Yay! An update! So... I started a new story. It's called Right Here. Bella and Edward of course. Sorry all you Jacob/Bella fans. I'll try to come up with another JAcob/Bella story soon! But anyway, you should check it out and let me know what you think. It's only the prologue. You don't get the first chapter until I get more on reviews for Right Here. BWAHAHAHA!

Now on to more about this story. I have the gender and name already picked out for baby Black. No I'm not telling but my friend helped me pick out the name and it is rather cute. Starting this chapter, until the delivery of the baby, it'll deal with a month. I mentioned Jacob graduating in this chapter... Lemme know if that's right with the time frame. It could happen. When I mentioned it, I was thinking of a friend. She graduated when she was 17 and a few months from being 19... So yeah.

Wow this is a long note... Ok, lemme wrap it up. Keep voting on the poll! I'm still undecided!

And lastly... thanks to the reviewers from last chapter:
BellandGinny, NikkiCola, mrs edward cullenxxx, writergirl-iloveedward, Edward desirable Number 1, whatifgirl, EdwardCullen-CedricDiggoryluv, angelpinkgal and barbiedoll123.

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Chapter Seven
Month One

Besides me and Jacob, only our parents and the Pack knew about my pregnancy which was good for the most part. Renee had totally blown a casket upon hearing the news. That was pretty much expected and in a few weeks, she was thrilled.

My life was pretty normal besides the morning sickness, the growing urge to pee and certain food cravings. I wasn't even planning on leaving my job at Newton's for at least five more months or until the doctor said so.

"Hey, Bella!" Mike Newton called out as he entered the store. Only an hour with him and I'd be scot-free. Maybe Jacob would arrive early and break me out. "How's it going?"

I smiled at him as I tossed him his work vest that I had pulled out from underneath the counter. "Just fine," I replied. "It's really slow today."

"Well it is the off season."

I stared at him for a few minutes. He looked nervous and he was gnawing away at his bottom lip. "Are you alright?" I asked him. Being that nervous to the point where your lip is practically spurting blood could not be a good thing.

"I was just wondering…"

"Yes?"

"If you'd like to see a movie with me sometime. It could totally be your pick. Romantic comedy. Horror. Whatever you want to see."

Now it was my turn to be the one to feast on my lip. He couldn't be serious. Everyone knew that I was with Jacob Black.

"Like a date?" Might as well play the stupid card.

"If you want to call it that," he said. "Or… just a little get together between friends. What about this Friday after school?"

"Can't," I quickly replied. Please, Mike, please don't make me say it…

"How come?"

"I have a date."

Mike's face fell and I honestly could say that I felt bad for the guy. Hopefully, he didn't hold a grudge against me. He was a nice guy and besides the puppy dog qualities, he was a good friend too.

"With who? Jason?"

"His name's Jacob, Mike and no. He's not my date for Friday afternoon."

He waited for a few minutes and I still didn't say anything. "Then with who?" he finally asked. I fought the urge to roll my eyes at him.

"With Doctor Kumar," I mumbled. Out of the corner of my eye, I could see Mike snap from disappointed puppy to an attentive one. Why did he have to hang on my every word?!

"But she's a… a…"

"She's a gynecologist, Mike. You do know what that is, don't you?"

Mike's whole body, from his toes to his hairline, probably turned five different shades of red at my question. Poor guy… at least it was me bringing on the embarrassment and not Jacob. It would've definitely been ten times worse.

"Of course I know what one is!" Mike exclaimed. His voice even went up an octave!

I folded my arms and rested my head on top of them. I felt sick and I had to pee. Plus pickles dipped in chocolate sounded really good right about now. But not only that, I felt like I was being watched through the doors of Newton's.

I sighed, trying to shake the feeling off.

This was going to be the longest hour of my entire life…

Four Days Later – Friday

"Ready?" Jacob called happily as I walked out of the school. I glared at him as I approached and climbed into the passenger side of his Rabbit. "What's wrong?"

Oh, nothing. You're just too happy. Mike can't get anything through his thick skull. I'm hot. I have to pee. I don't feel good. I want mashed potatoes. You're too young…

That was what I really wanted to say.

But I couldn't take it out on Jacob. He hadn't done anything wrong. He was being a big help in only a month.

We were making plans. He was going to transfer to Forks High School to be close to me. He was in the process of opening a garage to support his growing family. Not only that but once the baby was born, he wanted to buy a house – on the reservation of course – just so we could both take part in raising the child.

Actually, he was being way more than helpful…

"Bella?" Jacob's voice brought me out of my angry little trance. I turned to look at him. His forehead held deep creases in them from worrying so much.

Reaching over, I took his big, warm hand into mine. It's still hard to believe that he's so tall but younger than I am.

"You don't have to come with me if you don't want to, Jake," I said. I turned my attention out the window but I could feel his eyes on me.

"It's okay," he replied. "I don't mind at all. In fact, I recall mentioning that I'd be there every step of the way. No matter what the outcome."

"It is okay that you back out, Jacob."

"Bella, I'm not going anywhere."

I let out one huge sigh, still gazing out the window. Why couldn't he just realize that he was so young? I loved him and losing him would tear me apart but I couldn't keep him for my own selfish reasons. He was just a boy!

Could being without him really be so horrible? I had gotten over Edward. Surely I could get over Jacob if he were to leave too. But Jacob had helped me deal with my pain of losing Edward…

Who would help me heal when Jacob left – when he imprinted?

"What are you thinking?" his deep voice brought me back to reality.

Edward always asked me that…

I shook my head in order to vanish all thoughts of Edward and Jacob's departure. I would be okay. No matter what happened.

"Bella," Jacob sighed. I finally turned my head in his direction. The wrinkles had increased and for the first time since I found out I was pregnant, I really looked Jacob over.

I kept thinking that he was simply a boy because of his age and that he already had so much responsibility on his plate. Yes, I didn't want to place more upon his shoulders but no matter how worried he appeared to look and no matter how dark the circles under his eyes were from lack of sleep, of three things I was certain.

One… Jacob Black loved me and only me. At least for now.

Two… Jacob Black loved our unborn child. He always would.

And three… The increase in patrols, transferring schools, saving money... It was all being done for the two people he cared about most. It was being done for me and the baby.

"I love you, Jacob Black," I said out of the blue.

His worried expression ceased to exist at my words. I was glad that I could make him happy. "I love you too," he replied with a smile on his lips. "But you're not getting off that easy. What's bothering you, Bella?"

I sighed and turned back out the window. I wasn't trying to weasel out of anything but how was I going to explain to him that I was afraid?

"You'll imprint someday," I whispered.

"I'll still be there, Bella," he answered calmly.

"I'll be alone again…"

It sounded like he had stopped breathing at my words. So much for making him happy…

"I love you, Bella." He pulled the car over on to the side of the highway and put in park.

"What are you doing?"

"This." That was all he said before he grabbed hold of my waist and pulled me into his lap before pressing his lips against mine.

It was gentle but just as passionate. Almost like he couldn't get enough of me but didn't want to hurt me. I was shocked a little bit. We hadn't made love since the night I got pregnant and as much as I wanted to, we couldn't. I was sick all the time.

"That… was… nice," I gasped, trying to control my breathing.

He smiled triumphantly and held my face in his overly large hands to keep me from looking away. "Isabella Marie Swan," he said through some laughter. How could our kiss not affect him like it had me? "We are one now. We have created a life together. You need to stop doubting yourself. You need to stop doubting me. I'm yours for the time being, alright? Nothing you can or do will change that. Once I have enough money saved up, we'll get our own place. We'll raise our son or daughter how we want them to be raised. Nothing will change once this baby is born. You'll graduate from high school in a few months." He paused. "That reminds me. Have you sent out any college applications yet?"

I stared at him, wide eyed. I hadn't planned on going to college once I found out I was expecting. It just wasn't possible.

"I'm not going," I mumbled.

He glared at me. "You're going to college!"

"I won't be able to afford it… and the baby… Who would watch the baby?"

"First of all, there are scholarships for young mothers. Second, I'll graduate next year and be able to help more with the baby. Third, there are plenty of people who are willing to help us out. Bella, let people help you."

I sighed. I had lost this battle. I could tell already.

"College. Fine," I grumbled. Jacob smiled brightly at my words. "But I'm taking a year off before I start. I'm not missing out on anything." I held my hand out to Jacob. "Deal?"

He nodded and shook my hand. "Deal."

"Now get me to that doctor's appointment!"