Chapter 8:
I never questioned the Quileute legends but I couldn't help but think that Jake's necklace is a bad idea. If it was his birth right to be pack leader and he isn't; would it still have the same effect? That's what worries but I didn't say anything of the sort to Jacob. It was September and we were on the plane to New Hampshire. I'd miss Charlie, and everyone else but I needed to go to College. I had promised to call him everyday and that I'd visit every holiday or when I can. He'd even pay for it himself. He was happy that Angela and I were going to the same college. Charlie wasn't so thrilled that Jake was coming along with me to Dartmouth but he let it slide. I was 18 now and was legally an adult and could make my own decisions. Billy didn't mind Jake coming with me, mostly because he knew why he was coming other than our little relationship.
Angela was sitting closest to the isle calling Ben. He isn't going to Dartmouth but a place near there, I forget where. Jacob sat next to me while I was looking out the window. New Hampshire was beautiful. There were many lush forests and beautiful calm streams. I didn't like planes that much but they gave quite a view.
" It's gorgeous," I whispered still looking out the window in admiration. The trees danced with the winds like it was the music and the leaves were the performers. It was also very sunny and it looked rather warm out side. I loved the sun. I loved the warmth of the sun's rays kissing me when it was in the summer. This made me miss Phoenix but New Hampshire was better. It didn't have any cacti or tumble weeds. It looked like it rained often but not as often as it did in Forks. I saw some birds flying by and kept staring at my new state. I couldn't wait to explore, with Jacob by my side of course. I don't necessarily have the best sense of direction as it is and now I have some one or some people hunting me down? Wow, my life's a blast.
" It's not nearly as gorgeous as you," I heard Jacob whisper in my ear. I turned around, and surprise surprise, I was blushing.
" You don't know that," I whispered. " There are more prettier girls out there than me."
" Yea, pretty. You're beyond that. You are the meaning of beautiful," He stated and then smiled. Before I could say anything else Angela spoke.
" Bella, we're almost here," She adjusted her glasses. " Isn't this exciting?"
" Yea," I smiled at her, excitement sparkled in my eyes.
" Um.. Bella where are you staying," Angela asked. " You said you weren't going to live on campus."
" Yea, I bought a house off of campus," I said. " It's quite big."
" Yea I imagine that," She looked at Jacob and then me and then raised her eyebrows in suspicion
" I'll call you and besides we'll have classes together," I patted on her back.
" That's not what I'm worrying about. I'm worrying about you all alone," then she pointed to Jacob. " But I guess not." Then we both laughed and Jake jus looked at the both of us confused.
" What are you two talking about," He questioned us.
" Oh nothing," we answered in unison and then laughed.
We arrived in New Hampshire on time. Dartmouth was in Hanover, New Hampshire and so were we. Before Angela went to go look for her dorm I gave her my address so she can come over anytime or stay anytime. I also gave her my house for number just in case she doesn't have her cell phone or something and she gave me hers. We then said out good byes and then me and Jake called for a taxi. We got to the house Esme bought and picked out. It was beautiful. It was a white, 3 story house with a garden. The grass was lush and the house was surrounded with the woods. I wanted to explore the woods but I had to go move in. Jacob wanted to carry our suitcases so before I could open my mouth to argue they were already in the house. Men, you can't live with them. You have a opinions and they lock um' in a closet. I wasn't mad at Jake for ever doing that because it was mostly the little things he did that on; like cleaning the dishes, driving, and things like that. I appreciated it but I wanted to be of use. Edward and his family came out of the house to greet us.
" Oh Bella," I heard Alice sing. " We have a college present for you."
" Alice, you know I hate surprises," I complained.
" You don't want to disappoint Jake do you," She tried to guilt me. " I mean he has a gift for you too that comes with ours." I gave up and let her drag me to my "new" room. It was simple, just the way I like it. I didn't know why there was a king-sized bed in the room though.
" Okay hit me with it," I groaned. Alice opened the closet doors and there was a whole wardrobe in there.
" But Alice I already have clothes," I objected.
" Yes, you can put them in the dressers. There is some clothes in there too but not much. And Come on Bella, you need to have variety in your wardrobe," She pouted.
" Fine it can stay."
" Yay," she clapped her hands. " That's not all of it though." She moved the clothes and there was yet another door behind it. She opened the door and there was tons of clothes. It looked like a fashion studio.
" It's your study get a way because I know how much you love to read there is a huge library. There is also more clothes, a desk, and basically everything you need there," Alice pointed to each object.
" Thanks Alice," I said. " Thanks to you all." I turned around and thanked them all. They walked out of my room and left me and Jake alone. He closed the bedroom door and sat on the bed.
" Alright. My turn," He hugged me. " Promise me you won't get mad."
" You didn't have to get me anything though," I started to argue.
" But I did so promise me you won't get mad," He looked into my eyes. " Pleassseeee???"
" Fine; I promise," I kissed his cheek. He then ran into my closet. The door Alice had opened behind my little wardrobe was still open so he just ran right through it. I heard some rummaging. And then I heard an "Ouch".
" Honey are you ok," I asked concerned.
" I'm fine. Just keep your eyes closed Bells," He replied. I heard some more rummaging and more "ouches". I was about to ask again but then he came back out. My eyes were still closed but I heard him come close. Almost marrying a vampire and dating a werewolf can do those kind of things to a girl.
" Okay promise not to fuss over what I got you ok," He asked again. I nodded, eyes still closed, and then he put something around my neck. It was cold; but his hands were warm as always.
" Okay open them."
In the next chapter, you'll find out what Jake gave her. I just didn't want to look too lazy because I wasn't posting any new chapters in a while now. and just so there's no confusion when Jake say's "okay open them" at the end he's referring to her eyes. he wants her to open her eyes.
