AN: I know it's been a while since I've updated . I've been having computer problems, but since it's up right now, I thought I would update! The reviews have spoken, and NO wolf Bella!

Bella's POV

I breathed deeply as I pushed the bar away from my chest, counting under my breath. It had been days since I had seen Paul, and I was less than happy about it. After Harry Clearwater's funeral, things seemed to hit the pack one after the other. First, Quil imprinted on Clair, something I still wasn't completely understanding of. Then, Leah caught scent of a vamp in the area. The only reason I knew about that was because Paul called me to let me know he would be scarce. Emily invited me down to the res on more than one occasion, but I just couldn't sit still. So here I was in Forks Gym, bench pressing my stress away. A chiming in my bag drew me out of my thoughts. With a huff, I replaced the bar and grabbed for my cell phone.

"Hello? Paul?" My breath came in gasps.

"Who the hell is Paul? You do know that phone's these days have caller ID, right?" A familiar female voice chimed.

"Lizzy?" Elizabeth Rooks had been my best friend in Arizona. She was the only reason I even hesitated to come to Forks.

"Duh. What are you doing, you sound winded?"

I shook off my disappointment. I shouldn't have been expecting Paul to call; he had no obligation. "Just got done working out."

"Oh yeah, the new super fit Bella. You better not be all buff when I get there!"

Wait… "What do you mean when you get here?"

I could practically feel Lizzy smile on the other end. "I'm coming to visit! I should be there next week!"

"That's great! I could use a distraction right now." I answered honestly. It would be nice to have someone else to talk to. I loved the pack and the other imprints, but it would be nice to pretend to be normal for a while.

"A distraction? Does it have anything to do with that Paul guy? Wasn't it Edward last time I spoke to you?" She teased. "Isabella, are you playing two men?" She giggled.

I couldn't help but laugh shortly at the thought. I couldn't even figure out one guy. "Edward is history and Paul is…" What was Paul?

"The future?"

"…I don't know." I answered honestly. "It's still too early to tell."

"Ooh drama, I love it!" Lizzy had always been the more upbeat of the two of us. She was always in a good mood and joking around. "You've gotten a lot more interesting since moving to Forks, Miss Swan."

"Interesting is one way to put it." A shadow in the corner of my eye caught my attention around the same time my chest seemed to loosen. I looked to the door with a start, my breathing picking up. There stood Paul, shirtless and panting. His hair was wet from the light rain outside, and his eyes were wild. He stared intently at me, as if holding himself back. "I'm going to have to call you back…" I mumbled before dropping the phone as I stood.

"Bella…" His voice seemed to pulse around me. My stomach tightened as he took one step, then two.

"…Paul?"

That was all he seemed to need because in moments I found myself in his arms, my back against the wall, and his lips on my own. My fingers dug into his shoulders as he pressed his body against mine. On some level, I knew that it hurt but the lines between pain and pleasure were beginning to merge. He growled into my mouth as he hooked his hands under my butt, lifting me until I wrapped my legs around his waist. I groaned as he thrust his hips forward, brushing his hardness against my core. My hands were in his hair now, pulling at the short dark locks. To my dismay, he separated our lips, resting his forehead against mine.

"God, Bella, you're really testing my resolve." He took a few deep breaths as I fought the urge to tell him that he didn't need to stop. "Do you really want our first time to be in a gym?" He laughed a little as he slowly lowered me to the ground.

"At this point, I don't care if my first time is in a dumpster." I admitted breathlessly, still clinging to his shoulders. He froze his eyes wide and unsure.

"Your first time?... Bella… are you a virgin?" I fought the blush threatening my cheeks and looked away. I hadn't meant to make that known just yet. I nodded once and turned back to meet his eyes. "So you and the leech never…" It was like he was working out a calculus question.

"No, Edward and I never had sex."

I watched as a smile spread over his lips before he kissed me again. "That is the best fucking news I've gotten all day."

It was a few days after the gym when I decided to finally head over to Emily's with Paul. The whole pack looked tired and on edge. I immediately felt guilty for blowing off the other imprints. The truth was, I was avoiding thinking about Paul, and I knew any association with the pack would just make that harder.

"I just wish we knew what the red headed leech was looking for." Jacob sighed as he crashed into an armchair.

"Wait… redhead?" A chill automatically ran down my spine, causing Paul to tense beside me.

"Do you know her?" Paul frowned and turned toward me. "What am I saying, you're a danger magnet, of course you know her."

"I think… I think it's Victoria, and if it is… she's after me."

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