Hello everyone! I know it has been awhile since I have posted anything. I found an old story I was working on and decided to turn it into a two or three shot story. I have also been absorbed in the world of Vampire Academy (highly recommend) and Legend of Korra! Please review and let me know what you think will happen!

March 2006

Jacob is a werewolf and Bella has figured it out.

BPOV

I couldn't believe it. Is every fairytale true? Do we really live in a world of mystical creatures around every corner? My head spun with the swirling thoughts that were rushing through it. If I wasn't already sitting on my bed, I would probably pass out. Things had been especially difficult with Jacob ignoring me for the last two weeks. I have barely been able to hold myself together and I fall apart a little more each day. All of a sudden, he calls me and talks all sorts of crazy. It brought me to the conclusion that he is a wolf and he's part of Sam's gang who are killing innocent hikers. I could feel my stomach lurch to my feet at the thought. Jacob has always been so innocent and trying to picture him doing something so horrible made me sick. He told me I could call him once I figured it out, but that didn't feel right. It felt too cowardly to not face him and tell him that what he's doing is wrong. I tried to pull my thoughts together as I forced my body to the truck and on the way to La Push.

As the miles to La Push got lower and lower, I could feel my heartbeat quicken even more. Could I really be able to live without Jacob in my life? No. The thought itself drove a knife directly into my heart. I instinctively pulled my arm across my chest to keep the old aching wound from opening. Even if Jacob was a murderer, I was far too selfish to let him go. I couldn't condemn him for what he was doing, but I couldn't accept it either.

Billy's little red house came into view and I pulled into the dirt drive next to it. It was far too early in the morning for normal people to be functioning. What's normal about this situation? I let out a breath that I didn't realize I was holding as I went for the door. My knock was far too loud, but I knew Billy was awake. I could hear his chair squeak as it rolled to the door. As the door opened it, I was greeted by a half awake Billy. His long hair was pulled back into a low ponytail and I could see the sleep still in his eyes.

"Morning Bella." He greeted me. I was surprised to not hear the slight curt tone to his voice that I had heard on the phone for the last two weeks. Maybe he and Jake talked things through?

"Where is he?" I asked, peering over him and into the small house. I prepared myself for the typical Billy answer.

"He's asleep." Billy responded. I was surprised once again at his honesty. It's not something that I had received much of recently.

"Can you have him meet me at the beach when he wakes up?" I requested to which Billy gave me a nod. I jumped back into my truck and went down to First Beach. I don't know why I thought it'd be a good idea to wait here. I found myself pacing back and forward in the sand. I couldn't get control of my thoughts and it had only been 15 minutes. I don't know if I could wait much longer. I might go crazy. Seeing a long piece of dry driftwood brought me to sit. My arm was curled around my chest once more; trying to keep it in one piece.

"Thanks for coming." Jake's husky voice made me jump. I hadn't heard him come up behind me. A mixture of emotions ran through me as I turned to face him. I felt my jaw open and my eyes go wide once I saw him. It had only been two weeks since the movies, but Jake looked like a completely different person. His long black hair was now in a short buzz-cut. He was even taller than he was before and completely sturdy. His shoulders became broader and it seemed like muscles consumed his sculpted body. I could see the muscles in his defined chest tighten as I looked him over. Where did my innocent best friend go? I set my mouth in a hard line as I looked him in the eyes.

"We need to talk." I murmured in a harsher tone than I intended. I stared into his eyes, waiting for a response, but nothing came. Jake's eyes were focusing in and out and they became dilated. He was visibly shaking but seemed frozen in place. I could see the different emotions pass across his face as he fell to his knees. My anger dissolved immediately as I crossed the short distance between us. "Jake, are you okay?"

At the sound of my voice, Jake looked up at me. He stared directly into my eyes. The amount of love I could see burning in his eyes knocked me backwards. I pulled my arm across my chest once more as I tried to keep the tears from falling over. Jacob sprang into action then. He moved to kneel in front of me and apprehensively took my hand in his. "Let's talk." He said softly. Jake helped me to stand before we both sat down onto the driftwood. I braced myself for the conversation that I was sure would end badly.

"How could you kill those innocent people?" I cried out my question in a blunt forwardness that I rarely used. Jake looked shocked to say the least.

"Is that what you think we're doing?" He questioned. I nodded as my tears spilled over. Jake's burning hands were on my cheeks then, wiping away the tears I desperately tried to stop. "Bella, we haven't killed anyone." Jake sighed with a smile.

"What has then?" I asked hoping that my voice didn't sound accusing. Jake's eyes narrowed and I could feel his hand start to shake ever so slightly against my cheek.

"The only thing we do kill…vampires." My blood went cold.

It felt like one of the longest conversations of my entire life. After Jacob told me about killing Laurent, I completely lost it. Somehow, we ended up in Sam and Emily's living room surrounded by the other members of the pack. I explained to them everything I knew about Victoria and why she would want revenge. It didn't help the aching hole in my chest, but they needed to know. Jake was holding me in his arms on the couch while still talking to everyone else. They were making plans of killing Victoria. I couldn't control the tears that began to fall at the idea of any one of them getting hurt by her.

"What's wrong honey?" Jacob asked, putting a hot finger under my chin and bringing me to look at his face. He wiped away my falling tears with his thumb.

"I don't want any of you getting hurt." I told him through my tears. Jake's eyes softened as he pulled me closer to him. I couldn't even bring myself to think about resetting the boundaries with him at this point. I could barely think of my own name.

"We aren't going to let her hurt you or anyone else." Sam Uley spoke up now. I could see his towering frame off to the side of the couch. I had a new respect for him and understood him better now that Jake explained the whole werewolf thing. I observed Sam quickly for a moment. The hard look of determination written across his face matched with the love for his Pack in his eyes comforted me.

"Don't worry Bella. We got this in the bag." Embry laughed in an attempt to ease my nerves. Sadly, it didn't. I couldn't imagine them going after Victoria like they did Laurent. Would she run in fear like he did? Could they even catch her? I forced the questions to stop so I wouldn't begin to hyperventilate.

"It's pretty late. I'm gonna take Bella home." Jake announced, motioning for me to stand up. He supported me since I felt so weak from the eventful day. I saw Jake exchange a look with Sam before nodding. We headed out to my truck and he boosted me into the passenger's seat. He slid into the driver's seat and started towards Forks. I stayed quiet and pulled his oversized sweatshirt closer to my body. "Come here." Jake motioned for me to curl up into his side once he noticed my shivering. I didn't resist knowing that his body ran at 109 degrees. The heat he radiated immediately began to warm my body.

"Thank you." I whispered. Jake looked down at me with questioning eyes.

"For what?"

"For not giving up on me today. You already have a lot to deal with and my crying all day didn't help anything." My voice was low as I tried to cover my embarrassment. I couldn't believe how weak I had been today. I'm supposed to be good with weird.

"You don't have to apologize, Bella. Please, don't ever apologize for what you feel. I promised I would be here for you; tears and all." Jake pleaded with a small grin. I couldn't help but to return one of my own.

"I don't know what I would do without you…" I sighed quietly while snuggling closer into his embrace. I could almost feel the smile on his face.

"Bella, I have one more thing to tell you…" Jake mumbled as he pulled up and parked outside of my house. My heart beat increased as I sat to look at him.

"Let me guess; you also turn into a fairy?" The look on Jake's face showed he didn't appreciate my attempt at a joke.

"It's serious Bella." Jake rubbed his temples. I could see he was nervous for whatever he was about to say. "I imprinted on you."

Wonder what will happen next?! There will be a time jump in the next part of this two/three shot! Review and let me know what you thought!

Love,

GVE