scared me more than I thought it would...
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My eyes snap open in fear as I look around seeing objects floating around my room. Taking a moment to calm myself I let the objects back to the ground. Pushing myself up I grab my emerald green satin dressing gown and head down the stairs my eyes wry of the shadows, opening the door to Izzy's room I see Edward standing at the window and ignore him as I walk over to her bed, the next second he was gone and I nudged her slightly, she groaned and looked at me.
"Cada? What's up?" she murmured,
"Can I stay in here with you tonight?" she looked confused but nodded and moved up so I could get in. Settling down I close my eyes but here a woosh, my eyes snap open but I see Edward, he taps his head. Taking down my shield look over at him.
'Are you alright?' I gave him a look,
'It's a nightmare Edward, it won't kill me.' I don't wait for a reply, 'Watching her sleep?' he nods,
'I can't stay away from her... The pull's becoming to strong.'
'It's the same with her, my guess is that you're Mates. You'd do anything for her... Even die.'
'It's to dangerous for her.'
'I'm dating Jasper.' i remind him.
'That's different, your blood doesn't call to us the way hers does.' I roll my eyes,
'Fight all you want Edward be we all know it's unavoidable, I'm sure Alice has shown you what will happen eventually.' he shook his head violently.
'I won't take her soul.'
'You're not soulless... If you were, you wouldn't care what happened to my sister, you wouldn't care about your family. You wouldn't care if you fed on human blood.' he turned his head away and I sighed closing my eyes my walls back in place.
"I don't have to live with this..." he whispered as I drifted off.
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I'd personally hate to be in Arc's place right now...
Shadow OUT!
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