AN: Ok so yes I am still alive and PLEASE DON'T KILL ME! I am really, more so than at any other point in my life, sorry. I really have no other excuse for it other than life got in the way and fanfiction kinda got put in the backseat and forgotten about. I honestly never meant for this to happen, but I have no plans of ever abandoning this fic. So without further ado, and a very long awaited ado at that, here you guys go.

Bella's Pov

"I'm waiting." So help me God, his excuse had better be good.

He keeps looking everywhere else except my face. To the side, the wall, over my head, my boobs, repeating it over.

"I … well you see …" The panicked look on his face would have been adorable if I wasn't so pissed and here we start the looking everywhere but me process again.

"No I don't see. Now I want to know what the hell that was all about and my eyes are on my face, not on my breasts." His head snaps up so fast I almost get whiplash.

Oh my God his eyes. So brown and deep and wait I'm supposed to be mad here not turning into a pile of mush. One of his hands leave my hips to run through his silky hair. GET A GRIP BELLA. I can check him out later, focus. His hand returned to its previous position and he aligns his eyes to mine.

I saw his adam's apple gulp. "Please don't get mad," I glower at him and he swallows thickly again. "Ok madder. This … the imprint, you, all of it … is new. There still so much to say, do, show … and then Jake having to poke fun at it, bringing up things that aren't any of his business." I shiver at his growl, and oh boy did it have nothing to do with being cold. "I'll admit I didn't stop it sooner, even though I should have an-" I put my finger on his lips to stop him from continuing, all my anger gone.

"It's ok." I whisper to him. I rest my head under his chin and snuggle into him. "I understand he had it coming. Next time though, promise me you'll take care of it outside and away from me. Don't forget to tell me why after it's all done too."

"Alright, I promise." His arms come up around me and hug me to his chest. I could stay here forever.

It only felt like minutes before I heard Charlie hollering up the stairs that unless we wanted him to come up here and give us "the talk", that we had better hightail it downstairs for what was left of lunch. Chuckling, Sam stood up with me wrapped around him, one of his hands holding me up under my bottom and the other rubbing my back. As he started down the stairs I tightened my legs around his waist, only to feel his chest vibrate in response and something I know wasn't his hand by my rear. We were at the bottom of the stairs and I was on my feet to fast for my liking. His face seemed to darken and he put a little space between us.

"Please, give me a minute." His voice was deeper and huskier.

"Is something wrong?" What do I do? Do I need to yell for one of the others? I felt like I was on the verge of a panic attack. Maybe I should -

"Stop it!" He demanded, making me jump. "Sorry, I uh … Paul get in here."

Paul? What in the world is going on? I turn to where I hear the front door slam open and see Paul rushing toward us taking me in his arms and looking me over; running his hands up and down my arms and sides. He looked at me for a second, only to nod to himself and pull me into his chest so strongly I almost couldn't breathe.

With my back to Sam I could see his face when Paul asked "What in the hell happened?"

It was quiet, and all I felt was Paul nod his head.

"We need to go to Billy's, maybe he can give some advice." I heard Sam leave the room and some voices in the living room.

Paul let me go, but held my hand in his as we waited for Sam to come back.

"So Bella, about before with Ja-"

"Sam already explained. It's ok."

"Good, cause I was going to say I wasn't sorry and I'd do it again." Cocky much.

"Paul." Sam reprimanded as he came back into sight with Charlie in tow.

Paul just cocked his head and grinned.

"I'll see you in a little bit Bella." Charlie leaned into me and gave me a small embrace. "Listen to Billy, I'm sure that old coot may have an idea or two about whatever it is that's happened. Oh and don't forget to grab some of Sue's Fish Fry. He owes me some." Charlie let me go and stepped back.

"I'll grab some for you. If we're having fish for dinner, I may need to stop at the store and pick up some things to make a side dish."

Paul and Sam looked at Charlie weirdly.

"Hey, Harry may catch the fish, but Sue is the one who cooks'em. It's her recipe, don't tell him I know." With that Charlie headed back to the living room with a wave over his shoulder.

As we head out Sam grabs one hand while Paul grabs the other. I noticed there are none of the other boys around.

"They already left. Most likely they went to First Beach." Paul remarked with a smirk.

At least it won't be crowed, Billy's house really isn't all that big.

"Maybe after we finish with Billy we could meet up." Maybe I can borrow one of Rachel's old swimming suits.

"If that's what you want to do." Sam smiled at me. Oh a girl could get used to this.

AN: Yes I know for not updating after a long time and only posting this short and probably messed up chapter, I'm more likely than not going to get yelled at. But I promise next chapter will be the longest one yet. I'm going to get writing it here in a little bit and try to have it up as soon as I can. Sorry if there were a lot of mistakes in this chapter. I'm using a new writing document and it's taking me awhile to work out all the kinks. Please leave a review. I love hearing your thoughts. And thanks for reading!

One last little AN: I don't know if I messed up the time line – if so let me know and I'll correct it. Also a question on the characters pairings– should I leave it Bella or put Bella/Sam or Bella/Paul?