A/N: Sorry it took me so long guys. I just really haven't had any inspiration for this story and had no idea how to continue it. This chapter won't be very good for that very reason. Anyways, enjoy…or not.

Chapter 17

Bpov

After the kiss in Jake's garage, things went back as normal. We went in to watch a lame sitcom on his television and made fun of it shamelessly while eating a bag of potato chips. It was nice to escape reality for a little and pretend things were like they used to be, but eventually reality did set in and took its toll. This is why I am standing on the beach, staring out at the waves crashing against the shore with my hands in my pockets. Jake fell asleep on the couch and I didn't have the heart to wake him. I sighed. When did things get so difficult? I felt the familiar tug in my chest from whenever I thought about Edward. I shook my head and squeezed my eyes shut tight. He would get better. Lexi would leave. Lexi. My eyes flashed opened and flared with anger. I got a bad feeling about that girl. I don't know if it was just pure jealousy or my Cop's Daughter Intuition, but I didn't like her. I felt two strong arms wrap around my waist and yelped in surprise, bring my elbow back in flex and wincing when it hit a rock solid chest.

"Ow!" I howled trying to twist out of the persons arms so I could rub my now bruised elbow.

"Well, that's what you get from trying to elbow me. Sheesh, jumpy much?" Jacob's voice ruffled my hair and he let go enough for me to turn around and scowl at him. "Well maybe if you didn't show up out of the blue without my knowledge!"

He smirked and pointed his finger at me. "Isn't that a song?" I slapped his arm and he scrunched up his nose in mock pain. "Okay! Okay! Anyways, I didn't sneak up. I called your name like fifty times but you were too busy having a staring contest with the ocean. Not an easy challenge might I add. What were you thinking about?"

At my expression his face darkened and his eyes flashed with annoyance. "Please don't tell me you're still thinking about Edward? Bella that is why you're here. You aren't supposed to think about it, the Cullen's will figure it all out. For now, you need to keep busy and stay with me." His eyes bore into mine with sincere love. It made my heart ache that Jake wouldn't move on and find the girl he deserved. I just shook my head.

"You know I can't just sit back and wait. What if this can't be reversed? What if he will never remember me?"

"What if a zombie apocalypse breaks out and we all die and turn into aliens?" I gave Jake a weird look, concerned of his mental health. He nodded back like it was obvious. "It's just that, Bella. 'What if'. The world is full of 'What if's and you can't let that stop you from living your life."

My eyes widened. "Wow, that was very profound, Jake."

He grinned like he just won the Noble Peace Prize. "I know right? I'm epic, admit it."

"Yeah and how long did you work on that speech in the mirror?" He shoved my shoulder playfully.

"Ten minutes. And it was a wall, not a mirror." I cracked up laughing at that and felt Jacob picked me up and throw me over his shoulder.

"Hey!" I squealed. "Put me down! Jacob Ephraim Black! Put me down this instant!" My commands were ruined by my giggles when he started to spin in a circle. I clung onto his shoulders for dear life. He stopped spinning and started walking. I couldn't see where because my mind was so dizzy.

"You want down? Okay." I heard mischief in his voice and automatically knew what was coming. Before I could protest he let go of me and I landed with a splash into ice cold water.

"AHHHH! THAT IS FREAKING COLD!" I stood up, my clothes soaked, shivering and murdering Jacob with my stare.

"Oops, sorry, my hands slipped." I had to give it to him; he was very good at holding in his laughter.

"Ugh. I am going to KILL you!" I screamed before lunging at him. He dodged out of my way, finally giving in to his laughter and running down the beach. I shot after him like a bullet. I was never the graceful type and quickly tripped over my feet, falling forward and smacking into Jacob, causing him to fall down with me. I groaned but quickly got up and took of my show, smacking him with it.

"Why would you do that? I could have frozen to death! I hate you. I hate you. I hate you." I continued to smack him with my wet shoe while he laughed uncontrollably and tried blocking my attacks with his hands.

"Ewww! Get a room you guys!" I heard a voice behind us say.

"That makes no sense, Seth. She's beating him not making out with him." Another voice said.

Seth snorted. "Exactly. You know, it's always the quiet ones that are into that kinda thing." I heard a hand smack against skin and Seth yell 'Ow'. By this time I had stopped my beating and saw Jake giving the death look to Seth and who I now saw as Embry.

I knew Seth was just making a joke so I stood up and smiled at him, trying to make him feel better from Jacob's withering glare. "Hey guys, what are you doing here?" Seth beamed and jogged forward, scooping me into a hug.

"We live here, remember Bells? Geez, why are you so wet?" He pulled back and rubbed my arms up and down to give me warmth from his super wolf powers.

"Ask Jacob." I scowled over Seth's shoulder at Jake who smiled sheepishly.

"Oh, I'd rather not." Embry joked which earned a smack in the back of the head from Jake.

I just rolled my eyes and smiled at the trio. They never ceased to make me smile and for once since the whole drama started, I was happy.

Yeah, it's short and filled with fluff but I can't exactly get into the other drama in one whole chapter, plus, Bella needed some cheering up.