Author's Note: Oh My! You guys really rocked with the reviews for chapter 4. I got the most reviews in one chapter that I have ever gotten on any story. Just for that I am updating early! So, thank you bunches!! So, Eddie makes another appearance, will it be the last? Read and find out!
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"Maybe I should I go," Sam said after a minute of silence.
"No, you shouldn't. You don't have to leave just because my overprotective boyfriend and his crazy sister on their way. If you're going to be my friend then you need to meet Edward and Alice and you all will have to get along."
"Honestly, Bella, I don't think that will happen."
"Why?!"
"I can't really say, just me and Edward aren't going to be friends and I think it will be best if we don't even stay in each other's presences."
"Sam, please."
"I'm sorry, Bella. I would love to be in your life and get to know your friends, just not the Cullen's. I can't do that."
"Bella!" I heard Edward yell from the front door. Too fast he was by my side. "You need to leave now," he hissed at Sam.
"I was just on my way out."
"No he wasn't. Sam is my friend, Edward. I don't want you to chase him off."
"Friend, you can't be friends with him, Bella." I heard Sam snort. "What dog? I know my girlfriend just fine." Sam's eyes widened and then narrowed. "Yes, I can." What is Edward doing, Sam will know he can read minds?
"If you knew her, then you would know she doesn't like being told what to do."
"Bella knows I only do what is best for her.
"Sure, I should go. I'll see you later, Bella."
"I don't think you will," Edward hissed out.
"No! Sam, we still have work don't we?"
"I'll be back tomorrow around ten."
"But I'll be at work then."
"Then I guess I'll see another time. I promise," Sam said looking straight into my eyes. He headed for the door. Edward made a move for the door as well.
"Where are you going?" I asked him.
"I'm just going to have a small chat with Sam," he said leaving before I could reply. As quickly as I could, I hurried to the door. When I got outside they were both in defensive positions yelling.
"Keep away from her, dog!"
"I'm not the leech who puts her in danger every second she's in the room."
"I love her, I would never hurt her."
"Mistakes happen," Sam growled out.
"They won't with me. But with you she could certainly get hurt! You could lose control at any moment."
"I have plenty of control. I've been doing this for years."
"That's why you're shaking." I then noticed that Sam seemed to be vibrating.
"Exactly, if I didn't have control I would be doing something else."
"Bella, get back inside. And you mutt leave and don't come back." I was getting fed up with this.
"I'm not going anywhere, Edward. Why are you treating him like this? He's my friend."
"How can he be your friend, Bella? You've known him for a day! And I know what is best for you."
"Edward, you don't tell me who I can be friends with."
"Bella, please get inside."
"No, besides Charlie hired Sam to do some work around the house, he has to come back. You can't stop him."
"Emmett and I will do whatever it is."
"No you won't. Charlie asked Sam. You can't control every single thing in my life, Edward. What is wrong with Sam? He seems like a really great guy to me," I said not understanding Edward.
"He's dangerous, Bella. You could get hurt around him. We've discussed this, Edward, I could get hurt by myself on a regular basis. Plus, can you really say that? I mean your family isn't the safest to be around all the time either."
"Bella, we would never put you in harm."
"You have before, Edward. Remember James. You don't on purpose but I don't think Sam would ever do that either."
"What happened with this James?" Sam asked.
"I got hurt because of a person that knew the Cullen's. I'm fine, but I am just proving my point that Edward can't always protect me."
"She got hurt because of you!"
"It was one incident, it was nothing. Besides, Bella wants me here. So I am not going anywhere. I'll never love anyone besides me, and the same goes for her. We're soul mates." Sam suddenly started to shake really badly. I didn't know what was going on. I heard Sam yell and take off to the woods, leaving his truck in the drive.
"Sam!" He kept running, not turning back. I started to walk toward where he went.
"Bella, don't."
"Edward, stop, I need to check on him."
"No, he'll be fine. He was going to be danger, that's why he had to leave. Don't you see that he can't control himself?"
"Control him self from what? I don't understand how Sam could be dangerous, I mean I see that he's huge, but he doesn't seem like he would hurt anyone."
"Bella, let's go inside and discuss this?" Alice chirped.
"When did you get here, Alice?"
"Just now, Edward is by far the fastest of us." She was talking like Edward didn't just run my friend off.
"I want to know what is going on here and I want to know now, Edward. No half-truths, no protecting me from the truth."
"Fine, Bella, but like Alice said we should head inside the house." I stomped my way through the front door, with Edward and Alice close behind.
"Okay, spill," I ordered.
"Why don't we sit," he said. I sat on the couch and looked at him expectantly.
"Bella, do you know anything about the Quileute tribe?"
"Not really, Jacob told me a few things early this year. He's the one that told me about what you guys are."
"Did he tell any stories about wolves?" I had to think for a few minutes and try and remember that day on the beach.
"Um, yeah, they're the one enemy of vampires, right? What is this all about?"
"Those stories are just as real as the ones about us, Bella," Alice answered.
"Meaning what?"
"Meaning your friend Sam turns into a giant wolf in his spare time," Alice explained.
"And he's dangerous and can change without warning, Bella. You could get hurt very easily around him."
"He wouldn't hurt me, Edward."
"You don't know that, Bella. You've known him for one day."
"And you don't know him at all."
"I know his kind."
"And what about them?"
"People around them can get hurt. I only want to protect you, Bella."
"Why does he turn into a wolf?"
"To protect his tribe."
"From you."
"Yes, from me and any other vampire in the area."
"And you knew this whole time. This is why you didn't want me in La Push?"
"Yes, that is correct. Alice can't see you there."
"Why not?"
"Apparently I cannot see the wolves, or anyone that is with them. That's why we called today. When I went to look in on you I saw nothing. It was almost like you didn't have a future anymore, like you were dead. You had us scared half to death."
"You are already half to death."
"Real funny, Bella, this is not a joking matter."
"What do you expect from me, Edward? I just found out werewolves exist. It's like I can't have friends that are human since moving to Forks."
"Technically they are shape shifters."
"They don't hurt anyone do they? I mean besides vampires. And they won't hurt you will they? You guys don't pose a real threat to them or anyone."
"No, they don't hurt anyone. And they won't attack us, last time we were here Carlisle made a treaty with the Alpha of the pack. As long as we don't bite anyone, and stay off their land then they will leave us alone."
"So what will happen when you change me?"
"We'll leave, Bella. It will all be okay," Alice added.
"Like as in never come back leave?"
"Yes, Bella, we'll never come back to Forks. It will be too risky. It's too risky now for you to be friends with Sam or anyone in La Push. Imagine what reaction Sam or another wolf would have if you told them that you planned to join this life. They won't be very understanding, I can assure you," Edward continued. I felt really saddened by this. I would never be able to see or talk to Sam. That seemed like an impossible outcome. It hurt to think of never hearing his deep voice or looking into his dark, endless eyes. I didn't want to lose Sam. I didn't really want to lose anyone. But I had to in order to be with Edward, right?
"Look, I don't care who is what mythical creature. Sam is my friend and it will stay that way as long as I have a say in it, and I can guarantee you that I have a say in this. I can't take much more of this control, Edward. I want to be with you forever, but not if it is going to be like this. Things have to change and they have to change now and drastically so. Do you understand?"
"Be reasonable, Bella. If you want to do more we can, but being friends with a werewolf is out of the question."
"Are you not listening, Edward?"
"I am Bella, but you need to listen to me as well. I've dealt with these things before."
"Things? I'd say they're more human than you are."
"Bella!"
"Alice, I'm sorry, but that is my opinion."
"I can't see you when you're with him, Bella. We all know that you find trouble. I need to be able to see to protect you and I can't do that with the dog around."
"Don't call him those names, his name is Sam."
"Fine, but really Bella I cannot protect you with him or the other pack members around."
"From the sounds of it, Sam would be able to protect me just fine. If he can take down a vampire, I think I would be safe with him."
"But can he protect you from himself if he gets too mad or from one of his pack dogs?"
"How many times do I have to say that Sam wouldn't hurt me? I am beginning to feel as if I'm on repeat."
"I could say the same thing, Isabella."
"You know what? Good bye, Edward. I need you and Alice to leave. I can't think with the two of you breathing down my neck anymore tonight. You need to leave my house," I said heading toward the stairs. I was tired and didn't want to argue in circles any longer.
When I came out of the bathroom I could just barely hear Alice and Edward talking downstairs.
"So, you think he has some obsession with Bella?" Alice asked.
"Not an obsession, just a protective bond with her. He feels deeply for her. There is a connection that binds him to her. I've never heard of such a thing. He had a complete devotion to her. I just don't understand it. Then from how she talks, she seems to reciprocate those feelings to a small degree. I wish I could see into her mind to know what she is thinking exactly."
"Do you think she has romantic feelings for him?"
"No, just a strong need for friendship. I've never seen her so riled up over something. I just wish I knew why she wanted his friendship so much."
"I don't know, Edward."
"And when I said she was my soul mate, his mind practically exploded with anger. I do not want him around her."
"She seems to have her mind made up pretty clearly, Edward. I see her disappearing on a regular basis."
"But she still comes home to us, right? I mean she's not leaving our lives, my life, is she?"
"No, not if you allow her some freedom. If you don't pull back the reigns, she will leave you, Edward."
"Then, I guess, I don't really have a choice. You go home, Alice. I'll stay, she may not want me to, but I don't want to be without her. I've been away enough this past week."
"It will all work out, Edward. That's what I see. See you at home later."
Edward didn't come up, and I stayed in my room reading a novel. I came down to fix Charlie dinner and didn't see Edward. I assumed he was staying out of my way. Good. I thought. I didn't want to leave Edward. I had my life planned with him for forever. I was so set on that path for myself that another path didn't even seem feasible anymore. I went to bed with a lot on my mind, trying to figure it all out. I would have to try again in the morning.
Author's Note: So no BIG showdown just yet. Sam wouldn't want to out himself in front of Bella while attacking her current boyfriend. Eddie better shape up or he'll be shipping out. Hopefully Sam can keep his cool while waiting in the sunlight for his love. Speaking of love, keep up the love in the reviews! They make me super happy!!