We had a stressful few days following our run in with Edward; the Cullen's would have him tracked and then lose him. Charlie spent all his free time on the Res which made things difficult due to him not knowing about the Cullen's or the Wolves. Billy was on edge and Jacob and I were beginning to get stir crazy, not being able to leave the house without someone coming along.

Jacob and I sat on opposing sides of the small, over-crowded living room and I did my homework. I was supposed to have started per-admission already but couldn't attend classes so they sent me my assignments through email. Jacob was listening to music on my iPod and looked about as bored as I felt.

I hadn't kissed Jacob in well over a week, the thought making me burn on the inside. Just quick pecks were not doing us justice, everyone knew we were dating but we didn't want to be a side show. I truly tried to ignore the feeling but I could feel my desire for Jacob intensifying with each passing day of not being alone with him.

My phone buzzed and I checked the screen, a text from myself? I shot him a confused look and he smiled but continued to look at my Ipod.

You look so beautiful sitting there all brainy and focused

I shook my head and giggled softly, a private conversation in a room full of people. Why hadn't we thought of this before? Oh yeah. Thanks. These numbers are starting to blur together.

Want to take a break?

What do you have in mind? I blushed slightly, knowing what I had in mind.

"Bella, I'm going to head out. You need anything?" Charlie asked, he had to go to work and I was slightly relieved. One less person in the house staring at me out of fear would help.

"No thank you. Be safe at work."

"Yeah, you too. Keep an eye on her Billy." He headed for the screen door and did a quick scan of the front yard. "Why do those kids stay outside all day?"

Billy wheeled towards him, "Just hanging out, all the kids hang out here. Eat here too. Have a good night Charlie." Once Charlie had pulled out of the drive way everyone rushed inside to have freedom to discuss things.

I guess nothing now. :( Once I got the text Jacob was already up and in the kitchen with the pack, going over things. I pushed my phone back into my pocket and began to finish my math.

"Well damn Black!" I heard Leah say, which caused me to turn my attention to the kitchen. Everyone was staring at me and I blushed, assuming he had mentioned me.

"Will you shut up!" I smirked, penciling in the answer to my equation as Jake snarled at her.

I focused on my homework and finally finished it, I shoved it into my backpack and got up to use the bathroom. When I came back into the living room Jacob waved his finger at me to follow him outside, while the pack stared at me. I was confused and also scared because whatever Jacob wanted, they knew.

We walked around the house to his garage and sat down next to our motorbikes, we hadn't ridden them in so long it made me wonder if they still ran. He told me to sit down and I did so as he plopped down beside me and let out a long sigh. "This sucks."

I nodded, biting my lip. "Yeah."

"Well, on the bright side..." He began...but there was no bright side unless you counted us being alive the silver lining.

"Yeah, I can't think of one either."

"He hasn't shown up. That's the bright side and you are alive and healthy." He tipped his chair back on two legs and balanced himself. "Ya know what?"

"Hmm?"

"Never mind." He sighed again, a sign that he wanted to say something but wasn't sure how I would take it.

"OK." I was growing increasingly attracted to my best friend. I began to notice the way his jeans hung from his hips, the dimples on his back where his spine met his delicious round bottom. How his t-shirts were always tight enough to see his muscles and his buff chest but loose enough to make you wonder, he had a face for every mood. Right now his face showed angst and I was sure of that because I felt it too.

He began to rock back and forth in his chair a while before he put it back on all fours and turned to me, "I don't know how to say this..."

I looked at him with curiosity, "Just blurt it out."

He nodded, "Okay. Staying away from you is really hard. I really want to maul you Bella."

I blushed and picked at my nail beds, avoiding his gaze. "Yeah."

"You feel that way too, don't you." He stated, more than asked and I simply nodded. "Is it just because we haven't had any time alone? I mean it's scaring me."

"I think so." I knew deep down that Jacob would be the one, this early into our relationship. He would be the one I experienced the rest of my life with if he would have me. I couldn't quite explain how or when I came to that conclusion but I needed to let go of all my fears and let him in, our happiness depended on that.

He wheeled his chair in front of me and leaned into me, his hands on my thighs. I looked up into his eyes and saw my reflection, I looked like a terrified child. I straightened my back, threw my head up and grabbed his face. No more being afraid to make the first move, If I died tomorrow I'd regret not letting him know how much he meant to me. I pulled his mouth to mine and kissed him, softly and slowly. I heard him gulp but he never broke the kiss, he pulled on my bottom lip and I broke the kiss. I climbed into his lap and bent my head to reach his, kissing him again with more force and feeling. My entire body was sweating, partially due to his heat but our passion having a hand in the other.

I felt Jacob stir beneath me and just kept kissing that beautiful mouth, I opened mine enough and he slid his tongue in slowly. I flicked his tongue with mine and he pulled my head towards his with one of his hands, his other on my lower back. I felt like I was finally in the place I was born to be in, with someone who loved me. I swirled my tongue with his, palming his bicep with one hand and his earlobe with the other. His mouth was heavenly, so warm and soft that I couldn't escape the feeling. I felt him adjust himself by pulling me closer to his body and off of his bulge and felt momentarily guilty. But it was short lived as his hands found my bottom and he slipped his fingertips into my jean pockets and squeezed. I ran my hand down Jacob's face and felt the sweat, I pulled back and gazed into his eyes which were glazed over. I'd never seen him truly sweat from anything other than running, I found it fascinating.

"You are sweating." I whispered. I pulled at his hair, knowing it would soon be short again. He didn't respond, just gave me half a smile as he was well drunk off of our little make out session. His eyes darted from my eyes to my lips to between us and back again as though he was burning this to his memory. I leaned forward and kissed him again, a long, slow and tender kiss and he made a small noise in his throat. He pulled back and began to cough, releasing one pocket to cover his mouth. "You okay?"

He nodded and put his hand on my hip this time, "Spit went down the wrong way."

I began to laugh and put my hands behind his head, arching my back. "I really cannot express how much I love you Jake."

He smiled that smile he had reserved for me his whole life, "I love you too Bella, I really do. It's not weird anymore?"

"Not in the actual sense of the word. I mean if I allow myself to think about it, yes it is. But if I turn my brain off it feels natural, I know that I want it." I smirked at his goofy smile and pinched his cheeks. "Quit looking at me like that. We're going to get caught, we should get up."

I moved to stand but he pushed me back where I was quickly and I didn't have time to ask why. Seth, Leah and Sam came into the garage smiling and I knew it was to hide what was underneath me.

"Hey you two, feel better?" Leah whined, kicking an old cup with her shoe.

"Mhhm." Jacob said, sitting up a little taller and clearing his throat. "What's up?"

"Hate to break up the fun but Cullen is nearby, we caught his scent a minute ago. We need Bella in the house and we need you not so...caught up." Sam grinned, almost as though he knew why I was not moving.

"Sure sure, give us a sec." They nodded and I felt Jacob relax as they left. "Well."

I nodded and slid off his lap, he stood up and wrapped me in a bear hug. He lifted me off the ground and kissed my cheek over and over, "Thank you for that, it was amazing." I pulled back to look at him, "Life isn't what we want it to be right now, but moments like that make me forget all about it."

I smiled and kissed the tip of his nose, "Couldn't have said it better myself. I should get inside though, be safe."

We walked hand in hand to the front door where I was passed off to Billy. I watched the pack phase and head into the woods and hugged myself in fear. It was truly something to watch your entire life walk away from you towards immediate danger and not know what was going to happen. I'd have to sit and wait patiently until he came home and I prayed to the higher power that he did.

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