Rekindling What's Meant to Be

JacobxBella

Rated T

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight or the franchise, as it belongs to Steph Meyers

Rekindling What's Meant to Be

Chapter 17

Billy hummed happily as he moved around his kitchen, plating up the last of the waffles he had made for Sarah's birthday breakfast. It was hard for him to believe his granddaughter had turned thirteen years old today. Then again, it was hard for him to believe that he hadn't known about her the first twelve years of her life. And though he resented Bella a bit for keeping her a secret from him, Charlie, and especially Jacob, he was grateful that she was able to give him such a precious grandchild. Sarah didn't hold any ill will towards her mother for keeping her away, and he shouldn't either, especially if Bella was doing it for Sarah's protection.

He grabbed the two plates he had made for them and set them on the table, as well as grabbing the two glasses of freshly squeezed orange juice before calling, "Sarah, come and get it! Breakfast is on!"

Sarah came down the hallway and into the kitchen, smiling when Billy greeted her by singing a rather offkey version of the birthday song. However the smile fell from her face as a cramp ran through her pelvis. Seeing her grimace Billy asked, "What's wrong, Sarah?"

"Um, is mom here?" Sarah asked.

"No, she and your dad left early this morning. Why? Is something the matter?"

The new teenager fidgeted for a moment before finally saying, "I'm bleeding."

Billy shifted his head slightly and frowned. "Bleeding…where?"

"Um…between my legs…I think I've started my period for the first time."

Billy's russet colored skin turned bright red and his eyes widened comically before he said, "Oh! Oh wow, um, okay. Uh, how about you go and take a bath and I'll call Rachel. You know Rachel, right? I told you about her?"

"Yes, she's one of your twin daughters and daddy's older sister."

"Right, okay. I'm going to call her while you take a bath. She should be here by the time you get out."

Sarah nodded and hurried off to the bathroom, quickly shutting the door behind her and locking it. Billy sighed as he heard water running and rolled over to the phone on the wall, picking it up and dialing his daughter's number. The phone rang for a while until a deep voice answered, "Hello?"

"Morning Paul. Put Rachel on the phone; it's important."

He could hear Paul call Rachel to the phone and soon he heard his daughter's voice in the receiver saying, "Good morning, dad. Don't worry, we're still coming to Sarah's bonfire birthday party."

"That wasn't why I was calling, but thanks for the reassurance. I'm calling because Sarah has started her first menstrual cycle and Bella currently isn't here to help her."

"Don't worry about it, dad. I'll get a few things for her and be on my way shortly. I imagine you're freaking out right now about it."

"Just a little. Your mother was the one to handle this when you and Rebecca started yours, and at the same time."

"Don't remind me, dad; that was an awful day. Just tell Sarah to sit tight, breathe, and I'll be there as quick as I can."

Billy thanked Rachel and hung up the phone before moving down the hall towards the bathroom. He knocked on the closed door and relayed what Rachel had told him, to which Sarah thanked him for. He then rolled back down the hall to the living room and turned on the television for the time being. About fifteen minutes later, there was a knock on the door before it opened and Rachel stepped inside with a bag in her hand. She smiled at Billy and went to give her father a hug before asking where her niece was. Right when she asked that, Sarah stepped out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around her body. She looked down the hall at Rachel and gave a small smile before saying, "Hi."

Rachel smiled at the young girl, mesmerized at how much she looked like not only her little brother, but her mother as well. Of course, she had met Sarah once or twice before, but it was still a shock to know she was Jacob's child with Bella. Either way, she loved her niece all the same. Walking down the hall to her she greeted, "Good morning, Sarah; happy birthday. Though, I'm sure you weren't expecting it to start off like this."

"No, not really. Mom told me to start expecting it to come at any time the moment I turned twelve, but I didn't think it would happen on my birthday."

"Yeah, periods suck that way. They always show up when you don't want them to. Let's go to the bedroom and I'll help you figure this out."

Sarah nodded. "Okay. Are those…you know…in the bag?"

"Yes, and it's nothing to be afraid of. Come on, now."

Billy watched as Sarah and Rachel disappeared into the twins' old bedroom and the door shut behind them. He sighed in relief as it did, as he had been silently freaking out while waiting for his daughter to show up. Five minutes later he heard a car pull up in front of the house and knew that it was Jacob and Bella returning. They walked inside the house, Bella carrying a cake box that she quickly moved to the kitchen to place in the refrigerator, greeting Billy as she did. Jacob was also holding a box in his hand, only this one was long with an envelope attached to it. That wouldn't have made Billy frown if it hadn't been for the frown on his son's face. And the look in his eyes, it was the same look he usually got when it came to dealing with anything concerning the Cullens; it was a look he knew well with Jacob.

Clearing his throat a bit Billy asked, "What's going on?"

Jacob placed the long box on the kitchen table and said, "It's a gift for Sarah."

"It's from Rosalie," Bella said as she turned away from the fridge. "I can tell from the writing on the card."

"Rosalie? The blonde Cullen female?" Billy asked.

"Yeah, her. She loves Sarah and Sarah loves her, so it's no surprise to me that she sent her something for her birthday. But…" Bella trailed off and looked at her boyfriend, taking in his tense jaw. "…but Jake doesn't like that she was able to send her something to this address."

Bella looked at Jacob and placed a gentle hand on his arm. "It's a harmless gift Jake, and it's for Sarah. Please don't be upset on our daughter's birthday. It's the first one you two will have together; don't ruin it by being angry."

Jacob looked down at the brunette he loved before sighing and closing his eyes. Taking a deep breath he said, "You're right, Bells. This is Sarah's special day and I can't be upset if Blondie sends her a gift out of love."

Bella smiled and stood on her toes to give the man a sweet kiss before saying, "Thank you. Besides, she'll love your gift the most anyway."

"Damn right, she will."

The two of them laughed and Billy rolled his eyes, shaking his head at them. A moment later Rachel walked down the hall and into the kitchen with the others, greeting Bella and giving her younger brother a hug. Not long after, Sarah walked into sight dressed in dark denim jeans and a pretty pink blouse with yellow and blue flowers. Her hair was done up neatly in two buns braided from the back and a few tendrils framing her face, and on her feet she wore white Converse high-tops. Seeing her parents she grinned and rushed over to hug them.

"Mom! Dad!" Sarah said happily.

Jacob grinned and hugged the young teen saying, "Sarah, happy birthday."

Bella hugged her child to her tightly and greeted, "Happy birthday, baby. I'm sorry I wasn't here when you woke up, but I had to finish a few things."

"It's okay, though I wish you were here when I woke up."

"Really?"

"Yeah, because…well…"

A bright blush appeared on the girl's face and Rachel cleared her throat, bringing Bella's attention towards her. Rachel pointed to her own pelvis and held up a single finger, giving the other woman a knowing look. Chocolate brown eyes widened, and Bella looked back down at her daughter. "Oh, I'm so sorry I wasn't here for you when you needed me. Are you alright?"

Sarah nodded. "Yep, I'm okay. Aunt Rachel helped me figure things out."

"That's good." Bella looked up at Rachel. "Thank you, Rachel."

"No problem, Bella. I know dad wouldn't have been any help anyhow," Rachel said in a joking manner.

Jacob frowned in confusion and looked at his dad, only to see that older man looked rather uncomfortable. Lowering his voice to speak to his father he asked, "What happened this morning while we were gone?"

Billy looked at his son for a moment before finally answering, "Sarah has now become a young woman, and not because she's thirteen now."

Father and son stared at each other in silence for a moment before realization dawned on Jacob. Sarah was having her first menstrual cycle! Looking back at his daughter he saw her seated at the table, ready to dig into the breakfast Billy had made for her, all smiles and everything. He couldn't believe she was having her first period, and on her birthday. Then again, he supposed it had to happen at some point. He was grateful his sister was able to take over for Bella, considering how uncomfortable Billy was. Hell, even he was uncomfortable just thinking about it. But this also signified Sarah turning into a young woman, meaning he'd have to keep boys away from his daughter; he'd even beat them if he had to. And he needed to have a talk with Seth as well. The younger man was his brother and he loved him, but he wouldn't hesitate to beat the brakes off of him if he had to.

Sarah looked up at her dad and said, "Come on and eat, daddy. Grandpa made enough for everyone."

Bella smiled and looked at Rachel, asking her if she was going to stay as well. Rachel thanked her for asking but declined, stating she had to go back home and kick Paul's butt into gear to be ready for tonight. Bidding everyone 'farewell' for now, Rachel left and Bella, Billy, Sarah, and Jacob all enjoyed a lovely breakfast together. Sarah, having seen the present Rosalie had sent her, wanted to open it right away but was convinced to do so later. As she looked at the box and the envelope attached, Sarah's chocolate brown eyes widened as she realized there were two envelopes. There was one for her, and one for her mother.

"Hey mom, there's an envelope for you attached," Sarah told her, taking it from the box and handing it to the brunette.

Frowning in confusion, Bella took the envelope and looked at her name neatly written by Rosalie. Wondering what the blonde vampire was writing her for, she excused herself and walked to the room she and Sarah were occupying, opening the envelope, Bella pulled out a letter and began to read, her stomach dropping as she did.

Bella,

I don't mean to bring bad news on this day when it should be full of joy celebrating Sarah's thirteenth birthday. However, I must inform you of something I believe may happen soon.

I think Edward is planning something and may be on his way to Forks, if not already there. I caught him ordering a plane ticket to go there four days ago. Unfortunately, I have no idea what he has planned, but I wouldn't put it past him to do something stupid and life-threatening towards you and Sarah. I hope this letter reaches you in time before Edward shows up, whenever he will. And trust me, he will.

Please keep your guard up and inform Jacob as well. I don't want anything to happen to you or Sarah because of that idiot I have to call a brother. Again, please be cautious, but also try and enjoy your daughter's special day.

With love,

Rosalie

Bella's hands trembled as she read and reread the letter, not realizing her breath was coming out in quick pants. She was having a panic attack and she didn't realize that Jacob had walked into the room until she felt him gently take her face into his hands and call her name.

"Bella," Jacob called. "Bella, are you alright?"

"J-Jake," Bella gasped out as she looked up at him. Tears filled her eyes and she whispered, "Edward is coming."

Jacob stared incredulously at Bella before taking notice of the piece of paper in her hand. Taking it from her, he read it once very clearly before looking back at the brunette. In a low voice he asked, "That asshole is coming back here? He may even already be here?"

All Bella could do was nod, her entire frame shaking in fear as she did.

Closing his eyes, Jacob took a deep breath and nodded before saying, "Then we'll be ready for him. That bloodsucker is obviously looking for a fight. And if he wants one, he's got one."

"Jake, no. I don't want you and the Pack getting hurt, because I know you're going to involve them."

"Bella, he's coming and it's obvious he's after you and Sarah, especially you. He's threatening you and my daughter; he's threatening a Pack member's Imprint. We can't take this lightly. I'm glad that Blondie gave us a warning. Preparing will be tight on time, but we can be ready."

Bella bit her lip uncertainly before saying, "Only if you're sure."

Jacob took Bella in his arms and kissed her deeply before saying, "I'm sure. I'll protect you and Sarah, no matter what. I love you, Bella."

"I love you, too."

The two of them stood there hugging, wrapped in each other's arms as Rosalie's news weighed heavily on their minds. Today was supposed to be a wonderful day, and yet Edward Cullen had found a way to ruin it in the worst way possible. However, they couldn't allow for Sarah to know something was amiss. For now, it was best to handle everything privately in the hopes of taking care of Edward if he showed up. And like Rosalie had written, he would surely show his face, probably sooner than they would like.