Summary: After being exhaled from his home Jacob Black is left to die in the woods of a strange land. Alone and far from home he gets help from an unlikely source. One that he can't help but fall in love with. Jacob/Edward. M/M
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Then There Was You
There was a faint scent of antiseptic, and a whisper of conversation in the air as his senses started to gather themselves. In the distance there was the sound of a TV humming with only bits and pieces audible as if being carried over through thick walls. His body wasn't in as much agony as it was before. The pain was still very much there but just not as intense. His thoughts drifted back to what had brought him to this state. He then remembered the last image in his sight before passing out.
It was of a sexy guy, with bright eyes, wavy hair and a tender touch. He smiled at the image as well as a few other thoughts that flashed before his eyes. He wondered if his knight in shinning armor was into guys or if he was someone who would be turned off by such ideas. No matter what their future held one thing would make their lives difficult. He was a werewolf and the other teen was a vampire.
The last thought sent a rush of adrenaline through him causing him to sit up in a panicked state, his eyes searching the room. Two hands reached out and grabbed a hold of him, not roughly but just firm enough to get his attention. When he was able to focus he was met with a pale face and fair haired male. He looked about thirty something with his polo shirt and black slacks. He was also very handsome.
"Don't be afraid I'm Dr. Cullen and I'm here to help you." the silky voice seemed to sing to him before the older male guided him back down.
His breaths were heavy as he tried to calm himself. He didn't want the doctor to think that he was going to attack him. He also found himself wondering why a vampire would want to save the life of a wolf in the first place.
"You're not from around here, are you wolf."
This was a statement not a question.
Jacob shook his head as the vampire shined a light in his eyes before checking his pulse. He couldn't help but notice that the doctor had the same honey colored eyes as his mystery man. He had never seen a vampire that didn't have blood red eyes before and he was starting to wonder what was so different about his current company.
"No" came his response in the form of a dry shaky voice.
"I see. Do you know who did this to you?"
The young wolf didn't know what to say. He didn't want to admit to the bloodsuckers that he had been attacked by his own pack.
"Local wolves I guess. I don't think that they want anyone for any other packs invading their territory"
The man turned his head to him with eyes full of suspicion causing the teen to freeze under the intense stare.
"That's just the thing. There are no other packs around here. This is our land"
Jacob swallowed hard trying to decide whether or not to tell the truth or figure out another lie but before he could say anything another voice from across the room spoke for him.
"His own pack members did this to him. He was chased across state lines. He's from Oregon"
He looked up to find his rescuer standing in the corner studying him with his hands shoved in his pockets as he leaned against the wall. Until now he hadn't noticed that he was in a very nice bedroom with large windows, a king sized bed, a fire place, a large dresser, a desk and a sitting area with a flat screen TV.
Yeah these vampires had serious cash and style.
"You'll have to excuse my son Edward. He has a gift that sometimes causes him to give information that some people would rather not share."
Jacob looked back at the boy with a glare of confusion. The vampire rolled his eyes.
"I can read minds"
Shit. Had he been in here the whole time? I hope that he didn't see the images that I just had of us in my head.
He slightly blushed and looked away when the boy smirked in his direction
This was now a truly awkward moment.
The sound of Dr. Cullen clearing his throat forced him to divert his attention from the bedspread.
"What's your name?"
"Jacob"
"Hello Jacob. I'm Carlisle and as I said this is Edward. I have to say that you are very lucky that he found you when he did. We almost lost you."
He sent a quick thankful glare to Edward who nodded his head.
"So what did you do that was so horrible that your pack turned on you? That sort of thing is very rare."
He sighed not really wanting to go there.
"I guess you could say that I wasn't man enough for them."
Just as Carlisle was about to say something a woman with long auburn hair, a tender smile and a motherly appearance entered the room carrying a tray full of food.
"Nice to see that you're finally awake."
"Jacob this is my wife Esme" said Carlisle as he stood allowing the woman to take his place as she sat the tray down in front of him.
"You've been out of it for two whole days. I was starting to think that I was never going to see my son again if you didn't wake up soon" she said sending Edward a look.
The boy groaned and took a seat on the other side of the bed, folded his arms and leaned back, avoiding all eye contact.
Jacob wanted to smile knowing that Edward had been at his side the whole time.
He was so cute.
"I am not"
Jacob sent the vampire a sideways glance, unable to look directly at him for fear of cracking a smile.
"Would you please stay out of my head"
"Maybe you shouldn't think so loudly"
"Edward be nice" the woman said before turning to her husband "How is he?"
"With a few more days of rest he should be fine."
"That's good. Well here sweetie I made this just for you"
"Thank you Mrs. Cullen. I hope that I'm not putting you through too much trouble" replied Jacob as the doctor helped ease him into a sitting position.
He couldn't help but wince. Whatever he had been given for the pain was starting to ware off.
"Don't worry. After you're done eating I can give you more morphine."
"That would be great" the boy said as he began to scarf down the food in front of him.
He didn't mean to look like a pig but he was starving. He hadn't eaten in four days.
After he was done Esme gave him a glass of water and removed the tray. She was almost run over on her way out the door by a young, super energetic female vampire with short hair and a radiant smile. The girl came skipping over to him giving him a tight squeeze. Standing in the doorway was another male with blonde messy hair and those same honey colored eyes.
"Hi I'm Alice and that's Jasper" she spoke in a soft slightly high pitched voice.
"Hello" the boy spoke in a low mono tone.
He remained standing at the door not bothering to come any closer.
Good thing. The guy was weird.
"Hi I'm…"
"I know you're Jacob"
"How did you know that?"
"I'm a psychic. I knew you were coming"
Jacob stared back at her in shock.
"Don't worry. We're going to be great friends. I saw it"
"Oh really? What else did you see?" he said with a little hint of sarcasm.
He couldn't resist.
The girl shot a quick look to her brother who gave her a death glare before turning her attention back to him.
"Nothing much really. So how are you feeling?"
"Well I don't feel as if my guts are hanging out of my body any more so I guess I'm alright. Umm I am grateful for everything that you guys are doing but I don't understand how you're all ok with a wolf being in your home."
"Well you're not just any wolf Jake" replied Alice with a knowing grin as she rose to her feet and began to exit the room.
"What's that supposed to mean?" he shouted after her.
However his response came in the form of the door closing behind the bubbly vamp and her blonde companion. And who the hell gave her permission to give him a nick name?
"Dr Cullen, what is she talking about?" he questioned looking up at the vampire who held a syringe filled with morphine in his hand.
"That's Carlisle and it's nothing important just yet Jacob. Right now all you have to focus on is getting better. The rest will come later"
With that the man pricking his skin with the needle. He leaned back, resting his head on the pillow once again almost immediately feeling the effects of the drug.
"I'll be back to check on you in the morning" with a smile and a nod Carlisle exited the room.
The only two that remained were he and Edward.
"Thanks for saving me and all but you don't have to watch me. I won't do anything to make your family regret their hospitality or trust."
"I know you won't. Just go to sleep. You need to get your energy back."
His voice was smooth and held just the slightest hint of concern.
"It's not like I'm in a rush. I have no where else to go once I leave here. It's not like I can ever go back home."
He turned to the boy who had cautiously sat on the side of the bed. He looked as if he were fighting the urge to do something but he couldn't quite figure out what that something was.
"Don't worry about that right now. Just close your eyes and let the medicine do it's job."
Jacob wanted to protest but his eyes had other plans as they began to close. First he started to drift away into a dreamless state of ease. His body then became light as flickers of blurred images aligned his vision. As sleep drew near he could have sworn that the bed shifted and a body was dangerously close to his own. The wolf within sent him a sign of danger, begging him to attack before he himself got hurt. That was until he recognized the scent.
A hand lovingly traced his features before running across his lips, coming to rest on his exposed chest.
That was the last thing his mind would record before it became blank and welcomed back the darkness.
