I know I said it might be a few days before I would update but when I start writing, I can't stop. Anyway, here is the next chapter in the story. Once again, please review with your comments and suggestions for more ideas. I will be writing another piece for this and I am thinking about continuing it so it covers a whole week after Breaking Dawn, but it would depend on how many hits I get.
"So what would you like to do now, Nessie?" Jacob moved from his spot on the floor to take her in his arms. She placed a hand on his cheek, causing him to laugh. "Yeah I guess things are kind of boring now" Jacob said. A bright, excited look came to Nessie's face as she peered out the window at the river, still and calm despite the slight breeze outside.
Jacob rolled his eyes "Okay let's go", and with that he headed out the back door. Curious, I stood up to follow him, pulling Edward to his feet (and pleased that I could still do so) and wandering outside. Jacob was now clambering over the rocks by the river, Nessie still in his arms. "Jacob" Edward called, getting his attention immediately "Unless you want to be ripped to shreds by Alice, I wouldn't let her in the water with that dress on". Jacob laughed, thinking he was joking.
I sprinted over the rocks towards him, holding my arms out to take Renesmee. He gave her to me willingly, looking slightly perplexed. "Edward's not joking, Jake" I teased, pulling Nessie's dress over her head to reveal her blue leggings and pink singlet she wore under her dress "To say Alice takes clothing very seriously would be putting it lightly".
Jacob laughed alongside Edward, holding his arms out to take Renesmee. "Gentle" I reminded him, handing her over "She is half human". Jacob removed his top, throwing it on one of the rocks before placing Nessie on one of the rocks along the edge of the river. "Watch this Nessie!" he called, diving into the river with his arms and legs tucked in, causing a huge splash of water.
"Ahhh" I yelled, jumping behind Edward as sprays of water sprayed towards us "Jake!" luckily, none of my clothing got wet. I shook my head in surprise; Alice and Rosalie were rubbing off on me. "Sorry guys" he said, not sounding sorry at all, more like he was trying to hold back laughter as he looked over Edward's clothes, covered with water drops "I think Nessie liked it though".
He did have a point though; Renesmee was still soaked head to toe in water, clapping and laughing as Jacob continued to splash round the water. Her bronze ringlets, darkened by the water, hung lower on her back. Nessie's hair was beautiful wet, dark streaks making the bronze in her hair more prominent. Jacob now had Nessie by the waist, holding her above his head as he continued to float around.
After a few minutes Jacob placed her back onto the rock. Renesmee hoped elegantly over the boulders, jumping into my arms to place her hand against my cheek. She showed me a picture of me swimming in the river. Can you come in, Mama? She asked. "Sorry Nessie" I said, leaning down to kiss her head "I would but I don't think Alice would like it very much if I got this outfit wet" I laughed, as a small dimple formed between her brows.
"Why don't you ask Daddy" I suggested. Renesmee seemed to like this idea. I watched as she bounced out of my arms and into Edward's, pointing determinedly towards the water. Edward jumped over the rocks gracefully, placing Renesmee back on the rock so he could unbutton his shirt and throw it beside Jacob's. I tried to keep my eyes off his body. We would have plenty of time for that later, I reminded myself.
I moved over to sit on one of the outer rocks closer to the river, watching Edward lie on his back on the water, Nessie sitting on his stomach, her hands holding onto his arms for support. "Hey Nessie" Jacob called in between strokes, swimming down the river to meet them "What do you think of that?" Nessie, speaking allowed for mine and Jacob's benefit replied "I want to do what Daddy's doing".
Edward spun round, holding Renesmee in the water stomach up. He held her head in one arm and her legs in the other, moving her slowly along the river, teaching her how to kick and keep herself afloat. Within a few minutes, Edward had removed his arms and Nessie was floating along the water all by herself. Jacob burst into applause, scooping her up into his arms before surrendering her back to Edward.
"Urgh" Rosalie exclaimed in a disgusted tone, leaping over the rocks to stand beside where Renesmee lay in the water "That wet dog smell has got to be the foulest, most disgusting smell I have ever smelt". "Hey Blondie" Jacob replied, swimming closer to Rosalie to infuriate her "Go get me a mirror". I smiled, thinking of all of Jacob's blond jokes he told to annoy her.
"Grow up, mutt" she muttered as he climbed out of the water, shaking his hair out like a dog. "I'll grow up when you get a heart" he countered, bombing into the water right next to Rosalie, drenching her hair and clothing with water. "AHHHHHHHHHH" she screamed, running into the couch, mumbling about how much she hated Jacob. Unlike Rosalie, Nessie was screaming with laughter while Edward pulled her out of the water, his skin sparkling at the sun as it lowered in the sky.
Esme cam outside to give Edward, Jacob and Renesmee some towels, fearing her floors would get ruined if they stepping inside in the dripping state they were in now. I helped Nessie dry off as Edward and Jacob pulled their shirts back on. Gathering her up in the huge, fluffy towel, I carried Renesmee back into the house, followed by Edward and Jacob.
"What would you like to eat, Jacob" Esme asked from the kitchen. "Er…Anything, thanks". Alice stood before us, a shocked expression on her face at all our drenched outfits. "You too" she said, grabbing Edward and Renesmee and sounding excited "Change. Now". I shot Edward a sympathetic look as Alice dragged them upstairs. Jacob appeared around the corner, carrying a plate full of what looked like beef, potatoes and peas.
"Is it always like this" he said between mouthfuls, signalling with his chin towards the staircase where Alice had dragged Edward and Nessie to locate dry clothes. "I mean the whole being dressed by the little psychic" I laughed "Almost always. I don't think I'm even allowed to look at clothes; everything has to be approved by Alice. You should see the size of the closet back at the cottage. It must be bigger than the rest of the house". Esme came over to the table "It is bigger than the rest of the cottage"
"How did you allow that?" I asked, raising my curiosity from a while ago. "Let's just say, what Alice wants, Alice usually gets". Bells of laughed came down the staircase as Alice led Edward and Nessie back downstairs. "Seriously Alice, why did I have to change my whole outfit" Edward complained, wearing a new light grey shirt and black pants. In his arms Renesmee was wearing a more practical outfit than this morning; designer jeans and a very feminine pink long sleeved cotton top.
Renesmee climbed into Jacob's lap, as he took another bite of his food. She placed her hand against his neck, staring curiously at the food. "You want to try some?" Jacob asked, cutting a small bit of meat and placing it on the end of the fork. Her face was a mixture of interest and uncertainty. The food didn't smell as appealing as it would have if I was still human, but it did smell somewhat edible.
Jacob held the spoon closer to her mouth so she could lean forward to take a bite. After staring at the meat for a long time, Nessie hesitantly leaned in and took the whole piece of the fork. As she chewed, her face turned more compliant and accepting. "How was it?" I asked when she had swallowed. "It was nice…juicy" she said, taking another bite "But not as good as lion" she added, causing us all to start laughing.
"Speaking of lion" Emmett said "Jasper and I were thinking of going to the top of California for a day or so. You in?" he asked hopefully "I say we leave the day after next. If we leave in the morning we can stay overnight and be back by noon the next day" Edward looked at me "Oh come on" Emmett said "I'm sure you guys can survive one night without each other". We both rolled our eyes "Go" I said. "Yes!" Emmett replied, heading into a discussion about their plans.
My cell phone vibrated in my pocket, I looked at the caller ID. Billy? "Hello?" I answered. "Bella?" Charlie's gruff voice answered uncertainly, still not completely used to my new voice. "Hey Charlie! Is everything okay?" I wondered. "Everything's fine, Bells. I was just wondering if you could bring Nessie over sometime soon. I haven't seen her in a while…" his voice was excited, him being one of the many people Renesmee was able to win over. "How about the day after next?" I asked "I could bring her over in the afternoon?" He replied excitedly "Yes sure! That would be great!" I could hear mumbles in the background "Oh and Bella?" "Yes?" "Would you mind telling Jake Billy needs him home, he said he was at the Cullen's". "Sure Dad" I replied "I'll see you in a few days?" "Yep. Bye Bells". I hung the phone up.
I smiled at how things had turned out. When I thought about becoming a vampire, I thought I would have to stay away from Charlie forever, not being able to have any control around him. I was overjoyed that I could have Charlie in my life, as well as Renesmee's. It was such a relief that I was able to be myself- well sort of- around him.
Like I said, I am planning on continuing this ASAP. Please review, even if you just say a few words.
