BPOV

That night I went to bed and thought about Jake. He was a werewolf now, and that meant he had duties to his pack. I wouldn't be able to see him as often now, and it would kill me.

Jacob was my best friend, the most important thing in my life. I couldn't lose him. I thought about what he had confessed to me today. He said he loved me, and I knew I loved him back. I didn't want to tell him I did, because I have no idea what that love means. I also knew there was a part of me still, that missed Edward, and wanted him to come back for me.

Although my feelings for Edward may have been fake, or just dreamed up, I was worried. If Edward returned one day, would I just be cast under his spell again? I didn't want to find out. I didn't want to hurt Jacob. I knew it would break his heart.

I fell asleep thinking of Jacob's smile. Thinking of him holding my hand, the warmth of him skipping straight to my heart. His eyes, looking directly into my soul as he said "I love you, Bells!"

It was Sunday, and I had already finished my homework, so I decided to drive down to La Push. Jake was smiling like a Cheshire cat when I arrived. He ran to me as fast as he could, picked me up, and twirled me around.

"Bella!"

"Hey, Jake." I gave him a kiss on the cheek, and he gave me a bear hug. He squeezed me so tight I almost couldn't breathe, but I liked it. I was closer to him, feeling his body heat. He was so warm I almost melted in his arms.

"Bella, would you like to meet someone?"

"Who?"

"Emily. Sam's Fiancee." He told me about her yesterday, and explained how Emily was Sam's imprint.

"Okay...is she here?"

"No, we have to drive to her place." He took my hand, and brought me around to the passenger seat of my truck. He opened the door for me and closed it once I stepped in. He drove to an area in La Push I had never been to before.

Emily's house was bright and welcoming. She had a beautiful garden filled with colorful flowers in the front. I felt like I had known this house my whole life, like it was my second home. Jacob and I walked in, hand in hand. It looked like Emily was in the kitchen, baking all sorts of delicious treats. After all, I had never met her before.

"Hi, Jacob. Is this the girl?" Emily spoke in a motherly tone. He seemed to blush at her question.

"Yes. This is Bella."

"Oh, it's wonderful to finally meet you, Bella!" She put down a tray of muffins and walked over to me. That's when I noticed her scar. She was a beautiful woman, tall and slender. She could have been a model if it weren't for the deep scratches down the side of her face.

She gave me a warm hug, the amount of love in her hug made me feel like she was my sister, or maybe even my mother.

"It's wonderful to meet you, too." I softly spoke. I wasn't expecting this much enthusiasm.

"Would you like something to eat?" She asked, and pointed me in the direction of the table. It was stacked with the most yummy looking treats I'd ever seen. Jacob was already at the table, helping himself to a giant chocolate chip cookie.

"Sure, thanks." I sat down and stared at the heaping pile of baked happiness.

"So, you know about us now?" She asked me, as casual conversation.

"Yeah, it was quite a surprise actually." I pointed at Jacob and spoke again. "He tried to sell me on the whole 'you're not safe around us' business, but he caved quickly. It took him about two minutes to change his mind." A smile danced around Jacob's lips as I grinned effortlessly.

"Yeah, I don't think he really had a choice. He couldn't keep a secret from you if he tried. I know Sam couldn't keep anything from me." Jacob tensed. "Oh." I was really confused. What about that sentence could make Jake act like that? I already knew that he had feelings for me, so what was the problem?

"Is there something I don't know?"

"Don't worry, Bella. There's nothing." Jacob threw in there before Emily could answer. He shot her a meaningful look.

"Okay..?" I was hesitant. What could there be that Jake didn't want to tell me?

We talked a little about living around werewolves, and dabbled on the subject of vampires briefly. Emily sensed that talking about them bothered me, so she closed the subject. Before long, the rest of the pack showed up and introductions were made again.

"Bella, this is Sam, Paul, and Embry." He gestured towards them as he said their names.

"Hi." I almost whispered. Being around a bunch of topless men made me slightly nervous.

"So you're the girl that runs with vampires, huh?" Paul scrutinized.

"I guess you could say that. But not anymore, I'll be running with the wolves from now on." I chuckled at my own remark.

"Sweet." Embry called out, his face stuffed with an assortment of Emily's baking. I giggled at his horrible manners, something about the way he talked with his mouth full was just hilarious.

"Wha?" He barely made out as he shoved more food into his mouth. Which only made me laugh even harder. But as I did so, I noticed something I never had before. It was the way Jacob was looking at me. He was just staring at me, with adoration. I felt my face go hot, and I had to look down before my whole face went red.

"Hey, Bella. Wanna go for a walk?" Jacob asked.

"Okay."

At that we walked outside, and along to the beach. He held my hand, and would occasionally bring it up to his cheek to hold there.

"Bella, I've been meaning to tell you something..." Jacob started, but couldn't finish.

"So tell me." I pressed, hoping it would give him the courage to continue.

"It's about the way I feel...about you..." He edged on, worried of what I might say. "You know that I love you, but it's more than that." What feeling could possibly be stronger than love? Other than...

"I've imprinted, Bella – on you." I was speechless. I probably looked like an idiot, just standing there trying to force words out, no matter what they were. But I couldn't find the right ones.

He turned to face me, and looked straight into my eyes. He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me closer. I looked down again, too embarrassed to meet his gaze.

"Jake..." I tried to keep calm. "You know I love you right?"

"Yes. But I wish it was enough...I wish you could love me like you loved him."

"Jacob. I think I love you more than that. I feel an attachment to you, stronger than what I had to him." His face lit up, and I never knew I could make someone as happy as I made him just now. "I Love you, Jacob Black."

"I love you, too, Bella..."

He locked his fingers in my hair and leaned his head into mine. Ever so sweetly his lips touched mine, and I could feel his warm breath as he sighed. I parted my lips, and he did, his. Our mouths moved in unison, slowly, in a steady rhythm.

My heartbeat grew faster and I pushed myself to his chest. He gasped for air and then dove back into the kiss, this time with more passion. My hands moved from his shoulders to his neck, then up to the back of his head. He smiled into my lips and broke away, satisfied with his own self control.

"...With all my heart." He continued. I reached up and give him one last kiss before we headed back to Emily's house.