RL with Bella

[hisownsun]

It was times like these he wished he wasn't what he was. If he had been normal, he never would have gotten the stupid idea in his head he could somehow save Rue. All this time he kept up hope that she would get hurt and he could convince a world hopper to send him there. He could have taken her to La Push where she would always been safe and well

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[mortally]

Bella didn't know Rue. She barely knew about the Games other than what she'd skimmed through a time or two. But she knew enough to know that Jacob knew Rue. And that Jacob was more than torn apart by her death right now. But when he was in wolf form there really was nothing she could do but wait. The joys of being small and human.

There finally came a time in the night when she heard something that wasn't just a the house settling. Movement outside too large to be ignored. She went to her open window, quilt wrapped around her shoulders to protect her from the chill and just... watched Jake. Waiting to see what he was doing.

And when it appeared that he was just going to lurk around outside, she finally made the walk quietly downstairs, slipping past Charlie's room, exited the house quietly.

"Hey," She said... pathetically. She didn't know what to do for him, though.

[hisownsun]

He should have come to see Bella sooner. Jacob had no imprinted on Bella but, she still had an effect on him nonetheless. Seeing her reminded him there was still one person he was capable of protecting. The change was quick as always.

One second there was a wolf standing there and the next Jacob was straightening.

He walked toward Bella, visibly tired. He didn't say anything. He just hugged her.

[mortally]

She didn't stop him as he came and wrapped his arms around her. Why would she? If she couldn't do anything else for him, at least she could do this. She didn't hesitate to wrap her arms around him and hold him close, trying to comfort him in any way she could.

Bella would probably never be able to understand the kind of burden Jake carries with him. But the least she can do is be there for him when he needs her.

[hisownsun]

He needed that comfort. Today had been difficult. His pack could feel the emotions but, they had no idea what was upsetting him. Knowing that they could never know about the community was a disadvantage for once. Just this once he needed someone in his head to reassure him.

"I won't ever let that happen to you." That should go without saying but, today was different. He needed to believe that he was still capable of protecting what was important to him.

Even if they knew each other briefly, Rue had been important. Jacob had admired her strength and courage. It made it too easy to get attached to a child he knew was likely doomed.