Forever and Ever

Jake and I were walking on First Beach just as the sun was starting to set. This was one of my favorite places to be.

I took off my shoes and felt the cold sand between my feet. I heart Jake laugh behind me, but I just ignored him for the time being. The wind was blowing through my bronze colored hair.

"Hey, Nessie?" I heard Jake say.

I turned around and saw the expression on his face. "What's wrong Jake?" I started to move towards him, but he held out his hand.

"I want to explain something to you first. Okay? And just wait until I'm done to ask questions."

"Sure Jake. What is it?" This was strange for him, he was never really this uneasy around me.

"Well by now you know everything about the wolves. You even understand practically everything about…imprinting. I've told you all about Sam and Emily, and Quil and Claire, and everyone else. But you never asked about me Ness."

There was a reason for that. I had always been afraid for when Jacob would finally imprint. When I was little I use to picture what I would do if he went away. My father was the only one that knew about that, but I had asked him never to say anything.

I had just hoped that I would never have to worry about it; that my life could stay on this path for forever. Mainly because everyone I knew could stay alive that long, and also because I thought my life was perfect right now.

But I knew I would have to face this talk with Jake sooner or later; I would rather have chosen later.

"Nessie," he started off in a softer voice, "it's been ten years since you were born. You have heard countless of times about what had happened during your birth and the time surrounding it, although some thought it was a bad idea. But there is one part that has been left out. I wanted to be the one to tell you. Not anyone else."

I still had no idea what he was talking about and I was starting to get confused. I may be smart, but when I'm around Jacob I don't always think correctly. "Is there something wrong with me Jake?" I ignored the only rule for this talk carelessly. I was beginning to get worried.

"No Nessie! Nothing is wrong with you. You're perfect. You always have been." He answered as he stepped towards me. Even though he was not touching me, I could still feel the warmth that was radiating off of his body. The cool sea breeze was not even touching my skin anymore.

I smiled and took the last step between us. I touched his cheek to try and show him how confused I was becoming.

He chuckled a little. "I'm sorry Nessie. You know I've always been bad at explaining things. And this one is even harder. I guess I'm just scared of your reaction."

"Don't worry, Jake," I said, trying to reassure him. "I'll always love you no matter what."

"You see Nessie, that's the thing. I love you too…" he trailed off.

"But Jake, I already know…," But he stopped me by placing a finger to my lips.

"No Nessie. I really love you; so much. You see, I imprinted on you the first time I saw you. It wasn't like how Sam sees Emily, but more of how Quil and Claire first started off. I only wanted to protect you, for you to have the best things, like an older brother. For the last few years, I have more or less been your best friend."

"But recently, I have started to see you as the young woman you have become. You are truly beautiful in every way. Everything you do is important to me, no matter how stupid it may be to someone else. I understand that this may be a lot for you, and that you might not have the same feelings," he said as he started to back away again.

"No Jake!" I yelled as I ran towards him and into his arms. He held me tight to his body, but not too tight. I had just enough air in my lungs to say what he needed to hear. "I truly love you too."

But soon I needed to breathe again. "Jake…air," I choked out.

He looked down at me in alarm. "Sorry Nessie!" He set me down, but I would not let his arms leave my body. I just needed a little air to survive, right?

I looked up at him and we stared into each other's eyes for a moment. I always thought it looked cheesy in the movies, but until you have experienced it, I guess you could believe that.

There was something new in Jacob's eyes that wasn't there before. He was looking at me with a new intensity that sent a shiver down my spine. I was finally able to identify the feelings I had been feeling for Jake. Until he explained it to me, I hadn't noticed how strong my feelings had grown. And there was only one more thing that could make today more perfect.

"Jake?"

"Yes, my Nessie?"

My smile became bigger when he said that. "Isn't there something else you would like to do?"

"And what would that be?"

I gave him a mischievous smile and stood up on my tip-toes to whisper in his ear. "Kiss me," I told him.

He looked down at me for a moment and I thought he was going to say not right now. But then he started to hold me closer than I thought possible. His hands seemed to fit perfectly in the small of my back. My body was as perfect as a puzzle piece up against his. The heat from his body wasn't the only thing that was keeping us warm anymore.

Even though the wind picked up a little, I could not tell the difference. Everywhere our skin touch burned with a jolt of electricity. I felt like I was on fire, yet felt sparks coming off of me as well.

As soon as Jake's lips touched mine, the fire intensified. My lips somehow already knew what to do. They were moving in perfect sync with Jake's. They too fit perfectly together.

My mouth opened up so I could breathe in the scent I knew so well. It was even stronger from his mouth. I felt like I was in heaven.

And then, just as soon as I was finally fully immersed in my Jacob, he pulled away.

I must have had a defeated look on my face because he laughed a little as he watched my facial expressions. He cupped my face with one of his large hands and I leaned into it.

"Nessie, what am I going to do with you?"

"You can do more of that," I smiled. "Or you can just love me forever."

"Are you sure you want me to do that?" he asked me seriously. His expression changed a little, which I was not happy about.

I nodded my head slowly. I was absolutely sure that that was what I wanted.

"Okay my Nessie. I will love you forever and ever."

"Forever and ever," I repeated and Jake held me close to him. The sun had already set and I hadn't even noticed. The stars above were shinning extra bright tonight, or at least that's what I thought. I wanted to stay there with Jake for all of eternity, but I knew that couldn't happen. At least I would always remember this day, and of course I would always have Jake by my side.

AN: I love Jake and Nessie, although it took me a little while to get use to them. I just randomly thought this up at like 12:30 at night so my judgement isn't that great right now. I think it's pretty good. Let me know by clicking that little buttone in the center there. I'll give you a lollipop!