Twilight- The Realistic Version

22. Hide and Seek

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We made it to my mom's house faster than I had expected. I bid the driver goodbye and he drove away quickly. I sighed as I entered the house cautiously. I took the gun out of my waist band as I walked. I waited for something to jump out and surprise me, but there was nothing. I walked over to were the house phone was. Next to the phone was a number hastily scribbled on a slip of paper. I picked up the phone and dialed it. He picked up on the second ring.

"Hello, Bella..." He began but I interrupted him. "Where is my mom?"

"That was rude," he grumbled. "She's fine," he stated.

"Where am I supposed to meet you?" I asked surprised by my new-found bravery.

"So eager to meet death, I love it. We are at your old dance studio, just around the corner. See you soon, Isabella," he taunted.

I slammed the phone down and ran out of the house. Adrenaline carried me most of the distance. There was no way I could have ran that fast and that far on a normal day. I had to get there as soon as possible. He knew I was here now. If I took too long he would probably kill her anyway. I'd finally made it to the studio and I was out of breath. I stood a cross the street looking at the building trying to compose myself.

   So, this is where I would meet my fate? My old dance studio would be my final resting place. I'd hoped not, but I didn't know what gun could do to a vampire. With the reflexes, they had he might just catch the bullet and laugh. I shuddered as I imagined it.

When I could finally breath again, I walked a crossed the road to my doom. The place was dark. I didn't take the gun out as I walked this time. I was banking on it taking him by surprise.

"Bella? Bella?" I heard my mother's frantic voice again. That's strange she sounded exactly the way she did on the phone. I follow her voice to room and found nothing. Nothing but a tv replaying the same video repeatedly.

"You've got to be fucking kidding me!" I yelled as I kicked the television. The screen cracked and I kept kicking. I took my frustration out on it. "She. Isn't. Even. Here," I screamed in anger.

"Well, this is entertaining," a dark voice said behind me? I tensed up as I turned to meet his red eyes.

"What a wonderful plan," I said sarcastically.

"Look no need to be upset. Could happen to the best of us. Not me of course," he bragged. He then walked closer to me. I could see every detail of his face despite the darkness in the room. His red eyes were black around the edges and the look in them could only be described by one word, thirsty. I leaned away from him on instinct. He smiled.

"Humans are always so interesting. I almost thought for a second you wouldn't fall for it, but then again you were stupid enough to fall in love with a vampire," he grabbed my ponytail exposing my neck to him in doing so. I didn't respond. I just glared at him evilly.

"I guess now you are going to tell me about how your little lover will avenge your death," he laughed. I shook my head.

"I don't need him to avenge me," I said.

"And why is that? You don't think you're going to live do you?" he asked as if he were talking to child. He kissed his teeth. "You are delusional," he spat.

"So, are you. You're a powerful vampire. You can drink all the blood you want and yet you waste your time chasing one girl? What the red head isn't good enough for you?" I taunted. He cocked his head and smiled.

"Without Victoria, you might be safe in the arms of your beloved. Oh, and smile for the camera," he pointed. I looked up in horror.

"Edward will love this. Now, where was I? The red head is more than enough for me," he said. "As for you... I guess you could call me a picky drinker. You know what they say..." I interrupted him.

"Darker the berry, sweeter the juice?" I said. He knit his eyebrow and I took that as my que. Quickly, I pulled the gun from my waist band and shot him right where his heart should be. He stumbled backwards. It didn't pierce his skin, but I could tell from the look on his face, it hurt like fuck. I shot again and he grabbed his shoulder and cried out in pain. Though the bullets bounced off him they still gave the desired effect. I was about to shoot again when I heard a clank as I pulled the trigger. No! I tried again and there was nothing. The fucking gun jammed! Really, right now? I threw and tried to run but it was useless. He knocked me to the floor with ease.

"Well, I must admit that was unexpected." he gasped. I tried to crawl away from him but he stalked me like a wild animal. He stumped on my leg and I heard the sound of my bone cracking. I screamed out in pain. I wanted to give up and pass out right there, but I remained conscious. James leaned over me and smiled exposing his fangs. He picked up my right wrist and bit down. To say is was painful wouldn't even scratch the surface of what I felt. I want to control, alt, delete myself from existence. I felt myself began to fade, but I fought against the darkness that was threating to pull me under.

*** Hello guys. I hate to end this chapter here but I got to do it to ya. I love you guys so much!! I genuinely mean that. We are almost done with this story, but I will start re-reading New Moon to decide if I want to continue. Anyway, as usual let me know what you think. Vote, comment, and remember to stay lit <3- Tori***