Chapter 8
1061 Words
Jacob’s P.O.V
Two minutes later, Bella was back. She lowered her head, hiding her eyes, but looked up when she stood before me. I noticed the brown contacts in her eyes.
"What do you think? Do I look more human?" Bella inquired.
“Yes, except you are way paler than before,” I responded.
Bella nodded.
"We should head out now," I suggested.
“Yeah,” Bella said.
As we walked out, Embry, and Quil looked at us.
“Wow, Bella, you look hotter than before,” Quil said.
Bella looked curious. “Thanks,” she said.
Growling, I said, “Quil, don’t flirt with Bella. You have an imprintee.”
Quil glanced at his feet. “Sorry,” he apologized.
“Let’s go before they speak further,” I suggested.
“Okay,” Bella said.
Bella’s P.O.V
As Jacob headed over to his motorcycle, he asked, “You don’t mind us taking my motorcycle, right?”
“No, I don’t mind,” I responded.
“Okay great.”
We walked over to his motorcycle, which Jacob had parked, and I got on. I put on the helmet I used to wear, and so did he.
“So, where are we going again?” I asked.
“Into town,” Jacob responded.
“Okay.”
“Are you scared?”
“No.”
Of course, I am terrified. Jacob could tell I was lying.
Jacob smirked at me. “Ah, huh,” he chuckled.
“Jake, I can do that,” I said.
“Alright, I don’t want to lose you if you hurt someone.”
“I know.”
I laid my head on his back, and Jacob drove onto the road.
Upon our arrival in Seattle, there were a multitude of people. I had to remain composed to resist getting lost in their fragrance. I exited the vehicle after Jacob parked the motorcycle in the parking lot.
“So, Bella, since yesterday was your birthday and I didn’t see you, I want to get you something,” Jacob said.
"That's so sweet, Jacob. I need nothing. Having you as a friend is enough for me," I responded.
“You’ve never said that before.”
“I know.”
“Why did you say that? Do you still have feelings for me?”
“I don’t know.”
I glanced at my feet. Jacob approached. “Bella, I sense your feelings. Your vampire eyes and our mountain kiss reveal it,” he remarked.
“I know you do,” I said.
Jacob took my hand, and I glanced at him. “Can I hold your hand? We can be friends,” he suggested.
I nodded, gripping his hand. “Yeah, but make it less realistic,” I responded.
We walked out of the parking lot and onto the sidewalk into town.
“Bella,” Jacob said.
I glanced at Jacob and responded, “Yes.”
"We're close to humans, so you must control your thirst," Jacob advised.
I nodded. While passing by, Jacob caught the woman’s attention. Jealousy consumed me, and I couldn’t understand where it came from. Edward and I are together. Is it because my feelings for Jacob are still present?
The woman caught Jacob’s gaze, and he smirked. I was on the verge of losing control. I released his hand and took a breath.
Jacob's worried. "Bella, are you okay?" he inquired.
“Yeah, I’m fine,” I responded.
“What happened?”
“It’s nothing.”
“Tell me?”
“Well, while we were walking, I saw those girls looking at you and me. So I got jealous, then furious, and almost lost control.”
“You’re jealous. Why?”
“Because I... Can we go?” I groaned.
Why did I have to fall for more than one man?
“No, not until you tell me why you’re so jealous,” Jacob said.
I sighed. “I still have feelings for you,” I admitted.
Jacob’s eyes widened as he spoke. “Bella, you’re married to Edward now. We can’t.”
“But..” I said.
“We should move forward now.”
“What happens if I choose not to move on?”
“Bella, you’re married. If I kissed you, you would be cheating on Edward, and I don’t want Edward killing me.”
“True.”
“And also, Bella, being friends is for the best.”
“But.”
“We should go.”
“Alright.”
Jacob’s P.O.V
Once more, we strolled and reached the jewelry store. I want to get Bella a bracelet with a werewolf charm.
“Bella,” I said.
Bella glanced at me. “Yes,” she said.
I pointed at the store and said, “I’m going here. Why not check the shop next door?”
“Hum, okay,” Bella said.
Bella’s P.O.V
Jacob entered while I went into the clothing store. As soon as I walked in, many adorable clothes greeted me. I wouldn’t call myself a fan of fancy clothes, but I have an entire collection of gorgeous dresses in my closet. I walked around the entire store and waited for Jacob to arrive.
Jacob’s P.O.V
I entered the store. A lady approached and inquired, “What do you seek today?”
“Charm bracelets,” I responded.
“Okay, follow me.”
We walked over to a glass case with charm bracelets in it. The lady opened the glass door with her keys and removed a bracelet with nothing on the bracelet.
The woman gave me the item. "Here," she said kindly.
“Thanks,” I said.
The lady departed, and I observed the enchantments. I discovered the perfect charm for Bella—a werewolf—and requested the woman return.
I pointed to the charms and asked, “Can I get these two charms?
“Sure,” the woman said.
She removed charms from the shelf, closed the door, and added them to the bracelet. I paid at the cash register, and the woman gave me the bracelet in a bag.
“Thank you,” I said.
I walked out, then into another store.
Walking in, I spotted Bella browsing through clothes. Approaching her, I tapped her shoulder. “Ready to leave, Bella?” I inquired. “Yeah.”
We exited the store and continued walking along the street.
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