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EPOV

I held my angel, as she cried herself to sleep. I was heartbroken. How could Charlie not see how he was hurting his daughter? As Bella drifted off into a fitful sleep, I hummed her lullaby; I was hoping it would sooth her frayed nerves. Bella hated fighting with her father; but he just couldn't understand why she would want me, after what I had done to her. I didn't understand it either, but I would never question it; and I counted myself lucky to have such a kind and forgiving girlfriend.

I had loosened my hold on Bella, since she had been asleep for an hour and seemed fine. I didn't want her to get cold; so I scooted over a bit, and brought her quilt over her. I had no sooner put the space between us, when Bella started mumbling in her sleep.

"No, No please don't!" she said sounding distressed.

I thought she was responding to my moving over, but I was wrong.

"No, Jacob! I love Edward, please no!"

She was getting more and more upset. I decided it was time to wake her before she brought Charlie in here.

"Bella, Bella love, wake up baby!" I whispered in her ear, hoping my cool breath would aid in waking her up.

"Love, wake up everything is ok, I'm here."

She started waking up and I sighed in relief. Charlie was still sound asleep. Bella opened her beautiful chocolate eyes; they were filled with tears.

"Edward! Oh thank God it was just a dream!" she whisper cried, and wrapped her arms around my neck, hugging me to her as hard as she could.

"Edward, I can't stand it. I could feel him, his hands, his lips, and his hot breath!" she cried as she wiped tears away.

"Please make me forget that awful dream." She didn't need to ask me twice.

The fight with her father must have brought on her nightmare. I took her beautiful face in my hand; my other hand wrapped around her tiny waist. I wiped a stray tear away with the pad of my thumb, and brought her lips to mine. I started the kiss soft, but my girl had other ideas.

"Please Edward, I need to forget."

With that plea I pulled her to me, as roughly as I dared. She moaned into my mouth as I kissed her deeply. I started moving down her jaw. When I got to her ear, I pulled her lobe between my lips careful to keep my teeth away from her delicate skin. My hand had moved down her thigh; I moved it around to the back of her leg as I continued kissing her neck. My hand moved up her leg to her firm backside, where I kneaded the flesh gently as my lips moved back to her mouth. I could feel myself reacting. I had never allowed myself to kiss or touch her like this. I found I liked it, a lot, and I could tell Bella did too. I pulled away from her to see a bright smile.

"Wow!" she said with a big wide grin.

"Yeah, wow!" I replied.

Articulate I know, but I think I made her forget the mutt and that awful nightmare. I leaned down, and kissed her again. This kiss was much calmer and sweeter.

"Are you better now, love?" I asked in a husky voice.

Bella giggled and blushed a lovely shade of red.

"Yes, what was I complaining about again?" she asked with a giggle.

"I haven't a clue, my love," I said with a smug grin, and bent down and kissed her once again.

When I rose up, Bella tried to hold back a yawn. I couldn't help but chuckle at her cuteness.

"You need to get some more rest love, we have school tomorrow," I said.

Bella nodded her head, and rolled over to go back to sleep. I held her close, and hummed her lullaby. Bella slept soundly for the rest of the night.

JPOV

I couldn't believe it had been so long since I talked to Bella. I hope Charlie talked to her tonight. I would love to do something with her this weekend! I bet she couldn't wait to talk to me either. With her dad on my side, that stupid leech didn't stand a chance.

Two days later...

Two days I have been waiting. I would have thought Charlie would have talked to her by now, and she would be in my arms. I was going to have to take matters into my own hands. I picked up the phone, and dialed the number for the Swan residence. After three rings, I heard the sweet voice of my woman.

"Hello," Bella said.

"Hey Bells, I haven't heard from you in a few days; you want to get together this weekend?" I asked cheerfully.

I didn't get a response, and then I heard the dial tone. Hmmm, we must have been disconnected. So I dialed again.

It rang and rang. After about the sixth ring, the phone was picked up; and I heard Charlie's voice in the distance.

"Bells, you shouldn't let the phone ring like that; I'm the Chief of Police, it could be an emergency. Hello, Chief Swan here," Charlie said in a gruff voice.

"Hey Charlie, its Jacob..."

"Listen Jacob, I wouldn't be calling here if I were you; Bella isn't too pleased with you at the moment," Charlie said cutting me off.

"Oh, really?" I asked in a surprised voice.

"Yes, really. Just leave her alone for a few days, kid. I will talk to you later," he told me, and we hung up.

I thought to myself; I would just go see her tomorrow after school. She would forgive me; she couldn't resist me if I act upset. The next day when Bella was out of school, I headed to her house.

When I got there, the leeches car wasn't there, good. I went up, and knocked on the door. I heard Bella running to the door, and she yanked it open. She looked so happy; I knew she wanted to see me. No sooner did she see it was me, her face fell. I wondered what that was about.

"Hey Bells, can I come in?" I asked.

"No, and I want you to leave!" she said.

There was no smile or warmth in her eyes. Wow, she was mad at me.

"Now, come on, honey, don't be that way," I told her.

"Don't you dare call me honey, Jacob Black!" she yelled.

"Don't tell me you are still mad about that kiss. I know you liked it. It had to have been better than kissing that monster you call a boyfriend!" I gloated, but I was starting to get angry as well.

"It wasn't even close; and don't you ever call Edward a monster again, just please leave, Jacob!" she yelled and slammed the door in my face.

I knew she didn't mean it, so I stood outside her door for an hour yelling for her to let me in.

"You didn't listen to me, did you, kid?" Charlie asked as he walked up.

"She is just being stubborn Charlie," I argued.

"I don't think so, Jake, not this time; she is really upset with you. You need to head back to your house; Edward will be arriving soon, and I don't want a fight on my hands," Charlie said dismissing me.

I hung my head, and headed back to my car. She would forgive me. I just needed to do something big.

BPOV

ARRRG! I couldn't believe Jacob just showed up here! Didn't my ignoring him, give him the hint? I wanted him to leave me alone. He violated my trust with that kiss, and then talking like that about Edward. I would not put up with his hatred; the Cullens did not deserve the wolf's attitude. I sighed; I would put Jacob out of my mind right now, and Edward would be here soon.

Ever since his kiss to help me get over that awful dream, Edward had dropped some of his boundaries. His hands were all over me any chance he could get. I was loving it! Just this simple act of him touching where no one else is allowed made me feel wanted.

I knew he loved me; but this let me know he wanted me, and I loved every minute of it! I knew we are not ready to make love yet, but at least he is letting go of his boundaries and touching me. Charlie walking in brought me out of my Edward induced day dream.

"I sent Jake home, Bells; he sure is persistent isn't he?" Charlie asked.

I let out an unladylike snort.

"I wouldn't call it persistence, much more like an annoyance than anything, Dad. But thank you for sending him away. I don't want him around right now," I said with a sad smile.

"No problem kiddo. He needs to learn some boundaries, and I need to be more supportive of the man you have chosen," he said as he walked to the living room, and turned on the TV.

Wow, I must have gotten to him with my little rant the other night. I hated fighting with him, but I had to let him know how I felt, and I was glad I did.

There was a light knock on the door; I rushed to answer it, and there was my Edward with a beautiful smile lighting up his face. I knew he heard the quickening of my heart when I saw him, and he winked at me. I couldn't help but giggle, and rolled my eyes.

"Come on in, oh conceited one," I said.

"What, I didn't say a word, love," he replied innocently, but I saw the smug look in his eyes.

"Yeah, yeah. Let's go to my room," I giggled while rolling my eyes, and tugging on his arm.

As we moved up the stairs, I heard Charlie yell.

"Keep the door open."

"Okay, dad," I said to appease him.

"I wonder what he would say, if he knew I was in your room every night with the door closed?" Edward asked with a light chuckle.

It was his turn to roll his eyes. I knew we wouldn't have to worry about that with his vampire senses; since he could tell if Charlie was about to wake up, and come check on me. He could be out of my room, before Charlie's feet hit the floor.

I grinned up at my love; and stood on my tip toes, and began to kiss him. Edward gathered me to his hard body, and deepened the kiss. His hands traveled from my waist, over my butt, down to my thighs, and lifted me up. My legs automatically went around his waist; now that I was level with him, kissing was much easier.

"Thanks," I whispered.

"Any time," he replied, and attacked my lips again.

After we parted, Edward said: "I wanted to talk to you about something."

"Sure, is everything ok?" I asked concerned.

"Oh yes, love, everything is fine. I just wanted to let you know we all need to go hunting this weekend."

"Oh," I replied unable to keep the disappointment from my voice or my face.

Edward raised my chin with his finger.

"Don't look so disappointed; when I say we, I mean you too, love."

What? My face lit up in joy and surprise. I wouldn't have to be away from him for a whole weekend, and I would get to see him hunt!

"Oh no, I know that look Bella Swan! The family and I are going hunting; you, my love, are going camping a safe distance from any hunting going on, human or vampire," he said with a smirk.

"Oh, well, at least I don't have to be away from you all weekend," I said with a smile.

"Yes, that is a perk, but I wasn't about to leave you unprotected all weekend with Victoria still on the loose," he said gravely.

I shivered at the thought of the vindictive vampire after me.

"Don't worry, Bella, WE WILL find her and put an end to her," Edward said with so much passion.

"I know. I love you Edward," I whispered.

I had all the faith and confidence in the world in him and the rest of the Cullens that they would keep me safe. My head shot up as a thought hit me.

"Edward, what about Charlie? He won't let me go camping!" I said in a panicked whisper.

"Don't worry, love; Alice will take care of it," he said with a smile.

About that time, the phone rang down stairs. I grinned knowing that yes, Alice could get my father to agree to anything. Ahhh, I was looking so forward to this trip. I will get to spend time with my love and my family. I loved it!

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