Silver Blood
Bella POV
James wasn't in the room when I woke. I didn't linger on his thought, though. I went to the window and stared out. I wasn't sure why, but I felt lonely at this moment. I used as much power as I could on my own, focusing on the weather. It took a while, but by the time James returned, it was raining.
"Have you eaten, Isabella?" James asked.
I was barely paying attention, so I just nodded. I had clearly heard what he said, but it immediately muddled in my mind. I nodded without really knowing what I was nodding to. I hope he didn't ask me to marry to him or if he could have my blood.
I felt cold arms wrap around me and that took my eyes off the rain. I opened my mouth to speak but he placed an apple slice in my mouth. I was surprised, but I hadn't eaten yet, so I began to chew.
"What's wrong?" He asked.
"I dunno."
He placed another apple slice in my mouth. "You made it rain."
I didn't answer until I finished chewing. "What made you think so?"
"You were too focused on the sky. It gave you away."
"Oh." I felt my mind drifting again. I couldn't focus, but I wasn't sure why. James turned my face to look him in the eyes. It mesmerised me and I couldn't think of anything else for a moment.
James POV
Isabella was obviously distracted. Even apart, she was completely merged with Benjamin. Now that he was with Renee under her force field, she could obviously feel the separation.
I knew I'd have to try and keep her distracted. I could not let her know of her brother's escape. For that reason, I could not have Rosalie here.
I continued to feed her fruit as she began to watch the storm she was slowly creating. Benjamin may have upset my plans to have him in my coven, but he hasn't ruined my plan to have Isabella as my mate. This was the perfect opportunity for us to fall in love. Once Isabella and I are together, she will once again call her brother to her side.
Bella POV
Time seemed to pass strangely. I kept playing with the weather. On the good days, I'd go out and find myself with Heidi and Gianna. They were always either shopping or drinking, and they act so wild in public. Heidi has become a friend of mine, the first I've had in a long, long time. Gianna reminds me of my mother, irresponsible and sweet.
This is how another month passed. It was during one of my trips with them that something unexpected happened.
"Are you honestly dragging me into another store?" I whined as Heidi pulled my arm, the other being weighed down with bags--her bags.
"No, no." Gianna soothed.
"We're getting drinks!" Heidi pumped her fist into the air enthusiastically.
"I think you should relax, Bell-bell." Gianna cooed.
I frowned at her. Everyday they played around with a different nickname for me. They pulled me into a cafe looking place, but it was more bar-like inside. Heidi placed a long glass in front of me while she started sipping her drink. Gianna was drinking something that looked half frozen.
"Drink up, Is!" Heidi said loudly.
"You could use it." Gianna smiled. I barely noticed, since she was the sweeter one, as she tilted the straw and clamped my mouth onto it.
Accidentally, I took a sip. "I'm not old enough to--that didn't taste too bad."
"It's ice tea." Heidi said smiling.
I knew that I was drinking something alcoholic, but I just couldn't be 100%. Maybe I'd just take another sip...
"This is delicious!"
James POV
Isabella was stumbling down the street with her arms around Heidi and Gianna. I could recognize that she'd been drinking. They had been drinking. They were laughing, but I didn't know what they were laughing at. (Or if they even knew.)
"What are you doing here?" Heidi asked. I avoided her as she tried to throw her arms around me.
"Are you alright, Isabella?" I asked, though I was certain she was.
"She's fine." Gianna answered for her. "Don't worry."
"Take me home, Jay-jay." Isabella said as she wrapped her arms around me.
"Don't call me that." I said to her. I tok her back to the apartment and attempted to put her to bed, but she refused to let go of me.
"Listen James." she whispered. "I remember what you said that night, about waiting."
"Yes."
"I know you want me for my power, but just think about this. Why don't you try and fall in love with me before trying to steal my time and freeze me within it."
Her statement made me pause, and I smiled at her. I whispered to her, "Indeed, Isabella, I could love you."
"Ah, you always say that." She laughed. Then her mood suddenly changed. "Really. Your eyes scare me and they cast a spell more powerful than any magic. All vampire eyes...do that...to me..."
And just like that she was sleeping in my arms. "Oh, indeed Isabella. I could fall in love with you. But I refuse to ever be the only one in love."
I placed her on the bed, sitting beside her. If I fall, we will both fall together. To be the only one in love is to be a fool.
A/N:This chapter was kind of fun for me. I like the relationship that James and Bella have. He's the bad guy and he's only in it for personal gain, but he is nice to her and does plan to fall in love with her. And Bella has a bad habit of being entranced by vampires. I find it funny that both of Bella's potential love interest are trackers.(I didn't do that on purpose.) And yes, James is a candidate for Bella's heart.
I love Gianna and Heidi, too. I can't wait for them to meet Benjamin, that would be funny. I have finally figured out how Alice will be introduced into the story, and we'll meet her soon enough. I also have a place for Jasper and Esme, but we won't meet them for a long while. My next question for reviewers: What should I do with Emmet?I was thinking of putting him in the Volturi, but I'm not certain. I haven't even decided that he should be a vamp! Give me some thoughts.
I know who I'll pair Edward with, but you won't find out for a while. Ha! Ha! Ha! The power of SUSPENSE!!!! My next question, What kind of plot twist would you like to see? this question you can answer throughout the course of the story. If you want anyone to die, be kidnapped, raped, threaten the world, anything! Please tell me. I need to figure out the circumstances for my other characters. Give me input!!
Many thanks to my wonderful reviewers so far! I love you all and you give me the best inspiration, ideas, and motivation.