Sad, Beautiful, Tragic

Disclaimer: all characters and copyright belong to Stephanie Meyer.

A/N-thank you for the lovely reviews. I really appreciate it. Nikki :)

Part One-Beautiful

Six months earlier:

"The bikes are ready, Bells." Jacob announced enthusiastically.

Bella's heart skipped a beat at the way he was smiling at her. This boy was really getting under her skin in every way. She knew she was developing feelings for him, it was pointless denying it. Every time he smiled or reached out to hold her hand, she felt the crackle of electricity. The only problem was she didn't know if he felt it too. She wondered when it happened. She had been so determined to grieve over Edward, so certain that no other could compare to her lost love, but reconnecting with Jake had shown her how wrong she was.

"Bells?" Are you okay?" Jacob asked her.

Bella shook herself and returned his smile. "Sorry, just thinking about something."

Jacob's face soured. He dropped his eyes to the bike and began to fiddle with the handlebars. "About him I suppose."

"In a way, but not like you think." Bella rushed to reassure him.

Jacob raised his head again and studied her for a moment. "I like spending time with you." He mumbled. Bella could swear she saw a hint of a blush under his smooth tan skin.

"I like spending time with you too." Bella said quickly. This time she felt her skin heat up. Jeez, what were they? Five years old? She decided to take charge and break through the awkward tension; she was supposed to be the mature one. "Come on then, let's test drive them."

"Okay." Jacob began to push the heavier bike out toward her old truck. His muscles bunched under his tight t-shirt as he pushed it easily out of the garage. Bella had to stop herself drooling. Jake was only sixteen. How was it he had grown into such a handsome hunk overnight?

"Stop salivating, Bella." She said in her head. If she didn't pack it in, Jake would notice.

They drove along the coast road in amicable silence. Bella loved the view from this part of La Push. She gazed out at the looming cliffs, the sun shone down on the sea, turning the water an azure blue. It was stunning. She glanced up at the top of the cliff and to her alarm she saw some boys, or rather young men, fighting near the cliff edge. To her horror two of the boys pushed another over the edge, and he fell down into the water below. Bella slammed on the brakes and quickly exited the truck.

"Jake, we have to call for help." She cried out.

Jacob jumped out of the truck and came over to join her. He laughed bitterly. Bella glanced at him in surprise. Her Jacob never sounded like that. "What is it?"

"That's Sam Uley and his cult. They are just cliff diving Bella. It's recreational around here. There's not a lot else to do for fun. Look Embry's fine." Jacob pointed out.

Bella stared down at the sea. She saw the boy, with his black hair slicked to his head, climb out easily onto the rocks below. "That's Embry? What happened to him?"

"He joined Sam's cult. One day he never turned up for school, his mom said he was sick. The next thing he turns up a week later following Sam around like a little puppy." Jacob sounded sullen.

"You should keep away from him." Bella said worriedly. "I don't want Sam pulling you in as well."

"Don't worry. I intend to." Jacob vowed.

Bella reached out and took his hand, squeezing it gently. "Come on, let's go."

Jacob nodded. He cast one last glance back at the cliffs, then followed Bella back to the truck.

"Now, remember my instructions." Jacob said firmly to Bella. His warm fingers were covering her own as he showed her once again how to stop and start the bike.

"I remember." Bella smiled at him indulgently. He was so worried about her safety, but she would be fine.

"Okay, if you're sure?" Jacob checked one last time.

"I'm sure." Bella saluted him playfully as she kick started the bike. The engine roared as she revved it a couple of times. With adrenaline surging through her body she took off down the dirt track.

"Bella don't..." Edward's voice echoed in her ears. She frowned as she leaned further over the bike's handlebars and increased her speed.

"Go away." She muttered. "I don't want to hear you anymore."

"Bella it's too risky, stop." Edward's voice floated around her head.

She scowled as she began to lose control of the bike. "Dammit Edward leave me in peace." She cried out. It was too late, the momentary lapse of concentration caused the front wheel to hit a loose rock. Bella tumbled over the handlebars, the bike swerving off to the side. She rolled over and over until her head connected with another rock. Pain flashed through her skull as she saw stars.

"Bella!" Jacob panicked when he saw her crash. He jumped on the other bike and kick started it easily. His long black hair streamed out behind him as he sped toward her. He was there within a moment. He chucked the bike to the ground and ran to her side. Bella was sitting up, conscious, her hand to her head as she tried to stem the blood flowing from a deep cut.

"I'm fine, I'm fine." She mumbled.

"No more bikes." Jacob said firmly as he whipped his t-shirt off and held it to the cut on her head.

Bella stared at him. She felt dizzy but not from the bump on her head. This was the first time she had seen Jacob with no shirt on and he was...he was just...wow. He had the sort of muscles an athlete took months to achieve through physical exercise and diet. But she knew for a fact that Jake didn't train and he ate mainly junk food. "You're sort of beautiful." She whispered, feeling dazzled.

Jacob stared at her for a moment, looking completely stunned. The worry left his face as his lips broke out into a smile. "I really love you, Bells." He blurted out.

Bella's mouth dropped open at his words. She saw his skin flush again and realised he hadn't meant to tell her that. She needed to assure him she felt the same. "I love you too, Jake." She said loudly.

The light that shone from Jacob's eyes when she said the three magic words was something Bella would never forget...

Present Day...

Sam kept pumping on Jacob's chest as Embry continued to breathe into Jacob's open mouth. Nothing, his chest remained still and his heart refused to start.

"Come on, dammit Jacob Black. Breathe." Sam roared. "I order you."

"Jake, Jake wake up. WAKE UP..." Bella kept screaming the same words over and over as she struggled in Leah's hold.

"Lee, get her the fuck out of here." Sam yelled as he continued to push hard on Jacob's chest.

Leah lifted Bella up and dragged her out of the room, kicking and screaming. "Let me go you bitch. Let me go."

Leah ignored Bella's insults as she carried her down the hall and into the lounge. Bella was now hysterical. She flailed about, but was no match for the strength of a she-wolf. "Mom, do you have a sedative that you can give her?"

Sue Clearwater quickly got up and opened up her medical bag. She filled up a syringe with some clear liquid and tried her best to get close enough to jab it in Bella's leg.

"Don't you dare." Bella screamed. "DON'T!"

"It will help you calm down." Sue tried to reassure her.

"Let me go back to Jake. Right now." Bella ended up slapping Leah around the face by accident. Leah released her hold and Bella fell to the floor. In a flash she was up and running back to Jacob's room; Leah hot on her heels.

Bella burst back into the room. This time it was Paul pumping on Jacob's chest. Sam stood to the side, tears streaming down his normally stoical face. Bella could see he was giving up, it was on all their faces, Embry's, Quil's...everyone's. It seemed that it was only Paul who was now still trying vainly to get Jacob's heart to start.

"You can't give up." Bella raged at them all. "You can't. I won't let you."

Leah reached out for her but Bella batted her hands away. "Don't touch me. Jake won't die. He would tell me if he was going to leave me. He promised." She was so worked up that she didn't know what she was saying.

Paul's brow was covered in sweat as he continued to pump Jacob's chest. He was mumbling curse words to himself each time he pressed down. Bella glared at the others as they looked at her with pity. It enraged her even more.

"You call yourself his brothers? His pack? Jake would never stop, never, if it was one of you."

"It's been nearly ten minutes..." Leah said brokenly.

Bella screamed so loud that she hurt all their ears. Her hands clenched into fists as she shoved past Paul and began to hit Jacob on the chest. "WAKE UP...WAKE UP."

On and on she smacked Jacob on the chest as she cried out in agony for him to come back to her...

A/N-thanks for reading!