To live life to the fullest, like you'll die the next day, is an accomplishment few manage to achieve, and to give your life for those you love - the ultimate sacrifice - is something that takes incredible courage. If something could be said for Lily Evans and James Potter, it was that they were very good at living, but they were also very good at dying.

Set after Edward leaves. Jake is brought into Bella's life; his interest in her is piqued. Friendship follows. Realistic healing process. Realizations, love, Victoria, La Push, wolf transformations, the Cullen family returns in later chapters. Bella could be viewed as slightly OC. Rated T. NOT a story where Edward is forgotten, but a Team Jacob. Not AU !COMPLETE!