Holding On

JacobxBella

Rated M

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight or the franchise, as it belongs to Steph Meyers

Holding On

Chapter 14

Bella's nerves were building the closer they got to La Push High School. As soon as they had crossed the border into La Push, her leg had been shaking. She was about to go to Jacob's prom, with Jacob and be surrounded by people she didn't even know! It wasn't everyday that someone on the Reservation took interest in a pale face, let alone date one. But then again, Jacob never seemed like one to follow unspoken rules anyway. Even so she couldn't help but be extremely nervous, and before long Jacob had pulled into the parking lot of the high school.

There were already many cars parked there, and many students walking inside the school with their dates and friends. Bella's brown eyes stared at them as her anxiety began to build. A warm hand took hold of hers and she turned to look at Jacob who was giving her a warm, reassuring smile. Giving her hand a gentle squeeze he said, "Everything is going to be alright."

"Okay," Bella replied softly as Jacob kissed the knuckles of her hand.

The four of them piled out of the car before Jacob locked it, Embry wrapping his arm around Angela's waist as they headed towards the school. Bella held tightly to her clutch in one hand while Jacob held onto her other hand. As they walked towards the building Bella could see and feel the stares on her, causing her to almost shrink into Jacob. But she then remembered that she had Jacob by her side and that she was stronger than she thought she was, so she held her head high as she and her date headed towards the La Push High School gymnasium.

Walking into the gymnasium Bella was pleased at how simple everything was while still giving off the message that it was prom. Streamers were all along the walls, about four different refreshment tables, and a disco ball hung from the ceiling. There was music playing from the speakers courtesy of the DJ, but there was also a live band setting up to get ready to play as well. The lights were shining in an array of different colors, from blue to green to pink, to yellow and every other color that was available. This was actually the ideal prom Bella would have thought of, considering Forks was going for some kind of theme that was, as Jessica had put it, fairytales meet the future. She could only imagine how horrendous that would look when she and Jacob went to it next week.

"Hey Jake, Bella!" a voice called getting the couple's attention.

Turning the two of them saw Quil making his way through the crowd towards them, with Jessica Stanley on his arm surprisingly. Smiling Jacob said, "Hey Quil. I see you convinced Jessica to come here with you."

Quil rolled his eyes and replied, "What are you talking about? It didn't take any sort of convincing; she was just playing hard to get."

Jessica and Bella shook their heads with smiles on their face before Jessica moved to hug Bella. Pulling away with a smile she said, "I'm glad that you came. And don't worry about anyone staring at you. They're just jealous because you've got one of the hottest guys here on your arm."

"Thanks Jess," Bella couldn't help but reply with a chuckle. One thing about Jessica, she would always find a way to make her smile one way or another.

Jacob cleared his throat and said, "Well I hate to leave you all, but I want to take Bella out for a spin on the dance floor."

"What?" Bella said with wide brown eyes.

"Sure thing, Jake. We'll see you guys later," Quil said before allowing Jessica to tug him over to one of the refreshment tables.

As she was pulled onto the dance floor Bella protested, "Wait Jake, I can't dance. I have two left feet. I don't want to."

The younger boy turned around and took Bella's hands in his before bending down and saying, "Don't worry about anyone watching, Bells. I'm right here and if you fall I'll catch you, I promise."

Bella looked into his sincere brown eyes before nodding, causing Jacob to grin. He began a steady side to side step in time with the pop music playing, lightly guiding his date. He chuckled as Bella couldn't help but look at her feet and gave her a kiss on top of her head just on the headband she was wearing on her bald head. Bella looked up at him and gave him a smile and dancing in, surprisingly, time with Jacob. Jacob grinned wider as Bella allowed herself to be completely immersed in the music and was actually keeping with the beat and not stumbling at all. Pulling Bella closer to him he wrapped his muscular arms around her and held her close and they continued to step in time with the music. He heard Bella sigh softly and rest her head against his chest, but he also noticed the many people looking at him, some even whispering about how 'Jacob Black was with a bald pale face girl'.

Just when he was about to tell them they could all fuck off, a loud voice he recognized to belong to Leah said, "Quit staring, you douche bags. Mind your own business before I make you."

The people that had been staring at them whipped their heads around to see Leah Clearwater glaring at all of them, causing them to quickly move away from her and the couple to some other part of the gym. They all knew who she was and the kind of temper she had on her and how abrasive she could be. It made them wonder how in the world Sam Uley was able to date someone like her.

Smiling Jacob said, "Thanks, Leah."

"No problem," she replied as Sam walked up to stand next to her. Neither of them were dressed for the shindig, but both wore blue jeans, black shoes, and grey t-shirts.

Bella looked at the couple and said, "Hi guys. What are you doing here?"

Sam grunted a bit and said, "Chaperoning."

"Unpaid, might I add," Leah put in.

Jacob and Bella couldn't help but laugh at the way Leah had said those words. The four of them conversed for a while before Sam and Leah left them alone on the dance floor. With their attention back on each other they continued to dance, the both of lost in each other's world.

As the night drug on Bella realized that she was having a great time. She couldn't keep the smile off of her face, and it only widened every time she looked at her boyfriend. Jacob had promised tonight would be memorable and so far it had been. He had taken several turns dancing with her and they had even had some food from the refreshment table, which was delicious and was hoping she could get the recipes from someone. She was positive that nothing could ruin it for her, even if it tried.

Jacob looked down at Bella who had her head resting on his shoulder and asked, "Are you alright?"

"Mhm, just a little tired," Bella said. Looking up at him she reassured, "But not enough to go to sleep though."

"Must be from all the fun," Jacob replied with a grin.

Bella nodded and giggled when Jacob planted a kiss on her lips. The two of them looked around at the couples that were slow dancing on the floor as the live band performed a ballad and the lead singer sang. Bella looked at them and spotted Jessica and Quil dancing, both of them looking content and happy in each others' arms. She hoped her friend would give the boy a real chance and not treat him the way she did Mike. Who knows, she might actually find herself really happy.

Jacob looked around for a moment before saying softly, "Let's get out of here. I want to take you somewhere."

"Where?" Bella asked.

"You'll see."

Taking her smaller hand in his Jacob led her towards the exit of the gymnasium, leaving the shindig behind. As they walked down the hall headed for the exit the door to a supply closet opened and Embry and Angela stepped out. The two of them stared wide eyed at having been caught by their friends, a furious blush appearing on Angela's face. Bella, not being able to contain her shock, exclaimed, "Angela!"

Angela shook her head and protested, "It's not what you think, Bella! I swear, we didn't!"

Embry nodded and said, "We really didn't. I just wanted to talk to Angie about something and we kept getting interrupted, so I drug her in there so we could."

"And?" Jacob asked, an amused look on his face.

Embry looked at Angela before taking her hand and interlocking their fingers. He looked back at the couple and said, "And now we're dating."

Bella clapped in delight and hugged Angela, congratulating her as Jacob fist bumped Embry. Pulling away she said, "That's great, you two. But your lips look a little swollen, Angela. Have you two been making out?"

"Hush up, Bella," Angela replied while blushing even more, causing Embry, Bella, and Jacob to laugh.

Jacob told them that he and Bella were leaving and asked if it would be alright to leave them there. Embry told him it was fine and would just call his mom to pick them up when they were ready to leave. After bidding each other 'goodnight', Jacob and Bella left La Push High School and got back into Jacob's Rabbit. Driving in the dark through the Reservation, Jacob and Bella held hands while keeping a flowing conversation between them. After a while Bella asked, "So where is it that you're taking me?"

"We're almost there, just sit tight," Jacob answered.

Bella couldn't help but give her boyfriend a suspicious look. Where was he taking her that was so secretive? But she nodded and just decided to see where they were going. About five minutes of driving later, Jacob pulled up in front of a little wood cabin that was about a mile walk from First Beach. Bella frowned as she's never seen this house before considering how close it was to the beach. Following Jacob's lead she got out of the car, her clutch in her hand.

"Jake, where are we?" Bella asked, wrapping her arms around herself. It was chilly and she was wearing a strapless dress. She probably should have considered grabbing a sweater of some sort before leaving the house.

Jacob noticed his girlfriend's shivering and took his tuxedo and wrapping it around her shoulders. Once he did that he led her over to the cabin's front door. He turned the knob and pushed the door open before leading Bella inside. He quickly moved over to where the fireplace was and took a minute to light a fire, soon illuminating the cabin with a warm glow. Bella looked around and noticed that it was almost completely bare. There wasn't much furniture, but there was a hallway that probably led to a bathroom and bedroom or two. She spotted the kitchen and smiled as she could imagine what it would look like with a fresh coat of paint, redone counters, and a new stove and refrigerator.

Turning back to face the living room area where Jacob was, she noticed him settled on top of a spread out blanket. He patted the space next to him and she sunk down to sit beside him, leaning into him. Breathing in she said, "This cabin was probably really cute before; it definitely has a homey feel to it. But what are we doing here."

The Quileute boy didn't answer for a moment, but then he said, "This was my grandparents' house on my mother's side of the family. No one has stayed in it since they passed away. I always come here whenever I want some peace away from everyone else. But recently I've been coming here so I can see what renovations I can make in the future when I get a chance so it will be livable again."

"Renovations?"

"Well, I was hoping that once it was finished, if you wanted to, you would move in with me when we're old enough to."

Bella gasped and looked up at her boyfriend in surprise. Blinking she asked, "Really?"

Nodding Jacob said, "I want to have a future with you, Bella. I want to be able to give you everything that you've ever wanted, as long as I'm able to. I…I love you, Bella."

He loved her. Jacob loved her. Bella didn't notice the tears filling her eyes until they spilled over. She almost couldn't believe that Jacob loved her, but she knew in her heart that it was true. And what was even truer was that she loved him in return. Wrapping her arms around his neck she hugged him close as she replied, "Oh Jake, I love you too; I really do."

Jacob grinned before pulling away slightly and cupping her face in his hands, leaning forward and pressing his lips against hers in a sweet, love filled kiss. Bella sighed into the kiss and returned it, their lips moving against the others'. Before long their kisses turned heated and lust soon filled their bodies. They were holding and grabbing onto each other as much as they could, trying to pull the other closer to them. Bella moved so that she was straddling Jacob and Jacob held her by her waist, neither of them willing to let go of each other's lips. It wasn't until Jacob felt Bella's hands begin to unbutton his shirt did he stop.

Grabbing her wrists gently Jacob said, "Wait a minute, Bella. Are you sure about this? We don't have to rush it."

Bella panted a little before nodding and saying, "Yes, I'm sure Jake. I love you and I want you. I know I won't regret anything and…and I want you to be my first time, if you'll have me."

Jacob reached around to the zipper of Bella's dress and took hold of the zipper before looking back up into her chocolate eyes. When she gave him a reassuring nod, he began to pull the zipper down as he once again devoured her mouth, delighting in the soft moans that were escaping her pink lips. Before long clothes were taken off of each other as hands glided along bare skin. Moans, groans, and cries of pleasure left their lips as they moved together and against each other, both of them trying to find that moment of release and total bliss. Jacob's lips grazed Bella's neck as he planted kisses along the column, his name a whisper on her lips and her nails lightly raked along his muscular back. And minutes later, as the movements became faster and more frantic, they both groaned as they came down from their high together, their arms wrapped around each other as they shared kisses and words filled with love. It wasn't long after that did they fall asleep in front of the fireplace, the fire slowly burning out as the night went on.

A cell phone continued to buzz inside of the carrying clutch as the two teenagers slept peacefully, the name blinking on the screen alternating between 'Renee' and 'Charlie'.