A/N: This story is the property KateXCullen.
Chapter Six: Busted
Jacob POV
I knew who it was even before I heard the knocks. I just sat there staring at the door knob from the couch I was currently occupying.
"Open the door Jacob, before I break it down," he snarled through the door. I didn't feel like having to explain to Billy, so I decided that sooner was better than later. I still hesitated before I turned the door handle. Damn! I didn't even get till morning. So much for writing my will.
As soon as I opened the door I turned straight around and walked towards the kitchen table. I decided that it would be best not to see his angered face of doom. My death would be coming soon, so I would rather my last image not be of my raging murderer. I quickly made my way into one of the chairs at the head of the table. I somewhat moved my glance to the living room couch I just left—wishing I was there now instead of facing my death.
I soon gave up on ignoring him and turned my attention towards the angry vampire that had followed me into the kitchen and was currently sitting at the opposite end of the table.
We just stared at each other. And stared. And stared. I was trying not to blink. Maybe we can just turn this into a staring contest and then as soon as that was over, he will leave. The staring contest wasn't helping though. Renesmee has too much of him in her. I silently, or so I thought, noticed how Renesmee has his nose, his hair color, and the same shape of lips that I had just recently just enjoyed…I heard him growl in my direction. I hate mind readers.
"Chill Edward. You knew this would happen."
"Yes, I knew this would happen someday, but that day was not supposed to be today," I could hear the menace in his words.
"What did you expect? I'm sure the Pixie showed you what she saw."
"Actually, she didn't mean to let me know. It slipped her mind while I was around her. She has grown quite fine of your presence with us."
I mentally noted to thank her for trying. I don't think it is doing much good for me now though. "You know it wasn't all me. You must already know that."
"I'm not going to argue with you. I don't feel like killing you."
"Then what the hell do you want?"
"I came here to tell you this…If you hurt my baby girl, I hurt you. Don't underestimate me. You will regret it," he said this all in a very quiet whisper. A whisper that sounded so harsh that I felt like I was being whipped with every syllable.
"You know I could never hurt her."
He ignored my comment and silently got up from his chair. He swiftly walked straight out of my house and into the forest.
"At least I'm not dead," I muttered to myself.
Chapter Seven: Awkward…
Jacob POV
Renesmee doesn't like to eat alone. Anybody would sit with her, but she always says that it is too awkward. I don't blame her. Who would want to have someone who doesn't eat human food sit right next to them while they stuff their face in spaghetti? So, I usually have dinner with her. Ever since she was able to control herself completely, Carlisle told her that she should have at least one human meal a day. We all hope that someday, in her far future, she might be able to get completely off of the blood diet. We know that the chances of that are slim, but it would be nice.
I never anticipate this situation though.
Esme was making Nessie her dinner (and mine) while we were sitting at the dinning room table in the white house. Bella and Esme switch back and forth with the cooking duty. They both cook wonderfully, so I couldn't care less. Nessie doesn't care either.
This was different then other nights, though. Edward and Bella were just in the other room, sitting on one of the couches. Normally, they go out for a run, hunt, or do whatever vampires do in their free time. Renesmee and I knew exactly why they were messing up the normal schedule. As if we need watching! Can't you just leave us alone? Do you really think we need babysitters?
"Yes, actually I do," Edward called over from the couch.
Renesmee gave me a questioning look, but quickly decided she would rather not know. I could hear Bella whispering something to Edward, but I couldn't make out her words exactly.
Esme brought over mine and Nes's food. Today we had steak, barely cooked, just the way we both like it, and fries.
"Thanks, Grandma," she smiled up at Esme and Esme returned the smile.
"Yeah thanks," I said, still sulking over the fact that I had babysitters now.
"Ignore them," Esme whispered to us. "He'll get over it soon."
"Sooner would be better than later!" Nes screamed over to her parents.
"Eat Renesmee," Edward calmly said in return.
I was contemplating my chances of grabbing Nes and our food and dashing into the forest, but I decided that the chances of that plan succeeding were very slim.
"Good idea. That wouldn't help your situation at all," the annoying babysitter said back.
"Daddy, stop it. Please."
I was surprised to actually hear him shut up.
"You know why I am doing this," he said after a few minutes.
Renesmee stood up from her chair and walked straight to Edward. I saw her put her hand on his cheek.
"And that is why I want you to stop it."
Edward stared at her for a few seconds before standing up. Bella looked at him questioningly but followed him out the back door. I watched them run out of site. Nes sat back down in her chair at the table.
"What did you show him?" I asked her after a few minutes.
"I showed him last night," a blush moved it's way onto her cheeks.
"Oh." I didn't know if that should make me feel better or not. It made him go away at least…
I finished my steak and fries in record time.
"Ha! I beat you again," I smiled at her.
"That's no fair! You cheated!"
"How could I have cheated?!"
"Easy, you're bigger than I am. Your mouth can hold more than mine can!"
I shook my head at her lousy excuse. "Let's get out of here." I grabbed her hand pulled her out of the house.
"Thanks for dinner Grandma!" Renesmee called over her shoulder.
I don't know what possessed me to do it, but I grabbed her up into my arms and ran into the forest. I made my way to First Beach in a few minutes and I put her back down. We walked towards the shore. It must be about 40 degrees out, but it didn't bother either of us.
"Last one in is a rotten egg!" Nessie screamed at me. She took off her shirt and her jeans as she ran. We have done this so many times, but it never bothered me before. Best friends never really care about that stuff, but it bothered me now. She was wearing a bubble gum pink underwear set…wait. Do girls call it underwear? Maybe panties? Wow. I feel dumb. Who cares? She didn't even think twice about it. It was a natural thing, or it used to be.
She noticed how I was frozen on the shore. "Oh. Um…whoa…sorry?" She took on the color of a ripe tomato in seconds as soon as she noticed her mistake. "I should have thought before doing that."
"Um…no it's okay…" More than okay…
"So, um," she laughed at the awkward-ness of this situation. "How 'bout this? We act like we are back in time. Nothing changed between us. At least for the next few hours."
"Um…sure, sure. I think I might be able to do that…"
"Ok, good, so are you coming in?"
"Yep." I took my t-shirt off as I ran in—decided it would be best if I kept my jeans on. I was trying to pretend that nothing has changed between us, but it wasn't working out so well. I jumped into the water anyways.
"You're the rotten egg," she smiled at me as I swam to her.
"Hm, I guess I am. What happens to the rotten egg?"
"This," she said to me. She started splashing me. However, her splashes were more than splashes, it was more like a firehouse squirting the water out at full blast. Her vampire strength takes me by surprise a lot. Her little 5'3" body doesn't look like it can do that.
I went under water until she finished. Once she stopped I could see her looking around for me and calling my name. I swam towards her and grabbed her stomach. As soon as my fingers touched her skin it was as if the skin on my hands was engulfed in flames. I heard her intake of breath. I tried to ignore the urges that shot through my body. I lifted her straight above me as I lifted myself out of the water. She screeched her girly screech and started hitting my forearms in protest.
"Jaaaakkkeeeee! Let me down!"
I put her back down into the water, but I didn't let her go. I started to tickle her. She laughed hysterically. She was gasping for breaths and saying my name over and over. "Pleeeeeaaaassssee!"
"Well, since you said please." I stopped tickling her. She was exhausted from laughing and was trying to catch her breath. She reached up and hooked her arms around my neck to steady herself. I was instantly aware of the fact that she was in her underwear. I tried to unhook her arms from my neck.
"No. Please don't," she whispered to me as she laid her head against my chest.
"Nes…you don't want me killed do you?"
"Don't think about my parents. They'll survive. If they kill you, they might as well kill me." She looked up at me.
I sighed in defeat. It wasn't like I really wanted her to take her body off of mine.
"Besides," she giggled. "I'm cold."
"Sure you are," I smiled down at her.
"Kiss me again. Please."
I didn't even think twice, like I should have, I put my lips to hers. She was even more enthusiastic than she was last night. Like last night, she put her entire body to mine. Everywhere that her skin touched mine was engulfed in flames. She pushed against me with all of her strength. I didn't have the will power to back away from her as we got more and more into it. I pushed against her just as hard as she was pushing against me. Too soon, we both needed to breathe. We both stared at each other as we gasped for breath. I was able to get my breath back sooner than she could and I moved my lips to her neck. I slowly moved my lips down her neck to her chest. She giggled like a little schoolgirl gone bad and moved my lips back up to hers. I didn't even notice my hand as it made its way to her bra hook…that is, until it was unhooked. She gasped in surprise—that brought me back to my senses. I took a huge step back and turned around as she re-hooked it.
"I'm sorry," I said to her, still turned around.
"It's okay Jake," I could hear how embarrassed she was.
"Um, I think you should go get dressed. I'll stay here until you are." I wanted so badly to turn around and watch her as she walk out of the waves to the shore, but I restrained myself. As soon as she was fully dressed she told me I could turn around.
I quickly put my shirt back on as soon as I was out of the water.
"I guess I should have known that wouldn't work out. I think we are past pretending that nothing has changed," she told me as we walked back to the cottage.
"I guess so…"
We were about half way back to the cottage when she stopped and turned towards me. "I don't want to go home. Can we go to your place?"
I thought before I answered her. "I think you should get back. It is almost 10 p.m."
"Oh, I didn't realize the time. It might be a good idea…"
We stood there and stared at each other.
"So, um, good night Jacob," Renesmee stood up on the tips of her toes and I leaned down as she kissed me briefly before turning around and running towards her cottage. I paid attention to her example and ran back towards my house.
Chapter Eight- Persuasion
Jacob POV
Okay, dude. Come ON! Embry was getting frustrated with my thoughts.
It isn't like I can control it. Cut me some slack. You must see my reasoning in not just going over there right now. I was trying to stay away from Renesmee today. At least until I had to go over for dinner. I had two main reasons: 1) I really doubted Edward would be thrilled to see me, and 2) I really doubted that I could control myself. My feelings were getting out of control. I needed time to try and get myself back in line.
Yeah I get it, but we have a job to do right now. Try to concentrate for like an hour more, please? I kind of feel sorry for Embry. He is the only one of the older guys that hasn't imprinted yet—it is driving him insane.
Don't feel sorry for me. I don't need to imprint. I am perfectly fine.
Sure, sure. I responded and we dropped it.
We finished our shift patrolling and we headed back to our houses. I decided that a shower was necessary. When I got out of the shower I spent more time then usually getting ready. Damn it, calm the hell down!
I sat down on the couch before I left, in the hopes of regulating my breathing. My thoughts went wild…
What is Renesmee ready for? I guess I went beyond her limits yesterday… no matter how much I wanted it, I shouldn't have done that. I know it was wrong, but… I can't stop thinking about how exactly that would have turned out…I shouldn't be thinking about that. She is still young…well, she is…isn't she? I know she is mature…and she looks like she is older…but still.
I looked out the small window in my small house. Billy is rarely over here anymore. He is always out with Charlie, Sue, or the other elders. I don't really mind it. In a way, it is as if I have my own place. I get fed, so it doesn't bother me. I kind of wished I had someone to talk to about all of this with though. If wouldn't be extremely awkward, I would probably just ask Bella. That would be way too weird though. It's her daughter. I could ask one of my sisters but that would be weird as well. I don't think anybody would be able to completely understand me anyways. Maybe winging it is just the best thing to do.
I couldn't stop going over how our future could possibly turn out…we were made for each other so we will probably end up married…Can she have kids? That question left me puzzled…
Maybe Carlisle would have an idea about that…
Deep breaths. Edward WOULD kill me if he heard THIS trail of thought. Let's forget about this for now.
I walked out of my house and headed towards the forest. I ran as fast as I could without phasing. I ran so fast that as soon as I got near the cottage, my hair was completely dry.
"Hey Jake!"
I looked towards the porch of the cottage and saw her. She is trying to get me killed?! I said to myself as soon as I took a good look at her. She had on one of the shortest little dresses I have ever seen with a very dramatic V-neck line. I was shaking my head as I walked up to her.
"What's wrong?"
I decided quickly that keeping my mouth shut right now could be a very good decision on my part. I took her hand like I always did and we walked into the cottage. Bella was already making dinner for us. "What's for dinner Bells?" I asked her once we sat down at the table.
"Tacos," she answered with a smile.
"Yum," Nes exclaimed with enthusiasm.
"Sounds good," I replied.
We sat there and waited. Nes and I talked about what we did today. I noticed how she blushed when I said that I ran patrol. Was she thinking about what the Pack might have heard in my thoughts about last night? I tried to smile at her in a comforting way. She shyly smiled back.
Soon our dinner was ready and Bella brought our plates to us. "Thanks, Bells!"
"Yeah! Thanks Momma!"
"You're welcome. Eat up!" Bella always enjoys cooking for Nes and me. I think she enjoys being a mother. I must go under the column of 'children'. I smiled up at her. She looked at me for a few seconds before returning the smile.
"I need to run up to the house for a few minutes. Edward is up there already waiting for me. Carlisle wanted to talk to us about something. I'll be back by 6:30. Don't get up to anything. Okay?" Something told me that she was pointing that order to me.
I rolled my eyes at her and she left. As soon as she was out of hearing range I turned to Nessie. "Would you like to tell me how the hell your parents let you wear that?"
She blushed and put her head down. "Alice put me in it. Mom and Dad don't have the power to overrule her when it comes to fashion, apparently. I was worried for a few seconds when I walked out of my room. If Daddy was able to have a heart attack, I'm pretty sure he would have."
I laughed at that. We finished our tacos. I let her beat me this time. She must have noticed. "You know, it isn't that much of a victory if you let me win."
"I was trying to be nice, but fine. I guess I will just win every time," I replied with an evil grin.
She gave me a sarcastic smile of encouragement.
"So now that the parental supervision is gone…" she hinted to me after a few minutes of silence.
I contemplated the pros and cons in my mind. Unfortunately the cons overpowered the pros. "I'm sorry. You know I want to, but…I kind of like living."
"Pleeeaassseee?? This is a once in an existence opportunity! They aren't breathing over our shoulders right now!"
"Nessie…."
I didn't have time to rebuke her comment. She jumped me. Once she started it I could hardly pull away. My hands made their way up her body with romanticized slowness. She giggled her evil schoolgirl giggle and I couldn't stop from laughing at her. We kissed with such force that I was grateful for her being half vampire—I couldn't hurt her as easily as I would if she were only human. She started pulling her dress down and I, against what I knew was right, glanced down from her face. I shook my head at her. Why would Alice do this to me? I thought she liked me! Only someone that really hated me would put her little niece in black lace lingerie underneath a little sexy dress.
"And Alice put you in all of this?"
"Well, I might have added the stuff under the dress," she smiled an evil smile at me. Where did all of this confidence come from?
I growled at her and she laughed. "Too easy," I heard her whisper under her breath. I started kissing her again and she tried to undo the buttons on my shirt. She got through with them quickly. That is when I heard the door slam open.
Chapter Nine: Guilty
Jacob POV
Shit. Shit. Shit. Damn it. That was all I could think as soon as I noticed who it was. Renesmee was pulled off of me in less then a second after the door was slammed open. Bella was holding her. Her expression showed her surprise…and disapproval. Edward was looking at me with a look that showed nothing but pure anger. I wanted to run—Run straight out of that small cottage. Too bad the door was blocked.
"I can't believe you dog!" he howled at me. I shrunk back at the sudden harshness in his tone. We haven't used the insulting nicknames for years. I felt like a criminal.
"Dad!! Please don't!" Renesmee was crying unstoppably. My first reaction was run over and comfort her, but I soon noticed that I was being held down with a lot of force. My instincts took over my better judgment and I phased. The couch that I found myself sitting on and my clothes were quickly and suddenly turned into shreds. Edward lost his hold and was pushed away from me.
"Jake!! NOOO!" This time it was both Bella and Nes screaming at me. I lost my nerve at the sound of their voices and I retracted my claws. Bella ran into one of the bathrooms and came back out with a towel. She held it up to me as I phased back into my human form. I wrapped it around myself as I tried to calm down. Nes was curled on the floor by the door where Bella had left her. She was still crying. Bella walked over to her to comfort her.
It looked like she wanted to grab Renesmee and walk out of the cottage, but I could tell that she didn't want to leave Edward and me alone. I was glad she stayed.
Edward was breathing hard. I could tell he was trying to control his anger. He looked at me and growled, "Get out of my house."
I didn't want to hurt Nes anymore, so I left without a word. Nes grabbed onto my arm as I was walking past her. Our eyes connected and I could only see guilt in her eyes. She put her hand to my cheek and showed me her feelings and she whispered, "So sorry."
"It's okay…" I said as I walked into the forest. I phased as soon as I was out of their view, dropping the towel. I was alone and I let my thought wonder. What the hell was I thinking, letting her get to me! I had no clue what I was supposed to do now. I had no clue if I would ever be welcome within 200 feet of Nessie again. I couldn't help but wishing I had someone to talk to about this. Someone I could trust to give me advice…
At that instant, I wasn't alone anymore. It was as if the answer was always right there. There was only one person that I could possibly get good advise from, and she just joined me.
I hadn't been able to stop the scene from playing over and over again in my head, so she knew right away why I was so frustrated and screwed up.
Whoa. Sucks to be you, Leah's always compassionate voice told me.
Yeah because a girl is so much more compassionate, eh? She replied to my thought.
Please Leah. I hate to have to beg, but please. I need some advice. What the hell am I supposed to do? I was over whelmed by the shock coming from Leah's thoughts.
You, Jacob Black, are asking me, Leah Clearwater, on my actual opinion? Wow. I never thought I would see the day. You can't lie in thoughts. I knew that she was actually touched by my outburst.
Can we skip all this crap and pretend like my ego isn't crumbling into a thousand pieces? I just need some help, okay? A girl's opinion is probably exactly what I need. I was trying to sound less pathetic, but I could tell that I wasn't succeeding.
She caught up to where I was. We both stopped running and just looked at each other. I hated seeing what she saw. A screwed up werewolf that was desperate for a way to fix his messed up life.
I think the best thing you can do is tell her parents exactly how you feel. Hiding your thoughts and your worries from the mind reading bloodsucker isn't helping you, obviously. If you really love her, as I can tell you do, it shouldn't really bother to you if your ego takes a hit. She thought all of this with real sincerity. It was all so surreal, but I was glad she was take me seriously. Talking to her parents can't be as bad as talking to me… She added on with haste, try to get her well known attitude on the thought.
The thought of telling Edward everything was worrisome enough. I wasn't sure if I could round up enough courage to do that.
Ha! A courage-less werewolf. There's a first, her thought wasn't meant as an insult but it hit home fast. Sorry, she amended when she saw my reaction to the thought. I honestly think it is the only way this could possibly work out for you two though.
Thanks Leah. I appreciate it.
No problem. I should start a talk show or something. I could be the next Dr. Phil, she laughed at the thought.
Go ahead and try it. You never know what might happen, I laughed along with her.
Night Jake.
Night Leah. Thanks again. With these parting words I phased back into my human form. I walked the rest of the way to my house.
When I got there, I noticed a certain angel of mine waiting for me. She didn't look up at me. She just threw me a pair of sweats that she had put behind her. I put them on and walked towards her.
She had her arms around my middle as soon as I within her reach. I heard her fight back tears.
"I'm so-o s-s-o-r-r-r…" she said in a mere whisper. Just loud enough for me to hear. I didn't even let her finish what she was saying. I lifted her chin up so that she was looking at me. And I tenderly kissed her lips, but broke apart after a few seconds, not taking anymore chances tonight.
We walked into the house and went straight for the couch. As soon as we sat down she laid her head against my chest and continued to cry.
Chapter Ten: Cross My Heart and Swear to Die
Jacob POV
"What happened after I left?" I asked this as gently as I could. She had just quieted down and was trying to even out her breathing. She didn't seem able to say it so she put her hand to my cheek. Her thoughts were transferred to me…
"Daddy! Why did you do that! It wasn't his fault, it was mine!" Renesmee was screaming as loud as she could over her tears. Edward was sitting in one of the dinning room chairs with his eyes closed. Bella was standing next to Nessie.
Edward's eyes flew open. "We told you before! You are too young to be having that kind of relationship with Jacob! You have only been in this world for 8 years for crying out loud!"
"Dad!! I am not 8 years old! I look and I think like a full grown adult! I don't need to be babied!"
Bella had kept silent through this exchange, but Nes looked at her for support. "You can't be on his side with this," Nes said to her. Bella reached up and whipped Renesmee's tears.
"I'm not on any sides. I am stuck in the middle. Your father and I don't have anything against Jake. We just feel that we didn't get enough time with you. It isn't exactly an easy thing to realize that your little girl isn't exactly a little girl…" Bella was struggling for her words and her voice kept cracking.
I could feel Renesmee's frustration through the exchange.
"I know that you guys don't want to face the truth, but I love Jacob. And he loves me. We were meant to be with each other and I don't see the point in fighting nature. What is wrong with us being together—In every sense of the word!"
"Listen to yourself," Edward said to her.
"Yeah, that is exactly what I'm doing!"
After that, Nes ran out of the house. Tears streaming down her face. She ran to my house and sat on the porch to wait for my return.
"Nes…" I said this in a very quiet whisper. I had no clue what to say to her. "You really shouldn't have…Your parents love you just as much as I do."
It was hard to look at her face and not want to kiss her angelic lips. She was making it hard to concentrate on the problem at hand. I knew that now was not the time. I had to concentrate. This had to be fixed.
"I know that. But, just like I told them, what is the point of waiting? We will be together forever anyways, so why not just jump the punch line? There is nothing there to hold us back. We love each."
"Yes, but we have forever to be together. And, no offense, but your parents are going to there with us and I would rather not having them hating our guts for eternity." She laughed at my small attempt to make this conversation a little bit less intense. What Leah had told me earlier was starting to make its way into my mind… "Maybe we can compromise…" I told her after a few minutes of silence.
"What do you mean 'compromise'. I don't think that is possible when it comes to my parents." I mentally laughed at that comment. Bella had done a lot of compromising from what I have heard…
"It's possible…."
"Jake? What do you have in mind?"
"Ugh. I should probably write my will just incase it doesn't turn out as I am planning, but I think I might have to talk to your parents—Alone unfortunately."
"I don't like that idea," she told me.
"I don't either, but if you want to be with me…then I don't think there is another way."
"Well, we don't have to do that tonight. I don't want to face them again today. Do you mind if I spend the night here?"
I looked at her suspiciously.
"I promise I won't try anything! Cross my heart and swear to die," she made an 'X' over her heart as she said that last part. I looked at her again, contemplating her promise.
"I guess you can…" I finally said. I probably won't be living much longer anyways.
Her face lit up. "Yay! Um…do you mind if I borrow some clothes?" She said it as she looked down at her tiny dress. I sighed.
"It is probably best…" I turned around and walked to my room. I found a clean pair of sweat pants with a drawstring waistband, and a T-shirt. I walked back into the living room and handed them to her. "Sorry, that is all I have. Rachel took all of her stuff over to Paul's house… You know where the bathroom is."
She said a quick, "Thanks," as she walked into the bathroom. I went back to my bedroom to change, as well. When I went back out, she was sitting on the couch. I laughed at how big my clothes were on her. She looked ridiculous. I saw her blush. "They aren't that bad on you. They're just a bit big," I smiled down at her. "And you don't have to sleep on the couch, Nes. You can sleep in my bed. I'll sleep here."
"No, I'm fine with the couch Jake! I don't want to take your bed from you."
I laughed, "Go on and get in there."
She crossed her arms over her chest and gave me a very stubborn look. "No."
"Yes."
"Compromise then? You seem to be big on compromises tonight."
I eyed her. She looked like she was up to something. "That depends on what you want."
"What if we both sleep in your bed? Besides, I will get cold if I sleep by myself," her excuses where poorly thought out.
"I don't think so Nessie…"
"Pleeeaaaseee? I promised I wouldn't do anything, remember?" Nes looked up at me through her eyelashes and I all but melted into a puddle of mush on the floor.
"You're going to get me killed…" I said as I grabbed her hand.
We were soon both cuddled up on my too small bed. I needed to invest in a bigger bed but I had no money and no room big enough to put it in, so I would just have to deal with it. I tried to give her enough space, but I couldn't really move over any. I would fall off. She giggled.
I sighed, but I pulled my arms tighter around her. "I love you," it was nothing more of a whisper, but I knew she heard it.
"I love you more," her response left my stomach doing cartwheels. That was the first time we have every stated how we felt about each other. I could definitely get used it…
We were woken up by the sun coming through my bedroom window. I noticed that her clothes were wet.
"Morning Jake," she said to me as soon as she saw that my eyes were open. She kissed my chin. I was still holding her. She couldn't reach my lips. I smiled down at her and kissed her forehead.
"Good morning," I responded. I released my hold on her. "You know, you could have woken me up and told me that you were about to have a heat stroke. I wouldn't have minded."
She laughed, "Actually, I hardly noticed. I only really knew that I was sweating when I noticed that I was wet." The sun coming in from the window was beaming off of her teeth.
"I could get used to waking up next to you. I don't mind the sweat at all."
"Yeah, I could too. But let's not get too used to it—for now at least."
"Yeah, okay. So, what's for breakfast?" She said, changing the topic.
"Um…I don't know. What do you want? We could go hunt. Or I could find some cereal…" I wasn't used to being with her at breakfast time. I had no clue what she normally did.
"Hm…that depends on what cereals you have. I could do both. I think I would rather have cereal though. I won't have to leave your side if we do that," she smiled up at me.
"Hm…how but Coco Roos? Or I think we have Lucky Charms too, that is, unless Embry raided my house again."
"I like Lucky Charms! Maybe we will get lucky and Embry wouldn't have taken them all?"
"You need new jokes," I laughed.
We walked into the kitchen and I found just enough Lucky Charms for one bowl. I got our bowls down from the cabinet and poured her the rest of them. I put some Coco Roos in my own bowl.
"Yum, thanks Jake!"
"No problem."
It was quiet while we ate, so I could hear the footsteps loud and clear. Nes heard them too and looked at me anxiously. Am I about to face death again in less than 24 hours?
We were both holding our breath until Quil walked through the door. "Hey man…oh…Hey Nes. What's, um, going on Jake?" Quil was standing in the doorway nervously. I could just guess at what he was thought was going on. It must look pretty obvious. I mean, she is even wearing my clothes.
"Nothing is going on Quil. What do you need?" I was getting a bit agitated with him just standing there, all bug eyed.
"I was just coming to see if you wanted to hang out, go see a movie or something, but I guess you are busy. I'll see you later!" He was out of the door before I could say anything else. I could tell he didn't believe me when I said 'nothing'. I sighed dramatically and turned toward Nessie.
"Sorry 'bout that," I noticed she was blushing as I said it. It was kind of funny how she can be so full of confidence on minute and the next she is the shyest creature on Earth.
"I'll explain it to them later. There is no need to worry Nes."
"I'm not worrying. What makes you think that?" She was getting very defensive.
"Nothing, of course," I replied with a smile.
"Yeah, well, we should finish and head back towards the cottage. They will be worrying."
I sighed. "Yeah, fun, fun for me!"
She laughed at my reaction. "Don't you start worrying. I won't let them hurt you." She smiled and kissed me as I took her bowl.