Beth (Monday)

When I woke up the next morning, my bed felt different. I felt around to find my blanket. It felt odd to me. When I opened my eyes, I noticed I was in a different place. I looked around again and realized it was Bella's place. I forgot we traded places. Now that it's morning, I can look around her place better.

I wanted to call her up and talk about a few more things. We did forget to mention about each other's clothes and bed. I wanted to know if it was o.k. I walked around her living room. It's very plain. Her couch and love seat are beige, white lamps, wood table and stands. She was right about one thing, the view is awful. I can see trees, nothing but trees. I guess I have to check the roof to see if it's better.

Her kitchen is plain too. Just white. Her table it the only thing I like. It's marble with blue place mates and a big flower arrangement. I walk into her bedroom and it's light purple. It's nice. The curtains are light purple. Her bed is dark. Her rugs is grey. The furniture is an oak wood bed and dresser. I walk in her bathroom and it's yellow. Too much yellow. I hope she doesn't mind I redecorate a little in here.

her extra room is her office. She has a lot of books in there. I think I have about half of them. I know my extra room has boxes in them. I still haven't unpacked yet. I think I'm just waiting to see how long I will last here first. I want to actually stay in one place longer then six months to an year. My dad seems to like it here. I think I can get used to it, even if I don't find my birth parents. I made a new friend. Well a few. I just wonder if Jacob will be my friend once this week is over.

I received a text from Bella asking me if I don't mind her wearing my clothes. Funny thing I was about to ask too. I sent a text saying it was fine, that I was about to ask too. I grabbed something from her closet heading towards her bathroom.

I was about to jump in the shower when someone was pounding on the door. I grabbed a towel, wrap it around my body and step out. Someone tries to open the door. I freak out cause Bella didn't say anything about someone having a key to her place. I look for something to hit the person with just in case. I found a heavy book near the door. Someone opens the door slowly and steps in. When the person is in the living room, I throw the book at them. I hit their head and they fall down.

"shit Bella, why did you throw the book. That shit hurts" the guy said groaning.

I couldn't see clearly so I turned on thr light and shocked to see Jacob on the floor covering his head. I reach out, touching his head. He looks up at me and blushes. It's then I realize I'm in a towel. I blush too looking down. I excuse myself and went to the bathroom putting some clothes on. I just put on a big shirt and shorts. Jake's sitting on the couch when I walk out.

"hey, how's the head. I'm sorry about that. You just scared me". I said walking to the kitchen to get some ice, then walk back giving it to him. He puts it on his head, looking at me.

"it's fine. I didn't know you can throw that good. Normally you miss" he said smiling. I half smile. I forgot that I was suppose to be Bella. She told me how much of a klutz she is. I have to remember that next time.

I look at Jacob again, there's something about him that makes my insides melt. I just met him yesterday, spent maybe five minutes with him and felt this connections. It's weird.

We smile at each other for a while. I look over at his features. His hair is pulled back to a pony tail again. I felt like I want to run my hands through his hair. His eyes light up when he smiles at me. His lips are light pink. I wonder if they are soft and smooth. I want to kiss them. He arms are big and built. I want him to wrap his arms around me and never let go. He's beautiful. I place my hand on his arm again like yesterday and his eyes light up. If I didn't know any better, I would say he has a thing for Bella. Why she didn't notice I don't understand.

"hey uh, Jake, what are you doing here." I said

"I came here to check on you since you forgot to call me last night. You know I get worried when I don't hear from you." He looks at me sternly.

I look down ashamed. I forgot to tell Bella to call him. He lifts my head up looking at me. I can see that look in his eyes. I move back cause I don't want to give him hope. He's in love with Bella not Beth.

"I'm sorry I didn't call last night. I was just tired. I was going to call but I've got a lot on my mind. Forgive me."

"you know I can't stay mad at you. I'm down here for other reason too. I finally got enough money for the shop we talked about. I need a place to stay for a week. Do you mind, if I stay here".

"um, sure I guess. I don't mind. Is there anything I can help with"

"you know most of the places here. I might need help finding them. By the way, did you do something different. Your hair looks different" he said.

Shit, I forgot about that. And double shit that he had to stay for a week. I remember Bella saying he comes and goes once in awhile.

"I, uh… I got my hair cut and put highlights in it. I wanted to do something different. Do you like the hair." I said. I shook my head so he can see.

He runs his hands through my hair slowly, looking at me intensely. I lean into his touch again and almost let out a moan. It feels so good when he does that.

"yeah, it's soft and beautiful" he said whispers. He starts to lean into me, I lean in too. We're about to kiss then I remember it's Bella, he wants. I back away and get up. I couldn't do that to him or to her. I look back at Jake and see a sad expression. I smile sadly at him. It's not that I don't like him, I do. He seems like a great guy, it's just I don't know if I can do that to him once he knows who I am. I excuse my self again and call Bella. I need to talk to her about this.

When I call her, she's busy with someone. I wanted to know who and if it's one of my neighbors. I've seen a few of them. Just far off, never close. I notice a guy with bronze hair a few times. He doesn't look at me, just his papers. I wonder if Bella met him yet.

I walk out of the room ready to apologize to Jake. He sees me, stands up, coming towards me.

"listen Jake…" I start to say. He puts his finger on my lips to quite me.

"listen Bella, it's time I come clean. I've been thinking for a long time about this and when you came down to visit this weekend, I knew I need to tell you. I need to say this and I need you to hear it. I have feelings for you. I've always had feelings for you. I've been in love with you for so long. I know you aren't ready for a relationship yet and I can wait. But I want to be the one that you come too when you're ready. I also came here to move closer to you too. I miss you and I miss being around you. Please don't shut me out, like before. Please let me in" he said pleading.

I look at him and wonder what Bella said to him to close him off. I had to come up with something and fast.

"Jake, you're a great friend. My best friend. I need time. I can't just say yes. What if something happened and we break up. Then what, you moved here for nothing. I can't do that to you. You have to move here because you want too, not because I'm here too" I said.

"I know, I know, you're right. It's just I can't stop these feelings for you. I've wanted to tell you for so long but was afraid. I don't want to push you so if and when you're ready, will you give me a chance. I can make you happy too" he looked so helpless. I could only think of one thing to make him happy. I hugged him. He wrapped his arms around me, bringing me tighter.

"I promise to tell you, if and when I'm ready o.k." I said. I really need to talk to Bella about this.

He let go, moving back to the couch, putting the ice back on his head. I watched him for a minute. I feel bad that he has feelings for Bella but she doesn't have those feelings for him. Would he have feelings for me someday if he knew I wasn't her. Would he ever consider me instead of her. He's a great person from what I can tell but would he like me as me and not as Bella. I sighed sitting down next to him. He grabs my hand, linking his hand in mine. I look up and smile at him.

"so what are the plans for today since you drove up here, other then the shop you want to buy" I said.

"well I was wondering if you want to do something tonight. We haven't been out in a while. So I thought we can go out to eat" he said excited.

"I don't know, I guess if you want too" I said. I remember Bella saying she hardly went out. She normally stays in.

"well I know this place we can go. There isn't a lot of people there. So you wont feel crowded. Please say you'll go with me" he said giving me puppy dog looks.

"I guess. What time" I said sighing. I was really getting good at being Bella.

"um, seven would be great. But for now, we can watch some tv for a while until then"

"sure, pick a movie. I'll get some thing to snack on." I said getting up. Did I just agree to a date with her friend. Now that's weird.

I grabbed some chips, candy and some water. I know it's only lunch time but I really didn't want to make anything. Jake didn't seem to mind either.

During one of the movies, Jake reached out and held my hand. I looked at our hands, they seem to fit perfectly. I looked over at Jake, he was into the movie but rubbing his thumb over my hand. I smiled and thought about tonight. I was excited I was going out on my first date. That last time I went out was with my ex and that was a year ago. I haven't dated in a while. I choose not too. I don't know what to do or expect. Jake seems like a great person but like I said, he has feelings for Bella. I wonder if and when he finds out about me, will he like me just as much.

It's four, when Jake said he had to leave to get ready. He kissed my cheek, said he'd be back around six thirty and left. I texted Bella, to ask her about Jake but she hadn't texted back or called. I didn't worry about her. What ever was keeping her occupied was probably better then worrying about me and Jake.

I took a shower since I didn't get to this morning. I noticed her shampoo was like mine. We both use strawberry shampoo and freesia body wash. I love that smell. I let the warm water run all over my body relaxing me for awhile. I got out drying off. I put on a pair of sexy red lacy bra and matching underwear. I doubt Jake will see them but they make me feel sexy. I put on a silk black, dress that went to my knees. I love the way it feels against my skin. I remember Bella saying she doesn't wear heals and put on flats. I curl my hair and left it loose. I didn't put on much make up.

I was about to grab my small purse when someone knocked on the door. I looked through peep hole and notice Jake. I opened the door and gasped. Jake was wearing a dark blue button down shirt, black slacks and black shoes. He tied his hair back. I wanted to rip that thing out but decided not too.

In his hand, he held out roses for me. I took them and put them in a vase. He waited by the door with my purse and wrap in his hand. I smiled at him, meeting him at the door. He locked the door for me, held out his arm which I took. He lead me to his car, opening the door, helping me in. I was smiling the whole time.

He got in and drove. We didn't speak for a while. I liked it. He drove to a small restaurant called Moonlight. It looked like a nice place. When we walked in, the hostess noticed Jake first. She didn't see me. She looked him up and down. I cleared my throat until she noticed me. I gave her a glare and she returned it. Jake said he had reservations for two. He wrapped his arm around me, holding me close. She noticed still with a glare. She walked us to a table. Jake said he wanted a private booth. She huffed and gave us a booth. Jake let me sit first then sat across from me, smiling. He held my hand, kissing it in front of the hostess. She huffed and left.

"I was getting annoyed with her anyways" I said rolling my eyes.

"I know, it's cute to see you jealous" he said smiling

"who said I was jealous" I said crossing my arms, huffing.

"sure and that glare was for nothing" he looked at me knowingly.

"I was not jealous. It's just annoying when someone does that. Can't she see that you're with someone"

"I think it's cute. It's nice to know that you have some feelings for me"

"Jake, please. I agreed to go out with you. Please don't ask about what's going on. You told me you love me. And I, I'm not ready yet. Let me take this slow. I just need time, please" I said pleading.

"I know I'm sorry. I wanted this to be a good date where you wouldn't have to decide to wait. That you'd be ready. I wanted to show you a good time. I'm sorry" he said looking down.

"Jake, I'm having a good time, but please let me set the pace o.k." I said.

He nodded, reaching for my hand again. I let him hold it. I was feeling a little better. I need to talk to Bella about Jake's feeling towards her and what to do. I didn't think I had to pretend to be her so her best friend can say he loves her. I sighed mentally. A waitress came and took our order. She was nicer then the hostess and I liked her better.

We talked for a while. I was getting to know Jake better. I found out about his passions for cars. He wants to open his own garage and is looking for help. If I don't found a job, I can work for him. That's if he'll want to by the end of the week. I start to get sad again, thinking about what's going to happen when the week's over and we switch back. Will Jake let me see him or will he want to be with Bella. Will she want to be with him. Now is not the time to think about it.

Our food arrives and we started eating stealing glances at each other. He smile and I smile too. A few times we shared each others food. I got the steak with baked potato. Jake got ribs and veggie's. the waitress came and asked us if we wanted dessert. I got chocolate cake and he got ice cream. We shared again. I was laughing when he got some cake on his lips. I wanted to kiss them but didn't. the waitress came back and brought the check. We got up, paying by the hostess. She slips her number in his hand while handing the change. He ripped it up in front of her. I smirk and walked out of the restaurant. I met Jake by the car. He opened it for me, I got in smiling. He got in droving back to Bella's place. I was thinking about the date so far. It wasn't that bad except for the hostess. I'm going to have to ask Bella about that.

When we got back, I asked if he wanted to watch a movie. He puts on PCU. I was laughing my ass off over the movie. It's funny to see Davis Spade getting chased at the end of the movie. After the movie was over, I turned in. I had another day to get to know Jake. And hopefully I can get to know him better somehow.