Meet me in outer space
We could spend the night, watch the earth come up
I've grown tired of that place, wont you come with me
We could start again
How do you do it, make me feel like I do
How do you do it, it's better than I ever knew
Meet me in outer space
I will hold you close, If you're afraid of heights
I need you to see this place, It might be the only way
That I can show you how, it feels to be inside of you
How do you it, make me feel like I do
How do you do it, its better than I ever knew
How do you do it, make me feel like I do
- Incubus

The morning sun is coming out and I watch it sweep across the bed. Bella shifts slightly and I can't help but smile. Last night was the best night of my life.

Both her breathing and heart beat are changing and I know it's only minutes before she wakes. I hope she won't be too startled when she realizes she's draped all over me.

She shifts again and her eyelashes tickle my chest as she flutters them open. She's perfectly still for one, two, three seconds before I feel her blush sweep over her.

Jacob's POV

I was worried, unsure of how she would react.

" Hi, " she barely breathed and began to untangle herself from me. Unwillingly, I loosened my hold on her and let her go. She sat up slowly, stretching her arms above her head. She rubbed her eyes and pulled some hair away from her slightly damp face. Our eyes finally met and she blushed.

" I…," she began to speak but I put my fingers over lips, quieting her.

She started to protest weakly but when I murmured the word " Charlie, " her eyes grew wide in alarm.

" It's ok," I whispered quickly so she didn't t have time to panic. " He's downstairs eating breakfast. Just make sure you whisper." Clearly relieved, she nodded once.

" Umm, I'm sorry I was all over you like that," she muttered awkwardly not quite meeting my eyes.
" You could have shoved me over. You…"

She was clearly embarrassed so I cut her off.

" Relax Bells," I murmured. " I was comfortable. It felt amazing to hold you" I said, meeting her eyes. We both smiled.

" It was nice" she breathed and bit her lip. She looked adorably rumpled.

" Soo, I'm still a little surprised you allowed me to sleep over last night."

" Hmm, I know. Charlie would kill me if he knew. He'd probably shoot you and then be surprised at how fast you'd heal." She put a hand over her mouth in an attempt to suppress her quiet giggles.

" I know," I looked at her with a smirk, " but I bet his expression would have been priceless."

Rolling her eyes at me she gets out of bed and puts a sweatshirt on over her tank top. I could no longer see the creamy skin of her arms and delicate shoulders. This was a sadness.

" Is Emily going to be there tonight?" she asks suddenly.

" She is."

" Good."

She looks both happy and relieved at the news and I can't help and wonder why. She kneels on the bed and sits down, tucking her heels underneath her behind.

She sighs loudly then whispers, " so what's the plan for tonight anyways?"

" Not sure," I'm lying but of course she doesn't know that. I'm afraid if she knew the truth she might be a little hesitant to go. " But it's going to be fun."

I can tell her curiosity is not completely satisfied, but believing me she lets it go.

" So do you often sneak around my yard at night?"

I snort loudly and reply," First I don't even have to be sneaky. A parade could be marching down your street and you probably wouldn't even wake up." She rolls her eyes and I continue," and I was a good distance away when I heard you talking in your sleep." When I finish speaking I meaningfully raise an eyebrow. Of course I'm alluding to the fact that she moaned my name in her sleep and when she figures this out she blushes and stands up. She jumps slightly when she hears Charlie's cruiser start. I guess she didn't hear him leave the house and walk down the wet driveway.

" Whatever Jake, you want some breakfast or not?" Her voice is laced with embarrassment and annoyance and she is no longer whispering.

" I'm always up for some grub, but I should get going. The pack is gonna start wondering where I am." I jump out of bed lithely and walk towards her. She's standing in the doorway and seems a little disappointed that I won't be staying for breakfast. Good.

" I understand. So what time do I need to be ready? " she asks softly.

" Seven thirty should be fine."

I put my hands on top of her shoulders and squeeze lightly. She smiles and I brush a kiss on her forehead before turning away and walking towards the window.

" Charlie's gone. You can use the door you know."

I laugh and look over my shoulder ," Now what would be the fun in that?"

My feet hit the wet soil and I'm instantly off, running for the woods. The second I pass the tree line I phase, and am instantly bombarded with thoughts from Leah. I barely catch something about Sam before she quickly switches her thoughts.

Is our leader finally a man? she quirks, clearly amused.

Shut it and tell me what's going on. Any more signs of her?

We haven't caught a whiff of the bloodsucker for about a week but something about the trail she left tells me this wasn't just a random passing by. She's been all around the old Cullen territory and somehow knew not to get too close to the reservation. It wasn't one of the Cullen's, that's for sure, we were all too familiar with their individual stenches. Even after all these months we still caught lingering scents of them.

Nothing new to report.

Her thoughts go back to the day she first stumbled on the bloodsuckers scent. She was alone at the time, but from the strength of the trails she knew the bloodsucker was close. Very close. Not wanting to warn the leech she choose not to howl for backup and instead pursued the trail on her own. Yet the bloodsucker must have known it was being followed because eventually the trail became erratic, branching off to many dead ends. Just how close did she get? Leah swears she saw a flash of strawberry-blond hair. Yeah, we all know she did. Her memories don't lie. She shouldn't have pursued a leech on her own. She could have easily been killed. The thought makes me bristle.

Next time you don't go in alone. It's not advice but an order. In my mind I see her slump slightly.

Understood.

My stomach grumbles and I feel like I'm about to pass out from starvation but thankfully I'm almost at the reservation. I'm running full force now, the thought of food making me drool.

Eww.

Leah's thoughts once again invade my mind. I ignore her.

So anyways how was the night at Bella's ?

Damn. Her direct question triggers all the memories from last night to go running through my mind and hers too, of course. She knows everything that happened; and everything that didn't. I need to really work on controlling my thoughts. She's laughing now and I try to think of as many profanities as I can.

Aww, cmon I didn't know you were going to spill everything. I was honestly curious.

I pretend I can't hear her. Please, just a few more seconds and I'll be at the reservation.

And I won't even make any crude remarks about the fact that you're new favorite scent is Bella's p…

I phase back, cutting off Leah's crass thoughts. I swiftly put on my shorts and make my way into the house. I can hear Billy cooking eggs. Perfect.

" Hey dad."

" Son."

I know that tone. It's the tribal tone. Something is on his mind and I'm positive he's going to let me know what that something is. He hands me a plate full of eggs and I take a seat at our small kitchen table.

" You look tired."

I don't say anything and just nod.

" Patrolling all night?" Ok. That question probably means that he knows I was not out all night patrolling. One of the pack members must have stopped by here earlier this morning.

" I slept over Bella's."

I see his lip twitch. He's fighting a smile.

" Did she finally come to her senses?" he leans in. " Did you tell her you imprinted on her ?"

" Whoa dad no. I just.. well she was awake so I came up and ended up sleeping over." He clearly looks disappointed. He doesn't say anything, instead he looks out the window thoughtfully. " She doesn't know a thing."

" Charlie would have shot you if he caught you in his daughter's bedroom in the middle of the night."

I snort but murmur, " yeah probably."

I clean up after breakfast and make my way into my bedroom. I quickly grab a fresh pair of shorts and a clean t-shirt and make my way into the bathroom.

I turn the knob to cold and strip quickly. The ice water feels nice going down my back. I'm trying to be good, I'm trying not to think of Bella but I fail miserably. I close my eyes and remember the delicate feel of her in my arms. Instantly my mind wonders how it would feel like to kiss her. God to touch her. All these places I want to explore, to make her moan my name like that again. I take a deep breath and try to focus. I grab my unscented soap and start to scrub my torso; hard. Anything to distract me from thoughts of Bella. It's not working. I brace my hands against the tiles and attempt to calm myself down. Instead I wonder about how she would sound if I was making love to her. Would she moan my name and scratch my back? Would she tell me how she wants it? Would she whisper dirty things in my ear? Why can't she admit already that she loves me too?

"Jake! How you doin man ?" Paul ducks under the doorway and proceeds to slap me on the back . Although I can't read his thoughts I can only imagine what he's heard. His stupid grin gives him away. My temper flares when I notice that everyone, Sam, Embry, Seth , and even Emily have a range of amused expressions plastered all over their faces. Leah must have spilled.

" Hello Billy. How are you?" Emily as always, greets my father sweetly.

" I'm fine thank you." He looks around at everyone.

" So big plans tonight?" he asks.

" Yeah we're going to a strip club," jokes Paul.

" Then we're going to rob a bank," adds Embry.

" and set the police station on fire, " murmurs Sam. I can tell they are all trying very hard not to laugh.

Billy, too, is trying not to brake into laughter. " Alright, just don't drive drunk," he says and leaves the room.

I shoot them all a dirty look and go to my room to change for tonight. I pick out a pair of faded blue jeans that hang low on my waist and a black t-shirt. I can't wait to see what Bella will be wearing.

We all pile into Paul's SUV and head towards Forks to pick up my Bella. When the car grew quiet I knew I was in trouble.

" So…," Embry begins, and I know it's about to start.

" What?" I growl and shoot him a warning look which he ignores.

" you almost sprung a boner in front of Bella?" he finishes his sentence quickly and everyone breaks into laughter.

Both Sam and Seth have to hold me down in my seat.

" If you so much as mention one detail in front of Bella I swear to God I will rip your arms off," I mutter.

I'm about to attempt to punch him again but he honks twice and I look around confused. Oh, we're by Bella's already.

" Don't honk. That's rude," I shake off Sam and Seth and walk out of the car. Slowly I walk towards the front door and ring the doorbell once. Instantly I can hear Bella run down the stairs and make her way towards the front door. I can't help but smile. She flings the front door open and I inhale a sharp breath; she looks beyond sexy. Emily must have warned her about where we were going.

I also post this story at lemonjuicy

Theres a slightly juicier and dirtier Jake shower scene over there.