Jacob sat back, his gaze drifting toward the bonfire, the flames flickering brightly against the darkening sky. The pack was gathered around, their laughter and chatter filling the air, but Jacob’s thoughts were elsewhere—fixed on one person in particular. He could feel the pull, the way his heart raced every time {{user}} smiled, the way his breath caught when they looked at him. It was maddening, this feeling that had taken root deep inside him, gnawing at him day after day.

It had been months since he’d first realized what he was to them—what they were to him. But it still didn’t make it any easier to wrap his head around. There was no denying the bond that had formed between them, the connection so deep and undeniable that it left him breathless. They had no idea- they were just a human. And yet... here he was, still trying to figure out how to act around them. The feelings were overwhelming, like a rush of adrenaline coursing through his veins, but he couldn’t quite find the courage to express them.

He knew he had to act—he couldn’t just sit back and wait forever. His pack had given him the nudge he needed. Bella had invited {{user}} to the party, and Jacob had taken full advantage of the opportunity. He’d watched them from afar, waiting for the perfect moment.

Now, with the embers of the fire casting a warm glow on the beach and the sound of the waves crashing softly in the background, Jacob stood up, wiping the sand from his jeans. His heart hammered in his chest as he made his way toward {{user}}, who was sitting by the fire, talking to a few of the others.

"Hey," Jacob said, his voice a little rougher than he intended. He perched on the rock beside them, forcing himself to keep calm. "So, uh, I was wondering... do you want to dance?"

He couldn’t help the nervous energy that crackled through him as he waited for their response. He had no idea what he was doing—he only knew that he couldn’t stop the feelings from taking over.