Big thanks to my lovely Beta ladies: MissLiss15 & Maniacalmuse for dusting away the bad words and faulty grammar!

I felt a bit nervous posting this chapter. When I finished it, it felt right though, so I hope you'll enjoy it :)
If you're reading this, know that SM owns all things Twilight. I do own an experience like this that I would much rather see dissapear as well, so there's that.

xo

Six

I opened my eyes and immediately shut them again. Bright sunlight overflowing the room made my head toll. Since it was so bright out, I must have slept until noon.

Groaning, I turned around and put my throbbing head under the covers.

Wait.

I did not have green and brown striped sheets on my bed last night. They were black and ultra-soft, freshly out of the dryer.

God no, that wasn't a dream. I started panicking as I wasn't wearing anything and I could kill myself for doing this again. Everything from last night flooded back to me. I ruined girls' night after all.

"You awake?" A low, masculine voice made it clear that I, in fact, had done this again.

"I'm dead, or at least I hope I am." My voice cracked and I cleared my throat.

"Please, Bell. Don't be like that." He sat down next to me on the bed, prying the covers away from my face but keeping my body covered up.

"Jake, please. Tell me last night happened in my head?" I felt awkward and stupid.

I had been drinking too much last night when I spotted Jake from across the club. Alice warned me not to go outside on the balcony, but I couldn't stop myself. I was drawn to him, he always managed to find me.

He convinced me to go dance with him and it seemed like it was only the two of us there. Jake held me flush against him, his body immediately reacting to being close to mine. I shouldn't blame him for our weird to-and-fro. Even if I didn't like to admit it, my body couldn't deny the pull I felt towards him. How I enjoyed his warmth, the feeling of safety I had in his arms.

He took my hand in his and dragged me outside with him, flashing Alice a bright smile on our way out. I could see her frown as she walked over to where Emmett Cullen was charming the dress off of Rosalie, probably to tell her I'd fallen off the wagon again.

Jake pushed me against the wall outside, not caring if there were any other patrons around as his caramel eyes stared deep into my own. Telling me he was sorry for pushing all his ideals on me, that he wanted another shot with me, that I looked beautiful tonight. To be honest, since I hadn't heard about Edward again, it was all my lonely heart craved.

I put my arms around his neck, pulling him even closer as his breath hitched and his lips found my neck. His warm hands roamed my body, leaving sparks with his touch. Resistance was gone, I was in his arms again and in that moment my brain shut off.

"Please Bell, I'm begging you," he breathed into my ear.

I kissed Jacob, hard. Our lips moved perfectly in sync, but I couldn't help but wonder if kisses with my Warrior would be like this.

A wave of nausea took over as I pulled away from the comfort of Jake's arms.

If I could vaporize right now, I wish I would, because last thing I remember was vomiting on his shoes.

"Nothing happened except for that kiss, Bell. I promise I didn't lay a hand on you." He sighed, looking at me longingly.

"So why did I end up in your bed, naked?" I asked him, looking away and feeling embarrassed.

"You were in no condition to go home by yourself. I told Alice I'd make sure you were okay, but not before she warned me to stay away from you," he chuckled, the sound of it ringing in my head.

"I slept on the couch, and I just got you out of your clothes because you half threw up on them. They're in the dryer," he mentioned.

"Oh," was all I managed to say to him.

"Jake we really need to talk about this," I said as I motioned to the space between us.

I told Jacob he needed to move on from me. That he had to find that one girl who would gladly take all he had to offer and turn it into the life of his dreams. There were enough girls who craved a man with a five year plan for themselves. All the while I shared my thoughts to him, he stayed silent and kept looking at me.

"I know, we need to stop hooking up," he began. "I need to focus on new people, so I can forget about my feelings for you, though they'll never fade."

I gave him a smile and thanked him.

—WOP—

I left Jake's about an hour after. My clothes were still a bit damp, but I couldn't stand hurting him anymore by being in his cottage and turning him away once more.

He offered to drive me home, but I insisted on taking the walk, craving some fresh air and a coffee.

I was glad I brought a jacket with me last night, so I wouldn't have to wander around town in the afternoon in my getup of shame.

When I walked the few blocks home, I passed the bistro Rosalie had told me about. It was just after one in the afternoon and I decided to try it out before I met Edward the next day.

Oh God, I should probably tell him why I fell of the face of the earth.

My phone was dead, so as I entered the cozy bistro, I asked the girl working there if I could charge my phone.

They gave me a table next to the window and access to the outlet in the wall.

Five messages and two missed calls.

Edward had called me?

My appetite subsided, and I ordered a coconut milk latte. She also brought me a complementary brownie.

The café was busy, tables around me were filled with all kinds of people enjoying a late lunch or coffee.

Edward had sent me three texts, asking me if my night was okay. Then he asked me if I got home safely at about three in the morning. At four, he called me followed by the message: "Please let me know you're okay."

Alice was the other one on my missed call list, as well as the other person texting me. She was mad at me for leaving with Jacob, of course.

I decided to call her. But first I needed to apologize to my Warrior. He'd probably think the worst of me, but part of me just wanted to tell him everything.

I'm so sorry I disappeared. It wasn't intentional, my phone died and I'm a bitch from hell who couldn't hold her liquor last night, sorry.

Before I got a reply from him, Alice was calling me. I would a dead woman if I didn't pick up this time.

"Isabella fucking Swan!" she greeted me, her voice loud and making my head throb even more. I'd pissed off cute, little Alice Whitlock.

"I know, I'm sorry Alice. So incredibly sorry, for everything." I couldn't stress the everything part enough.

I could hear her sigh on the other end of the line, probably hating me for abandoning her last light.

"I have to say, that was the first time you ever chose him over us, so I hope he's worth it," she spat at me.

Hell, I deserved the wrath of Alice. Even I was mad at myself, but she had to know I broke it off for good this morning.

"It's over, once and for all. I cut the cord and let him go. Like you told me to so many times already" I sighed.

"Where are you now?" she asked me. I could hear her closing a door, and I presumed she was in her car by now. I could tell she was downright mad, but she also knew it was a big step for me to finally let go of my past lover.

I told her to meet me at the bistro. She said she'd be here in about ten minutes.

After what felt like a lifetime, I ended the call to look at my messages.

Warrior: You shouldn't feel like you owe me anything, Isabella. But I feel somehow very protective of you. Last night was incredible with you, I spent the entire night thinking of you and wondering if you would be safe. I shouldn't have this feeling, but I can't help myself. Don't be sorry for having a life please.

I didn't at all think like I owed him an explanation. I honestly never had this feeling before. A perfect stranger looking out for me, even though he's never seen me up close and personal. My stomach and heart flipped around my body.

I really shouldn't have left my apartment last night.

"You're better off. I'm glad that he's gone." Alice cocked her head at me. I knew she disproved of my weird relationship with him ever since the beginning. She always told me that she got a weird vibe about him.

"Honestly, that guy is not for you Bella." She sipped her macchiato and pursed her lips.

"What are you not telling me?" I asked her, seeing her eyes flick over my shoulder and back. She sat up straight again.

"It's just that I have a really good feeling about your warrior-dude. He seems like the right man for you, Bella. I'm sorry for being so to the point and sounding like some kind of fortune telling fraud." She threw her hands in the air as to defend herself.

I smiled at her.

"I feel extremely bad, honestly. I want to explore where this thing between Edward and I can go, but I'm so scared," I confessed.

"You just have to, sweetheart. You know how much fear surrounded Jasper and I, right? He had so many demons, as had I. But you have to remember that you're entitled to some happiness. You owe it to yourself to see if he's worth it. And I think you already know the answer since you've spent so many hours talking to him already." She looked at me with kind eyes.

Alice had a way of making me feel at ease. It's one of the best things about her, never judging me but always knowing how to say the right words.

I nodded, taking my phone from the table to type out an answer to Edward.

I don't feel like I owe you anything, but I have this desire to tell you everything about me. So you know how messed up I actually am, I'm scared you would run. I'm scared I will.

His reply was instant.

Warrior: Run to me, Isabella.

I sighed and probably a bit too loud, startling Alice. When I showed her the conversation we had, she kept on frowning until she read his last text.

"Bella, go and meet this guy. This looks like lot more than just sexual tension, sweetheart." I knew she was right, but didn't want to admit it. Not when I knew I had to wait another day to see him.

I would finally feel him close to me and a thought tugged at my heart:

I needed him.

I know this was kind of a short one, but I wanted this chapter to be separated since Bella decided to leave Jacob behind.
GO BELLA!

Now, off to better adventures.

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