The Knight.

I sighed and nodded. "Yeah.. Too big for my taste ." I answered. I parked and let Canada out to pee, then I put her on her leash. I handed her to Jay and then lead him to the front door. I sighed and closed my eyes, my heart pounding. I rang the doorbell, and then the butler Ron answered. "Miss Annabelle!" He gasped in surprise. After he recovered, he bowed to me. "Please, come in." I took Jay's hand and led him inside. "Ron, could you take my dog to the backyard?" I asked, handing him the leash. He nodded and walked out. I heard footsteps coming from the staircase and a man appeared. He had dark hair and green eyes. He grinned when he saw me. "Pumpkin." He ran forward and hugged me. "Hello father..."

I watched as her father hugged her. I gave them a moment. Will he like me? Hate me?.. what about her Mom? When he looked at me I smiled. "Im Jay. Annabelles boyfriend." I said, slowly holding my hand out.

My father stared at him for a moment, then he stepped forwards and shook his hand. "And, what happened to Justin?" He asked skeptically. "Um.. Uh.. He beat me dad... And I got him in prison... And I found Jay.." I took Jay's hand. "And he protected me when a man broke into my house.. And then he broke out of jail.. Then he and Jay's uncle came and tried to kill us.. Then..." My voice started to tremble. "I shot him in the shoulder as Jay's uncle tackled me.. Then he stabbed me." I lifted up my shirt and showed my scar. "Jay shot his uncle and Dustin... Now Dustin's in critical condition." There was a few minutes of shocked silence, then my father looked at Jay. "Good. That asshole deserved it." He smiled and hugged Jay tightly.

I squeezed her hand as her voice began to shake. When she was done talking, I looked up at him and I watched as he hugged me, a bit surprised. I slowly patted his back. "She is in safe hands sir." I said, and when he let go, I smiled, and I wrapped my arm around Annabelle and I kissed her forhead.

I smiled and leaned into him. "Such a touching story." A smooth voice said from across the room. I looked up to see my beautiful, perfect mother leaning against the door. She was wearing a long blue dress. She has blonde hair, tanned skin, and beautiful blue eyes. I get my skin and hair from my dad, and eyes from my mom. She walked over and embraced me. "Hello Annabelle." She greeted, kissing my forehead. She shook Jay's hand. "I'm Grace Parker. Pleasure to meet you."

I looked up to see her mom.. Grace Parker. When she walked over, I nodded. "I know who you are, my mother is a huge fan." I said, shaking her hand. "Im Jay." I said. "Or Jacob."

"Jacob." She repeated. "Well, welcome to our home." She turned to me. "How long will you be staying?" She asked. "Well, we're staying here, in Canada." I replied. She smiled and grabbed my hand. "How wonderful! You can both stay here until you find a place." I hugged her. "Thank you mother.."

"Thank you Mrs.Parker." I said and I smiled at her. I already had a place in mind, but the driving has gotten to us. I glanced outside to see the moving truck pulled up. Ill have to call and thank that moving guy. He had a buddy follow also, he got out and got in his friends car, and drove off.I glanced back at them, and looked around. This place was amazing.

I gave Jay a tour, then I showed him to my old room. We took showers, and then went downstairs for dinner. We had some weird Asian cousine. While we were eating, the front door opened and in came a tall man with dark hair, pale skin, and blue eyes. The boy version of me. My twin brother, Nova. "Annabelle?" He whispered disbelievingly. I got up and ran over to him. He picked me up and spun me around, laughing. "Wow, look at you!" He said after he set me down. I smiled and kissed his cheek. He's the only person in my family I completely get along with. I led him to the table. "Nova, this is Jay Anderson, my boyfriend. Jay, this is Nova, my twin brother."

After I was done eating, I looked up to see her run away and to the front door, someone who looked very very similar to her. Twin brother? Wow.. I stood and shook his hand. Big guy. Intimidating to say the least. "Hey,.You can call me either Jay Or Jacob." I said.

Nova shook his hand. "Pleasure." He said, looking him up and down. "Well, better him than Dustin. What happened to him?" I sighed. "I'll explain later." We sat down and had chocolate cake for dessert. Then mom started to ramble on about how stupid I was for running away with Dustin. "I had thought I raised you better than that. Now I hardly recognize you and you're suddenly with someone new? You need to get your priorities s-" I slammed my fork down, interrupting her. "God damn it mom! I know I screwed up. I'm fucking sorry that I was a stupid 16 year old." My mom took a big gulp of wine. "You probably lost your virginity too!" I laughed. Not in an amused way, but a mean way. "Yes mom I did. Because I was fucking RAPED!" There was a stunned silence and I got up and ran to my old room, slamming the door shut. I opened the large double doors that led to a balcony and I sat on the chair, my hands in my head.

I could tell her buttons were being pushed. And it was only a matter of time befor.. there it is. I thought when she slammed her fork down. After her giving the stunning news to her family I watched as she stormed off. After a few moments I stood. "Excuse me." I said, and I followed where she had ran off to. The door with 'Anna' written on it I figures it was obviously hers.. I knocked softly. "Babe? Can I come in?" I asked, waiting for her answer.

I got up and went back inside, opening the door and letting him in. I went back out to the balcony and leaned against the rail, wiping away my tears. "Now I remember why I ran away in the first place. Her." I whispered.

I closed the door. Behind me and I followed her out to the balcony. I placed my hands on either side of her, standing behind her. "It will okay, alright? This just needs some time.. you have to talk to her about this, okay?" I said. "Come here.." I said and I wrapped.my arms around her waist and pulled her body close to mine. "I love you." I said and I kissed her neck softly.

I closed my eyes and leaned my head back. "I love you too. So much." I whispered. I heard someone clear their throat and I jumped, looking up to see Nova. He walked over to us, looking pissed. "Tell me what that son of a bitch did to you Belle." He said. I explained the story the same way I explained to our parents. When I was done, Nova nodded to Jay. "You seem like a good guy. Then again, so did Dustin. Hurt my sister and YOU'LL be in critical condition."

I slowly let her go, and watched as she explained the story again, every time I heard it, it made me a bit sad also. I grabbed her hand, and when Nova said what he did, I looked up at him. "Im nothing like him." I defended. "I wouldn't think of hurting her."

"Well, let's hope not." Nova turned to me. "Annabelle, mom was drinking.. She didn't mean any of that.." I shook my head. "Yeah she did." He hugged me. "She really missed you. She cried for months after you left. Holidays were horrible without you singing Christmas Carols to us. Just talk to her when she's sober okay?" I nodded and he left. I turned back to Jay and moved back into his embrace. I closed my eyes and sighed, shaking my head.

I wrapped my arms around her. "Just give it a day or so.. okay?" I said, and I rubbed her back softly. I picked her up and I laid her on the bed. I grabbed her pajamas for her, and handed them to her. I got dressed into mine also. "Its been a long day.. lets sleep okay?" I said, and I laid down and pulled her close to me, pulling the warm covers over us both. It was only 8. But, after what just happened and the long drives we have had to go through, we were exhausted..

I rested my head on his chest and listened to his heartbeat, tracing patterns on his outer thigh absentmindedly. I always trace patters on anything when I'm thinking. "Goodnight.." I whispered, closing my eyes.

I noticed that little tracing thing of hers not too long ago. And I found it very adorable. I dozed off, and I was soon in dreamland.
I was driving down the road with my buddy David, it was pitch black out, I had my high beams on and everything. A huge moose decided to jump in front of my car, I swerved and we rolled about three times, and hit a tree in the process. I remember looking over at him.. blood every where. He just looked at me, and shook his head. "Dream on.." he whispered before he breathed one last time.

I woke up. Shaking, breathing heavily. I quickly jumped out of the bed and tried to calm myself. Inhaler. Inhaler. I quickly found it and took a few pufs from it, before slowly relaxing.. Jesus..

I had woken up when I felt him jump up. "What's wrong?" I gasped, feeling panicked as he puffed his inhaler. My hand was clutching my chest, my heart pounding.

I took some deep breaths and I was okay.. I stood, and walked back to the bed. "Its okay.. just a bad dream." I said, and I kissed her cheek. "I didnt mean to scare you.." I said softly. That was more of a panic attack..

I pulled him back into bed and I wrapped my arms around him, kissing the top of his head. "Wanna talk about it?" I asked softly.

"Yeah.. it. Was just me re living that car accident. I dont know why I had to dream that. I hate thinking about it, talking about it.. in my dream.. the way he looked at me. It was almost with forgiveness. He told me to dream on. Something he always used to say. Which meant he never wanted me to stop once I started something."

I smiled and kissed his cheek. "Maybe he was sending you a message saying that he forgives you and that you should dream on." I whispered. I looked down at him. "Everything will be okay."

It all made sense.. I nodded. "Youre right.." I said softly. I glanced at the clock. Three in the morning.. I looked up at her and kissed her sweetly. "I love you Annabelle.. sorry I scared you when I woke up." I said, and I pulled her body closer to mine and got comfortable. "Goodnight sweetheart.."

I smiled. "I love you too Jay. Goodnight."I closed my eyes and quickly fell asleep in his arms.

I woke in the morning, her still in my arms. I felt very well rested.. I kissed her forehead before slowly sitting ueo, and wiping my eyes. I knew I probably had bad bed hair.

I felt shifting and I opened my eyes and looked up at Jay. I smiled and wiped the sleep out of my eyes and yawned. "Nice bed head." I commented with a chuckle.

I chuckled and turned to face her. "Oh shush." I said, and I pulled her close to me and messed her hair up. "Hah." I said, sticking my tongue out at her.