Bella's POV

As I looked into his dark eyes I could feel the ragged, gaping hole closing shut. I took a deep breathe and almost moaned at how good he smelled.

I didn't realize how much pain I was really in until it was all gone. I didn't know how much of the lack of pain was attributed to the alcohol, and how much was attributed to him, but at the moment I didn't care.

I was about to ask him to dance when my stomach started doing flip-flops. I looked down at his feet to let the dizziness pass.

The last thing I remember was thinking he must wear size 40 shoes before I regurgitated everything I had to drink and passed out in his arms.

Paul's POV

Once Jake said her name, I knew exactly why she looked familiar, she was the girl Jake wanted but couldn't have. He desperately wished he would have imprinted on her when he turned, but it wasn't in the cards for him.

I was never so glad in my life. She would be mine, and I couldn't be happier.

I scooped her into my arms and walked back to the pack. Quil and Embry were still doubled over in laughter at my ruined shoes.

Jake was glaring at me. "Cool it pup," I said when slight tremors ran down his spine.

I was trying to be angry with Jake, I wanted to tell him off, but with her in my arms I couldn't help but be ecstatic.

Jake reached for Bella, saying he would take her home. I found my anger and growled at him. I glanced back at Bella in my arms and felt my face soften. I looked back at Jake and he looked like he would be sick. He opened his mouth to say something, but instead ran out the door of the bar.

Embry went after him and Quil looked at me sheepishly. "Not a word," I said and walked towards the bar to collect Bella's things.

I was about to ask the bartender where Bella was sitting when a guy walked over to me.

"Hey man, thanks for catching her. I'll take it from here," he said very smugly.

"And you are?"

"I'm Michael, she was with me," he said defensively.

"Well, Mike," I spat out his name popping the 'k,' "now, she is obviously with me."

I called Quil over when I realized I wouldn't be able to hold Bella properly and grab her purse, at least not with humans watching.

He grabbed her purse and handed it to me outside.

"Good luck," he muttered as he walked bar to the bar.

I got to Bella's truck and got her in without a problem. I drove towards Forks, I wasn't sure if I should take her home, or take her to my house.

I figured home would be the best option since she probably wouldn't want to worry Charlie being out all night. I pulled up in front of her house and killed the engine.

I could hear Charlie sleeping inside, so I knew I would be safe to use the front door. Before getting Bella from the truck, I walked to the front door and slightly opened it so I wouldn't have to use the knob with her in my arms.

I lifted her tiny sleeping figure from the seat and walked into her house.

I laid her onto her bed without waking up Charlie. I was momentarily triumphant until I wondered if I should put her in pajamas. No, geeze, she'd be furious when she wakes up knowing you peeled her dress of her lithe body. I quickly shook my head to clear my thoughts before I got into trouble.

I gently took her heels off her feet and pulled the covers over her. I looked at her sleeping form and tried to think what girls did before they went to sleep. I didn't want her to be uncomfortable because of something I didn't do, but could have.

I decided I would wash her makeup off her face. I knew she was probably going to be feeling pretty awful in the morning so I went to the bathroom and wet a washcloth.

I gently wiped her eyes until all her makeup was removed. I put the towel in her hamper and sat on the edge of the bed watching her sleep.

I decided I should go tell Sam what happened so I could have someone else take my patrolling shift tomorrow. I wanted to talk to Bella, explain what I was and what happened when I saw her. I didn't want to wait any longer to let the world know she was mine.

A/N: In all the other Bella/Paul stories I've read, Paul is usually a total jerk in the beginning. I know Paul is volatile in the books and movie, and we'll see that side of him soon. But, when it comes to Bella, in my story, he's the total opposite. He's kind with her, gentle, loving. Don't worry though, we'll see the volatile, bad-boy Paul soon!