I hate fire, burning and anything that's warm. After three days of lying still and gritting through the pain, I've had enough. It was starting to rapidly increase now. My heart was reaching exploding point. I didn't know if it was over. I didn't have any vampire help. I only had a moronic dog that reeked and was making me more uncomfortable with his unbelievable body temperature. And he seemed to have a snide remark to match all my sarcastic ones. Couldn't he just act hurt! And if it wasn't bad enough I couldn't thump him because he was nice enough to steal enough morphine to knock out an elephant and pump it through my body. Where he stole it from and why I'll never know. Jake and I both know that pain and I are old pals. My heart now feels like someone has shot me with a tranquilliser filled with adrenaline. I'm trying to keep still but it hurts to much. Come on! Don't twitch, do not twitch. Think of ice. Lovely, cool no cold ice. Oh no the ice seems to melting. Why is it so hot?
'Dammit Jacob! Get away from me.'
'Morning sunshine.'
I ignored his comment and let out a shriek of pain. He jumped back and then scurried to the corner. Then it stopped. My heart stopped. I blinked. Ha. Wasn't that horrible! I sat up slowly, surveying the place I'd been in for the last three days. It seemed to be some run-down, makeshift house. I looked down and saw I was sitting on a kitchen table and that I still had the same clothes on. I peered at Jacob through my hair. He was leaning against the entrance looking down. There was a look a sadness across his face. And his nose was wrinkled with disgust. Typical!
'You...'
I stopped. Was that my voice? It was like a song. A perfect harmony. And yet now a constant reminder of my new curse. And that Bella was indeed dead and gone. I shook my head trying to regain my thoughts.
'You smell too, you know.' I whispered.
Jacob grinned and walked slowly over to me. He sat next to me on the kitchen table and put his hand lightly on mine. I flinched and sprung into the corner. Jacob frowned and tilted his head. I blinked and then cursed at myself. Have to remember my new irregular temperature.
'Sorry.' I mumbled.
'S'okay.' he muttered.
I stood up straight and smiled. He smiled my favourite smile in the world, making me feel a little better. For the moment.
'Charlie?'
'Er...yeah, about that. Had to think of something extreme...'
'And...'
'I told him you ran away...'
'What?'
A growl escaped my throat and I was shocked. I covered my hand with my mouth and felt nothing...well it's not like I could blush any more. Weird.
'Sorry Jake.'
'Here.'
He handed me a cellphone. I smiled to show my appreciation and dialled home. There was a long pause before the phone was picked up.
'Hello?'
'Dad.'
'Bella? Bella, where are you? Are you alright? I've been so worried. YOUNG LADY YOU COME HOME THIS INSTANT.'
'Dad, calm down. I'm coming home. I was stupid. I miss you.'
'I miss you too. You sound different...'
'I know, I'll explain later.'
'Okay. Alice is here...'
He said more, but I'd dropped the phone. Jacob frowned, picking it up and holding it out to me. I took it again, took a deep breath and asked the question that I'd never thought I'd want to ask again.
'Is Edward there?'
'What? No, just Alice. Here she wants to talk to you.'
'No...'
'Bella?'
I held the phone to Jacob. He frowned. I covered the mouthpiece.
'I'll tell you what to say. If she hears me she'll know.' I practically mouthed.
Jacob nodded and took the cell, putting it on speaker phone. Then he rolled his eyes and mouthed, breathe. I smiled and let my chest rise and fall.
'Bella?'
'Bella doesn't want to speak to you.'
I nodded, poor Alice. If only things were different.
'Who is this?'
'Jacob Black.'
'Bella, are you okay? I saw...'
She hesitated. I hit Jacob lightly and waved my hand.
'Bella says to elaborate.'
'I saw you screaming.'
I raised an eyebrow then shrugged.
'Is that all?' asked Jacob.
'Yes. Did something happen?'
Jacob looked at me. I pointed at me then at him then bared my teeth. He sighed.
'Bella saw me change into a werewolf and was a little scared.' I nodded, encouraging him to continue.'That's why I'm here, I came to explain.'
'Oh Bella, I'm so sorry. Stuck with dogs. Maybe if we came back.'
That would be out of pity. And then he'd see. I didn't want pity. I shook my head.
'She says no.'
'What?'
'I don't think she wants you there. Any of you.'
If I could cry, a thousand tears would have fallen. If my heart were still there it would have broken. And then I would have died. Again. I reached out and switched off the cell.
'Bye Alice.' I whispered to no one.
'I'm sorry Bella.' muttered Jacob.
I smiled. He smiled back and took my hand. This time I didn't flinch.
'Thirsty?'
'Huh?'
'Come on. Your going hunting.'
-xXx-
'Jake.'
'Stop whining.'
'But...'
I stopped as a scent crossed my path.
'Ew!'
'What? Did you find something?'
'Stupid herbivores...' I muttered.
'I could fetch that guy, what was his name... Mike Newton. Right?'
'Haha...your quite the comedian.'
'Trying to lighten the mood.'
'No need for the doom and gloom. That hunter was lucky.'
'I didn't know vampires could stop. You said once they smell blood there's no stopping.'
'They can't. Guess I'm different.'
'Weirdo.'
'Aren't you sweet.' I muttered sarcastically.
He shrugged and sat down. There was still a long scar on his arm. I'd unfortunately smelled human blood and ran after it. Jake was luckily fast and was in front of me in a few seconds. I'd swiped him and then before I tried to kill him I realised what was happening and ran as far as I could. My senses heighten as the herbivores blood reached my nose. God, I hate animals.
'S'cuse me.'
I took off following the scent. Then I saw them grazing. Ok Bella, here we go. I launched in deciding that no matter what there were two factors, A) I was faster and B) I was stronger. After awhile I sat on the ground looking at the limp deer around me.
'Hey Bells. Full?'
'Could use one more.'
'Saw a lion.'
'Mm, where?'
He pointed near the thicket of grass. I took one sniff, perfect. I glided over to where the lion stood, my footsteps soft like the wind. The lion was concentrating on its prey as I pounced on him. He thrashed and clawed but my hard impenetrable skin broke his claws. I gently lowered my lips to his neck and suck my teeth in. I drank, savouring the taste. Better than stupid deer. I stood up and looked down at myself. I was covered in blood.
'Er...Jake?'
'Don't worry. I brought you some clothes.'
'From where?'
'Some of my sister's old things.'
I nodded and walked on.
'What you gonna tell Charlie?'
'About what?'
'The new you.'
'Contacts for my eyes might work and... I don't know.'
'We'll think of something.'
We walked awhile and then ran. Eventually we reached the little shack. Once inside Jacob handed me the clothes and I went to clean up. I reached the mirror and wanted to scream. There stood a beautiful girl...no goddess. She had brown hair that flowed, her skin was a perfect white and her face looked carved by the finest artist. And I hated everything about her. I wiped most of the blood off and then pulled off my old clothes and then shrugged on the black t-shirt and jeans. Then I put my shoes back on and headed into the small dingy kitchen. Jake was making himself a sandwich. I rolled my eyes at the size of it. He grinned sheepishly before wolfing it down. Then he sighed and looked at me wearily.
'Bella can you answer a hypothetical question?'
'Aww...you know a big word.'
'Bella...'
'Depends on the question.'
'If he came back...could he find you?'
'Without my heart or the scent of blood, I doubt he can.'
'Okay.'
'Get me some scissors, I'm going to cut my hair.'
'What's that going to help?'
'Do you want me to leave?'
He hung his head.
'Thought so, now hand me those scissors.' I growled.
He sighed and handed me a pair of kitchen scissors. I went back to the bathroom and cut my hair. Bye, bye Bella. Without Edward, you're no one.
-xXx-
'Look either you ignore the facts and I stay or I tell you everything and then go away forever.'
That's the ultimatum I gave Charlie. Harsh, I know. Charlie didn't believe the spindle of lies we kept feeding him about me going through a second puberty. He saw the pale skin, the flawless face and the dark red eyes. He looked like he was going to cry, which made me feel even weaker. I wanted to hug him but my throat seemed to sear whenever he came near me. So I stood next to Jake at the kitchen table. The deal was that if I made so much as a snap at Charlie, he'd have to kill me.
'Bella, honey, I...'
'Dad, please, your all I have.'
'Ahem.'
'Apart from Jacob. Of course.'
I turned to him and glared. He smirked and chuckled. I can't think what's so funny about this?
'Okay.'
'Dad?'
'I don't want to lose you, so okay. Your my daughter and this is your home.'
'Thanks dad.'
'Umm...Charlie could I crash here tonight.' asked Jacob.
I forgot about that. Jacob had given up a lot to save my life. I guess I owed him.
'Sure Jake, well if you kids don't mind I'm just going to watch the news.'
'Okay Dad. I'm going to set up our home school things and then talk to mom.'
'Mm.'
I smiled and headed up to my room. Jake followed me. We searched the Internet for information about home schooling. Eventually Jake fell asleep on my bed and I spent the night sitting on the rocking chair watching him sleep.
-xXx-
A/N: How was that? There is a trailer on youtube just go to my fanfiction profile click on the link for my youtube account and it's the change trailer video.
