*POV BELLA*
I pull myself away from Angela and start heading over to the Cullens' table. Jess calls my name and I mouth 'later' to her. I see a space between blondie and Eddie. I chuckle at already knowing that's my spot. As I sit down, I notice the vamp next to Eddie, tenses up. He looks like he wants to bolt. He's tall and lean looking with brownish blonde loose locks. His eyes aren't as golden as the others. He actually stinks, making my nose burn with the overpowering sweetness. I see his arms covered in scars and he looks like he wants me to be scared. My wolf just laughs at the challenge.
Bella: hey I thought there were 5 of y'all?
I smell the ocean breeze scent again. My wolf jumps happily. But it doesn't take long to realize it's just a lingering scent. It doesn't belong to any of the vamps here maybe another student?
Edward: yeah, my little sister had to step away. Family business.
Bella: ah ok. I guess you two are Jasper and Emmett?
Emmett: I'm Emmett, he's Jasper. Our sister that left is Alice. Her and Jasper are a thing. And you've already met Rose and Edward. I think they both have a crush on you by the way.
I look between Rosalie and Edward and just laugh. Emmett is big and buff yet with a boyish face. His smile is very welcoming, and he smells better than Edward.
Bella: the feeling is definitely mutual. Especially with Eddie. Something about him just makes my heart beat a little harder.
Emmett burst out laughing and points at Edward.
Emmett: I like you! See Eddie, there's still some hope for you.
I feel Rosalie giggle next to me.
Edward: I'm fine with that. Just hope Rose can take losing Bella.
Before I know it, Rosalie reaches around me and smacks him in the face. She slides closer to me and all I can smell is her.
Rose: did I lose you to Eddie, Bella?
Bella: I mean how can I compete with Emmett? If anything, you both lost me to Emmett. Look at that sexy man right there.
Emmett flexes his muscles, and we all start laughing. I notice all the other students looking over at our table. We continue talking and joking around. Emmett invites me over to play video games with him. Rosalie brings up my car. Apparently, she's the car goddess too and wants to help me rebuild my baby. Eddie ask me about my taste in music. The only one that doesn't say much is Jasper. He doesn't look as tense but clearly not as welcoming. Lunch ends quickly and we split for class. Eddie and I share study hall. He says that Alice is suppose to be with us but she won't be back till tomorrow. He mentions that he believes me and her will be good friends. I'm very curious as to what happen but I respect that's their family business. When school ends, I head to my car, and I spot Rosalie lending over the hood. Jesus, she's sexy. My dick twitches but my wolf shuts it down.
Bella: hey Aphrodite, what can I do for you?
Rose: when can I start working on your car?
Bella: who said my baby needed work?
Rose: I already looked under the hood Bella; she needs some work. A lot of work if I'm being honest. Pleaseeee let me fix her up. I promise you, restoring her to her original beauty is breath taking. Consider it an early Christmas gift or birthday gift, whichever one comes first.
Bella: you sound like you saw her back in 1972… oh wait, you are old. Did you?
Rose: I had one, but Alice crushed it because I ruined her favorite dress. There was no fixing either one.
Bella: ha, so she has anger issues?
Rose: just when it comes to clothes. Anyways, focus! Car, when?
Bella: I have some wolf business to attend to, today. Maybe later this week?
Rosalie takes a step towards me, so close that her scent is invading my nose. If she continues this, her scent won't burn as much. Her eyes are smoldering.
Rose: are you just saying that because you don't want to be alone with me?
Bella: trust me Rosalie, you shouldn't want to be alone with me. You might end up calling a divorce attorney.
I don't back down and note the surprise on her face. If vampires could blush, I'm sure she would've. I just smile. My wolf is one cocky son of a bitch. I walk around her and get in my car. Motioning with my hand for her to move out the way so I can pull off. It would make my departure better if my baby could jet out. Ahh it might soon. I look through my rearview mirror at the vampire just stand there. Slowly her husband and brothers join her. Just as I go to turn onto the street, I see Edward laughing and Rosalie punches him before she gets in her car. Both Emmett and Jasper look confused. I send Jake a text letting him know I'm on my way and to get everybody together. I drive straight over to Jake's house and quickly spot the gang over by the woods. I hop out and walk over to the group.
Jake: jeez Bella, you stink.
Bella: I didn't have time to go home and shower. Just wanted to come over and keep you guys up on some things. Jake tells me we have some problems. Some people still are having problems with the way things are?
I see Sam trembling off to the side, trying to control his anger. My wolf sense the anger coming from his body. I know that if I tell him to chill, his wolf has no choice but to comply. But I want to deal with him once and for all. I've had to deal with his shit all summer because he couldn't take it that a female is his Alpha.
Bella: Sam, do we have a problem?
He rushes to me and is in my face hollering.
Sam: why do you have their stink all over you?! What are you now a blood sucker lover?! Answer me, Bella! Is this what you do to the tribe? To the pack?
I shove him back. And see his body trembling harder. Jake and Paul pull him back, telling him to calm down. I see his wolf bursting to come out. And my wolf is ready. The others look between me and Sam, not knowing what to do.
Bella: Jake, Paul let him go. If he wants to be taught a lesson, I will gladly teach it. Should've done this sooner. If you can phase, do it because someone will need to clean up this puppy when I'm done with him.
Jake looks at me to make sure. I nod to him and Paul. I keep Sam in my eyesight and can see Jake and Paul trying to phase. Before I can turn back, I see Sam's black wolf ponce on me. I quickly grab his jaw and kick him right in the neck. But not before he claws the side of my face and neck. I feel the blood drip down my face, and it pisses me off more. I don't even have to think about phasing. My wolf is beyond pissed. Pack member or not, I know I can kill him for his actions right now. He jumps back up and runs at me. I quickly grab his neck in my mouth and throw him at one of the trees. He starts to get back up and I just wait. He runs at me again. I slickly move to the side. I'm able to grab his neck and as I'm about to throw him, we hear Jake and Paul telling him to calm his shit. I slam him to the ground and growl at him daring him to get back up. Jake and Paul are finally able to phase.
Bella: Do we have a problem, Sam?
Sam: you're covered in their stink. What kind of Alpha are you?
Bella: you don't question your Alpha. You just fall in line! I don't answer to you Sam! But to answer your question and now the question you put into everyone's head; they attend my school. I share classes with them.
Paul: are you sitting side by side with them or something?
My wolf growls at Paul and he slowly backs up. Blood runs down over my eye but I'm still able to see clearly.
Bella: I've befriended them.
Sam: as I said. Blood sucker lover.
I jump in his face and the Alpha forces him to coward under me.
Bella: They have done no wrong to me. No wrong to you. No wrong to Folks and most importantly, no wrong to this tribe! No harm will come to them as long as no harm comes to any human. DO YOU UNDERSTAND SAM?
I tower over the wolf that whines under me. I turn to walk towards Jake. Knowing Sam is not stupid enough to try it again.
Sam: you're wrong. They did do wrong to me. They are the reason I phased. They are the reason I hurt Leah. Yeah, your friend Leah.
I look back at him. I fight the urge to whoop his ass again.
Bella: I will ask you one last time Sam… DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE ORDERS GIVEN TO YOU BY YOUR ALPHA?
The Alpha in me makes them all kneel down. Though I only meant it for Sam.
Bella: No harm will come to the Cullens unless I say so. And I only will say so if they bite a human. That is the law of your Alpha. Death will come to any wolf that breaks the law. For the sake of Emily and your family, get your shit together Sam. I won't tell you again. When I am not here, Jake is in command. I know he will honor my law. Now everyone phase back so we can talk!
With me commanding it, they're able to phase back more easily. I wait for everyone to fully phase before coming down myself. Jake hands me his shirt for the blood on my face and neck. I know it'll heal soon. Hopefully before Charlie gets home. Wouldn't want him coming to the Res with his shotgun. Jake stares Sam down. While Paul looks worryingly between me and him.
Bella: I hate having to use the power of my Alpha. I don't want to force anyone to do anything. Which is why I ask. But if you're not going to listen and respect me. I will. We are a pack. I will make the decisions that are best for me, my pack, the people of Forks and the people of the tribe. I know what is like to protect the people I love. I also know, it's best for every human life is to keep the peace between us and them. They are decent. As I said, I've befriended 4 of them already. I will soon meet the others and reenforce the treaty with them. Sam, you will learn to control your hate for them. They didn't do this to you. Different vamps from hundreds of years ago did this. And our people killed them. My great great grandfather wouldn't have made the treaty if he saw there was danger with the Cullens. I will be back tomorrow. Jake, hold it down for me. Oh, and Sam, you better hope this heals before Charlie gets home. I see Jake cringe at the thought of if it didn't. I jump in my car and drive back home. Shooting a text to Edward to see if he wanted to hang out a bit. He replied saying there was a situation at home they had to handle. I wonder if it's the same situation from earlier with their other sister. I reply saying I know the feeling, hope everything works out and I'll see him tomorrow. I send Rosalie a quick text.
Bella: good night my Greek goddess. I hope you sleep well. Tell my sexy man I said good night and I'll be by soon to whoop his ass at COD.
She doesn't reply to me, and I figure their situation is really important.
*POV ALICE*
Edward: Hey sis, are you coming home soon? Rose called a family meeting.
I sigh and look for Bella real quick. I see her getting home. There's a big scratch going down the side of her face and her neck. I jump up and want to rush to her. Make sure she's ok. I stop myself and remind myself that we haven't even met yet. I sat back down on the rock. Even more confused.
Alice: I'll be there in a bit.
Edward: Alice, I hope I'm not out of line here. But you should talk to the family about what happen today. About your feelings and your vision. I mean if they're more than friendly.
Alice: Thank you for being a great big brother.
Edward: always. I can't wait for you to meet her. You should see how Rose fawns over her.
Alice: Our ice queen? Over a wolf? I'm more excited to meet her now. I will be there soon.
Calming my thoughts and feelings. I focus on my family and run home. As I get closer, I hear everyone in the living room. I hear Jasper yell that we need to kill Bella. Before I can stop myself, I run and jump on him.
Alice: YOU WILL NOT HURT HER!
Esme: Alice? Get off of him.
Jasper: Alice, what the hell?
I feel Edward pull me off. He pulls me into a vision where he tells me to get it under control. And that my reaction makes Jasper even more edgy. He asks me to tell them my vision but play it lite. I look down because I really don't want to, but I know I have to say something.
Alice: I'm sorry. I panicked. Look guys, the first vision I ever had when I became a vampire, was of Bella. My second was of this family. My family. I don't know what my vision of Bella was for. I honestly gave up thinking I would find her. She did look different in my vision. But now that the situation is here, I want to find out why. I want to think we will be great friends. No, she WILL be my best friend and who knows, maybe my sister. I hear Rose has a crush on her.
I throw it in to distract them from my reaction. It works because, Rose throws a lamp at Edward.
Esme: ROSE!
Emmett: I don't blame Rose, she is… she's sexy.
Me and Edward laugh at his reaction.
Edward: See Rose, maybe you can share.
She reaches for another lamp. But Esme quickly yanks it from her.
Emmett: We'll stop with the jokes. But you know it's ok to have a crush on her. I think we all do.
Jasper: I don't. I think she stinks. She's a young wolf and we shouldn't let our guards down. But I won't hurt your little puppy, my love.
Edward and I both notice the annoyance in his comment. But we don't say anything. I send Edward a quick thank you before I grab Jasper's hand and take him up to his room. I hope that will calm him and convince him that things will be ok. Once upstairs, he pulls me into his embrace and after a while, I put my hand on his chest and tenderly push him away. He looks hurt but sends a wave of love my way. I smile at him and walk to my room. I know everyone thinks we're together, but I've never crossed that line with him. He's tired, many times over the years. And we've kissed but it never felt completely right to me. I love him. I do. But I'm just not there yet. Still, I appreciate and love him in my own way. Maybe one day I will love him the way he does me. He changed to make me happy. I hope to one day return it.
I met Jasper on my way to find the Cullens. He was curious about my story of going to look for vampires I never met. He asked if he could come with, to protect me. I found it endearing and agreed. I informed him of the diet difference between the Cullens and regular vampires. Luckily because I saw the Cullens, I never tasted human blood. Jasper's bright red eyes let me know he wasn't like us. Over our journey, I encouraged him to try animals. He voiced his dislike of the tasted many times and how he felt weaker than when he took human blood. But he continued to try for me. It wasn't easy and it took a while longer on my journey to find them. He slipped a few times, but he also didn't stop trying. I knew it would be better to introduce us with gold eyes than red. And I was right. Carlisle was impressed with our story and our journey. It helped that Edward was able to read our minds. And confirmed it all. We were quickly welcomed by Esme. In no time, she decorated a room for us. But I requested separate rooms. I played it off by saying I needed room for my drawings and clothing designs. She understood because her and Carlisle each had their own office. Rose had her garage and Emmett had the living room. I knew that Edward could see the struggle Jasper goes through with our diet. I know that he also sees the struggle I have with my feelings for Jasper. And while he would never say anything to the others, I know the family wouldn't have accepted Jasper if it wasn't for me. His history makes it hard for him to trust and even though we've been with them for 60 years now, Jasper still distances himself from everyone. With Bella on my mind, I sit down at my desk to sketch her out. I focus on her eyes. They're different from my original vision. They're a greenish grey now. Not the beautiful chocolate brown I spent years looking for. They are still beautiful though. Actually, breath taking. I doubt I'll be able to find the right color to match. I know once I see her face to face, I'll have a better idea. My phone starts buzzing.
Edward: Jesus between you, Rose and Emmett. I'm starting to fall in love with her.
Alice: Sorry! I just wanted to see her.
Edward: Then be at school tomorrow.
I sigh and close my book. I wonder if I should just go to her house and introduce myself.
Edward: Nope, bad idea. Very bad idea.
I get a vision of the text Bella sends to Rose. Is she interest in Rose or is this her playful side. A ping of, I don't know, jealousy crosses my mind?
Edward: it feels like jealousy. Jasper can feel it. Want to go for a walk?
Alice: No. If I'm jealous it's because she's friends with Rose already. Can you talk to Rose, make sure she's not playing around with Bella? Don't want her to ruin things because we can be friends.
Edward: I will do my best. You might be better at getting that from her. I know she invited her over to work on Bella's car. Maybe you can hang out with them.
The thought makes me hopeful. It feels like the night drags forever. Nights like this are when I wish we could sleep. I lay in my bed, reading a book about space. Early morning, I have a vision of Jasper coming to my room asking if I want to hang out with him trying to kiss me again. I quickly jump out my window and head to my beach. I stay there looking over the ocean till the sun starts coming up. It looks beautiful over the ocean.
Edward: hey we're leaving for school soon. We can ride with Rose if you want more time to yourself.
Alice: please. Can you take Jasper? I want to ride in peace.
Edward: of course, sis.
I wait a minute before heading back. Giving them time to leave. I take my time looking for the perfect outfit. I want to impress her. I finally find the perfect outfit and head downstairs. Esme gives me a curious look and I just shrug my shoulders. I walk out the door and decide I will drive regular human speed. I hit shuffle on my playlist and jam out to Taylor Swift.