TWO WEEKS LATER

Nessie was once again back in her bedroom, not moving. It was spring break, and she was staying home while the rest of her family went on their vacations. Her parents were going to Criação Isle, a small island her father had bought her mother a while back. Carlisle and Esme were at the Isle Esme; Alice and Jasper were on a plane to Paris; and Rose and Emmet were on a yacht in Thailand. Nessie sat still on the floor while Edward pounded on her door.

"Renesmee Carlie Cullen, I am respecting your privacy by not breaking down this door, but I swear, if you are still in here by the time we get home, I will smash it down. And your mother will help me."

"Leave me alone Dad!"

"Nessie, darling, we're leaving now, but please, get up and do something." Bella came up and stood outside her daughter's door by her husband.

"Sweetheart, I called Zephyr, and he's coming over. I suggest you let him in because I've given him permission to take an axe to your door. He's got something he needs to tell you and it's very important."

"Fine. I'll let him in, but only him. You two need to leave. Please. Just go." Edward told his wife what Nessie said, and they swiftly turned and went. No less than five minutes later, Zephyr was standing outside her door, knocking. She slowly got up and opened it. He came in and wrapped his arms around her.

"Nessie, I know we haven't talked since prom, but I want you to know I'm not mad at you. I love you. You're my best friend. And I love you enough to know that you need to see Jacob. And he needs to see you. You're killing yourself Ness, and it's not working for me. So get up. I'm kidnapping you. Belle and Eddie left me plane tickets, and we're going to Washington. Pack your bags. Now!" Zephyr pulled Nessie to her feet and began to throw clothes into a small carry on. She went to her closet and grabbed her jacket. She also grabbed the small promise bracelet Jacob had given her when she was a baby. It no longer fit her wrist, but she liked to carry it with her nonetheless. She went to her car and Zephyr climbed in beside her. He reached over and grabbed her hand. "Ness, look at me. You can do this. I'll be there with you, and I know you'll be fine. Jacob loves you unconditionally."

"Thanks Z. You're my best man. I love you." She put the car in gear and drove to the airport. Once they were on their plane, Nessie began to freak. "Zeph, I can't do this. He probably hates me. I was so mean to him. And I still can't let him move here, so how will the situation change? I just can't do this!" Zephyr grabbed the sides of her face and looked into her eyes.

"Nessie, things like this have a way of working themselves out. It will all be fine." He kissed her forehead and pulled her against him, so her head was on his shoulder. She fell asleep.

"Nessie?"

"What?"

"We're here."

"Oh, God." Nessie took Zephyr's hand as he helped her up. He pulled her through the airport and got the rental car that was waiting for them. Zephyr took the wheel and followed the GPS to LaPush. Once they got there, he pulled into Jake's driveway and went around and got Nessie out of the car. As soon as her feet touched the ground, she bolted into the woods. Zephyr followed her. Once he got to the tree line, she stopped him. "Go find Jake and tell him if he wants to see me, to meet me in the meadow." With that, she turned and ran. She didn't stop running until she got there. She stopped suddenly at the tree line. Jake was already there, sitting in the sun. He turned to face her slowly.

"Not again." He rubbed his eyes. She walked to him until he could reach out and touch her. His hand slowly came up to brush against her cheek. As soon as he felt her skin, he roughly pulled her against him and kissed her passionately. She reciprocated full-heartedly. "I thought I was dreaming about you again."

"No, I'm here. I had to see you Jake. I lied. I love you."

"I know. I always knew. Even when you said you didn't, I knew."

"How?"

"I just do."

"Well, you thought right." And with that, he crushed her against him and kissed her until she couldn't breathe, and even then, he didn't stop kissing her. And she didn't care. She loved him, and he loved her.