So - did you guys know that Watermelon Sugar originally contained song lyrics? Well, it did. This short is a scene I wrote for Watermelon Sugar that didn't fit into the story the way I had wanted it to later on. I've decided to just share it anyway. Song lyrics are still included in this and are underlined for clarity.
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It had been weeks since he had seen Bella. He was still angry. His wolf was angry, too. But not at Bella, no. The wolf was annoyed with his host, constantly nagging at Jacob to check on her.
Jacob had taken off for a couple of days to sort out his thoughts. When the distance only made him more restless, he headed back to La Push. Rather than complaining about his abrupt departure, his brothers welcomed Jacob back forgivingly. The pack mind certainly helped in the matter. Jacob went back into patrol rounds, fighting nightly to keep from running straight to Bella.
Despite his best efforts, she managed to seep into his thoughts every time he did not remain focused. Her scent. Her laugh. The way she fit against him when he pulled her onto his lap. Thoughts of sleeping wrapped around Bella now inundated his thoughts as he waited for his packmates to arrive. Jacob could hear Quil groan as he phased in, and his memories of Bella immediately slammed his friend.
Bro, please. I'm in a good mood, man, Quil complained.
No shit, input Embry.
His laugh reverberated through their minds, as infectious as Jacob's sunniest smiles as Quil declared, We have not had patrol together in a while. I say we have some fun with it.
Sarcastically Jacob added, And that is precisely why Sam never puts us together.
Embry teased, Seth is gonna have some fun with us tonight too.
Seth isn't patrolling tonight, Jacob said.
Wolf radio, Quil said.
Wolf radio, Embry repeated and whooped.
What the fuck is that? Jacob rolled his eyes as Quil tried to nip at his leg playfully. Jacob hopped out of the way quickly, sending Quil tumbling. Quil got up, bouncing around excitedly.
You look like you want to play fetch, Embry teased. Why are you so amped up?
I had a good day, Quil said. A flash of smooth skin and a feminine moan slipped through for just a second before Quil refocused his thoughts.
Oh, brother, Embry thought, rolling his eyes. Quil snickered and playfully rammed into Embry's shoulder, shoving him.
Hi guys. Seth phased in and immediately went quiet. He was listening to music, which the others could hear clearly through his mind. Quil bounced around excitedly again, nipping at Embry. The boys took off in a flash, enjoying the slight distraction for a moment. They could feel Seth's humor at their antics, but he remained faithfully quiet for what had to be the first time in his chatty little life. He watched their thoughts for holes in their vision, hoping this little plan did not go awry.
Quil yipped excitedly at the start of another song. He howled in tune, bouncing around on the path in front of Jacob and Embry.
He looks like a frolicking fucking deer, Jacob teased. I'm half expecting him to stick his tail straight up and just start hopping instead of running.
If only he could sing as well as he howls, Embry snarked. Jacob ignored Embry, getting into the beat.
I just need space to do me, give the world what they're tryna see
Jacob eyed Embry curiously over the lyrics, giving him a big wolfie grin. They began bouncing around like Quil, stomping in time to the beat.
I just need to be alone,
I just need to be at home
Understand what I'm speaking on,
If time is money, I need a loan.
But regardless, I'll always keep keepin' on
Fuck fake friends. We don't take L's. We just make M's
While y'all follow, we just make trends
I'm right back to work when that break ends, yeah.
Quil howled with the chorus, the sound smoothly complementing the song.
Woo-ooh, it's just me, myself, and I
Solo ride until I die
'Cause I got me for life.
"WHOOO-OOO," the boys howled along, pounding their large paws with the beat.
Woo-ooh, I don't need a hand to hold
Even when the night is cold
I got that fire in my soul
The wolves continued to dance in wolf form, enjoying the song and howling along with the chorus. When the song ended, all three collapsed in laughter. Jacob let himself relax, squirming around on the ground to scratch his back.
I needed that, guys, he said.
Yeah, you did, and you need to get laid, too. Grouch, Embry said, and Quil barked out a laugh.
I need to talk to her, Jacob said and sighed. I can't avoid her forever.
Yeah, you do, Quil said.
Embry admitted I have to say. I didn't think Bella would stay away from you the way she has.
I am sure there was plenty to preoccupy her time with the Cullens back, Jacob snarled jealously. The music in their minds shut off abruptly.
Seriously, Jake, Seth said, are you really going to act pissy about the Cullens when you know why they are here? I thought you liked some of them.
Shut up, Seth, Jacob said.
No, Bro. You are not right all the time. Seth huffed. At least she is capable of running Edward off on her own.
Seth! Embry and Quil yelled in unison before turning to look at Jacob. Each immediately cringed under his scrutinizing glare.
What the hell are you talking about, Seth? Bells had to run him off? You guys knew? Jacob snarled at his two closest friends. What the fuck! They looked back at him sheepishly, unconsciously bowing their heads in submission.
She sent him packing, Dude, Seth said and chuckled. You said you did not want to patrol her house or hear about her. Everyone was trying to respect that.
Seth sure is becoming blunt these days, Jacob observed. His mouth was becoming more like Leah every day.
Hey, Seth complained. I am not that mouthy.
Quil laughed and said, Leelee is not all that bad either. You guys should learn to stop pissing her off sometimes.
Jacob sighed. Does someone want to show me what happened at the house?
Embry admitted None of us saw it. Fucker found a loophole in our trade-off times and went in through her window.
What? Jacob roared.
Sam and Billy ran into Charlie. Charlie told them the whole story, Seth confessed. Apparently, she caused a bunch of noise and woke Charlie up. He thought it was just one of the usual nightmares until Bella began yelling actual, decipherable sentences. Edward was already gone when he reached her room, but she actually told him what had happened. Charlie threatened to cut down the tree behind the house and nail her window shut.
His jaw dropped, and the other boys laughed. They all knew Jacob was fond of sneaking into her room as well.
What the hell was he doing there, anyway? Also, Bella? Making a bunch of noise? Never, he added sarcastically. Jacob could not help but think of how loud she could get when she got pissed off lately … or turned on. Charlie probably thought it was me in her room at first.
Embry snickered and said, She seriously gets loud, Bro.
For a moment, his insecurities attempted to rise as Jacob remembered finding the scent all over Bella the last time the leech had snuck in her window.
Oh god, Quil said. Jake, I don't think it was anything like that.
No way, Seth said. She was screaming at him to get out of her house. Charlie said she said something like, I already told you not to do this shit anymore. Get the hell out.
She told him he can't come into her house anymore? Fucking right. Jacob was proud of Bella. She was finally putting her foot down. Hopefully, Charlie won't cut down the fucking tree. I use that fucker, too. The others laughed as he began to relax again.
Hey Seth, how about we liven this shit back up? You are supposed to DJ. Come on, Quil said.
Seth chuckled, and after a minute, their minds filled with music again. They enjoyed patrolling that way for a couple of hours. When Sam unexpectedly phased in, it put an end to their fun.
See if I put you three on patrol together again, Sam grumbled before phasing out.
Jacob laughed. I told you guys.
