"Jacob, it is you," I breath. "What the hell are you doing here?"

"Hey chic-a, you don't own this town. I see your leech of a boyfriend has let you out for a night," he says.

"Be nice Jake," I huff. "Edward is with his brothers, and I am with Alice and Lauren."

"I see," he replies.

"Have you got your motorcycle with you," I ask, attempting to wink at him.

He gives me a peculiar look, but I know he still has them. Surely he doesn't just let them sit at his house doing nothing. We made some bad ass bikes together, or rather, he made them. I am as handy with mechanics as I am playing sports, and that is not a good thing.

"Funny you should ask because I happened to drive mine up here," he informs. "I came here to get Billy some medicine."

"Oh cool, well not that Billy needs medicine, but that you have your motorcycle," I grin.

"And why is that," he almost snarls, "because I am sure the blood sucker wouldn't want you on it. It isn't safe."

"I think we should go guys," Alice interrupts.

"Hold on Ali," I continue making the stop signal with my hands, "you know Jakey likes you sort of, and I want to ride on his bike. It won't take long, I promise. You wanna to come Lauren?"

"Sounds good," she slurs, gives the thumbs up sign, and takes another drink of her liquor.

Jacob laughs. "I can only give rides to one girl at a time. Let me get the med's and then follow me out of town, ok?"

"Thanks Jakey," I giggle. Guess I will have to get Alice to help me keep another secret. Edward would get mad but hey I am drunk I guess. He doesn't want me to miss the normal high school teenage things, and this is one of those things, isn't it?

"It is getting late, Bella," Alice whispers. "I am sure Edward and the guys are going to be back soon."

"Oh, come on Alice. It'll be fun and Jake'll give you a ride too," I whine, overacting by jutting my lower lip out to encourage the fairy queen to go along.

"I don't need a ride," Alice says. "I need to get you home and get your breath smelling good. Believe me I am in trouble as it is."

"Shhhhh, we'll never tell anything we've done tonight," Lauren pipes in. "We've got to follow him. He is hot and I want to ride a motorcycle with him." It is so gross watching that girl swivel her hips as if ... oh I just can't go there.

Both Alice and I roll our eyes as my cell rings. No, no, no, I see it's Edward and hand it to his sister. She mouths thanks to me and clicks the send button, "Hello."

"Hi Alice," Edward says, "why are you answering Bella's phone?"

"Oh she had me hold it while she goes to the bathroom," she explains. She looks really strange pretending to hit her head into the side of a building. I clamp both hands over my mouth hoping to stifle the laughter. I guess Alice is attempting to tell me that we are doomed.

"She did," he says. "Well, hand her the phone. I want to talk to my girl."

"Edward stop being so clingy," she grits through her teeth. "We will be home in a little over an hour or two."

"The guys and I are already home," he informs her, "and I want to talk to her now."

She slams the phone in my hand. "You talk to him."

"Hi," I say too low for anyone to hear, at least anyone human.

"Hi baby girl," he whispers. "I miss you."

"I miss you too," I quickly respond. "I love you, but I have to go. Alice and Lauren want me to look at something. See you soon, love you." I hit disconnect followed by the off button. I can't handle more calls from Edward right now. Damn that spider and her web of deceit, it seems to be making a come back.

Jacob comes out of the store and smiles at us. "Everyone ready for a little fun," he asks.

We all nod and run back to the jeep. After jumping in, Alice starts the ignition and guns it just as the doors are shut.

"You know this will probably backfire on us," she hisses.

"Why do ya say that," I ask.

"I don't know. Just a feeling I have. I can't get visions when I drink," Alice says.

This puzzles me because I wasn't sure alcohol would affect her as a vampire, "You mean liquor will affect you?"

"Alcohol will work on anyone if you get my meaning. It just has different results on those less human."

Learn something new everyday as we come to a stop on a side road at the top of a hill. I look out over the vale below us which is partially hidden by the settling fog of the evening. Since it is nighttime in the state of Washington there are no real stars out as cloud cover is thick. Only parts of the crescent moon peak out.

"OK, who's first," Jacob asks as he walks up to the jeep.

"Meeeee," announces Lauren. "Here girls, have some more liquid courage. I had mine on the way here." She hands me two more little bottles. Where did she get these at, are they like samples or what? I see all that is left is whisky which I am not that keen about, but, I must admit my cordial, let's do it aura is being replaced by a serious case of nerves. What in the hell am I doing here?

I hand one bottle to Alice and wink at her. I fumble, trying to unscrew the lid. "JAKE," I scream, holding the bottle out to him. He grabs the bottle.

"Isabella, I can't believe this," he scolds. "You are drinking. Has the leech brought you to this?"

"No, Jacob," I say, "I am just being a teen, and please open the bottle. Alice has hers opened already."

He purses his lips and takes the lid off the whisky. He hands it back and whispers "This had better not become a habit."

What is it with the guys in my life talking to me like I was 5. I take all the brownish liquid in the bottle in one long swig, and man does it light a fire from tongue to my stomach. Suddenly, I wonder briefly if this was such a good idea.

Lauren follows Jake back to his motorcycle and gets on, hugging his waist while resting her cheek between his muscled shoulder blades. She is snuggling as close to the wolf man as she can get. Off they zoom into the darkness leaving Alice and I behind awaiting their return.

I am not really sure if it was a few seconds or minutes before the cycle with its riders returned. This last drink, bottle, whatever I had seems to have stopped my ability to comprehend time, but Jacob is back. He is looking between Alice and me. "OK, who's next?"

"I know this is going to cost me somewhere," Alice says, "so can I ride by myself? I have always wanted to ride a motorcycle by myself-(whispering so Lauren can't hear) I will even put up the canine smell to do this."

"If you wreck it I am going to be really angry," Jacob growls, narrowing his eyes to mere slits.

"Stop Jake," I intercede. "Alice won't wreck it. You know that."

"I'm just saying," he repeats. "OK, leech go ride it by yourself."

I smile and see Alice grin as well. Those two really do like each other as friends, even if vampires and wolfs are mortal enemies. I see Alice take off like a shot from a cannon, revving the engine loudly as she sores through the dark veil of night.

I lean against Jacob's arm while I wait for my best gal pal to return. I can't believe that for this little sliver of time my two best friends in world can have a little fun with me. I think fun is what I am having. No, I am having loads of fun as long as Edward can be kept out of the loop. I feel myself yawning as I see Ali returning to a skidding halt creating a dust cloud. She has to show off no matter what she does, that is my Alice.

"Your turn chic-a," Jacob says and takes my hand leading me to the chariot of my amusement. If I am honest, it is a paddy wagon of trouble if my protective leech, as Jake refers to him, finds out. Mindlessly, I sling my leg over the seat and grab onto Jacobs belt lopes. I have nothing to fear because he would never let me get hurt. I may not love him like he wants, but we will always be best buds.

...Jacob pops a small wheelie as we take off causing me to emit a high pitched squeal. We are off, and the cool, moist night air slaps my face. My heart clinches within my chest as my adrenaline fix releases. It feels so good, I feel invincible.

Out of the black oblivion of night, I hear 'his' voice. "Bella don't! It is not safe! You promised!"

Why did that happen I wonder? I just talked to him and he is here. Not here here but he is at his house waiting for me. Jacob stops the bike, and I hang my head over the side and puke my guts up as a violent cramp grips my stomach.

Stilling spitting the remaining vomit out, I look up, "I don't feel so hot."

"Hun," Lauren points out, "you don't look so hot either."

"SHUT UP," Alice and I shout in unison. I am completely aware that I probably don't even look mortal at the moment. God knows I am suddenly feeling anything but normal. It is like the motorcycle is still running, and it has found a very rough patch of road to roam. I can barely stand as the world seems to be whizzing around me.

"Hey, I am just being honest here," Lauren yells in her own defense.

"Look here bimbo," Jacob rumbles while he literally picks up my trembling form bridal style. All I can do right now is wrap my arms around my stomach in an effort to stop it is roller coaster action. It seems to be turning up and down and all around. "I can tell Bella is not doing good here, but she doesn't need your two cents."

Jake is always my protector. I try to raise my head, but I don't dare open eyes. I can't stand the thought of looking at anything. Don't get me wrong, my Native American pal is very easy on the eyes, but looking at anything that tall at eye level makes me want to hurl.

"Jake, please just ignore her," I plead. "Get me to the jeep. Oh god why didn't someone warn me about this. I think I need to get home."

Jacob walks with me in his arms and carefully puts me down in the front seat. After being seated, he reaches over to the lever under the padded bottom to release it from its straight up position so I can recline.

Lauren snarls, "I see my comfort is not any one's concern here. First, I am squished in back like a sardine, and then my legs are smashed so Princess Bella can lay down."

"Just get in and be quiet," Alice orders.

Jacob seems angry. Well, he probably is mad considering my condition, but he then makes an offer that totally blows me away. "Lauren why don't I give you a ride on my bike to Forks."

Jake leans down to whisper in my ear, "Bella, you rest while Alice takes you back home. I am going to talk to you later. This is so not cool, but I think you know that. Tell Edward I would not have given you a ride if I had realized you were so messed up." He is flexing his hands in a fisting action. Oh I hope he is not going to like change right here.

"Please don't tell Edward," I cry. "He will be so upset. Just take me home Alice."

Lauren sidles up to my old friend trying to hook her arm in his, but he backs off. With hands clearly giving indication that he is not interested he says, "Let's get you home. Bella doesn't need to have to listen to you rant and rave on the way back."

"You have got to be kidding me," Lauren explodes. "She really isn't that special. What the hell is this."

Jacob hisses at her after sitting down on his bike, "Just shut your mouth, get on the bike, and I will get you home."

I guess his furious look stopped her little whine session in its tracks, and she gets on his vehicle and rides off.

Alice gets in the car and leans her head against the steering for a while. She looks tired even though I know she doesn't sleep. "Bella, this night has not turned out like I thought it would. I am amazed that Edward has not called back."

My eyes pop open as I realize that he probably has called back but my phone is shut off. "Damn, I turned my phone off because I didn't want to deal with his calls," I say. "But Alice why wouldn't he just call your phone?"

"Because it is in back under all the bags," she informs me. "I knew my phone wasn't a big deal because you had yours."

"Shit," I thump my head. Ow! that hurts. "We are so screwed right now." I look at the clock on the dashboard to see it is almost 11 o'clock.

"Turn your phone on," Alice says while looking at me. "Let's see how many messages he left.

I open the door and vomit again. Just the thought of how obsessed Edward must be with not being about to get ahold of either one of us makes me really sick. I am sure the alcohol consumption is not helping either. Being a regular teen is not really seeming like such a fantastic inspiration at the moment.

I click my phone on to find that I have over 10 missed calls with 4 messages. I shove the phone at Alice whimpering, "I can't stand to listen to all these messages, I can't go home throwing up like this, I feel like hell,..."

"Isabella, settle down," Alice rubs my arm as I begin to cry. "Let's see what we are dealing with here first."

She pushes the voice mail button and this is what we hear...

Message # 1

Bella, that was so rude. I guess I am over reacting, and it is good you are having fun. But why is it gonna take you over an hour to get home. You need your sleep. Call me I love you.

Message #2

Bella, I am getting worried. It has been over an hour since you called. I hope everything is all right.

Message #3

I hope you didn't loose your phone. I am really worried, call me. I love you.

Message #4

Bella, I am going out of my mind with worry, call me. If you are not here in the next 10 minutes, the guys and I are going to come looking for you two.

The last call was 10:45. I feel myself hyperventilating. "AAAllliccee, Iiii cannn't call him," I shake.

"Give me the phone," Alice gently orders. She takes the cell and dials Edwards number in a flurry of action. "Hi Edward, calm down. Bella is fine. Just a sec...Edward we ran into some kids from school and got talking. Then Bella got sick. I think she has food poisoning, but I am sure she will be fine. ... Here you talk to him ok?" She lays the phone in my hand.

"Ahhhh," I cry, "hi Edward."

"What's wrong baby," Edward says. "Get home so Carlisle can make sure you are ok. He can look at you."

"I am fine. I think I got some bad ravioli is all," I say in a small voice. "It is not like I have a fever. Just don't worry, we'll be home soon. I accidentally shut my phone off somehow."

Edward is silent for a long time then his voice changes to a very cold tone. "Hand Alice the phone."

I give it to her, and I see her eyes turn black and almost pop out of her head.

"Alice why is that dog at our house demanding to talk to me," Edward continues in an icy even voice.

"Just wait till we get home," Alice suggests, "and have Carlisle call Bella's dad and tell him about her being sick. Get Carlisle to ask for Bella to say at our house tonight."

"I can hear that canine screaming that I drove her to drink," he hisses.

"Edward just do as I ask," Alice still in control says. "We will be home within the next 30 minutes, and we can all sit down and talk."

Alice puts her head back on the steering wheel. I think she would be crying if she could as I believe I hear a sobbing sound somehow. "Bella, you were right, we are screwed. Your hairy knight just showed up at my house ready to save your drunken honor."

-Author Note-

Sometimes chapters take their own paths. I really didn't see Jacob going to Edward but then again I thought Lauren would be less of a witch. So this is where we end up, but it kind of makes sense considering Jacob really does care about Bella. Now of course the sticky stuff starts as both Bella and Alice are going to have to explain just what went on tonight. Edward is definitely not going to be happy? Let me know what some of your thoughts are regarding how things should continue. I absolutely love hearing them, although these characters seem to have ideas of their own regarding the plot. Although one thing is for sure, the final judgement is not going to be in our one girl's favor.