A/N: I had to really force myself to finish this chapter… mainly the fact of the lack of interest… I am still writing it, jumping chapter to chapter, but haven't been so eager to post an update… but those who are reading, I apologize for the tardiness… so enjoy

D: I do not own any of the characters of Twilight, just my OMC's Casey and Eli. The rest belongs to Stephenie Meyer.

CHAPTER 4

Eli's POV

I think Jacob's tactics were official. I think everyone back in La Push were right about this imprint bullshit. Casey's frustrations didn't seem to help the pool of scarce too, every moment with Casey I wanted to be fulfilling and memorable, but he kept ranting on about how Jacob was probably crazy enough to come look for me, and I couldn't disagree with him. Selfishly, I was kind of hoping for it.

The whole trip back home was disastrous. Casey wouldn't speak to me the whole bus ride home, and it felt like he was ignoring me and it was pissing me off… a lot. Normally, I would let his stubbornness flow over and ignore it, but at the time I needed him the most, he shut me out and continued to stare out the window the entire ride home.

We arrived back on the island and Nick took the time out of his schedule to pick us up and bring us home. Nick even questioned me why Casey was so down, I wouldn't answer either, because honestly I didn't even know. I didn't do anything wrong, and right now he was acting like it was my entire fault.

I figured sleep would pass the feelings and maybe tomorrow would start a brand new day, but even Casey wouldn't even come to bed, he stared at the TV drinking a beer, unaware of my presence. I was beginning to feel alone again, and he knew how I hated that feeling, he knew how it felt to feel alone, and yet he continues to play this game with me.

I sprawled out on the queen-sized bed and tried closing my eyes, but it was that pain again. I heard about this, the symptoms of a heart attack, but I doubt it was the issue, but it hurt like hell. Even though I tried everything for it to surpass, the agony wouldn't go away. The crying seemed to help a little, but just a little.

Casey's POV

I couldn't look at him. I knew I was losing him, so I couldn't look at him. I would probably end up balling my eyes out. I love Eli with my every existence, and as much as he tried convincing me that he still loved me, I couldn't see that sparkle in his eyes that was meant for me. It faded the day we left, and it hurt so damn much. I know it wasn't the best thing to do, but I know it will soften the blow to ignore him. I know how lonely his world was before he met me, and I'm glad that I was the reason he was smiling again, but now it seemed different. For the first time since we started dating, he became annoyed of me, he probably wouldn't admit it, but I know. I can't help to freak out of the fact that I was losing my boyfriend to the asshole who took him away from me.

But he is in the room, and I can hear him cry. Of course I would've raced by his side to comfort him and make sure he was okay, but I can't face the facts that I get the feeling that this imprint is causing this, why else would they let Eli come with me, they wanted him to know how strong this thing was, and the shitty deal was I would most likely have to bring him back to La Push and let Jacob take him away from me.

"Caz?" I could faintly hear Eli cry out. I couldn't take it anymore, Eli doesn't deserve this, and I have to be thankful for what time we have left together.

"I'm coming babe." I stood up and paced quickly to the room.

"Please hold me." I didn't hesitate to grasp the love of my life in the safety of my arms. "Please don't leave me."

"I'm not," I said in a shaky voice. "I'm just confused and scared."

"But you're never scared." He muttered, still gripping his chest.

"I only stand brave for you, I want to protect you, but I think I'm losing to this Eli, and that's why I'm scared." I sobbed, "This imprint… thing, I think it's real and I think that's what is causing this pain."

"I belong to you Casey… no one else." He cried out.

"I know." I left it at that.

Throughout the night it was nothing but screams and crying. Eli's pain was even hurting him in his sleep. He would scream out for me not to leave him, and even though I would wake him every time, he drifted back into the nightmares. Neither of us had a good hours sleep, until it got the best of us and we slept through the day.

To make matters worse, I woke up around dinner time and checked the voicemail to find out that I was fired due to not showing up for work for the past couple days without an explanation. I couldn't take the stress, Eli woke up with the same pains and cries, and he hasn't left bed since we got home.

He wouldn't even eat the food I made for him; everything I gave him remained untouched. He was getting weaker by the day, and it's now been four days and nothing seemed to get better. He hasn't responded to anything I said or asked, and even his dreams were succumbed to cries out to Jacob Black.

It hurt at first, but it insanely became understandable, the pull was winning over our love for each other. I was right though, I was losing him day by day and I shouldn't be allowing him to suffer over this.

I had to take him back to La Push.

I called Nick and asked him to bring Eli and I back to La Push, then I called my parents and let them know that I was heading back and would be gone for about a week. The more I tried debating whether to take Eli there, the more it hurt. I had to.

I was glad to find that Nick didn't question why I was going back, or the fact that Eli looked like crap. He kept quiet the entire ride over, and made sure that Eli was well taken care of. I stayed in the vehicle with Eli, seeing how the ferry ride was only a half hour to Port Angles; the guard understood that he was feeling seasick.

"Nick! We need to hurry, Eli is getting weaker." I cried out watching the weak body lay on my lap, barely breathing.

"What is wrong with him anyways?"

"I don't really know, but I know once he gets to La Push he should be fine." I lied then whispered, "I hope."

As much as I loathed the admittance of losing Eli, it was evident that he belonged to Jacob, and I know that Eli would hate me forever for giving in, shit, I even hate myself for giving in, I'm just hoping this would save him. I'm hoping he understands one day why I have to do this, why I'm not giving up because I can't take it, but giving up to make sure that he is okay, and maybe one day he will grow to love Jacob. Fuck this sucks. Why is it whenever I find happiness, it's taken away from me.

We arrived to the familiar town of Forks Washington. The place even sent shivers down my spine; I knew we were only twenty minutes away from La Push, the place that I now loathed. Eli was still panting slowly on my lap, unaware of our destination and his surroundings. I tried hiding the droplets of tears that paraded down my face, making my eyes red and blotchy, and my face heat up with hurt and anger. I watched the road as Nick followed the directions I gave him.

Jacob's POV

It's been a week and still no sign of Eli. Why? Doesn't he feel the pain that I'm going through? Was I wrong to think he was my imprint? I couldn't be, every night it has been nothing but heartaches and the undying vice crushing my insides. I haven't been able to take on any patrols, and I've been avoiding any contact with life outside my room. I only ate when Billy begged me to. I couldn't face anyone, this was worse than the love I confessed for Bella.

"Please come back Eli?" I cried to myself, drifting off into sleep.

Casey's POV

Welcome To La Push

Shit! We're here! "Turn right." I informed Nick before looking down at Eli's pale figure. "As soon as we arrive Nick, I need you to leave right away. Please don't ask for explanations, I just need to see the doctor here and I will update you in a week on Eli's progress."

He nodded again without questions. I was never good at lying, and I knew that Nick knew I was, but he usually listened whenever I asked something. He was always a great friend to Eli and I.

We pulled up to the old rustic-red house that belonged to Jacob, but it looked as if no one was home. I lifted Eli up and out of the car, he rested his cold, pale face on my chest as Nick handed me the duffle bag. "Thanks Nick. I'll call you soon."

He nodded and descended back into his car and quickly drove away. I stood still staring at the old house with Eli still encased in my arms bridal style, debating how I was going to give an explanation for our return. I began walking to the front door when a man in a wheelchair opened the door, Jacob's dad Billy. "Hurry." He ushered us to enter without question. "Jacob's in his room."

I nodded and carried Eli to the first door on the right down the hallway. I opened the door to see the same man who mad his demands to Jacob and Paul, Sam. Paul stood beside him and growled at me before walking out and mumbling something. Jacob was laying on the bed and unconscious of what it seemed, he looked a lot worse than Eli. Pale, skinny and weak, then he shrieked holding his chest and coughing for air.

"Lay him next to him." Sam advised me.

I placed Eli's fragile body next to Jacob. "Why did you let me take Eli away if you this would be the result?"

"You both needed to find out how much this affects them both," Sam answered. "Has he eaten anything?"

I shook my head, "he wouldn't, please tell me he will be okay?" I cried out, still holding Eli's hand in mine.

"Depends if Elias finally accepts this." Sam muttered. "Are you leaving soon?"

I shook my head; "I was hoping to take care of him… or them until I know Eli will be okay."

"That's fine with me, it would give the pack more time to take on patrols until Jake is okay, I know he wont like it, but it will do him good to know that you're… okay with it?" He questioned me.

"I'm not okay wit it, but I accept it now." I cried out. "If it keeps Eli alive, I'll just keep asking him to understand."

"You're very strong to le this through Casey." He rubbed my shoulder. "I hope Jake understands how much this affects you too."

"Me to." I whispered.

The next couple days were hectic. I was able to get Jacob to eat, but it was no luck with Eli and it was freaking me out. The fact that I was there pissed Jacob off, but Billy continued to explain to him why I was here; Eli wasn't going to give in that well, and it was my job to convince Eli that he needed this, he needed to be here to stay alive, and maybe one day he will learn to love Jacob as much as he loved me.

Four days since we arrived, and Eli finally began eating, and now I was making a second serving of breakfast for him, insisting Jacob stay in bed with him. I hated the fact that Jacob was making him feel better, and it wasn't me, and I hated the fact that not only was I catering to Elias, but I was catering to the man that was taking him away from me. I served the bacon, sausages, eggs, hash browns, and toast on two big plates and walked back into Jacob's room.

"Here you guys go." I handed a plate to each of them.

They both sat up and Jacob practically began inhaling his food while Eli sat still, playing with his food with his fork, "why do you keep insisting I stay here Caz?"

"Because it will save you." I wiped the tear from his eye. Jacob growled at me. "Calm down Jacob."

"Why should I stay when he treats me like shit and you like you're nothing?" He cried out, crossing his arms.

"It's more than I can explain," Jacob interrupted. "I will treat you good, I promise if you let me, and I don't mean to be an asshole to Casey, it's just you're my imprint and I-I… it's just instincts to be protective over you."

"Well you don't have to be possessive." Eli insinuated.

"Yeah…" Jacob muttered, "I still have to learn to control that. But if you give me a chance, I promise I will do anything you ask from me."

"Well leave me alone and let me be with Casey." Eli scolded.

"I can't let that." Jacob answered honestly. "You belong with me."

"Jacob?" I interrupted, "don't!" I gave Eli an apologetic look, "Eli, if you are not with or around Jacob, you both can die, and I don't want that on my hands. You will eventually fall in love with him. And Jacob…." I looked over at Jacob as he gave me a sigh, "you have to show Eli that you will take care of him, protect him, woo him, put him first, make sure that he knows that he is the only person in the world for him."

"Why are you trying to get rid of me?" Eli cried out to me.

"I'm not." I let out a frustrated sigh, "I love you with all my heart and that is why I am doing this. I can't let you die because of my greed, I won't allow it. Please understand Eli, that I have to let you go, I have to let you have a happiness that you could be missing if you're with me." I grabbed his hand and kissed it. "I hate that I understand it, but when a person finds a soul mate, I don't believe anyone should stand in the way of it."

"How we know that you're not my soul mate?" He muttered.

Jacob growled. "Because I'm not." I said. "As much as I hate it, Jacob is your soul mate."

No matter what I said or Jacob said, Eli still wouldn't budge. He was way too stubborn, and my every attempt to leave; he wouldn't be far away packing his bags and ready to tag along. Jacob and Billy were okay with me staying a couple more days, but I kept debating on it, it seemed to only make it harder on all of us.

Eli was finally asleep and he actually let Jacob hold him. I was beginning to see it everyday that he was slowly letting him through to his heart. It took every ounce of strength to hide the pain, but it was there, withering in my insides and aching to be let free, but I couldn't show weakness in front of Jacob or Eli.

I stood up and shifted uncomfortably and paced my way to the door in the dark room. "Casey?"

I turned around to see Jacob still holding Eli in his arms, comforting him the way I used to. "What?" He better not want anything.

"Thanks." He whispered. "For everything."

"It was for Eli."

"I know." He sighed, "but I'm still grateful. I know how it feels to lose someone you love to someone you hate."

"I doubt it." I muttered.

"I do." He quickly said, "I used to love this… girl, and she chose the man who broke her heart over me, the one who put the pieces back together."

"Why are you telling me this?" I stood in frustration.

"Because." He still whispered, Eli softly snoring, "I know how you feel. To lose someone you love with a passion, that you would give your life for, taken away from you because you are not their soul mate."

"…" I didn't know what to say, I guess he did know how I felt.

"I almost gave up on finding my love, hell I even forced myself to imprint, but it was blinded for the love I had for the one I lost." He sighed.

"What do you mean?" I said annoyed.

"You know the couple that were bothering you on the beach?" He asked and I nodded, "well they're vampires."

"Vampires." I chuckled. "You expect me to believe that?"

"No, but you believe that I'm a werewolf, and why does that hide the existence of them, after all, the reason of our pack is to protect our people from the leeches, we're created to take them out." He explained. "The girl I loved, I lost to one of them."

"How?"

"The vampire she fell in love with, was part of a family and a coven that were vegetarians, they fed of only animals…" after explaining how he fell in a love with a girl named Isabella Swan, now Isabella Cullen, he explained the treaty between the coven and their pack. But after the girl married the vampire and carried his child, chaos erupted when the child was born and him breaking away from the pack and forming his own to protect them and the girl he still loved. But he explained about the child he thought he imprinted on, claiming that it was blinded by the love he had for the child's mother still, and moving it to her. He soon discovered that the pull wasn't there after awhile, him realizing that it was fake after the council explained the situation, opening his eyes before he decided to tag along with the family when they were preparing to leave, "… so I was ready to give up, but then I saw Elias… and I knew he belonged to me. I realized it was him that I would do anything in my power to make happy, anything to make sure no one would ever hurt him… I hope you understand Casey that… he is my world, and I don't expect you to understand, but I know you know how it feels when he smiles, they way the sparkle in his eyes are very comforting, the entire way he presents himself, strong and smart. Everything I want in a mate."

I nodded. I knew exactly what he meant. It was everything that made me fall in love with Eli.

"I know you will find someone one day." He comforted me.

"Maybe…" I muttered. "I'm going to bed. Good night."

I walked out and went to my usual sleeping area, the couch.

I do hope that I do find someone…

A/N: I had to force this one out somehow… and I do apologize to the readers for keeping you waiting. So ahead of time, another apology for errors… So I leave with please R&R, it does help me continue on with the story and encourage me to finish.

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