AN: Hey, sorry I took me so long. I've been really busy with work, and watching YouTube video's lol. Toby Turner is awesome, go watch him, also Tobuscus, and cute win fail. They are his channels. Ok, anyways, so here is the next chapter. Also, I don't seem to be getting many reviews, not sure if my story just sucks or what's going on but I definitely like hearing what people think of it, so even if you don't like my story, I would love to hear what you think. Also, I really know nothing about loss. I may have mentioned this before, so even though this story has loss in it, I really don't know what to write about it. I will write some things, but I won't let it get too much, because it really isn't easy for me. I'm not an amazing writer like some on this site, but I will try when need be. And again, no Beta, so don't shoot me for any grammar, or punctuation issues. Thanks.

ONWARD!


Chapter 7: The Date

JPOV

After going back, and changing into my regular clothes, I walked down to the cafeteria to find Bella leaning against a table. I walked over to her and told her I was going to grab us some food and headed over to the line-up while she took a seat. The cafeteria had a nice little pork chop dinner tonight so I grabbed one for each of us.

Bella hadn't spoken much since we left the cemetery, and I was worried that what Charlie told her had upset her more than she let on. As I set our plates on the table, I decided to bring up what happened.

"So, do you like Charlie? You seem upset about what he told you." I wasn't really sure how to start the conversation but Bella seemed okay with my question.

"Yeah, he's really great. I usually spend every summer with him. I didn't get to this year because I've been packing. We were planning to move to Forks before school starts. My parents weren't able to find a house yet though, so I was going to stay with him until they finished building one on the land they bought. They were going to rent a one bedroom apartment until then. Most of my stuff is already there, so it would be easier to live with him then go somewhere else. I would definitely prefer living with him then a stranger." Bella said, then looked down, "I'm babbling, aren't I?

"No, well yeah, a bit, but I don't mind. So, um, do you know when you'll be moving into his house?" I asked, trying not to sound upset at the fact that I was going to be left here with no one to talk to. Bella had quickly become my friend, and I was afraid that she was just friends with me out of convenience because of our situation.

"He told me that he's coming here tomorrow afternoon to discuss it more. My guess is that he wouldn't want me stuck here any longer than necessary." She said, taking bites of her food after she spoke.

"Makes sense. He must really miss you. I heard him talking to my dad before about his daughter, and now I get to put a face to the name. It's a bit ironic that we met how we did. I'm sorry that it wasn't under better circumstances." I said, honestly. I had always wondered what Charlie's Bella looked like.

It hurt to think about my dad, and what happened, but I guess I had been preparing myself for it for a long time. He wasn't very healthy, and he refused to go to the hospital. I just wish I didn't have to keep what really happened a big secret from Bella, but I didn't want her mad.

"He, um, he talks about me? Uh, what did he say? Sorry for asking but, this is all new to me." I could hear the pain in her voice, and knew that I shouldn't have mentioned anything.

"He said, and I quote, 'My daughter Isabella is really smart, Jacob. I know you're having issues in math, and she could definitely help you out. She made 98% on her Advanced Math exam, and she looks just like her mother. I think you'd really like her, Jacob.' And he was right, I really do." I looked up at her and noticed a tear slide down her face, most likely at the comment about her mom. She giggled at the comment about me liking her though.

"I like you too, Jake. You're a really great friend. Promise to keep in touch when we leave here?" She asked, wiping the tear away.

"Sure, sure. Whatever you want. It isn't like it will be difficult to find out where you live." I replied, as I finished my food.

I took my plate to the cafeteria counter, grabbed two cans of orange juice, walked back, handed one to Bella, and drank the other. When Bella finished her meal, I took her plate to the counter, grabbed 2 slices of apple pie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert, and another can of orange juice. We ate our pies in silence. Bella couldn't finish hers and offered the rest to me, which I gladly took. Bella was kind of perfect, knowing about my appetite and all.

"Sure, sure. I'll eat anything." I said. When I was done, I walked Bella back to her room.

"Well, here we are." She said, her cheeks turning an adorable shade of pink.

"Yup." I replied, popping the 'p'. "Well, are you going to make us stand out here all night, or are you going to invite me in?" I had never been on a real date before, and though I knew this wasn't a 'real' date, I felt the need to quote random movies my sister's forced me to watch when I was younger. My question caused another flush of red to appear on Bella's cheeks.

"Slow down there." She responded jokingly, "It was only the first date." We both started laughing, which was nice.

I took Bella's hand in my own and pulled her closer, hugging her to me, her arms slowly wrapping around my waist. "Goodnight Bells." I said, earning another giggle at the nickname I just gave her. I placed a soft kiss to her forehead and walked over to my door, looking over to see her face turn bright red before she disappeared into her room. I walked into my room with a smile on my face, my first real smile since I arrived here. I dropped onto my bed and fell asleep.

It wasn't long after I fell asleep that I was awoken by the noise I hoped never to hear again; the sound of Bella screaming in her sleep. I rushed to her door and was glad it was unlocked. I didn't want to wait for whoever was working tonight to bring the keys. I ran into her room and shook her lightly.

"Wake up Bells. It's just a dream." I kept shaking her lightly, and pulled her to me, her screams stopping as she jumped awake, sobbing, just in time for the night watch to get to her door.

"Jake?" Bella squeaked out through sobs.

"Yeah, honey. It's me." I replied. Calling her honey for the first time wasn't planned, it just slipped out, but it felt so natural.

"Stay with me?" She asked, tears rolling down her face.

"Of course." I pulled her closer to me as the night watch gave me a questioning look. "She has nightmares." I said as explanation. She just nodded and closed the door, her footsteps getting quieter as she walked down the hall. I slid in beside her on her bed, and held her closer to me. Her head rested on my chest, and my arms wrapped around her. It didn't take long before she fell back to sleep. Holding Bella was definitely something I could get used to.


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