AN: I really need more reviews. It gets good here. Slight cliffhanger but I should have an update up tomorrow afternoon or evening.

Chapter 3
Sunset

"Okay, okay Jacob," I couldn't easily say no. I didn't have much time, I didn't want to miss him but I didn't want to miss out on having a good time with him while he would still accept me.

His arms slipped off my waist, and he floated to my side all in one swift movement. We swam. It was peaceful out here today; there was no rain, only sunshine overhead and clear skies. The shore was closer now than when I first dove in, much closer. I began to notice my close clung to me in such an awkward way; my shirt hugged my body as Jacob does and my jeans could barely stay on. I hope they don't fall off

"Come on, slow poke!" Jacob teased me.

"Well my pants keep falling off."

"Just take them off Bells, I won't mind."

"In your dreams Jacob Black," I reminded him

We were coming upon the closure of the afternoon, the sunset began to set. It was the beginnings of beauty and tranquility; it was a spectacular thing to see when you have lived in forks this long. Quite a few people would be coming to the beach to view it and relax, much like I had done with my friends the night I met Jacob.

So many things changed that night I began to think as I slowly, thanks to these baggy jeans, swam toward where ever Jacob wanted to stop and swim. That was the night I lured Jacob in and cursed him with such a strong crush on me. That was also the night in which some many pieces began to come together about Edward's strange behavior.

I noticed Jacob had gotten so far ahead of me, show off. I will show him. I began to lap my arms above my head with a quicker tempo and kick my legs to propel me faster. I went faster, and faster. He sped up seeing how I caught up. A challenge. I was always awkward in everything athletic except for swimming. I guess it was because its hard to fall over while swimming, at any rate this was something I wasn't so horrible at. I stopped for a minute I was nearly there but something was wrong; crap.

"Jacob, Jacob, Jacob!"I shouted

"Need something Bells?"

"Umm my pants fell off…" I began, suddenly realizing I shouldn't have said that. I couldn't hide the blush that swept over my face the one Edward loved more than anything about me.

"Are you hinting at something Bells?" He looked way too hopeful; I definitely shouldn't have said that.

"Would you mind getting them?" I knew he could hold his breath longer, swim faster and he would have much better luck than I.

"Anything for you," he smiled.

Only seconds passed before a rustling motion of water sounded and he jumped up revealing his abdominal muscles that glistened in the setting sun, covered in water. I was on the verge of blushing, I had to concentrate, I wouldn't want him to get any ideas. He held my pants above his head way out of my reach.

"Kiss me first," he taunted.

It was not a consideration, I couldn't do that again.

"Jacob…,"

"Bella…," he mocked; still holding them high above his head.

"JACOB BLACK give me my pants right now," I attempted to sound threatening.

He handed them over, reluctantly.

I slowed slipped into them and returned to his side as we swam a few more yards, he stopped and now we were very close to the shore. It was beautiful from here; it was so calm and lovely.

I moved up a bit where I could sit but still be covered in water.

"Bella come here," Jacob half startled me, "awww Bells I didn't mean to frighten you, just come here."

He was able to read me so well; Jacob was definitely not the same boy I met that first night I came down here.

"Don't worry, I'll hold you up; I can stand here completely fine." He cooed.

I made my way toward him and accepted his embrace, he felt so warm in contrast to the coolness of the water. He felt amazing. He leaned in to my ear, slowly possessing such a grace uncommon for his stature.

"Bella you feel so cold, I can warm you just…," his voice nearly had a purr to it the way it rang in my ears bending my will so easily, "turn and face me."

He released me and swam in front, facing me. He smoothly grabbed me around the waist. When did Jacob Black get so…smooth? I suppressed a deep blushed yet a little crept out. I hesitantly put my arms around his neck, the sun had set and the colors were beautiful; I hadn't noticed while playing with Jacob. His warmth was nearly as intoxicating as Edward's smell, but it must have been because the water was beginning to seriously get cold despite Jacob.

He released his hold to wrap my legs around him.

"JACOB!" I yelled, yet blushed again.

"Bells, you ruin the fun."

He then kissed me, He kissed me again. He tasted salty, and alive just like last time. I turned my face up, and distorted it. Ugh, why does he have to kiss so well?

"I'm sorry," he realized that I hadn't desired for him to kiss me, yet it was so…intense.

He carried me to the shore and we sat, legs curled up and watched the last of the sunset. It was getting late yet, I was not ready to leave.

"Would you like for me to dry your clothes now?" He offered.

I knew it would mean curling up next to him, yet I knew I couldn't go home drenched.

"I guess."

He rolled onto his side and I curled up into him, his arms draped around me. It felt so weird that we were outside.

"Jacob, Billy's out lets go back to your place?"

Oh no, he'd take that wrong, I should clarify. However Billy would take it wrong too, but at least he was over at Charlie's new boathouse to fish.

"You bet!"

"Sorry Jacob, I didn't mean it like that."

He looked defeated but said "okay".

We walked to his Rabbit, I slid into the passenger side after he was in and the ride to his house began. It was infinitely shorter than the last but this time I was overly anxious. I checked my phone, Edward hadn't called yet, and I knew he probably went out hunting again.

AN: Please review, just tell me how you feel about whats going on so far.