Okay I Haven't done a Disclaimer in a few chapters… I wish I did Own Twilight but I don't ,they belong to Stephenie Meyer. I want to thank my Beta again Smiskimen you rock! I know I said I would update friday and it is still Friday, here in California at least.

Chapter4

Jacob's POV

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I just stared at Billy. A tutor? "Dad don't you know that tutors are very expensive. I have better things to invest in than an old fart that makes flash cards." Billy looked at me with a very pointed look in his eyes.

"You can get someone in high school to do it. Someone smart," he said. He was looking at me like I was dense. Well what was he getting at? Maybe I did need that tutor. Well, who do I know that's smart? Quil? No, he was not the brightest crayon in the box. Embry? No, he was getting okay grades. I needed someone smart. Who?

"Come on Jacob I thought you would've jumped on this by now. I already talked to her and Bella has already agreed to help you. You'll go to her house after school every Monday and she is coming here every Wednesday. Well, say thank you to your caring father," he said looking very smug. Bella! Of course, and Wednesday was tomorrow!!! Oh how I could kiss my old man, and I did just that.

I left the living room; I felt so blissful. When I got to the garage I saw my two cronies sitting on my baby.

"Hey Jake," Quil said. "Dude you look like you are high," to his left Embry snickered.

"Naw, I'm not high. I just got a tutor. Bella Sawn," I replied. God I owe Billy for that one. I could start by cleaning the house so when Bella got there it wouldn't be such a bachelor pad. I don't want her to think badly of me in anyway. Maybe I should clean my room too, just in case Bella went in there… Bella in my room, yeah I know not likely to happen but what if. A guy can dream that a beautiful girl, like my Bella, would lay in my bed as I ran my hands up and down the sides of her thighs while I kissed the nape of her neck…

::Whip::

"Fuck!" I shouted. Something had whipped me on the ass! I turned to look at Quil and Embry who were rolling with laughter! "What the hell? Which one of you rat tailed me?" I asked furiously. Simultaneously they pointed at each other. They were still laughing, I thought Embry was going to pee his pants.

"Jake you zoned out for like 3 minutes," Quil said followed by more laughter. "We were calling you back to earth but you were way out there in space," Quil finally had stopped laughing enough to speak. "Brother you have it bad for that girl." He just smiled at me.

I was still so happy about Bella coming over that I didn't care that they were still giggling like two little girls at my expense.

"Man Jake, you are not even dating Bella and she already has you whipped like a dog," Embry teased.

"Hey you can't say shit to me Call. You are too much of a pinhead to even talk to a girl," I joked back.

We worked on my Rabbit the rest of the afternoon. They poked fun at me but I was on cloud nine so I paid them no mind.

When they had finally left, and there was not enough light to work on the Rabbit, I went inside. I opened the back door and I heard two people talking in hushed voices. I recognized one right away, it was my father, the other took me a bit.

"I know it hasn't happened but I want him to be there in case HE does," Billy said.

"We can't be putting him out there, Billy. He can't defend them or even protect himself yet," the voice replied in what seemed to be frustration.

"They are my family and if you are not willing to have Paul or Jared run to check on them regularly I'll place him there for now. His presence should remind them of 'Our Little Arrangement,'" Billy interjected. He seemed a little pissed. At that moment I realized who the other voice was, Sam.

"You can't do that. Once be becomes one of my brothers my words will carry more weight. He will listen to me. You may be the head of the council but I will be his…" Sam retorted. What the hell are they arguing about? I had never heard anyone challenge my dad's authority.

"He doesn't have to listen to you and you know that! You only have that power because you were first! He comes from the purest bloodlines; he can challenge you and take his rightful place as…" Billy said, he was getting very heated.

"Stop Billy. Jacob is listening," Sam interrupted. How did he know I was there? I hadn't made a sound. Well, I'd been caught. I walked into the living room. The tension between Billy and Sam was palpable. Sam was enormous; he made our small house look like a doll house. I was proud of my old man for standing up to him. I walked down the hall into my room, but not before shooting Sam a dirty look. What the hell was that all about? I knew Billy would never tell me. He always said not to worry about council business.

I sat on my bed and looked around; well if Bella was going to come tomorrow I should clean my room. Bella, her sweet voice, brown eyes, soft curves…

I had very good dreams that night about a certain pale girl squirming in my bed.

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Bella's POV

When I woke up this morning I looked to my side and saw evidence that Edward had in fact stayed the night with me. I smiled; well it was about time. I looked at the ceiling and began to replay our conversation that had taken place last night.

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I had just slipped into bed when I felt a marble hand snake its way across my stomach.

"Edward," I sighed with relief. I turned to him and examined his face. His lips were in a thin line once again "What's wrong?" I asked.

"Nothing is wrong Bella, everything is fine. I'm not going anywhere. I'll be here, I promise, as long as you'll have me," he said in his silky voice. He looked so beautiful in the moon light.

"So what? Are we okay then?" I asked him.

"Yes, we are okay. I love you Bella," he replied. I felt my heart melt with happiness.

"What about Jasper?" I asked. His brows knotted together.

"He is coming home tomorrow. He's been feeding for the last several of days. He'll be fine as long as he drinks on a regular basis. Bella he feels awful about what happened as he should. You won't be seeing much of him. I don't want to expose you to an unnecessary risk," he said. He looked at me and touched his lips to mine. After a second he broke away.

"But why should Jasper…" I started but Edward interrupted me by laying a cold finger on my lips.

"Bella you are so fragile. I will protect you at all costs. I can't leave you," he said. At that moment I knew that was true, he would never leave. I slept so peacefully.

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I smiled to myself. How silly was I to think that he would leave me? I looked at the window, it was closed. Then I looked outside. When had all that fog rolled in? I'd seen Forks in all sorts of weather but fog? It had never been able to roll over the mountains that surrounded us.

I went downstairs. I found Charlie parked in his usual spot drinking from a mug. He looked up at me. "Bella?" He caught my attention. "Is Edward coming to pick you up today? I don't want you to drive the truck to school; a Volvo is a safe car. This fog is weird, in all the time I have lived in Forks I have never seen fog this thick."

"Yes Dad, Edward is coming to pick me up. He'll bring me home also. Don't worry nothing will happen to me," I said. He didn't seem to believe me.

"You know I can take you to school," He looked at his watch. "Well, maybe not, I'm running late. Oh, don't forget that you are going to the Black's house after school to help Jacob with his grades. That boy is a mechanical genius but I guess you can't be a genius at everything. Call me when you get there," he said as he walked out the door. I watched Charlie leave through the window; when I blinked the fog had swallowed him.

I had almost forgotten about going to the Black's today. Thank god for Charlie. I heard a knock at the door. I went to open it and Edward was standing there.

"Bella," he said. "Ready?" I simply nodded; with that he grabbed my book bag and carried me to the car. I smiled, I felt like a damsel in distress. Very romantic.

When we were settled in the car I looked at him. There was something off… "What's up?" I asked

"Nothing," he said, turning to me and smiling.

"You know when you pick me up," I began. "I feel like a princess." I smiled at him.

"You are my princess. I didn't want your highness to fall down and hurt yourself in this fog." He smiled at me. I smiled back, but something about that bothered me.

Before I knew it lunch had arrived. I headed to our usual table and I was happy to see Alice there along with Jasper. He had finally recovered from his "cold." I sat down and Jasper opened his mouth but I interrupted him.

"Jasper there really is no need. I know it was not your fault. So don't ever bring it up again if you want to make it up to me." I stated firmly. I felt a wave of happiness wash over me. I knew it had come from Jasper.

"Bella?" I turned to Alice. She looked a bit nervous. "You know about my gift and well I want you to call me when you get to La Push, okay?"

"Why would I need to do that?" I asked. What was I going on?

"She can't see you in the fog. She wants to make sure you are okay," Edward answered for Alice. If I had been paying closer attention I would've seen Edward give Alice a dirty look.

"Yeah sure," I said with a smile. "How did you know I was going to La Push?"

This time Jasper answered. "She saw you make the turn up to La Push," he smiled at me. It was strained but regardless it was the best Jasper had to offer, I was touched.

I heard the bell ring. We got up and walked out of the lunch room. Everything was back to normal.

"BELLA!" I turned towards the voice. I didn't see anyone. I turned again and there was Mike. He had somehow managed to wrap his arms around my shoulders. "Hey Bella how are you? I was nice hanging out with you yesterday." He looked up at Edward as he said that. I heard Edward growl. "Anytime you need me to be your knight in shining armor! Don't hesitate to call me," he said and walked away, but not before giving me a quick hug. Was he insane? Did he want Edward to kick his ass? Poor Mike.

The rest of the school day passed without another incident. Edward drove me home. I got out of the car and I heard the window roll down. I jumped into my truck and did the same.

"Bella I'm going to follow you to the La Push border, to make sure you make it okay," he said. I just nodded; the air was cold so I rolled up my window. I drove towards La Push. I could see the lights of Edward's car in my rearview mirror. It was comforting to know that he was right behind me. I looked out the window; I was driving slowly due to the fog. I passed the "Welcome to La Push" sign then I heard a wolf howl. I looked around but there was no wolf. When I looked in the rearview mirror I noticed Edward was no longer following me.

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I'm reaching a roadblock as to how I'm going to unravel the story. I know I update about every other day but don't be surprised if I update a wee bit less. I'm trying to feel everything out properly. thanks!!