Only Time Will Tell

I Think I Love You

It took another week for Jacob to finally be allowed to wander around the house as much as he pleased. God that was a wonderful day when Elizabeth had given the okay. He'd also demanded that day that he and Edward switch beds. Now that he wasn't bedridden anymore he didn't feel right taking his imprints bed from him. Especially since he was human and actually needed the rest unlike in the future. He had spent almost thirty minutes trying to convince Elizabeth to agree. Thankfully Edward had stepped in and offered a compromise that they just move another bed frame into the room so they'd both be on proper beds. Jacob had moved the bed alone after telling Edward he wanted to work his muscles out a bit. He almost laughed when he saw Edward's and Elizabeth's faces as he moved the bed frame with little trouble. Jacob did play up how heavy it was though. He couldn't let his strength out match his muscles after all. They were still impressed though.

Since then Elizabeth had gotten off his case a bit. Saying that if he was feeling okay enough to do that he must be in better health then she'd first thought. She still demanded that he stay a couple more weeks though, just to be sure.

Edward didn't think he could be more entertained by Jacob until he was finally free of his bed restraints. The man could find something fun to do despite any circumstance. They spent most sunny days out in the backyard horsing around when Edward didn't have lessons. They played games Edward never got to when he was young seeing as he's an only child. Tag, hide and seek, ect. Edward had at first been embarrassed to play such games but Jacob wouldn't let him get out of it after learning he'd never played as a kid. Saying that no childhood was complete without such games.

His mother also encouraged it agreeing that Edward needed to loosen up a little. He was only fifteen after all. She'd often be out as well when they were in the garden. Either tending to her flowers or on the porch doing her needle work. She claimed she was there to ensure they didn't damage any of her precious fauna but the truth was she just enjoyed seeing her son act young for once. Even when he was at the age most children play such games he always spent his time inside either studying, playing the piano, or reading. In the past she'd often have to force him outside if only so he'd get some sun on his skin.

She was truly grateful for the influence that Jacob was having on her son and was actually worried that he may revert to his old ways once the man was gone. Which is why she kept trying to prolong his stay. Jacob was clearly in good enough shape to leave but she didn't want him to leave yet. After all he'd done the one thing she never could. Make Edward socialize.

He had also brought a lot of joy in her life too. Before he'd gotten here weeks would go by without her giving a genuine laugh or smile but with Jacob here she found herself doing it more and more often.

That boy was like a living ray of sunshine and always seem to make the best of any situation. Even when they were locked in the house from storms or other reasons and couldn't go out to the garden Jacob still found something for them to do. There was one memorable night when he'd asked Edward to play the piano for him. Something fast that they could dance to. When Edward did the man had proudly danced in the middle of the living room alone. Using movement neither she nor Edward had ever seen. Some of them clearly exaggerated just to amuse them and make them laugh. For the timelines sake, Jacob was sure to try and only use traditional tribal dance moves he and pack had learned. Sam and the tribal leaders believing it was especially important for the wolves to have a deep connection to their tribes traditions. Jacob didn't mind that though. Doing things like that helped him feel closer to his wolf. He and the others enjoyed learning their heritage especially something as fun as dancing. At one point he'd gotten so into it he'd taken off his shoes entirely so as he put it they could 'properly see his amazing foot work.'