Chapter 3: Comfort
Raine292
Author's Note: Wow, I haven't updated for a while...and I'm sorry about that! I hope you guys like this chapter. thanks again to those reviewers out there :D
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I felt sea sick, like the waves were carrying me further into the ocean instead of closer to shore. But I didn't smell ocean, it was still the smell of the trees in the forest. I slowly opened my eyes terrified to discover what my sight would behold.
It was Jacob. OF COURSE it was Jacob, what other creature or thing can be so large and in the forest besides bears…or trees. I was being carried away on his furry back for who knows how long. I observed the surroundings, noticing it was slightly darker outside than it was before when I was with Edward.
He grinned with his tongue hanging out. He stopped his trot allowing me to get off wore this expression that had 'finally, you're awake!' all over it.
I stared at the large wolf. "What?" I asked slightly annoyed. I hope he wasn't here to tell me something like 'I told you so' or 'What happened?' when he obviously knew what happened, especially with his super senses. I can't believe I had that argument with Edward again. Jacob momentarily ran toward the trees and returned in human form, obviously with pants on. The soft sun light was glinting off his built bare chest, day by day; this young boy continues to grow up not only mentally but physically as well.
"I'm sorry." He simply stated.
"Sorry about what? My problems don't concern you; I don't need your sympathy…" I said coldly, not making eye contact with him. I hated being so rude, but I absolutely wasn't in the mood to be comforted. How much can comforting from a guy that loved me actually help? He would come here and comfort me for the very reason that he does love me.
"I brought you here for a reason. You need to come with me."
Now I was looking at him. "Excuse me? Where are we anyways?"
"I need you to come with me." His eyes stared at me seriously.
"Well, that's slightly out of the question Jacob! I am in a perfect position to oblige." I started to angrily protest.
"You are absolutely in a perfect position to oblige, but I am not going to let you."The expression on his face changed suddenly to forceful and in the blink of an eye, his body was pressed against mine and his hand grasping my back.
"Jabob!!" I screamed, forcefully attempting to push away from him but Jacob's hold was as stiff as marble.
"I need you to know Bella that…" suddenly his lips were at my neck but it wasn't a kiss that touched my neck, it was as if two think needles were digging itself into my skin. The pain engulfed the nape of my neck. I tried to kick, punch, and push away from him to no avail. I felt as if all the blood in my body was being sucked vigorously away. My vision of the beautiful gray sky slowly faded as I felt my life wither slowly away. Wolves don't drink human blood too…do they?
"Why are you doing this?"Only a whisper escaped my lips as I fell into darkness.
"BELLA!!!" someone shouted my name in the distance. He continued calling my name, until he sounded only a few feet away. "Bella! What the HELL are you doing! Get a damn hold of yourself!" A deafening crash caught me off guard and I found myself thrown on the floor. That's when I saw Jacob in wolf form fighting against a quaint pallid girl, wearing a black cloak.
Jane…
After that argument with Edward, I remember running away and vitally bumping into a large object. That's when I realized that the thing I bumped into was not Jacob…well not technically. I was in a mind twisting insane illusion created by that vampire that hurt Edward so much before. She makes people see things that are extremely damaging and what is supposed to be an illusion becomes such a reality that it kills us.
I got up, almost falling over again but capable of keeping my balance. I couldn't quite keep track of what was going on for they moved around so phantom-like. I knew that Jacob couldn't defeat Jane all by himself, he needed help. But almost instantly, Jane ran off, not saying a word and noticeably undamaged. Was she collecting data or something for her 'clan?' Why would she come here by herself?
"Bella!" Jacob ran toward me with worried eyes. "Are you alright?" Jacob didn't look hurt that much, besides a big scratch he received on the arm.
"Umm…slightly in a daze but I think I'll manage. You should be worrying about yourself."I said plopping back on the floor pointing at his damaged arm. I placed my chin on my knees staring off into the distance, searching for something within my self to make me stronger and less helpless.
"When I saw Jane inches away from you and you on the floor, I couldn't think of anything else but tearing her to shreds! What the hell was she doing anyhow?"
"Jane can seriously mess with your head." I whispered. I didn't want to tell him what she made me see…feel…I almost died from an illusion! "How did you find me?"
"I have this amazing thing about me…it's called ultra super senses!" His eyes squinting slightly as he laughed.
I was happy that my Jacob was back, the young, determined, and bright Jacob that I fell in love with. It warmed my heart to see him smile, because he hardly smiled these days. I might as well treasure the moment while it lasts.
He smiled sweetly as he plopped beside me.
"Well, it's going to be alright. I'll always be here, and I'll protect you as best as I can."
"Thanks Jacob. I can't always count on you though…because…I have…."
"That freaken' little girl…what's her plan?" he stated quickly trying to change the subject as he dug his fists into the mossy ground.
"I wish I knew what the Volturi was planning." I was attempting to just go along and try to make the situation less tense. I was still a little off from what just happened. I almost died and Jacob saved me…again. "Thanks…for everything." I whispered while playing with the leaves near my feet.
"That's pretty much what I'm here for. Bella…whether you're on this earth for someone else, I know I have to accept that, but I never see myself falling out of love for you." He looked down at the ground, his expression so genuine. "I know you hate it when I say stuff like this…let me tell you…it hurts more than you think."
"Jacob…" I glanced at him. He looked so heart-broken. I know how it feels to feel that way, broken hearted that is. It's like the whole world, no matter how hard you try to piece it together; it always ends up falling apart. I took his hand in mine, it was the only thing I could do to comfort him. I knew that my taking his hand would just make things more complicated, but what else could I do, he was literally falling to pieces and it was because of me. I guess it was one of those…'In the moment' things. "You'll find that girl one day…the one who is perfect for you."
"It's harder than you think. I wish I could just walk in some place and then BOOM, imprint…but how could I when I'm already in- "
"Jaco-" I looked at him trying to find the right words to say. His face…so sincere in showing his true emotions halted me from saying anything. "I…I…" Instantly, his hand lay at the back of my neck as he pressed his lips against mine. It wasn't like that rough kiss we shared that time he made me realize how much I loved him and it wasn't that kind of magical kiss Edward and I always shared. It was real. The kiss summed up all the words that he could try to describe to me the way he loved me and the emotions he couldn't endeavor to explain.
I wanted to push him away, I wanted to scream at him for this situation being so wrong, but I could not. There are some things in life that have no explanations; this is one of those times.
Jacob trailed his mouth down to my neck as he ran his fingers through my hair. It felt extremely good and indescribably bad at the same time. "Jacob…Sto…Stop" I managed to say, but I realized I was still holding his other hand tightly.
"Bella?!" my head snapped up…that wasn't Jacob's voice that called my name…it was….Shit.
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Author's Note: OoOoo, so who found Bella and Jacob? Let's leave that up to your imagination for now! Leave me somethinnn :]
TbC....................
