Disclaimer: I don't own a thing, just a wish that Bella and Jacob ended up together.

Chapter 7 Think Twice

I stayed with Jacob for the rest of the day. We went back to his house. We sat on his couch and attempted to relax, which didn't seem like it was working for him. I was worried about them, he was worried about me. Having his arm around me did help a bit. His warmth always has a calming effect on me.

After over an hour of sitting there it was time to go home.

"I'm coming with you." I looked up and was about to say something, but I knew I shouldn't when I saw his face. He was determined to not let me out of his sight, though I knew he would have to sooner or later. But after today, I wanted him to come. His presence might be the only way to get sleep.

I shook my head and we both silently went to my truck.

We got to the house, both of us in our own worlds on the drive over. He met me upstairs after about fifteen minutes of checking around the house. As soon as he came through the window I ran up and gave him a hug. Today was scary, but it would be ok. I hope it will be ok. I had Jacob. He's proven again and again that he'll protect me. They had a plan to protect me.

I didn't want to leave his arms. For now I'm safe. We stayed like that for a while.

"Can you stay with me tonight? I'm still nervous."

"I don't think that will work. My snoring will wake up your father."

Shoot. I forgot about that. He was right. "Oh. That would be bad."

"Don't worry. Someone will be watching over you tonight. I think Sam will be."

"I know."

"But I'll stay until you fall asleep. Come on, you must be tired."

It was only 8:00, but I was tired. "Yeah. I think my adrenaline's wearing off."

We both climbed into bed. I had to kick off my blankets. With Jacob there I didn't need them with Jacob at my side. "I wish you could stay here."

"I know. Me too. Just remember you're safe."

"Thank you." I said looking up at him in his eyes. Our lips were so close they just naturally gravitated towards each other. After only a few minutes into a sweet and gentle kiss, Jacob ended the kiss by turning his head towards the window, sniffing the air.

"What's wrong?"

He heard the panic in my voice and immediately said, "It's not Victoria."

I relaxed a little. "What is it?"

He ignored me and said, "Stay up here. Please?"

"No. Tell me what it is."

"I'm not sure. I just need you to be safe. Stay." He said and went through the window.

I ran to the window and tried to see in the darkness but no luck. I couldn't even see Jacob at all. He was already somewhere in the trees. What could it have been? If not Victoria, what else could have gotten that reaction out of him? Are there other vampires after me? Victoria's not the first so why would she be the last? Maybe it's just another wolf, but why would he make a big deal?

"Jacob?" I said out the window. How could he expect me to sit here and wait? After five agonizing minutes, I had to find out what was happening. If it was something bad, the other wolves would have already come and help him, and he should already be telling me what was happening... If he's not up here, it was something big.

I rushed and grabbed my nearest, hopefully warm clothes on. I grabbed my shoes and hopped down the hall trying to put them on, nearly falling down the stairs in the process.

I grabbed the flashlight and ran out the back door. As soon as I got outside I stopped dead in my tracks. I didn't know which way to go. The outdoor lights were so weak I could barely see the trees.

"Jacob?" I said in my loudest whisper, afraid of Charlie hearing. I started walking towards the trees, slowly realizing how stupid an idea this was. I'm a sitting duck at the moment.

Then I heard something come out of the trees. I shined the light in that direction and it was Jacob and he did not look pleased.

"What are you thinking? Why can't you ever listen to me? Get inside." He said in a demanding voice.

My mind raced. His voice was so urgent. If it was such a serious threat, he would have never left it unattended in the forest. And if it is, then Sam or someone must be out there.

I needed to know. "No. What's out there?" I asked taking a step in that direction. Before I knew what he was doing, Jacob jumped in front of me and growled in the direction he came in.

"Jacob, you can go inside with her." I spun the flashlight to the right on where the voice was and found Embry.

"No."

"Get her inside. She's shivering. We can handle this."

I was utterly confused. "Embry, what is it?"

He looked at me, then Jacob, "Go inside."

Jacob backed away from the forest, looking out into the darkness that contained something. Something bad.

"Please."

Now I was scared. Why would no one tell me? I would just have to go inside and try to get Jacob to talk to me. "You're coming?"

He nodded. I walked inside.