Chapter 6

Hoarse screams reached his ears; dry and desperate. Jacob blinked rapidly, looking about him. Everything was dark and foggy, and he realized suddenly that he was in human form. He couldn't even see his feet below him due to the mist permeating everything. Suddenly like a curtain, the for parted to reveal a bloodsucker hovering over Leah, it's too pale fingers holding her neck. Another cry, Jacob realized it was his own.

"Jake!" Leah called, her dark eyes meeting his. He ran towards them, but the fog closed.

"Help me!" He searched frantically through the mist, but couldn't find anything-

He awoke suddenly, once more in a shaken state. Jake quickly got out of bed and opened the window, letting the cool breeze hit his sweat covered body. Jacob breathed in deeply, calming his thumping heart. He raked his fingers through his damp hair.

What's happening to me? He thought. Could this be some kind of warning? He wasn't sure, and it made him uneasy.

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Leah couldn't say what had woken her. The night seemed unnaturally still. She had her cover pulled up closely around her, even though she was never cold. Seth suddenly snored loudly, and she jumped. Outside the moon was ripe, casting a glow into the room; normally it would be ethereal, but that night it was eerie somehow.

Something tapped at the window. Leah shot up in bed, pulling the covers closer to her chin. Another tap, this one louder.

"Seth…..?" she whispered.

Come on Leah, you're stronger than this! She thought firmly, slowly pulling the blanket away. She took a deep breath, standing on the floor. She moved toward the window. Another tap! She realized it was something hitting the window.

"What on earth…." Just then a face appeared outside the window. Leah opened her mouth to scream, but no sound came out.

"Leah!"

"Jake!?" she whispered harshly, "What the hell? How did you- when- I"

"Can you please open the window!" he said. She cast a look at the closed bedroom door, then walked to the window and unlatched it. Jake pulled himself through as she subconsciously pulled on the hem of her big t-shirt. She felt his eyes on her,

"What?" He grinned, but it didn't reach his eyes.

"You look nice." She combed her fingers through tangled hair,

"Well, I just got up!" Seth snored loudly again and Jake put his finger to his lips. "What's going on?" she said more quietly. He wasn't meeting her gaze, but instead was glancing around the room,

"What do you mean?" Her eyes narrowed,

"Well, it's not exactly every night you sneak up to my window at an ungodly hour, scaring the crap out of me!" she whispered loudly. Jake smiled briefly then moved closer.

"I just wanted to see you," he replied, playing with the ends of her hair. He was still in his pyjama bottoms, she noticed, with a rumpled white shirt, and his hair was sticking out all over. She put her hand on his cheek, making him look at her. For a long moment their gazes locked, both reading each other's minds.

"Did you have another dream?" He nodded, but he couldn't look at her. "What is it?" He sighed, pulling away and moving to sit on her bed.

"I keep…" he began slowly, "seeing you dying. And I try to save you, but I'm always too late."

Leah stood in front of him.

"Is that why you came? To see if I was alright?" Jake nodded. She smiled, "Babe, don't worry about me, I'm fine, see. Maybe you should ask Billy if it could be something else."

"Yeah, that's a good idea." he then wrapped his long arms around her waist and pulled her towards him, resting his cheek on her stomach. "I know this is stupid," he said as she ran her fingers through his hair, "but I feel like I only just found you, I don't want to lose you now."

Leah laughed lightly,

"I understand." he squeezed her tighter. "You're such a sap." he froze,

"Oh really?" he pulled her hands from his hair, bringing them to her sides as he back to look at her. The moon silhouetted her lean frame. "Would you rather I was mean and tough?" she smirked,

"What if I did?" He suddenly grabbed her waist and tossed her onto the bed next to him. Leah yelped and laughed as her turned to lean over her, grinning as well.

"Quiet! If your brother finds me here, he'll kill me."

"Sorry!" she whispered back, but couldn't contain her laughter. He laughed too, then leaned down to kiss her neck.

"Are you serious?" he asked between kisses,

"Mmm.. About what?" she asked, slightly breathlessly.

"You want me to be tougher?" he moved to the other side of her neck, nibbling lightly.

"Of course not. I love you just the way you are." he once again froze. She frowned, "What is it?"

Jake pulled himself up slightly, looking her in the eyes, an indecipherable look on his face.

"You've never said that before." she shrugged,

"Well it's true, you're fine just as yourself."

"No no, I mean, you've never said that you lo…" he couldn't finish it, She bit her lip,

"Oh." she began fiddling with the bed sheets, looking out the window, "Well… that's the truth. I really do… love, you." she finished quietly. He was silent for a long moment, she could feel a burning starting behind her eyes, but willed herself not to do this in front of him. She focused on his rhythmic breathing, pressing his abdomen against her, or his strong warm arms on either side of her, or the smell of his hair. She really did love him, more than even she realized.

Suddenly she felt his hand on her chin, forcing her to look at him. His eyes were dark and boring into her own, but they didn't seem troubled like they had when he'd came in.

"I love you too." he said. She smiled slowly, and he did too, showing off his dimples. "I mean that." he said firmly, "more than anything."

"Me too."

He kissed her then, warmly and deeply. Their tongues danced together as she ran her hands over his biceps, feeling the corded muscle their. He used one hand to prop himself up so he wouldn't crush her, and tangled his fingers in her long soft hair with the other hand, pulling her head back to deepen the kiss. Leah moaned into his mouth, pushing her hands under his shirt and over his back. Jake returned the favour, massaging her chest under her T-shirt. He broke the kiss to breath, and trailed kisses down her neck and over her collarbone, nibbling lightly.

"Jake…" she said breathily, as he pinched her nipple lightly. Her hands were at his waist now, running her fingers under the waistband of his pants. He groaned loudly,

"Tease." he said. She grinned then gasped as he pinched her again. In response she pushed her hands past his waistband and grasped him in her warm hand. Jake moaned, burying his face in her neck.

"Leah" he gasped. She ignored him, stroking him lightly, "Leah, stop." he said tightly, though it pained him. She laughed lightly, then stopped when he pulled his hands away from her. She whined in protest, but stopped her ministrations. He breathed deeply, trying to calm himself down, not moving.

"What's wrong?" she asked, though she suspected she knew the answer. He sighed, lifting his head,

"What's wrong is, we're in your bed, at your house, and your brother and your mom are right down the hall and could catch us at any moment. Personally I don't really want to be caught in this… position." she huffed, but nodded,

"I guess you're right." she conceded. He smiled, kissing her lightly, then rolled off her to lie next to her on the bed. "Why do you have to be so noble?" she said, pouting slightly. He chuckled,

"Hardly." he was rubbing her side through the shirt. She yawned widely, then realized how late it was.

"I suppose we should get to sleep."

"We?"

"You're not going to leave me are you?" he sighed, shaking his head,

"I guess I ca stay for a little bit." she grinned, snuggling up to him. Leah rested her head on his chest, and draped one leg over his.

"I'm glad you're here." she said quietly, loving the feel of his fingers in her hair, and playing over her arm.

"Of course." he replied, kissing the top of her head.

"About these dreams…"

"Yeah?"

"Don' stress yourself ok? I hate to see you worried, especially over me." He chuckled, and she felt the vibrations all throughout her body.

"I know. I'll try." She moved closer to him, unconsciously brushing her knee against him. "Careful." he said tightly.

"Oops." she said, laughing quietly.

"Tease." he said again. She only laughed more, kissing the plane over his heart.

"I love you." she said to the darkness.

"I love you too."

A/N: Hey everyone! I've been away for awhile, out of the country, which is why there's been a bit of a lull in the posting. Well, I know this chapter was slightly short, and yes it was fairly fluffy, but I think every couple ought to go through the "I love you" stage right? BRACE YORSELVES. it's about to get a bit rocky. I can't say anymore. I appreciate the reviews, you guys are awesome! Thanks to Malfoof for all your suggestions. Please continue to let me know what you'd like to see, thanks so much everyone! Till the next update!