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Bella's POV
I woke up and looked at the clock on the wall, it was 1:15 am. Jasper told me he had to ship out super early. I wondered what time he had to leave, I wondered if it was now. I shook my head and tried not to think about it. My bag was on the floor next to me so I grabbed it, remembering my bouquet was still in there. I unzipped it and grabbed the dying flowers out, the petals were falling off. It reminded me so much of our night. I set them down on the coffee table, I don't know if putting them in water would save them much more. Looking into my bag I knew I had some dirty clothes in here as well as Esme's dress to get cleaned and return to Alice. I grabbed the little makeup bag out out my bag and out fell a letter. I slowly picked it up and read it.
This was letter number one. He was so amazing, so strong. I had to be strong, not only for him but for myself. To help get through this time without him here. It was so hard to be strong, I felt weak. I fell back into the couch, clutching my letter tight and again without any control I started to cry.
I heard my dad come in, he was quiet as always. So when he was standing behind the couch looking over me I was unaware.
"Bella are you okay?"
"He's gone...he's gone."...It seemed like the only thing I could say.
"It's going to be okay."
"But he's gone."...my dad grabbed me up in his arms and carried me to bed. I felt like a little kid again. He even tucked me in and kissed my head.
"Go to sleep Bella, it's all gonna be okay."...I closed my eyes and tried to sleep, I couldn't get him out of my mind. I had a hard time falling back to sleep. Eventually I did, dreaming sweet dreams of him all night.
Waking up I looked to see what time it was. Holy shit it was 11:30, I must have been really tired. I looked up and seen my pink and white roses were in a vase of water on my desk. They didn't die to much after all. I'll have to thank my dad for putting them in water. He also put my crutches near my bed. It was Monday and I needed to go to physical therapy. I had to be there in half an hour. I called my dad real quick to see if he was coming home to take me.
"Hey dad.:
"Bella are you alright?"
"Yes, actually I called to see if you were going to be able to take me to physical therapy. I have to be there in 30 minutes."
"I can't, but I know sue will be happy to take you."
"Okay, thanks Dad, bye."
"Bye Bella."
After rushing around to get ready and slowly going down the stairs. I got outside to see sue coming up the walkway.
"Hi Bella, do you need any help?"
"No I'm good but thanks"...I got to her car and sat in the passenger seat.
"I'll take the crutches, I'll put them in back for you."
"Thank you sue."...She then got in and we were on our way.
"So how are you Bella?"
"I'm alright I guess."...I'm really sad and I feel like I might fall apart, but I wasn't going to say that to her, she would just say something to my dad.
"Your looking a little down hunny."
"I am"...I put my head down and tried to push my tears and thoughts to the back.
"Do you want to talk about it?"
"I'm just upset Jasper had to go."
"I know what it's like, not having the one you love around when you want them."
"I know you do, but our situations are different. You know."
"Exactly, you have the ability to talk to him, you will see him again. Its going to be okay."
"Your right sue, thanks."...she was right, I can talk to him and I am going to see him again. I need to hold my head up. listen to what he said in his letter about being brave.
"Your welcome."...we arrived at the hospital, sue helped me out the best she could, I was getting better at doing everything myself.
"I'll meet you out here after your done. I'm going to go see Leah."
"Okay Sue, thanks again."...I made my way down the hall to physical therapy, I was greeted by Jacob today.
"Wheres Emily?"
"She's busy with a patient down the hall. I can work with you today, if you don't mind?"
"Okay, that's fine, I don't mind."
"Where would you like to start?"...Jacob asked me with a big wide smile.
"How about the balance bar."
"Very nice, lets go."...I followed him over there, he grabbed one of my crutches and I grabbed the right bar, then he took the other crutch and I gripped the other bar. I was putting all my weight on my left leg at the moment. Then Jake flipped under the bars and was in front of me.
"Are you ready?"
"I think so."...he placed his hands near my waist but wasn't touching me. I placed one foot in front of the other very slowly. I struggled a little bit with my right foot.
"Just focus on that leg and foot Bella then push."...I looked at him, concentrated,took a deep breath and pushed forward.
"Great, lets try that again."
"Okay"...I took another deep breath, thought hard again. This time I went further.
"That was excellent Bella, lets see if you can go further."...I was smiling and feeling very confident.
"Alright, I'm ready to go again."...this time it seemed easier,i took about four more steps. I felt like my leg and foot were doing exactly what it should have been. I was finally walking. It was little steps but steps.
"Wow Bella your doing so great."...I was so excited and happy, I wrapped my arms around Jake's neck and hugged him. He instinctively hugged me back, then I realized what I was doing and let him go.
"Oh, I'm so sorry."...I could feel my cheeks heating up and I looked down.
"Don't be sorry, it's okay, you did a great job and you were excited. Do you want to try again?"
"maybe I could try something else?"
"How about the cycle, you tried that last time you were here."
"Okay, that sounds good."
"Do you need to get my crutches?"
"Do you think you need them? Or would you like me to help you?"...I looked at him and remembered the last time he helped me around.
"Your not going to carry me around again are you?"
"only if you want me to, otherwise I was thinking you could walk over with a little help from me."
"I would like you to help me walk over please."
"First you need to turn around and get to the end of the bars. Then we'll go from there."...I turned around and slowly walked to the end. Jake flipped under the bar again and was right there in front of me to help. He put his hand around my waist.
"Just grab onto me to hold yourself up."...I looked up at him a little uncertain, but then held onto him, then we made our way over to the cycle. I took about eight steps and was really excited about that. Only this time I kept my excitement contained. Jake helped me sit down, I positioned my feet on the pedals and then pushed, I got it to go around three times.
"I can't believe I'm actually doing this."...I was looking at Jake and smiling, he was smiling back at me.
"You must have been practicing at home, walking with your crutches as much as you can."
"A little bit."
"A little is better than nothing, do you have support at home? Family, friends...a boyfriend?"...did he just casually put in boyfriend to see if I had one?.
"Yes, tons of support, from my dad, friends, my boyfriend and his family."...I wish I could have said my husband, this was going to difficult holding that in. Now my mind is on him, is he okay where is he, is he thinking of me right now like I'm thinking of him.
"That's really great Bella...Bella...hey girl."...I snapped out of my daydream and looked up at him.
"Oh sorry my mind was somewhere else."
"Are you alright? I don't mean to pry, but you just went from happy and excited to being in lala land looking sad."
"I'm really sorry, you don't need to listen to my problems."
"We all have problems Bella, Try me"...I looked at him again. He was really nice, he didn't go running when I said I had a boyfriend. I guess I could talk to him.
"Well yesterday my boyfriend was deployed, he's in the army, that's why I was acting a little off."
"Oh wow, I'm so sorry Bella. Do you want to talk about it?"...I really didn't want to talk about jasper to much.
"Not really, but I do like talking to you."
"Maybe next week when you come, we can go for coffee after?"...wow this guy was quick. I hope he doesn't think I'm at all interested in him. Do I want to go with him. I guess I could.
"Um, yea. Next week, but only as friends okay."
"Of course just as friends."
"And we stay here at the hospital and go to the cafeteria."
"Yeah that's cool."...he glanced at his watch and frowned.
"Your time is up already."
"It went by really quick"
"It does when your having fun."...I laughed, Jake went over and got my crutches and brought them back to me.
"Thanks Jake."
"You did really great today Bella, I look forward to next week."
"See ya then Jake."...I walked down the hall to leave and seen Leah walking my way.
"Leah, hi."
"Oh my gosh Bella, how are you?"
"Actually I'm doing okay."
"I heard Jasper left yesterday."
"He did."...I said sadly.
"Are you alright? do you want to talk about it?"
"No I'm okay, but If I need to talk about it I will call you. I should go your mom is waiting to take me home."
"Oh yeah, she did mention that, okay talk to you soon then."
"By Leah."...I went out to sues car and she helped get my crutches in the back again. She got in and pulled out to take me home.
"So how did it go?"
"Really well actually, hopefully I'll be walking soon."
"That's great Bella. I'm going to go meet your dad for lunch, do you want to join us?"
"Actually I think I'll just go home."
"Are you sure?"
"I'm tired, I think I'm gonna just go home and nap."
"okay sweetie I'll just get you home then."
"Thank you."...I stared out the window as sue drove me home, I felt sort of lost, I wanted to just call jasper and talk to him, I wanted him to tell me he was okay that he misses me like I miss him. Its only the first day and I have no clue how I'm going to get through the next nine months.
Sue pulled into the driveway and we said our goodbyes, I thanked her for the ride, then made my way into the house. I wanted to just curl up and go to sleep but my stomach was growling. I went to the kitchen and made a grilled cheese sandwich, I sat at the kitchen table, eating and staring out the window. It was dark and cloudy out. It looked like my mood.
I watched as a blue mini van pulled into the driveway. I didn't know anyone with a blue mini van, I figured it was probably someone my dad knew. I grabbed my crutches and went to the door. I opened the door to see my best friend, she was holding a baby carrier. I started crying.
"Bella."
"Angela, Oh my gosh, come in."...she brought the baby into the living room, setting the carrier down then coming over and hugging me gently.
"You look great Bella, I've been talking to your dad, I decided to wait until you came back home before I came over. I've been so busy now with the baby."...I sat down on the couch with her. I watched as she pulled the carrier close and took the blanket off the top, I looked down and seen a beautiful little pink bundle of baby.
"Oh she's absolutely perfect Angie."...I watched as she carefully lifted the baby out of the carrier. She was so happy, motherhood fit her well.
"This is Christian Marie, I had her while you were in the hospital. I wish you could have been there when she was born Bella.."
"I'm so sorry I couldn't be there, she's so perfect. You and Eric must be really proud."...I touched her tiny hand, it made me think of the future and how jasper and I could have a little baby too. It made me sad to think about it to much.
"Here Bella hold her."...she passed baby christian over to me, I cradled her in my arms, holding her gently, rocking her a little bit. I placed my nose to the top of her soft little head, breathing in her baby scent. She had jet black hair and looked just like Angela.
"She looks just like you and is so quiet and so sweet."
"She really is a good baby. Everyone says she looks like me."...I handed the baby back to her, she gently placed the baby back in her carrier and fastened her in.
"I've missed you Angela."
"I've missed you too, I'm happy your home now and your okay."
"Thank you, me too. I'm so happy you came over, Ive been a little lost and out of it since jasper left yesterday."
"Your dad told me he was being deployed. I'm sorry Bella. do you know where he had to go?"
"no I don't know where yet, just he's gone for nine long months."
"Don't think of it as long months, think of it as short months. He'll be home before you know it. Are you still engaged? Last I heard he asked you around Christmas time right?"
"Well it's a bit of a long story."
"I have all day so spill it girl, I want to know whats going on."
"Okay I'll give you the short version of the story then."...I pulled my chain from my shirt, and held up the rings.
"Um Bella Swan, what are those?"
"It's Bella Cullen now, and you can not tell a soul, were waiting to tell everyone when he gets back home. I know I can trust you."...she hugged me tight then let go, grabbing rings and looking at them she was so excited.
"I wont tell anyone, Wow married, when did you get married?"
"The day before yesterday."...she looked shocked.
"He asked me last minute and we got married at a bed and breakfast in La Push. He had his sister Alice help. It really was all very perfect."
"That sounds so romantic Bella."
"It was, but I would still like to have a wedding with all our family and friends, and my dad giving me away."
"Yeah I can understand that. So we have nine months to plan one then."...she said excitedly.
"Yep, then after that I will move to Tacoma with Jasper, to live on the base."
"I'll miss you when you go."
"I'll miss you too, but we'll visit often. I'm gonna wanna see that little girl grow up."
"Do you and jasper want to have children?"
"We haven't talked about it to much but I know I want children."
"Oh Bella being a mom is so great. I mean there's days I feel stressed out but Eric is there to help me through it."
"You do seem very happy Angie, you have it all."
"I am happy, life is pretty great."
"I hope to have all you have someday. I can't wait for jasper to come home so we can start our lives."
"It will go by fast Bella, he'll be home before you know it."...Angela's phone started to ring. She looked at it.
"Sorry Bella I have to take this.",...I nodded and she walked away into the kitchen to answer the call. I sat on the couch looking at the baby, she really was a good baby. It made me wonder if Jasper and I would be good parents, or if our baby would be this good. I know we would have beautiful babies. There's not a single person in his family that isn't gorgeous. Then Angela came back in with a frown on her face.
"I'm gonna have to go, that was my mom and she's on her way over to my house."
"That's okay, just make sure you come over again really soon. I want to see that baby again."
"We will I promise."...She came over and hugged me tight. I watched as she covered the baby up. I went to the door as she left. She was extra careful as she put christian in the van. We waved to each other as she left.
I decided yo go up to my room to write to jasper a letter, I couldn't send it until he sent me an address to send it to. But I thought I could write each day until one did come.
I got up the stairs easier than I have been and was thankful for that. I grabbed my laptop and my new little camera for skyping with. I sat down on my bed and set it up. It was super easy. I logged onto Skype had no idea when Jazzy was allowed on but I thought I would send a message for when he did get on in case I wasn't there.
"Jazzy,I'm setting up my skype cam,I miss you with all my heart, love you -Bella"
after that I got out the paper and pens and started writing his letter.
Jasper,
This is the first of many letters I know I'm going to write you. I can't stop thinking of you, where you are, what your doing, how your doing. Are you thinking of me as much as I think of you. I can't wait for your return so we can start our lives together.
Today I went to physical therapy, it went really well and I know I'll be walking really soon. Then Angela came over, I was so happy to see her, I really missed her. She brought her new baby, her name is Christian. She is so beautiful, she looks like a tiny little Angela.
Angela asked if we were still engaged. I couldn't hold it in and I told her we were married now. I really hope your not mad at me. She's my best friend and it's so hard to keep anything from her.
That's all my day was, forks is cloudy and cold. How's the weather where you are. I miss you like crazy. I love you my brave and courageous husband. Love your anxious wife
Bella Cullen
P.S
I love writing that!
I took the letter fold it up, sprayed some perfume on it, placed it it an envelope and set it on my side table. This was just to hard to do everyday. He was on my mind every second. I took my laptop and opened it up just to look at my screen picture of him. I set it on the side of my bed and rolled over, placing my hand under my pillow. I felt something, a paper. I grabbed it and realized it was jasper's letter to me. I had it in my hand all night. I set it next to my letter to him. I then curled up and stared at the picture until I fell asleep.
1 Week Later
Everyday for the past week has been terrible. I've had long day's filled with jasper thoughts. I've written a later every day for the past 6 days strait. Now I'm waiting for the mailman to come. I've been staring out the window for ten minutes. He's late but it is pouring rain so I figure that has to be the reason.
Finally after another ten minutes he was here. I threw on my raincoat and boots, then got up to walk out there. Today was the day I decided I was going to ditch the crutches. I've been limping and wobbling around the house all morning. So I limped off the porch, into the rain and out to the mailbox. I was so anxious to find out if I had any letters from Jazzy. I opened the mailbox and it was full of letters. I didn't look at them but knew they had to be my letters. I shoved them in my coat and quickly made my way back into the house. I set the letters on the coffee table then kicked off my boots and hung my coat up.
I went back and sat down on the couch, I grabbed the mail and sorted my dads mail out and counted my letters out. Six letters total and all numbered too. I grabbed number one, it had many stamps from it's journey to me.
Bella,
I can't tell you how much I miss you right now, I'm writing this as we travel to our first location. It hurts me more and more the further away I get from you. I'll send you the pictures on my phone as soon as I can. There's no service right now. I'm sorry about not sending them sooner.
As soon as I got to the base they showed me my place, I'm housed with some other guys right now and it's small. I can't wait to get back and get signed up for a house. There's a few guys here that are married too. I told them I was married. I didn't think you would be to upset. I love saying I'm married to you.
Sorry this letter is so short, I promise to write everyday if I can. Please write me back too. I think of you all the time. On the front of the envelope is the address for you to use
I love you my sweet beautiful wife.
Love Always.
Yours Jasper
I continued to read every single one, the last one was sweet and romantic.
Bella,
I'm sitting on a hill right now, in the hummer awaiting instruction. There's a small town down below. It's twilight, all the colors are magnificent and beautiful and all I can think of is you. I wish we were together right now, at the waterfall watching the sun go down. I want to run my fingers through your long hair and kiss your soft lips all night long.
Your in my thoughts night and day, I love you. Love Always
Jasper
After I finished reading them all I wrote out one more before putting them all together in one package to send out. I just hope it doesn't take a week this time before he gets my letters.
Jasper,
I miss you and think of you too, every day and everyday. I hope my letters make it to you really soon and your not wondering if I wrote you any.
Wherever you are sounds very beautiful. I wish you were here with me too and I wish we could go to the falls together.
I want to touch you and kiss you and hold you just as much. I can't wait till your home in my arms again and we can move to Tacoma and have our house on the base. I am so excited to start our lives together. Please be safe Jazzy I love you so much Always and Forever Yours.
Bella Cullen
I put every letter I had to give him in one big envelope to send off. I wrote out the address and set it on the table. I know my dad would send it out for me. I looked at the time and seen I had about an hour before sue came to pick me up.
I went up and got ready then had a few minutes to spare before she came. I sat on my bed and flipped through channels on TV. Jersey shore was on MTV, it reminded me of when Jasper teased me about liking it. That was a really great day. I watched it for a few minutes. I got sick of it and turned it off. I grabbed my phone and headed down stairs. I put on my rain coat and favorite checkered vans. I went out to sit on the porch and wait. I took out my phone to play a game and seen I missed some messages. Two from Angela, both pictures of the baby. One from Alice wanting to shop, that sounded nice cause I needed to get out. The other two were from my wonderful husband. Both pics, one was us together the day he left and the other was him dressed in his gear and looking absolutely sexy, his hair was all buzzed off and he had a smile on his face. It almost made me want to cry but I held it back. I kissed the picture on my phone. It seemed silly but I loved that I got them. I don't know when he sent it but I was so happy to have it. This day was going to be good. Sue pulled up and I threw my hoodie up over my head and shoved my phone in my pocket. I slowly made my way to the car and got in.
"Bella, your walking. That's so great."
"I know, I felt comfortable enough I left my crutches. I walked all the way to the mailbox earlier."
"That's really great, you seem so happy today, did you get a letter in the mail today?"...she smiled at me.
"Yes, I finally got all his letters at once, and check this out."...I pulled my phone out of my pocket and showed her the picture he sent me in his gear.
"Oh that's a nice picture Bella, he looks so brave."
"He is, he's so amazing."...I stared at the picture for a minute them put the phone back in my pocket.
"I'm glad to see you so happy today."
"Thanks, I'm having a good day."
We got to the hospital and it was still raining. She said she was meeting my dad and to call her when I was finished and she would come pick me up. I was glad my dad found Sue, that they have each other now. I thought for a while he was thinking of getting back with my mother but I think I would have had to say something. They are just not meant to be together.
I got out and went down the hall to physical therapy. Emily was there today and greeted me with a smile.
"Bella WOW! Look at you walking in here today. No crutches."
"I know I'm loving it."
"Sorry I wasn't here last week. I hope Jacob was nice. Not to flirty."
"No it's okay, he was great, not flirty at all."...he was a little but nothing to crazy.
"Well seriously you don't look like you need us anymore. Let me see you on the cycle, if you can do about 10 minutes of that I'll sign your papers and you can be done here."
"I can do that, lets go."...I walked over with her and sat down and started pushing, it went around and around no problem. I looked up at her and smiled.
"Well I guess Jacob did a really great job with you last week."...I laughed.
"Jake was really great."...then out of the blue he was right there.
"Did I just hear my name?"
"Looks like Bella is doing really great, she wont need to come back again."
"Yeah she is doing really great."...he looked at me as he said it.
"She walked in here today. No crutches."...he had a surprised look on his face. I just kept pedaling.
"Did you really Bella?"
"Yep I sure did."
"So what are you doing in here today Jacob? Scedule says this is your day off."
"Actually I'm in here because I'm meeting someone for coffee."
"Really Jacob, who is this person?"...he looked over at me, and I just smiled and kept peddling, wondering if my ten minutes was up yet. I started to slow down a little.
"Bella?"...she seemed shocked.
"Yeah Emily, Bella."
"Well okay. Bella you can stop now, I'll get all your papers signed off for you. I'm going to miss you but I would rather see you walking than not."...I got up and hugged Emily.
"I'll miss you too Emily, Thank you so much."
"Oh Bella please, your the one who did all the work."
"I'll keep in touch."
"Okay Bella, and Jacob you better behave."...he laughed and we walked out together to the cafeteria. We sat down at a little table by the window. Of course it was still raining out.
"Do you want coffee?."...he asked me as he got up.
"No thanks, actually could you get me a hot chocolate?"
"Yeah of course"...I watched as he walked away, I wondered why he was single, he was really good looking. He didn't have to try either. He was wearing baggy gray sweatpants with pockets, and a shirt that fit him just right. I could easily see his abs through it. He must work out often. He was coming back and I quickly looked away, I felt my cheeks heating up. It's not like he could read my mind so I don't know why I got all flush.
"One hot chocolate."...he set it in front of me, he had a coffee and sat down in front of me
"So how are you Bella?"
"I'm good I guess"
"You guess? I mean you are or your not."
"Well more not then."
"Because your boyfriend is away right?"
"Yeah."...I slowly sipped my hot chocolate it was nice and warm and sweet.
"Well maybe we can talk about something else then."
"I'll be alright, thanks. So do you live here in town?"
"No actually I live on the reservation, in la push. I recently moved out of my dads house and I live on the beach now."
"Oh I love the beach."
"Maybe we can go sometime."
"Maybe we can."...I liked the idea of going to the beach, I just don't want to lead Jake on in anyway.
"I like to have bonfires on the beach, the driftwood makes for a very pretty fire."
"Why driftwood?"
"You've never seen a drift wood fire?"
"Nope never."
"Well were definitely gonna have to go to the beach to have one."...I looked down at my hot chocolate.
"Yeah maybe."
"What are your plans today?"
"Nothing, just like every other boring day."
"You should think about getting a part time job or something like that."
"Actually I want to go back to school to learn more about cooking."
"Do you cook?"
"Yeah, I guess a little bit."
"Really, hmm. Well what if I said I could get you a job at my friends restaurant?"
"What, really? I would think that would be awesome. But why would you help me out like that you don't even know me."
"I know you enough, and I like you."
"So who should I talk to? Where is it?"."...I watched as he grabbed out his phone, he smiled at me and I gave him a confused look. I listened to his conversation.
"Hey Jared, It's Jake. Yeah yeah maybe next Saturday, hey listen, I have a friend here who is looking for a job...you know me to well, no not a server. She wants to work in the kitchen...yep some...alright thanks, I owe you. I know I do. Alright bye."
"You can start next week."...I stared at him with my mouth open. He was laughing.
"Your kidding right? I've never worked in a restaurant before. Iv'e just cooked for my dad at home."
"That's okay he said he has a job for you in prep and you can move up from there if your good."
"Thank you so much Jake your so awesome."
"I know I am."...he smiled.
"Oh no I have one problem."
"What is it.?"
"I can't drive yet."
"Oh that is a problem, hmm. I can take you then."
"Every day?"
"Yeah, until you can drive."...who was this guy, was he crazy. Why was he helping me out so much.
"Why are you helping me out so much?"
"I told you I like you Bells."...oh great now a nickname too.
"You'll have to forgive me, I have to wonder why you want to help me out like this when you barely know me."
"I didn't want to mention it before but we used to play together as kids. You don't remember even a little do you?"
"No I'm sorry I don't."
"Maybe you remember my sisters Rachel and Rebecca?"...then I remember my dad fishing with some guy years ago and I would play with his twin daughters, but I don't remember any boy.
"Oh my gosh...they're twins. Right?"
"I was there too, but I was younger, I would stay by my dads side most of the time."
"Yeah I think I might remember you a little bit. That's cool."
"So tell me, where this new job is."
"Oh it's in la push, near the water. Its a nice place you'll like it."
"Whats it called."
"The water edge restaurant."
"Oh how convenient."...he laughed.
"Your gonna take me there everyday? And pick me up?"
"Yes I will"...I gave him a questioning glance.
"And what's in it for you?"
"Well I get to spend time with an old friend."...I wasn't sure what his motive was, or if he really was just a really nice guy who liked to help people out in need.
"Okay, I'll take that answer. For now"...I finished my hot chocolate and he finished his coffee. I pulled my phone from my pocket.
"I have to call my ride to come pick me up."
"Let me take you home."...I thought about it for a second. Thinking should I let him. But I guess it would be okay since he'll be taking me to work now and he got me the job. He is being super nice. I just hope he understands I'm not single. I could try to hook him up with one of my single friends.
"Okay but I still have to call her to let her know I have a ride."...he had a huge smile on his face like he just won a prize. I dialed sues number and told her I no longer needed her to pick me up. She asked me about 6 times if I was sure. She was starting to sound like my dad. But I guess all the time they spend together would do that.
"Okay Jake, I'm ready to go whenever you are."
"I'm ready now."...we both got up and tossed our cups out. I followed him out to the parking lot the rain finally stopped.
"Which one is your car?"
"The red one there."...he pointed to a cute little Volkswagen rabbit.
"Nice I like it. Does it go fast?"
"Um..it's decent. I rebuilt it myself."
"Oh wow that's really cool, so your a mechanic?"
"yep I guess you can say that."
"My boyfriend Jasper works on the army trucks, he's a mechanic too."
"That's really cool."...Jake opened up the passenger door and I got in. he went around and got in and started the car.
"So do you want to go home or go do something else?"
"Well I don't have any plans so I guess we could go do something."
"How about the beach? We can go for a walk. It would be good for you."
"That sounds nice. Lets hope the rain can hold off for a while."
"I hope so."...The ride there was quiet, he didn't ask anymore questions. When we got there, he parked in a nearby parking lot. He came around and opened the door for me. He was very very sweet, i thought of some of my single friends. He was great any girl would be lucky to have him.
"Thank you."...I smiled.
"Your welcome. Lets walk this way."...he pointed up the beach. There were a lot of clouds moving in and I hoped it wasn't going to rain. We walked up the beach, it was a little chilly but not to bad.
"So Bella tell me more about you."
"Okay but there's not much to tell."
"Tell me about your parents."
"My parents divorced when I was really young, my mom lives in Florida with her new husband and my dad never remarried. He is seeing someone and I'm glad he's finally found someone. How bout you, whats your parents like? Are they still married?"
"Actually no, my mom was killed in an accident, and my dad never remarried. He says there no one like her. I wish he would date again though."
"Oh Jake I'm so sorry about your mom."
"It's okay. I was very young when it happened, my sisters remember it more than I do."
"Lets talk about something else. You said you live on a beach. Is it this beach or another one?"...he smiled and looked down."
"It's this beach, if you look up over there, you can see four houses. The third one is mine. The white one with black shutters."
"Oh I see it. That's really nice."
"Thanks I just moved in about three weeks ago. I thought it was time for me to move out."
"I know the feeling. I'm moving in about eight more months or so."
"you are?"...he seemed surprised.
"Yeah to Tacoma."
"Whats in Tacoma?"
"The army base is there, I'm going to be with Jasper, when he comes back."
"Oh I see. Cool."
"Jake can I ask you why your single? Your really nice and it seems like you know how to treat a girl."...now I wasn't the only who blushed. It looked cute on him against his bronze skin. I smiled.
"I guess she hasn't found me yet."...he laughed.
"I have a few single friends, if your interested."
"No please, I don't want to be set up."
"Oh C'mon why not?"
"I'm not interested in any of them."
"Is there someone you do like?"
"yes"...i watched as he walked closer to the water and picked up a rock, tossing it in the water.
"Hey, it's okay, you can talk to me about it. I'm good at keeping secrets."
"Its just that she has no clue and she's taken."
"Oh I see, well maybe if you talk to her and let her know how you feel maybe she will give you chance. Is she really serious with the guy?"
"I think she might be serious I don't know. And I cant tell her. Not yet."
"well don't wait to long, you never know if shes waiting for you to say something first. Us girls are funny like that sometimes."...i laughed quietly.
"Maybe...hey do you want to see a drift wood fire?"...damn he changed the subject quickly.
"Yes please. But isn't the wood to wet for a fire?"
"It is but if you don't mind coming up to my place, I have a fireplace and a ton of driftwood."
"I don't mind, I don't think your a psycho killer anymore."
"Well I'm glad you don't think so.:...he laughed as we started to walk towards his house. As we were walking it started to downpour on us without any warning. I screamed out loud and Jake laughed.
"I can't run Jake."
"No problem"...he picked me up so fast, without any effort. I wrapped my arms around his neck and he carried me all the way to his house. I was completely soaked by the time he got me to the house.
"Thanks, you can put me down now Jake."
"Oh sorry Bella.:..he set me down.
"Follow me I'll start a fire."...I followed him in.
"Your soaked Bella do you want a change of clothes?"...I was really wet and getting cold, so I guess I would have to.
"Um, yes please."
"I'll be right back."...I watched as he walked towards his bedroom taking his shirt off as he walked away. I caught myself staring at him. He was all muscle, bronze, wet. He was very attractive. I shook my head and looked away. Whats wrong with me, my husbands away at war and I'm staring at a shirtless man, in his house. He came back out wearing a dry pair of baggy sweatpants, still no shirt.
"Here ya go Bella, The bathroom is the door on the left behind you."...I tried my best to not look at his abs, I was finding it impossible.
"Th..thanks Jake."
"Better hurry up your shivering."...I turned and went into the bathroom and changed into his clothes. Baggy sweatpants. Of course, is that all he owned, and a sweatshirt. I had a pile of wet clothes sitting in his sink now. He knocked on the door.
"Hey Bella if you want to put your wet clothes in my dryer you can."
"Thanks, I will."...I opened the door holding onto my wet clothes. Jake was right there waiting. This time he was wearing his shirt.
"Follow me my washer and dryer are in the back."...I followed him through his kitchen to a back room with a washer and dryer.
"You can just throw them in here."...he opened the door for me and I threw them in, he started it up. I was still holding my shoes, my favorite shoes. The poor things were drenched.
"You can put your shoes by the fire, it should dry them."
"Thanks, I will. They are my favorites."
"Come with me, I'll start it up, your gonna love it."...I was actually really excited to see what it looked like. I followed Jake into the living room and sat on his couch.
"Okay so recently they made a law saying that it's illegal to burn driftwood, but there's so many people not listening to that shit."
"You being one of those people?"
"Yeah, cause check this out."...I watched as he lit it and it started burning purples and blues.
"Wow, Jake that's so beautiful. I've never seen anything like that before."
"I know."...I looked over at him and he wasn't even looking at the fire. He was looking at me, I looked back at the fire.
"Why does it make blue and purple flames like that?"...i was hoping he was looking at the fire now.
"Um I guess it's because it's from the salt water."
"That's really cool"
"Are you really serious with your boyfriend Bella?"...He said really shyly and quiet. I looked over at him.
"Yes very serious, why Jake?"
"Oh I was just wondering, I'm sorry."
"No don't be sorry. It's fine. I've gone through a lot, made a lot of bad choices, we've been through some stuff and were still together. We love each other a lot. I feel like were really meant for each other."
"I don't think I'll ever have that, there's no one for me out there."
"I know someone who's single that you might like like, you might already know her."
"Really! Who?"
"Leah Clearwater, she works at the hospital."...He started laughing uncontrollably. I wasn't sure why that was funny. Leah was really great.
"What? I really like her she's very nice."
"Bella, Leah and I did date. For about two years, we were crazy about each other for the first year then fought for another year before deciding we weren't right together."
"Oh, wow,um...I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. Yeah."
"No it's okay now were friends, her brother Seth is a great friend of mine.."
"Well their mom Sue is dating my dad."...he looked shocked, I just laughed.
"Really?"
"Yeah, why?"
"I heard she was seeing someone I just didn't know it was your dad, chief swan."
"They're really happy."
"That's really cool."...I looked out the window and seen it was getting dark.
"I should really get home."
"No problem, let me get your clothes."...He walked away and I grabbed my shoes, they were dry. I was thankful.
"Her ya go. I just threw them in a bag. You can just wear my clothes home and give them back later."
"Thanks Jake."
"If you want I'll go get my car and drive it back here."
"That's really nice Jake but you don't have to."
"No It's okay, you wait here."...I watched as he grabbed his keys and went out the door. I walked around his little house. There were a lot of unpacked boxes still. It was a really cute house. A great location right on the beach.
"Alright you ready?"
"Yeah."...I followed Jake out to the car and he drove me back to my house.