Heat of the Moment

Author’s Notes: Not much to say so here’s the next part of the story


Part Twelve


Bella POV


It had been a week since Edward had told me about the fight coming and I didn’t feel any better about it. Edward was keeping something from me, something big. He had even made several disappearances and I could tell although he was trying to hide it from everyone else as well they all had their suspicions. In fact I was pretty sure Alice knew but wouldn’t tell me.

So what did he know that no one else did? What had he figured out that no one else had? I kept asking him but he kept brushing it off saying I was being paranoid. Did he think I was entirely stupid? I felt uneasy actually. He had been cold towards me lately and he wasn’t the only one. I had only seen Jacob once this week. I felt like he was avoiding me for some reason. Maybe I really id have to make a choice now before I lost them both.


Jacob POV


How could he ask such a thing of me? Stupid Bloodsucker, what was he thinking? Of course part of me was jumping for joy at the thought of Bella being mine, however the other part was feeling unsettled at the fact we would never know if she really would have picked me. It was for the best overall though. I had to admit the Bloodsucker was right, and it was quite a good plan.

Now he just had to hope that filthy blonde bloodsucker had as much control over her army as Edward seemed to think. Then again even if she didn’t it would be a suitable distraction to allow us to overpower them.
Not me personally though...

I would be with Bella, protecting her just in case.... The plan was actually rather thorough I had to admit. Not only would my scent disguise Bella’s scent making her harder to find, but removing her as a challenge by no longer being Edward’s mate diffused Victoria’s anger. As Edward pointed out when explaining things he hoped she would think it better punishment to watch Bella have a long and happy life with someone else rather than kill her. Of course either way the pack and the Cullens would be able to finish them off. I phased back into wolf form to make my way to the house.

Would I be able to win Bella over in time? It had to look real.


Edward POV


I hated hurting her. I hated every argument. I hated thinking about her with Jacob. Once this threat was out of the way Bella could make her choice by herself....if she forgives me for this part that is. We had just had another argument about me keeping her out of things to protect her. How she was sick of being protected all the time. Now she had run from the house. I followed her at a distance to make sure she was safe. I knew exactly where she was heading.

Whenever her real life was causing her pain she went to the same place. As if it was kind of a dream world for her. La Push.


Jacob POV


I saw Bella’s truck pull up outside my house and went out to greet her. I felt so guilty the moment I saw her. She was upset and angry and knowing it was all deliberate made me feel sick inside. I could see her trying to wipe her eyes and compose herself. She obviously didn’t want me to know she was upset.

I waved and smiled as I greeted her and she tried her hardest to smile back convincingly. She clung to me straight away and buried her face into my bare chest. I hugged her back automatically. I suddenly realised that I could easily offer Bella everything she wanted. I was her escape. What if she never had to leave? Vampires weren’t allowed on the reservation. Any that did met a swift end. The Cullens knew not to come here. I had been her best friend. I knew she was attracted to me and finally I had won her love. When Edward hurt her she came to me. Maybe she would have chosen me in the end anyway. I didn’t really mind that this was the way I was going to win her over. I didn’t even mind that Edward was temporarily letting me win.

“Bella, what’s up?” I asked her.

“I just needed a Jacob hug.” She sighed. I squeezed her tighter. “I’m cold. As warm as you are...can we go inside?” I nodded and dropped one arm lazily over her shoulders as we walked inside. Billy smiled and greeted us. Bella smiled back a genuine smile.


Bella POV


I smiled at Billy as he greeted me. I instantly felt happier. I felt a warm feeling wash over me like I was home.

We sat with Billy for a while talking about the local gossip. The most interesting of which was that Sam was thinking of leaving his position as Alpha of the pack after the fight. This was due to the unexpected news that he was going to be a dad. He was thrilled of course, but he thought that since he had a family now...it was time to give up the wolf in him and settle down to family life. He wasn’t sure yet, since it was a big decision but it was something he was thinking of. Jacob twitched a little uneasily beside me. I looked up at him questioningly.

“Being the Alpha is my birthright. I could’ve taken over at any time but I never wanted it. I don’t really want to lead.” He replied. “If Sam leaves...I have no choice.” I looked at Jacob then thinking of what his future would be like. He would make a good leader. Would he take over for Sam until he himself wanted a family? I could picture Jacob with a small child on his shoulders.

“I’m sure you’ll be fine either way.” I replied, smiling up at him. “You’d be a great dad....I mean leader.” I blushed knowing that I had been caught out. “Well...you would.” I mumbled honestly, realising I was thinking about something I had never really thought about. I had never even thought about wanting children. Until now.

“Thanks.” Jacob said, shyly. I was still lost in my own thoughts. I had been so ready to give up everything to be with Edward and now I realised that there were other things I wanted. Human things. I had been so blinded by my love for Edward that I hadn’t thought about them, not really thought about them honestly. I had told myself I wasn’t bothered about not having children because I hadn’t ever thought about it. Now I knew that wasn’t true. I did want children. I did want a warm loving family. I knew that the Cullen’s were a loving family but that wasn’t what I pictured. What I could picture...was having a family with Jacob. Right here. At La Push.



Author’s Notes: What do you think? The constant changing of minds bugging you yet? If anyone wants to see a Bella/Jacob video go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huYge5Bp0uE