The Quiluete Bad Boy

A Cure for Depression

You know that feeling when you feel like you can't move? You sit and stare and then move to a new spot and sit and stare. It had been two weeks since I'd been home. When I wasn't at school, this is what I was doing. I couldn't cope with the emptiness I felt, not only for being worried for Todd but more so from being away from Paul for so long. He still wasn't back at school. I was scared that we were completely over. I barely ate, barely slept. My life was a mundane routine that led me further into a state of depression.
I sat in my room staring out my window. A knock on my door came but I stayed staring. "Jo please come downstairs and eat." Embry's voice rang in my ears. I just couldn't move. "I don't remember the last time I saw you eat. You are losing weight this isn't good." He came to my side grabbing ahold of my hand. I looked to him. I hated worrying Embry. So I decided it was finally time to get up. I went to stand up but got dizzy. "Jo what's wrong?" Was all I heard before I blacked out.

Paul POV
I sat in my room on my bed, music blaring to drown out my own thoughts. It didn't help much though, I was miserable. I was heartbroken that Jo had chosen that guy over me. I was also so mad at myself for leaving her there. In the time I'd spent away from her I knew I was wrong for acting the way I did. I didn't like the situation one bit, but I also didn't know what she was going through. I had heard she went back home 2 weeks ago and I yearned to go see her. I was afraid though that she would tell me she didn't want to be with me anymore. Embry would constantly tell me how miserable she was to make matters worse. Each day that past made the distance between us even further. Yet it still pained me to be away. I had secluded myself in my room for the most part, other than to meet with my tutor and go on patrol. When I began to drift to sleep, a sudden crash from downstairs woke me. I cautiously made my way down. Embry was shouting my name. "Embry dude what the hell you busted down my door?!" I said seeing my front door hanging off its hinges. He looked to me with panic in his eyes. "Paul, Jo blacked out. Carlisle was called to my house cuz of Todd being at his and......" I didn't wait for him to finish. I ran out, got into my truck, and drove like a mad man to the house.

Jo POV
I remember hearing voices around me. "She had a hypoglycemic episode from not eating very much." I heard what sound like Carlisle Cullen say. I forced my eyes open slowly. My head hurt bad. "She's awake!" Seth screamed causing me to grab hold of my head. "Tone it down dildo she probably doesn't feel too good."  Yep definitely something Jared would say. "Jo honey are you alright?" My Aunt lacey was at my side in a chair looking me in the face. "My head hurts so bad." I croaked out. "She can take a few Tylenol once she's actually ate something." I looked to Carlisle who was smiling sympathetically down at me. Sam was at his side. The whole pack was here. My mother and father must have been at work. They would be even more upset than they were when I came home from the Cullen's. I groaned thinking about the hour lecture I would get this time. I was disappointed to not see Paul here, and Embry was missing as well. I sat up and drank some of the sprite Aunt Lacey handed me. "Dude you and Paul gotta fix your shit. This is getting out of hand." Jacob interjected. I felt sad again. "Way to go doofus you just made her even worse." Leah exclaimed hitting Jacob on the head. Quil rolled his eyes and simply smiled at me. "Where is Embry?" I asked. My question was answered as I hear shouting outside. Paul burst in through the front door. My heart was beating in my chest. I longed to just jump up and run to him. He looked panicked and beyond worried. I didn't like seeing him that way but knowing he still cared made my heart sing. Embry followed closely in and came to my side. "Sorry I figured he needed to know." Before I could respond to him Paul walked up to everyone. "What the hell happened?! She blacked out? Why?" Sam motioned for Paul to calm down. "She had a hypoglycemic episode, most likely from not eating due to the stress she has undertaken here recently." Carlisle piped in. Paul's angry face fell into one of guilt and he looked at me apologetically. "Josephine please eat adequately and make sure you take it easy today." He turned to leave. "Oh and by the way. Todd is doing just fine and told me to tell you he misses you." It made me happy to know he was okay, even if I couldn't see him. Paul stopped Carlisle to shake his hand. "Thank you........ and when Todd is stable enough to see her let me know, I'll escort her there myself." Carlisle smiled and shook his hand. I could feel myself tear up. "Oh Paul!" I called out walking to him as fast as I could. He embraced me, burying his face into my hair. "I knew it wouldn't last there's no way they could stay away from each other." Jared stated proudly. Paul and I chuckled.
Sure enough my parents lectured me hardcore when they got home. However, I think my mother especially understood. She even allowed me to go stay with Paul for the night. He promised to watch after me and make sure I rested plenty. He even told them he would make up the spare bedroom for me. She knew how important it was to be with him given that we had been apart so long.

After everyone had left my house, and we all came to terms about what had happened in the past few months. Paul helped me gather some things and he drove us to his house. It was silent the entire ride, neither of us knowing what to say. When we got to his house I tossed my bag to the living room floor. "Are you hungry or anything?" He asked going into the kitchen. I giggled nervously "We just ate. Aunt Lacey made sure that I ate a whole bunch remember." He looked a little sad, and I wasn't sure why. "Paul what's wrong?" I said walking up to him. He looked to me sighing heavily "I should have been there for you. I still don't understand the whole thing with Todd, but I shouldn't have let it come between us." I shook my head "Paul, it's in your blood to detest them. It wasn't your fault. I'm sorry for not contacting you. I should have talked it out with you more before making irrational decisions." I hugged him tightly, afraid to let go. "I love you so much baby girl. You are my reason to exist and I don't know what I would do without you." I looked up to him and pressed my lips to his. He moved me back against the wall both hands holding my face. When we pulled away I felt breathless, but I felt right. "I love you too Paul. I can't live without you."