So when I got back dad said I had to go to school I couldn't just take the test. So here I am on my way to school. I decided that was going to take my bike instead of riding in with Bella. When I got off my bike all eyes were on me. There were once again whispers just like the first day of school. As the day went on the whispers stopped once people figured out it was me the whisper became pity. It was lunch time I walked in time to see Bella carrying her tray to an empty table, but then looks over at Mike, Anglea, Jessica and Eric. I see her take a breath, then head towards them. They notice Bella but don't say anything. I walked over and sat down next to Bella.

"I'll kill Tyler if he gave me the flu." Jessica said

"It's going around. My sister was so sick se couldn't come on our hike this weekend...so she didn't see it." Angela said

"Angela, maybe you should keep that to yourself--" Eric said

"We saw something, Eric." Angela said

I was not paying attention to them till then.

"I believe you tell me more about what it is that you saw." I said

"I believe you too." Eric said

"No he doesn't. he's just trying to get lucky." Jessica said

"Is that an option?" Eric asked hopeful

"It was jet black and huge; on all fours it was still taller that a person. A bear maybe." Anglea said

"Or a very stupid wolf." I said under my breath

"Or Big Foot." Jessica said

"Or an alien. Lucky you didn't get probed." Mike said

"...We saw it." Anglea said

"You're not the only one." Bella and I said

Everyone stares at Bella.

"My dad's been getting reports at the sheriff's station. A couple hikers went missing. People are scared." Bella said

"I did hear some guy talking about it at the store." Mike said

"Last time you clowns doubt my girlfriend." Eric said

As they continue, Anglea mouths "thanks" to Bella and I. We all share a smile and join in, Bella becoming part of the group again.

The week went by without a hitch and when the weekend came around we were once again at Jacobs. When we arrived he had told us that the bikes were finished. So we loaded them up into Bella's truck and drove somewhere. We unloaded the bikes and Jacob then started telling Bella what to do.

"Brake?" Jacob asked

Bella taps it.

"Clutch?" Jacob asked

She squeezes it.

"Right. Gas?"

Bella grips it.

"You ready?" Jacob asked

Bella nods. Jacob gets a big smile on his face, then kick starts the bike.

"Slowly...release the clutch." Jacob said

"If dad finds out about this he will kill all of us." I said

Bella is slow at first the bike moves forward a little bit Jacob and I step back. She moves forward a little more. I see Bella's head turn as if there was someone standing next to her. Her hand comes off the clutch, the bike bucks and falls on top of her. Jacob and I are quickly by her side lifting it off of her.

"You okay? Bruies, breaks --?" Jacob says

"I'm going again." Bella said

"No you are not." I say

I saw him again Ana, please. Bella says

"I'm not sure that's a good --" Jacob is cut off

Bella quickly rises and hops back on.

"Guess we're going again. Now what are you going to with the clutch?" Jacob asked

"Release it. Slowly." Bella says

Jacob nods. This time I kick start the bike. She releases the clutch and moves forward. Slowly at first, she once again look to the side. She speeds up, she keeps speeding up. But she nears a curve and I realize we never told her how to turn or stop.

"I don't -- how do I turn?" Bella yells

"Bank it." Jacob yells.

"Hit the brake." I yell

Jacob and I run towards her, she reaches the turn, doesn't bank as Jacob put it goes straight and flies into a wall of trees. As she lies on the ground dazed. I swear to god when I see Edward again I'm going to kill him.

"What, are you training for the x-games?" Jacob asked

She looks around. Then to Jacob and i.

"I want to go again." Bella says

"No. Bella not now not ever again." I said

"I'm with Ana, I'm revoking your motorcycle privileges. Man, look at your head." Jacob said

I looked up at her forehead. The see blood. Jacob rips off his shirt and puts it on the cut. Bella shrinks away.

"God, I'm sorry." Bella says

"You're apologizing for bleeding?" Jacob asked

"it doesn't...bother you?" Bella asked

"It's just blood, Bella." I say

He bends over her, carefully tending to her head. I can see Bella looking at Jacob. I mean who could blame her with his dark eyes, his bare chest and smooth skin. Turning werewolf does wonders for one body. But I also see him glance at her.

"What are you starting at?" Jacob asked

"Just, you're actually...good looking." Bella said

I can tell he is surprised, there's a moment between them.

"I'll leave if you two want to be alone." I said

Jacob just smiles.

"How head did you hit your head?" Jacob asked

"Oh I - yeah." Bella said

Jacob offers her his hand, she take it alarmed.

"Jake, you're hot." Bella said

"I thought we already covered that." I said

Jacob gives me a side glance.

"Upgraded from good looking?" Jacob asked

"No, temperature not. You're burning up." Bella said

"I feel fine." Jacob said

"It's probably just because Bella is used to cold." I said

Jacob takes her hand away from his head and holds it she tries to pull it away.

"What? I can't hold your hand?" Jacob asked

"It just...means something else to you than it does to me." Bella said

"One, that's my problem, but two...we have fun, you think I'm hot--" Jacob says

"I said good looking. Ana said hot." Bella said

"That's I did." I said

"I know you like me, Bella." Jacob said

"More then anyone. But...that's all." Bella said

"Because of Cullen?" Jacob asked

I can see Bella hurt at the mention of his name. Jacob grabs both of her hands now.

"Look, I know what he did to you. I can see it in your face every time his name comes up. But you need to know - I would never, ever do that to you. I promise I will never hurt you. You can count on me." Jacob said

"Don't make promise you can't keep." I said

"I already do. You don't know how much. You're my best friend but...I don't think my feelings will change." Bella said

I can see Jacob taking everything in. A wave of something sweeps over him. He close his eyes and takes a breath.

"I'm sorry I should've said something right from the start --" Bella said

"No. That's not -- I just feel...weird." Jacob said

"I told you, you have a fever. Probably that flu everyone has." Bella said

"It doesn't...feel like flu. I don't know what it is." Jacob says

After that we took Jacob back to his house and Bella and I headed home. The rest of the day flew by and before I knew it was the begging of a new day. I could tell Bella was worried about Jacob. And for the next few days I heard her make phone calls to Jacob.

"Hey Jake. Just checking to see how you're doing. And to say I'm sorry, about, you know...how I feel and...hope the flu passees fast. Call me." Bella said into the phone

"Hi Jake. Your dad said you have the mono. He won't let me visit but...would you call me?" Bella said into the phone

"Me again. I just...need to hear your voice..." Bella said into the phone as she paced around her room not wanting to sleep or dream.

"Jacob. Please, call me." Bella said into the phone

Dad and I walk downstairs and into the living room where Harry Clearwater is waiting. Dad then enters the kitchen.

"Harry and I will be back by three." Dad says

He stops when he looks at Bella, he put's a hand on her shoulder.

"It's mono, Bells" Dad says

"He's too sick even call?" Bella asked

"You just gotta wait it out. You know, I don't have to go fishing." Dad says

"No, go. I'll call Jess or hang with Ana." Bella says

"Good. But stay here or at Jess's. NO hikes or anything. We're issuing a warning about those bears." Dad said

"Yeah bears." I say

Dad and Harry soon leave. I go upstairs and so does Bella. I hear her change her change and put stuff in a bag. I follow her outside she climbs into her truck and so do I.

"What are you doing?" She asked

"Coming with you of course." I say

We drive for a little bit before Bella stops and gets out of the car and I do the same. As we walk I realize that she is heading to the meadow. I could tell she was thinking something so I did something I don't do often I pulled a Edward and got into her head.

"I was more afraid of the hole in my chest than I was of the bears..." she thought

If only she knew that hey were not bears.

"Without Jacob, I needed Edward more than ever..." She thought

Bella stops turns around and tries a different trail.

"...I needed to know he existed. There was only one place I might find him, or the feeling of him..." She thought

This trial lead us to the meadow, she steps into it I can see the hope on her face but that soon falls. The meadow from her memory that was warm and beautiful. This one is cold and gloomy. I think about the meadow that Jasper and I spent time in when he was human and how it must look now. I see Bella close her eyes then open them. I hear a noise and am instantly by her side. We turn around but there is nothing there so we face forward and there in the tree line is Laurent. Oh great.

"Laurent?" Bella asked

"Bella. Your grace." Laurent says

Bella beams, realizing he's real.

"I must admit, I didn't expect to find either of you here." Laurent said

"I live here. But you not so much." I say

"I thought you were in Alaska with Carlisle's friend." Bella said

"Tanya, I was. It was kind of him to arrange, given my association with James and Victoria." Laurent said

"You tried to help us." Bella said

Laurent begins to stroll in a slow arc around us, his eyes assessing Bella.

"I went to visit the Cullen's, but their house is empty. I'm surprised they left you behind. Weren't you sort of a pet of theirs?" Laurent asked

Bella's smile falters fear beginning to dawn on her. I on the other hand am getting pissed.

"Um...something like that." Bella said

"Do the Cullen's visit often?" Laurent asked

"She doesn't need the Cullen's." I all but growl

"Absolutely. All the time. I'll tell them you stopped by." Bella said

I see Bella focusing on something.

"Will they be able to reach you in Alaska?" Bella asked

"I don't think so. Tanya's "vegetarian" family was pleasant enough. But the dietary restrictions were difficult - living on nothing but animals." Laurent said

Suddenly, he's standing inches from us. We both can now see his eyes they are dark blood red.

"Tell me Bella. Do you ever feel compelled to...cheat?" Laurent asked

Bella takes a step back.

"Watch yourself." I say

"But that's not why I left. I came back here as a favor to Victoria." Laurent said

"...You're still friends." Bella said

"More or less. She asked me to get the lay of the land with the Cullen's. Because, well...I'm afraid Victoria is quite put out with you." Laurent said

"That's...too bad." Bella said

"Yes. She feels it's only fair to kill Edward and Jasper's mate, given he killed hers. Eye for an eye, mate for a mate." Laurent said

I can feel Bella her mood change's she squeezes my hand.

"Edward will know who did it. He'll come after both pf you." Bella said

" I don't think he will. After all, how much could mean to him if he left you here unprotected?" Laurent asked

"I'm standing right here. I'm all she needs." I growled

"Victoria sent me here for information. She won't be happy about me killing you two." Laurent said

"No, Laurent..." Bella said

"Just you try." I said

"No, no, no. Don't be upset, I'm doing you a kindness. Victoria plans on killing you slowly, painfully - whereas I'll make it very quick. And you smell so...mouth watering." Laurent said

He face her, taking her in, I can feel his bloodlust building. She looks at me.

"Edward. I love you." Bella whispers

I throw a punch and Laurent goes flying back wards. I hear the growl of Sam and his pack.

"I...don't believe it." Laurent said

He then ran off into the woods. I looked at Bella and she shoot off back to her truck I followed after the wolfs. The wolfs had circled Laurent. I walked up next to Sam. I then moved so I was standing in front of Laurent.

"Did you forget who I was." I said

"I didn't think you remembered." Laurent said

"Well you thought wrong. And even if I didn't remember you should have not done what you just did to my family. Oh and by the way it wasn't Edward or Jasper that killed James it was me and you are going to feel exactly what he did." I said

I could feel the wind blow and my eyes change. I saw Laurent's eyes go wide. I looked at him I controlled the venom that was in him making him feel like he was changing again.

"Please stop." he begged

"In infernis arderet. (Burn in Hell)" I said

He busted into flames and soon he was gone. I turned around to face not only Sam but Jacob and Paul.

"If you fine the red head kill her, and make it painful." I said

As I walked away I felt myself cool down, But soon I was pushed against a tree and someone's lips were on mine.