"It's not," Jacob agreed, sliding an arm around her shoulders. He liked being close to Belle, even if they weren't (or hadn't yet) gone any farther than kissing and cuddling.

"This place...never been anywhere like this before. People from all over, every time, every place. I'm kind of glad for it, though, because I never would have met you if I never came here. And you're the most important person in my life right now, Belle. Now and, well, I'd say forever. Can't see it changing, anyway."