Chapter 4

APOV

I needed to clear my head. I didn't know what to think, what to do, how to react. I paced my room back and forth. My hands fidgety and nervous kept combing through my hair. I don't know how it was possible for me to be fidgety. I was a vampire. Vampires don't fidget unless they are trying to blend in with a human crowd.

I sat down and let out an unnecessary breath. What was wrong with me? Vampires don't breathe! I leaned into my hands with my elbows resting on my knees. Everything was so screwed up. We definitely crossed an invisible line I didn't even know was there. We were in such a mess. I slumped back in my chair and my head collided with the wall making a thud sound.

There was a knock at the door and I could smell Jaspers woodsy scent on the other side. I took up meditating and quickly practiced a breathing technique. So ironic, but it worked. I calmed my thoughts and feelings and opened the door with a bubbly smile.

Jaspers hand was raised like he was going to knock again. He looked thoroughly confused and I knew it was cause only seconds before he could feel me freaking out and now I was calm and happy. Poor guy. I wondered if he could tell I was faking it.

I stepped aside and let him in. He sat on my chaise lounge and kicked off his shoes. I didn't approve of shoes on my furniture. The lounge was deep black, with crimson throw pillows. It was very comfortable too. I kind of pranced towards him with my hands clasped behind my back and that cheesy smile I was known for plastered to my face.

He held out his hand to me and I grabbed it. He pulled me down on top of him and kissed me making me giggle. He looked deep into my eyes and I almost let my guard down. I almost let my true feeling show. Boy was he good. I closed my eyes and snuggled into his chest. It was times like this where I wished I could fall asleep and dream.

BPOV

Edward was out hunting with Emmet and Carlisle again. Charlie was out on police business and I was home alone. I couldn't even hang out with…her. We were avoiding each other. It had been four days since we seen each other…. since…that night. Every time I thought of it chills ran up my spine and the hair on my arms and neck stood at attention. I didn't know if that was good or bad.

Suddenly an idea hit me. I glanced at my watched and noted that it was just after nine. That gave me plenty of time to shower and get dressed. I was about to do something I never thought I would do. But then, I already done something I thought id never do this past week, hadn't I?

An hour later I was showered, dressed and my hair was blow-dried. I put some make up on, grabbed my jacket and keys and headed out the door. I had phoned Jessica and Erika before I showered and they were waiting for me to pick them up by the time I got to their houses. I called for a girl's night and we were headed to Seattle.

We blasted hip-hop songs all the way there. I usually didn't listen to hip-hop but tonight was an exception. I needed to clear my head and just have fun. To not think about my problems and just be carefree.

It was almost 11 when we pulled into an almost full parking lot at a club called Chop Suey. It was one of the few clubs that let in minors. It was loud and crowded. We made our way into the middle of the dance floor and I just started dancing. The girls followed my lead and pretty soon there were a couple guys dancing with us. We paid them no mind and just had fun.

I grabbed my hair and shook my hips. I didn't know I could dance like this, although I never really tried. I just always avoided it when I could. Boy if Edward could see me now. I'd really knock his socks off. Two boys pushed in between the girls and me and I shrugged at them. They just smiled and started dancing with some other guys.

One of the boys was blond with blue eyes. He wore baggy shorts and a t-shirt with his hat on backwards. A wanna-be gangster. The other wore slacks and a nice shirt. His hair was slicked back and his teeth were really white. A pretty boy.

The wanna-be was in front of me, dancing awkwardly. It looked like a mix between break dancing and disco. The pretty boy was behind me, his pelvis dangerously close to my rear, grinding against me. I was getting weirded out. The wanna-be started groping my thighs and the pretty boy was caressing my hips. I looked over Jessica and Erica and they didn't seem to notice me freaking out.

I tried to walk away but they were persistent and wouldn't let me go. The pretty boy shoved his pelvis into my bottom and started to lick my ear. I tried pulling away but he held me tighter. They started to laugh and the wanna-be slid his hands up my inner thighs. I closed my eyes tightly and wished Edward was here to save me.

All of a sudden I didn't feel the creeps molesting me anymore. When I looked I only saw Alice and she looked furious. The boys were being escorted out by Jasper. No one really saw how he was manhandling them. They were all drunk and cared only about the music and dancing.

Alice grabbed my arm and led me away from the dance floor but I dug my heels into the ground and started to protest.

"What about Jess and Erica?" Alice rolled her eyes and snatched my keys from me. She stalked off and I saw her whispering to the girls. A few seconds later she was at my side, holding my arm, and dragging me out of the club. Jasper had the car pulled around waiting for us to get in. Alice got in front and I reluctantly slid into the back seat. So much for a good time.

APOV

The car ride home was silent and awkward. Bella sat with her arms crossed the whole time throwing a fit. I didn't say a word but I was furious. Jasper didn't even try to calm me down cause he was upset too. He knew what would have happened if we didn't show up at that club tonight. I shuddered at the thought.

We pulled up to Bella's house and she got out. I looked at Jasper and he nodded sympathetically. I unlocked my door and followed Bella inside. The squeal of the tires against gravel suggested Jasper took off. Good. I needed to knock some sense into Bella.

She was storming around the kitchen making unnecessary noise. It was a good thing Charlie was still at work. I waited and waited for her to calm down but she was being relentless. I finally gave up and shouted at her.

"Stop it! You're being a brat!" She did stop too. She looked at me with shock. I've never been anything but this happy –go-lucky girl. I bet this angry side of me was real surprising. Her surprised expression quickly turned to angry again and she stormed off upstairs. I gave her a few seconds head start before I ran after her quick as a bullet.

"What?" She screamed at me. I flew at her and had her back against the wall. She was breathing heavily, but looked terrified. I felt satisfied. She struggled against me but I didn't let up.

"What is it with you?" I whispered. "You just attract trouble. If I hadn't seen what they were gonna do to you….." I trailed off and squeezed my eyes shut. When I opened them, tears were falling down her cheeks, and I reacted the only way I knew how. I kissed her.