AN: So here's the next chapter. Thank you to all of those who are following my story! I have been typing like crazy lately, since my step-mom was sick, so I had lots of time to myself.

Here are some answers to your questions;

Moonlight howling: your reviews really helped me think about what to put in this chapter! The first two were to get ready and the third was kinda just for fun. Also I think the main reason Edward and Alice didn't follow is because they were in shock still then couldn't find her in the crowd. The answers to all your questions are coming in the next two or three chapters.

Wicca7002: Thank you! I will continue to write!

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I yawn and sit up in bed, jumping when someone laughs. I turn and see Jacob sitting in the chair by my desk. I glare at him

"I think my heart stopped."

He walks over and sits next to me on the bed.

"Let me check if it's still beating."
Butterflies flutter in my stomach at the close proximity. He places one of his big hands over my heart. I blush when it skips a beat.

I swat his hand away. And he sits back.

"Does Charlie know you're here?"

He nods

"Yeah, he let me in."

"Why are you here?"

He put a hand over his heart in fake hurt

"Why Bella, you have hurt my poor heart."

I smirk

"Well, let me make sure it's still beating properly."
I place my hand over his heart and pretend not to feel it. I look to him with concern before pressing my ear against his chest. I grin to myself as it skips a beat. I sigh in fake relief

"Well, it's working. For now."

He laughs then seems to remember something.

"I came here cause were needed on patrol."

I groan and hid my face in my fluffy comforter

"Noooooo. Why?"

Jacob laughs.

I squeal as he picks me up and lays me over his shoulder; my arms and hair hanging down as he carries me to the woods behind the house.

"Jacob Black set me down right now!"

I pound on his back and he winces

"Geez, Bells."

"Whoops, sorry. I guess I don't know my own strength. Set me down and I won't continue."

He takes my warning seriously and I am safely on the ground again. Once I'm facing him I look into his eyes, and it's like everything besides Jacob; has lost importance. My world spins around him; he is my life, my hope, my love. The strings that attach me to the earth break and reconnect to Jacob.

I grin widely

"Did we just?"
My favorite smile spreads across his face

"I think so Bells."

I squeeze him tight.

"I love you Jacob Black."

And it was true; I loved him with all of me.

He leans back to look into my eyes, his face hopeful.

"Really?"

I laugh

"Yes really."

He brings our faces closer until were almost smashed together. His minty breath blows across my face. I close my eyes and he presses his lips to mine.

We lose track of time-who blames me, it Jacob Black!-and pretty soon hear rustling from the bushes.

"Ooh, Jacob! He's getting it Embry!"

We break apart and I glare at Quil

"What do you guys want? Kinda busy right now."

Quil winks

"Wanna try me? I bet I kiss much better."

I shake my head

"Nope. Nobody can beat this guys tongue."

Jacob chokes in embarrassment and Quil almost looks shocked, but one thing for sure is that Embry-who came out of the bushes just then-is tomato red. I grin

"Now do you want to tell me why you interrupted us?"

"Oh yeah, you guys are needed- or were needed on patrol like 12 minutes ago.

'Crap! I forgot about patrol'

I move away fromJacob

"Oh yeah, that's why we came outside. Okay let's go."

I run into the bushes-giving the guys time to talk without me there-and phase.

I wait a moment and come back out of the bushes and sit, staring at them; waiting. They each hide behind a tree.

Jacob- Okay, let's go.

Quil- You lead, we follow.

Embry- Biggest patrol Sam's ever sent out.

Bella- Can we just get this over with?

Quil- Why? Want to make out with Jacob again?

Bella- Yes and I'm starving!

Jacob- Let's go.

We all take off running, Jacob in front, then Embry, then Quil. I was alongside Jake, but pretty soon passed him.

Bella- C'mon slowpokes!

Quil- Damn Bella, Jacob is the fastest in the pack by far!

Embry- Correction; Jacob was the fastest in the pack.

I stop when that awful stench reaches my nose. I wrinkle it up and try not to breathe more than I have to. The scent of bleach, blood, and burnt sugar stings my nose.

Bella- Leech!

Jacob- Bella's right!

Quil- Over here! It's the Cullens!

We all take off running to Quil.

I growl seeing Edward again.

Jacob- What are you bloodsuckers doing here?

Edward repeats what Jacob says; only he replaces 'bloodsuckers' with 'Cullens'. Quil and I laugh at that.

Carlisle speaks over our choking sounds-the laughing sounds like were dying-and ignores us.

"We would like to discuss something with your whole pack. There have been sightings of a vampire-who has caused lots of trouble. She has been crossing borders and moving in and out. We would like to work together to get rid of her."

Jacob- If we agree to talk will you give us all your information?

Edward's voice is oddly monotone as he repeats the message. Carlisle nods

"We can meet two weeks from tomorrow at seven, you can decide the place."

Jacob- I guess first beach will have to do; but make no mistake, you do one thing wrong and we will attack. I will inform Sam and we will be ready at 7p.m.

Carlisle nods once again and they all disappear.

I sigh

Bella- Can I go home now? I am starving!

Jacob&Quil&Embry- Yes!

I ignore them and take off running home. I phase back and dress before walking into the kitchen.

I'm finishing my fifth bowl of cereal by the boys get here. They tumble into the kitchen and sit at the table.

"It took you guys five minutes to get here!"

"Did you watch the clock?"

They look for a clock but find none,

"Do you have a watch?"

I shake my head; no.

"How did you keep track of time?"

"By how many bowls of cereal I had. One minute per bowl."

They look at my bowl and the almost empty box by me; Quil opens his mouth to talk but is interrupted when Charlie comes in.

"Bella, we need to talk."

I nod and he looks reluctant to say the next words.

"Bella, I'm not your real father."

AN: Cliffy! I', working on the next chapter so don't worry! Thanks please rate and review! Also, it might take some time because I have been drawing for some people lately so, lots and lots of work but no time!