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BPOV-

My palms became sweaty, my breathing hitched and the pulse in my ears got louder. 'It's too soon' I kept telling myself. 'Not yet, just please not yet'.

Like an animal cornered by a predator, I backed into the kitchen slowly. So many things whizzed around in my head it almost made me dizzy. I mean, what was he thinking? He knew I didn't want to see him, that Edward had made his feelings about him being near me quite clear. Would he try anything with his dad and Charlie here? Then another thought suddenly struck me, was Charlie safe? Of course he was, Jake would never hurt him. Then again I thought he would never hurt me. 'Hey bella' I heard Billy say as his wheelchair squeaked across the vinal.

I managed a civil nod but didn't trust my voice enough to speak yet. I had nothing against Billy but he reminded me way too much of Jake for my liking. He and Charlie disappeared into the living room and for a split second I thought I had successfully avoided Jacob. I should have guessed that with my luck that wasn't the case.

'Bella…..hi' Jake stood in his faded jeans and plaid shirt, his cropped hair less lively than I remembered and his usual smiley expression completely gone. He looked like he hadn't slept in a while. I found myself almost feeling sorry for him until I remembered.

I could feel my hands shaking and put them in my pockets to hide my fear; I wouldn't let him see the control he had over me.

'J..Ja' I stopped and composed myself before I started again.

'Jake, I don't think it's a good idea for you to be here' His expression didn't change as he nodded slightly.

'I know, I just needed to speak to you'

'Jake, nothing you can say is going to change what you did. Now your already here, so I think it best if you just go and watch the game' I was surprised as how steady my voice sounded.

'Bella listen, I need you to listen to me' he took a step forward.

'Jake, please, your scaring me'

He looked hurt at my comment, and my mind flashed back to when I had said the same thing back in the forest.

'I'm so sorry, I cant stand what I've done to you. I mean look at you! Your cowering in front of me, you look like you've lost weight Bella.' He seemed to be struggling for words now.

'I..I think you should go watch the game now Jake'

Determination struck his features as he strode across the kitchen. I panicked. I admit I panicked. I didn't even think about what he was coming over to do I just rushed to the back door. 'Bella? I wasn't going to hurt you!' I heard him say as I ran around the side of the house and into the street.

I frantically patted my pockets, practically preying that I had put my phone in there earlier on. It took me 3 attempts to finally find the number I was after.

'Bella? Missing me already?' my love chuckled down the phone.

'Edward!' I choked.

'Bella? What's wrong? What's happened? I'm coming over!' He spoke so fast I could barely make out what he said, especially over the sound of his Volvo engine revving.

'Its nothing, I'm just over reacting' I mumbled.

'Bella, you never overreact. What's going on?' he sounded urgent.

'Jakes here'

'Say no more' he growled.

Ok so I am sorry for the cliffy and for the shorter chapter. The chapter was originally longer but there wasn't a very good place to end it and it just wouldn't have worked. Hope you liked it anyways. Once again thanks for all reviews on the last chapter, and as I way to thank you, ever person that reviews on this chapter will get a sneak peak of the next chapter sent to them XD x

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