EPOV

I stood in the airport with Bella, scanning the crowds to make sure all was safe as she handed her ticket to the lady behind the counter. With the last call for Florida announced on the loudspeaker I pulled Bella into a tight embrace, wanting to remember all that made her the girl I loved, enjoying the feel of her warmth as well as her sweet smell that now smelt like cinnamon spice?

I took a deep breath, inhaling the lovely scent.

"You smell great." I whispered against her hair.

Bella giggled against my neck as she replied.

"I smell like wet dog."

I froze mid inhale, letting her words sink in.

"What?" I asked pulling away from her touch.

"I smell like wet dog, Jacob's smell rubbed off on me from when he hugged me, you really can't smell it?" She asked giving me a questioning look.

I just played it off giving her a warm smile in return.

"I guess your smell is stronger to my senses than the dog's." I retorted calmly, though I was anything but.

Bella was leaving me and I just found Jacob's scent appealing. I gulp nervously realizing I was going to be left in Forks without Bella and with Jacob just a mile or two away.

As the passengers started to board the plane I gave Bella a quick peck on the lips and squeeze of the hand before reluctantly letting her go to board the plane as well, knowing it was for the best. She couldn't stay when she clearly wasn't safe. She would be safe with her mother and soon Victoria would be caught and things could go back to the way they once were, hopefully.

It was night. I usually loved nights because that meant Charlie would be asleep and I could sneak into Bella's window and watch her as she rested, however now, that was gone, Bella was gone.

I sat on my bed that was bought purposely for when Bella slept over, sighing in sheer boredom. It had been so long since I was last alone; I wasn't sure what to do. Bella took so much of my time; I never really made plans for anything else.

I stared at the wall In front of me, noticing all the particles and cracks that made up the solid concrete block, counting all the imperfections in the surface, just to give me something to do. I sigh uninterested as I came up with my answer. There were a hundred and fifty imperfections in the wall. I knew this and yet it had solved nothing, I was till bored and very much alone.

Before I could stop I found myself creeping into a very small window that lead to a dark filled bedroom. I went to scan my surroundings when a light flashed on.

"What are you doing here?" a grumpy Jacob said, rubbing his tired eyes as he moved into a sitting position.

I smirked amused noticing his bed hair.

"I usually watch Bella sleep at night but since she is away I have a lot of time on my hands," I voiced somewhat annoyed making my way over to a nearby chair.

"I don't see how that's my problem." Jacob snapped, folding his arms to his bare chest.

I shrugged taking a seat in the plush chair that sat across from Jacob's bed, trying to get comfortable.

"I figured since Bella is gone and my nights are free now, I might as well use this time to get our schedule hang outs out of the way, so I have more time in the day to concentrate on more important things, like finding Victoria."

Jacob frowned in return before stubbornly replying.

"Go home."

I watched him closely thinking maybe I heard him wrong as he moved to lie on his side, his back facing me.

"What?"

"I don't want you here if you're going to be a jerk." He lectured from his side, mumbling the words as his grogginess showed through.

I sighed bothered that Jacob was being so cold. However, I let it go having a pretty good awareness the reason was probably because he was tired.

"I want to apologize for that, I'm sorry about earlier, I just have a lot on my mind lately." I confessed.

Jacob said nothing, turning his light out in response, leaving me in the dark.

I huffed annoyed, getting the hint as I made my way home. I stopped short finding myself heading to the familiar log, taking a seat, watching as the morning came. Closing my eyes as I took in the calm the area gave me.

I waited and waited for something, anything. Nothing happen. Time passed but nothing happen, there was nothing but stillness. It was unsettling.

It was quiet, too quiet. For a moment, I almost hoped Jacob would come and join me, taking the spot next to mine. I couldn't help as a small smile spread across my lips at the memory of Jacob's warmth next to me.

It soon became clear Jacob was not going to stop by today as day turned into night, with the moon shining brightly in the sky and the sound of crickets filled the air. I let out a heavy sigh as I slowly made my way home. I had nothing to rush back to anymore, I didn't have anything anymore.

I started to feel better once I got in my own bed, as I began to read a new adventure. The sound of feet walking across the floor caught my attention causing me to look up at my opened door to see none other than Alice, who stopped in her footsteps noticing me.

She eyed me strangely spotting the heating pad that lay against my covered stomach.

"What, are you doing?" She asked, clearly finding the situation amusing.

"What? The warmth feels nice." I stated, lightly cuddling against the pad, liking the feeling of the heat sweeping through my body.

Alice arched an eyebrow as a smile spread across her face. I gave her an annoyed look as I read her thoughts.

"Don't give me that look Alice; I know what you're thinking."

Her grin stayed put as she answered.

"Uh huh and you know I would be right. Just admit it Edward, he's getting to you."

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