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Writer's Notes: I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has been following along with this story. I've decided to introduce an OC (original character). Let me know what you all thing! Don't forget to write a review!
Bella only packed a few things that she would need like clothes, her laptop, toiletries, stuff like that. Back at the boarding house she walked around her new room. Everything was just so extravagant. Her bed was a king-sized bed, with royal blue silk sheets, and a silk, goose down comforter that was a deep royal blue, embroidered with gold. The bed itself had four posts and a canopy that had greyish blue silk that hung down all four posts. The floors were real hardwood, a deep cherry and all the furniture was a deep cherry wood as well. There was a fireplace in her room, and even had a seating area in front of it. She had her own bathroom, which actually made her really happy. The bathroom was elegant. A large clawfoot tub that could practically fit three people and a shower that was in the open, with a drain in the floor. Everything was done in grey and black slate. Even the sink was a glossy, glass black bowl, and there was enough room in the bathroom to fit another bed. Bella was able to put the few clothes she brought with her in two drawers in one of the dressers. The armoire had clothes in it that would fit her, she assumed as compliments of Damon, but none of it was really her style.
She was alone for some time before Jasper knocked on the door.
"Come in," Bella called as she sat in one of the crimson red armchairs in front of the fireplace. Jasper came into her from holding a glass with what she was assuming was brandy.
"Hey, I figured you might want a drink," He said with a smile. Bella smiled back at him and took the drink from him. He still stood sort of awkward around her.
"Jasper…does my scent still make you uncomfortable?" she was staring down at her drink now.
"No. It doesn't. It never has…" he almost whispered. Her eyes looked up at him with shock. He sighed. "It wasn't me trying to attack you that day Bella…it was Ed- "
"Don't say his name," she cut him off.
He smiled a small smile. "I was trying to protect you." He said and took a seat in the chair next to her. He reached a handout and his fingers brushed hair back out of her face, lightly grazing his fingertips against her cheek. Bella sighed.
"Thank you," she said and then lifted the glass to her lips. She drank long and let the brandy soothe her throat and warm her belly. She was really tired and probably needed rest. Jasper leaned over and placed a light kiss on her cheek and smiled as his amber eyes looked into hers.
"You have no reason to thank me. Bella, there's nothing that I wouldn't do to protect you darling," he said, and she smiled at him. He stood now, tucking his hands in the front of his jeans he wore. "Get some rest," he said and then he left her alone in her room.
Bella stared into the fire before standing and changing her clothes into a pair of blue flannel pants and a blue sweatshirt. She took her bra off and put it on the chair so she could find it in the morning. Before she could lay down there was another knock at the door. She went to the door now and opened it. Damon was standing there in front of her. His icy blue eyes were staring at her with a mix of confusion and hunger.
"Damon, wha-"she started, but he pushed her into the room and covered his mouth on hers. His mouth moved on hers hungry, and she didn't fight back or stop it. His mouth seduced hers. He closed the door and then spun and pinned her against the door. His hands went to her wrists and pulled them up over her head. His body pressed into hers against the door. He could feel the freedom of her breasts and that made him want to explore. His lips trailed down her jaw now, moving to her neck. She pressed against him, her breathing coming in small pants and a small moan escaped her lips as his hands moved down her body to her hips. His mouth found hers again, and she opened it letting his tongue explore, tasting the brandy on her tongue.
Her thoughts were everywhere at once. What was happening? Why was this happening? She finally found the strength to push against him now to make him stop. She even managed to catch her breath to speak. "Stop," she said, her voice shaky, but it came out like a command.
He did stop, his body frozen against hers before he shifted away from her. He looked down at her, her lips swollen from fierce kiss. "Bella," he said softly, his eyes confused.
"I…I've never…" she stammered, and then she moved away from him, hugging her arms across her body. Her back was to him.
He let out a groan and he closed his eyes for a moment. He was willing himself to calm down. His arousal was still pushing against the material of his dark jeans. She was a virgin, he suddenly realized. He brought his hands up over his face and took in a breath. He could smell how aroused she was, so he knew that she was into what he was doing. She was scared.
"I'm sorry Bella," he finally said and turned and stood behind her. His arms enveloped her gently and he turned her to face him. He could see the bright embarrassment in her face. "I'm really sorry…I didn't know," he said his eyes searching hers for some sort of acknowledge or answer.
She only nodded and moved away from him. "I'm sorry. I'm just…really tired. Please…just go," she said, choking the words out.
Damon only looked at her for a moment before leaving her alone.
Bella let out a shaky breath before walking over to the bed on wobbly legs. She sighed before climbing into bed and closing her eyes, willing herself to go to sleep. It didn't take long after how exhausted she was feeling.
Damon left the boarding house to go for a little drive. He had to clear his head. He didn't know why he suddenly just had to have her. It frustrated him to no end. She was too damn interesting for him to just forget about it. He stepped on the gas more to increase his speed. He needed to get some distance to think for the night.
Bella's screams were startling. Her nightmares were getting worse. She thrashed around on the oversized bed. "No!" She screamed out and sweat broke out all over her. Her heartbeat was going crazy, jumping around all over the place, and her breathing was irregular.
Suddenly she was being shook away, her name being called out. "Bella!"
Her eyes flew open and met green ones. Her vision focused and realized that it was Stefan. He was on the bed straddling her, shirtless, and his hands gripped on her shoulders. "What? St-stefan?"
He eased up now that he saw her awake. He sighed a sigh of relief.
Jasper, Alice, and Jake were running into the room, gathering in the image that was happening.
"Bella!" Jake said as he ran forward. Stefan moved to let Bella up. She took Stefan's hand as he pulled her into a sitting position. The tingling shot down her arm this time. She took her hand away from his quickly and ran a hand over her face and through her hair.
"That was a really bad nightmare," Stefan said and sat all the way back on the bed now.
Bella looked at everyone now and sighed. "I'm sorry guys," she murmured. Jake tried a small smile at her. "It's okay Bells. Nightmares get the best of us sometimes."
Jasper moved to her side now and lay a hand on her shoulder and she could feel the calm. "Thank you," She whispered and smiled at Jasper. Alice folded her hands in front of her and smiled at Bella.
"Bella, it's okay. I'm just glad I finally got you to come to. You were violently trashing around on the bed. I was afraid you were going to hurt yourself," Stefan said, and Bella looked to him and smiled. "Thank you, Stefan. Really. Charlie had to hold me down sometimes too. I'm used to it. I promise it's okay and I really am sorry."
"You need to stop apologizing," Jared said from the doorway. He was leaned against the doorframe, shirtless smirking at her. She smiled back and sighed. "Well, everyone, go back to bed. I'll be fine."
Stefan got off the bed and nodded to her once before filing out of the room. Jake gave her hand a gentle squeeze before leaving with Jared behind him. Alice looked at Jasper and she nodded to him before turning out of the room.
"Jasper, can you just stay until I fall asleep?" Bella asked.
"Of course, darling," he said and sat next to her on the bed and watched as she went back to sleep, sending calmness through her, hoping that would hold back the nightmares.
The next morning, everyone was up early it seemed like. Stefan and Alice were in the kitchen cooking breakfast when Bella made it down the stairs. Damon was sitting at a kitchen bar with a cup of what looked like coffee, and Jake and Jared were no where to be seen. Jasper looked up from the book he was reading and smiled at Bella. "Get any more sleep?" he asked as he sat the book down.
Bella smiled and nodded, hugging her body again with her arms. "Yeah, I did. Thank you for staying last night."
Damon missed the nightmare last night and had heard that his little brother was there to pull her out of it. It did something to the pit in his stomach, but he just lifted the cup of coffee to his lips and drank, and then pretended to read the newspaper. Bella looked at Damon but forced herself to look away from him as she crossed the kitchen to see what Stefan and Alice were cooking.
Caroline came in now carrying some bags and handed them to Bella.
"Oh, what are these for?" Bella said looking at the many bags.
"I went shopping and decided that you needed some things for your closet. You don't have any clothes to wear to school Bella," she scoffed. Just then Jake came through the door, shirtless like normal and Caroline turned at the movement. Her baby blues met Jake's dark brown ones and then it happened. Jake got flooded with a burning, glowing heat that spread throughout his body. He felt a deep pull to Caroline, and he felt that he would do anything and everything for her, no matter the cost. Jared walked in shortly after and witnessed the imprinting scenario and he grinned really wide.
Bella stared at her best friend open mouthed as she dropped the bags in the floor. This caused Jasper and Alice to pay attention to what was happening, and it had Damon and Stefan looking on with confusion.
Caroline couldn't break her eyes away from Jake as he moved towards her. His hand reached out and stroked her face gently.
"Uh, what is happening?" Damon said as he lifted a brow as he watched Blondie and super wolf in the kitchen.
"Jake just imprinted," Bella murmured and then a huge smile was on her face.
Caroline blinked a few times finally and then looked around the room to everyone staring at them and then Jake was knelt down before her. "I'm sorry…what? Who?"
"I'm Jacob Black, son of William Black, grandson of Ephraim Black. I am part of the Quileute tribe in Forks, Washington," Jake said as he still stayed knelt in front of Caroline.
"Okay…. I'm Caroline Forbes, daughter of Elizabeth Forbes, uh, high school Senior, and Miss Mystic Falls? Nice to meet you Jacob?" She said quizzically. She felt weird now. She was staring into his eyes, and she felt so happy, and she had never met him anymore. "Can someone tell me what's going on?" She said looking at everyone.
"Jake here has imprinted on you Caroline," Jared said simply. "Oh, I'm Jared Cameron. Same pack, different family," he said and reached his hand over Jake's head to shake hers.
Caroline shook his hand and then looked down at Jake. "Please get up. You're making me feel weird."
Jake stood up abruptly now and looked at her, his eyes piercing hers. "I know this is weird. I know you don't understand what all of this means. I literally have no control over this…"
Caroline looked at Jared again, wanting him to elaborate.
"Basically, you guys are soul mates, and Jake will do anything on this planet to protect you and your honor yadda yadda yadda. He'll basically be in a lot of pain if he's rejected, and if he's away from you at all, he'll physically hurt." Jared summed it all up.
Caroline's gaze snapped back to Jake's now. "Really?" she asked, and Jake nodded.
Bella clapped her hands together, startling Jake and Caroline. "Well, this is awesome. I'm so happy that this finally happened for you Jake." She gave her friend a hug and he smiled at Bella but looked to Caroline as if he was asking permission. Caroline picked up on that.
"Oh, I'm okay. You're her best friend. Don't worry about me. I uh…have to figure some things out Jake. This is really strange. I have a boyfriend, who is a hybrid and I'm a vampire so…" she said and looked over to Damon who was grinning at this whole situation, incredibly amused.
Jared snickered. "Ha, you imprinted on a vampire bro!" he said and slapped Jake's back and he growled.
"It doesn't matter to me," Jake said sternly to Jared and then looked back at Caroline and smiled. "Take all the time you need, I'm really sorry…I really can't control this," he muttered, and she nodded in understanding and then turned and picked up the bags Bella dropped and went up to Bella's room with them.
"Alright, so that was definitely the best morning I've seen in a long time. This is going to be incredibly entertaining," Damon said with a laugh before sliding off the stool and walking out of the kitchen.
Smoke was billowing up to the ceiling now, where the eggs and bacon were burning because Stefan and Alice were caught up in the events that took place. They both jumped to remedy the problem.
Jake and Jared left to go back outside, Bella assumed, to shift to relay the information to the rest of the pack.
Bella walked over to Jasper and smiled. "What do you think about all of this?"
Jasper raised a brow at her and smiled. "Well, it's definitely different. Come to think about it. If Jake hadn't traveled here, he would have never imprinted." He gave a little shrug and Bella nodded. She sat down at the bar now and propped herself up on her hand. She really hoped that Caroline wouldn't reject Jake. She knew that she was serious about Tyler, but the look that was exchanged between the two was like fireworks going off. She was biased because Jake was her best friend, but she had come to think of Caroline as a really good friend too and only wanted to see them both happy.