Jacob just sat and just talked with Bella. He refused to leave to her side and Charlie didn't have a problem with it. He was a better influence than the Cullen boy.

"I wonder who else you don't remember or why not for that matter." Jacob asked looking at the window. Bella turned her head and raised an eyebrow. "Why do you keep looking out that window?"

He shrugged and Bella sighed. "I hope I don't meet someone who was like really close to me. You know?"

Jacob nodded. "Don't worry I'm sure everyone will understand and if they don't I'll handle it." He said punching his palm.

She smiled then it faded. "Am I well known around here?"

"Aha mmm well it is a small town."

Jacob looked at her one more time then grinned." Hey want to meet some friends of mine..well ours?"

"Sure." He grabbed her hand and they walked down to say goodbye to Charlie.

"I'll take good care of her Charlie." Jacob shouted. Charlie chuckled. " You know when you say it I believe it."

"Hey um dad can we use your car?"

They both just looked her then Jacob chuckled. "Don't worry Bella. I got this." He went and got her keys. "I'm driving."

-O-O-

When they arrive Sam and the gang was already outside. Jacob jumped out they car and ran up to everyone. Bella followed slowly behind. Sam looked at Bella and nodded. Paul rolled his eyes and murmured under his breath and took a few steps back.

Jacob turned towards him and frowned "Bet you wont say it louder!"

Paul looked at him and smirked. " I said why did you-"

Sam looked at them both. "Stop talking both of you." Emily walked over to Bella. "Hey I'm Emily."

Bella couldn't help but stare at the scar going down her face then her eyes widened. "I remember your face I think!"

Emily took a step back. Bella cleared her throat. "Sorry that was loud, but you were the one that got mauled by an animal it was big." She said noticing she was staring averted her eyes to the ground.

Emily looked at Sam who frowned a bit, Jacob looked at Leah who was cackling in the corner. Paul shook his head. "Like thats not obvious."

"A bear!" Bella shouted after a second. Emily gave her a half- hearted smirk and shook her head, Bella sighed and Jacob ran to her side. "Close enough. Its okay" he chuckled.

Paul walked up to Bella and just stared at her. Bella looked him up and down. " You have pretty eyes." She said after a bit.

He looked at her shocked. Jacob chuckled. "Well Bella this is the group of friends I was talking about.."

She blushed. "Oh then I'm sorry err I'm not sure if that was something I would have told you."

Paul waved it off. She smiled at him and he couldn't stop looking at her. Jacob frowned and dragged her away from Paul, who just followed their moves.

Everyone suddenly rushed around her. "Bella! Do you remember me!"

"No! What have you done for her! Remember me!" Embry shouted.

"Bella! Bella!"

Sam sighed and rolled his eyes. "Hey! Enough. Let her breath." Emily went and grabbed Bella's arm. "You hungry Dear?"

Bella nodded; as they were walking Bella saw Jacob and Sam rush to the street.

"What's wrong with them?" She whispered to Emily. Emily shrugged and tried quickened her pace, Bella turned away from Emily and walked towards the street. "Whats going on?"

Paul growled softly as a Volvo pulled up. Bella stopped next to Jacob, Paul glanced her way went and stood next to her. Sam raised an eyebrow at the vistors . Edward and Jasper along with Emmett stepped out.

"How can we assist you?" Sam said softly. Edward stopped short and stared at Bella. Jasper raised his hands. "He just wanted to see Bella."

Paul snorted. "So he brought his bodyguards." Edward took another step towards Bella. Jacob was about to move forward when Paul moved first. "I think that's close enough."

Bella looked at Paul and a small smile formed, Jacob frowned and looked at Sam; who shrugged.

Edward let out a low growl and glared at him. Jasper put his hand on Edwards shoulder. "I see no reason why he can't talk to her. We are her friends too."

Bella stepped up and cleared her throat. "Yea you said that at the hospital, right ill try to remember." She walked up on the blonde haired boy.

"I'm Jasper." He said after a moment. She looked him over for a bit and she took in his accent but soon tightened her mouth and shook her head.

Emmett smiled at her. "What about me? Emmett!" She looked him and gave a half smile. "Don't you have a…. Mm I dunno."

He nodded and then all eyes fell on Edward. He walked up to her and touched her cheek. She shuddered at his cold touch and he pulled his hand away. She gave him an apologetic look and sighed. "Sorry."

Paul suddenly reached out and pulled her back from the street and towards them. Edwards's lip curled. "Don't touch her!"

Paul rolled his eyes and continued to hold onto her. " I said don't touch her." Edward growled and took a step forward.

Bella frowned at him. " Um I think you should go! I dont want anything bad to happen because of me, we can hang out later...okay?

Jasper nodded and Emmett grabbed Edwards arm. Edward looked at her in disbelief. "You would put them before me." Jasper grabbed his other arm, just in case.

Bella looked around awkwardly and took a step back. Paul snapped. "She asked you to go. Making her feel bad about not remembering…you should feel ashamed and just unworthy to be remembered."

Everyone looked at Paul in shocked. Emily cleared her throat. "Uh Bella c'mon lets get you fed." Bella nodded quickly and followed behind Emily.

Sam ordered everyone in the house, Bella glanced back and saw then pushinf Edward in the car .Paul stood and waited for the Volvo to drive away. "Paul." Sam touched his shoulder and they both retreated back into the house.

0-0

Paul sat a few seats down from Bella; he couldn't stop looking at her. Even when he caught himself and looked away his eyes always wandered back to her. Jacob walked over and sat across from him. "Paul we need to talk."

He rolled his eyes and groaned. "Do we really?"

Jacob growled. "Yes… What's up with you and Bella like you haven't stopped looking at her."

Paul sighed an fell back on the couch. "I don't know or understand it. I've seen her before but seeing her now she is beautiful and ugh, I dont know."

Jacob frowned the his eyes lit up. "Sam!" Sam turned and groaned. He walked over and sat next to Paul. "What?"

Jacob took a breath to calm down. "I think Paul thinks he is imprinting on Bella but that couldn't be right? Thats a one time thing. So tell him he'll get over it."

Paul glared at him but looked at Sam. "I know how I feel but I thought imprinting was love at first sight not second or third sight."

Sam thought for a second then sighed. " Maybe its just the heat of the moment You know? With everything going and being able to wipe your slate clean with her might be causing these feelings. I guess we should just let it happen then."

Jacob grunted but then smiled. "Whelp I guess you're in the race now too."

"Race?"

Jacob held out his hand. "For Bella's heart."

Paul grinned and shook his hand. Sam chuckled. "Good luck and don't overwhelm her." Paul nodded at him then got up and sat next to Bella. He jumped in the conversation she was having with Emily and winked at Jacob.

Jacob looked at Sam. "Yep it begins. Do you think I have a good chance this time without the leech around?" Sam shrugged. "Its all whatever Bella wants." Jacob nodded and looked back over at her. "I'm gonna win."