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Chapter 1- Recovery
Bella
Edward had left me in the woods. He had said goodbye. Then he just disappeared. Later on I would find out his entire family left with him. I looked for him even though a part of me was happy he was gone. The other part of me? Not so much. I didn’t want him to leave. I loved him. A little voice told me he didn’t feel the same. If he had, he never would’ve left me in the middle of the woods. I wandered around the woods finally giving into the pain that day. My father had called his best friend Billy. Sam and the pack came and searched for me. I was grateful to Sam and the pack. I was alive. I was angry. Edward and his family had left without saying goodbye. That day my heart broke. At the same time I decided to move on with my life. I would put up a wall. I would forget about the cold ones. I had decided to finish my sophomore year in Forks. Then I would move and finish high school in Mystic Falls. My cousins Matt and Vicky Donovan lived there. Dad wasn’t too excited about the idea, but I persuaded him. I told him I would get a job and help them out of debt. I would be there for them. So I did. I moved to Mystic Falls and got a job at the Grill. It wasn’t long before I found out Mystic Falls' biggest secret. There were vampires. Not the cold ones like Fuckward, but ones that walked in the daylight. What made this possible were the magical rings they wore. They were called daylight rings. A witch had to cast a spell on the ring for that to happen. It made me wonder what other supernatural beings were out there. I had just moved away to not be reminded by vampires. Now I was living in a town famous for them. I-
“Hey Bella, what are you writing?” Vicky asked.
I closed my journal.
“Nothing.” I said.
I got up and headed towards my bedroom.
“Aw, come on, we’re both girls. What’s wrong with sharing what’s in each other’s diaries?” She asked.
“Normally? Nothing Vicky. However, I have stuff I would rather you didn’t know about. I have to go. My shift at the Grill starts in thirty minutes. I’ll see you after work.” I said, leaving the house.
Matt was pulling up as I was getting into my car.
“Hey Bells. How’s everything with Vicky?” He asked.
“She’s a little nosy. I think she’s drunk or high. Oh! I’m going to pay our phone and power bills in the morning so that we can be a couple of months ahead.” I said.
“Bells, you don’t have to do that. You’re a guest in our house. You don’t-“ He said.
“Don’t argue with me Matty. I’m living here. I’m here to help you get out of debt. I’m family. I use the electricity too. Let me do this so we can focus on other bills this month, alright?” I asked.
“Alright Bells, thanks.” He said.
“No problem. I’ll see you tomorrow at school. Bye.” I said, getting into my car and shutting the door.
Matt waved as I drove off to the electric company. I paid three months in advance. Then I went and paid our phone bill out of the three thousand I had saved up. After that I drove to the Grill. I grabbed my bag and walked in. It was empty. For a Friday it was very barren and then I realized why. Standing at the bar was the hybrid Niklaus. He had a stake to Damon Salvatore’s chest. Elena Gilbert was being protected by the other Salvatore. The barkeep was sitting and watching.
“Not in my bar. Get out.” I said.
Niklaus looked up at me.
“Who would you be, Love?” He asked.
“That is none of your business. Whatever they did to piss you off, take it outside. Vampires may have a foothold in this place, but if you have quarrels with each other take it to a non populated area. Now let the bartender free of your compulsion and leave. Don’t kill him either.” I said.
Now the four people that were in the room besides the bartender, were gawking at me. They clearly thought I was stupid or crazy. Like I had a death wish. I waited five seconds. I pointed to the door.
“Out. Now.” I said.
Niklaus appeared in front of me. I jumped back.
“What right do you have to tell me what to do, human? I could kill you right now.” He said.
“Whatever. I don’t care. Just get the hell out. This place is a business. You’re bad for it, out.” I said, standing my ground.
“You have some balls, Love. Let’s take this outside like the lady said.” Niklaus said.
He waited for everyone else to walk towards the front door of the Grill before he did. I didn’t move. I was waiting and watching for someone to screw up. They didn't. They just left.
“I’ll be watching out for you my dear. You intrigue me.” Niklaus said.
“Fuck off Klaus. I’m not interested in vampires. Go suck a werewolf’s cock.” I said.
I grabbed the shot glasses. Then I walked to the back room and washed them. I waited for him to come in here and murder me, but he didn’t. I put the shot glasses away. It was still quiet so I pulled my journal out to finish writing my thoughts.
Anyways, I’ve decided not to be walked all over when it comes to the supernatural. Honestly it’s hard. I know they could kill me in a split second. That’s a risk I’m willing to take to show them that I’m not afraid of them anymore. Truthfully though, I am. I’m terrified that one day one of these leeches will kill me. I’m afraid of death, but I know we all die eventually. I’m off to work now. People are starting to come in. Just remember Bella. Be careful.
I closed the journal and put it in my locker. Then I got to work.