AN: Sorry about the delay. Writing multiple papers at the same time really takes away from the desire to write for fun. Thanks for being patient and I hope you like it and worth the wait.
As the months passed on with Bella watching the Cullens she realized after that first night that how people react with each other while sharing a physical relationship will tell you a lot about that couple.
But that wasn't the most unsettling thing that Bella ever noticed it was that Edward truly ever felt comfortable in his own home. He was constantly leaving to have some solitude. Edward seemed to go to a meadow a few kilometers out. It was a beautiful place to go and relax and Bella typically went with him.
Even though Bella was suppose to watch over all of the Cullens their sex life made Bella very uncomfortable. Considering she never had that intimate of a relationship before. Also Bella learned more about sex than she ever knew before that night..
As Bella relaxed in the trees overlooking the meadow; Edward was below her lying serenely in the middle of it. He looked peaceful, as always, and Bella was happy that Edwards disposition was better. If Edward, Bella noted, spent too much time at the house he would become increasingly frustrated or downright irritable.
Bella realized that she spent too much time in one spot as of late. Considering the sun was turning towards her direction. Bella had to stay in the shadows around the Cullens now. About a month ago, while Bella was watching them hunt. She broke a limb and the Cullens turned and saw her. They gasped at the beauty and strangeness at seeing a White tiger in their midst. What was worst is that Emmett decided to hunt her down. Bella ran for her life that day. Even though the Cullens chased after him as soon as she was sure she was no longer in sight she transformed and pulled out her wand to hide.
As soon as she changed herself into a rock, Emmett had come up on her. He ran past her and heard the Cullens right behind him yelling at him. Rosalie was pissed. As soon as Emmett and the Cullens came right back to where she was. Rosalie hit him on the back of the head and started yelling, "You idiot! You do realize that White Tigers are not common. Hell they are probably on the endangered species list. Not to mention that some human is probably looking for it!"
"Awe Rosie, Emmett pouted, "None of us has ever had one and it was out here all alone. No one would have ever found out."
Carlisle started, "Emmett, it is gone now, and Rosalie is right. That tiger is not meant to be eaten here because it isn't indigenous to this region. Which probably means it is tagged and humans are probably looking for it. Now I don't know how you lost it but I am glad you did. If you ever see one again. DO NOT GO AFTER IT!"
After that incident Bella really decided to stay in the shadows to keep watch over the Cullens. The darker the area the less the light showed off her white coat. Also for this mission Bella was slightly regretting the animal she chose. Bella, because she was already so pale and her hair contrasted so distinctly with her skin, wanted an animal that also had that distinction.
Also as of late Bella knew she was going to have to go back to the mail office. Dumbledore has been sending messages as of late. He really feels that Bella should make a more direct approach in dealing with the Cullens instead of just watching them.
The past message relayed that it would be prudent if Bella attended school with the Cullens since that is where most of them would be. Since it was only Carlisle and Esme that didn't go to school and weren't gifted, Dumbledore didn't believe they would be approached on their own. Dumbledore has also sent some muggle textbooks to her. Bella apparently needed to catch up on what the muggles studied.
Bella found that science was interesting, considering that is where the ideas come from for humans to make their life easier. Yet, even though it made their life somewhat easier it was still pathetic in Bella's mind.
Bella noticed that the sun had moved further over and it was later afternoon. Bella noticed Edward getting up. It was Sunday and soon if Edward held to schedule. Yes he was that predictable. He should be going to sit on the Piano to play for Esme as she tended to her plants.
Bella followed Edward back and noticed everyone was in their respective places; Jasper in the library, Alice in her closet, Rosalie in the garage, Emmett playing videogames, Esme in the garden and Carlisle in his office. Now Edward was on his piano playing.
Bella decided to head towards the post office. Unlike the first time she went; Bella would run through the woods in her animal form. When she arrived to the outskirts of town then she would transform back to normal and go straight to the post office. Bella hasn't been back to grocery store since she went the first time. Especially, considering she could make more food from what she had.
Bella was glad she came to town on a Sunday. Hardly anybody was around. She walked quickly to the post office. She wanted to get inside quickly and hope nobody noticed her. As she walked to her box, she hoped Dumbledore wouldn't have continued on with this idea of her attending school with the Cullens.
As Bella opened it, there was a note. Bella opened it:
Dear Bella,
As you may know, we have considered a way for you to be closer to the Cullens.
The best way I have felt is to attend school with them and befriend them.
Considering this may be a challenging task, especially because of their nature.
Yet; you could build a relationship and gain their trust.
This is especially important because we are going to have to tell them everything
to decide where to go from here.
Death eaters have been searching for them so time is of the essence.
Be Safe.
Dumbledore
Ugh, Bella should have not been surprised. Yet there was another note.
Dear Bella,
Dumbledore has asked me to create a cover story for you to go to school.
Chief Swan, your biological father, lives in this very town. Now I know you
don't know a lot about what happened in your childhood for you to be sent
to the Cederics. Yet you biological father is a muggle.
I have tried finding your mother to have better clarification, but alas I have
not been successful. Anyways I have been to see Charlie Swan and posed as
a social worker. The story is, after the death of your cousin, your family was
having some trouble. It was decided then it was best for you to go see your
father. You are to be seventeen and in your Senior year. The rest can be up
to you. You are expected at the end of the week.
Sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall.
Bella was floored. Her biological father was an American and a muggle. She was half and half. Bella slowly turned around and headed back out to the woods in shock.
