Chapter 1

I peered down the cliff into the dark sea water. Do I really want to do this? Jump blindly from the edge of a cliff into the sea with a storm on the way? I gulped. Can I do this? Risk my life just to hear his voice in my head. Crazy, huh. I spread my arms apart as if I was about to fly. Let me hear your voice again, Edward.

"Bella!" My eyes popped open. That wasn't the voice I wanted to hear. I spun around. Jacob. He's running towards me now. I'm just standing here waiting for him like a child caught stealing a cookie. Jacob catch up to me and grabbed my arms with his large hands.

"Are you insane?! Trying to jump into that raging sea? You'll drown!" He shouted. I flicker my gaze to his eyes and I could see the mixture of concern, worry and anger in it. I suddenly felt extremely guilty for making Jacob feel like this and my vision is starting to get clouded with tears.

"I-I'm sorry. I-I just.." I couldn't form a full sentence as I start to break down and the tears keep falling. Jacob wrapped his strong arms around me and clutched me to his chest trying to calm down my sobs and tears. I raised my arms to hug him back. Between my sobs, I could hear Jacob making soothing noises while rubbing my back up and down. "It's okay, Bells, I'm here. Please stop crying."

After a few minutes, my sobs died down. I pulled away from Jake, flushing crimson red. I look up when I felt his fingers brush my cheek and met his gaze.

"Bella, will you tell me what's eating you inside?" Jacob said in a soft voice, his eyes pleading. I tried to look away but failed miserably. I decide to open up to him.

"I'm just-sniff-so frustrated. With him leaving just like that and you getting hurt because of me. If you, you die I-I.." I wasn't able to finish the terrifying thought. Jacob lifts my chin up so our eyes met and I bit my lip as I saw the determination in his dark eyes.

"That leech-sorry-Edward doesn't deserve your tears for what he did, you understand?" He said in his husky voice. "And I'm not getting hurt, Bella. I heal fast. You shouldn't worry about me."

He moves his thumb to my lower lip and pulls it from between my teeth. "Besides, I'll rip my heart out if I must just to see and hear that smile and laughter of yours back."

I couldn't help but smile "You shouldn't say things like that, Jacob Black. I don't want you to make a hole in your chest just to see a few muscles in work." I teased.

His laughter boomed over the cliff and contagious as it was, I grinned too. "Come on, let's go home. Charlie's probably waiting for me." We walked towards Jacob's house, our fingers intertwined.

The ride home was quite but Jacob had one of his arm draped across my shoulder, providing me with warmth. Minutes later, we were in front of my house. I didn't want to leave just yet and I could sense neither did Jacob. Suddenly, he crushed me against his chest, resting his cheek on top of my hair. I closed my eyes, saving the feeling.

I felt his arms slackened and he pulled away from me. Panic, I captured his face with my palms. I didn't want us to end here.

"Bella? What's wrong?" Jacob asked, confused. I shook my head, summing up my courage to do what I planned on doing. Jacob held my wrists with his large hands.

"Bells come on. Is something bothering you?" he asked again.

"Shush, Jacob." He was even more confused by now, if that was possible.

I took a deep breath and slowly lean forward, closing our distance. Jacob's eyes went wide, mouth slightly agape. I had to control myself from laughing at his reaction.

"B-Bella?" He stuttered. I shushed him again. Finally, my lips reached his. Jacob hesitated for a second but he kissed me back with all the passion he had in him, leaving me breathless.

After what seems like an eternity, we pulled apart, breathing heavily.

"Oh man," Jacob breathed, "Why did you just kissed me, Bella?"

Now is the time to be honest. My hands still cupping his face, I started talking "Ever since he left me, I started feeling this hole in my chest whenever I thought about him and the Cullens. My friends started getting frustrated with me; even my dad threatens to send me back to Renee."

"But-" he tried to interrupt but I just continue.

"You were there for me, Jacob. You never gave up on me even when I act like some lifeless zombie. I could feel my heart repairing itself when I'm with you. I trust you with all my life so I decided to give us a try," I paused to take a breath "That is, if you still want me."

He laughed. Something I didn't expect for him to do right now. "If I still want you? Isabella Swan, you're the only thing I want most in this world." Jacob grinned and I couldn't help but smile as well. He then proceeds to embrace me with one of his bear hugs.

"Jake…need…air!" I gasped out.

"Woops," He grinned again and let me go.

"Well, I have to go now. Call me when you get back from your patrol, okay?"

"Sure will, shortie," Jacob teased and ruffling my hair.

I mock a gasp "Hey, I am not short. You're the one that's freakishly tall!" I pretend to be offended but end up grinning anyways. "Goodnight."

"Love you, Bells," He whispered.

I paused.

"Love you too, Jacob."