EPOV

I swiftly made my way to Bella's room with her suitcase in hand as she followed behind complaining about her boring trip to Florida.

"It was so weird Edward, it's like my mom and I don't have anything in common anymore, we used to be so close, now she likes a stranger."

I sighed putting her heavy suitcase down on the bed.

"Come on, I'm sure it wasn't that bad."

Bella rolled her eyes as she whined.

"All she cares about is her young husband and getting some rays."

She plopped down on her bed sporting her usual little girl; I didn't get my way frown. I used to find it endearing, cute; now, it just showed me Bella's immaturity.

Suddenly Bella's frown vanished from her face and was replaced with a wicked grin.

"Kiss me."

I froze in my spot not sure how to react, I loved Bella, I did, but something about it just felt weird, I didn't feel the rush I usually got when she asked such things. I didn't find the way she was eyeing me as appealing as I once did.

What's wrong with me?

Bella started to frown again noticing my lack of movement. Hating to see Bella sad I did as she wanted and brought my lips down to hers. She eagerly responded as usual, wrapping her delicate arms around my neck trying to bring me closer.

Everything she was doing was right, yet it felt so wrong. Bella's scent wasn't driving me crazy like it used to. I did not feel a compelling pull to her; I didn't feel anything at all, except lips pressed to mine. After a couple of minutes into the kiss Bella pulled away with a strange look on her face.

Fuck, she knows somethings not right.

"Why do you taste like wet dog?" she asked baffled, scrunching her face up in confusion.

Jacob.

My eyes widen in panic as I silently cursed, thinking how stupid I was to not think that Jacob's scent would rub off on me or that Bella wouldn't be able to smell it. Honestly though, I couldn't even smell his awful dog odor anymore, Jacob's scent was replaced with a spicy cinnamon aroma I was now adapted to.

"What?" I answered back noticing Bella was waiting for my reply.

"Now that I think about," She said, catching me off guard as she leaned forward taking in a whiff of my clothes.

"You're covered in wet dog smell. Edward what's going on?" She asked crossing her arms to her chest.

"Nothing Bella, I'm just working on finding Victoria like I promised. I guess Jacob's stench is the price I pay for working closely with him on that." I lied, hoping she bought it.

I didn't want to lie to Bella it wasn't my intention at all, but she caught me off guard with her accusations and I wasn't ready to tell her the truth, honestly, I wasn't sure if she could handle it. Plus, it wasn't fair to Jacob; I wanted to be able to warn him before I told Bella about what happen, so at least he would have insight if Bella went on the attack.

Bella's stern expression immediately softened turning apologetic.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to imply," She started to explain however I quickly cut her off, feeling guilty.

"No it's okay, you had a crappy trip and all, I'm sure you want to get some rest."

"Wait, you're not staying?" Bella asked disappointed.

"I can't, I have to talk to the others about you being back and what this means for the whole Victoria thing." I lied, yet again.

The truth was I left so fast to go get Bella; Jacob was still in my room when I departed, I wondered if he was still there and if he was, we needed to talk.

"Well, can I come?" Bella asked hopeful, giving me one of her best pleading faces.

"No, I'm mean I think you should stay and spend some time with your dad, he hasn't seen you in a while, I'm sure he misses you." I answered trying my best to sound sincere.

Bella frowned moving her eyes down to the ground.

"Okay."

For god's sake have some self-esteem, this whole woe is me act is getting old.

"I'll come back later and see how you're doing." I announced giving her a gentle peck on the cheek before heading on my way.

I eagerly made my way to the house, sighing in relief when I reached the estate. Once inside I made quick work of the stairs practically running up them.

"What's the rush Edward?" Alice's voice came from downstairs.

"What makes you think I'm in a rush?" I asked stupidly.

Alice gave me her signature smug smile.

"How's Bella, I figured you wouldn't leave her side?"

I scratched my head irritated as she wasted precious time.

"She's fine and I'm going back later, okay nosy."

Alice gave me an annoyed look putting her hands to her waist.

"I'm not nosy; I just see what I see."

I sighed eyeing my room just down the hall.

"Alice, are you done with your interrogation now, I'm losing time here."

Alice arched an eyebrow as her famous smirk returned.

"I thought you weren't in a rush?"

Before I could respond she was gone.

Freakin know it all sister.

I frowned as I reached my room noticing Jacob was no longer there. I let out a sigh, falling face down onto the bed. Grabbing one of the pillows Jacob used from earlier, I buried my face into the soft cushion taking in Jacob's sweet smell.

I closed my eyes enjoying the scent left behind when suddenly the sound of the toilet being flushed filled the air.

That's weird; no one in my family has the need to use a toilet. Why would it just go off?

"What are you doing?" My eyes popped open at the sound of Jacob's voice.

He's still here.

I quickly sat up fixing my messy hair as I answered.

"Nothing."

Once the wild strains were back in their rightful places I looked up to see a shirtless Jacob in the doorway. He gave an amused look though said nothing taking his spot back on the bed.

Why is he always shirtless?

Jacob ignored my stares or maybe he just didn't notice them as he moved around on the bed, trying to get comfortable. My eyes fell to his jeans noticing they were hanging dangerously low on his hips, giving me a view of his happy trail.

Dear god, why do you torture me so?

"So where's Bella?" Jacob asked bringing his hands behind his head to give it support against the headboard.

I had to shake the thoughts stirring in my head, thoughts of my Jacob dream. I forced my eyes away from his body to meet his gaze. A sly smirk lay on Jacob's face telling me he knew I was checking him out.

Fucking great!

"I dropped her off at her house." I announced ignoring Jacob's smirk.

He nodded taking in the information.

"Does she know?" He asked suddenly breaking me from my thoughts.

"Know what?" I asked not really wanting to answer his question.

Jacob rolled his eyes getting annoyed.

"Know that truth about Santa Claus? What do you think I mean? Does she know that I imprinted on you?" He stressed.

I slowly shook my head as I answered.

"No."

Jacob huffed getting off the bed and started to pace the room, venting out his frustrations. I gulp noticing his jeans slid lower during his quick movements showing more of his hip bones and much more of his happy trail.

I gripped the covers around me feeling the venom fill my mouth. It took all my strength not to pounce on him.

"Jacob, could you please pull your pants up and for god sakes put a shirt on." I voiced frustrated.

He suddenly stopped his movements giving me a challenging look.

"Why am I turning you on Edward?"

I tried to give him a hard look though I'm pretty sure my lust showed through as the sly smirk return to his face.

Before I could respond Alice burst through my room.

"Edward, its Bella!"

I quickly shot up from my spot high on alert.

"What about Bella?"

Alice gave a grave look as she continued.

"Edward it's not good, I had a vision, there was blood everywhere and she looked pale as a ghost. I think Victoria is coming back for her."

Before she could say anymore I found myself running fast out the door, Jacob soon caught up grabbing my arm holding me back.

"I have to make sure she is okay." I said sounding apologetic.

"I'm going with you." Jacob announced shocking me a little.

I gave him a questioning look as he stated.

"She's my friend Edward."

I nodded in agreement as I started to run again though slowing down my pace somewhat so Jacob could keep up. It wasn't till we got to Bella's yard that I noticed the front door was kicked in.

Oh god, please don't say we're too late.

I ran faster leaving Jacob behind as my adrenaline started to accelerate. Charlie's police car was gone letting me know he was at work.

Shit, Bella was all alone, defenseless when Victoria came. I left her.

I quickly made my way inside scanning my surroundings. It looked like a hurricane hit, chairs were toss on the floor, books were thrown all over the room and the tv was kicked in.

"Bella!" I shouted as I ran up the stairs to her room, I gasped in horror at the sight before me.

Bella's lifeless body lay on the blood soaked carpet.

I let out a silent cry rushing to her side. I could hear Jacob's loud footsteps as he rushed into the room after me.

"Oh god, Bella." he spoke through a cracked voice, leaning his forehead against the door frame as he wept for his friend.

I cradled Bella's lifeless body in a tight embrace, not caring about the blood that was staining my clothes, rocking her back and forth on the floor, letting out a couple of dry tears at the great lost I suffered.

"Bella, it's all my fault, I'm so sorry, please forgive me."

Note: Please review! Yes, Bella is really dead, no; she is not going to become a vampire. ;)