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Chapter 12

PaulPOV

"So aren't you going to ask why I'm here?' James said smiling. The thought hadn't crossed my mind. Killing him did. "This isn't the kind of hospitality I expected from a Quileute," he laughed. "I expected you to be more, obedient, like a dog." James narrowed his eyes at me, and smiled that typical cocky smile. He looked terrible. But he was still holding on to that particular essence he displayed so often.

"What do you want?" I asked calmly trying not to alert the boys downstairs.

"You are acquainted with Bella are you not?" he asked smugly. Bella? What could he possibly want with Bella now? Why won't he just leave her alone? He obviously has an issue with taking a hint.

"What do you want with Bella?" I growled. He could see that his antics were starting to get under my skin. But that just fuelled him further.

"I know you feel for Bella, but the problem is, so do I. And so does Jasper. Now, I am here to make a deal with you, we both want Bella, but Jasper will be a big blockage to her. Now there's nothing in this world I want more than to take Jasper out, even more so than I want Bella. So here's my proposition. I'd like us to work together to eliminate Jasper, and then whoever Bella chooses, wins. But that will come after we get rid of Jasper. He wishes to do nothing but harm Bella, and I know that isn't something you'll let happen so easily." James said. I thought about it for a moment. How could I trust this guy? He'd already tried to hurt Bella already, he refused to back down even after she declined his advances. I let my mind work through what he said and came to my conclusion.

"Alright James, I will accept your proposal, but on my terms. One, no harm comes to Bella, that means you cannot try and grab her against her will, you leave her alone. Two, I won't go out of my way to break the treaty, Jasper is on his lands, then I won't touch him, and neither will you. And three, I want the chance to speak to Jasper before any 'elimination' as you call it happens. He deserves the chance to gracefully back down from Bella." I replied. James thought for a moment and smiled holding out his hand to shake on. We shook. James was not the kind of guy I wanted to cross nor side with. And little did he know, I wouldn't be siding with him. This little deal was just to humour him. I knew there was something else here that James isn't revealing and I wasn't taking any risks. If Bella wants to choose Jasper, she deserves that right without James trying to hurt him.

After the deal had been set, James took off out my window leaving me alone with my thoughts. I didn't want to be a bad guy, but if Bella needed protecting, I would do whatever I could do to make sure she was safe.

BPOV

It had now been a few days since I had seen Jasper. There was no sign of him anywhere. And honestly I couldn't be more grateful for it. Not seeing him was making my mind much clearer. Whatever feelings he was stirring in me, was making me lose focus of why I was here. To live a normal life and I couldn't do that with a guy like Jasper. It's not even that he was a vampire, or an empath, it was that he was so all over the place with his thoughts and actions, that was making me crazy. The idea of being with someone so uncontrolled like that, worried me. I had too many secrets to keep, and I wasn't going to let someone just come and mix that all up just because he was gorgeous, and I was new to this. I spent the last few days keeping to myself really. I saw Paul every now and then, he was always so kind with me, and he respected my need for space to work things out. I decided today that I needed to stop thinking about what happened with Jasper entirely and focus on me and what I wanted. During my final class I sat with Paul. We were silent for a while but we got to talking. And then I just went for it. If I was going to purge myself of Jasper and really give what Paul and I could have a chance, I had to bite the bullet.

"Paul, I was wondering if you'd want to maybe, come to my house tonight? My dad is working late and we could watch a movie?" I asked softly. I was nervous as hell. And he could tell, but his smile made it seem all the worth it.

"Yeah I'd love to, what time were you thinking?" He replied. I suddenly felt a little giddy.

"6:30," I said smiling. My excitement rose and I was sure I was blushing.

"6:30 it is," Paul said grinning. We sat the rest of our lesson in silence and when the bell rang to signal the end of the day, we waved goodbye and went our separate ways.

During my walk home I thought about how tonight would go. Paul was so different to Jasper so different to anything I'd ever experienced. He was kind, and gentle, and sweet. I didn't have to worry about him questioning my past, or completely changing moods. I smiled to myself as I thought about Paul. I was really annoyed that I hadn't noticed just how beautiful he was. He was broad and strong but not in a cocky way. And he had the most gorgeous eyes that I couldn't help but think about. But Paul's defining feature was that even though he was popular, good looking and everyone loved him, he didn't let that change who he was. Who he was on the inside, was someone I felt drawn to. I was fire, and he was ice. And it seemed right that we were exploring things.

I spent my afternoon finishing my homework and getting everything ready. I smiled when 6:30 finally came around and the doorbell rang. I opened up the door and saw him standing there. Smiling and handsome, like always. I led him upstairs to my bedroom where I had the bed all set up and the tv on ready to go.

"I didn't know what you liked, so I got a couple of action and a couple of comedy to even things out." I said brightly. We decided on comedy first and I got the movie ready and snuggled in next to Paul on my bed. He placed his arms around me, and I couldn't help but enjoy this moment with him. My heart fluttered lightly, and I felt so safe, and warm with him. He seemed so peaceful, and I hadn't felt that in some time. He smelt like pine, always.

"Bella," he said softly breaking me from my thoughts.

"Yeah?" I asked. He sat up slightly and looked at me.

"I know I said we'd take things slow, get to know one another but…" he thought for a moment before continuing. "I really like you, and I don't know when Jasper will be back, but I know it may be difficult for you to choose which one you'd rather spend time with. I don't want you to choose me if you'd rather choose him. You deserve nothing but happiness, and if that's Jasper, I'd love nothing more than to be your friends, but I just want you to follow your heart." He said softly. It looked like he was fighting with himself over saying that. Maybe he'd thought he ruined whatever we had by saying what he said. But I couldn't be mad that he was being honest with his feelings, and that even though he liked me, he was putting my thoughts and feelings before his. It was so genuine, and kind that I thought I might melt then and there. This is exactly what I mean, any fire within me, any anger and hatred, fear, it all gets pushed aside when I'm with Paul because he just makes me feel, safe. He melts my fire, but definitely not in a bad way.

"Paul, you have no idea just how amazing you are, do you?" I said. "You're one of the nicest, most genuine guys I've ever met. And so much so, that even though you want to put your feelings over mine, you don't, you still want my happiness first and foremost and for that I couldn't be more grateful. Whatever Jasper and I had, I don't think it's worth exploring when he couldn't even face me afterwards. He chose to change the course, and then he ran. What you and I have is something different. You excite me but on a more emotional level. With Jasper I think it was more lust than anything, he excited me in a sexual sense. Because I'm new to sex and lust, Jasper piqued that interest within me, and I'm so used to running, so used to fighting, that I never had time to feel needs. You bring out the gentle in me, I'm usually fierce and hard headed, stubborn and closed off, but you make me feel safe, secure like no matter what nothing can touch me." I said. I had never been so open and honest with someone before but he brought something out in me I couldn't describe. "I don't mean either that you don't Pique my sexual interest too Paul, you certainly do, but I feel things for you and a much deeper level that I have experienced before, if that makes sense." I said. I took a breath and watched Paul's face. He listened intently and looked at me gently.

"I feel things for you Bella that I've never felt for anyone else. Ever." He said. And in that moment nothing else mattered, Jasper, my past, none of it. I placed my arms around Paul's neck and brought my lips to his. There was no hesitation from either of us and this kiss felt right. I tilted my head slightly and he opened my mouth with his tongue, deepening the kiss. Fireworks exploded in my core and heat began to pool between my legs. There was passion and longing from him, and I know he felt it from me too. We lied back with him on top of me never breaking our kiss. We kissed like that for what felt like hours and I never wanted to leave this moment. Paul placed one hand on my waist and the other underneath my shirt. He was hesitant, waiting for my permission to explore the skin beneath. But I had other plans in mind. I slipped my hand into his pants, which gave him the permission he needed. He swiftly slid his hand under my shirt and cupped my bare breast. He tweaked with my nipples softly pulling a moan from me. I held his erection and stroked him, alternating between fast and slow. More soft moans escaped me as Paul broke our kiss, and covered my collarbone with gentle nips and pecks. He lifted my shirt over my head and slowly made his way down to my chest. He captured one of my hard peaks between his lips, nibbling gently. I loved this feeling but I needed more. I pulled his shirt off of him and lowered his pants. Paul kept working on my breasts while I helped him out of his clothes. It didn't take long before I got my way and we were both completely undressed. He held me close to him. He was so warm. He kissed down my neck and between my breasts. He passed my middle and kissed around my belly button before retreating lower. He came to rest between my legs, kissing my inner thighs and moving upward. I knew he was a wolf, and his inner animalistic urges were starting to take over as he could sense my desire. He teased me and he knew it. He was so close to my entrance that I was starting to grow impatient waiting for him to give in to me. Just when I thought he was going to come back up my body, he slipped his tongue into my wet centre, making me ache with longing. I cried out in ecstasy as his tongue licked my inner heat. He was slow and fast all once. Just when I didn't think it could get any better, he gently rubbed my throbbing clit whilst devouring me from the inside. It was heaven. I arched my back as my climax began to build. Just as I was about to orgasm he stopped. I looked down at him, furious, but he just giggled devilishly and slowly inserted himself in me. Whatever anger I had disappeared as he filled me entirely. Oh I thought to myself. This, this is what it feels like to be satisfied. It didn't hurt like I always thought my first time would, it was incredible. He filled my perfectly. I didn't think it could get much better than this.

PaulPOV

Ungh I watched her writhe under me as she climaxed. She was so beautiful. And seeing her laying here naked made me fall for her so much more. I had no idea what I was doing really, I was a virgin too, but it felt right. Bella grew hungrier for me, after climaxing. She flipped us over so she was on top. I pulled her lips to mine as I thrusted in her softly. She melted into the kiss instantly. She ground on me firmly, moving her hips perfectly. She was so wet, it was hard to hold myself in. Our kisses grew faster, harder, and she couldn't get enough and neither could I.

"Oh Bella," I whispered in her ear as I thrusted harder. She laughed giddily and kissed down my neck. Her thirst for pleasure was so incredibly attractive. She brought her lips back to mine and I placed both hands on either side of her perfect hips. I gave them a squeeze and began to thrust as hard and as fast as I could.

"MMM Paul" she mumbled into my mouth and I couldn't contain myself any longer. I released myself into her and she cried out in pleasure. I brought my mouth to her firm nipples and suckled hard whilst I finished myself. My thrusts slowed down and she kissed me breathily. She looked me in the eyes before collapsing onto my chest. I brought my arms around her and held her close to me. We lied like that for ages, until she fell asleep. How could she get any more perfect? Could I even let her pick Jasper now after tonight? Would she still want to? I put the thoughts to rest and let myself enjoy this moment. I closed my eyes and let the sound of her heartbeat lull me to sleep.

JasperPOV

I had finally returned home and thought I'd make a quick visit to Bella. I wasn't going to talk to her, or let her see me. I had finally come to my senses and got my emotions sorted out but what I came back to that night, sent all that right back into first gear. How could she be my mate? When she's fucking that dog!?