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Summary: Bella has made a simple decision: she chooses to embrace Jacob Black and let go of Edward Cullen. This will undoubtedly change their futures and lead the two down a new and uncertain path but its better than wasting away. Jacob and Bella's destinies are intertwined and this is the story of how it should be.
Chapter One: This Is my choice and I hope that we both agree
Jacob pulled my truck into the front of my drive way and cut the engine. He's smiling at me again; I guess that today was a good day for both us. We spent most of today together at the beach; no interruptions, no pack, no Victoria, and no reminders of him. I'm pressed up against him; his warmth feels perfect and whenever I'm close to him I feel whole again and because of that today is the day I will tell Jacob, my best friend, my protector, and above all my savior that I have made a choice. I don't know what will happen I just hope that we can both be happy about it.
"Bells, I know something bothering, you've been quite all day and that's not like you".
The concern is his voice was like a dagger to my heart; he is always there for me and never asks for anything in return. I hurt him at every turn even thought I don't mean to but hopefully that will change.
"Jake can we go inside", my voice is quite but I know he can hear me perfectly.
With grace unlike any other he exits the truck and I'm no longer warm but as soon as his warmth leaves me it is returned. I'm out of my truck and walking towards my house; he holds me tight to him as we walk and I can't help but thinking of how perfect this is. Being around Jake makes me function normally again, there is always an ever present dread in the pit of my stomach but every time I'm with him that dread fades and grows smaller. Jacob Black has put me back together; every time we joke around and laugh, when he holds me, and when he makes me feel alive I feel like a person. I thought I was clinging to Jacob as some kind of life saving device but I was hanging on to the thought of Edward more; keeping myself close to Edward was making me completely devastated and miserable.
Were walking up to my room; I didn't even realize that we'd made it pass the front door, and as we reach my room an walk inside I realize that this is it there is no turning back.
"Bella, I know that something wrong please if I did something wrong please tell me". Jakes voice is pleading and all I want to do is hug him and tell him that nothing's wrong.
I look at him from head to toe; he's wearing a pair of worn jeans, sneakers and a gray shirt that hugged every curve of his body. I couldn't help but feel like a fool; how could I not notice that we are perfect for each other. His handsome face is the very embodiment of strength and masculinity, his cheekbones are defined, and his lips are full and how I want to kiss them. His shoulders broad and his chest chiseled: as if it was carved out of marble. I could see the definition of his muscles through the thin material of his shirt. He was most definitely a man.
"Bella, I know I've been pushing things and its okay if I make you uncomfortable, and I'm sorry but I'm sorry that I've told you that I love you. Dammit Bella just say something anything". He's not looking at me; he only does that when he's expecting the worst.
Of course he expects the worst from me; for months I have pushed away his affections. Experiencing rejection from me is nothing new to him and I've undoubtedly hurt him countless times because of it.
"Jake," I urged him to look at me but he doesn't move, I step directly into his line of vision; he needs to see me for this.
"You know better than anyone how broken I am" that gets his attention and once again I feel like I'm the center of his world, "Do you remember when I went 'cliff diving'".
"Yeah, I remember". His reply is short but I can feel the plethora of emotions raging inside of him because of the memory.
"I've been doing some serious thinking ever since that. I've thought about the time I spend with you; how being with you brings me a sense of peace and safety. I realized that I need more than just your friendship Jacob Black; I need you to love me because somewhere along the line I fell in love with you".
"Bella I …."
Before he finishes saying anything he looks into my eyes for the first time today; I let out a gasp as I look into those beautiful eyes of his. I see his devotion, his care for me and most importantly his love. He looks at me like as if he is looking at the sun for the first time. I don't know what it is but it feels as if gravity has shifted for me and I can only wonder if it's the same for him.
"I'm not promising to be perfect, I'm not promising to be completely fine again overnight, but I do promise that whatever happens from here on end I want you to be a part of. I'm willing to give you as much of myself as I have to offer; this is my choice and I hope that we both agree" I look away from Jacob; waiting for his answer.
Dammit, tears are streaming down my face. I've told him how I feel; I want to be happy with Jacob.
His hand touches my face and he gently tilts my head to look at him; I know what's coming and strangely enough I can feel anticipation building in me. However I see uncertainty in his eyes; its time to put his doubts to rest.
I pull lightly at his shirt, pulling him down to me and wrapping my arms around him simultaneously; I cover his lips with mine, at first he doest respond but then I feel his arms wrap around me and his lips hungrily claim mine. I closed my eyes and let him take control of this moment. I gasped slightly at the sensation of his tongue brushing against my lower lip, my mouth opens, and he claims me as his own. The sensation of his warmth, his lips against mine and passion are amazing. He is perfect for me and this proves it.
We brake apart for air; I could fee Jake's lips lingering on mine. This was nothing like the kisses I had with him; Jacob was kissing with passion, there was no need to stop because of his fangs or because my blood sang to him, with him I could be treated like the girl I am and not some porcelain doll.
"Is this happening Bella are you real or is this a dream".
I just hugged him and rested my head on his chest wanting to listen to his heart, it was pounding a mile per minute, but it was still comforting.
"Jake all I need right now is you". More tears, why do I cry so much.
"What does this mean Bells".
"To me it means that I'm yours as long as you'll want me" I tell him this and can feel the tears forming at the corner of my eyes, "but what does it mean to you"
He gently begins to kiss my face, my cheeks, my forehead, and everywhere in-between. "My Bella, this makes you my Bella, forever and always. Nothing will come between us because you are my imprint; my world, my life, the half that completes me".
At that moment my world stands still as I gaze into the eyes of Jacob Black, the man who pieced my shattered heart back together. He kisses me until I felt my need for sleep consuming me; he lays me on my bed and tucks me in.
"My Jacob". The last thing I see is the loving and smiling face of Jacob Black.
-Break (Jacob)
My Bella; she is all I can think of, I don't know how but it finally happened I Imprinted on Isabella Swan. It took a lot out of her to face her feelings for me; she doubted her self at first, I could tell, but I'm glad that she chooses me and not that filthy bloodsucker. I can't help but let out a growl at the thought of the filthy bloodsucker, he had broken her spirit, her heart, her confidence, and even her capacity to love. If he ever shows up, treaty or no treaty, I'll rip him apart limb from limb and burn what's left. That doesn't matter; Bella chooses me over him.
I'm getting close to Sam's house; I can smell Emily's cooking, I hear Emily busying herself and I see the rest of the pack waiting for me outside.
Sam always calm and in control waits in front of everyone, Quil & Embry are grinning at me like crazy, Jared smiles at me, and Seth stands of to the side. Paul and Leah are gone; that weird but I'm too happy to care. I drop my clothes on the floor, phase, and quickly put on my clothes; Sam is the first to approach and he seems as unreadable as always.
"You can't seem to do anything by the rules can you Jake" says Sam as he lets out a sigh.
I smile at him and it seems to irritate him. "What can I say I was born to break rules".
"Well thankfully it finally happened" said Sam; what does he mean finally?, "To be perfectly honest Jake I knew you would imprint on Bella; you're her natural path, if the Cullen hadn't had meet her she would have fallen in love with you. The only good thing good thing that came from that relationship is that our people have Protectors one again".
"For the love of god" said Embry, "can we please just congratulate him".
"Congrats Jake" said Quil, "I'm happy that you'll have a nice person like Bella with you".
The door to Sam's house swung upon and there was Emily with a smile on her face.
"Congratulations Jake" said Emily, "thanks to you and Jared I'm not the only wolf girl in town".
Everyone starts laughing giving praise and congratulations but as I walk inside all I think of is Isabella Swan; I could die right know but knowing she choose me makes death or anything else for that matter seem pointless and only she matters.