The Pack

Yes (You and Me)

Leah's POV

I had to admit the bar Seth and Renesmee picked out was kinda excellent. The food was great, so was the beer, and the people hitting the stage were pretty much hilarious. I was shocked to find out that Nessie and I had the same sense of humor. We laughed several times when the boys didn't.

"I can't believe that girl doesn't realize how horribly she's embarrassing her boyfriend," Ness said breathlessly from laughter.

"I don't know it's sweet that she loves enough to do that," Seth said hesitantly. He frowned when the girl went for the high notes and Jacob snorted and took another swig of his beer.

"The sentiment is nice," Jacob corrected. "The sound is much less to be desired." I nodded in agreement and we clinked our beer bottles.

"Please, are you both telling me you would find Leah or I doing that flattering?" Ness asked and I was kind of curious of Jacob's answer… but he didn't.

"I would find it sweet if it were something you wanted to do but it's clearly not your thing and that doesn't bother me either," Seth said indifferently or at least I thought so. Ness narrowed her eyes at him and I could tell she was trying to read him. I could tell that my brother was completely clueless. He apparently had inadvertently laid down a gauntlet that Ness was about to pick up. She hopped out of her chair quickly and made her way to the desk to sign up for a turn. I chuckled and shook my head.

"I didn't mean she had to do it!" He defended himself even though no one was blaming him.

"Yeah, but you should've known better," Jacob teased. "I'm curious what she's going to sing." She looked over the crowd and seemed a bit nervous until she locked eyes with my brother.

"This song is meant to be a duet but … it's the only song that truly explains how I feel Seth," she confessed and then sighed. The music started to play and she closed her eyes and held the mic tightly.

You and me were always with each other
Before we knew the others was ever there
You and me we belong together
Just like a breath needs the air
I told you if you called I would come runnin'
Across the highs the lows and the in between
You and me we've got two minds that think as one
And our hearts march to the same beat ….

She sang the entire song with her eyes closed. I was surprised for how chipper and light her speaking voice was her voice was deep, raw, and vulnerable. It was much more enjoyable than the previous performance. Once she was finished the place erupted and she gave a shy little smile before walking over to our table.

"You can't say I never did anything for you," she said to playfully.

"Ness, you sounded great and I loved it. I didn't mean for you to feel like you had to do it. I know how much you love me it's almost as much as I love you." He kissed her cheek and she rested her head on his shoulder. I watched them together. They were so sappy and cute. It wasn't until that moment that I got it. She was wrapped up in my brother, completely consumed by him. Nobody else mattered and it was clear that he felt the same. The rest of the night went on peacefully and time flew. I'd never been on a double date before and as far as they go I thought it was pretty great. However, there was this heavy feeling lodged in the depths of my center focused on Jacob.

I was never the type of woman to get wrapped up in someone but Jacob Black brought something out in me. He was my partner and my protector at the same time. He held my hand like I was special, he walked with me he didn't walk ahead of me pulling me along. I like those little things … the things I dare not mention. The things that let me know he was perfect for me. Even though we were on this damned double date with his ex-imprint and my little brother my head was wrapped up in our future the future we both wanted. His words from earlier rang in my head and echoed. He wanted to grow old with me.

I had to confess being frozen in time with Jacob wouldn't be bad either. I wanted to tell him that just being with him now I'd grown so much. He would never know how messed up I was until I met him. He would never know how messed up I was when I had to leave him. I took a deep breath and our eyes caught from across our table. He gave me a little smirk and then offered me his hand.

"Come on betagirl," he muttered. He strolled with me out onto the make shift dance floor. He rocked me in his strong arms as a slow country song played. He hummed a little and I chuckled … singing wasn't exactly Jacob's thing. Nevertheless I felt safe and sated. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, being here with Ness isn't as bad as I thought it would be. She was actually kind of good during karaoke," I surmised.

"No, I mean I thought you were upset because … you know your cousin is here," Jacob said solemnly. I looked up around and I saw Emily and Sam in the corner in their own little world. I looked back at Jake and he seemed sad. I couldn't for the life of me think of why. My past with Sam was so far behind me that until someone reminds me I forget that it happened. Granted Emily liked to remind me a lot.

"Jake, you haven't realized by now that I don't see anyone but you. I'm like so in love with you it's ridiculous!" I said playfully and he chuckled and pulled me closer.

"That's great to hear. I just …"

"What?"

"I know Sam is with Emily but … I think he would break the imprint if he could. He talks about you a lot at work and it worries me … sometimes." I didn't mean to but I knew I was frowning.

"I don't get why that would worry you Jacob. You and me we have this thing this undeniable force that keeps us connected. Now that we are finally together I feel like my heart is connected to yours and I'm just waiting …"I left my statement unfinished I'd said too much. Jacob's eyes narrowed curiously. We stopped rocking and just stared at each other.

"Waiting for what?" He asked quietly.

"The words," I responded and he had the nerve to look at me confused.

"You know the words …. Every girl wants to hear the words." I shrugged and now I felt bashful and a little stupid.

"You know I love you so I know it's not that. I tell you that daily," he mused. I couldn't tell if he was messing with me or genuinely being an idiot.

"I want you to ask me," I goaded and groaned.

"Ooooh, well you're going to have to wait for that Clearwater. I want that moment to be perfect," he teased and I sighed and rested my head on his shoulder.

"I think the moment is perfect now," I whispered not caring if he heard me or not. He began to rock me slowly again and I closed my eyes and savored the sensation.

"Leah, honestly sometimes I forget we aren't already married. Since you've come back to Forks we've been inseparable. You complete me, you except me, and I just love you and I hope you feel the same. Of course I want you to marry me."

"So are we engaged?" I asked and he laughed again.

"I don't know I kind of sort of asked and you didn't answer," he chuckled. I pulled away from only enough to touch my lips to his. Our kiss was slow and passionate when we came up for air I answered his question.

"Yes," I whispered before he picked me up and kissed me all over my face. I wasn't expecting this to fell so connected and completed by another person.