Chapter 4

Jacob's pov:

"Step away from her LEECH!" I couldn't believe what I was seeing. I mean I expected to see Bella with a dislocated shoulder or a broken ankle, but I really didn't expect to see what I did. Edward ripping his shirt off, flinging Bella onto the bed, that's when I put the pieces together. Just before I had heard part of their conversation "Oh do cheer up Bella!" I heard him snarl "Please Edward, I don't want this." I had heard her beautiful delicate little voice plead. "Oh, no don't do the tears honey. That's not going to work." Then I put that in context with Bella on a bed; Edward ripping his shirt off, Bella crying. HE WAS GOING TO RAPE HER! He must have heard my realization "What? It's just sex!" He growled "You've gone too far" I yelled then I phased and launched myself at him. I knocked him through the walls and out of the house. The conversation I had with him was mental but none-the-less I was getting revenge for my beautiful Bella! "Leave her alone!" I yelled furiously (Mentally) "She is MINE, Jacob" he hissed stepping into a defensive crouch "SHE DOESN'T WANT THIS! SHE DOESN'T WANT YOU!" I screeched I had been in touch with Bella through email. I hadn't seen Bella since I phased for the first time. "Oh she wants me Jacob! She NEEDS me! Uh! I know what this is Jacob Black she chose me NOT you! She loved me and ignored you!" he crooned victoriously. I mentally winced. "Enough said! TIME FOR YOU TO DIE, FILTHY BLOODSUCKER!" I growled at him.

Bella's pov

Oh no, Oh my goodness! This can't be happening! J-Ja-Jacob is a w-wolf! "Jake! He'll kill you!" I screamed. Oh no, this CAN'T be happening! I got up, "Ouch!" My ankle was tender, but I had to do something. I ran wincing with every step, through the holes in the walls to the edge of the house and screamed at the two fighting figures "Edward stop! You'll kill him! Please stop!" Nothing. "Edward! Please I'll go with you! We'll be happy forever!" the figure I recognised to be Edward stopped dead "You promise, if we leave right now; you will be mine forever?" he laughed "All I had to do is threaten your pet dog?" he was hysterical rolling on the floor. My Jacob wolf took that moment while he was distracted to attack.

His vicious teeth sank into his neck, but Edward's fast he pushed the wolf away and with that he was gone. A series of things happened in what seemed to be slow motion, First the wolf winced, then he fell to the ground, and then I found myself jumping out of the house from the second floor; with a sickening snap then crunch in my tender ankle and leg. And fell on my right arm which also let out a horrific snap, but I had to get to my Jacob. Even if my Jacob was a wolf; I couldn't stand to see him hurt. Black dot's started to cloud my vision; my head didn't feel as heavy as it should of, NO! I couldn't let myself be weak I had to help him. The pull I felt to him was unbearable, I felt as if I would die if I didn't obey. I pathetically pulled my way to him by my good arm; I shuddered sending an overwhelming series of aches from the breakages. The sight of him lying limp on the floor made me sick I knew I had to do something fast, I just knew it. "Jacob?" I screeched through my hoarse throat swallowing back bile. I was right there, right in front of him when I collapsed against his furry wolf chest and whispered in to his fur "Come on Jacob, wake up! Change into Jacob so I can look after you." I felt his fur disappear underneath me I looked down to find myself strewn across his bare chest. Then I realised he was naked! Awk's much? I felt a warm, firm arm wraparound me and his warm breath against my ear as he panted "Are you okay Bella?" I could tell he was in pain. It felt like a knife going through my chest seeing him like this. "ME? You are asking ME if I'M okay? Ugh! Tell me where it hurts Jacob." I demanded "Don't worry about . Go and be happy forever with vampy" he whimpered with his eyes closed "You know I don't want that! I was worried sick about you! I needed to distract him." I explained "Now Jacob black look me in the eye and tell me where it hurts." Reluctantly he opened his eyes and looked into my eyes. Oh those eyes! I swear my heart stopped beating for approximately forever! The longer I looked the deeper they got, the warm chocolate buttons he had for eyes literally melted my soul.

I don't know how long we laid like that but it felt like an eternity; but that's okay I could stay there forever. I felt like someone was tying a satin ribbon around us pulling it tighter with every second I was there, but no matter how tight it got; it never got uncomfortable. In fact I welcomed the strange closeness it brought, all the hurt and anger I had inside of me was sucked out by an unknown source.

Jacob was the first to break the silence "Wow!" he whispered contently "Understatement of the millennium!" I giggled. Instantly my eyes darted to his lips then to his eye's they made that journey about 15 times before Jacob burst out laughing. "You know Jacob? You're sort of beautiful." I admitted admiring him in every aspect. He shook his head "You are the most stunningly gorgeous creature ever to walk the earth!" he disagreed "Way too far. And anyway no-one could even call me pretty with you in comparison!" I laughed back. It was easy with him, like breathing. He suddenly turned serious "Don't even think anyone could compare to you again!" "Jake, calm down. You can't help being hot with a capital H" I sniggered like a school girl. He rolled his eyes and said "I should probably put my trousers on" "I think you may be right!" I said forgetting my broken limbs and trying to get up. "Ahh!" I panted falling over "Bella!" Jacob screamed; pure horror spread across his features. "What's wrong? Are you hurt? Where does it hurt? What can I do?" He sped not taking a breath "Breathe Jacob." I commanded "I'm okay just a few broken bones." I stated rather mater of factly. "Did that LEECH do that to you?" he demanded starting to shake but leaning down to cradle me in his arms.

"No Jacob, and I'm fine." I said exasperated that he didn't take my word for whether or not I was okay. "What can I do?" he asked looking tormented.

Jacobs's pov

"Jake I'm fine I'll just... crawl somewhere." She concluded "You are NOT crawling anywhere" I told her. "Oh, yeah?" she challenged starting to crawl. "Oh no you don't!" I laughed scooping her up into my arms. She wacked my shoulder, annoyance dominating her features; I winced "Ouch" I breathed blinking through the shattering feeling in my left shoulder. "Oh! I'm so sorry!" she rushed "No it's okay. It's part of the injuries that the bloodsucker inflicted." I assured her. "Still... I am sorry!" she apologised "It'll have healed in a few hours, don't worry." I reassured her "A few hours? If its broken won't it take um... weeks, months?" she asked looking perplexed. "Wolf thing" She looks so cute when she's confused. I just wanted to kiss the little crease she gets between her eyebrows, I found myself leaning in just like I wanted. I pulled back abruptly.

Imprinting was not all the elders made out to be, it was more. Bella seemed to have noticed me wanting to kiss her, because she put her hand on my face and stared at my lips; signalling for me to make my move.

Bella's pov

He leaned in to kiss me the pulled away! But I WANTED him to kiss me! How do you let them know that? I tried putting my hand on his cheek, surprised at the ache in my chest that was relieved that I didn't know I had. Now that I had seen him, like REALLY seen him; every thought I had somehow linked back to HIM. I had no idea what had happened to me in that meadow, but it looked like he felt just as enchanted as I did. I let my eyes focus on his lips, so full, so soft, and I bet they were warm.

This was my attempt at encouraging him, I wanted him, and I needed him and being so close to him; yet not kissing him seemed almost criminal! I think my move worked because lo and behold! He started to lean in slowly as a wide smile spread across his face, the problem was we both tilted our head's to the same side and bashed noses'. So I let him come from the other side after a nervous giggle. He gently brushed his lips over mine, once, twice then again. "You taste even better then you smell!"He teased, I breathed in his scent; it was that of nature it's self. Pine cones, grass, sea brine and most of all MAN! Nothing like Edward's, I liked that.

"And what is that supposed to mean?" I asked once again confused. "Wolf senses." He explained. "I'm going to take you back to my place." He told me "ok" I allowed. Then he started to run, boy he was fast. We were back at his familiar red faded home, "Dang it!" Jacob grunted in frustration; "Hey, what's up?" I murmured running my hand through his hair. He took in a shallow breath, "Uh... sorry if I'm making you uncomfortable." I apologised looking down. I felt his thumb under my chin pull my face towards him, "never." He whispered. "There's a party at my place tonight, its Jared's Birthday." He explained calmly. "Okay..." I acknowledged. Who's Jared? I really don't know.

"Hey Jake, can we go in the back way? I would like to use the bathroom." I asked politely "Of corse Madame." He sniggered while doing his best British accent; admittedly it was pretty good. We climbed in his bedroom window, nothing had changed. There was a napkin with the outline of my lips on it; from my wiping my mouth whilst wearing lipstick. He had an old hat of mine on his bedside table, a pair of my slippers from when we did homework together and I came in PJ's, the key ring I got him for his 'rabbit' (To put his car keys on), the locket I had bought him when I was 7 with a picture of us two making mud pies and finally he had a picture of me on the day I left leaning my head on his shoulder and smiling into the camera. It looked like it had tear drops on it.

It was majorly overwhelming, it was so... emotional. I couldn't believe I had chosen Edward over this! I also couldn't believe that I hadn't noticed a. How much he had loved me all my life and b. He had kept all this stuff. I had more stuff in here than he did! "Jake..." I mumbled taking a look around tightening my grip on his neck "I'm sorry Bella... Just believe me I'm not a crazy stalker." He pleaded. "No Jake I never thought you were, it's just I've never had someone who cared about me so much! I mean all the stuff I didn't take when I left; Charlie threw in the bin!" I exclaimed "And the strange thing is it feels like coming home being here" I explained. "Fine by me" he smiled leaning in then brushing his lips over mine like earlier, but this was different. His lips stayed on mine, while he let his free hand wander down my spine; then stopped at the small of my back. Without thinking I let my tongue trace the outline of his lips which were suddenly open, he moaned a little as I let my good hand trace the line of his abs. His tongue swept round my mouth until finally it tangled with mine.

He broke away for air; "You are incredible, amazing and over all beautiful." He whispered in my ear, something about the gesture was so... intimate. And his word's made my heart flip in my chest "You needed the bathroom?" he reminded me. "No!" I lied. "Yes" he corrected "fine" I sulked. I'd almost forgotten the party despite the blaring music and adolescent male shouts. He set me on the edge of the bath and hovered awkwardly at the door "Do you need me to stay?" he asked biting his lip

"Oh yeah, of corse you can stay! I just want to freshen up." I told him. He raised his eyebrows in alarm "No! That is NOT what I meant!" he let out a relieved sigh then came nearer. "Can I help in any way?" he inquired. I thought about earlier and had another flash back.

Flash back-

"If you're sure Bella" Edward told me "Yes I'm sure, I'm sure go!" I breathed in exasperation. The sooner he left the sooner I could go. He gave me a suspicious look, I was never eager for him to go. But I had to go! He treated me like a possession; He kept my on a shelf for safe keeping, on days' like this I was REALLY glad Edward couldn't read my mind. He needed to think that I would miss him, that I loved him, and was definitely not about to leave. I had gone too far, it had got to the point if she was going to a party he would physically restrain her and refuse to talk to her for the rest of the day. He growled if Jasper, Emmet, or Carlisle sat next to me, talked to me and he attacked Emmet for giving me a brotherly hug.

I panicked thinking he had finally worked it out, "I love you baby!" I lied and wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed that sucka for all he's worth, desperate to distract him. I made me feel sick being this near to him, to have him touching me, holding me; knowing the dirty thoughts he was probably having about me. And I did love him in a way... He'd always have that massive part of my heart he broke when he turned out to be an abusive, controlling, manipulative butt-face. Just as he started putting his hand up my shirt I broke away not wanting to be near him in the first place. "Oh, come on! I won't see you for a few days. Please?" he begged 'You won't see me for a few forever's' I added mentally I knew he would know something was up if I didn't comply; so I let him tow me too his bedroom.

End flashback-

I inhaled a sharp breath feeling dirty, once again. And remarking at how Edward doesn't even have to be here to ruin my day! How does he do it? "If I put my head over the side of the bath tub would you wash it for me?" I asked, putting my bottom lip out. He rolled his eyes "You know I'll do any and everything want." He told me affectionately, grabbing a towel to wrap over my clothes so they wouldn't get wet.

When my hair was washed Jacob picked me up and sat me on a stool in front of the bathroom mirror and passed me some makeup that I had left here. I stroked on some mascara, I slapped on some eye liner and lipped some gloss on. "You look sooo good!" he smiled "YOU would think that." I rolled my eyes at him. "Ready to... Face the music?" he taunted "Yes sir." I answered "Then let's go"

He gently pulled my out of my chair and into his arms. He was so careful not to jog my leg, ankle, or arm which were still really painful. "Are you sure you don't want me to take you to the hospital?" He asked starting to look worried "No, we'll go tomorrow." He tossed my some paracetamol "Take it." He commanded, normally I would say no but something in his voice was very no nonsense.

Once the pain killers had set in Jake took me into the party in his arms, and shouted to all the other guys "Hey guys! This is Bella!" Everything stopped. Someone stopped the music and every one turned and stared. Awkward. A very angry female stormed out leaving me the only girl in the room, "So... What were you two up to in there huh?" joked someone I recognised to be Embry call trying (and failing) to break the silence "I'll leave that to your imagination." I said not knowing what else to do. The lot of them burst out laughing a few were rolling round on the floor as well "You're going to fit in here just fine." Said (I'm guessing) Jared because he had a birthday boy badge on. The badge said "I'm 4 today!" But he was obviously like 19 or something. The music started again and people started pouring drinks, someone called Paul passed Jacob a shot; which I took out of his hand and threw on the ground before he could drink it. "Don't be so stupid Jake!" I exclaimed. I had known this guy since I was 4 and he was 2. There was no way in hell he was drinking tonight not with me around, what would his father say? That's a good question so I decided to ask him that.

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Jacob Ephraim Black! What would your father say?" then I thought of a good one "What would your mother have said?" I saw him freeze in shock "I... I'm sorry Jake. It's just... I knew you when you were two! We were both there when she died. I can't just watch you drink! It's dangerous and irresponsible!" I apologised "Exactly" was all he said.

He put me down on the couch then walked away. No! I've been abandoned again. First my mum, then my dad and all my friends and all my cousins... aka I have abandonment issues. "Jake" I whispered pathetically. Then some guy walked up to me and said "Do you have a library card? Because I'm checking you out!" That's uncomfortable. "What's your name?" I questioned "Paul why?" he answered "Because I'm ratting you out!" I laughed trying to get up on my good leg "Oh, no don't be like that babe" he whispered in my ear putting his arm around my waist and pulling my back against his front casually as if he did it all the time "MY NAME IS BELLA!" I said through my teeth. "Yeah whatever you say. Babe" he dismissed breathing down my neck starting to kiss it. I turned around and punched him in the face. Then came the sickening crunching sound, oh, no not his face like I had planed but MY STUPID HAND! Yet again the music stopped and every one stared the oldest looking one wrapped his arm around Paul's neck and dragged him out the front door

My saviour shouted to me "Don't worry he's in for a beating." I hopped over to Embry, at least I know him a little. I was just about to fall over when he caught me and said "Are you okay? Don't mind Paul he tries to f" "Woah Embry mind language much?" I interrupted "He tries to um... hump anything with legs." He corrected "My hand is killing!" I complained. "Oh, yeah I'll go get some ice" he started "Um... Embry can you take me to Jake?" "Why are you hopping?" he asked "you're going to laugh. Stupid leech tried to rape me, Jake came to the rescue. Stupid leech attacked Jake, Jake shoved stupid leech through the walls of the house and out into a clearing. Stupid leech hurt Jake and I jumped from the whole in the wall on the 2nd story to go make sure Jake was okay and broke my ankle, leg and arm! So there's the storey, oh and just now I broke my hand!" I laughed

All the guys in the room had an identical mask of horror written plainly on their faces. "Yeah I'll take you to Jake." Said Embry picking me up and plopping me on the end of jakes bed (which he was laying on "Hey Jake" I whispered...