So with the reviews I have gotten, this is part 2. Depending on how I go maybe so can break this into parts?????
AN: I am switching events around, Bella cliff dives around the same time Harry dies..so since Charlie's funeral, a month ago, Bella hasn't been anywhere. I have changed the cliff diving scene after which I have put in this part of the story*
Part 2: I'm Here
Paul pawed at the ground angrily as the redhead once again evaded him.
"We'll get her" Sam growled through the pack mind link.
"Before of after she kills Bella?" Paul retorted as he sat on his hind legs watching the waves. The two wolves sat on the higher cliff in the trees watching the water.
Sam's black wolf came to a stop next to him and mirrored his position. "You know we won't let her get to Bella. How is she?"
The gray wolf shrugged in a way that looked very weird in that form.
"Not good. She misses Charlie and she's scared those blood suckers will come back. It's only been a month and this bitch hasn't let up. The sister leech tries calling Bella every night, babbling some nonsense. Bella hangs up and breaks down. They haven't once called to say sorry for her loss. What kind of bullshit is that Sam?"
"I don't know. We won't let them come back. Em and I have been trying to get her on the Rez to stay with us. Bella thinks it'll be awkward with Billy and Jacob." Paul rolled his eyes as he unphased. "Baby alpha still hasn't reconciled with her?" Sam did the same and shook his head. "No. He..She won't ..you know?" Paul chuckled and nodded. "I know. He can't handle the fact that she won't love him." Sam sighed and nodded breaking into a smile. "You get it."
Paul nodded and the two walked side by side back towards Sam's. Sam looked over at his pack brother and the small brunette they have all grown fond of in some fashion came to the forefront of his mind. Ever so slowly he started to just imagine her by Paul's side. They had the looks, and they fit in an opposite type way. She is rarely ever angry and he was rarely ever calm. Why not?
Sam's attention was taken by a rather frantic feeling in his chest. He hummed as the trees started to thin and his house came into view only to have a worried Emily on the porch. "Em?" He called as Paul raised a brow. Her small body was shaking with worry. Paul noticed the slip of paper in her hand and took it from her as Sam gathered his imprint in his arms.
Paul's lip curled as he read the note. He was pissed for sure. At them and her in a way. She couldn't just give up like this. She was a fighter. "What does it say?" Sam asked peering over his imprints head. "A lot. With the leeches harassing her, Charlie's death, and this vampire after her, it's become a lot. She doesn't want to be a burden." Paul summarized angrily.
"She's not a burden." Emily croaked. "She's been here talking about everything she knows with The Cullen's, she helps cook and clean. We enjoy having her." Paul crumbled the note as his nose began to smell the salt in the air and the clouds started to roll in. "I know where she's headed." Sam watched the young wolf take off at top speed into the woods.
"Aren't you going?" Emily asked as she too watched. She noticed changes within the most angriest shifter and she knew him constantly watching over Bella was something he did more than just duty. "No. He needs to do this. Let's get the guest bedroom ready and plenty of warm blankets and towels." He kisses Emily's scars as she detangled herself from him.
*On the Cliff*
Bella looked down at the waves in fear and vengeance. She removed her jacket and took a few steps back. Taking a deep breath, she let it out, and ran forward, plunging into the icy cold water. Right before she fully submerged, she could hear the thunder clash against the mountains.
The water wrapped around her body, and her brain struggled to emit a fight or flight response. Bella closed her eyes as her life flashed before her very eyes. Charlie played out in her mind and his face played like a record in her brain. She felt deep disappointment at her actions and she flailed her arms about pulling herself up to the surface.
The elation didn't last long as a strong wave hit Bella hard, knocking her under. She felt her body hit something hard and as she slowly started to sink, a flash of red caught her attention. Her slow blinking eyes tried watching again for the small glimpse that's been haunting her life. As Bella's eyes closed and the water started to fill its way into her body, a body appeared in front of her, grabbing hold.
Hoisting her up above, Paul was able to keep her head above water as he quickly found shore. Swimming with the girl wasn't hard, it was getting her on land the hardest. They ended up on the beach and Paul laid Bella flat on her back as he scanned her over. His ears listened for a heart beat only to hear none. He growled angrily and in a rush of anger he hit Bella in the stomach with enough force to rush the water from there and out her mouth and nose.
She sputtered and coughed looking at the sky confused. Her eyes were suddenly seeing brown angry pools. Paul's angry face was now above her own. "What were you thinking? She was in the water Bella." He helped her sit up and Bella shivered as her body came in contact with his. "I'm sorry." He snorted. "Sorry my ass." He stood, lifting Bella in his arms as she shivered some more. "Do you know...I don't know what I would do if I lost you." He asmitted, as he kept his eyes trained on her face even though he maneuvered around the woods with ease. "Live." She snorted. He rolled his eyes and growled, once again angry at her stunt.
"Bella..it's not that easy." He stated. Bella shook her head slowly as she held on tighter to his neck. She felt the need to just curl in his arms. "Yes it is. While I regret it, it is not safe around me. You made a promise to my dad and promises are broken Paul. I ..there's got to be something.." He shook his head disagreeing as he stared into her eyes. "This is about more than a promise. At the beginning yes. But I need to do this. I want to and I can't if you feel like sacrificing yourself." He growled.
"Why do you care?" She asked looking up at him. She want trying to be rude or a bitch. She was truly curious. A vampire and then a wolf. Why would he care? "I just do." He whispered. Bella shivered again, and held onto him tighter as she started to slowly fall asleep. He was already at Sam's by the time Bella was knocked out.
Taking her inside, Sam was already waiting and started at Bella for a moment. Leading him into the guest room, Paul laid Bella on the floor as he noticed the bed layered. "Do you want Emily to...guess not." Sam turned away as Paul's yellow eyes looked him over. His voice was a bit deeper when he spoke. "I've seen her naked plenty before." Sam just turned and left the room, softly closing the door.
Paul gently undressed Bella, avoiding her more private areas and clothed her quickly once he finished drying her free from water. He gently placed her under the covers and smoothed back her hair. "Daddy." She whispered and snuggled into Paul's hand.
Sam listened momentarily as Emily waited for him at the table. "Does he need any help?" Sam shook his head before sitting down next to Emily. "He's got it. His wolf..is caring for her." Emily raised a brow. "Same here Em. He really cares for her something fierce." Emily looked towards the room and lowered her voice. "Do you think he's-?" Sam shrugged, unsure himself. "I don't know."
Paul brushes his fingers over Bella's forehead softly and he smiled as she shifted closer to him. His ears picked up the frantic voices of one his brothers and his wolf wanted to stop the noise before it awakened Bella. Shifting out from under her head, he left the room, closing it swiftly behind him, he glared at Jacob who looked just as angry as he. "The Cullens are back. They're saying Bella is in trouble and the readhead will kill her in two weeks time." Paul growled and crossed his arms over his chest. "The tiny ones visions are subjective. That can be changed." "Not these. Where's Bella?" Jacob notices Paul's protective stance and he narrowed his eyes. "What are you doing in there with her?" Paul's lip curled as he heard the accusation in Jacob's voice.
"If you must know, taking care of your best friend who tried jumping off the cliff and almost into that bitches hands. If you weren't being such an ass and trying to get her to love you, you'd understand the pain she's in." Jacob snorted and shook his head. "And you do? Paul you just want ass and that's all." Sam held his arm out stopping Emily from going to the room where Bella was sleeping. They needed this and maybe this would be an insight to what was going on with Paul and Bella.
"Ass? No unlike you Jacob, I'm here to protect her."
"Protect her? Paul you fucking hated her." The bedroom door opened as Jacob charged at Paul. Unlike Jacob, Paul sensed his little human and maneuvered his way around so that the two would crash to the floor. Bella gasped and pulled her former best friend off of Paul. "Knock it off!" She snapped. Jacob stepped back smirking as Bella looked to the both of them. It fell quickly as she reached for Paul. He looked her over quickly and everyone in the room seemed to stop breathing as Paul grabbed Bella by the waist, pulling her close to his body.
Bella shuddered in his arms as she let out soft cries. "I'm here Bella."
"They're back for me aren't they?" She sniffled and Paul nodded slowly. "They won't have you, she won't have you."
Part 3 on the way. We'll see the Cullens next and Paul finally admits his feelings for Bella. Jake jealously? What do you want?