Good Times

"Alice" I was running up to my room, "I am so happy to hear your voice"

"Bella , what is going on, you have been a little fuzzy for a couple of weeks now and then when I saw you driving back to forks ,well I knew that could not be good."

She stopped for a second before continuing, "last night you disappeared for a few hours, were you with Jacob?"

"No I was in my bed sleeping, but I dreamed about him, I have been, that is why I came home" I was trying to remember to breath as I was talking "now Justin is here and my father invited Jacob over for dinner" I felt tears spilling down my cheeks," Jacob is so mad at me I don't want him to take it out on Justin."

"Oh Bella" she sighed "is there any way you could get rid of Justin while Jacob is there?"

"I don't think that is going to happen" I was sobbing now " Bella you don't have time to cry, now I want you to start cooking , make a lot of food, men are in a better mood when the are not hungry." she paused for a minute , and I herd hey mumble oh no , "Bella, I am on my way I should be there in a few hours, wear your blue dress, that will keep him distracted till I can get there." with that she hung up and left me confused and terrified.

Cooking had always had a claming effect on me, but today it was not working. After much discussion I had convinced Justin and Kirsten, to go back to the store, I knew I did not have enough food for three men two women and a huge werewolf. I sighed this was going to be a long night. I did make an apple pie and a chocolate cake, and I was going to throw a pan of brownies in the oven. I had enough potatoes they were washed and ready to go into the oven the steak was in the fridge in the marinade, they would be bringing home two more, I had stuff for salad, and I thought I would also make baked beans, and I only had one loaf of French bread so I was going to make corn muffins. That should be enough to feed everyone, and hope fully keep Jacob busy and away from Justin. My big worry was Justin he could at times be a very smug smart ass, and I was worried that my dad would not like him, I was sure Jacob wouldn't like him. The timer went off on the oven, I took out the brownies and put the potatoes in and turned the oven down, and I would bake them in a slow oven. Justin and Kirsten came in with the steak and salad, so I got the additional steak in the marinade and went up stairs to shower.

I was standing in the shower just letting the hot water sooth the ach out of my muscles, when Justin walked into the bathroom, "Do you need any help in there?" I giggled he often would get in the shower with me it was nice, "better not my dad will be home soon , I don't think he would care for that to much." he chuckled, " No I guess not" he leaned up against the bathroom wall , "Bella , want to tell me what is going on?'

I peeked out of the shower at him, I really did love this man, and it was just that he was not the one my heart wanted but could never have.

He would never really be mine, Justin on the other hand would, and my dad had once told me, sometimes you have to learn to love what's good for you. O" Oh nothing to worry about, just you've never met my dad." His eyes narrowed "that's not all though is it Bella?" I made a face at him and said" well, no but he invited people over for dinner tonight."

His eyes flashed open at that "really who?"

"Just some old friends."

"Bella some old friends would not have you hyperventilating, it's him isn't it?"

I turned off the water and opened the curtain, hoping to distract him a little," well now honey it is, but that was a long time ago and nothing for you to worry about" I thought this might be a good time to try and set the mood for tonight, "Please Justin, promise me you will try to be nice to him."

I could tell the smug bastard was going to be at dinner tonight, shit that was not the reaction I had been hoping for. "Just try "I said as I was drying off, I have to dry my hair and get dressed, how about you put the steak on the grill for me?" He bowed with a flourish "I will be your chef tonight my lady." I giggled again," thank you sir I said and tried to curtsy my legs got tangled and I fell on my but and banged my elbow on the sink.

He laughed and helped me up, He kissed the top of my head and whispered," I love you, I hope you know that." I winked at him as I walked into my room, "I do "I shut my door. I could hear him going down the stairs, Blue dress yes I have to dig out the blue dress hopefully it wont need to be ironed, I found it in the bottom of my bag, and by some miracle it did not need the iron, great now for the hair, if Alice shows up I better look like I at least tried. I dried it, and used the flat iron to put in some soft curls, that will work; I was getting better at this. I turned my attention to makeup I put on a little eye shadow and then some mascara, a little lip gloss and we are good. I put the dress on and slipped on a pair of heels, hopefully I would not kill my self trying to walk in them.

I opened my door and started sown the stairs, holding the railing to keep steady, still worried about the heels. I walked out to the kitchen where Justin was putting the steak on a platter, he turned to me, "wow, should I change?" he was wearing a pair of slacks and a button up shirt," no, I decided you look fine." I tied an apron on and started fixing the salad, everything ells was in the oven and almost ready. I set the table and put out the wine and salad dressing ,I had just finished frosting the cake when I herd the front door open, my father and Billy were going on about the fishing , and who was lying about their catch, I did not hear Jake ,perhaps he was not coming, all that worry for nothing. "Bella were here," I sighed, and walked out to the living room , "hey dad" Billy was grinning from ear to ear, " you did to have to get all dressed up for us" I looked down at him , " oh I don't see why not, besides ,Dad Justin is here to , he surprised me this afternoon." I watched my fathers face fall, I caught him look over to Billy. "I guess we will have a full house tonight then." I walked back out to the kitchen calling over my shoulder, "good, it will be ready in a few minutes then" I started to put the food out, when the pull started, he's here, why did this keep happening? I could feel him here I dropped the plate I had taken out for the potatoes ,it shattered on the floor in a loud crash, my knees were giving out on me again. I had to grab the counter to keep my self from falling, my father and Justin came running at the same time. Justin got to me first and helped me to one of the chairs." Bella are you alright?" I could hardly speak for the weight on my chest, I managed to choke out a "yes, I just dropped the plate; I have to clean that up." I tried to stand, my legs were not working yet though and I started to fall. Justin caught me and just put his arm around my waist to steady me, my dad rushed over and took my arm, " come on Bells Ill help you into the living room" I let my dad walk me to the couch. "Dad I'm fine, I want to introduce you to Justin." Justin walked further into the living room and that was when the front door opened, and Jacob walked in. he stepped into the room and stopped as soon as he saw me , he had no reservations about allowing his eyes to roam over me several times, he did not seem to care who ells was in the room. Heat washed over me, he looked better then my memory would give him credit. I was sure he was bigger and the muscle was rippling through the fabric of his shirt, jeans that fit low on his waist and work boots. How did this man make work clothes look like that…? I was our eyes were locked, and no one ells was in the room. The pull was drawing me in, it was there, but somehow now it felt right, not painful. His eyes flashed and I could see the hunger in them, my entire body responded, My abdomen clenched tight ,the wetness was pooling into my panties, I almost moaned , He lifted his head and smelled the air, he never took his eyes off of me as he said in a deep husky voice" something smells good Bells."

Justin clearing his throat bought me back to reality, "yes Bella is quite a good cook." he walked over to my father and held out his hand," sir I'm Justin ,its nice to meet you" my father shook his hand and said ,"you can call me chief Swan, this is Billy Black, and the big guy here is Jacob, " Justin shook hands with Billy and just nodded toward Jacob. Dad had a strange look on his face I was wondering what he was up to, when he turned back to Justin, "so do you watch football?" Justin replied " when I can " with that dad sat down , he said to Justin sit down and we can catch some of this game, Jacob can help Bella,' then he turned to Billy " toss a couple of those beers over here" I made my way out to the kitchen as he was catching his beers. O that is what he is up to, sneaky old man, I thought to my self as I opened the oven to take out the potatoes. I put them on the table and went out the back door to check the steaks. It was dark out and the cool breeze felt good, I was overheated from before, I turned the steaks and closed the grill, and walked to the end of the deck. I was standing there looking out to the woods, when two hot arms wrapped around my waist, the hot breath on my neck sent shivers racing through my body, "I wasn't talking about the food bells" he said in a deep soft voice ,while burying his face in my neck. I turned to face him, "this is not right" His expression changed to one of anger, "Bella, I told you I was not going to let you leave again, this game of cat and mouse is over, I win."

I pulled my self away from him, "What do you mean you told me"

He pulled me back to him, "last night Bells I told you last night", I stumbled back, "that was a dream, you weren't here, I know you weren't "

He rolled his eyes "you've been having the dreams for a while now, I told you last night I'm alpha now, I am much stronger." he sighed before continuing "I am not going to fight this Imprint any more, you make bad choices, you don't follow your heart, I thought you would come around but you just keep fighting me, so now Aim done"

He walked over to the grill and turned the steaks, "Bella I don't want to have to make Justin leave."