A/N Sorry for the long wait. I didn't like the way i wrote the last few chapters so I just needed time to rethink things. or Maybe I was just lazy. I just watched Jumper. Good Movie. I saw Kristin Stewart and I was like "OMG! It's Bella!" I was sad because she wasn't in long and then I forgot what she looked like lol. Jumper was really good, but I think Twilight will be better. There wasn't as much romance as I was expecting and I didn't like how they did the dirty so fast

I spent the rest of the day with Jacob. There was a bonfire with all the werewolves that night and I snuggled in Jake's arms surrounded by my new family. I had heard all about the wolves and their origins. Paul and Sam seemed disappointed at my lack of fear when they told me the full story of their kind. I really wasn't. It would take a lot more than that to scare me, especially while I was in Jake's arms, the safest place in the world.

I had learned that the members of the pack were all connected while in their wolf forms. I also learned that Jake was the pack leader, and how he had taken the position...

I drove myself home at the end of the night. As soon as I had left the La Push area, the boundary, I felt the warmth that came from Jacob leave me. I wanted to turn around and get it back, but I needed to go home. I wasn't sure If that was how I was supposed to feel. Was feeling this empty normal and Jake just made me really happy? Or was I always this empty and Jake just got me back to normal?

I decided to go back to La Push as early as I could the next day. Being too far from him didn't make me feel good.

Before I opened the door to my room I braced myself. I took a deep breath and entered. I switched on the lights and found it empty. I exhaled relieved that Edward wasn't waiting for me.

I told him I still loved him, but I was starting to think that maybe it wasn't such a good idea. It didn't change anything. I wished I could just forget again. I was happy with Jake now, that was all I wanted.

Turning off the lights, I paused for a moment to think. I walked over to my window and closed it, locking it shut. Only then did I climb into bed and begin to sleep.

I woke up groggy. It was another rainy day in forks and I got ready for the day in a slow pace.

Charlie was downstairs to greet me. He was leaving for work and passed a worried glance at me as I walked into the kitchen. My throat felt scratchy and it was too irritated for me to say good morning to him. I grabbed a glass of water to clear my throat. I was gulping down my second glass, but a booming voice caused me to spit it out.

"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING HERE!?"

I ran out of the kitchen to see Charlie standing on one end of the door way, and Edward on the other.

Edward flinched at my father's anger and avoided looking in his eyes. He looked up sheepishly at me for support, but soon realized that I wasn't going to be of any help.

"I don't really know, sir," Edward almost whispered.

Charlie's face was a violent red and I saw the veins popping out of his neck. I worried about his health in more ways than one. It was like Charlie was just presenting himself to Edward. I didn't think Edward would lose control, but I wasn't going to risk it. I knew when it came to Edward, nothing was ever for sure.

"Dad, just go to work. I can handle this." I projected my most poised voice.

"BELLA, DON'T!," he raised one index finger to me while still glaring holes into Edward.

I had to get Charlie to leave. This was hard enough as it was, I didn't need Charlie here to add to my predicament.

"Charlie! I am an adult now. I can fight my own battles. Please just leave. You're just making everything worse!"

Charlie didn't look at me, but he was listening to the words I spoke. He left us angrily, but not before yelling to Edward, "I BETTER NOT SEE YOU HERE EVER AGAIN CULLEN!"

After Charlie's cruiser had left the lot, Edward still did not move from his spot.

"What do you want?," I asked trying not to look at him.

"I just thought...," He was holding one arm in the other as he glanced up at me and I knew he was thinking about how I had told him I loved him. I would not be the would to bring that up. "Well, we're back. We just finish refurnishing the old house. They're all excited to see you again. Esme and Emmett especially."

I was surprised that they really cared at all. I knew that they had left because of Edward, but I thought I was at least a little bit part of the family. I felt forsaken by them. They had abandoned me too. I knew if I saw them, I would feel alienated no matter what.

He saw the reluctance in my eyes and spoke up quickly. "I told them that you wouldn't be too eager. Don't worry, you're not obligated to visit."

We stood in silence. I resisted the urge to grab my stomach and comfort the pain I felt when Jacob wasn't by me. It was increased tenfold in Edward's presence.

"Bella, can we talk?"

I didn't want to talk to him, but nothing would ever change if we didn't. I walked to the couch and sat on the far edge. Edward followed and sit on the opposite side of me. Still a little too close for comfort.

"What is it you want to talk about?" I kept my voice neutral.

"Bella, do you really still love me?" His voice didn't ask anything of me, he said it as a simple question as if he didn't know the answer.

"Yes," I replied. I wasn't going to lie, but still kept my answer short.

He reached out to lay his hand on mine but I quickly pulled my hand back. He froze, then pulled his hand back in rejection.

"Is there still a place for me in your life? I lived far too long away from you. It will be...unbearable if I couldn't have you in my life. It wouldn't be life at all," he closed his eyes. "But I'll stay away from you if that's what you want, you'll never have to see me again."

"Don't ask me that, please" I didn't want to have to make this decision. I didn't want him to leave forever. I wished that I never had to remember the pain he left for me, but he was back now and no action he took could make me forget again.

Edward let out a soft growl and I thought that I had upset him by not giving him a direct answer.

"You're friend is here," he said in a hurt tone.

I turned to the door where Edward was looking at just in time to see Jacob run in. My inner turmoil subsided and I ran to him and gave him a hug. He turned his face toward mine to kiss me, but I moved my head at the last second so he ended up kissing my cheek. I didn't want to do this. Not in front of Edward. Hugging Jacob made me feel horrible enough, but I had no choice. I needed Jake.

"What is the leech doing here?" My head was buried in his chest and he was looking at Edward as he spoke.

"I just came to inform Bella of my family's return to Forks." He got up from the couch and walked towards us.

"You're back? I don't think anyone really wants you here," Jacob said coldly.

"Really now? I'll believe that when I hear the words from someone who matters." Jacob's grip on me tightened. "I see the dogs have a new leader. Congratulations. I hope you're competent. Your last leader seemed like an idiot to me."

Jacob let out a soft growl. "You know, I may not be as lenient as Sam. I really don't see a need for a treaty. You're kind is always devastatingly beautiful, but I think that you guys look even better when you burn."

The treaty. I remembered hearing about it. It was the only thing keeping the vampires and wolves from going into a war. I thought about Alice as a pile burning ash. Sam lifeless on the ground with his wife crying over his dead body. Lastly I thought of Edward and Jake ripping each other to shreds.

I began to tremble. Both of the boys had noticed and I could feel their eyes on me. I couldn't look at either of them.

"Please, don't fight," I quietly cried. I knew both of them heard me regardless.

Jacob relaxed his hold and Edward let go of all hostility.

"Please forgive us Bella. You're right. A new Alpha for the wolves means that things could change. Maybe even peace is attainable for us instead of a shaky armistice. The Cullens will always love Bella, and I am willing to put all differences aside if it means that Bella doesn't have to caught in between. Are you capable of doing so as well?" I knew Edward was challenging Jacob and I saw him extend his hand out to Jake. I expected them to start fighting again.

Jacob's growl became more pronounced, but it faded. He kissed the top of my head and took Edward's hand. I had to pull away from Jacob because I couldn't believe what I was seeing. They were shaking hands. Edward looked comfortable enough, but I saw Jacob recoil to the coldness of Edward's touch. He still refused to let that deter him. I knew what they were both doing for me and I silently thanked them for taking off some of the weight from my shoulders.

"For Bells, I would do anything. The Cullens have kept their word and although I don't think co-existence is possible, we could at least try. Until one of you decides to kill again at least. Then we'll kill you all."

Edward disregarded Jacob's threat and raised the corner of his lips. "Anything you say? Good because my family was actually going to start up a game of baseball today. Would your pack be up to playing against a couple of bloodsuckers? It would be nice to play a full game with another team that would be able to put up at least some fight."

"Leeches play baseball? You Cullensare weird. But maybe we would enjoy a little friendly competition. My guys would just love to rip your family apart, but since that is impossible now, I think it won't hurt for them to do so in spirit."

"Good, then it's decided. But now there's only one question left," Edward turned me and so did Jacob. "So, Bella...which team are you on?"

A/N Sorry if you found this chapter unsatisfactory, but I just HAD to do the team Edward team Jake thing lol I thought it would be funny. I laced this chapter with a lot of foreshadowing for the next chapters.