Chapter 6

Jake was sitting on the sofa after a long run around the borderline watching TV when he realized he hadn't checked his voicemail. There weren't too many people that called him. All his friends from high school had graduated and moved away, the guys never called cause they were always together and Sabrina...oh Sabrina. He was lucky if she called him. He loved her. He had to, but she knew she loved him too. They tried to make things work when Bella left, but Sabrina felt guilty and couldn't get passed it. They talked and she came to the reservation to see him, but he couldn't say if he could classify them as friends.

He checked his voicemail and his phone fell to the floor. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. After all this time Bella had contacted him. He was so happy to hear her voice. He knew he still loved her, but it was more of a brotherly feeling now that anything. He was destined to be with Sabrina and he was determined to make that work. Bella had always been his best friend and he wanted more. Fate however had proved that they were not to be together.

He knew Paul told her about the imprint because it was all he could think about when he was phased. He was still mad at his brother that he never told Bella. All of this could have been avoided if he wasn't such a selfish ass all the time. He felt bad for him. He knew that it hurt to be away from an imprint and he couldn't imagine the pain he must be going through. But he fucked up. He made his bed and now he had to lay in it.

He thought for about an hour about what to say to Bella. Would they pick up where they left off? Would she be mad at him for what happened? Was there something wrong that she called him? None of this would get answered without calling her back.

Bella: Hello?

Jake: Bells...it is so good to hear your voice.

B: Jake. Thank you for calling me back

Ok so we were going to be all formal about things? This was not the Bella he knew.

J: I got your message. I was so happy to hear from you. How are you honey?

B: Jake I am sure Paul has showed you what happened. How do you think I am

OUCH! That is the Bella I know. How did I think she was? Well I am sure she is still hurt that I imprinted on Sabrina and mad as hell about Paul

J: I am so sorry about everything. The imprint, the way Paul treated you...

B: Jacob. It is not your fault. I wanted to blame you and hate you for everything that happened, but I can't. I am not mad at you. You didn't ask to imprint on Sabrina and you certainly had nothing to do with Paul treating me like I am the plague.

J: Bella...What made you call me?

B: Well...I miss you Jake. A lot has happened in our lives in the past year. I just decided that I needed to talk to my best friend. We are still friends right?

J: That is the stupidest question you have ever asked me. You will always be my best friend Bells. I'm just sorry I didn't try harder.

B: Jake you called for months. I just couldn't deal. I feel bad about that and ignoring Kim and Emily, but I just needed time. Now what is this I hear about you and Sabrina not being together?

J: She feels guilty Bells and she just won't get passed it. I have tried everything.

B: I have been thinking about this all night and I think it is time to come home. I need closure and Sabrina needs to know she is not at fault and that you belong together.

J: What are you going to do about Paul?

B: I have no idea. He is not someone I am thinking about right now. Paul hates me, rather hated me according to him and now I am the love of his life? Doesn't work that way. Maybe he will just be a brother figure, maybe more. All I know is he has a lot of proving to do. And for Pete's sake will you tell him to please my dad alone?

J: So when are you coming home?

B: I don't know if I should tell you Jake. I don't want Paul to know.

J: Bella I am very good at hiding my thoughts.

B: If Paul finds out I know a wolf that will be missing a tail. I will be home next Saturday. Don't tell Em or Kim either please. I want to surprise them.

J: OK Bells. I am so glad you are coming home.

B: I think I kind of am too Jake. I just have to figure out how to handle some things. Not everyone is going to be able to hide seeing me.

J: We will figure it out Bells. Now go to sleep. I love you honey.

B: I love you too Jacob