At Charlie's After Billy and Charlie headed their respective ways Jake and I just sat by the fire until the last ember extinguished. It was getting colder but I just snuggled into Jake's warmth and stared into the night sky. It was quiet, peaceful. Seconds later, it seemed, Jake was placing me in bed and helping me undress. He climbed in with me and I fought to stay awake as he caressed me but I succumbed to sleep. When I woke a few hours later my stomach grumbled in hunger. Jake was still fast asleep so I dressed and went out to hunt. I found a heard of elk only 15 miles from the house and was back in half-an-hour feeling satiated. Jake had kicked his covers off and looked completely at peace wearing nothing. I felt a longing for him again something that never failed to surprise me, would I ever understand? I held back and went to shower to wash the campfire scent out of my hair. I turned on the water and let it run before stepping in and finding the shampoo. I lathered and rinsed, and repeated. I had just finished with the body wash when I felt a hand on my waist and a whisper in my ear. "Why didn't you wake me?" Jake didn't wait for answer; he just let his hands trail up where the water was running off my nipples and started rolling them between his thumb and forefinger. A whimper of pleasure escaped my lips and that was all the encouragement he needed to continue. He lips and tongue made their way to my earlobe and down my neck, as he pressed against my back and I could feel his response. I tried to turn to see what I was missing but he held me against him. One hand left my nipple and I felt a sense of loss until he trace down my abdomen and between my legs. He caressed every fold and lingered with his touches until I was warm. He parted me and entered with his fingers; I nearly fell to my knees with ecstasy as I tightened around him and felt release. He pulled me around so my lips could taste his all the while not losing his rhythm until I could only beg for more "Jake, please, Jake". He sheathed himself and lifted me onto him from behind as I cried out. He lowered me slowly as I accommodated his girth. He tilted my pelvis back and forth as he gently rolled my clitoris between his fingers. There was a burning, a new longing and finally I cried out and shook with pleasure against him. Every water droplet on my skin magnified the sensation and I quivered. Minutes after I finished I was still trembling and needed Jake to lift me off of him, to wash me and carry me to bed wrapped in a towel. I pulled him towards me unable to let go. There was sun in Forks when I finally woke again which had me convinced I had dreamt this ultimate fantasy, but I moved, which stirred memories, as I sighed. Jake startled. I leaned into him and kissed him again and again. Jake pulled me to sitting and started rifling through my suitcase. He put everything on the bed and offered to help me get dressed. I shook my head. "Come on, Ness" Jake said as he put on my socks. "Dad will be at Charlie's in.." he looked at the clock "40 minutes". He guided my feet into my lace undies and then my pants. Jake handed me the bra – he knew his limitations. Certainly deft by now at taking it off, putting it on was another matter entirely. I wasn't sure if I could even remember how it worked. Jake got himself dressed in the blink of an eye and then came back. He did what he could with the bra, and managed to fasten it at the back; I came to enough to adjust myself more comfortably and picked up the shirt. I could finally speak, "Jake. Just call. Stay here. With Me." He shook his head as he helped me pull my shirt on. "Come on." he lifted me to my feet but had to hold me. I had no sense of balance. He pulled up the undies and pants the rest of the way and the reached for the zipper. The minute touch, even through two layers of clothing, was enough to make my breath quicken. But he did it up and the button on my jeans as well. He held me as I gathered my senses and balance. He carried me down the stairs and outside to the porch, grabbing shoes for both of us on the way. It was time for sentences. "Jake, that was incredible. Amazing. But, what about…you. I didn't .. You didn't….alone?" I didn't say anything about full sentences. "Shh, Nessie. And, no I didn't do anything alone. That, watching you, and this" he held me, "made for a very interesting morning. I even learned a new skill." He reached for my bra to demonstrate. "By the time we get to Charlie's you're going to need to develop a vocabulary and tone down that glow." "The glow isn't going anywhere, Jake. After what you did today it is permanent, everlasting and eternal. How's that for vocabulary?" Jake kissed me. "How about we run over to Charlie's?" Jake asked. "A little morning run would explain the pink cheeks." "It would, but not the pink…" Jake silenced my newfound vocabulary with a kiss. "OK. I'll run ahead." I said, but not wanting to let go. "Then I can start Charlie's fire wood, give me more of an 'alibi'" I kissed his cheek. He pulled me into a real kiss, as our lips parted and our tongues met, Jake sighed. "I'll be right behind you" Jake said, as I laced up my runners. I left him, knowing he was watching me depart. I could only think of counting the seconds until I would see him again. It only took minutes to get to Charlie's at my top speed. I don't even think my heart rate went up at all, whereas the lightest touch from Jake causes it to bound with excitement. I found the wood pile and the axe. I didn't dare open the door just in case Billy was there already. He'd know in an instant the run was a cover-up. I started with the biggest pieces and got into a rhythm. Ten minutes later, out of the corner of my eye I spot a russet wolf peering out from between the trees. Just seeing him, my heart raced, proving my earlier point. I continued my task until Jake came a little closer and leaned his head lightly on my shoulder. I rubbed his fur and stroked his neck. "I'm glad you're here Jake. I missed you" he nodded like he shared my sentiment. He barked then ran around the house. I was looking for neighbors, but it seemed like they were all sleeping late. Jake headed back to the woods. Not completely out of my line of sight and phased back. I stared, unmoving as he grabbed his clothes – he must have carried them in his mouth. Nearly every part of me wanted to help him put them on like he helped me this morning but I looked at the house then moved to peak at the other side. The cruiser was gone. I wondered where Charlie was. Jake finished dressing and came up to me. "Should I have a go?" He reached for the axe but I shook my head. "That" I pointed to the woods, "didn't help Jake. I didn't say I didn't like it. But Charlie!" "He's not here." "I figured that out, after the fact, thanks." Jake took to lounging face up on the damp grass, hands behind his head, watching me intently. I resumed my project. When I was done Jake was still staring. I threw the axe down and sat beside him. He pulled me on top of him in a passionate embrace. I put my hands down the back of his jeans . It's a good think Jake has acute hearing. A few minutes later, Jake pulled me up dusted me off, handed me back the axe returning to pose this time propped on his elbows. The cruiser pulled up and Jake yelled "Hey, Charlie, we're back here!" Charlie finished parking the car and opened the door balancing coffees and a large brown paper bag. He walked up to us and he looked pleasantly surprised he had useable firewood. "Nothing should surprise me anymore, thanks, Ness." Charlie gave me a half-hug then went to put the coffees and bag on the patio table. "I bought cinnamon buns and coffee. I don't do breakfast like Billy." "Speak of the devil" Jake gestured. Billy pulled up behind the cruiser and wheeled up to the edge of the grass. " 'Morning!" Billy called. Jake ran down to Billy and helped him across the uneven lawn. "Did you save any for me?" "Just got here myself Billy. But Ness and Jake have spent most of the morning chopping firewood." Billy looked from Jake to me to the wood and just smiled. Jake quickly handed him a coffee and a cinnamon bun hoping this would distract Billy long enough. It worked. The cinnamon bun was delicious but I could only eat a few bites. Jake ate mine with a questioning eye. "I went for a little run out back before you got up." I told him. Charlie overheard. "Ness, I don't like you going into the woods alone. In the last few years we've had a population surge of bears and mountain lions around the area. It's dangerous." I eyed Jake. There was no doubt why this was the case. "Bears won't hurt you, Ness, if you're out with a wolf. Wake me, OK?" Jake covered. Charlie didn't look like he liked this idea any better. I just nodded to keep the peace. We talked about plans, Sue, Leah and Seth were coming back this afternoon after a short trip, and both Charlie and Jake were thrilled, about Sue and Seth's returns, anyway. Leah, is still Leah. I try to get through to her but she has this prejudice she can't shake. If she'd just open up to me I think she'd realize we have much in common, but I also wonder if this is what she fears. Jake got the ok from Charlie and texted Seth about coming over for a BBQ with the family. Seth texted back that Leah had plans (yeah, right) but that both he and Sue would be thrilled to see us and said they could make it around by four. "So Jake, we've got to go buy out the store just to feed you and Seth." I quipped. We talked about dinner, I opted for steak and all the trimmings and wouldn't take money from Charlie or Billy or Jake. When will they learn? Billy and Charlie went in to catch the game, and Jake and I took off for home. We needed to get the car to get the groceries. At least that was the only plan. The closer we got to home, the faster my heart seemed to race. Jake heard and took my hand, we ran past the Volvo, into the house and up the stairs. He pulled me towards him with a caution I hadn't seen before. "Ness, we need to be back soon, I …" I stopped him there by ripping off his shirt (Damn! Another one!) and pulled him into bed. I stripped off the rest of his clothes and continued to kiss and caress all the most important places. When I took him in my mouth he groaned with desire in response to every flick of my tongue. I sucked and stroked him until his warm fluid filled me. He pulled me up to his chest, took off my t-shirt and unhooked my bra teasing my nipples with his tongue. I arched into him as I felt my jeans shred away, seconds later he entered pressing deep within. I clung to him as he filled me, our bodies undulating as one. Our perfect rhythm was timeless, on the brink of release each and every moment but not wanting change pace and break the connection. Much later, as we continued to writhe, a new twinge from Jake sent fire into my loins and I felt my whole body contract in ecstasy. As I cried out, Jake released which magnified my pleasure. We collapsed into each others' arms. When I finally stirred, I shook Jake awake, "Jake its two o'clock!" He jumped, groaned but got up, "We are so screwed." I pulled him to the shower and we rinsed, we were both still in our happy place, and if there had been time, Jake and showers do have a certain effect on me. We dressed in record speed and were about to run down the stairs when I kissed Jake and looked at the bed. "One of these days, we should do that again." He nodded in agreement. We got to the grocery store and grabbed 2 carts, Jake headed to the meat department me to the veggies. We were out of there in less than 15 minutes with salad fixings, corn, potatoes, foil, steaks, BBQ sauce and probably at least 20 other items we didn't really need. We even remembered picnic supplies (I didn't think Charlie had more than 2 plates) and the beverages. We decided on cobbler for dessert so grabbed the fixings, I also got marshmallows. I was hoping we would at least look prepared. Jake was going start the BBQ and prepare the steaks, then do the potatoes. My plan was cobbler than salad. Divide and conquer seemed like a good strategy, opposite to our recent join and succumb scenario of moments ago - I got goosebumps just thinking about it. I reached for Jake's hand and he stroked mine. We pulled in off the road at Charlie's and Jake ran around to help me out. It was gentlemanly but time consuming, though completely worth it when he pulled me to him and said "I love you" and I echoed his sentiment. We carried everything in and announced our "Hellos," good thing they were both concentrating on the game. We were wearing different clothes, and I had a post-coital burn, not a glow. The kitchen table doubled as our workspace for the next hour as we washed and chopped, prepared and unwrapped different items. It surprised me the weather was holding and we could again sit outside without getting drenched. The table looked magnificent even in its plastic-checkered glory. We had forgotten candles and flowers, but I ran into the woods and gathered a few wildflowers and a make shift vase from an old milk jug. The cobbler was baking, salad made, coals were glowing under the potatoes in foil and we thought we had scraped by with five minutes to spare when Seth pulled up. He barely parked the car and ran up to give Jake a high five. "Missed you, man. You wouldn't believe Leah…" he launched into a tirade about his sister as I saw Sue greet Charlie with a hug and kiss. I wanted to call him a hypocrite…I knew the look of longing in Sue's eyes. Seth finished his rant and looked at me but instead of a hug, he stepped back and turned around. I swear he was blushing. I looked at Jake. "Wolf telepathy" was Jake's explanation. Now was mine turn to go 50 shades of red. I replayed our lovemaking in my head and could only imagine Seth's discomfort. I was going to apologize but remembered that wasn't right. Instead I took a stand. "Well, Seth, maybe you'll pick up a few pointers," and smiled. Seth, likely overcome with shock, flew back and phased, running into the woods. I grabbed Jake's shorts from my bag and gave them to Jake. "Go hand these to him. Don't you dare phase. I want this afternoon to ourselves for a few hours" he nodded and kissed me in complete understanding. Seth came out minutes later in Jake's shorts. "Sorry Ness I…" he said but I wouldn't hear it. "No apologies, Seth, it just is. Hungry?" Stupid question but it did act as a distraction. We tore Billy away from the game and Charlie away from Sue and loaded the steaks on the grill. Seth picked up the remnants of his clothing as Sue shook her head and Charlie held her. It looked like they were in love. Seth, Jake and I preferred our steaks rare; Charlie, Sue and Billy: medium. Everything was delicious and Jake and I received great complements for all our whole afternoon of preparation which we accepted with a certain degree of hesitation. Seth started the camp fire while Jake and I cleaned up the few left-overs. Charlie offered to help but I felt guilty extricating him from Sue's arms so I declined. "Jake and I can handle it, Charlie. Relax. Sue hasn't seen you in three whole days, remember?" It didn't take much – Charlie stayed put with his hand around her waist and her head on his shoulder. When we were done, Seth and Jake had a marshmallow eating contest and wound up eating the whole bag save four, one each for the rest of us. As the evening drew on I could see Sue snuggling up to Charlie. Seth started to squirm and Billy finally coughed, "I should get home. Fish biting early tomorrow, I thought I'd take Sam out early, unless, you want to come, Jake?" "I need to hold a meeting with the pack. Ness?"
"Papers due, I should probably work on them tomorrow. Maybe we can all do dinner again? Pizza? What about the packs?" "Sure" Jake said. "Leah won't wriggle out." I knew he'd never actually force her, but he did have a way with the rogue she-wolf. "Bonfire on the beach!" Was my idea, Jake was grinning. We all agreed it would be a fun evening. Billy was going to ask Sam in the morning. We were set, Billy got into his truck and took off. Seth was contemplating a dilemma-Charlie and Sue weren't going anywhere. I had an idea. "Seth, want to come over? I think we still have the old video game console of Emmett's - you and Jake could play." Seth looked excited, Jake went along. We said goodnight to Charlie and Sue and extinguished the camp fire. We got in the Volvo and I could see Seth's relief as we peeled away. I called Emmett expecting some more goading when I asked him where the console had been stored but got none. He quickly told me where it was, then I heard Rosalie moan- I couldn't hang up quickly enough. I told Jake. "If you ever even consider answering the phone when we're.." "Point taken. No phone in the bedroom." Or wherever we…" "Enough guys. I already have enough sordid images of both of you in my head. Just let me off here, I'll run back to the res." "No Seth, we promised a fun-filled evening of video games, we deliver. We promise not to get too handsy." "I just wish I had someone; why can't I just imprint already?" "Seth, you just need to meet someone special. Don't worry about the imprint," I said. "I can't. I won't. I know Sam didn't know about imprinting. But I do. And I could never let what happened to Leah happen to anyone else, anyone I care for. I know Leah's better, mostly because Jake is now her Alpha, but she'll never heal. I would never, ever want to hurt someone like that." My heart broke for him. I hoped he'd find his imprint soon. When we got back to the house I set up the console. Need for Speed was still in the machine and that seemed like a good choice. I grabbed waters for everyone (we still hadn't been shopping for ourselves) and sat down beside Jake. The boys were pretty evenly matched, though couldn't come close to the top scores already in place – that was Emmett's domain. Though why he spent time playing this game when he drove faster in real life, I didn't know and wasn't about to call and ask. I did wind up playing a few games myself but preferred to watch as Jake and Seth raced around the courses. I didn't plan on it, but over the span of a few hours I was nestled in Jake's lap with my hand stroking his chest under his shirt. Jake kissed me as my eyes started to close. "Seth" he whispered, though I could still here every word. "Why don't you head to the cottage? Have a good night's sleep. We'll see you in the morning" I could hear jingling as I presumed he handed Seth the keys. "Call us in the morning." Jake called as Seth opened the back door. "And I'll know better than to come over if you don't answer." Seth said wisely. "Absolutely." Jake agreed. Jake carried me to bed and got in with me fully dressed just like back the house, thinking I was asleep. He was a little taken by surprise when I lifted off his shirt and kissed him.
"Ness, you are insatiable!" he whispered as he removed my shirt, kissing me softly. "It takes two" I told him as I groped for the button on his jeans to release him.