I unfortunately don't own the wonderful twilight books, Stephanie Mayer does. I also don't own any of the twilight characters- I just own the plot idea of this story "Melting ice, burning ashes.". I do however wish I could Own the wolf pack…and Bella Remember to read and review!

Author's note- Okay, look for more of Paul's POV in this!

Bella's POV-

I woke up to a bright light being shone right in my eyes. At first I assumed it was someone's sick joke of waking me up, but after finally gaining sight again I found that It was the sun's rays attacking me from the flimsy curtains of Jacob's sister's room. Groaning my frustration, I sat up in bed.

I remembered my dream from last night- about Paul. For once, I had a normal dream and not a nightmare, and I had a feeling it was because of Paul. In the dream, we were walking along First beach, hand in hand and talking about nothing and everything. He looked just like last night- gorgeous, muscular, and still broken. But his eyes were different- though still a mess, he was healing in the dream and so was I. We were healing together, helping each other. And the strange thing was, the dream seemed so real.

It was at that thought about the dream that I remembered I had texted Paul last night, so I grabbed my phone and hoped to god that he texted back. Looking down it read one new message from Paul.

Smiling to myself I opened the text and my heart skipped a beat.

Hey Bella. That would be great, I'll meet you at first beach tomorrow at 11AM, Paul x

I wanted to scream, jump up and down- anything to let the excitement out. It was the first time I had felt close to happy in a long time, and it was definitely a good feeling. Sighing I sent a reply.

Sounds good, see you there, Bella x

Smiling to myself, I hoped out of my bed and shoved my faded jeans on and white shirt- casual enough for the beach. I brushed through my knotted hair and looked into my mirror. Staring into it, I still saw the broken shell that I had become. But there was some life in me, some tiny little bit of life shining behind my eyes, fighting with the cold darkness. I knew it was Paul, he had brought a tiny bit of life into them, and I would be forever grateful for that.

Sighing, I applied a little bit of lip-gloss on before leaving a note for Charlie, Billy and Jacob that I would be out for a little while before heading out the door into the warm breeze- I was thankful that it was warm for once.

Strolling down the path to the beach, I listened to the birds and insects make their morning calls and glanced around me at the green and wooded scenery. After about a ten minute walk I could see the beach- it was a mixture of rock and sand and the ocean was a deep blue. It looked dull compared to the green forestry, but the vivid contrast made it all the more beautiful.

I slowly climbed down to the beach, making sure I didn't trip in my clumsiness. I had a look along the beach, looking for Paul and saw him sitting on a rock, flying small pebbles into the calm ocean. I couldn't help the smile that broke out as I strode over to him. He looked like a god, in his beauty sitting high and mighty on the rocks, the sun hitting off his tanned and muscled body.

Standing behind him now, I decided to make my self present with a tap on his shoulder. I saw his body jerk a little in fright before turning around and smiling brightly at me.

"Hey." He said, standing up and helping me onto the rock.

"Hey Paul." I smiled, and bit my lip at the electric buzzing through my body from his touch. "How long have you been out here?"

He shrugged, "About 6AM."

"Why?" I said, my eyebrows furrowing- was he really waiting that long for me?

"I don't usually get much sleep so I come out here and think" He smiled and sat back down, patting the space next to me.

Smiling, I sat next to him, our arms an inch away from each other. "Oh, I didn't interrupt you did I?"

"Nah, its fine." He shrugged it off, before staring into the ocean as I did the same.

We fell into comfortable silence. I thought about how easy it was to be around Paul, and I still hardly knew him- though I knew him better than anyone else. It was hard to understand, knew his most deepest secret, but I didn't know him, who he was. But yet I knew he was one of the only people I could trust, who I was so positive wouldn't hurt me- maybe it was because he had gone through something similar as me, or maybe it was the electric charge I felt every time we made contact, or maybe it was a mixture of both.

But even with my friends from school, my mum, dad, Billy and Jacob I didn't feel fully comfortable with, small triggers would set me off. But with Paul I felt complete peace, and I loved that. I would bath in the once familiar feeling of being safe.

"What are you thinking about?" he asked in his deep, booming voice.

"Not much…" I said, biting down on my lower lip as I looked over at him- he was staring back at me with unreadable eyes.

"C'mon. You can tell me- You've told me your biggest secret." He smiled softly, nudging my ribs playfully with his sharp elbow.

Sighing, I looked down as I felt my cheeks flush a faint pink while I spoke; "I just thinking how relaxed I feel around you, how I can trust you and feel like myself when you're here. I just….don't know why."

Paul's face lit up and placed a hand on my shoulder- again, the electric feeling coursing through my body, "I feel the same way about you. But I think it's because we have a similar past and…"

"And what?" I asked curiously, as I looked up to find he was gnawing on his lip.

"It's nothing." He smiled and looked back out to sea.

I narrowed my eyes, it was definitely something. But I decided not to press on the subject. Instead we fell back into silence and I contemplated the electric charge I felt towards Paul every time he touched me. Why did that happen? Was that normal? No it wasn't, I didn't feel it with Jacob, and I didn't feel it when any other friend touched me.

I furrowed my eyebrows. Was it possible that I liked him? Thinking about it now, it seemed overly obvious that I did- it had only been a day, but I remembered since I first met him, my mind had been full of thoughts about him- I even dreamed about him in my sleep. I smiled whenever I say his name, or hear it, and it would explain the electric charge.

But I couldn't date Paul, not right now. I wasn't ready, not yet, not now and I don't know if I ever would be. And besides I highly doubt he likes me back- just thinks of me as a comforting friend.

A few minutes later, Paul's arm was draped around my shoulder and I had to hold back the gasp that threatened to break through my pursed lips- the jolt of electricity was so strong that it nearly made my knees weak.

I closed my eyes as I leaned into him. This was going to be difficult keeping my feelings at bay. But it would be best, for both of us- I couldn't risk this friendship.

Pauls POV

As Bella leaned into me and closed her eyes, I let out a contemplative sigh. Ever since I met her I wanted to hold her, touch her, and love her. I couldn't stop thinking about her, but I knew she wouldn't feel the same way, and even if she did, she wouldn't be ready for a relationship. I don't even know if I was ready for one yet- in fact I didn't know what to do in a relationship.

I looked back out at sea, letting my thoughts drift through my mind. It was an hour before Bella shifted beside me- she had fallen asleep.

"Paul?" Her sleepy voice whispered below my ear. And it was very hard to keep certain members unphased.

"Uhu?" I said looking down at her, hoping my eyes weren't as hooded as they felt.

"Want to go for lunch?" She muttered, detaching herself from my side and stretching out.

"Sure.." I said as sprung up, holding my hand out for her.

When she grasped my hand, I felt the electric charge I felt whenever we touched. I wanted to grab her, kiss her, anything that was physical- but I had to contain myself- we were only friends.

We walked to the little quirky café that Sue Clearwater owned and ordered ourselves some coffee and sandwiches. We sat quietly for a while, contemplating our surroundings before Bella first spoke up.

"Paul?" She said, before blushing slightly. I wanted to stroke my thumb over it, touch it anything, to feel the warm touch of her flushed skin.

"Yeah?" I looked up as I spoke gruffly, taking a bite out of my sandwich.

"I…." She chewed on her lower lip, which I noticed was something she did regularly, before continuing "Um…I was wandering, if you want to come with me and my friends up to Port Angeles next weekend, as a sort of date?"

I almost choked on my food, did I hear her correctly? Was she asking me out on a date? "As a date? Like a date, date?"

"Well no… their all taking dates and I didn't want to be the one left out." She blushed, looking down as she took a bite out of her sandwich.

My heart dropped a little, but I smiled. "well… yeah sure, why not?"

Bella grinned for the first time since I had met her… it made her look so much happier. "Good, Ill confirm plans later this week."

"Sure." I smiled and we fell back into comfortable silence.

An hour later we had finished our lunch, our small talk and had paid the bill.

"I should go back to Jake's" Bella said, making my tummy twist in a knot- what if there was something between the two of them and that's why she couldn't date me?- and I had to clench my fist not to get too angry. "My dad will be worried."

I nodded and bit my lip. "Okay… I'll see you Bella."

I was about to turn and leave her when she took me by surprise and hugged me tight, her small arms wrapped around my waist and her head snuggled into my chest. I grinned over her shoulder and hugged her back tightly- the best feeling I had ever had, except for when she came into my life.

"I love you Paul." She loved me? "as a friend… of course."

"Well I love you like a friend too Bella…or course" I chuckled and then reluctantly let her go, walking away from her- and it physically hurt.

Okay! This chapter is finitto! Finally! I had writers block for Paul's POV but I finally found out what to write- I know this chapter is just a filler, but more action will come!

I'm going through an idea of adding OCC's into the story, but not much (I may not go through with this). I'm looking for imprints of the following wolfs: Seth, Embry, Quill, Collin and Brady!

Sorry Jake's taken by me ;) But just to let you know, you will be in it, just not one of the main characters! PM if you want in and with what wolf! Or if you have any other character that could be a potentially good obstacle for Bella and Paul, please tell me! And I will reply!

Thanks soooo so much for your kind reviews! So much appreciated!