New Neighbors

Bella was on pins and needles wanting to know what was going on. Once she was done eating, she made Edward take her back to the station to wait for her father to come back. They pulled into the parking lot to find her father's car was back. “Why hasn't he called me?” She looked at Edward who looked confused as well. They got out of the car and went into the station. They entered Charlie's office as he got off of the phone. “Well?”

“You can head on home, Bella. Everything is being taken care of, it will be all right.” Charlie said before standing up. “In fact, it's late. I can drive you home, since I am going home myself. You can head on home, Edward. Thank you for taking her someplace for a while.”

“It's not a problem, Chief Swan. See you later, Bella.” Edward kissed her cheek before leaving.

A few minutes later, Charlie and Bella were driving home. “So, what happened?” Bella asked as soon as they were in the car.

“I can't tell you that, Bella. It's official police business, but again, I promise things will be all right.” Charlie said in a voice that just screamed to drop the subject. Which Bella did.

Soon they were at home. She warmed up the food she got for Charlie at the diner, and he ate while watching a game. She said her good nights and headed up for bed. Quickly changing, she charged into her room to find Edward sitting on the bed. “They're hiding something, Bella.”

“Who is hiding something?” Bella asked, worry seeping into her voice.

“Charlie and Carlisle. Something is up, and neither are letting on. It's frustrating, you know.” He sighed as Bella came to sit in his lap.

“Charlie said everything will be all right. I think it will be.” She snuggled into Edward's cold embrace happily.

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Alice, Jasper, Emmett, and Rosalie all sat around the house occupying their time with anything to keep their interest. Carlisle and Esme had left them alone. They went on a sudden hunting trip, stating they were going to be back soon enough.

Rosalie was busy reading a magazine while Emmett was watching a sports game on the television. Jasper was busy reading a book as Alice was working on the computer. When the sound of quick typing stopped, all eyes turned to her instantly. “Someone is coming. Another vampire, but he is like us.”

“Just what we need, another vampire to deal with.” Rosalie snarled, like they didn't already have enough problems with the ones they already had.

“This one could just be passing through town, you never know.” Alice sighed, as she tried Anna Belle again. Still ever changing by the moment. It was getting ridiculous to watch.

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The next day started normal enough for Bella. Except for when she went down stairs to find Charlie up and already starting out the door. “Dad?”

“Gotta go, Bella. Something important.” He called as he left.

Bella shook her head as she walked into the kitchen to find that Charlie hadn't even had coffee. She made her self a bowl of cereal and started eating. When she heard the front door open and close, she smiled. “Morning again, Edward.” She called out turning to find him standing in the door way confused. “He left as I was coming down stairs.”

“Carlisle left early this morning too, for some reason, with Esme. I can't get anything from them, they're all hiding something. Alice still can't see anything. It's become a complete mystery to all of us.” He stated as he leaned against the door way watching Bella finish eating.

“Probably some kind of “Parents freak out their kids day,” or something.” Bella said as she rinsed out her bowl and put it in the sink to wash later. Edward gathered up her bag and they were soon in the car, heading to school.

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Anna Belle sat at her vanity finishing putting up her hair. Her eyes were pitch black and still devoid of any and all emotions. Alexander walked into her bedroom. “Now, no going off after school on your own. You got that? Straight home right after school.”

“Yes, Alexander.” Her voice still lacking luster as she leaned forward to grab the contact case and opened it. She quickly popped the contacts into her eyes before setting another set in to her backpack right next to her. She stood up and looked at Alexander.

Alexander took a step towards her, watching her. “Tonight, there will be no more fighting. You will be mine, fully, Anna Belle.” His voice pitched low as he spoke. “Go. Head off to school, so that they stop being pests to us.” Anna Belle made her way out of the room and to the garage. She slipped into the car with no comments or anything. She put her bag in the backseat not noticing the other bag tucked back there--out of sight--before turning to start off out of the garage and then towards Forks High.

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The ride to school was a silent one. Which was fine with both of them. Too many possible topics, that wouldn't be good. The silence broke the moment they pulled into the schools parking lot. “What's my dad doing here?” The police cruiser stuck out like a sore thumb in the schools parking lot with several students pointing and talking.

“Um, Bella. Here is an even better question. What's Carlisle doing here?” Edward parked his car and pointed towards the Mercedes parked in the visitor's section. Both Edward and Bella got out of the car just as someone gave a happy cry.

“Look! It's Anna Belle's car!” Tyler exclaimed happily.

The Cullen's, who had moved to gather around Edward's car, looked at Anna Belle's car pulling into the parking lot. But they turned as they heard Charlie open the cruiser's door to step out. Fear trickled down Bella's back, all the way to her toes.

A/N

Hehehehehe, Ok I couldn't help myself but end it here. I know I am such a tease doing this but trust me I think the next chapter will make the wait well worth it. Trust me will ya's. I mean Charlie and Carlisle both at the school I think its parent teacher conference day.........*runs off giggling*