Disclaimer: I do not own them. I own the books, and the first two movies. Plus, I've seen Eclipse. That doesn't mean that I own the actual people.
It was three nights later when Jacob heard a blood curdling howl. He carefully pulled away from Bella before crossing to the window. He quickly shed his clothes before climbing out He left it cracked once he was out in the tree. He quickly climbed down before phasing.
What's going on? he asked no one in particular.
We're tracking something. Are you at Bella's? Sam asked.
Yeah.
Stay there. Whatever it is it's headed that way.
Jacob sighed as he flung himself to the ground. At least Bella was safe inside.
Jacob smelt him he saw him. He was getting out of his car on the other side of the road.
I want to talk to you.
I have nothing to say to you. Jacob thought with a growl.
Jacob? Sam asked, hearing the other person.
It's a Cullen. I'm make him leave.
Are you sure?
I can handle this.
Edward waited until Jacob and Sam were done talking before saying anything else.
How is she?
You lost the right to ask about her when you left.
Alice told me that the two of you were together.
I don't have to explain Bella's and my relationship to you.
So there's a Bella and you now?
Yes. Which means that I want you to stay away from her.
I have no intention of seeing her. I came to talk to you.
About what?
Victoria. I want to help. It's my fault that she is here.
You're right, it is your fault. My friends and I can handle the red head. Just like we handled the other.
Alice told me that you and your friends had killed Laurent. It must have taken great courage to do that.
I did it for Bella. Courage had nothing to do with it.
I would still like to extend my services.
If it gets worse, I'll let you know.
Thank you Jacob. One more thing, if you hurt her, you will regret it for the rest of your life. I will make sure of it.
I have no intention of hurting her. I'm not you. Jacob said before phasing, then climbed back up the tree.
He was back inside before Bella even knew that he was gone. He quickly got dressed again before making his way back to the bed. He held onto her as tightly as he could. She sighed into his chest as she draped an arm over his hip in her sleep. He felt himself relax against her as he closed his eyes. He was asleep within seconds.
XXXXX
Bella woke to the smell of bacon. She bolted upright in bed, wondering what was going on. She knew it wasn't Charlie. The bacon would have to be burning if it was Charlie. She walked down the stairs, not knowing what she would find.
"Well, look who decided to wake up." Paul said from the living room.
"What are you doing here?"
"You're dad called me complaining that he was hungry. It's after one, Bells." Billy said from the kitchen.
"So who's cooking?"
"I am." Emily said from the stove.
"Of course Billy would call you." Bella said, coming into the room.
"Did you sleep well?"
"I did. I can't believe I slept twelve hours."
"It happens."
"So they're all here?"
"All five. Plus your dad and Billy. I'm just glad that they aren't all crowded in here."
"Hey you." Jake said, wrapping his arms around her from behind.
"Hey. Why didn't you wake me when you left this morning?" she asked, putting her hands over his.
"You looked so peaceful. I didn't want to wake you."
"You're lucky. I never get that kind of treatment." Billy said from the table.
"You wake me up at the crack of dawn by dumping a jug of cold water on me practically every morning!" Jake said with a laugh.
"I've gotta wake you up somehow." he said, shrugging.
Bella smiled, before shaking her head. Even with all of them in her house, she couldn't help but feel like she and Jake were the only two people in the room. He planted a kiss on her hair before letting go of her.
"He is over the moon about you. Just like I am about Sam."
"He's everything to me. He's the sun, the stars, and the moon."
"It's official. You've got it bad." Emily said, with a laugh.
"I know." Bella said, laughing along with her.
"What's so funny?" Embry asked, walking into the room
"Nothing. Just girl talk." Emily said, shooing him away.
"Wait, not yet." Bella said, stopping her.
"Why?"
"He hasn't given me my hug yet." she said, poking Embry on the arm.
It was a ritual that they had started not long after Jacob had changed. Every time she saw Embry, he would engulf her in the tightest hug anyone, besides Jacob, had ever given her. He wrapped his arms around her, before picking her up floor, and spinning her around. She threw her head back in laughter, as Jacob watched from the living room.
"What are you doing? Are you macking on my girl again?"
"Hey, she asked for it!" Embry said playfully.
"Okay, put me down. I'm seeing two of everything." Bella said with a breathy laugh.
Embry set her down gently, and Jacob was in front of her before she blink. He grabbed hold of her arms, so that she could steady herself. He smiled down at her, before brushing a piece of hair out of her eyes.
"He's going to make some girl very happy one day." she said, looking around Jacob to where Embry sat with Jared and Paul.
"Whoever she is, there's no denying that she's going to be very lucky. Embry's a sweetheart." Emily said in agreement.
"Can we take a walk? I need to talk to you." Jacob said, breaking into the conversation.
"Is something wrong?"
"No. It's just something that you need to know about."
"I've got this. You go." Emily said, all but pushing Bella from the room.
Sam came into the room right after them, and when Bella looked over her shoulder, he was cracking eggs into a bowl. Jacob helped Bella into her jacket, then held the door open for her. The wind howled around them, making the rain that was falling whip into their faces.
"I won't keep you out here long. Charlie would never forgive me if I got you sick."
"What's this about?"
"Edward was here last night."
"What?" she asked, giving him a credulous look.
"He came here last night to talk to me."
"What did he say?"
"He wanted me to know that he would help us get rid of Victoria if we needed him. Seeing as, he's the reason that she's here."
"I am the reason that she is here Jacob."
"If he hadn't have put you in danger none of this would be happening." he said, grabbing her wrist.
He traced the scar, before letting out a sigh.
"This never would have happened if he had been more careful."
"You're acting like I had nothing to do with it."
"Maybe I wish you weren't a part of it. If you weren't, I wouldn't spend all of my time when I'm not with you worrying about you."
"If none of this hadn't happened we wouldn't be together." she said, reasoning with him.
He let out an aggravated sigh. She was right, if none of this happened, the Cullen's would still be there, and he would living a normal life. But at least she would still be a part of it.
XXXXX
Bella cleaned the kitchen after breakfast while Emily sat at the table. The men were watching a baseball game in the living room. Apparently the Mariners were losing. The groans, and yells of 'What the hell are you doing?' could more than likely be heard outside.
"I'm glad that we came over here today. I've missed seeing you."
"With finals, and work, then Jake, I've got a lot to do."
"What are going to do about college?"
"I'm going to wait a year. Then take things from there."
"That's what I said too. Two years later I'm still taking things as they come." Emily said with a laugh.
"Really?"
"Once your in love, it's hard to let the person go. I can't ask Sam to give up everything."
"I would never ask Jake to do that either. But apparently he did it on his own."
"So I heard. You shouldn't feel guilty."
"I shouldn't?"
"No. He loves you so much. He's willing to give up everything for you. He wants to have a long, happy life with you. He wants to grow old with you. That's sweet."
"Since you put it like that, you're right. I don't know how I got so lucky."
"I say that all the time."
"Does Sam tell you that he's the lucky one?"
"That's Jake's answer too? What are we going to do with them?" Emily asked, rolling her eyes.
"I have no idea. Jake drives me crazy sometimes. But the good weighs out the bad."
"I can't tell you how many times I have wanted to strangle Sam. He can be so boneheaded sometimes. Then he gives me this look, like I'm the only person in the world. Then I forget why I was even mad at him in the first place."
"Things haven't gotten that bad for us yet."
"Trust me, they will. The making up makes it all worth while." Emily said with a far away look in her eyes.
"We haven't done that yet."
"You will when you're ready. Jake's the most patient person I know. Just don't cock block him forever. He'd only take it on the guys."
"I'll keep that in mind." Bella said as her face burned.
Jacob came back into the house to find Bella blushing, and Emily grinning from ear to ear.
"What did you do?"
"I gave her some advice." Emily said shrugging innocently.
"I'm fine."
"Sam asked me to come and ask if you were ready to leave."
"Go. I'll finish." Bella said nodding.
Emily nodded before grabbing her jacket. Bella watched from the window, as everyone piled into Sam's truck and Embry's car. Billy and Charlie were nowhere in sight.
"Where did our dad's go?"
"You're dad got a call from the station. He left like five minutes ago. My dad caught a ride with him."
"So it's just you and me huh?"
"Yep." he said, leaning against the counter.
"Good. 'Cause you're gonna get wet."
She turned the sink hose on him, and pressed the nozzle His breath caught in his throat when the cold water hit his shirt.
"Oh, it is on!" he said with a laugh.
"No!"
She laughed, and shielded her face with her hands when he grabbed the dishrag from the soapy water in the sink.
"Don't you dare!" she said, giving him a warning glare.
"What are you gonna do to stop me?"
She sighed before walking over to him. She turned off the water and set the hose back in place.
"Truce." she said, letting the water out of the sink.
"Now I have to take off my shirt." he said, pulling his shirt over his head.
"It was all a part of my master plan." she said, smirking at him.
"So you like it when I don't wear a shirt?" he asked, smiling down at her.
"Just don't pull me close until you go dry off."
"Deal." he said kissing her forehead, before walking out of the room.
She wiped down the counters, hearing him in the laundry room. He came back a few seconds later, and wrapped his arms around her from behind again. She turned in his arms, wrapping her arms around his neck. He grabbed her hips, before lifting her to the counter. She parted her legs letting him step closer.
They held each others gaze as his lips leaned down to meet hers. Her hands traced the contours of his back, as his hands fisted in her hair. He let out a moan as the kiss deepened. Her breath hitched as his fingers dug into her hips with the slightest of pressure. It felt so good to be able to be with him like this. To have them both let their guards down. This never would have happened with everyone else around.
He pulled away, breathing heavily. He stared at her intensely as her hands stayed wrapped around him. He pressed his forehead to hers, not trusting himself to talk. She knew what she was doing to him. He also knew that he had the same affect on her. She brushed her lips to his tenderly, as he traced his fingers down her cheek.
They weren't going to last much longer if they didn't get rid of the sexual frustration between them. She had said that she was comfortable doing whatever he wanted. He fantasized about her every night since the night they had decided to start dating. One day soon, he was going to act on them. Just not today.
