Chapter Seven

The sun was setting and it wouldn't be dark for perhaps another hour. The temperature was warm, but sent chills down Bella when the wind would blow. It was a long journey up the cliff and Bella was too focused on Alice to even realize the breeze, how high up she was, that she was about to jump from a very high ledge, and that Jacob had wrapped his arms around her.

It suddenly got warm as his big arms covered her waist and they slowed their steps. Bella almost didn't say anything because it was comfortable, until she realize who was behind her. She stayed calm though. "What are you doing?"

"You're shivering," Jacob answered. Bella could tell he was grinning.

"I'm just fine actually. And how are we going to jump into the water when I'm in a dress?" she asked as she swiftly pulled away and faced the tall boy. No, Jacob was a man. He was tall, muscular, and a man.

They had arrived at the top, and the nerves were starting to set in, "You take it off," Jacob answered like it was obvious. Bella was starting to get annoyed with the smile. He was enjoying this too much. He started to pull off his shirt to reveal his tan chest that didn't have an inch of fat on it.

It took Bella a second to think, since she was memorized by Jacob's body.

"What?! I'm not taking off my dress!" Bella exclaimed, trying not to stare at his body.

"Oh come on," Jacob was now pulling his pants off, "The water's warm. And what's the difference between a swim suit and underwear? They cover the same areas." Now he was taking a step towards Bella.

Bella started to think. There was a huge difference. She was wearing the underwear Alice had picked out for her, a lacey pair of boy cut panties that were practically see through, and a matching bra. "No way."

Jacob just smiled and walked closer. "Bella, I'm not a pervert. Once you're in the water I won't even see it. Or… do you want Edward to find out?"

This was pushing Bella too far. How could he blackmail her like this? This was completely unacceptable, but before Bella had a chance to scream, her mouth was covered with Jacob's.

It wasn't the same as Alice, or Edward. Alice completed her, Edward's was comforting, Jacob's was… soothing. It seemed like everything was okay when he kissed her. Bella suddenly lost control and felt limp. Jacob wrapped his arms around her waist and started to unzip her dress. For some reason, Bella didn't want to stop him.

Too soon and too fast, Bella was standing in her underwear and Jacob pulled away to look. He knew this was not a choice of hers. "Maybe Alice does have her perks," he said scanning her body.

"Stop!" Bella said. This was uncomfortable for her, and she had no idea what to do, "Stop looking!"

Jacob sensed that this was awkward for her and walked back up to her face. "You let me kiss you," he stated.

"I'm confused right now," Bella explained, although, she didn't want to pull back. She just wanted everyone at once, and didn't feel guilty about it this time.

"Let's jump," Jacob invited. He knew Bella wasn't confused, but was happy right now, and there was no reason to ruin it.

As the two walked to the edged, Bella locked her hand into Jacob's, which was massively bigger than hers. Once she realized how high she was, she freaked. "Jacob! I can't do this!"

"Bella," Jacob said, but stopped to press his mouth against hers again. It just felt so good. He pulled away and whispered, "Don't be scared."

Bella just kept shaking her head.

"I promise you'll be okay. Alright. On the count of three," Jacob started squeezing Bella's hand tighter. "One… two…"

Bella started shaking her head more violently, "No Jacob! I can't!"

"THREE!"

After Bella got over the thought that she was dead, she started to enjoy the water. Jacob and she stayed in the center of the lake, holding hands and kicking to stay afloat.

"I'm proud of you," Jacob said, making sure Bella was fully calmed down.

Surprisingly, there was a wide grin across Bella's face. That was her only response.

The two continued to float and Jacob pulled her close. He pushed her lips against his for the third time and kept them both up as they got lost in each other. Bella started to move her lips with his, and this lasted until Jacob realized how dark it was getting.

He pulled away, "Come on Bella, let's get you home."

Yay! Sorry, I took so long to put this one up, usually Emily's the slacker. =P

But hey, my chapters are better, right? Right?!

I wonder what will happen next…

Thanks for reading!

-Marcy =]