Bella's POV

At the Black residence, I was shown to Jake's sister's room. The room was cozy and I knew I would be comfortable here, with Jake, for the next few days. Once I was settled in, I headed back to the living room and sat next to Jake on the couch. Jake took my hand and nodded to Billy as he wheeled over and placed himself in front of me. I was sure they had been talking while I had unpacked my things in Rachel's room, but I was curious about the subject of their conversation.

Just as I was about to open my mouth to ask the question, Billy put his hand up to stop me, as if he'd read my mind. "I know you have a question for me Bella" he began. I nodded, suddenly nervous about what he had to say. I shifted a little in my seat. "Bella, before I tell you about the Cullen's, I must tell you about us...our tribe". I was puzzled. What was he talking about?

He proceeded to tell me a legend about the Quileute people...and then about Jake. "Soon, Jake will make a...transformation". "He will become a spirit warrior". I wasn't sure exactly what that meant. I peaked at Jake, who was staring at the floor. Did he have tears in his eyes? "The Cullen's are dangerous, Bella, just as Charlie told you". "Why?" was all I could ask. "They are bloodsuckers" Jake said, anger was in the last word. "What does that mean?" I asked, completely confused. "They are vampires, bringers of death" said Billy. Was he serious? I could feel my jaw drop and a shiver ran down my spine.

He told me of how Jake was destined to protect the tribe and everyone in town, including me. "Especially you" Jake added, squeezing my hand. He looked at me with so much love. "So...does my dad know about...?" I trailed off, unable to say the word 'vampire'. "No, he just knows that the tribe views them as enemies and he trusts us" said Billy. "You cannot tell him...or anyone else". "I know you will keep this secret because you love Jacob". I blushed for the first time today. Billy was very intuitive. I had yet to tell Jake of my feelings. Billy then excused himself, saying he was tired, but I was pretty sure he was leaving us alone to talk.

Jacob's POV

Bella's blush at my dad's words of her feelings was a bit of a surprise...a happy one. I knew she had feelings for me, I felt it when we kissed or I touched her, but we hadn't voiced anything yet. I was totally crazy about this girl, but I was trying to take it slow. She hadn't said a word since my dad left. She just kept her eyes on mine. She was still holding my hand so I took that as a sign she wasn't freaked out. I was so afraid she would run away after hearing the story about me.

My dad had left out the part explaining what my 'transformation' would be. He had said that it would come later...after. I was excited and frightened about it, but I still had a little more time to wrap my head around it. I kept my eyes locked with hers, trying to reassure her that it would be okay. I could tell she was still processing all she'd heard so I just let her take her time.

Bella's POV

I was lost in Jake's eyes, trying to take in what Billy had told me. An old movie played in my head as I replayed the legend in my mind...Billy was narrating. I finally had to speak so Jake would know I wasn't upset or scared, although I was unsure of what the term 'spirit warrior' actually entailed. "Jake...all of this..." "I know it's weird" he smiled but his eyes didn't light up. "No, it's just...wow". I didn't know how else to put it. I needed to tell him what I felt for him. Concentrate, Bella. I played with the sleeve of my shirt, trying to will my hands to stop shaking. God I was nervous! The butterflies were becoming elephants in my stomach.

"I just want to tell you that, no matter what happens, I'm not going anywhere". I looked into his eyes again. He seemed relieved. "I-I'm in love with you, Jacob Black" I blushed, again. He smiled his signature 'Jacob' smile, my smile and he pulled me into...the best kiss of my life. And then he said the best thing I'd heard all day, no...ever. "I'm in love with you too, Bella Swan". My heart felt like it would explode out of my chest and a single tear rolled down my cheek as I kissed the guy I loved. He loved me, too.