Chapter 38: Reunited

I paced the small living area as I awaited Rebecca's arrival.

I was excited to see her again.

She was like a sister to me.

She had always been there when I needed her.

I was nervous as well.

Would she recognise me?

Would she remember me?

Would she still be the same warm-hearted, caring, sisterly person I once knew?

As questions buzzed around my head I lost my focus and soon found myself lying on the ground.

I groaned and stood up.

"You've got to be more careful Bella," Rachel laughed from the hall.

"Yeah, I know. I'm the world's biggest klutz though. I don't think coordination will ever be in my future."

Rachel rolled her eyes before walking into the kitchen.

I glared at the wall for a moment before pacing again.

The thoughts returned to my head and I stopped pacing, not wanting to fall over again.

I sat down on the old, worn out sofa and let my mind wander.

As my mind wandered, I lost track of time.

I was pulled back to reality by the creaking sound of the door.

"Knock, knock, knock," her voice travelled through the house as I looked up.

"Becca!" Rachel shouted, running down the hall.

I glanced over at the clock.

12:23pm.

My mouth popped open.

Last time I checked it had only been 8:45am.

"Bella!" Rachel shouted.

I flinched and turned to face her.

"Finally. I said your name like five times."

"Are you serious? I didn't even hear you."

"Were you daydreaming about Jacob again?"

"No! Shut up!" I snapped with a small smile on my face.

"Bella? As in Isabella Swan?" Rebecca asked.

I nodded and before I knew it I was wrapped in her tight embrace.

"Wow, you're stronger than I remember," I laughed, returning the hug.

When she pulled back I was able to take in her features.

Her hair was the same, glassy black it had been when I last saw her.

Her skin was slightly darker, her eyes were the same as Jacob's although they didn't have the sparkle I always seemed to get lost in and she had the same smile that always reflected her kind personality.

She was much taller as well.

I stood up and once again, my mouth popped open.

The top of my head only just came up to her shoulder.

"Heck! You've got to be as tall as Jacob if not taller!" I exclaimed.

Rebecca laughed as she stared down at me.

"I see you haven't grown an inch since last time I saw you."

I gasped, pretending to be hurt by her words.

"The last time you saw me we were like fourteen! I have grown four inches since then."

Rebecca laughed again.

Rachel joined in and I could help myself.

"If anyone hasn't grown I would say it Rachel. She seriously looks about the same height."

"I have grown... two inches," Rachel said.

I laughed.

Rachel had been taller than us throughout most of our childhood.

"Well, it less than what I grew but you are still taller than me. You're not taller than Rebecca though."

"I know. She got taller than me when we were about sixteen."

"I see... so how is Hawaii?" I asked Rebecca.

"Amazing! It's always so sunny. Its way better than this dull, rainy place but still, my family is here so my heart will always be here I guess."

I nodded.

"Hey! Where's my brother-in-law?" Rachel asked.

"Probably down at the beach. You know him, always got to be in the water."

Rachel laughed.

"My turn to ask a question. Where's my brother?" Rebecca asked.

Just as she asked that, Jacob walked through the front door.

"Oh no..."

"Jacob!" Rebecca shouted, turning to face him.

Rebecca ran over to him and wrapped her arms around his torso before pulling away.

"How have you been?" she asked.

"You're going to be so annoying."

"Will not! Now answer my question," she said, folding her arms across her chest.

"Act your age," Jacob laughed.

"You act your age."

"I am. You're twenty and acting like a three year old."

Rebecca huffed and turned around.

"I'm going to head up to Emily's," Jacob said before turning away.

I narrowed my eyes slightly as he started walking out the door.

I noticed Rachel had a smile on her face but I ignored it.

I also ignored Rebecca's confused gaze.

Jacob paused just outside the door and turned around.

He took one look at me before deciding to close the distance between us.

He placed his hands on my hips and pulled me forward.

One of his hands then trailed up my spine, over my shoulder and under my chin.

He lifted my face slightly and kissed me gently.

"Sorry, I didn't forget about you though. I never could," he whispered before turning away again.

"You know where to find me," he called.

I smiled and stared at his retreating figure.

"So... How long have you and Jacob been together?" Rebecca asked after a moment.

"A while," I shrugged.

"Awww! Come on! How did you two get together?"

"We just did. I kissed him in front of a guy I didn't like and that was it really," I said, shrugging again.

Rebecca raised her eyebrows.

I stared at her for a minute before I sighed, sitting down.

"Thinking about Jacob again?" Rachel asked.

I narrowed my eyes slightly but didn't say anything.

I knew Rachel was only joking around when it came to her teasing.

"I think we should go see Emily. I remember meeting her a few times. She's Leah's cousin right?" Rebecca asked.

Rachel nodded before turning to me.

"Are you coming to see Emily?"

"Yep!" I said, a little too quickly.

"Emily or Jacob?" Rebecca asked, wiggling her eyebrows.

I rolled my eyes and grabbed my coat.

"I'll drive!" Rachel shouted, grabbing the keys off the table.

I laughed and followed her out the door with Rebecca right behind me.

Even though I had only seen him fifteen minutes ago, I was excited to see Jacob again.

A/N: Sorry for the long wait! I had writers block... Review please! A simple smiley face will be just fine really... I just want to know what you guys think. Anyway... the next chapter will be up sometime in the next few days!