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Chapter 3:

Edward paced back and forth in the den at the Blacks' house. After Jacob had passed out he brought him back home as fast as he could, desperately trying not to panick the whole time. Now his mind was racing, not even daring to contemplate the worst.

He was just thankful that Bella was there with him so that he actually had a valid reason to still be hanging around. He knew it wouldn't go over well at all if Billy and the pack knew that he was actually there because out of genuine concern for Jacob. It was already bad enough that they suspected he had something to do with Jacob's current condition.

Edward was slowly becoming more and more frustrated as time passed. Carlisle had been called, reluctantly with the pack members agreement, to look at Jacob. No one had come out to tell them any information however. So many conflicting emotions were warring in Edward's mind. On one hand he was worried about Jacob's welfare, but this only seemed to confuse him ever more. Mostly because he couldn't understand WHY he was so concerned. He tried to convince himself that it was because he was so close to Bella, and what Bella cared about also affected Edward. Even as he thought this he knew it wasn't true. He'd never cared before about Jacob even though he was close to Bella. None of this started until that damn imprint came into effect. Now his life was utter caous.

"God what is taking so long!" Bella said for the tenth time since Carlisle had gone in to check over Jacob.

"It takes time to make sure there's nothing seriously wrong Bella. Give Carlisle time to work." Edward tried to soothe her, even when his own nerves desperately needed soothing.

"Well I should be allowed back there. Jake needs me."

Edward had to force down the growl threatening to escape. Jacob didn't need her. If it was anyone he needed it was him…..NO! He wouldn't dare let those thoughts take shape. That was the last thing he needed right now.

"Just give it some time Bella. I'm sure Carlisle will be out soon to let us know what's happening."

At that moment, Carlisle came out to join them. Both Edward and Bella rushed forward to see what information he could give them about Jacob's health.

"You two didn't have to wait here. You could've waited at home for me."

"No I have to be here for Jacob." Bella stated forcefully. "How is he? What happened to him? Will he be alright?!?"

"Woah. Slow down Bella. One question at a time." Carlisle tried calming her down. "Yes he will be fine. Billy told me about him coming into his inheritance today. I think all the excitement must've just caught up to him. He needs time to let his body and mind adjust to the changes." Carlisle gave Edward a look that put him somewhat on edge. He didn't know what exactly that look meant, but it made him extremely nervous, and it gave him the suspicion Carlisle knew more than he was letting on.

"Well can I go see him now? I know he's probably looking for me."

"I don't know Bella. I think it might be best if we let him rest. Maybe you can come back tomorrow."

"Come on Carlisle. It might be best if she can see him for just a couple minutes." Edward coaxed. Truthfully he couldn't care less if Bella saw Jacob or not. It would just give him an excuse to see with his own eyes that Jake was okay. He felt terrible about using Bella this way, but it couldn't be helped.

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Jake slowly opened his eyes. Turning his head slowly as not to contribute to the massive headache he had, he looked around to see that he was now in his own room. He thought back on how he managed to end up here.

Slowly the discussion he had with Sam, his party, and the conversation he had with Edward came rushing back to him.

He groaned from the onslaught of painful memories. Thankfully the painful pressure in his chest had numbed somewhat so it was no longer suffocating him.

A short time later he heard his bedroom door creak open. Thinking it was Billy, he said softly

"Please dad. I don't really feel up to a conversation right now. I just wanna sleep."

"It's me Jake."

Hearing the familiar voice of Bella, he turned his head to see her standing in the doorway.

Truthfully he felt less like talking to her than he did Billy. He figured it would be rude however to ask her to leave, considering he had been ignoring her all night.

"Come on in Bella" He finally caved in and invited her into his room. Unfortunately he hadn't seen who was lurking behind her small form, and Edward followed right behind her.

It was both heaven and hell for Jake, seeing Edward walking towards him. Heaven because he was the only person that Jacob wanted desperately to be around at the moment. But it was also Hell because at the same time he knew Edward wanted to be any where else but near him.

"How are you feeling Jacob?" God how could just the sound of his voice make Jacob's heart feel as though it was doing somersaults.

"Better now. I guess I just overdid it today."

"Oh Jacob. I was so worried something had happened to you!" Bella flung herself on him. For the first time he could remember, he didn't blush at having her so near to him. Instead it made him extremely uncomfortable and he just wanted her off him. Immediately.

He didn't know if Edward was still reading his mind, or just noticed the pained expression on his face, but he stepped forward and slowly pried Bella's arms off of him.

"Come on Bella. He doesn't need you squeezing the air out of him after he's just recovering." Was that his imagination, or did Edward seem a little irritated when speaking to Bella?

Most likely his imagination…or wishful thinking.

"Jacob, I barely saw you at the party. Where did you run off too so fast?"

This was one conversation Jacob did not want to have. Especially with Bella. How do you tell your best friend that you're in love with their boyfriend. Jacob wasn't planning on doing it anytime soon. And by the pleading look on Edward's face, neither was he.

"I…I just felt the need to get out and get some fresh air. It was just too stuffy and crowded for me, ya know?" Jacob tried to shrug it off as no big deal.

"Oh..okay then. Well since we didn't really get to celebrate too much tonight, how about we get together tomorrow and do something. Just me and you okay?" Bella gave him "the smile" the one she often used on Edward to get her way. Too bad she didn't realise that it had lost all it's appeal on Jacob.

"Umm..maybe. We'll see how I feel tomorrow." Jacob had absolutely no intention of going anywhere with Bella. Ever.

Bella's smile fell somewhat, clearly she hadn't been expecting anything but an outright affirmative from Jacob.

"Well I guess I'll let you get some rest. I'll call you tomorrow." She got up from her position beside Jacob's bed and made her way to the door. Edward started to move to follow her but was stopped by Jacob's voice addressing him.

"Edward…umm…could you wait a moment. I'd like to talk to you about something."

Edward's shoulders tensed slightly, but he made no other outward sighs of his apprehension. He turned back to look at Jacob.

"Sure, no problem" He turned to Bella, signalling that she could go. She hesitated slightly but made her way out of the room anyway.

"So Jacob. What did you need to talk to me about?"

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Bella was extremely confused. Since when did her boyfriend and best friend start having private discussions without her? This night was getting weirder and weirder by the moment.

Bella would not deny the fact that she was an extremely curious person. Often times it landed her in more trouble than she would have liked. That, however, never stopped her curiousity one bit. And right now she couldn't think of a time she was more entrigued than the conversation going on in the room she had just vacated.

Making sure her footsteps were muffled, she stepped up to the door and placed her ear near the crack she had purposely left open just for this purpose. Inside she could hear Jacob's deep voice addressing Edward…

"I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused you tonight. I never meant for this to happen" Jacob was saying.

"It's fine Jacob. I know you had no control over it. I understand that. It's just different to get my head around. I don't know how we're going to make this work."

"Honestly, neither do I. I never knew this imprinting thing would be so difficult."

IMPRINTING?!? Jacob had imprinted? No wonder he was acting so strange tonight.

So many different emotions were shooting through Bella. Truthfully she had been expecting this. She just thought Jacob would have told her straight away. No wonder he had run out as fast as he 's why he'd been avoiding her all night.

Jacob had imprinted on her.

She was actually very surprised Edward was taking it so well. She thought he'd be ready to kill Jacob. Even though every time Jacob and Edward got into a fight over her and she would break them up, secretly she loved every minute of it.

Two gorgeous guys fighting over her. It made her feel on top of the world.

She loved how Jacob was so passionate and his hard warm muscled body.

And Edward. He was just so cool and strong. He always made her feel so protected and loved.

Honestly she had a very difficult time choosing between the two. Eventually it had come down to how she saw her future playing out.

Edward had a wonderful family and not to mention an insane amount of money.

Jacob loved her, but she just couldn't see settling down in a small house on the reservation, popping out tons of snotty nosed kids. It just wasn't her. She needed to be pampered with Edward, she was the center of his world. No possibility of kids taking his attention away from her.

Turning back into the conversation…..

"Jacob, I'm really not sure what you want me to do. You know we can't be together that way."

"I know Edward. It's just….well….I just want to be in your life some way. However you'll have me. Maybe we could be friends?" Jacob's voice sounded so hopeful and pleading.

"I don't know Jake…maybe we could give it a try. I guess we could be friends. What could it hurt?"

Wait a minute.

From that little exchange one would think Jacob imprinted on Edward.

Her Edward.

Her Jake imprinted on Her Edward.

Bella felt sick. There was no way. No way would Jake imprint on Edward. They were hers. Both of them. Jake was supposed to imprint on HER.

That bastard. Now he was trying to take Edward from her.

Friends her ass. He was just trying to move in on her territory. She wouldn't let him do it. She'd put a stop to this. She wouldn't even give him the chance.

Edward loved her. And only her. And she'd do every thing in her power to keep it that way.

A/N: Well there ya go. Hope you liked it. I decided to put Bella's POV in there so you all could see her reaction. She's an evil bitch isn't she? LOL….well Read & Review peeps