Chapter 3

Bella pulled up to a small little red house in La Push. I followed suit and went behind her. I swiftly shut off the car and walked over to Bella. She had a smile on her as a young looking boy walked up to her and pulled her into a big bear hug. I just laughed. He looked over at me next. He looks about sixteen. He looked at me funny and looked over at Bella.

"Who is this?" He asked. I recognized his voice right away. He was the guy in the forest. And from the looks of it, he remembers me.

"I am Skyla." I stated. He just nodded. He shrugged and pulled me into a big bear hug too. I stay stiff.

"Do you guys want to meet some people?" He asked with a smile. I noticed how he mostly watched Bella. I just nodded and she responded.

"Sure." She said easily. I noticed how she seemed happier here. She seemed freer. I followed her around to an old shed made out of scrap medal. I saw an old car sitting there with two guys looking over it.

"Hey guys, you know Bella and this is her friend Skyla. Skyla, this is Embry and Quil," I nodded to both of them. They both smiled and held out their hands. I shook each one and turned my attention to the car.

"A rabbit?" I asked.

"Yeah. How did you know that?" Jake asked with a smile.

"My dad was a car fanatic. I used to help him build old cars from scratch, It rubbed off over the years." I laughed.

"Is that how you built that one?" Jake asked as he tilted his chin in the direction of my baby.

"No, that is my baby, I got her for my 14th birthday." I said easily. They nodded.

"You want to help build it?" Quil asked as Jake and Embry nodded their heads with happy expressions.

"Sure, I guess." I muttered as I looked over the car for a better look. "What is wrong with it?"

"The suspense and the engine." Jake muttered.

"Let's get to work." I said happily. I saw Bella laugh as she sat back and watched.

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Bella left about a half hour ago. I stayed to help Jake and the boys. I actually felt comfortable with them. We even almost had the whole car done.

"Crap!!" I yelled as I tried to wipe off the huge oil stain on my shirt. It covered my whole front. I noticed how they didn't even notice. I sighed and removed my now black shirt, thank god it didn't seep through to my tank. And thank god I wore one. It is not my favorite but it will work. It is just a simple white tank top that hugs my curves perfectly, and shows just enough skin. Ricky never lets me wear it anymore, so I snuck it under. When I looked up I almost screamed. Jake, Quil, and Embry are watching me with their mouths hung open and their eyes popping out, I just looked down and put my arm across my chest so it wasn't visible. I laughed a nervous laugh and waited for them to recover. After they snapped back and started working again I did the same thing and I went back to working on the car. They continued to work but kept stealing glances my way. I felt flattered and self conscious at the same time.

"I think she is done." Embry said happily as he wiped his hands on a rag. I put down the hood and followed his lead by wiping my hands on my old jeans.

"We did well." I muttered. I high fived Embry. I felt his pulse in his hand and it made me a little thirsty. I snapped out of it quickly before they noticed.

"Yup, she is awesome." Quil said happily. We all starred at the car and admired our work. I walked around quickly with them doing the same. I felt my phone vibrate. I quickly pulled it out and saw that Ricky is calling.

"Excuse me." I said quickly as I ducked out of the garage and flipped open the phone.

"Where the hell are you!!!! Mom is worried sick. She is waiting for you to come home so she can hunt!!!" Ricky yelled.

"Okay, okay, for once in my life I was having fun and being myself. I'll be right home, tell mom to go ahead, that I am fine." I said as I slammed the pone shut and walked back in. I picked up my shirt from the ground.

"Hey guys, I got to go. My mom wants me home." I sighed.

"Okay, do you know when you can come back?" Jake asked hopefully.

"No clue." I sighed. They got a sad look. I just sighed and gave them each a hug and went back to my car. I jumped in and gave them one last wave as I took off. I went in circles trying to find my way. I ended up right in front of a beach. I saw a large cliff. Perfect! I shut the car off and put my keys in my special place so they don't get wet and ran over to the top of the cliff. I took out my phone and dialed Ricky's number. It went straight to voice mail.

"I'll be home soon, stopped by the beach real quick," I said quickly and shut the phone. I put it on the edge of the cliff and I sat right on the edge. I stood back up and put my arms out. I heard someone yelling from the shore, but I jumped anyway. I felt so free. I love the wind in my face and the feeling of the freezing water on my body. I hit the surface of the water and yelled happily. Once I got deep enough is started twirling in the water, just enjoying it. I felt someone tug on my arm after I stopped moving. I tried to get out of the grip, but it was too strong. I felt to pull me over to the shore. I laid on the sand and took breaths.

"What the hell was that lady? Why the hell did you jump off the cliff?!?" The guy yelled. I opened my eyes and looked right into the eyes of my fun ruiner.

"What? I can't jump off a cliff if I want to? I wasn't going to kill myself. I just wanted the rush. It was not that bad." I said evenly. I saw him start to shake. "I'm sorry, I just like the rush."

"Whatever, next time dive with a partner." He muttered.

"Whatever." I said as I got up and ran back to the cliff to get my phone. 3 missed calls. Ugh, probably from Ricky. I grabbed it and walked back over to my car. I saw the guy still watching me curiously. I just shook my head. I grabbed a towel from the back seat and placed it on the front seat and jumped in. I slammed on the gas pedal and was gone before he could even blink. I drove straight to the house without a second thought. He seemed upset that I was jumping…but why? And who was he? (No he didn't imprint on her) I mean it was like I was an enemy, like I was a threat. Well I am but seriously how could he know that?

"What the hell?" Ricky yelled as he pulled me out of the car and crushed me into a hug. He sighed contently. "Mom has been worried sick, she wants to go hunting, no she needs to go hunting and she refuses to go if we are not home!!"

"I told you guys I would be with Bella. We were at her friend's house, working on a car." He just looked at me like I have 3 heads. "What?"

"I thought you only worked on cars with dad." He said with a frown.

"No, I just always liked to work with dad, but he is gone, and that is the only way I can remember him. I felt like he was right beside me. Helping me and telling me how smart I am. I miss him, and it was nice to be doing something that reminds me of him." I admitted. He just nodded and gave me another hug.

"Come on; let's go inside so mom will finally go hunting." He said with a frown and just ran over to the house. I followed and before I even took a step into the house mom tackled me in a hug. I just laughed.

"Come on, mom, go hunting, you need it." I said easily as I tried to get up. She sprang forward pulling me with her.

"Fine." She sighed. She walked over to the door and then reluctantly left. I saw Jeremiah follow her. I walked over to the stairs and sat on the bottom one and started to rub my temples.

"What is wrong, you only rub your temples when something is wrong." Rick asked as he sat next to me. I sighed.

"Nothing, just I wish dad was here." I said with a frown. He nodded. "I'm going to go in my room."

"Okay." He said sadly. I ran up stairs and took of my guitar. I started playing subconsciously:

Sick of circling the same road
Sick of bearing the guilt
So open the windows to cool off
And heat pours in instead

Perfect in weakness
I'm only perfect in just your strength alone

All my efforts to clean me
Leave me putrid and filthy
And how can you look at me
When I can't stand myself

I'm tired to be honest
I'm nobody

Perfect in weakness
I'm only perfect in just your strength alone

Perfect in weakness
I'm only running in just your strength alone

I tried to kill you
You tried to save me

You save me
You save me
You save me
You save me

Perfect in weakness
I'm only perfect in just your strength alone

Perfect in weakness
I'm only running in just your strength alone

I sighed. I put my baby and started pacing around my room. I still felt the pull toward Jacob, but I know that can't be good. I must be missing something, why do I all of a sudden want to see him? Ugh, I am never gonna figure this out. Maybe I should go see Bella. Yeah, that might help. I grabbed my guitar and my jacket and ran down the stairs.

"Ricky, I am gonna go hand with Bella, I'll see you later." I yelled as I ran out of the door and jumped in my car. I don't really know where her house is, but I can follow her scent. That is if I can find it in time.

It didn't take that long to get to Bella's house. I ran to the door, ignoring my car that is still on, I ran to the front door. I ran the doorbell once and not seconds later a man about 40 appeared at the door.

"Hello, I am Skyla, and I was wondering if Bella is here?" I asked sweetly.

"No, she went to the movies with some kids from school, would you like me to tell her you came by?" The man asked.

"No, that is fine, I'll just see her at school Monday." I muttered as I ran back to my car and jumped in. I quickly stepped on the gas and took off. Maybe I can go see Jacob? Yeah, that might be okay, it is only 8:30. I did a U turn and headed in the direction of La Push.

It didn't take that long to get there. And as I rounded the corner I felt better as I saw the familiar Red house. I sighed. I jumped out and ran to the door. I knocked once and then the door swung open. I saw a man about 40 with long black hair in a wheel chair. He had a warm smile on his face.

"Hello, is Jacob there?" I asked.

"No, he is at the movie with some friends, would you like me to tell him you came by…um what is your name?" He asked.

"Um, it's Skyla and no, I'll just talk to him some other time." I said as I walked back to my car. I jumped in and slammed the door. Ugh, is everyone gone tonight? I mean it may be Friday, but it is pouring and it is freezing. Sigh, I guess I will just play my guitar. I stepped on the gas and took off in the direction of the house. I guess it will be nice to play a little.