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Jake
I breathed in gently and Bella's scent washed over me, I opened my eyes slowly feeling the huge stupid grin spread across my face. Her arms clung securely to my neck and her legs were wrapped around my torso, she was a little taller than me like this and her forehead rested against mine, when she exhaled her nose lightly brushed against my cheek and her chocolate eyes were hidden behind lavender lashes, she was the most beautiful creature I had ever scene, and she had chosen me. Her breath wasn't quiet steady yet, and my lips burned painlessly.
I heard a low "wolf whistle"from the edge of the trees beside Bella's house.
"I don't believe it." I muttered Bella's eyes snapped open they glistened with fresh tears.
"Nothing don't worry. Lets get you inside." I murmured my lips close to her ear; she nodded pressing her lips against my temple. But her head flashed up and this time I knew she had heard it to, she tensed in my arms.
Jezz guys, cause her day hasn't been hard enough I thought viciously, but Bella began to laugh, it was the best sound in my world. Okay second best but until about 10 minutes ago it had been the number 1.
"Go." She whispered with a beautiful smile, pressing her lips against mine, before slackening her hold on my neck.
Embry: earlier that night.
"Shit." I muttered trying to the sleep from my eyes as I started running from the house pulling of my t-shirt as I went.
"QUILL COME ON!" I screamed as I sprinted down the road ripping off my shorts, attaching them to my ankle strap.
"QUILL NOW!" I yelled again not hearing Quills footsteps behind, as I let the shakes take over my body and suddenly I was running on four legs.
Sam what is it, is it the red bitch is she back? I thought a mixture of eagerness and worry coursed through me.
No! Sam thought simply, and suddenly the most horrific pain ripped through me, I phased out immediately, Dropping to my hands and knees I heaved on the ground beside me. I knew I had to phase back in but I was scared, scared of that sort of pain it was maddening. I took a shaky breath and closed my eyes, when I phased back in the pain was a dull roar, it was still more gut wrenching and unhinging than I had ever believed possible. a small part of me however was able to understand the fact that it wasn't my pain. It was…
Jake Quill finished my thought, his 'voice' horrified.
I watched the painful scenes play out in my head; Bella in the hospital, the little Cullen leech showing up at Charlie's, Bella unconscious on the ground, I felt the madness of jakes pain consuming me. It stopped abruptly.
Sorry. it was Sam.
That pain, that that's Jake? Quill asked, but we both new the answer to that question.
Yes, he thinks Bella is going to leave with the leech, go back to her bloodsucker. We need to be there if … when she doe. No one has ever denied there imprint before, I'm not sure what will happen, but we all need to prepares ourselves. Sam's tone was grave.
Its all that fucking leeches fault, Bella isn't/wasn't the same around him she was a different person, it was like he was controlling her or something. Jared voice was clouded, red with anger
But Bella loves Jake, clear as day; if she knew about the damn imprint she would never knowingly do this to him. If Jake just grew a pair and told her she.. Quills thoughts were reeling, every moment he had witnessed Bella and Jake together flashed in fast-forward across my 'eyes'
Seth, go home. Sam said suddenly. Seth had phased in so silently I didn't know he was there, only then did I register the pain and grief that was mine. Mine for Harry, mine for Seth and now Leah too. Sam's tone was not in his alpha voice; he couldn't use the alpha on Seth, not after today.
No Sam I'm ok, Jakes my brother, he always has been, he needs us all. I was a little awe struck at the kid, he was 15 and had just lost his dad; I never met mine and still couldn't think so maturely about it all.
Thanks Em. Seth thought sadly
Damn it. I hated the pack mind sometime, we all did.
Come on, Jacob needs us. Sam's murmured hopelessly, now I was afraid, if what I had experience before was the second hand version of Jacobs pain I don't know if I could see him like this, my best fried, my brother broken, in maddening irreconcilable pain.
Cross the river and come around the back east corner of Charlie's house, we don't intervene with Jacob unless we have to, he doesn't know were here understand, now the alpha tone was present in Sam's directions and we raced through the woods, I forced my mind to go blank whilst we ran and I found myself slowing my pace sooner than I expected.
The pain hit me like a tonne of bricks, but it was different to before the pain wasn't as strong and my thoughts reeled hopefully, Jake would be ok after all.
No Em, Sam's voice was grave once more, what you felt before was second hand to how I found him phased early. We can sense his human pain right now.
H-h-human, Quill stuttered, As in he is not even in wolf form right now, how…Quill was horrified.
With extreme emotions, generally centred on imprints or vampires, brothers can sense each other's emotions, but it is very rare, this is not a good sign for Jake.
For the first time I could remember no one was thinking, we focused all our energy into trying to block out the voices from inside. It wasn't easy however.
"Please Bella." Jake begged and I felt a surge of anger pulse through me. Bella was going to destroy my best friend in the world, and although I knew it was unintentional and would hurt her too, no amount of liking her, and pulling for her and Jake could make me see past that.
I know man, I know. Quills thoughts were dejected.
Time passed painfully slowly, until I heard a car door slam, and I sprang up from my position on the forest floor. The pain crippled through me and I fell to my knees shuddering, no thoughts could enter my mind. Later I wondered how it was possible that Jake hadn't change, but Sam told us that under the force of the imprint he couldn't do anything to help himself, he was going to succumb to the madness.
What I knew for fact was only seconds dragged on for what seemed like hours.
I don't know if Jake will be able to overcome this. Sam thought as I felt madness creeping into the sorrow. Then suddenly it vanished.
I heard 5 minds gasp, shocked and confused, all at once.
We have to get closer, remember he doesn't need to know were here.
We crept closer to the front of the trees we had a full view of the road now and my eyes almost bulged out of my head, there Jake was standing in the middle of the road, rain dripping down his back his arms limp at his sides. In a somewhat painful looking way a casted arm crashed into the back of his neck followed by a small pale hand, hidden beneath a too-long jacket sleeve.
"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry." Bella sobbed as wet brown hair splayed out over Jakes shoulder.
"I couldn't do it Jake, I couldn't go." She cried covering his face in butterfly kisses, before capturing his lips, his arms finally reacted pulling her close to him and I felt that last vestiges of the madness slipping away. Bella's jean clad legs wrapped around Jake's torso; she looked taller than him now as he supported her weight, her dark hair falling down in a dark curtain. My brothers elated thoughts suddenly flooded my head we were whopping and behaving like absolute idiots, pretending we were just happy as we didn't have to endure any more of Jacob's constant obsessing. But we all knew our happiness ran deeper than that.
"Say it again." I heard Jake whisper, and I knew we had missed something; we all focused our attention on the couple on the road, attention rapt like it was a TV show.
"I love you Jacob Black, I love you, I love you. I. Love. You." Bella said a small laugh apparent in her voice. My mind erupted once more, and we didn't try to conceal the real reason for our happiness anymore, although we knew our elation would be nothing compared to Jakes.
"I love you Bella." I heard Jake whisper the words he had thought countless times aloud to the girl of his dreams.
Its time to go now Sam voice murmured inside my head.
No way Sam, Jake's just got the girl he has been pinning over for 2 years and you want us to leave! Trust jarred to put up a fight, I knew at least Quill and I agreed with him.
We should leave them alone Sam said half heartedly, I saw his eyes dart out of the trees were Jake was holding Bella, her forehead pressed against his, her expression hidden behind her wet hair.
A loud wolf whistle erupted from Quill's chest, I fought hard to hold back a laugh, I sore the muscles in Jake's back tense a little as the sound ripped through the silent night.
Quill Sam groaned, a laugh evident in his thoughts.
Sorry Sam, it just slipped out, Quill lied, unconvincingly
From the corner of my eye, I saw Bella nod and press her lips to Jake's forehead. With a mental nod to Quill, we turned our faces towards them and a loud wolfish howl emanated from the trees towards them.
Bella's head flashed up her dark locks falling away from her face, her muscles tensed as did Jacobs, but then she started to laugh and I sore his frame relax. For a moment I was envious of the strength the imprint created and how lucky Jake was to have imprinted on his best friend and the girl of his dreams, I was envious until of course I remembered the unbearable and maddening pain Jake had felt earlier, and was thankful for my un-imprint related fortune.
Its not all bad Em Sam's voice broke through my thoughts and I became privy to the wonderful images of Sam heavy-duty snogging Emily.
UHH SAM! I grumbled before I felt Sam's guilt and sheepishness spread through me.
Sorry, you know how hard it is to control.
I was about to respond to Sam's thoughts when Jake and Bella distracted me, her hands slipped from his neck and he steadied her onto the ground taking her hand in his.
"Go." She whispered with a beautiful smile, pressing her lips against mine, before slackening her hold on my neck.
"No." I replied stubbornly holding her closer.
"Yes." She laughed just as stubbornly, quickly covering my mouth with hers rendering me unable to speak, I had no choice but to comply, she didn't fight fair. She slipped down and I steadied her on the ground taking her hand and holding her close. I could feel the packs eyes on us as I guided Bella around the side of the house to her spacious backyard, and its thick rim of forest. There was a large rock set into the ground close to the house, Bella sat down hugging her knees to her chest, her eyes were still full of tears but she smiled up at me, I made a face and leaned in pressing my lips against my forehead, her hand move faster than I was expecting catching behind my neck and pulling me into her lips.
The pack whistled madly, and I made a mental note to pummel them a later, but that was about all my mind could handle because suddenly I felt Bella's tongue trace lightly over my lips, this time she was deepening the kiss. Her lips parted and she exhaled into my mouth pulling away a wicked smile on her lips.
"Go, Now." She whispered but her hands clung to my shirt.
"I wont be far I promise." I whispered in her ears, pressing my lips against her check quickly before running back form her, my chest was already bear and I didn't want to have to run home for a pair of shorts.
"Close your eyes."
Bella pulled a face but squeezed her eyes closed and I quickly stripped off my shorts tying them to my ankle, a closing my own eyes as I felt my hole body shake and then stop suddenly, I padded quietly towards Bella I nudged her knee with my nose gently and her eyes fluttered open.
"Oh." Bella gasped her face blanched.
Shit I retracted my steps immediately, hanging my head in shame, I could hear my brothers excited voices ricocheting around my head, but all I could think was that I had scared Bella. She had seen me in my wolf form before, but never that close, and never after a day like today.
"Jake" my name came out as a whisper and I looked up immediately to see Bella standing a few feet from me, her left hand was outstretched a little and she stepped, albeit it, shakily towards me.
Be careful Jake I heard Sam's warning echo through my strangely quiet brain, Sam probably ordered them all to shut it for a bit.
Yeah I did Sam chuckled mentally and then he too went silent.
I stepped tentatively foreword, Bella smiled reassuringly at me stepping forward and running her hand through my hair.
Crap, Sam thought suddenly.
Huh? I asked distracted.
First time Emily saw me up close she screamed, and fainted.
Well what can I say Bells is good with weird. A laugh in my voice.
"You should go be a wolf for a minute" Bella whispered against my fur. I didn't want to leave her yet at the same time I could almost feel Quill and Embry's desperation to speak, or more so yell. She stepped back a little keeping a hand in my fur, I liked her face , wolfishly and retreated a little.
"Eww Jake!" she yelled laughing as she whipped her face with my jacket sleeve.
Sam you can un-alpha them now.
I regretted my words almost immediately, as my head was suddenly filled with 5 yelling, whopping and swearing voices. I turned my head quickly to make sure Bella was safe on her rock before racing towards the edge of the forest, I however was a step behind as Quill and Embry came leaping from the trees tackling me in wolf form to the ground.
Shit Jake, it took you long enough! Quill yelled.
Yeah Jakey boy how long you been in love with Bells, huh? Glad it's finally worked itself out for you man, the leech was never good for her. Embryrambled his front paws pinning me to the ground
I heard Bella laugh from her rock.
Looks like your girl finds weakness appealing, lucky for you. Jaredtoo came bounding from the trees, followed closely by Seth. I sore Sam leave the trees and lay his head on his paws a few feet in front of Bella, pretending to be merely watching us make fools of ourselves, I however new better, he was protecting her, just in case.
Thanks I thought amongst the chaos of voices rushing through my head.
No problem Jake, besides I could pin you any day of the week, wouldn't want you too embarrassed in front of Bella.
I'm gonna let that one slide Sam.
Ahh, good Ole Jakey Boy, give him the girl and you can get away with just about anything. Jarred teased leaping across my chest landing on the ground close to my head, Bella gasped loudly, her hand flew to her mouth stifling a scream; Jarred was going for a reaction. I pushed my brothers of me, I ran over to Bella trying to show her I was ok, as I got closer I realised her complexion was of, her normally creamy skin was almost translucent.
You idiot Jake she's wearing soaking wet clothes in 50 degree weather, she must be freezing, get her inside NOW! Sam reproached, but I knew he was reprimanding us both for not thinking about Bella's human temperature. Guilt surged through me. I made a show of closing my eyes to Bella and she understood squeezing her eyes shut as I phased out pulling on my shorts.
Bella
I squeezed my eyes closed tightly, my teeth chattering, I hadn't even realised just how cold I was until I felt Jake's feverishly warm arms wrap around me. I pressed myself close to him trying to warm myself.
"I'm so sorry Bells." He whispered and I could hear the guilt in his voice as he rushed me inside.
"f-for what?" I asked trying to stop my clench my teeth.
"Forgetting that you would get cold sitting out in the wind, it was so stupid." Jake rambled, I placed my finger against his lips.
"Hey, hey shush you, I don't mind getting a little cold, besides I have my own personal space heater right here." I added pressing my self closer against his chest my arms tight around his neck, he skilfully fetched a town from the linen cupboard whilst still holding me, and pushed my bedroom door open his foot.
"So some of these werewolf's things aren't to bad, huh Bells." He chuckled again his voice light again and it made me smile.
"I 'spose there not too bad." I murmured pressing my lips against his temperate neck with a smile.
Jake sat me down on my bed, and handed me the clean fluffy tower, he kept his hands on my cold shoulders eyeing me intently.
"What?" I asked as Jacob starred intently at me.
"Are you alright?" he asked me concern flashing through his beautiful almost black eyes.
"I told you Jake, I'm f-f-fine its not that cold outside." I argued wanting him to smile and be happy again, distract me from the thoughts and emotions rampaging through my head.
"Not the cold, although I don't believe you by the way, in generally after today are you ok." Jakes voice dropped an octave and he pulled me closer towards him.
"I don't know," I whispered truthfully, burying my face, trying to subdue my shivers.
"Ok, first things first lets get you dry.
"I-I cant." I shook my head feeling stupid and useless.
My sopping clothes clung to my skin and my heavily casted right arm made it all the more difficult. Jake nodded, some how understanding my dilemma.
"Here." He whispered as he helped me wrap the thick warm towel across my chest, so it fell just above my knee, he sat me back down and took hold of the ankle of my jeans, if my face wasn't bright red and I wasn't feeling like a complete idiot I probably would have laughed as Jake quiet literally pulled my soaking jeans from my legs.
When the heavy denim was finally free from my legs, I tried to stand up, but the incredibly long and overly stressful day caught up with me and I sore the floor of my bedroom swirl towards me, before strong arms wrapped around me and sat me down once more Jake flashed me a benevolent smile.
"Where are your sweats?" Jake asked softly.
"Second draw," I replied slightly mortified that I couldn't even manage to find my own clothes, but mostly amazed at how wonderful Jacob was.
Thankfully I was able to pull the loose grey material up to my hips with one arm. Jakes jacket however was a different story. I managed to pull down the zipper, but couldn't free my arms from the now clingy wet sleeves. I looked up at Jake pleadingly, embarrassed tears welling in my eyes.
"Turn around." Jake whispered, he gently pulled/slid the jacket from my arms being extra careful of my awkward and heavy cast, Exposing my purple bra to Jake for the second time that night. I couldn't help but smile, when Jake finished helping me into my dark blue t-shirt, at how lucky I was to have Jacob who despite being a 17-year-old boy he was extremely gentlemanly.
"Thank-you, for everything." I whispered trying to put as much emotion into my words as possible.
He pressed his lips to my forehead. "Anytime Bells." He whispered.
Without complete conscious thought, my fingers stretched out and began tracing feather light lines along the contours of Jake's chest, I felt his shoulders shudder slightly under my touch, and u couldn't restrain the smile tugging at my lips . My fingers traced along his neck and he held my hand against his check kissing my palm.
"Jezz Bell's your sleep deprivation is seriously testing my restraint here" he whispered shaking his head wit a playful smile.
"Sorry." I whispered, this was the Jake I knew and loved.
"Come on." He whispered as he directed me down into my ridiculously comfortable, pulling the thick blankets close to me.
"Goodnight Bells." Jake whispered his lips pressing to my forehead again.
Jake.
"Goodnight Bells." I whispered sadly as I pressed my lips lingered on her forehead.
"No" she murmured her eyes were already closed, but her grip was strong, well for Bella at least. Her small fingers twisted around the leg of my shorts, stopping me from moving.
"Stay, please. I need you to stay." She whispered.
Oh thank god.
I was by her side in a heartbeat, I sat above the blankets, my back against the wall behind me, She rolled over to look at me her breath-taking brown eyes half hidden behind her pale lids and long dark lashes she shivered despite the fresh clothes and multiple blankets she was wrapped in, I stretched out wrapping my arm around her.
"Thank you Jake." She whispered her eyes opening a little wider.
"For everything." She added with a little smile, tears welling in her eyes.
"I'll always be here bells I promise." I whispered as I tentatively ran my hand through her damp hair.
"Lie down" she whispered between her gradually slowing breaths, she was on the verge of sleep, I slid down so that my head rested on the pillows next to hers. As soon as I was settled she pressed herself closer to me, I couldn't contain my smile as her head fitting perfectly in the crook of my shoulder, my arm still wrapped around her. I watched her beautiful creamy face, feeling sick to the stomach as I took in the subtle bruising along her jaw and the deep gashed along her brow, she meet my eyes and I could see they were full of tears.
"Its ok Bells, you can cry now Baby, your safe I promise." I murmured my lips brushing against her semi-damp hair.
"I love you Jake." She whispered after a moment, and my heart leapt at the words.
"I love you too Bells"
More than you could possibly know.
I was only able to watch Bella sleep for mere minutes before my own fatigue dragged me under.
"NO! Don't hurt him please." Bella cried out her voice riddled with pain, my eyes opened with a flash, it was dark but that didn't impede my heightened sense. Bella lay asleep in my arms tears splashing against my bare chest as she writhed a little in my arms.
"Please, no don't hurt him, hurt me instead please." She begged, I wanted to wake her up, to hold her close and tell her everything was ok, but I couldn't bring myself to do it, I knew who she was dreaming of. It was Edward.
You idiot Jacob, you should have known that no matter how much Bella tells you she loves you, you would always be second to the leech. My thoughts echoed spitefully around my head, but were interrupted by Bella's scream.
"NO! JACOB! NO please, Jake look at me, look at me. Jake please, no don't leave me you can't leave me. You promised me, I love you Jake. STAY WITH ME DON'T LEAVE ME! LOOK AT ME JAKE, PLEASE!" she screamed sobbing.
ITS YOU!, she's dreaming of you, wake her up jakey boy, show her your ok.
"Bella, Bella baby its ok its just a dream" I soothed shaking her gently.
"Bella wake up." With a gasp her eyes snapped open searching for me frantically in the dark.
"Jake?" she demanded quickly.
"Oh god, Jake I was, it was y-you were…" she trailed of heavy sobs echoing through her chest rendering her incapable of forming any more words.
"Shh baby its ok, I am here I'll always be here." I whispered.
"P-promise m-me that you'll, that you'll never l-leave m-m-me." she cried.
"I promise Bells." I vowed a little surprised she even had to ask.
"I'll never leave you." I added in a whisper kissing her teary cheek.
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