The Stories of Leah Clearwater - (Book One)

Chapter 29 - Jacob have you ever used your brain?

It must have been about 5:00am when Jacob woke me.

“Hey Leah.” He gently nudged my shoulder. I opened my eyes yawning and looked up. “I need you, and Seth to come with me. I’ve gotta go talk to Charlie. Seth’s ready to go. Will you come? “ I stood up stretching “Thanks Leah.”

I nodded and nudged him with my head, and he laughed. We quietly took off for Charlie’s house. Seth was being a smart ass, “Well luckily she doesn’t need a leash.”

Jacob smirked and I rolled my eyes. “Oh Leah, you know I’m kidding.”

I just nodded and kept up with them.

“So how’s the shoulder, and collar bone?” Jacob asked Seth. I growled softly. I was still not over that.

“Good. A tiny bit sore. But hey, it comes with the territory of protection. I couldn’t let Bella hurt you.”

Jacob smiled and the growl was louder this time. “Thanks kid. Trust me if your sister stepped in, well I don’t think Bella would be walking.”

I let out a wolfy chuckle.

“Yeah. Leah isn’t afraid to protect us.” They both turned back and smiled.

“Thank you for your restraint Leah.” Jacob smiled.

We were in the woods, beside Charlie's house.

Seth looked at Jacob, “Should I phase, or stay human?”

Jacob thought about it for a minute, “Stay human. I think just incase.”

Seth nodded and slipped behind a tree. I kept hidden. We watched as Jacob made his way up the porch stairs. He knocked on the front door gently. It was still early. Charlie was already dressed. It looked like he might have the day off. Fishing was my guess. In the next month or two it would be too cold to go anymore. I sat back on my haunches and waited. Charlie opened the door, a little taken back to see Jacob towering there.

“Hey kid. What are you doing here? Charlie peered around him to see, if anyone else accompanied him.

“It’s just me. I’m going solo for now. I wanted to see how you were doing.”

Charlie nodded, “I’m pretty good. Still worrying about Bella.”

Jacob nodded, “Well she’s better now. I saw her myself.

Charlie perked up, “Really, when?”

Jacob nodded, “Yesterday. Anyways, I was hoping we could talk. It’s kind of important.” Jacob shifted his weight.

Charlie rubbed the back of his neck, “Yeah I guess so. Is everything ok with you?”

Jacob shrugged, “Yeah. I need to show you something as well.” Charlie looked at Jacob. “Come on Charlie. Let’s go. I can’t wait much longer.” Charlie stepped out and shut the door behind him. “Let’s walk.”

Jacob was down the stairs in three steps. Mind you he skipped stairs like they didn't exist. His legs were long enough he could do it. Charlie followed behind him. They walked into the woods beside the house. Seth and I kept our place.

“So Bella’s not sick anymore. She’s back here in Forks. She’s with the Cullen’s at her house. Charlie you need to understand, things are different.”

Charlie eyed Jacob, “What do you mean different?”

Jacob rolled his eyes, “Like weird sort of.” Charlie started to turn around, Jacob caught his arm. “Hey hold on there. Just listen ok. I need to show you something.” I was not ready for this.