Moonlight

The Date

JacobPOV

I waited by the phone for days, just wanting to hear Bella's voice. Hah and I told myself that I wouldn't fall for my best friend's sister.

RING! RING!

I jumped. Oh it was just the phone.

" I'll get it," I yelled to Dad as I jammed the phone to my ear.

" Hello," I sang.

" Hey Jake," Bella sounded.

" Oh hey Bells," I said trying to contain my excitement.

" Um, I was wondering if you wanted to go on that date?" she asked nervously. I heard a growl on her end of the phone so she must have been at the Cullens.

" Hell yeah. When do you want me to pick you up?" I replied nearly jumping with joy.

" Um tomorrow at 7 if that is possible?" Bella asked.

" Perfect," I crowed.

" But Jake," Bella interrupted, " I am still in love with Edward. It will always be Edward. It always has been Edward. I am doing this to say sorry to my friend,"

" I understand Bella. Thank you," I said sobering up. She really meant that. I had to respect that.

" Your welcome," she whispered.

" I'll see you tomorrow then," I smiled.

" Yep. Bye Jake," she said and then she screamed.

" Bella!" I yelled.

" Oops sorry Jake. Emmett grabbed me from behind," she giggled and she hung up.

I hung up the phone and started to jump. Yes! Result! I was going on a date with Bella Swan, the prettiest girl at school.

" What is all the excitement?" Dad asked as he rolled himself into the kitchen.

" Dad, can you please drive me and Bella to Bella Italia tomorrow night at 7pm?" I asked.

" Sure. Am I picking Bella up from her place?" he asked. I nodded and ran to my room. I had to text the boys. They would be so jealous.

*****

BellaPOV (5 minutes before she called Jacob)

" Why are you doing this Bella?" Emmett asked. I rolled my eyes as I picked up the phone.

" Because I need to say sorry to my friend. That is all. I do not love him," I said dialling Jacob's number.

" Won't Edward be cranky?" Emmett asked, hopefully.

" No, it was his idea," I said pressing call.

*****

" Come on Bella we have to get you dressed up?" Alice crowed towing me into her bathroom with Rosalie just behind us.

" Don't dress her up to much. Jacob might make a move," Edward and Emmett growled from downstairs as Jasper humphed. He was angry that he couldn't growl.

We all laughed and the girls set to work.

*****

" All done," Alice finished. I stood up and looked into the mirror. Wow I looked kind of pretty. I was wearing my Prom dress because Alice absolutely loves it. She was quite proud of me when she saw it. It looked lovely at Prom. My hair was lightly curled, flowing down my back. I had confronted Alice before we started saying I only wanted the most minimal of make-up. Surprisingly, she had respected my request. Just eyeliner, mascara and lip-gloss.

" Perfect," I said and walked down stairs.

" I'll drive," Jasper yelled and ran to the car. I laughed. Jasper would offer to drive at anytime, now that he had his licence.

I thanked the girls, kissed Edward good night, hugged Emmett and followed Jasper outside. The twins were at Tanner and Bailey's for the night. I hopped into the passenger seat.

" Ready?" he asked. I took a deep breath and nodded.

" Cool. Let's go," Jasper said and started the car.

We were silent as we drove down the Cullens long driveway. As we hit the highway, I spoke.

" Jazz?" I asked.

" Mmm," he answered not taking his eyes off the road.

I took a deep breath. I wanted to ask him to look out for me tonight. I mean, I liked Jacob but I wasn't sure if I could trust me. I opened my mouth to ask.

" Wo-when are you proposing to Alice?" I asked, changing my mind at the last minute. If Jasper thought I was the least bit worried he wouldn't allow me to go on the date. And I really wanted to see Jacob and get away from all the vampire drama for a while. Even if it meant entering the werewolf drama for one night.

" I was thinking Graduation. At the party," he mused tapping the wheel as we stopped at the lights.

" That would be lovely. But she will know so it won't be much of a surprise," I sighed.

" Ah but I have a plan," Jasper chuckled.

I glanced at him, " And that plan is?"

" I will ask Jacob to come. He will cover her gift," Jasper smiled. I rolled my eyes.

" You think of everything," I laughed as we turned into our street. I looked at the clock on the dashboard. 6:37. I had plenty of time to work up the courage to ask Jasper.

" Bella. Jasper," Dad called. I rolled my eyes. 'Who else would it be?'

" Yes Dad," we answered as we walked into the house.

" Ah, I see Alice and Rosalie have gotten you all dressed up. How did they do it this time? Tie you up? Hold you down?" Dad asked smiling slightly.

" Those ropes that are in Jasper's car certainly come in handy. I need to destroy them," I said disgruntled, plopping down on the couch. Dad laughed and walked into the kitchen. He was a little bit too happy with my date with Jacob. He deemed Jacob a more appropriate companion for me than Edward. Just because Jacob was my age and Edward was 108-er I mean 16.

DING DONG

I sighed and then groaned. He was early and I hadn't even asked Jasper.

" I'll get it," Dad called. I rolled my eyes and strolled through to the front room.

" Good evening Bella," Jacob said politely. Hmm maybe I wouldn't need protection.

" Evening Jacob," I said. He winked, rather seductively, at me. Yes I would definitely need protection. I gave Jasper a pleading look, but he was facing the other way.

" Good night Dad," I said kissing him on the cheek and dragging Jake out of the house.

" Behave," I whispered at him as we ran to his dad's car.

He just chuckled, holding the car door open for me.

" Good evening Bella," Billy greeted me as I put me seatbelt on.

" Hello Billy," I smiled.

The rest of the car ride was quite. Jacob kept sending me glances but after I stomped on his foot, he kept his eyes to himself.

When we arrived at Bella Italia, I noticed a yellow Porsche hiding slightly in the bushes near the restaurant. I smiled slightly. Of course Alice had seen my worries. As Jacob stepped out of the car, he frowned and sniffed the air. My eyes widened.

" What is that smell?" he asked as we waved goodbye to his father from the curb.

" Daisies," I said knowing Jacob would see right through it.

" More like vampire," he spat. I gulped but decided to act dumb.

" Oh I only smell daisies," I said.

" I smell vampire. Are they here?" he asked looking sternly at me. Suddenly he looked older. Older than Jasper. Older than Emmett. He was trying to protect me. from the Cullens. I snorted.

" No," I said partly telling the truth. They weren't all here.

" Then why do I smell vampire?" Jacob asked.

" Alice, Rosalie and I went shopping yesterday. Maybe the smell lingered," I lied, hoping Alice would hear that.

" Hmm, okay," Jacob said and lead me inside. I winked at Alice was we entered the restaurant.

" A table for two please?" Jacob asked at the front desk. The lady behind the desk looked him up and down and seemed quite satisfied with what she saw. But then her dirty little eyes caught site of Jacob's hand touching the small of my back and they narrowed. I rolled my eyes.

" Of course," she said slightly frustrated.

She led us over to a booth near the window.

" So," Jacob said picking at the bread sticks on the table. I raised my eyebrow. Jacob laughed and we fell into our normal pattern. The pattern that was easy. The way it was when the Cullens were away.

*****

" …and then Embry stacked it and went face first into the sand. It was hilarious," Jacob laughed. I cracked up.

" Now down to business," I said trying to stifle my giggles, " The Cullens,"

" Yes. I talked to the rest of the pack. We are willing to pardon Emmett, Jasper and your transformations if, and only if, they are the last transformations that ever happen at the hands of the Cullens and, and trust me I hate this one, you all move away after your transformation," Jacob said.

We were silent for a while as I digested this piece of vital information. The first compromise was easy. Of course the Cullens wouldn't bite another human. However, the second compromise was the hard, difficult one. Leave Forks. Leave Dad. Leave Jacob.

Sure Dad wouldn't know I was gone. I would be "in Italy" according to Dad. But I wouldn't be able to see him every day.

And Forks had become so much my home. It was felt more like home to me than Australia ever had. And I would have to say goodbye to my friends quicker than I had hoped. I would miss Bec and Ella.

And Jacob. He had become so much more than a best friend. He was more like a brother to me. A playful, sometimes indecent brother, but still a brother none the less.

" Would we be able to come back?" I asked. Jacob sighed and looked down at his empty plate.

" After one hundred years," Jacob answered. I fell silent again.

I could never see Dad again. He would be long gone by then. I mean he was 47 at the moment. Add to that the four years until we leave, which would make him 51 and then add on 100 years. 151 years old. I doubt he would last that long. What with drinking beer, eating at the diner every night and not to mention his job, he would be lucky to reach 80.

And would Jacob still be around. Or would he have given up his werewolf duties by then.

I would have to discuss it with the Cullens.

" Thank you," I murmured. Jacob smiled.

" I have to go," I whispered as the tears started to slide down my face. I stood up. Jacob nodded. He understood. His eyes were shining, kind of watery. I slide a 20-dollar bill across the table and ran for the door. Of course Jacob knew Alice was here. He had known from the moment he had stepped out of the car. I ran out of the restaurant and bolted for Alice's car as the tears flowed freely.

The door was already open as I threw myself at the Porsche. I slammed the door as Alice gunned the car and we sped away.

" They are all waiting. Jasper too," was all she said as I sobbed in the passenger seat.

I couldn't give it all up. Not when, in 4 years, I would have it all.