Chapter 2- Breath Again
Later that day Billy arrived along side with Sam, just by seeing him I was filled with so much anger that my hands started shaking. Jacob just squeeze my hand gently, noticing my shaking hand.
"Hey kids." Billy greeted us. He sounded so down and his face looked like if it had aged ten years.
"How is he?" Jacob asked. He'd told me that Harry had been taken to the hospital and they were all hoping for him to get well. By the look on Billy's face I could tell that he didn't.
"He didn't make it." Billy said and then wheeled himself into his room before we could say anything else. I was completely shocked, I wonder if Charlie was as affected by this like Billy was.
"I am heading to the hospital, Sue and Charlie are still there." Sam said as he left.
The room was silent. I wasn't good at these things, I didn't know what to say to Jacob to comfort him, but I tried.
"Jake, I'm sorry…" I tried saying when he caught me by surprise and hugged me. I guess this was enough to show him how I felt. I hugged him back.
"I should probably take you home." He said with a blank expression on his face.
"Yeah, I should be there when Charlie gets home."
The way back home was silent. Jacob just stared at the road, I wondered what he was thinking about. He caught me staring at him and I immediately looked down hoping he didn't notice me blushing. Then I felt his hand search for mine and when he found it his touch sent this weird energy I had never felt before. Maybe it was a sign that our friend ship was growing stronger. I thought to myself. The rest of the way it was Jacob and I holding hands and it was comforting.
When we pulled into the drive way I saw that none of the lights in the house were on, Charlie wasn't home yet. Jacob walked me to the door. I didn't want to be alone but I wasn't sure if he had to patrol tonight.
"Is it okay if I stay until Charlie gets home?" It was like if he read my mind.
"Yeah, that would be great" I couldn't help but smile a little.
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When Charlie arrived last night Jacob was still here, he looked so wretched. I wanted to comfort him but I just wasn't good at it and he knew that. When Jacob left Charlie did the same as Billy, he went straight to his room.
The house felt extra quiet tonight. And that gave me time to think even if I didn't want to. I first thought about the pack, how they all treat each other like family. When I was around them I felt safe, but I also felt like if I belonged. I remember when I wanted to be part of his family, I saw myself along side with them. Being a Cull… The hole in my chest reminded me that I was forbidden to think this way again because I felt like if I was being torn apart and I couldn't breath. I got out of my bed and opened my window. The fresh air felt good against skin, but it wasn't enough for my lungs. I was still struggling to breath. I needed a distraction so I wouldn't go back to my last thought.
I looked up at the night sky. The moon glowed behind the small clouds. Then I looked into the forest, I wonder if it was Jacob's turn to patrol and if he did, was he out there. I tried looking closer maybe I could see which of the wolves were out there, but nothing my weak eyes didn't detect anything. I heard a twig snap, someone was definitely out there. Then another one snapped. What if it was Victoria? I wanted to close my window but I was frozen, there were so many thoughts going through my head. What if she got passed the wolf that was patrolling? I saw some branches moving and I could see a figure, but I couldn't tell who or what it was.
"What are you doing up this late, Bells?"
"Jake." I sounded excited, but really I was relieved that it wasn't Victoria.
Jacob climb the tree and jumped towards my window and landed gracefully inside my room. If I ever tried that I would probably end up in the hospital.
He was smiling the smile that I loved. "Someone is happy to see me."
I felt my cheeks flush, he was right I am happy to see him. "Don't scare me like that, Jake." I said trying to keep my voice low so Charlie wouldn't here me.
"Sorry I didn't mean to. I saw you and couldn't help myself from coming." He enveloped me into his arms before I could respond. He was so warm that I hadn't realized that I was cold until now. He let go of me and I started swaying, I guess sleep was catching up to me. I looked over at my alarm clock, it was 3:30.
"Come on, you have to sleep before you pass out on me." Jacob said with a small laughter. He grabbed my hand and walked me to my bed and tucked me in. I felt like if I was a child all over again, but I was too sleepy to complain.
"Good night Bells." He kissed my forehead and jumped out the window.
I was starting to drift into the unconsciousness when I realized that I could breath again.
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