JPOV

After my date with Bella, I wasn't feeling too hot. Actually I was feeling hot. Way too hot. I went home and my dad said I didn't look too good. I felt this rage coursing through my veins and started to shake violently. The next thing I knew I was standing on all fours, but still at my usual height. I looked down at myself and saw fur.

I looked at my dad. We were both terrified. Just then I started to hear things. I heard a voice – Sam's – and he guided me through my first night as a wolf. I learned so many new things, and found out that Sam was actually a pretty decent guy. Eventually, my body calmed down and I phased back into my human state. I was so worried about what would happen between Bella and I. I knew I couldn't see her for her own safety, and I couldn't tell her for the pack's safety. I didn't know what to do...

When I opened my eyes in the morning, I saw her face. It was the same face I knew and loved...but different. I felt something so much stronger for her now. I was insignificant – her life was my life. I felt as though I had to protect her, more than usual anyway. I would do anything for her – be anything for her. The whole world changed for the better.

I knew what had just happened. I knew it because Sam had explained everything to me last night when I changed. When I became a wolf. Sam had the same thing happen to him with Emily; Hearing his thoughts, I knew how it felt.

I had imprinted on Bella.

My life was now forever altered. I wanted so much to hold her in my arms, but I knew I couldn't. I'd have to talk to Sam before I even tried to do any explaining. Hopefully I would be allowed to let her know about us. She was my life now, I couldn't possibly live without her, or be forced to be away from her. She was holding me to the ground, holding me together – Bella was my gravity.

I knew that I loved Bella before I imprinted. She meant the world to me then, she was my everything. Now she was so much more. Words could never express how I felt for her from that moment on.

After trying to warn her that staying away from me was in her best interest, I decided to give up. I knew I couldn't go on not having her around.

"I'll give you two hours, Jake. If you haven't sorted it out by then, I won't care. I'll be stuck to you like glue, and you won't be able to get rid of me!" She was smiling at me.

How wonderful that sounded, you'll never know. The thought of being with Bella forever, and never having her leave my sight was tempting. However, I knew what I had to do.

"Alright, then. I'll see you in two hours." I said quite bluntly, and jumped out of bed. I gave Bella a quick hug, and ran out the door. She seemed shocked that I took her up on that, but at least she didn't try to follow me.

I ran to Sam's in wolf form, hoping he was wolf too; that way he could read my thoughts. Luckily he was, so I let him see that I had imprinted.

Sam, I think I've imprinted on Bella.

This is big, did you tell her about us?

No, I haven't. I didn't want to tell her anything until I spoke with you.

It's okay, Jake. I know how you feel about her. You'll end up telling her anyway, even if I don't give you permission. It's part of the imprinting.

Thank you, Sam. I just didn't want to go against pack orders. How do I tell her though?

I don't know, but you'll find a way. Good luck, Jake.

I ran home and phased back. Bella was waiting for me in my room, still.

I finally got to the point where I could show her what I was. So I led her outside to a log and got ready to turn into a wolf. I convulsed and let myself phase. Bella's eyes widened, and I swear they would have popped out of her head if she hadn't fainted and closed them. I got dressed and brought her inside.

I was holding her in my arms, cradling her. She looked so much like an angel to me, she was the most beautiful girl in the world. I wish that moment had lasted longer, watching her in utter peace. Her hair was so soft against my forearms curling down to my mid thigh. Her skin has heavenly smooth and had no imperfections.

Everything about her was perfect. Her hypnotizing eyes, her delicate lips, her adorable little nose. Every inch of her body was flawless.

I thought about stealing a kiss from her while she slept, but that would be wrong of me. I'd only kiss her when she wanted me to, when she asked me. I brushed her hair away from her face, and traced her jaw line and her lips with my fingers.

She started to wake up. I hoped I didn't scare her, I would have beat my self up about it, if that had been the case. She sighed as she focused her eyes on my face.

We chatted about the pros and cons of being a werewolf, and I talked about my feeling for her.

"Bella, I have to tell you something..."

"Anything, Jake."

"Bells...I love you." I was a little scared, because I had no idea how she felt about me.

"I love you, too, Jake!" She grabbed me, gave me a tight hug, and held me there.

"Bells, more than a friend..." She pulled back a little and stared into my eyes.

"Jake..." She searched for something to say. "I don't know if I feel that strongly for you yet. All I know is that I like you...a lot." She blushed, and I smiled at her.

"I can live with that. As long as you want me around, I'll be here." She said she liked me. So If there were some feelings there, they could grow over time.

"I'll always want you around, Jake. You mean so much to me. I never want to lose you!" I slowly leaned closer and whispered to her.

"I'm not going anywhere." I leaned even closer, my lips millimeters from hers. I waited for a response from her, and finally got one. Her lips lightly touched mine, and she closed her eyes. It only lasted a few seconds, short and sweet. I know I would have rather put passion into it, and expressed my love for her in that kiss – but she wasn't ready for it.

We lay entwined on the bed for about an hour, not saying a word. We enjoyed the company, just being with each other. I heard a car pull up into the drive way – it must be Charlie and my Dad.

We both sprung up, afraid for them to find us lying in bed together. They would jump to conclusions for sure!

"I'm going to go out and say 'hi' to my Dad." Bella called over her shoulder as she opened the front door.

I quickly put on a shirt and followed her outside. I got a strange look from Dad, and I knew I would owe him an explanation when Bella and Charlie left...