Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or any of these characters, they belong to Stephanie Meyer

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or any of these characters, they belong to Stephanie Meyer

This is my first fanfic, takes place during New Moon, Edward is gone and Jacob has been Bella's shoulder to cry on…

Chapter 1

BPOV

Even though it had been months since Edward left each day got harder and harder. If it wasn't for Jacob, I'm sure I would have died from heartache. He had been the one thing that kept me together and helped me to smile again. I was more than grateful to have a true friend like Jacob, but it wasn't enough.

Today was like any other day. Jacob was over and Charlie was down at La Push, hanging with Billy. Jacob's massive form rose up and down with laughter as he recited the lines from the movie on the TV.

"Dude…SWEETTTT….what does my mine say…DUDDEEE…but what does mine say…SWEETTTTTT!" Jacob laughed and I couldn't help but join in. The movie Dude Where's My Car had become one of our favorite things to watch together. It was also one of the few things that didn't remind me of Edward.

It was taking a while, but I knew eventually the hole in my chest would close. I didn't love Jacob the way he loved me but that was okay. He was happy just to be around me. I felt comfortable and safe with Jacob nearby, and life had begun to be bearable again.

I rested my head on Jacob's side and curled up on the couch. He felt so different than Edward had. I missed the cold icy touch that used to hold me at night, but I couldn't deny the warmth I savored with Jacob. My eyelids were close to shutting when I felt Jacob's body tense and a low growl escape his lips.

Immediately, I thought the worst. Victoria.

My eyes frantically searched the room as my heart beat a thousand miles a minute. "Jacob, what's wrong?"

Jacob stood and turned towards the kitchen. His muscles began twitching and I thought he was going to phase.

I jumped off the couch and grabbed his arm. "Please, Jacob talk to me...what's happening?" He ignored my plea and my chest became very tight.

He pulled me behind his back, blocking me from whatever danger was coming. "Stay back Bella." He growled

It was too much for me to take. The room around me spun as anxiety took over forcing me into a panic attack.

"You come any closer and I'll rip you to shreds!" Jacob yelled. I knew it had to be Victoria. She finally found me. My vision blurred and I had to steady myself on Jacob, before I passed out. The blackness invaded my mind and then instantly vanished and was replaced with a wave of calm. The hair stood up on the back of my neck, as I recognized that familiar feeling.

"Jasper!" I darted towards the kitchen not thinking of anything else. I could hear Jacob yelling and then the floor swallowed me up.

I could hear people arguing, and recognized Jacob's voice. He kept telling someone to let me go. I wondered who it could be.

"Bella…can you hear me?" It was a melodic velvety voice that reminded me of Edward, but it couldn't be his. He was never coming back.

"Get your filthy hands off of her!" Jacob yelled.

"It's okay, she's waking up now," a light and sweet voice replied.

My eyes fluttered open and what I saw nearly broke me in two. Sitting next to me was Alice and Jasper with Jacob pacing behind them. I threw my arms over Alice's neck as tears burst through my eyes. I couldn't speak. I couldn't breathe. My best friend was here. Alice had come back.

"Alice!"

She cradled me in her arms. "I missed you two Bella"

Without thinking, I turned and pounced on Jasper. I was overjoyed to see them both. Jasper flinched and I quickly remembered what happened at my birthday. "Oh I'm sorry," and I began to pull away. Jasper pulled me back and hugged me.

"I'm okay, Bella, I missed you two," he smiled.

"Excuse me, but what are you doing Bella!" Jacob ripped me away from Jasper who growled at him.

I patted Jacob's chest. I didn't want him to lose control. "Calm down, Jacob, it's okay."

Jacob looked at me and frowned. "No Bella, it's not okay. These bloodsuckers are the reason you almost killed yourself. I won't allow them to destroy you twice."

The words ripped through my chest. He was right and it was Jacob who saved me. I couldn't forget that. My lip trembled as that horrible day in the woods flooded into my mind. I felt the hole grow wider but Jasper was there sending out a warmth of comfort.

Jacob grunted. "Stop throwing your silly emotions around, bloodsucker."

"Jacob, it helps me…I'll be okay, just let me handle this."

Jacob frowned. "Fine Bells, but one false move from them and I'm phasing."

I nodded and walked over to Alice. "Why?" The word croaked in my throat it was the one question I had been asking myself over and over again.

Alice's face sank. "I'm so sorry Bella. We should never have left. I couldn't bear to leave you but we had no choice, he wouldn't allow it." I know who the "he" Edward wanted every trace of him gone which included his family. He had taken every personal remembrance I had of him, trying to completely erase himself from my life. I could see it on both of their faces, and believed that if they could've, they would have stayed.

I lowered my head, I couldn't look at her or Jasper I was afraid of the next answer I would receive. "Then why are you here?"

"Because I saw you die."

I met her sorrowful gaze. "You saw me die?"

Alice nodded. "I saw you jump off a cliff…and I couldn't see anything else. I had to come see for myself." If she could produce any tears, her eyes would have been filled with them. I still didn't understand how she couldn't have seen Jacob saving me.

Jasper must have felt my confusion. "We had no idea there were werewolves here and Alice can't see a werewolf."

Everyone turned and looked at Jacob, including me.

Jacob furrowed his brow. "This werewolf saved her life." I expected Jacob's muscles to twitch with fury but Jasper had been keeping the room peaceful.

"Oh, Bella, please forgive us," Alice pleaded with me, and I couldn't say no. I was happy that some of my vampire family had returned to me. I took a big breath and smiled.

"I forgive you both; just don't ever leave me like that again."

Alice jumped up and down clapping her hands and then grabbed me. Jacob grunted behind me as Alice lifted me up and spun me around like a big doll. Having her and Jasper here made me feel alive again and I couldn't help but smile back.

Alice stopped abruptly, and I could tell she was having one of her visions. Jasper must have sensed her fear because he was at her side in an instant.

"What is it Al?"

She gasped. "Edward…"

Jacob growled and my steps faltered as I clutched my chest. Jacob grabbed my waist and held me steady.

Seconds later a phone rang and Alice picked it up, knowing already who it was. "Rosalie what did you do?"

Alice's gaze seemed far off. "No Rose, she's alive…it's too late now. I have to go."

My heart fluttered at what could possibly be going on. Alice turned to Jasper. "We have to leave now. Edward's in Italy."

My mind raced as I thought of what that could mean, until the memory hit me like a ton of bricks. "No Alice, why, why would he go there?"

Alice faced me and grabbed my hands. "Rosalie told him you were dead." She didn't need to continue, I already knew what he was doing. He was trying to kill himself.

I couldn't hold back the tears once they came. "I have to go Alice. If he sees me he'll know I'm alive."

Alice nodded in agreement.

Jacob growled and held me in his arms. "If you think I'm letting Bella go anywhere with you two, you're dead wrong."

I spun around at Jacob, I knew he was only looking out for me, but he was not going to stop me. "Jacob Black I am a big girl. I'm going whether you approve or not."

Jacob grabbed my arms, as his muscles twitched. "No you're not!" His breathing became heavy.

"Get your hands off her dog, "Alice yelled at him.

"She's not going!" he snapped at Alice.

Jasper walked closer and sent out another peaceful wave. "Be careful Jacob, you're losing it."

Jacob glared at Jasper. I had to calm Jacob before things got out of hand. I began walking towards the kitchen, pulling him with me. "I need to talk you Jacob…now."

"I'll start packing your things," and Alice disappeared up the stairs.

Once in the kitchen I threw my arms around Jacob's big frame. "Jacob I don't know what I would have done without you. You are and always will be my best friend."

His muscular arms slid around me. "Bella…"

"Please, Jacob, I have to go...and I need you to stay here and watch out for Charlie."

I heard him sigh. We both knew that Victoria was still tracking me and Charlie could be in danger. I felt his body lax and knew he had given in. He hugged me tighter. "If anything happens to you, I'll kill them all."

I nodded and hugged him back. "I know."

Jacob growled again, and I knew it was time to go. Alice and Jasper were standing in the doorway with two carryon bags.

I stood up on my tippy toes and kissed Jacob's cheek. "I'll be back soon."

Before I knew it, we were in the car pulling out of the driveway. I watched Jacob look at my with the saddest eyes I have ever seen. Alice drove down the street and sped out of Forks. We were on our way to Italy and to my Edward.

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