so, here it is.
i'm pretty sure you all want to chop my head off and serve it to something vicious, and honestly I don't blame you.
like i'm such a bad updater. I had really bad writer's block with this chapter. . . and most of it is just a random filler.
soooo enjoy it. who knows how long it might take next time?
ummm, I skipped the date a little, christmas has passed and yeah, it's new years eve.
ennnnnjoy!
My arms exceeded normal length and I was on the tips of my toes. Maybe clumsy people should be forbidden on ladders. Well, it was not a real ladder, just one of those miniature ones but a ladder none the less. I sucked in my stomach in hope of this would help my balance. It didn't. Holding my breath only made me more fidgety. I reached for the other end of the bright yellow banner and brought it close to my face, with a little tack in the other hand I pinned the banner to the wall. I never felt so relieved after. That little peg may seem dainty but those sharp points are just vicious. I'm lucky I didn't manage to hurt myself. Taking another glance at the canary yellow colour, I stepped down three steps and found the floor again, thank God.
"Happy new year, original." I commented at the bubbly blue words, yet still admired the way the banner dangled like and upside down rainbow.
"Very original." A husky voice brushed along my neck and I think I had the closet thing to a panic attack. I most likely sprang eight feet in the air and clutched my chest roughly. My heart found it's way back to my chest and I slowly looked over my shoulder, although I was already aware who scared the living daylights out of me was. Jacob smirked down at me, obviously quite pleased at my near chance at getting a heart attack.
"Does the fact that I almost died from shock satisfy you?" I asked and lowered my eyebrows slowly while speaking.
"Why yes, it does." He spoke smoothly.
"Happy new year." I said warmly and felt a smile curl on it's own. Jake smiled at me. I felt my stomach do the usual flip as I stared at him. He took a few simple steps forward and grasped onto my cheeks tightly. He was no where near gentle as Jake pulled my cheeks outward then back then outward. I tried to pull away put there was no use of trying to escape his deathly grasp. I whined and ordered him to let go this instant but he didn't seem to hear me.
"It's not a new year yet, so wait until midnight." Jacob Black reminded me with amusement coloured in his voice. He released my face and slight pain spread.
"That hurt!" I informed him in a sharp screech and I didn't care that I was stating the obvious.
"Where's Sheriff Swan?" Jacob asked with a playful gleam in his eyes. It was like I could read his whole mind in that one shine that sparked in his eyes. My toes curled instantly in my sneakers in embarrassment. My gaze fell to my feet, sort of checking if the sensation was visible, Luckily for me, it wasn't. I stammered on a response when I found my vocal chords again.
"He's with his Deputy, don't get any ideas." I warned while biting my lower lip. From the corner of my eye, I could see a flash of white, which was Jacob's flawless smile shining once again. His hands slung around my waist and pulled me closer until our hips collided. Was it wrong I wanted to tackle him and kiss him til he was senseless? Well, he is my boyfriend.
"Help me with decorating?" I asked out of impulse. His face fell, I think he had other things he wanted to do with me besides decorating. I did too. With that displeased face, I didn't need to realize it just with his expression.
"Sure." Colour me surprised. I was expecting a "How about we make out first?" Well, I don't hate the helpful side of Jacob. I bent down and picked up the bag of saggy airless balloons. I took one purple and tossed the bag at his stomach. He caught it, that I wasn't surprised about. Stupid grace that I'm never granted with.
"And you shall be rewarded if you do a good job." I told him with a teasing wink. One wink was enough motivation for Jacob Black. He was rapidly blowing up those balloons that I began to feel sort of fearful for his lungs. When he finished around ten balloons, in the first three minutes, I added my two pitiful balloons with his and decided to hang them up. I enjoyed the atmosphere that surrounded us. It was easy to breathe in and the silence wasn't awkward in the least. It just goes to show you that you don't need words to keep the neutrality going. I dreaded the moment I stepped back on that God forsaken ladder of doom.
Instead of pinning-which obviously wouldn't work out- I taped two balloons together and then went to another empty space in the living room to put more, so on and so on.
"Got more for ya," Jacob said, pushing forward at least twenty or more balloons my way, he must have noticed I just ran out.
"Want to bring those over?" If I got off of this ladder now, I would never be able to get back on, and this fact is dead serious.
"Lazy, much?" He commented briefly as carried the balloons as if he was hugging a large man. Luckily, he didn't drop any or have to make trips back, he set them down near me. I was the slightest bit taller than Jacob on this ladder, maybe it isn't such an evil thing after. I patted his head and smiled widely hoping he would notice that I finally towered over him. He didn't have to tilt his head to much to catch eye contact with me. Jake made some sort of mischievous grin. Resembling a Chesire Cat ever so perfectly. I was even a little frightened by that grin. Then I realized what was about to happen. There was no escape route I could possibly take, and I was in no mood jumping off this ladder. He grabbed me around the waist. Good thing I was wearing my track pants.
"Ja-AKEEE!!" I screeched and he slung me over his right shoulder so easily. I struggled in his one flexed arm grasp and I don't think I did any damage or real effect to get out at all. He dropped me on the couch and I didn't even notice I was laughing. Some things just come without realization around Jacob. I don't have to try hard at all. I can let loose and I don't have to worry about how hesitant I have to be. As I was thinking about these things, Jake crawled on top of me and began to kiss my neck. Automatically, my hands directed themselves around his neck and I shivered from the ticklish sensation Jacob gave me.
"Jake. . ." This time when I said his name, it was more of a whisper and not a nervous scream. I was really drinking in the moment. We don't have a lot of time together where we can be at ease freely but when we can just sit here and kiss. . . it's like none of it matters. He stopped kissing my throat for a moment and looked at me. Really looked at me. He stared at me and I felt some sort of change erupt in the moment. Time meant nothing and never would again. I was the one to close the space.
There was some sort of quick melody running through my head every single time our lips would touch. It was both exciting yet calming at the same time and I could only hear the beautiful tune when we kissed. It could never get stuck in my head and it was just so addicting that I'd have to kiss him to hear more. And each time a new kiss would start I felt that the song was even brighter than the last. Jacob always was a mystery to me.
I love him. I love him so much it can't be beat. Why didn't I realize it sooner that I wouldn't want to be anywhere else but here? I know it sounds the least bit original but I meant every word and I could put my whole heart into each. Jake never gave up and I loved him for it. He saw through each lie and called each bluff.
"So, how did the pack take the news about us?" I blurted it out and even I didn't know where it came from. Jacob looked a little bewildered by my sudden question.
"How did you know that.. they know?" He found the play of words amusing and smirked at me.
"I figured after Quil walked in on us, it wouldn't exactly be a secret." I stated and awaited for him to inform me of some news. I hope they didn't mind that the former vampire ally was now making out with their Beta member.
"Besides all the teasing and taunting, they seemed pretty cool with it." He smiled softly and the way the lighting hit his face, he looked like some sort of God, with a golden glow shimmering off him. "They trust you, Bella. Most of them really like you too." Most of them? Great, I reckon it is that Leah Clearwater. She always loved to throw a glare at me. Maybe she is jealous? I shook out the thought as Jacob continued to speak.
"And we don't care if you still want to hang out with the leeches." Good answer award goes to the infamous Jacob Black. Relief overwhelmed me and I rested my head on his chest and sighed happily. And the fact they didn't care about who I stayed friends with? Yeah, I'm drinking in this information and just adoring it a little too much, but who cares? I got the pack's blessing. Go me. I smiled and snuggled into him before replying.
"I'm not running back to Edward anytime soon," I commented briefly while making an irritated face. Edward on the other hand cared who I was conversing with. Could he honestly not trust me with them? Oh, well. He doesn't matter at this point. Which is cruel to say, but it was kind of true.
"Good answer." Jacob murmured into my hair and I laughed to myself. So we both gave good answers today.
"I love this." He yawned. I arched my eyebrows although he probably couldn't see my face.
"This?" I asked, not knowing exactly what he meant.
"The fact I can hold you and you are not running away screaming and telling Edward on me." He mumbled into my hairline softly and I felt his nose steal a whiff. I hoped the scent was good. Hey! He just said Edward and he didn't wrinkle his nose or anything! I am very impressed!
"We have come so far. . ." I muttered with my lips brushing up against him. This was really nice. I wasn't shivering and trembling from such a low temperature. Jacob was my own heater. He was perfect for the winter weather.
"You more so than I." He said releasing a low sigh, and I believed his statement. Jacob never needed to think about it. He just knew. Knew and believed.
"You've realised there are better men than the kind who 'vant to suck ya blood'!" He mimicked a Count Dracula accent. I sat up on his lap and slapped his shoulder playfully.
"Jake, don't be mean!" My voice wasn't very scolding I was way to entertained by how ridiculous he could be.
"But you don't want to be a vampire anymore?" And it was easy to tell by the way he said his words that we were both turning serious at this subject. I stared at him. I did like the idea of never aging.
The idea of me never creasing my skin into wrinkles of worriment or frown lines. Never being able to see a gray hair replace my chocolate coloured locks. Just forever in a youthful costume. It would be amazing but I know it isn't what is planned for me. The way to live life is to age. Edward might have lived for a hundred years or so but he will never understand the true expierence of getting older.
"The thought hasn't really appeared in my mind as often as it did when I was with Edward." I told him truthfully. He nodded.
"You don't want to live forever though?" I sort of felt like this was a trick question. I didn't need to think about it much when I smiled at Jacob.
"Forever doesn't mean anything when you are living in the moment." My answer left him smiling back at me.
"And what about this moment?" He asked playfully. His cheeky grin returning and I mirrored it right back towards him.
"This moment makes me feel-" I paused and smile at him. "-quite infinite." I replied with a cheeky grin playing on my lips.
"Then the feeling is mutal." Jacob said with a sincere look dancing in those eyes of his. I laughed while pressing my lips to his. Unlike other kisses, which were fantastic may I say, this one had some clear passion as Jake pushed roughly against me. My heart pained and I could feel my pulse getting faster the deeper we dived. I loved the way I fit in his arms. Hard against soft. Once again, feeling so natural. It was so easy just being like this with Jacob. Why didn't I notice earlier?
Just when it was getting good, surprise surprise. A door opened. This time it wasn't Quil. And I really would have wished it was Quil instead of the two figures in my doorway. It was none other than my father and his deputy that goes by the name of Quincy. I turned my gawkings back to my dad, Charlie Swan. Charlie Swan, the one with a pistol in his belt. Charlie Swan, who stared down at me as if I was some sort of martian. When I see that slight twitch in his eye it reminds me that I'm usuallly doing something wrong. I studied the situation at hand. Basically, Jacob was ontop of my small frame, and we were snogging. . . did I just use a british term?
Jacob fell off the couch and landed on his arse . . . there I go again with the british terms! I was quite surprised with his reaction though, Usually Jacob was so graceful. I kind of wanted to laugh at him and make a big deal out of it, but I couldn't even find my voice. I was actually sort of afraid of Charlie. She'll makeout with a werewolf but when it comes to her father she actually loses courage.
I guess there is nothing more scary than a protective father who has just found his daughter on the verge of sex-sort of, not really- with a boy he figured was definitely not dating his daughter. Looks like I have some explaining to do.
"Howdy, Bella!" Quincy waved largely, he didn't seem to disturbed at the scene going on right now. . . but I do believe Deputy Quincy may be slightly retarded.
"Hey, Quincy. . ." I muttered, keeping my eyes on Charlie. He didn't say anything. He didn't move. I couldn't even read his expression for once! This was definitely not a good sign. I saw something shift from the corner of my eye, It was Jacob. He picked himself off the floor. He looked pretty nervous, can you blame him?
"Hi, Charlie." Jacob said, with an awkward tone written all over it.
"Uh. . ." Charlie responded. I was confused now. I expected a "DON'T CALL ME CHARLIE, ONLY ADULTS CAN CALL ME CHARLIE." Speech that he gave me when I destroyed Jacob's rabbit. But, It does make sense for Charlie to be perplexed. He did figure I was still dating Edward. Charlie was rooting for Jacob the whole time, yet now he finds me making out with him in his house. I guess being uncertain with his emotions can be quite reasonable. Jacob shifted his weight on each foot every now and again, he really didn't know what else to say at this point. I slided off the couch and stood beside him.
"Hey, wait a second. . . he isn't Edward Cullen!" Quincy called out. No shit sherlock. Way to point out the fricking obvious! Oh lord, I felt like strangling him for being so god damn stupid. Jacob laughed in a shakey way.
"Erm, What is going on here?" Charlie finally found some words to start with. Here goes nothing, I know Jake doesn't know how to reply right now.
"Dad, I'm dating Jacob. I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier. It sort of slipped my mind." The last sentence earned me a quick glare from Jacob. I don't think he admired the fact that I forgot to tell Charlie about this recent news. I honestly didn't think to tell Charlie though. I've been to busy prancing and singing around my house about the fact we got together. Charlie's expression was still unreadbale.
I tried to destroy the tight knot in my throat by swallowing. Didn't seem to work. It feels like I just dry swallowed a huge pill.
"YES!" Charlie punched the air as he jumped. I blinked twice. What the hell?
"It's about time! You finally got rid of that loser! Boy, am I happy!" Relief overwhelmed me and I fell back onto the couch. I noticed Jacob's huge grin.
"You mean you aren't going to kill me for kissing Bella passionately?!" He asked in excitement. Charlie mirrored the same huge grin. He approached Jacob quickly and he grabbed him by the shoulders.
"Kill you?! Well, okay. . . Try to kiss her while I'm not around, But honestly I rather throw you a whole parade than kill you!" He shook Jacob by his grasp, somehow, which surprised because it was like impossible to even budge Jacob. . . Charlie must be really happy. Jacob chuckled and then Charlie started to laugh as well. Gosh, they were acting like teenage girls. . . wait a second, I'm a teenage girl.
Okay, I won't use that phrase anymore.
"Now if you two get married, Billy and I can be father in laws!" Charlie announced happily. This caused me to choke on air. Marriage?! He just found out about me and Jacob and now we are already discussing my wedding?!
"Woah! Dad, Calm down! We only started dating before Christmas!" I assured him while jumping up from the couch, in hope this would calm down his fantasies. And besides, unless me and Jacob can throw in a wedding in the new month before the eclipse. . .
"Don't worry, Charlie. I'll convince her, somehow." Jacob said smoothly. Ugh, Jacob is making this worse. I have never seen Charlie smile such a sloppy grin in a vey long time. Almost like a little boy on Christmas! Too bad it's new years.
"I want to be the best man!" Hollered Quincy. He just met Jacob and he is already dibbing best man rights. . . Oh my lord.
"Quincy you just met the kid." THANK YOU, CHARLIE. Somehow finally says the things that go along in my mind.
"Oh, Then. . . I want to be the priest!" Someone shoot me, is he really that stupid? How did he get the job of deputy anyway?! Charlie placed his hand over his eyes and groaned softly. Jacob put his arm around me and squeezed. I looked up at him beneath my eyelashes. He smirked at me sincerely. I smiled back up at him. We finished putting up the rest of the disregarded balloons, with Charlie giving us frequent blessings. The pack gave us the A-OK. My dad approves a little too much. Yes, I am very happy with the way things are going. I knew that one person would not approve though. Anyone want to take a guess?
"So, how about a spring wedding?" Jacob taunted as we walked along the snow covered path of my walk way. I glared at him and then smiled playfully at him. I carried a large container of spaghetti and meat balls. We were going to go visit Sam, Emily and the rest of the pack. Jacob encouraged me to make something. I told him earlier it wouldn't be as good as something Emily could make up in her kitchen. He told me mine was better than anything she could make. What a little liar. Oh well, I made something anyway. Hopefully no one gags.
"Yeah, right." I muttered. He stepped infront of me. I bumped into his chest. Why must he block my path?
"I'm serious." Well, that was a lame purposal if I have ever heard. I laughed. I couldn't take him seriously right now.
"Why don't you try surviving to March before we start choosing flower arrangements." I remarked. He laughed, got out of my way and we continued to on our walk to my beaten up truck. He followed me to the drivers' side of the car and opened the door for me. I rolled my eyes at him and laughed. Jacob could be a real gentlemen sometimes, not usually when he is trying so hard. I went to hop in but he once again stepped infront of me.
"I'm driving." He informed me. So, he wasn't being a gentlemen.
"I thought you hated my truck?" I asked him, I didn't expect him to prove me wrong. My little red truck was the cutest. I don't care what anyone else says.
"I know where she lives, and to be honest you are horrible with directions." At least he was honest. I sighed and got out of his way. Lunch at Emily's and then we got to get back for the party Charlie is throwing. I wonder what the pack is doing for New years. I climbed into the passenger's side and waited paitently. He started the car and pulled out of the driveway.
"It's nice to see you again, Bella." Emily smiled as she stood in the doorway. Jacob and I stood outside the door. Jacob seemed oh so relaxed. Me on the other hand was actually trembling. Once again I forced myself to avoid looking at those three thick scars. I stared into her eyes and forced an even brighter smile. I didn't know I why I was so nervous. Jacob already gave me the news that they didn't hate me or nothing. I've met them all before but now it feels like I'm meeting his whole family, although I have met his real family, It felt as if I was making a whole new first impression.
"H-Hello, Emily!" I replied. Great, way to stutter. Now she knows you are nervous. Emily's smile didn't falter.
"I brought spaghetti!" I managed out and pushed the large container forward. Emily's eyes widened. Oh, god. I hope she doesn't mind. She must have something already cooked and
served.
"Jake told me you were making something!" Emily informed me, well that answered my thoughts.
"I can't wait to try it, Jake told me you were handy in the kitchen." I shifted my stare to Jacob, who seemed bored from the small talk. I did appreciate that he talked about me when I wasn't around. Was I always on his mind? Like he is usually on mine.
"It probably won't be good as your meals." I told the truth, and hung my head slightly. I should have put more effort into this meal.
"Nonsense, come into the kitchen and we will heat it up." Emily took my container and her eyes told me to follow her. I did what they commanded. I remember the house structure, the same day I found out Jacob was a werewolf. Embry and Jared guided me in and scarved on the muffins. I was just as nervous then. We came into the same room that the muffins were served last. The table was surronded by familiar faces.
"Sup, Jake and Jake's lady." Quil hollered from the end of the table. Embry laughed at his words and waved as we entered. Sam gave me a small smile. I was mostly nervous of Sam. I use to be fearless of Sam. When I use to think he got Jacob into his freaky cult. Now I was actually scared of what he thought of me. Just be yourself, I reminded myself.
"Hey, Guys. Bella brought lunch!" Their eyes got wide except for one pair. They really do love to eat. My eyes directed to the pair of eyes that did not grow huge. Leah Clearwater. She had a sour look written in her expression. Her elbow was resting on the table and the palm of her hand was used to pad her chin. She definitely looked like she did not want to be here. I can tell she was the excluded person from "Most of them like you." Oh, well. I can only be myself. It might not please her but I can't change.
"Lunch?! Yes! I'm starving!" Jared screamed in excitement. Paul made an irritated face at his outburst, he then covered his ears as Jared continued to rant about the emptiness of his stomach. Seth was there too. He honestly looked like the old Jacob that use to build motorcycles with me. He noticed me staring his way and smiled sheepishly. I grinned back. Jacob grabbed an empty chair at the table beside Embry. Emily took one of my hands and dragged me into the kitchen.
lmfao, what did you guys think of Quincy? I found him amusing.
it will get a lot better, I promise you.
please don't flame it for being so pointless.
I apperciate reviews though, because I didn't have a lot last chapter I kind of slacked on this one. Reviews equal sooner postings.
;D Sooooo do it.
There are no real winners for this chapter. I just wanted to reward every single person who reviewed last chapter.
1. simmiek101 - woah oh! that is some serious dedication if you just made an account to review, I really admire that. I use to be a edward fan...[ gags for a moment] I'm okay!
anyways, it's okay to be an eddie fan but there isn't going to be any fluff with him in this story, I'm actually sort of torturing his character ;D BWAHAHA. he has gone all emo in my story
WOOT, I started English this semester so I hope I can get better for you and all my reviewers/readers who are too lame to review. ;D
2. Unlove You - You are completely right, the story is going into a darker tone as I post every chapter, what's a good love story without some tragedy? I do try to make up for it with silly character appearances. Hope to see more of your reviews!
3. SilverVampireLover - Quil is one of my favourites, I hoped you liked the idea of the werewolves and Bella having a little lunch date. It shall continue in the next chapter. Leah is a jerk though. . . So sorry if I make her seem like a cow in my story. Oh, and the flipping off thing. . . is something I have been doing lately, so I threw it in the story. xD Glad you found it amusing. I want to see more of your wicked reviews! LIKE NOW.
4. l. - Tis true, I have made Edward quite annoying in my story, but I just want revenge on his sparkly bum! He left Bella! Thus, why I have let all my dreams fall into the hands of Jacob who was there for her when Eddiepuss was just farting around in New Moon. Edward is too perfect for my taste. . . so yeah, he can go die in a hole. Sorry if this upsets you. Glad you liked the last chapter, and hopefully this one ;D heeeey, have you been watching that shoes youtube video xD [betch, deck.]
5. rosiecullen1416 - Yuuuuus, I thought all my readers deserved some sort of present! Thanks for reviewing ;D! You roooock.
6. whoa-oh - I'm honoured to fill your spare timeeee ;D ! The self confidence came naturally when writing, I didn't think people would notice this but I'm glad you did! When she is with Jacob she doesn't have to keep everything to herself, another reason why Jake x Bella fictions are theeeee best. And Jake has always been pure awesome, I'm glad that you are glad with the way I write him! It's always a joy to read your reviews!
7. blackpanthershay- Short reviews are cool too! It is simple and too the point! It's the thought that counts, right? ;D And thank you so much for it. I'm happy that you think it's a great story!
8. PinkWhiteDiamond - I don't really like the stories that don't make it official that they are together or not, like they'll make out but... they're not going out? Is that like friends with benefits? Anyway, I didn't want that for Jacob and Bella! It's about time that she ditches Eddiekins for real. He is a stupid corpse and thank you for saying it ;D No fear in bashing!
I read once in new moon that Jake's eyes were a clear blue, sooooo...Idk. Thank you for reviewing!
9. 578 - About the eyes thing, read above.^ and yeah, Quil is wicked awesome! He is the jelly to my peanut butter. The stars to my night... some other poetic refrences.
I might write a Claire x Quil fiction. . . But let's get this story finished first! Thank you for reviewing, it fills my heart. . . and my email inbox! Love the username, Taylor is hot, man.
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11. blah96 - YUS, SUFFER EDDIE! SUUUUUUUUFFER! YUMM, YOUR TEARS TASTE SO YUMMY.... [breathes heavily] Sorry, I. . . um . . did not just do that. XD
Thanks for the short and sweet review!
12. citricwolf-.- - Um, if you don't mind, I really don't like when people advertise their story on other peoples. . . sorry, if I sound mean. XD
Yeah, the grammar and spelling isn't really good because I only learnt the english language three years ago. Plus, I sometimes forget to edit everything because I just want to post it for my fans. Thanks for the review.
13. vinh - My most recent review for this fictional story! I really enjoyed the last chapter also. I hope you enjoyed reading this as well! Thank you very much so for a review!
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