AVALON
It would seem strange, or maybe even weird that I had literally just met a guy and already I couldn't stand to be away from him. I understand now that this is the connection I had felt with Jacob and Renesme earlier.
So when Seth tells me about the inprint, I can't resist asking all the questions that has been running through my mind. One thing i can't help but wonder is...did this happen just because of what Reneseme and I are? Seth explains to me that its a werewolf thing, that two people inprint because their kids will have strong traits within the tribe. This confuses me.
"So, shouldn't you and Jake have...inprinted with someone from your tribe then?" I ask.
"No, it's who make us stronger, who makes our perfct other half," he says, smiling at me.
We are in this nice little and very cozy place. It smells like wood and earth...The scent of fresh grass after a long good rain hits me,so much so I can imagine we're sitting on a couch outside, rather than inside. For a second I wonder if Seth is playing a trick o me, but when I ask him he laughs and says, "This is a house werewolves live in; whattya expect?"
I laugh too. It feels good to laugh, like a huge relief, as if a heavy weight's been lifted off me and I can finally breathe again. I fight the urge to take in a gulp of air, just for the feeling of freshness going through my lungs.
we sit and visit for hours. At least it feels that way when I sense Bella walking in.
"Uh, Seth, Edward thinks you and Embry should go and tell Sam a-about what's happened. Just sothey're aware, you know just--" She pauses, takes a breath and continues. "Just in case," she finishes in a rush.
I can feel Seth's eyes on me. "I'll be back, probably in an hour or so," he tells me gently.
I nod and suddenly it feels empty without him her.
"Would you want me to stay here with you while he's gone?" Bella asks me gently. I nod and feel her sitting down beside me.
"So, Avalon you said you were born blind?" she asks, hesitantly. She doesn't want to hurt or offend me.
"Yes," I answer.
"Then...you always knew about your power?" she asks.
"Well yes. I knew i was blind but that I could sense people. I realized I could't sense objects long before that, though." I chuckle lightly.
She chuckles too. here is a few minutes of silence, but its comfortable and i'm thankful. Not to mention sweet and...oddly, innocent Bella seems to be. To survive giving birth to.....a half-breed...My mind still can' wrap around that idea. It makes me feel like even more of a monster...given what happened to my mother--
Tears well u in my eyes and I try to push them back unsucessfully. Bella wipes them away and pulls me to her, comforting me. Suddenly, she freezes and gasps lightly.
"What?" I askher, afraid i've hurt her somehow.
"You..have a bruise. I--How? I didn't think you could--"
"You mean thats not normal?" I ask her.
"No. Renesme never gets hurt. Her skin i almost like ours except she doesn't sparkle in the sunlight like we do," Bella explains.
"Oh. Well..when im more my human self, cuts and bruises show. When my instincts kick in, like when I...hurt Jacob--" I wince at that--- "Well, i never get hurt," I finish explaining to her.
"If the bruise couldn't come from the fight, then where...?" She pauses as realization sinks in. "The man..whoever stabbed you..."
"He's my ex boyfriend," I blurt. Suddenly, I get the urge to open up to her. She's so kind and trustworthy...Something I haven't seen in a long time. "He..uh, abused me and when i finally got the courage to run away well--H--He stabbed me," I explain. Bella gasps so slightly I wonder if I really hear her or not.
"Bella, can I talk with you?" I ask.
"Yes, Avalon of course," she answers.
"I think its time I told you my story."
