This is a really short chapter.

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Bella's POV-

I stood there, completely helpless as to what was happening right before my eyes. I saw the rage burning in Edward's eyes as he watched Jake smack my rear. As if he owned me. As if I was just a piece of meat. Jacob was taunting him, and Edward snapped. Edward moved too fast for my dull human eyes to see. But I could hear the deafening crash as he tackled Jacob once again. It was like a thunderclap right inside my room.

I gasped as I saw Jake explode in Edward's arms. Edward was taken aback only slightly before ramming back into him twice as hard. I had never seen Jake phase so closely to me before. It was all happening before me, only a few feet away. Maybe if I can get close enough, they'll realize that it's too dangerous to fight with me there and stop. Well, I can't just stand here, anyway!

I took off after the two. I winced as I saw Jake's jaws come half an inch away from Edward's face, only to be punched back by Edward's fist. Edward obviously had the upper hand in the fight since he knew every move Jake was about to make. But I could tell he was obviously trying his best to not destroy the whole room. I could only imagine how difficult that would be.

"STOP IT! NO! DON'T HURT EACHOTHER!" I was sobbing and screaming. I could barely make out my own words as I huffed over to the brawl.

But, suddenly, icy hands grabbed my waist, pulling me back. I was spun around and thrown over somebody's shoulder. I screamed out of shock as we were catapulted out the window. I was set down on the hood of my truck, panting. I looked up to see none other than Emmett. His eyes were bright, excited with a new fight.

He carefully placed his icy hand on my cheek.

"Hey little sis! Can't talk. STAY HERE." And with that, in one swift movement, he quickly pecked me on the forehead before racing back into my window.

Even despite the situation, seeing the Cullens trickle back into my life, one by one was beyond enlightening. I felt a pang of love as I saw him scale up my wall to my window. But then I remembered why he was here, and where he was headed and all happiness disappeared once again. I looked up, shocked as I was just now noticing that it was raining. I was soaked.

I shivered, scolding myself for the skimpy pajamas I had on. Just a tank top and some shorts, and I was left trembling on my truck hood. I rubbed my arms, desperately seeking warmth. But, the one good thing about rain is you can't see your tears when you're in it. I was rocking back and forth now, staring at my window, forcing my eyes wider as if that would let me see inside somehow.

I winced as I heard a loud crash followed by a yelp.

"Jake…" I whispered.

Then suddenly, "Ow! You stupid mutt! Emmett, get up and help me here!"

Ugh! I can't take this! They're not going to stop fighting until somebody is killed. I can't just sit here and let them fight. I'd die of guilt if any one of them died and I knew I could have stopped it somehow. I jumped off the hood and started for the front door, twisting the knob. Locked.

I stretched, reaching on top of the door frame for the hidden key. I grasped it and put it to the knob. My hands were shaky so it took me a moment to jam it into the keyhole. I turned it hastily and threw the door open. It slammed against the wall. I threw it back shut it one swift motion as I sprinted for the staircase. I stumbled only slightly on one step.

As I reached the top of the staircase, I barreled down the hallway, heading straight for my room. My door was already open. I didn't hesitate as I ran inside. I gasped loudly at what I saw. Edward was struggling to pin Jacob's lower body, and keep his hind legs pinned. Emmet was working on squeezing his muzzle shut. One of Jake's paws pinned beneath Emmett's knee escaped and scratched Emmett's arm.

"OW! DAMNIT THAT HURT!" Emmett roared, returning Jake with a big pound of his fist right in Jake's ear.

Edward looked up to see me standing there, soaking wet and trembling, terrified.

"Bella! Get out of here! It's all under control!" He tried to assure me.

Did he think I was that stupid? Things were most definitely not under control.

"Hold him still!" I commanded.

They were not going to approve of what I was about to do. Emmett looked up at me, helpless. He certainly didn't want me to interfere, but there wasn't much they could do. I fanned my body over the horse-sized wolf. His wriggling slowed as he realized I was straddling him, and he needed to be very careful. But I understood how hard it was to control temper when he's phased.

I roughly grasped two fists full of his hair, knowing it would feel gentle to him. I placed my cheek to his face, my lips at his ear. And sang the only song I could think of. One of the few songs that I knew all the words to.

See the pyramids around the Nile.
Watch the sunrise from a tropic isle.
Just remember, darling all the while,
you belong to me.

See the marketplace in old Angier,
send me photographs and souvenirs.
Just remember when a dream appears,
you belong to me.

And I'll be so alone without you,
maybe you'll be lonesome too.

I felt his breathing slow. I glanced down at Edward and nodded my head softly. He looked extremely hesitant, but decided in the end to trust me and slowly released his grip, setting his paws back on the floor as if they were two bombs threatening to explode. I lifted my head and looked up at Emmett, nodding my head. I continued petting Jake, soothingly. He could still snap and go back to being angry at any moment.

Emmett nodded in return, eyes wide, glancing back between me and Jacob worriedly.

Jacob felt Emmett moving his hands and began growling again, starting to squirm.

I hurriedly returned my cheek to his, my lips to his ear and sang again, louder this time.

fly the ocean in a silver plane
see the jungle when it's wet with rain
just remember till you're home again
you belong to me

oh I'll be so alone without you
maybe you'll be lonesome too

fly the ocean in a silver plane
see the jungle when it's wet with rain
just remember till you're home again
you belong to me.

(You Belong To Me – Jason Wade of Lifehouse)

I felt him shift harmlessly. Suddenly, I felt his shape distort below me, and looked down to see my Jake Black in his normal human form, staring up at me adoringly. He put his great hands on the sides of my face, stroking my cheeks. I laid back down and rested my head on his neck when I heard him sniffle.

I looked up, curious, to see a tear escape his right eye. I kissed it softly.

He grinned a strange smile suddenly, and glanced downward.

"Um, Bella…could you grab a towel or something…"

"OH! Haha. Oh, right. Whoops." I giggled completely forgetting he was naked. I stood up and turned around, throwing a towel behind my shoulder to Jake's general direction behind me.

"All clear" he said. I spun around and hugged him, glad everything was okay now.

"OW!" He barked suddenly, and I backed away, worried.

"What's wrong, Jake?"

"Ugh, I got beat up pretty bad," he mumbled, glaring back at Emmett and Edward.

"Oh, no. Will you be okay?" I said, my voice thick with instant worry.

He laughed at this. "Bella, you seem to be forgetting I'm stronger than you think. I can handle it; I just need to go get some rest."

"Right. Do you need a ride?"

"No, no. YOU need to get to sleep, too, Bella. It's so late. Or, rather early."

"Yeah, okay. Oh. And, I hope you feel better soon. I-uh-might not be here tomorrow..." I said, glancing up at Edward and Emmett.

"Just call my cell phone if you need company, or anything at all. Okay?" I continued.

"Okay. Thank you so much Bella. I just might call you to come sing to me and make me feel better. Your singing is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard." He murmured.

I turned tomato red right on cue and his thumb brushed my cheekbone.

"There it is," he said, admiring my blush.

"I love you Bella. So much. And I can't tell you how sorry I am for acting like a pig…"

I nodded, and leaned in for a quick kiss.

He stood up and returned his hand to my level, I took it, and he raised me upwards. He grimaced when his stare met Edward and Emmett. But he took a deep breath and slowly collected himself.

"I'll be in touch", he said, releasing my hand. "Call me if you need anything."

"I will. Bye Jake."

He grinned at me. "Bye Bells."

He passed directly through Edward and Emmett his shoulders bumping both of theirs. He hissed something at the two of them that he assumed I couldn't hear. But I'm not that deaf.

"Go f*ck yourselves."

Emmett giggled and scoffed at this. Edward's face was distant, his eyes fixed on the floor. It was as if he didn't even hear Jake.

I felt cool arms embracing me, and then I slipped into unconsciousness.


See?

SUPER short. But, i was on a roll anyways.

Well. I'll brainstorm what i want to do from here, and i swear, i'll update as soon as i get something good.

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