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Chapter 3 - Dinner

BPOV

"Well, that's the last one," Jacob said putting the box down.

"I can go through it later," I offered. It had taken us all day to move me into my dorm and to get me registered for classes.

Charlie walked in behind Jacob, "Home sweet home," he said looking around my small room.

"For now," I said grudgingly.

Jacob sat on the bed by me and wrapped his arm around my shoulders, "It'll get better."

I glared at him playfully, "This is your fault."

He smiled, "You'll thank me later."

I noticed Charlie glance at my clock, "If you need to go Dad, I'm all set."

"Well I'm on swing tonight maybe I better go."

Jacob and I stood up. I gave Charlie a quick hug and thanked him for coming, and Jacob shook his hand.

I sat on the bed again. "Oh Jacob," I said when Charlie left, "Are you sure about this?"

"A little late for second thoughts Bells."

"I know but it's just so different here."

He sat next to me, "Things will start to…"

"Jacob?" He was staring behind me toward the door. I turned to see two girls standing in the doorway smiling.

"Hi," one of them said, "I'm Mandy and this is Julie, you must be our new roommate."

"Yeah," I said, "I'm Bella, and this is Jacob." He was still staring at them wide eyed.

"We were going to go get some dinner if you guys want to come," the girl named Julie said.

"Well I…"

"We'd love to," Jacob said standing up.

"But…"

"Come on Bells it'll be fun."

I stood up next to him, "Okay," I said half heartedly.

"I have room in my car if you want a ride," Mandy offered.

"That'd be great," Jacob said grabbing my hand.

We followed them to her car, and Jacob opened the door for me and got in behind.

"So where are you from?" Mandy asked starting the car.

"Forks," I replied.

"Oh, that's not too far from here," Julie said, "Isn't that a really small town."

"Any smaller and you'd need a microscope," Jacob chimed in.

I laughed, "No lie, it's tiny."

The car came to a stop in front of The Olive Garden and we all filed out of the car and entered the restaurant. A waiter seated us and we began to search the menu.

"So where are you guys from," I asked.

"I'm from Spokane," Mandy said.

"Portland," Julie said setting down her menu.

"Oh that's cool," I said setting down my menu as well. I wasn't too picky I would just get whatever Jacob ordered.

I looked over at him and noticed he hadn't touched his menu. His hands where in fists on his lap, and he was staring at his empty plate like he was going to throw up.

"Jake are you okay?"

He didn't move.

"Jacob!" I said touching his arm.

"Huh?" he said looking up sharply at me. It was like I had snapped him out of a trance.

"Are you okay?"

"Uh, I don't…. I…"

He stopped talking and his eyes darted to Mandy and then back to me.

"Jake?"

"I don't feel well."

"Is it the stomach flu?" Mandy asked.

Jacob looked back at his plate and shook his head no.

I noticed he was sweating and his breath was quick and short. "Jake, what's wrong?"

"Nothing…" he said standing up, "I'm sorry I have to go."

He started walking out of the building and I followed.

"Jacob? Please talk to me, what is wrong," I asked finally catching him outside on the street.

He turned to me staring intently into my eyes, "I'm really sorry Bella," he said sincerely, "I have to go."

"But…"

He walked quickly away from me.

"Jake?"

But he was gone, and once again I was standing alone, watching the man I loved walk away from me.

A/N – I would love to hear your thoughts and feelings, hope you enjoyed it! I plan to get the next chapter out sooner.

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