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Chapter 10- Starting Over

Four vampires, the first thought that crossed my mind was the Cullens are back. And if they were was Edward with them, did he come back for me.

"Jacob, calm down." I heard a stern voice.

I was laying on something soft so I'm guessing that I was on the couch. They thought that I was still unconscious because I haven't opened my eyes yet. I didn't want to open them because that would drag me back to reality and I would have to face what was coming.

"Sam…she's been like that for ten minutes." Jacob sounded frustrated.

"We should take her to the hospital or something." Paul suggested.

Then I felt a pair of arms trying to lift me up.

"I'll carry her." Jacob said in a plain tone.

"What's wrong with me carrying her?" Paul asked.

"Because she's…" He was interrupted.

"Your friend." Paul finished his sentence.

Oh no, I hope Jacob wasn't going to say girlfriend because we haven't discussed anything yet, as far as I know we are friends. The tension in the room was rising every second, I didn't want them to fight because of me. They aren't damn it, they aren't going to fight again.

I opened my eyes slowly and there they were face to face with their fists balled up, both were shaking. I imagined them phasing, that would be catastrophic, Emily's house would be torn down to shreds. I couldn't let that happen. So I said the first thing that came to mind.

"Jacob."

Both men stopped glaring at each other and turned to me. Jacob's face softened and a small smile spread across his face. Paul smiled and stepped back.

"Bella, how are you feeling?" Jacob asked, concerned.

His hand caressed my cheek and made feel better until I remembered what Sam had said.

"Their back aren't they?" I asked.

Everyone turned to Sam, who had his arms folded and looked serious. Jacob's hand dropped, stood up and walked to the kitchen.

"No." Sam firmly said. "These are new scents, they don't belong to the Cullens."

A wave of disappointment washed over me. How could I have been so dumb to believe that they, he, came back. In a matter of seconds I was sobbing, I was really looking forward to seeing Alice and Edward.

Through my blurry vision I saw Jacob enter the leaving room, he stared at me and then left. I know that I let him down by thinking that the Cullens were back. I hurt him again, I should've gone after him, but I just sat there and cried even more.

I sensed the couch shift and an arm go around me. I looked to see who it was, Paul smiled and pulled me towards him. I just felt like crying so I let him comfort me.

"Um, Jacob isn't going to like that." Quill said.

"Shut up, Quill. I don't care what Jacob thinks." Paul stated.

He may not care what Jake thinks, but I do. For some weird reason I do. I pulled away from Paul with the excuse of needing to go to the bathroom. When I came back to the living room it was only Sam and Emily.

"Where are the guys?"

"They had patrol." Sam replied.

"Oh." Was all I managed.

"Bella you want to stay for dinner?" Emily asked.

"Um…"

"Come on, Bella. Besides if you go home you'll be alone because Charlie is at Billy's, why not stay here…" She gave me a smile before continuing. "…and wait for Jacob."

I did want to talk with Jacob, but why was she looking at me like that. Its like if she knows something I don't. Eventually I ended up agreeing to stay.

I helped Emily cook massive amounts of food. I was in total amaze of how much food the guys ate. We made a huge batch of mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables and BBQ chicken and for dessert blue berry muffins (apparently it was their favorite).

As we were setting the table the guys came through the front with smiles on their faces. I guess they enjoyed what they did. The last one to come through the door was Jacob and he wasn't smiling like the rest, instead he looked like if something was bothering him.

They all sat down at the table ready to eat. I sat next to Jacob, but during the entire dinner he didn't look my way. I was starting to get worried that he was mad at me because I wanted the vampires to be the Cullens. My hands started to get sweaty and shake. I put them on my lap under the table so no one would notice. Without looking at me Jacob grabbed my hand and held it. I looked at him and he finally turned to me and smiled. I tightened my hold on his hand and went back to eating.

When we were done, everyone pitched in and helped clean the table and wash dishes. They all acted like a family and they were one. It made me feel safe and comfortable. Everyone headed to the living room and I followed, but Jacob took my hand lead me outside. I happily complied.

We sat in the front porch staring up at the barely visible moon. It stopped raining and it was a bit cold, but I didn't complain.

"You really wanted them to come back." Jacob said, it wasn't a question.

If I say yes it'll hurt him, but if I say no then I'll be lying to him. Which one is worse, lying or hurting him?

"It's ok, I know you did." He said.

"Jake, I didn't want to…"

"Your eyes looked hopeful." Jacob interrupted.

"Huh?"

"When you opened your eyes and asked if they were back." He looked at me. "I'm sorry that you were hurt."

What? Why was he apologizing? If anyone had to apologize here was me, for hurting his feelings.

"Jacob, I can't tell you that I wasn't hurt, but it wasn't your fault." I explained. "I know that they'll never come back because if they were to they would've already been here by now."

We fell into a comfortable silence. Moments later Jacob spoke.

"What about us?"

I knew what he meant. Frankly, I didn't know what was going to happen with us, but I didn't want to lose him. The only solution that would be the best right now is if we start from scratch.

"We are going to start over." I smiled.

"Start over." He repeated with a smile.

He reached for my hand and sat closer to me. We sat in peaceful silence until the guys came out and said their goodbyes. When I walked towards my truck Jacob opened the passenger door for me, signifying that he was going to drive.

When we got home Charlie's cruiser was parked outside. Jacob walked me to the door.

"I'll see you tomorrow."

"Who's patrolling today?" I asked.

"Me." He answered.

I didn't want to seem like a needy person, but I didn't want to be alone specially not now when there were four vampires, plus Victoria, out there.

"Ok, bye." I said.

He walked off and then turned around and said, "I'll meet you in your room."

I walked inside with a smile on my face.

"Someone's happy." Charlie smirked.

"Oh…uh yeah." I blushed. Trying to hide it I put my head down.

"I'm guessing you made up with Jacob."

"Huh? How did you know?" I asked.

"Well whenever you spend time with Jacob…you smile." He looked at me with caring eyes.

"Yup, that's his effect on me."

"Told you, he's a good kid." He paused. "Tomorrow Billy and I are going fishing, you don't mind being alone."

"No, go have fun." I assured him.

"Ok, then."

"Goodnight dad." I gave him a small hug.

"Night, Bella."

I went upstairs to the bathroom, thank goodness I left my sweat pants and shirt there. I changed and brushed my teeth. The whole time I was wondering if Jacob was in my room, like he said he was. Without wasting another minute I headed towards my room. I opened the door and there was no one in there.

"Jacob?" I asked hoping that he would pop out of somewhere.

"Yeah." It was his voice, but I couldn't see him.

Thinking that I was going blind I rubbed my eyes and looked around again.

"Jake."

"Over here, Bells." In the other side of my bed I saw an arm stretched in the air.

I climbed my bed and went to the other side of it. Looking down I found Jacob laying down comfortably on top of some blankets on the floor. He was smiling a smile that warmed me up to the core. For the first time I felt something different, it was like if there were fireworks going off in my stomach. It was strange, but I liked it.

"Bella." I heard Jacob say.

"Uh, what?" I snapped out of my thoughts.

"You were thinking, again." He stated.

"Yes."

"Oh." He said as his smile fell.

"It was good thinking though." I smiled and he smiled back.

I got under my covers and looked over at Jacob, who was also looking at me. My arm was daggling off the bed and making invisible patterns on Jacob's arm. His skin was warm and soft a great difference from Edward, but that didn't matter now because we were starting over.

I felt Jacob's hand engulf mine. We slept like that the whole night, hand in hand.

A week has passed since the night that Jacob and I slept holding hands. Majority of the nights he slept in my room, the other nights he had to patrol around La Push. We spent most of the week together doing homework, walking by the beach or sitting in his garage while he worked on the rabbit. It was a worry-free week and I didn't want it to change.

Unfortunately, today was Monday and I had school. I hadn't really though about it, but now that I remember I should be applying for some colleges. I'm not sure of what I want to study for, but I know that I want to do something else with my life.

"Ring…ring…" The ringing phone snapped me back to reality.

I ran downstairs and on my way I tripped. Luckily I wasn't hurt and answered the phone.

"He…llo." I panted.

"Bella, were you running?" Jacob asked, with an amused voice.

"Yeah, kind of."

"Hey, I'm not going to be able to come to your house later."

"Oh, why?" Disappointment evident in my voice.

"We have another pack meeting."

"Is there something wrong?" I asked, remembering the last time there was a pack meeting.

"No, don't worry about it."

"Ok.'

"See you tomorrow, bye." He said, sounding upset.

"Bye, Jacob." I hung up the phone.

Immediately I felt a cold shiver go through my whole body. I had a bad feeling about today, but it was probably due to Jacob not being able to come over, yeah that must be it.

Ignoring it, I grabbed my book bag and walked out the house to my truck.

The first half of the school day went by slow, but I was thankful that it was now lunch time. I was sitting with Angela (she always sat on my right), Ben, Jessica (who still wasn't talking to me) and Mike (he always sat to my left). They were all having their own conversations until Jessica interrupted everyone.

"Did you guys hear?" She smirked.

"What?" Mike caved in.

She smiled at him brightly before saying, "There are new students that transferred…"

I ignored her, what ever was going on in school didn't interest me. Minutes later I find myself thinking about Jacob. About his smile, his laugh, the way he holds my hand and how he looks at me, like if I'm the only person that matters. That thought brings happiness to me.

"Here they come." I hear Jessica's enthused voice.

Everyone turned towards the direction she signaled them to look. I really didn't care, I was just happy that I wasn't the "new person" any more. Curiosity got the best of me in the end. I turned to see the new additions to Forks High.

My blood ran cold at the sight of them.

Porcelain pale skin…breath taking features…and…golden eyes…

I couldn't think, just stare.

Ah, who could they be? I dont know, do you?

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