He gripped me tighter in his arms as I begun to sob uncontrollably. His soothing touch relaxed me slightly as he gently stroked my hair.

'What am I going to do Paul?' I whispered.

He pulled away and for a second I thought it was in disgust. Although he was the one who had asked me to hang out, what if he was just doing it to be polite. Rejection washed through me before he lifted his hand to my chin and guided it up so I could look at his face. He looked like he cared. Like he truly cared for me and I felt my heartbeat pick up.

'It'll be ok Bella. You have me, Sam and Emily. You don't have to go through this alone.'

I smiled weakly and took his hand, squeezing it gently, 'Thanks,' I mumbled.

He smiled back, 'Ready to go back now?'

I hesitated.

'I promise that if you want to get out the house no matter when it is I'll take you out somewhere.'

I nodded and smiled, 'I'll hold you to that.'

He grinned and turned on the engine not letting go of the hand that was holding mine tightly in a hot grip.

He pulled up outside Sam and Emily's. He got out and I took a deep breath as he came round to my door. Cold air rushed inside as the door opened and I turned to face him.

'Honestly how much of a mess do I look?' I asked, dreading the answer.

He smiled, 'You look perfect.'

I rolled my eyes as he helped me down.

Emily was in the kitchen dishing up lunch as me and Paul entered. I heard his stomach rumble loudly and looked up and him trying not to laugh. Judging by the smile on Emily's face I wasn't the only one who had heard it.

Paul led me to the table and pulled out a chair for me to sit down. I notice Emily shoot us a look as she put down a plate full of sandwiches in front of us.

I reached out for one slowly as Paul rushed to get one.

I stared at him incredulously.

'Hungry?' I asked, raising a eyebrow. He smiled and nodded, 'very,' he said between mouthfuls.

Sam entered the kitchen and kissed Emily on the cheek. I glanced at Paul from the corner of my eye, for once not caring about their affection for each other.

I watched him subtly from the corner of my eye as Emily and Sam sat down to eat. I hardly knew the guy really but I felt something. Like a pull to be near him but I didn't understand why.

'Bella?' Emily asked, getting my full attention.

'What happened at the doctors,' she asked.

I put down the sandwich I was holding and shifted uncomfortably. I knew I wasn't going to be able to keep it secret but telling everyone was just making it more final.

I took a deep breath and let it out heavily in surprise when I felt a hot hand take mine. I smiled nervously at Paul, who squeezed my hand in return.

I looked back at Sam and Emily.

'I'm pregnant,' I sighed.

Their shocked faces were almost comical.

Emily was the first one to recover.

'That's great congratulations.' Her voice was unsure.

'Is it?' I mumbled under my breath.

The baby wouldn't even know its father, which would be a blessing. I was a single parent with no place of my own. No money. No nothing.

Sam coughed, 'so err do you know what it's going to be yet?'

I shook my head, 'It's too early.'

'Oh,' he said.

I looked back down at my food before glancing back up, 'You know if you guys don't want me here anymore I'll go someplace else-'

I stopped; Paul's grip on my hand had become painfully tight.

'Bella you're not going anywhere,' Sam said, smiling.

I smiled uneasily back.

'Do you want to go?' Paul whispered in my ear. I nodded and scooted my chair back.

'Do you guys mind if we head out?' Paul asked then. They both shared a knowing look before shaking their heads imsimtaneously.

'Just be back here by 6 we're all having dinner.'

Paul led me out the house and to his truck.

'Where're going?' I asked turning to him.

I smiled slightly at his nervous face.

'My house if that's ok? I thought you would prefer just relaxing rather than going out somewhere.'

I nodded my head.

He hesitated before opening the door.

I walked ahead of him inside, taking everything in. Everything was surprisingly neat and tidy. I walked into the front room and sat down on the sofa at his gesture.

'Do you want to watch a DVD or something?' He asked, rubbing the back of his neck.

'Sure I replied.'

'Ok well you choose I don't mind.'

I walked up to his huge DVD collection as he slipped out the room. I ran my fingers lightly over them, feeling the bumps underneath my fingertips.

My hand froze over Romeo and Juliet. I pulled it out and smiled. He seriously had Romeo and Juliet? He didn't strike me as the guy.

I put it back and choose a more cheerful DVD.

I put the DVD on and settled back onto the sofa and waited for Paul to come back. He didn't wait long and he came in with drinks and snacks in his hands. My eyes widened at the amount of food he dumped next to me.

'You've just eaten lunch,' I said incredulously.

He shrugged and sat down next to me.

I leaned into his side as the movie started getting comfortable. The heat from his skin made me feel t drowsy and my eyes slowly closed.

(Pauls POV)

I kept peeking at her from the corner of my eye. I was surprised she didn't notice but her eyes were unfocused but directed at the screen. I could see the battle on her face and knew it was only a matter of time before she lost the battle and fell asleep.

She shifted slightly and leaned her head gently against my bare shoulder. Her hair tickled against my skin.

I wrapped my arm around her and she curled up to my side. I smiled as I heard her breathing slower.

My concentration wasn't on the film it was on Bella. It was hard to believe that she was pregnant. I wondered who the father was and why he wasn't with her. It showed how much I didn't know about her and I hated it. I wanted her to be my everything. I wanted her to have my children not some other guys. And yet I was just a friend to her. It made me happy that she wanted me to come to the doctors with her and it was me who she went to for comfort. I knew that it didn't matter to me whose baby she was having I would be there for her no matter what.

I glanced at the clock and sighed.

I looked at her peaceful form snuggled into my side.

'Bella,' I whispered gently. She turned her head deeper into my side.

'Bella,' I said louder this time. I watched as her eyes slowly opened.

'Paul?' She asked groggily.

'We have to back to Sam and Emily's,' I said. She nodded and moved away from me, stretching.

I lead her out my house and back to the car, driving to Sam's in a comfortable silence.

I helped her out the car and lead her into the house.

'Hey Paul, hey Bella.' Emily greeted as she stirred something in a pot. My stomach grumbled and I heard Bella laugh. I felt a smile stretch across my face at the sound of her light hearted laughter. I pulled out a chair for her and caught her blush slightly. I smiled again to myself as I settled into my own chair across from Sam and Jared. I took a moment to look at him. His shoulders were bowed in and his face still had a echo of the scared, horrified expression he held yesterday. I shot him a sympathetic look. It took a while to get used to the idea that it was possible to transform into a wolf and that we were expected to protect the tribe from vampires.

An hour later Bella was practically falling asleep at the table. Emily nodded towards her and I helped her out the chair and supporting most of her weight I took her into the front room. I helped her lay down on the sofa and draped a blanket over her gentle form. She smiled sleepily and pulled my hand. I bent down and she opened her eyes sleepily.

'Thanks for today Paul. It meant a lot.'

I smiled gently, 'Your welcome. Bella I'll always be here for you,' I whispered before standing up and walking out the house into the dark night.