Bella and Jacob

Distractions

"Hey Bella. You ready?" Jess shrugged

"Yeah." I stepped out the house and locked the door behind me

Jess headed towards her car and I followed. Is it me or does she seem a little down? I waited till we were in the car and down the street to voice the subject.

"Hey Jess?" I whispered

"Yeah."

"What's wrong?" I faced the road

"Nothing's wrong." She whispered

Now I really know something's up.

"Jessica, talk to me. I know something's up." I pushed

She sighed. "Fine. You know I'm dating Mike, right?"

I nod.

"Well, we've been fighting recently from time to time and I'm beginning to think that he's done with me."

I stared at Jess in misbelief.

"You think he wants to break up with you?"

"Yeah. I don't know for sure it's just something that I feel. Does that make sense?" She questioned

"Yeah. I get it. But have you talked to him about it?" I asked

"No. I don't think he wants to talk to me right now." She sighed

"Jess, the only way to patch things up with you guys or to figure it out for sure is to talk to him. See it from both of you guy's perspectives." I explained

She looked confused. I sighed.

"See it from the others eyes as if you were them. See how they feel about the situation. Empathy." I clarified

Jess still looked a little puzzled.

"Never mind. Just talk to him." I roll my eyes

"But Bella..." She hesitated

"Look. I'll call Mike and tell him to meet us in at the restaurant in Port Angeles. Ok?" I suggested

"Alright. Are you sure this will work?"

"Positive." I wasn't exactly sure if it would work but, I'm just trying to brighten her mood.

We soon made it to Port Angeles and Parked the car near the restaurant LaBella Italiano. I feel like I've been here before but I couldn't figure out when. Me and Jess entered the restaurant.

It wasn't really crowded. It had a good amount of people and a good lighting around the room. The air was still and cold but, I didn't notice. We got a booth for the both of us and for when Mike came. I sat on one side facing the window and Jess on the other side across from me in the middle.

"So, are you alright?" I asked

"Yeah. I'll live." Jess laughed

I nodded and looked out the window. It was dark outside like it was close to midnight. The window was clear despite the cold outside and inside the restaurant which I still didn't really notice.

"Bella."

"Bella!" Jess hissed

"What?!" I hissed back

"You've been starting at that window for five minutes. Are you alright?" She stared at me

"Yeah. I'm just fine." I murmured

"I give up. What time is Mike coming?" Jess sighed

"To be honest. I never called him." I confessed

"Bella!" She squealed

"I'm sorry. My head's filled with crap right now. I'll call him now." I stood up and walked outside

I didn't bother to call him, I just texted him to save me time and my breath.

Hey Mike. If your not busy could you meet me at this restaurant in Port Angeles?

I sent that and headed east of the restaurant. I needed to get away from everything. Clear my head. Why am I feeling like this? What us wrong with me? I crossed different roads and passed different buildings. I saw streets that I've never heard of and seen people that I've never met. I needed to find a bookstore or something. A place that make me relax and enjoy my surroundings.

I reached the store but, was afraid to go inside. The shelves were poorly stocked and the lady at the desk didn't look like she was happy with get job. I figured that, that was something that I could skip. I just continued walking aimlessly down the street. Where was I going?

I walked into an ally that held a gang of teenage guys. They were leaning against the walls drinking and chatting too loudly. Drunk. I turned to leave when one of them spoke.

"Hey, don't leave. You just got here." His voice was deep

"Yeah. Why don't you join the party?" I saw one of them push himself off the wall and walk towards me

"Leave me alone." I whispered

"Don't be like that." He sweet talked me

"I said leave me alone!" It was supposed to sound strong but, all I could manage was a whisper

I pushed the tall one into the wall and in heard him grunt. The rest of the gang started walking closer to me. Closing in. I tried to remember my fighting techniques and methods I learned, but I was frozen in fear. My mind wouldn't work, I couldn't move. Couldn't think.

I heard something from behind me but I couldn't turn around. I saw the boys jump quickly back. I turned just in time to see the car stop just inches away from me. I didn't move but, all of my fear instantly vanished.

"Get in." A tight voice commanded

I obeyed and slammed the door behind me. The car moved at that instant. It swirled around and sped down the road. I looked and saw Edward staring at the road ahead. He didn't seem to notice me.

"Put your seatbelt on." He commanded

I obeyed again. I looked at him closely in the dark car and noticed that he looked murderously angry.

"Are you Ok?" My voice was dry

"I'm fine." He whispered

"No your not. What's wrong?" I breathed

"I'm fine Ok?! Nothing's wrong with me! Leave me the Hell alone!" He yelled

I cringed back against the seat. I hate it when he yells. It always scares me. It's the only thing about him that frightens me.

I backpedaled. "Look. I'm just looking out for you but I'll shut up if you want me to."

It worked. He laughed, but the sound quickly died.

"Thanks. But no thanks." Edward smiled

"I tried." I whispered and sighed

"Yeah and you didn't succeed."

"Hey!" I yelled

"Ha ha ha." He laughed

"Just drive to the restaurant." I instructed

"Yes ma'am." He mimicked an country accent

I rolled my eyes. Help me.

The ride was thankfully quiet the rest of the way.