A/N: If you guys were to ever come across a story that is painfully similar to mine, please let me know.
Side note: So this chapter is a split from the last meaning that it's still the same day, the weekend if you're still not too sure or if I did not make it clear.
Protection II
I was still shivering from that conversation with Bella's creepy boyfriend. Those eyes, the hidden meaning within his words…
As I put my stuff away I had a chance to reflect on what we really spoke about. I was never one to take things at face value and I was thanking my lucky stars that Logan was able to help me read in between the lines. Edward knows something… honestly I wouldn't put it past him for him to really know what I am and just want me to admit it aloud. Truthfully he's too nosy for his own good. He needs to keep that pale nose out of my life and focus on my sister.
But then again I don't trust him in the first place…. So he needs to keep his pale nose out of both our business.
A small smile flittered across my face.
Yeah… that would be nice.
I frowned. But Bella is so unhealthy consumed by him she can't even see that he's poisonous to her. I'm not sure exactly what it is but my self-preservation tells me to stay the hell away from him and his family. The way they move isn't human, the way they talk, even the way they look at others. Their movements are too precise, too calculated. Usually that's not something you would notice right off the bat but their eyes are a huge give away. Edward's gaze is much, much too sharp and unnerving for someone only 17 years old. Japer's own reflects that of a haunted war veteran, Alice, albeit is fun and bubbly, has a knowing glint in her eye that makes it seem as if she's always five steps ahead of everything. The Cullen's do not act like teenagers, at least not normal teenagers.
And the way he watches my sister. On the outside he focuses his attention on her completely, he surrounds her like a shadow and protector constantly glancing to see if anything would happen to her. The way he hovers over her, as if to keep her shrouded from the world in this protective bubble isn't healthy at all and the way she just lets it happen…
I should be glad there's someone who wants to protect her so earnestly but his gaze sometimes turns… predatory but then quickly changes to adornment. That in itself is creepy to the max. Of all things I can see from him… predatory? Is that the right word I'm looking for?
My frown deepened. And she wants me to get to know him. Ick. No. Hell no.
I honestly cannot see what she sees in him. What is it about him that has her head over heels? His looks? His "protective" nature?
Something about him only she knows? Hmm…
My brows furrowed. If so then she must know what he is or at least have an idea. Then there's the strange burning sensation I had before she was admitted to the hospital.
I held my arm to the light lightly tracing the area again. There was no mark, no scar, puncture wound – nothing. It must've been a ghost pain but what could've caused it? Why did I even feel it in the first place? Bella and I aren't close at all so we shouldn't be linked this closely. The only conclusion that makes sense is she has some latent mind control and even then it would have to be really powerful to project an intense feeling on me from such a far distance.
Damn it…. Figures Bella would be the one to give me a migraine.
Plopping down on the couch I stared at the ceiling hoping that something, anything would at least hint towards any of the answers.
Buzz! Buzz!
I spared a glance at my phone. Jake's name flashed brightly on my home screen.
"What is the answer?" I asked.
"To be or not to be… or four… I like four."
I chuckled. "I like four too."
"Well that's great. Now how about you get in here and tell me how much you like it."
"Oh, kinky." I teased grabbing my jacket.
"You don't know the half of it." Then he hung up.
Locking the door behind me I could already feel the smirk on his face. So it's flirty Jake tonight huh. I had to strongly repress the urge to smile.
"Took ya long enough."
"Get off my back. Now where are we going?" I slammed the door shut.
"Jeeze touchhhyyy." He pulled out my driveway. "I know I'm not the one that's got you so worked up so what's up?"
"I went prom shopping today…"
He actually started to slow down. "…Seriously?"
"Yes seriously Jake is that so hard to believe?"
"…"
"… Just drive."
He laughed. "You!? You went and actually did something girly? Oh that is rich. Why are you going?"
"A friend of mine convinced me to go." I rolled my eyes. Well… this is hard. This conversation is actually leading up to me asking him to go with me but I'm actually nervous… what if he says no? What if he says yes but only because he doesn't want to make things awkward…?
"Oh." I swear I heard his happy tone deflate a little. "So someone already asked you?"
My heart fluttered in my chest, down to my stomach and up again. Just do it Lynn! Take the damn plunge!
"Well…" C'mon coward! "Not exactly…" You suck…
"What do you mean 'not exactly'?"
I cleared my throat trying to dispel the feeling of my rapid heartbeat in my esophagus. "No one's asked me to go with them, other than my friends of course, but I was hoping that my hero would come in and save the day." God you suck so much it's pathetic. How is that anyway to ask?!
I had to resist the urge to violently face palm. Thank God it's dark, hopefully that will be able to hide the blood rushing to my face.
"Oh?" And his happy tone is back – only this time it had a hint of suggestiveness. At the red light he glanced at me with that damn crooked smirk sending the butterflies on a damn rampage.
"Yeah I mean, that's what hero's do right? Rescue the girl from the painful social stigma of waiting for some knight to take her away… or something…" What?! Who says that?! ARGH!
He chuckled turning away from me as the light turned green. "And I can't just leave my damsel in distress can I? What kind of hero will I be?"
"Um, yeah." Smooth Lynn… you are so smooth… wait… my damsel… again with the 'my'.
He chuckled again. "I would love to take you to the prom Lynn. But next time, you can just come out and ask me."
Queue face and back of neck lighting up like a Christmas tree. But instead of being embarrassed a small smile flitted across my face as I looked on the road ahead.
She asked! She freaking asked! He was trying so hard not to smile like an idiot but it was getting harder with each passing moment.
He was worried that some guy had already asked her. That she already had someone in mind but she asked him.
Maybe there is hope after all! He smiled gleefully. And so he started to plot.
He noticed from his peripheral a small smile settled on her rose colored face and instantly his chest puffed out in pride.
He was sure that she wouldn't feel the same way about him but now he was starting to think otherwise. Sure she flirted back but it was more playful than anything and sure she didn't move an inch when she woke to be in his arms but that didn't really mean she liked him back… or did it?
His face scrunched in confusion. Trying to read girls is so freaking hard! Why can't they just come right out and say what they want!
"Hey Jake, don't kill yourself over there you know." Her voice was low and cautious. "You look like you're hurting yourself thinking."
"I'm not." He replied absently.
She hesitated for a minute. "You're not thinking twice about this are you? Jake if you don't want to go that's fin–"
"No! N-no, that's not it." He interjected quickly. He did not want her to think that he was backing out on her.
"Oh." There was still uncertainty in her voice.
"I was just thinking if I knew where my tux is…" He trailed off.
"Uh huh…." He didn't have to look to see her eyebrow was raised.
He cracked a smile. "Honestly… now how about you. I know it's been a while but how are your ribs holding up?"
A thoughtful look crossed her face. "You know… I actually forgot about those." She began to touch her sides. "They're good. Told ya I heal fast."
"Yeah you did…" He was still distracted. That was good, at least now when they're dancing she wouldn't be in any pain.
"What color is your dress?"
"Purple."
Jake was acting a bit weird. What's got him so distracted anyway? And how far is this damn place he wants to take me!
He's acting so absent it's starting to freak me out a little but when I asked if he was having second thoughts he quickly told me that wasn't it. So then what?
Maybe… maybe he's nervous…?
My heartbeat began to pulse hard at the implication. Nervousness means that maybe he likes me too!
Fuck and there goes the damn blush again.
Okay deter from this! Deter! It's starting to feel weird in here!
"So, erm… Bella's boyfriend said that I should double with them…"
"Uh huh…" He paused for a second. "What?"
"Yeaahhh…" I ran my fingers through my short hair.
"Tell me you didn't say yes."
I gave him a dry look. "Of course I did. I would absolutely love to hang out with my invalid sister and her creepy boyfriend."
We finally pulled up to the place.
"Oh thank God." He sighed in relief.
I rolled my eyes. "Get real Jake. Why would I say yes?"
He turned off the ignition. "Beats me. Maybe he finally decided he wanted to put you under his spell too." At my deadpanned expression he laughed.
We stepped out the car. "Maybe that's why Bella is so enamored with him."
"You know you have a point about that." He held the diner door open for me. "Though I don't know how long vampire hypnotism lasts."
I tripped over my feet in surprise as the word vampire rattled around my skull. Thankfully Jake steadied me before I could really fall.
"What?"
He raised an eyebrow in amusement as he lightly shoved me inside. "So you are clumsy." He chuckled lightly. "You look like you just saw a ghost. Don't you know about the legend?"
"What legend?"
He sighed pulling out my chair. "The Quileute legend about The Cold Ones."
"…"
"Bella didn't tell you?" He whispered as the waitress came by.
"Hello darlings, what can I do for you?"
He looked at her with a smile. "Two waters and two specials please."
"No problem baby cakes." And off with a smile and wink she left.
I raised an eyebrow at him.
"…What?"
"Don't give me that innocent look Black. I know what you were doing." I whispered slyly. Yeah, slowly stabbing my heart into tiny pieces. "Do you know her?"
He shrugged. "I come here a lot so she knows I'm a regular." Then a wicked smile slowly bloomed across his face. "Don't tell me you're jealous Lynn."
I scoffed. "Me? Jealous? Pfft, as if. But that's beside the point." I added quickly when he rolled his eyes. "Tell me about the legend."
He sighed, "Don't tell me you're interested in one of those Cullen's too."
"Do your eyes not work Black? Whatever gave you the idea that I'm interested in one of them? I'm just curious about it."
He mouth set into a tight line. "Fine. I just hope you don't end up in one of their arms after." He grumbled.
It was instant.
The second it happened his head snapped up so his eyes could meet hers.
He let out a disbelieving chuckle as Alice jumped around in joy.
"She is a smart one." Edward murmured leaning back into the couch. "She's going to figure it out soon."
"Lynn figured it out?" Emmett asked plopping next to his brother.
"Almost. Jacob Black told her about the legend."
Emmett frowned. "Since when does she hang around the Black kid?"
Edward smiled mockingly at him, "Don't tell me you're jealous Emmett."
"I'm not." Emmett deadpanned. "I'm just saying. It's odd isn't it? Bella is with you and her sister is with the wolves."
Edward hummed in agreement.
"So now what?" Emmett asked picking up the remote control.
"What do you think Jasper?" Edward asked
"A couple things could happen actually." Jasper started breezing into the room. "We know she isn't like Bella. She isn't going to come out right to one of us and demand to tell her the truth. She will be cautious and will wait for an opening. She knows that we suspect her of being something so she won't tip her hand too soon." Jasper crossed his arms over his chest looking thoughtfully to the ground. "Too be honest I'm not sure how she will react to finding out about the supernatural. Mutants, although some may have supernatural powers, are still essentially at their core human – just genetically altered humans. Vampires are a completely different field."
Edward frowned. "I'm not sure if she'll even believe the truth about us. It is a bit far-fetched for humans to believe."
"That is true, but Lynn is no ordinary human." Jasper countered. "She knows about the grey scale of life, although I am not sure how she will react to the thought of the supernatural."
"Oh c'mon guys! Enough doom and gloom!" Alice chirped happily. "I think you all are forgetting one important detail."
At the three confused looks thrown her way she rolled her eyes.
"She's Bella's sister!"
"That could very much mean the opposite for us Alice." Edward deadpanned. "Lynn isn't like Bella at all. They are two very different people."
"That and Lynn doesn't like you very much." Emmett added grinning playfully. Edward frowned.
"She might very well try and discourage Bella from continue seeing you Edward." Jasper warned.
"I know." Edward replied softly. "A part of me thinks that it will get Bella to actually see some sense and stay away from me but there's another part that wishes she'll stay."
"Sucks to be you bro."
"Are you guys still talking about her?" Rosalie asked gliding into the room. "What's so interesting about her anyway?"
"The fact that she could find out about the very truth of our existence Rose. Does that not have you worried?" Jasper asked.
She shrugged. "If what I hear has been floating around the house is true then no. She has a secret to keep and so do we and besides as long as no one confirms it what will she have to go on?"
"True." Jasper agreed slowly.
"Don't forget, it seems she has allied herself with the wolves. Eventually she will find out." Edward countered.
"Not necessarily. Unless she is someone's mate they will keep her ignorant and eventually ostracize her. Its taboo for anyone on the outside of the immediate pack and elders to know the truth as is the same for us. Bella had just gotten lucky."
There was a pause.
"What do you think Alice?" Jasper asked turning to his mate but she had already left the room. "Alice!"
Emmett laughed. "Oh she definitely knows something."
"For now we'll just have to continue watching her." Edward agreed. "Alice won't say but I have a good feeling Lynn will be discovering the truth very soon."
The Next Day…
I had woken up to an empty house, again. Not like that's anything new now.
Walking downstairs in a near drowsy haze I had somehow managed to notice a note on the refrigerator door.
Lynn, had to go to work early and finish left over paper work from the day before. Will be home early tonight so maybe we can do something.
Dad
Crumpling the note in hand I made myself my usual hearty breakfast – eggs, bacon, pancakes, and then went to do my homework. Usually I would go out on a run before getting any type of school work done but it was raining again so hopefully it will stop when I'm done.
Three hours and forty-five minutes go by and my homework is done as well as the rain… well it was misting but that's nothing new.
Same old routine same old fucking weather. So freaking frustrating! WHERE IS THE SUN?!
Dragging myself to my closet I put on my black joggers and matching sports bra. I grabbed my trainers, tied my hair up, took my essentials, and walked down the street.
Today I planned on making it all the way to First beach even if it kills me. I was finally alone for the first time in a while, no creepy Edward trying to know my secrets, no Bella and no Jake. Granted Jake is the only one I don't mind being around but I wanted my own time today.
It's been hard trying to get alone time to be myself and I will take any chance I could. There are no places to practice karate in Forks and any dojo's I found are deep in Seattle. Also there are no places to practice my powers other than the safety of my room and if I dared to go back into the woods I'm pretty sure I'll start a fire.
When I reached the end of my block I did a two-minute stretch, put in my headphones and started off in a light jog.
It's strange how my everyday routine is just that, a routine. There's no excitement, no adventure, no… Academy.
It's just the same old boring thing… every single day.
It's gotten to the point where it's starting to feel foreign to my body when I use my fire. Since I don't have the same outlet like I used to I'm forced to keep everything inside, only releasing in short bursts.
I might actually explode one day if this keeps up.
Like last night when I had done some research on Bella's computer, after Jake told me the legend about The Cold Ones, I had found that she had already done the work for me. I figured if Jake told her the legend she would actually try and figure out the issue that is Edward Cullen and I was right. I followed her tracks to the sites she visited and the dread I felt before increased with each click of the mouse. It was impossible. I didn't want to believe that anything regarding the supernatural existed but how can I? I mean I exist.
Granted I'm not really supernatural, just genetically altered but then again what human can spit fire and not have their teeth melted? Or raise their core temperature and not melt their brain. Have extensive damage done onto their back and not have some sort of disability because of it. Go through rigorous training, suffer from burns and everything in between and still be able to walk away…
My scars tell different stories on how I was able to control what I am and I'm still alive because of it. It's surprising what the human body can endure but from what I experienced and seen I'm pretty sure most humans would've died a long time ago.
So I guess I am supernatural.
But this… Vampires, are a completely different subject.
After following Bella's digital footsteps I had done a little digging of my own. There are a million different lore's on Vampires and their origins but many of them trace back to Dracula, especially Bram Stoker's Dracula.
I turned the corner increasing my speed.
There hasn't been any solid proof that Vampires exist but how can I ignore the evidence, especially when it's right in my face. Especially when Edward, him and all his creepiness, came to my house and tried to get information out of me. He looked just like a predator, granted not a blood thirsty predator but still!
…
Wait… say he is a Vampire and since I followed Bella's internet tracks that means she knows too. IF he is a Vampire that could mean two things: either she knows and told him she knows or she's kept it to herself. However Bella isn't like me and isn't too strategic with her thinking so she must've told him that she knew… and if she told him that means both of them know the truth and still went on to pursue a relationship…? What the fuck…?
If he's supposed to be a blood thirsty monster how dare he came into my house and accuse me of not caring about my injured sister! He's the one that needs to fucking watch out for himself! The nerve of that undead, bloodsucking freak!
I started to run faster.
How DARE he come to MY house and try to extract information about who I am as if I'm the one that landed her in the hospital…
Wait… hospital.
Bella left because she didn't want to end up like Mom. She ends up back in Phoenix, in a hospital after falling through a window… A window…? She was gone for a day… two days… and I've been trying to get in contact with her but it always went to voicemail…
I stopped. Holding my left arm to the cloudy sky I traced the spot looking once more for some kind of mark.
Then there was the burning, burning I felt as if it were coming from inside my body igniting my blood. Something about this story doesn't make any sense.
I started running again.
I could go to the Cullen house and demand answers but that's too reckless and I'm alone, anything could happen and I don't trust them. Edward knows I'm not normal and I know he and his family isn't normal. I'll wait, bide my time and come up with a plan but it has to be quick. Bella comes back home in about a week and I can't have her around that nosy bloodsucker if he has no control.
I picked up my pace.
How dare he bring her into his world and then accuse me of not caring about her! How dare he bring her into this world to begin with! She's not meant for any kind of supernatural!
I scowled. I'll roast him from the inside out and then I'll do it again! And then… and th-!
I stopped once I reached La Push. Something was wrong… Going back into a light job I kept scanning the area trying to pinpoint who was watching me.
I kept to the main road, watching every house and surreptitiously looking towards the forest. Nothing was out of the ordinary: there were a few people out and about their lawns, some even looking at me curiously while others glanced over me completely. However that feeling of unease didn't leave, it even followed as I approached First Beach.
I stopped once I stepped into the sand pretending to catch my breath so I could better focus on my surroundings. My exercise didn't wind me at all but I had to keep up appearances, whoever was following me didn't need to know I knew.
I didn't stay long. After about five minutes I took off again but back towards Forks, my skin was starting to crawl and it started to remind me of the dark figure I saw going to Jake's place.
It wasn't until I reached the border of Forks and La Push that the feeling left completely.
"Mom I told you I'm doing this. Professor Xavier already got the paperwork done, all you and Dad have to do is sign."
"Erin are you really sure you want to do this? I mean yes this is a marvelous opportunity but it's so far… and you'll be around people you don't know. With you being so far from home I don't know what you'll do!"
Erin groaned loudly, "Mom I'm not going all the way to Westchester to party and all those things you're thinking about. I'm going to go to school and learn. Like you said this is a great opportunity for me and I would be a fool just to travel all that way just so I can party and act stupid. Now please… sign it."
Mrs. Brooke frowned, "Alright… just let me talk to your father when he gets home…"
Erin groaned again. "Mom! You know he's going to say yes! And besides I need both signatures, so why won' you sign it?"
Mrs. Brooke frowned. "It's not that I don't want to… its just… I'm worried about you. Are you sure you're not doing this because of what's going on in school?"
Erin froze. Did she know? Did she know what happened at the sleepover?
"Wh-What do you mean Mom?"
Mrs. Brooke looked sympathetically at her daughter. "Oh sweetie… I know that your friends haven't been treating you nicely. But I'm not entirely sure why you wouldn't tell me what happened."
Erin glanced away at her mom. Sure she could talk to her about stuff like this, easy normal stuff, however the reason behind it wasn't normal. She was anything but normal and her parents immediately shy away from anything that isn't normal. She couldn't tell her the real truth… her parents can never know.
Erin settled for a half-truth and told her mother that the groups' new friend turned them against her for whatever reason and that was that. She wanted to get a fresh start away from fake friends and try new things. Partly satisfied with her answer Mrs. Brook agreed, albeit hesitantly, and signed the forms.
After giving her mom a big hug Erin went to go find her little brother and tell him the news. As she expected it didn't go too well but in the end he understood and at least this way no one would make fun of her for being different.
"Promise to call me everyday kay?" Freddie held out his pinky.
Smiling, Erin intertwined their pinkies together, "Promise."
Packing didn't seem so hard after that. She was moving to a new place where people understood her and even though she would be moving away from her family, it was okay. Learning control now didn't seem so bad neither did moving how many hundreds of miles away. However she did want to have a slight advantage when she got there. Erin didn't want to be the new girl who also had no idea about her powers, being the new girl would probably be tough enough. She wanted to at least not do something dramatic if she was angry again.
Pulling out her cell phone she scrolled through her contact list and dialed Lynn's number.
"Hello?"
"Lynn? It's Erin, listen… I need some help…"
"What's wrong?"
"Can you come by? It's about the move…"
There was a slight pause. "It's about your powers isn't it? Or are you just nervous moving to a new faraway place?"
Erin laughed lightly, "A bit of both."
"Then I'll be right over."
"When I asked if you could come by I didn't mean for you to bring me to your place…" Erin trailed off as I opened the door.
"Oh? So you thought that you would get practice at your place with your mom and little brother around? I have and empty house so I don't mind."
"Where's Bella?"
"In Phoenix visiting our mother. Now what is it that you need help with?"
"Well…" Erin started to fidget. "I want to have at least some kind of advantage when I get there. I don't want to be the new girl and can't control my powers. I mean what if I make another illusion happen when I get angry? What if it's worse than a barking dog?"
"You do know that one of the reasons you are going is because you can't control your powers right."
She just continued to fidget.
"Okay, fine. I will try my best to teach you some control. C'mon let's go to my room."
"Why can't we just stay down here?"
I gave her a deadpanned look. "I have no idea when my father is coming home plus my room has more privacy. You have to be careful with your powers Erin."
"Okay. How to control your powers 101." I started as we sat on my bedroom floor. "The first rule is to never let your emotions encourage your abilities. Similar to me, your abilities can hurt someone given the chance so when you're angry or sad your powers will be unstable and unpredictable. Your emotions can either influence your powers for the worse or for the better. For example, try and make a flower appear in your hand right now."
She nodded then stared intently at her slowly opening her palm. In it emerged a slowly growing sunflower.
"Because you are calm" The flower started to wobble, "somewhat calm, the flower poses no threat." I went to touch it but it felt as if it were only half there.
"Concentrate. Take calming breaths if you have to."
She nodded while still looking at her hand. The image started to solidify. "See. You're calm right now so the flower is harmless. However, if something were to pose a threat to you and you felt scared" I reached behind me, grabbing one of my hidden knives from its holster quickly pressing it across Erin's neck.
Her eyes widened in shock first then a small yelp escaped her lips as she fell back. She used her hands to brace herself causing the seemingly innocent flower to fall to the floor. I half expected it to disappear but imagine my surprise when it doubled in size and turned into a Venus Flytrap. Granted, it wasn't big enough to eat me but it was about the size of a normal flower. It seemed a bit animated too. It snapped and growled at me for a few seconds before disappearing.
Interesting.
"What the HELL Lynn!" Erin shouted, eyes still wide with shock.
"What?" I asked a bit too innocently as I put my knife back in its place. "I didn't actually hurt you."
"Are you serious?!" She shrieked. "You held a knife to my throat!"
I waved her off. "Oh relax. I didn't cut you and I was trying to prove a point. You were scared and so, your powers went on the defensive. I don't even think you noticed that you made a Venus Flytrap to protect you. It wasn't very big, but with some training it could become very dangerous."
Her eyes brightened. "Really!"
I ruffled her hair. "Really really. Do you want to try again?"
She nodded vigorously.
"So what's the Academy like?" Erin asked as she focused on her palm flower again.
I had half a mind to ignore her question and instead tell her to concentrate on her task but this wasn't formal training, so I guess I can indulge her a little.
"It's… hard at first." I started. "When I first arrived I was really shy. At first I thought it would be better because I was finally around people who understood me but it didn't start out like that. There were bullies, kids, usually older kids, who thought that they were better either because their power was better than mine or whatever nonsense." I rolled my eyes. "I got picked on but then I made some friends, and my mentors helped with my confidence. Fire is volatile and requires me to have a handle on my emotions. One day I finally had enough and accidently burned one of my bullies."
I looked at her as a bead of sweat rolled down her left temple. She was really trying to make the flower stay solid.
"You'll feel isolated at first. Most kids already have their cliques and it maybe hard for you but it'll only be for a little while. The mentors are wonderful people and will help you in any way that you need. You'll still be learning regular topics like you do now but at the same time you'll be learning how to control your powers, how to use them to protect you, self-defense, etcetera etcetera."
The flower was mostly solid at this point. Slowly Erin put her palm down to the floor so she could let the flower rest. I guess she wanted to see if she could keep the connection going without her holding it, but I don't know why that would cause her to focus so hard. She made a dog appear and disappear with no problem when The Professor and Jean came to see her. I guess dogs come naturally to her and other illusions need more concentration.
The flower stayed solid for a minute and Erin started to look pleased with herself. "I did it." She smiled slightly looking at me for approval.
"Good job."
But as soon as the words left my lips the flower wobbled again before completely disappearing. Erin made a sound of discontent.
"Awe! I was trying so hard." She pouted.
"I think some illusions will come easier to you than others. When you made the dog appear the other day while we were at your house you didn't seem to have any trouble..." I trailed.
She shrugged. "I like dogs."
I cracked a smile. "Don't worry then. Some will come easier than others. All you need to do is practice."
Erin cracked her back. "Okay Teach." Her back made one final crack before she sighed in content. "So... what happened after you burned that guy?"
Oh yes. "I got in trouble." We both laughed. "After that day nobody wanted to get on my bad side anymore, well... except for Bobby. That prick." I muttered. "Bobby is an ice-user and he loves to get a rise out of me. We used to chase each other all around the grounds throwing fire and ice balls at each other."
Erin giggled. "Was he your boooyyyfriend?"
I fake gagged. "No way. We couldn't be near each other without someone getting hurt. He's my best friend/enemy."
"It's sounds like you have a lot of memories."
I smiled sadly. "Yeah..."
"Will you go back?" She asked me.
"I will... one day." I want to go back as soon as I turn 18 but she doesn't need to know all of that. That's another can of worms I don't really want to go through right now.
"Who knows" I smirked at her. "I might become one of your teachers."
"So what do we do now?" Emmett asked.
"We wait." Edward answered staring at the wall.
"Are you going to tell Bella?" Jasper asked typing at the computer.
"No. Right now, although we're sure, we don't have enough information."
Emmett rolled his eyes. "You're way to high strung about this. Lynn's cool."
Jasper smirked. "Someone's got a crush."
Emmett rolled his eyes again. "Do I think she's pretty? Yes I do. Do I think this is going to blow up to be a disaster like Edward does? No, not really. You're thinking way to hard about this Eddie."
Edward frowned. "What have I told you about calling me that."
Emmett ignored him. "Since Alice isn't here running around like a chicken without it's head, everything will be fine... you'll see."
A/N: Huzzah! Finally right?
Side note: After this makes one more week until Bella comes back home.
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