A/N: Alright so here's chapter 16 for you guys. I'd like to thank you all so much for taking your time to review, it means so much. Unfortunately I still can't reply to your reviews due to internet problems so I'd like to thank the following reviewers: NOelly, Twit-Tard, kiki, shaybay55, .Lover.2009, TheMasaltoff and taterandtotsrule! Thank you all so much for reviewing, without your reviews this fanfic wouldn't be going. Now a HUGE thanks goes out to an anonymous reviewer named 'jakers', she gave me an idea a while ago and now I decided to use it. So thank you so much, I hope you're still reading this!

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Chapter 16

I took my time around the house as I got dressed in the usual white shirt and jeans, tying my hair up in a pony. I cleaned around the house, rearranging things and tried my best to make it look like I had been here alone all night. I smiled at the thought of last night, I had given Jake every part of me as did he, we had become one. I quickly shook my head, right now wasn't the time to be thinking of last night. I had other things to think and worry about for example, what did Jake want to talk to me about?Was there something wrong? Or was it good news?

He was gone two hours now and it wasn't making me feel any better, in fact it was making me feel worse. All I was really doing now that everything was cleaned up was pacing around the house, waiting on Jacob. The storm seemed to be clearing and surprisingly rays of sunshine were breaking through the grey clouds. The house was really starting to piss me off so I went out into the back yard and sat out on the damp grass Indian style, I couldn't really care less if I got wet.

Then my mind drifted off once again to last night, I just couldn't help it. I have never before in my life felt so good and so sure about anything and neither had Jacob. I could still hear his murmurs and whispers of love to me very clearly now and the feel of his soft lips devouring mine. His warm, muscular body pressed against mine, making me feel things neither of us ever had before. The sound of thunder and the flashes of lightening made the moment even more memorable. I'd never see a storm without thinking of that night. It was truly wonderful.

I was quickly brought back to reality when I heard the sound of twigs cracking on my left side to where the forest started in my back yard. I was a little afraid of what it could be but maybe I was imagining things. I wasn't though because only a second later Jacob emerged from the forest in his half naked glory, only in a pair of worn denim cut offs which hung very low on his waist. He walked toward me very gracefully, such a change to his old clumsy self with a sweet smile on his face.

"Hey," I said. Smiling up at him as he approached me, sitting in front of me also in Indian style as the sun emerged from the clouds behind him. The storm had finally cleared. "What's up?," I asked.

"The sky," he joked. I just rolled my eyes and waited for him to continue, "Yeah well um, we need to talk. It doesn't really need to be right now if you want,". I pondered in my mind whether we should leave it but it's better if he tells me now instead of later.

"No, I want to talk now, what is it Jake?," I asked. He nodded, his lips drawn into a straight line and pushed himself a little closer to me so that our knees touched. His dark eyes captured mine and he took a deep breath before starting.

"Ok so I've told you basically everything there is to know about vampires and werewolves," he started. He reached over and took both my hands in his large ones and continued, "But I haven't told you the whole Bella and Edward Cullen story.

"You see last year Bella started dating Edward Cullen, the local vampire," I burst out laughing at that, he joined me but continued, "Anyway, the great love story between them started and everything seemed to be going great but you see one day Bella was invited to play 'baseball' with the Cullen's and so they all headed out to a clearing to play. Little did they know that the non- vegetarian vampires were out and they happened to cross paths with the Cullen's and Bella. One of them noticed Bella's scent and was of course blood thirsty anyhow him and the other two vampires left but he wasn't going to give up that easily. You see this leech was a tracker, so he started tracking Bella until it became too dangerous that Bella had to leave Forks with the Cullen's. Anyway once Bella was out of town he called her at the hotel she was staying at and lead her into thinking he had her mom captured and that she head out to a ballet studio she used to take classes at when she was younger and 'save' her mom.

"Bella fell for his trick and sneaked out of the hotel to save her mom but soon enough she found out he stole one of her home videos and the sound of her mom's screams was coming from that. Anyway he attacked her, broke her leg, sucked the blood out of her wrist and trashed her around the place. The Cullen's arrived then and saved Bella, killing the leech and burning the pieces. Edward had to suck the venom out of Bella's wrist which resulted in a blood loss and so she was brought to the hospital. Telling her parents she fell down stairs.

"But anyway the point is, this tracker they killed had a mate named Victoria and now she seeks revenge. And who has to look out for Bella? Us and the Cullen's. So I just needed," he squeezed my hands in his, gazing into my eyes, "To tell you that in case you wonder where I've been to or where I'm at. I'm protecting Bella, she's my friend and as much as I hate vampires, I'll willingly work alongside Edward if it means keeping you Eva," he smiled as he mentioned my name, "Bella, the people of La Push and Forks safe. Remember wolves and their imprints cannot keep secrets from each other. Not that that was a secret but I just wanted you to know because I love you," he finished.

I threw myself at him and wrapped my arms around his neck, kissing his cheek, "I love you too baby, I love you too," I whispered into his ear. I pulled back and saw him smiling. He shifted around and gestured for me to sit in his lap which I did willingly. He wrapped his arms around me as I leaned into his chest. I craned my neck up to look up at him, "So back onto Victoria," I started, "You have to be out at all hours of the night while the rest of La Push and Forks sleeps? Jake I know you're protecting us but what happened between Bella, Edward and that tracker is between them, you shouldn't be involved," I finished. My expression with nothing but worry written all over it.

His beautiful dark eyes bore into mine, "But Eva that's why I'm a werewolf, vampires are our enemy and we have to kill them besides Bella needs all the protection she can get, she's my friend, her father is my father's friend and she's human so we need to help her Eva," he said. Running his fingers over my cheek.

I sighed, "Jake, what if you… you die?,". I could already feel tears threatening to escape my eyes thinking and saying that to him. I'd never be able to get over that…

"I won't," he smiled, "I've already killed a vampire before Eva,".

What! He killed a… I jumped up out of his lap and stood in front of him, staring down at him in shock, "You killed a vampire before? I mean, I knew you were built to kill them but I had no idea you actually killed one. Jake when? Are you ok?," I asked. Still shocked by what I just heard.

He chuckled, "Yeah, I'm great. It was just this other vampire that killed humans along with that tracker and Victoria. He was face to face with Bella but we got there just in time,".

My jaw dropped. Geez this Bella girl has got a very colorful life, "Oh my god Jake, the Cullen's have got to do something about these vampires. Imagine that Edward guy just abandoned Bella out in the middle of the forest regardless of whether a bloodsucker would jump out of nowhere and kill her," I said, shaking my head in disbelief.

Jake jumped up and wrapped his arms around me, burying his face in the crook of my neck as I held onto his bare body, "Yeah but Eva I would never hurt you, I swear," he murmured. His hot breath sending electrical volts through my neck.

"I know," I kissed his chest, "I know you wouldn't, I just don't want you to hurt yourself,".

He ran his fingers down my back, causing me to shiver. He chuckled, "How many times did you shiver last night?,".

"Jake!," I shrieked and pulled away. Slapping his arm playfully and pouting. Geez he jokes about everything and I mean it literally.

"Aw, you look so cute when you're upset Eva, you have no idea," he laughed.

I rolled my eyes, "Yeah yeah, joke about last night Jake, it's hilarious!,".

"Hey," he said softly. Tilting my chin up with his hand, staring into my eyes, "Last night was the best night of my life and I mean it Eva, I was just trying to lighten the mood a little. And I love how you shiver like that," he finished. I didn't reply to what he said because he was right, I was starting to feel miserable over Victoria. I also felt really happy after he said that because even though he told me it was the best night of his life a thousand times, it meant a lot.

I smiled shyly up at him. He smiled back and leaned in, his lips claiming mine. I brought my hands up to the back of his head and ran my fingers through his now longish hair. His hands wrapped around my waist, pulling me against him. His tongue licked my bottom lip and I opened my mouth for him, our tongues meeting. I couldn't get enough of him, he tasted so good. Our kisses grew more rough and urgent as time passed and Jake lifted me up so that my legs straddled his waist. We moaned into each other's mouths at the contact and Jake and I decided to take it upstairs, passion taking over us.

I felt cool. Something I didn't feel this morning or last night. I shifted around and opened my eyes up slowly, the sun blazing into my face from the window caused me to squeeze my eyes shut instantly and turn over on my other side. I opened my eyes once again to face the lamp next to my bed and my engagement ring, both placed on my bedside table. Then it occurred to me. Where's Jacob?

I rolled onto my back and the corner of the room caught my attention. There sitting on my purple armchair I got last summer was Jacob in his black boxers. He was leaned back into the armchair obviously finding it comfortable. He smiled at me once I noticed him, "Sleep well?,".

I yawned. Rubbing my eyes and sitting up against the headboard, pulling the white sheet up with me, covering myself. "What are you doing sitting over there?," I asked.

He shrugged, "We fell asleep as you can see," he grinned, "Then I woke up and couldn't fall back asleep so I thought I'd give you some space,".

"Geez Jake you didn't have to do that, I'd rather be with you than have some space," I said. He smiled at me and bit his lip. "What?," I asked.

"You said my name a few times in your sleep," he smirked.

I covered my face with my hands to hide the burning blush the crept into my cheeks. How embarrassing? What was I even saying in my sleep besides Jacob?

I heard him laugh and I peeked through my fingers to see him getting into the bed beside me. He pulled me to him as I buried my face into his chest, my cheeks burning. "Eva," he chuckled, "There's nothing to be embarrassed about, you just mumbled my name in your sleep a few times is all, hell I probably say your name in my sleep since you're the only one I ever dream about,".

I smiled at that and slowly felt my blush disappearing. I looked up at him, "I just thought that maybe I said other… embarrassing things,".

He shook his head, "Nope," he popped the 'p' and he smiled, "Subject change. You got a new text message from… Ashley Ryan and no I wasn't checking your mobile, I ran over to it to turn it on to silent in case it woke you up,".

"Ashley?," I said. I wonder what she wants… oh crap! I smacked my forehead and pulled away from Jacob. His expression confused, "It's her birthday today and I totally forgot!," I told him before jumping out of the bed, wrapping the sheet around me and picking up my mobile off of my dresser reading the text I got from her. I looked over at Jacob, "She's having a birthday party at her house," I smiled, "You want to come?,".

He groaned, "I can't, I've got patrol from seven to eleven tonight, sorry,".

"Oh," I said disappointed, "Well the party might go on till twelve so you could come then. It's in Forks, remember my old house there?," he nodded, "Well it's like three doors down to your left, it shouldn't be hard to find,".

"Sure," he smiled. Getting up off of the bed and pulling his denim cut offs on. He froze for a second and I wondered what was wrong. "Your mom's back, I'll see you later okay," he said. Walking towards the window but before he left I ran over to him and kissed him full on the lips.

"Later," I said softly to him before he winked at me and jumped out of my window.

So much for Jake and I having the house to ourselves.

I took a quick shower, nearly falling out of the bath when I stepped out. Talk about clumsy. I decided I'd straighten my hair tonight for a change and trim the ends, too late for the hairdressers. Once I was done with my hair, I applied black eyeliner and blue mascara along with red lipstick and blusher. I quickly ran into my bedroom in my towel and dried off. I then rummaged through my closet, throwing clothes all over the place until I found what I was looking for. It was a light blue satin, strapless knee length dress. I had never worn it before and thought tonight would be a good time to wear it.

I put it on me and strapped on my black stilettos. After about ten minutes searching, I found the matching black bag under my bed and stuffed my makeup bag into it along with a mirror and hairbrush then I remembered. I never got her a birthday present.

I ran down the stairs to find mom cooking soup on the stove. She looked over her shoulder at me, "Oh where are you going, you look lovely!,".

I was in the process of pulling open the kitchen drawers, looking for the pile of birthday cards my mom got in a pack. I glanced up at her, "Ashley Fox's birthday party," I told her before running over to the kitchen presses, opening them up. "Mom, where are the birthday cards?,".

"Oh they're under the coffee table," she said. I muttered a thanks before running in there and pulling them out, finding the perfect one. Now I just need money to put inside the card and I'm done.

Once everything was done I grabbed my black cardigan, called out a bye to mom and headed out. Mom allowed me to borrow her car so I hopped in and headed out towards Forks at 8:29pm. As I turned up the music on the radio, I looked back out the windscreen to find a shirtless dude running across the road. I slammed onto the breaks and gasped. I almost knocked down someone… wait was that?

I rolled down my window, "Quil! I'm going kill you! I almost had a heart attack you idiot!," I screamed out at him as he stood on the side path laughing.

"Oh my god, the look on your face was priceless, Embry owes me ten bucks! Later Eva," he laughed before running off into the forest.

I just sat there staring after him. What an ass! Him and Embry seriously need to grow up even though I love them to death. The beep of a horn brought me back to earth and I started off again. Hopefully Jared or Paul don't decide to run out now and I make it to Forks in one piece.

I finally reached Ashley's house. It was dark outside tonight and so the lights from her house practically glowed up the street. Some people were standing outside while others were inside, the front door wide open. I recognized a few faces from my time in Forks but it had been too long to remember their names.

I pulled up across the road, knowing that if I parked the car outside Ashley's hall door, people were for sure going to sit on it and mom definitely wouldn't want that. I got out of the car and headed over to the house. A lot of teenagers watched me as I made my way over to the hall door but I just kept my head down, embarrassed by all the attention. I pushed through the crowds of people crammed into the hall and started searching for the birthday girl.

It was ten minutes now and I couldn't find her so I asked the first person I saw next to me. It was a tall guy, around 6'0 with short light brown hair. He was nice looking with big blue eyes and a nice smile but I was just stating a fact. There's no ne better than Jacob. He wore dark jeans and a blue t-shirt as he laughed with some of his friends. I tapped him on the shoulder, "Excuse me, do you have any idea where Ashley Ryan is?," I asked, politely.

He stared at me along with his friends before they all burst out laughing. I rolled my eyes and started searching again. What a group of idiots.

When I entered the living room filled with people, I was about to walk back out until I felt a hand grab my arm and spin me around to face them. It was Ashley and she looked stunning. Her blonde hair was curled and reached just above her shoulders. Her pink blouse and denim mini skirt looked great on her. It was like a new Ashley.

"ASHLEY!," I screamed happily as I threw my arms around her, "Happy birthday," I said.

"Thanks," she laughed before pulling away and taking me out to the back with her since we couldn't hear each other inside. We both sat out on the wooden bench. "Oh my god Eva, you look so different, so much bigger than last time I've seen you," she exclaimed.

I laughed, "Yeah, you too Ashley, you too! Oh here," I handed her the card, "Sorry I couldn't get you a present, I was asleep until six and woke up to find your message,".

She waved it off, "It's fine Eva, seriously!,".

So we started talking after that. Catching up on each other's lives and laughing at all the funny things that had happened until we reached the conversation about boys. I found out that Ashley was dating some guy from school that just recently moved to Forks, she told me she was in love and I was so happy for her.

"Oh Eva, remember you used to like that guy, he was a Native American and he was friends with what's her name… Bella?,".

I literally burst out laughing at her. Oh my god I sounded so much like a stalker in those days. I nodded, "Yes I do and I'm dating him now," I told her, smiling dreamily at the thought of him.

Her jaw dropped open, "What! No way Eva, you are NOT serious!,".

I laughed, "I am, his name is Jacob Black. I made friends with him last year and we've been dating for a few months now. We're in love,".

She placed her hand on my shoulder and stared into my eyes, "No, you can't be serious… Oh my god Eva!," she screamed happily, "That's so amazing! You guys are in love?,".

I nodded, blushing and held up my hand to her, revealing my engagement ring. She gasped and grabbed my hand in hers, bringing it up to her face and examining it, "Oh Eva," she said, "It's so pretty," she looked at me, "CONGRATULATIONS!," she said before throwing her arms around me.

I hugged her back, "Thanks,".

She pulled away then and started asking me lots of questions about Jake. Then the conversation moved onto her boyfriend Tom and she gushed on about him. It was nice to see her all happy and in love because when we were really close two years ago, we were single and thought we'd never have a boyfriend so it was nice to see her actually have one and also be in love. I was really happy for her.

"So have you seen Dylan around?," I asked casually. I hadn't actually heard from him in a long time. Hope he isn't mad at me again.

"No," she said seemingly thinking about it, "No I haven't actually… oh yeah!," she smiled, "He's gone to Seattle with a few friends of his for like three days I think, they should be back by tomorrow. Pity he missed the party, I haven't spoken to him in a while,".

I nodded, "Yeah, remember when we all used to hang out?,".

"Do I remember? Will I ever forget?, it was one of the best years of my life!, she smiled then looked over at the house, "You wanna get something to eat?,".

I nodded, "Sure," before heading off into the house with her.

The party was nice. I was reunited with a lot of old friends and of course Ashley just had to make an announcement that I was engaged before all the girls ran over and looked at my ring with longing. Everyone wanted to meet Jacob, especially the girls after I described him. They got really excited when I told them he was coming over later and I just laughed at them. The food was good. If the pack were here, the food would have been wolfed and I mean that literally.

At around 11:12pm, the time that Jacob should arrive at. I decided to head out the front to get some air since everyone was either inside or out the back now. I told Ashley I'd be back in a minute and headed outside. I sat out on the porch steps and watched the forest, waiting for Jacob but the sudden sound of a car coming down the road caught my attention.

It was a black car. I couldn't name the brand because I honestly wasn't interested but it looked really expensive. The headlights were bright and surprisingly the car pulled up outside the house. The windows were tinted so I couldn't see who this person was until they opened the door. As they stepped out I could see that it was a guy.

He had long blond shiny hair that reached just above his shoulders and it looked as though he had gotten it done in a salon. He was tall, say about 6'1 and quite muscular. He had on a pair of light blue jeans, a white shirt and black leather shoes. This guy looked rich and I had a good guess he was handsome except his back was to me as he locked the car door but once he turned around, his long blonde hair blowing back with the breeze I gasped.

I knew this guy, I knew him very well except when I did know him his skin wasn't white and his eyes weren't golden.

This couldn't be happening.

A/N: Thank you all for reading! Hope you liked it.