SEPARATE WORLDS

A/N: Hello! This is my first attempt at fanfiction. I received the idea of doing this from a friend. I am not too much of a fan of the Twilight Saga, but I really love how good Rosalie and Jacob look together. Well…enjoy! Please leave a review!

***DISCLAIMER: ALL rights for the Twilight Saga belong to the one and only Stephanie Meyer. I do not own ANYTHING!***

Chapter 1

JPOV

I walked up the steps to the Cullen home, and I could already feel the tension. Blondie was out on the front steps watching my every move. She was standing there with her arms crossed and her golden brown eyes staring intensely at me.

"Good day, Blondie." I said with a smirk. She just rolled her eyes.

"Why are you here, Dog?" she asked me rudely.

"Well, last time I checked, today was Nessie's birthday. Or the anniversary of when she was born." I said.

She just stared at me. "Well, go inside then. She's been asking for you anyway."

Rosalie seemed rather irritated by my presence. She was never happy that I imprinted on her niece, but I told her the same exact thing that I told Bella. 'It's a wolf thing.'

"Thanks." I said.

Right when I walked in, I was greeted by all the Cullens. First Bella, then Esme, Alice and finally my Nessie. The men greeted me with a "bro hug". It was a strong and painful hug, but I didn't mind the love. The only person who never greeted me nicely was Rosalie. I tried to be civil with her, but she would genuinely reject my kindness.

"I'm glad you came!" Bella said enthusiastically.

I smiled. "Well I wouldn't miss my Nessie's birthday."

"JAAAAAKKKKEEEE!", Nessie yelled as she ran into my arms.

I loved this girl. Not as a mate, because she was still too young, but as a friend. She reminded me of Bella so much. The Bella that I fell completely in love with.

"Hey, Ness! How are you, hun?" I said embracing her hug.

"GOOD!" she said. "What did you get me?"

I laughed. Of course she wanted her present now.

"Well if it's okay with mommy, maybe you can open your present now." I laughed.

Nessie looked at Bella with hope in her eyes.

"Well I'm okay with it, but go ask daddy." Bella replied

Nessie ran to go get Edward fast. Edward and I had put aside our rivalry and became good friends. After I risked my own life to protect Ness, he developed a better relationship with me.

"...right now?!" I heard Edward say. "Well go ask mommy."

"She already said yes!" Nessie said, while jumping up and down.

"Well...okay. As long as she said it's alright."

Nessie darted towards me.

"Jake, they said it's okay!" she said happily.

I laughed and gave into her.

"Alright, happy birthday, Nessie." I said as I kissed her head.

She opened the gift with so much excitement. Finally she was down to the last layer of paper. What she saw in the box, made her smile from ear to ear. I had made her a necklace, similar to Bella's wolf bracelet, with a wolf and heart charm. It had her initials engraved into it. I knew she would love it.

"WOW, Jake!" she said with glee. "It's so beautiful!"

At that moment, Rosalie walked in and saw her happy niece. She too smiled.

"Look, Aunt Rose! Look what Jake made me!" Nessie said.

Rosalie actually smiled at me.

"Oh my goodness, how beautiful." she said.

Nessie put the necklace right away, and went to show it to Edward and Bella. I was so glad she loved it.

"Alright, everyone! I think it's time for games!" Esme said. "Jake, there's food in the kitchen for you. Help yourself."

"Thanks, Esme." I said.

I wasn't really one to play pin the tail on the donky, or hide and seek. But if Nessie wanted me to, I would. Everyone made their way outside, except Rosalie and I.

"Rose, c'mon dear." Esme said.

"Thanks, but no thanks. This is a $300 dress. It's too perfect to ruin." Rosalie replied.

I just stood and looked her over from head to toe, while I ate a hamburger. There was nothing really special about that dress.
It was just an excuse to not have fun. Esme just shook her head and left the kitchen. There's was an awkward silence in the room, as we both stood there silent and motionless. Finally, I broke the silence.

"So...where's Emmett?" I asked.

"He's out looking for a present for Nessie. He kind of forgot today was her birthday, so he had to go in secret." she said.

I laughed and she did too.

"Well, they always say the most rushed gifts are the best." I said smiling.

This brought a half smile to her face. She started moving more and more towards me.

"I guess?" she said.

She kept looking at me as if she had something really important
to tell me. Finally she spoke up.

"You know, I guess I should clear the dirty air here. I'm sorry if I was ever mean to you. You really are a good guy, Jake. Especially after what you gave to Nessie. I know you really care about her."

I looked down at my feet and smiled. Just as I was about to reply, Nessie came running inside.

"C'mon, Jake! I want you to be my hide and seek partner!" Nessie said smiling.

I laughed while she pulled me by my arm. I also smiled at Rosalie, because I knew that somehow, that apology was the start of something new.

A/N: So what do you guys think? Let me know! The more reviews, the more motivation I will have to finish this story. Thank you.