Hey Guys! Not long but not short either. I'd love ideas or anything you might like to see happen, cause I'm having some lapses in inspiration. But hey, it's getting there. Thanks for reading!

Life was well. Christmas was right around the corner and the winter was proving a harsh one, with tall snows and cold temperatures. Not that Bella noticed the cold. Her house was always warm with lots of wolf bodies to fill it. Emily spent a lot of time there too, as did Leah. She had warmed up to Bella after changing, and though she wasn't Emily's biggest fan she was civil, and sometimes even nice.

Today was a rare day as there was currently n snow falling from the sky and it was relatively clear. The boys were outside putting up Christmas lights on the cottage, as well as the main house. Esme usually hired people to do it but since there were now many young males around Bella had volunteered them. They had all readily agreed. After the promise of pies that is.

Esme and Alice were currently outside giving direction to the light hangers. Not that they minded, they adored Alice. Esme was well respected as the mother of their pack mother. Aaaaaaaand she was a good cook. So they had no problems with her. Carlisle was a good man as well, and although he did worry for his daughter he did not question why there were shirtless men running through the woods near their house when it was below zero temperatures outside. He had heard the legends. His daughters were both unharmed, and happier than he had ever seen them. If these boys were the cause of that then who was he to question.

Speaking of Carlisle, he and Bella were inside the main house playing a game of chess. It was Bella's favorite game, because Carlisle had had a set made with brail on the top of each piece, so that it was so very easy for her to know whose piece was whose and where they were. Not to mention she was good at it.

Emily was at a follow up appointment with Sam in Port Angeles with a doctor about her scars. The last one, hopefully.

Jacob and Embry were on patrol.

Bella was kicking butt in their game when Alice came racing through the door screaming Bella's name.

"Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeellllll lllaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa"

Alice ran headfirst into her sister's chest as Bella stood up to greet her.

"What is it?" she asked, taking her sisters face in her hands.

"Paul pushed Quil off the roof and Quil used curse words to Paul and then Paul said them back! And Jared laughed at Quil when he fell!"

"Oh my, that roof is quite tall. I'm sure your friend is quite hurt." Carlisle put in.

Bella scoffed. "That's the least of my worries."

She sighed. "Okay, lead the way."

Carlisle followed them as Alice led Bella around the side of the house to where Quil was still sitting on the ground screaming at Paul. Esme was fretting nearby, scared that he was hurt.

Bella could hear their hollers all the way around the house and was not happy with their language in front of Alice.

Alice let go of her hand as soon as they got to the scene and Bella pushed her towards Esme.

She walked up closer and planted her hands on her hips.

"Boys!" She used her stern, loud voice.

Everything froze.

"Would someone like to explain to me what happened?"

Two sets of loud, irritated voices immediately began screaming.

"Stop! One at a time! Quil, you first!"

Bella knew she heard Paul say something muttered about why he got to go first.

"Because he's the one with his ass on the ground in the snow while you're still on the roof Paul."

That got a laugh out of Jared who was also on the roof.

"Paul made a comment about how his light strand looked so much better than mine did, so I pushed him lightly," he paused for emphasis, "and then he turns around and pushes me fucking hard and I go tumbling off onto the ground, and then he starts laughing telling me im a Pussy so I told him that at least I got some Pus-"

"Enough! You know what; turns out I don't care what happened! You do not, ever, use that kind of language around my little sister, or my mother, ever again. You do and I will have your hairy little hides! Now,"

She turned toward where she thought Quil was still on the ground. "Quil, are you okay?"

"Yes ma'am, perfectly fine.

She sighed. "Good. Now Paul," she looked up, "I know I didn't give you a chance to tell your side of the story, but I believe it was a mixture of faults and no one person is to blame. And now, I would really like it if you could please work with Quil to finish the lights. Quil, get up and brush yourself off and then get back up there and finish this. Jared, could you please keep these two in line long enough to finish this?"

"It would be my pleasure madam." Came Jared's sweet response.

"Thankyou." She sighed.

She talked with her mother and father for a while outside before turning to head back into the big house, Carlisle leading her. She had only taken a few steps when she heard the familiar rustle of the trees close to her and turned in their direction, smiling. Seconds later she heard footsteps crunching the snow and a pair of warm arms wrapped around her.

She heard Jacob and her father exchange pleasantries behind her back and smiled into his shoulder. Carlisle really did like him.

"I'm just gonna go back to the house. I have some files I would like to look over. Bella you'll get in fine?"

She turned to him and smiled.

"Fine daddy, thank you." They hugged before his footsteps crunched their way to the house.

Bella shivered, not having put on a jacket with the proper warmth before coming outside earlier.

Jacob noticed and pulled her close, making their way to the cottage.

"What are you doing outside without a coat on?" he questioned.

"Breaking up an argument before Paul and Quil disgrace themselves in front of my mother and Alice."

She laughed but Jacob got tense and she raised a hand to stroke his chest.

"Hey now, don't you worry. They were never going to do anything in front of mom or Alice, they were just using bad language is the main reason I went out there."

Jacob relaxed minimally. "I'll take care of it." He said, like that was the solution to anything.

She stopped dead in her tracks. "No, I took care of it. There's nothing more to handle Jacob." She pointed her finger at him, "You promise me right now that you will not say a thing to those boys about this! They didn't mean any harm and are both sorry for what they said in front of Alice. I handled it."

She heard him sigh. "I know you can take care of things, especially the boys. I just worry when I'm not here." He relented.

His hand snaked its way into hers and she let him.

"I understand why you worry, but you know you don't have to. I'm never alone, you make sure of that. And I don't mind that, I understand it. Whatever keeps your mind on what your doing so you keep yourself safe."

Jacob swung their hands as they walked down the path to the house and opened the door for her once they got there.

He helped her out of her Jacket and boots and then kissed her before going back outside to get wood for the dwindling fire.

She started dinner for everyone while he was outside and by the time he came back in, arms full of wood, she had dinner in the oven and was beginning to work on the pies. Jacob came up behind her and rested his chin on her head while she worked.

"Are the lights almost done?" she questioned, knowing he had to have seen them while going to the wood rack.

"Yeah. Your mom and Alice were making sure everything was working and shining properly before anyone got off the roof. Needless to say that there were a few small details needed fixed. And I think your mother has fallen in love with Seth. Carlisle better look out." He laughed.

She smiled and continued to work. "Everyone loves Seth."

There was silence for a small while; the only sounds her rolling pin that was rolling out dough and placing it perfectly in the ceramic and glass dishes.

"What kind of pie are you making?" he asked, although it must have been obvious and he just wanted to continue their talking.

She sighed, cocked a hip, and leaned her head back into his chest, smiling.

"Well, I didn't know, so I just thought I would make a bunch of different ones so that everyone could have whatever kind they liked. So I have everything needed to make Chocolate, Coconut crème, Banana crème, Apple, Sweet Potato, and Pecan." She smiled as she said the last choice. Pecan was both hers and his favorite.

Jacob moaned and dropped his head into her neck. "God I love you."

She giggled, "Good."

The back door burst open just as the last pie was going in the oven. Dinner had come out just moments before in order to make room for the desserts and was steaming and bubbling, ready to be eaten.

Alice was giggling and squealing, presumably over Embry's shoulder as a cascade of footsteps and laughter overtook her small home. Bella simply smiled. She loved the sounds of her home filled with the people she loved. Jacob lifted his head from her shoulder but didn't remove his hands from her waist as he addressed everyone.

"Hey, loud much? And you're all bringing in Mud. You will be cleaning that up. Bella shouldn't have to clean up your messes."

The laughter quickly died down and feet were shuffled.

Bella turned around and slapped Jacob's chest.

"Jacob, hush."

She turned to the crowd and smiled. "Dinner is ready as soon as your hands are washed and the table is set. And please make it a note to wipe the mud off your feet, but if you forget don't worry. It's not like I can see the mud anyway." She giggled at herself and the tension was broken. People began moving, most to the sink to wash up before she heard cabinets opening and plates and glasses being brought down.

She turned to Jacob who was still behind her, giving him a concerned look.

"Why did you say that to them? It's our house, and they are always welcome in it. The noise doesn't bother me, and you mister are on edge tonight. Why?"

Jacob sighed. "I'm sorry. I don't know why I am, but your right." He moved his lips to her ear, his voice a breath. "It's just that I have this huge problem, and I don't want to be demanding of you. Not that I could do anything about it with these yahoo's around.

As he emphasized the 'huge' problem in his jeans against her hip, Bella gasped.

She pulled him down so she could respond to his ears only.

"It can't be demanding when I've been soaked for you all day. And I think we can make it through dinner and desert. But mark my words, as soon as Alice is in bed tonight, we are going to pay some very special attention to your problem. I'll see what I can do to fix it for you."

Bella giggled as his growl was loud enough to be heard throughout the room.

Jacob tipped her head back and planted his lips on hers hard, not that she minded. The kiss didn't last long, as the catcalls and gagging were too much to ignore. Bella's smile was all Jacob cared about as he gazed down into her face.

She pulled away, still happy, and led them to the counter where there was still some food remaining. "Come on. I'm gonna need some food if were to go through with this plan tonight."

Jacob just smiled and followed her. After all, he had every intention of going through with his plans. Again, and again, and again…

Thanks for reading! Ideas for what you would like to see happen are welcome!