Bella's POV
It was fear that engulfed me, it was remorse that didn't let me look into his eyes anymore. But still, one thing I knew at that very moment is that I did fall in love with him and I loved him more than myself. Maybe I was just thinking too much. I know he loves me. Just like I do…
"Your eyes Jake..." I hugged him, hiding my face in his jacket. It felt warm as he tucked me in his arms, giving me solace from my concerns.
We stood there silently in each other's embrace, not uttering a single thing. I wanted but still hesitated to say it out loud that I loved him. Perhaps, in some corner of my heart, I still shamelessly let Ben exist. Until his name was erased completely I couldn't let Jake enter my heart. Darkness and light can't exist together. After all, I didn't wanna play
