New Moon: The True Story
***Setting the Scene***
Jacob has just saved Bella from drowning after she attempted cliff diving. All the events of New Moon by Stephenie Meyer have occurred until this point (The first passage in Italics is a passage from the book to get into the right mood. This is the first and last time I will do this. I own nothing!)
CH 1- Choices
Wouldn't Edward, indifferent as he might be, want me to be as happy as was possible under the circumstances? Wouldn't enough friendly emotion linger for him to want that much for me? I thought he would. He wouldn't begrudge me this: giving just a small bit of the love he didn't want to my friend Jacob. After all, it wasn't the same love at all.
Jake pressed his warm cheek against the top of my hair.
If I turned my face to the side—if I pressed my lips against his bare shoulder… I knew without any doubt exactly what would follow. It would be very easy. There would be no need for explanations tonight.
But could I do it? Could I betray my absent heart to save my pathetic life?
Butterflies assaulted my stomach as I thought about turning my head.
And then, as clearly as if I were in immediate danger, Edward's velvet voice whispered in my ear. "Be happy," he told me.
I froze.
Jacob felt me stiffen and released me automatically, reaching for the door.
"Wait," I whispered. He shot me a curious glance before settling back to his previous position, resting his cheek against the top of my hair. He must've thought I was still cold. The butterflies in my stomach were fluttering so violently now that I almost decided against what I was about to do. Almost. 'Goodbye Edward' I thought. I turned my head slowly and gently pressed my lips against his bare shoulder. I felt the heat radiating off of him, and my lips tingled with the heat long after I ended the small kiss.
"Bella," he gasped softly. I was too embarrassed to look at him now, and kept my head ducked. I felt a warm hand lift my chin. His hands cradled my face so that I was gazing deep into his dark eyes. He was searching my face, probing me with his eyes. He stroked my cheek and I closed my eyes. Whatever he found seemed to be good because in that instant I sensed the gap between us being closed. I felt his hot breath across my lips before I opened my eyes. He was gazing at me, as if giving me one more chance to back away. When I held my position, he closed the remaining space between us swiftly. His lips were on mine. They were full, and hot, and soft. Nothing about this kiss reminded me of the only other pair of lips I'd ever touched. Jacob bowed my body to his tightly and I wove my hands into his hair. My lips were moving in new yet strange ways, and I liked it. Jacob aggressively parted my lips though he had a moment of uncertainty before he slid his tongue into my mouth and our tongues began to dance. He pulled back to stare at me again. He kissed me once then twice on the lips before he had had enough. Then he positively beamed. It was the smile of my Jacob exploding to the surface of his features.
"Thanks," he whispered huskily.
"Mmm," I hummed contentedly, resting my head on his shoulder now. I would not let myself feel any guilt. I have chosen, and needed to fully commit to what I've just done. Finally, Jacob stirred.
"I should get you inside, Charlie may call."
"Ok," I replied softly. He came around to my side just as I was opening the door and picked me up in his arms. "I'm ok now Jake you don't have to do this," even as I said this I felt the coarseness in my voice and the ache in my lungs. Drowning truly left me exhausted, not to mention making the biggest choice of my life a moment ago. He ignored me regardless, kicking my door shut and carrying me into the house.
The phone was ringing the second the door thud shut. Jacob picked up.
"Swan residence," he paused. "What's up?" I could see his face transform. He was in major wolf mode. "I'll meet up with you, don't wait for me." He hung up and immediately made his way for my front door.
"Is everything ok?"
"Quil and Paul picked up a fresh trail. Really fresh." He looked worried.
"Where?"
"On the cliffs."
"I'm an idiot, I'm so sorry."
"Let's not think about what could have happened," his jaw clenched and I saw him slightly tremor.
"What else?"
"Looks like ginger brought a friend this time." I gasped. "I've got to go, trust me Bella you're safe." He must have seen me shiver at the thought of being alone right now. He quickly pulled me into a strong embrace. "Have a little faith," he smiled. He kissed me on the forehead and was out the door. I ran to the window. I saw him undoing the button on his cutoff shorts as he disappeared, trembling, into the forest.
I have completed this story and put up the first three chapters immediatley for you to enjoy. If you like it, want to critique, tell me what you think, I would extremely appreciate comments and reviews. I'm actually quite happy with this alternate story I have created and hopefully a couple people might also enjoy it. Thanks for reading, please continue to the next two chapters and review them as well if you like. =)
P.S. I have a lot of action planned and you will get to some by Chapter 3
