Golden - P.L.

4. Pink Bows and Werewolfs

"Don't love you yet, but probably will. Turn me into something tragic, just for you, I let it happen." - Gracie Abram's, Let it happen

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It's been days since Bella and I came back from our hike. To her it seemed to just be another day, I hadn't been able to leave the house. I was too scared of the monsters that lurked in the woods. Some nights I could've sworn I saw eyes watching me from the tree line outside my bedroom window. The events of the hike played out in my dreams every night. Bella wasn't the only one plagued with nightmares anymore.

I held the blanket tightly wrapped around me as I got up from my bed and walked to the window. My eyes traced the tree line. Looking for something. It was like my soul was yearning for something my mind didn't even know about. A soft knock interrupted my thoughts, my head snapping away from the window and towards the door.

"Come in." I called softly. Bella watched in, giving me a soft smile. I returned it as I sat on the edge of my bed. The old bed frame creaked under my weight.

"I need your help with something." Bella said the words with a hint of uncertainty.

"Of course. What is it?" I said, tilting my head slightly.

"I need to see Jake. And you need to keep Billy distracted so that I'm able to." She bit her lip nervously.

"Jake has mono Bells. I know you're close with him but he needs time to get better." I said trying to convince her away from her silly plan.

"No, no he doesn't. I know he doesn't. Please Lilah." She said desperation dripping from her voice. I dropped my blanket onto the bed and walked over to my closet. So much for staying in bed all day with my book and pumpkin spice candle lite.

"Fine, I just need a few minutes to get ready." I said making Bella give me an excited thumbs up before leaving. I groaned looking at my clothes, maybe wearing a dress would lift my spirits a little. Pulling out a white sundress and throwing it on my bed. I paired it with an oversized tan thick cardigan.

"This is going to have to do." I said softly to myself and I did a quick spin in the mirror. I grabbed a pink silk bow and quickly tied it in my hair, before I shrugged at the slightly messy half up half down. Sandals probably weren't the best choice today, given the gloomy weather but they were comfortable.

"Ready?" Bella asked as I climbed into the truck.

"Ready as ever, I suppose." She gave me a soft smile.

"I'm sorry for what happened last time Lilah. I never wanted you to experience that." I shook my head and reached for her hand.

"It's okay Bella, I'm sorry you had to experience it too." I said softly squeezing her hand. She gave me a somber smile before putting the truck in drive.

Jake's house came into view and I could feel the nerves build up in my belly. Bella quickly put the truck in park and opened her door. Before I knew it she was walking up the wooden ramp to the front door. Oh no, I forgot I was supposed to be helping her find Jacob. Dang it. I quickly followed suit just in time for Billy to open the door.

"Bella, Lilah..." Billy said, he seemed just as confused as I was.

"I need to see him." Bella said.

"He's not in." Billy said blocking the doorway with his wheel chair.

"See I told you Bella. Billy do you want me to make you some hot coco? It's chillier than I thought it would be." I said softly, Bella looked back at me and shook her head. Oops, I'm sorry I mouthed at Bella.

"That's very sweet of you Lilah, I'd love some." Billy said and smiled, Bella continued to glare at me as I rocked back and forth on my heels.

"I'm sorry, I really need to see him." Bella said before dodging Billy and walking into the house.

"Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry for her rude behavior Billy." I quickly apologized.

I saw Bella open Jake's door before she quickly turned on her heel heading for the front door again. She rushed past me as Billy attempted to stop her. I blindly took a step after her. Billy quickly reached out and grabbed my wrist.

"You don't want to do that sweetheart." Billy said sternly.

"Billy, I have to. She's my sister." I escaped his grasp and followed Bella down near the tree line.

"What did you do?" Although I was still far away I could hear Bella yell. Who was she yelling at? Oh no, this is not good. Sam Uley and the rest of the cult Jacob claimed to be creepy stood only a few yards from Bella.

"What'd you do?" She yelled again heading for Sam and pushed his chest. I picked up my speed to a slight jog as I reached Bella.

"Bells come on, this isn't a good choice. Let's just go talk to Jake. Please." I pleaded with her. I always hated confrontation. I didn't do well with fights or yelling.

"What did you do? He didn't want this." Bella said, ignoring me as she took another shove at Sam.

"Watch yourself." A voice said next to Sam. I quickly looked up, my eyes crashed with familiar brown ones. I could feel my heart rate speed up and blood rush to my cheeks. His eyes seemed to be in a trance as he continued to stare into my wild green ones. He quickly clenched his jaw, and shook his head. I could feel a pang of hurt in my chest.

"Easy." Sam growled out putting both of his arms out.

"He didn't want this." Bella repeated again,

"What did we do? What did he tell you?" He said as he continued to clench his jaw, glaring at Bella.

"Both of you calm down." Sam yelled. Grabbing the grumpy man's arm, pulling him away from me and Bella.

"Nothing, he tells me nothing because he's scared of you." Bella continued. Her voice only seemed to get louder with every word she spoke. I could feel my eyes begin to burn with tears and my hands shake. I quickly wrapped my arms around my torso to keep my shaking composed.

"Lilah, come over here." I heard a voice say. I turned seeing Embry gently coaxing me towards him. I didn't hesitate as I walked over to his side. He gently wrapped an arm around my waist and held me securely to his side.

All of them laughed in Bella's face and before I knew it Bella slapped the grumpy one across the face. I covered my mouth with my hand in shock as he began to shake uncontrollably.

"Too late now." One of them spoke with a chuckle as Sam ordered Bella to get back.

"Embry get Lilah out of here, Paul will never forgive himself if he hurts her." Sam ordered, who the heck is Paul?

"Stay by me okay?" Embry said softly in my ear. Bella continued to take shaky steps back towards Jake's house.

"Paul, calm down now." Sam ordered again. At least now I know who Paul is. I let out a shrill scream as Paul turned into a wolf right in front of my eyes. His coat was a silver gray, the same wolf from the meadow. The same wolf from my dreams. I turned towards Embry hiding my face in his chest.

"Bella!" I heard Jake yell as I pecked out from Embry's chest. Right in front of me Jake turned into a russet color wolf. I begin to feel my head start to spin and my ears ring. I gripped Embry's arm.

"Lilah, can you hear me?" He asked. I couldn't respond as I felt my hands go numb.

"Sam!" Embry yelled as I felt myself slip out of consciousness.

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Yayyy, they finally officially met, kinda. I hope everyone's enjoying the story. I'm having so much fun writing it :)