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Chapter 6

MEETING EXPECTATIONS

JPOV

There probably was no need for our little charade here in La Push but Bella didn't know that. Well neither did Charlie for that matter.

Hand in hand we walked into the house. Dad and Charlie were sitting at the kitchen table with their beers in hand. Charlie just smiled but my dad gave me a questionable look and an eyebrow raise once he noticed our hands. Not sure why though, he knew all about this little stint.

"Well, well it is nice to see you Bella. It sure has been while." Dad smiled at Bella and he scooted his chair out from the table and wheeled himself toward us. I watched as he held is hand out to Bella and she shook it with a smile on her face.

"It sure has, I am sorry about that." She looked genuinely apologetic and was showing a kindness I hadn't seen in her the past few days. I couldn't help but be transfixed on her very essence right now.

"Hey dad." Bella let go of my hand to hug her father. "He isn't giving you too much trouble I hope." She joked with my father as if it were nothing.

"Not at all. Only when he tries to cook I guess. However I could be asking you the same." Now his eyes were on me.

I waited for her to start complaining and rag on me for every little thing I did that bothered her.

She turned her attention to me and smiled. Her chocolate brown eyes met mine and I gave her a small smile before I looked down.

"Jake has actually been very….warm." I could hear the kindness in her voice.

My eyes met hers once again and she began to blush and looked away. From the corner of my eye I saw Charlie and dad looking at each other and mouthing words back and forth.

Once dad noticed that I noticed their little exchange he cleared his throat.

"Bella, the rest of the guys are outside. Why don't you go out back and find Emily when Billy and I talk to Jake here?" Charlie spoke and pointed to the back door.

With one last smile she was off.

Dad waited until she was outside before he spoke.

"So what is with the holding hands and all the cutesy smiles?" He exhaled deeply. Before I could get a chance to answer Charlie spoke.

"Yeah you are either a good actor or you are starting to fall for my daughter."

I chuckled lightly. How could they possibly think I was falling for her? I am just good at what I do I guess.

"I just take my job seriously that's all." I looked to the floor again. "However I must admit she isn't that bad though. She is actually starting to grow on me. At first I thought she was just an immature, spoiled, conceded little bi-" I stopped short when I noticed my dads eyes grow wide in anticipation and Charlie choked on his beer.

"Uhh…I..uhmm..I am just going to go out back." I rushed as I nodded and started to walk away. However Charlie stopped me by standing in my way.

"You do that." Charlie muttered. "I don't think I need to warn you Deputy, I want you to be careful with my daughter. You understand me?" I nodded and moved out of my way and I made it out the back door with out any more interruptions.

Just as I made it out the back door I spotted Bella. The only problem was that Quil had his arms wrapped around her. He pulled her tightly to his body and I walked toward him ready to rip his arms off.

Once he eased up on the hold I heard him whisper as he leaned in next to her ear.

"Once you get rid of the loser you are with give me a call. You will have the chance to go out with a real man."

Hearing him say that made me even angrier with him. I wasn't sure why but I didn't like seeing any ones hands on her.

"Hey buddy, what's your problem?! Get your hands off my girl." I tried t act jealous and insecure however I didn't have to use my acting skills too much.

Quil just glared at me as if he wanted me to explain my reaction. I could tell he had a million questions running through his mind. However I didn't waste my time trying to find out what they were.

"Come on Bella, let me introduce you to the others." Much to my surprise she walked over and snuggled into my side. She wrapped her arms round my waist and I draped an arm over her shoulder.
Then she did something I didn't expect her to do. She looked at Quil and then back at me

"Thanks for the offer but I am fine with the man I got." And then she stood on her tiptoes and kissed me softly on the lips.

Our little show captured everyone's interest and they were all staring. Even Quil who now was all bugged eyed and open mouthed.

With our back yard being huge and right next to the beach we occasional would have bonfire parties. Sam and Embry were lighting the bonfire as we made our way toward them. They were most accepting of Bella and the situation at hand.

With Bella in tow we made our rounds and I introduced her to everyone there. She really seemed to enjoy herself and was easily at home with the surroundings.

Bella and I sat on a log next to the fire. She was still curled into my side with our arms around each other. Our intimate embrace was beginning to attract a lot of unwanted attention and stares.

I figured that now would be as good of time as any to talk to Sam about the leech problem.

As I began to stand Bella tightened her hold she had on me. Her fingers fisted in my shirts and began to turn white because of the tight hold.

"I will be right back okay baby." Her eyes met mine and I felt a twinge of something deep inside. I pushed the feeling aside and walked toward Sam only looking back once to find her focus intently on me.

There were many people dancing now and talking happily amongst each other. Sam was talking to Emily and Seth and I didn't want to interrupt so I just watched Bella.

She stayed quiet and didn't move off of the log. Her attention was focused on the fire burning brightly on the logs.

At first I didn't notice who it was that was approaching her. Once I got a good look I realized it was none other then Paul.

I watched as he tapped her on the shoulder and she turned to look up at him. I listened carefully so I was able to hear what they were saying.

"Hey there." He tried to flirt and smiled widely at her. A little too widely if you ask me. "Would you do me the honor of dancing with me?"

I could see the beautiful crimson blush sweep across her face and she smiled. "I am not much of a dancer, sorry." Way to go Bella! Knock him down a few.

"Don't worry, it's all in the leading. I will help you." He spoke and reached down taking her hands in his and gently pulling her up. He led her to where everyone else was dancing before tuning and wrapping his arms around her waist.

"My name is Paul by the way." He was way to close to her body for my liking. Although it really shouldn't matter for some reason it did. I could feel my blood begin to boil.

"Oh sorry I am Bella." She blushed and looked away. I couldn't help but notice that she was right about being a horrible dancer. They didn't look like they were dancing as much as they were fumbling around.

"Oh right you are Jake's latest flavor of the week right?" Fuck. I saw the hurt on Bella's face immediately after he said that. I felt awful and wanted to punch Paul for upsetting her. No I wanted to fucking kill him.

"Yeah something like that." I heard Bella mumble under her breath as she looked down.

Paul must have gotten tired of having her step on his toes because he was pretty much swaying her around now. Her expression hadn't changed and I took it upon myself to do something about it.

I heard Sam's voice in the background saying my name but I didn't pay attention as I focused on Bella and made my way toward her.

"Hey Paul how about letting me dance with my girl?" I noticed Bella's face lit up as I spoke. Paul mumbled and even kissed Bella's hand as he stepped away and allowing me to take is place.

"What did he say to you Bella?" I looked down at her and her face fell once more as she recalled the earlier conversation with him.

I began to instruct her to move with me as I held her close to my body.

"Oh um nothing. Why do you ask?" She stuttered and refused to make eye contact. I just shrugged. It didn't take my expert hearing to know that she was lying.

I couldn't help but wonder why she would lie for Paul? To protect him. He obviously would have know I heard so why would he have even said it?

I turned my head to look back at Paul and found him next to Embry, Quil and Seth. All of them were watching us with a big smile on their face.

"I am sorry about my friends by the way they get like that round a beautiful girl." I leaned down until my lips were right at her ear. "I think you turned out being even more beautiful than they realized." I whispered softly before nipping her ear lightly.

The compliment caused her to squirm uncomfortably in my arms.
Once I noticed just how closely the guys were watching us even I grew uncomfortable. Paul gave me a wink and nodded toward my dad and Charlie who were always watching us.

My dad gave me a disapproving look as Charlie stared daggers in my body. I cringed and whispered in Bella's ear again.

"You want to get out of her and go for a walk on the beach with me?"

Her eyes met mine for the first time since we started dancing and she smiled.

"Sure." She whispered back.