Jake's house came into view as I drove down the familiar street. My truck rumbled to a stop in front, and I cut the engine and climbed out into the cool spring morning. Flowers were peaking out of the ground in the sad looking flower beds in front of the old red house. I smiled at the thought of Billy planting those flowers years ago.
My heart beat faster in my chest as I built op the courage to knock on the white wooden door. I raised my fist, but before I could even bring it down Jacob wrenched the door open. He stood shirtless in the doorway, a smile, my smile on his face. I could tell he had just woken up from the sweatpants he wore and his hair, even though it was short was mussed.
I smiled widely back at him. My heart swelled in my chest, I felt at home here with Jacob.
"Bella," he whispered in a husky voice, he was excited for what I had to say. Although he didn't know what news I brought.
"Jake," I smiled widely at him and took a step closer. This felt right, it felt safe. My best friend meant more to me than just a friend. Last night I realized that I loved him, he was so much more to me. I had been denying it for awhile, but now I could move on.
I took another step forward and so did he. We both stood on the tiny front porch now, him in bare feet despite the cold air I knew he was toasty warm, my personal sun.
He wrapped me in a giant hug that consumed me before I knew what was happening. I leaned against his chest, it was nice standing here in Jacob's arms. His warmth filled me with happiness when I thought of the decision I had made last night being reconfirmed.
He let me go, but I didn't move away. Instead I stood on my toes and wrapped my hands around his neck and pulled him down to me. I kissed his full lips for the first time. This kiss was nothing like any other. It was warm and soft, he was so kind and gentle as he picked me up off my feet and spun me in a circle. I laughed against his lips as did he. I made my decision.
My hands grabbed onto his short black hair as he kissed me again, more enthusiastically this time now that he knew what my decision was.
We broke apart finally, I was a little breathless, and my heart beat out a jagged rhythm. Jake was breathing harder too. I smiled again as he hugged me to his broad chest.
"I picked you by the way," I joked.
"I kinda guessed."
