"What do you mean?" I asked, somewhat dumbfounded at his statement "Leave Forks?" He nodded. "And you see no possible problem with this? None at all? Like getting say, Charlie to agree to it?" Jake chuckled.
"Bells, what do you think Charlie's reaction would be if he found out about Edward's behavior?" I winced. Jake smiled. "Exactly my point. You're his little girl. Do you think he'd want any kind of a possible repeat to that incident?"
"You have a point," I conceded. "But what about his job? He's the sheriff of Forks. Even if he were to agree to leaving Forks; which is very unlikely, what would he do for a job?" Jake smiled.
"You know, there is this wonderful invention called a car," he teased me. "And it magically transports you to places if you use this substance called fuel." I stuck my tongue out at him and he laughed. "Silly Bella," he teased "I love you, but you're more silly than a three year old." I snuggled in his arms.
"Maybe this could work out," I pondered out loud. "It has very little of a chance, but it could." He laughed at me.
"Oh ye of little faith," he remarked. "Well there's no better time than the present to ask him. Let's go now." I winced. This could be the start of a very long night. We drove, his left hand holding mine the entire way. We walked up to the door together, hands intertwined.
"Ready?" Jake asked. I took a deep breath.
"Not at all. Let's do this." I opened the door, and saw Charlie and Billy awaiting us. Charlie looked angry, and Billy looked disgusted. "Hi?" I asked. "Did we do something wrong?" Charlie shook his head, as did Billy.
"You didn't do anything wrong Bella," Billy said. "It's those damn Cullens. I told you to be wary of them Charlie!" he said, his voice rising slightly. Charlie just stared at me.
"You just found out?" Charlie asked. I was confused.
"About what Dad? I don't know what's going on." I looked to Jake, and he looked as confused as I did.
"Esme called after you left," he explained. "She explained about what Edward," he said his name with malice "had done during your stay there. She told me that they had properly dealt with him, and that you just found out today. Are you okay?" He got up, and came to give me a hug; a comfort for him and I both. I went forward to give him a hug.
"I'm fine," I said. "But I don't want to deal with him."
"I don't blame you." Charlie said, "What he did was downright creepy. I can report him for sexual harassment if you want." I shook my head.
"No Dad, that's not necessary." The last thing I wanted was to involve the Cullens anymore in my life. "But I do want to do something." I took a deep breath. "I want to move out of Forks."
Charlie's eyes widened. "Out of Forks? Are you sure Bells? We can get him apprehended, and get this entire problem solved." I shook my head.
"I don't want to be here in Forks, Dad. This isn't where my true friends are. I want to live in La Push. You could still commute to work here, and we wouldn't have to deal with the Cullens. I know this might seem selfish, and I'm sorry. But it's what I want." Charlie whistled softly.
"Did not see that one coming," he remarked. "Well…it sounds kind of far-fetched…but, if it's what's best for you, then we'll do it." My eyes widened.
"Really?" I asked, in shock. He nodded.
"You'll probably be happier there anyway. Besides, me and Billy can hang more often."
"Here's to that!" Billy shouted, and we all broke out into laughter. The tense atmosphere had evaporated. So it was settled. We'd be moving to La Push.
The rest of the night was more peaceful; Jake and I just snuggled on the couch as Billy and Charlie chatted excitedly about where we could move in La Push. When we had to say goodnight, I just stayed in his arms until we had to go. I looked into his eyes and just smiled.
"Tomorrow." I promised. He just nodded his head.
"Tomorrow." He responded. I went to bed calmly and slept peacefully, with nothing but images of Jake in my head.
The next morning was quiet. Nicole didn't bother me as much. As soon as she observed that the Cullens and I were no longer a tight-knit group, she lost interest. She actually stopped showing up after first period. I guess the thrill of the chase had disappeared as soon as the Cullens' and I's relationship did. I announced my leaving Forks to Mike, Jessica, and Angela. They were shocked, and offered condolence, but when I told them I was moving to La Push, they were slightly relieved.
"Oh that's not too far!" Angela exclaimed. "You'll still come and visit, right?" I nodded
"Of course! It's not like I'm never going to be heard from again," I said laughing. "I'll obviously come and visit."
"Good," Jess said. "Otherwise, who else are we going to go shopping with?" We all laughed. Mike didn't really say anything; he just stared at the ground. The rest of the day went pretty well though. Lunch was spent with Angela and the gang, and I didn't even look in the direction of the Cullen table. I frankly didn't care. I went to Biology followed by Mike and I sat in my normal seat; looking straight ahead, not even a glance in Edward's direction.
"Hello Bella." He said quietly. I turned to him, nodded, and went back to staring straightforward. "I hear you're moving?" I didn't move. "That's a shame; especially when you could avoid being in the company of dogs." He said bluntly. His words were like icy steel. My hand clenched. He noticed. "Oh, that upsets you? So sorry." I turned to him and stared straight into his eyes, my fury growing and growing.
"Get over it Cullen," I said harshly, "And leave me alone." I turned back to the front of the room, concentrating fervently on the whiteboard.
"So sorry, Miss Swan." He said sarcastically, "I do hope you will forgive me." I turned to him yet again, and then, I slapped him. His eyes widened in shock.
"Get. Over. It." I said, forcing the words through my teeth. "Leave me alone. I'm not yours, nor was I ever." I stared at the board, and then, Mr. Banner began his lesson. Edward didn't speak to me for the rest of the period. I went to the gym and played kickball; kicking the ball as if it were Edward's obnoxious head. I got a few homeruns from kicking it so hard, so at least I had an outlet for my frustration. When Gym ended, I went straight to my truck, and began the drive to La Push. Soon I'd see Jake, and all memories of Edward Cullen would be erased.