Chapter 14.

Alice Pov.

I remember when Bella first found out about werewolves that she joked to me that next she would find out Angela was a witch. At the time, I just brushed it off and laughed that witches didn't exist. Ironic, I know. This is the very reason why I am here right now, standing in front of Angela Weber's front door. Call it a hunch, but Angela is going to be the first I check as a witch. You see, it's said that witches are the ones who balance out nature. Since Edward's problem is so different, I figured if witches do exist, his case has something to do with it. Why this brought me to Angela's front step, I have no clue. I mean, her dad is the town preacher for god's sake! I guess what Bella said stuck. With a huff I rang the doorbell. I looked around her lawn to see all beautiful plants her mom planted for their garden. See? Even more evidence that they could be a witch clan. I was brought out of my thoughts when the door opened and there stood Angela. I grinned for Angie was actually a very good friend of mine thanks to Bells. "Alice! Hi! How are you? How's Edward doing?" Angela's was filled with worry. I just shrugged slightly and gave a small smile.

"You know, he's hanging in there. I just have a few questions for you though. Actually, it has something to do with Edward's….condition." I coughed out the end and rocked back and forth on the balls of my feet. A frown crossed Angela's features. "You don't think I slipped him some a coma poison did you? Cause this feels like a scene in one of those crappy FBI movies." She laughed and I joined in. I couldn't help it, Angela's humor was funny. I shook my head. "No, no, of course not. May I come in? Oh, are your parents' home?" I looked around when she stepped aside to let me in.

Angela nodded. "Yeah, want me to get them?" I was about to answer when darkness overcame me in a familiar manner as I started seeing flashes before my eyes. They were of chanting some sort of chant in Latin. I grinned when the vision ended; I got my answer.

Bella's Pov.

I was sitting on a tree branch at La Push beach with Jake beside me. I was leaning forward with my chin in my hands as we watched the waves hit the shore. After my humiliating break-down, he brought me here. It always calmed me and it was where Jake used to reassure me about his wolf life. We had so many memories on this tree branch that it did calm me. We were currently in a comfortable silence until I sighed and spoke softly. "I'm sorry I broke down like an overly dramatic teenager in one of those dumb sitcoms." It came out as more of a grumble but Jacob just laughed and swung his large arm around my shoulders.

"That's all right, Bells. I'm well used to your dramatic teenage girl ways." When I turned to give him a shocked stare he smirked at me.

"What? I am not dramatic!" I gaped at him. I couldn't believe it. I mean, I lost my temper every once in a while, but really, who didn't? In response he just laughed harder. I gave him a confused look but was starting to get angrier. Why was he laughing at me? I just smacked him with the back of my hand which made him laugh louder, if possible. "What?" I demanded.

He shook his head, trying to calm his laughing. "Nothing. Really, just, your face…and then your reaction!" I was already in a pissy mood to begin with and he was making it worse. With a huff I stood up to storm off when his laughter died and he grabbed my wrist, spinning me around to look at him face-to-face. "No, wait, Bella. I didn't mean it. Honest. I was just joking around with you, really. I'm a jerk." He put one of his hands on the side of my cheek and looked deep into my eyes. I sighed and nodded.

"I know. Sorry I overreacted, I'm just stressed I guess." I wiped my eyes with the back of my hand and gave him a small smile. He shook his head and kissed my forehead. Instead of pulling away, I reveled in the calm it brought me. "You're adorable, Bells. Really." I rolled my eyes and playfully pushed him.

"Come on. I'm bored." At my request, Jake pulled me into his garage and signaled for me to sit one of the chairs. "What are we working on today?" I always did love Jake's garage.

He snorted and looked at me with a pointed look. "We? Yeah, Bella, I'm sure you couldn't even change the oil in a car." I rolled my eyes but didn't deny it. "Anyways, I will be fixing up my rabbit. You can keep me company." I stuck my tongue out at him like the mature person I was. "I saw that." I had no idea how, considering his back was turned to me. I guess he just knew me that well. I laughed and threw a screwdriver at him, knowing it wouldn't hurt. He turned around when it hit him and chuckled. "You did not just do that." He stalked towards me and pulled me over his shoulder, causing me to squeal.

"Jake, put me down. Jacob, stop." I was now laughing as he started tickling me. My protests were only half-hearted. Believe it or not, I wanted my mind off of Edward for now, and this helped. I didn't want to spend my time mopping over my love like every love-sick girl. I would fight for him, yes, but I would not mope. Jacob stopped tickling me on the couch that he had gently thrown me on but his laughter died when he caught my eyes. He was leaning over me with shallow breaths when he leaned down and captured my lips with his gently. I was caught up in the warmth of his lips before I realized what happened. Before I could pull away, Jake did. He stepped two steps back with wide eyes. "Oh my g- Oh. Bella, I am so sorry. I- Oh my god, I am so sorry. I don't know what came over me." He was frantically looking around, running his hands through his hair. He looked so freaked it was funny and I couldn't help the laugh that bubbled out of my lips. He looked at me confused before smiling too. "What's so funny?"

I just shook my head and laughed. "You look ready to piss yourself." At that I laughed even harder. He shook his head and muttered something about me losing my mind. After that, he started to work on the rabbit while I watched. We talked about anything under the moon, except the kiss. I wasn't sure how I felt about it but I knew he really did feel bad about it. I was just glad that the awkwardness was gone. I had a feeling of calm come over me and I knew that Jake would always be there for me, no matter what life's obstacles were.