*POV BELLA*
Charlie: Bella! Wake up! Billy and Jake are on their way.
Crap he really did call them. I was expecting at least a day or two. But then again, it's Charlie. And I'm hurting.
Bella: ok dad. Give me a minute and I'll be down.
I hear his steps going down the stairs. Rolling over I glance at my phone.
Jess: good morning good looking, I don't know why it didn't fully click last night. But I figured you might not be up for today. I sent Angela a text saying we'll reschedule that I had a family situation come up. I hope you slept well Bella. Give me a call if you need me.
Her text warms my heart. I didn't even think twice about it myself.
Bella: good morning doll, thank you. You're beyond wonderful. Maybe we can still hang out later?
Jess: of course! Stop by whenever you want.
I grab some clothes and start washing up. I truly don't see how this will go well but for all I know, it could be very helpful. Just as I finish up, I smell bacon and coffee. He knows I'm not a big fan of this, but he knows how to lore me down. As I come into the kitchen, I see a plate waiting for me. He hands me a cup and I take a sit. We eat in silence and I count the minutes to past the time. Doesn't take look before I hear Billy's truck pull up. Sigh. Let's get this show on the road. Charlie goes to open the door and I hear their greetings. I can feel my wolf is uneasy. I know it's a reaction to my nerves. I try doing breathing exercises to calm myself and him down. Jake gives me a sympathetic look when he comes in. I'm sure guessing already what it could be about.
Billy: Bella! I hear you need your wonderful uncle Billy's advice! What can I do for you chief?
Bella: Billy, please have a seat. *Worry laces his face* I love you. You know I'm new to all this. I hope you can put all your feelings aside and help me.
Jake: all your feelings dad. You have to promise.
Out the corner of my eye, I see Charlie take a step closer. He puts his hand on my shoulder. Giving me encouragement. I see Jake tense, more than likely from knowing his dad's stance in all this. Billy looks between us 3 and the worry in his eyes double.
Billy: of course, Bella. Just know you're worrying your old uncle.
Bella: Billy, I imprinted.
Billy: Bella that's great! Is she from the Res? Wait is it Leah? Sam will be ok with it, he has Emily….
Bella: no, she's not from the Res. Billy… it's Alice Cullen.
I see the anger creep into his face. He takes a look around. Jake and then Charlie, tense again. Jake even takes a step forward in case Billy goes off. His anger drops and his face mirrors the look of worry he gave me multiple times when mom passed away. I see the loving caring uncle. The uncle that put me first over his own hurt of losing my mother.
Billy: Bella, regardless of my feelings for the Cullens, you are the baby girl I held in my arms right after your parents. You are my niece first. What can I do? Jeez Bella, this is another first for the tribe. *He puts his hand over mine and I'm grateful I get my uncle and not tribe Billy*
Charlie: thank you Billy.
Bella: what can I say uncle, I love being full of surprises. Unfortunately, Alice, has rejected my imprint. What happens when an imprint rejects the wolf?
Billy: jeez… It hasn't happened many times. Yes, the wolves feels it stronger since day one. Sometimes it takes a while for the other to feel it. Imprints can be just friends till the other comes around. She's fully rejected it?
Bella: she has a mate. At first, she made it clear we'd be just friends. Best friends. However, for some reason. My wolf wouldn't allow it. It wanted more. Her mate doesn't like me much. And now, Alice said we can't even be friends. Unless he comes around.
Billy: fuck Bella… I'm so sorry. It could possibly be because of the whole vampire thing. Maybe she'll come around, eventually.
Bella: I don't know how vampire mating goes. From my understanding, it's a mate for life thing. But I don't know Billy.
Charlie: Billy, if Alice doesn't come around. What will happen?
Billy's face looks grim. He looks up at Charlie. He looks at Jake and he finally settles on me.
Billy: the wolf can die. And if the wolf dies, Bella can die. At one point Bella will get sick and it will continue, eventually making her beyond weak. That's the wolf using all it's will to keep going.
We all look at each other. I see the same grim face slip into Jake's and Charlie's face. I don't know what mines is like, but my only thought is Alice.
Bella: what happens to Alice?
Billy: it's been said the imprints eventually dies too. They realize their feelings but by then it's too late. Given Alice is already dead. I honestly don't know.
He has a point. She's already dead. There's no way she can die again. I see Charlie's anger slowly slip into his face. To have to hear your only child could die after having lost the love of your life. I can only image the pain he's feeling. He dealt with sadness the first time around. He's clearing choosing anger now.
Charlie: have you told her about the imprint?
Bella: no... and I won't. I don't want her to feel she has to. I want it to be her choice. She didn't have a choice in becoming a vampire. I won't take away her only chance at picking who she wants to love.
Billy: Bella, if it can help, you have to tell her. *He looks at Charlie* We can't lose you.
Bella: I won't do it. And if you all love me, you won't say anything. Her family knows. They're respecting my decision to let her figure it out on her own. So please, respect it too. Hopefully, we can be friends before it gets too late. Hopefully, I get the chance to have her fall in love with me.
They all look at me with sadness and love. Charlie opens his mouth to speak but I hold up my hand. I tell them I don't want to talk about it anymore. That I just want time to process everything and hope they can support my decision. Give me the same respect and chance I'm trying to give Alice. Luckily for me, Jake breaks the silence. Stating there's a game coming up for Billy and my dad. Asking if I would like to go for a run. We head outside and to the back. I tell him I'll race him to the Res. I send Jess a text that I'm hanging out there and if she wants to join us, she's more than welcome. She says she'll ask Angela and if she's down, they'll join us. Not even an hour later, they join Leah, Jake and me. After a while, the some of other guys come down too. It turns out to be a good day. I think about Alice a few times but force myself to focus on my friends. Sunday is similar. This time Jake and I join Billy and Charlie fishing before heading to Leah's. We don't get back home till night. Alice never being far from my thoughts. I don't know how Monday will go. A part of me excited to see her. A part nervous of what I will feel. Another part filled with anger for everything.
*POV ALICE*
I spend all of Friday evening shopping. It doesn't bring me much joy, but it helps me take my mind off things… a little. When I get back home, my siblings are clearly still upset. I try looking for Bella before getting out the car, wanting to check in on her.
Edward: stop doing that. You have no right after what you did.
He's right. I don't. I rush inside and up to my room not wanting anyone to say anything to me. I drop some bags by each of their rooms and put my bags in my closet before turning on my music and blasting it. Letting them know I don't want to be bother. Given they probably wouldn't even try. I lay in my bed and realize I can still smell a small lingering scent of Bella. I let my mind wander. Wondering how I can fix this with my family. I consider each option and look into the future to see if it works. I don't see much in my visions. Knowing once again it all comes down to their decisions. Which I'm sure right now, none of them is willing to.
The sun sets and raises, I still don't move from my bed. At one point I hear someone outside my room, but they don't come in or even knock. I'm sure it was Esme, wanting to make sure I'm ok given this morning. I see Edward going back and forth on talking to me. I'm sure he heard Esme thoughts and feels bad. I close my mind, not wanting to see anything. Saturday morning goes by pretty quickly. Around noon, I decide to go hunting. Anything to get away from everything. I wonder if I run far away, will it matter. Instead, I just jump out my window and head to my favorite hunting spot. After taking down 3 deers, more than I need but also helping me get better control of my feeling. I climb up a tree. Going to the very top, getting higher than all the other treetops. The mountains are beautiful from here. From my spot, I see miles away, the trees swaying. It could only mean someone is coming. I don't use my visions to see who. A part of me doesn't care. But then I smell Emmett. He comes to a stop at my clearing. Looking up the trees to find me. He finally does and climbs up.
Emmett: I figure you could use someone. I just hope it's not too late to be a good big brother boo. *He uses the name he gave me after watching Monster's Inc. Deciding he was Sully because of his massiveness, and I was Boo* We all were processing the whole thing. In the end it's your decision of course. It's your life. I think, no I know, one of their concerns is what would happen with us and Bella. We don't know how she'll take things and we really do like her Boo. What if she doesn't want to talk to us either. Now you know in the end we'll all stand by you. You're our little sister. Even if we don't agree. You're not getting rid of us.
I take in his words before laying my head on his shoulder.
Alice: I know. I mean I get it. It just hurts. All over. We've all had our fights and went days with one or the other not speaking. But all 3 of you guys have shut me out. That really hurts Em. I know this whole shit sucks but losing you guys too… It's more pain than I can bear right now. Bella will not stop talking to you guys. I'm sure she's upset with me, but she has no real reason to be upset with you guys. Right now, I need you guys. The only one who's been there and who even tried to check on me, was Esme. And I know that's the mother in her. I'm sure she doesn't agree with things either but at least she's not taking sides.
Emmett: actually boo, that was Rose who came to your door. You're her favorite sister. It hurts her to see you hurt but even more to hurt you.
Alice: I'm her only sister.
Rose: no, you're my favorite one, Edward is second.
Edward: hey!
I didn't hear either of them come into the clearing. I look down as they climb up to join us.
Rose: Alice, we just want you to be happy. Bella makes you happy. The happiest any of us have ever seen you. We all like her but we all love you more. You're our little brat. Esme talked to us. Of course, while Jasper was gone, didn't want him throwing another fit. *She waves me off as I open my mouth to say something. * Anyways, she made us realize we were being bad siblings. And that you need us right now. So here we are. What can we do?
Alice: exactly what you guys are doing right now. I'm not asking you guys to stop talking to her. But I am asking you guys to not be asses to Jasper. Yes, Bella means something to me. Clearly my vision has shown me that. And yes, she'll be, no she is important to me too. But Jasper is… he's family. He's important too. He's who's been here for me even before you guys. I love you guys. Each and every one of you. But I also love him. I don't want to lose him.
They all share a look. But before I can even ask what's up, Rose looks back at me.
Rose: Alice I'm sorry if this hurts... Jasper might be YOUR family but he's not really ours. He never made a real effort to get to know any of us unless you were around. Of course we'll respect your choice, even if we don't like it. But please know, we don't choose him. We love you. We're all sorry for yesterday.
I look at them, seeing their sincere eyes. I already knew how they felt about Jasper. They never said it, but I knew. And I also knew it was his fault. He didn't want to join the family but did it because of me. He knew how important it was for me to find them, so he followed. I don't say anything. Just take in everything. Leave it to Emmett to break the silence. It was enough mushy stuff for him. He pushes Edward off the branch before racing down to catch him bride style. Rose and I start talking about the clothes I bought for her. She suggested going shopping tomorrow and I nod in agreement. She asks if I would like for her to work on Bella's car at her house. I tell her of course not. Not only are all her tools here but it'll be a risk if any the neighbors see her vampire strength lifting it up. Besides, Bella is her friend. She has every right to have her over. I tell her to let me know when, so Jasper and I can busy ourselves.
We head back to the house, taking our time walking back while the boys wrestle around. I look for Bella but get pushed before I can get a vision.
Edward: you still don't have that right. You chose Jasper.
Rose and Emmett don't say anything. I know agreeing with him. And he's right. I don't try looking for her again. Instead suggest a game/movie night which they all agree to. Esme hugs me the minute I get home. I'm sure she's happy seeing her children all getting along again. We let her know of our plans and she says of course, we can start later tonight. Jasper joins us when he gets home. Our game night runs into Sunday. In which, Rose suggests we shower and go shopping. Jasper smiles at me and gives me a hug and kiss before heading upstairs. It's times like this I wished he made more of an effort to hang out with the guys. Rose and I head out, we manage to hit up 4 different malls before heading back home. Rose and I start cleaning out and rearranging everyone's closets. We pack up the car with the clothes we're going to donate. When we're done Edward pulls me upstairs to play some music with him. I know they're doing anything to keep me from drowning in my sadness. Sunday night comes too soon. And I dread for Monday morning.
Edward: it'll be ok. Bella doesn't have a mean bone in her body.
I don't say anything. I just continue playing Enchanted on the piano. He doesn't say anything else. Just enjoys the music. The only one besides me to know the feelings of this song. The only thing I have of Bella right now. The sun shines through the window and I get up to go get ready. I decide to take a long shower. Maybe if it's long enough Esme will let me skip school. I hear Edward yell out "not likely" and I grunt.
DONT HATE ME GUYS... OF COURSE WE HAVE TO GO THROUGH A LITTLE HEART BREAK TO GET TO A HAPPY ENDING. ALSO, SORRY FOR NOT UPDATING SOON. I HIT A LITTLE WRITERS BLOCK. I WANT TO HAVE AT LEAST 3 CHAPTERS ON HOLD, JUSTTTT IN CASE I HIT ANOTHER ONE. BUT MORE TO COME SOON! THANKS FOR THE NEW FOLLOWS AND FAVES!
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