The Imperfect Imprint {Jakeward}

I wanted nothing more than to spend the day texting Jacob... but I knew that would arise suspicion. So I refrained as best I could, only sending texts when Bella wasn't attached to my hip. Which was rarely. But my speed helped. I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket as we sat down for lunch, and I had to squeeze my hands together. I was itching to pull it out and read the text I knew would be from Jake. But instead, I draped my arm over Bella's shoulders as she began munching on her cafeteria pizza, chatting away to Alice. Neither Jacob nor myself had mentioned the kiss from the night before, and I hoped he was too sleepy to remember doing it. Not that I had minded... but I didn't want him to feel guilty for doing that to Bella.

I suddenly remembered that Bella was forcing him to hang out tonight and had to hold back a relieved sigh. I would get some time to myself, I wouldn't have to pretend. But the relief turned sour when I realized I wouldn't be able to talk to Jake either... because he would be with Bella. I cursed in my mind. I'm acting like a child. I can handle the four more days, I'm 109 years old for goodness sakes. Besides- I would get to see Jake again tonight. I hope.

Tonight Bella will be with Jake, I only have to pretend I'm there to sleep later and that's it. Tomorrow would be a whole day with her. Friday her and Alice would be gone shopping. Saturday was the day we were all waiting for. I could do this. So could Jake. I smiled as I thought about his sleepy smile last night.

"Edward?" Bella asked quietly. I snapped out of my thoughts and gave her a small smile.

"Yes?" I asked.

"You looked a little out of it," she observed. I shrugged.

"Just thinking," I said vaguely. Thinking about Jake, I elaborated in my head.

Yeah- thinking about a certain wolf. I heard in Alice's thoughts. I refrained from shooting her a frown.

"What are you smiling about?" She questioned with a bemused smile. My phone vibrated in my pocket again.

"I'm just happy, that's all," I said, placing my arm around her waist and giving her a side hug as I kissed her hair. When I pulled away again she was smiling hugely.

"I'm glad," she grinned.

A week ago that grin would have made me happier than anything else. Not that I didn't like seeing her happy- because I do. It just wasn't such a huge priority anymore. Seeing Jake happy was what I really wanted. Being with Jake and being the reason he's happy.

The bell suddenly rang, signalling the end of lunch. While Bella got her things out of her locker, I quickly checked my phone without her noticing- vampire speed.

Jake: so about... you know... last night

Jake: Edward? Oh god, are you mad? I'm so sorry.

My phone vibrated in my hand again as I was reading his first two messages.

Jake: Please answer me :(

I quickly typed out a reply before he got too carried away.

Edward: I'm not mad Jake. You were half asleep. It's okay.

Jake: oh thank god! Okay good.

I smiled at his response. I could practically see the relieved look on his face. I couldn't be mad at him even if I wanted to.

The rest of the day passed fairly easily. Bella and I were on our way to meet Jake at our usual spot for the 'trade off'. I spotted Jake leaning back against the red rabbit and pulled onto the side of the road, trying to keep a frown on my face. I couldn't smile at him- Bella would probably die of shock. I had to act like I hated him, like everything was totally normal. I placed a deeper scowl on my face, slamming the door of the car as I got out. Bella glanced at me and rolled her eyes. Good. Jake let his eyes rest on me while Bella was looking my way, and I met his glance. I wanted to smile at him so badly it hurt. Bella turned back around and his eyes flicked to her, a smile spreading across his face.