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Isabella Black Chapter 3

Emily's POV

Bella was sitting on the bed in my bedroom when I started throwing piles of clothes on the bed. "We are going to make you look so good Bella! Not that you don't already. I just-this is going to be so much fun. I've never had anybody to do this with before."

"Calm down Em," Bella said laughing hysterically. "We are not going overboard with this, OK." Just then I returned with another pile of clothes in my arms and dropped them when I saw the sad look on Bella's face and a single tear slide down her cheek.

I ran over to her, "What's wrong Bella? Did I do something wrong? Oh, I didn't mean it whatever it was. Please don't be upset."

"Oh, I swore I wasn't going to do this." She batted her lashes and wiped her eyes trying to gain composure. "It's just-," Bella took a deep breath and shook her head looking as if she were trying to clear her brain. "This is so stupid, I'm stupid. It's been a year and I can't keep doing this."

"Bella whatever it is-" I stopped and remembered what she said about being a year. "Oh. Edward."

"It's not even just him though anymore. It's the whole damn family. You just reminded me of Alice just a second ago. The way she would always get so excited and go overboard when it came to getting me dressed or special events. She was always too energetic and peppy." She gave a small sigh and looked out the window as if she was expecting them to come walking up the drive.

I threw my arms around her and held her for a few minutes. Suddenly she started to laugh hysterically. I looked at her with a worried expression on my face and she stopped laughing to explain. "It's just that, it's been a year. I am over Edward. I know they aren't coming back, and I am ready to move on. I hope Jacob will be my future. I just feel so stupid for getting upset about them, when they are the ones that left me. You know what? Let's just get ready and go meet the boys. I'm passed ready to see Jake again."

I smiled at her and ran to get the perfect outfit I knew she'd look good in. We chatted lightly over the next couple of hours, and she really seemed happy about tonight. I couldn't wait to get there myself. I missed Sam.

Jacob's POV

I arrived at the beach a little after eight. Quil and Embry were there setting up a fire and getting things ready for dinner. Sam was pacing back and forth over a log. I walked over to him, "What's going on?"

"Nothing, I'm just waiting for Emily to show up. I've been missing her all day, but she made me stay away from the house this afternoon because Bella was there. All she kept saying was that they were going to have some quality girl time. I can only assume they talk about us." I heard him chuckle as he hopped down off the log and we sat down side by side.

"Contrary to popular belief," I told Sam, "Girls don't always think about boys. The other fifty percent is spent on hair, makeup, and maintenance." We both laughed as we looked up and saw Emily coming up. My heart started to race, but I couldn't see Bella. Oh no. That wasn't good, did she decide to back out. Just then Emily turned around as if she was coaxing a deer out into the open, but we couldn't hear what she was saying. I shot Sam a worried look and he flashed me a smile as his eyes darted back to Emily.

I turned around as Emily walked past and flashed me that same smile and then behind her I saw a sight that made it near impossible to breathe. I could feel my eyes bugging out and I coughed trying to make myself breathe again. She was absolutely stunning. Her hair was flowing behind her in thick waves sending the scent of strawberries to once again tantalize my senses. She wore only a light dusting of makeup accentuating her perfect mouth. The mouth I longed to have brush mine in a tantalizing kiss. She wore a low-cut black flowing tank top with a silver diamond encrusted pendant synched at the intersection of her chest. Further down she wore a short denim mini skirt and following her legs down were thigh-high black boots studded with tiny glass diamonds. God she looked good!

"Hey Jake!" I heard her soft voice speaking to me and snapped out of it. I jumped up quickly and grabbed her in a short bear-like hug before putting her down. I hadn't realized that Emily and Sam had walked away and I was still staring at her when she asked, "So is this seat taken? Or do you want to go for a walk along the beach?"

"Let's go for a walk." Just then I remembered there was something I wanted to tell her. "We need to talk anyways."

"I know. I have been waiting all day for this."

"You have?"

"Yes Jake. There is something I want to talk to you about too. So shall we?"

I took her hand in mine and led her down to the beach and away from everyone else. It was surprisingly a very nice night out and the moon was our only light. However, it didn't stop my breath from getting lodged in my throat as I looked up into her chocolate brown eyes and could see the moon so beautifully reflected in them. She was absolutely gorgeous in every way. I didn't hold her hand for long because I knew it would get uncomfortable for her with me being so hot these days. Being a werewolf had affected my core temperature and to normal people I constantly felt like I was running a fever.

"So should I go first or would you like to tell me whatever has you so on edge?" Bella's voice interrupted my thoughts again and I looked her straight in the face. I wasn't sure I could do this. I knew I had to, but I still wasn't sure what to say.

"Umm, you can go first Bells." I suddenly wanted to procrastinate as long as possible. "Here, give me your hand," I said and offered her my hand so that I could pull her up onto the fallen tree log that jutted out over the water. She grabbed my hand and I pulled her up with me and of course her being Bella she had to slip. I didn't mind though because when she slipped she fell into me her body pressing into mine as I stood up right trying to balance her. I relished in the thought of her body against mine and couldn't help but wonder what flesh to flesh would feel like.

"Th-Thanks," she murmured and struggled to right herself. We sat down dangling our feet over the water and I couldn't help but focus on the fact that her hips were pressed to mine. Suddenly she grabbed both of my hands in hers and looked me directly in the eyes. "Listen Jake, there is something I've wanted to talk to you about for a while, but I had to make sure I was ready. I had to make sure I was over-," she paused but I knew what she was going to say and nodded.

"Well, I know that it's been about a year since everything happened and I wanted to thank you for being what I call my personal sun. You've brightened my day everyday until I was out of the darkness. You've been so patient with me Jake, and you're my best friend. I guess what I'm trying to say is-," She leaned closer her face mere millimeters from mine, her breath sweet and warm on my face. Then before I knew it my hands were on her face and tangled in her hair pulling her to me as her lips met mine.

Sparks shot off behind my eyelids as my eyes slid closed. I got caught up in everything that was Bella, the taste, the smell, the feel. She felt so fragile in my arms. She kissed me willingly and pressed against me. I eventually had to break the kiss for fear that we might both pass out from lack of oxygen. We were panting and she smiled up at me and I realized that I wanted this moment to last forever. She leaned in to kiss me again and flicked her tongue out over my lips making them automatically open. I took the kiss deeper wanting to get closer to her, but also afraid that my newfound strength might crush her.

She let go of me and pulled back with her eyes fluttering opened. Her lids were drooping and her face flushed. Her lips were slightly swollen from my kiss and I mentally burned the image of this beautiful creature in my mind so that I could see it later. Her lips parted and she went to speak then hesitated as her blush grew a deeper shade of red, "I- I love you." She smiled and waited to gage my reaction.

My fingertips went numb and my heart rate picked up, I started to feel like I had an overload of adrenaline flowing through my body. "Are you serious?" I asked hoping like hell she wouldn't take it back.

She smiled that lovely smile and spoke words I never thought I would hear, "Yes, I love you Jake. I think I have for sometime now. Emily actually helped me too. She knew what I was feeling and told me I should tell you. I hope this doesn't affect our friendship, but-,"

I couldn't contain my happiness any longer. I jumped down off the branch landing at the edge of the water moving out of the way just before the water came back to cover my shoes. I jumped up and down and hollered before dropping to my knees. I couldn't be any happier than I was right now. I pulled Bella off the branch and into my arms twirling her around and kissing her cheeks and hugging her tightly. Then suddenly I frowned and set her back down on the sand. I remembered what I had to do.

"What's wrong Jake? Was it something I did? I didn't mean t-"

"Bella. I couldn't ask to be any happier than I am right now that you are here with me. I love you so much, but-," I didn't know how I was going to get through this. The woman that I love just declared her love for me and I potentially had the power to make her run from me. I only hoped this went better than I thought it might.

Suddenly Bella erupted in anger and upset, "I knew there was a but. I waited too long didn't I? Who is she? No I don't want to know. God, I'm so stupid why didn't I listen to Emily earlier. I-I have to go." She was pacing back and forth and then turned to leave before I grabbed her by the arms.

"Bella! Please, there is nobody else. There is just something that I have to tell you. Please just don't say anything until after I get finished telling you this. The one secret that I've kept from you for the pas few weeks." I grabbed her hands and lead her to another log to sit. I pressed one palm to her cheek and she closed her eyes leaning into it.

I gave a weak sigh and then started to speak. "Something has happened to me. Just like something has happened to Quil, Sam, Embry, and some others. I didn't think the legends were true until now. I love you so much and I know that we can't move on until I'm honest with you. I will respect your decision no matter what Bella. If you don't want to have anything to do with me after tonight I will understand completely."

"Jake, just tell me what's going on. It can't be that bad."

"You have no idea." I gave her a little lopsided smile and then dropped my hold on her. I didn't know what her reaction would be, but I didn't want to be touching her incase she rejected me. "Well, Bella, I-I mean we are werewolves." I tensed waiting for her reaction.

Her face changed between so many emotions, but not once did I see the hatred and repulsion I was expecting. My hear swelled at the thought that she could except the beast within me. So I sat there for the next forty minutes and explained everything. I explained the traditions and legends of my people. When I was done I took her hands in mine again and looked her straight in the eyes, "So, what do you think? Do you think you could ever learn to love me knowing there is this beast inside of me?"

"Oh, Jake. I would love you no matter what. You have been there for me through so much. I wouldn't dream of leaving you now when you need me the most. Most importantly I am still your best friend no matter what." She put a hand against my cheek and pulled my head down to her to kiss her again. I would never get tired of doing that. I picked her up again in a bone crushing hug twirling her around. She squealed happily and placed tiny kisses on my cheeks before kissing me again on my lips.

"Bella, you have made me the happiest werewolf on the face of this planet." I grinned at her and she laughed stepping closer as I set her on the ground and laying her head on my shoulder curling into the crook of my neck. I held her like that for what seemed like an eternity. I couldn't get enough of this woman. "Come on we had better get back to the party before Sam and Emily send a search party after us." I grabbed her hand and she laced her fingers through mine sending a shiver up my arm as we walked back to the party and our friends.

Sam's POV

I held Emily closer to me while we danced and she laid her head on my chest. I was worried about Jacob telling Bella our secret, but deep down I knew it had to be done. I was tired of hearing all of Jacob's disturbing thoughts when he ran with the pack. All of the sudden I heard someone yelling and cheering in the distance. I hope nothing was wrong. I looked over at some of the others, they had heard it too. I decided to give them another fifteen minutes and if they hadn't come back we would go see what was taking so long. I twirled Emily and brought her back to me seeing her face light up in the most beautiful smile.

Just then the moon glinted off the scars on her face and my chest tightened. I would never forgive myself for what I had done to her so long ago. I leaned down and kissed her scarred cheek and could feel the muscles jump. She wasn't expecting it. I looked into her eyes trying to show her through mine how sorry I was and how much I loved her.

Just then I heard giggling and looked over to see Jacob and Bella coming back to the party hand in hand, smiles plastered on both their faces. I couldn't hold back a smile as I watched them. Emily brought my attention back to her when she spoke, "Look at them. They are so cute. They kind of remind me of us when we first started out. Only you didn't take so long to ask me out." She giggled and I leaned down to plant a soft loving kiss on her lips before holding her tight again and continuing to dance as the radio changed songs.

Bella's POV

We entered the party hand in hand laughing and smiling. As soon as we were in view everyone turned to look at us grinning from ear to ear. I take it the pack had known what Jake was planning tonight. I looked at him smiling and gave him a peck on the cheek. Just then my stomach grumbled and Jacob laughed. "Come on he said, we need to get some dinner." He grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the fire.

When we got to the fire we sat on a log and he reached in the cooler for a package of hot dogs and grabbed two sticks from the picnic table. He handed me one of the sticks and opened the package holding it out for me to grab one. We sat there for a few minutes chatting while our dogs were cooking and I leaned into him resting my head on his shoulder. "Hey, have I told you how beautiful you look tonight?" Jake was looking at me with so much passion in his eyes.

"Oh? It was Emily's Idea. That's why I had you drop me off there. I wanted to look nice for tonight."

"Bella." Jacob said my name causing me to look up and he slipped a finger under my chin making me look him dead in the eyes. "It doesn't matter what you wear or what you do, you will always look beautiful to me. I love you so much Bells. I'm just thankful that you've finally decided to give me a chance."

"I love you too Jake." He kissed me lightly on the nose and then went to go get me a plate. We ate while we talked and laughed. I hadn't felt so care free in so long. I didn't think anything could ruin tonight. Just then Sam came running over to us with a startled look on his face.

"Jake, you need to get Emily and Bella back to the cottage. Quil and Embry were exploring and picked up a faint scent." He looked over to me and then back at Jacob, "Victoria."

One name, one word, was all he said and it was enough to send my heart into panic overdrive and the hairs on the back of my neck to stand up. The beautiful red haired vixen was back and I knew she was after me. Now I had to depend on the wolves to protect me, but I didn't want them to get hurt.

As soon as Jacob had heard her name he got closer to me holding me as if he was suddenly very protective. Then he spoke, "Do we know where she is, where she is headed, what she is after?"

Sam replied, "Damnit Jake, you know what she's after, or should I say who." Sam looked me dead in the face.

"We have to protect her Sam, I can't lose her now." Jacob felt my fear and trembling and held me tighter holding both of my hands in one of his massive paws. "I'll get the girls back to the cottage while you get the pack and patrol the area. I'll phase and join you guys as soon as I make sure they are safe and secure. OK?"

"Take care of my Em would you Jake and I'll see you in a bit. We'll contact you somehow if we find out something before you get with us. Bella." Same nodded in my direction as if to say 'we'll get her' and with that Sam turned and went to Emily to kiss her gently on the forehead before sprinting off. Seconds later I heard a howl and turned to Jacob who only nodded.

Jacob's POV

"Come on Bella, let's get you and Em back to the cottage." I grabbed her hand and we walked back to Emily's car. I got in bringing Bella as close to me as her seatbelt would allow from the passenger seat and started the ignition while Emily buckled her seatbelt. I pulled out and onto the road and minutes later we were sitting in front of the cottage and I cut the engine off. The ride to the cottage had been silent.

We were inside the cottage in a minute and Bella was curled up on my lap on the couch trembling. "Shhh, it's ok darling. It's not your fault. She is not your concern, me and the pack will handle it."

Bella looked up at me then and said, "Please be careful Jake. I have seen what vampires can do. Just please promise me you will be careful, and the rest of the pack too."

"I promise Bella, my darling, we will be careful. Besides it's been too long since trouble came looking for you, it's about time the pack had some fun." I laughed even though by the worried expression on her face I knew that wasn't helping. "OK, it's time for me to get going. Emily has locked up all the doors and windows and you two are to stay down here until we get back. Me and Sam will be back to spend the night once we see if the area is safe."

Bella walked me to the door and I bent down to kiss her passionately on her soft lips. I knew she didn't want me to go, but I also knew she wasn't going to hold me back. This needed to be done so that everyone was safe. She reached up to wrap her arms around me holding me closer and kissing me deeper. "Be careful." She whispered a small plea and then gave me one last hug.

"I'll be back as soon as I can, don't worry, I love you." With that I turned and darted into the woods after the pack.

Bella's POV

I stared after Jacob as I watched him dart into the woods and disappear. "I love you," I whispered and knew he probably didn't hear me. I turned around and walked back into the cottage and closed and locked the door. I walked over to the couch looking over and Emily who smiled slightly and plopped down knowing that this was going to be a long night until the boys returned.

Author's Notes: So Bella and Jacob are finally together…Yay! Any ideas on what should happen next? I would greatly appreciate some reviews and criticism and some ideas if anyone has any. I have been put on several favorites and Alerts but haven't heard from hardly anyone.

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