Surely You Were Meant To Be Mine

Chapter 3

2 weeks later…

Rachel Black paced the room relentlessly, her hands clenched into fist at her sides as she strutted angrily back and forth in the living room, her thoughts distracted and raged. It had been Two weeks. Two fucking weeks since her pathetic brother had driven her best friend away. Bella had not called or visited in the past two weeks. Since that bonfire, it was as if she had suddenly disappeared off the face of the Earth.

Rachel could comprehend that Bella was not at fault here. Why would anyone constantly go where his or her heart got broken repeatedly? This was all Jacob and Maisy's omission. Sure, Jacob was a guy and guys were not the most observant. Nevertheless, Maisy? Was Bella's fucking best friend! If Rachel could see from Bella's face, that she was head over heals for Jacob, then obviously Maisy could too. Couldn't she see that she was breaking her best friend's heart by dating the guy she was in love with? Was Maisy that dense? On the other hand, was she doing it on purpose?…For the incalculable time in her life, Rachel wished she knew what was running through Maisy Holder's head. Alternatively her stupid brother's head. She'd been driving herself crazy attempting to presume.

Rachel couldn't hide her rage or her fears. You'd think, Jacob would dump her one day and find a new girlfriend, being the teenager he was. However, there was a drawback. A wolf inconvenience…Wolves mated for life. Therefore, she couldn't let them mate. Then Jacob wouldn't be able to let her go. His wolf wouldn't allow him too. Ugh…that would just be deep shit…She'd break his fucking heart! And Bella would probably have to sit there and suffer silently! NO. NO. NO.

Rachel didn't want a slut as her sister-in-law anyway. She didn't want no anorexic, blonde, slutty bitch who opened her legs to every guy she saw to be in her family, she'd rather choke herself to death, Bella was a much better option. Yep, that was true. Since Bella was new here, she didn't know the thorough details yet. However, before she had arrived. Maisy had been known as the slut of Forks High. Yes, her whore status had been forgotten by many, but not Rachel.

Reaching up, Rachel unconsciously rubbed the mark on her neck, which had been left by Paul. She had enjoyed it immensely. It gave her a soothing feeling, calmed her down. This was another practice during sex, the wolf would bite their mate, if things got too intense. Rachel couldn't let Jacob bite Maisy. Then all hope would be lost.

This was not acceptable! She was not having a slut in her family nor was she having her best friend's heart-broken anymore than it actually was! It was time to take action. She had to make a start before things progressed further. Bella's heart was in jeopardy here.

Paul Lahote watched from where he was leaning against the doorway, a sad expression on his face as he watched his incensed mate march over to the phone, and swiftly stab in a phone number. He had never seen her so infuriated and upset over something. She was never really passionate about anything. Paul got where she was coming from though, Bella was a very sweet girl and Maisy was a slut. What was running through Jacob's head? Bella was fun to be around and Maisy was just annoying. Overall, Paul was sure Maisy was breaking some kind of girl code…wasn't it in the guidelines that you couldn't date your best friend's love?

Clearing his mind, Paul vowed himself that he would help Rachel. He'd help get Bella and Jacob together. He wouldn't sabotage Jacob and Maisy's relationship. To be more precise, show Jacob that Bella was the better girl. Not Maisy. He couldn't stand the fact that one of his mate's best friends was getting their heart broken. He'd never liked Maisy, since she'd even offered her body to him. And when he'd declined, she had thrown a fit. Bella wasn't like that. She was strong and balanced, confident, sweet…Jacob's perfect match.

Paul turned on his heel, and ran out of the house, entering the forest. He needed to know if the others wanted to help. He could not do this alone.

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Leah gently put the phone back on its receiver, her thoughts diverted by Bella Swan. Rachel had been right. It had been two weeks and not once had she came to visit. It was odd really, before this unusual occurrence. Bella would pay a visit to La Push on a daily basis. She would be here at dawn and wouldn't leave until midnight. She'd always been excited and very enthusiastic, in their presence. Then what had changed? Bella and Leah had gotten close from her constant visits. They could always confide in each other for anything. What had happened that two weeks ago that affected Bella so deeply that she never wanted to visit? She didn't want to see her best friends anymore. Leah knew it was something harsh, because Bella was a very strong and capable girl, who could take on anything. Hell, she'd even taken the werewolf thing well. Then what had fucking happened?

Leah didn't ponder on too long, and set her mind on preparing the food and setting the table for the Pack who would be arriving in a while. She vanquished all thoughts of Bella to the back of her mind. If Bella needed her help. She would definitely tell her. Leah knew she would. Anyway, Rachel and her were going to visit Bella in the evening, and hopefully then she'd open up.

"Leah! Leah darling! Where is my best blazer? I can't find it anywhere!" Sam Uley yelled from the messy bedroom and into the kitchen. "I need it for the council meeting!"

Leah sighed from where she had begun to lay the table, and then smiled, shaking her head. Sam always lost important things and then he'd clutter up the entire house just searching for them. It was somewhat adorable really, in Leah eyes, the only downfall was she'd have to clean the house repeatedly, each time it happened. Sure, sometimes Bella, Rachel, Kim or her cousin Emily helped around, but mostly she did it all by herself.

"Sam. It's in the wash. I knew you needed it today. And besides, the meeting isn't until 4 in the afternoon." Leah replied calmly, not bothering to turn, knowing he'd hear it thanks to his supernatural hearing. "Don't worry hun. I've got it all sorted."

Sam emerged stealthily from the bedroom, with a smile plastered on his face. He was delighted at the fact that his mate always had everything sorted. He didn't know what he would do without her. The thought of being without her killed him….He'd never leave his Lee Lee. She held him to Earth, kept him sane. Lunacy was what he would get, if she weren't by his side.

He couldn't help over hearing her conversation with Rachel, and he feared this situation was going to get worse. Anyone with eyes could how enthralled Bella Swan was with Jacob Black. She hung on to his every word. Always smiling when he was around. Every hug they shared, Bella would hold on longer. And every time he spoke to her, she'd be blushing. Dating Maisy was the biggest mistake Jacob had ever made. In addition, Sam didn't another human who wasn't a mate to find out about the Supernatural. All it did was endanger their lives even more. As the Alpha of the Pack, it was his job to keep everyone safe. Moreover, the oddest thing of all, every time Jacob thought about Bella or she was brought up in the pack mind, he'd slam his shield down, and refuse to mention her. What did that mean?

Holding back a sigh, Sam pushed all thoughts of Bella, Jacob and Maisy to the back of his mind. He'd deal with them later. He needed his mate right now.

He approached Leah slowly, almost as if he was stalking her, he wrapped his arms snugly around her middle and planted a light kiss on her exposed throat, breathing in her calming scent, it soothed his wolf every time and turned him on consistently. Sam pulled down the shoulder strap of her white dress, his lips run along her shoulder, and he lightly nipped at her mark, sending electricity down her spine.

Leah smiled at the tingles running through her, relaxing into Sam's body, residing in his supernatural warmth for a minute, before turning in his arms.

Sam grinned at her. "I can always count on you…" He leaned down and captured her lips with his own, kissing her chastely. "You always know…"

Leah smirked at him complacently, reaching up to rake her nails through his hair roughly, as she pushed her body flush up against his warm one. Sam's eyes fluttered shut, and he groaned gently, member beginning to harden in his pants, his grip around Leah's waist tightening, pulling her closer into him. Once he opened his eyes, Leah grinned at the lust and intense desire that clouded them, she felt herself get turned on instantly. "Sam…I'm a girl, and someone's gotta be organized around here." She told him in a hot whisper, skimming her free hand down his chest.

Sam crushed his lips to Leah's, securely clutching the back of her neck as his mouth wielded into hers. Leah tautened her grip on Sam's black hair and yanked slightly, feeling the usual exquisite desire run through her body, and wetness forming at her panties. When they both pulled away for air, Sam rested his forehead against Leah's, both of them breathing heavily. "There's a difference you know…You're my girl." He whispered to her. "All mine…I love you…"

"Yeah…yours…Love you…" She breathed and then kissed him again, pushing her tongue directly into his open mouth. Taken aback by this motion, Sam moaned, and he pushed her dress up, his nails digging into Leah's sides, making the ache between her thighs intensify. He could smell what he did to her. Her desire. And that sent a strong jolt to his groin. Groaning against her mouth, Sam added fervor to the kiss, causing Leah to yank on his hair more ardently. Her fingers scraping and tugging through the scalp roughly.

At that point, Sam's hands began to wander, down her back, over her breasts, through her hair. Reaching down, Sam pulled one of Leah's legs around his waist to mount their intimacy, as their tongues fought for dominance.

Just as things were beginning to get heated, Sam groaned, and it wasn't a 'I want you' groan, but more of a disappointed or annoyed one. He pulled his lips from hers, and set her on the ground, mumbling something incoherent as he glared at the doorway.

"Sam?" Leah asked questioningly in confusion. "What's the matter baby?" she reached up and rested her hand on his cheek.

Sam's eyes softened as he glanced down at her. "The Pack is here." He spat in a grumpy whisper, looking back up to glare holes in the door. "Cock-blocking motherfuckers."

"Oh!" Leah realized, and then she laughed, smiling up at Sam. "Oh hun. Don't worry about it…we can carry on after they leave." she offered, wrapping arms around his waist, resting her head on his shoulder. "It will be just you and me babe." She told him in a sultry whisper. She really did want to continue, the ache between her legs was getting uncomfortable.

Before, Sam could even register his mate's words, the kitchen door burst open, and the Pack rushed in, their eyes fixated on the counters, which were layered with Leah's food. They were practically drooling. Ugh. Stupid wolf metabolism.

They seated themselves at the table, like obedient children. But Sam could tell they wanted to run to the counters and stuffed their mouths. Sam had this really disturbing thought run through his as he considered, leaving them here to stuff themselves…and he could go to the bedroom and finish what he started with his mate. They'd have to be silent though….his wolf then fairly easily rejected the idea…he wanted to make her scream. Silence wasn't a option. Not in his wolf's eyes, it wasn't.

Paul finally tore his gaze away from the food, and smirked at Sam and Leah. "Did we interrupt something?" The rest of the pack except her brother Seth, who wore a look of disgust, was smirking too.

Sam glared right back at him. At all of them. "Ye-" Leah covered his mouth with her hand before he got the entire word out. "No." she replaced simply, pulling away from Sam to finally hand the hungry wolves their food. So, they'd shut up.

Sam wasn't willing to let her go, he wanted tell the others to fuck off, but he was hungry too and Leah probably wouldn't feed him if he kicked the rest out. She'd made it clear before.

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Bella still had not spoken to Maisy or Jacob for the past weeks. She'd go to school each day, fake smiles, avoid Maisy, come home, cook dinner for Charlie, lie and say she eat, ignore Maisy's messages and calls, go to bed, lay there and weep. Then repeat everything the next day. She still had not set one foot in La push, or answered a call from any pack member. You could call Bella stupid, or stubborn, but doing this had raised her confidence. She was sure she could take on anything. Even the pack members got the message after a few days, and Maisy stopped calling.

Bella was still, unwillingly, completely and utterly in love with Jacob, no matter what she did, these unwanted feelings would not disappear. Sure, she had gained a new confidence, but that wasn't helping her heart one bit. Confidence wasn't helping the weakness she felt. Her body physically ached. She wasn't sure if it was because of Jacob, or lack of food and sleep. She honestly didn't care.

On weekends, she'd stay in and read or do some cleaning, but would never open the door if it rang or answered the phone, pretending not to be in. Until today.

Bang! Bang! Bang! THUMP! THUMP! THUMP!

"Bella Swan. If you don't open this door right now. I'm going to break it down and I won't pay for its refitting!" Leah Clearwater's loud, intimidating voice could be heard clearly through the closed door and over the heavy banging.

Bella felt herself wince, sitting on the couch in the living room, re-reading Pride and Prejudice. She knew for sure that Leah would definitely break the door down. Leah always kept her promises.

"Come on Bella. I know my brother's an idiot, but do you really have to hate me for it?" Rachel Black's sweet, but demanding voice spoke this time.

"I didn't even do anything. So, speak to me at least." Kim Thrall's meek and friendly tone drifted over.

Admitting defeat, as she didn't want a broken front door, and she didn't know how much longer she could fight, Bella sighed and went to answer it, reminding herself to keep her face emotionless.

"What?" She deadpanned, as she opened it swiftly, attempting to look bored. It came across as tired.

In front of her stood three beautiful Quileute girls who were smiling cheerfully, clutching three very full backpacks. As they took her in, their eyes widened in shock, but then they disguised it.

"Don't look so down Bella." Leah said, "We're going to have a girl's night." She was disregarding her rudeness, still shocked about her appearance.

Bella kept her face impassive. "Go away." She said stoically, keeping her voice low. She really did want to let them in, but something held her back.

But the girls were not impressed, they overlooked her words and all pushed past Bella and went into her house. Bella didn't have didn't have the strength to tell them to get out. So, she just slammed the door. And followed them into the living room, her chest filling up with dread.

This wasn't what she needed right now. She needed closure; she needed to forget her feelings for Jacob for the last time. He was dating someone else. Being in love with him wasn't an option. How could she withstand the stabbing in her chest, every time she would see them together?

For one of the two weeks, she'd cried herself to sleep, it dawning upon her that Jacob would never be hers. How could she bare the piercing shards of sharpness that punctured her, as she thought of them together? The salty tears that fell from her eyes. Her insides wringing, twisting and turning. The numbness. The vacant feeling.

She loved Jacob so much it physically hurt. But she loved Maisy too. She was her best friend. They were her best friends. She didn't want to tear down their relationship. There was only one option left….Going back to her mother…Going back to Phoenix. Sure, she wouldn't miss everyone…but there was nothing else to do…unless living her life in torture.

Pulling herself back to Earth, Bella flopped down in Charlie's recliner and watched the girls apprehensively. What the fuck did they want? It would be harder to leave if they visited her like this. She knew that she was going to leave her friends behind and it was tearing her apart inside. She didn't want to go! But there was no choice.

Kim, Leah and Rachel were all seated themselves on a couch, beginning to unpack their bags. Once their items were laid out. They grinned up at her. Rachel rose, and stood in front of Bella looking annoyed with her hands in her hips.

"Two weeks Bella. Two fucking weeks! I want my best friend back!" she scolded falsely. Taking Bella in, she let go of the façade, incapable of shouting at her, her face then turned miserable, in true sadness. She sighed, dropping her hands to her sides. "Did I do something wrong? Is that why you won't talk to me?"

Bella couldn't stand the thought of Rachel blaming herself. Why was it any of their faults that she fell for Jacob? Darn her heart for being so open and sensitive. She didn't want her pain to become anyone else's. "No. You did nothing wrong. If anyone made a mistake it was me." Bella bowed her head. Not bothering to remain stoic.

"How it your fault that you fell for Jacob?" Kim's usual sweet was unusually scolding and sharp. "How can you help falling in love with someone? Do you make that decision or does your heart?" Kim had risen to her feet, her words spoken in a demanding tone.

Bella rose along with her, biting her lip, she comprehended Kim's words. Could she be right? Was this truly not her fault…or was Kim just saying that, just to perk her up. And did everyone know about her feelings? Was she that freaking obvious about them? Well, whatever it was she didn't care. In her mind right now, she was already planning her trip back to Phoenix. She was better off there then she ever was here.

"Bella. We all know about your feelings. In fact, we've known from the beginning. We want to help you." Rachel told her softly, taking Bella's hands in her own.

Bella shook her head and pulled her hands from Rachel's tanned ones, stepping back. Why was everyone insisting she needed help? She was perfectly fine. She didn't know what to say to Rachel. Quil and Embry had told her the same thing. Did they really care that much? Or did they just hate Maisy?

Leah had risen along with Kim, though her eyes were glazed out. She seemed to be deep in thought. Bella wasn't sure how to respond. She knew she was hurting them, but what else could she do? Visiting La Push would only hurt more. Jacob lived there. She couldn't go there, everything would remind her of Jacob.

"Bella. Answer me one question." Leah said finally, all the haziness disappearing from her eyes. Her irises piercingly sharp, as they usually were "How much do you love Jacob?"

Bella's felt her breath hitch, taken aback by the question. Why would Leah ask that? She loved Jacob so much, her heart stuttered at his name. Her chest hurt because he was not nearby. Her soul longed to be by his side…poison was stabbing her chest that he belonged to someone else. He was meant to be hers. Every touch and caress they shared had felt so right. How could it feel so right, so perfect if they didn't belong? Every time they hugged, their bodies fit. Every curve of her body corresponded into his. The contrast of their skin. Tanned and pale. Looked so exact and felt so right. Their bodies were designed for each other. Without Jacob, Bella would be simply incomplete…there was a longing in her core that only Jacob could satiate. And somewhere, deep down inside of her, she knew. She knew that she would never fall out of love with Jacob. Even the thought of it pained her.

"I love him so much, it pain me." As Bella said these words, she couldn't deny the pain in her voice. "Every single second of every day, I long to be by his side. The fact that he has someone else. My best friend. Is killing me. I don't know how much longer I can take this…I feel like I'm…I'm…I'm dying." an overflow of emotions rushed through Bella, at that moment and she burst into tears. Rivers of salty water gushed from her eyes, as she was unable to control her harsh sobbing. Her chest was wringing again. Turning. Stabbing. She crumbled to her knees, feeling emotionally drained, gripping the recliner for support.

Silent tears streamed down Kim, Rachel and Leah's faces as they watched their friend's torment and heartbroken tears. They looked at her. Really looked at her. Her skin was a shade of pasty white, big black bags bloated under her eyes. Her clothes were three sizes too large. What was she doing to herself? When was the last time she ate? When was the last time she slept?

Never until now had they understood how harshly this had affecting Bella. They also felt ashamed. If only they had known. They would have gotten rid of Maisy at her word. They had had enough! They were going to help her. They didn't care if Bella wouldn't accept it. She had always been so stubborn.

A pair of warm arms pulled her up and enclosed Bella into a hug. She gladly accepted it. Sinking into their arms, and continuing to weep soulfully on their shoulder. She wanted to let go…and drift off. But, Real life wouldn't let her. Fate was continuously shoving in her face that Jacob would never be hers. He wasn't in love with her. Leaving would probably the best thing to do in this situation. No one, wanted her. She wasn't good enough to want.

"Honey. Loving someone that much means you fight for them." Leah's voice drifted through her ear. Bella pulled back and sadly locked eyes with Leah thinking she misheard her.

"I'm telling the truth. If you love Jacob that much. Fight for him. Actually, I know you love Jacob that much. So, why won't you fight for him?" Leah asked her, reaching a hand forward and wiping away her tears.

Bella thought about lying for a moment. But then decided against it. She could see how much these girls cared for her. They truly did want to help her. She was sick of acting strong when she wasn't. It was finally safe to admit that she needed aid. "Maisy. I can't fight for him because of Maisy. She's my best friend, if she loves him and he loves her, then I can't come between them. I refuse to break my best friend's heart." Bella told them, her voice hoarse and slightly hiccupped. Her filled up with tears again.

"But she can break yours. You refuse to break hers, even though she's tearing your up. Tell me. Does she know about your feeling for Jacob?" Rachel had Jacob's short temper and was getting annoyed very easily.

'Lie. Lie. Lie. Lie.' Bella's mind chanted endlessly, but her heart was saying otherwise. She did want to lie and protect Maisy, but couldn't bring herself too. Closing her eyes, Bella gulped. She didn't want to betray her best friend. "Yeah…Yeah she does…She knows everything, she's the first person I told, but don't hate her-"

"WHAT?!" all three girls screamed absolutely outraged. Bella felt herself wince and gently opened her eyes again, dreading their reactions. She hated herself right now. She had betrayed Maisy…Yes her best friend was dating the man she loved…but what if she loved him too? If Maisy had fallen for Jacob, she refused to come between them. You couldn't help whom you loved…

"How could she do that to you? She was aware of your feelings and yet she is flaunting that she is dating Jacob in your face. What kind of best friend does that?!" Kim's eyes were murderous, she looked as though she wanted to break something.

"You know what Bella. Screw avoid hurting her. I say we tear her apart. I say we puncture her heart with a knife!" Leah's face had turned red, her hands had curled into fists and she was shaking. "I am going to bury that slut alive."

Rachel's reaction Bella had been dreading most of all. Rachel had never liked Maisy and now hearing this. Bella was sure Rachel would do something unpredictable. And she was right.

Rachel's eyes had gotten this crazed look, as she just froze. Without a sound, she turned on her heal and stormed into the kitchen, slamming the door behind her.

Bella, Kim and Leah all shared an anxious look and followed her. Once they had made it to the kitchen, Rachel had already held the phone to her ear and was beginning to screech into it.

"MAISY FUCKING HOLDER! YOU BITCH! ONCE I GET MY HANDS ON YOU, NOT EVEN A FINGER WILL BE SPARED. I AM GOING TO MURDER YOU, AND SERVE YOUR LEGS TO CANNIBALS! YOU MOTHERFUCKING HEARTBREAKING DAUGHTER OF A SLUT. I WILL DECAPITATE YOU, YOU WHORE. HOW DARE YOU. HOW FUCKING DARE YOU-" Leah yanked the phone out of Rachel's hand, and quickly deleted the message, before it made to Maisy's house. Reaching up and placing it on a High self.

"Leah! Give me the fucking phone! Let me give that bitch a piece of my fucking mind!" Rachel screamed at Leah, trying to jump to reach the phone. She stopped and suddenly turned to Kim. "Kim! Give me your cell phone!" She grabbed at Kim, and Kim jumped back, behind Bella as if to conceal herself.

"No Rachel…calm down…you're angry right now and its affecting your decisions. Please." Leah pleaded with Rachel, trying to make her see sense.

Rachel stopped yelling and sighed, calming down before apologizing to Kim, who waved it off.

Bella was still too shocked to even voice her opinion. She now knew how much these girls loved her. What Rachel had attempted to do, had proved to Bella how much concern they actually held for her. "Wow. You really are that pissed?" Bella found herself saying, unable to keep the bewilderment from her voice.

Rachel turned to face Bella. The wild look had vanished from her eyes and she looked normal again, if not still angry and pissed. "No. I just wanted to call Maisy and scream at her because I felt like it." She shook her head, a smile forming on her lips. "No. Of course, we're pissed. We love you Bella. You're family. And we can't stand anyone hurting you. Even if it is my brother."

Bella felt love overwhelm her chest as tears sprung to her eyes again. She pulled Rachel into a hug as a gesture of appreciation. "Thank you so much for caring." she wept, pulling back from Rachel with a smile.

"Bella. We've told you that countless times. You're our sister. Family. What's your pain is our pain." Kim said sweetly, pulling Bella into her arms as a hug. "So. Does that mean you'll let us help?"

Pulling out of the hug, Bella glanced at the girls thoughtfully and her heart melted at the hopeful expressions on their faces. She couldn't fathom how the cared so much. It was all alien to her. Biting her lip, Bella opened her mouth to respond…

Ring! Ring! Ring!

The chine of the doorbell had all of them jumping as they were startled. Turning and entering the living room, Bella wandered down the hall and yanked the front open, not troubling to consider who could be behind it. As it pulled open. Bella was met by five familiar almost identical smiling faces. Nevertheless, the smiles faltered when they scanned her…just as it had happened with the girls…then soon smiles replaced their stun as if nothing had happened.

"Heya Bellsy. Can we join the party?" Embry grinned at her, holding up a bag. "We heard you girls were going to get together. So we decided to come too."

Bella's mouth dropped open, taken aback in bewilderment. She was speechless. She had not expected the guys to turn up too. Then she narrowed her eyes suspiciously, had the guys planned this?

"Please Bella?" Seth pleaded with a puppy dog look, mistaking her silence for a no. "You wouldn't leave us out here to freeze, would you?"

"And besides…We brought refreshments too. So it can be a real party." Jared put forward, hoping to convince her.

Bella came back to her senses and she nodding frantically, this had caught her so off guard she couldn't speak. "Yeah. Come on in…" And she stepped back to allow them in. The guys cheered and entered her house.

"Is it just you guys?" Bella found herself asking. Sam and Jacob were the only ones not present. A part of Bella (a very large quantity) wanted Jacob to be here, but another part of Bella knew it would pain her too much. So it was sort of a good thing.

"Yeah. Sam's at a council meeting." Paul informed her, tapping her nose gently. She wrinkled it slightly and he laughed, pulling his hand away.

"And Jacob?" Bella's mouth opened before she could stop it. Jacob was never far from her mind. Ugh,…her chest throbbed again.

The guys suddenly turned uneasy and glanced at each other hesitantly, before Quil finally responded to Bella. She knew from the looks on their faces that she wouldn't like it.

"He's gone out with Whorsy-ahhh-I mean Maisy." Quil quickly corrected himself, turning pale.

Bella grimaced, and glanced down as an ache pierced her chest. She suddenly needed to puke. Her spirits reduced and she felt disheartened as she just simply nodded and led the pack into the living room.

Kim, Leah and Rachel were seated on a couch, waiting patiently. When they caught the look on Bella's face, they all glared up at the Pack.

Bella caught the look on their faces and shook her head. "It's not their fault…I asked."

The girls just nodded absently before smiling. Rachel jumped up and hugged Paul, Kim wrapped her arms around Jared's waist and he embraced her back gently. Meanwhile, Leah high-fived her brother.

Bella stood there uncomfortably, before turned slightly and faced everyone. "Well. You guys have fun…" at these despondent words, she began making her way out of the room. Tears dripping down her face.

As she approached the door, Paul caught her arm. "Hey…where are you going?" He sounded annoyed.

"Um…I'm tired…going to bed…" She lied briefly before chewing her corner of her lip nervously. She had hoped she sounded convincing, she had never been a good liar.

"No, you're not…" Paul told her simply. He glanced up at Quil and Embry who nodded, and shut the living room door, before standing defensively in front of it as if they were security guards.

Bella glanced around helplessly, looking for an escape. She could see clearly how much Jacob and Maisy cared for/loved one another…hell, they were out right now…She didn't want to come between them. Whatever she tried would be completely futile…pointless.

"Paul, please…I know why you're all here…you want to help…But there's honestly nothing you can do…" Bella tried to explain but it was too exhausting.

"Nothing we can do?" Rachel exclaimed, pulling out of Paul's arms. "Hell…I don't give a fuck about Maisy. I fucking despise her…There must be a way…we do anything to help you. Just please let us help you! Please!" Rachel was pleading now, almost in tears.

"Yeah…let us help you and Jacob get together….PLEASE!" Seth pleaded, falling to his knees in front of her, holding out fisted hands. "I don't like Maisy…I love you…we all love you….And I'm sure Jacob loves you too…"

Bella wanted so badly to give in, she really did. But the thought, that Jacob loved her, was overwhelming…She wanted it to be true…Hell, she'd throw an actual party if it were…

"Please! Bella! I'm going to die if you're not happy!" Seth beseeched, the puppy dog look returning to her face.

With a grimace, Bell snapped her eyes shut as she saw the look, it had almost made her give in. "Seth. Get off the floor please." Was all Bella could say. She didn't need someone hurt because of her. She had to keep denying them.

Seth glared at her furiously. "No. I'm staying here until you agree!" He growled stubbornly. "We all hate seeing you in so much pain! Why won't you let us help?!" He yelled, looking like a different person. "WHY?"

Bella felt shock roll over her. Seth never screamed, he was always so sweet. This was a side of him he'd never seen before. She felt obliged to answer.

"I'm scared really…what if Jacob doesn't feel the same way? I mean, he's with Maisy…So, he mustn't feel anything for me." Bella admitted truthfully and dependently. Her voice was barely audible. She was glad for the wolves' supernatural hearing.

"That might not be true…" Jared's voice spoke up tentatively. Every head turned in his direction, watching him curiously. For the first time in the last 3 weeks, Bella felt hopeful. What was Jared trying to say?

Jared gulped as he felt everyone's eyes on him. "When you first came to Forks…Jacob had a crush on you…" He trailed off, anticipating everyone's reaction.

Bella felt her heart flutter in excitement. He had a crush on her? Jacob Black, the man she'd been in love with for the last year, had had a crush on her? "How do you know?" She found herself asking. She needed to know, she felt like her life depended on it. Jacob had feelings for her...

Jared locked gazes with her, "His thoughts…He couldn't stop thinking about you…" Jared then frowned, "But then, after 6 months…He just stopped. Every time you were brought up, he'd slam his mind shield down and refuse to mention you. I really don't know what changed."

Bella felt her heart hit the ground and the light faded from her eyes….this was, beyond doubt was doomed to failure…Jacob had liked her at first, but then had decided she wasn't good enough to like…not good enough to love…to want…What did Maisy have that she didn't? Everything. Looks. Beauty. Brains. Personality. Wit. Experience. The list went on…

Bella's head was whirling. She needed to sit down. Her vision blurred. She felt herself stumble as a sudden wave of nausea overcame her. Rachel gasped and caught her, scanning her face frantically. "Bella? Oh my god! Honey, are you okay?" She asked, rubbing her cheek gently.

"Yeah…" Bella rasped out. "Just felt dizzy for a second. Need to sit down." Rachel nodded, concern filling her face as she led Bella over to the couch. Once Bella was seated.

Jared peeked at her in concern, once he knew she was okay, he let his eyes gaze out in thought. "But if Jacob felt something for you once…"

"We can bring those feelings back.." Kim continued for Jared as she snuggled into him.

"Question is…How?" Embry added, slumping against the door.

The entire room went silent. Everyone lost in thought. Bella leaned back into the cushions and bit her lip. She had decided she'd take their assistance…only if they'd think of something good…Something that wouldn't hurt anyone of them..

"WAIT A FUCKING SECOND!" Seth screeched, jumping up from the floor from where Bella had been standing. "I HAVE AN IDEA!" He sounded beyond excited.

"Seth!" Leah hissed at him, glaring. "Watch your language mister and stop screaming!" She scolded, her eyes hard and fierce.

Seth calmed down, glancing fearfully and apologetically at his sister, then trying to avoid her deadly eyes. "I have an idea." He stage whispered instead. Exaggerating his movements.

Leah rolled her eyes. Ugh…what a stupid boy. "Tell us Seth. Please." She said impatiently. "We're dying to know." She knew Seth would just be bursting to tell. It was hard for him to hide secrets. Any kind.

He grinned unreservedly, but then a frown formed on his features as he turned to glance at Bella. "I won't tell until Bella agrees to let us help." His voice was stern and absolute.

Bella swallowed loudly as every pair of eyes in the room moved to her. Her heart was begging her to agree, and she really did want to know Seth's idea. She glanced around to every duo of hopeful, love-filled eyes and responded. "Yes. I'll let you help."

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Hi guys! I'm really sorry for the late update and I'm sorry if the chapter is lame.

My grandfather passed away just recently and I've been busy helping my mum and grandma with Funeral Arrangements. He and I were close, and I love and miss him. His passing was so unexpected as he was always so full of life and a very cheerful man…and now he's just gone….The worst thing of all…I didn't even get to say goodbye…

I'm crying as I'm typing this and I really hope he's happy…wherever he is…R.I.P Granddad. :,(

Thanks you for reading. My head is fucked up right now and I'm sorry if the chapter was a load of bullshit. I assure you the next one will be much better and much more will be revealed. Thanks you to all how read last time, reviewed, followed and added me to favorites. Thank you soooo much!

Zayna xxxx :,)