Jesus, Mary and Joseph...how long has it been?

I know..very long...but I was so f-ing busy with school. School really gets in the way while providing substandard education doesn't it?

Well, on with it.

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If Alice had seen what Stephen had been thinking about, we would've been in trouble. One, because he was brazenly thinking of plans of smuggling me to Jacob and Two, because I would've gone with it…

He was right. Edward had no right to dictate who I could or could not see. I was his girlfriend, not his puppy to be kept on a leash. If I wanted to see Jacob, I would.

It wasn't easy to plan though. I knew Stephen was already running his head and since he'd told me that I needed a strong enough motivation I was worried as to what motivation he was referring to.

"What exactly are you planning?" I asked once we got out of class and he shot me a warning look.

"Quiet," he hissed before slinking away.

I only blinked after him like an idiot.

Why were the boys in my life being so difficult nowadays?

I met up with Edward at the end of school and he gave me a pensive look which clearly meant that he knew Jacob had not visited me but that he had been on my mind the whole time.

The whole drive back I tried to make small talk with Alice and Edward with Alice returning chirpy replies and Edward frowning and nodding along. When he dropped off Alice it was silent inside the car, with me turning completely away from him to look out the window, lost in my thoughts, uncaring if he could hear me or not.

Ever since, I'd fallen off that cliff and ended up at the hospital with him not beside me, I had taken to recalculating my position in my relationship with him. I wasn't one of the girls who would just forgive him of every mistake ever because he was good looking or extremely persuasive – pun intended. He had abandoned me, there was no denying that. He had made his sister come to me instead of putting in enough effort to hold down his bruised pride and apologize.

I doubted I would ever truly forgive him of that and to actually degrade Jacob when he'd taken the time and patience to stay with me was downright maddening.

He had no right to push me and he had no business muddying Jacob and the Pack.

I turned to look at him finally and already, his gaze was on me, wary and thoughtful. He knew exactly what I was thinking and he didn't like it one bit. That is of course, if he was listening and not just brushing by my mind.

"I won't be around today for a bit. I am…hungry." He said finally, stopping the car in front of the Swan House.

"Right," I said curtly.

There was a thick silence and this time, I didn't even think of breaking it.

If he wanted to say something, he could open his mouth. I threw the car door open to get out when his hand shot out, encasing my wrist and pulling me back to look at him. "Are you ok?" he asked urgently.

"Me…? I'm fine," I said, confusion coloring my voice as he nodded, still looking distant in thoughts before gently pressing his lips to mine. "I'll be back very soon. I promise," he whispered and I just nodded, unable to feel warm from his words even though his proximity was making my heart beat fast. Why do the head and heart always fight?

Even as he drove around the corner, my phone rang.

I slid the answer key without glancing at the caller ID which was a good thing because suddenly, a familiar, long missed, warm sound filled my ear.

"Don't say or think anything right now about anything but what you're going to eat."

Jacob's voice, crystal clear and soothing made me jump but I knew about Edward's ability to turn a car around and be at my doorstep in five seconds flat well enough to obey.

"Okay," I said, thinking of warm chicken noodles.

"Good, Stephen called me, we need to talk. How long do you have till Cullen stays away?" he asked, still calm but I was rushing, impatient as I hurried to my room and shut the door for added privacy, answering feverishly.

"Half the day, longer if they stray far away, god, Jake, I missed you so much!" I whispered.

I could feel him gripping the phone tighter.

"I know. I missed you too. You left me for that guy though."

He was joking, right? He had to be joking.

My silence was well received though as he chuckled, "Don't get riled up, T. I'm messing with you. Look, I won't keep you on the phone long in case one of the vampires is around, keeping an eye on you, like that girl. I'm hanging up now, ok? Bye,"

Even before I could reply, he was gone, a dial tone the only companion left in my room.

Just as I turned around to throw my phone on the bed, a knock interrupted my jarred thoughts. With no words uttered, Stephen entered, looking excited.

"Come on, time to go!" he said, gripping my forearm and literally dragging me down to his car, where Bella was already sitting, strapped in and looking mildly alarmed.

Stephen looked impatient, rushed as he started the car and after sweeping one long look around, revved out so fast that Bella and I were thrown back into our seats.

What the hell was he doing?

My question was soon answered when he turned on to the very familiar path of the inner Forks Forests.

He was taking us to the beaches. He was taking me to la Push, to Jacob.

Stephen met my eye in the rearview mirror and offered me a small, confidante smile. I smiled back hugely. God, I loved this boy. He was going to so many lengths just to get me out of the awkward position Edward had thrown me into.

I leaned back as the small but definite hint of salt in the air filled the car as Bella told me that after this spontaneous trip, we would be heading to Angela's to help her out.

I nodded listlessly as I straightened suddenly, looking at the particular spot where I'd crashed the Truck. I couldn't be sure but I was pretty sure it was the same spot. I squinted quickly through the woods, trying to locate the cliffs before shivering and settling down deeper into the worn leather seats of Stephen's backseat.

I couldn't help but remember the horrible feeling of falling and I wanted to claw it out of my stomach as I drew closer to Bella and Stephen's comforting presence.

That's why Bells was here.

With her here, Alice or Edward wouldn't dare create a scene, they would watch from the shadows and wait but they wouldn't come out to pick a fight. Once we crossed the reservation borders, they would just have to back off.

Stephen was driving almost like Edward before slowing down just as the beach came into view.

We both breathed a sigh of relief before exchanging another smile; we were definitely safe for the time being.

Even Bella smiled.

"I haven't seen Billy in so long. Bet you're eager to see Jacob too," she lightly teased me as we parked in front of the driftwood and brick house. We got out and a tall figure opened the door, looking out with a mischievous smile on his face.

His dark eyes found me immediately, the wicked smile growing in size and I couldn't help but feel a conspiratorial smile appear on my face.

We'd made it.

I could talk to Jacob now.

WHO MISSED JACOB?

I KNOW I MISSED WRITING THE BUFF JERK!

A/N: Ok, so one of my non - online readers read the last book and this one together and told me that T should've broken up with Edward the minute he had the nerve to show up at Sorenson's place to get her and Steph.

That way she would avoid all this confusion and angst she's going through now.

My question is: Why do you think she is still with Edward? What do you think of this new phase of her relationship with him? Will the get over this?

Also, do you think that Jacob would actually be better for her? Why so?

I know, I know, I talk a lot, but hey, I want to know what my readers think! I would love to know your ideas!

Until Next time, my loves!

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