The New Beginning
Chapter 1
It's been a few years since the Volturi have been proven wrong by us Cullens yet again. They came for me. For all of us. I was little and didn't know what was going on. Literally I was only one. Physically however I was seven. As of last week I am now seventeen but I look maybe twenty-one. It's not that much of an age difference though. According to my dad I'm just not allowed to wear make-up but I do it anyway because he is out numbered. Jacob thinks I'm beautiful no matter what. He's great. Though, I'm not sure about our relationship however. He seems like a friend at times, protector, and even sometimes feels like he's in love with me. I can't let that happen since he's my cousin. I think. Yet, maybe he's not? That's why I plan on asking my parents who he is to me exactly. I was never told our story. I never really asked nor did I care at the time. I just know he's amazing and has always been there for me. I'm getting to that age where boys are interesting to me and I can't wait to start school this fall as a freshman. Jacob is starting at Forks High this year so I will know someone. And he's scared for me to meet new boys I guess. He's been dropping the hints. I plan on asking my parents tonight on our relationship status.
I lay in my bed listening to my headphones waiting for my parents to get back front mountain lion hunting when I hear a knock on the door.
"Yes? Come in!" I yelled expecting my mom or dad to walk in letting me know they were home.
Instead something much smaller, graceful, over the top walked in, Alice.
"Honey, you know I can see the future. Why didn't you just come to me about your Jacob questions?" She smiled.
"Because I feel like my parents would like to tell me instead." I didn't want to hurt her feelings.
"Alright, well why don't you have Jacob tell you then?" she looked at my phone with intent. Like she was waiting for something. Right then my phone buzzed. I glanced quickly at it seeing the name "Jacob The Great" shoot across the top. Don't ask. He put his name in my phone.
Alice giggled at me and walked out. Always giving away the future much too often then needed. I read the message Jacob sent me.
Jacob The Great
U are looking LOVELY tonight!
Wait. Jacob can see me?! I glanced out the window and see him standing there looking at me with that stupid grin on his face.
"Get in here!" I yelled through the window.
"Ha! Nessie, did I freak you out?! I hope I did because that's funny!" He laughed.
"You are so immature!" I threw my pillow at him. Something about this feels natural and much more than being family or friends for that matter. Now I really need to know the truth because my teenage hormones are going crazy. Damn, he's so hot with his white t shirt and blue jeans.
"What are your plans for tonight Ness? Let's watch a movie or something" he was so happy.
"Why are you smiling so big?" I was confused.
"Ness, you are just so beautiful. I can't help it." He walked towards me.
Now I'm really confused about us. He's being really flirty tonight. Why? Aren't we family? What's going on?
"Jacob I umm… I" He sat next to me and brushed my hair out of my face.
"What babe?" Wait, did he just call me babe?
"Did you just call me ba…" He leaned in and kissed me. And not like a brother sister peck on the cheek. Oh no. Like he wanted me. I don't even know how that feels. I've never kissed someone the way he kissed me just now. I liked it. I loved it. I wanted more.
"RENESMEE CARLIE CULLEN! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING!?" Screamed my dad.
"Edward, honey, remember what you told Jacob about Nessie turning 17?" My mom's voice was so calming.
"I'm so sorry Edward I thought you guys talk to her?" I had to intervene.
"Stop! What is going on?! I'm so confused! Jacob why are you kissing me and what is everyone talking about?!" My head was spinning, though I couldn't tell if it was from all this confusion or that amazing kiss I just encountered.
"Okay, let's all go to the main house to talk. The whole family should be included." Mom said.
We made it to the main house 5 minutes later. My whole vampire family was there just watching me intently. Except Alice. She knew what was going to happen before it happened.
"Okay, so we are here to explain everything to Nessie since no one told her anything. It's very upsetting since she didn't even know why I was kissing her tonight" Everyone smiled but my dad.
"Okay, honey, this is the whole story. You know how the wolves imprint on their true love? Well that happened with Jacob the day you were born. So no matter what he will be there for you. If you want to be just friends or more than that he will understand. It's up to you. He clearly has feelings for you." My mother stared at me the whole time she was talking.
"Wait, Jacob why would you just kiss me out of nowhere like that though? I never showed interest since I thought we were family or something?" I asked.
"Because Nessie I like you and I've been wanting to tell you that but your dad and I had a deal. I wasn't allowed to show those feelings until you were seventeen. I kissed you the way I did because I've waited so long. I thought they talked to you already because they said they would before they went hunting. Clearly I was wrong and I'm sorry" He looked ashamed.
"No, don't be sorry. I was caught off guard. Now that I know the truth we can work on feelings. As for me I want to take things slow. I don't really know how I feel at this moment. Even though that kiss was amazing." My dad glared at me. I'm just glad he didn't hear what else I was thinking. My mom has been practicing these last few years to push her shield to me permanently to block my dad from hearing my thoughts now that I'm a teenager. I'm so very thankful for that.
"Well, there might be some more broken head boards huh Edward?" My uncle Emmett squealed.
My dad tackled my uncle in rage. We all jumped up as the coffee table shattered.
"Edward! You stop that this instant!" I have never heard my mom's voice get so loud.
"Mom, what is Uncle Emmett talking about?" I was honestly curious. Especially since my dad got so mad.
"Oh nothing honey. That's for another day …" And before she could finish my dad yelled at her.
"Not till after she's married!" I was in shock. They never yell at each other.
"Alright, I've had enough. I'm going home to go to bed." I yawned.
Jacob walked me home slowly so we could talk about a few things while my parents and the rest of the family stayed at the main house to play games all night. We didn't actually say anything to each other. I don't know if he was just embarrassed or what but I didn't know what to think myself. The noise was the sounds of cracking twigs below our feet and rustling trees in the wind. We made it to my little cottage of a house and he grabbed my shoulder.
"I'm sorry if I came on way to strong. Please don't push me away" He had a tear in his eye.
"Oh no! Never! I just have to think for a while to myself okay? I need to sleep and I will text you in the morning?"
He didn't say anything he just gave me a hug and ran into the forest. I walked into my bathroom and turned on the bath water. While I waited for that to fill up I sat on my bathroom floor in my robe staring at my feet. These last few years have finally made sense. With him trying to hold my hand. Pushing my hair behind my ear, getting weird glares from my dad whenever Jacob moved around me, it all made sense. He was trying to subtly drop hints so I would make the first move. And when I didn't he finally did. This means I can let my emotions go wherever they may please but do I want to date Jacob and potentially ruin our friendship or keep it the same? That kiss though... It was amazing.
I took my bath and got ready for bed. I laid my head on my pillow and before I could start to dream my phone buzzed.
Jacob The Great
Plz. Don't think 2 much. Sleep tight beautiful. I'll talk 2 u tomorrow.
ME
Thank you. Especially for the kiss.
He texted back but before I could get myself to read it I started dreaming of what could become of us.