*Innocent smile* hey hey… so… I think I should update now, yes? Hehe, yeah… sooooo, I haven't really been on fanfiction that much. But my current internet addiction is starting to lose my interest, and I've decided why not get back onto fanfiction? I really do need to start writing again… my writing skills are getting… dull :|

But before I panic I will update and promise that, even though it takes me forever, I WILL finish this story. …And my others I guess :P …plus some new ones, because, let's face it, Twilight's getting old X) And no, that doesn't mean I'll start writing Hunger Games fanfictions – those take forever and require looooots of details. So… I'll be doing simple things like… anime *drool*

Plus…it's only been like… a little over a month since my last update – pretty fast, huh?

*Cricket chirps…*

Well.. for me at least *guilty look*.

Last note: sorry if the chapter is short or rushed – it's been… you know, a little over a month *insert sheepish expression*

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**Jelly-Bean-Jr.

Lakota's point of view:

"Lakota… is this a way to get back at me? Because, I'll do anything else. But this is just-"

"Hush, Fido," I scold lightly, offering a large grin to make the insult less painful for a certain boyfriend, "I just want to try this is all – to see if you're actually attracted to dog toys when thrown, or if you really are part human," Jacob raises an eyebrow, not-so-subtly pointing to his human figure and tail-less arse.

"I think I'm more than just part human, Kota. Come on, if you aren't mad, why do I-"

"Jacob Black! I am your girlfriend and I order you to listen!" I snap, putting my hands on my hips. Embry, and Quil, who had followed us out earlier raised their eyebrows in unison, glancing over at Jacob to see his reaction. And, as I suspected, my 'imprinter' only stared at me but nodded sluggishly in agreement. Which, quite honestly, I should feel very bad and mean about, but I couldn't help but enjoy the moment.

But! Since I have a conscious, and I'm being told constantly by said conscious that this is not the right way to treat a boyfriend, I will take note to consider apologizing to Jacob later on.

Just not now.

"Fine.. I'll play catch with you – but I will not use my mouth or do any tricks," he warns slowly, giving me what I could only assume he thought was a stern expression. To me, however, it was an open invitation to call him out.

"But you'll put it in your mouth when you return it to me, right?"

"Uh… Lakota…" Quil starts from the side-lines, not seeming very proud in what I was doing. Though Embry seemed to be enjoying it very much… maybe Quil just felt bad because he knew that I knew Jacob couldn't or wouldn't say no.

"Shhh, my dear friend. Jacob and I are bonding," I insist, sending a glare his way to keep his trap shut. In a way; I guess this is punishment for wandering off with Bella – or maybe it's a punishment for keeping the imprint thing secret. Or for not giving me my birthday present yet… the day can only last so long.

"Lakota, I don't think-"

"Quil," I frown, pointing a finger at him, "this does not concern you in anyway; now be quiet before I make you and Jake switch places." Pursing his lips he gives me a look with narrowed eyes but keeps his mouth shut, crossing his arms and resumes watching. Smiling in slight satisfaction and rather enjoying my power I give the dog toy a squeeze and watch as Jacob's gaze immediately go over to the toy.

Wow… does this mean he's excited? Biting my lip I squeeze it again in interest. Sighing loudly Jacob looks back at me, "why are you doing this?" pausing I look down at the toy with a shrug.

"Well… I thought I might as well do something to you. I mean, even though you didn't mean to kiss Bella and all that; your lips still touched hers. And I'm sure you felt something – even if it was a little something," I insist, frowning and giving the toy one more squeeze before dropping it and crossing my arms.

"Lakota… I love you," he says simply, staring at me intensely.

"Awwwwwe," glancing over my shoulder I glare over at Embry and Quil as they simultaneously awed.

"Don't you two have other friends?" I snap, making Embry pout and Quil grin.

"Actually, no. But you don't have to be mean about it," Quil grumbles, stalking off with one of his pouts. Embry watches him walk away for a moment, a thoughtful look crossing over his face.

"You know, Kota… you haven't really acted this way since the time you've first heard of Bella," I pause, watching him suspiciously.

"So?"

"Meaning; I think you're just a little jealous," he points out, and, I'll be honest. The thought startled me. Could I really be… the jealous type? I make a face, what a foreign idea. No way… why would I…? I glance up at Jacob hesitantly, seeing him watching me with a rather soft look. My eyes narrow suspiciously, turning back to Embry.

"I am not jealous," I defend, more than annoyed as he smirked.

"Sure you aren't," my eyes widen a fraction as my mouth fell open. Why that… lady skirt!

"I'm not!" I defend again quickly, stomping my foot to add emphasis, giving Jacob a panicked look. Embry's smirk only widened at that, making me panic all the more. What was this? Since when did Embry have the upper hand. I mean… Embry? Clenching my jaw in irritation he only walks away, leaving me in the dark with only the porch lights and Jacob to give me company. Staring after him I look down, realizing that I really must be out of it. Yeah… it's late, I was upset for a fourth of the day… and I had lots of sugar. Yeah… of course I'm out of it. This might not actually be happening…in fact, I could be hallucinating…

Like crazy people do! Nodding to myself I let out a relieved sigh, turning back to Jacob with a simple smile, only to have it drop immediately when I see his face. Groaning inwardly I look back down at the ground. Great. Now we're going to have to talk.

"Lakota," he whispers quietly, making me glance up slightly.

"What?" I grumble unhappily, my tummy flutters coming back when he smiled down at me.

"I love you," he persists. Looking up fully I nod, allowing myself to be pulled against his chest for a hug.

"Yeah, yeah. Love you too," I sigh out, hearing him let out a slight chuckle. Furrowing my eyebrows I looked up. Did he find that funny? Gosh. First he pushes those three words at me all day after I say it once to get under his guilty ridden skin, and now that I say it back he's laughing? Ladies and gentleman, I think Jacob has finally reached the top of the scale to becoming a nugget to full blown Yeti Grease.

Scowling I hit his chest weakly, "jerk," I mumble, cutting his chuckle off short.

"Oh, Kota," he murmurs, kissing the top of my head, "I just thought I'd never hear you say that after what I did." You've got to be kidding me? Fisting my hands I hit his chest a bit harder, pulling away.

"Would you drop that already? The only think you should be apologizing for is not getting my damn birthday present!" I yell, pursing my lips unhappily. Jacob, of course, could do nothing but smile obnoxiously.

"You know, you're kind of spoiled," blinking a bit I only shrug.

"Your fault."

"Yeah," he murmurs thoughtfully, staring down at me, "Lakota? I'll play fetch with you if it'll make you happy," he states seriously, making my eyes widen and happy tears come to my eyes. Awwwe, he would do that? And for me? …how sweet. Putting a hand to my heart I smile, batting my eyelashes oh-so-prettily.

"In your wolf form?" I test, absolutely ecstatic when he nods without hesitation. Clapping my hands gleefully I take a step back.

"Now that's the attitude! Now strip!" I exclaim, watching as a bright red washes over Jacob's face, and two different throats are cleared behind me. Frowning, I glance back to see Quil and Embry standing there, their eyes wide in shock.

"Wow… I never knew Kota was the horny type…" Quil mumble, making me scowl.

"Shut up," I hiss, bending down and picking up the dog toy, squeezing it once before an idea popped into mind. Looking over my shoulder at Jacob quickly.

"Can Embry and Quil play too?" I ask hopefully. The sudden idea of having three dogs to play fetch with becoming tempting as hell. Jacob shrugs, nodding.

"I don't see why not," giving a victorious fist pump to express my newfound joy I turn around to look at Embry and Quil, opening my mouth to tell them, but was cut off my Quil's perverted accusations.

"Uh… I don't think I'm comfortable enough to do a foursome with you guys…" blinking once I give him a disgusted look, throwing the dog toy at his face as it squeaked on impact then fell to the ground.

"Fetch. Idiot."