"Go ahead. Pull the trigger. But after you do, bub…then you're mine."
Bella's POV
"If spring training goes well, we could be moving to Florida-"
"Please insert $1.25 for an additional three minutes," an automated voice interrupted.
"Renee, where's your cell?" I asked, amused.
"Don't laugh; I didn't lose my power chord. It ran away! Screaming. I literally repel technology."
I sighed. "I miss you."
Renee made an "aw" sound and said, "I miss you too. So tell me, how's your school? Are there any cute boys?"
"Well," I laid myself down on my new bed and stared at the ceiling. "There's this one guy in my biology class-"
Renee gasped. "What's his name? Is he cute? How old is he?"
I laughed. "His name is Edward Anthony Masen the Second, or Edward Cullen. He's a foster kid. I don't know what happened to his parents, but he seems like an okay guy. He's about eighteen, I think." I paused. "He's gorgeous!" I lapsed into giggles. "I mean, my God, he has this really wild brown-red hair and these really dark golden eyes. I can't believe I'm saying this, but he's just too hot for words!"
"Wow, he sounds like something special." I could hear Renee's smile through the phone. "I've gotta go. I'll call you again soon. Have fun at school. I want to hear more about this boy later."
"Thanks. Bye."
I hopped off my bed and checked the time. Renee had called me just before 5:00 a.m. She was in a different time zone. I didn't mind. One good thing about rapid regeneration abilities was that I don't need as much sleep. I figured I could go outside for a run. Charlie wouldn't be up for at least another hour.
I crept over to my window and slid it open. It squealed and I checked to make sure Charlie hadn't heard anything. I would oil it later. I checked outside to make sure no one was awake and launched myself onto the tree branch. I took another long look around before letting myself fall silently to the ground. There was forest everywhere, so I had my pick of coverage. I took off behind the house; I turned into a blur as I raced through the forest. On instinct, I began to head closer to Mason County. I stopped short when I smelled something that didn't belong.
I twisted around; trying to locate the direction the smell had come from. It was faint, obviously an old scent. I couldn't identify it. It smelled…like Edward, but not like him. Perhaps they were of the same…species?
I shook my head. I needed to get back to Charlie's place before he discovered I was missing.
I headed back through the forest, trying to convince myself that there was no reason to be frightened.
Edward's POV
I found that I was more impatient than usual to get to school. I tried to convince myself that it was just my desire to protect my family from exposure that I wanted to speak with Bella and not anything to do with her obvious intelligence, as well as her kindness to those less deserving.
I was failing miserably.
My eyes snapped up as I heard the familiar rumbling of a motorcycle engine. Sure enough, Bella pulled into the parking lot not a moment later. She skidded to a stop just a few spaces down from me. I wondered if it was coincidence.
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Wolverine
FanfictionBella Logan has lived for over a hundred years without anyone figuring out her secret. Her growing attachment to Edward puts herself and his family in danger. When she realizes that the Cullens aren't what they seem, what will she do? Guys not my st...