Renesmee POV
Jacob stopped just outside a forest track. I looked out the window.
"Ugh…" I said simply, "We're going hiking?" Jake smiled and looked at me with a grin on his face.
"No," he said, "I know you hate hiking. We're going that a way!" He pointed over his shoulder. I sighed and got out of the car. Jake was at my side immediately, holding a rucksack and travelling rug. We took each other's hands and Jake led the way.
Ten minutes later we arrived at a clearing. It was beautiful. Perfect green grass; the floor littered with wild flowers and a huge pool in the middle made by a waterfall coming from the top of a crag. Jake smiled at me and led me to the edge of the water.
"I used to come here a lot," he began, "When I left for a while after hearing the news about your parents." I looked at him, he looked sad and thoughtful. I reached up and stroked his cheek.
"Jake…" I whispered, "It's ok." He smiled at me and set down the rug.
Jacob POV
Nessie reminded me so much of Bella. Seeing her stretched out like a cat on the rug, shoes off, hands behind her head, eyes closed, soaking up the sun. It took so much just to stop myself from leaning over and kissing her. She was so beautiful. Yet still so young really.
In years since she was born, she was about 7 and a half. But physically and mentally she was nearly 15. Carlisle had promised me that her rapid growth for the first seven years was now slowing down and, by calculation, she should stop at the age of 17. Only two more years.
"What?" Nessie asked. I blinked, I hadn't realised I was still staring at her. Nessie had propped herself up on her elbows and was looking at me through confused eyes. "Do I have a zit on my face?" She asked, feeling her face self-consciously. I laughed and looked away, embarrassed.
"Do you fancy going for a swim?" I asked, indicating at the pool.
"I'd love to!" Nessie replied, smiling mischievously.
Renesmee POV
Jake was such a great friend, I thought as I hid in the trees, just past the clearing, changing into a bikini Jake had brought along. It was one of his sisters and I rather liked it. It was red with white polka dots and a bow in the middle. I was a bit worried though. I wasn't always completely confident about my body. But Jake being my best friend and all, I shouldn't have anything to worry about. I took a deep breath and gathered up my clothes.
Stepping out of the trees with my clothes clutched to my chest, I saw Jake was already in the pool, swimming around under the waterfall. I laughed and dropped my clothes before running and diving into the pool. I landed right by Jake's head. Nice shot! Jake surfaced and looked at me, with a surprised look on his face. I winked at him then swam away quickly.
"Oh no you don't!" I heard Jake growl.
The next thing I knew, we were chasing each other around the pool, laughing our heads off. I dived underwater and ended up on the other side of the waterfall. Jake found me seconds later.
"Gotcha…" he laughed. I giggled. Jake swam towards me and pressed me up against the wall of rock, hands either side of my shoulders. I took a deep breath and looked into his eyes.
"Now you can't escape…" He said, still smiling.
"Apparently so…" I said, almost whispering. Jake leaned closer and then our lips were touching…
Jacob POV
I leaned in and kissed her. Fireworks exploded where our lips met. It was the most amazing kiss, a perfect kiss, and a kiss that was meant to be… I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her closer to me. Nessie responded immediately, wrapping her arms and legs around my body. Our lips pushed urgently against each other's, urging, wanting more. I opened my mouth and our tongues danced together. It was the most amazing feeling in the world. More amazing than anything I had ever imagined…
Renesmee POV
Jacob. The one who had been my best friend, who had been there for all my life. Now I knew why he'd always been there for me and why I had loved seeing him so much. We were perfect for each other. Our kiss intensified and suddenly we had to stop for air.
"Wow…" Jake gasped. I nodded, unable to even string a sentence together.
"Do you wanna go get dried off?" Jake asked, I nodded again and we swam back to shore.
When we were both dressed Jake waited for me on the rug. I lay down beside him and cuddled into his bare chest. He held his arms around me and kissed the top of my head softly. I smiled to myself. I was in love. I was in love with Jacob. My Jacob.
I lifted my head a few minutes later and looked at him. He smiled.
"Jake?" I began.
"Yes Nessie?" I loved the way he said my name.
"Why…?" I managed to say, "W-why me?" Jake smiled again, cupping my chin in his warm hands.
"You and I are supposed to be together, we belong together. Nothing could be more absolute." I smiled back up at him and reached to kiss him.
We shared another, longer, more passionate kiss. Jake rolled me over and hovered just above me. I could feel his perfect body touching every inch of mine. We stopped for breath and Jake carried on kissing me. My face, my neck, my shoulders, my wrists and back up again. He stopped at my face, studying my expression.
"Is this what you want?" He asked. I responded in the only way I could think of. I grabbed his shoulders and pressed my lips against his into another passionate kiss.
Later we resumed our positions, staring up at the sky in each other's arms. Eventually I think we fell asleep.
Jacob POV
I woke up and rubbed my eyes sleepily. I was getting quite dark and for a moment I didn't know where I was. Then I heard the splashes of the waterfall and the smell of wild flowers and remembered.
Nessie.
I looked down and saw her, my beautiful girl, sleeping on my chest, smiling slightly in her sleep. Then I suddenly did a retake.
"Oh shit!" I exclaimed, sitting up quickly. Nessie jumped and looked at me.
"What?" she asked.
"Have you looked at the time?" I asked simply. She saw what I meant and we immediately left.
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When we got back to the Cullen's all the lights were on downstairs. I looked at Nessie then back at the house again.
"Maybe we should keep quiet about us for a while," Nessie whispered. I nodded and we carried up on up the drive. Driving towards our fate.