1. Chapter 1 (1/2)

author's note: i know i shouldn't be writing other things when i need to finish gone without a trace.. heh. i'm not too happy with that story and i don't know why. it got boring to me. like, i forgot my whole point for writing it. oh well. it's almost over. i promise i will finish it. in the mean time, enjoy this jacob/bella one shot that i wrote. i cried.. tear

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i promise.

by: creative.lannah

[one-shot

"bella! i know you're in there; your truck's in the driveway! please, open the door. i really want to talk to you." jacob called pleadingly through the door. bella bit back the tears as the memories came flooding back one by one.

'the metallic smell of blood filled her nostrils as she frantically searched through the fighting creatures for edward. the time had come, no matter how much bella wished it wouldn't. the werewolves wanted to prevent the cullen's from changing her, so they attacked. the vampire vs. werewolf war had arrived, and it was incredibly messy.

bella screamed as 3 wolves jumped at alice to her right, catching her off guard. their eyes connected for a split second before the wolves ripped through her snow white skin. bella whimpered and turned her head away, pressing her hands to her eyes, but she couldn't shake the image of her best friend's eyes. they had held a look of defeat and fear. never had she seen alice look so small and frightened. almost like a young child. bella glanced up and immediately found him through the blur of flying bodies. with him she saw her other best friend, a werewolf. she let the tears fall freely as she opened her mouth to scream.

edward was not doing well. he had several deep gashed on his face, and they didn't seem to be healing quick enough. blood was seeping through his white shirt and his jeans. her vision blurred, but she saw what happened.

the wolf had latched his jaw around edward's neck. he froze and looked up at her. bella felt a rush of fear and agony. he was giving up? how could he give up? he slowly held a pale hand out to her, his lips curving up into a sad smile. 'i love you.' he mouthed before closing his eyes and lowering his hand to his side.

"no.." she could barely get it out into a whisper as she took a few steps forward. within seconds, the wolf had ripped the flesh from his throat. it was as if everything was in slow motion. she couldn't look away from the horrific scene before her. her love, being ripped to shreds. not even giving a fight. she watched, tears blurring her sight, as his blood flowed. a minute later, he was up in flame. the

ight color

ought her out of her trance. she spun around, looking for the rest of the cullen's. she emitted a small whimper. her sobbing began again as a group of boys lit 7 fires around the field. emmett, rosalie, alice, jasper, esme, carlisle, and… edward. they were all gone. she was left alone here on earth. bella cradled her head in her hands. this couldn't, can't, happen. she needs them! she needs edward! he was her life and without him, she has no reason to live.

something wet nuzzled her knees, making her jump away, her whole body shaking. she placed her hands by her side and looked down at the wolf. he looked up at her, his eyes radiating with concern. she sniffled and watched as the wolf continued to nudge her. she sighed. "why?" she pauses and took a deep

eath. "just leave me alone jake. i don't ever want to see you again." she put as much venom in her voice as she could. the dog looked down before attempting to lick her hand. she frowned and jerked her hand away. she turned and fled into the forest, tears falling. jake black sat there and watched as the one he loved fled out of his life.'

"come on! it's been 3 freaking years and you still hate me?" he sounded exasperated. "look, i'm sorry, bella. please.." he paused and made some noises that sounded like he was crying. bella's lip trembled as she fought back the urge to swing the door open and wrap him in her arms. she sighed, that would feel incredible good. she shook her head, ridding herself of the thought.

"please…" now she knew he was crying. "i need you…" he whispered feebly through the door. bella gasper for air as she sunk to her knees, holding her head. she knew she needed him too, but she couldn't

ing herself to open the door. he had killed the love of her life, and she couldn't get over it.

"just go, jake." bella kept her voice as calm as she could, but it was still an octave higher then her normal tone. she heard some scraping noises, and sniffles, before a pair of feet shuffled down the porch steps. trembling, she stood up and drug her feet over to the sofa. she let her body fall down and curled up into a ball, clutching a pillow to her chest. her eyes squeezed shut and she cried herself to sleep, edward's face drilled into her mind.

--a few hours later--

bella was jolted awake as someone pounded on the front door. she jumped up and ran to the door, quickly looking through the peep hole. two uniformed police officers were standing impatiently. bella unlocked the door and pulled it open. "may i help you?" she asked curiously. one man had sunglasses on, and the other was short; shorter than her. the one with the sunglasses held out his hand.