FOREVER YOURS
"Stop it. NO! EDWARD!!" I awoke screaming. Another nightmare. I hate sleeping
without him here. The
nightmares always return when he is gone. Then I heard a knock on the door. Charlie. I
had awoken Charlie.
"Bella? You okay hon? I heard screaming."
Yeah Dad. Just a bad dream."
"You sure you are okay?" he asked. No, I'm never okay when he is away from me, I
thought. I couldn't tell Charlie that. He'd never understand. He really doesn't like Edward.
"I'm fine Dad. Go back to bed."
"Actually, I'm going fishing with Billy, if you'll be alright. We are going to Lake Toma
for three days. Think you can manage without me til then?"
Three days? I grinned. Edward was coming back today. We would have three days to
ourselves. "Um, yeah dad. I'll be fine. Alice can come over or I can go stay with her. You
go. Have a good time. Be safe. I love you."
"Aright then. I left the number by the phone if you need me. I love you too Bells."
I got showered and dressed quickly. I couldn't wait to see Edward again. He had been
On a hunting trip with his family for three days now. I gulped my juice and headed out
the door and jumped into my truck. Just as I started to back up I saw a figure in my
rearview mirror. Jacob. Here. Why now? After all this time? Jacob Black was my
Best friend. But since he was also a werewolf, and werewolves are mortal enemies of
vampires, which Edward happens to be, he had refused to come around or even accept
my phone calls. And now here he stands. I threw my truck into park and got out. Part
Of me was excited to see Jake again. Another part feared what he had to say. "Jake."
"Bella."
"It's good to see you again, Jake." I said.
"Where's the bloodsucker?" he asked.
"Edward isn't here. But you already knew that or else you wouldn't have come."
"You're right. I know Charlie is gone too."
Suddenly I didn't feel comfortable around Jacob. Something wasn't quite right with him.
His eyes were dark and set. His jaw tight. Voice edgy. Fear shot thru me.
"What is it you want Jake? Edward will be back soon. He'll be expecting me to be there
when he returns."
"That's why I am here Bella." Jake stepped closer, grabbing my arm." am here to stop
You from making the biggest mistake of your life. You don't belong with him. You
belong with me. " Jake said firmly.
"Awww, not this again Jake. I've already told you, I love you, but as a brother, my best
friend. But I am in love with Edward."
"No, you aren't. It can't be. He's brainwashed you or something Bella. I just know it.
Soon, you will realize I am the one for you. And then you will thank me for this." he said
and tossed over his shoulder.
"Jacob no. Don't do this. "
"I have too Bella. I have to protect you from him. It is the only way."
"Edward will be furious Jake. He will never let you get away with this.. He will come
Looking for me. So will Charlie. Or do I need protection from him as well?"
"Charlie will thank me when this is over and you are not with the leech anymore .You'll
see."
"Jake, stop this. Put me down NOW. Jacob"
Jake ran off into the woods and came to an old dirt road. His uncle's truck was there. He
threw me inside, jumped in and sped off.
We drove in silence for over two hours before finally stopping in the middle of nowhere.
"Where are we Jacob?"
Somewhere I can keep you safe." he replied and pulled me out of the truck. I could see an
Old abandoned shack in the distance. "Bella I am only doing--"
Save it Jake. We have been all thru this. Now take me home and I will try to keep Edward
from killing you."
"Sorry Bells. I just can't do that. I love you. I cannot stand by while he turns you into one
of them. I just can't"
"That is my choice to make Jake not yours."
"No. I won't let you do that. You will see. You love me. We can be happy
If you give us a chance."
"You are wrong Jake. I love Edward. I always will."
"Don't say that Bells. I could see the tension gathering in his face. He was starting
To shake.
"Take me back Jake. I want to be with Edward. You and I were not meant to be. I belong
with Edward- forever. It's what I want. I need to be with him Jake."
Jacob closed his eyes. His whole body shook. A growl escaped his throat. In an instant he had transformed into his werewolf state. He swung as he let out a howl, his paw hitting me hard. I fell to the ground. My shirt ripped and blood pouring form the wounds he had
just inflicted. He looked at me and then turned and ran into the desert. I was alone and
hurt. My head had hit a rock as I fell and I blacked out. Semi-conscious I called out for
him. "Edward" my voice weak. Then I went out again.