Chapter 21 – One Month later, Jared's Birthday

BPOV

Nessie was a great addition to the group. She fit in perfectly and everyone just loved her, it was hard not to. She was so caring and sweet. Jacob and Nessie are deeply in love, everyone could see that. I am happy for Jacob and now I knew he was happy for me. He seemed more care free now and was always content. He looked at everything with a positive outcome now that he had Nessie next to him. Jacob and I was now the best of friends, once his feeling for me was no longer in the way. He never seemed to have gotten over the attack on Jared, however, and apologised at any chance he got. Of course Jared waved it off and told him not to worry about it but not even that took away Jacob's guilt.

The Cullen's seemed happy that I was staying with Jared, well all except Edward, who was yet to return home. Nessie was living with the Cullen's but spent most of her time with Jacob in La Push. Leon was not best pleased when Nessie and I went to the Cullen household and told them that Jacob and Nessie were soul mates. He kicked up a fuss and broke most of the furniture, which caused Esme to kick him out of the house for a few hours. He came back in calm and collected, thanks to Jasper. The rest of the vampires were happy for her and was glad that she had found the one. They didn't even complain about the fact we both smelt like dogs. They scrunched there noses but never commented.

Nessie wasn't the only person to join in with the wolves. In fact within the last month four people have phased. Sam thinks that it is because of Nessie been around but obviously we weren't going to kick her off the land. Sam did tell her and Jacob that she needs to try and spent most of the time off the land so that everyone in La Push doesn't phase! She had just laughed and agreed.

The new additions consist of some of the nicest people and the worst. There is Collin and Brady, who are the youngest at just 13 years of age. They may be the youngest but they can pull the meanest pranks and the use they age to their advantage.

Seth was the second to phase in this month. He is probably the sweetest guy any of us have met. He cares about other people and everyone loves him. He is the complete opposite of his sister Leah, who was the first out of the four to phase. She hasn't taken it well and takes her anger out on, well, everyone. Seth keeps telling us she will come around and that she is a really nice person, but I am failing to see that and so it everyone else. No one has actually had a proper conversation with her, when you try she either insults you, or plainly tells you to fuck off.

Jared and I were closer if that was possible. We had spent so much time together and it felt like we had known each other for years not just a couple of months. I met his family, who greeted me with open arms. Linda and Dan, his parents, were so friendly and kind; they made me feel like I was already a part of the family. They may not know that Jared is a wolf but they could clearly see the connection between us, as they didn't question once why we had moved in with each other after only a few weeks. Jared's younger sister, Hannah, was harder to convince that I was right for her older brother. She questioned me for what seem like hours in her play house in the garden. She did scare me at first and she's only five. Once she got over the 'don't mess with my brother' speech, she was adorable. Hannah spent most of her time round at mine and Jared's. I didn't mind at all, it was like having my own little sister.

Mine and Jared's relationship had developed further and I knew that he was thinking about our future together. I was thinking about it too. Everyday. Today was Jared birthday. I had planned to stay in and cook him dinner but he had planned something else, which he wasn't going to tell me about any time soon. I hadn't brought him much because he point blank wouldn't tell me what he wanted! I did, however buy him some new clothes as most of his had been ruined with phasing.

"So why are we going out?" I groaned as I grabbed a dress from the wardrobe and chucked it over my head. Jared was laid on our bed waiting for me, as he was already dressed in a shirt and black jeans.

"I told you, it's a surprise" He winked at me as he placed his hands round the back of his head to lie on them. I turned in to the mirror and examined the black dress I had put on.

"Do I look alright?" I asked. Jared got up and looked me up and down.

"No" He told me. I frowned at him. I moved over to the wardrobe again but he grabbed my waist. I felt him lips on my ear as he mumbled. "You look amazing, beautiful, enchanting, gorgeous, spectacular, stunning, do I need to carry on?"

I shifted in his arms so I could face him. "I love you" I whispered. And I really do. It was the one thing in my life that I have been sure of. I love Jared with all my heart. When I think about it now I can't believe that I thought I was in love with Edward. That was just a crush compared to this. This is the real thing.

"You know I love you too" He told me before his lips crushed against mine and his divine tongue entered my mouth. The kiss only latest a few seconds, he pulled away "Can we leave now?"

I laughed. "Can't we stay in?" I pouted.

"No" He slapped my backside and pushed me out of the door. I quickly grabbed my bag on the way out. He pushed me all the way out of the front door and into his truck. He ran around the front and quickly hopped in with a cheeky smile on his face.

"Where are we going?" I pressed hoping he would tell me. "It's your birthday. So why is the surprise for me?" I asked him shaking my head.

"I told you. It's none of your business" He told me amusingly and shrugged. We travelled in silence as he drove and when I say drove I mean, he drove five minutes down the road until we got to the beach. I rolled my eyes. "Why are we all dressed up for the beach?"

"You are asking a lot of questions tonight" He laughed but I could tell that something was wrong. His laughter sounded hollow. I didn't say anything though. He climbed out of the truck and helped me out. I placed a small kiss on his cheek as he did so, just to make sure he was ok. He smiled a small smile and I could see in his eyes he was hiding some big from me. I didn't know if it was good or bad though.

"Now Bella, I don't want the surprise ruined so is it okay if I carry up down the beach and you close your eyes?" He asked me as he forced me to look away from the beach.

"Okay" I told him suspiciously.

He grinned and lifted me up bridal style. "Now close your eyes" He whispered. I did as he said and hit my face in his chest. I breathed in his sweet scent as I felt him start to walk. His hands were holding onto me tightly and I could feel them shaking slightly. Not with anger though, it seemed almost like fear? His footsteps stopped abruptly. "Bella, I'm going to put you down on your feet now, don't open your eyes yet." I nodded and felt the surface hit my feet. I stumbled a bit but Jared held on to me. His hands suddenly left me but I kept my eyes shut tight. "Okay Bella open up" I heard Jared say. I did as he said. My eyes were met by a beautiful sight. Laid on the sand was a red blanket which was scattered with white candles and a basket was next to it with a huge bow around it. The sight was amazing. I could feel the tears roll down my face as I gazed at what was in front of me. Jared was on one knee in front of me with a black ring box in his hand.

"Bella, I love you will all my heart and I know you may think this is moving too fast. But I don't. All I can think about is you been mine, you having my name. You bring out the best in me and I don't deserve you at all but I'm too selfish to let any other person have you. I couldn't imagine not waking up to you next me or you bringing me breakfast in bed when I have been on patrol the night before. Everything you do makes my heart grow more and more. If I was without you in my life, I wouldn't be whole; you make me this whole man. Miss Isabella Marie Swan will you marry me?"

My breath caught in my throat as he spoke each word. The tears ran thickly down my face and I managed to gasp out a breathless "yes".

Jared grinned and pulled me into his arms but not before he put the sparkling ring on my finger. He held me close and dropped his head into my hair. I could feel his breath warm the side of neck.

"She said yes!" Someone yelled from the woods, which was followed by a melody laugh from Nessie and many howls from the pack.

"Trust Jacob" I heard Jared mumble against my skin. I let out a shakily laugh. Jared pulled away and looked at me concerned. "Why are you still crying?" He whispered and wiped away a tear with one hand whilst the only clung to my waist.

"You haven't kissed me yet" I joked with a smile. He returned it and moved his face to mine. Our lips met and moved perfectly against each other. I couldn't help but moan when our tongues collided.

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