Fandom: Twilight

Series/Verse: Bound Ch. 9

Title: Changes

Character(s)/Pairing(s): Paul, Jacob, Seth, Sam , Cullens and the pack

Summary: Someone things about the changes that have happen.

Rating: T

Word Count: 7,561

Warnings/Notes: Hi Everyone I know it's been a year since I last updated this story and I'm very sorry about that but I'm school so I have very little time to write and the muses for this fic where totally getting off drunk somewhere which caused me to be this story on hold for such a long time and I finished it actually a few weeks ago, so the feel is different. This is chapter kind is different from the others but its very needed to move the story along. Thank you everyone who has been waiting patiently. Hope you guys like this chapter and for some I think I might have to run away from some of you. Also major thanks to xXFreedom-ReaderXx for reminding to put this up for anyone wondering how the pronounce Yoali's name, (yoh-AH-lee). I hope to update more frequently but as I mentioned school has started for me again and it all depends on my time managment and if my muses decide to be nice.

Beta: twilighthdfan

Paul sighed as he entered the Black residence, nodding his greeting to the rest of the pack that had gathered around the living room. Heading to the kitchen, he greeted the head of the household as he grabbed a chair and settled himself on it.

Running a hand over his face, he wondered what the reason for the latest impromptu meeting was. I hope this doesn't last long, he thought as he lulled his head to the side in boredom as his alpha stood and all eyes focused on him. Paul saw the glances that Sam kept giving Jacob and couldn't help but roll his eyes. - What has he done this time? His attention was drawn once again to the leader of the pack as he cleared his throat again.

"I know all of you are wondering why we called this very urgent meeting."

Paul looked over and saw his pack mates nodded in agreement. "Well there have been some umm…unexpected discoveries recently that the pack should know about." The pack leader turned to Jacob, who didn't dare look up and only nodded for him to continue. "Okay… well…"

"Oh come on, Sam, spit it out!" Paul heard the youngest of the pack exclaim impatiently. The bored wolf couldn't help but chuckle as he saw Sam glaring at Seth before continuing.

"Well, Jacob has imprinted…"

As soon as those words left the leader's lips, some of the pack cheered. Paul wanted to gag. Oh big whoop, another imprint. Big news there.

"But he has imprinted on a vampire…" The second eldest's head snapped rather quickly to the side looking at his alpha in utter shock. "Male at that…"

Paul turned to Jacob, who was fidgeting under all the gazes of everyone in the living room.

"Who?" was the question that echoed throughout the room.

"Edward." Jacob whispered, knowing they could all hear him.

"And there's one more thing…" Sam said, once everyone's attention was turned back to him.

"… Jacob's well… he's…ummm…well pregnant."

Paul looked on confused. It was one thing to have imprinted on a vampire, but become pregnant was absolutely absurd.

"How is that possible? Aside from the fact that it's biologically impossible for a guy to have a child, but imprinting on a guy? That's unheard off," Jared's voice rang out as everyone recovered from the news.

"Not necessarily," Billy said, wheeling to the middle of this living room. "As you know, imprinting is unpredictable so we mustn't assume that it has only been females that have been imprinted on."

"Okay, so how can he be you know…" Jared said, using hand gestures to make a point. "It's not normal." Got that right, Paul thought.

"Jared, what about us has ever been normal?" Came the voice of Seth as Jared opened his mouth to respond and closed it again, unsure of what to say.

"I don't understand, though," Leah commented after a few minutes of awkward silence. "How did he imprint on Edward if they have only seen each other a handful of times?"

"Dr. Cullen and Billy believe that since Jacob is the true alpha of this pack, his process of imprinting would be different. Edward technically doesn't have a soul, since he is a vampire, because of this it took longer for Jacob to imprint on him. They also think that since imprinting is the process that allows us to keep the wolf gene going and produce children who will be able to handle phasing that the magic within the imprint has allowed Jacob to carry," Sam explained restating basically everything he had been told in the past few days.

Paul was half listening to the explanation as he tried to gather his thoughts around the latest revelations. Suddenly he remembered something he had overheard. The leech his true alpha had imprinted on left. The second eldest of the pack felt his anger rise as he remembered that Edward had left without a trace. He had abandoned Jacob in his time of need. Clenching his fist he tried to calm down, but nothing worked. He could barely make out any of the conversation that was going on.

That fucking leech, he thought as he stood up, the chair he was sittingon hit the hard wood floor. Unconsciously, his fists were clenched at his sides. He saw Jacob look at him; he could see the hurt and the pain that Jacob was going through, which fueled his anger even more.

"You imprinted on… on a… leech… and he left you?" he fumed, unconsciously glaring at Jacob.

Paul barely registered Sam telling him to calm down and that it wasn't time to think irrationally.

"I always knew leeches were good for nothing; always using people and then leaving." Paul spat, not thinking and ignoring his alpha's pleas.

"I didn't know he was going leave…" Jacob whispered as he stood with his head bowed and then left the house not being able to take everyone staring at him any longer.

Paul's face fell as he saw Jacob run out, the anger that he felt dissipating at the sight of Jacob in pain. He felt the sudden need to go after the younger shifter and protect him.

"Fucking Paul, see what you fucking did! Idiot!" he heard the female shape shifter yell as she punched him. "What are you doing provoking him like that and yelling at him when he needs us! You fucking dick head!" she spat.

"Paul, Leah enough. Now is not that time!" Sam yelled, using his alpha voice letting them know there was no room for discussion. "Like you said Jacob needs us right now."

Paul made his way out of the group and headed towards the door. As he reached the door, Sam's voice's stopped him. "Paul, where are you going?" He sighed as he ran a hand over his face and turned to face them.

"I'm going after Jacob…"

"Paul now is not the time to go and ridicule him, that's…"

"Guys, I'm not going to do anything…"

"Paul…" Sam said sternly.

"Looks guys, I need to do this okay. Don't ask me why okay. I just need to go," Paul pleaded, wanting desperately to find Jacob and apologize.

"Fine, but keep yourself in check," Sam warned as he looked at Paul.

Paul nodded as he walked out the door. Running in human form, he went off to find his pregnant pack mate. Several minutes later, he heard the quiet sniffles, walking closer to the sound he saw Jacob with his hands around his torso and head down. Slowly the elder shifter made his way towards him trying not to startle the younger native. When he was a few feet away from where Jacob was sitting, he winced when he heard a twig snap underneath him.

The younger's head snapped in the direction of Paul.

"What do you want Paul? If you're here to say I'm a disgrace to our pack; don't bother; I already know." He saw the younger native turn away from him and sniffle. Suddenly he felt like slapping himself for being so stupid. He needed Jacob to trust him, he needed to protect the younger male.

Paul sighed as he sat down next to Jacob. "Listen Jacob, I know I can be a dick at times..."

From the corner of his eyes, he saw Jacob give him a look and he had to restrain himself from rolling his eyes.

"Okay, all the time," he said after seeing the look the younger native sent his way. "But the truth is, I act like that to protect myself and those I care about. Even though I've not been so nice to you, I just want you to know that I'm here for you. You're like a little brother to me." He didn't know why he was telling him this, but he felt like he had to in order to gain Jacob's trust again.

"Okay, who are you and what have you done to Paul?" Jacob said with a slight smirk on his face. Paul couldn't help but laugh.

"Yeah, yeah I know, but hey someone has to look out for you," he said putting his arm around Jacob's shoulders.

"Especially since you have a wolf pup on board," he continued resting his hand on the younger's stomach, causing him to jump. "So you ready to be a mommy?" Paul couldn't resists and just had to tease the pregnant shifter.

Jacob glared at his pack mate and hit his shoulder. "Shut up, I am not."

"Ouch! That hurt, Jacob." Paul said, rubbing his shoulder. "You know for a mom you hit hard." He quickly jumped out of the way of Jacob's retaliation.

"Paul." He heard Jacob groan. "You're an ass."

"You still love me though," he said, smiling sheepishly, not even stopping to think of his words.

"You know what, I don't know if I like this Paul or the old Paul better. At least the other you knew how to take a hit." The young native laughed at how quickly Paul's smile vanished.

"Agh! Jacob, I'm hurt," Paul said, holding his hand over his chest and looking hurt. He heard the younger shifter laugh and couldn't help the smile that grazed his lips, knowing he'd made him smile.

They both made their way back towards Jacob's house; walking in a comfortable silence.

As they continued walking, the elder native contemplated his next words. He knew he had to apologize somehow, but didn't know what to say.

"Ummm… Jacob," Paul said, finally breaking the silence that had grown between them. "I'm sorry about what happen. I didn't mean to upset you; I just don't like the situation."

He sighed, well at least he said sorry.

"It's okay, Paul. You're not the only one; but thanks."

"No problem." Paul just shrugged as they continued walking. Suddenly he sensed Jacob stop short of his house.

"What's wrong, Jake?" the older Quileute asked, noticing the other's abrupt halt. Looking at his face, Paul knew that Jacob was still a bit nervous about everyone.

"Hey, come on," he said placing his arm around him, "if I'm cool with it, everyone else should be." He finished trying to ease the other shape-shifters worries.

Reaching the Black's residence, Paul walked slightly ahead of the younger Quileute. Deciding it was best to let Jacob be with his father, he made his way to where the rest of the pack was a gathered, but not before he was given a nod of gratitude from the elder. As he made his way over to the rest, the conversation around him fell into the background, as he looked up and met the eyes of his alpha, who gave him a silent nod of understanding.

"I can't believe I'm going to be an uncle. I'm so excited." Paul heard the youngest member say and couldn't help but agree.

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Paul sighed as he made his way through the forest in his wolf form. He honestly didn't see much of a point to keep patrolling the land; the Cullens and the pack were getting along as well as possible for Jacob's sake. Yet he couldn't complain at the feel of the moist ground beneath his paws. The silver furred wolf had just reached the outskirts of the border when he heard silent sobbing come from a hill a few feet away. Ever so slowly the shifter made his way around the hill and was greeted with the sight of Jacob hunched over on the ground sobbing. Tilting his head in confusion, he wondered what was wrong with his pack mate. His padded feet gently hit the forest floor as he slowly approached the crying shifter; afraid he'd startle him. When he was a foot away the other male turned sensing his presence.

Quickly Jacob picked himself from the ground. "Paul," he stammered as he feverously began wiping away his tears.

The silver coated wolf let out a low whine as he nudged the teen's hand with his muzzle in comfort. He let out another whine in question as Jacob stayed silent.

"It's nothing, I'm fine Paul," the pregnant teen tried to reassure the other. Looking up he saw Paul give him a look as if to say 'oh come on I know something is wrong.' Jacob turned as he felt fur graze his left side. The second eldest wolf was seated on his hind legs as he maneuvered his head under Jacob's arm. The action from his pack mate took Jacob a bit by surprise, but was greatly comforted by his presence. The expecting shifter threw his arms around him and couldn't help but let the tears fall once more.

"Oh Paul, I don't think I can fucking do this. I…,What am I going to do? I don't even know if I want the baby. I'm not ready. I don't know what to do?" he ranted, burying his head in the crook of Paul's neck.

The elder shifter shifted into his human form and slowly wrapped his arms around the other.

"Hey Jay, calm down," he began to sooth the frighten teen.

"Breathe, Jacob, just breathe," he continued as he ran a hand down the other's back in comfort, not caring that he was sans clothes. The sniffles from his younger pack mate brought him back to the situation at hand.

"Jacob," he said softly in an attempt to grab the teen's attention and pulled him away from his chest gently. Jacob had managed to subdue his tears, but kept his head down.

"Jay, look at me," the elder pleaded. Sighing, he lifted up Jacob's chin so the latter was looking at him.

"Jake, you're young, and this," he said laying his hand on Jacob's stomach, "is unexpected. Of course you're going to be scared shitless and unsure. But Jake, now that you have the ability that many wished they had, you can have a child, which is the greatest thing anyone can ask for."

"But what if I'm a bad parent? I don't know the first thing about being a father. How can I take care of this baby if I barely manage to take care of myself?" Jacob struggled as his emotions caught in his throat again.

"No one expects you to be the greatest parent ever, you're still young. Parenting is a learning experience, I'm sure your dad knows that more than anyone."

Shaking his head the other shifter continued his protest. "I'm alone, Paul. I have no one. I seriously can't do this, I just can't." Jacob sighed dejectedly, his shoulders slouched.

Paul sighed as he ran a hand over his face and placed his hands on Jacob's shoulder.

"Jacob Daniel Black," he said, causing the other teen to look at him in disbelief.

"You listen to me and listen well, you are not alone in this you have you dad, the Cullens and pack with you on this. You are not alone. We're all here for you, I'm here for you. I'll stick by you," Paul said as he pulled the younger into a comforting embrace. He couldn't help but smile as he felt Jacob nod and whisper an okay.

"Well at least you're not having twins, Jacob. You know what they say either it skips a generation or the one who's not a twin has the twins." Paul teased the younger, huffing out a breath he added breathlessly as Jake punched him the stomach. "I'm just kidding, Jake. Jeez, ease up."

"Paul that's not funny. If I'm freaking out about one, I'd go hysterical about two." The pregnant shifter pouted causing the elder to laugh.

"Come on and let's get you something to eat," he said wrapping his arm around Jacob's shoulder. "It's not healthy for the pup," the elder shifter said, as he poked Jacob's stomach causing, the younger to huff out a laugh.

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"I cannot believe I agreed to this. Damn pixie vampire, and her conniving ways," Paul grumbled as he searched for Jacob's scent. The breeze shifted causing the wolf to turn his head, catching the pregnant shifter's scent near the ocean. Starting off in a small run, Paul made his way towards the beach. In a matter of minutes, Jacob's scent became stronger and the silver furred wolf could see the younger shifter sitting on a log not too far from him. Slowing down to a walk, he made his way over to Jacob who seemed deep in thought. He saw Jacob turn his head when he was two feet away. Paul gave a wolfish grin as he saw Jacob turn more towards him and he closed the distance between himself and his pack mate.

"Wow, I'm gone for like an hour, and you're already panicking," he heard the other native say. Paul couldn't help but roll his eyes, well the best he could in his wolf form, and nudged the other on the shoulder. "What do you want, Paul?"

The elder shifter ignored his pack mate and continued nudging him on the shoulder. For some odd reason, he felt rather playful and giddy, which he would never ever admit to feeling. Paul pawed the ground for a few minutes before making his way over to a clearing going behind a bush and reverted back to his human form, fixing his shorts as he made his way to his pack mate.

"Sheesh, Jacob can't I just be happy to see you," Paul said as he finished putting his shorts on. Looking up her saw the younger chuckle.

"Oh, really that excited huh, should I be worried?"

The elder rolled his eyes as he saw Jacob smirk and raised an eyebrow as he sat down next to him. "Shut up," he said as he adjusted himself. "Anyways, why'd I come looking for you?" He looked up as if he really was having a difficult time recalling his reason.

"Oh yeah, the small vamp wanted to take you baby shopping or something,' he added passively.

"And you volunteered?"

"Well you see, she can be very scary and intimidating when she wants something," the older Quileute explained with a hint of fear etched on his face. He glared mockingly at the expecting wolf when he suddenly jumped causing the older to look at him curiously.

"Hey you okay," Paul asked when he saw the slight grimace cross Jacob's features.

"Yeah, I'm fine the baby just kicked me," the latter explained, rubbing his stomach.

Paul followed Jacob's hand movements around his stomach and couldn't help but wonder what a baby's kick would feel like.

"Hey, I want to feel," he exclaimed after a few seconds of internally debating the situation. He automatically extended his hand towards Jacob's stomach when he felt a sting. Looking up, he looked in disbelief at his pack mate, who had smacked his hand away and not too gently.

"Ouch, that hurt," he yelled, rubbing his sore hand as he gave Jacob a 'what the fuck look'.

"You're just trying to cop a feel," the latter of the two said teasingly.

Paul rolled his eyes and chuckled mockingly. "Ha, as if. Come on let's go before the little pixie comes looking for us," he said as he helped Jacob up.

"Watch it mutt! I wouldn't recommend you trying to move on my brother's territory."

Paul and Jacob jumped slightly in surprise at the sound of Emmett's voice.

"Well now leech, since…" Paul started as he put his arm around the younger's shoulder.

"Your brother decided to skip town, someone had to step up," he continued smiling sheepishly as Jacob nudged him and the other vampire glared at him. The elder shifter frowned slightly as he remembered the vampire had used the word territory to describe Jacob. Paul got along fairly well with the vampire except when it came to the pregnant teen. He knew the beefy vampire was just looking out for his brother, but it was his own fault for leaving and not having the nerve to face his expecting pack mate.

The two males faced off seeming to have forgotten about Jacob until a yell was emitted from the teen. Paul's head snapped in the direction of the younger shifter and saw him in pain.

"Shit, Jacob are you okay?" he asked, going over and helping the other stand upright as the other's breathing began to come out in huffs.

"I don't' know. I... I think the baby's coming," he heard him say. Holy shit ran thorough Paul's mind as he looked at the vampire for some help.

"What? Jacob are you sure? You're not due until next month."

Paul nodded at as Emmett came to stand next to them. The elder shifter kept his hold on his pack mate whose breathing increased.

"No! You idiot I'm breathing heavily and in pain because I want…"

Paul winced as Jacob yelled close to his ears.

"Guys, are you going to stand there and look at each other or are you going to get help for me, because last time I checked neither of you know how to deliver a baby," he heard the distressed shifter snap at them. Not wanting to upset the teen any further and cause more harm than good, Paul shifted leaving the burly vampire to care for Jacob as he went to alert everyone.

In a matter of minutes, Paul had reached the Cullen mansion and was shifting back into his human form. Not caring that he was san clothes, he ran into the residence and informed Carlisle of Jacob going into labor.

"Where is he now?" Carlisle asked him as he began to prepare the room for the incoming occupant.

"Emmett is on his way with him…"

"Has his father been informed?" Esme asked as she helped her husband with what he needed.

"No, I'm going back to tell everyone," he replied, turning and heading out the door; shifting as he reached the last step and heading back to La Push. As he made his way through the forest, he heard some of the pack's voices.

Guys get to the Cullen's house! Now! he said as he continued on his journey to the Black's house.

Why?, came the collective thought of Embry and Jared.

Jacob's in labor that's why! He snapped; pushing himself to reach the Black house quickly. The elder shifter ignored the rambles of the other two as he continued on his path. Only voicing a yes when Jared had said he'd get the others.

Paul, Seth and I will meet you at Billy's house, came the voice of his alpha. Paul agreed not bothering to wonder how he knew without having being shifted. Finally he reached Jacob's house, where he found Seth in his wolf form waiting for Sam who had gone inside and told Billy about Jacob's condition. Soon they were making their way back to the Cullen residence. As they neared the house, Jacob's yells of pain could be heard. Sam shifted quickly and helped Billy off Paul's back and took him into the house. Seth and Paul shifted shortly after then followed into the home.

Before the second eldest of the pack could make it through the door, he found himself being pushed by the smallest vampire up the stairs and into the room Jacob was in. He looked back at Alice with a look of confusion. The shifter could barely hear her as she told him that Jacob was waiting for him before he began pushing, over the screams of his pack mate. He quickly made his way towards Jacob and Carlisle who was at the end of the bed in between Jacob's legs. Reaching his pack mate, he took a hold of his hand. "Okay, Jay, I'm here."

Paul turned to see the head of the vampire coven look between the both of them before nodding to Jacob and asking him to push. The elder Quiluete winced at the pain the latter was feeling; he could hear the tears in his voice. Paul tried his best to soothe the teen through the delivery. After a few minutes he heard Jacob crying in pain.

"I can't do this, I can't."

"Yes, you can. Do you want this baby, Jacob?" Paul asked as the male laying on the bed nodded. "Show this baby how much you love him or her." He encouraged his pack mate, hoping his words would help him. Soon the elder winced at the pain that Jacob was causing as he began to crush his hand.

Before Paul knew it he was on his knees in pain at the bone crushing grip Jacob had on his hand. Soon the cries of the newest addition to both families sounded and Paul stood up as Jacob's grip loosened.

"You did great Jay," he said as the other teen's head fell against the pillow on the bed exhausted. The elder of the two turned and saw Carlisle holding the little bundle as he made his way towards the two natives.

"Congratulations, Jacob. You have a beautiful baby girl," the eldest Cullen said as he handed Jacob the baby.

The sound of footsteps reached Paul's ears as he kept his eyes on Jacob and the little pink bundle in his arms. "Not bad, Jacob, you and Cullen don't make such a bad looking baby,"he said as the others laughed and Jacob glared at him.

"I'm just saying." He added holding up his hands in innocence.

Paul kept his eyes on the child resting in Jacob's arms and couldn't help but wonder how such a small child could cause so much excitement in their lives.

Looking at his best friend as he held his daughter, Paul stood amazed at how much Jacob had changed over the past few months since they'd found out he was pregnant and how much he had matured. Staring down at the two, Paul knew Jacob made the right choice by deciding to keep her.

The resting Quileute looked up with a smile at the man that had been there for him through everything. "You want to hold her,' he asked as he saw Paul's eyes glued to the small figure in his arms.

The elder's head snapped up and looked over at Jacob as he heard the teen's question. Uncertainty crossed his face as he looked from Yoali to Jacob.

"It's okay, Paul," Jacob reassured as he chuckled at his pack mate's expression. "Come here," he said as he motioned for the elder male toward him.

Slowly the elder of the two made his way towards Jacob. He felt really nervous at the thought of holding that little bundle in his arms. He sighed anxiously as he reached the other's side. "Sit," he heard the teen on the bed say. Feeling the power of obedience towards his true alpha, Paul sat down abruptly. Jacob turned to face him as he waited for him to adjust himself on the bed.

Moments later, the elder shifter was holding the newborn baby in his arms and couldn't help but stare again in amazement at how such a delicate thing could be so amazing. Don't worry little Yoali, I'll be there for you when you need me.

Paul couldn't help the smile that came to his lips as he felt her tug his finger slightly as he adjusted her blanket. "Wow, Jacob. She's amazing, and I re-state, you and the leech don't make a bad looking baby," he smiled sheepishly at the irritated glare the other male was giving him.

"You are so lucky you have my daughter in your arms. Otherwise I'd kick your ass," Jacob threatened with a small smile on his lips.

"Pfft… as if, you just gave birth. I don't think you can heal that fast." Paul scoffed as he stood up slowly, beginning to rock the newest addition to their family. As he rocked her, he turned and saw Jacob smiling brightly.

"What?" he asked the latter.

Jacob shook his head. "Oh nothing, it's just weird seeing you like this." The younger male rolled his eyes at the questioning look the other gave him. "It's weird seeing you gentle is all."

"Hey! I don't know if I should be offended. I am not a total dick," Paul said looking at Jacob in disbelief.

"I know, I know. It's just different but good." Jacob smiled sheepishly at his older pack mate who just rolled his eyes. "Umm…Paul? Can I ask you something?"

The elder Quileute turned at the stammering of the other and looked at him in concern. "Sure, Jay. You know you can aske me anything."

"Ummm..It's important," the younger wolf said as he fiddled with the sheets that covered him.

"Jay, you're kind of freaking me out." Paul said looking at the bed ridden teen.

Jacob looked up. "Oh sorry, it's nothing bad…I just…"

The elder shifter walked over to Jacob and sat beside him. "Jacob, what is it?" he asked sternly.

He heard the other shifter sigh and looked at him. "I want you to be Yoali's godfather."

Paul sat shocked by Jacob's words. " So what I'm asking is, will you be her godfather?"

The taller of the two stayed silent as the words that the other uttered filtered through his mind. He couldn't believe Jacob was giving him so much trust. He knew the responsibility it would be to care for someone else's child. Paul was so deep in thought he didn't hear Jacob call his name. He was brought out of his revere when he felt something poke his forehead.

"Helloooo! Earth to Paul," Jacob said trying to gain the other's attention.

Paul shook his head. "Oh, right sorry. Wow. Jacob, I don't know what to say. I mean really," he stammered, looking at Jacob as if he had lost his mind.

"Yes, really!" Jacob said a bit offended but couldn't help the smirk that appeared on his face.

"Oh is the big bad wolf afraid of the baby!" He teased slightly as he saw the other roll his eyes. "But, no seriously Paul. You've been there for me and I'd really appreciate it if you were."

The elder couldn't help the smile at the sound of Jacob's tone. "Jacob, are you whining?" he teased. He chuckled as Jacob's eyes widen.

"No!" The latter answered rather quickly. "So…"

"Yes, I'd love to be Yoali's godfather," he said as he smiled as the baby in question began to fuss in his arms; feeling that the attention wasn't on her.

"Just like her mother." Paul commented as he stood up and placed Yoali in Jacob's arms.

Jacob could only glare at Paul as his arms were occupied by his newly born daughter. "Thank you," Jacob said as he looked from Yoali to Paul.

Paul nodded knowing just what Jacob meant.

"No, thank you." He offered a smile as the little bundle in Jacob's arm whined.

A cough at the door made both males turn around. Paul turned to see a very nervous looking Seth Clearwater standing against the frame. "Ummm…Jake I have to tell you something?" the youngest shifted said in a nervous tone.

Jacob looked from Paul to Seth and nodded at his younger pack mate.

"What is it Seth?" he asked, after a few minutes as Seth remained silent and became very interested with this shoes, tugging at the hem of his shirt.

"Please don't kill me when I tell you," the younger shifter stammered out. He took a deep breath as he looked up at the still recovering shifter.

"I imprinted on Yoali." Seth rushed out in one breath as he looked up at Jacob with a nervous expression, waiting for the outburst to come out.

"Seth…" Paul began as he looked from Jake and his goddaughter to the youngest member of the pack.

"Yeah…" Seth answered hesitantly as he looked at Paul and his eyes widened at the expression on the other shifter's face knowing that it wasn't good. Seth began to back up as he saw Paul move towards him.

"Start running…," Paul said as he turned and began to chase the smaller native.

Before Jake realized what Seth had said, the younger wolf was out there and being chased by the second eldest of the pack around the Cullen property. He chuckled as he heard Seth running and yelling.

"It's not my fault," he heard him whine out as he ran away from his taller pack mate.

"Yeah, your fault when my foot is up your ass," Jake heard Paul retort. The recovering teen shook with laughter at the sound and sight below him as he stared out the window; Seth was taking shelter behind a tree as Paul stood on the other side and followed Seth's every move as he tried to avoid him. Deciding that the youngest of the pack had had enough torture Jake opened the window.

"Paul leave the kid alone," he hollered from the window.

Seth and Paul both turned to look at Jacob. The shorter native sighed in relief as Paul gaped up at him. "But..but..jake." he says in a whine like tone.

"But nothing Paul, you're taking the godfather role way to seriously now. I can take it back," Jake said somewhat sternly as he tried to hide how amusing he thinks the scene before him is.

"But... no …don't do that," Paul whined, as looked from Jake to Seth and then huffed.

"Fine," he said dejectedly as he pushed himself off the tree and stepped away from the younger shifter, who peeked his head out to make sure it was safe for him to move. Paul made a threatening move towards Seth to scare him, which had him retreating back behind the tree.

The elder shifter walked back inside and went up to the room Jacob was in, he smiled as he looked on at Jacob who was rocking Yoali as he cradled her to his chest. As he stood there watching the new parent and newborn child, he vowed that he'd not only protect her but he'd also make sure nothing ever harmed Jacob.

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Paul groaned as he felt something jump on him, opening his eyes groggily he saw the bright green eyes of his goddaughter, who had a sheepish smile on her face as she looked down at him. "Hmm…Yo-yo it's too early," he whined as he rubbed the sleep from his eyes.

"Nah huh…Christmas Day…ore…gifts," Yoali said with a toothy smile.

Paul raised an eyebrow as he looked at his surroundings; he realized that he and the other pack members were sprawled around the Cullen living room. He flinched slightly as he felt Yoali jump up and down on his stomach.

"Yo-yo…stop…can't…."he groaned, trying to get the little girl to stop.

"No," the child said defiantly. "Not…til…you…get…up.." she continued jumping with each word to add emphasis on what she wanted her godfather to do.

"Come on Papi," she whined jumping again.

"Papi…papi…papi.." she repeated over and over again continuing her ministration.

"Okay…okay…li..I'm up…I'm up…" Paul said as he got up and picked up the child, who squealed as he wrapped his arms around her and spun her around. Paul was so preoccupied playing with the laughing child he didn't sense another presence.

"So I see she finally woke you up," Jacob said, smiling as he leaned against the doorframe.

Paul turned at the sound of Jacob's voice and stopped spinning Yoali, suddenly feeling nervous. "Yeah, you know how she is. She kept jumping on my stomach until I got up,"he said smiling slightly, not daring to meet Jacob's eyes or stare too long at him as he remembered what occurred the night before. He felt the other's questioning eyes on him and fought the urge to look.

"Yoali how about we open those other presents you woke me up for?" Paul said, diverting attention away from him and back to the little girl.

"Yay! More presents," she squealed as Paul put her down and she ran towards the tree. He knew the other would try to talk to him and he didn't know if he could handle it. The elder shifter pretended to be solely focused on his goddaughter, hoping to avoid any type of interaction with Jacob. After Yoali opened all the gifts, Paul couldn't stand it any longer and decided he had to leave, his thoughts and emotions were in such chaos and being near the younger shifter wasn't helping him at all. While Jacob was preoccupied with Yoali, Paul slipped out unnoticed, needing to clear his head.

Walking around aimlessly the beta of the pack wondered what was happening with his relationship with Jake; he felt that something was changing but he couldn't figure out what. Over the past few months, Paul did what any friend would've done for their friend in need; but after sharing that kiss with Jacob the night before, he didn't know what to think.

Jacob, after all, had already imprinted on someone, even had a child with said imprint, although the other parent was currently not in the picture, where did this leave him in the picture? The shifter sighed as he put his hands in his pockets and walked the encompassing forest trying to wrap his mind around all his conflicting emotions and thoughts.

Paul never thought or felt that he was gay, he had never felt any form of attraction to any male; but he couldn't stop thinking of the kiss. He knew that since finding out about his pack mate's pregnancy, he was acting a bit out of character; he was after all considered the pack's resident hothead, but nothing could stop the overprotective streak that grew in him in the recent month.

He hated that the prissy leech left Jacob alone, he knew better than anyone what it felt like to grow up without a father, and he swore to himself that he wouldn't let Jacob's baby go through that. He had set his mind to be there for Jacob, no matter what no question asked for anything; he swore that he'd protect the newest addition to the pack. Running a hand thorough his short cropped hair, Paul tried to think when his over protectiveness might have crossed the line into something. Emmett had been correct, the pack did have a code when it came to pack members and their imprints.

Deciding that it would be best if he kept his distance from the one who was causing this inner turmoil in him, the second eldest shifter walked towards the cliffs of La Push to get a sense of peace.

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As the darkness engulfed him, Paul stared out at the distance and took in the sounds that surrounded him from the leaves rustling to the waves crashing against the cliff. After hours of trying to clear his mind; he decided to return to La Push, seeing as it was late and he doubted the teen that had consumed his thoughts would be up or, even if he was, he'd be concentrating on his little girl. Sighing, he opened the door to his empty house and sat down on the couch, he rested his head on the back of the couch as he ran a hand over his face.

"I was wondering when you'd get home," a voice came from somewhere behind him.

Paul's eyes widened as he recognized the voice and shot up from the couch.

"Jake…w..wh…what are you doing here?" he stammered, as he turned to the face his pack mate in question. He looked around the room nervously but didn't miss the eye roll from the other teen.

"I like sitting in the corner of a dark room and scaring people," the teen said voice dripping of sarcasm. "Jeez Paul, calm down. I wanted to talk," Jacob added, as he moved around the couch.

Paul unconsciously had stepped back with each step Jacob took. He looked up as saw the questioning look the teen parent sent him and stopped. Nervously he cleared his throat as he rubbed the back of his neck.

"What about it?" he asked as nonchalantly as he could without sounding like a bubbling mess.

"I want to know why you've been avoiding me," Jacob asked, never being one to beat around the bush, as he crossed his arms over his chest.

"I don't know what you're talking about." Paul inwardly cursed himself for making it obvious.

"Bullshit!" the other sneered.

"Look Paul I think I know why you've been avoiding me but Yoali?"he asked hurting crossing his smooth features as he sat down on the couch looking defeated.

"I haven't been avoiding Yo-yo. I was with her earlier, we played…" Paul began, as he made his way towards the couch; hating seeing the younger teen like this and even more knowing he was the reason behind his mood.

"Paul, she's young but not stupid. She knows something is up. You only see her when I'm not around and as soon as I'm in the room you take off like I'm the plague or something. She misses you," Jacob said as he felt the couch dip as Paul sat next to him.

"She misses her Papi." the teen continued as he turned and look at Paul.

The elder shifter swallowed as he looked at Jacob. "I know I've been a bit different but…."

"I miss you," Jacob said quietly as if he were afraid anyone else would hear.

The blood came rushing to Paul ears as he processed what Jacob just said. "Jake… I..I'm sorry, but that kiss messed me up," he revealed, as Jake's words just confused him even more and now he didn't know what to do. Hearing Jake about to say something, Paul continued before he lost the nerve to say everything he had been so confused about.

"Before the kiss, I never felt remotely attracted to a guy, and now I don't know. I'm so confused. Now I'm questioning myself and I know I've been overprotective of you and Yo-yo, but now," he sighed as he rubbed his forehead.

"Emmett's right we have to uphold the imprint no matter what," he added not sure what else to say.

"Paul, I know how you feel, I'm the same way, but you've been with me when I needed someone the most. Please don't push me away," the younger native pleaded as he grabbed a hold of the other's hands.

Paul looked up as Jacob's plea seeped into his brain. He hadn't noticed how close the two were to each other until he looked up and now he swallowed nervously as their faces were mere inches from each other. If he really wanted to he could just bend down and close the distance between them. He looked into Jacob's eyes in question and saw the other teen lean forward. Paul licked his lip never breaking eye contact, their lips brushed against each other briefly before he suddenly pulled away.

"I'm sorry, Jake, I can't. You've imprinted. You have your soulmate. As much as I hate him for leaving you alone, this isn't right. I'm not even sure if what I'm feeling is real or how can I be sure if what you're feeling is real and you're not just passing your feelings for him to me; that you're not just feeling this way cause like you said I've been there for you and you're alone. You don't deserve that and I just…I can't…." Paul rushed out in one breath. He was surprised when he felt Jacob yank him towards the couch.

"Paul, look at me," Jacob said calmly. "Look, I know I imprinted and it nearly killed me; if it wasn't for Yoali, I wouldn't be here. I would have the separation of the imprint kill me…" the younger teen confessed.

"Jake don't…" Paul began, hating when someone he cared about talked like that.

"Let me finish please," Jake said cutting off the older native. "I was scared shitless thinking all of you were going to shun me and not want anything to do with me; and I know I'm lucky as hell to have all of you with me, helping me, but there's still something." He looked up at the other male on the couch. "I know I imprinted but he's not here and you are. I don't know what will happen, and maybe you're right, but what I do know is that I care about you a lot Paul and I have a right to be happy again. When I'm with you it's not so bad. Please…." Jacob pleaded, as he pressed his forehead against his. "Don't ignore me anymore…don't leave me like he did."

Paul breath hitched in his throat as he saw the pain in Jacob's eyes and nod slowly.

"I promise that I'll stay as long as you want me to," he whispered slowly as he felt Jacob's lips on his again. Before he could pull away, he felt Jacob wrap his arms around his neck and straddle his lap deepening the kiss. Soon any logic or reason Paul had left him and he just let himself go.

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Miles away a lone figure curled into himself as the pain in his chest intensified becoming unbearable. He couldn't stand it anymore; he had to go back, back to where he knew he belonged.

A/N: I know some of you might want to kill me for this chapter but again it's very important and things had to happen. Again sorry for the long wait on this chapter and I hope to get things going for next chapter soon but it all depends on my work load and if the muses decided to cooperate.

Edit: To make it clear I do not plan on any circumstances to abandon this fic, albeit it will take longer for me to get the chapter out with school and stuff but I do NOT plan to leave this fic hanging like I have other fics. Again I am so sorry for the long wait.