Bella's POV
I saw Paul drive away. I was happy but I was also terrified. When Edward left I told myself that I had to find myself. I turned around to see half of FHS looking at me. I could see Lauren and Amber in the crowd. I walked up to the doors when Jessica came running out. "Shit Bella, I need to talk to you." She grabbed my hand and started running in the opposite direction. "Jess! What happened?" I ran with her because she wouldn't let go of my hand. We got into her car and she turned around to look at me. "I met Jacob last night." I looked at her like she was crazy. "Okay?" I said but it sounded like a question. "Something really weird happened. He's all I can think about Bella. I mean I don't even know, we stared at each other for so long until some guys came and pulled him away. I don't know what's happening. Please, please, please say you'll take me to La Push today and introduce me to him!" I knew what had happened. Jacob had imprinted on her. I was happy for her, really happy. I pulled her into a hug and said, "Of course I'll take you! I'm sure Jake will be super happy to see you!" then I winked which made her blush. I was glad that I would now be able to confide in Jessica, all the things that I had kept to myself ever since Edward introduced me to this fucked up world. "Okay let's go to class. Queen Bitch over there is looking at us and if looks could kill, I'm sure we would be dead by now." I said pointing towards Lauren.
We got out of the car and headed inside the school. The day was passing by really fast. I thought about Paul and what he said this morning. He was a sweet guy I guess, with a really crappy past. I didn't want to start dating him or anything! But I think we can be friends and see how it goes from there. I might think Edward was an asshole but that doesn't mean I'm totally over him, because if I'm honest I'm still hurt. He hurt me, his whole family hurt me. Then I started thinking about Josh. He was going to rape me last night and then send me back to Paul. Paul wouldn't have been able to even look at me. I would disgust him. I was scared because I had a feeling that this wouldn't end just because Josh had been caught. He might not hurt me next time but he sure would hurt Paul. I didn't know if I could handle something like that again. Before I knew it, the last bell rang and I walked to my locker. Jessica ran up to me and started giggling. "What happened Jess?" I asked. I couldn't keep a stupid grin off of my face, her laugh was contagious. "I'm so excited! You're taking me to La Push right now!" she squealed. "Jessica! Paul is coming to get me. You can ride with us if you want and I'll get Jake to drop you home?" I asked her. "OHMYGOD really? He'll drop me home? Omg Bella I love you" she grabbed me and planted a kiss on my cheek. I laughed and closed my locker. We walked out of school together and I saw Lauren talking to Paul. She wasn't talking – oh no – she was practically throwing herself onto him in hopes that he'll look down and see her boobs. That bitch. I saw red. I marched towards them, pulled Lauren off of him and smashed my lips onto his. He stood still for a moment and then returned the kiss in full force. I don't know how long we stood there kissing each other. It felt good. I never thought kissing someone could be so amazing. Edward always held back and only ever pecked my lips. This felt so good. I don't know how I never kissed Edward like this. I don't know how he could not kiss me like this. Eventually I pulled back and looked into Paul's eyes. He looked at me with so much love and devotion that I wanted to cry. I told myself that I wouldn't get involved with anyone else but this was becoming harder and harder. How was I supposed to be his friend if I couldn't stand the sight of him with another girl? How am I supposed to be just his friend if every time I see him ill think of how good his lips felt on mine? "Umm excuse me bitch! But Paul and I were having a conversations when you come here and showed everyone how much of a slut of you are." Lauren sneered at me. She just doesn't know when to keep her mouth shut. I heard Paul growl and I shushed him. I could handle her. "Oh I'm sorry. All I could see was you trying to shove your boobs in his face while he was looking at me. Are you upset about the fact that I get all the guys you want? Honey if you stopped sucking every guys dick maybe they would look at you with some respect. So now, I suggest you get the fuck out of my face." I looked over at Jessica who was smiling at me and Angela who looked shocked. "Let's go Jess." I told her. I looked up at Paul to see him smiling down at me. "She's Jakes imprint." I simply told him. "I know" he said. We all got into Paul's truck and made our way to La Push. Jessica was jumping with excitement and I was happy with her. I may have been hurt by Jacob's words but I would never wish for him to be unhappy. I had Paul now and it was only fair that he has someone too. We made it to Sam's house in record time. We all got out and headed inside to find the entire pack gathered around Emily's tiny dining table. As soon as they realized we were there they froze. I saw Jacobs staring between Jessica and I. he was the first one to break the silence. "You guys know each other?" he asked me. I still wasn't speaking to him and Jessica sensing some tension replied instead, "Yea! We've been friends ever since Bella moved to Forks. Oh and I hope you guys don't mind me being here. I'm sorry if I'm intruding but Bella said it would be okay and so did he" – she pointed towards Paul – "but I can leave if you want me to." Jacob jumped out of his seat and screamed "NO!" everyone stared at him with an amused smile. "I mean no, of course you're not intruding. You can join us." he smiled at her and Jessica smiled back.
Jacob turned and looked at me. "Bells, I'm –" I cut him off with my hand. "Save it for someone who cares Jacob." I looked up at Paul and said "Can we go to the beach? I think my job here is done." He smiled and led me out of the door. I don't know why I wanted to be alone with him but I had a feeling that whatever was going to happen would change me forever, but for the better.