Chapter Nineteen

You know how sometimes when you're asleep and you're dreaming and then you fall in your dream and it startles you awake? Basically that's what happened when I finally came to in the Black's household. I jolted up into a sitting position and my eyes frantically scanned the room in search of my sister when a cold hand rested on my forehead. I turned to my side to see who it was and when I locked eyes with them my blood ran cold and I jerked back away from them.

"Where's Bella?" I demanded, my voice shakey.

"Hazel, I need you to lay back down so I can check you over to make sure you're okay." Carlisle Cullen spoke to me in a calm voice, but it made me feel anything but calm. He reached for me again and I pulled back farther, burrying myself into the couch cushions.

"Don't touch me!" I heard a growl from behind me and my nerves suddenly calmed down when I looked up and saw Paul.

"She said not to touch her, so don't fucking touch her. We can have Sue look her over. You're here for Jacob, not my imprint." Paul's eyes were cold and locked on Carlisle. His arms were crossed and his lips were set into a hard line.

"Very well. If you need anything more from me, you have my number. Make sure to keep a close eye on Jacob for the next two days. If his fever spikes again, don't hesitate to call me. My family and I will remain in town for another week, and after that we'll take our leave." And just like that, Carlisle was gone and I was at ease.

I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding and looked around at who was in the room. Billy was settled in the corner in his wheelchair, Sam was sitting in the arm chair with Jared and Emrby behind him while Paul was still behind me. I didn't see Jacob or Bella and my anxiety spiked again.

"Where's Bella?" I asked. I looked at Sam for an answer. He sighed before looking at me.

"Bella is fine, Hazel. She is with Jacob in his room, and no you can't go in there. Jacob was injured pretty badly during the fight after he and Paul took down Victoria. She got her arms around him and squeezed. She would have killed him if Paul didn't rip off her head." I felt my hands begin to shake and tears sting my eyes. I almost lost my sister and one of my good friends all because of fucking Sparkle Boy. When I felt the first tear fall I was wrapped up in someone's arms and by the smell of them I knew it was Paul.

"Is anyone else sick of me fainting or is that just me?" I said, trying to break the tension in the room and lighten the mood. It helped slightly when I felt Paul's chest vibrate with laughter.

"Is she awake?" I turned to look behind me down the hall to Jake's room when I saw Bella. I stood up on shakey legs and launched myself at her, almost knocking her down as I sobbed into her chest. She wrapped her arms tightly around me a she cried her own tears.

"I thought I lost you." I whispered. Bella meant everything to me, next to my daughter.

"Are you kidding? I thought I lost you! You need to stop fainting on me all the time, people are going to think I'm the older sister." I laughed at that and pulled away from her wiping away at my eyes.

"You're so stupid though! Cutting open your palm on purpose to provoke a vampire?! Don't you ever do that again!" I scolded her, all she did was roll her eyes and wrap an arm around my shoulders.

"Alright, I promise. I'm going to stay here with Jake and make sure he's okay. Are you going to be alright in your house alone?" Before I had the chance to answer, Paul cut in.

"She wont be alone, I'll be there." I smiled at him as he grinned down at me. Bella looked at me with her eyes full of questions but I shook her off. I would tell her later, maybe. "Come on, Haze. Let's get you home." He reached out his hand to me and I didn't hesitate on taking it.

~~~TOS~~~

When we pulled up to my tiny home, I was overwhelmed with exhaustion. I jumped out of my car and almost collapsed as my knees buckled. I gripped the side of the door and took a few deep breaths before I started to walk again, only I didn't get that far as Paul swooped me up into his arms.

"Careful, Bambi. Your cut on your head is still fresh and all your adrenaline is gone. Charlie is keeping Little P over night so you can get some rest." I sighed happily and nuzzled into his chest, feeling the days events catching up to me. I was thankful my dad was so open to having his granddaughter spend time with him. I know how much he missed having me around the house after I left and I know how awkward it was with Bella moving in with him after so long. Paul gently unlocked the front door with my keys and carried me to my room and sat me on the edge of my bed. "I'm going to go make you some tea. Get changed into some comfy clothes and I'll put on a movie for you." I smiled at him in thanks as he closed my door behind him to give me some privacy.

I slowly stood up from my bed and made my way to my dresser. I pulled out an old pair of Nike running shorts and an old Forks high soccer T-shirt. I changed quickly and sat down on my bed again and began french braiding my hair. Just as I was putting in my hair band Paul gently knocked on the door before coming in with a cup of tea for me in one hand and a movie in the other. I smiled at him as I took the cup from him and took a small sip. It was peppermint, my favorite. He walked over to my DVD player and quickly turned it on along with my TV. He turned around and looked at me before gesturing with his hand that I scoot back on the bed into my pillows. I rolled my eyes at him be fore standing up and setting my drink down on my bedside table. I pulled back the covers and crawled in, waiting for Paul.

He walked toward my light switch and shut off the light, the room being consumed by the dark except for the glow of the TV with the menu screen to Harry Potter playing. I grinned while he rolled his eyes at me before crawling on the bed, over the covers.

"Why are you on top of the blankets?" I scowled at him. He looked over at me with a gleam in his eyes.

"What?" I rolled my eyes at him.

"You know what. You can get under the covers, Paul. We're adults, not teenagers." He laughed at me before shaking his head at me.

"I'm not going to be comfortable under the covers with jean shorts and a T-shirt on, Hazel."

"Well, take them off." The words were out of my mouth before I could stop them and I felt my face get hot and I'm sure I was as red as a tomatoe. Paul grinned cheekily at me before standing up and pulling his shirt over his head. Maintaining eye contact with me. I fought with myself on whether or not I wanted to look at his chest or not. I've seen Paul shirtless millions of times, hell the first time I met him he was shirtless. But this time was different, we weren't surrounded by our friends or the pack. We were alone in my house and he was going to be half naked in my bed with me.

Although, I wasn't exactly dressed decent either. My shorts were short enough that slivers of my ass showed and my shirt was a size two small so it rode up on my stomach. I broke eye contact for a second when I saw his hands drop to his shorts. My eyes widened for a brief and I quickly turned my attention to the TV, my face bright red. Paul laughed loudly as he crawled back under the covers and wrapped his arms around my waist. Paul was a big cuddler, something I absolutely loved. Whether we were sitting on the couch or at Sam and Emily's he would always find a reason to touch me and have his arms around me. When we weren't talking for that week, it made me realize just how much I missed and craved for his affection.

"Babe, why you blushing like that?" Paul teased. I looked the other way and crossed my arms in front of my chest. I knew I was being childish but I didn't care. "Baby, come on. I was only teasing you. Forgive me?" I couldn't help the smile that graced my lips at him calling me baby. Sure, he's called me babe and hun before but never baby. I liked it, probably more than I should have. I turned my head to look at him and laughed at his puppy dog eyes. His eyes sparkled and then he launched into a tickle attack which caused me to laugh even harder. "Say you give up and I'll stop!"

"N-never!" I said through giggles, the movie long forgotten. He continued to tickled me until I was flat on my back and he was on top of me. "Okay! Okay, you win!" I said, out of breath from laughing so hard. He stopped tickling me and as my laughter started to die down we both realized the position we were in.

I was on my back with my hands by my head and my hair wild from coming out of the braid and he was above me with my legs around his waist. I looked up at him and saw there was nothing but happiness and love in his eyes. He started to lean in closer to my face and I held my breath. His eyes kept darting from my lips to my eyes, silently asking me for permission. I did everything I could to convey to him that yes I wanted this. I wanted him to kiss me so hard that I'd forget my own name. At first, his lips lightly brushed against mine and then he pulled away. I must have pouted or something because he laughed lightly at me and then pressed his lips to mine once again only firmer.

One hand cupped the back of his hand and pulled him closer to me while the other wrapped around his shoulders as he put more pressure on my body. I angled my head so I could kiss him more passionately. Our lips moved slowly against each other and I felt his tongue trace my bottom lip before I opened my mouth and our tongues tangled; fighting for dominance. When he bit my bottom lip I let out a moan and he stopped. He pulled back and looked at me and my face instantly turned into a tomato.

"Baby, if you keep making noises like that I wont be able to stop."

"Who said I wanted you to?" He groaned before he kissed me again and grinded against me.

I definitely forgot my name that night.

~~~TOS~~~

Hey guys! I hope you liked this update, it was more on the fluffy side just to get a break from all the drama and fighting and vampire mojo. But this story is definitely far from over! We still gotta find out about Anthony, her birth mom, her birth dad(maybe?), and also delve more into her relationship with Paul and as well there will also be some good sisterly bonding in the future. Alsoooo, I was wondering if you guys want this to be rated M with some lemons or keep it T with no lemons? Let me know with a review! Until next time xoxo