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Chapter Sixteen
(Gwen's POV)
I was having lunch with Charlie when somebody rang the doorbell. That is strange. We looked at each other when the bell rang continuously.
- Okay! OKAY! I'M COMING! – Uncle Charlie grunted, stood up and walked to the front door while I remained in my seat, eating silently.
- Oh Hi Jake! WHOAH EASY THERE! – When Charlie said his name I choked. What is he doing here? He walked to the kitchen and our eyes locked. I felt the air escaping my lungs when I saw him. Jacob seemed distressed but when he saw me, he appeared to be more at ease, calmer.
Charlie leaned against the doorway and stared at us.
- What is going on?
- I…I don't know. I'm going to my room. – I wanted to get out of here. Fast. So I stood up and walked to the staircase looking at my feet. As I was heading upstairs, I couldn't shake the feeling that someone was following me.
As I was closing the door, a foot blocked the doorway, preventing me from completely closing the door. I opened it and there he was, leaning against the doorway like nothing ever happened. He didn't have his shirt on and it was so hard to concentrate. He looked at me with his arms crossed like he was trying to solve a riddle. Before I could say anything he waltzed inside and sat on my bed. He was searching for something…NO!
- WHAT ARE YOU DOING? – He took the letter which was still underneath my pillow and read it. I tried to take the letter away from his grasp but he was too quick.
- Give it back Jacob! It's mine!
- What the hell Gwen!? Why do you have a letter from a freaking leech? – I gulped and looked away. I was just caught and he would be killed! We're screwed!
- Get out.
- What? ARE YOU CRAZY? THERE'S A LEECH IN YOUR HOUSE! – Jacob yelled but I shushed him before Charlie would come upstairs.
- I can defend myself but you have to go. Now!
- I'm not going to leave you! – He strode towards me and we were inches apart. My breath hitched by his warmth. I tried to look away but when our eyes locked it was like probably because I said that I hated him, but there was a glint of hope.
The door bell rang again but we didn't move. We were too focused and mesmerised to look away. I could hear voices downstairs.
- Ahh Alice! How are you? – Uncle Charlie's voice woke me up from my trance and I finally looked away from those deep brown eyes.
- I'm fine! How are you Mr. Swan?
- Please! Come in!
The front door closed and the voices quietened. I looked to Jacob and he was still staring at me which made me blush. I tried pushing him away but he didn't budge. I tried several times but he wouldn't move!
- You need to leave.
He didn't say or do anything. He just…remained completely still.
- Jake please go.
- Why do you hate me? – His question startled me. I looked to his eyes and it held so much pain and sorrow that made me feel sorry and worried about him.
- Leave me. Please. – My voice cracked in fear he would discover the truth. His eyebrows furrowed in deep thought but before he could ask me, someone knocked on the door.
- Hey! Just wanted to check up on you! You were awfully quiet! Anyway…Alice's here! – Charlie winked and closed the door.
- Gwen…do you know who's this vampire?
- I…can't. I can't. No. Please. – I shut my eyes in denial and nodded my head several times. I tried to restrain the tears but before I knew it, they were flowing endlessly.
- You can tell me anything. – Jacob's warm hand touched my elbow reassuring him that I could trust him but I brushed him away, crossing my arms.
- Leave.
He walked to my window and opened it. He turned around one last time and said:
- You know that in the end I'm going to find out, right?
- I hope you never discover. – I whispered and with that said he left my bedroom leaving the window wide open.
I tried not to cry because Alice and Uncle Charlie were right downstairs and I didn't want to explain myself. I wiped the tears away from my face, plastered the best smile that I could muster and walked downstairs.
They were talking and laughing in the kitchen and they stopped talking once they saw me. I smiled to Alice and gave her a hug.
- Hi Alice it is so nice to see you!
- You too Gwen. How are you? – She must have heard my conversation with Jacob. Of course. Did she know about the vampire that was in my room? I hope not! It's bad enough that I have to hide this secret let alone drag someone to this problem!
- Fine. You?
- Great! Actually I was just about to ask something to Charlie! You see, I was wondering if tonight Bella and I could have a sleepover party back at my place.
- Well sure Alice why not? Gwen you should go too it would be great for you. Girls night!
- Yeah but I have a lot of homework to catch up, so I can't go. I'm sorry Alice.
- Oh that is all right…Another time perhaps!
- Yeah…
Alice and Charlie spent the entire afternoon talking in the kitchen like old friends which was kind of weird because they have never spoken more than five minutes. I decided to go outside and get some fresh air.
- Seriously, how are you? – Alice's voice startled me and I rested a hand over my beating heart. She sat down next to me and handed me a cup of tea.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome! – She smiled but she was expecting some kind of explanation.
- I can't tell you Alice. – I sighed.
- Is this about Jacob or the newborn?
- Hum…both.
- And Bella? – I brought the warm mug to my lips and blown the warm liquid. I took a few gulps and shrugged my shoulders.
- I'm still mad at her. She just thinks that I'm going to forgive her immediately but she really hurt me. I really felt like a monster, you know?
- I understand. She wasn't fair with you but she was just shocked and betrayed.
- I know but that doesn't mean that you have to be this…mean. – She smile knowingly nodding her head in understand.
- I actually have good news for you. I had a vision of Edward proposing to Bella in our house tonight! - I cracked a smile.
- Well I hope she says yes! They're meant to be.
- What you two girls are talking about? - Charlie asked us peering quietly inside.
- Oh nothing! Just Girl talk! - Alice beamingly said.
- Oh…ok. - Charlie shifted uncomfortable with the subject. I snickered at his change of behaviour. He was very much like Bella in so many ways.
We said goodbye to Alice when I saw Bella's truck parking in front of the house. She had no idea that tonight would be such a memorable night for her! I was very happy for the both of them even if they hated me. I am just sad about Jacob and me. We could have been friends if I hadn't pushed him away but it was for his own good. I needed to move on with my life and so did he.
When I saw Bella coming towards us I immediately ran upstairs. As I was reaching the front door someone grabbed me.
- Whoah, whoah, whoah! Not so fast! You two are going to talk! – Charlie made us seat next to each other and next thing I knew it Alice and my uncle left us alone. Great!
- Gwen?
- What? - I grunted.
- I'm sorry. You're not a monster, you are my cousin and I love you. I don't want us to be angry anymore. I need you. – I uncrossed my arms and when I stared at her I felt pity. Bella was so fragile and I know that she needed me. In the middle of this insanity I was still an ordinary girl for her and I was the only one who could give her a sense of normal into her crazy life.
- Okay.
- Okay? – I nodded my head complacently and before I knew it, Bella was hugging me tightly.
- I'm so glad you've forgiven me. – I smiled and returned the hug.
- Finally! Let's go inside! I'm starving! – Charlie peered from inside of the house and we laughed. Alice said goodbye and then whispered to Bella something which made her blush like crazy!
We walked inside and headed to the kitchen.
- Do you want a sandwich Gwen? - Charlie asked me.
- Yeah sure thanks. - I smiled at my uncle.
- Bells?
- No I'm good. - I sat down while I was eating my peanut butter sandwich.
- Well the sister I like! - Charlie looked at me and I nodded. Yeah Alice was cool!
- Alice!? Yeah she is great! - Bella said with a smile plastered on her face. She already knew Alice's plan for tonight! I grinned at her like a Cheshire cat and she eyed me curiously.
- Is something wrong Gwen? You look a bit strange…
- No, NO I am fine…GREAT! This is a delicious sandwich! - I stopped myself from saying anything more stupid and decided to eat in silence.
- Are you hiding something from me? – Bella asked.
- No! Pff…no Bella of course not!
- Yeah right! - She wasn´t convinced but she soon enough let it go. I sighed feeling unease. That was so close!
- Hey dad I was wondering…why didn't you get married again? After mom.
- Hum…I don't know…hum…guess I still haven't met the right gal! Why?
- I thought you just…gave up on the whole institution of it…of marriage. Do you think there is any value in it? - Bella asked Charlie. Uh oh!
- Yeah. Yeah marriage has value. When you are older! Much older! - He eyed warningly to the both of us- Like your mother. It seemed to work out right the second time! Later in life.
- Yeah I guess… - Bella said in a pensive way.
- I mean you definitely don´t have to get married because you weren't careful. -Once I heard this I choked up. I knew where this talk was going and I didn't want to be part of it!
- What? - Bella asked Charlie. Really Bella? Are you that dumb?
I started walking away quietly but Uncle Charlie called me.
- Hold it right there missy! - I turned around and huffed. I desperately wanted to get out of this mess! Fast!
- You know what I am talking about! There are...hum…things you need to think about it if you are going to be physically intimate… - Ok kill me now! The doorbell rang and I don't think I have ever been this grateful! My way out!
- I'll get that! - I ran straight to the front door and opened it. Seth was smiling.
- Hey… - Before he could even finish his sentence I took his hand, closed the front door and walked away from my house as fast as possible. How embarrassing!
- So…are you going to let me go!? - Seth smirked at me. What the hell was he…oh I was still holding his hand which I immediately let it go.
We were right next to his car and we got in. He started the engine and he drove to the La Push Beach.
When we got there we sat down at the beach. There was a cool breeze that filled my lungs and released my pain. I didn't want to think about Jake but it was so hard. Everywhere I looked it reminded me of him.
- So how are you? - His voice seemed filled with concern and apprehension.
- Why do people keep asking me that? - I dryly answered him back looking to the ocean.
- Because you're not fine.
I huffed and crossed my arms.
- Anyway what was that all about? Are you going to tell me what was going on back there? Something about "the talk"? - He grinned at me and I blushed instantly. He must have heard! I smacked playfully his head and he made a grumpy noise. I laughed which was something I haven't been able to do this past few days. It felt good.
- Ouch! That hurt! - He soon laughed with me.
- But seriously how are you? - How was I? I have no idea: devastated, heartbroken, lonely. There were so many words that I could relate to how I felt right now.
- Can we not talk about it? Please Seth I just want to forget about it. - I looked down at my feet and raised my gaze to his. He nodded like he understood what I was going through.
Being the good friend that he was, he supported me as he should. He hugged me and it did ease my pain I felt inside. I was sobbing so hard against his hard chest but he didn't seem to mind. He just caressed my hair and lightly kissed my head in a brotherly way.
- Hey everything is going to be all right! – Seth's hands wiped the tears from my face and I nodded trying to smile. His hands never ceased to comfort me and his eyes seemed larger. Seth leaned closer and closer and I felt hopeless. His lips brushed mine softly but then he kissed me harder, more passionately. I tried to push him away but he was too strong that I soon gave up.
We stayed like this for a while when we heard someone clearing his throat. This person seemed mad.
- Sam is asking for you, Seth. - Jacob´s voice was stiff and filled with pure hatred though his eyes were hurt when he saw me crying.
Seth stopped kissing me and I shivered in fear when I saw Jacob's murderer stare. Seth eyed Jacob and then me.
- I have to go but if you need anything call me all right? - He kissed me on the forehead and left running. Jacob was shaking a bit but he remained controlled. I started walking away from him but I knew he was following me.
- Where are you going? - Jacob asked me.
- It has nothing to do with you. - I continued walking home without given much as a glimpse to him. He followed me when moments after he was in front of me.
- It has everything to do with me! - He held my shoulders so that I couldn't escape from his gaze. I looked into his brown beautiful eyes.
- Well…not anymore. - He let me go but he still followed me.
- So I take it that you and Seth are a thing? - He started shaking uncontrollably when he asked me this.
- WHAT!? Why would you even think something like that?
- I JUST SAW YOU TWO KISSING! - He shouted.
- WELL WHAT ABOUT YOU AND BELLA HUM? ARE YOU A "THING"? You know what? Save it Black. - I turned myself around from him and walked away. I didn't hear him following me. Good maybe he is gone. How wrong I was. I felt a pair of warm hands circling my wrists. Jacob had his face inches from mine. I stopped breathing and my heart was thumping so hard. He could hear my heart and his mouth twitched like he was pleased about the sound of my beating heart. He just made me so nervous.
- Let me take you home. - He whispered.
- It´s all right. I can walk. - I gulped and looked down blushing so hard.
- Nonsense. I will get my car. Stay here.
- No. Jake! – He didn't even let me finish my sentence.
He ran back to the beach to get his car and that is when it hit me: I was alone in the woods. I gulped and my heart was beating so fast but not from my last encounter with Jacob. I was afraid to be here alone.
- What I have told you dearest Gwen? Stay away from the boy or I will kill him. - I gasped in fear when I felt his hands holding my throat. Riley.
- I don't know what you are talking about… - I whispered.
- I warned you witch: If you didn't stay away from HIM I would kill him! - His grasp became tighter and I couldn't breathe. I was gasping for air when I saw Jacob in front of us. He was angry and shaking miserably. I tried to loosen his grasp but he was too strong and I was too weak to use a spell.
- Jacob! Run! Save yourself. - I whispered afraid the monster could hear me.
- I will come back for you my dearest, sweetest Gwendolyn. – Riley whispered in my ear and kissed my earlobe. He laughed evilly and then he was no longer with us.
I fell down to the floor. I coughed several times as my lungs demanded for air. Jacob stood still. When I was well enough I stood up and shook Jacob's shoulders. He didn´t budge.
- Jacob…Jake? - I whispered to him.
This made him wake up from his trance and his face became calmer, soother. He caressed my sore neck and I hissed in pain.
- Is it too bad?
Silence.
- Jake?
Complete and utter silence.
- Can you just take me home? - He simply nodded and rested an assuring hand on my back. I didn't say a word.
He drove to my house and once we got there he stopped his car right outside my house. Did he hear anything Riley said?
I was looking at Jake desperately wanting to know what ran through his mind.
- Is that the leech that gave you the note?
- Yes. His name is Riley Biers. He was the one that came to our house and took Bella's blouse. He is working with Victoria.
- How does he know you?
- When he came to get Bella's house I was at home. I confronted him but he was too strong and ran away. – His eyes widened.
- Gwen why didn't you tell us? This is big info!
- I know but he threatened to hurt you, Bella and everyone that I loved and I just didn't want you to get hurt. – I confessed while fidgeting my hands nervously.
- Gwen, do you know how hard it was not to attack him when he was holding YOU? Why did he want to kill me if you ever talked with me? – Jake yelled. I gulped and looked down.
- He has some kind of obsession with me but when he saw us he thought that I have feelings for you. – I gulped nervously.
He sifted closer and I could sense his breathing becoming heavier.
- Do you? – He whispered.
I looked up to those brown hypnotic eyes that held so much adoration and hope that made me feel special. Our bodies were pressed together in his small car. All you could hear was our silent breaths coming out from our lips. He was begging to lean in but he looked away before we could go any further. I took a deep breath and decided to ignore his question.
- Why didn´t you tell me before? This is huge information! - He asked me. He seemed at least calmer.
- I couldn´t…you heard him! If I talked to you he would kill you. - He was stunned.
- So…you defended me? - He seemed surprised and shocked.
- Of course I defended you Jake! I care about you! - I snapped at him but then it hit him…I told him that I cared about him! Did I just let that information slip away? He was looking to me perplex and surprised but then his face grew colder.
- No you don't. You hate me. - He looked away from me and a pang in my chest grew.
- Jake I'm sorry if I said that I just wanted to protect you from him.
- Goodbye Gwendolyn. - He wasn´t looking at me and his voice was filled with anger and hatred. His hands were grasping the steering wheel so tightly that his knuckles were pure white.
I sighed heavily and opened the car's door. I closed the door but before he would go I said:
- Jake I am sorry I didn't mean it. - He didn´t even look at me.
- Like you didn't mean to kiss Seth? - He drove quickly before I could explain myself. A tear formed in my eye but I pushed it before it could form.
(Jacob's POV)
She cares! Pff! AS if she cares about me! She said that she hated me…and I am pretty shore she is in love with Seth. THEY FREAKING KISSED! When he was kissing her I almost lost it! And she even says that she cares about me! Well then, two can play the same game!
If she is hanging with Seth why can't I hang out with Bella? It was settled! Tonight I would patrol the Swan's residence but instead I would spend the night with Bella. Maybe I could even drive Gwen insane! I smirked at my plan and drove back to my place.
Dad went fishing so nobody was at home. I took a quick shower and dressed myself with my finest clothes: a black shirt and dark jeans. I decided to wear cologne… it wouldn´t hurt!
It was already seven o'clock and I wanted to be with Bella as much hours as possible. Maybe I wouldn't survive on the upcoming battle and I just wanted to spend time with her as much as possible.
I rang the doorbell three times but nobody answered. I kept ringing the bell until one annoyed Gwen opened the door. When she saw me she was stunned. She was already in her pyjamas and she was eying me up and down.
- Hi Gwendolyn, is Bella home?
- No…she is going to spend the night with Edward. - My smile faded once I heard this. She was spending the night with that leech!?
- I have to go. - I turned around but Gwen caught my hand. I stopped walking and looked at her small hand holding mine: it was like we were two pieces of the puzzle. We complemented each other.
- Jake…please I am truly, truly sorry. Let me explain myself. Come in and I will explain to you why I told you…that. I never meant it! Just…please. - Her face was grave. She was pleading me to listen to her and I don´t think I could say no to her. I sighed heavily and nodded. She nodded me back and flashed me a bright smile. She had a beautiful smile. So pure, so angelical.
She sat down on the couch and I sat down next to her. She was eating ice cream while watching some awful reality show. Charlie was in the kitchen and when he was going upstairs he saw me.
- Ah Jake! Bella she is not here she is spending the night with…
- I know Charlie. I'm here with Gwen. - I never thought I would ever say this in a million years!
Charlie seemed surprised with my answer.
- Oh! I didn't know you two get along!
- We don´t get along. I just invited him in…out of curtsy. - Gwen answered to Charlie. That felt like being punched in the guts.
- Oh…well anyway I am going to bed. You kids be safe! See you tomorrow!
- Goodnight Uncle Charlie!
- Oh and Gwen?
- Yes?
- Seth called! He wanted to know if you would meet him tomorrow! Is there something going on between you two? - She was blushing and looking down. I started shaking god why did I have to feel this way about her! Damn jealousy! I'm going to kill Seth!
- Goodnight Uncle Charlie! - Charlie was amused with her answer but I was livid. My body temperature was rising and a growl was about to erupt from my lungs.
He nodded and went upstairs. She eyed me carefully.
- Sorry about that.
- Why are you apologizing? It's not like I care about you! - Maybe it came out a little bit harsh even if it wasn't how I really felt. But I would never admit these involuntary feelings towards Gwen because that's exactly what they are! Involuntary, unconscious! All thanks to the process of imprinting!
- Well you had a different opinion this afternoon! You seemed pretty mad when Seth kissed me.
- You mean when you kissed him.
- I didn't kiss him! HE kissed ME! – I rolled my eyes and laughed amusedly. Seriously!? I saw you kissing the guy and now you are telling me that you weren't kissing!
- But anyway what's it to you. You've already said that you didn't care. – I stop laughing and my face became grave.
- I shouldn't have come. - I stood up but she stopped me from going away.
- You just have to listen to me and then you can go and never see me again. I just need my conscious clear!
- And why would I do that?
- Because deep down you care about me! You say you don't but I know that you do! Don't try to deny!
I sighed heavily. She was right, of course she was right! I wish she wasn't. I was always thinking about her protection and it is so tiresome sometimes. I sat down again next to her and she sighed relieved that I wasn't going anywhere. Yet.
- Ok. Explain.
- Remember when you discovered that I was a witch? And you asked me to tell you about everything? - She asked me and I simply nodded.
- Well, maybe I should start with my family. We were rather close… - She looked very hurt talking about her parents.
- Were? - I softly asked her.
- My parents are dead.
- Oh my god! I'm so sorry Gwen. – I patted her shoulder and she nodded her head.
- It's my entire fault. - She was now whispering. Maybe she was afraid that Charlie would come at any minute asking her what she was talking about. She was so scared and so hurt that all I wanted to do was hold her.
- How did they…hum…
- Die? Someone killed them: One day I was coming back home just like any other day and when I opened the front door there they were lying on the floor all bloody and lifeless though they looked peaceful. I even thought that they were asleep…how stupid of me.
I could already hear her uncontrollable sobs. She was crying…I have never imagined she has been through so much. She was so strong. I felt so bad that the only thing that I did was a pat on her shoulder! HER SHOULDER! Great Jacob! She must feel so much better now!
- Do you have any idea who that person might be?
- There was a note from the murderer threatening that next time it would be me. I think it was…Riley Biers.
There were flames burning through my body. THAT LEECH! He is going to pay! When I get him and that red head I am going to rip them limb by limb! Argh!
- Jake whoa calm down!
- HOW DO YOU EXPECT ME TO CALM DOWN? - I stood up straight again and I don't think that my body has trembled this much. I need to get out from this house…fast.
- Will you just SHUSH? You are going to wake up Charlie! - She hissed at me but the world was too hot. When she rested her hand over my heart I stopped shaking. Her eyes, they were the most hypnotic thing I have ever seen. NO, NO get a grip Jake! I nodded my head trying to get away from those thoughts and I softly took off her burning hand from my chest. She mouthed thank you because we could still hear Charlie's loud snore and I returned a, you are welcome which made her laugh. Her laughter was so beautiful!
We sat down again on the sofa.
- So your real parents are they…warlocks? - She laughed at my answer. I eyed her curiously. What was so funny?
- Number one: we are not warlocks, we are witches. My mum was a witch but my father was a normal human being so technically I'm not exactly one hundred percent witch! - She grinned and winked at me. I smiled back. It was becoming a habit!
- There is something I haven´t told you. - Her face became serious.
- Don't tell me you are also a mermaid? - She laughed slightly and nodded no.
- Remember when Bella and I went to the bonfire and your father told us the Third Wife´s story? Remember the witch Meliai?
I nodded.
- What are you saying…?
- She is my great great great great grandmother! Yeah that's exactly what I am saying!
- Wow…I just…wow…
- That is a lot wow's for my taste. - She looked at me concerned. I laughed. I seemed like my old self around her. Before I turned into a werewolf and I liked it even if I didn´t want to feel this way about her, especially because she was with Seth and I was sorta with Bella. Who am I kidding? I'm alone.
- So my grams now think that I'm MELIAI! I mean, not her but you know her spirit, her purpose on this land. I guess it's my purpose now.
- So are you telling me that it because of your family that we are shape shifters?
- Sorry!? - I sneered at her answer. It was not like it was her fault!
- Well to be exact it was your ancestors that begged for our help so technically it's not our fault. Magic always comes with a price and besides…I mean…why you asked if you didn't want…it's so not my…
Gwen was rambling all over again. She did have a tendency to do that when she was nervous…I took her hand and stopped her.
- Hey it's fine! It is not like it is your fault…and besides it is awesome to be a wolf! - I smiled and rubbed her hands. She slightly gasped at the warmth of my touch.
I could hear her beating heart. She was nervous about something and that's when it hit me: I was still holding her hand but this time I didn't want to let go. We fitted like two pieces of a mysterious puzzle…so wrong and yet so right.
Without even thinking I leaned in. Her heart began to beat even faster if that's even possible. My hands cupped her cheeks and she was looking straight into my eyes, into my soul. Her eyelids closed and our lips crashed. It began as a sweet kiss but what once was a small peck became a passionate kiss. Her hand travelled to my nape. My hands rested on her back and she was driving me insane. I couldn't get over her. Her fragrance was so intoxicating.
But then it hit me. I was in love with…what was her name? BELLA!
I stopped kissing her. She was looking at me bewildered and her eyelids were still half closed. When we stopped breathing heavily her eyes widened and she was freaking out and to tell you the truth so was I. So I did what I do best: I walked away.
Okay...so I changed a few things on the story line. Gwen wasn't adopted but her parents are still dead and I decided to introduce Seth/Gwen scene but fear not! This is after all Jake/Gwen story :)
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