All things twilight belong to the one and only, Stephanie Meyer

Sam's POV

(Jacob's Phase)

I had felt the start of the phase of Jacob Black, before I had realised. I zoned in, listening for any signs of danger. I didn't need a wolf attacking a human when they were so close. First time phases were unpredictable, but that was why the future wolf was watched closely as we felt them getting closer. According to Old Quil, he'd told me that during his time with Jacob's grandfather, they had lost a tribe member or two, for not being prepared. I did not want this happening to any of my pack. I wanted clean phases, so none of the boys would feel regret.

"FUCK!" I heard Bella cry out.

"Guys, with me!" I said jumping from my porch, running off after Bella and Jacob. I could sense the anger rolling off Jacob.
"BELLA RUN!" I screamed, running towards her. She was in pain, I could see that, but she was also in danger. She turned looking at me, then spun back looking at Jacob.
"RUN!" I shouted again. She turned, running towards us. I didn't have time to spare the clothes, but I didn't care. I phased, thinking of my wolf form, knowing Paul and Embry would phase only point seconds later. I phased, leaping over Bella. I watched as Jacob's form took place. He was snarling and growling.
"JACOB, CALM DOWN!" I ordered. The wolf in front of me glared. I knew he realised he was the true alpha.

"I SAID CALM DOWN!" I said trying to use an Alpha approach.
"FUCK YOU." He snarled. I let out a fierce growl as Jacob leapt onto me. My jaws snapped at his. I didn't want to hurt him, but I had no current control over him. Jacob's jaws went for my throat. I snapped and fought back, forcing him away from Bella and his father.
"Jake man, stop!" Embry was begging, as he followed us into the forest. I took off into a small run. I needed to make him snap out of the need to fight. Then I realised what his wolf wanted. I dropped myself down low as Jacob towered over me.
"You want to be Alpha Jacob?!" I asked clearly, showing I was willing to pass it too him. He stopped the biting, and the snarling, so only small growls were erupting out of him.
"If you want what is yours, take it." I thought to him. I watched as his wolf form calmed slightly. Then, I slowly pushed myself up.
"If you want Alpha Jake, I am not standing in your way." I stated. The rustic brown wolf eyed me.
"I don't want it." I heard clearly. I stood tall now. I was still Alpha and he did not want the responsibility.
"I don't want to have to order others. Isn't it bad enough, that I will become Chief? I do not need this title also. I give up my claim, to you, Sam Uley. I name you Alpha." Jacob stated, dropping himself lower then Sam. Embry slowly came up behind Jake.
"Jake?" He called. Jacob stood and looked at Embry.
"What the hell is going on?!" He suddenly shouted. We all eyed him, hoping he wouldn't start becoming aggressive again.
"The legends Jake… We're shape shifters." Embry answered. Jake's head flipped from his friend to me.
"This is nuts!" He said to us. He turned to Embry.

"At least now I understand why you ditched me." He looked about the forest.

"Everything is so friggin crisp clear!" He said curiously. . Embry walked to his brother, standing on his flank.

"Sorry Bro, about the whole ditching things… it's our rules. No one is to know what we are, unless they are part of the pack, or an Elder, or in an imprint, like Bella. " He said nudging him. I looked at Jacob. He looked confused, as to what an imprint was.

"An imprint is the soul mate of a wolf, Jacob. When a wolf imprints, it is what holds them to this world. Every thing they love and care about becomes tied to that one person. Bella is Sam's." Embry explained.
"Let's head back. I need to check on Bella." I interrupted. I flashed my memories of my imprinting as we made our way back. I smiled at the familiar feeling of warmth. Jake let out a small whine, as he froze, watching what I wanted him to see. I know it seemed cruel, knowing his feelings towards her, but there was someone else out there for him. Bella would be mine, and the sooner he knew, the sooner he could stop fighting for her.
"Jake, I'm sorry bro, but you need to let Bella go, she's Sam's." Embry thought softly. Jake let out a howl. I could hear his hurt at the realisation.

"Jake, you needed to understand." I said to him straight. The rustic wolf eyed me.
"Sam, take care of her. I care more about Bella, than I have ever cared for anyone else." He had somewhat begged as he said this. He let out another soft whine.

"I hate to break this up, and welcome to the pack Jake, but Sam, you may wanna get back here. Billy reckons Bella's got a broken hand. She's locked herself in the bathroom." Warned Paul. My inner wolf let out a growl. Jake looked at me with a guilty expression, as we ran back. Once at the house, all of us phased. Embry assisted Jake to returning to his human form.
"Billy, is she okay?" I asked as soon as I was human. Billy nodded.
"She'll be fine, just sore and sorry for a few weeks." He answered. I walked inside.
"Paul, get clothes for everyone." I called over my shoulder, and I grabbed a spare pair of shorts out of a draw in the lounge room, before making my way to the bathroom.

Bella's POV

Jake had played on my mind the whole time. I had waited for the boys to leave, before asking exactly what it was Jacob knew about us, and the imprinting. Sam, not really being surprised I wanted to know just smiled, and said 'everything.' It confused me a little, but I understood it. I knew from Sam that he was able to communicate with his brothers when in wolf form, by thoughts. He said it was also possible to show memories.

"Sam, is he going to be okay?" I asked, as Sam took my hand into his as he sat next to me.

"He'll get there. I think for Jake, the sooner he imprints the better. He'll never truly be over you until then." He said taking my right hand, looking at the bandages.
"I feel bad." I said softly. He shook his head softly.

"Don't feel bad Bell's. He'll get used to the idea. I mean, seriously he put up with Cullen." He said to me. I smirked.
"Jake really didn't put up with the Cullen's…. He was horrible the entire time Edward and I dated." I corrected. Same shook his head.
"No… he really did put up with them. The inner wolf would have been fighting to come out, and tear them to shreds. Jake's hate was the inner wolf. He did well containing himself the way he did, especially with direct contact. It would have been hard." Sam frowned slightly.
"I'm kind of surprised he didn't Phase first. Direct contact with a vampire is a major trigger." He said gently tracing soft circles on the tips of my fingers. I smiled slightly as Sam's touched caused my finger tips to tingle. For such a simple movement, it really did have an amazing effect on me.
"Bella." He whispered. I looked up at him, his eyes capturing mine, and not wanting to let them go. My eyes dropped to Sam's mouth. I nervously bit my lip, as I had a deep urge to kiss him. Sam made me question everything I truly knew about love. I knew I wasn't in love with him as of yet. He seemed stern to a lot of people. I had watched him the past few days. I was really surprised by how straight to the point he was, but at the same time, he was caring. I noticed though, with me, he was so gentle and soft, and never slipped on being able to give me a smile. It made my heart do flips and flutter, and I had definitely was not like that when with Edward. I had always been on edge. I was always worried I would cut myself, or cause him or his family to be uncomfortable.

Sam softly cupped my chin. I took a breath, as I looked into his eyes. I could see the passion flaming around his eyes. Sam's mouth gently pressed to mine. The kiss melted every care away. I was enchanted by the kiss. It was soft, and caring, and every bit tempting. It was warm, and desirable. I felt as though I had never been kissed before. It lasted maybe seconds, but I had never been kissed so passionately before. With Edward, he'd never truly kissed me, so this was very dreamy and very wanting. Slowly Sam moved back from our kiss. I slowly opened my eyes, smiling, looking up at Sam.

"That was one hell of a kiss." He said softly. I nodded. I knew my face was now cherry red, as I was highly flustered and a little breathless. My head was slightly spinning and dizzy. I had never felt such effects from one little kiss. Edward had never kissed me deeply. He had wanted us to remain platonic until we were married. Though the idea of marriage at my age had scared me. Now, I really had no say in it, cause according to the Quileute laws, Sam and I were married.

"Bella, I know we haven't known each other long, but I want you to know, I want to be with you, all the time. You have me so dazed; you're all I can think about." He said softly. I smiled with happiness.

"Glad to see I'm not the only one." I joked. He laughed softly.
"I suppose we should get you home." He said looking at the time.
"I don't want Charlie to try and kill me, because his daughter was late home." He said standing up. He held out his hand. I loved the way he always offered, and never grabbed. I slid my hand in, standing up. I froze for a moment. I looked at our hands. Sam seemed to do the same thing. I could no longer feel tingling, but a warm sensation that was a little less obvious or intense.

"What happened to the tingling?" I asked a little worried. Sam smiled.
"It's okay Bell's. The kiss I think changed it. I know with my body, it recognises you now, as my soul mate. The tingles I think were to draw our attention to the imprint." He answered, walking me out of the house.
"Oh, well good, cause they were a little hard to ignore." I said to him, trying to cover my blush when he said 'soul mate'. He shook his head while smiling. He helped me into the car and closed my door. He drove me home, pulling up into the drive way of Charlie's. He looked at the lights.

"I think Charlie's waiting for you." He stated softly. I couldn't argue with that. I knew the minute I went inside, he'd ask about Jake and I.

"Anyway, Bella, I wanted to ask you something." He said softly, taking my un-injured hand. I smiled looking at him.

"I know its way to soon to call us boyfriend and girlfriend, but I am asking you, if you would go on a date with me?" He asked softly. I smiled brightly, nodding.
"I'd love too." I answered. He lifted my hand, pressing a small kiss into it. The area where his kiss caught burned. I felt my lips tingle slightly, as though jealous they weren't where he was kissing. My breath caught until he softly let go of my hand. He got out, helping me from the car. I didn't really need the help, but he seemed so eager to open doors for me.
"Thank you." I said softly as I closed the door. He nodded.
"Good night Bella." He whispered, in his roguishly handsome voice.
"Good night, Sam." I said watching him run off into the covering of the trees. I let out a sigh, I had not realised I had been holding. I turned to the house, and groaned. Here would come the inevitable fifty questions from Charlie, as well as the awkward talk of my dating Sam.

Charlie was in his favourite chair as I walked in. He instantly turned off the TV and looked at me.
"How's your hand?" Were the first words from his mouth? I held it up.
"Broken, but it'll heal." I answered. He gave a stern nod.
"Bella, would you sit with me please. I think we need to have a talk." He asked, indicating with his hand, which chair to sit in. I slowly took the seat, not really wanting to have this conversation. I had liked the Charlie that didn't like having father, daughter chats.

"Okay, my first thing is this; I want you to make up with Jake." He stated firmly. I looked at him, trying to hide my grin.
"Already done." I said crossing my arms defiantly.

"Look, I know you and Jake have your problems…." He looked at me shocked.
"Wait, did you just say, already done?" He asked.
"Yes. We talked after the hospital. We're fine, we're friends." I said to him. He let out a grunt. He eyed me a little.

"Even with you punching him?" He asked. I nodded.
"Yes. He wasn't hurt or anything and was more concerned over me." I answered truthfully.
"Okay, well then the next I wanted to talk about is, I don't want you punching people. I don't care what is being said… You are accident prone. One punch has broken your hand." He said to me. I nodded slightly irritated he thought we actually needed this talk.
"I won't make a habit of it. Sorry." I said lamely. I hadn't intended on punching Jake, but I would stand by the fact he had deserved it!

"Okay, and the next is… Sam." He said a little awkward. I looked up a little stunned.
"I think if Sam and your friendship, is affecting Jake so badly, maybe you should cool it a little. Ease Jake into it." He said to me. My mouth gapped.
"Dad, you cannot be serious!" I said standing.
"Dad, I'm sorry, but no. Jake is over it. I like Sam, and I'm not going to stop hanging with him, just because one of my friends has an issue with it." I said annoyed. Charlie slightly frowned.
"Bell's, Jakes been going through an awful lot. I think he could use a good friend right now. Besides, he's a good looking kid…." Charlie's words were a little shaky. I glared at him.
"I am not going to date Jacob Black!" I stormed. Charlie looked at me.
"Bella…" He started. I shook my head.
"No. I am almost eighteen. Jacob, though he is very large, is sixteen. Not to mention, I have no romantic interest in Jake. He knows this, and he finally accepts it." I said frowning at him. Charlie sighed.
"Bell's please sit back down." He asked. I sat down, not really sure what else he'd want to talk about. This talk seemed more like a talk with Renee than that of Charlie.
"I only suggested that, cause I…." He looked nervous.
"Dad… just say it." I ordered.
"I don't want Edward back in your life. Your mother and I feel, Edward is a bad influence and we don't want a repeat of the forest." He said looking at me. I smirked slightly. There it was… Renee had spoken to him and told him what to say.
"Dad, I'm pretty much getting over Edward. I kinda like someone else." I said to him. He eyed me suddenly.
"Umm… it's rather awkward to say now, cause you obviously won't agree to it, but I like Sam." I said to him. Charlie's eyes opened a little stunned.
"Oh… well." He shifted uncomfortably.
"And, I agreed tonight, to go on a date with him." I said to him. I watched Charlie trying to process it all. It was a little funny, watching him shift about uncomfortably. This would teach him for letting Renee influence him.

"Oh… well… that's fine." He finally stumbled. I smirked slightly.
"Can I go up and shower now? I've had a long day and I am planning on a great sleep." I asked. Charlie nodded, muttering under his breath.
"Sam Uley… four years difference." I smiled slightly, as I walked up stairs, wanting nothing more then to climb into my bed and sleep. Renee would have spoken to Charlie once I broke my hand. He would have told her about Jake and everything else. I wasn't sure why I found it funny, but Charlie was never too good at responsibility talks. My mum had said that was a major reason they broke up. I loved that quality about my dad. I was somewhat happy he tried his hardest to avoid them. Tonight's talk was based solely on Renee's need to interfere and not trust me to make my own decisions.

I had been asleep for a while, I knew that, but something had woken me. My room was pitch black, and I could barely see anything. I sat up, flicking on the lamp beside my bed. I let out a frightful scream as my eyes took in Edward, standing at the end of my bed.
"Edward?" I gasped. He looked me over. He looked a little shock and worried.
"Bella?!" Came Charlie's voice. My door flung open, but not fast enough that Edward couldn't drop and hide.
"Are you okay?!" Charlie asked, looking about my room worried. I nodded.
"Sorry… nightmare." I said slightly out of breath.

"Sorry I woke you." I said to him. He looked around the room again, making sure that there really wasn't anything out of place.
"Night Bell's." He said softly, once satisfied I was truly safe. I pretended to settle back into my bed.
"Night dad." I called, as I turned off my lamp and he shut my door. I waited until I heard Charlie's door close before I turned the lamp back on, getting out of bed. Edward stood looking at me.
"What are you doing here?!" I asked stunned. He looked at me a little stunned, and slightly hurt.
"Alice… she couldn't see you. I had to come back, to make sure you're okay." He answered. I froze.
"Alice couldn't see me?" I asked shocked. Edward suddenly grabbed my hand.
"Bella… your hand." He said eyeing my wrapped hand. I pulled my hand free.
"What happened?" He asked. I looked away, walking to my window, suddenly regretting my decision to unlock it.
"Bella?" He called softly. I turned and faced him.
"You left me Edward… I was lost and alone in that forest for hours. They sent a search party after me. Not to mention, you never returned my calls, messages, emails. I haven't heard one single word from you in a month." I said crossing my arms, not answering his questions. Why should I answer his, when I had yet to truly know the real reason he'd left.
"Bella… I'm sorry. I did it, in hopes to give you a normal life." He said softly, suddenly taking hold of my body, pulling me into a hug. I suddenly pushed against him, trying to break his hug.
"Let go." I said calmly. He looked down at me, releasing me.
"Bella…" He whispered, looking confused. His gold eyes were searching for some explanation of my sudden irritation.
"Edward, I think you should leave." I said to him. He stared at me, a little stunned.
"What?" He asked, as though unsure he'd heard me right the first time.
"Leave, Edward. I can't do this right now." I said looking to the window. He gave a nod.
"I'll be at home if you need me." He said softly, walking to the window. He stopped and turned to face me for a moment.
"Bella, I've missed you." He said softly, before leaving. I took a deep breath, trying to calm my nerves. I closed my window, securing the latch. I didn't want any more surprises. I walked to my bedside table, taking my phone. It was three in the morning.

Can you come over… I need to talk to you, Bella

I waited for a reply.

On my way

Okay guys, what do you think? Edward believes he is still Bella's boyfriend, even after he ditched her. I know Bella says he's been gone for a month, but it's really only three weeks, (if my timing is correct), she was just trying to get a point across. Also, what did you think about the kissing scene? I was considering making it another chapter or two, but I need this to progress a little faster. I do have a time line sort of thing for this, but the trick is not adding! I fail majorly at this concept!

You know the drill, review, review, review, and if you don't remember, review ;) It really does make me smile as well as gives me a slight idea what you want in the story.

I just want you all to know also, that yes, Victoria and Laurent will be paying a visit shortly. Maybe in a couple of more chapters, I will do a small back ground to Victoria when Edward and Bella actually have a sit down and discuss a few things. I think they have a few issues that need sorting.