Second Paul chapter. Originally Paul had a long chapter that was going to be after Charlie and Edward. But I wanted to introduce him sooner. This is a lot longer then the others I wrote for Charlie and Edward. But it has a lot in them. Paul's chapters will be longer since he is going to be involved in the investigation. He gets angry at times, but justified. Thank you all for your support! itsmereading, thank you for your betaing! Nana- hopefully more of your questions are answered. I am still unsure where this will go. Team Emmett or Team Paul. Enjoy! I don't own Twilight SM does! Brier

Chapter 9

Song of the Day:

For King And Country : O God Forgive Us

Paul

"Listen Jacob Ephraim Black, I am your older, wiser sister. I know shit. Trust me, if you ask her out she will be putty in your hands!" God help us, she's giving dating advice. I text Sam and he wants details later. I find Billy on the porch trying to not bust a gut.

"I hear you Isabella Marie Black! But why date someone when you already have my last name?" What the fuck did I just hear? He wants to marry her? I look at Billy and he mouths just wait. Well, wait I shall do.

"Jake. I am still a Swan. Why did you call me a Black?"

"You are a Swan, but Dad and I were thinking if you wanted, you could be Bella Black. No marriage required." I smile, I support this.

"Well, I never thought that this would be how my name changed. Can we talk to Dad about it? Maybe give me a few days think over analyze this?" I see a breathtaking smile as she sees me. She blushes and makes me blush with her. Billy notices and smirks.

"You aren't the only one who has feelings for our girl you know," Billy says with a knowing smile.

"I am not surprised. She is a wonderful woman. Who else has feelings for her?" I try to not throw up while saying this.

"Think Paul. Not as a man, but as a Trooper. An investigator." Great. Down boy, Chief's orders.

As I think about it one of Bella's friends come by, Emmett. Isn't he usually with someone? Jasper. Wait, he's not gay?! Oh fuck.

"Fuck." Didn't mean to say that out loud.

Billy looks at me with knowing eyes. "And just so you know, my Jake loves her too, but he loves her in a protective big brother way. Which makes no sense because she is almost two years older than he is. Unlike you, who is three years older than her. Not sure about the linebacker there other than they are both seniors. They have known each other for years. Charlie never wanted her with him though. He thought the son of a doctor would be better for her than a loving middle class family. Can't imagine what he would have thought about someone from the Rez. Look how well that turned out. I just want our girl happy, healthy and smiling. Give her time- not because it makes you weak, but she needs to find herself. I know you know that and couldn't ask her out until the investigation is finished anyways. Don't break her or I will break you because I will have help from at least half the people here. " I knew this was coming soon but I nod and knock on the door before entering. Jake and Bella are still arguing. He is chasing her in the too small living room. Emmett is laughing at them but trying to sound threatening to Jake. He is enjoying seeing Bella laughing. If he is smart he won't stop them.

"Hey folks! Ma'am, is this punk bothering you? I can take care of him if you need me to," I say with my arms crossed and a smile.

"Why Trooper Lahote, I thank you. My little brother here is making up for lost time of picking on me. Right kid?" She says between pants with her beautiful smile and blush. Her eyes are sparkling, making my heart melt.

"I told you that you can call me Paul. Trooper Lahote is my alter ego," with a grin. Emmett is not looking happy, Jake is still trying to breathe. "Jake, you seem out of shape, you want to come running with me sometime? Bella you are welcome to come as well. First beach is a great place to run! Emmett if you are around you can join us as well." I have to keep an eye on him. If for nothing else to see how they interact with each other. He seems to hang on every word she says and she seems to be inventive but not as much as he is to her which may work in my favor.

"I could always use a good run. Thinking of joining the military after we graduate, but my plans may change. Might look into joining the police force here. Not sure about if I would join the Forks PD, Sheriff's office or become a Trooper. So many things are up in the air right now with all the changes that have happened in the last week or so." He smiles at Bella but I don't think she heard. She would have called him on his shit. I wish she did.

"Have you talked to any recruiters? They don't like people wasting their time or changing their minds without good reason." Billy shoots me a look saying to stand down. Damn it all to hell!

"I got some information but since I was 17 at the time we never really got into the full details. I wasted maybe 30 minutes of their time between the Army, Navy and Marines. I was with Jasper and we were both asking questions at a job and college fair. I doubt they remember me or care. I will be 19 in July," he says with a smile. This kid is going to be a pain in my ass.

"Well, I just don't want you to get into trouble. Glad you are thinking of your options, but you have to be 21 to be a Police Officer but 19 ½ to be a Trooper. Makes no sense but it is what it is. Good luck with whatever you decide." He could be a trooper in a year. This may not end well for me.

"Thanks for the info Paul! Will keep that in mind."

I want to tell him he can call me Trooper Lahote, but decide against it. Billy is trying to not laugh. We are both alpha males trying to get our hands on a beautiful woman.

We have to come up with a plan to keep her safe. Edward has to be planning something, I just know it. I almost wish Bella would want to stay with me, but she doesn't feel safe yet alone with me. She might feel safe enough with Emmett or Jasper but they have known each other since they were kids. Dumb ass, this is why you are here all the time! So she starts to feel safe with you!

"Paul, can we go for that run? It's a beautiful afternoon to go to the beach," Bella asks shyly. Blushing.

"Of course. Let me go home and change into my running clothes and I will pick you up." I can't believe she wants to run with me!

Emmett chooses that moment to open his mouth. I could smack him. "Bells remember how many stitches Newton needed last time you went running? Maybe walking the beach would be better for Paul's sake." What is he talking about and why does she look like she could kill him?

"Em that was two years ago and Edward beat me up right before gym class for talking with you. You were sick and needed notes from whatever classes we shared. I could barely walk much less run and Newton asked for it. Running backwards into a tree I told him was there!" She looked pissed and like she was going to cry. No sad tears on my watch!

"If you want to run, we can run. If you want to walk, we can walk Bella. I run almost everyday. If you don't normally run, let's start you slow. We'll get you running in no time! I promise!" That got a big smile. My heart is happy that I did that.

"Thank you Paul, I'll see you soon then. Emmett, I can't deal with you right now since you had to have known about that beating. Edward had you watch so you wouldn't talk to me again. Remember?" I. Saw. Red.

"Please tell me someone went to the principal or the police with this?" I don't want to work but if it keeps that Asshole in jail, it is worth it. I text my Chief and he asks for an approximate date and time.

Bella went to her room and was gone for several minutes. She came out with a couple journals and hands them to me. "Trooper Lahote, I want you to have this but I would like it back if possible. I need to remember how far I have come. In it includes most of my beatings, where, how, and who knew and did anything or nothing. Also pictures. Sadly, I don't have all the beating pictured, but hopefully there is enough to get me justice. I am sorry I forgot about this. Once a journal was full I brought it here and forgot." She drops her head to the floor and walks back to her room. My heart is broken. I will do anything to make her see that Emmett is not good for her. In this group of journals I pray holds the keys to many people getting held accountable.

"Bella. It's Paul. If at any point you need or want to talk give me a call hun. I will bring this to the station for processing. This is more helpful than you know hun. If you want to walk later, call me. You are not alone. We love you. I love you Bella. Talk to you soon hun." I can't believe I told her I love her. I hear crying behind the door. I step aside seeing if Jacob wants to try to talk to her. Jacob knocks and says a joke which makes her stop crying for a minute. He opens the door, joins her and holds her like a good brother does. I am jealous that I am not holding her. She will when she is ready. I say goodbye and leave. Duty calls.

I call my Chief to inform him I have new potential evidence from Ms. Swan and I will be in to drop it off. I get a sworn statement from Billy saying he watched me take it from Bella and what she said. I thank him and leave. I get in the car an one of the journals opens. What I see makes me sick. I throw up lunch in the yard. When I start to calm down I go to work. I will protect Bella with all I am.

Oh God help us. Please God forgive us.

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