Hey guys so I should have mentioned this before
This story takes place during Eclipse
So Bella and Edward havent Graduated yet
and Victoria is coming soon
if you don't know who that is
Get out
okay dont really

Oh and this is story is also going to go back in fourth between
Crystal and Jacob's POV
yea that wasn't just a one time thing

Anyways enjoy =)

Burning Bright 03
Keep Me Warm

Crystal's Point Of View

It was night now and everyone was asleep except me. Outside it was pouring down raining and my room was freezing. I wasn't used to the cold weather. Underneath my blankets I wore sweatpants, a sweatshirt and fuzzy socks, yet I couldn't stop my shaking. My teeth were clattering so hard it hurt my head. Every so often, I would slip into a bit of sleep only to be woken again by the bitter cold.

Finally, morning arrived and I felt frozen. I suffered a sneezing fit as I sat up and once I blew my nose I wandered into the living room with my purple and black blanket wrapped around me. My head was pounding, my nose was running and my body felt sore. I collapsed onto the couch and rolled into a little ball to savor any body heat I might have had left. I heard footsteps approaching me but to my poor head, it felt more like a heard of stampeding elephants.

"Good morning, Crystal," Bella greeted, a small smile on her face. However, as soon as she saw my appearance, concern took over her face.

"Are you feeling okay?" she asked, coming over to feel my forehead. I just shook my head weakly.

"Wow, Crystal, you're burning up!"

Funny, I feel so cold.

"I'll go make you some hot tea."

She walked off into the kitchen to prepare my tea when the phone rang. I buried my head in the couch cushion, trying to block out the noise.

"Hello?" she answered, "Um, sure, I guess if you really need me… Okay I'll be there soon."

I heard her hang up and just as she did, the phone rang again. I groaned and tried burying my head in more but to no avail.

"Hello?" her voice was a tad aggravated this time. "I'm about to step out and Crystal is sick… Well that's up to her… Hang on… Hey, Crystal?" I heard her voice say over me. I looked up to see her standing beside me with the phone over her chest.

"I have to go into work and Jake wants to know if he can come over. Are you okay with that?"

My cheeks started burning and I stared down into my lap. Finally, I nodded my head as a yes. I wasn't sure why he wanted to come over or why I wanted him to. It didn't matter now because he was coming over anyways.

"She said yes… Okay see you in a few then," she hung up the phone and went to put it back on the receiver.

"I'm going to go take a shower and get ready. Will you be fine by yourself for a while?"

I nodded my head again and she walked up stairs.

It felt like I was lying on that couch for hours (though it was only fifteen minutes). No matter what position I was in my body still throbbed. I kept trying to get warm but to no avail. I was so uncomfortable and in so much pain, I wasn't sure what to do.

Finally, I heard the front door open and when I looked up Jake was walking through. I felt that fire in the pit of my stomach again, or perhaps it was just my illness. Either way I couldn't stop my cheeks blushing. Hopefully my face was already red enough that he wouldn't be able to tell.

As he walked over to me, I noticed he was holding a plastic bag and I stared curiously at it wondering what it was for.

"Hey Crystal," he said, his voice sounding like music, "Bella told me you were sick, so I thought I would bring over some get well stuff for you to…well get well," he finished off with a chuckle and sat the bag down and then sat next to me.

"Okay so I got ramen noodles and tea for you, as well as the first five DVDs of Harry Potter…oh, and a bunch of take out menus just in case you feel better later and want something different." He smiled over at me and I couldn't help but smile back. It didn't last long though because my head was killing me again. It hurt so bad the only thing I could do was close my eyes, hold my head, and hope it would all go away.

Next thing I know I felt another hand on my forehead. I opened my eyes back up to see Jake feeling my forehead, a look of concern on his face.

"You're burning up," he stated, and then he grabbed my hand. His flesh burned against mine but I just assumed it was because I was cold. "But you're freezing every where else. I'll go make you some tea and soup. You haven't eaten anything yet have you?"

I shook my head to imply that I hadn't. Bella was supposed to have made me tea earlier but she never did.

Jacob reached in the bag and pulled out a box of tea bags and a packet of ramen and then got up to go into the kitchen.

"You can put a movie in if you want," he said over his shoulder.

I pulled the bag up beside me and looked in it. Jacob really did have all five of the Harry Potter's and they were all still wrapped up with the price tag on it. I hope he hadn't bought these for me. I spied a receipt behind one of the DVDs and pulled it out.
On it was the price of the box of tea bags, three ramen noodle packages and all the DVDs. He had bought them for me. My stomach started doing back flips at the thought that he was being so nice to me. I smiled to myself and pulled out the first movie. While I was opening it, Bella came down the stairs freshly showered and wearing her work shirt.

"Hey Crystal is Jake here?" she asked, while putting her jacket on.

I nodded my head and pointed to the kitchen.

"Ah well make sure he doesn't burn the house down then. Anyways I'll probably be late getting home. Angela wants me to stop by and help her with math homework. Charlie should be home by six or so though. And you'll be fine with Jacob?" she asked walking towards the door.

I nodded my head again and got up to go put the DVD in the player.

"Okay then I'll see you tonight." And with that she walked out the door.

I finally started the movie and was curled back up on the couch when Jacob came in holding a bowl of soup in one hand and a cup of hot tea in the other. As soon as I smelled the noodles, my stomach started growling. I hadn't realized I was that hungry. I guess Jacob heard it because he started laughing.

"Hungry are you? Here eat up." He set the tea on the coffee table and handed me the bowl, before seating himself down on the couch.

I did just that. I took the fork sticking out and grabbed as many noodles as it and my mouth could hold at once.

"Oh great, you started the movie," he stated casually, throwing his arm around me.

My face started burning again and I tried to focus on my bowl of noodles but I had already finished it. Instead, I grabbed my cup of tea and started sipping on it. The hot liquid not only tasted delicious but it brought a bit of warmth into my body. I drank more of it and before I knew it, it was all gone. I pouted to myself and wrapped the blanket tighter around me hoping I would be warm enough. I'm sure I looked like a purple and black marshmallow.

An hour and a half later, we were finished with the first Harry Potter movie and on to the second. I was freezing again and wasn't even trying to hide it. My teeth were chattering so hard I thought they would fall out and my head felt like it was trying to kill me. I tried holding my head in place with my hand but that was shaking so bad I almost ended up hitting myself. I felt so bad that I started crying.

Jake took one look at me and then moved into action.

"Holy crap your freezing! Come here," he said pulling me towards him and wrapping his arms around me. He was so warm I didn't even protest. I moved the rest of my body closer to his.

"Brr! You're cold! But are you feeling better?" He ran his hand up and down my blanket covered back.

I nodded my head and smiled weakly up at him.

"Good. I'm glad," he whispered and tucked a piece of hair behind my ear. He left his palm resting on my cheek for a minute and I could feel it burning against my skin. I looked into his eyes. His gaze seemed to hold me there. I couldn't look away but then again I don't think I wanted to. I noticed his lips move as if he was going to say something but he closed them and tore his gaze away from me and stared back at the TV. My eyes shot downward. Slowly I looked back at the screen too, but I was only half-aware of what was going on.

The second movie soon ended and Jacob got up quickly to put in the third one. When he came back, he lied down on the couch and pulled me on top of him. HHe didn't even say anything. He just wrapped his arms around me and fixed his stare on the movie. I didn't do anything either. I long ago had stopped shivering, as I was so warm against his skin.

As the third movie played on, I started feeling slightly tired. My eyelids kept closing and I finally caved in, letting them. I figured I would just rest my eyes for a while and then continue watching the movie.

I was soon fast asleep.

What felt like only a few moments later I heard a loud buzzing noise. It wouldn't go away so reluctantly I opened my eyes to find out what it was. The first thing I noticed was how dark it was and that the TV was flashing the DVD menu of the movie. I could have sworn we were just halfway through it. I checked the clock sitting on top of the television. It read five fifty-three.

The buzzing noise was so loud now that it seemed to be right next to my ear. I lifted my head and saw Jacob fast asleep, snoring. For a moment, all I could do was stare. He looked so peaceful and relaxed. Everything about him seemed so innocent that I couldn't help but smile. Then he started snoring louder and I did the only thing my half-awake mind could think of: I brought my hand to his face and plugged his nose.

"Pfft wha…?" he snorted, waking up.

He opened his eyes slowly and it seemed to take him in a second to realize where he was. His eyes shifted around the room for a moment and then landed on me. A smile spread out across his face as he saw me with my chin propped up on his chest, moving up and down with his breathing. I found heartbeat to be very comforting.

"Comfy?" he asked, a smirk playing on his lips.

I responded with a smile and nuzzled my face in his neck. He was indeed comfortable.

"Crystal," he whispered playing with my hair. "Crystal there's something I have to tell-"

Just then Charlie walked through the front door and flicked on the living room light.

"What are you kids doing?" he asked, eyeing us suspiciously.

I jumped off of Jacob and scrambled to the end of the couch burying my head in my blanket. It was as if I was a little kid caught in the act of trying to steal a cookie, or something worse. I wasn't good with confrontation. Jake, on the other hand, handled the situation a little more maturely.

"Hey, Charlie," he began, sitting up on the couch, "Crystal here has been sick for the better part of the day so I thought I would come over and take care of her while Bella was off at work. We were just watching Harry Potter when, I guess, we fall asleep,"

"Well, Crystal, I hope you're feeling better?" Charlie asked, putting his gun away.

I looked up from my blanket and smiled softly at him.

"Did Bella say when she would be home?"

"Oh I think she mentioned something about going over to a friend's house," Jake replied, searching through the channels for a sports game.

"Oh well then I guess I'll order a pizza for dinner," Charlie said, sitting down on the recliner. "Jacob, are you staying for dinner?"

"Sure, I'm starving," he chuckled. "Oh, and Charlie, I was wondering, if Crystal feels up to it tomorrow, would it be okay if she came down to La Push for dinner. You could stop by too. I'm sure Billy would enjoy it."

"Yeah, okay," Charlie replied, only half-listening. He was too transfixed on the game.

"Alright, here we go now!" he shouted at the telly.

Jacob threw his arm around my shoulder and leaned in to whisper in my ear, "What do you say, Crystal? Would you like to come over for dinner?"

His voice made my ear tingle and my breathing quicken. I was too scared to look at him for fear of what my face looked like, so I just nodded eagerly.

First, I got to spend the whole day with Jake, now I got to have dinner with him tomorrow night. I didn't know why but I couldn't stop smiling. The idea of hanging out with him just made me so incredibly…happy.

Then I felt it again. That burning sensation, as if fire was running in my veins and that fluttering feeling…as if a thousand butterflies would burst from my stomach all at once. I'd never felt it before and I couldn't help but wonder if Jacob felt the same.