A/N: So I'm rather shocked at this point. I'm having a hard time holding on to my inspiration for this story. I don't know why but I can't seem to be as excited about it as my other stories. I'm doing the best I can to finish for all of you loyal readers out there. Most of all for BgirlAngelSpike who was the one who requested that I do this one. I promised her a Bella/Jacob fic and she's going to get a Bella/Jacob fic no matter how long it takes. However, I'm unsure of how I feel about my work on this one, although, all of you seem to be really liking it. I hope it's just the fact that I don't like writing Edward the way he is. I know he would never really act like this but this is what the muses want. I don't like it but it's just the direction the story wants to take and I like believe authors are just telling other peoples stories and they have to write it the way those people say. I hope I'm making sense here. If not, I apologize. Anyway, based on my belief, as much as I hate writing Edward like Assward. Thank you to Ozzma105 for that wonderful assessment of this Edward. I don't believe that the real Edward would really act this way. However, I'm going to finish it because that's what the story wants. Sorry, for the ramble. I just thought I'd let you guys know why this one was taking me so much longer than the others. Don't get me wrong, I am enjoying writing it, it's just not the way I'm used to writing Edward and that makes it harder for me to focus on. However, I do love all of your enthusiasm and I'm happy you're all enjoying it. Anyway, now on to the story.

BELLA

I continued to sob into Alice's chest as she rubbed my back and whispered comforting things. I couoldn't seem to compose myself enough to tell them what happened or that it would be best if we leave. I knew Edward would be walking out of the school any minute and my friends would go after him just because he upset me. The had no idea that he physically hurt me, yet. I hadn't been able to tell him that yet.

"Bella," Alice whispered. "Tell me what happened, please?"

"Not here." I sobbed out. "I don't want another fight started.

"Okay." Alice replied. "Rose, do you wanna stay here and wait for Emmett? I got to get Jasper home so he can go to work. Then I'll take Bella and get her calmed. You and Emmett can meet us there when he comes out."

"Sure." Rosalie replied.

"Okay." Alice replied and helped me off the ground.

I was now calm enough to make it to the car but before Alice and Jasper could get in, Edward came strolling out of the school. He looked absolutely livid. He started in the direction of Alice's car but the minute he spotted Jasper, he froze.

Jasper stood there glaring at him. I could tell that he was fighting the urge to go after Edward. I knew how much he hated abuse, having been abused by his father all hi life, and although, I hadn't said anything about Edward hurting me, Jasper must've seen the bruises just below both my shoulders. Thankfully, my face was still partially covered by Alice's chest and he couldn't see the bruise across my cheek. I had a feeling, if he saw that, there would've been no stopping him.

Edward was close enough for me to see his face and I saw indecision flicker across mix with the anger in his eyes. I knew he was weighing the pros and cons of continuing our discussion in front of my friends. Or rather, in front one of my "big brothers." He stood there staring at us for a long moment then he turned on his heel and headed for his volvo.

I didn't think Edward'd try to pull anything in front of Jasper. He too knew about Jasper's past and how he hated men who beat up on people who were smaller than them. He also knew that Jasper and Emmett, for that matter, considered me to be their little sister and they'd do anything than had to to protect me. Even if it meant facing Edward head on. I was glad to see that he chose to walk away.

I didn't want Jasper to fight with him. Yes, I knew perfectly well that Jasper could kick his ass for me. However, Emmett was probably already suspended because of Edward's want to get me alone, I didn't want Jasper to join him.

I let out a sigh of relief as Edward pulled out of the parking lot, tires squealing. Alice got me into the backseat of the car then climbed into the driver's seat. Jasper got in next to her. He was panting like he had just run a marathon. I was shocked to find that he was that angry with Edward over this. I wondered what he would've thought if things had gone in the direction that I worried they were headed.

I decided to leave out that last bit when I told them what happened. Edward hadn't had the chance to do anything sexual to me but I knew he would've if I had let. However, since I didn't let it get that far, there was no point in angering them over it.

As we drove to the Jasper's apartment complex, I found myself longing for Jacob comforting arms around me. I wanted to feel safe and loved. And for some reason, I felt like Jacob was the only one who could give me that. I had no idea why. I just really wanted and needed him to be waiting for me when I got home. I'd feel so much better about what happened. I pulled out my phone and dialed his number.

"Hey, Bells, what's up?" he answered after the first ring.

"Hey, Jake." I replied my voice shaking slightly.

Why was I nervous about asking him to come over? He was my best guy friend and he been to my house on several ocassion. Hell, he'd stayed the night many times. We even slept in the same bed a few of those times. Yet, here I was as nervous to ask him to come to my house as I had been the day I asked Edward to come over for dinner and meet Charlie. What was wrong with me?

"Are you busy right now?" I asked after a moment of awkward silence.

"Just doing some homework." he answered. "Why?"

"Well, Alice and I are taking Jasper home then we're going back to my house." I stated. "I was hoping that you'd be able to come over and stay with me for awhile."

"Okay, I'll be there soon."

I was shocked by his immediate response. I knew that he was going to say yes. He always had a problem with telling me know. Even when it came down to me and something that should be more important, academics. If I said I needed or wanted him to be somewhere, he'd drop whatever he was doing and be there. That's just the way he had always been. I never understood it. However, this time he seemed not only willing to be there when I needed him but he sounded positively giddy about it. I wasn't quite sure where that had come from or if I liked it or not.

"Okay, great." I replied. "But Jake, I have to warn you, you're not gonna like what you see."

"What do you mean?"

"You'll see." I replied.

What happened with Edward was not something that I wanted to tell him over the phone. Besides, I only wanted to have to tell the story once. The memory of his hands wrapped tightly around my shoulders and the feel of his hand stinging my face were still fresh in my memory and I only wanted to relive it once.

"Bells," Jacob asked after a moment's silence. "Did he hurt you?"

I was silent. Jacob was always way too intuitive for his own good. Why did he have to ask me that? Why couldn't he have just waited to see me like I had asked? I knew he would take my silence as confirmation. That meant I would have to talk him out of going after Edward, which wasn't going to be easier. Sure enough,

"I'm going to kill him." Jacob growled when I didn't answer.

"No, Jake, please don't." I cried.

We were at Jasper's apartment by now and they were outside the car saying their goodbyes. I was grateful for that. I didn't want to have to answer question from them about my conversation with Jacob.

"I know you're mad at him. Alice and the others are too but you can't do anything." I pleaded. "I don't want any of you in trouble because of him. Besides, I really want and need you to meet me at my house. Please. I don't know why but I feel so much safer when I'm in your arms. Please."

I couldn't believe how much the possibility that he might not be there when I got home was hurting me. I was actually in tears again. I had to force the shake out of my voice. I had no idea why I felt I needed him so badly at the moment but I did. And it was killing me to think that he would go after Edward before he came to me.

"Okay, okay." he said with the air of a father trying to calm a distraught five year old. "I'll be there when you two get there. Just calm down okay. I don't want you to get sick or anything because of that asshole."

"Thank you." I said.

"Bells, you're my best friend and I'd do anything for you." he replied. "Even if it means not going after that ass wipe."

I smiled at her words. For some strange reason the words I'd do anything for you sent shivers up and down my spine. And they weren't the bad ones, either. What was going on with me? Jacob was my best friend and that was it. Why was I suddenly feeling so differently about him? Hell, I wasn't even sure what it was that I was feeling about him. All I knew was that I needed to be in his strong warm arms to feel better about everything that happened that day.

"I guess I'll see you there then." was my brilliant and witty reply.

"Yup." I could hear the smile in his voice.

Not trusting myself to say more I whispered bye and flipped my phone shut. Alice got back into the car a second later as I slid myself in the front seat.

"Are you alright now?" she asked looking at me.

I turned to answer her but she let out a huge audible gasp. I cringed. She hadn't got a full on look at my face since Edward hit me. She didn't even know he had hit. The spot on my cheek was still throbbing and I knew I was sporting a horribly ugly bruise. Hence, the gasp from Alice.

"Oh my God, Bella," she exclaimed. "Did Edward do that to you?"

I nodded looking down at my hands. I noticed one of her hands clench tightly on the steering wheel while the other threw the car in gear. I could tell by the fact that she was going nearly one hundred miles an hour in a thirty five mile zone that she was pissed.

"What happened?" she questioned as we drove.

"Can we wait till the others get to the house?" I asked. "I really don't want to have to repeat the whole thing more than once."

"Of course." she whispered and place her hand on my shoulder. "Bella, I'm so sorry I didn't tell you about his problem earlier. If I did, maybe, I could've saved you from all of this pain."

"Alice, don't." I said. "This isn't your fault. I was naive enough to believe that he loved me and understood why I wouldn't do certain things. I was to blinded by his prince charming side to realize that there was something sinster lurking underneath. I should've paid more attention."

"Bella, if it isn't my fault, it sure as hell isn't yours." she stated. "You trusted Edward and he broke that trust. He's only got himself to blame for what happened once you found out. The only thing you're guilty of is loving someone who didn't deserve your love."

I smiled at her. I knew how hard she was trying and on some level, she was right. However, I wasn't ready to admit it. I had to believe that most of this was my fault. At least then, I could believe that I could fix whatever I had done wrong with Edward and avoid another heartbreak like this one.

JACOB

The minute Bella hung up the phone, I stuffed my books carelessly, back into my bookbag. Bella needed me and nothing else mattered to me. Not even the possibility of ruining my school books or failing my math test the next day. The only thing that mattered was getting to Bella and making her feel safe and loved.

I couldn't believe that asshole had hurt her. I would make sure he got what was coming to him in the end. Bella was a sweet and wonderful girl. She was smart, funny and beautifully. She deserved to be treated with love and adoration. And not with hate and malice. She didn't deserve someone who would sleep around on her or hit her.

I wanted nothing more than to tear him limb from limb at that moment. He hurt Bella. My sweet beautiful Bella. Not just emotionally but physically, he didn't deserve to walk this earth any longer. However, I knew that if I touched him, Bella would be upset. I didn't want to upset her anymore than she already was so I would refrain because she wanted me to. And I'd do anything she asked of me.

My heart leapt when she had called me and asked me to come be with her. The words, I feel so much safer in your arms, echoed in my ears. I knew I shouldn't get my hopes up. She had just gotten out of a relationship with a guy who was cheating her. Now, he was trying to do everything in his power to get her back. Maybe, she wasn't ready for another relationship.

Maybe she just needed someone to hold her and tell her how beautiful she was. I would, of course, do that today and tomorrow and the next day until the last day of forever. I loved her and I would do everything in my power to make her feel loved and worthwhile again.

Even if she didn't want me as more than her best friend. I could live with that. All I ever wanted was for her to be happy and if that meant getting her through this and watching her live happily ever after with someone else, then so be it.

I would always love her and do whatever I could to see her smile. Even if it meant spending the rest of my life as her best friend. I could live with that if I had too.

A/N: I hope the end of the chappie didn't suck too much. This was one of those chapters where I let my fingers to the talking. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy this one. Also, I had somoene comment on the fact that Bella would not be feeling a pull to Jacob this soon after a heartbreak. The thing with Bella's feeligns for Jacob is that the pull towards Jacob had always been there. At first she passed it off as feelings of extremely close friendship then it was clouded by her feelings for Edward. Now that she's in desperate need of someone who will and a take care of her, the pull towards Jacob has become stronger than ever. She can no longer ignore it. I hope that clears everything up with them. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this one. Please review.