~*~ A/N - Okay. Most of you probably hate me now and i understand if you do. I can't believe it took me this long to get a chapter up. It has been a long two months and a very hectic one. I am very sorry and hope that you will continue reading my story and if your not mad at me for taking so long i hope your not mad at me for jumping a head but its for the best. Believe me. I am truly sorry. Oh and this isnt the best chapter but better ones to come.~*~

"I was thinking about how disjointedly time seemed to flow, passing in a blur at times, with single images standing out more clearly than others. And then, at other times, every second was significant, etched in my mind." -Stephanie Meyer, Twilight

2 Months later...

Graduation Day

I was surrounded by all my classmates as I blocked out my principles speech. The past two months have been overwhelming. I have been on bed rest so to speak and home schooled since the fight and I haven't seen much of anyone and here today you would think I would be happy to be surrounded by everyone, but I wasn't. I was irritated. I could hear the whispering among everyone of where I have been. My being pregnant wasn't a secret anymore. Through the grapevine any hot new gossip tends to spread fast.

I slowly blocked them out as I sat further back in my seat and closed my eyes. Flashes of Jake flooding my mind, but inevitably the past two months came with it.

My dad hasn't spoken to me much since the hospital after he had it in with Jake once he arrived. My mother though, stuck by my side and it saddened me that she was leaving tomorrow. I couldn't complain though. She did stay with me for these past two months. My dad let her stay at the house and she slept with me in my room which made it impossible for Jake to sneak and visit me at night. Although he wasn't the nicest to him, my dad didn't stop him from visiting during the day though.

Everything just hasn't been the same and now that I think of it, I really don't even know what normal was anymore. All I knew was that I wasn't happy with the way things are. I knew after tomorrow that it would become even quieter at my house without mom there, but I would be able to be surrounded by Jake's arms and nestled into his chest while I fell asleep and that there made the silence that was to come, seem like nothing.

I was interrupted by a gentle nudge at my arm from the girl behind me. I opened my eyes to find the rest of my row standing and behind me a bunch of irritated teenagers. I quickly stood and took my place in line as I searched for Jake in the crowd. I saw him congratulating Edward and Alice. It was weird seeing him speak to them still. Although they weren't buddies, they became mutual friends, because if it wasn't for them the pack might have not of all come out alive that day, that there made them high up on my list of people.

I couldn't help but smile to see most of the pack including Paul sitting next to Jake. Paul was still in a wheel chair for how severe his injuries were to his legs, although he has healed faster then any normal person he was still recovering. Billy sat next to dad whom was sitting next to mom and Sue, which was funny in itself and I could see the goofy smile on Billy's face was humored by that arrangement as well.

"Bella Swan" The principle called. I turned away from my family that I was so wrapped up into watching and began to walk up the stage as I heard the embarrassing hooting and whistling that came from them. I knew that my crowd was the loudest to scream and stomp, making noise was what they seemed to be good at.

I shook my principles hand and took the diploma in the other, while turning towards the crowd. My side was filled with flashes and still noise making. That second of center of attention seemed to last forever and I was more than happy to exit the stage as the irritated girl behind me stepped forward.

After being hugged by everyone I finally found my way into the warm arm's I wanted most. I was excited to have schooling over with for now. I liked the fact that although I am going to be a young mother I would have a diploma to be able to get a job and support the baby. Although Jake says I won't have to do a thing in that department, I would like be able to do something some day.

We all made our way back to Billy's for my Graduation party/cookout. I was happy it was at a place that I felt the most comfortable. As soon as we all got there I felt at home. It has been a while since I have been to Jake's and I was very happy to be back.

The guys found there place in the back yard while building a fire and getting the grill set up while us girls made our way into the kitchen. Although it was nice to sit around with them I couldn't help but want to be next to Jake. Ever since the fight, I have had an impact of fear constantly weigh heavy on my shoulders that didn't seem to go away and since I haven't been able to see him much didn't help any. I tried to convince myself that nothing would happen but it seems that that day has traumatized me, which doesn't help that I am almost 4 months pregnant, and will soon have another person to worry as much about.

"Bella, how have you been?" Emily asked while pulling me away from my everyday zone of worry. It was then that I noticed it was just Emily and I.

"I am hanging in there. How about you?" I asked.

"Oh I have been doing well, i guess. Sam and I are trying to have a baby now but it seems like we are having some troubles. I have a doctor's appointment Monday." She said while also seeming to be very upset. I felt bad because I knew Emily wanted to have a baby more than anything.

"I am sorry to hear that Emily. I hope everything works out." Was all I could say.

"Me too. Anyways Congratulations on graduating." She said while changing the subject fast.

"Thanks. Where did Kim and Emily go?" I said.

"They brought the meat out to the guys. Everything seems to be done in here. Why don't we go join them?" She said.

"I am sorry Emily I didn't do anything at all." I said.

"No problem Bella. It's your party anyway." She said with a smile that didn't seem to make me feel any better about it.

We entered the crowded back yard and I quickly found Jake and clung to his side. I still couldn't get over the feeling of being so secure and safe around him. He was grilling the hot dogs and hamburgers while talking to Paul. He smiled down at me and gently kissed my forehead.

I looked around all of my family and noticed that my dad had already began to drink, but I couldn't find my mother any where and it was then that I noticed that I haven't seen her or Sue. I reluctantly parted from Jake to find out where they were.

"Dad, Where is mom and Sue?" I asked.

He looked up at me and I noticed that he had had a buzz going already.

"They are bringing your graduation present." He said while not fully looking at me. I wondered if he would ever be the same with me again. I looked over to Billy who was smiling at me.

"Charlie you really need to quit that. What's done is done and you should already be over it and happy about the coming of your grandchild. Now quit being stubborn." Billy said and my mouth immediately dropped open. I couldn't believe he said that and I was almost scared to hear what my dad had to say. I think my dad was shocked as well for he could only stare at Billy who was still smiling while taking a swig at his own beer. He then looked up at me.

"I am sorry Bella." He said and that was not what I was expecting.

"Its okay. You have every right to be this way. I guess." Was all I could say.

"No I don't. I should be there for you and get out of being in denial." He said but before I could say anything I heard a loud whistle and everyone become quiet. My mother and Sue were making there way through everyone and everyone seemed to make a circle around them and it was then that I remembered that they had a present. Jake found his way to my side while smiling at me wildly. My mother handed me a little box wrapped with pink wrapping paper.

"This for you Bella, from all of us." She said. I was nervous and my hand began to tremble as I tore the pieces of paper off of the little box. I slowly opened it to find a set of keys in it.

"What are these for?" I asked.

"Our house." Jake said and I couldn't believe what he just said.

"A house?" I asked to make sure what I heard was correct.

Jake shook his head yes while still smiling wildly. I couldn't believe it.

"We all pitched in and paid for half of it. Jake got a job and said he will pay for the rest. He wouldn't let us pay for it all. So we already furnished it. You could actually go home to it tonight. I already have your stuff packed and ready to go in the car." My mother explained.

I didn't know what to say. It was all to much and unbelievable and everything I could ask for right now.

. So the only thing I could do was stand there and stare down at the tiny set of keys. .

"Are you okay?" Jake asked me and then out of no where the water works turned on. Damn hormones!!

"Yea…I just don't know what to say. This is all too much. Thank you." I managed to say while Jake took me in his arms. It was then that I noticed my buzzed dad again in the corner and it seemed to me that he had a single tear fall down his face. I immediately withdrew from Jake and went over to him with my arms spread open. Although I was overly pleased with having my own house and moving in with Jake I knew I would miss him.

"I will miss you." He whispered.

"I will miss you too but you can come over everyday for dinner." I whispered back.

"I am sorry Bells." He said again.

"Don't be." I said. I then withdrew from him while wiping my face vigorously and then I noticed that everyone still had there attention to me.

"See what you guys made me do. Damn hormones!" I said while making everyone laugh including my dad.

After that, everyone seemed to find there own little conversation to attend to while beginning to eat. I made my way around thanking everyone. I still couldn't believe that I would be going home with Jake tonight. Our home.

The night seemed to fly by and it wasn't long till everyone began to say there goodbyes. Jake had to take my dad home who was drunk off his ass and quite funny. While he was gone I was able to have some alone time with my mom.

"I am going to miss you mom. You have helped me out so much. Thank you. I just wish you didn't have to go." I whined a bit.

"Well Bella I might not be gone for long. You see while I was here Phil seemed to have transferred to Seattle." She said while smiling hugely.

This night kept getting better and better. First my own house and now mom would only be a half hour away.

"No way!!!" I squealed.

"Yep. You didn't think I would be across the country from my grandbaby would you?" she said while hugging me.

"This is great." I said with a sigh while sitting back.

"What's wrong?" she asked.

"Nothing it's just that this past two months haven't been so good and I cant help but think that its going to get better." I admitted.

"It will be if I have anything to do with it." She said.

While waiting on Jake to get back, mom and I helped Sue and Emily with the rest of the cleaning. Leah and Kim had managed to help out as much as they could before Leah helped Paul home and Kim had to drag Jared.

After finishing up the dishes, I felt warm arms embrace me from behind.

"Are you ready to see our home?" I loved the sound of 'Our home.'

I turned around to face him.

"More than anything."

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