A/N: This was originally part of a challenge that I gave myself, but I decided not to do it. I put ten names into a hat and drew them out in pairs, but I've decided I'm only posting this one, because it was the only good one… well, I thought it was good. I am definitely proud of it.
Jacob POVI had absolutely no idea how I was going to tell Esme that I had imprinted on little Nessie. Maybe the mind reader had told her already. I was absolutely sure that he was going to tell her before I had the chance to.
I loved Esme, I really did. She loved me too. We had managed to get past the mortal enemy factor… and the stench. I was actually beginning to get used to her scent. But we were happy together and Carlisle and the rest of the family were happy to see us happy.
And now I had imprinted on Nessie, I needed to leave Esme. Not now, but definitely at some point. Nessie would need me at some point in time – either as a partner or lover, or just as a shoulder to cry on – but I couldn't have Esme in the picture.
I could smell her as she walked into the kitchen. I turned to face he, already beginning to feel guilty.
'Edward said you needed to talk to me,' she said – her voice like chimes – as she sat next to me and placed her hand on mine. The cold against my burning hot skin felt good.
So Edward hadn't told her. I made a mental note to thank him later on.
'Esme… I've imprinted.'
She had frozen. She didn't move, blink or breathe. She was just a statue… a very beautiful statue. I was beginning to get worried when: 'Who?' she asked me stiffly.
I gulped. 'Well, Nessie.'
Esme's head snapped around to look at me. 'Oh no,' she murmured. 'Bella's going to kill you when she finds out.'
Bella still hadn't changed. She was still going through the pain of turning into a vampire. 'I know,' I whispered, looking down at our intertwined hands. Esme still hadn't let go.
'How does this effect our relationship?' she asked softly.
'Eventually, we'll have to split; when Nessie is older.' Oh, God, I felt so bad. 'You can decide when that happen, but it is inevitable. I love you so much, Es. Please don't forget that.' I was pleading now. 'I will always love you. I just need to be there for Renesmee.'
Esme placed a hand on my cheek, making me shiver, and her face softened. 'Of course, Jake. I understand.' She sighed, dropping her hand and finding mine again. 'I guess I should make the most of it while I still have you… can I kiss you? Now?'
'Of course,' I said with a smile, leaning in.
A/N: So that is it. Tell me what you think. Love it? Hate it? I enjoyed writing it. Please review. Reviews make me happy!
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