Hey. I just got 91 hits but at least somebody was kind enough to review. Hmmm... This chapter explains who's that guy Bella was hugging. It's very essential to the upcoming chapter. Enjoy :D

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight, S. Meyer does but I wish I did :D.

On the previous chapter…

As I ran along the lockers, I saw someone waiting for me. I smiled. Maybe coming to class a few minutes late was excusable. Edward would save me a seat for sure. I ran to the person and wrapped him in a tight hug. I buried my face in his chest. He lightly kissed my hair. Now, I remember one of the reasons why I survive in Forks.

CHAPTER 3

BPOV

I closed my eyes and let myself smell his scent. The love of my life, my first love, my one and only Jacob Black. I am in bliss whenever I am in his arms. We fit in a perfect hug. I was glad I had faith that everything will work out or I will be missing a big chunk in my life, my heart. I closed my eyes and started to reminisce.

"The start of our story wasn't a perfect one but I would never change it. I heard his name the first time when I was in my last year in Middle High. I knew him not as "Jacob Black" but a notorious boyfriend of the school – let's just say she has a popular reputation but not a very good one, Jessica Stanley a.k.a my classmate. There was a time when they broke up, Jessica was furious at the guy because he was the first one to dump her which on her list, never happened. That was not the worse part, the worst part was when he called her a pig and some other things which was not very nice.

He was a year older than me. I never took any notice of him until an acquaintance of mine, Mike Newton, told me something that was completely out of the blue. He said that there was a picture of me in his phone which was a stolen shot obviously because I didn't even talk nor gave my picture to him. I was shocked and I was taken by surprise. I went to the library and went looking for my girl best friend because I couldn't talk about this kind of things to Edward. He might get angry and even talk to the guy for goodness' sake! I don't want to brew up trouble between the two guys who never bothered each other unless I would tell this, so Edward is out of the idea. I was going around the table and shelves in the library. Why is it when I need her she's suddenly hard to find? Finally, I found her. She's reading a book again. I squinted trying to see what she was reading because I saw a small smile on her face. Then I saw the cover, "Twilight". I stopped myself from chuckling, not everyone could understand my sense of humor. It's kind of an inside joke. She already bought the whole series but she's still reading it! Well, that's the typical Alice.

"Alice!" I saw her head face up from the book.

"This better be good because I am in the part when the girl sat with the guy at lunch." She was irritated, I knew it. She's one of the bookworm readers I've ever met. You literally cannot talk to her when she's reading.

"It's important, don't worry." I saw her face shift from irritated to curiosity.

"Oh my gosh! You know something. Spill!" She was giggling and the smile on her face was so big. I smirked.

"Well, you know the Jacob Black guy?"

"Yeah, why? She's Jessica's Ex right?"

"Right, and you know what?"

"Bella, get to the point. Curiosity is killing me!" She looked as if she was in pain yet excited at the same time. I don't know how anyone could throw that look but now I knew it was a possible combination.

I took a deep breathe and started. "I just saw Mike and he said he saw a stolen picture of me in Jacob's phone. It was his wallpaper! Ew! It's creeping me out. They said he likes me. He's Jessica's ex. Not that I'm judgmental but you know the type of guys Jessica went out with. She uses them like Kleenex! (Is it a familiar statement? It was used Blair in Gossip Girl! Sorry, I can't stop the urge to borrow the line… xD)"

She started to laugh. I gave her a confused look. "I can't believe it! Jacob Black? Haha! That was surprising? Photo? He's fast."

"But he's making me feel like he's a stalker."

"You'll never know…"

"Argh! I hate you Alice!" She laughed at my response. I stormed off the room. "I'll never know? It's impossible!"

After a few weeks…

"Argh! Can't you just leave me alone?" I stood up and walked away from him.

"Bella, I'm sorry. I just… I… I really… I am…" He stuttered. He looked down as if there were words on the floor that he was trying to read.

"Just spit it out and let's get this over with, Jacob."

"Bella, I really like you and can I possibly have a chance of being your boyfriend if not, give me a chance of being just your friend?" He seemed so gloomy. I pitied him. I felt a small tug in my heart. I repeated our conversation in my head again. I frowned. I was a bit – okaaay, was really harsh on him.

"Bella? Sorry. If I make you feel uncomfortable, I'll never speak to you again." His reaction took me back. I thought he was aggressive but I guess I was wrong. I never saw anyone most likely a guy asking a girl desperately to become friends with one another.

"Sorry, I guess being a friend wouldn't be that bad." Even though I emphasized on the word "that", I saw his expression change in a miniscule second. His face lightened up and smiled.

I don't want him to get the wrong idea. "But that doesn't mean I trust you."

He became serious and looked me straight in the eye. I can feel my cheeks burning. "I know and I'll do everything to gain it."

We looked away from each other. There was a long pause before I finally decided to break the silence. "I better get going".

I stood up and my back was faced against him. "Bye."

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I never knew what happened but it seems that magic was around us. Whenever we touch, I feel my heart and stomach fluttering. I can't even hide my smile whenever I'm around him.

At first, my parents wouldn't approve of him but as time goes by, the started to "somewhat" loosen. I don't know whether it was my aggressiveness or they started to see him the way my eyes look at him. After two years, we were finally an official couple. I don't know it before, but now I realized our love story is being watched by the whole school. Even the teachers were tuning in. I remember Alice squealing when I told her I was finally allowed to have him as my boyfriend. Emmette ruffled my head and told me "About time baby sis!" using his booming voice. And the most important reaction of all, Edward hugged me and told me that he was happy for me as long as I am. I was glad people like this are backing me up."

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I heard something ring. It was a long ring so it would be impossible that it was my alarm clock. I felt that I was lying something soft and warm.

"Angel?" I heard a voice above my head.

I squinted. I saw his smile. It was a good way of waking up. Wait. I fell asleep? Darn! I missed first class! I jolted upward so fast I felt my head spin after a few seconds.

"Are you okay, Bells?" Worry is obvious in his face because I was in panic.

"How many classes did I miss?" I was nervous. I wasn't a straight-A student but I never skipped class.

"Don't worry, they gave the school just one period of class for the entire day, for reminders, I think. They're preparing for the Halloween Ball for tomorrow in case you forgot."

I slapped myself mentally. How could I forget? The ball for tomorrow.

He continued on. "You're going to be there right? You promised me a dance."

I groaned. Dances were really never my thing. I was tricked on doing this.

"Angel, you love me right?"

I was caught in confusion and in surprise. "Why?" I retorted back.

He faked a hurt expression and put his hand on top of his heart. "Ouch. Just answer the question". He looked like he was mocking me.

"Yes, why not?"

"Just asking… Bella? You're favorite band is Panic at the Disco right?"

Ah. He's bored again. He's starting to ask pointless questions so I guess I shouldn't be suspicious. "Yes."

"You hate rain?"

And it will continue on…"Yes."

"You like Forks?"

I am not paying much attention to his questions. My focus was on the novel. "Yes."

"You like the beach?"

"Yes"

"You would dance with me?"

"Yes"

"Promise"

"Ye – what?!"

He stood up and chuckled. "Bells, you promised."

I know I should've trusted my hunches. I closed my eyes. I felt his lips touching my forhead.He whispered in my ear, "Sorry Angel, I love you."

I felt his breathe on my nose. My eyes flew open and backed away. I saw his hurt expression. "Sorry, I am still not prepared for that stage. It's not that I don't love you, I love you but I can't do it yet. It's a bit awkward for me."

I looked down. I felt the heat in my cheeks again. I am blushing again because of embarrassment. He hugged me and placed a small peck in my hair.

"It's okay. I understand"

I looked up to face him. He was smiling. He's really one of the sweetest guys I knew besides my best friend Edward of course! I close my eyes and cherished this moment as long as I could."

"Bella? Are you okay?" I saw his hands waving at me up and down.

"Sorry. Flashback."

"Do you want to go?"

I looked around and saw that we were under a tree in a park. "How did we get here?"

He flashed me a toothy grin which always make me smile when I see them. "I carried you of course!"

I laughed in relief. I was known to be a sleep-talker and if I was sleep-walking too, I would be the most unlucky person in the world. Bur something intrigued me. "We were in school a while ago right?"

He laughed. "Yes but you seemed really concentrated on something that it didn't bother you that I was carrying you."

I gulped. I was day-dreaming? The ringing on Jacob's phone interrupted my thoughts.

"Excuse me for a moment, Bells." I nodded. He took the phone and answered it.

"Hi dad, what's up?" I wasn't doing anything so I played with his hair for a while and I was admittedly eavesdropping.

His happy expression turned into a frown. "What?"

I was puzzled by this sudden change of mood. "Okay. Okay. I'll be there." He took a deep breathe and finished the conversation.

He looked at me frowning. "Bella, I can't go with you tomorrow…"

I knew my disappointment is spreading in my face. I looked at him. "Why?"

"Bella…"

Haha. Why can't he go? Where is Edward? OMG? BWAHAHAHa :))

Here's my sneak peak on my next chapters.

"I was in the middle of the room. I know the whole room is watching us. They would never recognize me right, with the mask on? Alice said that I should have fun and I will. I know this is wrong but I never felt so right. This is a mistake but my mind retorted, this is one of the few things I've done right. I saw Prince Charming smile and I was breathless already. I have at least midnight right? Or in my case until the end of the ball."