Heres the next chapter people. I'm glad you are enjoying this story!

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Chapter Nine - Looking up.

JPOV (JACOB)

How can he have imprinted on her, of all people? Bella is meant to be mine, I just know she is! Now he comes along and imprints on her just like that. How is that even fair? Well I have learnt that life isn't fair!

I fought with Jared. When I say fought, I mean I beat the shit out of him and he didn't even try to defend himself. He phased at first and tried to calm me down but that didn't work, he thought that if he was human I would stop. He was wrong.

I cant believe I did that. My brother, my friend and I attacked him whilst he was in human form. I could have killed him. For all I know, he could be dead right now. That thought made me shiver.

I don't know what came over me to act like that. I do love Bella, but I know that a wolf can't help who they imprint on. It isn't Jared or Bella's fault. So why did I attack?

I have the answer to that. I was - no still am, Jealous. Jealous that Jared can hold, touch, kiss Bella and care for her in a way that I dream about every night.

The pack are going to hate me. I can't see them ever forgiving me for losing control. I know Jared will forgive me, that is the type of person he is. He likes to see the good in everyone. I don't deserve his forgiveness though. I deserve him to hurt me, to hate me. But I know he would never do that. As much as I hate to admit this, Jared and Bella are perfect together. They are so alike. They are both selfless. They put others before themselves and I have just proven to everyone that I couldn't do that.

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BPOV

Blood was all over his body, I couldn't even see a patch of skin. The guys placed Jared down on the couch and I instantly ran to his side. I don't know why but I just felt a pull towards him and I knew I needed to be near him. I gently held on to one of his blood covered hands, not really caring about anything else except helping him.

The guys were rushing around me and trying to figure out what to do. They can't take him to the hospital because he is a wolf. I remember Billy say that wolves heal fast. Maybe he will just heal on his own without a doctor?

I didn't pay attention to what the other were saying, I just kept my eyes on Jared, waiting for just a hint of movement to say that he was going to be okay. I felt a hand on my shoulder and turned around to see Sam. I looked down at me and gave me a small smile. I returned it and turned back to my Jared. I heard Sam sit next to me on the floor.

"Bella, you know that Jared needs a doctor." He obviously stated. I nodded and he carried on. "I want you to know we have no choice and we are all really sorry!" He sounded disgusted and apologetic. I turned back to him and gave him a confused look. He looked down at his hands and said "We have had not choice but to call Doctor Cullen" I froze, in all this drama I had forgotten about the Cullen's. I looked back at Jared and saw how weak he was, if having to see Carlisle would save him, I would have to bare with it.

"What about the treaty?" I asked.

"We are making an exception for Jared. This is more important than the treaty." I nodded to say that I agreed.

"Okay when will he be here?" I asked still not looking away from Jared just in case.

"Any minute-" He was cut off by the door bell ringing. "Now"

He stood up and was left alone with Jared as the guys had gone to fill in Carlisle on what has happened. I looked at Jared's face and had the weird sense of belonging. I placed my hand on his check, not caring about the blood. "Jared" I whispered just wanting to feel his name coming from my lips. It felt so right.

"Bella, I think you need to leave now" I felt someone's hand on my shoulder but I didn't turn to see who it was, instead I stood up and looked directly at Carlisle who was stood at the door.

His face looked pained as he looked at me. "Please Carlisle" He nodded and moved past me to tend to Jared.

Sam told me that Billy was in the kitchen cooking food. Billy and I spent the rest of the afternoon making food and waiting for news from the living room. After two hours of painful waiting Carlisle and the guys walked into the kitchen.

The guys made themselves comfy on the chairs whilst stuffing their faces. Anyone would have thought that they have not eaten in a week. Carlisle looked at them and shook his head.

"Jared will be okay, he had already started to heal and most of the major bones that are broken may take a bit longer. Maybe a day or two. Rest is the only way to recover." He told us all.

Sam stood up and shook Carlisle's hand. "Thank you"

Carlisle just nodded. "If there is any change in his progress just call me." He went to walk away, but I couldn't let that happen.

"Thank you Carlisle" he turned to look at me. I walked slowly towards him and wrapped my arms around me. He returned the hug. "Tell Alice that I'm sorry for the way I treated her the other day. I know its not her fault or any of your fault. I'm really sorry." I pulled away and he smiled.

"Esme would love to see you again. All the family would. Visit us sometime" He smiled at me walked out of the house.

I watch him as he gracefully climbed into his Mercedes car. I sighed as I made my way back into the kitchen. The boys were all still eating and wasn't really paying attention to me. I wanted to ask Sam about Jake but I didn't think it was the time to discuss that. I made me way (unnoticed by anyone) into the living room.

Jared was laid on the couch with a blanket over him. He looked so peaceful., no longer covered in blood and there was the faint scar lines on his face. They wasn't joking when they said wolves heal fast. The scar looked years old.

I sat down in the position I was in early on the floor and once again held on to his hand. I don't know how long I was sat there just watching him. It could have been minutes or hours, I do not know. He started to move and his eyes lids snapped open. His face held confusion and I felt awkward. I mean I was sat next to him holding on to his hand as if my life depended on him, but yet I don't even know him. His eyes found there way to me. His expression instantly brightened and I couldn't help but smile.

"Are you feeling okay?" I whispered, I never let go of his hand.

"Yeah, I am now I can see your face" He smiled. I could feel my cheeks turn red. Which made him let out a weak laugh.

"Is there anything I can get you? Food? Water? Maybe another blanket?" I asked but once the word left my mouth, I realized just how needy I sounded.

"No Bella, I'm fine, but thank you for caring" He paused and seemed to be debating internally with himself about something. I didn't say anything. I just let him think.

"Bella, I need to tell you something. The guys told me to wait but I'm not strong enough to stay away from you. I need you to know" I nodded to encourage him to carry on. My heart was beating fast as I thought about what he need to tell me. "In the wolf legends there is a thing called imprinting. A wolf with imprint on the person that they are meant to be with forever. Its sort of like true love but the feelings are much more powerful than that. Imprinting can not be stopped it just happens. The moment that they see each other it is like they can't be away from each other and they feel like they need to be close."

This sounded like the feelings that I am feeling for Jared. No, that cant be-

"I have imprinted on you" He finished. I looked down at our hands that were still connected. I didn't know how react to this. Should I be happy? Should I run away screaming?

The thought of been with Jared forever scared me but yet still made me feel whole. I knew that I couldn't deny these feeling that I have towards him. But what about Edward, Logan and …….. Jake!

"Is this why Jake attacked you?" I asked nervously. Jared nodded. "I'm sorry, this is all my fault that you are hurt!"

One of Jared's hands came up to my face. "No Bella this is not your fault. This is more my fault. I should have been able to calm him down, but I failed." he looked so sad.

We didn't say anything after that, we just looked at our intertwined hands.

"Bella?" Jared broke the silence. I looked up at him. He was now sat up and didn't look as weak as he was before. I could see a nervous expression on his face. "Can I kiss you?" His cheeks turned a faint pink colour. I couldn't say anything, so I just nodded.

He smiled and leant down to me as I leant up to him. Our lips connected and I felt at home and safe. His lips moved against mine perfectly. His lips were so soft and warm. I couldn't get enough. I pushed myself closer to him but as I was sat on the floor it was difficult. Jared must have thought of this too because he picked me up without using any effort. I was now sat on his lap and our kiss had still not broken. I pushed my chest closer to his, not wanting any space between us.

Eventually our kiss had to end so that we could breath. We pressed our foreheads together and tried to catch our breath.

"Bella, I am so glad that you are my imprint and I swear nothing will spilt us up. I will be by your side no matter what happens and I understand if you need space for a while because of everything that you are going through. You can take as long as you want because I will wait forever just to have you in my arms" He held my gaze as he said this. That moment I realised that no matter what I would never leave this mans side.

"I don't need any space Jared. I need you to be by my side whilst everything is going on. To be honest, I don't think I can make it without you with me. I can't imagine spending a day without you. I will talk to Jake as well. He might listen to me."

I knew that my life was becoming considerable better now that Jared is it.

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