Chapter Seven
I woke up cold and confused. Paul wasn't in bed with me which was odd. Every Friday I stayed over and Saturday morning we went to the gym, even though Paul obviously didn't need to, and grabbed breakfast afterwards. I got out of bed to go look for him.
I found him outside. I wrapped my arms around him from behind and rested my cheek on his back, "Hey why are you out of bed?"
"I couldn't go back to sleep and I didn't want to wake you. You've been working too much."
On top of my job at the clinic I've been working PRN at the hospital. Paul wants me to quit one of my jobs because he thinks I'm wearing myself out. I'm exhausted but I don't want to admit he's right. It's not like I have to work two jobs. I really don't have to work at all because of the money the Cullen's gave me and I have a scholarship for my masters.
"I'll think about quitting my PRN job." He smiled and kissed my head.
"I just don't want you to burn out, babe. You graduated two months ago."
"I know and I love you for that. Wanna skip the gym and I'll cook breakfast?"
"We can skip the gym but still go to breakfast because you need to relax munchkin."
I rolled my eyes at the nickname and slapped his butt then took off running, "You're gonna pay for that."
I squealed as he chased me in the house.
We walked into the restaurant with Paul's arm slung around my shoulder. I loved the fact that we didn't have to hide our relationship now and I think he loved it even more. He was always touching me and was never afraid to kiss me.
As we sat down I couldn't help but notice a table of four women kept looking at us and whispering to each other. I instantly knew that one, if not all of them, had slept with Paul. I wasn't upset about it. I couldn't be. It's not like he cheated. Paul was a big player before we got together so it's not shocking he went back to his old ways after we broke up. He did warn me that we would most likely see his old conquests out in public and I was grateful for the warning.
"I'm sorry bumblebee."
"It's okay. You did warn me. Does it suck? Yes but I'm not going to let it affect us. Besides I'm the one who gets to fuck you forever." I smirked and he growled.
We ordered our food and drinks and caught each other up. "I heard my parents having sex the other night. I swear I'm gonna have to buy earplugs."
"That's nasty but I plan to be able to still fuck you when I'm Sue and Charlie's age."
"Please don't use their names and fuck in the same sentence." I gagged and he laughed, "I might take Ang, Katie, and Jess up on their offer for me to move in."
Jessica moved in with Katie and Angela after being at her parents for a month. She missed the freedom she had in college. Sue and Charlie really didn't care what I did but Jessica's parents were overbearing as shit. I could see why she wanted out.
Paul rolled his eyes and snorted, "Or you could just move in with me Bella. It would be stupid to move to PA just to drive to the rez everyday for work."
"Paul, we've only been together for two months."
"It's different for us and you know it. Hell, you spend 4 days out of the seven day week at my house anyway. If you want to move to PA I'm not going to stop you. Do I like it? Not in the slightest and I think it's completely unnecessary but it's up to you." The food arrived right as he finished and we dug in.
Paul always gave it to me straight. He has a no bullshit personality. If I was being honest with myself he was right. It would be stupid for me to move to Port Angeles when I worked in La Push. Obviously I could find a new job but I like where I work. The only reason Angela and Katie haven't moved to the rez is because of the lease. Quil and Embry were always running to PA to see them.
I kissed Paul and excused myself to the bathroom. As I was washing my hands I started thinking. It's not that I didn't want to move in with him. I was scared. I didn't want to mess anything up. When we get into a fight I can just go home but if I move in I can't do that. It's a big step.
Two of the girls from the table that was staring were at our table trying to talk to Paul. They were practically shoving their tits in his face. As I got closer I could hear what they were saying.
"Come on Paul, you can have both of us together. I know the little Hokwat can't take you like we do." One of them whined and stuck her lip out to pout.
"Yeah, you know we can make you feel good baby."
Paul growled and gave them a menacing look, "Do not ever speak of her that way. I don't want either of you skanks so get lost. Its never going to happen again. It wasn't worth it the first time and it damn sure isn't now."
I approached the table by then. Both girls scoffed and walked away but not before muttering "fucking paleface" under their breath.
Paul was ready to throttle them but I grabbed his arm, "Hey baby it's okay. Calm down."
He dropped some money on the table and we were walking out when he stopped at the table of sluts. He looked at them and smirked, "By the way, my girlfriend is Leah Clearwater's sister, you racist bitch."
All their faces paled and Paul actually laughed before walking away. I gave them a sardonic smile and winked as Paul pulled me out of the breakfast spot.
It was a nice day out so we decided to go to the beach. We ran home so we could change and pack a cooler. I called Angela, Katie, and Jess and invited them while Paul invited the pack.
"Babe, I have to go meet up with Sam. I'll meet you at the beach." He kissed me and was out the door. After I packed the cooler I changed into my leopard print bikini. Leah walked in when I was throwing on my straw hat and coverup, "Are you trying to make Paul kill someone?"
"Don't be dramatic Lee."
"Every man on Second Beach is going to start drooling as soon as you take off that coverup."
I laughed and we walked downstairs to load up everything. Leah asked me what car we were taking and I told her Paul's truck.
"He's letting you drive his baby?" She asked with shocked expression and I rolled my eyes. Paul drove a GMC Denali pickup with all the bells and whistles. Apparently he never lets anyone drive his cars or motorcycle. My friends pulled up and we all made our way to the beach to meet Emily and Kim.
Seems like everyone on the Rez had the same idea as us because the beach was packed. We found a spot for our group and got set up. I took off my coverup and Katie yelled, "Take it off mami!"
A guy came up to Leah and said hi then he turned to me and started up a conversation, "Hi, I'm Dakota."
"Bella, nice to meet you." I shook the hand he extended to me and started putting on sunscreen.
"Where are you from? I've never seen you around here." It took me a second to realize he was talking to me.
"I'm from Forks. My dad's Charlie Swan."
"Oh so you're Leah's stepsister?"
"Yeah. Are you from the reservation?"
"Born and raised. That's how I knew I'd never seen you before. I definitely would have remembered your face." He winked at me and smiled.
"Well you can forget her face now Crabtree." Paul said, walking up to our group.
"I think she can tell me if she wants me to leave herself Lahote." Dakota was trying to show off by standing up to him.
"Nah. I got it covered."
"And who the hell are you to tell me what to do?"
Paul smirked, grabbed my waist, and pulled me into a kiss before responding, "Her boyfriend."
Dakota's face fell and he walked away. Paul laid on my towel with me on top of him. I would never tell him this but I loved how Paul wasn't scared to show everyone I was his no matter where we were. Quil and Embry sat next to Angela and Katie and we waited for the rest of the pack to show up so the boys could start a game of football. Part of me wondered if Jacob was coming. I wish he would at least be civil to Paul and respect our imprint. He just can't seem to understand that we fell in love before he ever imprinted on me.
"Paul, do you really have to have your hands on my sister's ass?" Seth whined.
"Get over it Seth. I hid your sister long enough. I have four years of PDA to catch up on." He kissed my neck and I giggled. Jake had just made it towards the group and rolled his eyes at us. Paul ignored him and the guys decided they were going to start the game of football. I walked over to the coolers to get another drink. When I turned around Jacob was standing right behind me.
"Why are you doing this Bella?" He asked.
"What are you talking about?"
"You just keep flaunting him in my face. You don't even like him being all over you and the Bella I know would never wear that bathing suit."
I was fuming. I've tried being nice but I'm done. Jacob wanted to be an asshole so I can be a bitch.
"No one is doing anything to spite you. I didn't like YOU being all over me because I've only ever cared about you as a friend. You're going to have to get over it and respect our imprint. You don't know me Jacob. I'm not 17 anymore and I can wear whatever the hell I want."
"You didn't even try to love me!" He was yelling at this point.
"Because I don't love you Jacob! I was never in love with you and I never will be!"
He looked like I slapped him but he needed to hear the harsh truth because being nice wasn't working. I walked away before he could say anything else. Leah started yelling at Jake and pretty soon everyone was arguing. I took off down the beach. I'm so tired of fighting with Jacob and I'm at the point where I don't even want to be friends with him anymore. I was walking along the shoreline when I felt arms wrap around me from behind, "You okay bumblebee?"
I sighed and relaxed into his embrace, "I'm fine just tired of arguing with Jake. I don't think we'll ever be friends again."
"Want me to kick his ass?"
I laughed, "No baby. Just let it go."
Paul threw me over his shoulder, smacked my ass, and walked towards our group. The rest of the day was great. We all laughed, ate, listened to music, and just enjoyed being around each other.
As I sat around the bonfire late that evening in Paul's arms I couldn't help but feel lucky. Everyday was like a dream with him and it literally was two months ago. I couldn't be happier. Paul was worth everything I went through.
