A/N Remember that this is rated M for a reason, though no lemony goodness just yet.

I groaned as I woke up, I really hated getting up in the morning and last night's vivid dream didn't help either. I noticed something yellow in-between my eyes and reached for it.

' Meet me at JT's, 3.

P.S. I like Pistachio or mint chocolate chip'

I had to read the note a few times to fully recognize what she was saying, finally I did and with a big burst of energy I jumped out of bed. I started to go downstairs to see her, but I quickly remembered that she was at the hospital doing morning shift, frowning I started to get ready for work.

The house was quiet that morning, considering Leah was at work at the hospital and Quil had already left for work at the daycare. I prayed that Embry was already to go, I did not want to waste anytime today. When I came downstairs I saw him drinking coffee waiting patiently for me, but he looked like utter crap. I wasn't surprised because for the hour we were at the dinner party he was drinking like a fish.

"Ready?" I asked as I grabbed the keys to my car, it was weird how four people had to carpool with only 2 cars. He nodded and went to the door silently with an unhappy grunt.

We got to the garage, just in time. I knew our boss, Derek would was going to bitch. He liked for us to be at least 15 minutes early to show 'our enthusiasm to work'. But not his annoying ass could break my mood today, today I was a man on a mission.

"Black,Call!" Derek called with his small feet hitting the ground. He kind of reminded me of the kids from Dragon Ball Z, small but buff for no clear reason. "You're late!"

"We got here right on time, " Embry argued.

"Well on my watch you're late, " he sneered. I really hate that guy. "What are you looking at me for? Get to work we have about 5 cars right now, " with that he walked off into his office.

I looked at Embry, with a sigh we got to work. I worked like lightning, checking the clock like every five minutes for it to be 2:30. Time always seemed to slow down when you're looking forward to something.

Finally, that wonderful time came, I bolted before my prick of a boss would ask me for overtime or anything extra. I was going so fast that I almost forgot my best friend was still there. Embry, slow as he was, was talking to a pretty brunette with a bad oil leak in her Mini Copper. "Em?" I called by the door, did he have to chase everything with a skirt now?

He looked at me and smiled that 'I'm about to get some' smile. "Go on ahead, I'll get a ride," he waved his hand dismissively. I shrugged and walked out into Washington's wet cold.

I wanted to hit myself when I realized what I had done. Ice cream,really? In January, in Washington? I jumped in the car shaking my head. Leah won't let me hear the end of this.

I sped to JT's Sweet Shop as fast I legally could. The little shop was semi empty except for a few people with a mean sweet tooth. I found her immediately picking at some salt candy.

"Hey," I greeted. She looked up at me with her little sarcastic grin. Oh great, here it comes.

"Hey yourself," She gestured for me to sit down. With an uneasy smile, I did. "So," She started, lacing her fingers and leaning forward on her hands. Her face suddenly very close to mine. "What was going through your head when you said ice cream? I'd just love to know."

"I'd like to not express my exact thoughts, thank you," I wiggled my eyebrows at her, she rolled her eyes. "You know you could have just said no." But that would suck wouldn't it?

"I know, but I didn't" She said as she leaned back into her chair.

I leaned forward to take some of her candy. "Oh? And why is that?" I was genuinely interested in what she had to say, I guess it wouldn't hurt to have my ego pumped up.

"I suppose I liked the way your tongue felt," She dead panned. I nearly choked on the piece of candy I was eating, I was NOT expecting for her to say that, especially with such bluntness. She laughed and started to pat my back.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing, I just...wasn't expecting that." I started to sober up.

"When have you known me to be modest?" She laughed. I chuckled, she did have a point. "Now c'mon," She pulled me up and started to leave.

"Where are we going?" She started up my car.

"To do something productive," She stated as she jerked her head to the passenger seat.

"Wait, how did you get here?" I said confused, there was only two damn cars and I didn't see the second one.

"I asked Quil to drop me off here, now stop with all the questions and get in the car. "

"So, you say I fail at romance,: I joked as we scaled down the aisles of the grocery store.

"I have no idea what you are talking about, food is a great aphrodisiac," Leah laughed as she put the milk into the cart. "Great romances start in a Wal-Mart."

"But of course, and if you're feeling fancy go to a Costco's or a Sam's Club," I joked.

"Shut up and go get some bread, please."

I nodded and searched the aisles, finally finding the bread I grabbed two loaves and started to go back to Leah. I almost dropped the merchandise when I saw one of the disappointment pile men talking to Leah. I remembered him, blonde hair, green eyes, a freaking doctor. After she had spent a night with him, Leah quickly said 'he wasn't worth the dinner,' in which I didn't figure out what she meant until the next day. But here he was again, leaning casually by the milk aisle with a cheesy smile plastered on his face. My anger flared when he put his finger through her silky raven hair. Why was he touching her, why was she letting him? Instead of socking him in the eye like I wanted her to (Really I wanted to),she just laughed awkwardly and playfully pushed his hand back.

I had to talk my wolf down before I began walking toward them, luckily for him they were already saying their goodbyes when I reached them. "Oh hello," He said with a smile. It took my whole being to curl my lip enough to smile back.

"Hi," I said with a bored expression, I really, really didn't want to talk to this guy.

He cleared his throat with awkwardness. "Well, Leah hopefully I'll be seeing you around."

"Yeah, me too Carl," She smiled.

"Well, goodbye." He started to walk off.

"Bye," She waved off.

"Yeah, bye Carl," I said with a bit of venom with my words, Leah glared at me. I smiled at her, earning a punch in the shoulder. "So, what was that about," I asked casually.

"I have no idea, but I'm pretty sure he tried to bore my panties off," She laughed.

"Did you tell him that you were on a date?" I asked, my chest puffing out. She gave me a look, and with a laugh she shook her head.

"I thought going grocery shopping wasn't romantic?"She teased me. I sighed, she really loves testing me doesn't she?

"Shut up," I laughed. "C'mon I did promise ice cream didn't I?" I pulled her toward the frozen dairy section.

After we had put the groceries up, I looked at her. "Now what?" She turned toward me with a curious look on her face. She moved toward me, her lovely scent was again taking over my senses and my wolf was once again awake. "If you...want to..." She was moving closer now.

"Shhh, you talk too much sometimes Jacob," She said as she put her soft lips on mine. I took her advice, and then we took off. I mean it wasn't like last night, my wolf was totally in control and for once I was allowing it. Our tongues fighting for dominance as we found ourselves going upstairs. Somehow we didn't need to breathe in this sequence and I was feeling a little light headed when she pulled back when we reached her door. She bit my lip and pulled back.

"When does Embry get home again?" She asked, her face slightly red, I could hear her heartbeat and it was beating as nearly fast as mine.

"I don't know, he's probably with a girl."

"Mmm...good enough," She murmured. She hooked her arms around my neck once again and started to kiss me again. I was now very aware that my tongue wasn't the only thing that was looking for entry now. I almost let out a whimper when she pulled back to open her room door. She sashayed to her bed and jerked her head, her now dark eyes beckoning me.

To go in or To not go in...that was the question. I prayed to every god I knew to help me not mess this up.

Congrats, mutt, you're finally getting what you wanted, I told my wolf as I walked in Leah's room.

A/N Happy 4rth and remember to review.