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So this is my very first fan fiction! I'm really excited about it, and eager to hear somebody's oppinion.

Thank you, anyway.
N. K Olesen.
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1. New house, new town, new college, new love pt 1

Jacob's POV

I was worried when Carlisle and Edward called me. They never called me! Carlisle sounded anxious for me to stop by their vampire crypt. A little reluctant I had agreed coming down for a while, but I wasn't going to pop in every second for their sake! What was I? A dog? Hardly. I was only reluctant because of the fact that Carlisle had said it wasn't because of they needed someone to babysit Nessie – and she wasn't even going to be there -, but it was because they wanted a serious "man to man" talk with me. Ugh – I was so not doing this. But I guess I still hadn't gotten over that I shouldn't count them as enemies anymore. Okay, maybe I was still being a little too unfriendly compared to their hospitality. I mean, they'd accepted my imprint on Nessie. That would be the same thing as accepting that I was taking away Nessie from them forever, when she grew old enough. But I didn't think like that at all about our future. I hadn't thought much, really, about our future. Did our future need a whole lot speculation? No, I didn't think so. It would come natural when the time was there.

Today was exactly two months since the whole Volturi thing. It still made me shudder when their name was spoken. But I always tried hiding my brief scared feelings when I thought about them.

"I'm going to Nessie's," I shouted to Billy, as I went through the door. It was too embarrassing – not really knowing why I felt that way – to tell Billy I was only going there to talk with Edward and Carlisle.

I stripped quickly - curious to know what they wanted to talk to me about – and phased to run as fast I managed. The trees flew by me in a green blurry mess, and if it wasn't for my wolf nose I probably wouldn't know where I was heading. The disgusting vampire scent was easy to follow. I wouldn't admit to myself that I'd gotten strangely used to have the burning scent in my nose. I'd gotten used to it! That's a load of crap, Jacob, and you know it!

Their enormous house came into view. I phased back and put my clothes on with clumsy movements. Why was I so eager for this… meeting?
Nessie had just stepped outside the door with Rosalie in her hand. The blonde psycho vampire scowled at me, and I scowled back at her with my best killer scowl. It worked. She quickly looked away, pretending to have seen something interesting in the forest. Nessie saw it too and pressed her eyebrows together with a mad expression.

"You two! You behave nicely. " She demanded. She turned to the blondie. "Rose, don't be so mad at Jake. He's going to stay with me forever, whether you like it or not, because he's my best friend." She startled me a little by saying so intense words. The words sounded strange when spoken with such a girlie high soprano. Rosalie looked indifferent. Nessie turned to look at me, trying to look adult and serious, but I was close to burst into laughter. "Jacob, don't scowl like that at Aunt Rosalie. I love her, and she's my family."

I grinned teasingly at Nessie.

"Jake!" She said like correcting a naughty child. "Listen to me."

I sighed dramatically and rolled my eyes. "Okay, Mom."

Her glance turned accusing. "I and Aunt Rosalie are going hunting. We're back in an hour. And remember you promised you would read a bedtime story for me. You better be there," She warned, like it was something I would forget.

"I didn't forget," I defended. Having promised Nessie something, I would never forget. "I'll see you tonight then."

"Won't you be here when I'm back?" She asked. Her lower lip pouted in a heart rending expression.

"Um, sweetie," I started, having a difficulty saying no to an angel face like that, also noticing Blondie looking a little too amused. "I have a pack to lead, y'know."

"Well, just promise me you'll be there to read a bed time story!"

Why was she doubting me so much? I had never cancelled any of our plans! "I promise, honey," I said and hugged her lightly as I headed for the door. Rosalie the whole time tried to ignore us.

Edward was at his piano and Carlisle was sitting expressionless in the couch staring in the empty air. Edward rose up when he heard me come in and drifted to sit beside Carlisle.

"Hello Jacob," Carlisle greeted politely. Edward nodded at me.

"Um, yeah," I said as I'd sat stiffly at the couch. "Er, what –"

"We're moving, Jacob." Edward said interrupting my almost stuttering words.

What? I – I… They couldn't just take Nessie away from me. Edward knows just how much I depend on her. She's my life! I could feel my eyes starting to irritate and burn, as it sunk into my mind.

"But of course, Jacob, we'll give you an option. An option to learn." Carlisle said.

My gaze turned questioningly.

"We're moving out of Forks, because we look much younger than we're supposed to be." Carlisle informed. Yeah, Carlisle was supposed to be thirty and he looked like he was in his early twenties. "We're giving you an option to follow us, because we know how hard it is for you to be away from Nessie."

Edward held a finger up to stop me, when I opened my mouth to disagree with the idea. I couldn't possibly go with them when I had my pack and all.

"We're not giving Nessie away to an uneducated man. You're going to finish High School. We'll teach you and when time comes you're going to College. You will not only be learning the basic things you learn in High School. Consider it a life experience as well, Jacob." Edward said. "You can phase anytime and lead your pack from there. And you can even go on weekend trips to La Push once in a while."

My mind floated over with thoughts, worries, but also something else. Excitement. Eagerness. I wanted this. I wanted to be able to keep Nessie living the life style she did now – spending all the money she wanted to spend.

"How – How far are we talking?" I mumbled. Why the fuck was I stuttering? Keep it cool, Jacob!

"Eatonville," Edward said. "But it's only our houses that is there. You'll finish High School in a year."

I snorted. I had two years to go, and they thought I would get it done in one year. Those vampires truly are crazy!

"Let me finish, Jacob," Edward said irritated. "Eatonville is not much bigger than Forks – maybe even smaller. You'll be staying there until you're going to College. We're going to College in Lacey near Olympia."

"We?" I said sceptically.

"Yes, Me, Bella, Nessie, Emmett, Jasper, Alice and Rosalie."

I stiffened. Well, that's just great. Me and a whole bunch of vampires – would it really get any better?

I snorted again.

"Jacob. This is serious," Edward said sternly.

"I can't –" I paused not really knowing why. "I can't afford College."

"We will pay for you, and do not attempt to reject our offer. This is a great deal for you Jacob. Please keep that in mind. Alice will learn you how do handle your economy and financials." Carlisle said.

I sighed, trying to make sense of the confusing thoughts running through my mind.

Carlisle noticed my confusion. "Think about it for a few days and come tell us what you've decided."

"When are you going, anyway?" I mused.

"We'll be spending Christmas here for Charlie's sake, but I'm afraid New Years will be in Eatonville."

Billy would be alright – he had Charlie and Sue. But I was worried about my pack. Seth was my beta – Leah had retired as soon as the Volturi thing had passed – but I wasn't sure if he could handle it alone. He was just a little kid. Would I – could I – leave it all behind for Nessie and my own sake? Would I leave my pack abandoned? The questions kept echoing in my head.

Carlisle rose up and smiled a little apologetic. "Sorry, but I need to be at the hospital now." He flew out the door, before I reached to react.
A sudden tension started building up as soon as Carlisle's always cheerful piece of mind left the bright living room. Edward watched me with narrowed eyes, as I prepared myself for some kind of attack coming from him. He almost looked amused.

"Twelve years." He said with a surprisingly hard voice.

I frowned. What was he talking about? I would not be back to La Push before twelve years had passed if I went with them? Was that what he meant?

Edward shook his head slowly. "I want twelve years before you're taking my daughter away."

I met his eyes, and something in those dark eyes told me, that if I tried to take her away from him before those twelve years had passed, he would attack me.

"Don't worry, Edward." Why was I comforting a bloodsucker? I was getting just as crazy and insane as them. "I'm not gonna take her away."

"You don't know what you're saying. I promise you, that when you fall in love with her and she in you, you're gonna ask me to have her before those twelve years have passed."

I'm wasn't thinking like that at all! Why did everyone seem to just know that I and Nessie's relationship would turn romantic someday? I really doubted that. For crying out loud she wasn't even a year old yet, and everyone kept saying they knew she would fall in love with me.

"Edward, trust me." I mumbled. "I won't."

"Weird as it sounds, I do trust you, Jacob." He answered. "But not enough to believe you right now. Imprinting is something unavoidable."

"I know it is, but… I and Nessie are just not like that."

"Yet," Edward added reluctantly.

I sighed, and stretched. My joints cracked louder than usual. I needed sleep. But I promised to run a patrol with Quil today, so I guess I should be heading to the woods...

"Get some sleep. To think this throughout you need a clear mind," He interrupted.

"Stay out of my head," I hissed, not as harshly as I meant it to.

I left the house shaking, and phasing short seconds after having tied my old cut-off jeans in my leather string around my ankle.

Hiya Jake! Quil thought truly happy to have me with him.

Hey.

So aren't you excited for tonight, eh?

Embry had arranged a movie night filled with horror films for just the three of us, as we used to back in the days. It seemed like such a long time ago, but only one and a half year had passed by.

Sure, sure.

Quil quickly noticed the lack of enthusiasm in my voice. He was a little silent, but couldn't keep it in for long. What's going on, Jake? You seem distant.

The Cullens are moving. I thought idly.

They are? Finally! 'Bout time.

I growled hoarsely at him. I'm going with them.

You what! Going with them? What the fuck are you talking about? Jake, man, you're the leader. You can't just leave us like that. He panicked. But I could hear in his thoughts that it wasn't because of I left them – he was afraid the leeches would kill me.

Quil, I'm going. They won't hurt me or anything – it'll just hurt more on them if they even try. Besides I'm doing this to be with Nessie.
Yes, it was for Nessie's fault I was doing this – maybe even mine as well.

And just like that - not even weighing my options - I had decided to go live with the Cullens for a whole decade.

Is this going to work out just fine? Is Quil right in worrying about Jacob's survival while being with the Cullens?