A/N: Gahhhh this is my favorite chapter lol…
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Sam Rankin! Thank you so much for your review it really made me hurry up and update lol please send me an email or something so I can send you the review treat too I'd hate for you to miss it. =D As for the alternate endings I would really have to think about it. Edward is not really in my good graces so I like to punish him and I could never make Jake suffer for too long. Have I mentioned I'm in love with Jacob hahaha..
Disclaimer: Everything twilight belongs to Stephenie Meyer. I just dream of endless impossible possibilities.
Chapter 8
Impossible Possibilities
Bella's POV
I felt like an overdressed idiot as I drove over to La Push. The dress Alice got me was truly a beautiful dress. The top part was in an off the shoulder style and met in the middle creating a mid-low neckline. It was shorter than I would normally wear but it wasn't way short. I really did like the dress, but I had a feeling it looked like I was trying too hard. I had tried wearing makeup but somehow it felt too weird on me and I settled for just a bit eyeliner and mascara. I tried curling my hair and that quickly turned out to be a fail. By the time I finished curling my hair the first set of curls had gone down. I did a quick search online on how to make curls last and found out I needed hair spray to get them to stay. I didn't even dare to try working with hairspray. Maybe I was trying too hard.
As I entered La Push I realized I had no idea where the bonfire was supposed to be. I took my phone out to text Jake and the light dancing on my wrist caught my attention. My bracelet was glowing, or at least it appeared to be glowing. It reminded me of burning firewood. I was so distracted with the light I forgot I was driving and almost drove off the road. Somehow I managed to regain control of the truck and pulled up onto the side a bit rattled. I ran my fingers through my bracelet and was struck by an odd sense of security. I waited a few minutes till my heart rate went back to normal and continued on my way. I decided to head to Sam's place. If no one was there then I would text Jake.
When I stopped outside Sam's little house the nerves I had been feeling all day increased tenfold. Not to mention the fact that I was wearing a way too short dress. I was regretting listening to Alice when my door was pulled open. Right there in front of my eyes was Jacob, my Jacob. He smiled at me making my heart rate increase dangerously and I melted.
"Your hair is curled." He said while reaching for a small strand. I smiled shyly and attempted to get out of my truck. Of course in true Bella fashion I tripped and landed right on Jacob's arms. "Honey, if you wanted me take you in my arms all you had to do was ask. No need for tripping." I put my hands on his chest with the intention to push myself away from him, but was instantly frozen when our eyes met. I realized I was exactly where I wanted to be. Instead of pulling away from him I wrapped my arms around Jake's neck, and hugged him breathing in his woodsy scent.
"Jake" I whispered as his arms automatically wrapped around my waist. When I did pull away I stood on tiptoes and gave him a kiss on the cheek.
"What's that for?" He asked causing me to giggle.
"For my bracelet" I said while moving my wrist around to catch the sun's light on it. "I love it, Jake. Thank you." Suddenly my phone, which I didn't even remember I had been holding on my hand, slipped off and fell at my feet. Jake immediately leaned down to grab it. I stood looking down on him as I felt his gaze move from my new flats, up my legs and thighs, over my dress up to my uncovered shoulders, and finally to my face. Something I hadn't seen before flashed in his eyes. Any kind of insecurity I felt at my appearance banished at the sight of Jacob's reaction to me. I should've been blushing with embarrassment. Instead a new feeling confidence over flooded me. I took my phone from Jake's hand and began making my way inside Sam's house leaving him to follow behind me.
The moment I went in, the room fell silent and all eyes were on me. My confidence was quickly banishing. Embry and Quill were on the couch arm wrestling, Sam was on his way to the back door carrying some stuff out, and Emily was in the kitchen. Embry was the first to recover and let out a wolf whistle which immediately made me turn red as a tomato. Quill grabbed a book of a side table and banged it on his head. Emily laughed at their reactions and Sam shouted a "Hey Bella" before disappearing outside. Jake walked over to Quill snatched the book he had just used and banged it once more on Embry's head causing Quill to erupt in laughter.
"Sorry Bella," Embry quickly apologized while rubbing his head and I began laughing along with Quill and Emily who then walked up to greet me.
"You look beautiful Bella" She said while pulling me into a very Emily hug. I hugged her back and offered to help her with the food. I followed Emily into the kitchen and Jake walked outside telling me he'd be right back. A few minutes later Sam's little house began crowding as one by one of the pack members walked in.
"Bella" Jake called out to me and took my hand leading me to the couch in the living room. We both sat down and he pulled me close to him leaving his arm around my naked shoulders. A shot of electricity ran through me at the small little contact of his arm on my shoulder.
"Jake," I began feeling a bit nervous with the over crowdedness. Self-consciously I leaned closer to him. "What's going on?"
"Remember I told you I had some good news?" he whispered in my ear eliciting a small shiver from me.
"Bella" Sam spoke directly at me while standing in the middle of the living room as everyone else quietly gathered around. "We have a very important announcement. I wanted to do this outside but we had other people show up." He smiled at me as the rest of the room fell silent. "As of last night," He paused for effect. "The red-head leech you refer to as Victoria is no longer a threat to your life or anyone else's" The room erupted in cheers and I was speechless. I looked at Jake and he simply smiled at me waiting for my questions.
"Sh, sh she's dead" I stuttered as I tried to get my head to wrap around the fact that I was now safe.
"Yes honey, she's gone and she will never harm you" His arms squeezed me gently onto his side and tears began streaming from my eyes.
"But… how? When? Were you there? Did anyone get hurt?" A million questions flooded my head instantly as I looked around checking everyone for injuries.
"No one was hurt, and no I wasn't there… It doesn't matter how Bells. She's dead" He said grinning at me.
"Thank you everyone" I spoke through my tears. "I could never in a million years repay what you all have done for me." Suddenly everyone was hugging me and telling me how much they loved me.
"Okay guys let the girl breathe" Sam interrupted as he ushered everyone out.
"Sam, thank you" I said standing up to hug him.
"Bella, you're one of us now, and we protect our own." He said kindly returning my hug. I smiled at him and he left leaving me alone with Jake who was already behind me taking me in his arms. I leaned into his warmth and closed my eyes enjoying the true moment of peace. Jake's hands shot up and down my arms warming me up. After a few minutes of standing with Jake I turned around setting my hands on his very naked chest and I looked up at his eyes.
"Jacob" I whispered silently, but I knew he could hear me.
"Yes honey" he answered never taking his eyes off mine. I stared right back getting lost in them.
"I… I… I…" I knew what I wanted to do, but I couldn't find the courage to do it. I simply stood there stuttering like an idiot while my heart did millions of cartwheels in place. Finally as if reading my mind he lowered his face onto mine and very slowly brushed his lips against mine. My stomach was assaulted by the feeling of a million butterflies fluttering around. Unable to help myself I pressed my body and lips hard against him for a second before pulling away. He moved his face away but tightened his hold on me. I buried my head on his neck and smiled happily.
"You look sinfully beautiful you know Bells" he whispered into my ear. I shivered not sure if it was from his hot breath on my skin or his words. "You're driving me insane with that little dress of yours," he confessed in a strained voice while still holding me tight. "I love you" he whispered once more and pulled away from me gently. I smiled shyly at him and he took my hand leading me outside to join the rest of the pack.
Once outside I sat down next to Emily and watched as Jacob played football with his bothers. I enjoyed simply being. When they were done Jacob began walking towards me but was stopped by a beautiful young woman who I could only assume was Quileute. She put her hands behind his eyes and giggled. A sudden shock of jealousy shot through me. Who was this girl, and why did she have her hands on my Jake? Question after question began to run through my head. Jakes hands flew to her hands over his eyes and he removed them turning around to face her. A few words were exchanged and Jake then broke out into one of MY SMILES. If I had been jealous before I was definitely wrong. Suddenly Jake took her into his arms smiling and hugged her in one of MY HUGS. I was enraged. She smiled at him radiantly and flirted shamelessly. Jake seem to be soaking it all in. I was about to get up and snatch him away when Embry sat down next to me putting his arm around me. I looked at him and attempted to smile.
"That's a sad excuse of a smile." He teased me making me scowl at him. He simply laughed.
"And you're a sad excuse of a man." I shot back a little irritated.
"Ouch, what's eating you?" he asked. "…and for you information, I'm very much of a man if you ever want any proof just say the time and place." He waggled his eyebrows at me and I erupted in laughter. "That's better" he stated while he laughed some more then he gave me a kiss on the cheek and left. I had almost forgotten my jealousy when I looked up and Jake was walking towards me with that girl's hand in his. I wished lightning would strike her dead right then and there.
"Aiyanna this is Bella, Bells, this is Aiyanna." He spoke to me but my eyes could only concentrate on their joint hands.
"Anna" she said smiling at me as she removed her hand from Jakes and extended it to me. I stared at it as I considered biting it off. Finally I planted a smile on my face and shook her hand.
"Nice to meet you," I said attempting my best polite voice. I stood up facing Jake. I could feel my eyes burning; I was at the edge of tears. "Well… I should get going." I said to Jake while I took the keys out of my hand bag and turned around making my way to my truck before the tears began falling. Of course, I barely took about two steps when Jake was in front of me stopping me.
"Bells? Why are you leaving?" He said completely clueless.
"I have to be up early tomorrow" I lied
"For what?" He asked knowing perfectly well I had no excuse.
"I just want to go home okay" I said attempting to walk away again.
"Well at least let me drive you home." He said taking my keys from my hand.
"Jake. No" I argued. "Go tend to your friend or something" I shot back blinking back tears.
"Bells" he said taking my hand in his, the same hand he held hers with. I immediately tried pulling away but he held on tightly.
"Jake let go" I yelled at him angrily now as my tears began to fall.
"Honey, what's wrong?" He tried again this time pulling me in his arms, those same arms that gave one of MY HUGS away to another girl.
"Please Jake" I begged through tears. "just let me go please."
"No never, I could never let you go." He answered me. "If you want to leave that's fine but I'm taking you home." He was holding me by my shoulders now and looking at my eyes.
"Jakey" the man stealer called out to him. His eyes left my face as he turned to look at her further sparking my jealousy. My hands automatically shot up to his face pulling him to look back at me. When his eyes met mine again I stood on my tiptoes and kissed him angrily right on the lips. He stood frozen for a half a second and I thought he was going to push me away. Instead his arms pulled me flushed against his body and he deepened the kiss. His hand tangled in my hair and my arms encircled his neck as my body attempted to get impossibly closer to him. My heart caught on the situation and began beating at a crazy rhythm. An unsolicited moan escaped my lips and he pulled away looking at me with wild eyes. Then he looked around at what I could only assume was in search for her. I let out an exasperated sigh and walked towards my truck. He followed me quietly this time.
"Bells, what was that about?" he questioned me once we were by my truck. I saw hurt in his eyes and I suddenly felt terrible.
"I'm not sure" I admitted to him avoiding his gaze.
"Don't get me wrong honey," he said while moving his finger under my chin to make me look at him, "that's the kind of kiss I've only dared to dream from you but…" he trailed off staring into my eyes.
He leaned down slowly as if to capture my lips but when I moved up against him he pulled away slightly only to move back into the same torturous pattern over and over again. My heart responded to him as did the rest of my body. I had never wanted anything so much. My lips tingled with need. When his lips did touch mine he didn't kiss me only slightly brushed against them only to pull away and repeat. My breathing hitched as I lost my patience. I threw my arms around his neck and pulled myself against him. I slowly I kissed him moving my lips firmly against his. He responded moving his lips impossibly slow, but I wanted more. I traced my tongue along his lower lip and he immediately deepened the kiss while still maintain his torturously slow pace. His tongue met mine. The taste of him and his woodsy aroma were intoxicating me. It was more than I could take. I felt like I would self-combust at any second. All thoughts of jealousy left me. All there was, was Jake and I. He never kissed me harder nor faster but the passion was there without question. When he pulled away we were both breathing hard. He leaned his forehead against mine.
"Will you let me drive you home now?" He asked his unexpected husky voice sending a shiver down my body into my very core.
"Yes" I said my voice coming out breathy.
He opened the passenger seat and then ran to the other side and got in. As we pulled out I saw the girl, Anna, staring as we left. An uncontrollable smile took over me as a voice in my head taunted her saying he's coming home with me. I looked up at Jake who was staring straight ahead deep in thought. I scooted over close to him and his armed wrapped around me. He looked at me and smiled happily. I smiled back and closed my eyes. My Jake.
End Notes:
Sigh… I repeat this is my favorite chapter so far. I love kissing Jake. I mean I love making Bella kiss Jake haha..
Sooooo what did you guys think of my version of kissing? Good? Bad? Too Much? Haha
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