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Leah
My parents had welcomed Sammy and I like royalty. They were thrilled to have us back home, and there was a piece of me that had missed La Push dearly. The fact that Sam was going to cooperate with my conditions made it easier for me to accept him in Sammy's life.
When I told my parents about Sam they were thrilled, my dad for the most part loved Sam, and according to him Sam could no harm. That had hurt me a lot when Sam had left me, I couldn't understand why MY dad would not feel hostility for the man who broke his "little girl's heart", but all of that seemed to be part of a distant past.
Of course I would always love Sam; he was my first everything, he had made me feel like the most important woman in the world, and he had given me my biggest treasure; Sammy, but Jacob had in the past few days quickly filled the void he had left behind.
I hadn't seen Jake since he left the Makah Rez three days ago, he had called me and we had professed our feelings for each other multiple times, but just his hearing his voice wasn't enough every inch of my body craved for his hold, his eyes, his smile, the way he said my name, how he told me he loved me, I needed him to completely function, without him I felt as if I part of me was missing.
I was home alone, Seth was in school, my mom was working, and my dad had taken Sammy to meet his best friend Billy. I heard a car outside the house, I went to peek out the window and saw Emily walking towards the door. Before she had the chance to knock I opened the door and walked outside. Emily had a shy smile on her face and was carrying a basket of what I assumed to be baked goods.
"Hi Leah, wow you look beautiful, I am so happy your home" she said sincerely.
I missed Emily but I couldn't find the will to forgive her, in reality I still didn't forgive Sam the only reason I was being seemingly cordial with him was for Sammy's sake.
"Hi Emily, yea I am glad to be home I missed my family, you know my mom, dad, and Seth." I knew it was a low blow but I bitterly thought she deserved it.
Emily looked down at the ground embarrassed
"Look Emily I don't mean to be rude but I have a lot of unpacking to do so what exactly did you come for?"
"Um Leah, I know that you feel like I betrayed you, but I never meant to hurt you, I love you, and when your sad a part of me is sad too. And now that your back I would really like to be part of your life"
"Em…I did and still feel like you stabbed me in the back, I loved you like a sister I trusted you with my life and your actions were as if everything we had gone through had been in vain. And as much as I would like to say that I forgive you, I can't, because deep inside I am still healing from the wounds both you and Sam inflicted upon me. Perhaps one day I will be able to put it all behind me, but as of right now I cant I am sorry."
"It's okay Leah, I understand that what we did to you really hurt you, and I am truly sorry for that, but I am glad to hear that maybe some day things could be back to normal."
She smiled at me and walked back towards the car.
"Oh I almost forgot I made you your favorite dessert, double chocolate chip cookies, your dad told me they are Sammy's favorite too." She handed me the basket
"Thanks Emily, oh and now that your going to be spending a lot more time with my son, you should know he's allergic to nuts."
"I see inherited that from his father." sensing an awkward moment.
"Yup, bye Emily"
"Bye Leah, it really was nice to see you again" she smiled genuinely.
I gave her a small smile and watched her drive off, I was about to go into the house when someone sneaked up on me, holding me by the waist.
"What the hell?" I shouted.
"Did I scare you" the voice of the man I loved asked me.
I turned around to face him wrapping my arms around his neck and pecking him gently on the lips "Just a little" I teased.
"Really? Just a little? I guess I must be losing my touch, probably the effect of loving you, its making me a love sick puppy." He grinned.
"A really hot puppy" I giggled. I loosened my hold on him and led him inside.
Jake and I pretty much spent the rest of the afternoon together in my parent's house. We kissed (a lot), expressed our undying love for each other, and just enjoyed each other's companies.
We both needed and longed for each other when we were apart, and Jake was always working, so we cherished every minute we had together. Our time of bliss was interrupted when Seth came home from school.
"Hi, Seth" I told my little brother when he walked through the door.
"Sup, Clearwater" Jake said in his husky voice.
"Hey" the sound of Seth's unenthusiastic response made me unlock my gaze on Jake and look at him, he looked pale and wow I hadn't noticed he had grown, it looked like he had an overnight growth spurt.
"Seth, are you okay?"
I was so concerned for my little brother, that I left Jake's side and went over to him; I touched his forehead to check if he had a fever. The heat was excruciating it was if he was on fire. My hand flinched from the heat,
"Seth your burning up, I need to take your temperature and call a doctor this cannot be healthy."
Seth was silent, Jake on the other hand was telling me I was overreacting he assumed Seth just had the flu. I didn't care, Seth's health was not a joke; I had always been very maternal with Seth, I was about to pick up the phone when my dad walked in with Sammy asleep in his arms. Jake went over to him and carried Sammy to his room.
"Seth, are you okay?" my dad asked.
"No he is not dad he is burning up, I was just about to call the doctor." I was about to dial when my dad snatched the phone out of my hand.
"Dad, what the hell?"
"Leah a doctor won't be necessary, I am sure it's just a virus."
"Dad a temperature that high is dangerous, he needs a doctor."
"Leah drop it I said no", "Come on Seth go get some rest" I looked at Seth as he walked up to his room.
I was raging in anger how could my dad be so irresponsible, Seth needed help.
"Calm down babe, Seth will be fine, your dad knows what he is talking about"
"Babe? Is that my new nickname" I teased him.
"Why do you mind?"
"Babe? …Babe? Hmm I think I like it?" I giggled.
"I hope your right Jake, if something happened to Seth I don't know…" he placed his finger on my lips silencing me
"Lee, he will be fine, Seth is a strong kid"
I didn't know why but Jake's reassurance calmed my nerves, he just made me feel so serene. I trusted him with my life and my son's. He made me feel safe as if nothing or anyone could ever hurt me.
After Sam had left me I had been very cautious as to who I allowed to be part of my life. I lived in a cocoon wary of the letting anyone get too close. I had to protect myself, so I isolated my child and myself from the world. But Jacob offered me a chance to flourish and trust again, and because I was utterly in love with him, I was going to try to fly with him by my side.
"I love you Leah, I love you more than my own life" he whispered into my ear before departing my house.
"Jacob Black, you are the only man my eyes see, the only man my thoughts and dreams revolve around, words cannot explain to you how in love I am with you" "But maybe this will"
I pulled his head down and kissed him passionately. Jacob picked me up off the ground and raised me until I appeared to be taller than him. I cupped his face in my hands and let my emotions run wild, our tongues explored each others mouths, the kiss was out of this world, and I felt like I was a princess kissing my prince charming. I was in love there was no doubt about it, in love with the man I knew would never hurt me.
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I love this chapter…so Seth is getting sick?? Do you know why?? Lol…next chapter will be hopefully up tomorrow (Friday night)
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Jake is starting to notice that Leah is getting sick…
