Right Kind of Wrong
Summary: When Jacob stops Bella from cliff diving, the events in New Moon change drastically. Most importantly, Edward doesn't need saving. Fast Forward five years, after forcing Edward to move back to Forks to reclaim his lost love, the Cullen family soon find out that Bella is no longer living in Forks, and is no longer a Swan. She lives in Florida, with her husband and daughter. What will happen when Bella and her family return to Forks, to spend the holidays with Charlie? What will she do when she discovers that Edward has returned? Will Edward try to win her back, even though she is happily married?
Chapter One: Prologue
Bella's POV
Standing on the edge of cliff I could hear his velvet voice clearly. He was screaming at me, begging me not to jump. I didn't want to listen. I just needed to hear him scream. I needed to think he still cared, that maybe wherever he was, he still loved me. Taking a deep breath, I took a few steps backward. I wanted a good running start, hoping the added speed would help me jump out far enough to miss the dangerous rocks below me. Letting out the breath, I lunged forward, only to be jerked backward and landing on my backside. I huffed loudly, as I scowled.
"What the hell are you doing!?" Jacob's voice was raised.
Obviously I scared him, and I felt awful about it. I looked up, his deep brown eyes and saw fear. Not just any fear though. That look was desperate, eat you alive, fear. His feelings for me where getting out of control, but I couldn't stay away. Even if Victoria wasn't hunting me, I still couldn't stay away. Jacob was my personal sun. He had been the only person to bring me out of my zombie phase. He was the only one that made it easy to even come close to thinking about him without the pain swallowing me whole. I needed him, and I knew it wasn't fair, and that I was hurting him. I'm a selfish person, a dangerous, selfish person, and I was using Jacob to keep my own personal pain away.
"I'm sorry Jake. I was bored--"
"I told you to wait for me Bella. You could have hurt yourself. Did you not see the storm surge?"
As he said the words, he helped me up, and pointed out into the distance. I saw the waves crashing into the shore, and knew that if it wasn't for Jacob, I probably would have been killed. I didn't have a death wish. I didn't want to die. I was actually starting to get back to a—somewhat normal life.
"I didn't—Jake I'm sorry."
This time a few tears slipped from my eyes, and he pulled me into his arms. The warmth that surrounded me made me feel immensely better. I knew if I tried hard enough, and I really threw myself into it—I could fall for Jacob. It wouldn't be difficult, a life with Jacob would be so easy. It wouldn't be the same as it was with—him. It wouldn't be as intense, but then again it wouldn't be so hard either. It would be like loving someone—not of the supernatural realm—even if Jacob was part of that world. He's Jacob, he's fun and easy-going. At least most of the time he is.
"Hey—I know spending so much time at the Rez alone isn't fun for you Bella. I get that, but you need to. I have to protect you, to keep you safe. We will catch her Bella, and when we do—then you won't be hanging out alone anymore. I swear it."
"It's not so bad---it's just—when I'm left alone—to think—my thoughts go to places that they shouldn't. You keep the pain away Jacob—without you it's not safe for me to think about some of the things that I do. I'm sorry—I'm hurting you—I'm using you to keep myself sane and it's not fair to you!"
"Hey! I want to be around you. We've had this discussion before Bella. I know where the line is drawn—even if I don't show it sometimes. I know that I can't have more of you than you can give me. I know it Bella, but I still want to be around you. You mean the world to me."
The words hit a spot in my heart, and I felt the tears at the edge of my eyes. I could feel the love he felt for me with each individual word. I knew he wasn't coming back—I knew I would have to move on eventually—why not with my best friend? Before I knew what I was doing, I was leaning in toward Jacob. His lips capturing mine, the kiss was warm and soft. I felt as each part of my body warmed, from my toes up to my fingertips. I knew then that I could—that I was starting to fall for my best friend.
"I know you can't say it back—but I just need you to know. I love you Isabella Swan." his voice was husky and deep, and his brown eyes bore deep into my soul.
Edward's POV
Sitting in my room by myself was starting to wear down my family's patience. They were sick of my sulking. They knew I was in pain—and that I would be in pain for many more years. They just assumed I would go back to at least pretending to live my life—a life at least. I could hear Alice begging me to just go back to Forks. To go and get Bella. To apologize for leaving her. I couldn't though.
'She's miserable too, Edward please.'
"Alice" I growled.
I had specifically told her to stay away from any vision that had to do with Bella. That she needed to live her life without our interference. Obviously she was no longer listening to me.
"Edward--"
"No Alice—do not Edward me." I glared at her, my eyes coal black. I hadn't been out to feed in far too long. Always waiting until I was almost too weak to hunt at all.
"She is miserable. I know you told me not to watch any visions that had to do with her, but I'm accustomed to her. I've been able to block most of them, but some sneak by. She's miserable Edward. You're miserable. Just go back to Forks—we'll come with you. Just please do something. It is hurting us to watch you give up like this. You know Bella wouldn't want this for you. Her heart still belongs to you—you know that is something that you cannot give back to someone that easily!"
"She'll be fine. It's only been a few months Alice. She's human, she'll forget all about me before long. She deserves better than me, better than what I will bring to her life. She deserves to be happy without the risk of constant danger. That is all I will bring to her, and you know it. I will not go back."
Crossing my arms across my chest, my indication that the conversation was over. Alice's face puckered slightly, before she disappeared from my room. I knew this was best for Bella, and I knew that she wouldn't' have made the decision for herself. Sighing, I turned to stare out my window like I did everyday, trying to imagine my life, had I not left Forks. It was the only way I would ever be with Bella now, I'd make sure of that.