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Jake was silent and didn't say anything. He just held me close for a moment.
"Come on bells, I'm done downstairs. We have to get the groceries to your house before things start to really warm up in there."
He took me by the hand and we walked downstairs. I stood in the foyer while Jake grabbed his paperwork, his car keys and a set of new keys that had 2 keys on its ring.
We didn't say much on the car ride back to my place. The silence was comfortable. Jake just held my hand with the occasional squeeze and I would lift his hand and kiss it when I wanted to reassure myself that he was there.
When we got to Charlie's house he unloaded the groceries and brought them into the kitchen. As I was putting them away, I saw a note that Charlie left and I laughed.
"what are you laughing at bells"
I held up the note Charlie left and said "when is my dad going to come into this century. His phone does have texting ability you know but I guess he doesn't know that." Now Jacob was laughing to. It felt good to hear him laugh.
He hadn't done much of that lately and I felt like I wasn't making it any better. The one opportunity he had to really be excited about something, other than work, and I probably ruined it with my sobbing. 'Nice job Bella, as if he doesn't have enough to deal with.' I thought.
"hey bells, let's have some fun with it. Hand me your phone." I went over to my purse and retrieved it. I hurried and handed it to Jake without even looking at. He turned it around in his hand. "hey bells, you got 3 missed calls"
"ok, I'll look at them later, what are you going to do?" Jake paused and looked at me he cleared the screen so he could text. "your dad's speed dial is 3 right"
"yeah" Jake started texting. When he was done he handed it to me.
btw, What time will U B home 4 dinr?
"Let's see if he can figure out how to respond. This should be pretty funny"
We both laughed at the prospect of my dad trying to answer this simple text. Jacob hit send and placed the phone on the kitchen table.
As I put away the last of the groceries Jacob said he was going home to check on his dad
so I asked "do you think you'll be able to come back for dinner. I'll make whatever
you want me to."
"wow, that sounds like an offer I can't refuse. Hmmmmm" Jacob put his finger under his
chin and I couldn't help but notice how sexy that simply gesture made him look. He still
had on his work cloths and that just made him look even more attractive, if that was at all possible. Just thinking about how sexy he looked and how attractive he was, made wetness start to form once again in my panties.
My mind drifted back to this morning at our breakfast scene and even the fight earlier all that testosterone raging through his body as he flexed those perfect biceps though his shirt.
I can still see how they strained against the material as he hit that man. 'Ooooo, My wonderful soldier. I think I might have to have him dress up for me just so I can undress him.' I licked my lips at that prospect.
"how bout mash potatoes and your meatloaf that I just love. Oh and carrots can't forget the veggies."
"No problem. Can you ask your dad down for dinner as well. I'll make sure there's enough."
"sure, babe. I'm sure he'll come back with me."
"can you come back around, say 6:30"
Jacob stepped up to me and wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me into him. I loved it when he did this. It always reminded me of just how strong and powerful he physically was.
He crashed his lips to mine and as he kissed me, I melted into him. He broke the kiss and whisper "6:30 it is." He kissed me once more and said good bye before he left for home.
I looked at the clock when Jake left. 4:30. That's enough of time I thought. I peeled the potatoes for our meal and placed the ingredients needed to make the meatloaf in a bowl.
1 egg, ¾ cup milk, seasoning to taste, ½ cup regular oatmeal and my Pièce de résistance 1 cup of mild cheddar cheese. Mixed in the 1.5lbs of Ground beef from round, kneaded all together and place in 350 degree oven for 1 hr.
After I put the meatloaf in the oven I quickly started for the stairs. I wanted to shower and refresh before Jake and Billy came over. Just as I reached the bottom stairs the phone rang and I picked it up.
"hello"
"hey bells, what's this note you sent me over this phone you gave me? Honey, you know I don't know how to work this contraption. I'm doing well to just dial out and pick up when someone calls. This 'btw' what does that stand for 'between?' and I guess U is for 'you'." my dad asked as he continued at his attempt to decipher.
"No wonder you kids hardly know how to spell now a days. I tell you first it was ebonics now you have texting languages. I hate to see what's next. Soon you'll be just thinking about what it is you want to say and the person intended for the message will hear you loud and clear."
All I could do was chuckle at what dad was saying. I couldn't wait to tell Jacob that he was right.
"Hey dad, well that last part you mentioned has been around for the longest, way before your time even. It's call telepathic communication." I laughed as I heard my dad huff on the opposite end.
"well anyway, I'll be home around 6:15 or 6:30. Will Jacob be there?"
"yeah Dad. He'll be here and so will Billy. They're both coming for dinner."
"Hey, good. I haven't seen Billy in a while. It sure will be great to see him. I'm looking forward to that. Well honey, see you soon."
"ok dad, love you. see ya".
"love you to honey, bye"
I continued up the stairs after I hung up to start getting cleaned up for dinner.
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I had just brushed the brown sugar/ketchup glace over the meatloaf and was checking on the carrots and mashed potatoes when Jacob and his Dad arrived. Jacob helped me place the meatloaf on a serving tray and he pre-sliced the pieces for everyone while I made the salad. He finished slicing before I was done with the salad and he came over to me while I was at the sink and pressed his body into my back.
He wrapped one of his arms around my waist, with the other hand he brushed my hair to one side and kissed my neck. When he did this I could feel my knees start to weaken. He whispered in my ear. "ummm you smell good"
I could hear the growl forming in his chest "I think I'd rather eat you." That did it.
Another pair of perfectly good panties soaked. Then I heard a loud "ACHEM" in the back ground followed by "how's that salad going honey?" Leave it to my dad to always be observant. "I'm coming Dad." I yelled back and Jacob just busted out laughing. And then it dawned on me what I had just said.
I turned and playfully scowled at him and said "keep that up and you won't get me for dessert" He stopped laughing and just headed to the table with a big smile on his face.
Once the food was plated and on the table we gave thanks and began to eat. Jacob brought up the house and Billy was very glad to hear that he had closed the deal and that everything was finally done.
I knew Billy was very proud of his son and how far he had come and gone with his education and skills.
Charlie just listened and I was relieved that Jacob had brought the subject up with all of us present because I have a good feeling that if I had to bring it up to Charlie by myself, he may have made a bigger fuss.
Although, I could tell he was holding back some of his reservations about the flying leap that was being made. He knew that wherever Jacob was I was sure to be also. I don't think he wanted to tackle that reality just yet.
"Well, Jake. When can we see the place." Billy asked.
"I was thinking Friday or Saturday. Bells and I have a little bit of shopping to do before everything is completely ready."
I glanced at my dads face when Jacob included me in that sentence. He just looked up at me and didn't say anything. I could only imagine what he was thinking. Finally my dad spoke as he got up from the table and started clearing his and Billy's plate. "
"Hey Jake if you don't mind. I have some time off this Friday and Saturday. Which is kind of rare for me and I was going to ask your old man if he wanted to do some fishing with me." He asked as he placed the dishes in the sink.
"Yeah, that's fine. You guys can come and see it next week. It'll still be there." Jake said jokingly but I could tell he was a bit disappointed.
"Well Jake, if you don't mind. Since Charlie usually is busy, It would be nice to get some fishing in while we can. I know we'll see the house soon son." Billy paused and looked at Jacob. " I'm so proud of you." Billy told Jake just before he started to role his wheel chair toward the living room.
Jake smiled and I know that made him feel much better.
"Yeah, I figure we could camp out at the cabins by the lake so we can get an early start on those fishes?" Charlie continued.
"count me in Charlie, we can leave mid-day Friday? That will give us enough time to set up camp and get up early." Billy had found the remote and was pressing the power button to turn on the T.V.
Charlie turned to Billy "I'll pick up around say noon then"
"noon it is. What time does that game come on Charlie.?"
My dad looked at his watch "8 oclock, should be starting in 15 minutes"
"Yep right on time. Hey Jake can you bring you ole' man and Charlie a beer from the Frig?. Thanks son."
Jacob went and grabbed 2 beers from the frig. He opened them and gave them to our parents. He walked back over to me in the kitchen just as I finish putting the last of the dishes in the dish washer. As I was bent over, Jacob grabbed my rear and I let out a little squeal as I stood and turned toward him.
When I looked in Jakes direction I saw my dad turn and look in our direction. He gave an acknowledging glance which lasted longer than I care to remember. So when he went back to watching the T.V I told Jacob he would have to cool it while my dad was around.
"Aw, come on Bells. He's got to get over that old fashion hang up he's got. He can't actually still believe that we haven't 'touched' each other yet" when Jacob used the word touched he wiggled his eyebrows up and down. "I'm not sure but I am not in the mood to discuss that with him tonight, ok?" Jacob held his hand up as to surrender as he bagged away saying. "ok, ok sheriff's daughter, consider me cooled". I just glared at him in an attempt to display anger over his label of me.
He just smiled and asked "Do you want to go for a walk or maybe a drive. It's still kind of earlier. My dad will be here until the game ends so that gives us" Jacob leaned down to my ear and growled "about 3 hours."
"3 hrs huh, I said with just as much suggestion. Good, let's drive to your place." That thought sounded good to me and judging from the buldge that was forming in Jakes pants, so did he.
A/N
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