Chapter 20

AN: I don't own Twilight.

I am sad to say that this is the last chapter, so I hope you enjoy it.

(Jacob POV)

Keeping secrets are hard, especially if you're in a pack of mindreading wolf men. I have no idea how, but no one has found out about it and hopefully no one will.

When Emma asked what was wrong I had no other choice than to make something up. Don't get me wrong, I feel really bad for lying to her, but if she found out now it would ruin everything. So, keeping secrets is what I shall do.

(Emma POV)

Jacob's been acting really strange lately. I don't know if it's the stress of graduating getting to him or something else entirely, whatever it is, it's freaking me out.

Hanging out with him is no fun anymore. He's always nervous and jumpy around me lately and it's no fun.

Lots of scenarios have been running through my mind, none of them good. It's making me crazy.

-o0o-

I smoothed down the wrinkles in my dress for what felt like the millionth time today. As I stared at my reflection I couldn't help but to squeal with excitement. We're graduating today!

I can't believe that I'm finally done with high school. I am a little sad though. I'm going to miss my friends and family a lot, especially Jacob. I haven't told anyone but my parents yet, but I got my acceptance letter to UW a few weeks ago. I know I shouldn't put it off much longer, but the thought of telling Jacob broke my heart.

I know it's not that far away and he'll come visit me if I ask, but I just didn't have the heart to tell him yet.

The ring of the doorbell brought me out of my thoughts and back to reality. I fluffed my hair one last time before going down the stairs.

I smiled when I spotted Jacob and wrapped my arms around his neck. He leaned down to give me a peck on my cheek, before pulling back and grabbing my hand.

My mom was happily snapping pictures of us before Ethan had to leave to pick up his latest girlfriend. Between Paul and Ethan I can see why Chase started acting like he does, but mark my words, he'll find his match and it won't be pretty.

As Ethan left my mom picked up the camera again and shot a few more photos of me and Jake. David took the camera from her and ushered her and my dad to stand with us. He took a few shots of me and Jacob with my parents and a few with just me and my parents.

Ever since he and Leah officially started dating he's home a lot more than he used to be. He's also happier than I've ever seen him. I'm so glad they found each other, even if it was with a little magical help.

-o0o-

After graduation we went to Sam and Emily's to celebrate.

The entire pack was there, because most of them graduated today.

There were tables and tables filled with Emily's delicious cooking and the guys were running around playing football.

As soon as we got home, the guys took off their 'monkey-suites' and donned their regular cut-off jeans.

I was staring at Jacob, when I felt someone sit next to me.

"Is everything okay?" Emily asked in a soft voice.

I sighed and looked at her. "Yeah, everything's fine."

"Are you sure? It looks like you have something on your mind."

With a chuckle I said, "I just need to tell Jacob something."

Emily frowned when she saw my face fall a little at the idea of talking to Jake. "You're not pregnant, are you?" she asked with concern

"What?" I asked, horrified. "No, I'm not."

I couldn't help the laugh that escaped at the thought of being pregnant.

Jacob seemed to have heard me and came jogging over.

"Hey, babe, is everything okay?" he asked taking Emily's suddenly empty seat.

"Yeah, I just, uhm, I need to tell you something, but you have to promise you won't get bad."

"I promise," he said sincerely. "You can tell me anything."

I took a deep breath and smiled at him. "I got accepted by UW."

I looked at him, expecting to see him grimace or look angry, but what I didn't expect was the gigantic grin on his face.

"Really?" he asked, his smile growing even wider when I nodded. "Well, isn't that a coincidence…"

Okay, I am officially confused.

"What do you mean?" I asked him.

"I got accepted there as well," he said after a moment of silence.

I stared at him in disbelief until his words sunk in.

I wrapped my arms around his neck and pressed my lips to his. "That's great!" I yelled. "Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"I wanted it to be a surprise," he said pulling me onto his lap.

"Is that why you've been so nervous the last few weeks?" I asked, laying my head on his shoulder.

"You noticed, huh?" he asked with a sheepish grin.

"Yeah, you're not very good at hiding your nervousness." I told him.

"Nah, I'm just not good at hiding things from you," he said.

His hand brushed his pocket and I looked at him quizzically.

"You're hiding something else, aren't you?" I accused him

"Well, I, no, it's –"

"Hey, get a room!" Chase yelled before pulling a face. "On second thought, don't get a room. Jake, come on, we need you."

"Sorry, babe. Got to go." He kissed me again before getting up to join the guys again.

I huffed and crossed my arms. Saved by the brother, I thought, annoyed.

-o0o-

(Jacob POV)

That was close!

I gave a sigh of relief as I jogged after Chase to rejoin the game.

I still had no idea of how I was going to ask her. Should I do it in private or in front of the pack? I have no idea.

I ran after Paul to try and get my mind off it, not that it was working.

The same questions kept rolling around in my mind and it was distracting. I was so focussed on my thoughts that I didn't see Collin running at me until it was too late and I was lying on the ground with him on top of me.

He looked at the scowl on my face and burst out laughing.

"Yeah, yeah, laugh now, but remember, I know where you live," I told him, but it only caused him to laugh harder.

I growled and pushed him off of me before standing up. The pack looked from me to Collin and started laughing as well.

-o0o-

After the game we made a little bonfire and sat around it.

Emma was cuddled into my side, staring at the dancing flames.

It's now or never, I thought and pulled her up.

"Em, I want to ask you something," I said when she looked at me confusedly.

"Okay."

My hand brushed my pocket again and lingered on the bulge there before I shoved my hand in and pulled out the little box. I got down on one knee (cheesy, I know) and took her hand.

"Emma, will you marry me?" I asked quickly.

I held my breath as I waited for her response.

A few minutes ticked by and she stilled hasn't said anything. I was starting to worry. And then…

"Yes," she said softly.

I let out the breath that I was holding and slid the ring on her finger. I stood up and pressed my lips against hers, crushing her body into mine. When I pulled back I heard everyone cheering.

This is the BEST day of my life!

-o0o-

THE END

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I have no idea when I'll be writing the next story, but hopefully it'll be soon.

Thanks again to everyone who stuck through this story with me.