Hello ShamelesslyObsessed, No I am not done with this story. When I'm done I will let my readers know.

Hello brokentragedy2, :) thanks for the honesty.

Hello pookietn, I know you have a lot of questions, but all will be answered in all good time.

Hello Twilightaholic1122, You asked, "where did he go?" Are you talking about Edward? It will be answered soon.

Hello DraculaLover99, There are 2 chapters missing. They were author notes that I took out. So…no part of the story is missing they were just author notes.

Hello rel95, Bella wants Edward not because he was much apart of her life that when he was gone she feels like she has to have him back. Classic case of "You don't know what you have until its gone."

Morning came slowly. Slower than I thought it would come. All night was spent tossing and turning. All night I contemplated my plans of escape, and now that it was morning, it was finally time to put those plans into action.

The sun poured into my room through my open window and warmed my body as I stepped out into its rays. I quickly went to my closet and pulled out a soft pair of black stretch jeans and a baby blue t-shirt. I then glanced down and grabbed the first pair of shoes that I saw which were a white pair of Adidas. I slipped them on.

I ran my fingers through my hair wounding if that would be enough or would I have to go into the bathroom and brush it. I glanced at the mirror as I entered the bathroom surprising myself with my monstrous look. I grabbed the nearby comb that was on the side of the counter and combed through my hair as fast as I could. The knots made me wince every time I brushed over them. When the once ball of tangle mess on my head became decent again, I put the comb down and grabbed my tooth brush. I did a quick scrub and then rinsed.

Taking a deep breath and one last look at myself in the mirror, I headed out the bathroom and reached under my bed grabbing my small pack. I looked it over as I considered the story that I would tell my new family about it. I hope they believed me; I could not bear to be stopped this time. This was in fact my last plan, my last chance at getting to Edward.

I slung the pack over my shoulder and walked to my door. I put my hand on the knob and then hesitated as I glanced around my room. Was this the last time I would see this room? Would my new family be so hurt by my actions that they would turn me out? And if I found Edward, would he still love me? I shook my head at the last question. Of course he would.

I opened the door and closed it behind me with a soft click. 'Here it goes.' My fist goal was just to get out of the house with a good believable story. Perhaps if I played my cards right they would not suspect anything. I walked slowly down the swirl of stairs while gripping the banister tightly. I could see white circles forming on my knuckles as I squeezed the banister in my nervousness of what was to come.

By the time I had reached the last stair, my heart was pounding. Countless ideas of doubt began to run through my head. I could hear a little voice inside my head talking to me saying, 'you'll never make it. This plan is stupid. How could you betray your new family by lying to them? You're worthless. You don't deserve them. What will Alice think of you?'

I gripped my head and shook it sideways. 'I have to do this. It's the only way to see Edward again. Hopefully they will forgive me.' But then there was always the possibility that they wouldn't. This thought haunted me the most.

I looked around, but saw no one. It was so quite I could hear the rubbing sounds that my feet made inside my shoes. Perhaps getting out of the house would be easier then I expected. And perhaps I could get out with out telling anyone a lie, well anyone else. I had already lied to Alice about going to the library.

I peeked into the living room where I expected Jasper or Emmett to be watching TV or something, but there was no one. I peeked into the kitchen where I expected to see Esme smiling and cooking something, but she was no where to be found either. While walking through the house I expected to hear Alice run up behind me and greet me with her brilliant smile and hyper attitude, but she never did.

I scrunched my face in confusion. What was going on? I pondered for a moment when I heard a loud gurgling noise come from my stomach. I put my hand to my stomach and rubbed it. I guess I should eat something before I leave. I walked in back into the kitchen and reached to open the refrigerator when something caught my eye. A note.

I picked it up, momentary looking at the handwriting; it was Alice's. It read,

Hello and Good morning Bella. I am so sorry you had to awake when no one was around. You slept so peaceful that I thought it ill to wake you. But please don't be alarmed. Jasper and I went to do the grocery shopping and will be back shortly. Esme and Carlisle went out to dinner late last night and promised to be in later this afternoon. Rose and Emmett promised to patrol the forests while everyone was away, so they are not far from you now. I left breakfast for you in the microwave. This time please eat at least half of it before you leave for the library.

I smiled to myself. She remembered. Which also meant that I didn't have to speak to anyone before I left. This was great! I turned back to the not to finish reading.

Emmett just put gas in your car so no need to worry about that. As always, drive carefully and be safe. In the car you will find a cell phone equipped with all the family's numbers in case you need anything. Goodbye and have fun!

Love, Alice Cullen.

My smile grew. I could not have planned a more perfect escape than this. I had gas in my car, well Edward's car, I didn't have to confront anyone and try to lie, and more importantly I didn't have to wreck my nerves with goodbyes. They would wonder why I would cry when I was only going to the library. I would surly have given myself away. This way was much better.

I put the note on the table and opened the microwave. I took out the plate of food which looked very notorious. Perhaps that's because it was. I sat down at the table and began to pick at a vine of green grapes. I then plucked a strawberry into my mouth. The juices of the ripe fruit exploded in my mouth. I then took a bit of the crispy buttered croissant which had a sliver of cheddar cheese and a small piece of ham in it. This was delicious.

To my surprise, I finished not half, but the whole plate. Once finished I picked up the plate and washed it out in the sink and set it on the counter to dry. I then looked around the kitchen and took a deep breath as I headed out for the front door.

I grabbed Edward's Volvo car keys from the rake of keys that hung by the door and went out the door. I locked both top and bottom latches and headed to shiny silver car that was parked perfectly centered in the large drive way.

The care beeped as I unlocked it to get in. I threw my pack on the passenger's seat and started to engine. It rumbled with a deep roar. A plethora of memories passed through my head as I could smell the familiar smell of Edward still in the car. His smell was so sweet and welcoming that I found myself sitting in the car with my eyes closed inhaling the smell one breath at a time.

I don't remember how much time went by before I actually started to pull out of the driveway but I know it had taken me a long while. As I drove I pulled out a map that Edward had always kept in his glove compartment. I was driving slow enough to look up the nearest Airport directions and keep the car in control.

The map was so confusing. Was this even a real map? The map was not even in English. It was in Italian. Great! Just Great! I didn't know where anything was in this town. I drove a good long while before I grew tired of the wired roads and of not knowing where I was even headed. I pulled over to the side of the road and huffed in frustration. Funny how I knew where the book shop was, but not the airport. I remember exactly where the book shop was because Edward and I had passed it on the way to the Cullen's home.

Edward had pointed it out to me as laughed about how much he thought I would spend there. Why didn't he point out the airport so I could find him?

I opened my car door and stepped out for some fresh air. I was near a forest where I could hear the soft trickling of a watery pond nearby. I felt my car keys in my pocket as I wondered weather or not to go exploring for a few moments. Alice would not want me to. The forests were never safe. Even though Rose and Emmett were patrolling them, I knew they wouldn't want me to deliberately go into the forest.

I shook my head. I would only be a few moments. I walked passed a line of mossy trees into the forest. The temperatures seemed to drop dramatically in the air of the dense of forest. On the road the air was perfect and warm, but inside the forest the air seemed to be closed off the any warmth and the height of the trees closed off the sunlight. I found myself in a murky ice box.

I looked behind me at the opening that I had come through. A door of bright sunlight. It was almost as if I had entered into another world. Perhaps I should go back. Go back to what? I thought for a moment and turned to my back to the sunlit entrance and continued into the depth of the forest.

The ground was lumpy and stiff. The farther I went, the bigger the trees grew and the light from the sun grew scarcer. I could hear the sound of the running water getting closer.

I once again glanced behind me. Now the entrance to the other sunlit world was a small light in the distance. I turned back around and followed the sound of the running water as it was growing louder with each step I took. Finally I head the sound of splash as I passed a mossy tree that had ants crawling up the side of it.

I looked out through a clump of trees and saw a shimmering pond that rippled as if something had just jumped in. I looked up at the small opening in the tops of the trees that had let in a few rays of the sun. The water sparkled where the sun had landed. I took a deep breath. It was beautiful. This was definitely worth it. I wanted to get closer.

I took a step towards the pond but then promptly froze.

My eyes locked into the eyes of large figure at the other end of the pond. A figure I had not seemed to see there before. Its eyes glowed a deep yellow as it looked me over. It was a werewolf. For a moment I wanted to run, but my body would not move. The figure growled and took a step towards me. My body began to shake but it still would not move. I knew that if I ran it would be in vain. I would not escape.

With one leap the animal was across the pond and in front of me. My heart was pounding in my ears, my body shook violently. The werewolf's head was at least two feet above me. Its paws could easily smash me with one hit. It a step closer to me and began to inhale my scent. After one sniff he growled even louder showing his razor-sharp pointed teeth that dripped with dribble. A few drops of drool trickled to the ground in large drops as it began to salivate.

Its mouth opened and let out an ear wrenching roar. I could feel the air and the power of the creature as it snarled at me. I covered my ears in pain as it let another and even louder roar which sent me flying to the ground. I yelped in pain as I landed on hard stiff rout that had been sticking out of the ground.

My eyes widen in fear and my heart raced in my chest as I looked into the eyes of my predator. It looked as if it would devour me in one bit. My breathing became heavy and I started to panic.

"Please," I whispered. I saw as the werewolf licked his fangs and inched closer to me. His paws landed on both sides of me cornering me. I looked straight up and all I could see the wide opening of this mouth as his fangs dipped drool on me. I closed my eyes and covered my face. I felt the hard pull of my jacket as his teeth cut in and ripped a gaping hole in my jacket.

I screamed as his head ducked down for another rip. I rolled over on my stomach and felt as his teeth slash into the back of my jacket lifting me up in his fangs. I watched as the ground came out from below me as I was stuck on his teeth. I screamed again as I saw another large creature appear out the woodwork. Now two werewolves with sharp teeth will painfully devour me. The other werewolf came to a halt in front of me and roared loudly. The werewolf that held me in its teeth yanked me away from the other one as if I was a piece of meat and he intended to devour me himself. The wolf charged and bit the one the held me, causing him to drop me to the ground.

I watched in shock as the two wolves went at each other in anger. The one that had wanted to eat me seemed more ruthless, but the other one seemed smarter as he dogged every hit and charge before the other could get him.

This seemed to make the ruthless one even angrier. So angry that he began to charge in blind rage no matter the coast. The other one dogged himself out of the way of a full charge quickly turning around and sinking his teeth into the neck of the ruthless one. I heard a whimper come from the ruthless one as he fell to the ground trying to struggle out of the grasp. He held the ruthless one there until he had given up and lay limp on the ground in defeat. He then let go and looked at me. I back away a little not knowing what he would do next.

He locked eyes with me for moment and then made his way over to me. I stepped back further. I wasn't sure if I should thank him or run from him. In one large leap he jumped over my head and back into the woodwork disappearing. I looked at the limp wolf on the ground and then in the direction where the other one had disappeared.

'I should never have come. Why does my curiosity always get the best of me?'

I saw as a figure walked out of the trees where the wolf had disappeared. My eyes widened.

Jacob?

I had heard that Jacob ran with the wolf pack, but I had never seen him change. He was shirtless as he made his way to me. Muscle covered his body in every way. There was not an inch of fat.

Jacob stopped in front of me and gave a warning stare. "Bella, what are you doing in the woods?"

"Jake," I stumbled around for words but couldn't find any.

"You know it's not safe you could've been killed. Where is your close cold friend? Surly he knows better then to let you out in the woods."

I glanced down at my feet, "He's gone. And it was my decision." Jacob looked at me intently.

"So he left you. Figured he'd leave you eventually. I'm sorry you had to learn the hard way that he has no heart, but I did tell you." I fumbled with the strings on my ripped coat as I tried to control the anger that was building up inside me.

"Why are you here? I thought you lived in Forks." Jacob smiled at me and then snickered.

"I patrol all forests. Especially any forests close to you." I fake smirked a little.

"Thanks for saving my life."

"It's alright Bella, don't mention it. Once again, I surpass Edward when it comes to you." I gripped the string even tighter.

"Please, Jake, don't talk about him that way."

"Why not? He hurt you didn't he? He left you didn't he? He clearly left you unprotected."

"He didn't. It was my decision to go into the forest. He's not even here-"

"No, he's not here. He should be here for your sake. You could have died Bella."

"But I didn't."

"Because of me." Jake cupped my chin and looked into my eyes. "Bella, he left you. And I can see he's hurt you really bad this time. I would never do that to you. I would never leave you. Just give me a chance." I've always known that Jacob liked me, and now that Edward was out of the picture he felt no need to stay away. I liked Jacob as a close friend but I never thought of us being more.

I averted my eyes to his chest away from his eyes, "Jake, I can't. I love him. I can't betray him this way."

"Why? He's done nothing for you. He tormented you and then left you unprotected. How can that be love? Bella, you can't betray something you never had." I was honestly trying to defend Edward but I couldn't. Everything Jake had said was true. Did Edward really love me? Does Edward really love me? What if I found him and he refused me?

I could feel Jacob's thumb stroking the side of cheek as he slowly leaned down to my face. "Give me a chance Bella. You've given him more than enough chances. Just give me one chance. One chance to gain your trust. I promise, I can be whatever you need me to be. Please."

I turned away from him to look at the massive trees that surrounded us and thought it was about time for me to be heading back. "I have to go Jake." The corners of Jake's moth slumped down just a little in disappointment. "I'm sorry; I just really have to go."

"I'll take you back. Follow me, I know a short cut." I followed him in silence looking only at the ground and occasionally at him as he walked comfortably close to me. Jake was the first one to break the silence. "What were you doing in the forest anyways?"

"I don't know, I've been kind of board lately. Which isn't a good reason, but I was curious."

"Which is also never a good reason to go exploring in a dangerous forest," Jake smiled at me and gripped my arm. "The ground is a little bumpy, and I know how clumsy you can be so this is just for your own safety." Riiiiiight. I smiled a little, but I didn't pull away from him. This seemed to make him even happier.

"Why did that werewolf attack me? I thought they were good and only haunted vampires."

"Well that's just it. Your smell radiates them. Probably because you hang around them so much their smell has rubbed off on you. He most likely just wanted to be sure, and in order to be sure, he would have to kill you."

"Couldn't you have just told him instead of fighting him?"

"I did tell him. But he refused to listen." I smiled.

"Thank you Jake. I really owe you my life." His smile widened.

"I'll always protect you Bella." Before I knew it we were approaching an opening of light at the end of a long hallway of trees. I let out a sigh; I never thought I would see the light of day again. We stepped out of the forest and walked until we had reached where my car was parked.

I put my hand in my pocket to reach for my keys only to realize that my pocket was no longer a pocket but a big hole.

"Oh no," I said feeling myself down for my keys. "Oh great." I looked at Jacob as he was trying to suppress a laugh.

"Looking for these?" He held up my car keys. "I thought you might need them so I picked them up." I smiled and snatched them away from him giving him a devious smile.

"Thanks, I owe you one."

"You know your starting to owe me a lot of things." I smiled again as I unlocked the car and sat down. For a moment I thought about asking him where the airport was, but he would know instantly what I was up to. And even though I knew he hated Alice and the others, I also knew he wouldn't hesitate to tell her if he knew it would keep me away from Edward. Which it would. I couldn't trust him to keep that secret.

Maybe I would go to the book store today just like I said I would. Alice would wonder what really did if I didn't come home with books. If she knew I had been in the forest she would surly be disappointed in me.

I turned to Jake, "Hey Jake, your not going to tell them that I was in the forest are you?"

"By them, you mean the Cullen's?"

"Yeah."

"I don't feel the need to tell them anything. In fact, I'd rather you come to the forest more often when I'm around. The forest can be really beautiful in some spots. One of these days I'd like to take you to some of them."

I put my head down a little to hide the smile that covered my face. Jake was really attractive and, when he wanted, very persuasively romantic.

"Thanks. And I'd love to see them." Jake smiled, putting his arms up on top of the car and ducking down so that he was only inches away. I back away a little and then smiled at the awkwardness.

"What do you say we go catch a movie tomorrow?" A date? No, no, no, no. I shook my head.

"That's really nice of you Jake, but like I said, I'm just not really into dating anyone right now. I don't feel comfortable doing that right now."

"Who says it's a date? We're just friends Bella. And you did say you've been board lately. So why not spend sometime with me out side the Cullen's home? Come on, its just a movie. And it'll be fun."

I looked at my steering wheel, running my hands over it trying to think. It was true that I wanted to get out of the house. And it has been ages since I've seen a movie. Perhaps this would be good for me. I don't think the Cullen's would approve though.

I turned to Jake, who had an irresistible puppy dog look on his face, and laughed a little.

"Ok," I said starting my engine up. Jake smiled in triumph.

"Great," he said flashing his white teeth at me "I'll pick you up at 4:00"

"Four?" I scrunched my face in confusion, "isn't that a little early?"

"No, not at all. I have everything planed out." Everything planed out?

"Jake, we're just going to go see a movie."

"I know. The movie is the last thing we'll do." I laughed again and sighed.

"Jake, please. Don't make me regret that I said yes."

"Come one Bella, trust me. You'll have a great time. Besides, think of it as a way to catch up on all the lost time we haven't spent together as friends."

I shook my head and smiled to myself. "Alright, four o' clock."

"I'll be there on the dot. I look forward it. See ya tomorrow Bella. And try to be safe until tomorrow." I nodded my head and grinned at him as he took off into the forest and wide smile plastered on his face.

I accelerated towards the library to pick up a few books. But there was one question that kept running through my head,

'What are the consequences of what I've just done?'