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I sit in the car now, not even turning the key in the ignition. In fact, the keys are still in my pocket. Everytime I think about rolling out of the driveway and pulling up to Jacob's house to finally talk to him, I feel a sick feeling in my stomach. It's only been a few hours since I saw Sam, and it's now the middle of the day.
Slowly and hesitantly, I reach into my pocket and jerk out the keys before I can stop myself. I practically shove the keys into the ignition and drive out of the driveway as soon as I can.
When I get into La Push, I force every thought of reluctance and hesitation out of my head and just keep driving Bella's truck. She rode with Edward today and left her keys on the counter, so I figured that I would borrow it.
I only accelerate when I get closer and closer to Jacob's small house. That's what I love about it: Jacob lives there, and it's small.
The rocks crunch under the tires as I pull up. When I stop, I sit in my car for a few moments. I can do this. Why wouldn't I be able to? What would happen, though? I bet he absolutely hates me for just running out on him like that!
I take deep breaths before throwing open the door on my car. I stare at the grass as I cross the yard to his front door. When I look up and step up to the porch, the front door is opening. I consider turning around, but it's already completely open. Billy smiles widely when he sees me and unlocks the storm door.
"Hello, Ellie. Jacob's in his room." I step inside of the house. Jacob's warmth and scent envelopes me and I can't help but feel at home in this small cottage-like place.
"Jacob! You have a visitor!"I cringe at the loudness. Billy shoots me one more smile before rolling off in his wheelchair to a different room. I step fully into the living room. I walk awkwardly to the couch and sit down, wrapping my arms around my waist.
As I passed through the hall, a mirror caught my attention. I only glanced in it, but what I saw was enough. Heavy bags lie under my eyes and tears stains stick on my cheeks. My hair is an indescribable mess, but if Jacob rejects me it won't matter, anyway.
"Tell them that I-" I freeze, my breath completely catching in my throat..I slowly stand and turn to look at him, and it almost breaks me when I do.
His hair is just like mine- an utter mess. His face droops and a permanent frown is stuck on his face. His eyes are wide, but it doesn't hide the heavy bags under his eyes, as well. "Jacob…" I say.
I know in that moment that I don't care. It doesn't matter what he did with Bella anymore. I trust him. I care for him. I… I love him.
I crack a small smile at him and he comes racing forward. I take a step back, afraid he's going to turn, but he wraps his arms around my waist and squeezes as much as he can. I can hardly breathe, but I'm done caring. I'm done thinking.
I wrap my arms around his neck and bury my head in his chest as tears fall. "Oh, my god, Elle." A sob comes out. "I'm sorry. I'm so, so sorry," I whisper. I'm sure he can hear me.
"Shhhh. You don't have to apologize. Leah lied. Nothing happened between Bella and I." I nod against his chest. "Okay." If he says that, I believe him. I lift my head now, and Jacob brings his hand up to my face. I get lost in his deep, chocolate eyes quickly.
His thumb rubs my cheek where the tears fell. "I don't care anymore, Jacob. I can't stay away from you. Ever. I love you. I love you, Jacob." His hold loosens and his face goes slack again. Immediately I think I said something wrong. Was it too soon?
My question is answered when Jacob leans down and captures my lips with his. I sigh in content against his mouth and lift my hands to his hair. He suddenly grins and grabs my waist, spinning me around in the air. I squeak in surprise and smile, too.
When Jacob puts me down, I laugh, incredibly relieved. He lowers his forehead to mine and looks deep into my eyes. He moves his lips to my forehead and gently presses a kiss there.
I close my eyes, relishing the feeling. "I love you, too, Elle." This time, my heart flutters erratically in my chest and butterflies swim around in my stomach.
He loves me. I believe him. Screw Bella and her leech. I have my wolf and that's all I need.
~TSE~
About an hour after the reunion, we're sitting together on the couch, just looking at the peaceful fireplace. Jacob runs his hand up and down my spine and cocoons me in his chest. I'm almost falling off of the couch, but he has me tucked neatly into him.
His head lies on top of mine, occasionally pressing a kiss on my hair or forehead. I find myself dozing off while lying with him. I don't let myself, though. This moment is perfect. If I had it my way, it would never end.
"I never thought that I would find my imprint." Jacob mumbles. I tilt my head up to look at him with my eyebrows furrowed. Jacob looks down at me. "I didn't even want to. But when I saw you in the meadow that day, I knew that nothing else mattered. Nothing else."
I smile at him. "I'm so glad you imprinted on me instead of some stupid and conceited brat. You know, like Bella." I reply. Jacob chuckles and I feel the rumble of it in his chest.
"I love you," Jacob mutters. I sigh and smile, pressing my face deeper into his shirt. It smells satisfyingly like him. "I know," I say back. And his sneaky freaking hand goes up to my waist. "Oh, really now?" Then he tickles me. Seriously tickles me.
I laugh and squirm so hard that tears join in my eyes. "Okay, okay!" I pant. He seizes the torture and sends me an expectant look with his eyebrows raised.
"I love you, too." That grin of his spreads across his face again, and I can't resist leaning forward to plant my lips on his.
It's meant to be short, but Jacob cups the back of my neck, pulling me into him. I go limp, now on top of him, and grip his shoulders in an attempt to stay grounded on earth.
The kiss soon becomes something different and I find myself gasping for air. I reluctantly pull away, but he continues. He places butterfly kisses on my nose, cheeks, and forehead. After I've caught my breath, I capture his lips once again, and find a warmth in my stomach.
Jacob grabs my shoulders, swiping back my hair and gently pushing me back. A blush spreads across my cheeks and I embarrassingly bite my lip. "Sorry about that." I whisper.
Jacob grabs my chin and lifts my head to look into his eyes. "What have I told you before? Never apologize for kissing me." Another grin breaks out on my face and we turn back to the fireplace.
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