Chapter 3: Edward X Jessica

The rain made the image blurry.

Suddenly, when she saw who it was, she was quite surprised why he came to her house. How did he know what was happening? Does he know? But, she didn't really care about those questions- that kept on repeating in her mind. It was Jacob, she loved Jacob really much. He loves her so much too, more than just friends. But, she rejected his love and still preferred that stupid Edward Cullen. She didn't hesitate her actions; she just ran and hugged Jacob. He feels so warm. Despite the heavily rain, he was really warm and cozy. Thanks to his werewolf genes.

"Please don't say "I said so…" Jacob. I have learnt from my mistakes." Bella cried out to him. Tears came running down her face. She left wet pools on his t-shirt. It must be possible for him to wear t-shirt in this rain; he is after all a heater.

"Shhh…Bella, its okay. It saved me the energy and a lot of effort not telling you. I made you find out on your own. I still love you despite the fact that you chose that blood sucker than this cute-adorable puppy. I will always be open for you, my dear." He held Bella's face in his warm heater hands and kissed the tears on her face.

She hugged Jacob tightly and he also replied her hug in the same way. Only, the pressure was unbearable due to his large size.

"Jake…Jakie…You're trying to kill me again…" Bella can hardly breathe.

Jacob saw her face in his arms turning from purple to purplish blue. He stopped immediately and let his arms fell to his sides. He was always upset when he couldn't hug her the way he wanted to. That's one of the things that he hated the most for having this super strength besides running off everywhere naked when changing back to human form.

She smiled at him and kissed him on the cheek. She rubbed his warm cheeks. He silently gazed into her eyes. They were caught up in the moment as to say.

Rosalie rolled her eyes, "Can we get over this puppy-human-love already? It's kinda grossing me out, here!"

Both Jacob and Bella turned and smiled at her.

"Jake, I have to get out from Phoenix. I can't stay here Jake. I'm so sorry that I am troubling you in any way. I just can't stand all the problems and hectic that is going on here, in Forks. First, that blond vampire, Vanessa is still around and she could kill me anytime. Secondly, he has already cheated on me. So, I don't see the purpose of me staying here anymore. Unless, I want to die faster."

"He what??! HE CHEATED ON YOU?! Let me tear the blood sucker apart and…" Jacob was stopped. He was already raging with anger.

"Hey! That blood sucker happens to be our brother, you know!" Rosalie yelled out with anger at Jacob.

Jacob ran in front of Rosalie. She snarled even fierce at him. Jacob growled at her. He stood his ground. He was really big, even taller than Emmett.

"Hey can we settle this down later. We have bigger things to worry about than THIS!" Alice hovered over between both of them. She was quick. Bella was just few steps away from where she was standing. She was about to do the same thing. Alice held them apart.

"I would have bite your neck off, if it wasn't for Alice. Alice would have lost a so-called-sister today. Not a useful one even." Jacob growled at her.

"Ooo…Scary…! Not!" Rosalie mocked him. She made faces with him.

Bella was fed up with the show. She went inside and Alice and Jasper trailed behind her. Jasper tagged along. He couldn't stand the smell coming from Jacob. He was wrinkling his nose when he was with Bella.

The smell must have stick to her clothes. Bella took off her coat and put it n the coat's rack as they entered the house. Alice and Jasper did the same thing.

"You start writing the letter to your father, Bella. I can pack all your clothes. Jasper, peek outside, will you? Make sure that they still have their arms and legs." Alice ordered both of them. Both Bella and Jacob nodded and did as they were told.

Alice hurried herself up the stairs.

Bella wrote to her father. She didn't have the courage to tell Charlie face to face.

Dear Dad,

I'm sorry to say this, but, I just can't stay here anymore. It's devastating to get your heart broken. I'm going back to mum's to relax my mind. I will come back to Forks during summer as I always do. Don't worry about me, dad. It's you that I am worried about. I have enough money to catch a plane home today. I've got the Cullens here with me, except Edward. He and I will never have anything between us again. You were right about him, dad. He is a player type. It's just that I was blinded to see the truth. They are helping me to get on the plane and follow me back to Arizona. Just to help me settle things down back at home. I love you, dad. I hope you know that. I just need to breathe fresh air and I'll be back here during the summer, okay? I have yet to surprise mum with my arrival. I wasn't expecting this too. It'll be safe for you too if I am far away from you. If I survive, I will tell you. This is not one of those drama scenes.

Love you, dad.

Bella

There. That's done. Now, how is she going to explain to Jacob?

Alice came down the stairs at the same time Bella ended her letter. Jasper peaked out the window. He was supposedly guarding them and informs Alice if Rosalie and Jacob are punching each other's face.

"It's hard to believe that Jacob and Rosalie are still at it. Emmett has committed defeat and is now lying down on the grass! It's so funny!" Jasper giggled.

That was really cute, Bella thought. We don't really see Jasper smiling much.

Alice suddenly fell to the floor, Bella's bag dropped too. She closed her eyes shut.

Jasper came straight behind Alice. He puts her head on his thighs.

"Alice, are you okay? What do you see?" Jasper said calmly.

She's having a vision, Bella thought.

Bella opened the door and called out to Emmett and Rosalie. Her voice was cracking up.

Emmett and Rosalie rushed into the house. Jacob was left outside.

Jacob came in too. He looked at Bella's pale face. She was certainly worried about Alice. Although this seemed normal to the Cullens, but, she it was not to her.

Alice opened her eyes slowly. She looked around at everybody.

"We must get out of here, now! For some reason, Edward is really angry and he's hunting you down, Bella. He has this mixture of emotions on his face, angry and upset." Alice looked up towards Bella.

Jasper lifted her up carefully. He always had this love towards Alice. They have the chemistry. Jasper is very chivalry. That's one of his beautiful characteristics. Alice is lucky to have him beside her.

Bella stood there. Now, there are two vampires after her. One was the blond vampire, Vanessa, because Edward killed her mate, James. Now, her ex-vampire-boyfriend is hunting her down too.

"He's what? Hunting her down? Great! Just great! Now, we have to face two vampires." Jacob punched the wall. Ostentatiously, this left a dent on the wall.

Bella was speechless. She stared blankly into space.

Everyone stared at her. "It's okay Bella; we will help you, whatever it takes. But, I need to tell Carlisle and Esme first. Just to tell them what I saw. I'm quite sure if anything happens, they would be able to control Edward." Alice put her hand on Bella's shoulder to calm her down.

Alice took out her cell phone and dialed Carlisle's number. She talked very fast; Bella and Jacob looked at each other. It was unfathomable for them. But, Bella was quite sure she was explaining about her vision.

Bella hyperventilated. She didn't know what to think. She sat herself on the couch, in the other room.

Jacob lifted her chin and calmly said "Hey love, don't worry, okay? I'm here. Alice and all of them are here for you. I will kill anyone who dares to harm you. Even if it involves my life being at stake."

Bella gazed into those hazel eyes. Somehow, she feels that she's going to be safe with Jacob around. Bella nodded. Jacob kissed her forehead.

"Thank you Jacob. I feel like I could jump off a cliff anytime now." She expressed herself to Jacob.

"And that is why; I am here to guide you, not to do the stupid things. I love you Bells. You mean the world to me." Jacob was so truthful with his feelings. This was making Bella a bit uncomfortable. She had just dumped Edward and now, Jacob is like rushing her into a relationship with him.

She cringed into the couch. She felt really uncomfortable because Jacob was bringing this matter up again. She wants to be with Jacob, just not now. Now is not the time. Two vampires are coming to kill her.

"Let's get going shall we? I am really worried that maybe Edward might be at the airport when we arrive." Alice grabbed hold of Jacob and Bella.

Emmett grabbed Bella's bag and rushed it to the Mercedes that Alice was driving. They drove down to the airport.

Jacob was left in Forks. He had to tell Billy first where he wanted to go, so that he doesn't throw a fit. Billy is in a wheelchair and hopefully he doesn't trouble himself too much while Jacob is gone.

~JACOB~

He returned to his house in La Push. What a name for a place, makes him feel like his Mexican. La Loca! He changed into his werewolf form; he had to hide behind a tree again. Luckily there was no old lady that was horny nearby. Or else, he might get caught again. He shape shifted. He tied his clothes to his legs.

He was really worried about Bella. He was thinking of her while running back home. He thought, why would Edward would want to hunt her down? He's the one who cheated. Why would he be angry with Bella?

He smoothly changed into his human form, in one of the bushes and wore his clothes.

He arrived home. Billy was in front of the television watching his normal sports. Jacob came from the front door. The door creaked.

"Jake, is that you? I was worried when you might be back. Are you okay?" Billy asked him while he was still watching the sports channel.

"Yes dad, I'm okay, don't worry. I have something going on right now, something happened between Bella and Edward Cullen. She wants to go back to Phoenix. I want to follow her there to make sure that she's okay and everything. I'll be back as soon as everything has settled down in its place. I hope you don't mind, dad." Jacob came into the room and explained to his father.

Billy looked at him; he looks really confused with what Jacob has told him.

"Okay Jake, you don't have to worry about me. I am able to survive here. You go and help Bella. Did she explain to Charlie first? Does Charlie know about this?" Billy was really curious about Charlie rather than Bella. That was normal.

"She wrote something to Charlie, it'll be okay. Dad, if I'm gone for days…Please go to Charlie's. He would love to have you there with him. I think he would be really upset after Bella leaves him." Jacob pled his father.

"No problem, son. I'll go to Charlie's, just to see how he's taking all of this. What about the other vamps?" Billy responded.

"Well, the rest of the Cullens are following Bella to Phoenix. Help her with everything. I've told you about that blond vampire that has been running around? She's hunting Bella down. But, that'll never happen. I'll be with her." Jacob reassured his father that he's going to take care of Bella.

"Please tell Charlie that I'm with Bella. So that he wouldn't have to worry about her." Jacob felt responsibility in his voice. He was determined to do this. Because he really loved her although, he was slightly younger than Bella. But, he was certainly physically bigger than her.

Billy nodded and he had that proud-of-your-son face on.

He hurried to his room and packed about 4 shirts and 10 pants. Because, let's face it, he tears some. He has to bring extra then.

After wishing his father goodbye he went straight for the airport.

~Bella~

They arrived at the airport and went straight for the counter.

"Excuse me; do you have tickets to Phoenix, Arizona? For one…two…six people now please?" Alice asked the counter girl.

"Six people?" The counter girl looked at them. She was definitely counting the number of heads.

"One is coming a little late." That totally answered the counter girl. Alice replied calmly, although there were so many things running through her mind now.

"And how is this being paid?" The counter girl asked again. She looked very curious. All of them looked very young and she thinks that this may be a joke or something.

"Cash. All six are paid by cash. Here are the passports. And, don't worry about the change. Keep it." Alice did not hesitate to throw in cash that she kept in her bag.

Luckily Jacob gave them his passport in advance.

This made the girl more suspicious. Then, Jasper came along in front of Alice.

"Look lady, we are in a hurry here. I hope you are able to cooperate with us." Jasper gazed into the counter girl's eyes.

She looked into Jasper's eyes and she bluntly in action took the flight tickets and gave the passport with the change.

"Sure. Here you go and the balance." She replied. It was like she is being hypnotized.

"Thank you" Jasper's eyes changed colours when he uses his powers. From blue to hazel.

They took their respective passports. Alice was holding onto hers and Jacob's.

"I am so sorry that I am late! I got caught up on something at home. I told Billy to tell Charlie, not to worry about you. He'll be fine." Jacob read Bella's mind when he was talking about Charlie. Jacob watched Bella's expression.

She was worried that maybe he wouldn't forgive her for leaving him behind.

"It's okay Jake. We are boarding now. Actually you're just right on time." Alice grinned at him.

"Yippee!! Our first trip together 'eyh Bella? This will be fun!" Jacob was trying to make Bella happy.

How could she be happy?

When there are so many things on her mind right now?

They boarded the airplane.

Bella looked out the window of her seat. She touched it softly, it was cold. It must be because of the light rain that happened when they got here. She looked at her side. There was Jacob there. He looked really tensioned in his seat. It's like he's grabbing on the seat. He was definitely sitting uncomfortably in his seat.

Maybe he is afraid of flying, Bella thought.

She heard a crack. The divider of their seats had been crushed by Jacob's strong hands.

"Opps! I'm sorry." He was blushing. That was a suitable colour for him. The old Jacob that Bella met in the first place. Before his height and size has drastically changed.

Bella grabbed hold of his hands and brushed it softly across her face. It was really warm. She needed it. He needed it. She gave him a peck on the check to calm him down.

"You've never told me that you are nervous of flying. How are we going to go on trips together? What about you just now, you were hopping out and about? You seemed really excited just now." Bella smiled and kissed his hands. It felt like hot chocolate on a hot day. It just seems right.

"Well, we never had the time to talk about everything. So, now you know my weakness. Yes, I am terrified of flying. I'll admit, this big huge guy is afraid of flying" Jacob looked sideways. He was ashamed with himself.

"Don't be, Jacob. I am here for you. I'll hold your hand all throughout the flight, okay?" Bella reached for his warm face and kissed him on the lips.

She was quite brave of doing this. Jacob pushed himself in the kiss and their tongue met. It was like cherries on top of an ice cream sundae. It felt nice. She felt right, although she shouldn't be doing this. But, she finally thinks that Jacob is the one for her. He fits every piece of her life. He corrects the puzzle that she goes through. He understands her. He brings her up and cheers her all the way when she is in her state of doubt. He would have the confidence in her more than she does.

"Mmm…There. Maybe that'll cheer you up." She broke the kiss. She sat back properly on her seat. She saw the flight attendant was already making faces at them.

Jacob blushed. He was happy that Bella volunteered to kiss him. Not out of anger or hypocrisy towards him.

She closed her eyes and tried to sleep. She hugged Jacob and she fell into her dreams. In her dreams she saw Edward kissing Jessica again. He was all over her, on her bed. Having something that Edward would have disagreed with her at first. She was looking this through Jessica's window. It was a nightmare. She woke up sweating under Jacob's arms. She lifted his arm and went to the bathroom. She saw glimpse of Edward behind her from the mirror. This was seriously scary.