Just a little note: Hey guys I'm sorry about this chapter being so long. But I realised I've put 2 days in 6 Chapters so I'm apologizing in advance. J x.
My eyes burst open to be reunited with Jacob, who blinked down at me. A small gasp manages to escape my lips but I realised I'm safe.
"I – Um…" I glanced over at the French windows. "He was…" I then replaced my sight back onto Jacob as I muttered, "I-Um…"
"You were dreaming," Jacob enlightened, tucking a loose strand of hair behind my ears. "I couldn't help resist so I've been holding you hand. Sorry." He crunches his nose up, still smiling from ear to ear. "Does the meadow full of daisies even exist?"
"I-I- I'm not sure…" I felt myself trapped in some kind of daze, confusion wrapped over me like a thick blanket. What the hell just happened? One minute he was… and the next I was…
Jacob questions, "How's your head feeling this morning?"
"Better," I answer staring out of the window, watching the branch sway in the light breeze. "How's your neck?" I found myself fire back.
"Already healed," He said proudly with slight cocky tone.
I heard the door inch open and my eyes glance up seeing Dad entering, holding a small brown bottle and a glass of water. All of a sudden, I realised. He knows. Trying to forget, I asked, "Well done, in the exam."
"Thank you Renesmee," He says sitting on the edge of the bed, making Jacob shuffle to the other side. "I believe you need these…" He shook the brown bottle and I noted they were pain killers.
Jacobs concern grew, "But I thought you said you head was fine?"
Dad, I don't want him to know. It's embarrassing enough that you do.
"I can assure you Jacob that Ness is perfectly fine, you have no need to worry," Dad said, opening the cap, shaking two pills out before handing them to me.
Placing them at the back of my throat, I gulped the refreshing cold water, swallowing both tablets at the same time.
"10 minutes and they should start kicking in," Dad said before disappearing out of the room.
I could feel Jacob's stare at me and I knew he wasn't going to leave till he knew what was up with me. As I thought, he urged, "Whatever it is can you please tell me?"
I shake my head, "No Jake, its personal."
"I'm going to get it out of you, wither or not you like it!"
"No!"
"Want to bet?" Jacob lurched for me and started tickling my sides.
"No!" I laughed out, "No!" I pushed him back a little and tried to scramble off the bed.
But he was prepared and trapped me in with his arms. Holding me down with one arm, he used the other to tickle my sides. The feeling was horrendous. I kicked my legs out but it did nothing to help me. "Ah!" I screamed. "Jacob please stop!" I found myself laughing. This shouldn't be so funny! "Ah Jacob!"
"Tell me and I'll stop!" he tormented.
"Istartedmyperiod!" I screamed out in a jumble.
Automatically, he stopped, getting off me in an instant. "Oh!" He expressed in a long gasp.
I scramble off the messed up bed, looked up at him to see a ghostly pale face, glancing up and down at me. Crossing my arms over my fully developed chest, I felt a little lost. A little insecure. A little baffled towards his reaction; Dad certainly didn't respond this way and he's a guy. Observing Jacob from the other side of the bed, I noted his discomfort with the situation. Not that the situation isn't anything abnormal.
Chuckling uneasy, he finally aired, "Wow, you're growing up really really fast. Um – I – Um didn't think you would be getting – having – Sorry Nessie I don't mean to – It's just – I've never actually doubt with… You know … Girls problems."
Scrunching my face, feeling warm rise to my cheeks as they glow bright red with embarrassment, I manage to say, "Can we forget about it?"
Once Jacob nodded, we forgot the matter of my womanly matters and continued our normal Sunday. With Uncle Emmett and Jasper we all watched a couple of action movies, mainly Emmett's choice. But I was grateful to be cuddle up with Jacob, feeling the love surround us. Once the films were over, we abandoned them to get on with my math homework ready for the following day. Though instead of Jacob helping me, I had to explain how to solve hard maths equations which he continued to looked baffled by, not understanding one word I was saying. "Are you paying attention to me Jacob?" I accuse.
"I am!" He frowned. "It's way too difficult for my clumsy head to get around… perhaps I should start school again?"
"It would be cool, having you by my side at school Jake."
"Don't get your hopes up kid. It probably won't happen."
Did Jacob just call me a kid? A kid? Seriously Jacob! I'm a woman now. I'm having womanly problems and I have a womanly body. Way to go with the confidence boost, Jake! Jeez!
"Jacob," My Father walked in, leaning against the back of an empty chair. "Sam needs you in La Push…"
Jacob nodded before returning his attention back onto me. "I'll meet you over at Charlie's later…" Kissing my forehead, he couldn't run out of the room quick enough.
"It's not what you think Renesmee," Dad said, "Pack your things up; we're going to Charlie's."
Causally watching the world pass by whilst Dad drives me across town to Grandpa Charlie's, I sigh deeply in thought.
Turning down the car stereo system, that Emmett had brought him, Dad began to probed, "Something bothering you, Renesmee?"
I roll my eyes, "Don't pretend you don't know Dad."
"Well, if you want to talk about it then I don't mind," He offered.
Removing my comfortable gaze from the aspect of the town, I let my observation linger onto my hands, where they sat clasped firmly together on my lap. The only safe place to look. I know Dad isn't the best person to talk to when it comes to Jacob, since he doesn't like us getting to close as he's noticed our friendship is developing. But at least he understands how Jacob's brain works. I could never get that experience of hearing the insides of his thought and feelings.
"If you want to get to know Jacob's mind, I don't mind sharing?" Dad urged, adventuring into my own. "Sorry," He unexpectedly apologises, "I don't mean to pry; I only want to help."
"Is Jacob really okay about what occurred last night? With me attacking him, I mean?" It's been bothering most of the day. The thought of him fretting over when I'll next take a chunk of him, makes me shiver in sadness. I don't want him being around me, wondering when it's going to happen next.
"Please Renesmee, don't think that way," His voice became concerned after listening to my wondrous thoughts. "Jacob still loves you, no matter what happen last night," Dad reassured me. "He isn't scared to be around you either. He's actually used to it." Dad turned the wheel and made our way through the villages in Forks, urging closer towards the Swan's residence. "Remember when you were little; you kept biting him for no apparent reason?"
I nodded, grinning from ear to ear, remembering my short childhood.
"We all wished you didn't have to grow up so fast," Dad place a hand on my knee in comfort. "Well, back onto the subject of Jacob. It didn't matter back then and it doesn't matter now. Jacob would rather you bite him than anyone else."
"The human, is he okay?" I acquired, hoping for him to have a full recovery and forget what happened.
"He's recovering well," Dad twisted in his seat to face me fully. Looking passed him, I realise during our chat we finally reached our destination. Dad remained seated as he continued, "He can't remember much and the hospital is treating it as an animal bite, so thank your lucky stars."
"Trust me I'll thank each and every one of them."
Dad grinned before kissing the top of my forehead. "Come on, Charlie is dying to see you…"
Putting Charlie and the word 'dying' in the same sentence creeps me out completely. Charlie isn't a spring chicken anymore and it scares me that one day he won't be here. But will my parents let him go? I hope not. Charlie would be amazing as a vampire.
"Renesmee please…" Dad frowned, reading my horrid thoughts. "Live for the moment, not for what might happen in the future."
"You must have thought about it too," I said, stepping out of the car, grabbing my main priority, my school rucksack. Slinging the bag over my shoulder, Dad picked up the suitcase before closing the boot of his expensive car.
"Renesmee!" Dad warned, scowling at me.
Walking along the path, next to Grandpa's Police car, we make our way up the porch, where the front door swings opened. Charlie and Sue exited with giant beams attached to their faces. Charlie held his arms out to me and I couldn't refuse his hugs. "You've grown a few more inches…" Charlie says in disbelief, ruffling my hair.
"Only 2 more inches since the last time Charlie," Dad informed. "With any luck her growth spurt should stop now."
"If she doesn't then she'll soon be over towering you, Edward," Charlie said, loosening his grip on me as he chuckled at the thought.
"Anyway, I better make a move, we've got a reservation in Seattle," Dad lied, making his excuses to get back to Mum. "Thank you so much for looking after Renesmee."
"No problem, Edward. You know anytime you need a night off then I'm more than happy to baby sit."
I raised my brow, correcting him, "You're forgetting, I'm no longer a baby anymore." Is that what they think of me as, a baby? I quickly glance up and down myself. I don't look like a baby. I have boobs How will I even get things going between us if he still thinks of me as a young naive child?
"No, you certainly aren't," Charlie laughed. Taking the bag from Edward he said, "I'll take your bag inside Nessie, We will let you say your goodbyes."
"Right then Honey," Dad said, holding me in a strong embrace. "Be on your best behaviour and I'll pick you up tomorrow after school, okay?"
I nodded. "On your way home, you should probably get Mum some flower's. It will be a nice surprise for her."
"Good idea, thank you Nessie. Now look after Charlie," Dad kissed my head again before leaving. "I'm so proud of you…."
Waving goodbye to my Dad, I notice across the road, Mia Preston exiting her house. "Renesmee!" She wailed, capturing my attention, beckoning me over to her house.
"Grandpa, I'm going across to Mia for a sec!" Hoping he would her, or at least Sue would. I ran across the road where Mia stands on the side, hands on hips wearing her short black hair down, styled around her face. As usual she's got her red lipstick pout on and her clothes are revealing most of what she had to offer, with a pink top and a denim mini skirt.
"Hey Gorgeous," She welcomed, holding her arms out.
As I hugged her, I respond, "Hey Mia!"
"Come to see Charlie and Sue?" She asked releasing me from her hold.
"Yep," I tell her, "Staying the night because my parents are away in Seattle."
"Fab! Fancy a lift to school tomorrow!"
"Awesome thank you," I smiled appreciatively. "I'm glad I caught you actually, I need your advice…"
"Oh yeah?" her tone became curious as she fiddled with her fringe as a bunch of lads walked behind us. "What about?"
"How do I make myself more…." I paused to think of the right words, giving up immediately and rephrasing it, "I need to impress Jacob, grab his eye. He thinks I'm a dumb kid."
She took a moment to ponder her thoughts, rubbing her chin gently. She glanced up and down at me before saying, "You need more of your assets on show. You need to dress differently and wear a tad of make – up but not too much." She then adds, "Plus you can show off most of your body!" Mia jumped up and down in excitement, clapping her hands.
"When? How?"
"On Friday Cody James is having a foam party at his house, invite Jacob and bingo he can see you practically naked and you have a reason for it!"
"But I don't have anything revealing to wear, my parents won't allow it. Don't you worry Ness I'll sort something sexy out for you…"
"You're the greatest Mia!" I beamed instantly, now to get Jacob to come with me. "I'd better go; I'll meet you out here in the morning…"
"Sure thing Honey!"
"Is Mia okay?" Charlie questioned as soon as I stepped inside the house.
"Yeah she's fine Grandpa, she's offered to take me to school in the morning so you won't have too."
"That's kind of her," Sue put in where she stood in the kitchen, checking on dinner.
"Mia is a lovely girl, always hello when I see her," Charlie tells us. "I'm glad you made friends with her Nessie."
I smiled.
The phone started ringing and Sue answered it. "Hello Swan residence?" She listened for a moment before glancing at Charlie, "its work. They sound desperate."
Charlie stood up from the single chair and cleared his throat. "Hello?"
He listened and his face completely changed. His body tensed and suddenly went into work mode. "You say west of the woods?" I paused for a moment before agreeing to meet there, before replacing the phone back on its pod. "I'm sorry Sue, Nessie; I've got to go to work."
"Something major happen Grandpa?" I ask, hoping it isn't too serious.
Grandpa glanced at Sue before looking back at me. "The little girl that went missing, Naomi Alan, someone's found her in the woods," He clarifies.
"Is she?" Sue said.
"She's dead," Grandpa answered. He marched to a cupboard in the kitchen and obtained something before crossing the distance between us. Kneeling to my level, he began, "Ness, when you're Mother was your age, I made her carry this for her safety." He lifted a green can up and I read the name – pepper spray. "Please will you carry this on you? It's for your own good and it will keep my mind at rest."
I took the can from his grasp and held it securely between my fingers. "I promise. But you have to go Grandpa, they will be expecting you…"
"Your right," He said standing up. "Sorry Love," He obtained Sue's attention, "Put mine in the oven, I'll warm it up later…" He smiled before heading up stairs to put his uniform on.
After he left the house fell silent. "Sue, is it okay if I play on Seth Xbox?"
"Of course honey, help yourself. All his games are on the shelf over there if you need them…" She pointed to the corner cupboard. Turning Seth's game console on, I rack through his list of downloaded games first to see if one captures my eye. I find myself starting up, 'Trials evolution.' I set myself up with a bike, a Phoenix Evo 250CC before starting all the different trials. The game is fun and actually educating, using my brain to configure how to get the bike over the different obstacle's in the fastest time possible. On the first few games, I thought I was having beginner luck, beating all of Seth's scores but apparently not. On the next 10 goes, I beat him by miles, including all of his friends. YAY! Way to go me! Suck on that Seth! Beaten by a girl!
The door opened and Jacob entered, followed by the depressed looking Seth. "What the hell are you doing on there?" He enquired his voice certainly not a happy wolf about it.
"Don't panic, I've actually beaten all your scores and your friends for that matter," I added quickly, pleased with myself, "On your account…."
Grabbing the controller out of my hand he fiddled through the list of games seeing the increase amounts I got for him. "Damn your good. How did you manage it?"
"Brain work and science," I couldn't keep the grin off my face.
Jacob sat on the arm of the sofa and whispered into my ear, "I'm proud of you Ness…"
Whilst Seth watched replays of each of my games, still unsure how I beat his score, I rotated to face Jacob asking him nosily, "What did Sam want you for?"
"Um – Just that he wants to change shifts," He told me, not sure if I believe him or not. In a low tone he enquired, "How are you feeling now? Does it still hurt? Your tummy I mean?"
"Better," I reply, "I saw Mia today and she says were invited to a foam party Friday at Cody James house. You can come too Seth." I thought if I cheekily invite Seth, perhaps Jacob will come too.
"Awesome," Seth said, completely up for it. One down, just Jacob to go.
"Please come Jacob," I said fluttering my eyelashes at him. "I want you there…"
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