BPOV
I relaxed, getting ready to hear more of the legends that I now knew were true. Today was the first day I had actually been happy and had fun since September. It felt great to be able to hang out and laugh with some friends, and I knew that Paul was a big part of that. I looked over at him and he was leaning against the log that we were sitting on, with his hand over his full stomach. I don't know how much he ate, I stopped counting after 14 hot dogs, and that wasn't including all of the chips he eat and the root beer float that he had chugged. I had no idea how he managed to eat all of that without getting sick, I guessed it was just a werewolf thing.
After we left the beach, Emily and I had gone to the store to buy food for tonight. At first, I was surprised at how much she was buying, but she assured me that it would all be gone by the end of the night. I could now see what she meant, there wasn't one thing left.
"Is there anything left?" Jared asked.
"How can you still be hungry?" I asked him incredulously. He had eaten just as much as Paul, maybe even more.
"I'm a werewolf Bella, remember? I run around a lot, therefore I get hungry. It doesn't take a genius to figure that out."
Everyone laughed while I glared at Jared.
"Would you like to come for a walk with me Bella?" Paul asked me after the laughter had died down.
"Of course," I said, while everyone whistled. I rolled my eyes at them and followed Paul to the beach.
"Did you have fun today?" Paul asked me.
"Yes," I replied, smiling."I haven't had fun in so long. It felt great to laugh and joke around with everyone."
Paul smiled and we went over things that happened today. After awhile it grew silent and we were both absorbed in our own thoughts.
After awhile, Paul looked at me and said, "Bella, can I ask you something?"
"Sure," I said.
"Do you like me?"
"Of course I do Paul. You're a great person, how could I not like you?"
"That's not what I meant. I know you like me as a friend, but do you like me as more than a friend?"
I stopped and looked up at Paul. He wasn't an Edward, but I knew he would be better than one. He liked me and he would protect me. He helped me feel better and he always made sure that I was safe. He would look after me and care for me. He would never leave and we could live happily ever after together. But I knew it wouldn't be that easy. I have learned from life that nothing comes easy, no matter how great it is and no matter how amazing Paul is, there would probably be some problems along the way. But Paul was the best choice for me and I would be an idiot to refuse him. As much as I tried, I couldn't ignore him. My thoughts always wandered off to Paul, and I would miss him when we were apart and I would worry about him when he would run around as a wolf. I loved Paul, I realized with a shock.
"Never mind. I'm sorry I asked," Paul said, looking hurt but resigned.
"NO!" I said. "I DO like you Paul. I like you a lot. I like you much more than a friend. You are the most amazing person that I have ever met. I hope I'm not too late but I would like to accept your offer to be your girlfriend."
Paul looked taken aback, but once he got over the shock a huge grin appeared on his face and he picked me up and spun me around. "Of course you're not too late my sweet Bella. It seems like I have been waiting for you to say those words to me for an eternity."
I relaxed in his arms, just enjoying the feeling of safety and love. We stayed like that for a long time until we heard a wolf howl in the distance. Paul stiffened and pulled away. "Something's wrong," he said.
"What?"
"I don't know, but let's go find out."
He picked me up and we ran back toward the bonfire party to see four huge wolves battling against two vampires. I saw a flash of fiery hair and knew exactly who the vampire was and what she came here for.
Her helper caught my scent and called out, "Victoria! She's here!"
Victoria's head turned in my direction and she glared at me. Paul was shaking as he sat me down. He stepped away from me and phased into a huge grey wolf. He lunged at the other vampire while the other wolves jumped at Victoria.
Victoria merely smiled and jumped over them landing between the wolves and I.
The wolves all growled and Victoria sneered. "Make one move toward me and precious Bella here will be headless."
My eyes widened and Paul growled.
Paul was about to move and Victoria took a step toward me, when a rustle came from the trees and seven vampires stepped out.
I gasped and fainted as I saw the pale faces of the Cullen's coming out of the trees their eyes intent on killing Victoria for what reason, I had no idea.
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