A/N: I know, I know. Sorry for the long wait, but with Easter I was busy. Not to mention I've been studying for my midterm on Friday. I should still be studying, but there's only so much History of Colonial America that I can take at one time. Anyway, here is the next chapter and yes you will find out who her imprint is. Remember, thoughts are in italics.
Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight.
Bella POV:
I quickly fixed myself under the blanket and sat Liam up. Of course, he was all smiles and giggles; completely oblivious to the fact that he just flashed everyone my boob. I sat there, with Liam on my lap, looking at everyone who was looking at me. I really wasn't sure what to think. I could see Sam's eyes dart from me to my imprint and then repeat the process several times before he finally cleared his throat.
"Bella this is Jacob." He said gesturing to the guy next to him "And this is Paul." He said gesturing to the other one. I nodded my head and gave them both a small smile. So, my imprints name is Paul.
"Hey." Said Jacob. I gave a small wave and then he disappeared, probably to see if there was any food left I imagine.
My imprint, Paul I reminded myself, walked closer to me and Liam. I could feel the pull lessen the closer he got to me. I imagine he could feel it too and that's why he was coming closer. Once he was directly in front of me he stopped.
"Can I sit here?" he asked almost shyly, which seemed crazy considering the way he looked. I imagine he could have any one he wanted since he was extremely handsome. That thought actually saddened me a little until I reminded myself that it was supposed to be almost impossible for an imprint to resist the pull. There's still the chance that he could refuse the imprint. What would I do then? I wouldn't think of that now. For now I would take what was given to me, even if that was just him sitting next to me. I quickly realized that he was still waiting for an answer so I nodded my head yes.
"Sure." I replied. I was rewarded with a brilliant smile from Paul and couldn't help but give him one back. I think it just made him smile even bigger if that was possible. He took his seat next to me.
"So, you aren't from around here are you?" he asked me to make conversation.
"No. I was just passing through actually." I replied before seeing a sad look on his face. Could the imprint be that strong? I decided to say something to get that look off his face. "I mean, I was just passing through but I like it here already. The people are really nice." Apparently it worked because I was rewarded with a smile. Liam took that moment to make his presence known by pulling at my shirt, again. I grabbed his hands before he decided that everyone didn't get enough of a show earlier and needed a repeat performance. I looked up to see Paul staring at Liam. I couldn't tell what expression his face held. Liam cracked a smile and Paul returned it with his own. "Well, it was nice to meet you guys but I should get going." I said to all of them. I truly meant it; everyone I had come in contact with since I've been here has been nothing but kind. I could see that Paul didn't like that idea much but decided not to voice his opinion on the matter. I began gathering Liam's things off the ground near our feet where they were thrown earlier. I shifted Liam so that I could grab the diaper bag but Paul reached out and stopped me.
"Wait." He said and then hesitated a moment. "Are we going to see you again?" he asked hopeful.
"I'm sure you will. This little guy seemed to love the beach and I'm sure we'll be back tomorrow." I told him. He nodded his head and let go of my arm, though it looked like he didn't really want to. Truth be told, I didn't want him to but I wasn't going to say that and look like some freak. I pulled the diaper bag closer and made sure everything was in it. Now the fun part, getting off this damn log. Sam must have figured out what I was going to do because he came over and held his arms out for Liam. I handed Liam to Sam and took the outstretched hand that Sam offered and hoisted myself up.
I chanced a glance at Paul and saw that he was looking at my small baby bump. I was surprised to see that he didn't look disgusted but then again I couldn't make out his expression, yet again. I grabbed Liam from Sam and went to pick up the diaper bag but found Paul had it in his hand and was offering it to me.
"Thanks." I said quietly. "Bye." I said to everyone with a wave before heading towards the car. I got us in and took off towards the motel.
Paul POV:
Jacob and I just finished patrolling and were meeting up with Sam and the others on the beach. They were going to barbecue so hopefully they saved some for us.
As we got closer to the guys I could see that there was a girl with them. She was holding something on her lap but I couldn't tell what. I looked at Jacob to see that he was obviously noticing the same thing I was. We both shrugged our shoulders.
Once we were there, Sam spoke.
"Hey guys." He said. Jacob and I both gave him a nod as if to say hey. I was looking at the girl to notice that she wasn't looking at us but something under a blanket that was draped over her. Weird. "Bella, these are the other guys we were telling you about." Sam said. So her name is Bella. At the mention of her name she looked up from the blanket and to Sam, who was gesturing towards Jacob and I. She looked up and I froze. I could feel all the strings tying me to the earth shift and form an attachment to her. My whole world revolved around her now. I knew what that meant. I imprinted. She was staring at me as well. Did she feel the pull too?
I'm not sure how long we were looking at each other before I noticed movement from the blanket that was covering her. What the hell? The next thing I know the blanket came down and I saw her boob. And what a nice boob it was. Wait, did she just flash me? Apparently that was enough to knock her out of our staring contest and she quickly covered herself. Damn, why'd she have to do that? I was enjoying the view. She looked up to see that everyone was staring at her. Of course, they were all staring at me too. I'm sure they were wondering how the hell I just imprinted on this girl. I think Sam seemed to have the most going through his head because he kept looking from me to Bella.
I look at Bella to see she's doing something under the blanket. Eventually she's done and removes the blanket and she sits up a baby. Huh? Where'd the baby come from? At some point I register that Sam cleared his throat. I look over to see that he is still looking back and forth between me and Bella. He introduces me and Jacob to Bella. She gives a small wave to the both of us. Jacob walks off, probably in search of food and I decided to walk closer to her. I can feel the pull start to weaken as I get closer to her. I come to a stop in front of her.
"Can I sit here?" I ask her somewhat shyly. What the hell? I'm never shy. She seems to be off in her own world before she realizes she hasn't given me an answer. She nods her head and replies with a sure. I can't help but give her a smile, which she returns. I feel like my smile just got bigger if that's possible. I take my seat next to her and can literally feel that the pull on my chest is almost non-existent since I'm sitting right next to her.
We make small conversation. I learn that she isn't from here and was passing through. When she told me I couldn't help but feel saddened, however when she informed me that she was thinking of staying I was back to smiling again. I was glad that the people on the rez were treating her good. At some point during our conversation, the little boy on her lap began to pull at her shirt. I was kind of hoping to get a repeat performance of earlier but she grabbed his hands to stop him. Damn, at least he tried for me, right? The little boy cracked a smile and I gave him one back. It was like he was telling me he tried.
"Well, it was nice to meet you guys but I should get going." Bella said as she started gathering things. I really didn't like this idea, not one bit, but decided not to say anything. I didn't want her to think I was weird or something. She shifted the baby so that she could reach what I assumed was the diaper bag. I reached out and stopped her. I wasn't even sure why.
"Wait." I said. After a moment of hesitation I continued. "Are we going to see you again?" I asked her hopefully. I wasn't sure what I would do if she said no. Hopefully that isn't her response.
"I'm sure you will. This little guy seemed to love the beach and I'm sure we'll be back tomorrow." She replied. I nodded my head and let go of her arm. I truly didn't want to though. I was secretly hoping that she didn't want me to either. I wouldn't say that out loud though. I'd probably scare her away if I did. She pulled the bag closer to her and was looking through it, most likely to make sure she didn't forget anything. She seemed to be debating something and Sam must have figured out what it was. He came over and held his arms out for the little boy and she handed him to Sam. Sam offered his other hand that wasn't holding the baby to her and she hoisted herself up. I couldn't figure out what she was doing until she was standing up. I appeared that she not only had a baby but was also having another one. I stared at her small bump for awhile before I snapped out of it. Of course, I wasn't going to judge her. I was actually kind of jealous that someone else had gotten her pregnant. It wasn't my baby she was round with. Woah, where did that just come from? I saw the diaper bag and picked it up.
She grabbed the baby from Sam and went to pick up the diaper bag but I already had it and offered it to her.
"Thanks." she said quietly followed by a "Bye. She gave everyone a wave before heading towards the parking lot. I watched her and the baby walk off. Eventually she got in her car, which wasn't very safe looking to my liking and then took off. The further away she got the stronger the pull in my chest got. I would have to get used to this pain for now, but if I had my way, I won't have this pain at all because she'll be with me soon.
E/N: So, what did you all think? The poll winner was Paul followed by Jacob. Read and review. I'll try and get another chapter to you this weekend but no promises.
