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Chapter Ten
- HEY! Good morning!
- Bella it's ten in the morning! On a Saturday! Do you think it is a good idea to wake me up? On a Saturday?
- Yes! You, my friend are going to have lunch with me and the Cullen's!
I looked up at her. She was so excited but I just wanted to be in bed alone. Was that to much to ask?
- No - I started to close my eyes and go back to sleep when I felt a tug followed by a strong one. Suddenly I felt cold. I opened my eyes and grunted.
- Did you just pull off my sheets?
She pouted looking like a child that had done something wrong.
- Maybe, Gwendolyn! - I looked a bit apprehensive- Please Gwen. It would mean the world to me.
I sighed.
- Fine. - She hugged me and started laughing.
- Thank you! You are the best!
"Yeah I know!"- I got up and since Bella was so eager to see Edward I said to her I would meet her there. She seemed a bit apprehensive to leave me all alone but I said it was fine. She left soon enough. Charlie was still downstairs. He didn't work on the weekends.
I walked into the kitchen and there he was reading the newspaper, having a cup of coffee like he always did everyday.
- Hey Uncle Charlie!
- Oh Hi Gwen good morning! Did you have fun last night? – He stood up and kissed my forehead. He cleaned the table and I was making a quick breakfast.
- I did. The Quileute tribe is a very interesting community.
- So you heard the stories? You know, your father used to tell you all the time. He said that you were part of the story. You loved those stories when you were a kid! - He looked at me and cleared his throat- Anyway, how is your father?
I gulped. Of course Charlie would ask about my dead parent! He was his brother, after all! Should I tell him that he died?
- Oh he is fine! He just has been a lot busy that is all!
- Gwen…I know.
His face seemed sad and distressed. He looked down and I could see some tears running down his face. Oh God!
- Uncle Charlie, I…
- I know kiddo. I know. – He came up to me and hugged me tightly and I just couldn't take it anymore. I cried and sobbed but my uncle didn't seem to mind.
- Can we just not talk about it?
- Yeah…don't worry. Love you poppy! – I smiled when he used my nickname and I laughed.
- Love you too. – He gave me one last quick hug and left. I felt like a weight has left my shoulders. Now I could talk about my parents with someone that I trusted.
The door bell rang. I took a deep breath, wiped the remaining tears off of my face and opened the door.
- Hi!
- Oh Hi! - It was Aaron. I haven't spoken to him in ages! He looked at me and smiled. I smiled back at him. Charlie said something about going to the grocery store but I didn't pay much attention.
- What are you doing here?
- Oh you know…just passing by. We never talked since our first date and I was wondering if you would like to have a second date.
- I don't know…
- Why not? I won't bite! – He winked and I giggled. Yeah why not? Aaron was a really nice guy. He was handsome, smart, funny and really kind to me. But there was still something missing…of course I couldn't say that to him. I forced a smile and nodded.
- OK why not? How about movies tonight?
- YES! I guess… I mean…cool! I will pick you up at eight. - I laughed at his behaviour. He turned around and left.
- Ok bye see you tonight!
- Bye Gwen and wear something…nice! - He smiled at me and left for good. I decided to call Darcie.
- Hey Darcie!
- Hi Gwen I have not talked to you since like…forever!
- You silly girl! I saw you yesterday at school!
- Yeah but this past few weeks you seemed a bit off!
I sighed.
- I know. There has been a lot going on with me, with Bella, with…
- Jacob?
- What?!No of course not! There is nothing going on between us! I mean…why would there be? Jake is Jake and I'm me!
- Whatever you say! - She laughed at my answer.
- Actually I was calling you because I need your help and Roxy´s help. You see, I have another date with Aaron and…
- Say no more! Come at my place at four o'clock. Sharp! - She hung up before I could say anything else.
I entered the house again to get ready for lunch with the Cullen's. Once I was ready, I got a text from Bella saying where I was. I responded that I was on my way.
I was staring at the Cullen's house for about five minutes. I nibbled my lip for a while unsure of what to do next. Should I enter? Should I get out of here? Maybe they haven't noticed that I was already here. No. I promised Bella. I took a deep breath, held the door knob and I entered their house. I followed the TV voice.
- Seattle is in a state of terror. Police are baffled by the escalating murders and disappearances. Theories range from a vicious new gang to a wildly active serial killer…
Carlisle face was contorted with fear. Esme put an arm around his shoulder and said that everything would turn out all right. I was curious…Why did the Cullen's felt so scared about these murders? Did they have anything to do with the victims? I hope not…
They were talking about a group of vampires called newborns. Jasper said they are powerful, almost indestructible.
- Edward, do you think that Victoria is behind all of this? - Bella asked Edward.
- I believe so Bella. Either is her fault or the Volturi's fault. Maybe they want to make sure you are still alive. I don´t know but don´t worry. We will protect you like we did these past couple of weeks.
- Ok what is going on? - I asked as I was entering the living room.
- Finally decided to get out from your hiding spot Bambi? - Emmett grinned and Jasper chuckled.
- You knew she was here? Edward why did you…
- She has the right to know Bella.
- Bella what is going on? - Bella didn´t say a word so Edward intervened.
- Remember when you were attacked by that red head vampire at the La Push Beach?
- Yeah I do and that is something I don't want to see every day, for the record!
- Her name is Victoria. She was James's mate, the vampire who tried to kill Bella two years ago. She is seeking for revenge and we believe she will try to kill Bella. An eye for an eye…a tooth for a tooth…
- Oh my god! Why didn´t you tell me before? - I was so concerned about her safety. My parents are already dead and all that I've left is my uncle Charlie and Bells. I can't lose them.
- I don´t want to lead you to the supernatural world Gwen! You are my cousin and I love you. I just didn't want to put your life in danger that is all!
I was getting more and more frustrated. I don't need freaking protection from Bella, from vampires or werewolves! I am freaking witch for gods sake!
- Bella that is absurd! I am a part of this supernatural world as any of you because you know what? I'm a…
- Lunch is ready! - Esme said and interrupted our fight.
I almost told Bella that I was a witch! Edward didn´t seem very astonished. I wonder why?
- Hey Edward?
- Yeah?
- Can you read my thoughts?
- Actually no I can't. I think it runs in your family but you have a different kind of mind. Bella's mind, for me is completely blank… but yours is different. Sometimes I can hear your mind and sometimes I cannot read your mind. It is quite fascinating! - He smiled slightly at me showing his white perfect teeth- Actually I have a theory: I think that you can control your own thoughts. I think that yours deepest, darkest secrets are well kept locked but I can hear your thoughts about ordinary stuff!
- Ok so what I am thinking right now? - I started to think about Aaron and my date with him.
- You are thinking about your second date with Aaron! - I was stunned. I have never thought his powers were true but it was amazing!
- You are still going out with that Langdon guy? - Alice asked.
- Alice! - I shyly nodded at her. We sat down around the table and me and Bella started eating. I put down my forks and I apologized for my behaviour the last time I was with them.
- Look I want to say something. I am sorry for screaming at you the other day. I am sorry I was so judgmental about you guys. I am just not very accustomed with…vampires.
- It is totally understandable sweetie! - Esme smiled at me. Sometimes she remembered my mother. She was always so kind and understanding to everyone. But now she is gone.
- We forgive you! - Carlisle said on behalf of everybody.
- Thank you!
- Well I don´t! I will only forgive you if you come shopping with me for your date! - Alice smugly said.
- Oh I am sorry Alice but I have already asked Darcie and Roxy if they could help me.
- Oh I don´t mind. I won´t bite! - Emmet and Jasper sneered.
- Maybe you won´t bite but the wolfs just might bit you once you are on their land. Darcie lives in La Push!
- Oh yeah that would be a nasty fight! - Emmet laughed at my speech.
We had a nice meal together. They were not as bad as I thought. Carlisle was one person I genuinely admired. His soul was so pure, so immaculate. He was such a good man. Esme reminded of my mother. So kind and understanding. Alice was…Alice. There was this energy that could lift any kind of sadness off of you. Emmet was the funny guy always cracking up jokes but Rosalie and Jasper…they were very quiet and pensive.
When lunch ended Edward gave me and Bella a ride home. It was 3:50 pm when we arrived home. I thanked Edward for the lift and headed to La Push. I really loved to walk in the forest. When I was a kid I used to spend my days here in this forest reading a good book and listening to the birds and the wild life. My uncle said I was a reckless girl that never thought about the consequences but I didn´t mind. As I was walking through the woods a tree was dying right before my eyes. Its leafs were wilted and the stalk was uneven. I looked around for any sign of people. Nothing.
I took a deep breath and I started to chant these words over and over again.
"Tying the Bond,
Renewing the Earth;
We are Her Children,
bringing Rebirth."
I continued chanting this until the tree was sound again. I had my eyes still close and I could feel the wind in my hair. When I finished I took one final deep breath and I was satisfied with the results. It worked!
- Gwen? - Oh no! I turned around. Seth.
- Seth this is not what it looks like I am just…
- AWESOME! - He was jumping up and down like a small kid.
- Ok?! - I laughed at him.
- Do that one more time!
- What? You are not freaked out?
- Are you kidding me? I am a werewolf and you are a…- Before he could scream the word witch I covered his mouth with my hand.
- No one can know about this Seth.
- Jeez are you serious? - His smile faded when he saw my face- You are serious. - I nodded.
- Nobody knows Seth and it must stay that way.
- Why? You are spectacular! I wish I could that!
I sighed.
- You wish you could do what Seth? - Sam and the rest of the Pack came to us. Jacob was with them wearing nothing but cargo shorts. I looked down blushing so hard that I could feel my blood pumping in my ears. Before Seth could say something stupid I answered for him.
- Seth wished he could play poker. He never tried! - Jacob eyed me curiously then at Seth. He kept going like this for the entire conversation.
- Really Seth? I never thought you liked poker. You hate cards. - I gulped. Seth and I looked at each other.
- I'm sorry Gwen. They will eventually find out! – He whispered at me and I looked at him begging not to reveal my secret
- What secret? What's going on? – Jacob walked to us and he was standing right in front of me looking at the two of us. Seth gulped and as he was about to tell the truth to the pack I grabbed his wrist.
- Seth…please….I am begging you! - I whispered at him with pleading eyes. He sighed and nodded. I sighed in relief and smiled at him.
- So what you two are…you know… - Leah asked us. We were maybe a bit close but I just saw Seth as a friend.
- NO! I mean no…I mean I…I…. have to go. - I ran as fast as I could. Oh my god that was so embarrassing! And Jacob was there! Argh I hate myself right now!
I could already see Darcie's house. Four o'clock sharp just like Darcie said. I rang the door bell and Roxy and Darcie opened the door. We decided to go shopping in the only boutique in town: Vintage. I tried several dresses when I found one that I just simply adored: a red knee length lacy dress. I bought the dress and we returned to Darcie's house. I asked Aaron if he could pick me up in La Push Café and he was ok with that. I started getting ready for my date and I was happy with the way I looked.
- Aaron is going to freak out when he sees you! - Roxy said.
- Isn't this a bit too much?
- Are you kidding me! You're a fox! – Roxy said and smiled.
- What she means is that you look beautiful! - Darcie added.
- Thanks guys for your help today! I better get going!
- Good luck! - They both said at the same time.
- Thanks!
As I was walking to the Café somebody was coming in the opposite direction. It was Jacob. He didn´t see me but I decided to say hello to him.
- Hi Jake! - I smiled at him
He was perplexed to see me. He looked up and down at me and then his eyes locked with mine. He smiled.
- Hi! You look…beautiful! - I blushed with his comment.
- Thanks.
- So where are you going? Girls night? - A lump formed in my throat. I cleared my throat and tucked an hair strand off of my eye sight.
- Actually, no - he seemed confused- I have a date tonight - his face was priceless. He seemed…upset?
- With whom? - He was mad!
- Aaron Langdon - I whispered afraid of his reaction.
- He is such a jerk Gwen! You could be with someone so much better!
- It is nothing of your concern whether I date with Aaron or not, now if you will excuse me I have to go. - I started walking away but he caught my arm and turned me around. My face was an inch from his and my body was in touch with his. I held my breath what it felt like ages.
- It has everything to do with me. – He whispered and caressed my cheek with his thumb when suddenly we heard a car horn. We drifted apart but he still held my hand. His was so warm and inviting. I would be content to have his warmth next to my body forever.
Aaron was seconds later next to me.
- Hey Gwen is everything ok? Did this jerk do something to you? - Jacob began to grip my hand even tighter and before Jacob could do something to poor defenceless Aaron, I rested a hand over his heart.
- Jacob… please don´t. - I begged him not to and he calmed himself down when he looked me in the eyes. I smiled at him reassuring everything was ok. He just nodded and once again masked his feelings. The only thing that Jacob ever gave me was the mad look, or a strange staring creeping look.
He walked away without even saying goodbye.
- Moron… - Aaron muttered.
- Don´t call him that. He is a very nice guy! - I defended Jacob! What is wrong with me?
- For you everybody is nice and kind. You trust people too much Gwen. There is evil in this world Gwen and he…he is NOT a good guy. – He pointed to Jake's figure walking away and walked to his car. I looked at Jake´s back drifting through the night and sighed heavily. He was not evil. He was just… heartbroken.
OHH...POOR JAKE!
Seth discovered Gwen´s secret! :O
Do you think that Gwen should be with Aaron or Jacob? Just kidding, we all know that Jacob is the one :P
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