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Jake's POV
I reconsider that for a few sec and a knock at the door interrupted my thoughts.
Would it be Tav?
I went and open the door.
"Be-Bella?" I exclaimed, shocked at her appearance.
Bella's POV
I took another deep breath and knock on the door.
"Be-Bella?" Jake said, obviously shocked that I am here.
"Hi, Jake." I said and gave him a weak smile.
"Bella? What are you doing here?" Jake asked.
"I...I came to give you Edward and my...wedding invitation." I said in a small voice, almost a whisper.
Jacob's face was blank and a few second later, he said "Oh. Um...Congratulations, Bell."
Wow. That was a bit unexpected. At lease he didn't get angry.
"Thank you." I said, a small smile appearing on my face.
Imprinting did change everything...Jake is much more...gentle and loving. Tav is a lucky girl...
"So..." I started, "You would come, right?"
Jake looked up. "Huh? What did you say?"
I sighed.
"I asked you if you would come...to our wedding." I tried again.
"Um...sure...I guess..." Jake replied, still not focusing on me.
"Jake." I said gently.
"Huh?"
"Jake!" I said, reaching out to touch his hand.
"Yeah?" He replied and finally looked at me in the eyes.
"Jake, you are my best friend and I would really appreciate it if you can come." I said, hoping he would understand.
He looked at me again and nodded his head.
"Yeah. I would come. But do you mind if I bring someone with me?"
I paused.
"Is it that girl? Tavia?" I asked.
"Yeah. It is. Tav. She is my imprint, the best thing that had happened to me." Jake continued and I could see his chocolate brown eyes spark with life.
I nodded.
"Sure, bring her if you like."
"Thanks Bell. It will be great for you to meet her"
I smile, happy that Jake has finally found his love.
"I would love to meet her too." I said, "What is she like?"
"Tavia.She is perfect. She is my everything. I wouldn't be able to live without her-"He started, face brightens at the mention of his imprint's name.
I tried to suppress my laughter.
"That just sounds very cheesy. Didn't it?" Jake stopped and tried to hide his blush.
"No Jake. It was very cute." I said and I couldn't help but chuckled at the Jacob Black that is sitting in front of me right now.
He looked up at me, "Really?"
"Really." I said, grinning.
He smiled and laughed with me.
Tav's POV
I grabbed the groceries from the car and walk up the door.
Damn. I forgot my keys.
I was just about to yell at Jacob to open the door when I heard someone laughing.
Jacob?
I placed the bags of groceries near the front door.
Maybe the backdoor will be open.
I walk around to the back and placed my hands on the door knob.
It's unlocked.
I gave the door a gentle push and started to walk quietly towards the lounge room.
Who would be in the house? I could sense that there is another person around.
"That just sounds very cheesy. Didn't it?" Jake said.
"No Jake. It was very cute." Someone replied.
A girl?
I walked a little further and I could just make out the back of Jacob's head and...the girl's...
It's...Bella...??
I turned around and rushed out the backdoor as quietly as possible.
Why is Bella with Jacob?
Alone?
Laughing?
Together?
Just like last time I saw them together on the beach.
That’s when I first discovered the imprint.
Am I going to get my heart broken again like last time?
It’s not even heal up properly yet.
I don’t even know if I should trust Jake again...
Maybe it would be better if I just leave Bella and Jake alone...
I kept walking and soon found myself heading toward the beach.
I placed myself on the sand and lay down.
Closing my eyes, I slowly recall the conversation between Bella and Jake.
“That just sounds very cheesy. Didn’t it?”
“No Jake. It was very cute.”
Ugh. Do I want to know what they said?
I sighed and decided to focus on listening to the waves.
Jacob’s POV
“Bye, Bell.”
“Bye, Jake. Remember to come to our wedding with Tav.”
I grinned.
“Of course...Thanks again Bella.”
Bella shook her head, “I should Thank you. Jacob Black Thanks for being my best friend and supporting me when I needed it.”
She gave me a smile and I returned it with one of my own.
I opened the door and was surprised when it came in contact with something.
I pushed it harder and step out, only to find a bunch of plastic bags filled with groceries.
Bella came out after me.
“You like to leave your groceries outside the door, Jake?” she asked, amused.
“...I...No...” I shuttered.
“Anyway, Bye Jake.” She said and she got into her truck and drove away.
Tav...
Does this means she was back and saw that Bella was with me?
I will have to explain to her!
Where would she be?
I hope she is safe...
I grabbed the bags and placed them inside the house. Then I rushed out to found my imprint, Tav.
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Tav’s POV
The sunlight shone brightly over my eyes. I had to blink a couple of times before I could see properly.
I sighed and sat up.
The small nap gave me some energy to process the conversation more clearly.
However, I don’t feel like spending a sunny afternoon confusing myself with all kinds of possibilities.
I stood up and decided to have a splash in the water.
The cool water felt lovely against my boiling skin. It was relaxing and soon I was enjoying myself and throwing away all of my worries.
I stopped and looked over to the cliffs.
Memories came flooding back to my mind.
“NO, JAKE! I...I can’t...jump...It’s too high...” I whimpered.
“I will jump with you!” Embry volunteered, coming forward.
“Tav won’t jump with you! Here, I will help you, Tav.” Quil asked, walking behind me.
“Both of you, BACK OFF!” Jake yelled and pushes through between them. “Tav, don’t worry. You will be able to jump off these cliffs. You can jump with me if you want.” He said reassuringly.
“I...I...”
Paul came and stood protectively in front of me.
“SHE DOESN’T WANT TO JUMP OFF THOSE DAMN CLIFFS, BLACK!” he growled, starting to shake.
I turned Paul around to face me, “It’s okay, Bro. Calm down, I’m good. No need to worry.”
Paul stopped to shake. “You are not going to jump, are you? You haven’t even been on the cliffs after the...accident.”
I sighed.
Ever since, the time I had fallen off these cliffs when I was young and had broken my left shoulder. I had never regained the courage to go cliff diving again. Not even with Paul or the pack. And, now Jake wants me to cliff dives with him...
“I...could...try...I guess.” I whispered and look up at Jake for support.
Jake grinned and held my hands, slowly leading me to the cliff’s end.
I peer over the edge.
“Ugh.” I mumbled, shutting my eyes.
Jake chuckled, “It’s alright, I’ve got your back.”
“You better.” I murmured and I felt two warm arms slide around my waist.
“No worries, I’ve got it.” Jake said, smirking. “Ready?”
“N-no.”
“One, two, THREE!”
I jumped and I could feel Jake’s arms tightened around me.
“You did it, Tav.” He whispered softly to my ears.
I wiped the tears away and inhaled.
I am going to do this without anyone’s help.
I make my way slowly up the cliffs.
Trying to calm my breaths, I took my shoes off and looked over the edge.
It’s higher than last time...
Jacob's POV
I rushed to the beach as fast as I could.
Panic filled my chest as I get closer and closer to the beach.
I ran onto the soft sand and was busy searching for Tav. I looked out to the ocean.
No Tav.
Where else would she be? First Beach is a special place for both of us, whenever we are feeling down, this is the place we go.
Together...
I turned around and was about to go when I felt the need to turn around.
Almost like the imprinting force is pulling me towards the cliffs.
I decide to trust my instinct and moved slowly up the cliffs...
Tav's POV
Okay...You can do this again without Jacob, Right?
I sighed and stepped back a little.
Come on, Tavia Anderson Lahote. You can do it!
I let out a frustrating yell.
I took another deep breath and step closer to the edge again.
Alright, you are going to jump this time, Tav!
Just as I was about to jump, I felt a pair of warm and protective arms slide around my waist and held me securely.
"It's alright, I've got your back." A familiar husky voice whispered next to my ear.
"J-Jake?" I stammered, aware of my heart that is pumping way too fast.
I felt his arms tightened around me as he softly whispered, "Ready?".
I gave a small nod.
"One, two, THREE!"
We jumped off and floated back up to the surface in seconds. The whole time, I felt safely secured in Jake's muscular arms,
"TAVIA!" Jake yelled, and tackled me with a bear hug.
"Jake." I said softly.
"Don't go running away from me next time; you scared me half to death. Jake stares at me for a while before softening his eyes.
He sighed.
"You know whatever you saw back there, it's not...what you think it is...You need to know that you are the only one I love and ever need in my life. Tavia, you are my imprint. I wouldn't have eyes for any other girls, only you." Jake rushed out.
I blinked and looked up at him.
"Jake..." I began, but was cut off by a pair of warm and soft lips.
Soon, I found myself lost in a world with only Jake and me...
Together...
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Jake's POV
I wrapped my arms around Tav, enjoying the bubbly sensation building up inside.
"Tav." I mumbled gently in her ears.
"Yeah?" An angel-like's voice replied.
"I love you." I smiled, lifting Tav's head to see her reaction.
Tav's POV
"Tav."
"Yeah" I answered,taking in the forest-like scent of Jacob.
"I love you."
I felt a hand lifting my head up.
I look up and saw the most beautiful face I ever laid my eyes on.
"Jake." I breathed out.
I stared at Jacob's warm chocolate brown eyes and blushed.
I buried my head in Jake's chest from the over-whelming love and passion that was held in his eyes.
Jake chuckled lightly and brought my head up again.
He lowered his head and placed his lips lightly on mine.
I returned the kiss and felt Jake smirking.
I blushed harder and lower my head.
"You are blushing quite often now, aren't you?" Jake said, grinning.
I lifted my head up a little, and looked away.
"N-no." I said, trying hard not to go red in the face.
Tavia, you are blushing too much...
I groaned quietly to myself and walked a little faster to calm myself down.
Jake's POV
I watched Tav as she moved faster to get away from me.
I laughed again and moved up next to her.
"Tavia!"
"What?" Tav asked, glancing over at me.
"I'll race you home!" I yelled, having a head start already.
"Hey!" I heard Tav's distance response.
Tav's POV
Before I was a shape shifter, it would be impossible for me to beat Jake in running.
But now that, I am one. Everything changed. Speed is what I'm all about.
I ran past Jake with ease, and turned around to give him a small wave and continued on my way to the Black's house.
Then, I heard Jake moaning quietly from pain.
Did he hurt himself?
Worrying, I quickly ran back to Jacob and kneed next to him.
"Jake? You okay? What did you do? How did you manage to hurt yourself when you are a shape shifter?" I rushed out, searching for any injuries.
Suddenly, I felt a warm touch on my hands and the next thing I know, he has caught mine within his large, protective ones.
"Who said I hurt myself?" Jake's husky voice answered.
"But-?" I started.
"That moan was because you rushed past me in seconds. But, I guess I can beat you again now." He said, smugly.
"Hey! You cheater." I said, getting up from my knees.
Jacob jumped up and laughed.
I felt myself getting swift off the ground and was held bridal-style in Jacob's protective arms instead.
"Don't worry I will bring you home safety." He said, and placed another sweet and passionate kiss on my lips. I can't help but smile.
I tightened my arms around his neck and whispered five loving words softly into his ears.
"I love you, Jacob Black."
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