Hello everyone! I'm so glad you guys enjoyed chapter 8. Chapter 9 is here!
BellaPOV
I still couldn't believe it I was a wolf. ME. To much had happened today. I had a lot of stuff to do know that I was a wolf. But I still had to go to school. Jake was driving me back to Charlie's. He said that I should finish school. But I knew he was worried and wanted me close to him. I wanted to stay by his side, but there was only one day of school left and then graduation. I was planing to move in with Jake and Billy after graduation. They had an extra room for me. But I would have to explain to Charlie. I wasn't looking forward to that. Then I was brought out of my thoughts when Jake opened the car door. I realized that we were outside Charlie's. I got out and grabbed Jakes hand. He looked at me with anxious eyes. I gave him a hug to try and calm down, I realized that he no longer felt hotter then me. My temperature was the same as his now. This is going to be harder to hide from Charlie then I thought.
"Jake, I'll be ok." I said, trying to reassure him. He pulled out of the hug and held my hand again, it didn't calm him down.
"Bells, the Cullens are in school with you. They can come here. They can't know yet." He said before pausing for a minute to think, I waited.
"We are having a meeting to discuss the treaty with them, we have no idea how Edward will react or the others." He finished, looking away from me.
"I know they can't know yet. But how do I hide it? I could stay home sick tomorrow, then go to graduation." I suggested, I know Charlie wouldn't let me, but if he knew I had a temperature, he would let me stay home. But I couldn't go to a doctor, because after we phase for the first time we run a temperature of 108-109 which should mean you are dead. He looked thoughtfull for a minute. Then turned back to look at me.
"Bells, I don't know, but we should talk to Charlie first. Also does he know we are together?" I hadn't told Charlie yet, I just remembered I had to do that, dang it!
"Why don't we tell him now?" I suggested, he gave me a look, then smiled, his smile. The smile I loved. We walked towards the door hand in hand and went inside. We could both hear the TV. I knew I had to tell him about me and Jake. I walked over to the living room and saw Charlie on the couch watching soccer. He looked up and saw me and Jake, he smiled.
"Hey Bells, and Jake." He pointed at Jake. I smiled. I think Charlie already kinda knew.
"Hey dad, I should tell you... me and Jake are togather." I said, I wasn't sure how he would react, but his face brightened.
"I'm so happy for you both!" He said happily, before turning his attention back to the TV. I laughed and so did Jake. I gave him and kiss as he walked back outside. I decided to go to bed right away. I would start doing patrol after school was over.
"I'm going upstairs." I shouted in the direction of the living room.
"Ok, sleep well Bells." Charlie said, as I was walking up the stairs. It was so weird, I was still getting used to the fact that all my senses where way stronger. It still surprised me. I got to the landing and wallked over to my room, shut the door and flopped onto my bed. It had been a very long day. I quickly changed into my PJs, but realized that they were almost so small that I couldn't get them on. Urg, of course I forgot I need a completely new wardrobe. But I couldn't think about that right now, there was so much to think about know that I was alone. Me being a wolf, the Cullens, everything. I fell asleep thinking about the pack.
I was surprised that I didn't dream at all last night. But it was time to tell Charlie that I didn't feel well and neede to ret so that I would feel better for graduating in the afternoon. I got up and changed, the only things that really fit were a pair of sweat pants and a t-shirt. Great. I waled downstairs not bothering to brush my teeth or my hair. Charlie wasn't working today. I walked into the kiand saw Charlie there. He looked at me with confusion and concern on his face.
"Dad I think I have a bad fever I need to rest so I can go to graduation later. He looked at me a look of suspicion on his face. He walked over and felt my head. He flinched back.
"Wow Bells, your burning up, go back to bed. I'll call the doctor." He said, damn it! He COULD NOT call the doctor.
"Dad don't call the doctor please, I'll be fine just let me rest." I said trying to sound tired.
"Ok Bells, I won't, but you need to sleep." He said, I nodded and walked back up to my room. Thank goodness that worked. I went back to my room, now I had a few hours with nothing to do. I knew that Jake had been on summer break since last week, he was free to do what he wanted. I wished that I could call him, but I couldn't, because I had told Charlie I would sleep. I decided to actually sleep, I was still pretty tired after yesterday. I changed back into my PJs and went to sleep.
I woke up within an hour or two, maybe more. I hadn't dreamed yet again, weird. I chose to get up and read, because at least reading was better then doing nothing. I looked at the clock. 11:32 am. i must have slept a bit longer then I thought. I chose a book out and started to read. I knew that graduation was at 2pm so I had an hour and a half, before I had to get ready. I ended up reading the whole hour and a half, beofre getting up and looking at what I could wear. The only thing I could find was a navy blue dress that went down just above my knees. It would have to work. The good thing was that I liked the dress, it was pretty. I went into the bathroom and showed, it felt nice to shower, it calmed me down. I got out and put on the dress, it was gorgeous. I brushed my hair and teeth and put a bit of makeup on. I was ready.
I walked down the stairs and I heard Charlie gasp.
"You look wonderful, Bells. You feel better?" I nodded and walked over to the door. I knew we had to get going. I opened the door and walked outside over to my truck, I knew Charlie wanted to drive the police cruiser, but I did not. I heard him walk behind me and I got into the drivers seat. I saw him open the passenger door and hop in.
"Bells, why don't I drive?" He offered, I shock my head. He just shrugged and looked out the window. I stared the truck and started to drive to school. I decided that I would tell him I was going to move in with Jake and Billy after graduation. I was nervous about Edward, Alice, Rosalie, Jasper and Emmett. I knew they would be there, it was cloudy as usual. The ride was silent. Then we pulled up into the school parking lot I saw Jake and Billy. I smiled and got out. I heard Charlie get out as well. I started walking over to Jake and when I got over to him I gave him a quick kiss and held his hand.
"You look gorgeous, Bells." Jake said, I laughed a little. Charlie walked over and shock Billys hand. He then looked at me and Jake. He smiled.
"Come on, you got to go get in line Bells." Charlie said, I nodded and let go of Jakes hand. I walked over to Jessica and Angela. Jessica stared at me, I knew she was jealous. She saw me with Jake. Angela smiled softly and gave me a hug.
"Hey Bella, you look nice." Angela said, I gave her a smile. Jessica was still staring at me, I was going to talk to her, but then they started to award diplomas. I saw that Edward was first. Then the rest of the Cullens. Some people I didn't know. Then some of my friends and finally me. I walked up to the front stood there waiting for the principal to hand me a diploma.
"Bella Swan, congratulations!" He said as he handed me my diploma, I smiled at him. I saw Jake and Charlie in the the crowd. I walked over to them as the final few people were giving their diplomas. Jake ran over to me and gave me a hug. I hugged him back and walked over to Charlie. Giving him a hug. It was time to tell him.
"Um dad, I have somthing to tell you." I said quietly looking at his face. He looked curious.
"Yes?" He was waiting for me to continue. I looked over at Billy he smiled and nodded.
"Dad, I'm going to move in with Billy and Jake, they have an extra room for me. I promise I'll come over often." I said a little faster then I meant to. I looked down at the ground. But to my surprise he hugged me again. I was frozen in shock for a second, but returned the hug. Then he turned to look at Billy.
"Billy is that true?" Chharlie asked him, Billy nodded.
"As long as you come by often." He said a hint of sadness in his voice. He knew I was going to be leaving soon.
"I promise. Love you dad." I said, he had tears in his eyes, I smiled at him.
"Lets go home, I still have to pack anyway, see your guys!" I said, tilting my head towards the truck. Charlie nodded. I gave Jake one more hug before going over to the truck and getting in. Charlie once again went in the passenger side. I got in the drives side and started to drive back home. I wasn't sure if it was going to stay silent, but Charlie broke the silence.
"You sure about this Bells?" He asked me, I nodded.
"I'm sure, will you be ok?" I asked him concerned, because he can not cook at all. He laughed.
"I'll be just fine Bells, I lived without you in the house for a long time you know." He said, I smiled and laughed with him. I was surprised he hadn't brought up college. I was planning to go to one, before I phased, but now that I had phased I probably, wouldn't. At least not in person, maybe I would do it online. I didn't want to have to think about that right now though. Then we were outside the house. I got out and so did Charlie. We walked inside, I went upstairs and started to pack. I would have to get a whole new wardrobe, but Charlie didn't know that. So I packed all my stuff from the bathroom, my bedroom and then went around the house checking I had eveything I needed. I brought all my stuff downstairs and saw Charlie deep in thought at the bottom of the stairs. I got all my bags down the stairs. Before asking Charlie if he wanted to drive over there with me.
"Dad do you want to drive over there with me?" I asked him, he looked up at me and smiled, then nodded. I went outside and put all my stuff in the truck. I saw Charlie getting the police cruiser out of the driveway. I started to drive towards La Push, I knew Charlie was close behind me in the police cruiser. I then saw the faded red house in the distance. My home. We pulled up in front of the house and got out. Jake and Billy were waiting for me outside. I noticed that all the others were inside. I saw them through the living room window. Charlie came over to me and gave me one more hug. He was crying softly. I felt a bit bad, but this is my life.
"Love you dad, I promise to come over often." I said, looking at him, he nodded and walked back over to the police cruiser. He got in and rolled down the window.
"Love you Bells, be safe! She shouted out of his window, he started the car and before I knew it he was out of site. I turned back around and saw Jake and Billy smiling at me, I smiled back. I then went over to my truck and got my stuff out. Jake came over and helped me. We walked inside and saw the pack all in the living room talking. They looked up when they saw us, we had my stuff in our arms the smiled. Jake showed me to m room, it was small, but I loved it. We put my stuff down on the bed, I was going to unpack later. Then Jame grabbed my hand and we walked into the living room together. I noticed that Billy was there now to. I walked over to the couch and sat down next to Leah, she turned and smiled at me, I smiled back. Then to my surprise she hugged me, I was taking aback, but gratefully returned the hug. Then I turned my attention to the others. They were all looking at me, smiling. Jake came over and gave me a quick kiss before sitting down on the floor. Then we started talking about what I could do now that I was a wolf.
Thats the end of chapter 9! It was longer then I thought it would be, but I hope you guys enjoyed it. Thank you all so much for the support, I am so glad you guys like the story as much as I do! :)
