This news had Jake's face lightening up with a bright, crooked smile. "Yeah..., sure." He played it cool, keeping his eyes on the other.

"Alright, hop in. Dad will be back," Bella informed Charlie as she opened the heavy truck door. She hopped up into the cab then sat down. Jake shut the door after Bella got situated in the truck. He walked around and climbed into the passenger's side.

"How do you start it?" Bella asked, looking up at Jake in confusion.

"Grab the clutch then start her up." Jake instructed as Bella did as she was told. She started up the truck then grabbed the clutch, shifting it.

"Put it in reverse and clutch down," Jake continued. He kept his eyes on her hands, watching what she was doing. When she seemed like she was struggling he reached out, covering her hand with his larger one. He smiled up at her and helped shift it. Bella threw it in reverse and pressed lightly on the gas. It took a few minutes but they were moving backwards.

"There you go," He spoke, hovering over her. His face inches from hers. Bella jerked away slightly, feeling chills spreading over her arms.. She exhaled, shifting it back into drive. They drove silently down the winding road into town.

"Will you be going to school with me?" Bella asked, raising one of eyebrows in question.

"Nah, I go to school on the reseveration," He informed her, shifting his gaze out the window. Jake sat back in his seat and crossed his arms over his chest.

"That sucks. I thought I'd at least have someone," Bella sighed softly. She glanced over at him and faked a smile. Bella pulled the Chevy up into a gas station to turn around and head back home. When they arrived back at the Swan residents Billy and Charile were out waiting for them. Bella shifted the gear and turned the key out of the ignition. She opened the door and climbed out.

"Time to go, Jake." Billy said, eyeing the both of them.

"Bella, I'll be taking them home. So, you can order some pizza for us." Charlie commented then turned with his squad car keys in hands. Bella waved goodbye to them and headed up into the house.

NEXT DAY

Going to school was probably the worse thing possible in the world and to top it all off Bella seemed to be the center of attention. As if the students had never seen another human being before. Being an odd ball like herself she hated the attention. Somehow she pushed through the day. Shortly after school Bella drove herself home. Once she arrived home Charlie was there with Billy and Jake. Bella walked in, hanging up her coat and keys. She walked into the living room to see Jake and Charlie on the couch and Billy wheeled off to the side. Bella eyed each of them then smiled. Jake noted Bella then jumped up.

"Hey Bella," Jake spoke, moving towards her. His dark eyes traveling over the length of her slim body. His round lips lifted upwards into a smile.

"Want to head up to my room?" Bella asked him as butterflies formed in her stomach. She bit down on her lower lip as Jake nodded his head. She turned around to head up the short stairs. She opened the door that led into her room and walked across the length of it. Bella plopped down on her bed then exhaled softly.

"So...?" Jake asked, glancing about her room. He stood in the door way with his arms crossed over his chest. Something seemed different about him. Her chocolate hues trailed up the length of his body until they rested upon his face. Then she realized what it was. His hair. It was cut all off. He had a short cut that showed everything. His face was breath taking. So, that was what he was hiding behind all that hair.

"What does your girlfriend think of you hanging out over here?" Bella asked as she crossed her legs over each other.

"Not dating anyone," Jake commented with a shrug of his shoulders.

"Why not?" Bella pressed the matter, eyeing him.

"No one has caught my eye yet...," Jake trailed off but couldn't help smiling.

"That is too bad," Bella said to him. His eyebrows furrowed together in confusion. He started to walk forward, eyeing her.

"Why is that?" Jake asked her until he was standing in front of her. Bella's creamy white cheeks started to flush with color not believing what was happening.