Disclaimer - I do not own any of these characters, they belong to our beloved SM.This is simply my story of Renesmee and Jacob.

A/N - I want to thank my TSTA lovies, I love them all more than they'll ever know. And to my Beta & PIPS - K. You are my inspiration, thank you for all your love and support through it all. xoxo! This is dedicated to you.

Solstice: Réincarné Aimé Réussir

PREFACE

"Some people come into our lives
and leave footprints on our hearts
and we are never ever the same."
Flavia Weedn

It's been eight years since my birth. In human terms I should be only eight years young – a simple child playing with dolls and other normal children. But I'm not normal nor am I a child. I'm a half breed: half immortal, half mortal. I reached full maturity a little over a year ago and I will no longer age. I am eternally stuck seventeen, physically speaking.

Tomorrow is my wedding day and I can hear my family downstairs preparing. Alice is down there, barking orders; she really was a force of nature to be reckoned with, especially when she was in the zone. I have been given special orders, from no other than Alice, to get my beauty rest. Snorting, I wonder how anyone can sleep with all the buzz and excitement in the atmosphere.

I was also asked, more like ordered, to not see the groom today. The next time I'll see him will be tomorrow, when I'm walking down the aisle to be evermore linked. Thinking about marrying my best friend and soul mate makes my heart flutter. I've been waiting for this moment for as long as I can remember. I am going to marry the man that I was destined to be with… Jacob Black.

I lay on my bed with my eyes closed, trying to distract myself and keep my mind occupied with random thoughts. I could see the rays of sun through my eye lids as it was starting to fall through the trees, getting ready to set. The colors glistened and danced about under my lids, special thanks to being a half vampire – there weren't names for what we saw and everything had a glow to it. I couldn't help but giggle to myself.

With all this free time on my hands, my mind started to wonder to how it all began. It started last summer, when Jacob confessed his love for me and the whole imprint thing. I always knew I was his imprint, but I entirely understand what that meant and Jake always told me he'd explain when the time was right. I remember as if it all happened yesterday.

Ch. 1
"I miss you more today than yesterday,
but not as much as tomorrow."
- Unknown

Flash back – 1 yr prior

It was June, and we were all doing our own thing around the house. We moved to Prince Rupert B.C, Canada soon after the Volturi incident happened. I had been homeschooled by the family – mainly by Carlisle, Jasper, Esme and my father; bless their souls.

Everyone had been exceptionally giddy towards me but purposely distracted. The house was filled with sweet music. My father was at his piano composing a new piece I had never heard before. It was exquisite and one of a kind. He was truly gifted in music and composing. Beside him, on the bench, was my mother. Her head rested on his shoulder, eyes closed, and she was smiling to herself. They were in their own little world. I loved watching them and even envied them at times. Alice and Rose had been missing off and on throughout the day; they were probably out shopping, again, but who knows where they might have been. Carlisle was at the hospital and Esme was off working on a new renovation project –I could only assume. And, of course, Emmett and Jasper were playing video games.

Jake had been gone for the past several weeks; he was in Washington visiting La Push. Billy had a minor stroke and Jacob rushed down to be with his father. I was glad he was with Billy. He needed to be there. I just wasn't used to not having him around. He'd been there for as long as I could remember. I missed him more than I probably should. With him being away, it made me realize that I wanted to be with him every waking moment. I missed his musky scent, his lame jokes, and that stupid goofy grin. I missed my cuddly wolf.

Is that even natural? I thought to myself, shaking my head. Stop being lame Nes and snap out of it. God, you're acting as if you're in love with boy, I mentally argued to myself. I paused for a second. Love, I thought again. Could it be possible!?

Father stopped playing music and snapped his head up. He narrowed his brows at me and had an expression on his face like he was fighting some internal battle. Crap! Sorry dad. I didn't mean to…it means nothing.

He glared at me, still conflicted with something. Then he glanced at the back door and turned towards my mother. "Love, I'm going to step out for a moment. Are you going to be okay here?"

Mom, already having seen the exchanged facial expressions, between him and me, smiled warmly. "Sure…Everything okay?" Her tone hinted that she knew something…but what?

"Pretty positive it is. I think she's figuring it out." He quickly whispered into her neck while placing a small kiss on her.

She stole a quick glance at me. "Ah I see." Her eyes twinkled at me.

Wait, did dad just say? I was figuring it out? What the heck am I suppose to be figuring out!? And to top it off, mom is in on it too….great.

"Renesmee, let's take a walk," dad said. He gestured towards the backdoor. He used my full first name and no one does that unless I'm in trouble or something serious is going down.

Surely he's not upset with me for what I thought earlier. Crap. I got up and followed my father out the backdoor.

Once we were both out the door, we ran at full speed. I followed Father out for several miles until he came to a halt. He walked slowly to a tree, placing one of his hands on it, as if he was using it for balance, and placed the other hand on the bridge of his nose, hanging his head down. I wasn't sure what to do or say to him, so I stood there in silence waiting for him to break the ice.

"Nessie, we need to talk," he choked out.

"Dad, I'm so sorry about earlier. It means nothing… just random silly thoughts. Seriously I --" He cut me off.

"You think I'm angry or upset with you because of your thoughts?" He half chuckled. "It's not that sweetie – well, it was something to do with that, but it's not really that".

"I...I don't think I fully understand, dad. Then what is it?" I couldn't help whimpering a little.

Father came next to me, motioning for me to sit next to him.

"You see, everything you're feeling and thinking has a reason, Nes. You just need to discover it on your own. No one can tell you whether how you feel and what you are thinking is correct or not. These are yours to sort out."

Mmm, not sure I'm following where this is going, I thought.

"You were thinking about Jacob, and something caught my attention. You said you were acting a as if you were in love with him." He raised his hand at me signaling for me to wait until he could finish. "Tell me why you thought that?"

I was stunned; he wasn't upset at all, and he was more concerned. I wasn't sure what to say to him. Of course, I was hesitant because my father and I never really saw eye to eye on Jacob. But, for some reason, he kept him around, like it was for me and my benefit.

"I'm not a hundred percent sure why I thought that. I guess I was being silly. I mean, I was thinking about how he's been gone a lot lately and I really do miss him. Things just seem off and even different when he's not around…" I paused.

"Go on." He encouraged me with a slight head nod. I sat there for a moment, pondering my next words, carefully, even though he could hear me thinking.

"I don't like being without Jacob. It feels like there's something missing – like a minor, or maybe even a huge void is in my life when he's away, for any amount of time. I mean, come on…he's my best friend and I've known him ever since I could remember, literally. I love him to death!" I giggled for a moment.

There's that word again… love... what is love anyway? Do I love him like a brother? Obviously not...no...Wait…It's coming to me...

Oh god!! I gasped. "Dad, I think I'm in love with Jacob Black!"

He smiled. Then he whispered, "I know sweetie."

He cradled me to his chest and held me there for what seemed like hours. He let me show him my favorite memories of Jake and me together. I replayed one remembrance that I had always cherished. Jake was running in wolf form and I was running beside him. The wind was in my hair and I held a smile across my face, feeling so free and light. The sun light was peeking through the trees, dancing upon my skin, ever so lightly. The sun didn't give me the same effect as the others, but I glistened slightly. I remember Jake running behind some brush to change forms and get dressed. When he stepped out from behind the brush, my heart fluttered for the first time. I wasn't sure what to make of it. It felt like my body was somehow invisibly drawn to his – like there was some force placing us in that moment, together. I heard Jake's heart rate increase, also, and his breathing had picked up. His eyes were staring into the depths of my soul. He swiftly picked me up and placed a small kiss on my nose. I giggled.

Father shifted, breaking my concentration. He was clearly uncomfortable by my memory. "Sorry, Dad," I whispered.

"Don't apologize, love. It's just that you're my little girl and it can be hard for me to let go at times." He squeezed me closer.

Several days had gone by since my epiphany with my father and realized I was head over hills in love with Jacob Black. Father seemed okay with my epiphany: he actually understood and was supportive, which was odd for me at times because they've always had this love hate relationship. I never understood why, but then again I never asked either.

I hadn't spoken to Jake in almost a week. I needed to hear his voice, be in his embrace...I needed to tell him about my new found love for him. Though, I still wasn't positive if I'd even tell him, just yet. We had a special bond that I didn't want to mess up over some feelings. I'd rather put them aside than to lose him. That's what I'll do; I'll put them to aside…for now.

As if on cue, my cell started to buzz and the screen lit up, saying Jacob. Oh dear god… I sucked in a breath and answered it. "Hey Jake! How's it going!?" I forcefully choked out.

"Heya Nessie. You okay? You sound kinda…I dunno, strained."

I giggled. God I missed him. "All good here. So what's up? How's Billy?" I managed to keep my voice steady and simple that time.

"He's making good progress. Rach and Paul decided to move in and take care of him. Considering they have two munchkins now, I think they are going to add on to the house to make more room for everyone. So, uh...yeah, I'll be home tomorrow morning. Is my room still waiting for me or did you guys decide to adopt another and give it away already?"

I couldn't help giggling at him, again. "Of course you're room is still here, silly. And, besides, if we did adopt another, there are plenty of other rooms to choose from."

"Yeah, but none of those rooms are across the hall from yours like mine."

"Ah, well, not like you'd miss me."

"Are you kidding me, kiddo? I'd miss you more than anything. Sheesh, when will you ever learn?" he joked.

"Jacob?"

"Yeah?"

"Hurry home to me...I mean, us…please."

"I'll see you when you wake up – I promise."

"I miss you, Jake. It's great to finally hear your voice. It feels like it's been ages."

"I miss you too and it's been way to long. Let's not go so long without talking, kay?"

"Sound's great to me," I whispered. Oh god…don't do it. Don't do it. The words rushed out before I had a chance to reconsider them. "There's something I need to tell you when you get here, Jake. I've been thinking and I really need to talk to you. At first I wasn't going to tell you, but now I have to. I'm in way too deep now." I spoke so fast that I wasn't even sure if he caught any of what I had just said.

"What is it? Tell me now. Everything okay…are you hurt?" I heard the deepening concern in his husky voice.

I'm more than okay. I'm madly, deeply in love with my best friend, I thought to myself. "Yeah, everything is okay – I promise. It's stupid… forget what I just said."

"No, we really do need to talk when I get home…or at least I need to tell you something. But, uh, yeah, I gotta go and say bye to the guys before I head out. They all say, 'Hi,' by the way."

"Okay, Jake. Be safe and see you in the morning…loves ya!"

"I love you too, Nes."

The phone clicked as I flopped myself back on my bed and groaned…what did I just do!?