A/N: This story is sadly coming to an end. I'm thinking 2-3 more chapters. Let's get lots of reviews so I can end it on a happy note!

Disclaimer: I don't own any of it, but Mark. I own him.

The next few days were hard. I didn't have Alice or Edward around, and I still had to avoid Mark. I couldn't wait for them to get home.

When they did, I stayed close to Edward. I watched Mark throughout the day to make sure he didn't get too angry. I could tell when his thoughts started to get bad though. Edward would start walking more defensively.

"Edward, chill out. It's going to be fine," I told him. He wrinkled his nose.

We were in 6th period, thank God. The day was almost over. After today, only 2 weeks left of school. Due to Jacob being a year younger then me, I was taking a year off. Then I planned on going to a close college. Jacob couldn't leave La Push. Prom was on Friday. Jacob said that we should go and surprisingly Edward agreed with him. I instantly ignored both of them if they brought it up.

"What are you thinking so hard about, Bella?" Edward asked.

"Just the end of the year. How I'm never going most of these people ever again," I told him.

"The Denali clan is coming down tonight," Edward changed the subject.

"How long are they going to be here?"

"A week, I think."

I nodded, and the bell rang. "See you tomorrow?" I asked.

"Yeah," He replied.

I headed toward Edward's car. I was getting my cast removed today. Edward was taking me to the hospital, Carlisle was taking me home, and then I was taking my truck to La Push.

There was a bonfire in La Push tonight. We were telling Mark all of the stories. He hadn't phased since the first time. He thought he was a monster, and he was still mad at his mom for not telling him.

We tried to explain that she probably didn't know, but he wouldn't listen to us. Sam said that he needed to start phasing, or else he would explode when he wasn't angry.

Charlie knew where I was going to be, so I didn't have to bother about going home.

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I got to the hospital in about 5 minutes.

The receptionist saw me walking in, and directed me toward Carlisle's office.

I knocked on the door, even though it was open. It felt weird just walking in.

"Come in, Bella," He called.

"Hello Carlisle," I said.

"I bet you can't wait to get that thing off," he joked.

He led me towards one of the rooms, and started cutting the cast.

"Edward told me the Denali clan was coming to visit…" I tried to make conversation.

"Yeah, I'm pretty sure Tanya just wants to see Edward now that he's single again," he joked.

"Do me a favor, Carlisle. Tell him to give her a chance. I want him to be happy. He deserves it."

"I will. I want him to be happy, too. Well you're all done."

"Thank you!" I told him.

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Soon enough, I was in La Push.

"Jacob?" I called.

I walked into the living room, and saw a note on the couch.

In the garage.

-J

I left the living room, and headed out towards the garage.

When I got out there, he was under the rabbit fixing something.

"Hey!" I said.

"Oh, hey, Bella. Hold on, I'm almost done. Will you hand me the black tool with the rounder top?" He asked me.

"I know what a wrench is, Jake," I told him, but handed it to him anyway.

"Thanks."

He was under there for a few more minutes.

"Sorry, Bells. The Rabbit was having some problems earlier; I just needed to fix it up. You got your cast off!" He exclaimed.

Jacob was wearing a tight white t-shirt. His muscles were very visible under the shirt. It had some oil marks on it, but it just completed the look. He was wearing loose black jeans and black shoes. I realized I was staring too late.

"Like what you see?" He asked.

"Maybe," I said, and walked closer to him.

"Finally I don't have to be as careful with you."

"Ha-ha. You still could probably break me in two."

"I could. I guess I'll still have to be a little careful," he said and brought our lips together.

He placed his hand on the small of my back, while mine were tangled in his hair.

I heard someone clear their throat and I pulled away from Jake.

"What are you guys doing here? Can't you see I'm in the middle of something," Jacob muttered to Quil and Embry.

"Well, we thought you were working on your car. Apparently that isn't the case," Quil said.

I blushed a deep red and cowered into Jake.

"Sam wants us. Mark phased, and he's all pissy," Embry said.

"I'm sorry, Bells. I'll hurry," He told me.

"Don't worry about it. I'm going to go to the beach. Oh wait, I needed to tell you something. There are going to be some more vampires here for the next few days. Friends of the Cullens."

"Thanks for telling me. I'll be back soon." He kissed my cheek, and followed Quil and Embry out the door.

Once he was gone, I walked to the beach.

JPOV

How are things over there? Quil asked.

He's still angry. He won't phase back. Sam said.

You know I can hear you, right? Mark reminded us.

Sam, do I really have to be here? If this is going nowhere, Bella is over at my house, I told him.

At the mention of Bella, Mark's thoughts drifted to her. He was thinking about her in ways only I should be allowed to.

I growled.

Mark, you need to control your thoughts. Jacob, you can leave in a few minutes. Sam said.

I can't even think about her?! It's not like Jacob has dibs on her! Mark exclaimed.

Actually, Mark, that's exactly what it is. She's mine. I growled.

And she wouldn't be happy if you ripped his throat out. Chill out Jake, Embry said.

You can go Jake, Sam said.

Thanks, I said.

I ran to the beach, and then phased back.