I gave Alice an odd look, before speaking. "Bella, what is the point of the honeymoon? You can't exactly do anything..."
Edward growled as Bella snapped back. "I can-"
"-Bella! I forgot that I need to have your dress fitted! Can we go and do it now?" Alice pressed, and I shot a look at her. Vampires can't forget things. Bella told me they have unlimited memory.
"What, Bella?" I ignored Alice.
"I can have a honeymoon! Stay out of it." Wait...what?
"What?" I spat, standing up. "He's a vampire...B-Bella! He'll kill you! Crush you! Snap you like a twig!"
"Stay out of it-"
"-you're my best friend! I don't want you to die!"
Edward pushed Bella behind him, which made me look back to Brooke, who had edged away. I was scaring her. I saw Jazz in front of Alice, backing her away, and I tried to control my anger, squeezing my hands into fists and slamming my eyes shut. I breathed heavily, trying to stop the vibrations.
"I'm not going to die, Jake."
"You will. He-" I hiccuped, and then I felt a hand on my back, rubbing it soothingly. I looked behind me, and saw Brooke, and all my anger melted away. I scooped her in my arms, and buried my face into her hair, breathing in the smell. Mmm...
The room was silent for a moment, and then I felt another hand on my arm. I looked up. Bella.
Her eyes were pleading. "Please. Understand. You're just as strong and fast as Edward, and yet you still are close with Brooke."
I didn't like the comparison, but I nodded, and looked up at Edward, whose face was streaked with emotion. I could tell he didn't want to hurt Bella, so I was just going to have to let go. Bella was his responsibility. I walked over to Edward and stood tall, even though I was taller than him anyway.
I whispered under my breath, so only he could hear, that I guessed- I wasn't sure how strong vampiric hearing was. "Hurt her, I hurt you, got it? I'm like her big brother, so this is the big brother talk. And I don't bluff." I turned straight back to Brooke and took her hand. "I want to show you something." I didn't say goodbye as I pulled her out of the house. I wanted to show her my wolf form. She should see before she has our baby. I smirked at her and picked her up, not intending to use normal transport.
"Where are we going?" Brooke frowned, still obviously worried about my little breakdown earlier. I don't even know what that was. One moment I was choking on soon to be tears, and the next I fought it off.
"Ever wanted to ride a wolf?" I smiled slightly and kissed her cheek, before running off into the woods, far enough that I knew I could have a moment with her without the supernatural listening in. When I figured we were far enough, I placed Brooke on the floor and sat down next to her.
"OK, if I do this, I want to be certain you won't freak out again." I smirked at her, but it pained me to have had her freak out before, to the point where she moved away for a week and then schools altogether. She shook her head.
"I won't. I didn't know what you were before."
"Just checking."
Brooke smiled at me as I stood up, and she did the same, and then her eyes widened as I began to unbutton my pants. "woah, woah...what are you doing? I thought you were turning wolf."
"I am."
"You didn't do this last time."
"Well last time it would have been weird to strip in front of the new girl."
"And explain the reason to strip?" Brooke bit her lip as the bottoms came off, and I winked at her.
"You'll see. My wolf form is too big for the clothes. It would be a waste." I rolled up my clothes and tied them to the cord on my ankle. "Careful." I took a few steps back and held eye contact with my imprint as I let the warmth flood through my body and the energy charged through me as I changed forms. I heard a gasp come from her and I looked around, my ears pricking just in case. I locked eyes with her again, and she stepped forward, hand reaching out towards me. It felt right as she smoothed her hand across my fur, and I leaned my head close to her.
"Wow. You're beautiful."
I snorted, shaking out my fur. She wrapped her arms as much as she could around my neck and squeezed, and my insides smirked. I grunted for her to climb on, and she looked up in surprise.
"Are you sure?" I couldn't respond vocally, but I sat down to make my point. She climbed onto my back and I stood back up.
Her heart beat faster as soon as i took the first step, and I chuckled. The moment was ruined when I heard another voice in my head.
Jake! Oh no! Seth! Hey! He pretended to ignore my last thought.
Go away! Shut up! I'm kind of busy.
Yeah...I can tell. Seth grinned, and then I heard another few voices.
Whats up, lovebird?
Head in the game, Leah. Sam barked out in my head, and I faltered in my run, making Brooke jump up slightly, and she cleared her throat.
"Jake." She knew I could hear her, and I slowed down slightly, then stopped altogether when I felt her tug on me. She climbed off quickly then headed into the bushes, and then I heard the choke as she puked. I wanted to help her out, but I would have to go nude helping her. Screw it. I let the warmth take me again, and soon enough I was rubbing a hand on her back, holding her hair back. She spat a few times and then sighed, wiping her mouth.
"Good job I brought those toothbrush gum things...I knew it was coming." She pulled something out of her pocket and popped it into her mouth, starting to chew.
"Are you okay?"
She nodded.
"It's just morning sickness..." She put a hand to her stomach and sniffed, so I pulled her into a hug.
"I love you so much, baby." I wrapped my arms tighter around her and stood there calmly. She sighed into my shoulder, her breath cool on my skin.
"I love you too. I'm just on a low right now."
"Can I make you feel better?" I smirked, stroking her hair softly.
"Can we just...go home and chill?" I heard her mumble, and I nodded.
"Sure." I would do anything for her. "Let me take you home." I backed away from her, and she smirked cheekily as I transformed, and she climbed back on, and I headed back to La Push. When we got home she went straight to the bathroom to brush her teeth quickly, and then she met me on the couch to cuddle up for a movie.
"So should I go to Carlisle for all my appointments?" she whispered quietly, knowing I could hear.
"I should think so." I replied, kissing her hair. "there's no rush at all."
"I heard pregnancy hurts."
"I'll be here."
"You better be."
I chuckled dryly, squeezing her with my whole body.
The weeks flew by as the wedding arrangements flew me and Brooke back and forth. We still had school, and I had tried to convince Brooke to come back to La Push, but she was determined to stay at Forks. I told her that I'd transfer with her, but she stopped that idea before I could take it anywhere. The situation with her father was made clear when he came knocking on our door a few days after the incident. Brooke slammed the door in his face. She was staying with me.
Whenever I was away from Brooke at school, the boys teased me on how smitten I was. Truth is, I was. I had read the minds of all the others who had imprinted, and I never thought my connection with Brooke could be stronger than theirs. But I was wrong, and I was pleased. And I couldn't wait until the end of the day when I picked Brooke up from Forks High, to take her home and love her the only way I could. The only one who was allowed to love her.
As Bella and Edward's wedding got even closer, Brooke got more tense.
"What's wrong, Rookie?" we were curled together on the Cullens' couch, next to Alice and Jasper. Brooke wanted to help out with the wedding as much as she could. The bond she had with the Cullens amazed me- even Blondie had taken a liking to her, and she got on with them all exceptionally. I still felt that etching worry for her when she was around them, but I knew that feeling was out of habit.
"Nothing...I just have a bad feeling. It's probably nothing."
"About what? The baby?"
She shook her head. "No...not the baby. Just...I don't think it's the wedding in general...just...I don't know...it's sounds stupid..." she looked around nervously. "What will happen after the wedding...I don't know what it is, but this high won't last for long."
Alice shook her head. "I would see something if something happened. Don't worry about anything."
Brooke was quiet after that, and I gave her a nudge. "You okay, babe?"
"Yeah. Just...pregnancy drowsiness."
"Want to go home?"
Brooke sighed, deliberating. "Okay. I'll see you tomorrow?" We both got up, and so did Jasper and Alice, and they gave her a hug.
"Yep. Don't forget 11am."
"Where is Bella these days? I haven't seen her besides at school in forever."
Alice rolled her eyes. "Edward. They're usually like that, so it's no biggie. You can emphasize, right? They're soon to be married." Her eyes then went wide, and I tilted my head to the side.
"What?"
"Er...nothing."
"Do you know something I don't?" I questioned, looking at Brooke.
"Your visions depend on peoples choices...if none of us have made that decision...how do you know?"
Alice sighed. "I'm so stupid. It just slipped out." Jasper rubbed her arm soothingly, and I waited impatiently. "This isn't the first time. But even that vision hasn't happened yet."
"Bella?" Brooke seemed to know more than myself, as Alice nodded.
"What about Bella?"
"Her turning vamp."
"Oh." That should bother me, but we all knew it would happen.
Alice nodded. "I saw it before she decided. Before any of us had decided. And please...you're having a kid...and marriage isn't in your futures?" She paused. "Sorry for freaking the both of you out."
On the way home, Alice's words were on my mind. Of course I would marry Brooke. But when was Alice's vision? Brooke let me think alone, which was probably best. Was this too fast? Of course, she was my imprint, and we were having a baby...but...having a kid hadn't even hit me yet. How would I cope with marriage? I didn't want to marry so young... even though I wanted to be with her for the rest of my life... but I thought we had plenty of time. Even Sam and Emily, who had been dating for longer than any of us, hadn't even considered marriage yet, never mind kids.
"How could Alice see us?" Brooke interrupted my thoughts, and then I went blank.
"Er...I have no idea. I thought she couldn't see me, and you're pregnant."
"Maybe I had the baby before..."
"What about the fact I'm a wolf? She can't see me."
"...I'll give her a call when we get back. There has to be an explanation." She tapped her foot on the seat impatiently.
"Brooke, relax. Stress isn't good for the baby."
Brooke breathed heavily. "Okay..." she was calm for the rest of the drive, but headed straight to the phone urgently.
"Hey Alice-...oh. OK. Yeah. But-...Mmhm...Fine." She hung up. "She knew I was going to call, obviously. She said she didn't see us getting married, just a picture. And I wasn't pregnant."
"Strangely, that makes me feel a bit better." I went over and wrapped my arms around her waist, giving her a squeeze.
"Yeah." She turned around in my arms and gave me a soft kiss. "Me too."
"I love you so much. Always remember that." I deepened the kiss, and lifted her up into my arms, heading for the bedroom. She giggled.
"Don't drop me!" A squeal came from her lips.
I let out a laugh. "Me? Who do you think I am?"
"Of course, my werewolf boyfriend, father of my baby, won't drop me." She whispered into my ear. "I want you to-" I cut her off with my lips.
It was the day before the wedding, I was sitting on one of Emily's couches, surrounded by my friends and my girlfriend. Brooke's legs were in my lap, and I was rubbing circles on her skin as we chatted to our friends.
"Sam! Don't try that! Seriously, it's disgusting!" Kim screeched as Sam lifted the drink to his lips. The boys had mixed as many things as they could find into one. Milk, salt, mayo, sugar, ketchup and Jared even ripped up a few pieces of his muffin to shove in there. And I can't forget the coke. All in all, it looked vile, but Sam still took that first sip, and we all laughed.
"Ewww!" The girls yelled as the boys cheered him on as he knocked it back, then slamming it down onto the table, shaking his head.
He made a noise. "Ugh. That's nasty, dude. Really. Blurgh!" He looked around the room. "Who's next?" He smirked, and everyone that could, leaned back. Okay, we were playing truth, dare, kiss or swear. Truth really didn't work among the pack, but some things not even the pack knew about, as some things we just didn't think about. Or tried not to.
"OK...Brooke. Truth, dare, kiss or swear?" Sam wriggled his eyebrows up and down and chuckled. Brooke bit her lip.
"Er...dare...?" she smirked, but then quickly added. "Nothing that could damage the baby though."
"hm..." He thought it over. "Guys?" He looked around for inspiration. "Boy, dares get tough if you don't know what to dare..."
"So I can skip?" Her voice brightened, and I smiled. Sam shook his head.
"Pick another."
"Fine. Kiss."
Sam smirked and pointed to his cheek. "C'mon, Brooke." He laughed as Brooke got from my lap and gave him a smacker on the cheek. Brooke then climbed back on my lap, and snuggled into me. My heart had jumped when Brooke said 'kiss'...but that was normal, right? Also the anger and jealousy...
But Brooke was in my arms now, so why should I be jealous? And Sam has Emily... I need to cool down...
"Babe, are you okay?" Brooke kissed my cheek, and I turned my attention to her, away from my thoughts. "Jake?"
"I'm perfect." I grinned and attacked her lips. I shouldn't worry. She's not going anywhere, and neither am I.
"Ugh. You two. Get a room!" The lads groaned, and I heard giggles. I pulled away from a breathless Brooke, smirking, and Brooke turned to the group.
"OK...who's next? ...Paul?" She grinned wickedly and Paul noticeably gulped. Who's laughing now? "OK Paul...Truth, Dare, Kiss or Swear?"
"Um...Swear."
"...Alright...Jake? Any ideas?" My whole face must have lit up at the opportunity.n Payback is a bitch, baby!
"This is why I love you." I laughed and rubbed my hands together. Paul shook his head.
"This is not your turn, Jake. It's Brooke's. So shut up." My smile widened. This would have been better as a dare, but I could finally get Paul to stop bugging me.
"Paul, you have to swear...to stop coming to mine uninvited. Because we've tried locking the door, you come through the window...we lock the window...you come in like Santa Clause...seriously. Get out." Brooke laughed as Paul shook his head.
"Fine. I swear...I will call you if I am coming over. And I will knock. On occasion."
I shrugged. Good enough.
The days got closer and closer to Bella and Edward's wedding.
