CHAPTER 5: PERFECT FOR EACH OTHER

I was sitting at home doing my homework by myself, because both Quil and Embry had gotten detention for starting stuff with Paul. Suddenly I heard a familiar engine rumble and I realized it was my dad's old truck. I poked my head out the window and saw Bella. Happiness washed over me and some of the rain. I ran out of the house.

"Bella!" I yelled to her with a big smile on my face.

"Hey Jacob," she smiled back.

"You grew again," she pointed out.

"Six-five." I told her, I was very proud.

"Is it ever gonna stop? You're huge," she chuckled nervously.

"Still a beanpole though." I sighed. "Come on inside! You're getting all wet." I said leading her inside and putting my hair up in a ponytail.

"Hey, Dad," I called, when we got into the house. "Look who stopped by."

My dad set down the book he was reading and rolled his way over.

"Well what do you know? It good to see you, Bella," he said shaking her hand.

"What brings you here? Everything okay with Charlie?" he asked her.

"Yes, absolutely. I just wanted to see Jacob ------I haven't seen him in forever," she smiled.

I felt my smile widen. I was so happy, she came here to see me. Maybe there was something there, I thought hopefully.

"Can you stay for dinner?" my dad asked, I knew he was just happy that she wasn't hanging with the Cullens.

"No, I've got to feed Charlie you know." Bella chuckled.

"I'll call him now," my dad suggested. "He's always invited."

She laughed nervously and I caught on, she may not have wanted Charlie here at the moment.

"It's not like you'll never see me again. I promise I'll be back again soon --------so much you'll get sick of me," she laughed again.

I became really excited, this could be my chance to make my move. One thing I couldn't get off my mind was where was Edward and why was she so urgent to spend time with me?

"Okay, maybe next time," my dad chuckled.

"So, Bella, what do you want to do?" I asked her.

"Whatever. What were you doing before I interrupted?" she asked with a small smile on her face.

The way she smiled at me, it was like I was her savior. It made me feel so great, like I was the only person that could help her at this point.

"I was just heading out work on my car, but we can do something else……." I hesitated.

"No, that's perfect!" she interrupted. "I'd love to see your car," she smiled.

"Okay," I said unconvinced. "It's out back, in the garage."

I gestured toward the back door and she said goodbye to my dad. We walked to the garage, which was concealed by trees itself, which Bella seemed very happy about. I began to grow suspicious.

"So, that's the Rabbit, huh?" Bella asked.

"Yep, that's her." I smiled.

"How's it going?" she asked.

"Almost finished," I smiled and then I dropped to a whisper as I said. "My dad made good on his promise last spring."

"Ah," she smiled.

"Jacob, what do you know about motorcycles?" she asked me, obviously trying to change the subject.

"Some. My friend Embry has a dirt bike. We work on it together sometimes. Why?" I asked thinking, this may be her reason for acting weird.

"Well…………," she said debating how to say it. "I recently acquired a couple of bikes and they're not in the greatest condition. I wonder if you could get them running?"

"Cool." I smiled, I always loved a challenge. "I'll give it a try."

"The thing is," she started to explain, "Charlie doesn't approve of motorcycles. Honestly, he'd probably bust a vein in his forehead if he knew about this. So you can't tell Billy."

"Sure, sure." I smiled. "I understand.

"I'll pay you," she continued.

"No. I want to help. You can't pay me." I said offended.

"Well……….how about a trade then?" she asked, me thinking what to say. "I only need one bike----and I'll need lessons, too. So how about this? I'll give you the other bike, and then you can teach me."

"Swee-eet." I said, excited about having my own motorcycle. Embry and Quil would be so jealous.

"Wait asec----are you legal yet? When's your birthday?" she asked suddenly concerned.

"You missed it," I teased and pretended to be sad. "I'm sixteen."

"Not that your age ever stopped you before," she muttered. "Sorry about your birthday."

"Don't' worry about it. I missed yours. What are you forty?" I joked.

" Close," she sniffed.

"We'll have a joint party to make up for it." I said, trying to make her feel better.

"Sounds, like a date," she said, trying to smile.

My eyes light up and I became really excited. I could feel her happiness radiating off of her too, it was a great moment for us.

"Maybe when the bikes are finishe----our present to ourselves," she added.

"Deal. When will you bring them down?" I asked.

She bit her lip. "They're in my truck now," she admitted.

"Great." I smiled.

"Will Billy see if we bring them around?" she asked.

"We be sneaky." I smiled and winked at her.

I told Bella to stick close to the trees, so Billy couldn't see a thing. I was so happy, nothing really mattered except that we were together.

"These aren't half bad." I said excited, once I got my first look at the bikes. "This one here will actually be worth something when I'm done----it's an old Harley Sprint."

"This one's yours, then," she smiled.

"Are you sure?" I asked in shock.

"Absolutely," she smiled even bigger, happy that I was excited.

"These are gonna need some cash though," I said looking at the beat up bikes. "We'll have to save up for parts first."

"We nothing," she shot back. "If you're doing this for free, I'll pay for the parts."

"I don't know……….." I muttered, feeling guilty.

"I've got some college money saved. College fund, you," she said, like she couldn't care less.

I nodded and the two of us wheeled the bikes into the garage. I was so excited, first; for the upcoming project and second for spending time with Bella.