Chapter 4 –Jacobs POV
It has been two weeks since I talked to Carrie but that day just keeps creeping into my head. I had been out running, I was going to go to my house to visit my Dad because Sam had Paul out running at this time of the day, but I never made it that far. As I ran past one of the beaches I became aware of a group people, my age, out surfing. I slowed my run, I thought I recognized them. At that same moment I saw a girl a little away fall off her surf board and as it popped up it hit her in the head. I stopped running now and stared, in wolf form at the unfolding events. After a few moments it was clear that they needed assistance from a…not so normal human being. I shifted back into human form and quickly threw on my jeans. Swimming out, I had Déjà vu, this was reminding me so much of that fateful day a few years back when I had saved Bella's life after she jumped off a cliff, the day that brought the Cullen's back. This situation was not quite so intense, this girl seemed more fit and in less danger of death. She was still struggling on top of the water. Once I towed her back to shore I realized I had met her before. Her name was Carrie. We talked at the park a month before, the day Bella was beginning to transform. I was surprised at how comfortable I was around Carrie, she actually made me laugh a few times, forget what still had me depressed. I was still mending from the hurt Bella caused me, I caused myself. The first time I saw Bella as a Vampire had been better than I thought it would be though. I had thought it would be better for Renesmee's sake, if Bella met me, as a human, before little Nessie. She came out holding hands with Edward and when she met my stare I felt odd. It was as if her being a Vampire took away my obsession. I still loved her, but it was a different love. I felt that we eventually could be friends and that though I was still heartbroken, I would heal. I was on my toes, wondering what was about to go down.
"Hey Bells," I had said cheerfully, yet cautiously.
"Huh, you do stink Jacob." I rolled my eyes. Same old Bella just..changed. She was absolutely breathtaking, her pale skin lost its faint creamy complexion and in place was pale white, smooth, and perfect. Her eyes were a vivid crimson, but there was something still there that reminded me of the old Bella. Her hair was the same long and heavy, mahogany that it had always been but other than that, she was different. Only looking closer could you see the remnants of the beautiful girl that was there before. The most shocking however, was her voice. I didn't expect that to change though I probably should have. She sounded just like the others now. It was higher pitch and had a beautiful ring to it. She got mad at me when I told her it would be safer to meet me first. She said she would never harm her daughter and then something about the Loch Ness monster. She doesn't like Nessie's nickname. Surprisingly after hating this child so much, I found that Nessie is the most gorgeous child I have ever seen and will ever see. I've babysat her once, there's no way anyone could hate such a beautiful kind baby. Everyone is worried at the moment though. Nessie is very special. She is growing at an alarming rate and she is looking more like a toddler than an infant these days. I've seen Bella about six times since the first meeting and it is getting easier to comprehend. In fact, I was headed away from her and Edwards Cottage when I stumbled across Carrie and her friends. My conversation with Carrie was going pretty good before she asked me how I got to her and where I came from. I had to lie. I'm not bound by Sam's commands anymore since I became Alpha of my own little renegade pack, that part I'm not too happy about, but you don't just go around saying, "Hello, I'm a wolf, let's hang out!" I had to lie. I told her that I've had lifeguard training and I just happened to be taking a jog down the beach. I don't think she bought it but she didn't ask any more questions. When she told me she better head home I was taken aback by myself for feeling that I didn't want her to leave yet. I shocked myself again by asking her if she wanted to hang out again sometime, as friends. Her face showed a look of surprise before she arranged her features quickly back into her normal, somewhat shy position. She agreed, though she looked a bit uncertain and we exchanged cell phone numbers. What was going on with me? Two months ago all I could see was Bella, no other girls meant anything to me. Now, I'm getting someone's number? I didn't know if I was ready for this, but I felt it in my gut that I wanted to be. Carrie reminded me of the old Bella, that must be it. She even had a few similar features. Their hair was similar, both long and dark, but Carrie's was darker. They both had full lips and beautiful eyes though they were different. I could read their eyes as if they were shouting what they were thinking. Carrie's were green though, and big like Bella's, but a different shape. Overall they really didn't look alike so much, but some of the features were there. They also shared a common curiosity for things they shouldn't involve themselves in. After thinking about this, I decided to call Carrie. What should I say? Maybe I'll just ask her if she wants to go grab dinner and a movie. No. That sounds too much like a date. What do people do to just hang out and not make it seem like a date? I decided to just call her and see how things go. I scrolled down the names on my phone and hit dial on her name. It rang three times before there was a response.
"Hello?"
"Hey Carrie, its Jacob." There was a split second pause.
"Yea, hey Jake, what's up?" She laughed nervously.
"Honestly, I was really bored and wondered if you wanted to do anything."
"Uh…yea sure I'd love to but…"
"What?" I heard her start to laugh.
"I have to take pictures for photography and I kinda waited 'til the last minute. I don't even know where to shoot I've already done like all of Forks." I then thought of the perfect idea.
"Hey why don't I show you around the reservation, you can probably find some pretty cool shots."
"…Actually, that's a really good idea. Where should I meet you?"
"I can pick you up I'll be near Forks anyway, what's your address?"
"215 Converse Way."
"Cool I'll pick you up early enough so it's still light out."
"Sounds good, I'll see you soon."
"Bye."
