Year 4:

I had decided this year that I wanted to go somewhere other than Forks for my birthday, so my mother decided it would be a good time to visit Phoenix. The three of us packed a few things and headed to the airport. I hugged and kissed everyone goodbye and looked around for Jake.

I had told him excitedly about our plans and he seemed happy for me. I wanted to say goodbye.

"I'm gonna miss you, Ness." Jake said, from behind me.

Turning around, I smiled up at him.

"Don't be such a big baby. I'll be back soon. Try not to hurt Rose's feelings too much while I am gone."

Scooping me up in his arms, he gives me a big bear hug.

"Jake, you're squishing me, let go." I said, laughing a little.

"Be safe, see ya later."

"She'll be fine Jake" my father said, reading Jake's mind "you don't have to worry. She'll be back in no time, so stop hovering."

My father always got annoyed when Uncle Jacob got protective of me. But I think it's funny.

I got into the car and rolled down the window. Everyone stood in the driveway to send us off since it was my first time away from home. Just as we rolled down the driveway, I turned and looked back at Jacob.

"Happy Birthday Nessie!!" He yelled to me. I smiled and waved.