Summary: Anna McAlister is a 16 year old girl at Forks high school. On a trip to First Beach at La Push she finds out her boyfriend has been cheating on her and runs into none other than the resident hot head Paul, what will happens when he imprints on her. ( Not good at summaries, its better than it sounds.)

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CHAPTER 36

Paul and Anna's dad walked to his car. Paul dug the keys out of his pocket and handed them to her dad.

"No you go ahead and drive back," he told him and Paul nodded and slid into the drivers seat as her dad walked around and got in the other side. Paul cranked the car and turned the car around and
headed away from the Cullen's house.

"I meant what I said back there."

"What do you mean?" Paul asked.

"I can make it go away if something happens to Brock," he told Paul.

"That's very tempting Mr. McAlister," Paul said.

"Call me Jackson," he told Paul.

"Jackson," Paul said. "You have no idea how tempting that is to me," he sighed. "The only reason I haven't done anything yet is because Anna asked me not to."

"Which does prove you love my daughter," he said. "And I was just being an overprotective jerk."

"What was so wrong with me that you were pushing Anna towards Brock?" Paul asked.

"The truth is there is nothing wrong with you," he sighed. "I just… I saw how much she loves you and you love her even if it was only for a few minutes at dinner one time and I saw you two
tonight," he told him. "You two are like magnets are something," he sighed. "And the thing is Anna is all I have left, her mom is gone and no one may not believe it but I do love my daughter and I don't
want to loose her to and I know…well I see….she's going…she could settle down and move away with you…"

"We'd only be as far as La Push," Paul told him. "And I do want to marry Anna someday, not anytime soon, she's has to graduate high school and I know she's starting college after she graduates." he said.
"I would never want to interfere with any plans she has."

"Good," he said smiling. "She changed colleges to stay closer to you."

"I never asked her to," Paul told him. "I never wanted her to change colleges because of me but she's really stubborn and said she's made up her mind and not to mention it again."

"Yeah she is stubborn she gets that from me," he said and Paul smiled.

When they got to Anna's house Paul turned the car off and handed her dad the keys.

"Come on inside and get Anna some clothes," he told him and Paul nodded and got out of the car.

He opened the front door and led Paul inside.

"I'll just go get her some clothes," Paul said and walked up the stairs and into her room. He quickly packed clothes for her some t-shirts and comfortable pants because he knew she was in a lot of pain.
He then grabbed her hairbrush off her dresser and put it in the bag he found in her closet. A few minutes later he was done and walked back down the stairs.

"I'm going to head back to the Cullen's now," Paul said.

"Ok, you take care of her tonight," her dad said.

"I think you know I will."

After talking with Sam and Paul ,Jacob went back inside and to the room Anna was in. he walked over and sat on the edge of the bed.

"Hey Anna Banana," he said. "How are you feeling?"

"Sore, but I'm ok," she said. "I'm still breathing."

"You have no idea how thankful we all are for that," he told her.

"So Paul really hasn't been that difficult has he?"

"No more than usual," Jacob told her and she smiled. "Aimee will come by and see you tomorrow either here or at home wherever you are."

"Good, we haven't spent that much time together lately," Anna told him. "I miss her."

"Well I know she misses you to," Jacob told her and she smiled and looked away. "Anna what's wrong?" he asked.

"Nothing," she said as she shook her head.

"Anna you want to look at me and say that," he said.

"No," she answered.

"Anna come on, you know you can talk to me."

"Yeah I know," she said quietly.

"Then what's wrong?" he asked and Anna heard the concern in his voice.

"What are you guys planning to do to Brock?" she asked and turned to look at Jacob.

"Anna don't worry about that," Jacob told her. "We're going to take care of it." he added. "But no definite plans have been made yet."

"I don't want any of you getting into trouble," she told him.

"Don't worry about us Anna, we won't get into any trouble ok," he assured her.

"Why do I believe you when you say that?" she sighed.

"Because you know it's the truth," he told her and she smiled. "Paul will be back soon."

"I know," she sighed as the door opened and Carlisle walked in.

"Jacob," he said and Jacob just nodded towards him as he walked over.

"How are you feeling?" Carlisle asked her.

"Do you want the truth or for me to just say I'm ok?"

"How about the truth," Carlisle said as his lips turned up in a smile.

"Well my back hurts, my arms hurt, my head hurts, I actually don't think there's any part of me that doesn't hurt. I hurt every time I move."

"I know you're hurting you have a lot of bruising especially on your back," Carlisle told her and he turned to Jacob. "Jacob do you mind stepping out in the hallways while I check her over again."

"Of course not," he said. "I'll just be in the hallway," he told Carlisle giving him a glare.

"Jake be nice," Anna said and he looked at her and smiled.

"I will for you Anna Banana," Jacob said and turned around and walked out.

"He actually listens to you," Carlisle said.

"Jake," she said.

"Yeah Jacob he usually doesn't listen to anyone except Sam and he has to listen to him." Carlisle told her.

"I know, Emily sort of said the same thing," she said as she felt Carlisle checking the bump on her head. "He listens to me because I actually listen to what he has to say to."

"That could be it," Carlisle said. "Lets roll on your side so I can look at your back again," he told her and she did. He lifted her shirt to look at the bruising again. "You're definitely going to have lots of bruising back there." he said and put her shirt back down and she rolled back over and looked at him.

"How do you do it?" she asked. "Work with people in a hospital everyday and stay in control."

"I've been around a long time," he told her. "I've learned to control the need and want for human blood." he said. "If I have to be around forever I might as well use my time helping people and doing something good than anything else," he said.

"A lot of people wouldn't though," Anna said.

"You're right a lot of people wouldn't see things as I do," he told her. "I guess that's my gift or curse however you want to see it."

"Wanting to help and having compassion for people," Anna said. "I think more people need that gift."

"You're right," he agreed.

"Dr. Cullen.."

"Please call me Carlisle."

"Carlisle, who found me? No one ever told me that."

"Edward and Bella," he told her. "Well Edward smelled your blood and that's how he found you."

"Oh," she said softly. "Edwards been rescuing me from Brock a lot lately," she sighed.

"He wasn't just going to stand by and let Brock hurt you," Carlisle told her and she nodded.

"You don't have any idea what they're planning for Brock do you?" Anna asked softly.

"Sorry I don't," Carlisle said kindly. "The wolves generally don't let vampires know about their plans." he told her and she nodded.

"I didn't think so," she sighed.

"Anna don't worry about the pack they can take care of themselves," Carlisle told her. "You concentrate on feeling better. Now I know you missed dinner are you hungry?"

"A little," Anna admitted.

"What would you like, I'll send someone to get something," he told her.

"It doesn't matter I'm not that picky," she told him and he nodded.

"I'll go let Jacob come back in."

Carlisle stepped outside and saw Jacob sitting in the hallway. Jacob stood up as soon as he saw Carlisle walk out.

"She's doing good Jacob," Carlisle told him. "She's going to be in a lot of pain for a while and more bruises are going to start to show as time passes. She'll be ok." he told him. "Aside from worrying about
the pack getting in to trouble because of her and Brock she's fine."

"I told her not to worry about us," Jacob said.

"Try telling her again," Carlisle said kindly.

"Alright."

"Oh and Anna said she was hungry, do you know what she might like to eat, I'll send someone out to get it."

"She's not really picky," Jacob told him. "I would just order pizza or something she wouldn't want you to go to any trouble for her."

"Ok," Carlisle said and walked away and Jacob let out a sigh and walked inside Anna's room.

Jake sat on the edge of the bed by Anna.

"Carlisle is going to order pizza for you and I'm sure Paul will eat when he gets back." Jacob told her.

"That's fine," she sighed.

"Anna," Jacob said. "We need you to concentrate on getting better, healing completely from what happened tonight," he said. "Not worrying about us, we can take care of ourselves and we'll be fine
and won't get into any trouble."

"Jake," she started to argue.

"No Anna, I'm not allowing you to argue with me on this," he told her. "All we want you to do is get better and come home," he said and she nodded. "And if you're worrying about us its going to distract
you from taking care of yourself and getting better."

"Jake you can't exactly expect me not to worry about the man I love more than anything in the world and the four guys who have become like brothers to me," she told him. "I love all of you and the
thought that something could happen to any of you because of me," she told him as her eyes filled with tears.

"No No, don't cry," Jacob said. "Please don't cry," he said softy and gently slipped his arms around her. "Nothing is going to happen to any of us," Jacob assured her. "We're all going to be around a long
time to tease you and pick on you," he told her. "We're not going anywhere," he assured her and she looked up at him. "Now," he said. "Stop crying," he said softly as he gently wiped away her tears with
his thumbs. "Or Paul is going to think I did something and try to kick my ass when he gets back." he told her and Anna laughed.

"I'm sorry Jake," she apologized.

"You don't have to apologize Anna," he told her.

Paul finally pulled up to the Cullen's house. He jumped out of his truck and grabbed Anna's bag and walked up to the door. He was about to knock when it opened and he saw Edward standing there.

"I heard you coming," he said. "You're thoughts about Anna are pretty loud," he told him and moved so Paul could come inside.

"I'm just worried," Paul told him.

"I understand," Edward told him. "And I know you're going to do something to Brock and…"

"And what?" Paul asked upset. "You're here to tell me I shouldn't do anything, I should just let it go," he added angrily.

"Of course not, something needs to be done about him," Edward said. "But right now all Anna is doing is worrying about you and the rest of the pack and what you're going to do to Brock and that
somethings going to happen to one of you or that one of you will get into some kind of trouble because of her. She's really upset about it and Jacob is doing a good job of calming her down but he's
not you," Edward told him.

"Edward I don't think I ever said….well….Thank you for being there for Anna when I couldn't." he said as Carlisle walked over.

"Good you're back," Carlisle said and Paul quickly looked over him.

"What's wrong?" he asked worriedly.

"Nothing's wrong with Anna," he told him first. "Physically she'll be fine and all the bruises will fade in time," he told him.

"I'm going to go," Edward said and turned and walked away.

"Of course the bruises are going to get worse before they get better," Carlisle began. "And I know there will probably be more bruises that show up later that we haven't seen. I'm going to examine her
again tomorrow and decide if I should really let her go home tomorrow."

"And what if she doesn't go home tomorrow?" he asked.

"I can keep her here," Carlisle told him. "And you know she'll be taken care of."

"I know," Paul said quietly.

"And as long as she's here you're welcome to stay with her," Carlisle told him.

"Really?" Paul asked shocked.

"Yes, she's a lot calmer around you and relaxed," Carlisle told him and Paul couldn't stop the smile from appearing on his face. "I mean Jacob is doing a good job of keeping her calm and relaxed but he's not you."

"I know," Paul sighed. "Her and Jake are really close," he told Carlisle.

"I can tell," Carlisle said. "Anna said she was hungry so I ordered her some pizza, Emmet went to pick it up. There should be plenty for you as well."

"Thank you," Paul said. "Where's Sam?"

"He's out front waiting for Jacob."

"Ok, I'll go see Anna so Jake and Sam can go home."

"Ok and Paul make sure both of you get some rest." Carlisle told him before walking away.

When Paul walked in Anna's room he saw Jacob sitting next to her on the bed. He threw her bag down and walked over.

"Is everything ok?" Paul asked.

"Its good," Jacob said and stood up. He nodded his head towards the door and Paul walked over with him.

"Anna is really worried about the pack getting into trouble or hurt because of her, you know when we deal with Brock," Jacob said low enough to where Paul could hear him but Anna couldn't.

"I know she is," he whispered back.

"I tried my best to calm her down but she was crying Paul," Jake said quietly.

"She worries to much," Paul sighed. "Thanks Jake, for staying with her."

"It was no problem," he told him.

"Sam is waiting out front for you," Paul told him.

"Call me if anything changes and no matter what call me tomorrow, I'm going to pick Aimee up and bring Aimee with me to see her."

"Ok Jake," Paul said and Jacob walked over to Anna.

"Hey Anna Banana," he said. "I'm going home now so you're stuck with Paul the rest of the night."

"Ok Jake," she said. "Thanks."

"Eat dinner and get some rest Anna," he told her and kissed her forehead. "Me and Aimee will see you sometime tomorrow."

"Ok Jake you and Sam be careful."

"We will." he said and Paul walked over with him to the door.

"You get rest to Paul, you won't be any good to Anna if you don't," Jacob told him.

"I will Jake," he said and Jacob nodded and turned and walked away.

When he was gone Paul shut the door and walked over to Anna and laid down beside her in the bed.

"I'm glad you're back," she said.

"Sorry I was gone so long," he told her. "But I'm back now and I'm not leaving your side tonight."

"Good," she said.

"I brought some of your clothes," Paul told her. "Your hairbrush and toothbrush," he added.

"Thank you, I will probably change in the morning but I'm really comfortable right now."

"What are you wearing anyway?" he asked as he looked at her. She was wearing a t-shirt that was gigantic on her.

"Its Emmets I think," Anna told him. "I needed something that wasn't so tight on my back and arms. I'm still sore all over."

"I know you are," he said and gently kissed her temple. "But you're going to get better and heal now," he told her. "Carlisle is a great doctor I can't deny that," he sighed. "He'll take care of you." she smiled.

"I know," she sighed as there was a knock on the door. Paul got up and walked over to open it and saw Emmet on the other side with three pizza boxes two bottles of coke.

"Here," Emmet said as he handed everything to Paul. "Carlisle said Anna was hungry."

"Thanks," Paul said and Emmet walked away and Paul closed the door behind him and walked over to Anna. "Emmet brought food," he said.

"Good I'm so hungry I could probably eat a whole pizza myself," Anna said. "Which leaves two for you," she teased.

"You need to eat so you can get some sleep," he said.

"Ok," she said and he opened one of the boxes of pizza so they could eat.

After they finished eating Paul took the pizza boxes to the kitchen and threw the two empty ones away and placed the other in the refrigerator. Then he went back to Anna's room.

"Ok Anna," he said as he laid down next to her. "Time for sleep."

"You to," she told him. "You need sleep to." she added.

"I know and I'm going to sleep right here beside you," he told her.

"Good," she said and turned on her side to face him letting out a groan of pain.

"Anna," he said. "I wish I could make it go away."

"Don't worry Paul, I'll be ok," she told him.

"Now get some rest," he told her and kissed her lips. "I love you."

"I love you to," Anna said and laid her head on his shoulder and drifted off to sleep.