Chapter 2
Amongst all the changes between opening the garage, going back to school and Nessie looking like she might stop aging. Things had grown more complicated; Jacob had grown fond of to the idea of always having Nessie as his best friend forever having her around when he needed to complain or vent but now things where different he obviously still wanted her there as his friend, but he also wanted more. Renesmee's body had started to mature coursing Jacobs feeling for Nessie to change with it. The imprint was moving away from friendship and more into romance; Jacobs wolf could sense the change in Renesmee's body her feelings towards him. His wolf was urging him to act on those feelings. Jacobs conscience and inner animal where pulling him in two different directions and he wanted so badly to turn his conscience off and allow his inner beast to take over.
Jacob was spending every second of the day with Renesmee between school, the shop and home he could not stand to be separated from her. Jacob found his attraction towards Renesmee growing stronger his wolf was urging him to protect her he would get waves or anger wash over him if any other males dared to look at her. Jacob found himself wanting to protect her from prying eyes and let every boy that looked at her know she was his and only his. He would then have to stop and remind himself Renesmee was not his yet, they still had not even spoken of the changes in their relationship.
Along with all the changes, Bella thought it would be best for Nessie to move into the big house with the Cullen clan soon after her 6th Birthday. Bella had started to notice the changes in her daughter's behaviour. Not only for the safety of Jacob but also for the sanity of Edward who was having to listen to the thoughts of a very hormonal wolf and worse his now fully-grown daughter. The cottage walls where not thick enough to block out a mind-reading father.
After Renesmee had settled in Alice also decided she would make Jacob his room. Since Edward was not overly keen on the idea of Nessie being away from him where he could not keep an eye on her, he was not keen on the idea of her sharing a bed or even a room with Jacob. It had worked out well for when Jacob needed some privacy or a place to think he would return to the reservation and stay in the flat that was attached to the garage. His solo gets a way's where becoming few and far between nowadays since he just couldn't bring himself to be apart from Renesmee for too long.
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Jacob Pov
I woke up and took a deep breath I could smell her down the hall getting ready for another day of school. I dropped my body back down onto my pillow my mind was reeling from the vivid dreams I had been having of her lately. I ran my hands down my face I released a groan I felt disgusted with myself, Nessie was a sweet innocent girl and I was dreaming about pushing her against the wall and ravishing her neck. Things had changed, I could sense Nessie's feelings were moving away from friendship, but she still seemed to be so unsure and confused about everything, and I didn't want to rush her.
"Breakfast is ready" I heard Esme call I pushed myself up into a sitting positing before placing my feet on the ground. I sat perched on the side of my bed thinking about how different things had become.
Just last night I had returned home late from work I was covered in grease and exhausted from running petrol in the early morning to attending school during the day and finishing up in the garage at night. I closed the door behind me and before I could even turn around Nessie was standing at the bottom of the steps waiting for me "Your home" she said it instantly brought a smile to my face hearing how excited she was to see me. "I am, sorry I am so late I am so far behind on invoicing I tried to stay back and catch up this evening after looking at your grandpa's car" Jacob dropped his car keys down on the bench and walked towards Nessie.
"Why didn't you tell me, I could have come and done the paperwork while you fixed the car" She reached out as if she was coming in for a hug but I stepped back away from her the look on her face almost looked as if she felt rejected. "I'm covered in dirt and grease Ness, let me have a shower, and then I will give you a proper hello" Jacob smiled before leaning in quickly to place a kiss on her forehead.
I had quickly run up the stairs and jumped in the shower cleaning myself up. I found Renesmee sitting on the couch downstairs watching a movie. I walked over the dropped my body down on the sofa and pulled Nessie into the side of my body wrapping her in my arms. "You look tired," She said so softly I almost didn't hear her "Yeah its been a big day, I'm beat" I replied dropped my head back against the couch. "Have I said thank you again recently for attending school with me again". I just nodded my head she knew I didn't mind, she also knew it took a lot out of me between the business, school and the pack. "Here let me give you a back massage" Nessie moved to sit up I watched as she separated her legs as if she wanted me to sit between them.
"It's ok Ness; you don't have too" I tried to decline knowing it may not be the best idea to have her hands rubbing up and down my body. "Jacob, seriously get on the floor I am not going to stand here and fight over a back message" She sounded firm but determent. I did as she requested and sat between her legs her soft hands found there way to my shoulders and she started digger her fingers into my sore mussels soon enough my head had dropped forward as I started to relax. Renesmee's hands went still on my skin for a moment before her voice broke the silence. "Jacob, um if you took your shirt off I could maybe do a better job" I looked over my shoulder at her, Nessie had started to turn a faint shade of red without replying I just pulled my shirt over my head. It was not as if she hadn't seen me without my shirt on plenty of times, but for some reason, this just felt more intimate sitting between her split legs while her hands ran up and down my skin.
This message went on for the remainder of the movie her hands making my head spin, having her so close to me touching me all over my shoulders and back it was driving me crazy. We both froze in place Nessie did something that she had never done before; it was like she did it on impulse and hadn't thought it out. Nessie lent her body in close whispering that she had finished before placing a soft kiss on the side of my neck just below my ear. She paused, my eyes shot open her lips where so close to my neck I could feel her hot breath touch my skin each time she exhaled. "ahh thank you" I said pushing forward to give ourselves some room to breathe. I wasn't sure what just happened, but I didn't mind having Renesmee kiss me even if it was only to the side of my neck.
I came back out of my daydream I pushed myself off my bed and pulled my black shirt over my head throwing on a pair of jeans and started making my way down to the kitchen. "Morning," I said as I sat down at the breakfast counter I felt tired and rundown, I knew it could be the late night petrol's or the shop or it could be the fact when I finally do manage to sleep my head was filled with dreams of a particular vampire hybrid.
Esme walked over placing a large plate of pancakes in front of me her facial expressions changed quickly obviously I looked about as good as I felt. "Jacob, are you alright you look exhausted, are you sure you are not working yourself too hard" Esme's voice filled with concert broke the silence of the room both Emmett and Jasper looked at the wolf to see what she had been saying. Both Jasper and Emmet started laughing. "He is just suffering from a case of the blue balls" Emmets laughed while rose slapped him upside his head and Esme shook her head and walked back to the other side of the kitchen. "We would rather him have blue balls then place his mutt hands on our little niece" Rosealee spat out.
"Babe she is hardly little anyone and let's face it, we can all see things are changing between her and the pup over there, it won't be long now" Emmett shot back flicking his eyes back to the TV and shooting Jaspers character in the video game they were playing. "Oh shut up Emmett," Rose said with a sickened look on her face as if she had a mental image of Nessie and me together. "Thanks, Blondie," I said with minimal sarcasm, I had promised Renesmee I would try and be kinder to her aunt. I knew full well what Emmett noted was right I was suffering from blue balls but the thought of relieving myself at the expense of Nessie. It just didn't seem right not to mention her dad would most likely hear my thoughts and kill me and the added annoyance of having to deal with the ridicule from her uncles as if they had never masturbated before in there lives.
Just at that second Nessie came into the kitchen "Good Morning everyone" her smile was enough to give me a slight boost. "Morning Ness" But apparently the boost was not enough to hide my tiredness from my imprint as soon as she heard my voice she was standing right beside me. "Jacob, are you ok?" she could tell something was wrong with me, Nessie leaned in closer to me, so her body was pressed to my side the concern in her eyes warmed my whole body knowing she cared that much about me. "I'm ok Ness, I just didn't sleep too well" At hearing my half-assed excuses Nessie reached over turning me in my chair so she could stand between my legs.
"That's it when you are next working at the shop I will come with you and help with the paperwork so its one less thing you have to worry about. Are you sure your not doing too many petrol's at night, you haven't even touched your breakfast, Jacob, that's very unlike you" she reached up placing her hand on my chest. I had to fight the urge not to pull her in closer to my body and kiss her. "Nessie you don't have to, it's my business I shouldn't have to drag you in to help in your spare time," I said back even though I would love to have her around me while I worked. "I don't think the tiredness is the issue Jacob has Ness" Once again Emmett felt the need to drop his two cents into the conversation. I look over to see both Jasper and Emmett smiling and Rosalie almost glaring daggers at there heads.
"What does he mean Jake, is there something your not telling me?, plus I was the one who dragged you back to school again" Nessie's hands moved, so both were resting now on my thighs she was still standing between my legs. The concern on her face was enough to drive me crazy. "I'm fine, really as I said I just didn't get much sleep last night" I couldn't stand it anymore I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her flush into my body before placing a soft kiss to her forehead.
Nessie stood there with her hands still resting on my thighs her eyes flicked up to meet mine. "Well, maybe I can sleep in your bed tonight until you fall to sleep" I felt my breath catch, and I knew from the lift in the corner of Nessies lips she had heard it. "Umm... I.. yeah if you want too oh and I guess if your dad doesn't mind" I didn't know what to say my wolf was growling for me to just carry her back up the stairs now but my brain was telling me it was too soon and I needed to remember that. "I'm sure he won't mind Jacob, if it gets you back to your normal self its worth a try" I wasn't sure how I would handle having her so close to me in my bed. Sitting between her legs last night during the message and trying to keep my hands to myself was almost unbearable.
At that moment Seth burst in the front door and stopped in his tracks when he noticed Nessie standing between my legs her hands still laying on my thighs and for the life of me I couldn't remember why I shouldn't have my arms wrapped around her small waist.
It was then It dawned on me we where very close together and the warmth of her body was almost like a drug I needed it, "Um.. well I guess we better get to school" Nessie stepped out of my hold and turned to grab her bag. Jacob stood up from his stool letting out a breath he didn't even realise he had been holding. He turned to Esme and gave her a small smile before turning to collect his bag. It was only then he took in Nessie's full appearance and the long creamy legs that were on display under her short denim skirt. "Ness, what are you wearing," I asked with a shocked tone in my voice.
"It's a skirt Jacob, you have seen me wear this exact skirt before" Nessie answered but seemed confused by his question. I swear she hasn't worn that skirt before, or if she had it didn't look as amazing on her as what it did right this second. A chuckle came from both Emmett and Jasper as a deep groan escaped my chest before I could stop it as Ness bent over to collect her things. "Breath Jacob, just breath," Esme said placing a soft touch on my shoulder I sometimes felt like she could completely understand my hormones.
"Bye Esme thank you for breakfast, sorry I didn't get a chance to eat it," I said placing one of my large hands over hers and patting it before turning to leave. Just as I turned, I caught the last smart ass comment Emmett made, while Nessie quickly ran around the house giving each of her family members and quick kiss and a cuddle, before grabbed my hand and dragging me out of the house.
The last bell of the day rung just as I slammed my locker door closed; I started walking towards to car where I usually met Jacob in the afternoon. And like always he was leaning against the car door with a smile on his face.
"Hey I thought I might head to the garage for a bit I want to finish some more work on your grandpa's car, I can drop you home on the way if you want," Jacob said while opening the car door for me to slip inside. "Um, no ill come with you if you don't mind, I want to help you get some of the paperwork done" He stopped to look at me after putting the key in the ignition. "Ness, you don't have too I was the one who decided to start a business and go to school at the same time. I don't want to drag you into it and force you to do my paperwork, and as well as your homework" I couldn't help but look at him as if he forgot one major point. "Jacob the only reason you are attending school again is that I wanted to go, so the least I can do is help out on occasion, and secondly I finished my homework about a week ago" I stated matter of factly.
I was now comfortably sitting in Jacob's office in the garage slowly working my way through the massive stack of invoicing that still needed to be completed. I had decided I needed to make more of an effort to help Jacob with the admin side of things he apparently just didn't have enough time in the day to take care of everything. I picked up one of the invoices along with a notepad and pen and walked out of the office over to the car Jacob was currently working on. I pushed myself up onto the beach, which may not have been the smartest idea as it was not the cleanest surface out here. I waited patiently for Jacob to finish what he was working on I thought back to him always telling me never to wear my fancy clothes to the shop because after the pack each hugged me or I sat on anything after them I would come out covered in dirt. So maybe a white singlet and skirt was not the smartest choice of outfit to wear to school today.
I couldn't help but notice how attractive he was even when he was wearing a pair of coveralls and was completely covered in grease and dirt he still managed to look amazing. It was like he could tell I was staring at him he turned around and paused for a moment taking in the sight of me perched on his work beach surrounded by his tools.
"Are you sure you want to be sitting there, you will be as black as a pot when you get down" Jacob walked over to me dropping the tool he had in his hand down on the bench and started searching for the next one he needed. "Yes I'm sure I need help, I am trying to process the invoices, but I swear Paul's handwriting is terrible, can you please decrypt this for me" Ness handed Jacob the invoice and readied herself to take notes. Jacob laughed while moving closer to her taking the invoice out of her waiting hand before coming to a stop in front of her legs. She found herself pushing her legs more firmly together, Nessie knew this morning she had told Jacob it was the same skirt she had worn many times, and this was true, but it fit her much more snuggly then it uses to. And if she was honest it was almost too short for her to stay modest without flashing her underwear.
"Ok let's have a look, well it says he has changed the air filter, checked the breaks, and also changed the oil, so just a basic service" he paused for a moment as if he was trying to understand the next line. I tapped my pen on my lip waiting for him to continue. "This next part…" Jacob paused his eyes where so focused on Renesmee's lips, "Ness, let me see your hands" He said I was a little taken aback as to why he would ask such a strange question. But I complied opening my hands for him to look at and was surprised to find them covered completely in the dirt from the garage. He took a step closer lifting a hand to my face but paused right before he touched me. "ah you have dirt on you, you must have touched your face" His hand was still hovering next to my cheek his eyes where so focused on my lips.
Without me even giving my body permission, I found myself slowly moving my legs apart as if they where possessed or maybe I was channelling my auntie Rose or Sarah but I just couldn't stop myself. His eyes shot down watching me make room for him as if I wanted him to step closer. I couldn't help it I was like a deer in head lights I watched his eyes rake up my body, He took another step closer his hip brushing against the inside of my thighs I wanted desperately to clamp my legs shut around his waist, but I did my best to stay still. His hand every so gently pressed ageist my cheek. I let out a very shaky breath as his thumb rubbed over what must have been the smudge of dirt on my cheek but after seeing his hands earlier, I was not sure they would help the situation.
Now I couldn't bring myself to tear my eyes away from his lips for the life of me I couldn't remember what I was meant to been doing at this moment. "Ness," Jacob said so wholly focused on me, Once again my body took over, and my tongue darted out to moisten my lips as if trying to prepare them. I found myself desperately wishing Jacob would kiss me; I looked back up at his eyes his free hand moved to rest on the bench near my hip his body not touching mine yet, but if he stepped even a centimetre closer, we would be. His eyes where burning a path across my body as his gaze focused on my tongue.
I found myself reaching up between our bodies and grabbing a fist full of his overalls, Jacobs eyes now solely focused on mine he started to lean in closer. My lids were becoming heavy they began to drift closed waiting for his lips to touch mine. "Ness, can I kiss you" I heard him ask his voice seemed shaky and quiet, I have never heard Jacob he quiet or intimidated. I nodded my head not sure if I was able to form a sentence. I waited but nothing happened, I opened my eyes to find him paused as if he had become distracted by something. His face changed he pushed back slightly the hand that had been resting on the bench beside me formed a fist before he slammed it down on the counter and quickly picking up and wrench before turning back to the car. I was dumbfounded had I done something to upset him, was it because I hadn't vocalised my partition, it sure did seem as if he wanted to kiss me I didn't understand why he had stopped. But it soon became apparent to me when the pack walked through the door carrying bags of food they had just gone to pick up I quickly slammed my legs shut again trying to regain some composure.
I sat still in shock I was worried if I jumped off the counter now I wouldn't even be able to walk. I let the disappointment creep into my body I was so close to having my first kiss, and from Jacob no less I couldn't pinpoint the exact moment I had started liking Jake more than just a friend but all I knew was I desperately wanted him to see me the same way. "Ness, you ok you look like you have seen a ghost," Seth asked dumping his food down on the table nearby. I nodded my head and quickly looked back at Jacob who was peering over his shoulder at me he genuinely seemed disappointed that he had been interrupted. "Yeah, I am fine, just trying to understand Paul's handwriting" The pack all started laughing and punching Paul in the shoulder it was well known within the garage that Paul's writing could be mistaken for chicken scratch.
I slowly pushed myself off the edge of the bench and started walking back into Jacobs office. I couldn't help but notice since we got interrupted Jacob hadn't done anything with the tool in his hand he was just standing there with his hands on the front of the car like he was lost in his thought this didn't go unnoticed by the pack. "Was Jacob having trouble keeping his hands off you again?" Paul asked I froze mid-step. "wh.. what he didn't touch me" I stammered fear shot through me, I couldn't help but think they all knew what had just almost happened between Jacob and me.
"Your clothes and face, you're covered in dirt" Seth pointed looking confused as to why Nessie seemed to be worried. "Oh ahh yeah right" I turned on my feet, and I swear I could just make out a faint smile on Jacobs' lips. I dropped myself down onto Jacobs office chair looking at the notepad in front of me, I hadn't even finished decrypting Paul's writing, and everyone currently in the garage had just witnessed me making a fool of myself. I lent back in the chair and running my hands through my hair before my eyes settled back on Jacob, he was still watching me through the window.
His stare felt so hungry, I felt like a deer that he was stalking. I could feel heat spreading up my body the way he was looking at me was not how you look at a friend. Before I realised what I was doing my tongue slid out wetting my lips before I took my bottom one between my teeth biting down on it gently while looking right back at Jacob, I watched as the corner of his mouth pulled up into a very hungry very sexy smile. It was like he knew what I was thinking and my desire towards him. Things had changed between us, but neither of us had spoken about it, but it was different.
Renesmee watched as the pack moved closer to Jacob apparently trying to get his attention. But his gaze was so focused on me it was like he hadn't even realised they were around. Paul slapped Jacob on the shoulder which was enough to bring him out of his trance; His wrench fell from his hand clattering to the floor. Soon the whole pack was looking at me through the window I jolted upright in the chair before frantically moving around papers on the desk as if I had been busy the whole time. Without looking up, I could hear the boys laughing obviously amused by our awkwardness towards each other.