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About two weeks later
Lexi's eyes shot open early in the morning. She pulled the sheets back and quickly ran into the bathroom. She bend over the toilet and threw up last night's dinner. She groaned in pain as her stomach and head began to ache.
It's been two weeks since Lexi left Forks. She missed everyone dearly, maybe in school to her shock. When she came to Binghamton, she immediately got some of her granparent's inheritance money from the bank. She hated taking it, but it was all she had until she could settle down. She rented a decent apartment and was lucky to find a job as a secretary for a lawyer. It was strange to start a new life in a new city, especially one as far from Washington state. New people and new eastern time were all scary to confront since she was alone.
Though her leave was sudden, she made sure she left a note to Andrea, explaining her leave. Everyone she cared about was back home, even Edward. Lexi loved him still, but his betrayal was too deep to forgive quickly. The images of Edward kissing Bella made her sick to her stomach... In fact, Lexi leaned over the toilet again as a bitter taste filled her mouth.
"Must have been something I ate," mumbled Lexi.
"I doubt that."
Lexi jumped and turned to see Gabriel behind her. "G-Gabriel, what are you doing here?"
"I should bring you back with me since you broke your promise," he said, sounding angry.
Lexi sighed and leaned back against the tub. "So did he. He promised to love me in front of God's eyes and he betrayed me on our wedding night with... t-that trash," she cried, breaking into tears.
Gabriel sighed as Lexi sobbed. "My child," he said.
Lexi looked up and more tears fell. "Gabriel," she chocked out as she crushed her body to his, "Please, tell me what I should do. I love him, but how can I forgive him?"
"Lexi, look at me," he said, lifting her chin. "You know how God loves his children and forgives them all no matter what they do." Lexi nodded. "Then why can't you listen to what he has to say."
Lexi bit her lip, but ignored his comment. "H-How is he?" she asked in a whisper.
"You should see for yourself, but I will tell you this: he isn't thinking about death."
Lexi smiled. "But I'm not ready to see him, Gabriel."
"And you won't have to until you are, child. Now take care of yourselves," he said before leaving her alone again.
Ourselves? She thought to herself. "Oh, Lord," she whispered when the realization hit her. "Please, don't say it isn't so."
Lexi, limply, went back into her room. She let out a scream when she saw a pair of wings lying on her bed. She looked at herself in the mirror and noticed that she no longer had them on her. She wanted to sob all over again as she picked up her long companions. She noticed a note next to them and quickly read it.
You are now mortal, Lexi, so don't take silly risks.
Lexi sighed and blinked a couple of times. "Damn it, I going to need glasses again. Well at least I won't have to wear a jacket all the time."
Andrea hummed to herself as she walked through Fork's forest. She enjoyed spending time there. It helps her clear her mind, especially with all the stress of school. Ever since she had her "dance" with Jacob, she hasn't stopped thinking about him. She realized that she was falling in love with him.
Though, her depression also came from Lexi's leave. She lost her bestfriend again. At first, she wanted to grab Edward by the neck and throtle him, but then she remembered that he was a vampire, so that was out of the question. So, she took it out on Bella, which ended with both girls on the floor, yanking their hairs off. Both got Saturday school rather than suspension to her relief. Edward apologized to Andrea, saying that it was the worst mistake he had done. Seeing the sincerity in his eyes, Andrea accepted his apology, but that didn't change Lexi's absence.
Lost in thought there was a sudden growl coming from behind her. Andrea gulped and turned slowly, seeing a pale man with piercing, red eyes, glaring at her. Somewhere, she knew who this man was but her mind was blank with fear. She tried not to move, but her instincts kicked in and began to sprint within the forest. The growl from the man turned into an evil hiss. Something grabbed her by the leg and she came crashing down onto the rooty forest floor.
Andrea whimpered in pain, feeling her head throb. She could hear heavy panting coming from above her. A vampire, she thought. She tried to move, but the pain was too much for her.
A sudden howl came from the left of them and soon the vampire was pulled away from her limp body. She, weakly, lifted her head up to the side and saw the red-brown wolf that she was familiar with. The huge dog attacked the vampire, but the vampire was quick, powerful, and an obvious coward as he left in fear and shame before he caught a decent meal.
"Jacob," whispered Andrea before she past out, seeing big brown eyes.
Andrea woke up in a start. She tried to lift her head up, but it ended up collapsing back onto the pillow.
"Oh! Thank God you're awake, Andy," said Vanessa, coming to her daughter's side. To her suprise, she saw Carlisle coming into her room. "Lay back and relax, babe. Dr. Cullen is going to check if you're alright." Andrea groaned inwardly as Carlisle checked her. Her mother was always cautious with her, which was a pain at times. "Good thing that Jake kid found you in the forest or we'd be searching for you right now." Andrea said nothing and just stared at Carlisle, who had a small smile on his face. "He's down stairs. He said he didn't want to leave until he knew you were going to be fine. You should thank him."
Andrea noticed that Carlisle was trying not to laugh. "Well, you'll be fine, Miss Leon. All you need is extra rest. I advice maybe Tylenol or Advil if you have more headaches."
"Oh, good!" said Vanessa. "I'm going to bring Jake up now since you're fine."
"No, Mom, wait," protested Andrea, but her mother had already left.
"She's a very colorful person," joked Carlisle. "He called me and he sounded desperate. I think he likes you." Andrea blushed. Her eyes shifted towards the door seeing Jacob. He had borrowed one of the old shirts that they had laying around. "Well, I'll leave the two of you," said Carlisle, getting up. "Goodbye, Jacob."
"Later, Doc," he said, still starting at Andrea. Once they were alone, Jacob walked towards her bed, sitting next to her.
"I must look like a mess," whispered Andrea.
"You look beautiful," said Jacob, cupping the side of her face. She gasped at his warmth.
She grabbed his hand in hers, staring deep inside his eyes. "Thank you. I most likely would have been vampire food..."
"Don't say that," he ordered. "By any chance, do you know who he was?"
Andrea shook her head. "I feel like I remembered his face from somewhere, but I don't know from where."
Jacob nodded. "I won't let anyone hurt you again, Andy." He leaned closer to her, their lips barely touching. "Can I kiss you?"
Andrea nodded. "You don't have to ask."
Jacob smiled and captured her lips with his. Andrea sighed into the kiss, pulling him closer. To her, the kiss felt right, like home he even tasted good. Her heart fluttered as the kiss grew more passionate. It was leaving her breathless, but she could care less. The man she loved was kissing her with all he got.
The finally parted, both panting against each other's breaths.
"J-Jacob, I-I love you," she confessed.
Jacob smiled. "So do I, Andy. Since the first time I laid eyes on you."
"Why didn't you tell me?" she laughed.
"The same reason you didn't."
Lexi put her hand over her mouth as she saw the pink plus sign. "I'm pregnant," she whispered. "But, how was I fertitle?"
"You got pregnant before you were given you're immortality back," said Gabriel, appearing in the same room.
Lexi ran a hand through her head. "How am I going to tell him?"
"That's for you to decide, my dear," he said. "It's your decision," he repeated once more. She felt a breeze behind her, leaving her alone.
Lexi bit her lip and rubbed her belly. She smiled, thinking that she created a child out of the love she had for Edward, but she had been thinking a few weeks back when she had heavy drinks. She would go to a doctor to make sure the baby was alright. She knew she had to tell Edward, but it'll pain to see him again.
"I just need some time to think. Just a short time."
This story will end in two chapters so stay tuned to see the end. Thanks for reading and please review!
