Love in La Push

Together

So here it is. Finally, the continuation.

I'm writing this, because I can. I'm writing this because I'm curious to where this story will lead, as I have never really been able to let it go. I'm writing this for my friend who demanded it, who told me that it was good and that she wanted more.

So, this is for you Joku-kun. I hope you appreciate it X)

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Jacob's P.O.V

I couldn't breathe. What was she talking about? Bella must have taken my confusion as resentment, 'cause her face screwed up and she started sobbing again. I quickly hugged her to me once more, while trying to get my thoughts in order. Okay, first things first, I have to get Bella to stop hurting. Reassurance, I can do reassurance.
"It's okay, that's okay Bella" She started shaking her head and I held her tighter to somehow try stopping her from negating my words. "It doesn't matter, no big deal, I still love you, just like I said I would" my words were firmer this time and she slowly went still in my arms until we were just holding each other and breathing.

It felt like the silence lasted forever but in reality it probably was more like five minutes. My thoughts circled back to what actually had happened. Bella had also imprinted on a vampire. Just like me. Wasn't that strange? How did it happen anyways? And who could it be? Was it that big guy, Emmet? Or perhaps the freespirited, petite one? I guess the only way to find out, is to ask Bella...

I take a deep breath and slowly pull away from Bella, relieved when she doesn't stop me. When I can look at her clearly I sit quietly and try to form the sentence in my head.

"Jacob," My eyes meet hers, surprised that she is the one taking the first step. "Why are you not mad, or worried, or disgusted, or...something!" I take the hand that's been flailing in her worry and hold tight in my own. She meets my eyes and in that split second I make the decision.

"Because I imprinted on a vampire too." Her eyes widen before an expression of anger, joy and righteousness take over her face. "I knew it!" She shouts and jumps up from the couch. I stare at her not really registering as she continues on a roll. "When I realised i thought it was so strange that you hung out with him, and acted as if you were in love, but if you imprinted on him it would totally make sense! And you would know he's a vampire and he would know you were a werewolf and you would be totally cool, so that's why I came here. But then I became scared and insecure, 'cause what if I was wrong and I was the only one and you'd start hating me and...!"

During her long tirade I tried to get my thoughts under control again, until one thing registred and I jumped up silencing her with my hands over her mouth. We stared at each other in silence until I finally opened my mouth. "Bella...how...how do you know about Edward being a vampire? Because that's who you were talking about, right?" I waited in silence for a moment before her pointed stare at my hands made me remove them. "Because Jacob," she took my hands in her own "I imprinted on Edward too."

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Bella's P.O.V

After my revelation Jacob kind of blanked and walked into the kitchen. When he came back, he had tea with him and we sat in silence for awhile just enjoying the hot drink. Until I couldn't hold back any longer.

"So when did it happen?" He looked at me "when did you imprint on Edward?". Jacob sighed and took a big sip from his cup. "26 days ago." I nodded slowly trying to accept that my brother and I really had imprinted on the same person. "But you're not dating." Jake smiled and shook his head. "No, our bond is that of brothers." He took another sip "Lucky that. Imagine if we both felt romantically towards him, that would be awkward. I mean, we're close, but not that close."

I felt myself blushing at the images his words painted. Not only that of him and me...*shudder*...sharing Edward, but also of him saying that I felt something romantic towards the vampire. I could feel his gaze on me as I turned towards my own drink and drank almost all of it. His smile was smug when he said:

"It's no use pretending Bells, I know that you feel that way about him. It's the only thing that makes sense. If I'm not the one to fill Edwards life with romantic love, then it's definitely you."

He ignored the dirty look I threw him and drank the last of his tea.

"Yes well, as far as I'm concerned, there is going to be no 'filling his life with romantic love'." I stood up to leave, Jake quickly following suit. "What? What do you mean by that?"

I ignored his voice, it's tone slightly wary and suspicious, as I walked into the kitchen to put away my cup. I was stopped by his grip on my arm as he forcefully turned me around and I meet his frown with my own indifferent stare. "Bella." His grip became softer as he continued disbelieving "you can't be thinking what I think you are...". I looked down to avoid his judging eyes.

"That depends" I answered as I wrenched my arm free. "If you're thinking that I'm going to avoid Edward at all costs, then yes. I am thinking what you think I am." He grabbed me again and desperation colored his voice as he spoke to me.

"Why would you do that?! Not only to yourself but also to Edward??!" He shook my arm when I looked away from him forcing me to meet his eyes again. "Bella! What?! What are you thinking?! Tell me!"

"You wouldn't understand!" I told him, my voice cracking on the last syllable. "Try me!" he answered, and I couldn't keep in what had been boiling in me from the moment my eyes meet Edwards beautiful black ones. "He doesn't want me, he never will. I am a shame for my family, imprinting on our mortal enemies, and my best course of action would be to try and change my fate! He and I, we can never be!" The lump in my throat grew to enormous size as Jake's eyes softened. "Oh Bella..." His hug had never felt so comforting.

"Now you listen to me. I know how you feel, I really do. Why do you think I was so miserable that week after we had hunted the vampires? It's because I imprinted on Edward then, and I hated myself so much for it." I listened to his voice, the steady hum of it against my ear from his chest.

"I stayed away from him, and Bella, it was hell. I couldn't sleep properly, had no interest in food and the only thing I cared about was him." He pulled away, but kept his hands on my arms. "This is our fate. He is our fate. We can't escape it, but the thing is." He gripped me a little tighter to make me look at him again. "The thing is, neither can he. When I finally accepted my bond to him, I thought that I was going to be the clingy one, the only one who needed the other. But it turns out, that he feels the bond as well. Not as strongly, and not like I do, but it's there. So trust me, when I tell you, that he wants you. And that you can't avoid him without hurting all three of us."

My mind churned over his words and I quietly decided to accept what he had said, for now. After all, i really didn't want to hurt my brother, and all my instinct went against the thought of hurting Edward. Jake looked relieved and hugged me again.

"But," I questioned hesitantly, "how are we going to, you know, break the news to him?". Jacob was quiet for a moment before he nodded slightly against my head. "You're coming with me the next time I'm meeting Edward.

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I'm not gonna make a promise for a new chapter anytime soon. It's probably gonna take at the very least a week, but I'll try to have one out before christmas.

Love to those who will read this. Stay safe and loving xx