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Solar Flare- chapter 1
Excerpt: pgs 376& 377, chapter 16-Paris: New Moon.
Jake pressed his warm cheek against the top of my hair. If I turned my face to the side – if I pressed my lips against his bare shoulder… I knew without a doubt what would follow. It would be very easy. There would be no need for explanations tonight.
But could I do it? Could I betray my absent heart to save my pathetic life?
Butterflies assaulted my stomach as I thought about turning my head.
And then, as clearly as if I were in immediate danger, Edward's velvet voice whispered in my ear.
"Be happy" he told me.
I froze.
Jacob felt me stiffen and released me automatically, reaching for the door.
I touched Jacob's arm gently and looked at him. His eyes were tender and concerned, I felt myself swallow and take a deep breath in at the same time that I leaned in, unfortunately so did Jacob. Our foreheads collided with a crack. I almost thought I was going to have a concussion until I realized Jake was laughing at me. I felt the warmth climbing up my cheeks as he gently took my face into his hands and laid a gentle kiss on my lips. The kiss was different from Edward's kisses. His lips were warm and soft against mine, and unlike Edward's kiss, it didn't feel so rushed. I felt myself shudder as he pulled me closer against the warmth of his body; his hands were at my back, massaging gently. A small noise escaped my throat. He stiffened then and broke the kiss. He opened his door, letting the cold air inside, and I shuddered. Instead of going around to my side of the cab he held out his hand, I crawled across the seat and took it. We walked into to the house hand in hand.
We quickly decided to watch a movie. I let him decide, most of the DVDs in the house were Charlie's and I didn't really care what we watched, after about half an hour of digging and debating we finally settled for Rocky. It was a favorite between both of us. While Jacob popped the popcorn I went upstairs and showered, pulling on pair of soft pajama pants and a cozy sweatshirt that had once belonged to Charlie. We sat on the couch together, I was cuddled against his side, and I soon found myself yawning, but I wasn't the only one, Jacob was also tired and that's where we slept. I had no need for blanket as a barrier with Jacob, which helped because he was like a miniature heater.
I awoke several hours later when I heard the door to Charlie's cruiser shut. My head was on the arm of the couch, Jakes head was to the other, our legs met together in the center of the couch. He must have turned off the TV and DVD player. I moved to stand but got tangled in Jake's legs and fell off the couch. Jake woke up looked at me on the floor, his laughter lightly filling the air. He slowly rose and pulled me into his arms for a kiss. This kiss was different. Full of fire and passion, and it soon had me trembling. Charlie opened the front door then. His face was slightly blushing when he saw our embrace, but I made no move to step awake from Jake. He kissed my cheek and told me goodbye, and waved good bye to Charlie, not looking him in the eye. I knew when I went to my bedroom he'd be waiting outside my window to wish me goodnight. Of course afterwards he'd be outside guarding my home from the crazy psychopathic murderous Vampire who wants to kill me, but Charlie didn't know this. He hadn't known about all the nights that my vampire boyfriend had spent with me in my room either.