Moonlight

Secrets, Lies and Goodbyes

BellaPOV

It had been two weeks since Emmett and Rose had left on their honeymoon. I knew it was coming close to the time when Rose would change Emmett. One, because it had been two weeks and two, Alice kept freezing and her eyes were constantly going from focused to unfocused and back again.

" Dad, when are Rose and Emmett coming back?" I asked one night. Jasper, Dad and I were sitting in our living room watching TV.

" In like three years, Bella," Jasper answered winking at me. The plan to keep Emmett away from Dad was that Rose and Emmett were moving to Ireland straight after their honeymoon. Dad had already sent all of Emmett's stuff to their address in Ireland (which was really one of the many houses that the Cullen's own and Rose and Emmett will pick it up before they come home).

" What?" I asked pretending to be surprised. It was all part of the plan.

" Haven't you told her?" Dad asked Jasper surprised.

" Haven't told me what?" I asked Jasper feigning anger.

" Bella, darling, Emmett and Rosalie are moving to Ireland straight after their honeymoon. We won't see them for quite a while," Dad explained gently. I feigned shock and then burst into the "tears".

" A-a-and why didn't I g-g-get t-t-told?" I stuttered through my "tears".

" We didn't want to upset you Bells," Jasper said. I glared at him.

" Well that worked didn't it," I yelled and ran to my room where I fell on my bed giggling quietly.

" Bella," I heard Dad yell from downstairs but I ignored him. I had to even though it hurt to hear the pain in his voice.

I got dressed and hopped into bed. I turned off all the lights and took out my iPod. I closed my eyes and let the music take over me.

A lot had happened in two weeks. For one the Denali's had left after the Volturi visit. Another thing is the twins were now going out with Bailey and Tanner. I hardly ever saw Ruby and Jade anymore. They were always at the Thompson's. Also, Jasper and Alice were getting more and more "involved" with each other. Ergh.

I could feel myself drifting to sleep as Kate Miller-Heidke's song " Last Day on Earth" started. It was such a relaxing song.

The next thing I knew it was morning. My iPod had used up all its battery being on all night so I hopped out of bed and plugged it into the computer to charge. Then I looked at the clock.

" Ergh," I groaned. It was only 6:30. On a Saturday.

I trudged downstairs to get breakfast. As I passed the window I saw that Dad's car was gone. Fishing again.

As I was getting my breakfast there was a knock on the front door. I narrowed my eyes. I was still a little edgy from the Volturi visit. I walked slowly to the door. I grabbed the umbrella just in case and hid it behind my legs, as I opened the door slowly.

" Hello Bella," it was Jacob.

" Oh hello," I asked opening the door fully and putting the umbrella back

" Is Jazz up?" he asked as we walked into the kitchen.

" Nah, he is sleeping still, the lazy idiot," I laughed.

" Oh can I wait till he gets up?" Jacob asked.

" Sure. You want any breakfast?" I asked pulling out the fry pan. I had decided to make pancakes.

" Yeah that would be cool," he replied pulling up one of the kitchen stools.

" So how you been Bella? We haven't talked in ages," Jacob asked.

" Yeah, good. You?" I asked busily making pancakes.

" All right. Miss Jasper though. He hasn't been down to La Push for weeks," Jake answered.

" He was busy with the wedding. We all were," I replied.

" I know, I just thought that after the wedding he might come and visit me but he hasn't. I am getting kinda lonely," Jacob said.

" He does have a girlfriend," I said putting the pancakes on two plates and passing Jacob his.

" Yeah, I know. Hey how long do you reckon he'll sleep for?" Jacob asked.

" Probably till, like, two or something," I scoffed.

" Do you wanna come surfing with me?" Jake asked. I looked up.

" Sure," I agreed, " wait I'll just get changed,"

I ran upstairs as quietly as I could and changed into my bikini and threw a pair of shorts and a singlet on. I grabbed a change of clothes, threw them in a bag and ran back downstairs.

" Ready," I said and we walked outside.

" Nice car," I said appreciatively. It was a 1986 Pontiac Firebird. Just like Kit in Knight Rider.

" Thanks," he grinned and I hopped into the passenger seat.

" Hey, do you need to leave Jasper a note?" Jacob asked. I shook my head.

" Nah, he'll probably think I am at the Cullen's," I replied.

" Oh that's right. Your going out with that Edward dude," Jacob said.

" Yeah," I answered, " You know the Cullens?"

" Heard Jasper talking about them to my dad. They had a disagreement," Jacob replied.

" Jasper and your dad?" I asked confused.

" Yeah, my dad doesn't like the Cullens because of some old family feud and Jasper was defending the Cullens," Jacob replied.

" What do you think?" I asked cautiously.

" Eh, I don't really care. The Cullens are a little creepy to me though. They never socialise and thy never come to La Push," he answered.

" They are not creepy," I said softly.

" They might not be to you but to me they are," Jake said. I didn't say anything.

It was quiet for a while before I had to break the silence.

" I can't really surf you know?" I confessed.

" Don't worry. I'll teach you," Jake assured me.

" It could take a while," I said looking over at Jacob.

" We have all day," he said. I laughed.

We arrived at La Push beach and I shivered as I stepped out of the car.

" Cold?" Jacob asked me.

" Nah, perfect," I shivered. He laughed and threw me a jumper.

" Now, I have a spare board in the storage cupboard over there. I am gonna go get it while you," – Jake pointed at me – " put this," – he threw me a wetsuit – " on and go down to the beach. See you soon,"

I struggled for a while but finally I got the wet suit on. I trudged down to the beach and waited for Jake.

Eventually I saw him walking down with two surfboards under his arms.

I was about to go help him when two guys appeared behind him.

" Bella," Jake yelled. I ran up to him.

" Bella, this is Embry and Quil," Jake introduced me to the two strangers.

" Hey," I smiled extending my hand. Quil shook it. He had a firm grasp. Embry smiled at me.

" Nice to meet you. You must be Jasper's sister," he said.

" Yes," I grinned.

" Well, enough chit-chat let's get surfing," Jake cut in. I gulped.

" Are you sure? I could just stay on the beach," I said as I started to edge away from the boys.

" No, you are surfing," Quil said firmly with a smirk from Jake. Quil grabbed my arm and started to pull me to the water. Jake and Embry burst out laughing. I narrowed my eyes suspiciously at Jacob but he just grinned handing me my board.

" Fine," I grumbled and I started towards the water.

Surfing actually turned out to be really fun. I got the hang of it pretty fast and soon I could stay on the board for a whole wave.

After two hours of surfing I collapsed in a heap on the sand. It was now nearly four o' clock.

" Ohmygosh," was all I could say. Then my phone beeped telling me I had a message. I picked it up and pressed the read button. There were three messages. One from Edward and two from Jasper. I read Jasper's first. The first one was sent at 12:47.

WHERE THE HELL ARE U???

The second one was sent at 3:56.

IF U DON'T REPLY IM GETTING ALICE AND EDWARD TO LOOK FOR U!!!

I quickly text him back.

I AM AT LA PUSH BEACH WITH JACOB, EMBRY AND QUIL… WE HAVE BEEN SURFING… B HOME SOON. C YA…

God he was turning more into Emmett every day. Cranky and pushy. He always needed to know where I was.

Then I saw Edward's message.

COME TO MY PLACE NOW. NEED TO TELL U AND JAZZ SOMETHING. LOVE EDWARD.

I started to pack up my stuff.

" Where are you going?" Quil asked coming out of the water.

" I have to go. Edward needs to see me," I said quickly and continued my packing up. I was a little worried. Edward never orders me to his house. The only time was when Alice had a vision of the twins. I knew something had happened.

" Edward? As in Edward Cullen?" Quil asked. I looked up and saw the murderous look on Quil's face.

" Yeah. Is there something wrong?" I asked standing up pulling my bag with me.

" Yes. Are you going out with that idiot? Trusting him just so he can crush you like he did those other girls. And his sisters too. They are all the same. Monsters, inhuman. Pretend to love you, promise to change you and then kill you," Quil shouted.

" Don't talk about the Cullens like that and what do you mean " change you and then kill you"?" I asked keeping the human façade that the Cullens had built. How did Quil know?

" Oh you know," Quil snarled and pulled me away into the forest beside the beach. Embry and Jacob were still surfing.

" I know what the Cullens are. I have heard the stories. I know why they are unsociable, why they never come to La Push, why they never go to school in the daylight, why they never eat," Quil said. I tried to pull away but he was stronger than me.

" I have to go," I said.

" You know what I am talking about Bella," Quil said letting my hand go, " Please trust me. Don't go back to the House of Horrors,"

I glared at him. How dare he.

" I trust Edward. And the Cullens. Now leave me alone," I yelled and I started to run towards town.

Quil knew and I was going to find out how.

*****

" Took your time," Alice laughed as I stumbled through the door.

" Hah, now what's wrong? Is Edward okay? Emmett?" I asked in a hurry.

" I'll tell you in the dining room. We are having a family meeting. Jasper is already here. Oh and beware, he is angry with you," Alice said in a rush as we hurried into the dining room.

Edward, Esme, Carlisle, Jasper, Ruby and Jade were all in there.

" Hi," I mumbled and took my place beside Edward. Jasper gave me a glare before turning to Carlisle. I rolled my eyes at him.

" Alice had a call from Rosalie and she is too scared to change Emmett with no one else there to stop her if she goes to far," Carlisle started. I was still thinking about what Quil said but I pushed that to the back of my mind.

" I have called this meeting to decide whom of us leaves to help Rose and Emmett and who stays. Any suggestions?" Carlisle continued.

" I don't want to leave Bella," Edward said automatically.

" I am not leaving Jasper," Alice said.

" May I have a say?" I asked quietly, looking up at Carlisle.

" Yes," he replied kindly.

" I love you Edward but I think maybe Alice and Edward should go so then Edward can hear what Emmett is about to do and Alice can see it," I suggested.

" That is a good idea," Esme said smiling.

" And Carlisle should go to help Rose if she needs it when she bites Emmett," Jasper said.

" And Esme because an extra set of strong arms couldn't hurt," I said.

" And the twins because then Emmett will get used to the basic smell of humans," Jasper finished.

" What don't you want us here?" Ruby asked with a grin.

" We just want Rose and Emmett to be safe," I replied. Jasper nodded.

" But what if you hurt yourself and I am not there to help you?" Edward asked giving me a sad look. He looked so upset I almost took back my suggestion. Almost.

" I'll look after her Eddie, I promise," Jasper said with a grin as Edward scowled at him. He hated the name Eddie.

" Yeah, Jazzy will be extra careful and Alice, I will look after Jazz," I promised.

" I know you will," Alice smiled.

" Well that's settled. We will leave first thing tomorrow morning. Edward, book flights. Alice, Esme, pack bags. Ruby, Jade, book accommodation, I'll get time off work. Let's go," Carlisle ordered and the Cullens went into a flurry of activity. Jazz and I just sat there.

" Esme," I called at random, knowing she would hear and be at my side soon. Sure enough, she appeared at my side in an instant.

" Yes dear?" she asked.

" How long will you be gone?" I asked.

" About a week and a half. That will give us enough time for Emmett to make the change, for us to take him out hunting and to run back home. He will be too much of a newborn to take a plane back," Esme answered. She took my hand in both of hers, " We will bring him back safe. I promise,"

" What time are you leaving tomorrow?" I asked.

" 10am," Edward answered walking back into the dining room.

" Can I stay the night at your place?" I asked Esme.

" Sure, just ask your Dad. Jazz, do you want to stay too?" Esme asked my brother.

" Hell yeah, I'll call Dad. You don't have any credit do you Bells?" Jasper asked taking out his phone. It was new. He got it for his birthday.

" No," I blushed. Edward smirked as Jasper called Dad.

" Hey it's Jasper," Jazz said into his phone, " Can I please talk to Dad?"

The phone buzzed as the person on the other end answered.

" Thanks," Jasper said.

The phone went silent. Then it started buzzing again.

" Dad, Dad, we are fine. Calm down. I was just calling to ask if Boo and I could stay the night at the Cullens. We have no school tomorrow," Jasper asked.

A little buzz.

" Okay thanks Dad. Bye," Jasper smiled and hung up.

" We just need to grab our stuff," Jasper said. I smiled.

" I'll take you to go get your stuff," Edward offered. I smiled and nodded.

Edward and I walked hand in hand to his Volvo, while Jasper walked behind us, grumbling about 14 being to young an age to have a boyfriend.

When we got to the car, Jasper quickly slid into the front seat so I would have to sit in the back seat by myself. Edward gave me a look before he slid into the back seat with me. I smiled at him.

" You can drive if you want Jasper. This car is pretty fast. Do you think you can handle it?" Edward asked innocently.

Jasper glared at me before answering Edward, " Sure, I'll drive," he mumbled.

" Thanks Jasper," Edward smiled. I stifled my giggles.

As we pulled into our driveway, I noticed another car on the side of the street. A Pontiac Firebird.

" Jacob," Jasper and I said in unison.

Edward looked at me and we got out of the car. As Jasper jumped out, Quil, Embry and Jake got out of Jacob's car.

" Taking them to a secluded spot in the woods are you Cullen?" Jacob snarled.

" Haven't you had lunch yet?" hissed Quil.

" Are your sisters taking care of Emmett?" Embry questioned.

" What are you guys talking about?" Jasper asked walking over to them. I went to follow but Edward held me back.

" Jasper, come back," Edward said quietly. Jazz stopped and saw me behind Edward. He turned back to the three boys.

" What are you guys talking about?" Jasper asked again.

" You know exactly what we are talking about," Jacob said, " Come with us and you will survive,"

Edward pushed me behind his back protectively.

" Protecting your meal Cullen?" Quil yelled.

" Edward is protecting me from you raving lunatics," I yelled back.

" Calm Bella," Edward whispered in my ear.

" How do they know?" I asked just as quietly.

" They believe the legends their tribe tells," Edward answered.

" Yes we believe the vampire legends. Why? Because we have the proof right in front of us," Embry said. Jasper stepped back and started to edge back to Edward and I.

" Don't trust them Jasper. They will hurt you. We are too late to save your sister but we can still save you," Quil said.

" Don't you know Quil?" I asked.

" Don't I know what?" he snarled back. To him I was already a traitor.

" That Jasper is going out with Alice Cullen," I said.

" What?!" Quil and Embry snarled.

" The Cullens are my friends. Now go home," Jasper said and he strode towards our house. Edward snarled once at Jake and his friends and followed him, keeping a firm hand on my arm. I looked back at Jacob and pleaded with my eyes for him to understand. I had really started to like him.

*****

" I am going to miss you so much," I sniffed as hugged Alice goodbye.

" It is only for a week silly," she giggled but squeezed me tight, " Look after Jazz for me,"

" I promise," I smiled and let her go.

It was the morning of the Cullens trip. Jasper and I were saying goodbye before we went to school. Last night had been a long night of tales and Jazz and I had learnt about the Quileutes and their legends.

Edward walked over to me and grabbed my hands.

" Even though it will only be a week I am going to miss you so very much," he whispered.

" I'll miss you too," I whispered back and a single tear rolled down my cheek. Edward brushed it away with a kiss. I couldn't help myself and I brought his face around to mine and kissed him with all my might. He lifted me up so he wouldn't have to bend down. His lips crushed mine and I could taste his sweet aroma.

He put me down and I looked over to see Jasper, who is already taller than her, kissing Alice.

" Look after yourself," Edward ordered and I blushed.

" God, I am going to miss that," he murmured rubbing my cheeks.

" Time to go," Esme said softly and Edward and I, Jasper and Alice broke apart.

" Remember, Jasper, you have the Jeep for the week," Carlisle reminded Jasper as he pulled away from Alice. Rather unwillingly, I might add. But then I was unwilling to let Edward go as well.

Carlisle kissed me on the forehead and Esme gave me a big hug. The twins and I did our special handshake and I hugged them both.

" Look after my brother," I instructed them. They grinned and nodded.

As the Cullens walked out the door, I heard Edward order Jasper to keep me in perfect condition for when he gets home.

Finally they were gone.

" Time for school," Jasper said. I groaned and we walked towards Emmett's Jeep. Today was going to be a long day.