Jacob Moves In

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Chapter Fifty

Jacob and Bella had lied when they told Billy they were staying at the Clearwater's. In fact they had never left the small redwood house that Jacob had grown up in. They both craved some peace and time out from all the drama. Night had drawn in. Jacob had lit a fire in the hearth for warmth and also to provide some light. Jacob sat in front of the fireplace with his strong arms wrapped around Bella. She curled up securely in his embrace, feeling cosy, the tension leaving her body as she allowed herself to relax. She watched the flames curl and sway, flickering sublimely, crackling as they licked at the dry wood. She turned her head to look up at Jacob's handsome face, his features illuminated by the flickering light. A swell of love for him threatened to make her heart burst out of her chest.

"I don't know what I would have done without you today." She said softly. "I know I can drive you crazy sometimes..."

"In a good way." Jacob teased, interrupting her before she could say anything more detrimental about herself. He knew Bella well. If she continued on this path she would start blaming herself for everything. She wasn't responsible for the decisions her parents made.

Bella smiled wryly, well aware of what he was doing. "You're trying to distract me."

"Is it working?" Jacob raised his eyebrows playfully as he waited for her response.

"No." A thoughtful expression made Bella appear suddenly serious. She rose onto her knees, twisting in his embrace so she was facing him. Her small hands settled on his wide shoulders. "You realise this is the first time we've been alone in forever."

"True." Jacob agreed. He sensed the change in mood. Bella was regarding him with liquid brown eyes filled with love and something much deeper. "You know you're my whole world." He admitted. "I love you so much."

"I know you do. And I love you just as much. You've been so patient with me."

"I'd wait forever." Jacob promised. His hands cupped her tiny waist. He swallowed thickly as his emotions suddenly got the better of him. He ducked his head as he tried to regain some sense of composure.

"I think you've waited long enough." Bella's words took him by surprise. Jacob raised his head again, his hopeful eyes meeting hers. Bella smiled at the expectant expression on his face. He was so beautiful, breathtaking even. She reached out, dragging her thumb along his lower lip before her hand dropped down, finding the top button of his shirt and then carefully popping it open.

"Are you sure?" Jacob checked again. He was mesmerised by this bold, assertive Bella. He loved the way she was taking control. He always knew she could.

"Yes." Bella said firmly, smiling sultrily as she continued to unbutton his shirt. She leaned forward and kissed him long and slow, leaving him breathless for more when she pulled away.

Jacob reached out for her, his hands warm against her bare stomach as he raised her tank top slowly, exposing an expanse of her milky skin. He ducked down and kissed her stomach, his lips burning against her skin. Bella gasped at the contact. She closed her eyes, revelling in the heat whenever he touched her, melting everything inside.


Bella fluttered as light as air, trembling with ecstasy, while it seemed that only Jacob, on top of her , kept her from floating away. Bella threw her head back, a soft moan escaping her parted lips, as she enjoyed Jacob's thorough attentiveness to her every need. He was going slow, building up the sexual intensity, until Bella felt she was going to explode with want. Jacob explored every inch of her, leaving every nerve end tingling. The anticipation kept building. His patient approach was working. She was like liquid molasses in his arms, every cell in her body trembling with need.

When he had worked her up to a fever pitch of excitement he pulled back, taking in her nakedness with a hungry glance. Then slowly he began to kiss her, his tongue like velvet against her breasts. His nimble fingers swept over her abdomen, causing Bella to rise up to meet his hungry mouth as his devoured hers. Bella's fingers sank into his shaggy hair as she returned his kisses eagerly, clinging to him, unable to keep to the slow pace he was setting.

"I want you." She said breathlessly against his lips.

Jacob smiled into the kiss as his hand slid down the side of her body, flowing over her hips to her outer thigh. He hitched her leg over his waist, drawing her closer. Bella gazed into his dark eyes, glowing with a mixture of love and desire for her. She breathed deeply, taking in his scent, the spicy fragrance of pine; the freshness of freshly tilled earth. The muscles along his back rippled under her eager fingertips.

"Make love to me, Jake. I'm ready." Bella said again.

Jacob paused in his movements, his dark eyes seeking reassurance that this is what she really wanted. Bella smiled slowly, tenderly, her expression full of love for him. Jacob relaxed, his mouth seeking hers again as he got ready to make love to the girl he adored for the first time.


Jacob woke up with a start, unsure of where he was until he realised Bella slept curled up against him. Her head was pillowed on his chest. He smiled and breathed deeply. He wanted to wake up beside her like this every morning. Slowly Bella began to stir as dawn's early light peeked through the partially opened curtains. She murmured his name, her lips moving as they touched his sensitive skin, her soft breath tickling him. She was warm wrapped in his arms, for which he was grateful. The fire had died during the night.

He would never get over how soft and delicate she was. Against him she was so tiny. Her skin, so pale and translucent to his, seemed to glow in the weak morning light. Her long hair fanned out over his torso like a silken cloud. She was so beautiful and she loved him. She wanted him. Jacob had never been so happy in his life. He watched as she stirred beside him. She breathed deeply, looking cute as she rubbed her eyes with balled fists. "You're really here." A smile spread across her pretty face, her voice low. "I thought you were some kind of awesome dream."

"Morning beautiful." Jacob couldn't help laughing. He was bursting with happiness. "You don't know how often I've wondered the same thing. How are you feeling?"

"Wonderful." Bella stretched her arms above her head in one fluid motion. "And you?"

Jacob laughed again, grinning. He leaned down and kissed her, letting his lips linger on hers for a moment. "Better than wonderful." He quipped before he became serious again. "It was your first time, honey. I hope..."

"I'm good." Bella assured him as she rolled onto her stomach. She could see he didn't look entirely convinced. "I am fine, honestly. Maybe a little sore, but that's to be expected. But it was so worth it. And the next time will be even better and the time after that..."

Reassured, Jacob pulled her back into his arms so she ended up draped across his body. "I love you, Bella Swan." He declared fervently.

"I should think so, because I'm totally awesome." Bella joked with a teasing glint in her eyes. She kissed him lazily before pulling away reluctantly. Already she could feel time slipping away from them. She could feel the old tensions creeping back already every moment that the sun rose higher in the sky. Soon they would have to leave their temporary sanctuary and go back to real life. Dread settled in her stomach. She could see the same feelings reflected on Jacob's face. "We can grab some breakfast on the way home." She suggested.

"Sounds like a plan." Jacob agreed reluctantly as Bella climbed off him and rose to her feet. He followed suit, catching her hand in his as they stood facing each other. "Everything will be alright, Bells." He promised.

"I know." Bella smiled at him faintly, loving him for trying to make her feel better, but saddened because she knew his promise was already broken.


Jacob parked the VW Rabbit behind Bella's old Chevy on the Swan's driveway. Charlie's cruiser was missing so he assumed the police chief had already left for work. He switched off the engine and turned to face Bella. She was sitting in her seat, staring rigidly at the house. "You don't need to worry, Bells. My dad was with Charlie last night. He wasn't alone."

"I know." Bella smiled but it was strained. "I was hoping to talk to him about mom again. I didn't think he would have gone to work so early." Disappointment tasted bitter on her tongue. She had a feeling her father was trying to avoid her. "I'll call him. Maybe we could swing by the station and bring him some lunch or something. That way he'll have to stay and talk to me."

"Hey." Jacob cradled the back of her head. "I doubt he's avoiding you. He's probably inundated with work now the investigation into the fire at the Cullens mansion is underway."

"I guess so." Bella relaxed again under Jacob's tender ministrations as she pulled out her cell and dialled Charlie's number. It went straight to voice mail. Frustrated she called the station's main line instead. "Hey, can I speak to my dad." She said when one of the deputies answered. "It's Bella."

"Oh, hi, Bella. This is Mac. I'm so glad you've called. I've been trying to get hold of your dad since last night but he's not answering his cell." The deputy replied in a relieved tone. "It's important that he's here right now."

Bella's blood ran cold. Her eyes met Jacob's troubled ones. He had heard everything. "You mean he hasn't been in touch." She said to Mac.

"Nope. As soon as you get hold of him can you get him to call me." Mac asked urgently.

"Okay, bye." Bella dropped her cell into her lap when the call ended.

"Don't panic, Bells. He's probably with my dad." Jacob assured her.

But that presumption was immediately dashed as Cora's car swept up the road. She parked outside the house and waved cheerily as she spotted Jacob and Bella in the VW Rabbit. Billy was sitting in the passenger seat. He looked toward his son, the smile slipping from his face when he saw Jacob glaring at him. Cora paused, looking at Billy in confusion as she picked up on the strange tension. "Is he okay?" She whispered to Billy.

Billy didn't respond. Jacob was out of his car and striding toward him. Bella was running behind him, clearly trying to calm Jacob down. Before he had a chance to do anything, Jacob had reached Cora's car. He dragged Billy's wheelchair out from the back of the car, then none too gently opened the passenger door and deposited his father in it.

"Billy?" Cora questioned anxiously.

"I'm alright, Cora. I'll call you later." Billy said hurriedly as Jacob pushed his chair roughly up the ramp.

Bella met Cora's frightened eyes. "You should go." She said softly, before vanishing into the house after Jacob and Billy.


"I asked you to do one thing. ONE DAMN THING." Jacob yelled at his father. HIs hand slammed down on the kitchen table in frustration. "You were supposed to stay in with Charlie."

"I thought I would give him some space." Billy faltered. He didn't understand why his son was so angry. "Cora asked me to stay the night and I accepted. I left the chief a note..."

"Dad's missing." Bella interjected curtly. "He's not at the station and the cruiser isn't here. I've tried calling him several times but he's not picking up."

"What?" Billy's face drained of colour. "He's probably out on a call."

"Didn't you hear Bella?" Jacob snapped. "Charlie never made it to work. They're looking for him, too."

"But he must be alright. He has to be." Billy pleaded as he looked between them.

"You better hope so." Jacob stood up and looked at his father in bitter disappointment before capturing Bella's hand and leading her out of the kitchen, leaving Billy to suffer the consequences of his actions alone.

A/N-thanks for reading! More to come...