Author's Note: Yes, it is a short chapter. I hope you like it, R&R!
As he kissed me, at first I was unwilling and I just let him kiss me. Then in the time of a second, I felt my body responding to him. I put my arms around his neck and let a small sigh escape my lips. Jacob, of course saw this as an opportunity to go for a little tongue action. As I felt his warmth all across me and in my mouth, I suddenly felt incredibly attracted him. Before I even processed it, I was making out with Jacob Black. Also I was in love with him.
Kissing Jacob was unlike anything I had ever experienced before. When Edward and I kissed, it could almost be compared to kissing frozen yogurt or a slab of ice. With Jacob it was like kissing warm chocolate. His mouth tasted like chocolate, I suppose he pigged out before the big fight, but he didn't have to be gentle and I certainly was enjoying myself. Then suddenly, and all too soon, he broke free from our kiss.
"Wow, that was amazing," I sighed, breathless.
"I told you that you loved me, and that we had chemistry," Jacob replied, looking smug.
"Well, I suppose you have a fight and I have some serious thinking to do," I said, looking down, wondering who I was going to pick.
"I love you, and pick me," Jacob told me, as he lifted my chin and gave me another kiss.
"I love you, too. Be safe. And hurry back," I told him.
Then as I began walking towards the tent, I began to cry. I love them both so much. I wished I could clone myself, or something. I opened the tent and got in my sleeping bag and started to sob. I knew what I had to do. I was just waiting for Edward to return. I finally realized who I had to be with. I just hope the other forgives me.
"Bella, what's wrong, did the dog hurt you," Edward asked, as he entered the tent.
"No, it's not that," I was able to reply between sobs.
"Then what is it love, you can tell me anything," he asked, concern crossing his face, no doubt.
"Edward, I need you to promise you won't kill him after I tell you this," I stated, after I sat up and was facing him.
"Of… Course. I would do anything for you," he told me, looking slightly worried.
"Okay, I love you. But I can't marry you. I love Jacob more. Please forgive me," I whispered, knowing that he would hear me as clear as a bell.
Edward then stood up, unzipped the tent and left me. He left me, just like he did so long ago. I rolled over and started sobbing while screaming Jacobs' name. Then I heard a growling noise at the door. Sighing, I walked over and opened the tent. It was Seth, and in his mouth was a folded up piece of paper. I took it from his mouth and he left.
Bella,
I accept your decision and I forgive you. You made the choice that is best for you. May I please come into the tent and tell you what is happening in the battle, as Seth can't talk and Jacob is fighting?
-Edward
"Edward, yes of course you can come in," I said, still upset.
"Thank you, right now everybody is doing well. The newborns were surprised by the werewolves, so we have the upper hand. Oh Emmett, nice one. Alice, Alice watch you-, oh, Jasper got it," Edward said, not showing any more emotion than that
"Edward, do you want to talk about what just happened between you and me," I asked, concerned.
"What is there to talk about, you made your choice," he said, smiling at me, but I could see the sadness.
"Are you okay? Aren't you sad? I mean no reaction is worse than you being pissed at me," I asked, seriously worried now.
"Don't worry, I will be okay. I did react, that's why I left the tent," he replied.
Then Seth began to howl and growl. Edward stood up and ordered me to stay in the tent. Victoria was here, finally.
Authors' Note: this next section is all Edwards' Point of View. Enjoy!
I felt like my entire soul had been ripped out of me. It was like there was no longer a reason for my existence. She was my reason for living and I no longer have that, but I understand her choice. Jacob can give her everything that I cannot. He can give her a life, a family and she can grow old with him. She will not have to leave everything she has behind in this life for him. I regret her decision and I want to kill the mongrel, but I could never hurt Bella. I love her too much, even if she did choose that overgrown watchdog.
Bella is like my brand of heroin and I do not know what I will do without her, I need her like humans need oxygen. Even when I left her a year and a half ago, I wanted to die. I missed her so much, that missed is not an apt description of how I felt. I want to die now, because I no longer have a reason to live. Who knows, maybe I will, since Victoria is waiting for me.
"Hello, Victoria," I called, knowing her every thought and exactly where she was, I could also hear her partner, Riley, fighting with Seth in the distance.
Then it all happened very quickly, Victoria went to jump on my back as I turned and struck her in the stomach. She shrieked in rage and tried to double back on me, but I read her mind before she could. Then as I went to hit her in the neck with my left hand, she grabbed and broke my right hand completely off. It hurt almost as much as having Bella break my heart. Then I jumped on top of her and tried to snap her neck off, but she bucked me off of her like I was weightless, and I slammed into a tree. When I stood up, I noticed that I had her arm in my hand. I quickly lit it on fire and ran after her, as she was heading for the tent.
Then I heard the sounds of Seth be-heading Riley, and as I turned, towards the noise, Victoria took the opportunity to break my right leg off, causing me to fall to the ground. Then suddenly everything went black.
Author's Note: Now it's Back to Bella.
I heard a sound that could only be compared to glass breaking and then suddenly I heard a high pitched giggle. Suddenly I felt sick, sicker than a dog; I just knew that she had killed him. Edward was dead. I began to sob and during those sobs, I heard a voice outside of the tent, and a shiver went down my back. It was Victoria; she was right outside my tent, and no doubt, she was thirsty. Suddenly I heard growl and a scream; then nothing but silence and heavy panting. Then everything went black.
One Day Later
"Is she okay, Carlisle," Charlie asked.
"She should be waking up any moment now," Carlisle replied.
I rolled over and opened my eyes. Remembering yesterday's events, I felt my eyes water up.
"Hi, Dad," I mumbled weakly to my father.
"Charlie, can I have a moment alone with my patient," Carlisle asked.
Charlie reluctantly stood up and left the room.
"Bella, how much do you remember from yesterday," Carlisle asked.
"I remember choosing Jake, Edward forgiving me, Edward and Victoria fighting, Edward losing, and then Seth killed Victoria," I answered, through sobs.
"Okay, then you do remember all of it; I have lost my son… If only we could cry," Carlisle replied, looking distraught.
"I am so sorry," I replied, continuing to cry, "Anyways, what did you tell Charlie," I asked, needing to know.
"I told him that when we were hiking this weekend, Edward was attacked by a bear and died, and that when we gave you the news, you fainted," he replied.
"Okay, is there anything I can do, are you guys moving, am I ever going to see you again," I asked, hurriedly, worried about losing Alice.
"There is nothing you can do Bella, yes we are moving, but not for another month, as the Volturi are waiting for us to turn you, but the wolves will keep you safe, and we promise to visit," he replied.
"Okay, how did Jake make it in the battle," I asked, worried about him.
"He is fine, he did very well, anyways I need to be with my family now, we hope to see you soon," he said, as he walked out the door.
Then Charlie came back, he looked worried and asked me if I was upset or needed anything, I told him that I needed to go see Jake. Then I told him that I loved Jacob. Charlie was surprised and told me to be safe. I got up and took a quick shower, and then I dressed and drove over to Jake's.
"Bella! How are you? I heard you fainted," Jacob asked, as he picked me up for a bone crushing hug.
"I am okay, I am sad that Edward died, but I happy that you are okay," I replied, a frown crossing my face.
"Honey, I am sorry, I know that you loved him, a lot, "he said, shrugging.
"Thank you, anyways I came here to tell you something," I replied, smiling
"What is it," Jacob asked, curiosity coloring his tone.
"Well, after you left, I told Edward that I loved you more and didn't want to be with him anymore, he told me that was okay, then he died; but the fact still stands, I love you," I said, with tears running down my face.