Ok, I'm sorry for the lack of updates. I have had some intense school projects for a while now, so i will try to get back to updating at least once a week. and i forgot to put in a disclaimer...

I do not own Twilight, or anything relevant to it. All hail the great Stephenie Meyer!!!!!!!

A cool wind whipped across my face, singing my nose and cooling my ears, but i was warm everywhere else. I sleepily pondered this anomaly as I turned away from the light, my face brushing something soft and grainy.

suddenly, the events of lest night came rushing back, and my eyes snapped open. next to me, the last embers of the fire lay dying, whipped white hot by the wind, before fading altogether. The waves battered the shoreline, the horizon nearly in-discrepant from the gray edge of the water.

Beside me, Jacob lay in the sand, snoring lightly, one arm slung loosely over my waist. his long legs entangled with mine. At the sudden rush of cold air to his face, he flinched away and muttered drowsily. His arm tightened, and I was drawn down against his side. I slowly turned , so as not to wake him, and pressed my cold nose against his jaw. I felt my eyes roam over his face, following the strong line of his jaw, the razors edge of his cheekbones, the marks on his face from the sand. I raised my fingers and stroked side of his face, over the sharp prow of his nose, then ever so softly, his seraphim lips.

I was so absorbed with his features that I jumped suddenly when he inhaled deeply, his eyelids snapping open. I watched his pupils change, dilate, and then focus on my face.

Jacob stared into my eyes as the minutes turned to hours, the hours to days. "Good morning" he finally rasped. His husky morning voice called to mind sunlight streaming across a bed, illuminating tangled sheets and soft pillows. The thought of such an intimate setting made me blush and duck my head. "What is it?" he questioned, his words wrapped in humor.

"Oh, just the thought that yesterday I didn't even know you existed, and now I'm waking up with you."

His loud belly laugh made me frown. "Hey, don't laugh at me, its a perfectly reasonable thought."

He smothered another chuckle. "Honey, I laughed because it is exactly true. That was actually my first thought when I woke up."

I looked around, and sighed. "Well, I need to be heading back. I told Matthew I would be out for most of the night. He didn't mind, but seeing as he is responsible for me, I kinda need to let him know where I am." As soon as I mentioned leaving, Jakes face fell. He suddenly smothered me in another bone crushing hug, scooping me into his arms. "Okay then. I have to patrol for about an hour today, but then I will find you again."

"Jake? I also want to do something else today. I want to talk to Bella. I know she worries about you and loves you, and I want her to know that you are okay." I continued to stare into his eyes as I said this, watching his expression turn dark. I tried to reason with him, my voice hinting at desperation. "Its the polite thing to do, Jake. Even though she didn't chose you, she still loves you. I can't move in just like that."

JPOV

I knew what Ava was saying was true, but i could barely tolerate the thought that she would be getting so close to the blood suckers. It still pained me to think about Bella, and now that I had found my soul mate, I couldn't bear to lose her too. "Ava, If you must go, then go. Don't expect me to go with you. I will be running, watching you. All you need to do is breath funny and I will be there."

She smiled at me, tilting her chin down, as though she was embarrassed. "Jake, you don't need to do that. I promise you, I will be okay."

I slowly stretched and rolled, bringing myself up to me knees. "Actually Ava, I do. I love you. I will keep you safe." I stood, and offered her a hand, pulling her to her feet. She looked around, hugging her arms. "Well, jake, we have to get going. I want to talk to them sooner rather than later."