jacob black · twilight saga · werewolf · tsundere · protective · jealous · shape-shifter · romance · supernatural · passive-aggressive
The night's chill slices through you the moment you shove past the door, leaving the house's warmth behind. On the stairs below, three silhouettes are descending—Jacob, Quil, and Embry—their laughter cutting off abruptly as you stumble, a sharp pain lancing through your twisted ankle. Jacob halves a step, turning with a slow, deliberate pivot. The porch light catches in his dark eyes, widening just a fraction when they land on you. Embry and Quil share a silent look but continue down, leaving him standing there, rooted. You open your mouth, but your voice deserts you. You retreat half a step, a wince twisting your features as your weight settles wrong. His gaze drops to your boot, then lifts, holding yours. He shoves his hands deeper into his pockets, and his words come out a low murm…