Sorry its been so long guys! I haven't gotten a chance to read the new book yet so I bet this doesn't exactly match up but I cant even care innocent face oh well, hope you enjoy ; )

--Chapter 2--

"Bella?…Its Jacob. Can I meet you somewhere?"

I pause, ready to decline(it is my wedding day, after all)but Edward is at my side smiling encouragingly.

"Go on," Edward whispers in my face, "I know its important to you"

"Alright…where at?" I ask Jacob

"…is the beach alright?"

"Yes, that's fine. I'll leave once I change out of my dress"

"Please don't--change clothes--I mean this wont take long and I'd like to see you in it"

"Well, okay…I'll be right there"

"Bye" CLICK

I just stand there for a second before Edward takes the phone from my hand and places it on the receiver. He kisses me gently before saying "hurry back, I'll miss you"

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On my way to the beach I start to wonder 'what in the world is going on?' 'I know he chose the beach because Edward isn't allowed there, but, why….?'

When I arrive, Jacob is already there. When I get out there is an awkward pause before I timidly say hello.

His face looks rather grim and he says "I shouldn't be here"

I wait to see if he will elaborate. He does.

"I promised you….I had to beg Sam to allow this….so I could say 'goodbye'"

He seemed to struggle with the last word.

"It doesn't have to be goodbye…we can stay friends" I sob desperately.

"Yes, Bella, it does! You're marring the blood su--Edward" He cringed "and once you…change…" he paused to see if I would protest. When I didn't, he looked down sadly and continued "when you change I wont be able to go near you. Even now, just smelling Him on you, I have a hard time controlling myself"

"I've missed you, Jacob"

"I miss you too, Bells, I always will but you made your decision!" he winced "that was too harsh…you cant help who you love…"

I throw my arms around him, crying softly on his overly warm shoulder. He stiffened, then relaxed and gently retuned my hug. He steps back and I wonder why but before I can ask he says "You look beautiful by the way"

"Thanks" is all I can say, my cheeks wet with tears.

"I have a present for you, I think it might go well with your dress, if you want to wear it that is" at my confused look he chuckles and holds out a small wooden box.

When I opened it up, I gasped. "it's a necklace" he offers in a hopeful voice.

"Its wonderful!" I exclaim. He beamed for a moment.

"I'm glad you like it, I made it specially for you" I stared at him in disbelief. He laughed fully for the first time. "I didn't know you could make jewelry"

He grinned sheepishly "Neither did I, its my first--and last--piece…I just wanted to make something beautiful for you." I kiss him on the cheek. "Let me put it on you?" he requests as he blushes deeply. Gently he moves my hair and clasps the necklace.

"I'm so sorry!" I blurt loudly. He shakes his head, an odd look on his face.

"Bella" he savors the sound "you cant help who you love"

"Thank you, Jacob, for everything. I'll always remember you"

He grinned wickedly "Always is a really long time" he took my hand and kissed it gently and quickly. "Goodbye, Bells" he walks away. The hand holding the box is so cold compared to the one just held by Jacob that it makes me look at the box fully for the first time and I realize he probably made it too. I examine the perfect edges before opening it up. The inside is lined with black velvet. With a small jolt I notice a picture resting at the bottom. It's of me and Jacob. I turn it around and I see he has written something.

Bella,

I will always love you.

-Jacob Black