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We stayed like that, Paul hugging my stomach and me with my arms around his head, for about three minutes. Then Jake returned, flustered and extremely wound-up.

''The leech got away'' He spat. Paul stood, looked at me desparingly, and left. Leaving me cold and empty. There was a resounding crash, followed by a monstrous roar and a grey wolf ran past the front-window.

The shock of all the events suddenly crashed around me, and Jake caught me as I fell. I sobbed into his arms, mumbling incohenrently. He ''shushed'' me and smoothed my hair back.

''Paul's in a difficult position at the minute Bella'' Jake informed me ''He's struggling with the imprint, his duties and his family life''

''Paul's struggling...With the imprint?'' My voice broke on the last word.

''He's...Well...He's never been in a relationship long because of his temper, and he doesn't wanna blow this. He doesn't want to hurt you Sweetheart, ever'' I just nodded, the enormity of Jacobs' words sinking in. I looked up at him-

''Jake, help him. Please'' The desperation in my voice rang loud and clear. Jake looked so pained.

''I will, Bella, I will. Just because its you'' He said this with a smile, which didn't quite reach his cold eyes. I moved my head and winced. Pain shot through my neck.

''You okay?''

''No. Jake, my neck's hurting me. So much'' I stood up to look in the mirror, gasping when my eyes landed on the bruises situated there. I started shaking again, shock prevolent on my tear-marked face.

''Bella? Bella, don't cry'' Jake was by my side in a instant. Then a knock at the door interupted my train of thought. I left the room to answer it and stood there, shame-faced, was Paul. I collided with him, throwing my arms around him tight. I wasn't empty now. I didn't fail to realise that he didn't hug me back, his face darkened with some unknown emotion. I let him go, stepping back. My shoes suddenly became very intresting. I led the way into the living room.

Jake assessed the tension between us, made his excuses then left us, to talk. Of course. Subtle, Jake.

''Bell-...''

Paul, im not mad at you. But I can tell you feel remorseful. Why?'' He looked stricken.

''I...I just...Just wanted...Bella, I froze when I saw that. I didn't know what to do! I actually felt so...So helpless, and useless. I thought he was going to kill you'' His deep voice wavered on the word, and tears fell from his eyes, leaving me feeling helpless. So I did the only thing I could do; hold him. I wrapped my arms around his shaking form, stroking his back, gently, and murmering to him, telling him everything'll be fine.

''I should be comforting you'' He said eventually, his weak smile changing his face.

''Ah, but you're the one more shaken up. I can't stand you being upset Paul'' His eyes widened. Then he broke out into a glorious grin, lighting up his eyes, his dimples evident. And I couldn't help myself, I leant forward and kissed his left dimple. His expression became shocked, then relaxed into a happy look. Then he saw my neck and his eyes darkened.

''I'll kill that bloodsucker, even if it is the last thing I do'' The threat rang true in every syllable. I soothed him, then scooted into his lap, putting my arms around his neck and burying my face inbetween his shoulder and neck, the heat filling me. I sighed happily as he weaved his large arms around my waist, pulling me closer. Breathing me in. I pulled my face away, gazing into his eyes. He stared back.

''Im sorry I wasn't here sooner'' He sounded so broken.

I kissed his forehead. His eyes shut in happiness as I pressed my foreheard to his, hearing his sigh. I smiled as his eyes opened again.

''Thank you'' He whispered.

''You're welcome'' I felt so serene, happiness seeped through every pore in my body.

His eyes took on a glint, and he closed the gap, capturing my lips in his. I froze in complete shock, then responded with the same amount of enthusiasm. As I tangled my fingers through his hair, an animalistic noise rumbled through his chest. I grinned into his kiss, then moaned as his tounge swept across my bottom lip, begging for access. I allowed it, and his tounge slid into my mouth. My body reacted before my mind could, moving so I was straddling his hips, pulling me flush against him, heat radiating off of our bodies. I felt him smile before deepening the kiss further.

We pulled apart, breathing heavily, but smiling widely.

''Bella?''

''Hm?''

''I... I love you''.

Sorrrrry! Short chapter, but i had to cut it short :(

Did I get the kiss right though? Or is it too soon? Good/bad? Let me know! :D