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BPOV

The next few weeks I spent any free time I had with Jake. He seemed to be okay with it. He didn't seem to get tired of me. I was glad, when I was with him I felt like I was complete. I would talk about the book I was reading and he would explain what the different bike parts were. We both knew nothing about the other's interests but we listened like it was our favorite thing on earth. Jacob even promised me he would read a Jane Austen novel, however, he never said when. He made me promise I would take a ride on the bike with him, when it was finished. The garage was our own personal getaway.

"I'm going to order pizza, okay?" I said one Saturday in the garage. Lately, the pizza guy just knew to come to the garage, instead of the house, because we have ordered so much.

"Sounds good, Bells" He said using the nickname he picked up from Charlie. It was like music to my ears.

I was on the phone with the Pizza-Hut and didn't notice two long haired boys walk into the garage.

"Hey Jake. Who's the girl?" Asked the taller one.

"Hey, Quil, Embry. This is Bella. She is my...friend." Why did he pause? Did he want to say my girlfriend? I brushed those thoughts away and said "Hey, nice to finally meet you. I've heard a lot about both of you."

"Umm Hey" was all I got from both of them. I don't know why I was surprised, teenage boys don't have much of a vocabulary.

"I just ordered pizza if you want to stick around." I said with a smile.

"They were just leaving, Bells. They know that my time with you is...well just for us." Jacob said before they could accept.

"Yea..we. Were. Just wondering...if Jake was lying or not about you." Quil stuttered out.

"What?! Why would he lie about helping me out." I said confused

"No...No...Jake told us that you were his girlfriend. We didn't believe he could get an older woman let alone one that was freakin' hot!" Embry confessed.

"Okay, guys its time for you to leave. Thanks for stopping by and SEE YOU AT SCHOOL..." Jake said with a silent threat.

They laughed and ran out, I think they knew that the title of "girlfriend" hadn't been mentioned to me.

"Girlfriend?" I said. When Jake turned around he was so red. I didn't know an dark Indian boy could turn that red.

"No...Bells...I said you were a girl and a friend. You know how boys take that to literal."

"So...you wouldn't want me to be your girlfriend?" WHOA! Had I really said that? Did I want to be Jake's girlfriend? Maybe I did. I got kinda giddy thinking about being labeled as his. But, what could I possibly offer him. I was a mess.

"What?! I mean...Hell. Yea. I would want you to be my girlfriend. But, I mean I know that you have been trying to get over some stuff. I didn't want go too fast with you and make you not what to come around anymore. I know I don't have much to offer you. I just a kid from the Rez and I can't even drive for another month. You could have anyone in the world. Why would you want me?" He looked at me like he was in trouble.

"Jake, you have done so much for me the last few months. You have no idea. Jake, I wake up because I know that I might have a chance to see you tany day. I would love to be your girlfriend, if you wanted me to be one day. But, I don't know how our Dad's would like this." My heart was racing. I was actually wanting Jake to ask me now.

He just stood there staring at me. That kid from the Rez didn't know what he had done for me. He gave me a reason to live. He was able to make my heart melt with just a smile. When I was found in the woods, I was ripped in half. I was living half a life. Jake had been the glue and strength that put me back together. I was complete when I was near him.

He had to know that. "Jake...I want...you to know..." I was interrupted by his hands on my face. He held my face up so that I could look at him. Was he getting taller everyday? His beautiful brown eyes were staring at me in adoration.

"Bella, would you like to be my girlfriend?" he was smiling that beautiful smile of his.

"Yes...but.." That's all I got out before he pressed his lips to mine. He was so sweet and soft. His tongue met mine and danced in my mouth. My heart was racing. I wrapped my arms around his neck so that I was closer to him. He was so warm and comforting. I let out a moan when he backed himself away.

"That was...nice" I said "But why did you stop?"

"I am not sure I could control myself any longer. I know that you are going to need to go slow. I'm okay with that." He said sounding wiser beyond his years.

"Yea..." I said with a pouty face

"Besides, I want to take you out on a real date before we make this official. You deserve the best, Bella. I intend to give that you."

"Jake..I..."

"It's not up for discussion. I am going to do this right, Bella. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me and I refuse to let you think that you don't deserve all that I can give you." Is this the same Jacob Black. Why hadn't he told me any of this before? I know why, because he knew that I was depressed. I shook for a moment thinking of how bad I felt for not seeing it sooner. The boy that liked me was helping me get over the love of my life.

"Thank you" that's all I could get out before I jumped at him and wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him with a passion that I couldn't have ever imagined. I was happy...really happy.

Until, the pizza guy knocked on the door to the garage and brought me back to reality. Damn.

JPOV

I woke the next morning to a new kind of normal for me. I was Bella Swan's boyfriend. She wanted me. I couldn't help but smile.

"So, are you just going to smile like an idiot all day or are you going to tell me what's going on" My dad said when I walked into the kitchen for some breakfast.

"Oh it's just a great day. Don't ya think?" I said smiling like an idiot.

"Okay, Okay. I get it. Don't want to talk about the mushy stuff with your dad."

"Nah, I am just in a good mood today." I smiled replaying that kiss in my mind. Bella's hands on my body just gave me chills up my spine.

"I would be in a good mood too. Your birthday is coming up. You will get to start driving soon." Billy reminded him.

"Yea, I can. It was nice knowing you old man." I laughed

"HA! Just try not to spend too much time with Bella. Don't get me wrong. Bella is a great kid, and she is great for you. But, you have other friends and family too."

"No, I know that Dad. I am actually hanging out with Embry today. He and I are going to go fishing and work on the rabbit."

"Sounds good, son."

I was getting my tackle box ready when Embry came up.

"Dude, I don't feel all that great." He looked like shit. His eyes were as black as night, the bags under his eyes were prominent and he looked pale as a ghost

"What's wrong?"

"I don't know, I have like the worst heartburn and I am burning up. I don't think I want to go fishing today."

"Okay, that's cool. You wanna come lay down on the sofa in the garage? I can work on the rabbit while you slowly die on the sofa. Ha!"

"Ha! Ha! Very funny. Yea, I'll come lay down."

We walked into the garage and Embry practically passed out on the couch instantly. Damn he is sick. I debated taking him back home but, decided to just let him rest.

Working on the rabbit got me thinking about Bella. My girlfriend. My Bells. She was the reason I was working so hard on the rabbit. I was going to pick her up at her house and take her on a real date. I was going to do everything right with her. She deserved it. I pictured her standing in front of me honestly thinking that I wouldn't want her to be my girlfriend. Stupid girl. No not stupid. She just hadn't been with a man that knew how to make her feel special. That Cullen guy did a number on her self esteem. That is when I decided that I would make sure that Bella never felt unwanted. I would be there for her no matter what came between us.

Before I could think anymore about it Embry started screaming at the top of his lungs. He was grabbing his head and shaking all over. I ran to him in just a enough time to see Sam, Jared and Paul run into my garage. They were the hot shot guys of the Rez. They always walked around with no shirts on like they owned the place. It started with Sam and then he initiated Jared and Paul into the "Pack". Why the hell were they here.

"Move boy!" Sam yelled at me. Who does he think he is?

"Hey that's my friend!" I screamed.

"It's okay. Sam is trying to help him." Jared said in any almost kind voice.

"Shit! Its too late! Everyone back up, he is about to phase." Sam said backing up with his hands spread.

Phase?! Did he say phase?

"What..does...ph.." That was all I was able to say until Embry's body started shaking again but, with a force that I have never seen. He opened his eyes and then his body sprang up and my best friend became a wolf.

WHAT?! I am dreaming? Have I been smelling too many gas fumes? A wolf. The boy I've know since I was a baby is standing in front of me as a gray and black wolf.

"Embry it's okay. I'm here to help you! But, you have to find the will to change back to your human form. You feel that burn in the pit of you belly?" Sam said

Embry shook his head. Could he honestly hear Sam?

"Okay try to bring it out. I know that sounds crazy but it is the only way to describe it. Bring it out Embry! You will phase back to human." Sam was really trying to help.

The wolf got smaller until it turned back into the boy I knew. Embry was back.

"Embry! What the hell was that?!" I yelled in utter confusion.

"Come Embry. There is a lot to talk about." Sam said with his arms around Embry. "Jared, Take Jacob home and have the talk with him. It won't be too long before it is him too."

"Yep, you got it. Come on Jake, we need to talk this out." Jared said with a solemn stare.

It won't be too long before it is him too?! What was he talking about? Was I next to turn into a monster? The first thing I could think of is Bella. How could she ever love a monster...