The Choices We Make

This story is about the life Bella lived when Edward chose to leave and never come back. Bella found comfort and passion in a close friend, and just when things seem to be the happiest for her she must make a choice. Follow Bella on her emotional ride of adventure and choices.

It has been over a year since Edward chose to leave town and never return. Bella had gone through hell with all the nightmares and the broken heart, but one friend was there through it all, Jacob. Though it had hurt him to sit and listen to Bella go on and on about Edward on a daily basis, he never made it known to Bella. Jacob and Bella had become inseparable and over time a spark had formed between the two, and with the spark came relief for Bella. The pain from Edward slowly dissipated and she began to think of him less and less each day, until she never thought of him at all. Bella was finally back on track and happy, so she thought, until something unexpected should happen.

Bella was at home washing her truck and listening to music, when she was startled be someone from behind. Bella turned around fast, pulling her headphones out, just to see Jacob standing there with a smile on his face. She lightly punched him in the chest.

"Dont do that" she demanded "you scared the hell out of me."

Jacob chuckled and wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close.

"Im sorry" he said trying not to laugh, "I just couldn't pass up the opportunity because the opportunity presented itself so easily. "

She pulled away and glared at him and went back to washing the truck.

"I thought you had patrol duty today" she said.

"I do" he started "but I thought I would take a break and visit my favorite person."

Bella turned and dunked the sponge into the soapy bucket then looked at him. She gave him a sarcastic smile before saying,

"You might want to get back to work before the big bad wolf finds out you're not on duty"

He glared at her.

"Ha ha ha, that's so not funny" he said.

She went back to scrubbing and she tried not to laugh. Jacob walked around the the other side of the truck and spotted the water hose. He looked at her and back at the water hose bed tackled him to the ground and sat on him. Jacob was still laughing and looked at her sitting on him. She was soaked from head to toe, but he still thought she was the most beautiful girl. Jacob sat up still cradling her in his lap. He stared into her eyes and she stared into his. Jacob slowly leaned in to kiss her. Bella also leaned in before turning her head.

"Jacob I cant" she said before standing up.

Jacob looked confused before standing up.

"Why not?" He asked.

Brushed her knees off and looked up at him. She paused when her eyes met his, then began.

"Because it just doesnt seem right, right now" she said "maybe one day it will."

She knew she was going to regret saying that later becauee she did you want it, and she wanted him, but she didnt want their first kiss to be like that.

Jacob sighed "its ok, I understand" he said.

He leaned and kissed her cheek.

"I will see you later after I get off duty" he said then started to walk off.

He loved her, and always had, but he stared to think he would never be the one she really wanted. He thought he would never get that chance to make her happy because of one mans actions that but one her heart. In the mist of his thoughts he heard Bella call out.

"You better not be late" she said.

He turned and yelled back at her

"Never"

He smiled then ran off and shifted into wolf before disappearing into the trees. She also smiled and thought to herself about how bad she felt for blowing his kiss off like that. She had to make it up to him later, but how. Bella finished up with her truck and cleaned her mess before walking into the house. She walked up to her room and sat in front of her computer. She thought for a moment then looked over at her phone. She picked it up and started to text Jacob, but then changed her mind. She would just talk to him later that evening.

Two hours passed and Bella's phone went off. She picked it up and looked at the text. It was from Jacob, she smiled seeing his name. He wanted her to meet him at his place. She smiled then replied

*see you soon*

She grabbed her keys and ran down the stairs. He father stopped her before she could get out the door.

"Where are you rushing off to?" He asked leaning against the doorway.

"Im headed to Jacob's" she replied looking at him.

"Ok, but just be back before midnight" he stated.

She nods before walking out and getting into her truck. She starts it up and heads to Jacob's. The ride there her mind was overflowing with thoughts. Like why he wanted her to meet him, and what scheme does he have in mind. She didnt care, she was just happy that she was going to be with him this evening.

She pulled into his driveway and got out the truck. Jacob walks out, and as always, he was shirtless. She smiled at him as she walked. He hugged her and lead her to the back yard. Bella was surprised to see candles, a blanket, and flowers laid out on the ground. She smiled and looked at him.

"What's this?" She asked as they walked over to the blanket.

"Just a little something that put together" he said as they sat down.

Bella looked around at everything. It was very sweet of him and it was very beautiful. The flowers were a mixture between red and white roses, and the candles matched. The blanket was red silk felt amazing. She looked up at him and he grabbed her hand.

"I just wanted to apologize for earlier" he started to say, but Bella stopped him.

"Im the one that should apologize" she said.

Jacob just looked at her.

"It just didnt feel right at the moment. I mean I was soaked and muddy, and u were also a mess, so it just didnt feel like the right time" she stated.

Jacob nodded

"I do understand, and I hope you didnt feel as though it hurt me" he said still holding her hand.

She looked down at their hands. His touch always sent electricity through her body. It was so soft and tender for someone so built like him. She looked back up at him.

"I don't want you to feel as if I don't like u becau..." and she was cut off by his lips against hers. Electricity flowed through her body and she felt as if she was floating. She closed her eyes as he deepened the kiss. She ran her hands up his arm and held onto him. Her mind was racing and she felt as though her hear was in her ears because it was beating so loudly. He pulled back and and they both sat there lost in the moment and neither knew what to say. They just took it all in for a moment before Bella leaned in to kiss him another time. She couldn't fight it anymore, she was in love with him and didnt want to fight against it any longer. He was so perfect to her, and she didnt want it to end. He pulled away and looked into her eyes.

"I didnt anticipate a second one" here said softly with a smile.

She smiled back

"I just couldn't help it" she replied.

He lightly brushed his finger against her cheek.

"So does this mean we are finally a couple?" He asked.

Her mind was telling her no, but her heart was screaming yes. She was so confused on what to say. She wanted him, she made really did, but at the same time was she really ready for another relationship. She opened her mouth to reply, but before she could get the words out, her phone goes off. She pulled it out of her pocket and opens the text. She almost drops the phone when she reads the message.

*Im home*

Bella looks up at Jacob.

"'I've got to go" she said as she stands up "im sorry."

She runs to her truck, but Jacob stops her before she could open the door.

"Bella, what's going on?" he asked in a concerned voice.

She shook her head moved him out of the way and got into her truck. She looks at him

"I will be back later this evening, I promise" she said before driving off.

Jacob watched as she pulled away. He didnt understand and he was curious about who had text her and what it said. He ran off into the woods as he shifted into his wolf and followed her. Bella speeds into the driveway and jumps out the car. Her mind raced with questions, was he really back. Then anger filled her body as she paused in front of the door. She thought for a moment and decided she didnt want to see him, ever. So she turned to walk away and leave it all behind and not reopen that chapter in her life. Then the door opens and she hears and excited voice say

"Bella!"

She stopped and smiled before whipping around real fast with excited.

"Alice?" She said.