A/n: Hope you like the chapter for the week! I'm not sure which chapter i'm writing next in this story, i had one planed but i'm not sure if i want to add one chapter in between. I'll think about it and update by next wednesday at the latest!!!!! Please continue to read and review!!!!!!
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Chapter 12- I Swear
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Christmas Eve~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
"Jake, are you done with the fire?" I asked as I walked into the living room in the house we were renting.
"Yup, I just finished," He said.
I saw the desire light in his eyes when he saw what I was wearing. I was freezing (yes, weird I know, I never get cold, whatever), but the look on Jake's face was worth it.
"Merry Christmas, Baby," I whispered in his ear and sat down on the couch.
He put the fire screen up and walked over and sat down next to me. With the combination of Jake and the fire in the room, I wasn't as cold anymore. I rested my head on his shoulder and looked out the window. The snow was falling faster and harder now.
"Merry Christmas to you too," he said back and he slung his arm around my shoulders. " I have to admit, Lee, you were right. Moving up here on our own was the best thing we've ever done."
"Yeah, but I really miss Seth. I've never been away from him for so long. I really wish Mom would let him come tomorrow."
We were having our pack, Paul, Rachel, Billy, Bella, Edward, and Nessie over for Christmas dinner tomorrow. My mom woke up the week after Jacob and I had moved up here, and she was released from the hospital at the beginning of this week. Seth can't come tomorrow because Mom still needs help around the house.
"We'll see him soon, Lee. Don't worry," Jake said and he kissed my forehead.
"I'm glad we're together. You know, this is our first Christmas officially together," I said and I leaned up to kiss him.
Yeah and you STILL havn't said it.
"Yeah, and this is the first Christmas where we're both off from work, and we don't have to patrol," Jake said with a laugh.
Way to not be romantic, but he's just soooo hot, and so nice, I'll get over it.
Jake was still Alpha of the pack, but we turned most pack business over to Embry and Seth. Quil, Brady, Collin, and Quil's cousin Mason were all happy to be able to let loose without Jake and me there. We were only to be called on pack business in an emergency. Which, since our truce with the Cullen's, is very rarely ever. Jake and I only phased now to stay active, and Jake phased more than I did. I was getting a lot better with my temper.
"I still can't believe Charlie gave you off tonight." Jake smiled,
"Well I know in such a dangerous town like Forks, oh my I might have to arrest someone tonight for stealing Santa's milk and cookies."
I slapped his shoulder that I was leaning on and her didn't even flinch.
Damn, I'm losing my touch.
"You know, when your boss is your dad's best friend, he's known you since you were born, and he's engaged to your girlfriend's mother, he develops a soft spot for you."
Jake was going to the police academy in Seattle, and working part-time with Charlie in Forks. I was still trying to decide if I wanted to go to school, but for the time being I was working at a local Starbucks.
Sitting in each others arms, listening to Christmas music, and watching the fireplace crackle away, made me the most peaceful I'd been in a long time.
"How are you feeling, sweetheart?" Jake asked referring to my new, almost constant headache, and stomach ache.
We were both under so much stress recently, it's a wonder how either of us was still standing.
"Better than earlier. It helps that we have tonight off," I said as I breathed in his woodsy scent.
"Lee, you need to stop overworking yourself. I think your making yourself sick. You look like you've lost weight, and you're paler then usual."
"I know, I know. Once we're both working full time, I'll feel better," I assured him. He sighed and pulled me closer to him.
"I hope so. Look, it's 11:45 can we please open our gifts now?"
I was raised to wait until midnight on Christmas eve to open presents. Jake had been pressuring me to open gifts since 10:30, so I finally caved.
"Ok, Jake," I said with a nod.
He got up and practically flew to the tree. We decided on only one big gift for each other. He handed me a medium, shallow, square box with a big red bow on it. I handed him a big box.
"You first," I insisted
He opened the box faster then I've seen anyone ever do before. He began digging through the packing peanuts until he pulled out another , long, thin box.
"Aw, a box, Lee, you shouldn't have."
I picked up the remote for the TV and tossed it at his head.
"Open it, Jackass."
He opened it and pulled out two season passes for the Mariners. He seriously started glowing.
"Oh my god, this is seriously the BEST gift ever!" He exclaimed and he pulled me of the sofa and swung me around in a hug. All the while kissing every inch of my body he could reach.
"Your turn," He said when he sat me down.
I was dizzy and a little nauseous when he put me back on my feet. I sat back down, and unwrapped the box slowly. It was a jewelry box. I unhooked the latch, opened the box, and was left speechless. It was a white gold and diamond version of a Quileute promise bracelet. Tears immediately began to fill my eyes. I was so happy, I seriously couldn't talk.
"Leah Susannah Clearwater, I've wanted to give you one of these for so long. I love you, so much. I promise to love you with all my heart and take care of you for the rest of our lives together, I promise I'll never hurt you, and I promise I'll protect you with my life. Will you wear my promise bracelet?"
He siad it. He finally said it.
I nodded very fast, still choked up that was the first time he'd ever said he loved me. He took my left hand in his and latched the bracelet on it. I knew I had to talk, but I kissed him first. I pulled away and looked him in the eyes.
"Jacob Ephraim Black, I love you too. You mean so much to me. This bracelet is perfect, and you're perfect."
"I made sure the bracelet matched your necklace."
I reached for my neck where the heart necklace my dad gave me for graduation was hanging.
"Thank you so much. I love you," I said and I kissed him again.
"I Love you too, God, it sounds so great to hear you say that," he said and he brushed a stray hair behind my ear. Just after he did the clock stroke midnight. I'd worked a double shift that day, and I was almost dead on my feet.
Seeing how tired I was Jake laid down on the sofa and pulled me to his bare chest. The music was still on, and the fire was still going. Jake nuzzled his head into my hair.
"Mmmm… you smell different. Really good, but different. Are you wearing something new?" He asked.
I shook my head slowly as I began to drift off.
"I'm wearing the same thing… I always do," I said through a yawn.
I felt him shrug the shoulder I was leaning on. Soon after he began to hum silent night, and the vibrations of his chest felt so good. I fell asleep that night before the song even finished.
