Summary: Outtakes from A Drop in the Ocean. It was just her luck, Paul's imprint turned up and then to top it all off, Sam's brother imprinted on her. This is what happened...

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AN: So because of popular demand here is a mini story or outtakes if you like of what happened once Stefan imprinted on Bella and the events that followed. This won't be a very long sub story with probably no more than 5 or 6 chapters but I hope you enjoy it...

Messy Little Raindrops

Chapter One- Tangled Web of Bonds

Bella POV

Previously...

It was then that I noticed the man behind Sam; his brother.

He was shorter the Sam but he was broader and his features more defined. I put on a smile and stepped around Sam to greet him properly.

"Hi, I'm Bella," I looked up, straining my neck to look at him.

He stayed silent, I frowned. He was staring at me, his eyes locked on mine.

"Oh God," I heard a distant voice say, Sam's voice.

It took me a moment, maybe I was in denial maybe I didn't think it could really be happening but I had seen the look so many times I couldn't deny it.

Sam's brother, a complete stranger, had imprinted ... on me.

I stared at him, in shock and awe. I felt nothing of what I heard imprinting felt like. I felt a connection but I didn't want to jump his bones or profess my love for him. No, it was more of a sense calmness that overcame me. I wanted to sit him down and spill my secrets and laugh and talk. He felt like the best friend I had been missing since Jacob imprinted.

He smiled then, as if waking from a trance. "Hi, I'm Stefan."

I smiled back, feeling lighter than I had in a while. "It's nice to meet you Stefan."

His smile didn't leave and I found myself smiling right back. It was odd, despite everything I felt happy, or at least I didn't feel completely overwhelmed with despair.

"I erm," he began, his words stalled and stuttered. "I don't know what just happened." He said his brows furrowing in confusion.

I glanced at Sam, hoping he would help. I knew everything about imprinting but I didn't really know how to explain it, not to a wolf at least.

Sam understood and stepped forwards clapping his brother on the back. "I'll explain, come with me."

Stefan seemed reluctant to leave me but I smiled and nodded and with a bit more persuasion he left out the back with Sam. As soon as he left my shoulder sagged, everything came rushing back, Paul, Rachel... my baby.

I flopped back onto the sofa with a sigh as I closed my eyes. Everything was a mess and yet I didn't feel completely lost or alone. I knew that even if Paul chose Rachel I would have Stefan and the thought of being without Paul didn't hurt as much as it should. It hurt for sure but it wasn't crippling not like it had been before Stefan had imprinted on me.

"Are you ok?" I felt the sofa dip as Emily sat down beside me.

I opened one eye and peeked at her. "No," I said before smiling though there was no trace of humour. "But I will be. I have to believe that don't I!"

She placed her hand on mine and squeezed softly in reassurance. "Everything will be fine Bella. You'll see. I'm sure everything will work out."

I nodded but I didn't quite believe it. Paul still hadn't been in touch and I wondered if Rachel was still there in mine and Pauls home. I wondered if she had won him over, convinced him that it was she he was meant to be with. She's right though, he imprinted on her for a reason. I stopped myself there I wouldn't, no I couldn't, let myself believe that it was Rachel that was supposed to be with Paul, no, it was me and I didn't care what fate said.

Paul was my soul-mate and I his. I would fight for that, I would fight for Paul and the family we could become.

Messy Little Raindrops

I must have fallen asleep because a warm hand stroking my cheek woke me. "Paul," I mumbled sleepily, I was vaguely aware I was also smiling after dreaming about Paul and I and our child.

"No," the voice was male but it was not Paul's. I opened my eyes to find Stefan smiling sadly down over me. "It's me."

My smile slipped for a moment before returning. I sat up, rubbing the sleep from my eyes before looking to Stefan. He was watching me, his expression unreadable.

"Sam told you?" I asked softly knowing the answer already.

He nodded, "He told me about imprinting but also a little bit about you and your situation."

I tensed slightly. "He told you about Paul?"

Stefan nodded before taking her hand in his. "I'm here for you, whatever happens."

I smiled softly before sighing. "He also told you about Rachel I presume?"

Stefan nodded again.

"What about Jacob?" I asked finally, wondering if Sam had just given his brother my whole life story.

But to that Stefan frowned, "I know the name but no, Sam hasn't really spoken about him."

I nodded, and sighed in relief while thinking at least he didn't know the whole of my tragic back story.

"What is it about this Jacob?" Stefan pried with concerned soft eyes.

I shook my head and did my best to smile, "that's a long story, one that should be told at a later time."

Stefan accepted that and we fell into silence. Every passing minute hurt a little more. I wanted Paul; I needed to speak to him. I needed him to tell me what was happening; it was the not knowing that was killing me.

I had realised I'd been bouncing my legs until Stefan placed a hand on me knee to still me. "You'll wear a while in the rug," he said with a kind smile.

I sagged back into the sofa. "I'm sorry. I'm a mess." I sighed and turned my head to look at him. "Last night my boyfriends imprint turned up, I came here so they could talk but I've heard nothing from him since. Then you turn up and imprint on me and I don't know what to think or feel." I closed my eyes feeling tears start to well.

I found myself clutching my stomach. I was with child, Paul's child, and it grew inside me yet I did not know if my child would grow up with his father or if we would be cast aside for the bond of an imprint.

"Bella," Stefan began. "It's going to be ok you know." He pinched my chin softly and turned my head to face him. My eyes flickered open and landed upon his handsome kind face. "We share a bond and though I know you love Paul and it is him you want, I will be here for you, not in the same way but I will be here."

My smile was sad as the salty tears began to slide down my cheek, "thank you." I whispered.

"What are imprints for, right!" he said with a soft laugh.

Neither of us heard the door open and neither of us saw as he stilled at Stefan's words.

"WHAT!" that was when we noticed Paul.

AN: Dun dun dunnn... so what do you think? I know you all know how the story ends but I hope you are enjoying the insight into what happened. I would love to hear your thoughts so please let me know. Continue or not?