Sorry it's been so long since I've updated. You guys must want to kill me. Anyway after you guys have waited so long, I won't spoil it with a long AN. (I'll give out credits at the end of the chapter)

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Chapter 6: I'm Gonna Kill Him

2 Years Later-

They were still closer than ever…almost. Bella had a boyfriend. His name was Mike Newton. It goes without saying that Jacob hated him but it went deeper. Jake hated him because he was a control freak. He was always commanding Bella to do things. The thing was that the old Bella would have told him to do it himself but she had changed. He would tell her to go get him a sandwich and she would do it without one word even when she was on the phone. Mike demanded all of her time and it really put a strain on Bella and Jacob's relationship. Jake knew that guy was bad news but a lot of people didn't believe it because he was an upstanding citizen in the community.

"Hey Bells."

"Hi Jake!"

"So what are you up to tonight, babe? There's an all night horror fest going on and the guys and I are all hanging out at the house. You wanna come?"

"Yeah! Of course! Let me ask Mike."

She had to ask to come watch movies with her best friend? Was it worth it to just invite him along? Nope.

"Actually babe…I mean Jake, I guess I have plans with Mike that I forgot about, but maybe I'll come next time, 'kay?"

"Sure Bella."

"I know you're annoyed with me for not spending time with you lately but we'll figure something out soon."

"I'm not annoyed."

"You called me Bella. You only do that when you're being serious or when you're annoyed with me. I've got to go. I'll see you later."

Jake flipped his cell shut and sighed. That had been twice this week. It had gotten worse after graduation two weeks ago. She had only been able to spend time with Jake once since then, and it was because Mike had to work late. It was killing him. Since she had started dating him a month ago, Bella had gotten increasingly thinner. She had dark circles under her eyes and the smiles Jake loved were half hearted and rare. This man was slowly turning Bella into a drone.

Later…11:00 P.M.

Bella walked into Jake's house completely drenched.

"Whoa, Bella! Like dancing in the rain, do we?" Embry asked.

She laughed nervously,"Um, yeah. Jake, I'm just gonna grab some of my clothes from here and get dried before I watch the movies."

"Sure, sure. Actually, why don't you take a shower ? You're shivering. Go get warmed up."

She nodded and headed back.

"I thought she wasn't coming," Paul said.

"She wasn't."

Everybody shrugged. Nobody noticed the worried expression on Jake's face. Something wasn't right. A little while later when he was sure she was out. He knocked on the bedroom door. He didn't hear anything. When he came in, Bella was in one of his tee shirts, bracing herself on his dresser. She was clutching her side.

"Bella, honey? What's wrong?"

She shook her head. She tried to straighten herself out but instantly regretted it.

"Nothing, Jake. Can you leave so I can finish getting dressed."

"No because it's not nothing. You're hurting."

"I am not."

"You suck at lying Bells, now let me see."

"No," she said weakly, trying to be stubborn.

He walked over and lifted the shirt. A bruise covered her side.

"The bastard."

"Jake…I…I," she passed out and went limp in his arms.

"Guys! Get the car started! Now!"

The three guys came rushing into the room, nearly running into Jake who was carrying Bella to the door.

"Holy shit! What's up with her?"

"That bastard hit her. I'm gonna kill him. I've got to get her to the hospital. She passed out. I'm gonna kill him twice. Embry, you're driving. I'm gonna kick him where it hurts and then I'm going to kill him."

He slid into the backseat of Embry's car, still holding her tightly.

"Somebody wake up Billy and tell him to call Charlie and then you guys meet us at the hospital."

He looked back down at Bella as they pulled out.

"Bella, honey, baby, wake up. Come on! Hear my voice? Bella, Bella, Bella! Wake up! Isabella Marie Swan…" he pleaded with her to wake up.

So I hope you liked it and I will definitely be able to update sooner now.

I dedicate this chapter to JacobsxImprint, Panther101, day-z1995, blah-blah-blahblahblahblah-bla (that's a super interesting name there.), and snowfire81. A super power charged thank you to the following repeat reviewers: bbtasha (hey!) and TwilightSarah1414.

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