I had been sitting there for I don't know how many minutes. Paul was sitting on the wood log across from me. The only thing in-between us was the fire. Billy went on about the histories and legends of the tribe. I had already heard it a couple times so I wasn't really listening. I guess Paul had heard it too because we sat staring at each other. I knew Paul had imprinted. It was very obvious. He hadn't told me, but in a way I felt that was very lucky. It would be awkward.
"Bella," The voice shocked me. I searched for where the voice came from. "Bella?" It said again.
"Yes, Paul?" I said finally realizing to it was. I hadn't heard him say anything in a while so I was confused.
"Walk with me?" It sounded pleading instead of just a normal question.
I stood up and smiled. He returned it and took my hand in his. I was never afraid of Paul. Ever since Jake and I had become closer than ever I had also gotten so close to Paul. Jake was my good old friend and Paul was my new exciting one.
" Bella I need to tell you something. It is so very important." Paul said. I was worried now. What was he going to say? I didn't want it to be good-bye. I had heard it too many times already. My heart ached for a second thinking about this. Not that I wanted him back but it still hurt to know he didn't want me.
" Anything. I want to hear it," I said a little confused. He ducked his head and mumbled something. I didn't bother to ask. I was just as nervous as he was about this.
" Bella, I love you." He said picking his head up to look into my eyes. We had been down closer to the waves away from the fire now. The water reached my toes. It was cold yet warm at the same time. I craved this feeling for so long. The cold feeling dissolved into the waves leaving me with the warm now. I smiled. Automatically my arms went around his neck and I hugged him close. Relieved.
"I love you too Paul. With all my heart." I whispered into his shoulder.
He picked me up with such a speed. I was used to this speed though so I could keep up. I wrapped my legs around his waist and leaned my head down to his. He smiled so proudly. I was his. His hands were on my lower back holding me up. I kissed him at first then he took control. He traced his tongue back and forth on my lower lip. I would make him suffer. He moaned against my mouth. I decided to give him what he wanted now and parted my lips. I burst with joy now. Paul loved me. He wouldn't leave me. I smiled in our kiss and then pulled away.
"Since when did I get so happy?" He asked. I was glad he felt the same way. I was happy. Maybe even happier than him. I smiled and jumped down off of him. He sighed. I grabbed his hand.
The pack and council leaders stared at us when we walked back holding hands. I didn't care. He was mine forever. I was his forever. No one could tell me otherwise. We sat down beside each other. I leaned my head on his chest. Sam and Emily both smiled. Emily signed me the "thumbs up" sign. I giggled. I couldn't be happier.