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Chapter 23- Love and Hate

BPOV-

I held my breath, hoping to see the person I was waiting for. It was the least person I was expecting, but I wanted to see him all the same.

Jacob Black stormed in the house, his nose and mouth clenched. "Come on, Bella, let's go outside. I have to talk to you," He grinned.

"Jacob? What the hell are you doing here?! You're supposed be over there fighting! Are you an idiot? This is the wrong property to be on. They could kill you if you're here," I kept babbling on like an utter moron.

"Ssh… Bella, everything's alright. The pack is on their way here. We have a plan. Ew, this place really does stink," He commented.

"Jake, are you okay?" I asked, worried. "Is anyone hurt?"

"Not that I know of, but then again, I had been battling your bloodsucker the entire time. Someone could be hurt, and then again someone could not be," He shrugged.

"Jacob Black!" I gasped, appalled. "You don't even care if someone gets hurt, do you?"

"Bella, the only people who are going to get hurt are the leeches. That is if we have anything to do about it," He grinned wickedly. When he saw my face though, Jake sighed. "Come on, Bells, I didn't mean it like that. Now let's go outside."

I followed, wondering where Esme was and what she happened to be doing. Maybe she had an ulterior plan like everyone else seemed to have these days. Sighing, I stepped out of the house, following Jacob into the forest. This all had a sudden sense of Déjà Vu, but I couldn't remember why.

The pack was already there, waiting for my family to come and fight.

APOV-

Every werewolf stopped and ran. I turned towards Edward.

"Damn, I should've seen this before! I read their minds, how come I didn't see them planning this?!" He was cursing like crazy, spazzing out. I hardly ever see him act like this, except for when Bella is in danger. From the look of Jaspers face, the fury was rolling off him in harsh waves. "Let's go," He muttered. "I'll explain on the way."

Emmett, Carlisle, Rosalie, Jasper, and I followed Edward into the forest, where he was picking up speed, passing us as usual. Only this time, his wrath drove him faster.

"Edward, slow down!" Emmett muttered. "You don't need to show of your speedy running skills."

"I'm not showing off, Emmett. This is serious," Edward spoke through clenched teeth. "I have to get to Bella." I noticed he was talking fast again. It didn't matter to me, or the rest of our family-we were used to it by now- but we could always detect when something was up. Edward was very predictable at times- and then at others he could do something none of us could of seen coming-except for me, of course.

"What do you mean?" Rosalie spat. "Her again? If it wasn't for Bella, we wouldn't be in this mess."

We were too far spread out for her to see all of our glares. Each of us knew we were giving her the same look. Rose sighed.

I tried, very hard… for any insight into the future of the battle. It was as uncertain as before. There were no flashes, anything. I couldn't even see Bella. I couldn't see her. Oh. I got it now.

The werewolves were trying to beat us at our own game- and land. They were planning on using Bella as a hostage, because Edward will do anything for her. And we will do anything to protect our family.

I scoffed. The dogs were so predictable, it was funny. I didn't even need my visions to see that coming.

"Edward, please tell us what's going on," Emmett muttered.

"No, Edward. Go. Get to the house, and save Bella. I'll explain everything to them," I said.

Edward's eyes met mine-we weren't that far away from each other- and in the brief seconds our eyes met, he realized I knew what was going on.

Of course he did, I thought, he could read my mind.

Edward, good luck. Bella will most likely be in the forest with the dogs.

"How?" He asked, not bothering to use silent conversation. We didn't have time.

"Werewolves are predictable; I can't believe you didn't see that coming. Edward, the longer you wait, the more that could happen to Bella," I didn't believe she would get hurt, but then again, you never knew. She already broke her hand. After this battle was over, Bella was sure to get a cast for sure.

Edward started picking up speed again, and was already a mile ahead of us.

My family was prepared to fight- this was our grounds after all- it should be a breeze.

BPOV-

"Jacob, why did you bring me out here?" I asked, looking around.

"Oh, ugh, I can't remember. There was a reason, Bells, I know that," Jake beamed.

"Nice," I commented. "What were you going to do, use me as bait?" I teased.

"Actually, yes," He shrugged.

I sighed. "Werewolves are so predictable," and smiled.

"Damn, I forgot the leech was fast," Jacob muttered. He was the only one in his human form.

"Jake, why are you in your human form, if your going to fight?" I asked, cocking my head to the side for distraction.

"Because, Bella, I needed to talk to you."

"And what do you mean by fast?" I couldn't understand anything. Normally, I would've asked about what happened during the fight, but seeing as it was still going on, I didn't.

"Oh, nothing. It's just your bloodsucker coming to the rescue. Show off," He muttered.

Edward? No, they couldn't fight. I wouldn't let them. "Jake, you said before that you were fighting Edward, is he hurt?" I whispered.

To my surprise, Jacob laughed. "No, he's anything but hurt- a damn good fighter though. Did you know he could predict my every move? It's hard to find a way around that when someone's reading your every intention. I'm used to it, but its still irritating."

"Oh," I sighed.

The wolves moved their heads towards the forest trees. They growled.

"Don't worry, Bells. Sam gave them direct orders that your bloodsucker is mine."

"Ugh! I hate this!"

"Hate what, Bella?" Jake asked, questioning me.

"I hate that everyone I love is always ready to kill each other at a moments notice!" I folded my arms, to prove my point.

"It's just the way we are, Bells. We're natural enemies."

"But I know you can get along, if you tried. You don't always have to be against each other all the time. It's making it much harder to make my choice."

"Have you made your choice?"

"Yes, Jacob, but I have no intention of telling you until this fight is over. You can beg on your knees for all I care."

"Did somebody wake up on the wrong side of the bed?" He teased.

"Did somebody drop you on your head when you little?" I had no idea why I was so irritated with him, but for some reason I was.

"Wow, Bells. I didn't know you could be so mean."

"I haven't forgotten, my hand, Jacob, have you?" I showed it to him, my hand was 5 times the normal size in the knuckle area. It hurt excruciatingly. Maybe that's why I was so angry with him- I never got over our last meeting.

"I already told you I'm sorry, but I never broke your hand. You did."

"I hate you, Jacob Black. I wish you were dead."

"What did I ever do to you Bella?" Jacob asked

I didn't answer.

Edward was suddenly behind Jake. I had to hold in a smile. My heart fluttered, looking for any sign that he was hurt. I was glad to know he wasn't.

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