Hey people. Man, no one is reading this!!! i feel special. Lol. Anyways, i know that u guys are probably really confused about what happened at the end of the last chapter, but i assure u that the madness is not even close to being done! Please read and review. Thanks!

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Chapter 5

Bella's voice made my entire body stiffen and I now felt like I was two inches tall. What was happening to me? Lily stood in the other room and when I looked at her, her eyes went wide and then narrowed. She came over to stand by me. She put her hand on my arm and asked, "Jacob? What's wrong?"

"Who's that?" Bella asked on the other line.

"I have to go. I'll talk to you later." I said and I could hardly hear her sad voice say 'okay' before I hung up the phone.

"Who was that?" Lily asked. I just shook my head and muttered, "No body." Then I took her to her room and said good night. I made my way to my bedroom and when I got there, I slumped down onto my bed and my mind filled with thoughts, not of Lily, but of Bella.

Was this supposed to happen when you've found your imprint? The muscles in my jaw clenched. I knew that this was not a normal thing that happens when you imprint. Sam even said that once he had on Emily, that he felt no attraction to Leah. And Leah had been his first love. It was so strange. How could I possibly still be in love with Bella. After all that I have went through. I've found my imprint, yes, but now it seems like that isn't even enough.

Tomorrow I would tell Lily I need to do something in town and leave her here with Billy. Then I will go to Sam. And God help me, go to Bella. Edward won't like it. But I have to find out why I still feel this way.

Not that I don't love Lily too, she is my imprint. Of course I love her. I would do anything for her. But Bella, she is different. Everyone knows she is. Edward can't even read her mind! That must have something to do with this. If she is special, then maybe thats why I still love her.

The thoughts of Bella and everyone else made me exhausted and I fell asleep with all my clothes on. Dreaming of horrors that would await me tomorrow, when I will face my past, my present, and my future.

When I woke up I found myself on the floor. My clothes were still on and my legs where asleep from being in an awkward position all night. I sat up slowly and felt a rush of pain hit my head. I blinked a couple of times and slowly rose to my feet.

A knock came to my door and I shuffled over and opened the door. Lily stood there and she looked worried. I ran my hand through my hair and exhaled a deep breath that I had been holding for a while. She didn't say anything, just stared at me. I looked back and we shared a long intimate stare.

Finally I asked, "Is Billy here?" I hadn't heard him. She just shook her head, still not speaking, and still keeping her eyes on me. I looked down and scratched the back of my neck.

"Well, what's up?" I asked. She didn't say anything still. But a small smile curved on her lips. Then she launched herself at me and it was such a force that I landed on the bed. She was on top of me and was kissing bruising kisses to me. I thought only guys were aloud to do that. Apparently not.

She slid her tongue into my mouth and glided it along mine. I kissed her back and her hands moved up and down my chest. I wasn't wearing a shirt so this gave her better access.

She moved her lips from my mouth to my neck and kissed a trail down to my chest. She licked each of my nipples and I practically jumped off the bed with surprise. The feeling was just so...different than anything I had ever experienced before. She continued a trail down to my stomach and down the small dark trail of hair that lead to my manly hood. She looked up at me and smirked, then she slowly moved her hands up to remove my sweats.

I instantly became aware of what she was trying to do. I sat up and moved her off of me. She gave me the most confused look and crossed her arms in front of her. Was she pouting?

"I'm sorry Lily. But I can't." I said. "Not that I don't want too, it's just that I can't right now. I have things to take care of right now. I just don't need that on my mind right now."

She looked away and her lip quivered. "Alright. Fine." she groaned. Then she stood up and walked to the door. She turned back and said. "I'll be in the shower if you change your mind. It wouldn't be so bad if you joined me." She grinned and walked off.

What was this woman trying to do? Seduce me? Make me go crazy with those large green blue eyes, fluttering those eye lashes? I groaned and stood up. That was definitely not happening today, thats for sure.

I went to the kitchen and pulled out a piece of paper. I wrote a note to Lily telling her where I was going.

Lily,

I'm sorry for this morning. I just can't do that right now. I know it's hard to understand, just trust me okay? Anyways, I'm on my way into town. I need to take care of some family business. Please stay indoors today. Make yourself at home. If Billy comes home early, tell him where I've gone. But I'm pretty sure I'll meet him in town today.

I love you,

Jacob.

I folded the letter, wrote her name on it and placed it on the table. Then I went to the door and headed out to find Sam. He wouldn't be at home now. He would be out scouting the area as usual with the boys. I just needed to change to find him. I ran to the nearest woods and changed into wolf form. I instantly heard Embry's voice.

I did not!...Jacob? Is that you? Hey!

Hey Embry. Where is Sam?

I'm right here. Sam said.

Where is here? I asked.

About a mile west from you I'll run your way. I know what your confused about. We all do. I don't know it's complexity but you can explain that to me when we get there if thats alright with you.

Yeah thats fine. I want to share it with everyone. Perhaps not Leah.

Hey! Lead yelled.

Shush both of you. Were about there. Change back. Sam ordered.

I changed back into human form and pulled on my sweats. Sam came trudging up in human form and the rest of the pack was a few steps away. I nodded to them all and Embry came running up and hugged me.

"It's great to see you man!" Everyone else came up, except for Leah, and exchanged hugs, and pats on the back.

"Jacob." Sam said. "What happened. Start from the beginning of your journey. I need to know every detail." He said.

I began at the very beginning. Explaining the boy I met who gave me a ride, the woman named Charlotte who could read my mind and who was half vamp. I told them about my stay in Deer ridge and they about how I had traveled to find Lily. I told him about how I found her and every detail I could remember about our meeting and about our date.

I finished with our ride here and my concern for her. And for everyone else, and especially what Bella would think.

Sam nodded. "And you still love Bella?" He asked. I nodded.

"I know it's crazy. But I needed answers. How could I still be in love with Bella when I've found my true soul mate?" I asked.

"Jacob, remember what Bella had said the last time you were together? She said, that if this world was not of mythical creatures, you two would have been soul mates. You were supposed to be. If vamps didn't exist then neither would werewolves. But you would have still been here and she would she.

"You wouldn't have found Lily, because she wouldn't have been the one for you. But now that the course of the future has altered, Edward is now the one for Bella, and Lily is now the one for you."

"But how does that make sense? Leah was your soul mate. And now Emily is. But your not in love with her anymore. I am. I am still in love with Bella!" I yelled.

"Calm down Jacob. We'll find the answers." He said. He thought for a second and rubbed his chin.

"You know." He said, "It wouldn't be a bad idea to talk to Carlisle about this. He knows more about the vampire and werewolf species that we would ever hope to know. And it would give you time to talk to Bella. She spends all her time over there now. Planing the wedding."

I flinched. "Sorry." He apologized.

"I'll call her." I said. Sam handed me his cell and I called Bella's house. Charlie answered on the third ring.

"Hello?" he asked. He sounded like he was very tired, like he just woke up. But it couldn't have been more than 10:00 in the morning.

"Yes, sir. It's Jacob. Is Bella there by any chance?"

"Jake! My boy!" I yelled with a lot of enthusiasm. "No, she went off with Edward this morning over to the Cullen's house."

"Oh. Well, can you call her there and tell her that I need to speak with her? Tell her that I'm on my way over to the Cullen's house so they don't freak out okay?" I asked.

"Sure." He said. "Do you want me to do it now?" he asked.

"Yes Charlie. Right after I hang up if it's alright." I said.

"Alright. Will do. You have a nice day Jacob. And tell Billy I want him over tomorrow for the game."

"Okay. Take care."

"You too. Bye." He said then I heard the sound of the line being disconnected. I closed the phone shut and handed it to Sam.

"Looks like I'm going to the Cullen's house. But I think I should go alone. No one follow me. Alright?" I asked.

"Yes. No one will leave the reservation. Is that understood?" Sam said in a strong even but dominant voice. Everyone nodded and the turned to smile at me.

"We'll stay here and protect the area. If you need any of us just transform. One of us will always stay in wolf form." I nodded and walked away. They left and I quickly transformed and ran through the forests of La push until I hit the border and then I became cautious. This wasn't exactly breaking the treaty, but it was still a bad thing to do. There were vampires in this town. And I could very nearly come across the path of one feeding. Thats something I really don't want to do. Or see for that matter.

I ran until I got up to the road that I was positive lead up to the Cullen's house. I transformed back into my human form and put on my black sweats. Then I continued walking up to the house.

By the time I got there. Bella was on the porch and Edward was beside her. They were holding hands and I suddenly got a knot in my stomach. It twisted painfully every step I took towards her. She was so beautiful. Her beauty had grown ten fold since the last time I had seen her and it made my heart beat fast.

But I took a deep breath remembering Lily. I couldn't believe I was thinking this way about Bella when Lily was waiting for me back at my house. She loved me and I loved her, or so I think. But being here, not a hundred yards away from her, made me nearly hyperventilate. I continued to walk up and then stopped right as I got to the porch.

"Hello." I greeted.

"Hey Jacob." Bella said. She smiled a big smile at me and let go of Edward's hand. He stared after her as she walked towards me but didn't follow her. I sometimes had great respect and envy of Edward. He can sometimes be a great guy.

"Thank you." He said. I stared at him and he smirked. I remembered instantly that he could read minds. I cursed silently.

Bella came up to me and surprised me by wrapping her arms around my waist and giving me a hug. It took me a few seconds to respond, but I did. I wrapped my arms around her an pulled her in. I really had missed her. Her voice, the way she made me laugh, her clumsiness, her love, and her hugs. I breathed in her sent and buried my face in her hair. She looked up at me as I slightly let go. She smiled and came to kiss my lightly on the cheek, then she backed away.

"How have you been?" She asked me.

"Uh...good. Very good." I said quietly.

"So you came to talk to me about something? Charlie made it sound like it was urgent or something." She said.

I nodded. "Yes it is quite important. But I'm sure Edward already knows all about it." I shifted my eyes up to him. He chuckled quietly and then his face turned rather serious.

"Yes. It is a very important matter. I'm sure Carlisle will be very interested in what you have to say Jacob."

"Yes I'm sure he will." I said.

"What? What does Jake have to discuss with Carlisle?" Bella asked Edward. When he didn't answer she turned to me. "Jake?" She asked.

"It's better if we discuss it with Carlisle first." I said. But her eyes were dying with curiosity. I turned, wrapped my arm around her and lead her to the porch and gave her back to Edward. I was going to be nice today.

We all walked into the house and found Esme, Rosalie, and Emmett sitting on the couch watching the news. All of their heads turned towards me as we came in.

"Hey wolf boy!" Emmett called. My eyes narrowed and then I convinced myself that now was most definitely not the time for a fight. Now was the time for answers. Answers that will change my life and perhaps other's lives forever. I ignored the comment and turned to Esme.

"He's upstairs in his study. You may join him there now if you'd like." She said. I walked up the stairs. Bella and Edward followed. I walked to the door that Edward pointed to and knocked.

"Come in Jacob." Carlisle called. I was surprised to know that they all were expecting me. But Bella probably told them all that I was coming. I opened the door and walked in with Bella and Edward at my sides.

"Please sit." Carlisle said.

"I will stand if thats alright." I said as politely as I could. All the overly sweet scent's of them all were clouding my head and it was already hard for me to concentrate.

"What is it that you would like to discuss?" He asked.

I swallowed loudly and began. "When I left..." I told them all about me meeting Charlotte and my experiences in Deer ridge.

"That's very interesting. I have never heard of a human being half vampire. I will have to research on that immediately. But go on Jacob." He said.

"She told me about my imprint, and were she was located. At first I was confused because I had no idea why or how this person was helping me. Why she would know so much about me and know exactly where Lily was."

"Lily?" Bella asked shocked. I could very faintly hear jealousy in her small voice.

"I went to were Lily lived and found her. I experienced every feeling that came with imprinting. Like Sam before me. But when we were on our way here, I soon felt that something was terribly wrong. I was always thinking about Bella, and her reaction to meeting Lily." I looked up at Bella.

"And when I got back and Bella called. I realized that I still loved her." She made a loud intake of breath. "I still love you Bella." I whispered.

"And that bothered me. Lily is right now at my house. I love her with all of my heart. But I love Bella too. Perhaps even more. Sam doesn't quite know what is wrong. He thinks that it is perhaps because what Bella had said to me." I turned to her.

"Bella, remember when you told me that if mythical creatures hadn't existed that we would have been soul mates? Well if that were true I would never have become a werewolf and wouldn't have imprinted. So I would have been with you. But it still doesn't make any sense. Sam was supposed to be with Leah but when he imprinted on Emily, everything changed. He didn't love her anymore. He didn't feel anything for her. And this scares me. Why do I still love you? This is what I am asking for Carlisle. This is why I came here." I said.

He sat back in his chair and thought about it for a moment. "Have you thought that maybe the reason you are the only one who sill loves Bella because she is not like most humans? Because the fact that Edward can't read her mind and Aro can't read her mind that this makes an exception for you as well?" He asked.

"Yes I have thought of the possibility." I said.

"Wait a minute!" Bella contradicted. "Don't I have a say in any of this!" She said.

"Yes Bella, just hold on for a few more minutes." Edward calmed her.

"Jacob, I do not know why this is the way it is, but I promise you, I will find the answers." Carlisle said.

I nodded.

"I'll go then." I said. I stood up and left the room. Nothing made sense. And I was beginning to wonder if anything ever would.