Chapter 12

Bella had a problem, she didn't have any clothes. The ones she did have were damp and stank like sweat. She wrapped a towel around her and paced the bathroom for at least ten minutes trying to figure out what to do.

She remembered Jacob offering her clothes the day she jumped off the cliff. He said they didn't fit him anymore. She didn't want to borrow his clothes, but she didn't want to put hers back on either. Glancing over at her clothes she grimaced. She had a feeling wearing Jake's clothes would upset Edward but she just couldn't bring herself to put hers back on. She would just go home right away and change into her own clothes.

With her decision made, she called, "Jake." praying he still had those old clothes.

She spoke through the door asking him for something to wear. When he brought them back to her she attempted to stick her arm out the door to grab them.

First, she jammed her fingers into the side of the door. When she pulled the door open a little further she pulled it too hard, too fast, slamming it against her toes. When she finally got the door open enough to fit her arm out, she tripped causing her to slam the door on her arm. Arm still out the door she leaned against the wall sliding down until her butt hit the floor, an "ompf." came out of her mouth.

"Bells?"

"What?" she groaned.

"Are you okay?"

"Dandy." She snarked.

"Do you want me to just leave the clothes on the floor out here?"

She turned her hand to give him a thumbs-up and said, "That would be great. Thanks."

Bella knew the clothes would be big but this was ridiculous. The shirt; that she knew was too small on Jacob, came down to her knees, the supposed short sleeves fell past her elbows, And the pants? They were so long it looked like swimming flippers. She rolled up the legs several times to make them fit, no matter how many times she rolled the waist, however, they just wouldn't stay up. She ended up holding the pants up as she waddled her way out of the bathroom.

She borrowed a piece of rope to use as a makeshift belt. Tying it around her waist she folded the top of the pants over it and went to inspect what her father was doing.

The first thing she read was 'why she wants to be with Edward.' Bella grabbed the paper that gave those reasons. "This isn't true!" She yelled defensively.

"That's what I said." She heard Jake mumble.

"Those are the reasons you gave when you told me about this." Her father defended himself.

"I was in an incoherent state. You can't take everything I say to be exactly what I mean."

"Fine, then enlighten me. Why do you want to be with him so badly?"

"Because, I love him!" She said vehemently.

"Why do you love him?"

"Because he makes me feel…" She struggled to find a word.

Her father didn't. "Inferior, I believe is the word you tried to use."

"No." She protested, but it was true. Not just about Edward, but all the Cullen's. One day though, she would be there equal. She wouldn't be clumsy, fragile, little human Bella.

It excited her and terrified her all at once.

"No?" her father prodded but she wouldn't answer him.

There was too much to explain and inform him of. She didn't have the time. She had to get home. She told Alice just the one night and she meant it.

"Look, dad, how about I help you clean this all up and we could go home and talk.

"Oh, no. You are not going anywhere. I, however, need to have another meeting with Rosalie Hale." Pointing at one of the papers that had 'Alice?' scrolled across it, he said. "I have more questions."

Bella balled her fist and let out an aggravated scream before stomping her way out of the room.

The meeting was set immediately. Charlie found himself at the same place with Jacob at his side. This time Rosalie was alone.

"Is your husband coming?" Charlie asked.

"No, he had other obligations. He did tell me to notify you, well the dogs, that I better come back in one piece."

The forest growled at the implied threat.

Charlie swallowed thickly. Now that he knew the wolves could shift at any time, he imagined they were surrounded. The vampires weren't the only things Charlie had questions about. He had to prioritize. From what he deduced so far the wolves were less dangerous than the vampires: Maybe.

"No one here will harm you," Charlie assured her. And then, with as much authority as he could muster he yelled over his shoulder. "Right!"

A muffled snort came back to him. Jake added, "As long as she doesn't attempt to hurt anyone."

Charlie took a seat on the log bench. Rosalie and Jake remained standing.

"I argued with Alice last night. That was the first time I even considered telling her no about something. Why is that? I thought about all the conversations and requests I should have had more of an opinion on, and just didn't. I can't figure it out."

"She dazzled you."

"She, what me?"

"Dazzled. Here I show you. I will get you to give me your bank account number."

"No!" Charlie didn't know why the girl would think he would do such a thing.

"Charlie," She said sweetly. "It would mean so much to me if you would allow me to have your bank account number. Please tell me."

Before he could stop himself the numbers flowed out of his mouth. Why did he just do that? He shook his head. "Have any of you done that to Bella?"

Rosalie pursed her lips.

Before anything more could be said. There was a rustling sound behind them. A shirtless Quil came out of the bushes.

"Um, hi." He said with an awkward wave.

"Quil," Jake said. "What's going on?"

"Um, well, you see."

Jake could tell his cousin/friend did not want to say what he had to. "Just spit it out."

"It's Bella. She left your house, and is walking to the Cullen's."

A/N Thank you for reading.

Edward fans, I need your assistance in explaining Edwards feelings for Bella.

Edward fans I have a challenge for you. Non-Edward fans are welcome to join. I have a story Idea and would love to see what you come up with.

Edward is an assassin who has never failed to finish a job. He is known to be quick, precise, and never asks questions. He is the perfect killer. When he gets an assignment to assassinate a prominent figure's daughter he gets himself set up and ready to shoot, but when he gets her in his sights, he just can't bring himself to pull the trigger.

The story could be as long or as short as you like. The only rule is the target is Bella. Can't wait to see what you come up with. Please notify me if you are going to write something so I can read it.

For my Jacob fans. Non-Jacob fans are welcome to join. The story Idea for you.

Chief Charlie Swans has had a threat put on his daughter's life. He hires A bodyguard from a company in LA Push to keep her safe. They send the owner's son, Jacob Black. What happens when he falls in love with the woman he is supposed to be protecting?

Same rules.