A/N: Okay yes. I did it again. I started a new story without finishing the ones that I have going. Things were going good. I was writing and it was flowing and then…the writer's block hit. Then I started reading and an idea hit me so I'm rolling with it. Not sure how it will turn out just like all my stories. Don't forget to read, review and favorite. Let me know what you think. Each chapter will be a different POV, therefore chapters might be shorter than I usually write.

Pairing: Bella/Jared

Summary: Takes place after the newborn battle. Jared never imprinted on Kim. Bella has a realization after the battle when she goes to see Jake. Thus, deciding to make changes in her life.

Chapter 1 - Bella POV

After our visit from the Volturi, where Edward and I assured the Kings that the date for my change had been set, Carlisle and I both headed to La Push. When I pulled into Billy's driveway, the entire pack had gathered. Sam was standing near Billy and Sue. I climbed out of the truck right as Carlisle walked out of the house. Carlisle told Billy that Jake was in a lot of pain but that he'd come back the next day to set up a morphine drip. Billy thanked him and then reached his hand out to Carlisle. Carlisle shook Billy's handing before looking at me. "He's asking for you." Carlisle said. I looked to Billy and he nodded.

I made my way into the house to Jake's room. I slowly opened the door to Jake's bedroom and made my way inside, closing the door behind me. I walked over to his bed and sat on the chair that was next to it. "Hey." He weakly said.

I reached out and grabbed his free hand. "Hey. Carlisle said you're gonna be okay. He'll be back tomorrow to check on you." I told him.

Jake nodded the best that he could. "I'm surprised that he let you come." Jake said.

I knew the he that he was referring to. "He knows that I needed to check on you." I told him.

"Well, that's good, I guess." Jake said.

"Jake…" I tried to say but my voice started cracking.

"Bells, I know that I probably can't change your mind. And I'm trying to accept that…but just…before you go through with anything…think. Think about all of the things that you'd be giving up. Your parents. Your friends. The pack. Children. The sun. I just want you to make sure that this is what you want and that your absolutely sure about it." Jake said.

I nodded. I could feel the tears building up. "I will Jake." I told him. "I promise."

"I love you Bells. I do. And if you change your mind…even if it's not for me, I just want you to live, okay?" Jake said.

"Sure Jake. Like I said. I'll think about it." I told him. He nodded. "I'm gonna let you rest, okay Jake?" I said and he nodded.

Driving home, I couldn't help but think about what Jake had said. I thought about everything that I'd be giving up but the one thing that stood out in my mind was the pack. Sure, things had been rough when Edward had left but with time and a jump off the cliffs into the cold ocean had woken me up. After finding out about the Wolves, they'd been there for me. All of them. Sam and Emily, had welcomed me; despite the fact that I used to date Edward. Jared had helped me understand all things about the pack; the inner workings so to speak. Paul…Paul was complicated. After I'd slapped him, he apologized and thus began a strange friendship. He was the only one who didn't coddle me. Embry and I would goof off. Then there was Jake. He'd been my own personal sun for so long. Not to mention that he'd had a crush on my for as long as I could remember. He'd fallen in love with me. I guess in my own way I loved him too, just not the way that he wanted me too. Then there was Quil. He was my beach buddy. We'd go swimming or cliff jumping together. Finally there was Seth and Leah. Leah and I had been best friends when we were kids but that was so long ago. I wanted that friendship back. Seth, I just wanted to get to know him.

When I pulled into the driveway, Charlie's cruiser wasn't there. I wasn't sure where he was as he'd been at Billy's earlier in the day. When I walked into the house, I headed straight for the shower. I just wanted to wash the day away. After stepping out of the shower and pulling on my bathrobe, I walked into my bedroom closing the door behind me. When I turned around I saw Edward leaning against the window sill. "Do you know how worried I've been?" He asked me.

I rolled my eyes. "How many times do I have to tell you that I'm safe down there? They'd never hurt me." I said.

"Their dangerous Bella." Edward said.

I glared at him. "And you're not?" I saw the hurt look on his face.