Eyes Wide Open

JacobxBella

Rated M

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight or the franchise, as it belongs to Steph Meyers

Eyes Wide Open

Chapter 13

News of police chief Charlie Swan serving Dr. Carlisle Cullen's son a restraining order on behalf of his daughter traveled through Forks fast. And because of how fast the news traveled, the whispers and rumors traveled faster. No one knew the exact reason why Bella placed a restraining order against Edward, but it was enough for them to speculate reasons as to why. Many people believed that perhaps he was stalking her or even had been verbally abusive and she wanted nothing else to do with him and he wasn't leaving her alone. Not many people knew the reason, but that didn't keep people from talking. What had them talking more was when it was found out that Bella had moved out of her home for the time being and no one knew where she had gone. And because of how heavily it was being talked about, whenever Carlisle or Edward were seen in public, they were constantly stared at and whispered about, every word of what was said heard by the vampires.

Many people pitied the blind girl, especially considering she was no longer dating the guy she had to get a restraining order against. They figured she had to no longer feel safe around him, especially when she couldn't see him anymore. There were still a few that were on the Cullens' side and thus found it ridiculous that Bella would even have a restraining order against Edward, but for the most part, people were on her side. When Charlie had informed Bella of this, she almost felt bad because it her action had brought about a lot of attention, but if it kept Edward away from her for a while, she was alright with it. The only thing she worried about was the low profile the Cullens were trying to keep being ruined. Then again, if Edward hadn't done what he did, things wouldn't have escalated to this.

"I tried to handle this with him in a way that would be silent and not bring attention to him or me," Bella had told Jacob. "I guess Edward wanted to do it the hard way."

"Don't feel bad about it, Bells," Jacob had told her, seeing she felt a bit guilty about the bad rep the Cullens were beginning to get. "If this is what it takes for the leech to leave you alone, then that is on him, not you."

Jacob's talk had made her feel better about what she had done. She just hoped there wouldn't be any major repercussions.

Jacob yawned as he walked back into his home after a night of patrols. Jared had caught the scent of the redhead on their lands and he and Jacob had spent the night tailing it until they could no longer follow. After that Sam told them to patrol in the event they found her scent or her, but neither did. Going towards the kitchen he saw Billy sitting at the table drinking a cup of tea and reading the morning newspaper. Giving him a nod, he said, "Morning dad."

"Good morning, son," Billy greeted in return. "How was patrolling?"

"Tiring. We caught the scent of that redheaded leech, but we lost it."

"At least you know that she is still in this area. I just don't understand the reason as to why." A thoughtful expression came over Billy's face. "I wonder if Bella knows. It was another vampire that caused her "accident". I wonder if this redhead has any connection."

"I doubt it. But at this point, I just want to eat and take a nap."

Nodding in understanding Billy said, "That's fine, son. Go on ahead and do that, and I'll get breakfast started. Also, wake up Bella when you get the chance."

Jacob nodded and headed straight towards the bathroom, intent on taking a shower before eating and napping. Stepping into the bathroom, he closed the door behind himself and stripped out of his cutoff shorts. He then turned on the faucet of the shower and stepped into the spray, the hot water washing down over him and along his strong, firm muscles. Sighing as he felt his muscles relax, he grabbed the soap and washcloth and lathered it up before scrubbing himself squeaky clean. Once he was done and had rinsed away any lingering suds on his body, he turned off the shower and got out, grabbing and towel and drying himself before wrapping and securing the towel around his waist.

Exiting the bathroom he was on his way to his room, but instead stopped by Bella's room. Figuring he should wake her up now, he knocked lightly on the door and called out, "Bells? Are you awake?"

Receiving no answer, Jacob knocked again and turned the knob, slowly pushing the door open and peering inside. A smile appeared on his face seeing the brunette sleeping peacefully in her bed. Quietly stepping inside, he moved over towards the bed and gently sat down next to Bella's sleeping form. Smiling down at her, he took in beautifully pale skin and cute natural blush on her cheeks, as well as her sooty lashes that seemed to rest atop her cheekbones. And her lips, they were so cute and in the cutest pout as she slept. Honestly, Bella was just adorable when she slept; not to say she wasn't adorable when awake, but since she was asleep, she was adorable when sleeping.

Reaching a hand out, he gently stroked her brown locks, loving how silky they felt under his fingertips. He stilled momentarily when Bella moved slightly and sighed, settling back into her sleep, completely comfortable. Jacob chuckled softly before placing a gentle hand on her shoulder and bending down close to her ear. In a whisper he said, "Bells, wake up honey."

Bella slept peacefully and sighed when she felt what felt like fingers stroking through her hair. It felt so warm and she felt safe and secure and at peace from the feeling. However, a pleasant shiver ran down her spine when she felt warm breath on her ear and a deep, almost sultry voice whisper, "Bells, wake up honey."

This feels too real to be a dream, Bella thought before rousing from her slumber. Opening her eyes, she was almost blinded by gold light and how close it was to her face. Realizing that it was Jacob's aura, she let out a yelp and quickly sat up, her hands flying forward from almost falling over the side of the bed. Luckily Jacob caught her, but in the process his bare thigh slipped through the towel and Bella's hands landed right on it. Feeling the warm skin and hard muscle underneath her hands, Bella slowly moved them up until one hand touched the fabric of a towel, and other touched…

"Jake!" Bella cried, her face turning bright red as she scrambled back and completely fell off her bed this time. Quickly sitting up to face her best friend she cried, "Jake, why are you in my room naked?!"

Jacob quickly stood up and secured his towel again as it began to become undone before saying, "I'm in a towel."

"You're still naked!"

"Sorry." Jacob went to help Bella stand, all the while trying to keep his penis that was in the beginning stages of hardening from Bella touching it down.

Bella blushed harder as Jacob helped her stand before she began pushing him, presumably towards the bedroom door, all the while telling him to leave and put some clothes on. However, all she did was push him into the bed and he fell back, Bella falling with him and on top of him. Hands settled on her hips as her face met a muscular chest and Bella gasped, lifting her head to look at Jacob. His aura was so close to her, so mesmerizing, and all she could think was that she was embarrassed because of the situation, and that she wanted to continue to bask in the golden aura that was her best friend Jacob Black.

As she stared at him, her heart began beating faster in her chest. She was a bit surprised however to feel Jacob's heart doing the same beneath her hand that she had resting on his chest. Looking at him, she could—for the first time—make out not only Jacob's shape through his aura, but his face. She could actually see his facial features for the first time since becoming blind! And as exciting as that was for her, all she could focus on was his lips and how close they were. As she focused on Jacob's lips, all she could think was that they looked so kissable and that she suddenly wanted to kiss him. Before she could think about that anymore, a throat cleared and drew hers and Jacob's attention to the open bedroom door where Billy was staring at them.

Billy looked at his son and Charlie's daughter for a moment with an unreadable expression before finally saying, "If you wanted privacy, you should have given me a heads up so I can leave."

"Dad, it's not what it looks like," Jacob said lamely, his face about as red as Bella's. He knew his response was lame because it looked exactly like what it looked like.

Bella quickly scrambled off of Jacob and onto her feet before pointing an accusatory finger at him and saying to Billy, "Your son came into my room naked."

"I can see that," Billy replied, an amused smirk forming on his face.

Standing and holding onto his towel Jacob said, "You told me to wake her up, dad."

"Yes, but I didn't think you'd do so fresh out of your shower. Have some decency, son. We have a lady in the house again." Billy backed out of the doorway and turned his chair to head back down the hall to the kitchen. "When you both have a minute, breakfast is ready to be served. And after breakfast, you can feel each other up or do whatever you wish with each other, just so long as I'm out of the house when you do."

"Dad!"

Bella covered her face in embarrassment as Billy laughed, Jacob leaving her room to head to his own to dress. Sinking down to sit onto her bed she mumbled, "I was on top of Jacob while he was naked…oh my God…"

Billy chuckled before asking teasingly, "Did you like it, Bella?"

The man laughed louder when Bella groaned and fell back onto her bed, taking her pillow and putting it over her face to block him out. She loved Billy, she really did, but he was so embarrassing and so much worse that Charlie when it came to teasing her about Jacob. Even so, she had to silently admit to herself that she liked the feeling of her body pressed against Jacob's. However, that did not mean she wanted to date him, or that she liked him more than a friend…at least she didn't think it did. Did she like Jacob more than a friend? And was it possible he probably had just awoken possible sexual emotions inside her? She almost hoped not.

Author's Note: I apologize for the shortness of this chapter; I've had a lot going on recently, but it is all good now. Anyway, I thought I'd end this chapter on a more lighter note with a bit of humor thrown in. I like the way it turned out and I hope you all did as well. Thanks so much for your support and hope you stick around for more. Love, SehunsBae37.