Disclaimer: I own nothing.

A/N: A Sequel to 'My Everything'. I recently checked on my Jake+Bella story and found an overwhelming amount of good reviews. Therefore I have been inspired to continue. Better late than never right? [suggestions/ideas welcome]

Part Two: Opposites Attract

Where we left off…….

I just stared at Jacob, speechless. The fire in my throat had faded some, seeming to realize it would not be satisified for now. A million questions were in my mind. How did Jake make Sam go away? Was the treaty broken? Would a war start? Did he still love me? I decided on which was most important, and focused on that for now. "Jacob" I wanted my voice to be louder, it was barely a whisper but I could not find the strength to increase it. "What would you say if I told you, that I still love you?" I bit my lip in anticipation, nervously waiting for the rebuff I was sure to get. Jacob reached over, and took my hand in his. His large hand felt soft, but hot as a fire around my cool marble skin. His dark eyes gazed upon me with a look I found I could recognize as he whispered back "I'd say I still love you to Bells. No matter what."

The Present…..

It had been only one week since my sudden but completely expected transformation. My life had changed faster than you could say monster, and now I was one. Well, not entirely…I never really believed that Edward was a monster so it was a little hypocritical to call myself that now. But still, with how things were between Jake and I, it made me feel like a monster. I knew it was hard for him to see me like this, to top it off he blamed himself for my current state of being a vampire. I did not believe that though, and I had already told him that a hundred times. It never seemed to sink in though.

The past few days I had spent with the Cullens of all people, and they welcomed me back into their family as if I had never left. I was comfortable around them as usual but it was strange that I joined their family in a far different way than originally expected. I still was not with Edward but we were managing to be friends. One great thing was my friendship with Alice had only grown, and Rosalie seemed to hate me a little less. I think it was because I was now in the same boat as her…. I had not chosen this fate for myself.

Things had been tough with Charlie especially. I no longer had the excuse of being with Edward as my reason to be over here all the time. Last Charlie knew was Jake was my boyfriend and the Cullens were still off in California. However Emmett and Jasper had manufactured a realistic car crash with my old pickup. It depressed me to see the rusted red truck twisted around a tree near a sharp curve in the desolate Fork road…but it had to be done. The once wheezing Chevy had taken its last breath and now sat in Charlie's backyard totaled. After much thought we all finally agreed the only thing to tell my father was that I was in fact dead. I hated cutting Charlie out of my life as well as Renee and even Phil. Now I realized just how hard this was for all of the Cullens, since I had not planned on giving everything up for this life anymore.

The sound of someone approaching broke me out of my mess of thoughts. "Hello Bella" Edward's velvet soft voice whispered in the cool night air. I took in an unnecessary breath and caught the scent of him much stronger than I ever had as a human. It was not an unpleasant smell, almost comforting in a strange way. Over the past week Edward had become a good friend. I had never been entirely sure it was completely possible but we fell into sync with one another in a newfound way. "Hey Edward" I responded just as quietly without casting my crimson red eyes onto him. I knew he was standing next to me in the dark forest.

It was a moonless night but I could see fine. Shades of deep blue and purple created a different landscape than the greens and yellows of daylight hours. "How are you?" He asked, accepting my somewhat withdrawn mood. That had become a new trait in my personality since my transformation. "Okay I guess" I said. I just was not quite as friendly and open as before… this whole situation had taken its toll. Once again my soul wished for Jacob to be standing next to me. But I cursed myself for not appreciating what I had, and how difficult this must be for Edward. He had made his feelings clear to me before, he still loved me. I did not get why but he did. Too bad he was simply my best friend these days and my brain could not think of him as anything else no matter how hard I tried.

I grinned slightly as I thought of how odd it was…he and Jake seemed to have swapped places in my life. Jacob had been my friend when Edward left, now Edward was my friend when Jake and I had been forced apart. I certainly did not deserve these two perfect creatures that seemed to care for me so deeply. I had to admit I was very lucky in some ways. "What are you smiling about?" Edward asked, my thoughts were still a mystery to him. "Just thinking that I like being able to see so well in the dark." I replied, finally turning to cast my eyes on him. "One of the many perks" He replied with a crooked grin. "I'll race you to the east trail. " He said with a sparkle in his golden eyes. I took off before he got a chance to say anymore. My feet flew over the fallen trees and mossy earth with ease. It was amazing to be so graceful. I had never been able to think of myself as such before. Edward ran only a foot or so ahead of me without even trying. That was fine though I was saving my energy for the last quarter of the run. Hopefully my newborn blood would carry me to a victory.

The wind wound around my smooth skin and pushed my hair behind me in a series of whipping tassels. Our mock race was a nice way to get my mind off things and use up some energy. Edward and I ran all the way to the east trail, I managed to tie with him at the end. "I ought to race Jasper or Alice. That would make me feel much better about myself." I said clearly, not even winded. "Oh come on Bella, at least your tying with the fastest in the family." He said, a delighted light still flickering in his eyes. Nothing beat the rush of a good run to Edward. "Bella…" His face grew serious again and I wondered what was up. "I know you are sad, I just wanted to apologize again for this. Maybe I should have…" I shook my head, almost frustrated. "No, Edward I told you to do this. I didn't want to die." He did not seem convinced as usual though. "But I know your unhappy." He whispered. "That's not your fault, far from it. I think the universe is just out to get me." I replied, my eyes shifting up to the clouded sky above. I felt his now warm fingers slip through mine in a comforting gesture. We stayed like that for what seemed like hours until he looked over at me. "Race me back?" He asked, but I shook my head silently. "Nah, I think I'm going to hang here for a bit." Edward nodded and took off into the darkness, not questioning my desire to be alone. It was nice to be trusted. Apparently I had exhibited great control for a newborn so there was no worry about me killing someone. Jasper was not exactly ecstatic about that.

I stayed out in the darkness until I saw the first light creeping into the sky. Changing the deep midnight blues to pastel shades on a rare sunny day in Forks. At the moment I was perched on a rock from which a young tree had decided to try and grow. The roots sprawled over the hard surface and down into the dirt. I had my back propped against the bark, even though sitting really felt the same as standing for hours I did it more out of habit than anything. I felt strange standing there for so long and needed a change of pace. Plus it was good to practice acting human.

A rustle in the brush had me on alert and on my feet in an instant. My body reacted faster than I could believe as it naturally leaned forward in a crouch, ready to spring to action. I could smell him before he made his appearance about five minutes later. It was Jacob, my Jacob. I assumed he had shifted from his wolf form since I had distinctly heard four feet. He pushed his way through the brush towards me, wearing only his cut-off sweats. Jake stopped when he was about five feet away, watching me with dark but grieving eyes. "Hey Bells" He ran his fingers through his damp and once again shortly cropped hair, sending it into an array of spikes. I remembered his fur had been getting pretty long to be running through the woods. So I was not shocked to see it shorter but displeased that I had not known. Before this change I had known every little details about Jacob's life. This was just another tiny prick into my soul which felt like a pin cushion these days. "Hi Jake, what are you doing out here?" I asked, unsure as to why he crossed pack lines. Jacob and I were on good terms but my being a vampire forced us apart, into this strange and delicate friendship.

"I was out running with Embry when I caught your scent. I just had to see you. I miss you." His face crumpled even more and I wanted to reach out and tell him everything was okay. It was not though. Plus touching him with my icey hands would not boost his morale any. "I miss you too Jake. I wish-" I took in a shaky breath and wished that I could just cry and get it all out. "I wish that things were different." I left it at that though. Jacob already blamed himself for hurting me and forcing my change. Too many words would make him feel even worse. "Me too…."

He mumbled. We just stood there staring at each other for awhile. I tore me gaze away from him though. Looking at him just reminded me of how perfect he was, and how much I missed feeling his warmth. "I have to go Jake, the sun will be up soon." I stated hastily, there was already a faint glimmer to my porcelain skin. It was a bad excuse but I knew if I stayed longer I would break down. Either that or Jake would realize I really was not a creature he desired anymore, it was just the idea of what we had he longed for.

I took off into the woods, running as fast as my feet would take my. The muscles in my legs worked without ever showing signs of tiring until I cam to a stop in the backyard of the Cullen home. I crumpled to the ground by the small brook than wound its way through the yard and let my hands cover my face.

***** ***** *****

Jasper stood looking out the back window overlooking the yard with a grim expression on his face. Alice sauntered over, looping her arm through his. "Hey, what's the matter?" She knew her long time mate, and husband was never one to look overjoyed… but at the moment he looked almost in pain. "It's Bella" He whispered. Alice sighed, resting her head against his shoulder. "She is particularly gloomy today. I can feel her pain, it's overwhelming." Alice let her golden eyes drift over the yard until they found her newborn friend before replying "Jaz, I wanted her to join us… but not like this. I wish things were different." Jasper finally looked away from Bella and down to his petite wife. "Me too" He said grimly.