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A few months later
I stand in an open clearing, enjoying the fresh air. I've been staying with Jacob on weekends, and at Charlie's during the week. It is Wednesday right now, the Cullen's are still gone, I'm all alone.

Bella hates me now, because I'm not as depressed as she is. She has pointed out the obvious, that I am clearly adopted.

I have my earbuds in right now. Not Good Enough For Truth in Cliche ~ Escape The Fate is playing, easing my nerves off.

Twigs snapping makes me turn my music off, and I turn around quickly. Laurent stands there, looking at me with his dark crimson eyes. He flashes at me and I hit him- causing him to fly back.

Laurent's eyes darken in anger and he throws me back, and I speed back- surprising myself and Laurent. I kick him in the stomach, and he flies back. Before he can attack me, we hear growls fi behind me. Laurent's ey s grow in fear, af I smirk at Jacob's wolf. (I found out last month).

The wolves chase Laurent, and I speed behind them. Sam Uley and Paul Lahote are the two that are able to catch Laurent, and take care of him. I stand beside Jared Cameron, and watch as everything takes place.

A man in cut off shorts comes out of the shins, he has a tattoo on his shoulder. When I have a look around, I notice it's Sam.

"Hello, Sam." I say softly. "I'm Esmerelda."

"How did you fight the blood sucker like that?" He asks, ignoring my introduction. 

"I would like to know that," I reply. "The Cullen's left before I could ask."

The wolves all lead me to First Beach, where I see Jacob doing CPR to Bella. When did he leave the clearing? Sam growls when he gets off the phone.

"Take Bella Home!" Sam demands. "Harry Clearwater had a heart attack he didn't make it."

"Bring me with you," I plead. "I don't want to go back to Charlie's right now."

Sam shakes his head. "You should go home, Esmerelda. It was an honor meeting you."

I nod. "Jacob! Wait!"
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Jacob is about to kiss Bella, but the phone on the wall begins ringing. Jacob rolls his eyes.

"Swan residence." Jacob says into the speaker. "He's not here right now." Jacob says lowly. "He's arranging a funeral." He slams the phone down.

"Who was that?" Bella asks, curious. "What?"

"Always in the way," Jacob nearly growls.

"Who was that?" Bella asks again as Jacob backs away.

"Bella, step back." Jacob warns.

"Jake who was that?" Bella asks again.

And Alice walks in, causing me to gasp and grab onto the wall to keep from falling. "Bella, it's Edward! He thinks you're dead. Rosalie told him why I came here."

"Why didn't you let me speak to him!?" Bella screams at Jacob.

"He didn't ask for you!" Jacob yells right back.

"Bella! Bella!" Alice grabs Bella's shoulders. "He's going to the Volturi, he wants to die too."

"Alice....." I whisper. "Can I come?"

Alice's eyes soften when she sees me. "Of course you can, Es. Go and get some clothes. You can change on the plane."

I run upstairs, despite Jacob's protests. "Jacob!" I scream at the wolf. "I'm going with Alice and Bella!"

Jacob flinches at the power in my voice and he nods. "Fine, if you die, I won't be at your funeral."

I gasp when he says that, and Jacob just walks out without looking back. Tears fall from my eyes as I grab something to wear, and I go back downstairs.

"L-let's go."
-/
In Alice's car, Jacob tries convincing Bella not to go, completely ignoring me. Bella ignores Jacob as Alice speeds to the closest airport.
-/

I sit by the window on the plane, Alice is between me and Bella.

"Get some sleep, Esmer." Alice says. "It's a twelve hour flight."

I close my eyes, and dirt off- I changed before take off.

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