Being There
Disclaimer: all characters and copyright belong to Stephanie Meyer.
A/N-Thanks so much for the lovely reviews. I really do appreciate the support! Nikki :)
Please note there is a lemony scene at the beginning of this chapter. If you don't like reading then skip the first part.
On with the story...
Part Eight
Bella woke to find herself tangled up in Jacob's arms. During the night her t-shirt had ridden up and his hand had slipped down so his fingers were splayed across her stomach. Their legs were entwined and his other arm was placed under her head so that she had been using his bicep as a pillow. She carefully pushed her sweaty hair out of her face; lying next to his supernatural warmth all night had coated her skin in a sheen of perspiration. Not that she minded, it had been the best nights sleep of her life. She lay still for a while listening to the sound of his breathing; one glance at his alarm clock showed her it was still very early, just past five am.
The sun was poking through the clouds and shone through the parting in the bedroom curtains creating a ray of light. Bella became fascinated with the dust motes she saw shining in the weak light. It felt so peaceful just lying there in his embrace, as if nothing could ever touch her. Victoria and real life seemed far away as she revelled in the quiet calm.
After another fifteen minutes passed Jacob shifted around behind her, he was finally stirring. She turned her head to look at him and watched as his eyelids fluttered open. He gave her a lazy smile when he caught her looking. "Hey you," he whispered.
"Hey, yourself. Sleep well?" She arched one eyebrow at him playfully.
"Yeah. How about you?" He asked in return, still not yet fully awake.
"Very well actually," Bella turned around in his embrace so that she was facing him full on.
"I'm glad," Jacob grinned at her as they just stared at each other for a while.
"I suppose we need to get up," she said reluctantly.
"No, still too early," he gave a fake yawn and tried to stretch, that's when he realised just how entwined they were. He yanked his hand back from her stomach and smiled at her sheepishly. "Sorry, how did that get there?"
Bella giggled. She took his hand and placed it back again. Instantly her skin was infused with warmth. Jacob stared at her in surprise. "I like the way you make me feel when you touch me." She confessed.
"Really?" Jacob leaned up on one elbow and rested his head on the palm of his hand. "What if I touched you some more?" He tried to inject humour into the question, but the intention behind it was serious.
Bella nodded. "Yeah..." she choked out as his hand left her stomach and began to wander further under the t-shirt. His fingers trailed across her abdomen and stopped just beneath her bra line.
"How does that feel?" His dark eyes gazed at her intently. Bella felt like she was drowning in the dark pools.
"I like it," she managed to whisper.
"Uh huh," Jacob slipped his hand around to her back and caressed her delicate skin with his fingers; again she felt warmth shoot through her and it made her whole body relax.
Their faces unconsciously drew nearer to each other until their lips were millimetres apart. Bella could feel Jacob's breath ghosting over her skin as he hesitated. He was obviously waiting for some sort of signal from her. Could she? What would happen if she just shut her mind down and let her body dictate her actions for once? All these thoughts were fleeting as Bella shoved aside any misgivings that they were moving too fast. Her words from the night before about taking things slow flew out of her mind. Taking the initiative she gave Jacob what he had been longing for his whole life. She closed the gap between their lips and kissed him.
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Things got heated pretty fast after that. As soon as he felt her lips touch his, Jacob tangled his hand in the back of her hair and flipped them over so that he was leaning above her. Bella's lips parted under his and he explored her sweet mouth with his tongue, eliciting soft moans from her. She wound her arms around his neck and pulled him impossibly closer. Her body lifted up off the mattress as she pressed her torso to his. Jacob continued to kiss her as he massaged his way down her back until he reached her ass. He gripped it firmly, anchoring her to him and their mouths parted as they drew in shaky breaths.
"Bells, I love you," Jacob murmured as he felt her small fingers exploring the muscles along his broad shoulders and down his back. She scratched her fingernails lightly along his skin and he dropped his head to her neck, kissing along the sensitive skin of her throat. She let out another soft moan and Jacob nearly came undone.
They rolled around on the bed, continuing to explore each others bodies. Bella's t-shirt rode higher and higher up her body until in a fit of boldness she yanked it over her head, letting Jacob see all of her for the first time. His eyes devoured her hungrily as he began to kiss down her neck again until he reached her bra, Bella writhed under him, the sensation of his lips and tongue on her skin driving her crazy in a good way.
Everything was getting out of control as they lost themselves in each other. Jacob managed to unhook her bra and with a quick glance to check she was okay, he took one breast in his hand and massaged it gently. All her life Bella thought she would be nervous at another seeing her so exposed, but Jacob's touches had relaxed her so that she was pliant in his arms. Her fingers gripped his hair as he kissed each breast, using his lips and tongue to push her over the edge once again.
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Neither of them had intended to take things so far. They were so caught up in their passion that all thoughts about being careful left their minds as they let their lust control them. All too soon they were completely naked in Jacob's bed, their underwear lost somewhere in the room. They continued to kiss, only occasionally coming up for air. Jacob kept whispering how much he loved her and Bella wrapped her arms and legs around him pulling him impossibly closer so that their bodies rubbed against each other's, creating a pleasurable friction.
No words needed to be spoken. Jacob and Bella knew each other so well with just a look. When he entered her for the first time she had expected it to hurt, but he had made her body so relaxed that all she felt was a sharp sting and then he was moving inside her. She gripped him tighter with her thighs as he thrust slowly at first until the burning ache inside her was satisfied.
They both moaned softly in unison as he spilled inside her and he rolled so that he was lying on his back and she was draped across him. Her long hair tickled his skin as she stared at him in wonder They both took heaving breaths to calm themselves as the import of what they had done began to sink in.
"Bells, I love you so much," Jacob said, his voice husky with emotion. "I can't believe that actually just happened." He smiled at her lovingly.
Bella cupped his cheek with one hand and stroked his skin with her thumb. "Me either." She bit her lip as worry creased her forehead.
Jacob froze. "Bells, please tell me you don't regret what we just did?"
When she saw the distraught look on his face she leaned down and kissed him gently in reassurance. "No of course not. It was perfect, you were perfect." She gave him a tentative smile.
Jacob could still tell that she was fretting about something. "What is it then?"
"Oh, Jake. This is all my fault. I should have been more responsible." Bella confessed. "It just all felt so amazing, it's the first time that I've just let myself go."
"Hey, there's nothing wrong with that," Jacob said reassuringly. "I never thought it would happen so fast but I'm glad it did. I've never felt so happy in my life."
"Jake, I'm not on the pill. We never used protection," Bella finally revealed. "What if I got pregnant?"
It finally sank in why Bella was so worried. Jacob clutched her to him and hugged her tight. "This is both of our responsibility, not just yours, Bells. If you are then we will cope because we're strong like that. I love you and you are my future anyway."
"Jake, you're only sixteen..." Bella mumbled.
"Look, Bells we're thinking too far ahead. You might not actually be pregnant. Just relax okay. What just happened between us is a wonderful thing. Stop stressing. I'm happy, please be too." He pleaded with her.
Bella took a deep breath and tried to dismiss her fears. She gave him a tentative smile. "Okay," she promised.
Jacob gave her a sunny grin. "That's my girl," he said as he leaned up and kissed her gently on the lips.
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They finally emerged from Jacob's room, fully dressed at seven o'clock. Jacob left to help his dad get ready for the day while Bella headed for the kitchen to make some breakfast. As always she needed to be innovative as there was not much to choose from in the Black's kitchen. She made a note to stock up for them when she had a chance. She sighed as she realised that she was once again due back in school now that her brief suspension was over. So much had happened in a short time that she felt older then her eighteen years.
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Jacob dropped her off at Fork's high. It would make him late for his own classes but that couldn't be helped. He chattered happily the whole way there as he drove. Bella was preoccupied and didn't say much as they travelled. He put it down to tiredness. He parked the Rabbit at the entrance to the car park and turned off the engine.
"I won't be able to pick you up, Bells. I have to patrol straight after school. Sam will send someone to meet you. I expect it will be Embry. I promise to come to yours as soon as I'm done, okay." He leaned across and kissed her softly on the mouth. She reciprocated briefly before pulling away.
"Be safe, Jake," she begged him.
"I'll be fine. I'll see you later." He watched as Bella opened the car door and gave him a small wave before heading into the school building. A frown crossed his face as he noticed the Newton kid immediately attaching himself to Bella's side like a limpet. He didn't like that at all. He vowed to have a quiet word with Newton. Bella was his and he needed to back off.
He waited until she disappeared into the building and then drove slowly back home; his head full of what had happened between them earlier that morning.
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Bella's day went by very slowly. All morning she kept getting knowing looks from Jessica. Thankfully Lauren was off school with a sickness bug so she was spared her death glares. Mike kept following her around from class to class, and no matter how much she tried to put him off, he never got the message. She was glad when the lunch bell sounded and she headed off to the canteen. Jessica caught her up as she was queuing for her lunch.
"You look different," Jessica said by way of greeting.
"No, I look the same," Bella said dismissively.
Jessica just laughed. "An experienced girl can tell these things." She tapped the side of her nose knowingly. "Was it that hot boy I saw dropping you off earlier?"
Bella's pale skin flushed red giving Jessica all the answer she needed. "I don't know what you mean, Jess."
"Yes you do. What was he like? I bet he was a dream," Jessica gazed at her intently, hungry for information.
Bella moved along the line and began to fill her plate with food. "It's none of your business, Jess." She snapped.
Jessica rolled her eyes. "Calm down, Miss Prissy Pants. I'm only asking."
"Of course you were. So you could go back and report to Lauren," Bella was getting increasingly angry.
Jessica let out a derisive snort. "Why would I tell that skank anything?"
"I thought you were friends?" Bella was puzzled. Now that she looked at Jessica closely she had abandoned her dressy clothes and was back in her usual uniform of jeans and t-shirt.
"Not since she told the whole school about my hook up with Eric," Jessica complained. "As if I wanted that getting out."
"Oh," Bella was stunned, she didn't know what to say.
"Mind if I sit with you today?" For once Jessica looked contrite.
Bella nodded. "Why not? As long as you keep Mike away from me."
Jessica gave her a genuine smile for the first time. "Done." The two girls collected the rest of their lunch and sat down.
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It was Embry who picked her up after school. Jacob had lent him the Rabbit. He gave her a sweet smile in greeting. "Good day?"
Bella slipped into the passenger seat and buckled up. "Not too bad considering. Thanks for this, Embry."
"No problem," once she was settled he pulled easily out of the car park and headed for her house.
She noticed he kept giving her amused glances and she sank lower in her seat as she realised that he probably knew about what had happened between her and Jake. They were best friends after all. "You know don't you?" She said eventually.
"Yeah," Embry gave her a teasing smirk. "Don't worry Jake never told me. I could just tell."
"How?" Bella was confused. "A girl at my school guessed too."
Embry didn't have the heart to tell Bella that the pack mind was not the most secretive place to be. Jacob had done his best to shield his thoughts but his friend was so happy that it was obvious anyway. "He was just overly cheerful," he said instead.
He pulled into the drive of the Swan house and waited for Bella to get out. As she thanked him and was just about to shut the door he stopped her. "Bella, I'm not being nosy but Jake is my best friend, well brother really. Please don't hurt him. He really loves you."
Bella flinched at his words. "I would never hurt him, Embry."
He gave her a relieved smile. "Good. I'll park up and then phase. I'm on the first part of Bella watch until lover boy gets here."
His words made Bella smile. She waved at him as he pulled out of the drive and parked the car further down the street. Turning swiftly she went into the house, worry weighing heavy on her mind.
A/N-Thanks for reading!
