"So where do you two plan on going tonight?" Emmett asked through suspicious eyes.

"Emmett….for the millionth time I don't know! Jake usually picks where we go, and he hasn't told me yet. He said he wants it to be a…surprise." I answered.

"Oh so now the dog wont let you have any say in what you do? Wait till I-"

"Ugh! You are so annoying! This is why jasper is my favorite uncle!" I yelled. Usually Emmett was pretty calm about things, and he liked to joke around.

I stormed down the hall and into my room that esme had bulit for me after I was born. She was the most amazing grandother I could ask for. I slammed the door and threw myself onto my bed.

Knock knock. Who was at my door? Could nobody tell I was frustrated? I mean the whole house is filled with vampires with over-sensitive senses. "who is it?" I muffled into my pillow.

"Its me..Rose. Can I come in?" Rose murmured. How can I say 'no' to her? She has always been my favorite aunt.

"yea, come on in." I replied, standing by my bedside.

Rose walked in, and smiled at me. "so I hear your going on a date with Jacob tonight….Three dates in the past week. Someone's getting pretty serious." She chuckled under her breath.

"I have no idea what to wear and my hair is a mess! Look at this!" I paused to point at my head "Jake will be here in like, fifteen minutes and I havent even started getting ready" I whined. A sudden thought migrated to my mind. Rose loved to do hair and pick out clothes. "oh if only I had an amazingly talented aunt to help me. Whatever shall I do?" a smile spread across my face. Before I could say another word, rose was primping my hair and dabbing lip gloss on my lips. She applied my eye liner in an easy swipe, and lastly she put on my mascara.

We searched my closet, and I ened up wearing a navy blouse that hugged my skin. With that I wore a pair of light wash distressed jeans. On my left wrist was the promise bracelet Jake had given me my first Christmas. I never took it off.

"You look great! Jacob better keep his dirty paws to himself…" Rose muttered. I hated when people made rude comments about Jake being a wolf.

I heard footsteps coming down the hall. I listened for the pattern of step. It was Jake!! I turned around o find him standing in the doorway of my room. He was wearing a pale gray tee shirt that showed off this muscles. His khaki shortscame below his knee, allowing his perfect tan to be seen. Looking at him, he was beautiful. Well toned, an amazing smile…everything. But what always made me wonder, is how he could be equally beautiful on the inside. He was caring, and never let anything come near me if it was in any was a form of danger. The only down side was that I don't think jacob feels the same way about me as I do about him. Sure he imprinted on me, but that just eant he always wanted to keep me happy and satisfied. Who knew if he could ever love me the way I desperately loved him?

Jacob took in a deep breath and blinked twice. "wow, Nessie you look….amazing" he said in a kind tone.

"thanks jake" I said, walking towards the door and down the hall to the family room. "Guys im gonna leave now." I called. I knew everyone heard me, and now I just had to wait for them to say goodbye to me.

Emmett and Jasper hugged me goodbye, and Mom kissed the top of my head. Alice and Roase gave me hugs and whispered warning in my ear. I had to love them, they were so protective it made me laugh. Last was Daddy. He was always the hardest to say goodbye to. He drug in on forever. I gave him a hug around the waist and stood on my tip toes to kiss him lightly on the cheek.

"Bye Daddy. We'll be home sometime before eleven."

"Nessie are you sure you don't want to goshopping with Alice? Or maybe you could help Esme with her new condo plans. I'm sure she would be thrilled." He procrastinated, not wanting me to go another date with Jake.

"Daddy, I will be home before you know it. I am going with Jake tonight. I love you all."

I hugged him once more and walked with jake out to his car. He opened the door for me, and started te engine. "Jake, where are we going tonight? You never really told me. " I asked, looking out the window.

"It's a surprise." I could hear the smile in his voice. "What are you thinking about Ness? You seem worried." He murmured, looking in my direction

I put on a smile, not wanting him to worry about me. He reached over and started to rub my shoulder. It felt as if every cell in my body was throwing a wild party. Every time he touched me it was like this…amazing.

The car came to a stop and Jake opened my door. We walked silently to a shore, and sat on the pale sand. I loved coming to the beach at night.

Jake put his arm around me, and I layed m head on his bulky shoulder. This is how it always was. Jake and I were close, but I always wondered how close. I needed to know how he felt…and I needed to know now.

"Jake,can I ask you something?" I said in a sheepish voice

"Well sure Ness. You can ask me anything." He flashed me his brilliant smile and my heart melted.

"Well..how much do I mean to you? Be honest..i wont be mad" I promised. Jake stared at me for a second and looked down.

"Nessie, you mean everything to me. Your what keeps me happy. You are the person that holds me down to this earth. I would do anything for you, because that's what friends like me and you do. You know that" he answered matter-of-factly.

I looked down and started draw a heart in the sand. I wrote R.C. in the middle and then Jake got an agonized look on his face.

"Nessie-You like a boy?" he stuttered through his words, his face looking shocked, and hurt at the same time. How could he be so clueless?

"I don't like a boy Jacob" I said, my voice convincing.

"Then why did you draw a heart in the sand and leave a space for someone elses initials?" he asked, confusion sweeping over him.

"You didn't let me finish. I don't like a boy Jake- im madly in love with a boy. He's amazing. He's always been there, and I know he always will be. He's the most loving person in my world and I cant live without seeing him every single day. I wouldn't want it any other day. This boy is clueless. And I just wish he would notice that I'm ready, and waiting for him to love me back..if that will ever happen." I murmured in a low soft voice. I looked up to see Jacob gazing at me with his beautiful eyes.

He stood up, and pulled me up with him. His large hands gently wrapped around my waist and pulled me close to his body. I rested my head on his chest, until he took his fingers, and pulled my head up to look him in the eye. Ever so slowly he leaned his head closer to mine. I could practically taste his breath. The sweet scent set me in a daze. I leaned in closer to him, until out lips touhed and moved in a perfect rhythm. It was as if they were shaped to fit perfectly together, like the most magnificant puzzle. I put my hands on his warm chest, and drew myself closer to him. Jacob removed his lips from mine and sliently kissed my neck once before he looked at me and smiled.

"I…I never knew Ness." He said, breathlessly

"Now you do- and now I know that , that boy does love me. At least I hope he does" I smilled meekly at him.

He leaned close to me. "I love you" he whispered softly in my ear.

We got back to the house and Jacob was standing with me by the door. He leaned down to kiss me goodnight, and I stood on my tip toes. One of his hands was tangled in my hair while the other was tracing lightly down my back. I took a step back and smiled at my beautiful Jacob.

"I'll see you tomorrow kay?" I asked in a hopful tone.

"You know you will, honey" he said gently.

I leaned up for one more kiss, which he willingly gave me. "bye Jake, I love you."

"By Ness, I love you too. Forever and always.

Chapter Two