Chapter 10: I Choose You
Bella POV
When Jake lashed out like that to me, I just couldn't take it anymore. I grabbed my things and ran out. I didn't mean for him to take it the wrong way. I just cared too much is all. I didn't really go to Angela's. I ran as fast as I could to first beach. As soon as I got there, I collapsed on the sand and took deep breaths. I wrapped my arms around me and began sobbing.
"Bella?" I heard someone asked. I looked up and saw Quil.
"Quil!" I sobbed. I ran to him and hugged him as if my life depended on it.
"What happened?" he asked.
"Jake… he… he," I couldn't get the words out. He just held me there and soothed me with his presence. After I finally calmed down, Quil just kept looking at me to make sure. "Thanks," I smiled at him sadly.
"He's joined them Bella," he whispered.
"Joined?" I asked confused.
"I saw Jake with Sam earlier today. They seemed attached to the hip," he snorted with angst.
"But I thought he hated Sam," I said.
"That's what I thought too," he laughed darkly.
"I feel so guilty for making him so mad at me," a fresh new batch of tears was threatening to spill.
"What happened anyways?" he asked as he wiped away my tears with his thumb.
"Well… we kissed yesterday and... I told him that I couldn't be that girl. I couldn't be the girl that could just be pushed aside after he was done with me. I know he means well but I've been enough drama in my life. I just don't want him to pick between me and his career because I know that I won't be the one he chooses," I explained.
"I know," he looked at me with understanding in his eyes.
"He's going to be leaving in a little over a month and I just don't want to see him go. If I got attached to him, he….. he would be taking my heart with him and I'd never be able to get it back," the dam finally broke and I started crying again.
"It's okay Bells," he took me into a hug and rubbed my back soothingly. He was drawing lazy patterns on my back.
"You're a great friend Quil," I thanked him.
"Besides the fact that I've tried to hit on you?" he joked.
"Yes, besides that," I laughed then slapped his shoulder playfully.
We sat on the sand and I laid my head on his shoulder. The next thing I know, my eyes were drooping and blackness took over me.
"Bella," I heard someone say.
"Ugnnn," was my smart reply.
"Wake up Bells," someone was shaking me.
"Can I have it in chocolate?" I asked responding to the lady in my dream.
Someone laughed besides me. I slowly opened my eyes.
"Finally," someone chuckled.
"Quil?" I asked.
"Yupp, that's my name," he grinned.
"What the….. where are we?" I asked rubbing my eyes.
"Well we were at the beach but then you fell asleep," he replied.
"Were?" I asked. "Where are we now?"
"Leah saw us at the beach and asked if I wanted to bring you to her house. So I did," he explained.
"Wow… uhh you didn't need to stay with me," I said shyly.
"It's alright. You really looked like you needed a friend," he grinned cheekily.
"Thanks Quil," I gave him a quick kiss on the cheek.
"Excuse me," Leah said in a stern voice. We burst out laughing.
"Lee-lee," I smiled.
"I'm glad that you're alright," she gave me a hug.
"Thanks for letting me stay here," I yawned. "Oh god! What time is it?" I was frantically looking around.
"Don't worry Bells, it's only a little over 6," she answered.
"I was out for 4 hours?" I asked.
"Pretty much. I think you were too stressed," Quil helped me off of the bed that I was on.
"Which by the way, I need to ask you about," Leah said.
"Forget about it Lee," I pleaded.
"Like hell I will! I warned him and told him not to hurt you," she hissed.
"Calm down Leah," Quil said.
"Sorry," she muttered.
"I just don't understand what's wrong with him," I shook my head at the thoughts. "Maybe I should get going," I suggested.
"Yeah, they're probably worried," Quil sighed.
"I know Billy is. I'm not so sure about….." Leah cut my train of thought.
"I'm sure he cares Bella," she assured me. I just ignored her.
"I'll take you home," Quil said.
"No it's okay, you've already done lot for me and – " he silenced me.
"It's already dark out. It wouldn't be safe for you to walk home especially since the house is a couple of miles away," he reminded me.
"Oh right," I grinned cheekily. "Well, I'll see you soon Leah," I gave her a hug.
"If you don't visit me, I'll visit you soon enough," she joked. "Bye fucker," she punched Quil on the shoulder.
"Bye bitch," he bit back before they laughed.
"Bye Seth!" I waved goodbye to him but his eyes were glued to the game he was playing.
"Yeah, yeah," he mumbled. I laughed before following Quil out.
"No way," I gasped.
"What?" he asked.
"You are not taking me home on that thing," I hissed.
"It's the only other way," he smirked as he patted the seat behind him.
"I can't believe I'm doing this," I walked to him cautiously.
"Safety first," he threw a helmet at me. I scowled but put it on.
"Billy's gonna kill for you this," I muttered.
"It's just a motorcycle Bells. You're not going to die," he replied.
"Says you," I grumbled.
He laughed before bringing the vehicle to life.
"You might wanna hold on," he chuckled.
I reluctantly put my arms around his waist before he set off towards the house. I kept my eyes closed during the whole ride because I was starting to feel a bit nauseous.
"We're here," he finally announced.
"Thank god," I jumped off the seat but my legs jiggled a bit.
"Careful there," he said as he grabbed my waist to steady me.
"Thanks again Quil," I smiled at him.
"No prob," he grinned.
I kissed him again on the cheek before pulling away.
"Don't trip on the stairs," he joked.
"Bye asshole," I laughed. He gave me a wink before leaving. I sighed before walking into the house.
Holy shit….
"What the hell happened in here?" I shrieked.
There were pieces of glass all over the floor and things were all over the floor. The place was a mess. Billy's head popped out from underneath the kitchen counter. I crossed my arms and tapped my foot.
"Well?" I asked impatiently.
"Umm," he took a deep gulp. I gave him a hard stare. "Were you on a motorcycle?" he suddenly changed the subject.
"Billy," I warned.
"We were robbed," he sighed.
"That's the best excuse you can come up with?" I asked seriously.
"I'm not kidding Bells. I came home and the place was already a mess. It seemed like they were trying to find something but they couldn't so they messed up the place," he explained.
"Mhmm," I said suspiciously. I was taking his answer for now but I'm not buying it.
"You don't have to clean it up Bells. I called Sam and he's going to fix the place up tomorrow," he assured me.
"Okay then," I agreed.
The front door slammed open and we were faced with a furious looking Jacob.
"Where were you?" he asked out in anger.
"I'll leave you two alone," Billy slipped out of the room. Gee, thanks for having my back.
"I called Angela and she said you weren't there. Where were you the whole day?" he demanded.
"I was at the beach with Quil then we went to Leah's house. Wait, why do I even have to explain myself to you?" my voice now matched his tone.
"I was worried sick!" he yelled.
I just rolled my eyes and stomped out of the house. When I reached the door, Jacob blocked my way.
"Get out of the way," I hissed.
"Where do you think you're going?" he asked not meeting my eyes.
"Away from you," I pushed against his chest.
I pushed through the front door and started walking.
"Bells, wait," he pleaded.
"No you don't have the right to call me Bells," I snapped. "That's reserved to my close friends only."
"I didn't mean what I – " I cut him off with a snort.
"Of course you didn't. Just like you don't mean anything you say to me at all," I laughed darkly before continuing on with my walk. "Why don't you just go back to California and be the way you were before me," I added.
"I can't," he whispered.
I stopped dead in my tracks. I turned around slowly trying to make sure that I had heard him right.
"What do you mean you can't?" I asked in disbelief.
"I called my manager and told him that I'm done. I can't do my career anymore," he sighed.
"It sounds like your saying that you have no choice," I said.
"That's because I don't," he replied.
"Of course you do. Everyone has a choice," I was trying to put sense into him.
"In my case, I really don't have a chance. I wish I could explain it to you," he clenched his fists.
"You're….. you're staying here for good?" I asked still not believing what he was trying to say.
"It's what you wanted right?" he spat out harshly.
"There you go again! I swear you're like bipolar or something," I stated.
"Or something," he said darkly. He's so… infuriating!
"Damn it! You know what? Fuck you Jacob Black. I'm done," I sighed defeated.
"Done?" he asked confused.
"You're too damn hopeless! I'm trying to be….. understanding but I really don't get you. I'm still trying to figure you out but it feels like that'll never happen unless you talk to me. I mean, really, really talk to me. I can't understand you when it's like you're hiding a huge part of your life from me," I sighed sadly. "I'm done. We're done," I said firmly.
"Bells," he whispered. Within seconds he was already in front of me. I closed my eyes softly, and let the tears slide down my face. He brought his hand to my right cheek. "No, we're not done," he said with so much emotion. He kissed my forehead, both of my eyelids, my nose, and then my lips. "Please look at me," he begged.
My eyes fluttered open and I was met with his deep brown eyes. I felt like I could stare at them forever. Since that moment, I felt like he was my world and that he's what held me in this world. His eyes suddenly held so much devotion and emotion… for me.
"Jake?" I asked softly. He seemed to break from his daze as he hugged me tightly against him. He picked me up from the floor and spun me in a circle.
"YES!" he shouted. "This is the best thing you've given me!" he shouted up in the sky. "Thank you," he smiled at the sky before turning to me.
"What was that about?" I asked with a chuckle.
He started peppering my face with kisses and he couldn't seem to stop but he wouldn't kiss me in the place where I wanted him most. I grabbed his face and made him kiss me on the lips.
He placed his large arms around me waist and pulled me closer to him. He sucked on my bottom lip as I tugged on his hair. He lifted me off of the pavement and I wrapped my legs around his waist. He pushed me back to the closest tree and held me tightly against it. I started scratching his back in my effort to bring him closer. He moaned in my mouth and I've never heard anything sound so sexy. It started to rain so we pulled apart.
"I know what I want now," he said sincerely as he looked at my eyes.
"Huh?" I asked confused.
"I choose you," he replied as he stroked my cheek.
"I thought I told you that I don't want you to choose – " he cut me off with a searing kiss.
"You're what I want and what I need. I'm not choosing between you or my career, because you already win hands down," he interfered with a soft smile. I smiled and rested my head against his chest, that was burning hot.
"You're so hot," I panted.
"I know I am," he grinned.
"I mean your temperature, you dork," I playfully slapped him. "You are aware that I'm pressed against a tree right?" I laughed.
"I know and I'm loving it"
There you guys go! They're together again. If you're happy then let me know by leaving a REVIEW.
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