Another date night with Bella, things can't go any better in my life. riding our motorcycle near the rivers and breathe in the cold foggy weather of Forks,
we stopped for a moment to look at the large waterfall, I guided her over the bridge, I didn't trust that thing and If she falls I can act quick.
Bella seems to enjoy that I'm like this, I let her do whatever she wants as long as I can make something risky safer.
Bella picked up another hobby, jogging she does it around night time so I walk behind her in Wolf form until she's done running.
Last thing I need is one of these filthy leeches take her from this world, I would go into a fit of rage.
We had ravioli at her favorite's restaurant she wanted to grab for her wallet but I stopped her, I wanted to be the provider, despite becoming pouty I could see a glimpse in her eyes that deep down she appreciates being looked after, She prepared dinner for my family a couple of times so there is no harm in treating her.
Spending some time away from the pack increased my expectations of life, If It's possible I want to go to University with Bella. Hopefully one day I'm worthy to marry her.
I was very reluctant because I haven't imprinted on her but I don't care about the Wolf gene, I don't even want to pass it on, Even if I imprint I'm not going anywhere without her, I believe I'm strong enough to choose for myself. Bella is the only person I truly care for. And no imprinted human or creature will stop that.
Our next stop was near her house at the grass field, When It's sunny she always lays here and for once the weather wasn't rainy.
The crickets chirp the water near the creek could be heard running down the stream.
Bella moved her head from my shoulder and I feel her move my hair away, I gazed at her moving her hair from her forehead in response.
She smiled it was like she still can't believe I'm a Mythical being.
" You know at times I like you even better as a wolf, you're so fluffy and cute" Bella said feeling the warm radiating off me.
"Oh I know" I scoffed and I pulled her over my lap, we sat like that, Bella enjoys the warmth and held on to my shirt in a loose fist.
I laid down on the ground with my gaze set on the stars with one hand resting on her scalp, Bella yawned and leaned in close.
Bella went quiet her breathing slowed down,
her hand laid limp between my chest and I held onto it as my gaze remained with the stars,
Having her so close to my heart makes me feel a little vulnerable. This is the girl I want to be with but why haven't I imprinted on her?
I want her more than life itself. The idea of leaving her is frightening. Why can't I imprint on the one I loves the most?
I won't leave her, ever but does she also feel as strongly as I do?
I looked down, she looks content being at my presence in such a peaceful state.
And trusts me enough to fall asleep with me. I felt at peace too,
I felt a movement snapping me out of my train of thoughts, Bella lifted her cheek from my chest and smiled at me lovingly.
She lowered again to give me a kiss on my forehead.
I sat up straight and touched her cheek, she noticed the warm demeanor in my eyes fade, seeming a little worried.
" You're ok Jae?" Bella asked.
"Yeah" I said quietly.
" Come on just say something" Bella said not convinced.
" Well It's just that..
" I'm willing to go to University with you, it's going to be hard but I will have a leap of faith,
But.. Am I more to you than just a fun date? How do you view a future with me? I asked.
" Jacob.. you know I love you, I know I have been difficult but the passing of my father just punched a new hole in my heart.
But I do see a future with you, I want to stay with you as long as you want me here" Bella said.
I wasn't sure if that was the answer I needed, at times I still think her mind is on that filthy leech. Bella could see disgust appear in my features and stared at me questioning.
" What about him?" I asked spiteful.
Bella pressed her lips together not wanting to say his name,
"Listen, whether if he comes back or not I do not want anything to do with the Cullen's They had this façade going on that I was part of the family until they slammed a door in my face, that's something I'll never forget.. and I'm not even sure If it's possible to forgive this" Bella said watching me serious, it was like I hurt her with that question and I can't help but feel like scum.
" If they would have come back before we started dating I would have accepted them in my life again because I still wanted them to be here, Right now I don't even care If I see them again or not. I don't even feel sad about it.
" Vampires are a closed chapter Jacob, as long as you are here I don't need them" Bella said.
" I'll always be here" I said.
" Then you know what that means," Bella said.
" I'm sorry for placing them on a pedestal, for choosing them over you, over my friends, my Dad, I was so obsessed with immortality that I disregarded the ones who came before them. I know now that they are not right for me," Bella said.
"It's you who is right for me, It just took such a dire moment in life to realize that, You were one of the few who stood with me when I had to burry Charlie,
" You held me when a cried for hours, if you weren't there to put my broken self back together It would have been the end of my existence, I would have joined my Father after the burial ceremony.
" You prevented that" Bella said.
" So can you please not mention them ever again? at least not on our date? I want to forget them" Bella said becoming a little sore with me.
She crossed her arms looking away from my gaze and I felt I had to do something now.
"Bella, I shouldn't have brought this up, not here.. I" I began to stutter and instead of saying anything further and I leaned in.
She smiled as I came closer and she allowed it to happen.
I always wanted to do this, I felt her trembling hands reach towards my shirt, clumsily trying to wrestle it up,
Sex? here? in the open? I wondered as I fell more in love with her.
The moment felt right so why not?
-/-
On the next day we went to Bella's house, She returned a moment later buying new things for herself and the pack.
I Welcomed her back, It was the longest hour of my life, I was so glad she's fine, I still feel nervous when she's over the treaty line shopping with friends
but she promised me she won't go anywhere that's not busy nor will she go to places where she's alone.
She was making a meal for the pack but being home again in Charlie's kitchen made Bella cry,
I held her, comforting her as best as I can.
I asked Sue to take over the meal prepping, and went outside on the patio with Bella.
The others came to her side to comfort her as well, we will always be there for Bella to get her through these dire days.
I will not let her go back into a depression,
Bella seems to be doing better after she ate, I couldn't thank Sue enough.
Afternoon broke through as I cradled her close, She remained quiet holding her hands around my arms leaning in.
I looked at the forest and I inhaled deep when a breeze touched my skin,
My eyes shot open, I almost let out a growling hiss, and let go of Bella right away.
I pushed her behind me and scanned the area.
I thought I smell a familiar stench a split second ago but then it became clear now. I sniffed inhaling the air and I felt rage throb all over me.
I smelled a vampire, I couldn't see the demon but I knew it was lurking in the shadows.
Bella became alarmed and grabbed onto my arm.
"What's the matter?" Bella asked.
I looked down at her trying to act calm.
"Nothing" I responded short.
I didn't want to frighten Bella, I'm positive It was Victoria.. trying to find a way to get Bella alone.
I will find her if she's near, having the vile nerve to come here alone will make me rip her head off.
If that leech hurts her or anyone that matters to me she will die and not just her but every single vampire will until there is none of them left.
-/-
We were back at the reservation, so far no smell of a leech was present as we went home.
I kept Bella in my sight the whole day, She knows something is wrong, I was hoping she would just go and rest let me take it from here.
She will try to stop me, but I don't care if I get hurt, a man must protect his family.
I moved around stressed out, I kept worrying about Bella.. what If I turn my back for one second and something bad happens to her.?
She calls herself a danger magnet, but I must drill into her skull to do her part in keeping herself safe. I can't do everything alone.
I heard footsteps coming from behind me and my hostile features faded when I see her, I smiled slightly when she came closer.
"Jacob just come to bed" Bella said, She needed me with her but I can't stay calm until that Vampire is gone.
The pack arrived in Wolf form waiting for my command.
I looked at her troubled, " I need to go now,"
"Why? What's going on? You've been so restless" Bella said.
"I'll be back tomorrow" I said trying to move her hands from my wrist.
"No!" Bella protests, " Not until I know what's wrong,"
I pressed my lips together and cupped her face.
"Bella I do not wish to frighten you" I said, " But when we were at your house I smelled a vampire near"
"Just stay inside the house, we will make sure the whole land is safe" I said,
Bella's face squirmed, she became frightened and she reached her arms towards me.
"It's Victoria isn't it?" "Bella shivered. " She came to hunt me down"
I felt her arms around my waist tighten and firmed mine around her in return.
"There is a chance it could be her" Jacob said.
" Oh gosh" She cried into my shoulder.
"Shh I need you to be strong now" I said when Bella started to sob.
" I'm going to patrol the forest, Sam and I will make sure whoever that Vampire was will be killed " I said.
"Jacob, She didn't cross the treaty line" Bella said nervous.
"But she did came close to you," to me that's the same as breaking the treaty, She will die today" I said.
"But Jae, she's much stronger than Laurent.. what If she harms you both?" Bella said.
"Bella, she won't be able to do anything to us as a group," I said.
" Remember that story Billy told about his grandfather?" One Vampire caused so much death and Havoc," Bella said.
" It took so many of you to take one down"
"Listen, We Werewolves have adapted to any Vampire's advantage, None of their powers can harm us" I said.
" We are a lot stronger now than decades ago," I assured her but she wasn't convinced, Doesn't she believe that I can't take one leech down?
Jacob lifted her chin brushing a large tear away with his thumb, " Do you Trust me Bells?" I asks, hoping she will not lie to me.
"Yes but.." Bella said and Jacob placed his fingers against her mouth,
"Then you know it's going to be fine," I promised
"I'll protect you from them," Jacob said. " Just stay here"
" Don't go anywhere alone until I'm back all right?" I urged.
She nodded distraught.
"Please don't do anything dumb," Bella said.
" Have some faith Bells, We are powerful too," I said and glanced over to his pack who are already transformed,
I crouched and Bella watched me turn into an 8 feet tall Wolf,
Two other wolves remained with Bella and that kept me sane, If they weren't such powerful beasts I would never had the strength to leave her behind.
I looked at Bella before I run after the others into the forest.