A/N: Sorry this chapter is so late I have been going nonstop pretty much sense I started classes back up. My life is crazy if I'm not doing school work I'm sleeping. But I wanted to get this chapter out to you guys to let you know I am not dead, kidnapped, or given up I'm just very busy. I also wanted to get this out to celebrate the release of the NEW MOON DVD that dropped last night at midnight. I did not go to any parties because I am trying to get as much sleep as I can and pre ordered my 3 disc DVD from Target but that did not come without its own drama. They computers fucked up and my DVD wasn't scheduled to arrive until this coming Friday instead on this Friday-Saturday like the e-mail told me on the 16th. So yeah got some refund money as an apology and got new moon from RedBox to tide me over until my DVD comes on Monday or Tuesday like the customer services person said it was going to.
I didn't get hardly any reviews on Jacob and Natalie's little date chapter I thought it was actually quite cute one of my more favorite chapters but it was posted around Valentine's day/weekend so im sure everyone one was busy and it possibly got looked over. Can't wait to hear from you guy on this chapter it's finally here the chapter containing the completion of the Imprint so grab your popcorn and enjoy. And HAPPY NEW MOON DVD VEIWING!!
I lay in bed looking up at my ceiling sleep was not something that came easy since Natalie left. She was suppose to be home already but he plane had been delayed due to bad weather in Georgia which did not help the nervous feelings I had been experiencing since she left. Bella had been here on the rez everyday but that did not ease the anxiety I was experiencing. I wanted Natalie back here where I knew she was safe where I could see her and hear her. Bella was coming over in the morning I had promised to make some time for her so I could take her cliff diving but it was really one of the last things I really wanted to do. I sighed and rolled over onto my sighed and closed my eyes and went back to the wonderful night be and Natalie had shared on the cliff before she left hoping to find enough comfort to get some sleep. I the image of Natalie out in the water dancing with water dancing up around her as she moved was just starting to invade my mind when I was shaken awake by someone. There Sam was standing over me he always had a way of running any good moments I had with Natalie even if they were in my dreams.
"Embry, Paul, Jared have gotten her scent come on lets go" Sam said in a harsh whisper
I groaned as I sat up I had just gotten to sleep but it looks like that's all I was going to get tonight before I knew it I was out in the woods chasing after the scent of the female blood sucker that threaten Bella. My mind kept drifting elsewhere though here I was chasing after a Vampire to protect Bella but I was worried about Natalie's safety she was safer where ever she was here there was the threat of blood suckers.
"Jacob stay concentrated! Natalie is fine she called before her plane took off she will be here this afternoon" Sam's voice said
I sighed with some release at lest she was finally on her last plane home only a couple more hours and she would be home safe and sound. We chased here in and out of the trees and fields up into the mountain and back down again. She was tricky and fast the sun was up and the day was dragging on if we spent any more time out here Natalie was going to beat us home including the drive she had to make back from the airport. I became worried when the blood sucker jumped into the water we couldn't get here there and she could head straight to the rez and the beach where Bella always hung out at.
I raced back heading to the rez we were greeted by Emily and she had a look on her face like she was about to cry and my heart sank as we ran over to her transformed back to normal.
"What's wrong" Sam asked I could hear the worry in his voice
"It's Harry he had a heart attack this morning" Emily said
"Is he okay?!" Sam asked
"He is at the hospital right now but they are saying it doesn't look good" Emily replied
"Dose Charlie know?" I asked
"Yeah he has gone over he was looking for Bella but I told him I would find her" Emily replied
"Me and Jacob will go find her all of you go to the hospital" Sam ordered
He didn't have to tell me twice we ran back to the trees Sam went one way and I went another so we could cover a larger area of the beach. I found Bella's tire tracks leading up to the cliffs I got to her truck just as I heard her scream. I didn't hesitate running to the edge of the cliff and diving in after her wasting no time pulling her up to shore I began pounding on her back to get her to cough up the water that had flooded her lungs as I did this I called for Sam. It was only a few minutes seconds later he showed up.
I was shocked at how much water was coming up from Bella.
"Come on Bella" I hissed
Sam was asking how long she had been knocked out and I told him I didn't know it didn't take me long to bring her back up to the beach. I left my heart skip a beat when she said my name I thought I was going to lose my best friend. I told Sam to get to the hospital I would take care of Bella. With that he was gone I scooped her up in my arms and began carrying her back to my place. As I carried her back she asked how I had found her and why Sam and I had been talking about the hospital. She became instantly worried and I could sense the guilt she felt. I put her on the couch when we got back to my place.
"Stay here I'll get you some dry cloths" I said walking off into my room.
I sifted through piled of cut off jeans and a few shirts. I held the one I had worn recently it smelled like Natalie a small smile crossed my lips as the image of her smiling face crossed my mind. I took and a deep breath and let out a sigh tossing the shirt and arm full of cut offs aside and then I saw them a pair of grey sweat pants and a grey t-shirt. I walked back out of my room and tossed the clothing to Bella.
"Here I'll go back to my room to let you change" I said
"No don't go please I don't want to be alone" Bella said she sounded desperate.
I nodded and sat down on the floor leaning against the couch letting out a sigh. I was so exhausted if I stayed like this for long I would probably fall asleep. I leaned my head against the cushion where her's lay and closed my eyes. Sure enough as soon as they closed I was out like a light. I don't know how long we were out for but it was the light my dad had turned on when he came in that woke me up. It was dark outside and that look on his face the redness of his eyes told us everything Harry didn't make it.
I hear Bella's apologies and then asking about her father I took my dads hand in mine as Sam wheeled him in. Sam Excused himself to leave and go back to the hospital where Charlie was. As my dad wheeled himself to his bed room I sat back down on the floor. After me and Bella's short conversation I ran down to the cliff to get her truck so I could take her home. I helped her out to the truck and hopped into the driver seat and began the drive back to her house.
"You won't have a way to get back home" Bella said
"I'm not going how we still need to catch the red head" I replied holding her close to me to keep her warm as I drove. She was quite for the rest of the ride deep in her thoughts like normal Bella fashion. We sat in her drive for a few moments.
"Jacob….I….." Bella began she looked at me with that longing look I knew what was coming and suddenly knew what she had been thinking about. She had been considering finally giving up on her blood sucker and trying to settle for me.
"Don't Bella I promised I wouldn't hurt you but we can't kid ourselves any more no matter what happens you will always want him and I love Natalie It use to be you who always plagued my thoughts but Natalie was always there too. Now with the whole wolf thing and he being away I can sort of sympathize with how you felt. I will always care for you you're my best friend but no matter if it's not or ten years down the road my choice will always lie with Natalie." I explained
She just sat there taking it all in and I went to open my door and the scent hit me like a ton of bricks the sickening sweet smell. I slammed the door shut and revved up the engine the engine flattered.
"What's going on" Bella asked scared
"vampire" was my only reply
"How…how do you know" She asked her voice starting to tremble.
"I can smell it I said" I contemplated what to do
"Phase or get her out" I whispered to myself I then looked over at Bella seeing the terror in her eyes.
"Right get you out" I said putting the car in reverse and began to back out the the drive as fast as I could. Just when I was about to speed down the street she called for me to stop but I didn't listen.
"Stop!" she called again as I speed down the street.
"Are you crazy?!" I exclaimed
"It's not her, I want to go back!" She said
I slammed my foot on the break looking at here horrified what was she thinking had she really lost her mind.
"It's Carlisle's car, it's them I know it!" She exclaimed
Bella and I had an exchange of words as I tried to calm myself but she still insisted that I take her back that there was no danger.
"I'm not taking you back Bella you can take yourself back. That my enemy back there Cullen or not and I have to go tell Sam" I growled I put the truck in neutral and got out and began to run.
"By Bella I really hope you don't die" I called over my shoulder as I felt a piece of my heart break.
My best friend had chosen my enemy over me; she chose the ones who left her. How could she go back to them when they left her the way they did broke into pieces. I ran through the woods trying to wrap my head around it and I stopped when I caught a familiar scent I focused on the spot it came from and standing there like and angel in the what little moonlight was being loud through the clouds and tree tops was Natalie panting. She had dark circles under eyes from the lack of sleep and traveling from the airports. In that split moment I heard the snap everything disappeared and it was just her. The pain from losing my best friend to the enemy was gone the tension for worrying about the blood suckers everything it was gone all that mattered now was her. I walked quickly over to her and pulled her to me wrapping my arms around me holding her as tightly as I could without hurting her. I held onto her like my life depended on it. She was mine and no one else's and I wasn't ever going to let her go. I left her arms snake around my waist and she nuzzled her cheek against my chest she knew what had happened she knew she no longer had anything to happen.
I felt so guilty now more than ever she had felt everything I was right now since that first night and seeing me fighting for another I couldn't imagine the pain it caused her but I understood everything now. Why she put the distance between us why she did everything it had to of been the only way to lessen the pain so it was bearable for her. I swore to myself I would never put her through that again.