I unfortunately do NOT own Twilight, I'm borrowing the characters, the amazing Stephenie Meyer created.

Sorry by the way that this is a really short chapter. I promise it won't happen again.

Chapter 37

It's Okay To Move On.

BPOV

I looked out of the window and saw the vicious looking black cloud forming over Forks. We were in for a snowy night, I should really get home before it starts, but I really had no motivation to move. My cell phone rang again, I looked at the caller ID; Jacob, this was the ninth time he had rang me in half an hour.

I sighed and left my phone on the passenger seat, doing my best to ignore the annoying ring tone. I started the engine and headed back home, my tears had dried but I looked a state. My hair was out of place and my face was a weird pale-greeny color. I looked ill.

I walked through the door and Charlie was still sitting watching sport channels. I went into the kitchen and started to prepare his dinner. I put it in the oven and sat down at the kitchen table with a glass of water. I jumped startled when the house phone rang.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Bella! Where the hell have you been, i've been trying to call you for ages, where's your cell phone?" Jacob sounded angry and worried,

"I just went out for a while, you really don't have to worry about me" I dont think my voice was very convincing.

"Of course I have to worry about you if you ignore my calls!" Jacob hadn't calmed down.

"Can I call you back, I have to do dinner" I asked.

"Make sure you do" Jacob demanded.

"Yeah, bye" I hung up without waiting for a reply. "Dad, dinners ready" I called.

I set the plates of lasagna down on the table and sat down in my seat. Charlie joined me and sat down too, he didn't look at me or speak. I bit my lip absentmindedly pushing my food around the plate. It was so quite I could hear Charlie slowly chewing his food.

"Bella" Charlie sighed.

I looked up "Yeah?"

"Do you think its a good idea if you go back to college?" Charlie asked.

"Yeah why?"

"I think you should stay home for the rest of the year, I've noticed a drift between you and Jake, you need to spending time with each other" Charlie stated.

He had no idea. Jake and I couldn't drift it was impossible for Jacob to be away from me, or that could be why we had drifted, I hadn't noticed it myself, but maybe being apart made the bond weaker. No, it couldn't, I was his imprint.

"We'll have loads of time to do that" I answered.

"Are you sure?" Charlie asked.

"Sure about what?" I asked back. Charlie looked down at my ring, I realized what he meant "Of course I'm sure!"

"I just don't want you to get hurt, again"

Bit late for that "Jacob would never do that, he's not like that"

"I know, just the way things ended with Edward" Charlie began.

I drew in a sharp breath at the mention of his name. Why was this happening to me, I Love Jacob. Jake makes me happy, he promised to take care of me and most importantly never leave me, so why was this happening again, why was I so effected by his departure.

"I can't help, but think you're...vulnerable" Charlie finished.

"I'm fine" I lied forcing a smile. I don't think Charlie bought it, but he dropped the subject.

I picked my plate up and scrapped the untouched food into the bin. I headed upstairs and collapsed on my bed. I curled up and closed my eyes. I must have fallen asleep as I felt two warm hands on my waist gently shaking me, I opened my eyes and saw Jacob leaning over me.

"You never called" Jacob whispered.

"I fell asleep" I sat up and scratched my head trying to remember what happened.

"Is everything okay?" Jacob asked as he lay on the bed next to me.

"Yeah" I nodded.

"Charlie is concerned about you" Jacob propped himself up on one elbow so he could see my face.

"I know" I sighed.

"Bella, talk to me, I feel as if your keeping stuff from me, I want you to be able to tell me everything"

"The Cullen's moved on"

"I know" Jacob looked down.

"It effected me more than I expected"

Jacob paused and sighed "Its okay for you to still have feelings for him and it's okay for you to cry over him or feel sad and betrayed that he left you, but I tell you again, I will always be here to love you, protect you, care for you, laugh with you, hug you, whatever you want or need I'll be it"

"I love you Jacob" I hugged him.

"I love you too Bella" Jacob wrapped his arms around me and pulled me closer.

I lay in the heat and comfort of Jakes arms staring at the ceiling. I heard his breathing get heavier and looked round to see him asleep. I planted a gentle kiss on his cheek and curled up against his side closing my eyes.