Chapter XVI

Jacob's POV

I jerked awake when a pile of fabric landed on my head.

"What the-" I sat up and saw Harper in the little dresser thing pulling out clothes and tossing them onto the bed. I looked down and saw that Mia was buried in clothes and just her hair was visible. I unburied her, and saw she was still asleep.

"What the hell are you doing?" I hissed at Harper.

"I'm raiding Mia's clothes." She said matter-of-factly.

"Well did you have to throw them on top of us?"

Harper just shrugged and continued tossing clothes over her shoulder at me.

"Why are you raiding Mia's clothes?" I asked her.

"Because for one, I have to make sure she has enough cute stuff so she doesn't look blahish, now that we aren't out here alone. And especially since we are not alone, but with two attractive men, who I guess we are kind of dating after last night. And second because I need to find something to wear. "

I stared at her for a second before deciding to ignore that first part of what she said. Especially since I didn't think 'blahish' was a word. "Why can't you wear your own clothes?"

"Because." She said as she tossed a few more garments at the bed. Most of them landed on Mia's head, making a 'clunking' sound. That was odd considering it was fabric. But one garment landed on top of my head.

Mia groaned and pulled herself out of the clothing she seemed to be swimming in, while rubbing her head.

"Who threw a belt at me?" she asked. I couldn't answer her as I reach up and picked the article off of my head with two fingers. I held the bra out in front of me. Mia gasped and grabbed it from me, shoving it under the pile she was sitting in.

"Never mind Harper," I said. "I think I like this game now." I stared looking at the clothes that were strewn across Mia and me, looking for the most interesting pieces. "I like this." I said laughing. I held up a shirt that said "Puppy Love" across the front. I also found a pair of tiny white, booty shorts. "And these, and," I glanced around once more and found a pair of black panties, "these."

Harper laughed, and Mia raised her eyebrows at me. I shrugged and lay back down in the pile of clothes.

"Harper. Do you want to explain to me why Jacob and I are surrounded by my clothing?" Mia asked.

"She is making sure your clothes aren't too "blahish"" I told her using finger quotes. "And looking for something to wear because she isn't wearing her own clothes simply because." I surmised the conversation we had had before Mia woke up.

"Is that so?"

"Yep." Harper said joyfully.

"And why exactly are your clothes not acceptable today?" Mia asked her.

"Because I just didn't feel like wearing any of my stuff today, so I came to see if you had anything. Now that I've got, well at least I think I've got, an amazing guy, I don't want to lose him by not looking good. So I needed to expand my wardrobe selection. You know you don't actually have a problem with it, you're just ticked because Jacob has access to your underwear at the moment."

"Well, yes. If I had wanted him to have access to my underwear at the moment, I would let him. However, since we've only been on one date, I would've liked to keep him away from them for a little longer." She huffed. "What are you looking for anyway?" she asked in a lighter tone.

"I was thinking something cute, but casual. And I want it to be fun."

"Why don't you wear my "My eyes are up there" shirt?" Mia asked. "With…" Mia cut off and her eyes lit up. "I have a brilliant idea!" She exclaimed.

I watched still silent as she and Harper shared a look. Then Mia turned to me.

"Jake, Harper and I have some things to discuss. Could you go wake Embry up and figure out what you want to eat, and what you guys want to do today?" She asked me sweetly.

"Um sure." I said. I sat up and kissed her cheek. She smiled at me with glazed eyes. I got up and walked out of the room, leaving the girls alone.

Amelia's POV

I watched Jacob leave. My hand, of its own accord, touched the spot where his lips and touched my skin. I sighed and though of the kiss we'd shared last night.

Harper's giggle brought me back to reality.

"So what's this idea? And I have so much to tell you!" She said excitedly.

"Well the plan is to wash Embry's shorts quick so you can wear them." I told her. "He's go crazy seeing you in his clothes. Now spill."

Harper told me about her date with Embry. Her eyes were far away as she described her ride. Then she reached out and smacked me lightly on the side of my head. "That was for the food." She said.

I laughed. And she continued her story.

"He told me I was his imprint, just like I guessed. When I asked him what that meant exactly, he told me it meant we were soul mates, and then he said that he loved me. Can you believe it? He said he loved me, and I wasn't sure what to say, but when I said it back to him I knew it was true. He loved me, and I love him! And then when he kissed me," she sighed, "Oh it was the single most amazing kiss of my life."

The last time I had seen Harper this gushy was in high school. We squealed and I hugged her. "That's amazing Harp!" I exclaimed.

"What about you? How did your date go?" She asked.

"Wonderfully. Everything was perfect." I described in detail everything that had happened. Harper awed and giggled and she seemed to find the song that we danced to funny and appropriate at the same time.

"Hero. Seriously? That is so cliché, but very sweet. That's your song now!" she laughed. I joined her.

"We sound like teenagers." I commented.

"We do, don't we?"

"Yes. Now go get those shorts, so we can wash them." I told her when I finished my reiteration of last night.

"Mm Kay." She said as she skipped out of the room to get them. I laughed once more at how she was acting. It was nice to see her this happy, and trusting herself for once as well.

I picked up the outfit Jacob had picked out and changed into it. I new that you'd be able to see the black panties through the white shorts, but I figured that was just as well. He would know I wore exactly what he'd said he liked. The only thing I added to the outfit was a bra, because it was uncomfortable to go without one, but it was the one I had woken up to find him wearing as a hat.

I went into the bathroom and washed my face and brushed my teeth. Then I filled the sink with warm water. I got the detergent and the washboard that we had stored down there. Harper came in and I pointed at the water.

"So what's the plan for today?" She asked as she began to scrub the shorts.

"I don't know. We'll ask the guys what they want to do I guess. They know more about what there is to do in the woods then we do."

"Yeah. And Mia?"

"Yeah?"

"I can see you're underwear through your shorts. Are you sure black panties and white shorts are a good idea?"

"Mm hmm. I'm just wearing what Jake picked out."

"Cute." She said.

"I'm going to go grab a cami for you to wear with those, and the blow-dryer so we can dry them. Mm kay?"

"I though I was wearing your tee shirt."

"No the plan is to wear more his clothes then yours. So something small."

"Um, won't it be a little cold? It's only in the 70's out here."

"If you haven't noticed we have to overly warm men out there. And I don't know about you, but I kinda want to be close to mine, so I'm more worried about over heating then being cold." We both laughed and I got the stuff.

When we were both dressed we went outside to find the boys arm wrestling on the table. We went and stood next to the table cheering on our respective, what were they? Boy friends? I wasn't sure.

When Jacob had won, I clapped and Harper patted Embry on the back. They turned and looked at us. When he saw what I was wearing, Jacob burst out laughing.

"Nice outfit." He said. "Whoever picked it out has a great fashion sense."

"I thought you'd like it." I said.

"Well they look much better on you then they do on me." I heard Embry tell Harper. She laughed and twirled to give him the full effect.

I decided to make omelets for breakfast. Jacob volunteered to help.

"Jake?" I asked.

"Yeah Babe?" I smiled at the pet name.

"I was wondering," I stopped when I heard "Best of You" by the Foo Fighters started playing. (AN: Yes that actually is one of my ring tones. But only when my Harper calls.)

"That's my phone." I said a little annoyed at being interrupted. Jacob went to flip the omelet, while I went to dig my phone out from under the bed where it had fallen. I pulled on the chord from the charger it was attached to, to get it up. Flipping it open I said, "Hello?"

"Mia! Honey, I was wondering when you guys are coming home."

"Hey Sarah. We're not sure when we're getting back, why?" I asked.

"Does Harper want cheese on her omelet?" Jacob yelled.

"Um no. She doesn't like cheese." I called back. "What were you saying?"

"I though you two were camping?" Sarah asked in a skeptical tone.

"We are." I said.

"Mmm hmmm. Well you guys need to be back before Harp's birthday. You know Dee would flip if Harper wasn't around then."

"Yeah."

"Hey Baby, the omelets are done. Who's on the phone?" Jacob asked, sitting down on the bed.

"Ok seriously! Who is that? Is that a man? Well duh, it certainly isn't a girl! But come on spill?"

"Well, um that's just. Um he's…." I stuttered, not sure of what to say. Jacob took the phone out of my hands before I cold protest though.

"Hello there. I'm Jacob Black, Mia's new Boyfriend. Who're you?" I stared at Jacob, he raised his eyebrows asking If I objected to the title. Boyfriend? Really, my heart swelled at the thought that I could call him mine. I smiled at him.

"Oh yeah! Mia and Harper both talked about you. You're the Lawyer…….. Yes all good stuff…. I hear you throw good parties…… Yeah we've only known each other a few days, but it seems like longer….. No we don't leave Harper out of all the fun, my friend and I were out here, um, camping as well, so he and Harper have hooked up as well…. No sorry to disappoint, no orgies…... His name is Embry Call….. Yes it is, but don't make fun of it, or he'll be angry…. Ha ha….. yes I will tell them…. Nice talking to you too….. We'll see…… I'm sure we will….. Bye." And with that he shut the phone.

I stared at him again. "What was that all about?"

"You looked a little lost for words, so I stepped in to help." He said. Then he looked down. "You don't mind that I said I was your boyfriend do you?" he asked.

"Not at all. I kinda like the sound of that." I said. He smiled at me hugely. "Well, apparently you two are needed back in Chicago by Harper's birthday. She said if you're not then she will kick your asses and then personally lead someone named Dee to you, in order to guilt you to death. Should I be protecting you from some horrifying woman?"

"Dee is Harper's mother." I explained.

"Oh well, I can still protect you if you need me."

"Ha ha, no, it's fine; I've learned how to deal with Aunt Dee over the years. I can't wait to see what she thinks of Embry though. She's either going to be upset Harper isn't with one of the guys she picked out for her or think he's the greatest and fawn over him and start planning the wedding, and either way she will probably scare him so that should be funny to watch."

"Well I think we should go eat because I am starving!" Jacob piped.

I laughed at him. "You're always hungry. Come on, I have to talk to Harper anyway."

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Jacob extend his hand slightly then pull it back. I remembered what Harper had said yesterday, and decided he needed some encouragement. I slipped my hand into his and smiled up at him. He grinned back at me and squeezed my hand.

When we walked outside, Embry had Harper over his shoulder.

"Embry, why are you kidnapping my best friend?" I asked casually.

"I'm not kidnapping her, although that is an idea." He said. "I'm teaching her a lesson."

"And what lesson is that?"

"Don't tickle a werewolf." He said matter-of-factly.

"I see. Well breakfast is ready, so if you want to eat you have to put her down."

Embry set Harper on the ground and she stuck her tongue out at him, before turning on her heel and walking toward me. Embry smirked and ran forward catching her around the waist causing her to scream and giggle.

He whispered something in her ear, and she laughed and shook her head.

"Harper, Sarah just called."

"Really? Why?"

"She called to inform us that if we aren't home by the 15th then she will kick our butts and lead Aunt Dee to us and watch her guilt us into oblivion.

"Also, Jacob introduced himself as my boyfriend, and mentioned Embry and you," I shot him a look, "so now everyone back home will know we hooked up on our vacation and will be hounding us with questions which means I might have to turn my phone off too."

"Well, I was kind of hoping we'd be able to stay out here longer." Harper whined glancing at Embry. "I don't care about doing something for my birthday."

"Well she had a point. You know your mother wouldn't go for it." I said sighing.

"Come on, birthdays are fun." Embry said cheerfully. Harper looked at him sadly, and then her face broke into a grin.

"Would you be willing to come back to Chicago with us? It would be much more fun with you there." Harper asked.

"Yeah!" I agreed. "Please?" I said, turning to Jacob and unleashing my puppy dog pout on him once more.

"That face is cheating." Jacob said. I let my lip quiver, and he gave in. "We'll have to talk to Sam. And come to think of it, we have a lot to figure out."

AN: Eh, i know it's not the greatest, but i was having trouble transitioning. Well anyway, what do you think? Any suggestions of what should happen in Chicago? lol i have a few ideas of my own but i'm curious to know what you want. But seriously, Chicago is like my favorite city so if you get a few good long rants about how amazing it is that would be why!!! lol.

That whole thing about not feeling like wear her own clothes is actually true. I'm always like, "I don't fell like wearing any of this stuff." and then raiding my mom's closet, she does the same to me so it's ok. And My best friend and i are the same when it comes to that too. If you were wondering why she had so much clothing that's because my best friend, the girl Harper is vaguely based off of, and i both over pack, because we're very picky about how we dress. We never know whead of time what we'll feel like wearing from day to day so we both pack like the majority of our wordrobe just to be sure we have options

But anyway that's the chapter... Hope you approved!! Sorry about this long pointless Authors note!! lol.

Much love, Bridget