Chapter 3
School ended and kids were piling out of the building almost in a maddened frenzy. Absentmindedly I walked to the place where my truck would have been parked, forgetting that I had walked to school. When Edward dropped me off at school Monday, I had to walk and dreaded it at first. But it wasn't too bad, almost nice even.
I come across what looks like a pathway in the forest. I know it leads directly to my house, allowing me to get there a good deal quicker than following the sidewalk. Considering it, I recall Edward's plea for me to stay safe and not do anything stupid or dangerous.
This isn't stupid, it's actually smarter. I would get home quicker, therefore erasing all danger that could just as well happen on the main road. Satisfied with my justifications, I make my way to the pathway. I briefly wonder why this path is even here, I know the city didn't put it there. It's like a natural nature walk.
Letting my thoughts wash over me, I can't help but feel happy. Who knew all I ever needed would be in Forks. It was amazing how I found something and someone I never even knew I was looking for. Looking at the scurrying squirrels and the squawking birds, I smile in utter contentment. Nothing could be more perfect. Well, I guess it could if I wasn't grounded, but even that fact had worked in my behalf.
I hear a fallen branch snap and I turn around only to meet nothing. That's strange. I can hear rustling and I know some animal or something is there. Maybe I should have heeded Edward's advice. Oh well, no time for regrets. All I can do now is walk faster. As I do so, I can almost see my house. My heart beats louder with relief.
Relief that is instantly crushed as the movement I previously heard comes to a stop, revealing four male figures. Looking at their pale skin, their terrifyingly beautiful features and the dead giveaway, their red eyes, I come to the horrifying conclusion that I'm about to be killed by four ravenous vampires. Just great, never let it be said that Isabella Swan got any breaks in life. In her pathetically short life.
"Well hello dear." The one in front of me said, seething with fake kindness.
"Um, hi." I stutter and try to control my heart rate only to no avail. Surely the Cullens were on their way back now, or at least Edward. Because I know Alice is seeing this. That's my only sense of salvation at the moment.
"Didn't anyone ever tell you that you shouldn't wander in the woods by yourself? It's really not safe." The man in back questioned. If I didn't know better I would have thought he was really being sincere.
"No..not really. But thanks, I will remember that next time." I try to prolong my death sentence. However, moment by moment it feels pointless. I'm sure the fear is radiating off of me in buckets.
"Next time? Ha." They all chuckle at this. Looking at each other, they seem to be having some form of silent conversation. "Why aren't you running by the way?"
"It would just be a waste of time. I'd prefer to just get this over with." I say, strangely confident. Maybe I should try and run, but it really wouldn't buy me any more time, and it would just provoke them. Surprise washes over their faces as they realize I know what they are. They began circling me like vultures over a dead animal, getting closer with each step.
"Well, I don't think my friends and I are quite ready to 'get this over with' are we guys?"
"Not at all. But how rude we've been. Let me introduce us all. I'm Alexander. My friends are Jason, Tyler and of course Ian. Don't worry. You'll get to know each and every one of us personally." Alexander chuckles. I do the same out of nervousness. I really don't like the sound of that. Damn it Edward, where are you?
The one named Ian reaches out and roughly pulls me close to him. Craning his head to my neck, he inhales, I can feel his sweet breath being exhaled on my neck and down my collarbone. Instinctually, I struggle to get away but his iron grasp doesn't let up. Tyler had gotten a hold of my bag and was rummaging through it. Smiling in victory he looked at me.
"Isabella. What a beautiful name, it suits you quite well."
My heart feels like it will stop in any moment. I have to admit, this beats out the whole James thing effortlessly. My body was trembling like a Mexican jumping bean and to make matters worse, Ian was whispering in my ear while sliding his hand up and down my body.
"Quite my sweet girl. I promise I'll take good care of you." Gratefully my heart decides that this is too much and I lose consciousness.
I was shocked to find that I woke up. Knowing what they said, I was still hoping for something simple and quick like death. Instead it seemed I was doomed to be their play thing. Looking around, I'm in some dark, dank room. My arms and legs are unbound, but then I guess there's no reason for four vampires to worry about me escaping. The ceiling is tall and near the top are two pairs of narrow windows on each side of the walls. It reminds me of those windows in surgery rooms for the interns or whatever.
It seemed that this was some sick game and I was in the middle of it. Nothing could ever be cut and dry for me. I could only hope that Alice would see this before things got worse. But I had an odd suspicion that it wouldn't.
((AN: So. There it is. Leave it to Bella to have the worst thing possible to happen to her. Edward should just lock her in a cage. *shakes head*
I'm going to be a little greedy and ask for more reviews. I've gotten tons of story alerts and decent amount of reviews for 2 chapters…but maybe some more from those who haven't yet?
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