DISCLAIMER: I do not own and did not write any of the twilight series. All of the characters belong to Stephenie Meyer. I am not writing this story for profitable gain, purely for my own enjoyment.

The shrill ring of the telephone made us both jump, but it did not break Jacob's focus. His eyes stared intently into mine, ignoring the ringing. I smiled apologetically. It could be Charlie, so I picked up the receiver. Jacob's hand was still holding my face, my cheek heating up beneath his scorching palm.

"Hello."

"Bella?" I froze as the shock resounded through my body. Here I was with Jacob, moments from him kissing me, and Edward calls. Of all people.

I looked up at Jacob, he still didn't know who was calling, his palm still resting on my face.

"Hello, Bella, is that you?" I had to force myself to answer, since the words didn't want to come out.

"Y... Yeah, it's me," I inhaled sharply. I waited, nothing, he didn't say anything more. I began to wonder why he had called. Of all times he chooses now! why not five months ago?

"What do you want Edward?" I was surprised at the venom in my words, it sounded as though I was talking to my enemy, not the person I had been pining over for months. I realized then that Jacob's hand had dropped to his side. He had let go of me.

The overwhelming feeling of emptiness hit me suddenly. I realized then that it was not Edwards arms I wanted, it was Jake's. I was no longer undecided. I wanted Jacob, and he was leaving. I grabbed his hand to make him stay, and strangely he complied.

"I… I just saw, I guess Alice was mistaken," Edward's voice suddenly became strained and formal. "I'm sorry to have disturbed you, Bella, I shouldn't have called,"

It was obvious to me now that he had called because of Alice's vision, and now that he had discerned that I was alive, he didn't want anything to do with me yet again. And I didn't care. Something had changed between us, I didn't feel the same. I think it hurts too much to love him that way.

"Bella?"

"Yes."

"Please don't do anything stupid, you did promise, for Charlie's sake."

"Goodbye, Edward." I hung up the phone and looked up at Jacob who had put his arms around me once more. He looked sort of confused but ecstatically happy all in one, wearing my smile. He then wiped my face with his hand and only then did I realize I was crying.

He pulled me closer into his chest and the weight lifted. I sobbed into his chest releasing the pain and anguish of the past few months and I knew that I would have a better tomorrow, better than any I'd had in a while.

"I have to go," he said as he stiffened against me and pulled away.

"No, please stay," I pleaded. The tears were running strongly now. I couldn't have him leave, not now when I realized how much I truly needed him. He nodded as Alice entered the kitchen once more.

"I think it's time for me to leave, I'm sorry Bella but I have to go home."

"Please, Alice, stay?" I could hear the uncertainty in my voice. I wanted her to stay, she was one of my best friends, yet I needed Jacob and if she stayed, he wouldn't

"I really wish I could, Bella, but I have to return to my family. They need me." She looked at me and smiled. "I'll get my things."

After Alice had collected her few belongings; she came back in the kitchen to find Jacob and I in a comfortable silence. I was surprised that Jacob was being so patient. Alice came forward and hugged me. I could see Jacob stiffen and begin to tremble but he got a hold on himself quickly. I understood, after all it was not natural instinct for him to watch a vampire hug a human. His natural instinct would have been to attack, but he managed to stop himself.

"Be happy. I see a wonderful future for you, but only if you try. Please Bella, be happy," She whispered in my ear so softly I could only just hear it. I nodded and she let go, smiling.

"I'll see you again soon." She looked at Jacob now, still smiling. "I'll give some warning though." She walked towards the door; I followed leaving Jake in the kitchen. I stood on the porch and watched her get in the car. I waved as she sped off. I sighed and returned to the kitchen to find Jake leaning against the counter.

"You okay?"

"Yeah." I nodded. "And you?"

He smiled. "I still have no idea what happened at all."

"I'll explain later, I'm starved. I forget to eat around them." I smiled as Jacob's face lit up. He was always ready for food.

I wasn't sure when, or how, but Alice had seen a happy future. I couldn't wait.

It was a quiet drive to Jake's place and even though we were sitting in my car in silence, I was comfortable. Even though I could feel my feelings changing towards him, I was as relaxed as ever. Maybe it had something to do with Jacob not knowing that my feelings towards him had changed.

I would let him know soon but I was still mulling over what Alice had said about my happiness. Is this what she meant? Be with Jacob? I was a million miles away, until Jacob brought me back.

"Sooo… you going to tell me what I missed now or later?" And the slight tension returned.

"It's complicated Jake."

"Yeah I know, but I'm not stupid!" I could tell he was frustrated, on the verge of angry even. His hands shook on the steering wheel, yet we continued straight on the highway towards La Push.

"Will he come back?" He asked softly.

"I hope not," I said angrily. Jake smiled.

"Yeah right."

"No, seriously; did you not hear my end of the conversation?" I was starting to get frustrated, I was sure he must have heard the anger in my voice while I was speaking to Edward.

"I heard it yeah, but everything I heard was one sided, just tell me what happened."

I sighed, I guess now was as good as ever.

"He called because of what Alice saw. You know the whole cliff diving thing." He nodded. "He wanted to know if I was still alive. That's why he called."

"Yeah, but what happened Bella? How can you be sure he's not coming back?" Jake slowed down as we pulled up to his house. "Do you want him to come back?" He stared into my eyes as we slowed to a stop. Not breaking eye contact, he turned the car off and took the keys out of the ignition and angled his body towards mine. "I need to know this Bella."

The emotion in his voice decided for me that I wanted to be happy, happy with Jacob.

"Well he was just checking up on me. He said sorry for disturbing me and told me not to do anything stupid, for Charlie's sake." He looked a little confused so I explained. "When he left, he made me promise not to do anything stupid because of mom and Charlie. I guess I broke that a couple of times." Jake smiled but I could tell he wanted me to keep going. "I don't know if he will come back Jake, but if he did it wouldn't change anything. I don't want him anymore. He broke me into pieces and he can't put me back together. Someone else already started."

I looked up at Jacob and saw the happiness in his eyes. "I want to be happy again, Jake. I'm happy with you."

Hesitantly Jake leaned forward and I felt my heartbeat accelerate. I could do this… even though I knew it would be hard, to give myself completely to someone again was going to take work, I needed to do this. I needed this to repair the damage, I was determined that I would be whole again.

I moved in towards Jake and placed my hand on his cheek. The warmth felt nice, right. I bit my bottom lip, worried what would happen if I let this kiss take place. Jake's face was inches from mine. I could feel his warm breath on my mouth and I stopped worrying.

His lips found mine, slowly he began to move his mouth on mine and I complied, moving with his. I could feel my heart racing as I felt his tongue caressing mine. I had never been kissed like this before.

I realized that it was because I didn't have to have restraint, like with Edward. I could give myself to him without worry, without caution. My hands moved up and I twisted my fingers into his silky, shaggy hair. I felt Jake crushing his mouth to mine and how our bodies molded against each other as his arms snaked around me pulling me towards him.

I was lost in this new feeling of ecstasy that I could not compare to anything I had experienced so far. When our lips separated, I could feel the blush on my cheeks. Jacob who was still holding me, grinned. He seemed slightly wary, unsure whether that was what I had wanted.

But it was.

I moved in to let him know and our lips met again, more gentle this time. Savoring what we had.

Suddenly Jake's lips left mine as a howl was heard faintly in the distance.

"Go inside and make yourself at home. I'll be back as soon as I find out what's going on." He pecked me swiftly on the mouth.

I wanted to protest. I didn't want him to leave and yet I could already see him running towards the trees. With a glance back he disappeared into the forest.

With a sigh I grabbed my jacket and got out of the car. Walking towards the house I wondered if Billy was home or not. After knocking, it became apparent that Billy wasn't there, which was good as he probably would have seen what happened in the car and there would have been questions. The only problem was the locked door.

Thankfully the back door was unlocked so I let myself in. I turned on the TV and flicked through the channels.

After a while I began to get impatient. Only if something was wrong should it take this long. I began to worry.

After another excruciating twenty minutes of staring out the window, I saw Jake come out of the forest near where he had entered.

I ran out to meet him, concern written all over my face.

"Bella, it was Victoria, close to our border. We followed the scent, but she was long gone." My heart skipped a beat. Jacob wrapped his arms around me and I rested my cheek against his bare, warm chest, holding him for support. "I think she knew you weren't in forks, she was looking for something, but we'll keep watch. Sam caught the trail on patrol so we're going to branch out a bit. Just to cover more ground." Jake bent over and kissed the top of my head.

"I won't let anyone hurt you again, I promise."

**** This is a re-edit and re-structure. I hope you all enjoy this.