As he felt the days get better, they seemed to get worse these last couple of weeks as his body was once again, too weak to even phase. Sam had put him on bed rest when a couple nights ago he collapsed of exhaustion while he was on patrol. He was warned that not much could be done unless he saw Edward soon. A part of him wanted to hear his voice even if it was to yell at him while at the same time he feared Edward. It had already been more than a month and it was feeling like an eternity.

"You'll end up seeing him, even if you're crawling your way to him, so you might as well do it while you can walk" Leah said

"Seriously? who lets you into my house?" Jacob said as he kept staring at the ceiling, still deep in thought

"I'm being serious" she said

"Me too. Tell me so I can kill that person" Jacob muttered as he turned his head slightly to see Leah leaning against the window

"If you want I'll go get him" She said smirking

"No way! Stay out of it" Jacob warned as he glared at her

"I'm tired of this! You're so dramatic" Leah whined plopping down on his bed almost on top of him

"You say that because you don't know what I'm going through" Jacob said

"You have little faith in this imprinting shit. I bet Edward is feeling the same way too and is confused as you" she said

"I don't know"

"You either do it out of your free will or me and the rest of the pack will tie you up and throw you into their house" she said

"I really don't have any other choice, do I?" Jacob finally asked as he let out a sigh sitting up

"That's a good boy" she said patting his head

It was really now or never. Just the thought of it made his heart beat excitedly but at the same time he felt nauseas

He really had two options: one, he could practically throw himself at him or two, puke his guts out.

He was really hoping for option number two.

It was already getting late and after much convincing he got Leah to leave and let him do this on his own. She was in there for the past hour helping him try to decide on dialogue he could use when talking to Edward. He felt stupid and very much girly but at the same time he didn't mind being prepared for anything.

Now that he sat on his bed with his phone in his hands he felt frozen. Leah had threatened to take him against his will. It was easier said than done that was for sure. The tricky part was that he had to get a hold of Bella first. He felt low and like a scumbag for using Bella in such a despicable way but at the same time he saw no way around it. He didn't want to ask Sam for Carlisle's number because he didn't want to involve his pack even more than they were already. He saw it as a big problem but yet his fingers twitched as he dialed in hopes that maybe he would answer the phone.

What was he going to say to Bella? He didn't want to lie to her yet he saw no way around it. He needed to tell Edward first and then they would see what they would do about the whole situation. He was worried that nothing would come out of it and that Edward would not even want to see him and that brought more questions.

Did he want something to come out of it? He wasn't really expecting much especially if he was or is in love with Bella. That was it! He had to get it through his head that Edward would want nothing more than a friendship with him and even then it was asking a lot.

"Jake what is it?" Bella asked alarmed as she answered surprising Jacob for a second

"Relax Bella nothing is wrong" He said reassuringly

"Then what is it?" She asked confused

"I was actually wondering if you could do me a favor" Jacob said shyly

There was a long awkward pause before Bella answered.

"Sure, what is it?" She said not really confident

"I was wondering if you could…" He started to say but he blushed very deeply and couldn't continue

"I could what?" She asked

"Give me Edward's number" He said quickly covering his face with his free hand as if she could see him right now

"Edward's number?" She said in disbelief

"No… I mean… I shouldn't have" Jacob started mumbling as Bella laughed

"It's okay Jake it just surprised me, that's all" She said

"Sorry" Jacob mumbled

"Edward's right here. We were about to head out to his house. I'll just hand him over the phone" She said

"No wait!" Jacob started to decline but all his words went unanswered as he heard the shuffling of the phone.

"Hello?" Edward's velvet voice rang out making Jacob gasp as his knees buckled and he flopped down on his bed

"Hey" Jacob said loss of words

"What's going on?" Edward asked frustration written all over his voice

"I… I" Jacob started to say but he seemed unable to talk

"Just spill it mutt" Edward said

That word made Jacob tense and he growled at the tone of Edward's voice

"I need to talk to you" Jacob said through clenched teeth

"We are, what is it that you need to tell me?" Edward said

"No, not like this" Jacob said

"Then?" Edward said

"Privately away from Forks" Jacob said

"I'm not going anywhere with you" Edward said obviously shocked yet appalled at the same time

"I just need to talk to you. It's important" Jacob said hating how needy his voice was sounding

"At the treaty line then, after I've dropped off Bella home" he said

"Thank you" Jacob breathed in a whisper

Jacob blushed at the tone of his voice that sounded sensual but was smiling when he heard Edward clear his throat on the other line.

"I can reach you at this number right?" He asked a little harsh

"Yeah"

"Okay, well if you don't mind Bella and I have plans so…" He began saying but the line went dead

'Not even a bye?' Jacob thought as he stared at the phone before a smile began to creep up on his face. He quickly covered his face as a laugh escaped his lips. He fell backwards full of content as he couldn't control his laughter and the warm feeling filling his heart. He felt utterly dumb for feeling this way but it felt right.

Edward had texted Jacob to let him know that he was already on his way to drop off Bella. Even though Jacob didn't want to involve his pack, he had to let them know that Edward would be at the treaty line so that there wouldn't be an alarm because of his presence. The only thing that frustrated Jacob was that it was Leah and Paul who were in patrol tonight. Sam reassured Jacob that Leah and Paul would be a good distance away from them to give them privacy. Even so Jacob knew that wouldn't stop them from later teasing Jacob, but he was willing to endure anything for this chance that he was getting.

Edward was already at the treaty line, stiff as a statue as he looked over at Jacob who stepped into the clearing. For a minute Edward looked confused but quickly shrugged it off.

"So, what's going on?" Edward asked as Jacob joined him on the treaty line

"I…" Jacob started to say but he quickly closed his mouth

'How was he going to say this?' Jacob thought as he ran sacked his brain for words but was only getting a headache

"Stop it" Edward said as he placed a hand on his forehead

"Are you okay?" Jacob asked alarmed as he took a step forward his foot hovering over the treaty line but quickly stepped back and Edward looked at him confused

"Just tell me what's going on" Edward said

"Are you familiar with imprinting?" Jacob asked

"Bella mentioned it, you've imprinted right?" Edward asked

'He's going to kill me if I tell him' Jacob thought

"Why would I kill you?" Edward asked

"I didn't say that out loud" Jacob said

"Of course not" Edward said

"You can…"

'Read my mind' Jacob thought as he stared at Edward surprised

"You didn't know?" Edward asked

Jacob simply shook his head.

"I would have thought Bella would have mentioned it"

"Well, she did talk about Alice and the others but she hardly talked about you" Jacob said

"That makes sense" Edward said as he looked off to the distance as if lost in thought

"So you must know what I'm trying to say right?" Jacob asked blushing

"Not really, you think a lot" Edward said frowning slightly

"Which is actually surprising" He added with a smirk which almost made his heart stop

"Gee thanks" Jacob said shoving his hand into his pockets

"So what do you need to tell me?"

Jacob took in deep breaths before answering.

"I've imprinted" He said as he looked at Edward

"I know that"

"But you're not going to like who it's on" Jacob mumbled as Edward Eyes widen just like Bella's when he told her

"Don't worry it's not your precious Bella" Jacob said slowly

"Then why would I kill you? Why would I care in general of who you've imprinted on?" Edward said frustrated and annoyed

"It was on you" Jacob said looking away from Edward

"Me?" Edward said surprised

"I know it sucks" Jacob said taking Edward's confused face as a bad sign

"I don't understand, what does this mean?" Edward asked

"It doesn't have to mean anything" Jacob said

'I can be anything you want' Jacob thought. Being in his presence alone gave him enough strength to live another day. His smirk could warm his whole body and keep him alive. He could stare into Edward's eyes and be lost in the golden color.

"Do you love me?" Edward asked abruptly almost appalled

"I don't know" Jacob answered honestly. The imprinting made it nearly impossible to lie and be deceitful in any way to his imprint.

"You shouldn't" Edward said sternly

"I know"

"I'm in love with Bella" He said

"I know that!" Jacob said frustrated for a minute before regaining his composure back

"Remember I said I could be anything you want" Jacob said calmly

"You didn't say that" Edward countered

"You heard it anyway it doesn't matter" Jacob said rolling his eyes

"I don't want you to be anything" Edward said making Jacob stumble back at his sudden words

"I'm not asking to be friends, I was just…" Jacob started to say as the pain in his chest was becoming crippling

"You just what? You thought I would what? Jacob listen to yourself this isn't natural and I can't return your feelings" Edward said and his words of rejection were on the verge of making Jacob whimper

"I'm sorry" Edward added

"You think I wanted this! That I came looking for you because of my own free will?" Jacob said angry yet he couldn't really master angry strength to let it be shown

"I don't know Jacob, I honestly don't know what you want" Edward said frustrated

"I just want… you but not in a romantic way" he said blushing

"I can't be anything you want" Edward said

"Why not?" Jacob said almost whining

"Jacob only a month ago you were trying to take my girlfriend"

"I know what you must be thinking but I'm just as confused as you"

"Like I said I can only be what you want me to be" Jacob added not trying to sound like he was begging

"What if I wanted nothing to do with you?" Edward asked

'I would die' Jacob thought looking away ashamed

"You… would die?" Edward said in disbelief

"Part of the package deal"

"Then I have no say in this!" Edward said in frustration surprising Jacob

"You think I did!" Jacob countered with

"We're both screwed" Jacob added throwing his hand in the air in frustration

The silence was unbearable for Jacob as he refused to face Edward. From the corner of his eyes he could see him pacing around almost mumbling to himself, he looked like a crazed man. Jacob was equally frustrated but it was nice to not be the once pacing around debating within him. All he had to do was wait until Edward came to a conclusion for both of them and it was nerve wrecking.

"So… you want to try this?" Edward said as he waved a hand between them

Jacob couldn't believe it, Edward wanted to give them a try? What did he want? Did he want to go on dates? Night walks?

"Not like that" Edward said groaning

"Like friends" he explained making Jacob blush at his stupidity

He felt stupid for even thinking that Edward would even consider him in that way.

"If that's what you want"

"It's the only way" Edward clarified making Jacob wince a little

Edward took a step closer to Jacob extending his hand out in a hand shake. Jacob looked at it with both glee and sadness but took it with a genuine smile. Even though Jacob had grown since he had become a wolf Edward still beat him by a couple of good inches. Edward's cold skin was electrifying at the touch making Jacob's hot hand tingle at the contact. Edward's skin illuminated under the moon's light while Jacob almost seemed to blend into the shadows. They were complete opposites yet here they were shaking hands to be friend's for Jacob's sake.

"You do realize that I'm going to be a needy girl?" Jacob said trying to lighten up the tense atmosphere

"I will as long as you realize that Bella is always first" Edward said and Jacob nodded in agreement

Bella had not even been mentioned till now. Jacob's guilt over took him as he bit his bottom lip a stupid habit Bella had given him.

"Are you going to tell her?" Jacob asked

"I suppose" Edward said indifferently

"Talking about Bella I promised to be back" he said

"That's fine"

"Are you going to be okay?" Edward asked

"Yup" Jacob simply said and with that said Edward was gone

'Not even a good-bye?' Jacob thought as he couldn't stop himself from smiling like a big goof. He had done it, he had talked to Edward and now he seemed more alive almost rejuvenated. He felt great! like electricity running through his body as he walked back into the woods, he felt like he good take on the world.

He took his time home as he jogged, enjoying the breeze. When he finally reached, his home his phone peeped announcing a text.

I'm sorry ahead of time –Edward

Before he could reply, his phone started vibrating announcing Bella's call. Now Edward's text made sense as he answered his phone expecting the worse.

"Why didn't you tell me?" Was the first thing Bella said

"I don't know, I was embarrassed" Jacob said

"Well you should of cause now we can all hang out, isn't that great?" Bella said

Jacob froze as he took in Bella's words. Was she kidding? She seemed off. Her voice was weird. He could barely hear the almost cracking voice. Was Edward aware of this?

"You know Esme is making me dinner tomorrow, maybe you could come with us" She said

"I don't know…"

"Please" Bella added and her tone of voice changed to that of need

"Edward is one thing, but he's family?" Jacob asked skeptical

"He says it's fine"

"Really?"

"Yeah, so what do you say?" She asked

"Okay" Jacob said still skeptical

"Great, see you tomorrow then" She said

There was quick good-byes exchanged and they hung up. Jacob was overwhelmed slightly. Everything was happening so fast and he didn't feel ready but he had already said yes. He was too tired to think any more about it. He lied down and let his mind drift off as he fell into a deep sleep.