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Chapter 3

Jacob's POV

I watched her as she answered her phone with trembling fingers. I frowned, listening closely to see who was calling her.

"Hell-" Bella didn't even get to finish her sentence before the person on the other line interrupted her. I didn't mean to but when his voice hit my ears I grimaced in distaste. The bloodsucker was being his normal overprotective self-asking her if she was alright and all of that other stuff he usually asked her. I couldn't help but to roll my eyes at his choice of grammar. Doesn't he know what year we live in? I really didn't get what she saw in him. Why would she want to go out with someone as old as him? Or even so pale? I mean, he sparkled for God's sake. SPARKLED. After Leah shared with me that wonderful piece of information earlier, I had more faith than ever that Bella would open her eyes and pick me, maybe she just needed a little boost.

Bella's POV

I didn't really look forward to Edward's call. He always would ask me if I'm alright. I mean if I wasn't, wouldn't he already know? I mean, Alice can see the future.

"Edward I have to go… Jake's here" As soon as it left my mouth I knew I shouldn't have said it. Before I could listen to his lecture about how he is dangerous and all that other crap, I quickly said bye and hung up the phone. I caught Jake looking at me strangely. I was the one who should have been looking at him like that; he was the one who was really calm during the phone call. Usually he's all stiff and shooting glares at me when he thinks I'm not looking. It's not that I don't want him to be calm, but it's not normal for him. Maybe his feelings for me have changed. I panicked at the thought and frowned, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"What are you talking about Bella?" That calmness he had, it didn't go away.

I smiled and shook my head softly, "You should go home and take a shower. Maybe we can go to the beach later?"

"Whatever you want Bells," He leaned over and gave me a tight hug with a kiss on the cheek.

I wonder what would happen if I turned my head just a little and tilted my head a just a bit.

"I'll be back before you can miss me." He said grinning.

"Promise?"

He wrapped his pinky around mine and winked.

"Pinky promise."

With that said, he gave me one last breath taking hug before disappearing out the window.

I didn't understand why he didn't just take the door, but knowing Jake… I shrugged it off and started to get ready for the day.

. Alice had given me an entire new wardrobe on her birthday which I really didn't get since it was her birthday not mines. I tried to deny it but she kept telling me that if I did not take it she would be extremely sad and I didn't want to that on her birthday, so being the nice person I am I accepted it. I picked out a pair of jean shorts with my black V-neck shirt and my favorite black lace bra with its matching underwear that Alice bought me. I made my way to the bathroom and striped out of my night clothing.

I was washing my hair with my strawberry shampoo when my thoughts went to the phone call with Edward. I knew he wasn't very happy with the idea of me and Jacob spending time together, but he had to get over the fact that Jake is my best friend.

Yeah, best friends for now, I thought furiously. Who was I kidding? I love Jacob. What I feel for Edward is something else, something entirely different. I just know it's not the love I feel for Jake.

I rinsed out my hair, annoyed at myself for being so stupid and blind. I quickly got out the shower and brushed my teeth before putting on my clothes I picked out earlier. I made my bed slowly, begging time to pass by faster. I realized Jake just broke the promise he made before leaving… I was already starting to miss him.

I went down stairs to pack us some lunch for later. I started humming a soft tune as I got out all the things I would need to make some sandwiches. Every few minutes I would look at my watch unconsciously to see how much time had went by since Jacob's departure. I finished making a few dozen sandwiches with mayo, ham, turkey salami and cheese.

Smiling proudly at my work, I walked over to the cabinets and started to look for the picnic basket. I looked in all the cabinets, twice, and I still couldn't find the damn basket. I slammed the door shut and decided to put the food in something else. Not that I have much of a choice anyways.

I turned around only to see someone standing there stuffing his mouth with the food I made. My eyes widened in fear as I covered my mouth to sniffle my scream. With vampires and werewolf's always sneaking up on me, I had to get used to turning around and seeing someone behind me. I had to learn to keep quiet and not scream so loudly.

"Dammit Jake! You scared the living hell out of me! You should know better than to creep up on me like that!" I yelled, giving him a large whack on the shoulder.

"Sorry Bells," he was grinning at me from ear to ear "You hit like a total girl." He said playfully.

I rolled my eyes, "Maybe because I am a girl, idiot."

He reached to take another sandwich, and I smacked at his hand. Normally, I would have let him, but with the portion he ate before, if he ate any more we wouldn't have any left for later. I smiled when I saw what he was holding in his other hand.

"You left the basket in my car last time, remember?" He said putting it on the table. I opened it wide and started to pack the sandwiches we had left inside.

"Here, let me help you with this, Bells. You can go ahead and make your way out; I'll be there in a second." He took over before I could say anything else.

I smiled over at him and rolled my eyes before taking off upstairs. I looked through my clothes and grabbed the first bathing suit I could find. It was one Alice had bought for me on her birthday. It showed off a little too much skin for my liking. It was bright pink with a crossbones made of diamonds on the right side of the fabric. The top had a built in push up bra with extra padding. What in the world was Alice thinking when she got me this? Knowing Alice, I wouldn't be surprised if the diamonds where real. I threw everything I needed into the bag and made my way downstairs, pride swelling in my heart because I had yet to trip.

"Jake where are you?" I looked around the kitchen and couldn't find Jake anywhere. Oh right he said he would meet me outsidewhen I finished.

I stepped outside and felt cool breeze. It was a really nice day to be so hot. I moved the hair away from my face as I looked around for Jake.

My heart skipped a beat as my eyes widened for the second time today. Not only did I find him, but Edward was with him. And it wasn't a pretty sight...