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Chapter 7 – Truth Brings Secrets
We walked to Sam and place, where a bonfire was taking place to cheer everyone up over Harry Clearwater's death. There would be a little fun for everyone, so Jacob says.
"Are you sure this won't be super awkward, you know, due to, um, Leah?" I questioned him as we walked up their driveway.
"Trust me, she won't say a word to you or me after what happened at the pier. You really showed her up. I don't think anyone has ever yelled back at her, let alone fight and win." He chuckled, squeezing my hand a little tighter. His hot hands were making mine sweat, but I'm sure he didn't notice.
"If you say so…" I trusted Jake, but I did not trust Leah. She was a mean, conniving, sneaky little-
"Bella and Jacob are here!" Emily announced our arrival. She must have been filled in on all the details of the incident, for she eyed our hands. She started to pull me aside, and then looked at Jacob for approval. He nodded and kissed me swiftly on the cheek before jogging off to his pack brothers. Well, they were my pack brothers too, now.
"Hey Em, what's up?" I gave her a quick hug. I knew exactly what was up.
"So," She began, smiling knowingly. "I heard that you and Jacob got into a huge fight and would probably be stabbing each other by the end of the bonfire. Then you show up holding hands? Please explain hun." I laughed.
"Emily, you of all people should know why," I looked past her and smiled and Jake. "Love makes you do crazy things." I winked and walked over to Jacob, who immediately enthralled my face and kissed me.
"Jake," I demanded between kisses. "Not right now!" He grabbed my side, and I squealed.
"Ticklish, are we?" He laughed heartily, and then led me to an empty log by the fire. He tried again, but I put my hands up to defend myself. I shivered. "Are you cold? I could go get you some dry clothes out of the Rabbit. It's here, but-" I put a finger to his lips.
"Please. Just shut up and go." I kissed his softly then pushed him out of his seat. Kim replaced it.
"Hey! We're going inside to play truth or dare, would you like to join?" Her voice was sweet, and she looked hopeful.
"Sure." That's all it took. She dragged me inside to where Quil, Emily, Jared, and Paul were spread out among the couch and the floor.
"Isabella, are you ready for this?" Quil teased, punching Jared on the shoulder as Kim sat down next to him on the couch. I felt discouraged on where to sit, so I opted for the place beside Emily on the floor. There was no wall to lean back on, causing my muscles to ache. I knew I was in for a grilling now. Both truth and dare would bring embarrassment.
"I'll start," Paul raised his eyebrows in my direction. "Bella, truth or dare?" I hesitated, not knowing what to answer.
"Truth…" Emily mumbled under her breath. I trusted her, so I went for it.
"Um, truth," I squeezed my hands together. "Hit me up." He grinned.
"How far have you gone with Jacob?" All the guys snickered, whilst the girls rolled their eyes.
"Man, we know that! You should have asked her what her favorite part is!" Quil cried. Ok, so truth was not such a good idea.
"Ok, so you all know the answer. Is it my turn?" They nodded, bracing themselves for my pick.
"Quil," I smiled, thinking of the perfect things. "Truth or dare?" I moved into an Indian style sitting position.
"Uh, dare of course!" He raised his hands up surrender style.
"I dare you to…" I drummed my fingers on my knee, thinking. "Go outside and start French kissing Leah." Everyone laughed, much to my satisfaction.
"No!"
"It's a dare. You have to, or you'll ruin the game!" I pushed out my bottom lip, faking a pout. He exhaled noisily.
"Alright, but I'm going to get you back, I hope you know that!" Quil opened the door and began his descent to Leah. He was so a dead man walking. We all ran to the window, hoping to see something good. Quil walked up to her and tapped her on the shoulder. As soon as she turned, he grabbed her face and placed a solid kiss on her lips. She pulled away, then smacked him across the face and kneed him in an uncomfortable area. He fell to the ground, and his wails were audible from inside the house. We were still cracking up when he limped back through the door. He slowly sat down on the couch, and then turned to me.
"Bella Swan," He winced, as if talking gave him pain. "I hate you with a passion. I pick you; truth or dare?"
"That's no fair! I was just picked!"
"Get over it. I probably can't have kids now!" He once again cringed, then added, "You pick dare."
"Hey, I did not say-"
"I dare you to tell Jake that you're pregnant…with Edward's baby." He grimaced, making me panic.
"You have no idea what that will make him do. He might do something. That's just cruel." Emily apparently disagreed with this as much as I did.
"The dare has been dared. Sorry, Bella." He leaned back and propped his feet up on the coffee table, obviously proud of his little dare. As if by some ghastly coincidence, Jake came skipping through the door, and tossed me the sweatshirt and sweatpants. I placed them on the floor beside me and breathed in to help me gain my courage back. He would laugh this off, I hoped.
"Jake, can I talk to you for a minute, alone?" I grabbed his hand, with was perspiring greatly, and led him into the kitchen without waiting for him to answer.
"What's this all about? Wanted to get me alone?" He started to pull me in for a kiss, and I couldn't resist. I had to. He wanted to be sneaky and rendezvous in here, but I had something to do.
"I have some news for you," I looked down his rain soaked body, loving the way his clothes stuck to his muscles. Then I lowered my voice so they couldn't here in the sitting room. "But it's supposed to be a dare so act like you're really mad, ok? It's fake." He nodded quickly then opened the fridge, pretending to look for a drink.
"What is it?" He rummaged through the glass bottled of soda, then came up with a water bottle. He took half the bottle into his mouth, waiting for my 'news.'
"I'm pregnant." He forcefully spit his huge mouthful of water into the sink, and I had to cover my mouth to stop my laugh.
"I'm going to be a dad?!" He yelled, making sure they heard. I listened for the soft giggles, but heard none.
"No," I took his water and stole a sip. "Edward is."
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?" He added to the effect by throwing a pan onto the floor, letting it clang. I screamed as he pretended to slap me, but instead smacked his hands together. I got down on the floor and heard the footsteps running our way. My body was shaking with hilarity and I had to keep my palm covering my lips to stop myself from making noise that would give us away.
"Jacob, calm down it was a joke, I swear!" Quil was sprinted in,yelling frantically, but Jake casually reached down to help me up.
"Gotcha," He said with a wink, then pulled me close to him. "Joke's on you, Quil." Everyone laughed at this, except for Emily, who acted relieved, but still shocked. I looked at her with questioning eyes, and she mouthed back, "Later." I smiled then looked up at Jake, who kissed my hair.
"I'm going to go change." I let my hand linger with Jacob's while walking away, holding on for as long as I could before his fingers dropped away from mine. I picked up the clothes and was walking into the bathroom when I heard someone behind me.
"Bella," It was Emily. "I need to tell someone, I don't know what to do." I widened my eyes.
"Is it about Sam?" I opened the door for her, and she walked in with caution and sat on the counter.
"Kind of…" She looked off into space, clearly in thought.
"Start talking." I said while stripping out of the white dress and into the sweatshirt and sweat pants. They were huge, and I had to tie the pants as tight as they would go so they wouldn't fall off. She was waiting until I was done, examining her fingernails patiently.
"I'm pregnant, Bella. I haven't told Sam yet, I thought it would just add to everything. The vampire, Harry dying, and so many people getting ready to go through the change, it would just be too much for him. I'm scared." Her eyes got a little redder, and she sniffed.
"You have to tell him, Em. The best time would probably be the day after tomorrow, after he's gotten past the funeral issue." I held her hand in both of mine, and I wondered how she was feeling. I'd never experienced this kind of feeling, and I was curious.
"Thanks Bella," She carefully stepped down from the counter and I opened the door for her. The sweats were comfy, but they were gigantic on my frail body. Emily went outside, most likely to hang out with Sam, and I went to sit next to Jacob on the couch. Everyone was sitting on the couch now, but some had gone outside. Jake sat down on the edge, pushed next to Quil and Paul. They took up the entire couch, so Jacob pulled me into his lap. He was warm, very warm.
"What were you and Emily talking about?" I sighed.
"I can't tell you, but you'll find out soon enough." He wrapped his arms around me and pulled his legs on to the couch. I snuggled as close to him as I could get. They all started talking about something; a game I think, but I closed my eyes. I was fatigued, and eventually, the sound of Jake's heart put me to sleep.