Chapter 5

Forgiveness is better than hatred.

Jacob and I spent everyday together after then. Like the good old days. We would sit in his garage while he worked on his cars, or he would come over and we would watch movies. It was as if none of this had happened. As if I hadn't left, and he wasn't a werewolf, and I wasn't a vampire, and we weren't supposed to be mortal enemies. Of course, most of the other werewolves had a problem with the relationship between Jacob and I, especially Leah, but Seth, Quil, and Embry, were still supportive.

The day after our meeting in the field, Jacob came with me to see my father. According to Jacob, Charlie was going to be home since he wasn't gone fishing. I hoped he was right as we made the drive in Jacob's Rabbit.

"Bella, you look nervous. Don't worry," Jacob tried to calm me, but I was far away from calm.

"I should worry Jacob. He's going to be furious with me. I just left suddenly, and then come back suddenly. If I know Charlie, he'll be mad," I stated, watching the trees as they passed.

"I'm pretty sure he'll be more happy, and relieved to see that your back," he disagreed.

Just then we pulled on to the road and into a driveway next to the police cruiser. I slowly got out of the care and made my way to the front door, with Jacob no more than 2 steps behind me.

Taking a deep breath I rang the bell and braced myself for what was to come. After a moments wait the door opened, and the faced that looked into mine was so familiar, yet was much like a strangers. Silence filled the air, only to be broken by a whisper. "B...Bella?"

"Uhm... Hey dad," I responded uneasily.

Just then, I would've been knocked over if my new form wasn't stronger, as a set of arms threw themselves around my neck, and sobs wet my shirt. "Oh, Isabella!"

Uneasily at first, I hugged him back, and then more tighter, careful not to crush his fragile human frame. I was so glad to have my father back.

"Welcome home Bells! Come in!" Charlie nearly pulled me in almost roughly, yet desperately. I walked towards the living room and sat down on the couch. I noticed the house hadn't changed. Same old pictures, including the ones I hated so much. "Wow, you've changed so much! What happend?"

"Well, uh, you know. When I left, uh, I," I stammered.

"Bella finally came to her senses and realized that she had to change for the better. She realized that she hurt us all, and that she wanted to come back home, but she couldn't in her condition. So she spent two years gone, and healed," Jacob finished for me, almost a little too dramatically.

"Thanks Jake. I'm so sorry I didn't call dad. I just thought you would be so mad at me, and... I was... I was mad at myself. I'm so sorry," I added and if I could cry, tears would be spilling everywhere.

"Hate you?" Charlie responded taken aback. "I could never hate you! I am mad, but more relieved your home. Now you can come back and stay, I left everything in your room."

"Thank you dad," I smiled, faltering a little. "But, I actually have my own place. Not far from here, still in town."

He frowned slightly. "Oh, well... that's alright then. At least your close. For now, we celebrate!"

I watched as my father walked towards the kitchen to get drinks, and sighed to myself.

I was once again a room with my loving father and my best friend. And I was glad that after all of this time, for once in my life, everything was perfect.

A/N: Sorry sooo much for the late update... i've actually had this chapter done for a while, but its just been sitting here. NOT MY FAULT! I've had no time cause of school and crap, and all... but anyways...

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