Jacob
The next morning I was walking towards Jacob's house. I totally didn't want to go, but I had orders to do so. I pass the store and Amber was suddenly beside me.
"What'cha doin'?" asks Amber.
"Going to Jacob's," I say.
"Why?" asks Amber.
"Sam's making me," I grumble.
"Sam's actually ordering you around? What'd you do?" asks Amber incredulously. Sam rarely gave orders that had to be followed. He only saved them for people like me who break major rules.
"I was caught hanging out with Edward Cullen," I say.
"You're the one who was with the vamps?" asks Amber.
"It doesn't matter because he ordered me to never see him again," I whisper.
"Why didn't I know about this? I thought we were best friends," says Amber.
"We are, "I say quickly. "I just started hanging out with him though. I only smelled like him because I didn't get a chance to shower and Sam only found out because someone heard Quil yelling at me and came to investigate," I say.
"Why does Sam keep such close tabs on your family anyway?" asks Amber.
"Because we have no parents so Sam thinks he has to play guardian," I say before rolling my eyes. "I'm so sick of it though. It's hard enough living with my brothers without the Alpha bugging us constantly," I say. Amber seemed to agree, but unlike me she had more respect for Sam so wouldn't say anything against him.
When I reach his house Amber walks away leaving me to knock on the door. I knock lightly hoping no one hears me. Of course my luck doesn't work that way and Jacob answers the door.
"Hey Bella! Dad said you were coming over," says Jacob happily.
"Yeah, here I am," I say.
"Come on in, I was just getting ready to go work on my car, but we can do something else," says Jacob cheerfully. I follow him through the house and out the back door to a small garage.
"That sounds okay. Maybe you can teach me something," I say. Jacob grins as we enter the garage. The garage was small with what looked to be a car under a large sheet. Jacob pulls back the sheet revealing part of a car, but it was missing tires and most of the engine I think. I couldn't be sure.
"It's a rabbit…or it will be. I'm not finished yet," says Jacob. So that was how I spent my day. Jacob chattered while he worked on his car and I sat in the driver's seat and watched. Sometimes he would ask for a tool and I would get it for him. At one point Sam called us in for lunch. Overall it was a nice day, and Jacob was pretty cool when given the chance, but I kept finding myself thinking about Edward.
That evening I was in the kitchen making dinner for Quil and Embry when Embry walks in.
"Hey Bella. How was Sam's house?" asks Embry.
"Okay I guess. Why?" I ask.
"I just wondered. We hardly talk anymore," says Embry.
"We've all been busy with stuff," I say.
"What made you hang out with that Cullen?" asks Embry. He didn't seem upset, just curious.
"I like him. And he likes me too," I add defiantly.
"What do you do together?" asks Embry.
"Just hang out and talk. Yesterday I met his family. His mother reminds me of our mom," I say as I turn off the stove.
"I've heard good things about Dr. Cullen. I guess he's the best thing that's happened to Forks," says Embry. I shrug my shoulders, but otherwise don't say anything.
"The whole family is very kind. I don't see what the big deal about me hanging out with Edward is," I say.
"They're vampires and you're a werewolf," says Embry.
"I understand that, but I just don't think I'm in any danger. The treaty forbids us from hurting each other. I don't think they'd hurt me if I didn't hurt them first," I say.
"We don't know that though," says Embry.
"Go wash up, supper's ready," I grumble before walking out of the kitchen. That night I was sitting on my bed reading a book when my door opens and Amber walks in with a grin on her face and a bag in her hands.
"Quil called me and said you were depressed," says Amber cheerfully.
"A little," I sigh.
"Why?" she asks.
"I want to see Edward again. I miss him," I whisper.
"But he's a vampire!' she says incredulously.
"I know he is!" I say defensively. "But that doesn't change anything. I think…I love him." Amber walks over and sits next to me on the bed.
"What about Jacob?" asks Amber.
"Jake's nice and all, but he's more like a friend to me." Amber sat there thinking for a while and suddenly her face lights up.
"I've got it!" she shouts excitedly causing me to jump. "You can sneak out! I'll help." I just sat there staring at her incredulously. Was she really going to help me sneak out to see Edward?
At about 1:00 in the morning I feel something shaking my arm. I groan and roll over to see Amber staring at me with a huge grin on her face.
"Are you ready?" asks Amber.
"For?" I ask groggily.
"To sneak out of course! I'll stay here and if Quil and Embry ask I'll let them know you went to the bathroom. Try to be quick though. I can't keep up the charade all night," says Amber happily.
"Thanks Amber, you're the best. Next time you can come with me," I say happily as I open my window and crawl out. Soon I was running through the woods towards Edward's house. And then I could smell him. He wasn't far and the trail was still fresh. And then I was standing in front of a huge white mansion. I take a deep breath and walk towards the front door. Before I get there the door opens and Edward steps out.
"I missed you," says Edward. I run over to him and hug him tightly.
"I missed you too. I'm sorry I didn't come sooner," I say.
"You're here now. Come in," says Edward happily. He takes my hand and pulls me towards the house. "We were just about to watch a movie." I nod and follow him inside where everyone was sitting around the living room in front of the television.
"I can't stay long," I whisper.
"Then why don't we go up to my room," suggests Edward. I nod and we go up to his room Where Edward turns on his stereo and a piano begins to play softly.
"I had to sneak out," I admit once we sit down.
"Why?" asks Edward.
"The alpha found out about you and forbade me from coming here to see you, but I couldn't do that! My brothers also said I couldn't come, but they don't understand how I feel. Amber was the only one that understood, and she's sitting in my room, waiting for me to come back," I say.
"You shouldn't come see me if your alpha doesn't want you to," says Edward, causing me to snort.
"Sam can go screw himself. I never listen to orders and he knows it. It was only a matter of time before I disobeyed him and came here," I say. "Besides, he wants me to date his son and I don't want to. He's nice and all, we get along or whatever, but he's more like a brother or friend."
"Well I'm glad you came, but I don't want you to get yourself in trouble," says Edward.
"I always get myself into trouble," I say with a shrug. Edward chuckles before wrapping his arm around me.
"I promised Amber she could meet you next time. I think Alice would like her," I say.
"I would like to meet your friend," says Edward.
"Good. Tomorrow I'll get Amber out of the house and we'll go to Port Angeles to see a movie, and you can just happen to be there with Alice," I say.
"Sounds like a plan," says Edward with a chuckle. "What time?"
"Well, Amber drives like a maniac so it'll probably take us less than an hour to get there. So I'll say somewhere between noon and one," I say. Edward hands me a cell phone.
"Call Alice's cell phone when you're almost there," says Edward opening the phone. "Speed dial 3."
"How does Alice feel about being number three?" I ask with a giggle.
"Carlisle is one, Esme Two, Alice three. She understands," he says. I go through his contacts and put my home number in.
"I'm number 8 now. Just don't call before 7:00 A.M. or after 5:30 P.M. that's when Quil and Embry are home. You can't call on the weekends either, I'll call you then," I say. Edward nods.
"That sounds reasonable," says Edward. Soon I was crawling back through my window. Amber was asleep on the floor. I gently shake her awake.
"I'm back," I whisper. Amber jumps up with a grin on her face.
"How'd it go?" she asks eagerly.
"Tomorrow we're going to Port Angeles to see a movie," I say.
"Why?" asks Amber.
"I wanted to see Charlie Bartlett," I say.
"Ooh, me too! Anton Yelchin is so cute!" she says excitedly.
"I'm tired. Night," I say before yawning.
"Buenas noches, Senorita," says Amber with a giggle before lying back down and going to sleep.
End Chapter
A/N: Thank you for reading chapter five of Taboo. Thank you for the reviews so far and I hope you keep them up. People keep pointing out that Charlie is in the story. I realize this. I did it on purpose. As I've already pointed out, things are different. Even Bella is out of character, but I figure that as a werewolf she would be a little different. Also I figure that the Alpha wouldn't be able to stop her from doing something if she set her mind to it. She's stubborn that way. Feel free to ask questions and I'll continue to try to answer them the best I can. Sayonara!