A/N: Here's a little more Jake cuz after that ice block of Edward, we all need to get a little warmed up ;)
Disclaimer: Everything twilight belongs to Stephenie Meyer. But in my dreams Jake is all mine… sigh.
Chapter 7
Shopping!
Jacob's POV
I was outside her house when the smell of leech assaulted me once again. This time I decided I would find the source and kill it. I ran.
I followed the scent in circles as it led me from tree to tree. Finally after a few minutes I found it led straight to the Cullen's house… errr mansion. I had never seen their place before. I was a bit discouraged after seeing what I was competing against. I knew I could never provide Bella with that kind of luxury. I mean what did I have to offer? Maybe if I got lucky our own little house in La Push which of course I would have to build myself.
Going back to the leech smell I decided to contact Sam and see if they figured who it belonged to, although by now I had a pretty good idea whose it was.
I pulled my phone out and made the call.
"Sam's phone," a female voice answered. It was definitely not Emily's voice, and I was surprised to feel my heart skip a beat at the sound of this stranger.
"umm who is this?" I asked feeling disconcerted.
"rude," she responded playfully. "Who are you, and why are you calling?" she questioned emphasizing the you's.
"Oh.. umm umm, I'm sorry. I just need to speak to Sam." I stammered, mentally kicking myself for sounding like such an idiot.
"Of course you do. This is Sam's phone you know." She said stating the obvious and ending with a little giggle that made my heart jump. I heard the rustling of the phone then Embry's voice came loudly through the phone.
"Hey man, Sam said to tell you when you call not to worry about the scent. It's just another Cullen."
"What?" I asked in disbelief. "Not worry? After what they did to Bella? Not worry?"
"Calm down Jake. Sam just doesn't want to start anything unnecessary."
"Fuck Embry, Which one of them is it?" I asked hoping it was anyone but him. I had no idea what his scent was like since I had phased after they left.
"Jake I… I don't know. Come home so you can discuss it with Sam after he gets back." I was sure Embry knew more than he was telling me. Either that or he was under one of Sam's orders so I didn't push him.
"Fine and bye" I shouted into the phone as I made my way back home.
I phased and ran home. Immediately I sensed Paul, Jared, and Sam but the second I phased they phased out. I was angry. I was now sure they were keeping something from me and I didn't like it. I ran to where I had sensed their location but they were gone. I followed their trail and ended right behind Sam's house where they were waiting for me. Fuck. Was my last thought after I phased back.
"What's going on?" I asked directing all my irritation to Sam.
"Jake, we got her." Jared said excitedly.
"What? What do you mean you got her?" I asked uncertain.
"The red-headed leech man. She's dead like she should have been ages ago." Paul responded with a huge grin that only made him look creepy.
"What how? Why didn't you guys call me?" It felt too good to be true, and I was a bit angry that I wasn't let in on the action.
"We didn't actually mean to fight her." Jared explained. "We followed her trail to see where she was and figure out what her plan was which is how we found her having a confrontation with one of the Cullens."
"We thought he was gonna kill her but she had more leeches with her. She escaped from Cullen but she never saw us coming." Paul eyes widened with excitement.
"When she was alone we attacked and killed her." Sam finally spoke.
"Yeah man we got her along with the 3 other bloodsuckers she had with her." Paul finished with another of his creepy grins.
I let myself fall onto one of Sam's patio chairs. It was too good to be true. The leech was dead. Bella was safe from her. "Bella!" I exclaimed getting right back up. "I have to tell Bella." I was about to take of when Sam stopped me.
"Jake the whole pack wants to tell Bella. We were thinking we could all tell her on tonight's victory bonfire." Embry said. I hadn't even noticed when he came out.
"It couldn't hurt to wait right?" I responded smiling like an idiot. I was bit too happy on how the pack already loved Bella as one of our own. Although I never imprinted on her they all treated her as if I had. Somehow she had managed to get inside everyone's hearts. "I guess I'll call Bella and invite her over then" I stated as I began to walk into Sam's house. I was so happy I had forgotten about our Cullen visitor. "Wait," I said turning around and glaring at Sam. "The Cullen that's here… It's him isn't it?" I asked dreading the answer.
"Yeah," Sam responded meeting my alarmed eyes. Anger began to shake through my body.
"You knew when I called?" I asked already knowing the answer.
"Yes I did." Sam said never flinching away from my stare. I hated that they had kept this from me.
"He left already" Embry said attempting to calm me down.
"Fuck Sam. You should've told me." I shouted at him.
"There was no need. You were with Bella. She was safe the whole time." He explained.
"and now? She's alone. I would've never left had I known he's near." I threw back at him.
"Jake he's gone." Embry tried reasoning with me again. "The others are still on patrol. If he comes anywhere near we'll know."
"I still don't like it" I said defeated. Bella and I have been finally progressing. I couldn't let that leech ruin everything I've worked so hard for.
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Bella's POV
I spent the rest of the morning cleaning up the kitchen. It had almost been an hour of not thinking about Jake when his name appeared flashing on my cell phone screen ruining my streak. My heart did a little jumping dance inside me and I cursed out loud before answering.
"Hey Jake," I attempted to sound cheery, but in reality I was quite angry with him. He spends so much time trying to get me to respond to him. When I finally figure out I wanted to respond back to him he just gets up and leaves me with nothing but a kiss on the cheek.
"Bells" his voice sounded breathy and my heart threatened to jump out of my chest. Fuck I hated how quickly I responded to him. "You're coming over tonight for a bonfire. We have some good news for you."
"Jake I'm working tonight" I informed him.
"Well call in sick. Believe me you don't want to miss this." He sounded so excited, but my anger was still not subsiding.
"If it's so important why don't you just tell me?" I questioned him.
"Nope, it's a surprise."
"Jaaakeee" I whined, "You know I hate surprises" I reminded him.
"Honey, just trust me." He said and I felt myself weakening. For some reason I always loved it when he called me honey.
"Fine Jake" I said defeated. "But this better be good." I threatened.
"It will honey I promise." I couldn't help smiling now. I was actually excited at whatever was so good I had to be there.
"sooo give me a hint." I said as I took a seat and listened to my Jake's voice.
"ahh I can't. It would give it away." He answered and I laughed at how distraught he sounded. "seriously, I want to tell you so bad but I can't yet."
"I can act surprised later on" I tried to convince him but this time he laughed.
"Honey, you're not very good at lying, much less acting."
"Fine then I won't go."
"Like I said you're not very good at lying." He repeated while still laughing. "I'll see you later Bells. Get here around 6 okay. Love you. Bye." With that he hung up leaving me with my dumb excuse of an argument. I glared at the phone for a while as if Jake could see me, and then went back to finish cleaning the rest of the house.
When I was done I went to my room. I walked straight to my bed and climbed in as I let myself recall the morning with Jake for the million time today. I was so deep in thought I didn't notice the object on my bed until I was laying over it. Feeling uncomfortable on my bed I moved aside and discovered a little box. Immediately curious I flipped it open and came upon a small note. Recognizing the handwriting I smiled and picked it up. Under it I found a small beaded bracelet. I took it in my hand and looked it over admiring the beautiful colors. In the front it had a small wooden plate. The rest of it consisted of wooden beads with different tones of yellow, red, and orange. It reminded me of the sun, my sun, my Jacob. I sighed feeling content and read the note.
Bella, I know you're not much for jewelry but I saw this and couldn't help myself. It reminded me of how you make me feel. You're like the sun to me. Without you my life is dark and has no warmth. Honey, I love you more than words can say. I'll see you tonight. Love Jake.
Ps. As long as you want me, and even when you don't, I'll always be here, always yours.
After reading the note I found myself in the brink of tears. It was odd how he saw me as his sun when I always thought he was my sun. I instantly began putting the bracelet on when I noticed it was engraved inside. Remember… Always yours. This time the tears came. I had never felt so special like I did in that moment. I only wished Jake was here so I could actually hug him and thank him properly. I smiled through my tears and put my bracelet on vowing to never take it off. Somehow wearing it felt like a promise to always be his as well, but I wasn't ready to admit that. As soon as that thought came into my head I blocked it out. Instead I decided to find something nice to wear for the bonfire.
An hour later I had given up. I had closed scattered everywhere and for the first time I felt like a normal girl. I had absolutely nothing to wear. Grudgingly I decided that it was time to go shopping. I picked up my keys from my desk and raced to my truck. Once inside memories from our almost kiss assaulted me. I had wanted to kiss Jake so bad last time I was in here. If Alice hadn't showed up, I would have. I smiled half wishing she hadn't showed up then and instead shown up now to help me with my shopping.
I pulled out of the driveway but had absolutely no idea where to go. All my clothes shopping here before had been done by Alice. I considered calling Jessica for help but I wasn't really in the mood for her constant chatter. I drove around for a while and somehow came upon a small clothing store. I decided it was worth a try so I parked my truck and made my way out.
"Bella!" I had just had my hand on the door when out of nowhere Alice called out my name.
"Alice," I said in disbelief, "what? How? Why are you here?" I stumbled unsure of what questioned I wanted to ask.
"Shopping of course" She said smiling and skipping her way to me. "You think I would miss out on the day my best friend actually decides it's time to shop"
"You saw me." I giggled, not able to control my own excitement at the moment.
"Of course I did." She said walking into the tiny store like she owned the place. "Now what's the occasion?" she asked already holding out two outfits in her hands.
"Just a bonfire with the pack, so I just need something casual" I told her.
"Nonsense" she proclaimed. "Obviously this is important for you so it's not casual." She didn't probe for more information like I expected.
"Aaliceee," I whined as she ushered me into a dressing room and preceded to hand me outfit after outfit.
After a while I told her it was enough outfits. She pouted and tried to get me to try on some more outfits, but I refused. I was actually having a good time shopping, and I was glad to be with Alice, but shopping was still not my thing. I selected 3 of the outfits I had tried on and paid them quickly. Once outside Alice hugged me, told me how much she missed me, and disappeared. My happy mood dampened at the sight of seeing my best friend leave. I walked over to my truck and smiled when I saw 10 more outfits with matching shoes on the passenger seat with a note in true Alice style.
Because 3 is never enough, plus I saw you wearing this black little number I selected for you. You will take Jake's breathe away. Trust me.
I was in stuck between shock and joy. Alice was certainly something else.
I was hauling my outfits out of the truck when Charlie arrived home. I couldn't help laughing at his shock when he realized I had been shopping. He knew perfectly well how much I disliked it. He helped me carry it all up and smiled at me pulling me into a hug.
"What's that for?" I said feeling a bit awkward. Charlie wasn't really one for hugs.
"I'm just glad to see you excited about something." He said quickly after releasing me and turning to walk away. "Oh and Billy invited me to a bonfire. He said you were going too." He called out from the door and left.
Once alone I looked through Alice's outfits and found the black one she was talking about. Inside was another note. Just give it a try please for me. I laughed as I imagined her standing here pouting at me. I decided it was worth a try and slipped into it.
It definitely was not something I would normally wear but Alice was right. This would take Jake's breath away. I slipped on the flats that Alice selected and it was perfect. I turned around in the mirror feeling again like a normal girl. I felt pretty. The dress was a little too short but I felt wonderful. I will shock the hell out of Jake and finally kiss him. I thought and immediately kicked myself for having such thoughts. Even though I was actually beginning to have feelings for him I couldn't just kiss him. Could I?I With a groan I sat down on my bed and leaned my head on my hands. My mind was such a mess. I didn't want to think of my feelings for Jake, but I knew I was having feelings and that alone was driving me insane. Just then my cell phone rang with a message. It was an unknown number but somehow I just knew it would be Alice.
Alice: just follow your heart. –A
Bella: but my heart is mess
Alice: Bella it's not so hard. Does he make you happy or does someone else?
Bella: I don't know =/
Alice: you do know. Hell I know and I'm not there. Bella you were fucking shopping think about it. You never shopped for HIM.
Bella: I didn't need to shop for HIM… and I didn't shop for this him either I did it cuz I had NOTHING to wear.
Alice: yeah keep lying to yourself… Listen, I just want you to be happy. My brother, he made you happy but he messed up Bella. I know he did. As much as I want you to be part of my family I realize it's not what you want anymore.
Bella: I do want to be part of your family.
Alice: I saw how much it hurt you to hurt him when I showed up the first time
Bella: that's only cuz he's my friend
Alice: I saw when you almost kissed him before the phone interrupted
Bella: that was a mistake
Alice: I saw you going crazy over him all morning
Bella: ugh fucking know it all bloodsucker.
Alice: =p you been hanging out with dogs too much
Bella: how you get my number anyways
Alice: don't forget I'm a fucking know it all bloodsucker.=p
Bella: Fine I'm wearing this stupid outfit and I'll just see how tonight turns out.
Alice: yay (happy dance)
Bella: you can be such an idiot for a vampire.
Alice: you love me and my shopping
Bella: Hey he doesn't know you're texting me right? Or that you saw me? How is he?
Alice: Grrrrrr we're not talking about him Bella. He doesn't know. That's all I'm saying okay. I love you. Now get ready it's almost time to go
Bella: Love you too.
I sighed after our conversation. Honestly I felt better. I hated that I had asked about Edward but I couldn't help myself. Edward was a huge part of my life how was I supposed to just forget about him. A second later I gasped at my own thoughts. I hadn't really allowed myself to think his name like this.
"Edward" I called out loud tentatively. I waited. Realizing I wasn't acting normal I moved my hands to where the supposed ache used to be. All I felt was my heart increasing in speed. I knew there was no way I was completely healed, but at least I was on the right track. I pulled myself up and finished getting ready to go see Jake.
End Notes:
So as I started writing this chapter and a few more ideas popped into this little head of mine so I switched some stuff around. I had initially planned to have the bonfire in this chap but it became impossible…
Next chapter will be epic I promise =D
BringMeBelugas I hope you caught my little clue, I wanted to put in the whole thing here but just wait till next chap… jijijiji =D
Oh and please don't forget to review… trust me I treat my reviewers very well.. I love you all
Always yours
Nohemy 3
