Chapter 12: Decision

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I said a tearful goodbye to the Cullens (well, tearful for me since vampires can't cry) and promised to call them once I'd made my decision. But before I left, I had to take care of one thing.

"Alice? Edward? Can I talk to you, please?"

"Sure." said Edward.

"We're coming" said Alice.

"Okay." I said as soon as we were alone in the kitchen. "I'll be quick. Alice, Edward, don't try to find out my decision beforehand. Alice, don't look for me in the future. Edward, don't read her mind. Or Leah and Seth's, for that matter. They'll probably know my decision from Jacob. I want my decision to be a surprise for all of you."

"We can do that." Edward said quickly.

"Good. Well, I guess this is goodbye."

"Nessie, if you don't live with us, you will still visit, right?" Alice asked frantically.

"Yes, Alice. I don't think I could bear to be away from you. You're my shopping soulmate."

"Thanks, Nessie." The tiny vampire threw her arms around me.

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Two weeks later, I found myself lying on my front lawn with Jacob again.

"Nessie, we need to talk." Jacob said.

"I know we do." I responded absentmindedly.

Jacob sat up and leaned toward me. "You need to make a decision."

I had been holding off deciding with random excuses ever since we got back from Forks. "There's so much to think about!"

"Well, I just want to get my opinion out there. And I want to get a few things straight. First and foremost, this is your decision, Nessie. Don't let anyone influence you. Not even myself. Second, I will go wherever you choose to go. I can stay here and pretend to be human, or I can go back to Forks with you."

"I need you to help me decide. This is possibly the biggest decision I will make in my whole life. Okay. Reasons for living in Forks: I would be with my real family. I could be myself, always. I wouldn't have to live a lie…" I listed to Jacob every single reason that had ever gone through my head about why I should live in Forks. "And reasons to stay in Connecticut: I love my family here. It's safer. I know what my life will be like…." I counted the pros and cons for living in each place in my head, and the reasons came out even. "So, Jake. Help me decide."

We stayed outside until dusk, discussing my decision. Finally, I decided where I would live the rest of my eternal life.

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When I went in, I told my parents that I had made my decision and that I wanted to call the Cullens and tell everyone at once. When I dialed the number, Rosalie picked up almost immediately.

"Hello?"

"Rosalie?"

"Nessie?"

"Rose, get everyone please. I've made my decision."

There was a moment of silence on the other end, and then a meek, "Okay."

When everyone was listening (both phones were on speaker) I said, "All right. My decision is…"

OOOOH! Cliffy! Sorry, just HAD to do that! Sorry that the chapter's so short. I thought this would be a good place to leave off. The next chapter's about the same length, so I should have it up by tomorrow or maybe even today. I also wanted to say that I have already made my decision as to where Nessie lives and I am NOT CHANGING IT!!! Also, could someone pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease tell me how to get a beta? I think my chapters sound a little weird here and there! Thanks for putting up with the madness that is my story!

--Jenny Bella(that is my real name. I hate it. My nickname and preferred name is Sophie.)