Hey guys, okay first part of business before reading ;) I need some ideas on how to mark Bella as Sam's. I was thinking of placing a small tattoo somewhere on her body… but I am not sure if that will cut it. Any ideas? Lol please send through your thoughts. And again, thanks to all who review, it's much appreciated!
Also, in Australia, we graduate in November, so knowing that Bella's 17 at the moment, she'll be having her 18th, then graduating two months later. I'm gonna stick to Aussie time frames, simply because, I will confuse myself! Sorry for those who may get a little confused. I'm not really sure about how the year works overseas. New year's marks a new school year.
Also I am fairly sure I have kept her at 17, but if I said eighteen in another chapter, please let me know so I can change it! Thanks
Once again, the only one who owns the Twilight characters is Stephanie Meyer's. I am only playing with them ;)
I had spent the entire last week, waiting for Sam to ask about Edward and my talk. Amazingly, he only ever asked about school. It was Jacob who constantly brought up Edward, and to tell you the truth, it was irritating the crap out of me.
"I mean, when you were dating Cullen…" or
"I'm so glad you're no longer with the leech…" or
"Have you heard anything from the Cullen's?"
It was all getting to me. I swore, the next time he mentioned it, particularly in front of Sam, I would kill him!
"Bell's, you okay?" Sam asked, with his arms snaking around my waist. We were at my house, and Charlie was due home any moment. I had dinner cooking, and had asked Sam to stay, so Charlie could get use to the idea of Sam in my life.
"I'm okay, just filling in the stupid math questions." I said looking up at him from my homework. He smirked, closing the book.
"I can't wait to graduate." I said softly, looking into his eyes. He softly took my mouth into his.
"I can't either, than perhaps Charlie would let you have sleep overs." He joked. I laughed, amused by the idea of Charlie letting me do this.
"Yeah, that's what I thought…" Sam said a little disappointed.
"It's okay…I'm 18 in a week, so I will technically be an adult. He can't really stop me from staying over then." I said standing up and stepping into his arms. They wrapped so easily around me, and I loved it.
"Sam, I have to ask you something." I said softly. He looked down at me.
"What's that?" He asked. I bit my lips nervously. Of course, that was when Charlie decided to make an appearance.
"Never mind, I'll ask later." I said stepping from him. He walked over to the door with me as I opened it. I smiled at my father as he got out of his work cruiser.
"Bell's, Sam." Dad greeted. I smiled.
"Dinners ready. I made lasagne and salad." I said to him as he walked inside.
"Smells great." He said sitting at the table.
"I invited Sam to join us." I said placing my school work in my bag, and taking three plates, setting them down. Charlie watched me. I wasn't exactly understanding as to the look, but didn't comment. I served both a large chunk of Lasagne and let them add their own salad.
"So, Sam, how's work?" Dad asked, as I placed a beer in front of him. Sam smiled.
"It's going great. It's strange, a lot of people are worried about their security lately. I got a call out to install a whole new set of security screens, and doors, as well as replace some old locks. It is a fairly quiet job usually, that's why I also do odd jobs about the Reservation. I'm pretty much the handy man." Sam said to him. Charlie nodded. I watched the two switch subjects. I couldn't help but smile, when Sam mentioned footy. Charlie was suddenly so engrossed with the talk, that he was smiling and laughing at compliments Sam made.
"You should watch the game with Billy and I one night." He suggested. I shook my head in silence, as I ate my dinner. I hated football, and I didn't understand it at all.
"Sound's great, there is a game on tomorrow night. Perhaps you'd like to visit mine? Of course, Billy's welcome also." Sam offered. Charlie enthusiastically accepted.
I smiled as I began tidying up after dinner.
"Would you like to stay and have a beer?" Charlie asked as Sam stood. Sam smiled.
"Perhaps tomorrow Chief Swan. I am afraid I have to head home." Sam said to him. Charlie stood.
"Call me Charlie." He said holding out a hand. I watched the two shake hands.
"I'll walk you out." Dad said smiling.
"Wait, dad, I'll see him out. I have to talk to him for a minute." I said quickly. Charlie looked a little disappointed.
"Right. Well I'll leave you two, to it." He said walking to the lounge room. I shook my head as I walked Sam out, shutting the door behind me.
"I'm sorry about tonight." He said softly. I looked at him confused.
"We didn't really include you in the talking." He said to me. I softly laughed.
"It's okay. I was glad you two got along." I said taking his hand as he walked me towards my truck.
I leant against it, with him standing in front of me, with his arms rested against the truck above my head. I gently kissed him.
"You wanted to ask me something before Charlie came home." He said softly. I froze. I had almost forgotten.
"Right." I took a deep breath.
"I was just wondering… whatweare." I said quickly. He raised an eyebrow. I blushed crimson.
"Repeat that." He asked softly.
"I was wondering… what.. we are?" I said taking a breath. He smiled.
"Oh." He smiled.
"I was going to define that tomorrow, when I asked you dad if I could take you out on Saturday night." He answered. I smiled brightly.
"Really?" I asked. He nodded.
"I really like you Bella, and the past couple of weeks have been crazy, but I can't help but feel a lot more for you then perhaps I should at this point, but I want you to be my girlfriend." He answered so simply. I was almost surprised at how calm he was.
"Good, cause I want to be your girlfriend." I said softly kissing him. He smiled.
"Then I guess you are my girlfriend." He spoke back. I nodded softly as I stopped his talking with another kiss. The kisses got fairly intense fairly quickly.
" I should go." He whispered. I nodded.
"You should, but I really don't want you too." I said softly, cupping the back of his neck, kissing him even stronger.
"If Charlie walks out…" He began.
"I'll shoot him myself." I joked. He laughed at me, as we slowly broke apart.
"Charlie goes to bed in two hours… any chance you can climb up a tree to my window?" I asked softly. He smirked.
"Depends on what happens once I'm through the window." He answered. I smirked.
"Simply sleeping; with me in your arms." I said to him. He kissed me one final kiss.
"I'll be here." He answered. I watched as he slowly began to walk away. I didn't go in immediately. I wanted to see where he ran off to. I watched as he jogged off into the trees. I was definitely falling for him. I made my way inside.
"Sam's a great guy." Charlie said to me as I walked through the door.
"Yeah, he is." I answered.
"Much better than that Edward." He commented. I shook my head as I walked up towards my room.
"Good night Dad." I called.
I had never slept as well as I did that night. Sam had snuck in without trouble or noise. He'd held me in his arms and I had fallen asleep fairly quickly. I loved the warmth that radiated off his body. I had been a little saddened to see him sneak out again just before Charlie's alarm went off. Charlie had no idea as too who was sharing my room, and I wanted to keep it that way.
School had been once more, boring. It was pre-tests before our finals, and I was passing rather easily. Every night, I would study for at least an hour, after finishing off any homework. I had done this, so my weekends were fairly free to spend as I pleased. It was just after lunch when I finished school, and the sun was out and bright. I smiled as I through my stuff in the truck. I knew the best place in this weather to study or just catch some rays.
I laid back in the fields of wild flowers. Though this had been Edward and my spot, it was quiet, and beautiful. It also was not far from the treaty line. I hoped that one of the pack would smell me, and tell Sam where I was.
I took out my English book, taking notes of the text that we would turn in as a final essay. It was a journal article on pollution. I had to note the major ideas, as well as bits I disagreed on. It was difficult to write with my hand, but it needed to be done.
"Bella." Came a voice. I looked up, fear suddenly entangling my chain of thoughts.
"It is such a pleasure to see you, and in the sun, you radiate with utter beauty." Laurent spoke. He stood about 6 foot, dark skin and deadlocks that fell past his shoulders. His body was shining like Edward's had in the sun. It was a vampire thing.
"Laurent…" I said catching my breath.
"So beautiful Bella, I understand Edward's fascination." He said to me as I stood up. I eyed the deep red eyes. My throat was dry and my legs were beginning to shake. Unlike the Cullen's, most vampire's had red eyes. It was proof that they fed on humans. Edward and his family liked to think of themselves as vegetarians, and only drank from animals.
"You have a rather big enemy though Bella." He said to me in a sort of purr. He was now close enough that he could reach out and touch me.
"Victoria want's you so badly. She thinks killing you will make Edward suffer, but I question whether that be the case… your mate no longer is in Forks. He left you so unprotected." He whispered, his eyes roaming my body. My heart thumped, as I looked around uneasily. I was now cursing for how stupid I had been to come out here alone.
"You smell so appetising. I promise that I will be gentle." He whispered now reaching out a hand. I took a step back, fully aware I would not be able to out run him.
"Victoria wishes you to suffer, but I am kind. Easy and almost painless." He suddenly grabbed me. In seconds if not faster, he had hold of me from behind. I squealed as he grabbed my head, forcing my head to the side. There were suddenly fierce growls. Laurent froze, with his teeth only centimetres from my neck. I watched as Sam, Jacob and Paul came out of the forest in wolf form. They suddenly charged, growling deeply that I thought would rumble the trees. I felt myself fall to the ground, my knees giving way, as soon as Laurent's grip on me dropped. All three wolves took off after the vampire. I took deep breaths, shaking. I sat there; I wasn't entirely sure how long it was before someone came back.
"Bella!" Called Jake's voice. I turned to see him, half naked. He ran to me, fumbling with the last button on his pants.
"Are you okay?" He asked as I slowly stood. I nodded my head, as he pulled me into a hug.
I knew I was trembling severely. "It's okay, you're okay." He said to me as I shook. I couldn't stop. I had only been a point of a second away from being killed or changed; I wasn't really sure what Laurent's intentions had truly been.
"Is she okay?!" Came the familiar voice. Jake let me go as Sam jogged over. I wrapped my arms instantly around him, as he clung to me. I was still slightly shaking, but as soon as his arms were around me, I could breathe normally.
"That was too close." I said to him.
"Did you get him?" Jake asked as Paul came into sight. He shook his head.
"Dived into the water, the coward." Paul answered. Paul looked at me.
"You okay Bella?" He asked. I nodded. Sam shot them both a look.
"We'll run perimeter, make sure no other leeches are about." Jake said to Sam. I watched as Paul and Jake ran out of sight.
"Come on, let's get you home." Sam said letting me go. I looked at my school work, dumping it into the bag. Sam picked up the bag, and held me around the waist as I walked back to the truck. He sat my in the passenger seat, as he turned on the engine. I sat in silence, unable to get my head around how stupid I had been. Sam pulled up at home. He got out of the car, opening my door. I got out, as I walked up to the house. He followed me in.
"Do you wanna talk?" He asked softly. I looked up at him for the first real time. I nodded softly. I sat on the lounge.
"I'm sorry Sam." I said softly. He frowned slightly.
"I should never have gone there alone." I said simply.
"And thankyou, for saving me." I said softly. He sat next to me, pulling me into his arms.
"It's okay. I am just thankful we were already on his track when we found you. Another second Bell's and I could have lost you." He suddenly pressed his mouth into mine.
"I love you Bella, and I never want to lose you." He said passionately. I could hear in his voice how close he too, thought I'd come to dying. I kissed him back. Sam had just told me he loved me. I wasn't really sure I was ready to say that, but I knew I wasn't far.
"I really am sorry." I said softly, when he broke the kiss. He shook his head.
"It's not your fault." He said softly. I slowly stood up.
"It sort of is." I said crossing my arms. I went into details of James abducting me, followed by his death and now Victoria's want of vengeance.
"I knew I was in danger, yet I still went out there." I said now angry.
"Why didn't you tell me all this sooner?" He asked. His voice seemed a little harder then he usually took with me.
"I'm sorry, it did slip my mind. It wasn't until Edward came back, that I really realised how reckless I've been. I am so sorry." I said to him. He nodded.
"It's done. There is no point in being annoyed with yourself. I am now aware of it, and I will make sure nothing like this ever happens to you again." He said softly. I nodded.
"I am…" He suddenly pressed his hand firmly against my mouth, cutting off my apology again.
"Stop saying sorry Bell's. Nothing happened, we're okay." He said softly. I smiled.
"Sorry." I said deliberately. He raised an eye brow playfully at me.
"Come here." He called softly. I went to him. He wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me onto his lap. I gently kissed him, thankful I was still here, and able to do this.
I spent my Friday night, at Sam's with dad and Billy. I was sitting there fairly bored, as they cheered about the footy game on TV. Dad had been very excited to the size of the TV, and stated that Billy and He would have to come over more often. I had rolled my eyes lightly too that.
"Can I get you more beer?" I asked standing up, with an empty bowl from what had been full off chips. They all smiled and nodded. I shook my head as I walked out of the lounge room. There was a soft tap on the door. I looked up to see a women. She was somewhat frowning at me.
"Hi, is Sam home?" She asked eyeing me. I nodded.
"I'll just get him." I said to her. I walked back to the lounge room.
"Sam, there's a woman at the door." I said to him. He looked at me, and stood.
"I'll be back." He said to Billy and my dad. I followed him to the kitchen. The girl was now standing inside by the door.
"Leah…" Sam said a little stunned. I froze on the spot, as the girls eyes kept side glancing me.
"Hey, can we talk?" She asked, looking up at him. My heart slightly pounded. Sam's ex was rather beautiful. She had long black sleek hair that fell down to the middle of her back. Her eyes were almost as dark as Sam's. I couldn't help noticing how long of eyelashes she had, as they really did add to her exotic beauty. I couldn't help but understand why Sam had loved her. It hurt a little, knowing that after his first phase, he'd called it off for her. He said he'd disappeared for a few weeks, and came back, breaking it off with her. She had been fairly broken hearted about it, and had avoided him as much as possible.
"Er, Bell's, do you want to tell Billy and Charlie I'll be back soon. Tell them that Harry's daughter came to talk." He said to me. I nodded, knowing he meant to make sure Billy knew that Leah was here. Sam walked out, with Leah giving me one more look over, before following him out. I let out a deep sigh, I hadn't realised I had been holding. I walked to the fridge grabbing two beers, and grabbing a packet of chips and refilling the bowl. I walked back into the lounge room. The game was on an ad.
"Where's Sam?" Dad asked as he took the beer.
"Ah, Harry's daughter came over. She needed to talk to Sam." I said glancing to Billy, who looked straight at me, knowingly.
"Well, his lost." Charlie said smiling and taking a handful of chips as the game started back up. I looked at Billy again as I sat down.
"You okay?" He asked in a whisper so Charlie wouldn't hear. I slowly nodded, not really sure if I was telling the truth or not.
"Yeah… She's going through a lot, and I suppose it wouldn't be that easy to understand. Sam can help her." I reassured, faking a smile. The truth was, I was worried about Sam, as well as Leah. I knew that he had hurt breaking it off with her, and I knew that she was still angry. I knew whatever it was that she needed to talk about, was a big deal.
Okay guys, I'm gonna head it off here. This chapter had me a little blocked at a few points, but I think I did alright. At least I hope I did ;)
As usual, please leave me a re-view on what you think. I'm not going to be doing a chapter between Leah and Sam, simply because, it just wouldn't be worth it. Leah is phasing, and Sam can't tell her. He can just be there when she needs to talk. It wouldn't last all that long, cause I can't honestly write it. I know its been a while since I did a Sam's POV, and I am hoping to do that next :D I love Sam! I don't know why but his character (from the real books) really intrigues me.
Hope you have had a good week so far xo