"Where are you headed to today?" Emily asked seeing that I had my backpack loaded up with snacks, a bottle of water, and my photography equipment.
"I'm going over to Jake's to see him, Quil, and Embry," I told her, "I'm working on one of my last portfolios. It's all about incorporating everyday lighting and settings to make really good pictures."
"Do they know that they are going to be your models for the day?" she asked as I grabbed an apple for my breakfast.
"I'm not sure. I told Jake, but whether or not he actually told them is another story. But it doesn't really matter if they are ready or not, the portfolio is supposed to be all candid shorts."
"Then I think you will have plenty of different shots to get, knowing them ." Emily said as she rinsed out a bowel she had used to make breakfast.
It had been a little over a week since Jake and I kissed. My stay in La Push had most definitely taken a turn for the more interesting. Though Jake had school we had found time after school and homework to hang out whether it was at his house, the beach, or Emily and Sam's house. We were taking things nice and slow, not rushing into anything, knowing that one day I would probably be going back to the other side of the country where the majority of the population had never heard of the Quileute tribe or La Push.
I had officially fallen for Jacob, I knew that for sure. I knew that some where along the line my heart would probably get hurt, but I knew that right now it didn't matter to me because I was happy.
"Well, I am going to head out. I told the boys I would make them lunch so I should probably get started soon.," I told Emily as I finished up my apple.
"Good luck with that," she said as she gave me a hug and I headed out the front door.
I made it to Jake's house in no time and I made my way to the kitchen after stopping and saying hi to Billy.
Jacob and the boys were already out in the garage, but Jake had gotten out everything for lunch before they went out.
I made a variety of sandwiches, knowing that the boys would eat at least two each. I grabbed the two bags of chips that we had and a variety of drinks before I headed out to the garage.
"I come bearing food," I said as I entered the garage where the guys were crowded around the rabbit.
"Sweet!" Embry exclaimed as he quickly made his way to where I had put the food.
"I swear you guys act like you never get fed," I said as Jake wrapped an arm around my waist.
"Thank you," he said as he gave me a kiss.
"No problem," I told him as I kissed him again.
"Jeez, will you two get a room or something," Quil said before Jacob smacked his arm.
"Well if you two would leave I think that is would be considered a room," I said as I grabbed a sandwich and took a seat on the bench.
I was joined by Jake as the boys stuffed their faces.
Once lunch was finished the boys went back to working on the car and my camera and I stood in the background, snapping random shots.
"You want to put your camera down and learn something?" Jake asked as he pulled me up from my seat.
"Not really, but I don't think you are going to give me a choice," I said as I joined Quil and Embry in front of the hood.
We spent the next while pointing out different parts and what they did. Needless to say, between the three guys my knowledge of cars had increased.
"So if I ever have car troubles that I can't solve I know who to come to," I said after wiping my hands on one of Jake's garage towels.
"Of course. I guess I could help you out if you needed it," Jake said, causing me to elbow him in the side.
Quil and Embry had headed home once it started to get dark, but I had planned on staying and helping Jake and Billy with dinner before I headed home.
"You know you didn't really have to make lunch and deal with us today," Jake said as I helped him pick up a few things around the garage.
"I know, but it gives me something to do. And I get to spend time with you this way," I said as I placed a wrench back in its place.
"Very true. I'm just glad you aren't one of those girls who doesn't like to do stuff where you might get dirty or break a nail."
"Well if I was, I don't think you would have started going out with me. At least I hope you wouldn't have if I wasn't really your type," I said.
"I believe you are most definitely my type," he said as he closed up his tool box and wrapped his arms around me, letting me sink into his chest.
I could hear his heart beat as I wrapped my arms around him as much as I could.
"So what's for dinner?" I asked as I pulled away slightly from out hug and gave him a peck on his cheek.
"I'm not sure. I believe we have some form of chick. Would you like to go find out?" he asked as he laced his fingers in mine.
"I would love to," I said as we made our way out of the garage, shutting the light off behind us.
The small section of land between the house and the garage seemed like it took forever to cross because of the cold winds blowing in every direction. I regretted not putting on my jacket before stepping out into the open area.
"Dinners almost ready," Billy said as we entered the house.
"Dad, we were going to cook tonight," Jake said as we entered the small kitchen.
"I know, but I decided to go ahead and do it. Plus, you have been working on the car all day."
"Well, I'll get the plates and silver wear out at least," I said as I opened the cabinet nearest me and grabbed three plates.
Jacob grabbed silver wear and soon enough the three of us were seated around the dining room table with plates filled with food.
The dinner talk consisted mainly of Billy's latest trip to the lake for fishing, what all Jake and the boys had done to the rabbit, when the next big foot ball game was, and then the animal attacks were brought up. It was the same ones that were mentioned in the flier I had gotten in Port Angles when I had gone with Emily.
"What do you think is causing them?" I asked, knowing that Jake and I often went out in the woods around La Push.
"I don't think it is anything to worry about up here. We have always had a good connection with the land," Billy said as we started to finish up our plates.
"But with them springing up in Forks and places closer to here, doesn't it worry you?" I asked.
"I don't think after these many years of our land being so peaceful that we really have anything to worry about," he said as Jake stood and gathered our plates, taking them to the kitchen.
"I just hope that they can get everything under control in Forks and every where else soon before many other people die." I said as I helped clear off the table.
"I am going to bed, but Cheyenne, feel free to stay longer," Billy said as he made his way from the dining room to his room.
"Are you going to make me go home, or do I get to stay longer?" I asked Jake as I helped him put away the left overs and clean up the kitchen.
"Hmm, that is a though one, let me think about it," he said, stopping in the middle of washing off a plate, "I think I will let you stay longer."
"Good, because I wasn't going to leave," I told him before I kissed his cheek.
"Good." he said as we finished up in the kitchen, "So are you really worried about the animal attacks we were talking about?"
"Of course I am. We go out in the woods all the time, all over the reservation, and if something is out there that is killing humans, I am going to be slightly worried about it." I told him as we both sat down on the couch.
"But none of the attacks have been on the reservation," he pointed out as he wrapped his arm around me.
"Not yet, but they very well could be. Forks isn't that far away."
"Don't worry, I'll keep you safe," he said as I leaned into his chest.
"Ok captain corny," I said with a laugh, "Are you going to kiss me awake when I am put under a magical spell by the evil witch?"
"Well, I'm not sure if I know of any evil witch around here, but if it happens, I'll see what I can do," he said as I grabbed a blanket from the side of the couch to keep the coolness of the night away from me.
"I guess I should be ok with it as long as you aren't the monster chasing after me," I said with a smile.
"Like that would ever happen."
"You never know, you might turn into some evil warlock over night," I said with a smile.
"Oh yea, because that happens all of the time."
"When it happens I am going to tell you I told you so," I said as my eyelids started to get heavy.
Jake and I were silent for a few moments, and I made myself more comfortable by stretching my legs out on the couch. My mind kept picturing fairy tale images with as La Push as the kingdom and everyone I knew as the various characters and people. Little did I know that a few moments of silence was all it took to put me to sleep. I didn't find that out until I woke up the next morning, still at Jacob's house.