CPOV

It has been 7 weeks, since the "incident", as my family has referred to it, but they mostly tried to avoid the subject.

Esme and I were getting along, but our spark hasn't seemed to come back. We still seem like we are in the talking it out stage. I suppose it will take her time to trust me again.

Edward tolerates me but barely speaks to me; it'll probably take him more time before he'll ever trust me again. Rosalie talks to me but most of it is snide remarks, I think overtime she'll forgive. Alice and Emmett are trying so hard for things to go back to normal but they are still having a hard time getting over the fact that I hurt Esme. Jasper on the other hand, never had hard feelings, he says he has done worst in his past; he had no room to judge.

We were building a house on Denali's land, Alice thought it would be good family quality time and it'll help us work through our problems.

Our house was almost done. For vampires, building a house didn't take as long as it did with humans. We can do it all without machines.

I was painting the living room walls, when my phone rang. I wipe my hands on my jeans and grab my phone out of my pocket and see it's Forks Hospital.

"Hello, Carlisle speaking."

"Dr. Cullen, this is Dr. Shaw. I know this hospital is probably the last place you would want to be, but we really need you to come back for at least a week, to treat your patients, so we can transfer them to hospitals that are able to treat them, there are about 9 patients that you were the only doctor here, specialized to treat them."

I reply, "I doubt Chief Swan will allow me back in that town and I'm sure those patients are not going to want me to treat them."

He replies, "I have talked to Chief Swan and he agreed as long as it is for a short time We just need for you to give them one last look over and do some paper work."

I sigh, "Alright. I'll come in Monday morning."

BPov

It had been 7 weeks since everything happen, even though the news outlets had moved on after my dad dropped the charges, Forks High hadn't. People whispering and laughing, when I walk by and their comments towards me, "Whore" "Slut"….I usually walked around with my head down.

It was Thursday afternoon and I was sitting in the guidance councilor office, Ms. Pines says, "Bella, you can graduate this semester but that would mean, you won't be able to take a couple classes next semester that you'll need for scholarships."

I say playing with the end of my coat, "I don't need any scholarships." Which I didn't, the settlement that Carlisle paid to Charlie, so he would drop the charges was more than enough for college tuition.

Ms. Pine says, "I know school is tough for you right now, Bella but you shouldn't just give up on your education. How about if I see if I can pull some strings and have you transfer to a different school?"

I sigh, "Really it's not a big deal. I have money for college and if the classes that I miss by graduating early are required, I'll take the remedial classes."

She sighs, "Fine. I'll see what I can do and get the paper work, done. I just wish I could talk you out of it."

I sigh, "Thank you, Ms. Pine."

Ms. Pine says, "You're welcome" and hands me my permission slip to get back in class.

It was PE and the coach's rules that if you come in late for any reason, you have to run as many laps as the minutes you missed.

I've missed 45 and it's an hour class.

I walk in and hand her the permission slip, she gives me a stern look, "You know the rules. I am tired of people using my class to miss for other classes"

I nod, "I understand. I'll get dress and run 45 laps."

She says, "Well it's almost the end of class. So I'll bring it down to 20."

I nod and go to the dressing room grabbing my gym clothes out my locker and change into them.

I do my 20 laps and by then the rest of the class had gone to shower. It was luckily the last class. I go inside the dressing room, avoiding stares and whispers by the other girls who were already done with the showers, I grab my bath stuff out my locker and then get a clean towel.

I head to the showers and strip my clothes, I was pleasantly surprise there was still warm water. While I was leathering my hair up with shampoo, I could of sworn I heard giggle but didn't pay much attention to it. I took my time. Finally, I turn the water off grab my toiletries and peak out the locker to get my towel, I noticed my stuff was gone…..I huff. It had to be Jessica and Lauren….I noticed them whispering to one another and looking at me, when I walked into the locker room.

Luckily there was probably nobody left in the room. So I grab my stuff and tip toe out of the shower room and grab another towel to dry off before wrapping it around me on the way out.

I then felt someone grab me from behind and throw me on one of the benches that were in front of the lockers. I was stunned and look up, to see Mike with Tyler who had a camera.

Mike had just an evil grin on his face, I almost didn't recognize him, "Why you look so scare Bella…everyone knows, that you like this kind of stuff."

I try to hold tightly to my towel as Mike tries to pull it off and I wiggle holding tightly saying, "Stop!" His hands were trying to go up the bottom of my towel and I squeeze my legs together tightly. My heart was racing and I was scare. I never knew these two were capable of doing something like this…

Tyler says holding the camera in one hand "You hold her arms down I'll try to get her towel off …."

Tyler tries to grab the towel but something came over and I grab his shirt throwing him about 20 ft, colliding into the dirty clothes bin and Mike ended up getting the towel loose but I grab him throwing him to Tyler….they both groan on the floor. I look at them stunned…how in the world did I just used that much force…..I just threw them like they were nothing….

I then run to my locker and throw my clothes on and then race out of the dressing room, out the school, and into the woods….and run until I found myself in the meadow..

I look around it seemed I got here more quickly than normal….it was usually at least a 15 minute walk and maybe cut that to 10 minutes with running, but as I look at my watch that couldn't been no more than 3 minutes….what is happening to me? And why did they attack me? I don't deserve this…nothing that I did concerns anyone at that school…..and then I just threw two guys who weighed at least 30 pounds more than me clear across the room like it's nothing….

"Bella, Bella….nice to see you again." I heard this voice with a French accent say and I slowly turn around.

"Laurent. What brings you here? I thought you were in Alaska with the Denali's." I say . Damn this not my day

He smiles but it was an unnerving smile revealing his sharp dangerous teeth, "Yes, yes I was but that vegetarian diet is hard to abide by and then Victoria….you have met her right?"

I nod. Yes the red head vampire that wants revenge after I had got James killed after he tried to attack me, but the Cullens killed him before he could kill me.

He says circling around me, "Oh, yes. She was with me and James when we first met you and then James tried to hunt you down and have you for a snack but your dear Cullen friends killed him for you. Well, I had kind of helped your beloved Cullens track him down, so Victoria put the blame on me a bit but promise to forgive me if I got rid of you, so your loving vampire boyfriend would know how it feels to lose their mate". I felt tears coming out of my eyes and say, "But, we aren't together anymore…."

He laughs, "Yes, yes. I have heard how you decided to do the naughty with the leader of the Cullen clan… that tore him apart…but, I believe if anybody the leader would feel bad if you died…and really does Victoria really need to know all the little details. I get forgiving by the crazy bitch and a yummy meal. Sounds like a great deal to me."

He was then right next to me and his finger grazes my neck and he whispers in my ear and says, "Now, now…Bella. I will do you a favor and make it quick, rather then make you suffer like Victoria had order me to do.."

I shove him and was surprise it made him stumble back a few feet, he looked at me stunned and he bared his teeth ready to attack me, but he then looks up at the woods and before I knew it a wolf attacked him. I look to see it was Jacob, he had Laurent's head in his mouth, another wolf who I believed was Seth came and dragged his body away.

Jacob explained to me about the wolves after he realized I was involved with vampires, during my 1st year in Forks.

I was shaking and I could see even through the Jacob's wolf eyes that he was concern but I just say, "Thank you."

Dad had grounded me from my phone, internet, and my truck. I make it back to the school in record time and go to my locker….I could feel that my hair was a mess and pull it back into a bun and the open my locker to grab my books.

"Bella?" I hear Ms. Pines say…

I look up and see the Coach and Ms Pines standing in front of me.

"yes?"

The Coach says, "We found Tyler and Mike in the girl's locker room with a camera that was broken. I know you were the last person in there…."

I shake my head and I didn't even realize I was shaking until I grab my books.

Ms Pines puts her hands on my shoulder and say, "Bella, you made a mistake that became very public but you don't deserve this backlash….tell us if anything happened with Tyler and Mike…and we will take care of it…"

I say, "I..I am fine."

Coach says, "Well, I am going to suspend them for being in the girls locker room with a camera. But if they tried to hurt you, then tell me and I can get them exspelled."

I just shake my head and the Coach sighs, knowing that there was more to the story.

Ms. Pines hands me some papers and say, "This is the info you need about early graduation. Read over it and sign. A few exams you'll need to take in order to be able to graduate but you're smart and it'll be no problem for you….."

I nod and grab the papers and she says, "I was at first against this but now I agree maybe early graduation is the best for you to be able to move forward."

I say, "Thank you."

She smiles, "If you need to talk, my office is always open."

I throw my book bag on my shoulder and head outside where my dad is waiting, I slide into his car and he was on the phone, "Bella, finally made it out, Sue. I will talk to you later."

He says, "What took so long" as he puts his phone in his jacket pocket and the puts the car in reverse.

I reply, "I was talking to Ms. Pines about graduating early."

He says, "Why?"

I reply, "Because I am tired of being treated like harlot at school. What I did, didn't concern any of them. I can graduate in December and then take some community college classes for the spring semester."

He replies, "Well, just because you graduate from highschool doesn't mean you aren't still in my care. You are still legally my responsibility till you are 18."

I nod, "I know."

He sighs. He looked so stressed lately and can barely look at me in my eye. He puts his car in drive, "Well, we are having a gathering thing at the rez, tonight. It kind of a last minute thing."

I say, "Okay." Not like I had a choice whether or not I wanted to go. He didn't even trust leaving me alone and we had to for work, he would make sure to pass the house several times to make sure my car was there.

CPOV

I was finishing up a patient at Forks Hospital. I am trying my hardest to focus solely on work and trying to not think of Bella.

Mr. Jackson kept mentioning that he was good friends with Chief Swan and letting me know how much he despise me. I give him polite smile and say, "Well, Mr. Jackson….your heart seems to be healthy and I'll send the paperwork to Dr. Harley in Port Angeles."

He grumbles, "Good." And walks out.

Natalie, the nurse who had to be in the room with me while I am with patients at all times and was my regular nurse that I had affairs in the closet. I didn't bother to erase her mind because she was married and was for sure not going to say anything.

She was pretty. She was a typical American modern female, sprayed tan with highlights in her long natural brown hair, and blue eyes.

Natalie gives me a playful look, twirling her pony tail , "You are the talked of the town, Dr. Cullen."

I just sigh and shake my head as I finish the paper work on Mr. Jackson.

She says, "I'm not sure why you sought out that girl. You knew I was here…."

I raise an eyebrow, "You just had a baby and I thought you were through with the affair, you wanted to focus more on your husband…."

She rolls her eyes and walks up to me and she starts playing with the buttons on my shirt "He is great and I am so happy our son looks just like him, I was kind of nervous he was going to come out blonde…"

Her husband was African American, he look basically the opposite of me. He is the Vice President of the main bank here. I had to say I felt guilty about my and Natalie's affair when I met him, he was loyal, nice man, who adored Natalie.

I look at her curiously as her hands start trail down my chest, "But, he doesn't fulfill me sexually…"

Her hands make it to my belt loops and she bites her lip looking at me playfully, "Your next patient isn't for another 30 minutes. How about let's find a vacant room…like old times…"

I remove her hands from me, gently and shake my head as I back away, "No. I am done with affairs. I'm trying to work on my marriage."

She huffs, "No one has to know, Dr. Cullen….or maybe they do….I could just make a story up how you blackmailed me into having sex with you…"

I laugh humorlessly, "Looks as if you are blackmailing me…"

She says, "But they are more likely to believe my story…"

I wiggle my finger for her to come over to me and she smiles as if she won. She walks up to me and I gently put my finger on her chin, so she will look into my eyes and say, "You will forget about the affairs we have had over the last couple of years. You will think of us as only friendly coworkers. You love your husband and are a faithful wife and mother."

She backs away and can see it in her eyes that what happened in our past is gone. She kind of looks confused looking around and says, "So we are done with Mr. Jackson."

I nod, "Yes, Next patient with Ms. Cooper, which will be in about 30 minutes."

She says, "Okay, well I am going to call my husband, he took the day off to keep Jordan, has an ear infection."

I walk down to the nurse station to turn in my notes and I hear voices in nearby room, "Shit, how the fuck did she throw us across the room like that?"

"I don't know man but thank God the camera broke…you know what would happen if they found that video footage her dad is the fucking Police Chief…"

Bella? What did they do to Bella?

I hear a ring in my pocket and grab my phone, "Hello?"

I hear Alice's voice on the other end, "Don't go in there…"

I hiss, "What did they do to her?"

She says, "They snuck in the girl's locker room. The boys intentions was to hold her down and film her naked….and not sure what else they would had done, but she got away with no harm and they didn't get any footage of her naked. She is fine. Please just leave it alone, don't get involve, finish your job and come home."

I say angrily, "So, this is what happens when I just left her to defend for herself? Boys are attacking her as if she doesn't deserve any dignity?"

Alice says, "She's fine and she apparently capable of taking care of herself and anyway the Quileute's haven't abandon her and will make sure she is safe."

Alice was right. She didn't need me but it still didn't make me feel better that all this is happening to her because of me.

Alice says, "This reputation of hers won't last forever, Carlisle. Eventually she will go to college and move on, no one is going to remember the scandal that went National for like a day…"

I sigh, "I know Alice. I need to go, so I can finish up this job and get home."

BPOV

We make it to LA Push.

Sue and Dad have been dating for about 4 months. Seth is cool with it but Leah isn't thrilled about the relationship. It had only been a year since their dad died.

As we get out, Sue greets us and hugs Charlie and then looks at me, "How are you Bella?" I could tell by her stare that she knew about Laurent and I nod, "I'm fine."

We make it to where everyone is and I still felt uneasy to be around people, they all know about the scandal and always felt they were judging me.

Jacob looks up from his group of friends and walks over to me and say, "Are you alright…I heard about those bastards and I swear I will…"

I say confused, "How did you find out?"

He rolls his eyes, "Apparently those bloodsuckers are still keeping tabs on you. The psychic one alert me, told me you got away but to keep an eye out…and also alerted us about Laurent…"

I say, "Oh…"

He sighs, "I swear Bella. You shouldn't just go running off into the woods…when you have vampires out there that want to kill you."

I shrug, "I know it was stupid…" I look over at my father who has his arm around Sue laughing and talking to Billy. "Don't tell dad about the Mike and Tyler thing….I've had enough drama in my life and I am pretty sure they aren't going to mess with me."

He says, "I won't say anything and I am sure they won't I heard they had to go to the hospital with broken bones. Have you been taking self defense classes."

I say, "I guess...I am use fighting off bad guys, two little humans were the least of my worries."

He laughs and says, "If those little pricks take one step on to this rez, I will beat them down. I sent them text, warning them..."

I roll my eyes, "Don't get involve Jacob."

He pulls me into a hug, but then he started sniffing me. I reply, "Jacob, it's a little weird with you sniffing me in human form."

He pulls back frowning and looking at me accusingly, "You've been around him haven't you?"

I look at him confused, "Around who?"

He says, "Don't play stupid, Bella. I know you know that Dr. Cullen is back in town…..and you just can't fucking stay away from those vampires…"

I shake my head, "I didn't know he was here and why do you think I have been around him…"

He hiss, "Because you smell just like a fucking vampire."

I look at him dumbfounded, "Look at me Jacob. I swear I haven't seen him or any other vampire, since that night all that crap happened and maybe you just smell Laurent on me."

He shakes his head pulling his fingers through his long brown hair, "No you smelling that much like a vampire isn't from that bloodsucker in the woods….he barely touched you. You smell like you use to when dating Edward…"

He backs away, "Look. I can't keep you safe if you aren't going to try yourself." He then walks away with his hands in his pocket.

So now I have vampire strength, speed, and smell like one. Did having sex with a vampire give out weird side effects?

I had the urge to prove to Jacob that something about me wasn't normal but I was afraid if I tried to prove then all the sudden those "powers" I had earlier today would be gone. Maybe something out there was protecting me….like a witch, maybe? I mean if vampires and werewolves are real then what makes witches not real either?

Only one person in town right now who can possibly answer these questions, who have roam this Earth for a few centuries and I just needed away to get to him, unnoticed.

I decide to wait a couple of hours before I try to make my escape. A hour later the fish was done and I got a plate and sat with Emily. I chatted with her for a while but then she and Sam decided to call it a night and they say their goodbyes and go home

I glance where Dad, Sue, and Billy were talking with a few others, it was about 6pm now and I decide to make my escape.

I hold my hand on my stomach, "Dad I'm not feeling well."

He looks me over and says, "Well, you look well enough."

Sue had a more sympathetic look on her face.

I look away and say, "I am just tired and had a hard day. Is it okay if I find a ride and go home?"

He simply says, "No. I'm sure Sue will let you go to her house and rest."

I sigh.

Sue says, "I would but as a female, I think I know why she doesn't feel well and Leah and I are out of those certain products. So I will take her home."

Dad's face became red with embarrassment and grumbles, "Fine."

I follow Sue and get in her car I reply as I put on my seatbelt, "Thanks."

She says, "I know everything that happened at school today and Leah is at the house sulking, so I'm sure my place wouldn't be a good place to have some alone time. Are you okay?"

I nod, "Yes, they didn't do anything…just a little shaken up."

She says as she drove down the dark road, "I almost told your dad about the boys, but then I thought it was best not to get in the middle of this…and you had enough drama in your life."

I reply, "Thank you."

We were silent for a while but then I spoke up, "I am glad you are with my dad. It worries me that one day something will happen to me and leaving him alone is my worst fear."

She says, "You are a 17 year old girl. Worrying about this type of stuff is not what 17 year olds are supposed to be worrying about…."

She sighs, "I worry about my kids constantly that during one of their raids to fight vampires that they won't come back and a mother shouldn't be worried about their teenage kids dying in battle…I wish things were normal."

I say, "I feel like part of that is my fault. Vampires would not be here if I hadn't lured them here…"

She says, "Unfortunately they would be here with or without you…our lack of sun makes a great breeding ground for vampires."

She arrives to my house and hugs me, "Lock your doors and stay home, Bella. Promise me." Did she know that I knew that Carlisle was here?

I nod, "I will. I just need some time alone. Thank you for the ride."

She smiles, "You're welcome."

I shut the door and walk to my door, unlocking it, when I open the door I turn and wave good bye as Sue backs out of my driveway.

I knew that dad was going to work at 9pm. He initially was going to drop me off before he went to work but since he was already in his uniform and our house is out of the way, I doubt he swings by, but there is a chance. I lock my door back and go to the back to the shed where the motorcycle is that dad ground me from….I had found two motorcycles and Jacob helped me fix it…or rather he fixed while I brought him snacks and water...he would let me hand him tools and sometimes screw something in, it helped me get my mind off of missing my mother…this was before things between Edward and I got serious. Jacob taught me how to ride, but the neighbors called Charlie one day when they saw me zooming pass by

I roll the motorcycle out of the shed and decide to roll it down the road before cranking it, so I wouldn't alert the neighbors. Finally after I was a few feet from my house I crank it, hop on, and zoom away.

A.N: I know a lot of things that happen in the book are happening quicker in this story. It's for the story's sake ;) Thank you for reading!