Fuzzy Fairy Tail - Chapter Two
On the way to Jacob's, nerves were getting the better of me. I couldn't explain it.
What the hell is wrong with you, Bella? It's just Jacob, your best friend.
As I pulled up in front of the Black residence, Jacob was already outside jogging to the truck. He opened my door and held out a hand for me. I raised a suspicious eyebrow at him and cautiously took his hand. He pulled me out of the truck and into a bear hug in one graceful motion. He was hot to the touch, but I couldn't breathe so I paid it no mind.
"Geez, Jacob, are you trying to kill me?" I choked out. He scowled back.
"Sorry, I guess I don't know my strength anymore." He put me on the ground gently. He certainly had filled out a lot. He was well over six feet tall and fully muscled.
"You cut your hair since I last saw you," I commented casually, noting his short black hair style. I ruffled it with my hand playfully, having to go on my tip-toes to reach.
He froze. His muscles rippled under his black tee shirt. I tried not to stare.
"Yeah. A lot has changed since you saw me," he said solemnly.
"Are you alright?" He was look at his feet and I was concerned. He ignored my question and bounced his head up, grabbing my hand.
"Come with me, " he burst out excitedly.
"Where are we going?" His hand was burning.
"You'll see." He led me to the garage door and covered my eyes.
"What are you doing?" He led me into the garage and took his hand from over my eyes.
"Ta-da! I finished it yesterday." There in all its glory stood the VW Rabbit, his pride and joy. Jacob's hard work of rebuilding it clearly paid off.
"Awesome!" I was so excited for him. I threw my arms around him in a hug to congratulate him. I broke off the hug unceremoniously fast, concern on my face. He had to have been running a fever.
"Uh, Jake?" I questioned him cautiously.
"Yeah?"
"Are you feeling alright?" I was leery about his response.
"Perfect, why?"
"You're just really hot." Immediately, I blushed. "Er...what I mean is your skin. It's really hot. Do you have a fever?"
"Oh, that..." He paced the garage. "I'm fine. I promise. Let's take a walk."
We walked all the way to First Beach chatting casually. Jacob kept staring at me like he wanted to tell me something important. We reminisced about when we were kids. I forgot how much trouble we used to get into.
"Remember that stuffed dog you carried around all time? What did you call him?" Jacob had fondness in his eyes. I blushed.
"Skippie…" I laughed. It sounded so stupid now.
"And remember when I built him a dog house out of sticks and leaves for you? You put stickers on the sticks to hold them together." We laughed together at how innocent we were.
"I remember when a certain young Jacob Black tried to propose to a certain young Bella Swan. You must have been about six or seven." I poked him in the ribs as I blew up his spot.
"What? No, that never happened…" He was blushing. I couldn't tell if he was denying because he didn't remember or he didn't want it to be true.
"Oh, yes, it did, Jake! You brought me flowers you picked from the woods, and gave me a seashell saying you couldn't find a ring so that would have to do," I was watching him blush as I laughed at him. "I still have that shell, you know." He stared at me for a second. I was about to launch into another story when Jacob took my hand and slowed the pace. My heart ached. It was too soon.
"Jacob, I don't know about this." I pulled my hand away, and he looked hurt. I liked Jacob, but it was too soon after Edward left. Besides, he was my best friend.
"…I see…That's fine." Jacob was so dejected.
"Maybe I should go." I didn't want to make this worse.
"Okay. Come back tomorrow, and we'll take the Rabbit on her maiden voyage." His offer was tempting.
"Yeah, I'll be here." The good thing about Jacob is tomorrow things would be normal. He wouldn't let this ruin anything.
I left him standing on the beach looking into the ocean. I wished I had Edward's power of reading thoughts. I had to make it up to Jacob somehow.
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