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3 MONTH LATER: June 2nd

It's been 3 months. 3 complete months since I've last heard of anyone. No response from Paul or Jake. Mattheo never actually came. He only said he would so that Noah would stop insisting. Noah now has this new lady friend he brings all the time. I've been completely shut out from their lives. The first week without them hit me hard but nothing could've hurt more than Paul leaving. With him leaving I realized how much I cared for him. Almost too much. I felt that this physical connection we had was now broken. I don't dare go to the reservation to see if hes there. Im scared. Scared he's replaced me with someone else.

What the hell went wrong? What the fuck did I do?

He promised to stay but he only lied.

Was I not enough? Or was I just nothing to him?

NOAH'S POV:

These past few months have been crazy. I got in another fight with Theo. He lied and said he would come over and check on Aria. He didnt. I wonder if he had come home; would she still be like this.

She constant stays in her room doing god knows what. She says she made new friends and once and awhile goes out with them.

I cant get that image out of my head. She went out yesterday with her "friends" that she made at a party. They went to a bar for "fun" only for them to get into a bar fight. A FUCKING BAR FIGHT. Aria came back all bloody and bruised and insisted that it wasn't her blood. I looked up the bar on the internet only to find out she was telling the truth. SHE REALLY DID WIN!

But I told Mattheo that me being here that I would help her not get into anymore fights. Before her mom passed she would get into a lot of trouble. She might not look it but shes a whole ball of anger.

She comes home sometimes fucking drunk or high. So far shes just in her room and insists the fight was just part of being a reckless teenager. Im scared for her. I want the old Arabella back.

Need.

Everyone's failed her. Hell I have too.

ARIA'S POV:

At one point in the last few days. I realized I didnt want to continue like this. But what could I do just waltz back into his life like I didn't get ghosted. Fuck this its so fucked up. Days started to feel slower and much colder. Everything's so screwed. Fuck this town.

HELLO VAMPIRES ARE REAL and god knows what else. My face still fucking hurts. That stupid bitch from the bar got a hit before I could even look at her. A bruise formed on my cheek as it still stung as well as a busted lip.

I changed into a different outfit as I walked towards Bella's house.

"Hey Bella where you going?" I asked as she headed towards her truck

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"Hey Bella where you going?" I asked as she headed towards her truck.

"Woah Aria what happened to your face?" She asked. "Oh nothing just you know got in a slight bar fight."

"Well I'm going to the reservation. Im finding out the truth about Jake something's wrong and I'm sick of being lied to; wanna come with?"she asked.

"Sure,"I said entering the passengers seat. I liked this new Bella she was so badass. We both agreed I'd stay in the car as she would confront the guys. I didn't wanna see who Paul was with if he was there.. Bella parked the car as she ran towards the guys. I leaned my seat back so nobody would see me.

But before I could fully lean back I saw Paul talking to a girl that I've never seen before. Who is she? Are they?

My heart hurt as I saw him laughing with the guys as if he didn't just leave me all broken up. The girl placed his arm on him as he just laughed it off and went with it. A pool of tears started forming in my eyes. I let them fall on my face. I probably deserve this, I never actually told him how I felt.
I quickly wiped them as I saw Bella start yelling at them (specifically Paul). The girl stepped back as she headed into the house. My instincts kicked in as I got up.

I quickly got out of the car running towards Bella. I looked up seeing Paul shake in anger after Bella had just slapped him.

I've never seen Paul like this. EVER. I didn't know this side of him really did exist.

He made eye contact with me as I heard a yell. "GET BACK NOW,"Jake yelled. I stood in front of Bella making sure she was safe. Before I knew it Jake ran towards us as he turned into what I think was a Wolf.

I then realized why he told us to move. I looked up at Paul as he also transformed into a big giant wolf. I was pushed back harshly by jake's wolf form.

I felt a sting on my arm. I looked down seeing my white sweater turn a deep red.

"ARABELLA OH NO,"Bella said running towards me.

"I-I'm okay,"I said as I started hyperventilating. I lifted my sleeve seeing a gash on my arm.

"Take her inside NOW," ordered Sam.

I looked up as Embry quickly picked me up bridal style. He smiled looking at me confused. I watched as Jake and Paul ran deep into the woods hearing growls.

"Woah there Aria you need to calm down your shaking,"Embry said.

I looked up at him and gave him a "are you serious" face.

"OH GOD WHAT HAPPENED!" Yelled Emily. "I-I'm fine it doesn't hurt that much,"I said.

"It was that idiot Jake's fault,"said Jared.

Emily quickly bandaged me up as I took off my bloodied sweater. "Here sit and drink this it'll help you relax,"Em said. I shook my head receiving the tea with my other arm. I looked up at Bella as she sat at the table. She talked to the guys as they exchanged information about the whole wolves and vampire stuff. I was still in shock.

Why is everyone so calm about this THERE REAL!!!! Everything started to click the stories they told at the bonfires. The secretive moments and meetings they had. I laid my head back on the couch. I was startled as I heard laughing come from the door.

I looked up seeing Jake and Paul coming in together shirtless. I closed my eyes hoping all of this was just one bad dream. I felt a tap on my shoulder. I slowly opened my eyes looking up at Paul.

"Hey can I talk to you privately?"he asked. I almost caved in but the memories of what just happened and those 3 months.

Who was that girl?

I scoffed is he actually serious right now. Demanding something when he just left me.

"Why should I?"

"Please just give me one moment," he pleaded.

I took my time to respond as he fidgeted with his hands.

"ok,"I said softly.

I got up following him upstairs to the guest bedroom. He closed the door behind me as I sat on one side of the bed.

"So?" I said.

                                                "Let me explain everything."

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