Maybe I'm crazy.

I walked to the edge of the yard, running my hand along the bristles of the pine tree standing there.

Nothing.

I took a step into the thick underbrush, loving the way the moist and cool air felt on my face. I didn't know why I'd ever left.

I stepped a few steps further, running my fingers along every branch or bush I could find. I silently prayed that I wouldn't come across a poisonous flower or bush-which would be just my luck-but even that worry couldn't stop me.

I felt so close. So, so close.

Nothing could stop me now.

I walked a few more feet in, enjoying the feel of the squishy earth under my converse sneakers.

I was home.

Twigs snapped as I walked, and I tripped every few moments, but I continued walking forward, on the familiar paths, and even when I dared, off the path.

I just kept walking. Only a few more miles, I told myself, and you'll be put at ease. I could feel something coming, anything.

I had to have walked about 5 miles into the woods before I saw an opening in the woods. I began walking faster, which of course meant I was tripping that much more, but I couldn't care less.

I finally made it to the light, and I stepped out into what had to be the most beautiful meadow I'd ever seen. It was around noon, I could tell by the way the sun was directly above me. I was actually pretty pleased with myself. I'd made good time.

I looked around the perfectly round meadow, my eyes roaming over what could only be described as paradise. Wildflowers speckled the ground randomly, just in time for spring. It had been at least seven months since I'd roamed the woods, and I didn't know what I expected to find even now.

It was frustrating, looking around, that nothing was happening. I sat down in the tall grass, lying back and just looking up at the sky.

Maybe I'd just have to let this kick of mine go…

The eyes that haunted me surely had to go away over time, didn't they?

"Bella?" The confused voice came from somewhere close to me and I sighed, opening my eyes.

"What the hell are you doing here?" His voice was frustrated, and it made me want to laugh.

"I couldn't stay in Jacksonville for one more second, Jacob. I hated it. Truly. Forks is my home." I smiled warmly at him and something close to shock flashed in his eyes.

He watched me warily. "Well, I'm glad you're back." He winked and I chuckled, making him smile brighter.

It had been so long since I'd seen that smile.

"Come over here, you big dog." I said, standing up and wrapping my arms tightly around him.

He laughed, and the sound seemed to bounce off the trees and come back to us.

"Oh, Bells. I'm so glad you're back." He whispered, taking my face in his large hands.

"How did you know I was out here?" I asked suddenly, grinning. I felt so safe here with Jacob.

"I didn't. I was just…uh… making sure everything as calm…and I smelled you."

I giggled, but didn't break our gaze. "I'm glad you're here."

"So am I." He whispered, tilting his face closer to mine.

I knew what was coming after this. There was no turning back, no going anywhere. I still had no idea if this was what I wanted, but I liked Jake so much.

Would it really be so bad to spend the rest of my life with him? To have a life full of security, warmth, and, eventually, love?

It didn't seem so wrong to me.

So I tilted my head up towards his slowly, wrapping my arms around his neck.

A shrill ringing suddenly sounded from nowhere.

Jake and I both jumped, and he growled as he pulled his phone out of his pocket.

He talked for a moment, then Jake suddenly let out a low hiss, and before I could even blink he was running from me, towards the woods.

"I gotta go, Bells!" He called over his shoulder right before he dissapeared through the thick brush.

It could only be one thing. Only one thing would make Jake go that crazy. I felt a chill go down my spine.

Vampire.

Vampire.

I shivered as Jake disappeared into the thick green, shuddering.

I stood up and brushed off my clothes, unsure of what to do. I looked around and listened intently for any minor sound.

I sighed when I didn't hear anything, and decided I might as well start heading back. I looked around the perfect meadow one last time, thinking so hard it hurt.

Nothing.

Blankness.

I took a deep breath before heading back into the woods, finding the route I'd come easily. It took me a few hours, but I made it back to the truck with a few minor scrapes and bruises. I'd done well.

I unlocked the door of my rusty pick-up, getting into the cab and starting the engine. I debated calling Jake, but I didn't know if he'd left his cell with his clothes back in the woods.

A movement out of the corner of my eye caught my attention and I whipped my head to stare out of the driver's side window. There was another blur, and my stomach sank to my feet.

Vampire.

I pushed on the gas pedal hard, my tires squealing. A strange sense of adrenaline pumped through me then, and all I could think was 'escape, escape, live live live!'

I let out a choked scream as the huge werewolf sprang out of the greenery, pumping his feet furiously in the direction the vampire was heading.

I was on the road by now, speeding away, toward Forks and safety.

I almost laughed aloud as I saw the place I'd just been disappearing behind me. I'd escaped. I was so euphoric that when I heard a huge clank on the back of my truck I screamed so loud I hurt my own ears.

Suddenly there was something at my door, something solid, a body.

I tried to stifle another scream but it came anyway as I swerved on the road. The driver's side opened and I tried in vain to crawl to the other end of the cab. As if that would stop whoever that was.

A strange sense of déjà vu came over me, and I could have bet my life that this had happened before.

"Shhh! Shhh! Bella, it's me!"

I cried in relief when I saw Jacob shut the door behind him, taking my place at the wheel and getting the truck back on the right side of the road.

He began speeding away again.

"Vampire?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

"Yes." Jake said through clenched teeth. "He was right on the Forks line when Sam found him. He made Seth phase back and call me." He shook his head. "Filthy bloodsucker keeps running away from us."

"What are you gonna do?"

Jake laughed without humor. "We're gonna catch him, Bells." He flashed a set of pearly white teeth.

I shivered.

Jake drove me to Charlie's, waiting until I got in the house before he ran into the woods to phase.

I locked the front door as I stepped in, finding Charlie sitting on the couch watching baseball. Good. He was safe.

I walked up the stairs, wincing as the third step to the top creaked when I stepped on it.

I began crying as I flopped into my bed, the past day creeping into my consciousness. I hadn't found anything. Nothing.

I thought for sure that would work and I was met with disappointment.

Then the vampire thing happened! As if that wasn't enough to bring a person to the insane asylum. If only Charlie knew…or Renee.

I shook my head.

So close. SO close and my life could have ended back there.

My tears dried on my pillow as I slipped into unconsciousness.

I dreamed of Golden Eyes again that night, his eyes more honey filled than ever. He was pleading with me again, pleading for me to remember him.

"I'm going to be here until you remember." He'd whispered, and I felt a shiver run down my spine even in my sleep.

A/N: There ya go.

Is anyone else as frustrated as I am that Edwards isn't back yet? *Pulls hair*

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