Chapter Five: He really needs to work on himself

The next morning Caleb sat on top of his car, looking at Bella's keys in his hands, he had fucked up big time, he was pissed at Aaron and lost all his verbal filters, he knew the minute he had uttered the sentence he had majorly fucked up and Bella and Tyler were gone when he got back into the bar, he looked up to see the hummer pull into the lot, he stood straighter when he only saw Reid and Tyler get out of the Hummer.

"Where's Bella" he asked, Reid looked at him and then back at Tyler

"She isn't coming in" Tyler said, Caleb looked at him sharply

"What, why is she ok" he asked, Tyler shrugged

"She just told our mom that she wasn't feeling well, her door was locked none of us could get in, dad even tried to use, I think she has one of those power locks that were in the book" he said, Caleb ran his hand over his face

"What did you do" Reid asked as Pogue and Kate came over to the group, Kate glared at him, it looked like Pogue was holding her back from hitting his friend

"What did he do, he called her a whore all because Aaron complimented her, he told her that she was no better than Sarah, yeah Caleb she told me, she was so upset, I actually woke her calling her" she said, Caleb dropped his head with a sigh

"I fucked up ok, he said some things to her and I lost it, I didn't mean to take it out on her" he said, Kate shook her head and walked away from the group, she couldn't be there with him, he had really hurt Bella all because he can't keep his temper in check.

The rest of the day he was on edge he really needed to get to Bella, when class's ended he ran to his car, he needed to get to her, he needed to apologise, he needed to make things right, he sped out of the lot, his friends shook his head

"Sarah has really messed him up, he doesn't know how to deal with a good relationship" Kate said with a sigh.

Caleb pulled up at the house and looked up to Bella's window he saw her looking out, but once she noticed him looking she closed her curtains, with a sigh he walked up to the door, knocking he waited

"Caleb" Emilia said with relief, she stepped back and let him in, he sighed when she nodded for him to go on up, he took the steps two at a time and was soon in front of her door, he knew the spell she had used and knew that because of their connection he would be able to go in, he knew she knew it too, turning the door knob he entered her room, it was dark he looked to her bed where he saw her lying on her side back to the door.

"Go away Caleb" she said in a monotone, she couldn't turn to look at him, to see that anger directed at her, to see the fire he held, the mean words would just flow into her brain, she huddled into a ball when she felt her bed dip

"No, I'm so sorry, I'm really sorry, I can't keep letting my anger get the better of me" he said softly, relieved that when he ran his fingers through her hair that she didn't pull away from him.

"No Caleb you can't, I'm not Sarah, I've never had any relationship, you were and had and will always been the only one I have ever wanted, from before that kiss six years ago, you accused me of being a whore, of making a show of myself for others, I was having fun with my friend and you prosecuted me for its" she said softly not turning, he lay down beside her and turned her to look at him, her eyes closed , he tried to get her to open her eyes, but it was a no go, with a sigh he buried his face in her hair.

"I'm sorry, baby I am so sorry, please, oh god please" he cried, she opened her eyes and saw that he was about to cry, she sighed and placed her hand over his cheek,

"We can start again, clean slate but Caleb the next time we row, it better be over something important and not because you think I am like Sarah" she whispered, he closed his eyes and laid his forehead against hers

"I promise, I promise oh god Baby, you are nothing like Sarah, you are so much better" he croaked, she smiled slightly and leaned up to take his lips with hers, their kiss was frantic, passionate, loving and longing, she pulled back and sighed

"I love you" she said looking into his deep brown eyes

"Oh god I love you too" he answered,

They lay there together for hours, not sure how long exactly, Gerard smiled when he looked in on them, he was glad that Caleb could get through the lock shield, he was so worried about his daughter, she was precious to him and he had messed up in letting her go away for all those years, he was her father and he was supposed to be able to protect her at any cost, he was stupid to think he could have done that with her away from him.

"Bella, Caleb time to wake up" he said as he shook Caleb, when doing so woke Bella as well, she smiled up at her father,

"What time is it" she asked as her eyes focused

"7:45" he told her, she nodded

"We'll be down in a minute" she said, he nodded and went downstairs, he had to leave soon, he got a call from work saying that he was needed as there was an emergency.

Caleb took notice that Bella was wearing the dress she had worn the day before and felt the guilt settle in his stomach again, once she had pulled on a long cardigan he slipped his arms around her waist from behind and placed his chin on her shoulder

"I really am sorry" he whispered, she smiled and turned in his arms,

"I know and your forgiven, don't dwell on this Caleb, it will only make things worse" she told him, she wrapped her arms around his neck and smiled

"Kiss me" she told him, he chuckled and did as he was told, she moaned as she clutched the hair at the back of his head, he pulled her closer, when another knock sounded on the door,

"Coming" she called as Caleb kissed down her neck, she giggled and pulled back, she took his hand with her good one and walked over and opened the door, there stood Reid, Tyler, Pogue and Kate, they were carrying Pizza's, sodas and DVDs,

"Since there is no school tomorrow, how about we have a sleep over" Kate grinned, Bella smiled and nodded, Caleb looked at his friends and saw them silently asking if everything was ok, with a slight nod they followed the girls back into the bedroom,

"Damn, Tyler her TV is bigger than yours" Reid said, Tyler shrugged

"Bella likes to watch old movies, mom thought the best way for her to do so was on a 62", I mean it's not like it doesn't fit, her room is big enough for it" Tyler said, Reid nodded but turned to Bella

"Well no old chick flicks" he said pointing at her, she laughed

"He said old movies, not chick flicks, I like all the old Japanese Horrors" she said, he looked at her and shook his head

"Aren't they like in Japanese" he asked, she laughed and threw a cushion at him, shaking her head she lay back into Caleb's chest

"Yes you dolt there in Japanese" she said, Reid looked up at her,

"My Bloody Valentine" he asked, she nodded

"Jenson Ackles as a crazed murderer, of course, I like my men with a little crazy" she said, Caleb pulled her closer

"I dig crazy chicks" she looked at him and laughed before flicking his forehead

"You just quoted CM Punk" she said with a grin, he shrugged

"Saw the T shirt in your wardrobe" he said, she smiled and pressed a kiss to his lips before tossing a cushion at Tyler

"Press play" she said with a grin, she winked at Kate who lay at the bottom of the bed with Pogue, they all settled in to watch the movie.

Bella woke the next morning wrapped tightly in Caleb's arms, she smiled as she surveyed her room, Kate and Pogue were wrapped up in each other on her large reading couch, Tyler lay on the mat by the TV and Reid had pulled the comforter off the bed and was wrapped up in it beside Tyler, she moved and sighed when Caleb's arms tightened around her she smiled

"Morning" she whispered, she felt him smile

"Morning, do you know you talk in your sleep" he whispered, she groaned softly

"Oh god what did I say" she asked, he chuckled

"Nothing much, only that you love me" he said, she smiled

"You knew that silly" she said

"It's still nice to hear all the same" he told her, she turned in his arms,

"I love you" she whispered

"And he loves you, god you two make me sick, now shut up or get out" Reid growled from his spot on the floor, Bella laughed and stood, she waited until Caleb stood, he walked out first, accidently on purpose she kicked Reid in the back as she stepped over him

"Bitch" he hissed loudly as he tried to swipe at her legs, she giggled as she jumped into Caleb's arms, she was glad she had changed into sweat pants and an old t shirt; she would feel terrible if she had to wear her dress any longer.

"You got him good" he said, she giggled and nodded as they walked down the stairs, when they got to the kitchen there was a note from Emilia that said she and Gerard were gone to Boston for the day.

"Looks like I'm cooking breakfast" Bella smiled at her boyfriend, he laughed and pulled her close to him, she smiled as she hugged his arms around her middle, she felt his lips travel down her neck, she moaned softly, hot fire ran through her veins, his hands clutched at her t shirt, she giggled and pulled away.

"Caleb I must cook breakfast" she said as she went to the fridge, with a chuckle he sat in the chair she had pushed him to, he watched as he effortlessly made her way around the kitchen, she seemed at home while she cooked, she seemed to enjoy it but that shouldn't surprise him, she seemed to enjoy anything she done, she had a great joy about her, she lived life to the fullest.

She had called up the stairs to the others as she placed a full Irish breakfast on the table, she smiled when they all came in, along with the parents these were her family, Kate may not have been born into the families but she was like a sister to Bella, the bond formed very quickly as Bella saw the love between herself and Pogue, Bella knew the moment he met Kate that they were soul mates, she was glad that Pogue who when they were younger was as close to her as Tyler was.

Caleb watched as they all ate, complimenting Bella, smiling when she sat on his lap, he loved having her near him, she always melted into him, Bella took a bite of bacon from his plate and grinned at him as she chewed, he chuckled and pressed a kiss to her lips, she giggled

"Not while we're eating" Reid grumbled, Bella looked at him sharply,

"Please remember Reid that I am still angry with you, my wrist is still wrapped and will be until the day before my birthday, you are very lucky that I did not let Caleb at you, he was itching to hurt you" she said harshly, Reid was reminded that he did owe her a lot for not letting Caleb, who was out for his blood, he had never meant for Bella to get hurt, but he had heard her say that the heals were her favourite and he just wanted to play a prank, his timing was off.

"I'm sorry Bella, I really am, I never meant to hurt you" Reid pleaded, Caleb who had almost forgotten what Reid had done due to his own foolishness began to tremble in rage, his eyes blazed that Reid actually cringed, Bella placed her good hand on her boyfriend's face and made him look at her, she smiled slightly

"Do not worry about it now Caleb, my hand feels better, it is just weak, that is all and I feel no pain in it" she said, he nodded slightly, the others watched in awe and confusion, the couple in front of them seemed almost regal, the way they now began to speak, it seemed as though they were in Victorian times, so plainly and royally, it was odd to see, but it made sense, the couple once Bella ascended would be meeting with Vampires who are centuries old, other covens who have members who could be over one hundred years old, Bella had begun to look differently too, she had an old look to her, one that many would complement and covet.

"Caleb, we must go shopping today, I have a birthday present to buy for my brother" Bella said as she smiled at Tyler, who grinned at her

"Shopping" Caleb asked with a cringe, Bella stood up and began to clean away the breakfast plates, she kissed Tyler's forehead as she passed him, it was plainly obvious that she wasn't going to answer Caleb, he looked at her as she hummed going around the room, she turned quickly and looked at him with a small smile

"If you do not wish to go shopping with me, I hope Kate would" she turned and asked her new sister, Caleb frowned as Kate smiled and nodded, Bella smiled at her and walked out of the kitchen

"Come on Kate we have to get changed" she had spoken like a typical teenager again, she seemed to change between the two, Tyler had put it to the back of his mind to talk to his father about.

Caleb waited for Bella to come down, the guys had all taken seats in the sitting room watching a college football game, who were playing he did not know or care, he replayed the small smile he had received from his mate not a half an hour before, there was disappointment in her eyes, it wasn't shielded from him like he knew she wished it had been.

Bella walked down the stairs dressed in a pair of cut off jean shorts and an old t shirt that belonged to her father, she wore healed converse and had her hair tied up in a messy bun, she was giggling about something that Kate had told her, the smiling had given her cheeks a healthy glow, he was struck dumb with how beautiful she was, he always was, he couldn't understand that this magnificent creature was his.

"Give me ten minutes and I'll come with the two of you" he said as he stood up, her face lighting up and the smile that graced her face was worth all the shopping, Kate grinned

"Great, Pogue you come too, we can make it a double date" she said, Pogue shot his friend a glare and stood up to walk up the stairs, both Tyler and Reid were laughing at them, Pogue slapped them both on the back of the head as he past them.

It took his less than ten minutes to change into a black fitted t shirt and a pair of slacks, he pulled on his shoes when someone knocked on the bathroom door, he opened the door and smiled at his girlfriend

"Whats wrong" he asked as she leaned back to see her face, she sighed

"I don't want you to think I'm forcing you to come, if you don't want to come you don't have to" she said, he laughed and pulled her to him,

"I hate shopping, but if I get to spend to time with you it doesn't matter what we are doing" he told her, she smiled up at him and pulled him into a kiss, he growled as he pulled her closer to him,

"Bella we're ready" Kate called from downstairs, Bella pulled back an smiled at him

"Come on" she said as she took his hand and pulled him down the stairs, she walked over to her brother and held out her hand

"I'll need the hummer" she said, he nodded and handed her the keys, she handed him hers, he looked at her wide eyed

"Reid doesn't drive" she warned him, he nodded still wide eyed.

The two couples sat in the hummer, Caleb driving, Bella smiled over at her boyfriend as he kept hold of her hand, she loved him so much, sure their relationship was new and rocky but she was so happy, to just be near him, they were both going to make mistakes and as it were Caleb was the one who made the first ones, but she was sure she was going to mess up, for it was her first relationship and she had seen it with the Cullen's, they had been with each other for centuries and they still made mistakes, no one was perfect lest of all her.

"So what are you going to get Tyler" he asked as he helped her out of the passenger seat, she shrugged and looked up at him

"I'm not really sure, I was thinking about getting him an I pad or and Xbox 360, I'm really not sure" she said, he took her hand and the four of them headed towards the mall,

"I got him an I pad Bella" Pogue told her, she smiled at him

"Xbox it is" she said, Caleb smiled and pulled her closer so that she was close enough to wrap his arm around her waist.

Caleb stood with Pogue as Kate and Bella were up at the counter talking to the sales girl,

"They get on well, remember when Kate introduced you to Sarah" Pogue said, Caleb looked at his friend and sighed

"Pogue I really don't want to talk about Sarah, I have messed up with Bella about Sarah, I don't want to do it again" he said softly, Pogue nodded

After she had got Tyler's present Bella wanted to do some shopping for herself, she handed Caleb the bags and she and Kate walked forward, the boys just stayed away and let them have their girl time, he was happy to see Bella smiling, laughing.

About 20 minutes later Bella wanted to go get a soda and a slice of pizza so she and Kate walked ahead after saddling the boys with the bags, Bella was unaware of the looks she was receiving, smiling she looked back over her shoulder at her boyfriend, he was the most important thing in her life, he meant everything to her and she would do everything to show him that.

"Well Hello beautiful" Bella stopped short as a group of boys began to circle her and Kate, she looked over her shoulder again to see Caleb and Pogue making their way over to them,

"Back off" Caleb ordered, the four guys were about 4 years older that Caleb and Pogue, pushing their way through the boys got to their girlfriends, Bella looked up at Caleb and sighed

"Maybe we can go home and order something to be delivered" she said softly, he nodded and guided her out of the mall as Pogue did the same with Kate, that didn't stop the four college guys following, they were intent on getting Bella's attention, Caleb was quickly losing his cool and was about to blow,

"Caleb calm down please" Bella said softly as they reached the car, Caleb looked at her and sighed when he saw her blue eyes looking up at him and he nodded,

"Yeah Caleb calm down, she really doesn't need you now that I'm here" the lead jerk said siddling up and putting his arm on Bella's, Caleb snapped and his eyes went black, Bella tried to calm him down, the boy's hands lifted from Bella's and up to his throat, he seemed to be choking, he was turning blue, Bella pulled on Caleb

"Stop, Caleb stop it" she cried in a whisper, he looked down at her and his eyes faded back to their natural brown, the boy dropped, his friends grabbed him and all four of them ran away, Bella sighed and climbed into the car, Caleb and the others got in, Bella looked at her boyfriend

"You happy with yourself, what did that do" she asked, he looked over at her,

"He touched you" he said,

"And you nearly killed him while using, damn it Caleb their mortals, they cant fight off the powers, is that all our powers can be used for, taking revenge on people who cant defend themselves" she asked, he sighed as they drove, Pogue and Kate just kept quite, they didn't want to get involved in this fight, Bella looked at him waiting for him to reply but she knew he wouldn't because he seemed like he was trying to control himself, trying to think of something to actually say, so for the next twenty minutes the car was quite, not one word was spoken.

When they reached the Simms house Bella got out of the car and walked into the house, Caleb sighed and slapped his hands against the steering wheel, Kate quickly followed Bella inside and Pogue stayed with his friend, he knew that at that moment Caleb had lost himself but he had went to far and he knew it himself, he didn't speak, he just sat in the back and let Caleb beat himself up and get all his frustrations out, then when he knew Caleb had calmed down he leaned forward,

"Hey don't worry, just go in and talk to her, she is just really new to the powers" he told him, Caleb shook his head,

"I've always told you guys not to let your temper get to you, and I did, I nearly killed that guy Pogue, I wanted to kill him, my powers are growing and getting out of control" he said, Pogue shook his head

"It's the new powers Caleb you just need to get a handle of it, Bella will be there to help you, like you will be for her, just go inside and talk to her" he told him, Caleb got out of the car and went inside, he knew she was in her room and he went straight there.

"Bella" he said as he noticed that her room was empty, she walked out of the bathroom and just looked at him, he sighed and moved forward

"I'm sorry, god I'm sorry my new powers are coming in, I thought I could handle it but I need your help, when I saw him touch you I saw red, blood red it invaded my vision and all control was lost, I never, god I would never mean to hurt let alone kill anyone" he said, she looked at him as he took her into her arms, she burrowed into his chest, she tightened her arms around him,

"I know Cay, I know please don't think that you need to hide it from me, I'm here for you just like you're here for me, we need to rely on each other" she said softly, he nodded into her neck, she smiled as he placed warm kissed on the base of her neck, her arms moved up to go around his shoulder, she sighed as his kisses began to move up and down, he moved them to the bed and he gently laid her down before climbing on top of her, she moaned as he bit at the lobe of her ear, then she pulled his lips to hers, it was frantic, their souls begging to be bonded as one but she knew they couldn't until the night of her Ascension, she knew that she must willingly give him her virginity that night, and to her that night couldn't come any quicker, she was feeling the hot fire that coursed through her more often and it wouldn't quench until Caleb claimed her.