An – we know it's been a while, don't kill us!

All will be explained... later but for now... on with the story.

EPOV – kissing in the rain!

We pulled up to the house, surprised to see that the girls weren't there yet, but more than a little surprised to see Jacob's car in the driveway.

Climbing out of the jeep I left Emmett and Jasper to collect our bags and half ran through the rain to Jacob who had moved off the porch to stand in the middle of our yard.

"Edward" he greeted me with a nod. All I could think was to nod back and reply with;

"Jacob."

And that's when I noticed, Jacob had his arms crossed over his chest, he was gritting his teeth and then, Emmett ran past saying in the most stupid voice "Why so serious" Jacob's tense lips faltered and I knew he was silently laughing. Then just as quickly as appearing, the smirk was gone.

"Edward, we're at war now, battling for her heart, and YOU can't hog her all to yourself! I know you've set your pixie of a sister after her, and while I appreciate you doing that because now Bella's wearing tight... fitting... clothes..." he got this little smirk on his face again, but this time it was the one I've seen Emmett wearing around Rosalie and knew, If you're going to punch him Edward, now's the time.

Now, I don't hate Jacob. I actually like him, he's a good mate. But that look... it's about MY Bella.

And so I brought one fist back, and snapped it forward. I heard a scream and was about to laugh at the fact that Jacob screamed like a girl, but then I looked up at his face, he was holding his jaw and smirking still.

"Thanks Edward, I believe you just won this bet for me." And then he went to the ground. "OUCH! AHH EDWARD YOU BASTARD!"

"Huh" I spun around just as another scream hit my hears only to see Bella running across the lawn in a very skimpy bathing suit top and jeans. Her hair was down and flowing over her shoulders, and she was giving me the most furious glare. Ah crap.

I turned back to a now whimpering Jacob and knelt to my knees.

"Two can play this game Jacob."

It was now his turn to say "Huh". Well at least he stopped whimpering.

"And that Jacob" I said louder, "is how you throw a punch, aren't you happy I hit you instead of Emmett?" I chuckled at the look on his face and then stood just as a very relived looking Bella arrived.

"Oh." Was all she said and then she jumped on me. NO, NO! Not in a sick humping me way, in a huge hug sort of way, although, I wish it were the first.

I think I heard Jacob grumble something and then I was lost in the scent of Bella. She smelt so good, the feel of her near naked skin against my hands as she held me tighter.

"Bella, you've got to get down now, it's raining." I heard Alice's voice from behind me.

"NUH UH!" Bella held me tighter, then ,she must have remembered who she was hugging because she released me so quick that I didn't have time to help her right herself and she slid down me and fell at my feet.

"Bella, Bella, Bella." I shook my head and helped her to her feet.

"I thought you hit Jacob!" she burst suddenly.

"I did love."

"But, I thought you hit him!" She looked so confused.

"Bella love, I did hit him."

"But I thought you..." I pushed my lips to hers in an attempt to get her to stop making noise, apparently it had the opposite effect.

BPOV

"Oh... my.... god" He's kissing me, his lips are brushing against mine. It's a kiss, a KISS, damn it do something Bella!

Just as I opened my mouth to do something other than say 'Oh my god' I was pulled away.

"Bella!" it was Jacob. Great! I'd completely forgotten he was here.

"Edwa- aaahhh Jacob?" I heard Edward chuckle.

"Bella, you're going to catch a cold sitting out here in the rain."

"Oh" and then Alice hooked her arm under my own and dragged me away from Jacob's arms that were threatening to envelope me into a hug.

"Thanks Jacob" I called over my shoulder, and his frown turned into a grin. That grin could cheer me up on the cloudiest day, and whaddya know, it's the cloudiest day ever today. Not that I need cheering up after a kiss like that. MMMM.

EPOV

I looked at the grin on Bella's face, and then at the one on Jacob's face.

"That's it, time to go Jakey!"

"What, can't handle a bit of competition?" He looked so proud of himself.

"Uh Jake, wasn't I the one kissing her?" That wiped the smile off his face.

"Hey, un called for." He actually pouted.

"All is fair in love and war my friend." I said as I turned toward my house. "Now get yourself home and out of the rain dingus!" I heard a slight chuckle and turned to see Jacob running toward his car. I swear his lips were moving. Odd.

Oh well, time to set up for the 'pool party' in the rain... oh well, we were all standing in the rain long enough anyway, a little more water wont hurt.

Jacob's POV

"All is fair in love and war my friend" Edward said and turned to move toward his house, "Now get yourself home and out of the rain dingus!" I chuckled. Even when we were at 'war' with each other he's still a good friend.

I turned toward my car and started running, "All is fair in love and war" hmm.

Time to step it up a little I think.

He's kissed her and all I've done is make myself look like an idiot crying from a punch, did that punch hurt?

Hell yes! But now everyone knows I can't take it!

"All is fair in love and war" I said to myself as I opened my car door.

Yes, all is fair in love and war, bring it on Edward! Bella's so mine!

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