Title: Change of Heart
What if Bella changed her mind about Edward at the end of New Moon? What if she decided to stay with Jacob instead?
All characters belong to Stephenie Meyer.
1. What if
Bella's POV
Edward was back in Forks now. I saved his life. And now he was suggesting we get married. We just gotten back together, and now he suggesting marriage? One moment he was leaving me, and the next he couldn't live without me. It was all just too much, and I couldn't help notice that things were different now. Before I never felt like I was good enough for Edward Cullen. I looked at him as a golden god perfect in all forms, but now I was starting to think maybe I was too good for him. And I could not help, but wonder what it would be like if he hadn't came back at all? Would Jacob and I be together now?
I knew I just had feelings for Jacob, and I was not sure I could stay with Edward much longer. I did not want to give up on this relationship. But there was no way I could stay with him feeling the way I did about his Jacob.
I walked into the living room where Charlie was watching tv, and eating a pizza.
"I figured I give you the night off from cooking." He said pointing at the pizza box sitting on the kitchen table.
"Thanks. I am supposed to go out with Edward tonight." I said getting a slice of pizza, and sitting down with him.
"You going out like that with Edward?" He asked looking puzzled.
He was right. I looked rough. Unwashed hair, torn jeans, and a blue tee shirt. In the past I always freshly washed hair, a little make up on, and something sort of cute on for a date with Edward. I have never been much into dressing up, but before I had put some effect into it. My heart just wasn't into anymore.
" I don't know. I might just stay home." I replied. He signed in relief.
"I like that idea better. You know how I feel about Edward."
" I know." I replied.
"I think he is already here, though."
I heard the knock on the door, and went to answer it.
"Are you ready to go?"
"I think I am going to stay home tonight. I just not in the mood to go out."
"Bella, you know how much I love you right?" He said running his fingers through my brown hair.
"I know Edward. It just going to take time. You chose to leave me. And now I just need time."
"Does this have something to do with me not changing you?"
"That is the last thing on my mind right now." I replied almost closing the door in his face.
He was silent for a moment.
"I'll see you tomorrow, ok?"
"Okay, Bella." He replied kissing me on the cheek.
After he was gone I went back to my room, and started to daydream about Jacob. I knew I was going to have to be honest with Edward. But I couldn't help feeling that I should stay with him out of obligation.
2. Heartbroken
Jacob's POV
"Are you supposed to be seeing me, Bella?" I asked Bella trying to hide my hurt. She had just arrived at my house early that morning.
"I don't ask Edward permission before I do things. He is my boyfriend not my father."
"Sometimes, it is hard to tell." I said getting a suitcase down from my closet.
"What are you doing, Jacob?"
"I am getting ready to leave Forks. There is nothing for me here now. And I want a normal life. As normal as possible that is."
"What about high school? Where will you go?"
"I got a G.E.D."
"Oh…."
"And besides we still have another month left of summer."
"You did not tell me where you are going?"
"Far. Going to stay with some family in Tennessee. Check out some colleges, and try to find work."
No matter where I go, you'll be there haunting me. Bella was everywhere. Maybe if there was some space between us I could finally move on, I thought to myself.
"I don't think you should go." Bella said staring at me.
"Can you give me a reason to stay?" I challenged her.
She said nothing just stared at me.
"That's what I thought."
"When are you leaving?" Bella finally managed to say.
"Three weeks. Then I'll be boarding a plane to Memphis."
"What will I do without you?" She asked tears almost coming to her face.
"I think you'll be okay Bella."
"Why are you doing this?"
"I can not stay here, and watch you with him. I know were only in high school, but I love you. I need someone for me. If I stuck here forced to watch the two of you it will kill me."
"You think she is in Memphis?"
"No, I think she is right in front of me."
With that I pulled Bella into my arms. Her body felt so good next to mine. I waited to see if she pulled away. But she did not. Our eyes were locked, and lips almost touching.
"I want to kiss you." I whispered in her ear.
"Kiss me." She replied.
Then our lips touched, and for one moment I was completely happy. I finally was able to kiss Bella Swan.
"This feels so right." I told her going in for another kiss. I could feel her covering me. Unable to let go. Her skin was so soft, and she smelled so good. I wanted nothing more to be with her. Still even while we were kissing I was waiting for the moment when she'd leave me heartbroken again.
