Chapter 9: Flirtatious, Annoyed, and Aggravated
Jacob's POV
I had been running for four hours now, just going in circles around La Push and Forks. When I left, Renesmee clung to me like glue. But I really needed time to think, so I persuaded her to stay.
Sam wouldn't very happy to find out that Blondie was having a baby, but did he really have to know? Nessie hadn't done any harm. But then again, could we be absolutely positive that this baby wouldn't do anything? If it's Rosalie's baby, it may not be very…cooperative. And with Emmett, well, let's just say we'll have a few broken walls when it has a temper tantrum.
Hey, Jake. So Rose's having a baby, huh? a higher-pitched voice asked. Definitely a werewolf. And a girl. I groaned.
Leah! What the hell are you doing here? Why didn't I hear you phase in? I demanded.
I'm great at eavesdropping. Is the blonde pregnant or what? Because I've heard a mouthful of it from you.
As she asked that, I could tell another werewolf phased. An important werewolf that I really wished wasn't here right now.
Jake?! What do you mean by Rose is pregnant?! Sam exclaimed.
Uh…um….Meet me by the beach, I said. I heard Sam howl, then I could tell that at least seven different wolves phased at the same time. As they came to meet me, I only really paid attention to Seth, Leah, and Sam because they were right in front of me.
So, bro, what's up? Sam wondered cheerfully.
I growled. Nothing good. Rosalie's pregnant.
What? How is that even possible?
I was kind of wondering the same thing, Sam grumbled.
Okay, long story short, I said. Alice's vampire sister Adele--don't ask anything about her, 'cause I don't know much--came and used some strange vamp power and now Rosalie's turning human. I don't think I need to explain the rest…
How long have you known this?
Uh, about a week.
And you haven't told us? We can't let her have that baby! Renesmee was an exception. This one isn't.
No! You can't do that! Leah protested. The whole pack turned to look at her.
Why not?
I agree with her, Seth backed Leah up. Are you sure this is going to be all loss and no gain?
I feel her pain. She can't ever have normal and have children. She'll always be apart of this freak monster world, and so will I.
Sam was growling and glaring at the two Clearwaters. What happened to being loyal to our pack? He didn't wait for anyone to answer him. Instead he turned and ran deep into the forest.
This can't be good, a werewolf next to me said. It was either Collin or Brady.
No, it can't, I agreed. Dammit.
Alice's POV
I watched Emmett and Rosalie on the loveseat across from me. He kissed her once, twice, three times. Ugh.
Their romance had gotten all gooey since Rose got pregnant a week before. It was driving me crazy when they were anywhere near each other. Not to mention the way she was treating Adele. Adele deserved at least a little bit of respect. It was because of her that this was even possible. But I did enjoy shopping with her for baby stuff. Rose and Emmett are just so shallow!
"Calm down," Jasper whispered behind me, putting his hands on my shoulders. He calmed me down, but I kinda wished I could be mad. I needed to vent.
Live with it, I told myself. It could be worse. She's just being Rosalie. Give it another week or two.
Emmett's POV
I wandered into the kitchen. Rosalie had turned one of her fashion shows on the TV, and I wasn't interested.
Jacob came storming in the back door. He came into the kitchen and sat down in a chair.
"What's with you?" I asked him.
"Nothing," he grumbled. "You know where Nessie is?"
"Upstairs."
He marched out of the room.
I took my phone out of my pocket and twirled it around in my hand, staring out the window. The sun was shining and there was only a slight breeze. Damn, I thought. One of the nicest days there's ever been and I can't take out Rose's BMW and cruise around. I could gun the engine, pop the convertible top, and crank up the stereo. Yeah, that would be nice…
I jumped as someone tapped on my shoulder. I spun around. Adele was standing right behind me, smiling.
"God," I said. "What the hell are you doing here?"
She ran her fingers lightly down my arm. "You must have absolutely nothing to do at night anymore. Just know I'm available." Her grin grew wider.
"You think I'd cheat on my wife, you bitch?!"
Her smile got a little smaller, but still stayed there. "Not cheat--just take a vacation. One little night." Her eyes twinkled and met mine. They were full of lust. Then she turned and quickly left the room. Not a split second later, Rosalie came in.
"Baby, is something wrong? You look like you just saw a ghost," she said.
I relaxed the muscles on my face. "Of course not." I swept her up into a hug. "I love you so much."
"I love you, too." She kissed my lips.
As she did so, I concentrated as hard as I could on thinking. Forget about Adele and how much you want sex. You have Rosalie. You can wait, for Rose's sake.
Still, sex did sound good right now. But I would never cheat. Never.
