Disclaimer – I do not own Twilight or any part of the series. I wish I did, but I don't so I write fan fiction.

Previously

Paul looked up at her, "I will do whatever you ask of me Bella, I am your wolf no matter your decision."

She silently walked to him standing in front of him taking his hand into hers, "I never want you feel as if you have no control Paul. You are your own person."

Paul just smiled looking at her hand in his, "It doesn't work like that Bella."

Kneeing before him so her eyes could line up with his, "I want to see how things develop with us before I say I accept it. I want to be with you Paul, I am just still a little nervous about the lifetime commitment thing after my last boyfriend."

Paul cringed hearing her refer to that leech, he didn't want to think about him touching her.

Shaking his head he took her hand, "Then we will see."

He leaned down pushing a strand of her long dark hair from her face before leaning in kissing her gently, now that he had a taste he couldn't help wanting to kiss her every moment he could.

Chapter 11

The following week had been a long one. Bella had gotten clearance from her doctor to return to school, so she had been busy with classes and doing her make up homework.

That didn't stop Paul from seeing her when he could though.

Standing outside her school leaning against her truck, he had taken up driving her to and from school since her arm was still sore.

Bella POV

Tapping my pencil on the side of my desk waiting for my teacher to grab the last slide for us to copy before school ended for the day.

Angela looked at me and leaned over handing me a note when the teachers back was turned.

Unfolding the piece of paper slowly to prevent it from crinkling.

Bella – So glad to have you back in class. Want to head to the first beach this weekend with Tyler, Eric and I? They are going surfing, you and I could hang out? – Angela

Folding the paper I looked up at her and nodded my head thinking, 'It would be nice to get things back to normal.'

She smiled and we both looked back at the teacher who was now finishing up the last bit as the bell rang and she yelled out about remembering that our final project drafts were due on Monday as everyone grabbed their bags and rushed out of the room.

Putting my book in my bag, zipping it closed with one hand as I looked at my friend. "Ya I think it would be nice to get out."

She nodded briefly giving me a look of sympathy, everyone knew Edward had lost it and it was assumed through Charlie's reactions to questions that he had attempted to kill me. Our neighbors had corroborated that one after the incident in the front yard.

Everyone had been treating me as if my world ended, the school counselor and I have had 9 meetings in 5 days. She seemed to think my 'break down' was just going to be delayed.

No one seemed to believe me when I said I just wanted to move on from it.

I was just thankful Paul was starting to realize I really was alright and lightened up.

Sure he drove me to and from school, but I didn't mind that my arm did still hurt. He asked me to come over to Sam and Emily's house Saturday evening, I guess there was some get together happening. I hadn't seen them since the incident happened, I really did owe them all a thanks.

Walking next to Angela in the hall as we headed to our lockers. "The beach would be a day thing right? I do have plans on Saturday evening. A small thing in La Push."

She nodded and looked at me curiously, "A boy?"

Blushing I tried ignoring her, but she softly stopped me by placing a hand on my good arm. "Bella, it has only been a few weeks since…."

Holding my hand up, "I know Angela. But honestly it feels a lot longer to me. As for my interest it isn't like, we are moving fast or anything."

She looked at me skeptically, "And does Mr. Patience have a name?"

"Paul… Paul Lahote. He is from the Rez." I said fumbling with the lock on my locker only stopping when I saw her face in the corner of my vision.

Turning to look at her seeing her jaw dropped open, I tried to speak however she cut me off, "Paul Lahote? Lahote?"

She stepped closer lowering her voice, "He is the bad boy of La Push! You went from clean cut to rugged I don't think that is healthy Bella."

Closing my locker I knew in that moment she just didn't understand, "Clean Cut to Rugged huh? Edward had everything yes, but he was also an arrogant asshole who tried to… he tried…. He…. Arh!"

Throwing my back pack over my shoulder ignoring the pain in my arm. I could see the instant regret on her face, but she just didn't get it. Paul saved me, but I couldn't tell her that. I couldn't tell anyone!

"Bella wait, Bella, I am sorry, Bella please wait." I knew I should stop I knew I should answer her but I just needed to get out of there as I walked out of the school letting the door close behind me. I knew I would owe her an apology later.

Seeing Paul standing by my car made me forget it though, walking over to him as quickly as I could avoiding the cars in the parking lot.

He looked up concerned as I walked over, "Everything alright Bella?"

I nodded and then looked behind me seeing Angela staring at me concerned.

Turing back to Paul I nodded my head again, "We just had a misunderstanding, I will call her later. Can we go please?"

He shrugged his shoulders and opened the passenger door of my truck for me. Tossing my bag in first as I crawled in as he shut the door.

As he hopped in and started my truck with a boom as it backfired on him. "I need to take a look at that for you soon it shouldn't be doing that."

I just nodded as we drove down the street. Looking at him, "You know it is the weekend and I already caught up on my work. Can we hang out? You know somewhere other than my house? I am tired of it."

Paul looked over at me and nodded, "Ya I guess we can go hang out at Sam's if you want too?"

Nodding, "Yes that sounds fun, I have only seen the hospital, home, and school over the past few weeks."

He nodded turning onto 110 heading to La Push, "Sounds good, I think Emily will be thrilled to meet you. She has been really excited for this weekend."

I just nodded as we drove. It took about 20 minutes before we turned onto a gravel road with thick trees on either side of the road.

Getting to the small house tucked away in the trees as if it was their personal paradise I looked up to see a tall native man in nothing but cut off shorts walk out onto the porch with his arms crossed over his chest.

Looking at Paul, "Are you sure it is okay we just showed up?"

He nodded, "That is just Mr. Serious Sam, and he is always like that."

I nodded pushing the car door open wincing slightly as Paul came around helping me out of the truck.

"What?" the frown on his face showing me his disappointment.

He growled a bit, "You shouldn't be trying to open door with that arm, you aren't healed yet."

Rolling my eyes, "I am fine Paul."

Walking up to the house I decided to stand behind Paul a bit, I didn't want to risk it if Sam was angry about something.

He stepped down softening his expression a bit his gruff voice started, "Paul." He nodded his head and then looked at me, "Hello Bella, how are you feeling?"

Stepping out from behind Paul, I was stupid for being nervous. It wasn't like he was going to hurt me after saving me from Edward.

Cradling my arm a bit, "I am alright, Thank you." Looking at Paul who still seemed to be standing close to me and was slightly agitated. "Is everything alright?"

Sam smirked, "It is fine, Paul is finding out how it feels to have another wolf around your imprint. He is….. Territorial right now."

I looked up at Paul noticing his clenched jaw, "Paul, Sam isn't going to hurt me."

Sam just shook his head, "He will need to accept it Bella, it is probably best you stay near him for now."

Looking at Paul I could feel my forehead creasing, "Paul look at me. I am not going to stay away from people, because you don't like it. They are your friend's right?"

Paul growled before looking at me, "I don't like it."

Sam stepped forward placing a hand on Paul's shoulder and on mine, "Why don't we…."

Paul practically ripped Sam's hand off my shoulder, "Don't touch her, you can't touch her."

Stepping away from Paul, how could he say that? "Paul Lahote! You don't get to start telling me who I can be around and who I can't. You are not this person when it is just the two of us, what is going on?" Shaking my head at him.

Paul took a step towards me, "Bella you don't get it. My wolf doesn't like it for now. Sam was the same way with Emily at first."

I could feel my blood pressure going up, "Well he got over it apparently! So you better get over it too! I told you I wanted to see where this was going. I told you after Edward I wasn't sure about relationships. And here you are acting just like HIM!"

I stood glaring at him as he began to shake. Sam stepped between us causing Paul to snarl. "Bella get inside now!"

I stepped back but my eye sight was trained on Paul as he phased in front of me shredding the clothing he was wearing to pieces as another set of arms wrapped around be from behind hoisting me up into their arms and started running to the house.

Once inside I finally saw Jacob staring at me, "What did you say to him?"

I just silently looked out the window, Paul and Sam both gone now. Then the loud sound of trees cracking and wild growling sounded throughout the house from the woods.

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