Chapter 2

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(Bella POV)

How did this all happen? I had simply been concerned about a friend, and perhaps a little to curious for my own damn good, but did those little things REALLY have to warrant such dire consequences? That's all I could think about as I once AGAIN sat in Carlisle's office, getting my hand bandaged in a much tighter and thicker wrap. I tried my hardest to drown out the shouting and chaos I heard from the living room. I could hear Rosalie screaming and, if it had been possible for her, in tears as she lashed her frustrations and anger out on Emmett about him and myself.

Esme raising her voice more than I've ever known the soft spoken women to do, determined to keep SOME sanity in the house with the situation a foot, and Alice and Jasper talking back and forth repeatedly to everyone to remind them to stay calm and not lose their heads. I could hear Edward angrier than I had heard him even when the situation involved Jacob, and that was saying a lot. But…I understood fully. With Jacob, it was purely love and devotion to me, and he and Edward had nothing BUT that in common with each other, and you STILL couldn't get them to admit that.

Emmett though…Emmett was his brother, adopted or not. It hurt to because Emmett KNEW of my feelings for his brother and he also had deep feelings for another, but still stepped out of the comfortable boundaries of friendship no more than an hour ago. Hell, even I considered him a brother-like figure, but now things were just…weird.

Carlisle tried to stay focus on the task of securing me hand in place, while giving me a saddened, apologetic and disappointed look. Apologetic to me that I was caught in such a situation with his sons, and disappointed that his hot-headed son had finally blown his top. But I didn't want him to be sorry for me. I knew damn well what I was getting into when I entered a relationship with Edward, and was fully prepared for the consequences. It seems like only a minute ago when that moment had occurred between Emmett and herself.

I had tried explaining to Emmett that now since I knew of his conflicting emotions going on with me around, then I wouldn't make it a hobby to come around anymore. Edward would just have to sneak and visit me at my house and deal with it. Only when I started speaking of our respectful relationships did I see such…hunger and passion burning in his eyes, and then realized something wasn't right. And next thing I know, he's kissing me! I was shocked into a statue for only a moment before I began to struggle in his hold, to which he quickly released me. As usual, my first response is to inflict some kind of damage to a boy I think is getting out of hand, but OF COURSE I would be the only person in the world to try and slap with all my might a rock-hard werewolves face, or a granite hard vampire in the face, so I naturally shattered the frail human bones in my fingers, and not to long after, the intense pain that came along with it shot through my body, causing me to scream out and pace as clutched my useless hand softly and cried out my frustration.

Out of the corner of my eye, through my tears, I could vaguely register that Emmett looked as if he shook himself from a deep sleep, before looking horrified at what he'd done. No later than a minute later did Edward coming flying to the scene, his eyes wild and his face painted with fury as he had no doubted read Emmett's now open thoughts, and registered at where my scream came from. He grabbed Emmett's neck quickly as he finished analyzing everything, and slammed him to a tree with his lightening speed. Emmett didn't put up a struggle like I had assumed he would, instead hanging his head low and listening to Edward's threatening and hurtful words. Soon after, Carlisle showed up with Jasper and tried restraining Edward, but his fury at the moment was hard to overcome.

Finally, Edward released Emmett's neck an flew from him. Carlisle checked to make sure he was ok while Jasper went to Edward speaking softly to him. I think he even tried controlling his angry emotion till Edward gave him a look telling him he better not dare. Edward then turned to me, and I had been so caught up in the scene going on, I temporarily had forgotten about my poor hand, which now started to bruise around the palm and wrist. Tears were still falling silently from my eyes which I also hadn't noticed until just yet, and at that Edward gave me a pained look. He was by my side before I could blink, and gently tried to take my hand from my other one, but when I cried out he instantly let me go and clenched his hands.

Time flew pretty quickly after that, till where I am now. Sitting and getting patched up again. When Carlisle finished, he told me how long I would have to wear the wrap and to set ice on it. "You will be fine now Bella. Just take some Tylenol to a leave some of the pain. Again, I am truly sorry for today. It might be best if you leave for now, for your own safety that is. And no one blames you for what happened." He smiled at me before walking back out into the living room.

'Yea, no one but Rosalie. If I EVER had any thought of us ever being civilized to each other before, those dreams had quickly been smashed.' I carefully slid down from the counter and grabbed my coat in the process. I slowly made my way out of Carlisle's office, only to look and see the entire vampire family minus one staring at me. The majority of the looks were of sadness while only Rosalie's held hate.

'Great.'

I said a quite goodbye before quickly making my way towards the door. No one tried to stop me which I was thankful about. As I made my way to my car, Edward was suddenly in front of the driver's door, beckoning me to the passenger side. He then got in the driver seat and started to pull away from his house.

(Bella POV)

The ride back to mine was quite and eerie, and almost unbearable. Thing is…I had nothing to say…and apparently, he didn't either. When we finally pulled up. He opened his door and was at mine before I finished taking me seatbelt off, opening my door from me. He looked at me with a miserable expression, before turning around and walking the way we came. I watched him go for a second before I made my way to the front door. Thankfully, Charlie wasn't home, so I could save the explanation part for awhile at least.

As I got in, I rushed to my room. My life had changed so dramatically in just a few short hours. I threw my stuff in the chair at my desk before hopping on my bed. I looked at my alarm clock. It flashed '5:46 P.M'. "Hmm, I need a friend right now…" Bella thought out loud. She wanted to call her BEST friend, but was wondering if the up roar he could possibly cause over the whole situation be worth calling him. After some serious thinking, I decided it would be. I called him up, and my voice was a little shakier then I would have liked, and he promised he would be over within the half hour after dealing with some pack issues. He also warned that I had better be alright, because I sure didn't sound it.

'Perfect. Now, how to lie to an all knowing werewolf? Maybe I shouldn't of called…' Well it was too late to turn back now, and as promised, Jacob hopped into my window about twenty five minutes later.

He looked at me with a smile on his face before it slowly slid off. He looked at my hand that I was unconsciously holding to my chest. He made his way over to me quickly, looking angrier by the second.

"Bella. What. Happened. And don't try to lie for the filthy blood suckers, I know it has something to do with them." Jacob accused, although he was right. He made his way towards my bed and sat next to me, gently taking my hand to examine it. It didn't hurt as much as it had earlier, but the action still made me hiss in pain and carefully pull my arm back.

"Well…I called you over because I missed you Jacob." At this point I smiled at him before continuing. " And a lot of stuff has been going on lately…" As I finished I looked away. Jacob stared at me for a moment, and I could feel his warm body almost pulling me towards him, as if his heat alone wanted to comfort me its self.

"Yea, I can see that Bella. What happened to your hand? The only time I know you to get hurt when you're not being clumsy is when you're trying to fight a supernatural being. Again, what happened?" I had looked him straight in his face, and before I knew it I was wrapped up in retelling today's events. I think I might of also told him about some of my more general worries, but I didn't get too far with those before I noticed Jacob up with his back to me. 'Shit. Maybe I told him more than I should have…' I looked nervously at his back as he breathed heavily.

"Um…Jacob? It's really not as bad as I probably made it sound…It's just that I'm so stressed, and have a lot going on that-"

"Bella, stop." Jacob still had his back to me as he said this. "Don't say one more word defending those…those…VILE Cullen's." Jacob then turned slowly to face me and I could see the pure hatred on his face for my second family. I got up from the bed and made my way to him, but stopped abruptly as he held up his large hand.

"Bella, stop. Don't come closer. Let me…let me calm down first. My first impulse right now is to go over there and rip their filthy heads off. I already can't stand your 'boyfriend', but now his brother? I don't fucking think so!' Jacob looked like he had a tremble starting, and I instantly got scared.

"J-Jacob! No, oh my gosh, please stay calm! I…I need you right now, please. Can you, I don't know, can you stay here with me, till I fall asleep?" I asked calmly but also panicked. Anything that would keep him clear headed. Suddenly his shakes slowed, and he looked me in my face again. I could see that I was still hurting him more than I ever wanted to. I didn't want him hurt at all! But how could I avoid it? My heart wasn't mine to give anymore…Edward held in his perfect, frozen hands. Jacob sighed before walking to me and incasing me in his heated embrace.

"Bella, of course I'll stay with you. I wish you would ask that it be forever…"

"Jacob…please, don't." I begged him softly. I did not want us going down THAT road right now. I didn't have the energy no will power to try.

"Fine. But this doesn't mean I'm giving up on you, I hope you know that." Jacob told me as he pulled away with a sad smile on his beautiful face. I couldn't help but to smile back at him.

"Yea, I know. That's one reason I care so much about you. You never give up on me, even though I always give up on myself." I finished before walking back towards my bed. I was actually really exhausted, more so than I thought I was. As I crawled under my covers, Jacob got in right beside me, and pulled me to him. I started to protest against him, but then decided I had no fight left in me at the moment. I would chew him out later about taking advantage of my sleepiness. Plus, it felt like I was in my own sauna, as Jacob wrapped me in his warm, strong arms.

"Just rest Bella. I'll stay till you fall asleep. Don't worry, I won't 'try anything' if that's what you're thinking." He said the last part in a Jacob-like sarcastic tone. I could practically here the smug grin on his face, and felt the slight rumble of his chest as he laughed lightly.

"Oh, yep, that is exactly what I was thinking…and you better NOT try anything, or I'll hurt you ya know…" I must of being mumbling or something, because my empty threat had him lightly laughing again. The sound put a sleepy smile on my face. I was glad I could give him this little piece of mind, although I had to wonder if it would hurt him in the long run. Would these precious memories of us together like this take a toll on him in the future? I sure hope not, but I had no more time to think about the subject as my subconscious slowly faded away.

(Normal POV)

Bella woke up the next morning to an empty bed. True to his words, Jacob had only stayed until she fell asleep, although she had a feeling he stayed longer…oh well! She got out of bed with a slight smile on her face, and went to get dressed. She could smell the breakfast that Charlie had made waft up stairs, and her stomach rumble. She took her morning shower, and when she got done she brushed out her hair and pulled it into a ponytail, something she hadn't done in a long time. She chose to wear a tight white sleeveless shirt, with a plaid black and blue shirt over it that she left open and rolled the sleeves up of, and tight blue jeans. She ran down the stairs, and was shocked to see she had a visitor.

"Jacob, hey! what are you doing here so early in the morning?" Bella asked, and then looked at the clock to confirm that it was 9 ish in the morning. Jacob grinned at her and beckoned her to the table where all the delicious breakfast waited for her. She walked over and took a seat at the table.

"Morning Bells. How did your day with the…pest go?" Charlie practically hissed through his clenched. Bella almost choked on her breakfast as Jacob flat out laughed and thumbed up at Charlie. I glared at him before turning my glare towards my dad.

"Dad! Edward is NOT a pest!"

"Well, Jacob was nice enough to come over to explain things to me, so don't bother. An damn it Bells if I'm not tired of you coming home hurt when your with them. It's like they TRY and hurt and you Like it, for Christ's sake." Charlie said as he shook his head. Jacob snickered as he silently agreed with him. I glared at them both before finishing my breakfast. After I was done, I picked up all of our plates and set them in the sink. 'I'll get back to these later…' I then turned back towards the table and leaned against the counter.

"So, Jacob, what's really up? What did you come to tell me?" Bella asked him as she watched him just stare out the window. He then turned towards her with a grin on his face.

"Well Bella, I came to ask you to hang out with me and everyone today at Emily's house. We've been trying these extremely awkward…get togethers, Emily's plan. I thought you might like it or something." Jacob finished as he smiled at her.

"Umm…sure Jacob. I don't have anything planned today anyways. Sounds like fun." I smiled back at him confirming our plans. I looked at Charlie and could practically see the imaginary party he just threw in his head. He smiled up at me then.

"Well, you two have fun. Don't worry about the curfew tonight Bella, go and have yourself a good time. I have to work late tonight, so I might not be here when you get home. Unless, your staring at Jacob's tonight? I'm sure Billy wouldn't-"

"Dad! That's enough! We are just gonna hang out tonight AS FRIENDS and have a great, awkward time! Just, don't even comment anymore on the subject, please!" Jacob all bout laughed out loud at Charlie's words. This was getting ridiculous.

"Come on Jacob, we'll go early. Bye, Charlie!" After that, I all but shoved Jacob out the door as we made our way towards my truck. I hopped in the driver's seat, and when Jacob got in, I took off. I drove almost robotically to Jacob's place. Jacob turned to look at me.

"Hey Bella…are you okay? I didn't mean to make you mad back there." Jacob said and truly looked apologetic. I sighed and rolled my eyes at him.

"Yes Jacob, I'm fine. Charlie is just…UGH sometimes, ya know? That was totally uncalled for, what he did today! Edward is not as bad as he thinks he is…and all those time I got hurt was because of me. I chose to put myself in those situations, so it has NOTHING to do with Edward!" Bella concentrated back on the road.

"Well, they're still dangerous Bella. I'm exactly what you need, and I'll always be there for you." Jacob responded to her rant, choosing to not say something that would piss her off, which Bella was extremely grateful for.

"Hm. Really. I guess that means I can't hang with my best friend the werewolf, because him and his family are extremely dangerous ya know." I smiled and turned towards him for a second before looking back at the road. Jacob laughed at my statement, claiming HE would be the exception. That she would agree with, but that didn't mean that her love for Edward had flown with the window. It was still VERY much there, alive and burning…it's just that around Jacob, it lied dormant.

They then pulled up to Jacob's house. Jacob jumped out, soon followed by Bella. As they got to the front door, Billy sat in his wheelchair to greet them. After some quick hello's and 'I'm good, how are you? 's', they headed for Jacob's room. There really wasn't that much to do till the party or 'get together', but Bella wanted to do SOMETHING.

"Hey Jacob, do you think we could go hike in the woods or something?" Bella asked as she looked at Jacob stretching out on his bed. He sat up and nodded to her, and after telling his dad, they headed out. They walked in silence for a good ten minutes, before Bella couldn't stand the quite any longer.

"So, Jacob…how are things for you?" Bella started off. Jacob looked at her for a second before turning back down their unofficial path.

"Um, good I guess. Why do you ask?" Jacob wondered as he couldn't see how it really mattered to her. They were best friends no doubt, but she still held his heart, and still held on his unrequited love.

"I don't know…guess I was just curious is all. How is the pack?"

"Bella, are you bored? The questions are kind of random for you."

"Random? Is it so weird that I wanna have some info on my best friend?" Bella asked now sounding slightly confused. He sounded almost…irritated that she was trying to make small talk. But, I guess that was to be expected. If I had to be near the one that held my heart so tightly, and KNOW I could never be more than a friend to them, I wouldn't be so happy all the time either. Actually, now that Bella thought about it, she was being extremely selfish. How could she stand at arm's length with Jacob, and as soon as she gets sad or lonely, run right into his arms? He probably had to go through so much just only seeing me when I was down, and as soon as he helped me stand back up, the first thing I do is run to my vampire family.

"Well, yea actually. You usually don't ask me things like this, so it's either you don't have anything to say or your REALLY bored right now."

"It's the latter."

"Well then, in that case, were fine. Nothing too much different change wise, except that the dreadful Emily, Sam and Leah triangle has quieted down. It's really a big relief on the rest of us. Some of us have a bet going that Leah is seeing someone right now, and that's the reason for her mellowing out so much." Bella laughed slightly at Jacob's words. Leah seeing someone? She would like to see that someone. Don't get her wrong, Leah was pretty and all, but her attitude and demeanor could make a pirate flinch sometimes. She just didn't seem like a person to love outside of Sam Uley, sadly. But, if she had, then Bella all but wished her the best of luck. Everyone deserved someone. As she looked up at Jacob, she wondered what lucky girl he could be spending his wonderful, loving affection on, instead of his spoiled, self-centered best friend. Bella sighed at that. She would do everything in her power to find a special someone for him, even though he only believed that it could only be her. After about an hour, Jacob decided they should head back to his house. When they got there, they didn't have much to do, so Jacob asked her if she wanted to go out to La Push beach and just chill for awhile. It was just now nearing 12, and people usually didn't start heading towards Emily's house till at the earliest, 2ish. They drove in a comfortable silence till they reached the beach. They hopped out and slowly walked along the shore.

"I like this." Jacob randomly told her. Bella looked up at him smiling.

"Like what Jake?" She asked him as he looked at her. He smiled and looked down.

"I like the time you spend with me…it helps a lot, ya know. It's better than you avoiding me completely." Jacob said with a little hardness in his voice.

"Jake…"

"Don't worry about it Bella!" Jacob exclaimed as he gave her a huge grin. "I'm living in the NOW, and right NOW, you're here, with me. Thanks." Jacob finished before turning away and speed walking. Bella looked at his back for a minute, admiring him and thinking of how much she loved and cared about him, especially at moments like this. For now, in her selfish of moments, he would continue to be HER Jacob.

"Hey! Jake, wait up!"

OK PEOPLE! Chapter 2 is DONE! I know that there was VERY little Emmett/Bella ness, but don't give up on me, please! There will be TONS of it later just give me a chance. I want to stretch the story out, and make it worth your time reading my story. Also, I am a HUGE Bella/Jacob fan, so I couldn't POSSIBLY make a twilight story and not have him in it, lol, I tried! But Next chapter is the 'get together' at Emily's, and some slight Emmett/Bella! Don't worry though, it will have all that fluffiness in the later chapters. Thanks again for reading and pleassssse review!

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