Author's note: This story starts from Stephanie Meyer's New Moon. It stats from when Jacob and Bella are in Bella's truck, outside Bella's house after Bella has cliff dived. The only difference to the story is that Jacob made it to the cliff on time when Bella was jumping. Consequently, Alice did not see her jump off the cliff and come to help Charlie grieve for her. Oh, and also, Harry Clearwter doesn't die! Yay! I thought I'd give you that, since all you Edward lover's out there are said Alice hasn't come! This story shows what Jacob's plan was to charm Bella and try to help her forget the love of her life, Edward, of course. This story does not make sense unless you have read New Moon, which I guess you all have, otherwise you wouldn't be in the Twilight section! Anyway, this is my first FanFiction and I sincerely hope you like it!! Hope you enjoy and please review this so I can see what you think. Oh and by the way, I don't own Twilight or any of Stephanie Meyer's brilliant characters!
Love,
Holly (gothicvampirelover ) x
Prologue:
If you ever lose the thing you love dearly, you choose the next best option.
If you don't get the chance for the first choice to work, then clearly, you have a backup plan in some shape or form.
If it's raining and an offer of a warm place to stay is there, you take it and shelter from the stormy night.
If the one you love doesn't love you anymore, you settle for second best. Right?
By Holly Sandford (AN –That's me by the way!)
My heart was hammering in my chest. One tiny movement and I could change my life. My best friend would disappear and I would have someone else. A boyfriend though, was not what I had been expecting of Jacob. Could I let Paris give me some happiness? Or should I wallow in self pity for the rest of my life. I had already accepted that Edward would not come back. Also, I would never forget him. But could I distract myself too? I mean, Edward would want me to be happy right? He'd want me to have a life wouldn't he? Well, I thought, I'd just have to find out.
I pressed my lips to Jacob's warm shoulder, knowing there would be no need for explanations tonight. He hugged me closer, pulling my face up towards his, staring into my eyes with a penetrating stare. "Bella?" he asked hesitantly.
"Yes?" I managed to whisper.
"I love you." He said, so surely, with an expression showing matter-of-fact.
"Jake.... I love you too." A hundred images flashed through my mind at this instance. Everything since my arrival in Forks. This new path was not what I had expected in my life, even after I'd met Edward. Would it be boring? Would it be just as exciting as before he left? Again, I thought, I'd just have to find out. And before I knew it, I was kissing him. At first, the kiss was a soft, gentle experience, but it gradually got more passionate. Jacob was eagerly exploring my mouth, and I had to admit, it felt nice. No, more than nice. It felt like.... I was loved. Loveable. Somebody out there wanted me.
Jacob pulled slowly away. "Wow." He said. "I'm so sorry."
"What?"I whispered, confused. "Why are you sorry?"
"Well, it's just.... is this what you want Bella?" he asked, only concern in his deep, smouldering eyes.
"Yes." I said. And as the words came out my mouth, I even started to believe them. "But Jake, you have to know. I love you, but I can never, ever forget him. He's always going to be in my heat, right next to you." I paused, waiting for him to say something. He just stared at me, scrutinizing my face, probably looking for the truth in my eyes.
"Bella." He whispered my name huskily. "I've always known that. I've known since that first day you came to me."
"But.... how can you still want me?" I whispered, looking away from his penetrating gaze.
"Bells?" He paused until I looked back up at him. "What a stupid question!" He smiled my smile and kissed me another time.
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So, I'd done it. I'd taken Paris and gave him my last bit of love, my last bit of life. Last night, we'd stayed up and talked. I told him about the voices in my head and why I had cliff dived. He made a face when he thought I wasn't looking, but I just ignored it. I thought he would just call me crazy and run 10 miles, so I took any better reaction I could get. And he didn't just understand that, but everything else too. Like how I had been like a zombie, and how I had realized that in Port Angeles. And just as I was wondering how he could possibly understand all this and take me in spite of it all, he seemed to read my mind. "Bella, I know you're wondering how I can be okay with this, well, believe me, it's hard to just sit back and listen. Because the reason for all this is....well, I guess you know. But I can because I love you. And you have taken me in spite of what I am, what I do. So I have to take you, too. If you love someone, you take everything they have to offer. Their good and their bad parts." His speech had touched me so deeply, that I reached out to him and kissed him. He had been looking at me with so much love, I just couldn't understand. Why would he want me? But he did, and that's all that mattered.
Finally, we had finished talking and were curled up together on the loveseat. But, of course, Charlie had to ruin the moment and burst through the door. We both sat up at the same time, not ready to tell Charlie yet. We knew it wasn't that big a deal to him, but we just thought this was the wrong time. I could tell it wouldn't really make much difference to him and he could sort of see it coming anyway. Charlie smiled as he walked in, happy that Jake was here. "Hey Bells. Jake." He greeted.
"Hi Charlie." Jake replied.
"Dad! How was work?" I enthused.
"Great Bells. Just the usual day, you know." As he spoke, he disappeared into the kitchen to hang up his stuff. He came back into the living room, kicking off his boots. "So, Jake, what are your intentions with my daughter?" My face instantly lit up.... in a fantastic shade of red.
"Dad! What are you talking about?" I was so obviously lying!
"No, Bella. It's alright. Charlie, me and Bella are together now, which I'm guessing you were anticipating. Erm... do you really want me to answer your question? I mean, I knew you were joking, but...." He trailed off, slightly embarrassed. My Dad though, was perfectly fine. He had a slight look of surprise on his face from his correct guess, but apart from that he was great. He didn't look one bit as bad as he had when he'd met....no, let's not go down that road.
"Er, no Jake, its fine. Wow, I thought you'd never get together!" Me and Jacob exchanged embarrassed glances. Well, at least he was okay with it. "Bells? I don't mean to bug you, but when will tea be ready? I'm absolutely famished. We could always order a pizza, save you from giving up your love life!" Charlie thought his joke was hilarious. Well, I'd show him.
"No, Dad. I'm fine." I stormed out the room, Jacob right on my tail, trying to smother his own laughter.
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AN: Hope you liked it! Wanna find out what happens next with Jake, Bella and Victoria? Because, remember, she's still after them!! Please comment and review. Suggestions for plots are welcome and I would love your feedback on my first ever FanFic!!
Love,
Holly x
