I called up Jacob the next day and we set up a day to hang out. I put on a simple t-shirt, jeans and black converse. Jacob is a laid back type of guy which meant we weren't going anywhere elaborate so I didn't have to dress elegantly. I kissed Edward and said goodbye before heading off to meet up with Jacob.
About twenty minutes later, I met up with Jacob at a bowling alley in Hollywood. We paid for five rounds and got our shoes before heading over to our lane. In half an hour, we were practically neck to neck in points. Jacob and I had this game going on for a long time that whenever someone lost, they had to do what the winner told them to do. Right now, I was in the lead by a hair and I wasn't about to lose anytime soon.
"So tell me about Edward" Jacob said, midway through our five games
"Oh well, he's a great boyfriend. He's sweet and very considerate and we both love each other" I replied
"Love? How do you know what love is, you're only eighteen" he said
There it was again, people thinking that I was ignorant and dumb because I was young. I knew what love was. Edward had taught me in more ways than one what love is. He wasn't like every other man who just thought about their own needs and desires. He was patient and gentle with me in just about everything we had done in our relationship. I wanted to scream at Jacob and everyone else in the world who thought I was too young to know anything.
I sighed and simply said "When you feel half of what I'm feeling now, you'll know its love"
"Whatever you say Bella" Jacob replied.
What I didn't like about Jacob at times was the fact that he was a little immature. I knew he hadn't experienced true love yet. He was a bit cocky at times as well as egotistical because of his good looks.
I knew I couldn't change him so I didn't try. It was one of the most valuable lessons my mom taught me, you can lead a horse to water but you cannot make him drink it.
Another hour went by and soon we were down to our last round. Jacob' score was 450 and mine was 458. It was my turn and I took my aim and threw the ball. I looked on in shock as I saw the ball roll straight for the gutter. I heard Jacob laugh as he stepped over and threw his ball. He got a perfect strike. I had lost to him by two points.
"Alright, alright, what do you want me to do?" I asked
"Not just yet, I'll tell you later" he said
"Fine" I grumbled, I wasn't happy that I lost and I just wanted to get the bet over and done with.
"Aww come on now Bella, don't be a bad sport about it" Jacob said, making a sad face
"Okay, okay" I said, giving him a smile to show him I wasn't mad anymore.
'You hungry? I know this really great pizza parlor a few blocks away" Jacob said
"Sure, I'm down for some pizza" I replied as we headed out of the bowling alley. We walked down instead of talking the car and we arrived about fifteen minutes later. We got a private booth and we ordered a pizza with wings and two Cokes. It wasn't long before the waitress soon came with a delicious smelling pizza and I had not noticed how hungry I was until then.
"Bon appitite" Jacob said in a corny French accent that made me burst out laughing. Jacob laughed along as we served ourselves and began eating.
We finished eating an hour later, we spent most of the time talking rather than eating which is why we took so long. After Jacob paid the bill and left a tip, we headed back to the car so he could drive me home.
About half a mile before we arrived, Jacob pulled the car over. I gave him a questioning look.
"Remember that lil bowling game you lost at earlier?" Jacob said
"Aww damn, I thought you forgot already" I said
"You think I'mma forget me winning and making you do a dare?" Jacob asked with a laugh
"No I guess not, what do you want me to do?" I asked laughing as well
"Kiss me" he said.
I looked at Jacob. Had I heard him right? Did he just tell me to kiss him? The serious look on his face said 'yes' to all my questions.
"I can't Jacob. I have a boyfriend" I said. Edward was my first serious boyfriend and I didn't want to start any problems because of this.
"A dare is a dare Bella. Besides, its only a kiss" he said
"Isn't there anything else I could do?" I asked
"Nope, sorry Bella" Jacob said
I sighed as I slowly leaned in and kissed him. He was a bad kisser and he was just shoving his tongue down by throat. It felt completely wrong and was grateful when it was over. Jacob said nothing to me once we broke off and started driving again to my house. We soon arrived in front of the gate.
"Same time next week?" I heard Jacob say
"What are you talking about?" I asked, the last thing I wanted right now was another outing with Jacob.
"I'll meet you at the pizza parlor we went to today. If you don't come, I'm telling Edward about that kiss" he said
"Are you threatening me?" I asked, shocked that my best friend would do such a thing to me
"Not a threat, just a warning. If you don't want Edward to know about the kiss then come" Jacob said
I said nothing as I climbed out of the car and headed inside. It was about eight thirty when I entered the house. I noticed that Edward wasn't home yet so I went upstairs and changed into my pajamas before getting into bed so I would avoid talking about my day with him.
I couldn't sleep and it was about an hour later when I heard the door open downstairs and Edward call my name. I quickly shut my eyes as I heard him coming upstairs. I heard him undressing and I soon felt him lay down beside me and kiss my forehead before wrapping his arms around me. The steady heaving of Edward's chest signaled that he was asleep. I tried closing my eyes and forcing myself to sleep, but it would not come. I spent the majority of the night laying awake. Sleep would come in few, short bouts and I was exhausted by the time the sun was rising.
Edward was soon awake and I felt his hold on me grow tighter as he kissed my cheek and said "Good morning"
"Good morning" I replied, trying hard to sound like my usual self.
"Sleep good?" he asked
"Yeah, did you?" I said
"Pretty good. You hungry?" he said, smiling at me
"A lil" I said. In truth, I was not hungry at all.
"What would you like to eat then baby?" Edward asked
"Surprise me" I said, forcing myself not to break down when he called me that.
"Okay, breakfast will be coming right up" Edward said, kissing my forehead before getting up and heading for the kitchen.
I sighed, I wondered how long I would have to put up with this lie.