1The Stalker & the Swan

Rated T

Summary: I was on my own for two weeks while Charlie goes on a fishing trip.

Chapter 1 - A Dark & Stormy Night

Bella POV-

One thing I hate is a dark and stormy night. Unfortunately, Charlie chose to leave for two weeks to go on a fishing trip with Billy Black and my best friend, Jacob. I sighed as I walked from the livingroom to the kitchen. Jacob had wanted me to invite Leah Clearwater over to keep me company or someone from school...anyone but the Cullens. My dad only cared that I invite someone over. He knows how i feel about storms. I've been this way ever since the whole thing with James. I never said anything to Edward about my nightmares but he could of read my mind unless his brother, Jasper picked up on my emotions. This is another possibility.

Anyway, I opened the refrigerator door and grabbed a soda from it. I then closed the door and carried my beverage into the livingroom just as the electricity went off. "Aw shit." I muttered and then pulled out my cellphone. I dialed Edward's cellphone number but got no answer. "That's weird." I said to myself just as I hung up.

Not even two seconds after hanging up, mine rang. I was quick to answer it without even checking the caller ID. "Hello?" I said. Their was no answer. "Hello?" I repeated but still no one answered so I hung up. By now I was starting to freak out. Remembering that Carlisle and Esme were home, I called the Cullen house hoping one of them would answer.

"Hello?" Came the soft English reply. Carlisle of course. He must of heard my shaky breathing because he asked, "Bella? What's wrong?"

"Car-Carlisle." I stuttered in a scared tone. "Someone called and then hung up. Charlie isn't here."

"Edward isn't home either but you are welcome to come over if it will make you feel better." He said in a worried tone.

"I'll be right over." I said and quickly hung up. I ran up the stairs to my bedroom and threw some clothes and stuff into my bookbag. Then, I slung it over my shoulder and descended the stairs. I raced out the door to my truck and jumped into it. I started my truck and sped off toward the Cullen house.

Carlisle POV-

I had been in my office going through files from some of my more worrisome cases at the hospital, when Bella called. Just the tone she used when she called had me worried she might be harmed. Let me backtrack some.

"Hello?" I said when my youngest daughter called. When she stuttered my name I immediately grew worried. "Bella? What's wrong?" I nearly asked if she was all right but deep down knew that would of been a foolish question to ask. When she mentioned her father wasn't home, i wanted to let out a growl, but bit back this urge for her sake and immediately invited her over. After we hung up, I called Esme, Alice, and Rose to me.

"What's wrong? Is Bella all right?" Rosalie asked.

"Someone has been prank calling her so she is frightened." I explained. "I invited her over here for the night."

"Alice and I can go check around the house to make sure no one is around." Rose offered.

I immediately nodded. "We'll keep Bella here and try to calm her down."

"Should one of us go make sure she arrives here safely?" Alice worriedly asked me.

"That isn't necessary." I said. "She just arrived in the driveway." We then all went out to meet her.