collection of my fave twilight saga stories

by PotterGirl222

all stories are written by other authors! NONE ARE MINE! this is simply a collection of my favorite stories. more chapters to come as i pick more great stories!please let me know if there are any stories you would like to add! **last update: 1/3/10**

14. Chapter 14

by: Lipsmacked

this author is probably my all time favorite, and the next few stories are long but probably the best I have ever read enjoy!!

New School

Nessie/Jacob story

RATED M for content to come in later chapters

Thank you to Stephenie Meyer for creating these awesome characters.

It's been seven years and the Cullens have finally left Forks, Moving to New Hampshire so Nessie can finally start high school. (Fictional School in a real town.)

Chapter One: Overcast

Edward's POV

I looked up at the sky, grateful. Even though it was late August in New Hampshire, the time of year when it was typically sunny, the cloud cover remained.

Alice assured me the rest of the week would be overcast, perfect weather for Bella and I to accompany Renesmee to her first day of high school.

So many children. Such a feat to take in so many pairs of siblings that no one else would have. But they are extremely well behaved. I am interested to know them. It surprised me that the headmaster was not more concerned about our numbers or our appearance.

We had given it much thought in the past 7 years, but the others had decided to stay. Rosalie and Alice had grown so attached to Nessie that they couldn't bear the thought of splitting our family up.

"Good Morning, Dr. Cullen. Mrs. Cullen." We reached the iron archways and the headmaster, Dr. Wilkins held out his hand to shake Carlisle's.

"Good Morning, Dr. Wilkins." Carlisle confidently shook the headmaster's hand.

Esme smiled, nodding politely. "Good Morning."

"It is such a pleasure to have your children joining us this year. It is unfortunate your move was so rushed. The hospital is fortunate you were able to come to them on such short notice." He continued. He took in Emmett's massive frame out of the corner of his eye. I wonder what could have held him back in his education. He must be at least 20. Too old to be a junior, but possibly an asset to the football team. I should mention it.

"Yes, well. Pleased to let me introduce my children." He gestured to us going, down the line. We were nearly the Von Trapps. Pretty much based on hair color, we had rearranged our public affiliations. Nessie and I were to pose as brother and sister. Jasper and Rosalie still twins, and all the dark haired beauties, Bella, Alice and -- Emmett shared the same birth parents. "My three eldest Emmett, Jasper and Rosalie. Edward, and Bella and my two youngest Alice and Vanessa." We all charmed him with polite hellos.

Arg, Grandpa. Nessie. I quickly glanced down at my daughter. She bit her tongue. Sorry Daddy. I winked at her quickly before turning back to the headmaster. The collective decision had been made to call her Vanessa, the name on her forged birth certificate, in all official, public capacities, but she insisted on keeping Nessie as a general nickname. Carlisle hadn't forgotten.

Carlisle continued, "We prefer to call her Nessie for short." She smiled brightly at the headmaster.

We had all been enrolled at Mount Fortsithe Academy in Kensington, New Hampshire, a small wooded town not far from the coast. Today we would receive a private tour of the grounds and tomorrow we would begin classes. Carlisle's new employer, Kensington Pediatrics had made special arrangements with the school in exchange for Carlisle at a discounted rate.

"Please follow me this way." We started across the modest, but pleasant campus on the heels of Dr. Wilkins.

I felt Bella's hand flex towards mine. She quickly folded her hands delicately in front of her, resisting the temptation. In kind, I shoved my hands in my pockets. I ached to touch her, reach out and caress her face, but it was a little early to expose the complications of our family relationships. Carlisle had assured me he would explain everything to Dr. Wilkins privately so we wouldn't be completely forced to keep our hands to ourselves during the school year.

The tour took less than forty minutes. The entire campus was four large brick buildings, draped gracefully in ivy. Behind the main campus, we saw the start of the football team's practice.

Man this sucks. Emmett grumbled.

"Our team has been league champs three years in a row. It's not too late for your boys to try out. Is that something you might be interested in Emmett?" Dr. Wilkins inquired sincerely.

"Unfortunately no, sir. I had knee surgery not too long ago. Football career is over." He said choking down the bile. Jasper coughed, stifling a laugh. Emmett could never find any release. He'd be fist fighting his food for sure tonight.

We circled back inside the school and headed to the main office, where we were handed our schedules. Us "kids" waited in the hallway while Carlisle and Esme finished our registration paperwork. Nessie was instantly at Bella's side, grabbing her hand. As she matured Renesmee no longer needed to touch one's face. Only physical contact of any kind was necessary to convey her thoughts. I looked at my girls. So beautiful, so wonderful. My Bella, so amazing, my Nessie, such a blessing. She looked at me in the eye and the three of us were connected.

You guys don't have to do this. I know you'll be so bored. Jacob had volunteered to repeat high school with Nessie to ease her first time through, but Bella and I wanted to be there to look out for her. He was still in her life, but we were still her parents.

"Don't be absurd sweetheart. We want to." I whispered.

"I hate this," Alice whined, leaning into Jasper.

"I know, the same outfit every day." Rose agreed.

"Whatever, baby. I think you'll look hot in that little uniform." Emmett chuckled. Rosalie hip checked him seductively. I fought rolling my eyes and blocking Emmett's fantasies all at once. I had given up on trying to curb his suggestive comments in front of Nessie years ago. It was a lost cause.

Carlisle's voice caught my attention. I listened through the thick brick walls. "It's a delicate situation. People have been accepting in the past, but we felt we should explain. We found the five of them in the same foster home. Very neglectful parents. Bella and Edward had already formed a relationship and initially we too were concerned by it, but their bond is very healthy and positive. It has kept them both strong."

"We would have put a stop to it if we thought it were truly inappropriate." Esme added.

It is a bizarre situation, them living together and being romantically involved, but it does sound a very delicate matter. Dr. Wilkins thought.

"Wilkins will be observant of us being together, but he's okay for now," I told the others before turning my focus back to the conversation.

Carlisle continued. "Alice and Jasper and Rosalie and Emmett as well bonded through their transition into our family. They are all very respectful of our rules and each other."

Well That's good there's some discipline in place.

"Yes, we typically try and get outdoors with the kids as much as possible. I know winter will be here before we know it, but there may be some days in the beginning of the semester."

Esme chimed in. "We can assure you none of them will fall behind. They are all very diligent in their studies. Bella often works ahead."

I chuckled teasingly at Bella's book wormy nature. "Oh hush up," Bella giggled. Her laugh returned the burning ache to the pit of my stomach. I closed the space between us walking to her side, draping my arm gently around her waist. I could at least give Wilkins the first glimpse of things to come. She kept her hand locked with Nessie's, but leaned into me gently.

"Oh, I don't see it being a problem," The headmaster conceded.

"They have all just been through so much and camping with them has made them more comfortable and confident in us." Carlisle assured him.

Those poor children. Lucky to have such caring foster parents. We'll be sure to make them feel as at home as possible. I was starting to like this Dr. Wilkins.

"Is he buying it?" Bella asked stroking Nessie's hair lovingly.

I nodded in reply. I could hear the pen scribbling on the desk. Papers shifting back across the desk.

"And Jacob Black?" Dr. Wilkins asked.

"He's a friend of the family who lives not too far from us actually. The children adore him. He's been a big help getting them acclimated to the area. He's the preferable contact in case of an emergency or should one of the children need ride or something of that nature, we would most likely send him." Carlisle said.

It had become clear that separating Nessie from her only companion for seven years, was an impossibility. Jacob had moved to New Hampshire with us. We purchased a house for him 10 minutes down the road that was accessible in 2 minutes through our back woods of our new home. He had gotten a job at with an antique car dealer in the area where he could oogle priceless originals all day long; his pay high and his hours flexible. He would go back to school for his degree with Nessie.

Nessie was confident that she had no romantic feelings for Jacob, which pleasured me to no end, but their bound was clearly unbreakable. I shuddered to think what it would ultimately amount to.

"Wonderful. Well everything is in order. If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to call me and my door is open to your children any time." It would be just wrong for me to not extend this courtesy. I tried not to laugh. This guy was stressing himself out over nothing.

Carlisle and Esme came out of the office, Wilkins right behind.

His eyes widen when he saw how we were standing, paired off close together. They widened all the more when he saw my arm around Bella's delicate waist.

Oh, he thought. They really are affectionate for each other.

We all said our warm goodbyes and head back towards the house.

Jacob was waiting for us on the porch. "How was it?" He asked, mostly talking just to Nessie. I hope she's comfortable there. He thought.

She walked up the stairs taking Jake's hand. Bella took mine at the same time, trying to distract me. I must say it worked. We were home and I had plans for us.

Carlisle unlocked the front door and we all scattered to change out of our Sunday bests into attire more appropriate for traveling on foot. We would spend the afternoon talking more with Nessie about school, what to expect from her classes, what extracurriculars might spark her interest. After meeting and taking Bella, Charlie and Sue into our family, the rest of us were now as comfortable with humans as Carlisle was. Even Jasper no longer lived in fear of his hunger and his guilt over all those wasted years was finally gone. There was no reason for us to be distant outcasts. We would make friends, be active, be social. It would only help Nessie adjust even quicker.

The last 7 years had been amazing. In my century on this earth I had never thought Renesmee was a possibility, but after she arrived her wonderful spirit continued to further resurrected my life. We feared, although she could read early on, that we were leaving logical holes in her life. The difference between our immortality and hers was that we were all able to experience life in real time to near adulthood. We all had some sort of education and a regular type of socialization. I agonized over the idea that we would have to keep Nessie hidden until she was full grown. There was just too much of a risk of exposure if say someone like Jessica Stanley were able to observe her rapid growth. We did everything we could to keep her entertained. Trips around the world, many visits with Charlie and Sue. The pack incorporated her into their lives as much as possible.

Bella and Esme over saw her education. They spread grades k- 8 out over 6 and half years following actual curricula from private schools in Seattle. She had "school" for half the day and the other half she would learn piano from me, music and art history, painting and tidbits of interior design from Esme, auto-mechanics from Rose and Jacob, whatever miscellaneous information about fashion and sports and leisure Alice and Emmett wanted to teach her and details about American history, vampire and non from those of us who could fill in the gaps in the text books. Stubborn about parts of math or science that bored her, Nessie was otherwise a good sport about the whole thing. She too was terrified that she would be a genius in advance biochemistry or proficient in 4 different languages, but wouldn't understand the qualities of fractions and prime numbers.

By the time Nessie's 7th birthday rolled around, she could easily pass for 19 or 20. And she was beautiful, just like Bella.

"I can dress her younger and style her hair a little differently. It'll take a few years off." Alice had delivered on her promise. Nessie's true innocence and bubbly personality made her more of a 15 year old. Wilkins was convinced.

We said goodbye to the pack and Charlie and headed to New Hampshire. Charlie and the Clearwaters would come visit us now, and Jake would return to La Push from time to time. Rachel had moved home to take care of Billy. We gave our house to Charlie. He sold it almost immediately setting part of the money aside for his retirement and the rest into fund for his daughter and granddaughter. The cottage we donated to the pack. Leah now lived there with her mate Issac.

Bella cooked Nessie and Jake dinner, but Nessie kicked him out soon after to prepare for her day.

"I'll see you after school. I just have to get some beauty sleep so I can look pretty for all the boys I'm gonna meet tomorrow." She giggled.

"Sure, sure," Jake muttered. "Just call me when you get home."

Jake hugged her and Bella and hi fived Emmett and I on the way out.

"So you think you're gonna be meeting a lot of boys tomorrow?" I leaned against the door of Nessie's bedroom. This time she had the largest room on the third floor of the large colonial mansion to herself.

Daddy, PLLEEASSSEEEEEE Don't make this awkward. She begged.

"I'm not making any promises." I said.

Bella brushed past me, sitting on the edge of Nessie's bed. Her touch sent a current through my body. I needed to be alone with her very soon. The others, too, were waiting for Nessie to go to bed to engage in more adult activities.

"Edward, cut it out," Bella smiled turning to Nessie. "We won't make it awkward for you, baby. We'll just be there as a buffer. Who knows, if things go well, we'll pretend to transfer or something and you can have the school all to yourself." That wasn't going to happen.

"That might be nice," her smile spreading wide. She reigned it in as Bella's shoulders drooped a little. "No, I want you guys with me. I'm just going to be the only girl there with her dad constantly trying to scare boys away." She scrunched up her nose glaring at me. Her stare had a hint of sarcasm.

"He'll behave. Right Edward." Bella turned to me. "Please." She mouthed.

"I promise to keep a safe brotherly distance."

"And you promise to stay out of their heads—"Nessie threw in.

I tossed my head back, chuckling. "I'll see what I can do." Yeah right. This is my daughter we're talking about, my little girl. I would be watching every guy watching her like a hawk, a deadly hawk with super human strength and speed. God- when did I turn into Charlie. The honeymoon was over. It was official. I was the father to a hormonal teenage girl. Every man's worst nightmare.

"It'll be fine, baby. Sweet Dreams." Bella kissed Nessie gently on the forehead and came to my side. I wrapped my arms around her, arousal beginning to boil over. We had to go, soon.

We said our finally good nights, and clicked off the lights. As I closed the door, Nessie was in my head.

By the way, I love you guys.

I stopped, dropping my arm from Bella's shoulder and opened Nessie's door.

"We love you too, Renesmee. More than you know."

Bella and I had planned to go hunt and truthfully, make love in the woods. The others had pretty much the same plan. We were all pent up from playing the role we hadn't had to play in so long. Silent love making just wasn't gonna fly. That being the case and the fact that Nessie was trying to sleep we decided to just take it outside. Carlisle and Esme would stay behind with Nessie.

Alice caught us before we all bolted out the door.

"Wait, wait!" She called. We all meandered towards her voice in the kitchen. "Before we all get too – 'involved' in our evenings—wedding rings off. I can't believe Wilkins didn't notice, but he'll be extra attentive tomorrow."

"Aw crap. I almost forgot." Emmett huffed.

"I'm keeping my engagement ring on," Rosalie sulked. The 7 karat pink diamond could blind the average man.

"Rose, you can't. It's just too big. I know people around here have money too, but that ring was several million dollars."

"She has a point," Emmett chuckled.

"Fine, but I'm wearing it on the weekends."

Alice produced four ring boxes passing one to each of us. I caught the one that had been home to my eternal vow to Bella nearly a decade earlier. Emmett held one open for Rose and she placed her band and huge engagement rock inside.

I looked down at Bella who was twirling her band hesitantly around her beautiful finger. I took her hand in mine and waited until she looked up. She reluctantly bit her lip. I gazed at it for a moment before I spoke. We definitely had to go soon.

"Sweetheart, don't worry. You're still Mrs. Cullen. It's just part of the life." I whispered in her ear.

"I know. I just-- it's a constant reminder that I get to keep you forever." If I hadn't known better, tears would have been sparkling in her eyes. I bent forward kissing her sweet lips for just a moment.

"What if I were to make it up to you tonight? Would that be okay?"

"Yeah, that sounds okay," She said optimistically. "I'll take off yours and your take off mine." She grabbed my hand gently and slid my ring off and I, hers. I placed them in the boxes and handed them to Alice.

"Aight. Let's blow this joint," Emmett said holding open the front door. Alice and Jasper bound down the front steps at their heels, leaving it open for us. Bella started for the door, but I grabbed her wrist gently.

"Edward--," Her brow furrowed. She was so adorable when she was confused. A grin spread across my face.

"I was thinking I could take you somewhere special. I wanted to show you something, but it would be faster if we drove there."

"Okay." Her voice was near a whisper.

I took her hand in mine and led her to the car. My new silver Volvo sat in the driveway. I traded in the old one, but Volvo was now a Cullen family tradition. Not a before or an after, but the ALWAYS car as Bella liked to call it.

We drove in silence for a few minutes as I cruised north east on a road I hadn't driven in nearly 15 years. Once when I left the family in New York, I traveled North to the southern nook of Maine. I had stumbled upon a small wood shrouded point on the coast. It was quiet and peaceful. I sat in the moonlight on the huge black boulders watching the waves crash at me feet all night. I would take Bella to the very spot tonight and give her one more night of peace before the biggest chapter in our daughter's life began. Even breaking the speed limit it would take me a little while to get there.

Not to cheapen the evening, but I wasn't sure how long Bella's clothes were going to stay on once we got there, so now was the best time to talk.

I touched her creased brow with my finger tip. "What's wrong, love?"

"Nothing is wrong. I'm just worried about Nessie."

"I am too," I assured her. Worried about her and --boys.

"I don't mean like that."

"Why not,? Bella, I know I'm being overprotective considering she hasn't even met anyone yet, at all. But really it's more about her actually being 7 years old. I know she's smart, and mature but still very innocent emotionally, you know that. Technically she can't date anyone at Mount Fortsithe. I just think she's too young. Literally, too young."

"Well, what do you want to do? Make her go to and all girls school?"

"Yeah." God—I was Charlie.

Bella laughed. "That would be even worse. All her little friends would be trying to get her to sneak over to some all boys school." She took a deep breath. When she spoke again her tone was serious. I brushed her hair out of her face. "I know it's silly. I just hope the other kids are nice to her." I thought of how Jessica Stanley and Lauren had been secretly and not so secretly cruel to Bella in high school. But I held my tongue, letting Bella continue. "I know she has us, but I want her to make other friends too. I mean I loved being friends with Alice and Angela in high school. That stuff's important – until you find the perfect man, that is."

I leaned down and kissed her forehead, inhaling her scent. We didn't have too much further to go.

Next Chapter in Bella's POV.

chapter 2: Moonlit point

THIS CHAPTER HAS MATURE CONTENT.

Note: The "Point" described here is a real place in Maine. I've been there with friends to watch the full moon rise in the summer. however I have never been there with Edward.

Bella's POV

Edward parked the car on the side of the road and we walked a little ways through the trees, our fingers intertwined. Especially now that I didn't have my wedding band on, I never wanted to let go.

We had stopped a few minutes back, taking down a small cluster of deer. And now I could hear the ocean a dozen yards away. I caught a glimpse of the waves through the trees, illuminated by the moon. The smells here were so different than in Forks. The trees, the tastes in the air coming off the ocean mixing with the air coming from the mountains, the grass, the sand. But I liked it. New England had its very own flavor.

But at the moment the only taste I was craving was Edward.

He spoke gently, quieter now. "Bella, she'll be fine. Everyone who has ever met her loves her." I sighed giving up, for tonight. He had a point. No one could resist her charm. She was just like her father. I pulled myself closer to him, leaning my head on his shoulder as we walked.

Soon we broke through the trees, the beautiful black ocean spread out in front of us. The moon was absolutely enormous. I had never seen it like this. It was breath taking.

This point in front of us had no sand, the large black rocks creeping down from the grass all the way into the ocean. Edward led me out to the tides, slinking down on a huge bolder, big enough for two.

Edward turned, legs crossed, facing me. My skin ignited under his touch as his satin fingers traced the curve of my cheek. Instinctively I leaned forward to kiss him, closing my eyes.

"Hold that thought for one moment," he purred. My eyes snapped open in surprise. He chuckled at my expression. "I just don't plan on doing much more talking tonight, but there is something I want to say first. That thing I wanted to give you."

I felt my eyebrow twist up. "Okay--." Edward reached into his pocket and pulled out a little plastic bubble case, the kind you get from the 25 cent machine at the grocery store -- that usually holds some ridiculous toy that would get lost or stepped on.

He gently placed it in my hand, watching my eyes as I opened it, separating the curved blue bottom from the clear bubble top. It made a small popping noise. Inside a small silver band wrapped around a modest heart shaped topaz stone, a small diamond on either side. It was gorgeous, sparkling in the moonlight.

Edward smiled down at me lovingly. My heart melted at his crooked grin. " I figure since tomorrow we're official teenagers again, it would be—socially acceptable to give my girlfriend a promise ring."

"Edward, it's beautiful." I gave it back to him, my holding out my hand. He gently slid it on.

"I know it's not the same, but at least when you look at it, it will remind you that I promise to be yours forever." And that right there was pretty much all I could take.

A small laugh was able to escape his lips as I launched myself at him, crushing my mouth to his. He caught me in his arms, his hands beginning to explore my body. Edward scooped me up and carried me back to plush grass. It was soft under our bodies as, piece by piece, our clothing was scattered around us.

His kisses never ceased to surprise me. The intense level of desire only heightened with each day we spent together. I yearned for him, the core of my body aching for him any second we were apart.

My head fell back as he kissed his way down my neck, gentle groans rising from his chest. My hands traced the contour of his sculpted shoulder, the one leaning closer to me, his hand running through my hair. His other hand at my breast, cupping and massaging hungrily.

"—Love you -- beautiful creature," he breathed into my neck. His whole body began slowing descending. His hand from my breast to my stomach. His mouth from my neck to my breast, kissing, licking and sucking as he went. His hand traveled further south. I could barely breath. I began to pant. Was it possible to want him more. – More was all I could think.

His satin fingers found the familiar place between my legs and began to explore. My back arched sharply, forcing his fingers deeper. A strained whimper escaped my lips. I wanted more.

"More, Edward," I breathed. "More."

He panted, "As you wish." He pulled his fingers out and swiftly his body was on mine. My legs opened wider for him, inviting him inside. He did not hesitate.

Every night we spent together in this life seemed like a dream. His beauty, his gentle, loving touch, his kiss—his taste, all more than I could have ever hoped for. And every night it was my to revel in. Every night forever.

He made love to me until the sun began to creep toward the horizon. Although the point was secluded, we could hear lobster boats set out hours before sunrise and the sparkling of our skin in the early morning sun would be seen from miles out if we did not return to the car soon.

Silly grins spread across our faces. I committed the things that had transpired last night to memory, fantasies to get me through the long school day.

Just as we pulled up the drive way the others cleared the tree line. Edward couldn't help but laugh out loud. We only saw them for a fraction of a second as they flew inside the house. Human eyes wouldn't have detected them, but our keen senses captured every moment between the wood and the front door.

Rosalie was pissed.

She was wearing Emmett's shirt, which draped just above her knees. Emmett wore nothing, his hands covering his crotch.

Alice and Jasper emerged from the other side of the yard moments later, catching a glimpse as the front door slammed behind them. Alice skipped up to the car as Edward opened the door for me.

"You are such a little brat," Edward laughed.

"What?" I asked looking at Alice.

"I saw it happen before we left last night. Emmett got a little carried away and tore up all her clothes. I should have told them to bring extras." Alice giggled. Edward and Jasper could barely control their laughter.

"IT'S NOT FUNNY!" Rosalie yelled out the upstairs window.

All the girls gathered in Alice's room. Esme had allowed her to make subtle alterations to our uniforms, a little shortening here and there. The boys had to wear khaki pants and a tie with the option of a navy blazer with a vest or a sweater. Girls had a few more choices. A navy jumper with light blue shirt and tie, khaki slacks or a blue, yellow and green plaid skirt and knee high socks to be worn with a blazer, vest or sweater.

"We should either all wear the same thing or something different," Alice stood examining our options on the bed.

"Something different." Nessie, Rose and I said in unison.

"I agree. No need to draw further attention to ourselves on the first day. –Nessie. put this on." Alice threw Nessie a navy jumper, shirt and tie.

"I'll look like I'm five." Nessie complained. We all stared at her. "Okay. I am practically five, but know what I mean."

"Here, Rose." She handed Rose a skirt/blazer combo, which she took and left the room without a word. Alice and I both held back our laughter.

"And for you, Bella. I'm fairly certain Edward will love it."

"I bet," I said fighting the urge to roll my eyes at her. Alice decided on the skirt/sweater combo. I quickly put on the skirt and vest ensemble, tied my winsor knot and threw my hair up in a ponytail.

"No way," Alice uttered

"What?"

"You hair down, You hair up," Alice demanded pointing to Nessie. "Here, I have a cute ribbon for you." She swept Nessie's hair up in a pretty ponytail, tying a navy ribbon around it. "You take this." She threw me a navy headband. I shook my hair out around my shoulders and slid the headband into place.

"Better?" I teased.

"Much. You looked awful before." Alice winked at me.

I turned to finish Nessie's tie. The look on her face was tense. These types of looks were new. She was typically all smiles, but I could tell the "teen" angst was setting in. She knew there was no point in hiding anything. Edward could be picking her mind at this very minute.

"Mom, can I ride with Alice and Jasper today?" She asked.

"That's probably a good idea. I don't think Rose is speaking to me at the moment." Alice laughed. She tossed Nessie and I our Mary Janes.

"Why, what happened?" Nessie asked innocently.

"Nothing." Alice and said in the same instance.

We headed downstairs and waited for Nessie to eat breakfast. Jacob joined her in the kitchen giving her words of encouragement before heading to work. Her patted her on her shoulder with his large hand. "I'd love to come with you kiddo, but I can't even pass for 18, let alone 15." At a legit 25, Jacob brought up a very valid point.

I busied myself in the living room, double checking my and Nessie's book bags. Making sure we had everything we needed for the day.

Suddenly I felt Edward behind me, his sweet breath on my neck.

"I think when we get home from school," he whispered, "—I think, just maybe you should keep that skirt on for a little while." I gripped the edge of the couch as his tongue slid across my earlobe. His strong hand slid up my skirt. A small moan escaped my lips. All too soon her dropped his hand. I turned to see Rose and Emmett in the doorway. Blast! Couldn't I just have five more minutes with Edward before school.

Once we were in the car, I decided to get to the bottom of Nessie's worries. Edward let Rose drive. We took her new Audi SUV. Jasper drove Nessie and Alice in the Volvo.

"Do you know what's bothering Ness?" I asked in earnest. Since she had no space from Edward's inquiring mind, I always tried not to pry. But if there was anything I could do to help, to make her feel better, I gladly would.

Edward sighed reluctantly. "She was a little upset with me actually. She's afraid I am going to make things difficult for her at school. The pack was used to having me in their heads and Jacob, especially, is fine with it. She didn't like the idea of me knowing what possible friends or – um, friends are thinking. But she's better now. Alice and her are talking things out." I glanced in the rearview mirror. Sure enough the cloud on Nessie's brow had lifted and Alice and her chatted away.

"That's good. I know you're worried, but try sweetie. Please try and let her figure some of this stuff out on her own." I begged. Our advantages were no good if they ended up hurting her in the long run.

Edward took my hand gently in his, kissing my palm. I shuddered a bit, pleasure tingling my spine.

"I know, Bella. I promise. I will be on my best behavior." He kissed my hand again. I knew he meant it. For now.

Note: The "Point" described here is a real place in Maine. I've been there a few times with friends to watch the full moon rise in the summer. However I have never been there with Edward.

Chapter 3: Renesmee's POV

chapter 3: Part I: First Day

This chapter is more of a set up. Obviously I have no basis for Nessie's adult voice, so I'm sort of building from scratch here. I hope you guys like it.

Sorry no smut in this chapter, but there will be more soon.

Renesmee's POV

My life as an immortal was so different from the rest of my family. Their decisions and wants and needs were their own. But I had actual vampire parents who had raised me, who had struggled with what my unique life would face. I loved them both dearly. Mom would do anything and wanted nothing short of the world for me. And I could always share my feelings with her and know that Daddy couldn't pick them from her head. She was the perfect balance to him. She knew I was going to face some confusing times and that having my overprotective father in my head wasn't going to make it any easier. I couldn't be angry with him though, he loved me and he wanted to protect me. I was only 7 years old after all.

He had spent a lot of time worrying about Jacob and I, but there were no romantic feelings there. I would never feel for Jake what my parents felt for each other. He was my best friend and that was it. I loved being around him and he was the one person I felt I could really talk to. From the first time I saw him I knew he was mine forever and I would always have him to lean on. And I needed him now. I needed to call Jacob.

I waited until my parents and my aunts and uncles were gone. I heard four sets of feet head off into the woods and moments later Daddy's Volvo pulled away. Daddy could hear my thoughts within a six mile radius, without even batting an eyelash. Grandpa thought it was because I was his flesh and blood and because my mind was always so open. It brought us closer together, but now I was starting at a new school and hopefully making new friends and with all these new experiences, I was afraid I might think things that would make him angry.

I knew Grandma and Grandpa could probably hear me downstairs, but it was fine. They didn't care. It was effortless for them not to think about me in anyway that would concern Daddy. My whole family actually and Jacob, had become rather good at thinking about me in a general way. Luckily nothing major that, I would want to keep from Daddy, ever happened.

I grabbed my cell phone off the nightstand and hit send. Typically his number was the last that I had dialed. He answered on the first ring.

"Hey kiddo. What's up?" I could hear him tinkering with something in the background. I hoped he was tuning his bike for this weekend. Daddy had bought a motorcycle, a black Ducati Monster SR2, for me on my 6th birthday, when I looked like a natural 16 years old. It was a bribe for some overreaction that I had completely forgotten about. I wasn't allowed to ride it to school of course, but I could go out with Jake and ride with him on the weekends.

"Nothing. I can't sleep." I kept my voice low.

"You want me to come over?" he asked worried.

"No. Daddy will catch your scent." I reminded him.

"Well what's on your mind?"

"I'm just worried about tomorrow, Jake. This is the first time, in a really long time that I've met new people. And I'm afraid that Daddy will overact to people's reactions to me."

Jacob laughed, no doubt remembering a time when his thoughts about Mom had caused some minor problems between him and my father. I never saw that as an issue. It sounded like an awkward time, but it brought Jacob to me and I could never regret any part of that.

"Nessie, I know it's going to take a little getting used to, but you'll be fine and I'll be here for you. We all had our rough patches. At least you wont burst out of your clothes without a moments notice."

I couldn't help but giggle at that. Jake had told me stories of how he used to go through several pairs of pants and shoes a week in the early werewolf days. He had that completely under control now. Although he still transformed a few times a week to get exercise or to hunt with me and the family, there was an unspoken rule that he didn't phase in front of me, clothes or no clothes. When we went alone I always carried a backpack with me filled with extra shirts and pants just in case.

"I know you're right. I just –" I didn't know how to say the words, this was all so new to me. I was used to dealing with people in my world, people who understood me, understood my powers, my extreme body temperature, my slightly unnatural looks. Even the humans in my world, my grandparents Charlie and Sue, were in on it all and even if they didn't completely get it, they loved me just the way I was.

"What is it?" Jacob pressed. He hated seeing me upset, although it rarely happened. I should just spit it out before he came over anyway.

"I'm just afraid that people wont like me and I'm afraid of liking people that daddy doesn't like." I confessed. My father and I were so close, much like he was with Grandpa Carlisle and his approval meant the world to me. "What if I make some new friend and for whatever reason Daddy is able to pluck something harmless from their thoughts, but he blows it out of proportion. I'm not even going to bother thinking about talking to any boys."

"Well I'm sure your mom and Alice will kick his butt if he does anything too psycho. How about you come over tomorrow after school. We'll go for a ride and hunt a little." Jake always knew how to make me feel better.

"Okay. Well I'm going to try and get some sleep. You'll be here for breakfast, right?"

"Yeah of course. Gotta make sure that skirt of yours isn't too short." He jabbed.

"Ha ha. Goodnight Jake."

"Night, kid."

I stared at the ceiling. I could hear Grandma walking around downstairs humming to herself. Must be nice to be so carefree.

What was wrong with me? When did I become so moody? Daddy had always been all up in everyone's thoughts, why was this bothering me so much now?

And then I realized, I hadn't been completely honest with Jake and I hadn't been completely honest with myself. This had nothing to do with making friends. People flocked to me. Even when Aunt Leah hated my mom she wouldn't stay away from me. I knew I would make friends instantly, especially having Mom and Alice around me. They were both so nice and friendly people couldn't resist them either.

This had nothing to do with friends and everything to do with boys. Daddy was right. Tomorrow for the first time in my whole life I would be around boys who were my age, sort of, that weren't my family or Jake's family. I also had no idea what to do when it came to being with boys, flirting, holding hands and that mess. All of my experience with the opposite sex involved a platonic relationship with a werewolf. No basis for interacting with regular human boys. And then there was the other issue, how did I interact with a regular human boy? My skin was pretty hot to humans and didn't exactly feel like theirs either. What if I actually liked one of these boys and what if one of them actually liked me? What if we wanted to kiss? I was exactly 7 years old and Daddy would flip out.

My stomach started to hurt.

I didn't want to make Daddy upset. And then there was Jake. I know he lived for my happiness, but how would he feel about another guy in my life.

How would I feel about that? Did I even want to date? Was that some teenage experience I actually needed? ARGH!!

Just as I threw my pillow over my face with a groan, there was a knock at my door.

"Come in," I said. I didn't do a very good job hiding the emotions in my voice.

Grandma Esme opened the door and I flicked on my lamp.

"I brought you some tea and honey," She said sweetly. She put the mug on my nightstand. "Are you okay sweetheart? Do you want to talk?" I had the sweetest Grandma ever. She held out her hand, an invitation for a free flow of my worries.

"No, but thank you Grandma. I just have a lot to think about."

"Okay, well you come find me if you change your mind. I'll be up for a while," She winked and kissed my cheek gently. Sweetest Grandma Ever.

I drank the tea after she left. It helped a little.

I was still in a little bit of a funk when I woke up in the morning. All us girls poured into Aunt Alice's room to get our uniforms for school. When Alice and Rosalie dressed me, I could easily pass for 20 or 21. Daddy didn't like that much and it that wouldn't work for school, so Alice handed me the most childish of our options, a navy blue jumper.

"I'll look like I'm five." I complained. They all looked at me like I was nuts. "Okay. I am practically five, but know what I mean."

Mom helped me with my tie and Alice tied my hair back in ribbon that made me feel more like I was 4. I asked to ride with Alice and Jasper today. I needed a few minutes away from Daddy before we got to school. Alice and Mom agreed.

Jacob was already there when I got downstairs.

"Awww, don't you look precious." He teased. I could hear Uncle Emmett and Jasper laughing in the living room.

"Ha Ha, very funny." Now I felt like I was 3. "Come on, free food is waiting for you." I took his hand and dragged him to the kitchen.

Grandma had made us pancakes, an enormous stack for Jacob with a mountain of bacon. I chuckled as he ate. He was such a pig.

He wished me luck and gave me huge hug before he left for work. This would be the longest we'd been apart in a few years. I wasn't looking forward to it.

When I got in the car, I felt a little better. I looked up and Uncle Jasper winked at me in the rearview mirror.

"Thanks." I smirked at him.

On the way to school, Aunt Alice was able to cheer me up a little. "The thing is Nessie, Edward's skill can actually help you. Say you meet some guy you like or you think someone is your friend, he can let you know if they are sincere or not. The annoying part is he'll read their minds whether you want him to or not. But do you see what I mean, that it can actually be a good thing?"

"Yeah." She was right. If he could help me avoid any of that unpleasantness, I would greatly appreciate it. "I just don't want him to overreact to anything."

"Bella, Rose and I will have your back, don't worry," She smiled at me. Uncle Jasper chuckled a little.

"What about you Uncle Jasper?" I picked.

"I'm Team Edward on this one, kid. Sorry. It's going to be hard enough feeling all the lusty feelings guys are gonna have for your mom and your aunts today. I can't promise I wont help your Pops crack a few skulls if I'm picking up on inappropriate feelings about you." He assured me. Great.

It didn't take very long to get to school. Kensington wasn't that big. We were there in less than ten minutes. The three of us got out of the car and walked towards school. The others weren't far behind.

"I'm so glad I can see you now. It was such a pain -- having that blur in my vision. But I can safely say you are going to have a good day." Alice patted my hand.

I had my first period Geometry class with Aunt Alice and Mom. Boys and girls were separated for math and sciences at this school, something Daddy told me wasn't typical. I knew he was grateful for the two periods out of the day where I would have no male company.

"You'll do fine, just be yourself. Well don't grab anyone and show them anything, but you know what I mean. And remember, even though he's a complete pain in the ass, Edward just wants what's best for you." Alice continued.

"I know." I held my chin high. I couldn't sulk on my first day of school. I had people to meet. For the first time in 6 years, I had people to meet. I swallowed the nervous lump in my throat, reminding myself to just smile.

"Am I really that much of a pain?" I glance behind me to see my parents, Aunt Rose and Uncle Emmett.

"Yeah," Alice stuck her tongue out at my dad. She loved razzing him.

"Bella, why don't you and Alice go on ahead. I just want to talk to Ness for a second." He was suddenly serious. The lump in my throat was back. Crap.

"Sure. Come on Bella." Aunt Alice wrapped her arm in my mom's and dragged her towards school.

"I'll see you in a few minutes," Mom whispered touching my hand as she passed.

Seconds later it was just Daddy and me standing in the parking lot.

"Renesmee, look at me." I looked up at my young father. His eyes were warm. I exhaled. I wasn't going to get a lecture. "No lecture. I promise. I actually wanted to apologize."

"For what Da—Edward?" I checked myself as several students passed.

He grinned, lowered his voice slightly, "I have spent so much time dreading what would become of you and Jacob that I never really gave other young men any thought. For some reason it never occurred to me that you wouldn't grow to see Jacob that way. When it finally did occur to me that you might be interested in other boys at some point—it bothered me. I know Jacob and even though I'd break his fingers if he touched you--"

I cringed internally at the thought, Jacob touching me-- that way and my father hurting him, hurting my Jacob, "I-- at least I know him. On top of that you're seven years old Nessie. I know we agreed the standards were going to be different for you, but its just going to take a little getting used to."

He took a deep breath, pausing. "I want you to be happy here. I want you to grow and learn and make friends and I do want you to fall in love. When you're much, much older, but I do want that for you. I promise I will not interfere in your social life here -- unless you ask my for help. Can you forgive me, for being such a tyrant?"

I chuckled. "Of course, Dad. I'm lucky to have you as a father even when you are being a pain in the butt." I hugged him quickly.

"Here. I'll walk you to class." He said.

My first day, as Alice had promised went really well. My classes weren't too hard; challenging enough that I wasn't bored, but not so challenging that I would be up nights. My teachers were all very welcoming and friendly. I had a familiar face in almost every class, Mom and Alice in Geometry, Biology and study hall, Emmett and Jasper in health and fitness and Dad and Rose in AP French. English and American History I had to myself. The whole school broke for lunch at 12:30.

I even made three friends, Madeline Archer, Amanda Forester and Andrew Richardson. None of them even batted an eyelash at my enormous, unusual family.

"I think it's pretty neat. You always have someone to hang out with," Amanda smiled warmly at me. She was an only child.

Both Maddie and Amanda were in both my Geometry and health and fitness class. When I arrived in Geometry, Alice pointed me towards an available seat in Maddie and Amanda's cluster of desks. Aunt Alice and Mom sat with two other girls, Sarah and Lily. They all seemed to hit it off.

Amanda was really sweet and I would say considerably laid back. She was one of the few minority students at the school with her chocolate skin. She was extremely pretty, with a perfect smile. Maddie was really funny and loud, but she was very smart and I could tell she was a good person to know from the beginning. "My brother is a senior and he told me to take Mrs. Nelson. He said she was fun and she's a really good teacher," she attempted to whispered as Mrs. Nelson entered the room.

As it turned out Maddie's older brother Craig had Calculus with Emmett and Daddy and the three of them had become instant friends. Craig had the same wide brown eyes and light brown hair as Maddie. I had to explain to Maddie and Amanda that Emmett and Jasper and my Dad for that matter, were already taken.

It was pretty funny- funny odd. I could see what my dad was walking about. It was weird having girls drool over my dad and my uncles. It was rather disgusting.

Andrew was also in our Health and Fitness class and he sat next to me in English. He was very nice and very handsome. His crystal blue eyes were nice to look at and his subtle tan complimented his black hair. He was really friendly and Uncle Jasper didn't get any weird vibes from him, so I figured we could be friends. He was the middle of 8 kids, so we sort of had that in common.

I rode home with my parents and I asked Daddy what he thought of my new friends. He assured me that they all were kind hearted and honest. I wanted Jake to meet them, but I had yet to think of away to explain our special relationship.

By the time we got home I was the happiest out of the bunch. Everyone was sulking except me and mom.

"I have to go shopping. I can't do this same outfit every day," Alice whined.

"If one more person asks me to try out for the football team…" Uncle Emmett groaned.

"There are lot of kids on drugs at that school," Jasper mused.

Mom just laughed. "High school's a lot easier the second time around."

"I swear if one more of those old crusty teachers stares at my tits one more time..." Rosalie growled. Daddy wouldn't say what he was thinking but it didn't look good. I was glad to know it had nothing to do with my new friends.

I finished my light load homework and had mom and Esme check it. With their seal of approval I sprinted upstairs to change out of that babyish outfit and into something a little more me. I threw one my favorite air of Jeans and a long sleeve black shirt. My black and green motorcycle jacket was hanging by the garage door.

I went to my parents' room to tell them I was leaving. I knocked on the door.

"Come in," Daddy said. I opened the door to find my mom laying in his lap. He was reading a book of poetry to her. I couldn't help but laugh inside. They were so romantic, it was gross. But it made me happy to see them happy.

"I'm going to Jake's." I said, hinting that I was in a hurry.

"Okay baby. Not too late," Mom smiled at me.

"Don't forget the backpack," Daddy said grimly.

I patted the strap on my shoulder. "I won't. I have my phone. I love you guys."

"We love you too. Have Fun."

I smiled as a closed the door and sprinted to the garage.

"SLOW DOWN," I heard Daddy call after me.

I couldn't get to Jake's fast enough. I was grateful that this sleepy town had less traffic cops than Forks.

When I got to Jake's, he was on the porch waiting for me, his dark eyes gleaming. I killed the engine on my bike and took off my helmet.

"Hey," I smiled at him.

"Whats up?" He came down the stairs and took me in his huge arms. I had finally stopped growing. Although I literally shot up, my head still only came up to the middle of his chest. I pressed my hands to his bare arms … I missed you.

"I missed you too, kid," he whispered into my hair.

Uncle Emmett and Uncle Jasper loved giving Jake a hard time about us. I love how a grow man needs a toddler to feel secure… yeah Jake maybe we should move to Kentucky so you and Ness can make official…stuff like that. But when he held me like this, we both understood what the others didn't. Our relationship had nothing to with romance or sex or dependence. Our relationship was based on pure, true love. I needed Jake and he needed me. That was the end of it. I loved my parents, but in truth Jacob was my family. My biological family was made up logical pairs and Jacob was the perfect other half to mine. I hated being away from him.

When he released me, he secured my helmet to the back of my bike and took my hand, leading me inside.

I loved Jake's house. It was so manly. Grandma Esme had done it up perfectly for him, bringing subtle touches from La Push. Native American artwork, pictures of his family and the view from First Beach, sculptures built from discarded car parts and his favorite piece, a large flat screen. Occasionally all the boys and Dad would come over here for their male bonding. It was like the whole house screamed Jacob Black. There was a nice guest room on the first floor. He had a large bedroom upstairs with an enormous wood framed bed. I had only been up there once when Grandma Esme was giving Jacob the final tour. Daddy held my hand the whole time.

I dropped the backpack on the floor and we flopped down on the couch. I stretched out, putting my feet in his lap. He pulled off my boots and started massaging my feet. He had the best hands. I sighed, feeling totally relaxed.

"So," he pressed. "How was it?"

"Oh Jake it went better than I hoped," I blushed. Sometimes I got excited and showed my true age. Jacob laughed gently. "I made a few new friends."

"Let's hear about them," He encouraged. I told him all about Amanda, Maddie and Andrew and how the others had made friends with Craig, Sarah and Lily. He said from the sound of things Amanda and I had clicked the most. I had to agree with him. She was so nice.

"And what about Andrew?" he asked, still massaging my feet.

"What do you mean?"

"Well, is he cuuute?"

I swatted at him. "Shut up Jake. It's not like that. He's just really nice and even Daddy is okay with us being friends. He said Andrew has a kind and honest mind."

"Well that's good I supposed." Daddy and Jake didn't always agree, but they would also agree on keeping unfavorable guys away from me. "Well when it's not sufficiently awkward I'd love to meet them."

I bit my lip. "Yeah I was thinking the same thing.—So what do you want to do tonight?" Just as the words left my lips, the phone rang. Jacob reached for the coffee table and grabbed the cordless.

"Hello," he sounded a little puzzled.

Jake. it's Terry. Can you come down to the office? The Governor is coming to town tomorrow and the guys in Providence sent us the wrong car. I just got some fires I need help putting out.

"Um sure, Terry." Jacob looked at me apologetically. "I'll be down there in a little bit." Jake hung up the phone and looked at me with cute hang dog expression. "I'm sorry, kid. It's work."

"It's okay. You can come over for breakfast tomorrow right?"

"Sure, sure. I wouldn't miss it." Jake gently placed my feet on the floor and leaned forward and kissed my forehead. I waited for him while changed out of his black t-shirt and jeans into the suit he typically wore to the office.

I rode next to him, until the road forked and he headed into town.

Chapter 3: Part II: Nessie's POV again... For those of you who want to know, I imagine Nessie's schedule to be a little something like this.

Nessie's Schedule:

Period 1: Geometry

Period 2: Biology

Period 3: American History

Period 4: French

Lunch

Period 5: Health and Fitness

Period 6: Study Hall

Period 7: English

chapter 3: Part II: Confused

I think this is the pay off... No smut, but there will be in the next chapter.

Chapter 3 - Part II

Renesmee's POV

The rest of the week was flawless. I was getting into my routine. We were all well accepted by the other students. Even Rosalie was making some friends here and there. My classes were going just fine and I was getting along great with all of my teachers.

That Friday was the first night football game of the season. Thursday night we sat around talking about it.

"I don't know if I can sit there. I might go insane and just run out on the field," Emmett wasn't joking.

"I might actually pay to see that," Daddy poked. Everyone in the room suddenly froze, taking notice of Alice's telltale expression.

"Well none of us are going, except Nessie," Alice said when she snapped out of it.

"Why?" I asked. I was having fun with my family and new friends. I had never been to a football game before and I wanted them all to be there with me.

"Stupid New England weather is why. I swear we're going to miss a ton of days between now and winter. It's going to be sunny all day tomorrow and we can't very well ditch school and then show up at the game. Not sure Wilkins would take too kindly to that."

"Fuck," Emmett said under his breath. Daddy glared at him.

Did I want to go to the game alone? I guess I could. Amanda and Maddie were going. And Jake had to work late tomorrow night so we could hang out all day together on Saturday.

"I guess I could get a ride from Craig and Maddie." They all smiled at me. I think they were all secretly hoping I would branch out on my own.

Grandpa drove me school in the morning. Kensington Pediatrics has a covered parking area, so he was free to come and go on the sunniest of days.

"Have a good day, sweetie. I'll see you tonight," he said with a gentle smile.

"Love you, Grandpa. I'll see you later." Grandma Esme would bring the Audi with its tinted windows to pick me up after school. Everyone bought the story that they all gone camping and Grandma and I had stayed behind.

The day was pretty normal. I took all my notes, chatted with Amanda and Maddie about what they were going to wear to the game.

During French, a freshman office aide interrupted Madam Murray to tell her I was needed in the office.

Fear shot through me. I hoped everything was okay. I got up from my seat and power walked down to the office. When I rounded the final corner, I nearly had a heart attack.

Jacob was standing there.

"Jake, is everything okay?" I was panicking.

"Everything's fine. Calm down. You just forgot this." He handed me my lunch.

My heart restarted. "Oh, Jake you scared me." I turned as a felt someone else coming down the hall. Two senior girls I'd seen around, were eyeing Jake seductively. He raised a disapproving eyebrow and looked back down to me.

"You didn't have to come all the way down here. I have some money."

"Yeah, well I wanted to. I'm gonna get back to work, but I'll see you tomorrow," He whispered. There was no need to alert anyone to our relationship. They wouldn't understand and someone might call the cops. He eyed my jumper playfully and waggled my chin like I was toddler, which I was but whatever. "You're just so cute." I was going to have to convince Mommy and Alice to let me wear a skirt on Monday instead of this stupid jumper.

"Shut up. I'll see you later." He hugged me quickly then turned to leave. I waited to see him go. Then suddenly he turned.

"Oh and I'm supposed to tell you, and I quote 'When you are asked, Edward gives his permission'. I have no idea what that means but Alice said you would get it when the time came." He was just as confused as I was.

"Okay. Thanks?"

"Bye, Ness." He smiled.

"Bye."

I walked back to class confused as ever. What in the world could Daddy mean? What did Alice have to do with it? She must have seen something that would have made me question Daddy's immediate opinion. I decided to let it go. I would drive myself insane with suspicion and curiosity if I tried to figure it out.

The day continued as expected. Maddie and Craig agreed to give me a ride to and from the game. I could have driven myself, but I actually didn't know how. Not that it would have taken long to learn, but I went from walking to the Ducati and I was pretty content with that.

That afternoon Andrew walked me to study hall in Uncle Emmett's stead.

"When's your family coming back?" he asked.

"On Sunday night. I'm going to hang out with my mom this weekend. We haven't had some 'just us' time in a while." And by mom I meant my 26 year old Grandmother, but he didn't need to know the details.

"God, I would pay for my family to go out of town."

"Why? There's not that many of you. It must be super quiet and peacefully at your house." I bumped him with my shoulder playfully. I knew the pain of noisy house. At least he didn't live with Rose and Emmett. I repressed a shudder thinking of the sounds I heard coming from their room.

We were almost to the library.

"How are you getting to the game?"

"Maddie and Craig, you?" I adjusted my tie.

"Well I was wondering if you wanted to ride with me. And then maybe afterwards we could get some food. I think Amanda and Chris were going to head over to Grill Spot and maybe we could go with them. Not like a date or anything, its just, its my weekend to use the car and I thought I'd actually use it…" He was rambling which was good because I had no idea what to say.

It wasn't a date because we were just going to the game and Amanda and Andrew's friend Chris were just friends too and Maddie would be there, so it was more like a group thing. I wonder what Daddy would say. And then I knew exactly what Daddy would say. He already gave me his permission via Alice via Jacob.

"Um yeah. Let me just tell Maddie." I tried to be smooth. It didn't work.

"Okay," he sounded surprised. "Well I'll pick you up around 6."

"Okay. See you then." I walked into the library. It was nothing. Andrew and I were going to the game, that was all.

Maddie felt the need to remind me it was more than nothing when I caught her after school. She waited with me for Grandma while Craig grabbed their car.

"I don't know. I think he likes you." She teased.

"Stop, please. We're just friends."

"What? You don't think Andrew's cute?"

"Don't you?" I teased, trying to desperately to turn the tables.

"I told you, I'm waiting for Emmett to break up with Rose." We both knew that wasn't going to happen. "But seriously, I think Andrew likes you."

I had no response to that. I hadn't thought about Andrew that way. Thankfully Grandma pulled up right as the words were leaving her lips.

"I'll see you at the game." I jumped in the car and closed the door.

When we got home I was in a dead sprint to Alice's room. She, mom and Rosalie were waiting for me, when I bust through the door.

"Please tell me you didn't have that vision BEFORE I left this morning. Tell me that you had to send a cryptic message with Jacob, "I demanded.

Alice laughed her sprite- like giggle.

"This isn't funny. I had no idea what to say." The tears were starting to well in my eyes. I didn't like feeling this way.

They registered the look on my face and quickly the mood shifted. Mom was immediately at my side pulling me to the bed.

"Oh, Nessie, honey its okay." She said.

"Yeah, sweetie I'm sorry. I didn't realize." Alice said sincerely.

"Nessie, we're just excited for you. All this dating stuff is kinda fun." Rose added.

"I know you guys didn't mean anything by it. I just don't-- I mean, I'm only 7." We all couldn't help but laugh at that.

My mom hugged me then and when she spoke her voice was soothing "Baby, you don't have to do anything until you're absolutely ready. Go tonight and spend time with your friends and if Andrew wants something you're not ready for you just let him know. Okay? You don't have to do anything you're uncomfortable with. Okay?"

"Okay," I huffed. The tears were under control. "Can I just get a clearer message next time?" I laughed.

Mom supervised while Rose and Alice helped me get ready for the game. Sporting events were the only times the students of Mount Forsithe Academy didn't have to wear uniforms. It was the only time Rosalie and Alice could show off. Too bad they weren't going to the game.

Alice had bought me a new pair of extremely tight jeans and an extremely low cut green v-neck shirt that went perfectly with my bronze hair. I didn't need the push up bra Rosalie offered because I naturally had sizable mountain of cleavage.

"Just wear a jacket out of the house. Edward will freak out if he sees that shirt." Mom said shaking her head.

I was beyond thankful that my family was supposed to be out of town. There would be no awkward stare downs when Andrew came to the door.

He was right on time. Daddy stopped me before I ran down to answer the door. Grandma answered it. She was too polite to leave Andrew outside waiting.

"Have fun tonight," Daddy said. He eyed my motorcycle jacket curiously. I knew he'd heard mom.

"You sure?" I asked sincerely. I needed to know if he had any reservations.

"Yes. He's a good kid. Just keep that jacket on." He furrowed his brow. I could hear Grandma offering Andrew something to drink, asking him about his family.

"I will Daddy. I love you." I hugged him quickly.

"I love you, to Renesmee." His voice was soft.

Grandma waved from the porch as we drove off. I imagined my family springing back to life from their hiding places.

The game was so much fun. Mount Forsithe won. I was so glad I'd spent 6 months out of the year next to Uncle Emmett and Jacob on the couch watching football. I actually followed the game, which Andrew seemed to love. Afterwards we went to Grill Spot as planned. Craig and a few of his friends joined us. It was easier to relax because Andrew never gave off more than the friend vibe all night. When the girls and I came back from a group trip to the bathroom he didn't seem to mind that Chris sat between us. After that I completely shook off any notion that Andrew wanted more. What a relief? We could just be friends, which I was comfortable with. He was really nice.

It was getting late, so we said goodbye to everyone and heading back to his car.

Andrew held onto the handle to open the door for me, but then he stopped.

"Vanessa." Something in his voice was weird. He sounded really nervous. Oh no.

"Yes," I gulped.

"Well I wondering if you would be interested in going out on a real date, maybe tomorrow night."

I froze. He did like me. Did I like him back? Enough to say yes, enough to kiss him if he tried, to hold his hand, to be his girlfriend. I didn't know. And what would Daddy say. Alice had to have told him that Andrew had decided to ask me out. Would he be okay with that? And Jake. Jake.

"Um I actually don't know." I told him truthfully.

"This doesn't have anything to do with that big Native American guy does it?"

"What?" How did he know about Jake?

"My sister saw you talking to some dude this morning." I remembered one of the senior girls lusting after Jake. I knew she looked familiar.

"Oh no. That's a family friend, Jacob." I'd never lied like this before. I should balance this with some honesty. "I've just never – done this before."

"What do you mean? You've never had a guy ask you out?"

"No."

"You've got to be kidding me. You're so sweet and funny and beautiful. No one has asked you out before?"

"No."

"Wow."

"Can I let you know?" I asked trying to buy myself sometime to think. "I just don't know if my parents have any dating rules, you know what mean."

"Yeah, that's cool. Just let me know." He smiled and opened the door for me. I climbed in. My stomach was in a million knots. He got in and started the car. As we drove out of the parking lot, he put his hand on my hand, which was resting on my thigh. I knew Alice had seen that. Crap.

"Your hand is so warm," He smiled over at me.

"Good circulation," I smiled back.

I turned back to the window and swallowed hard. I had some questions to ask myself-- fast. Did I like Andrew as more than a friend? Did I want to go out on a date with him? Did I want to ask for Daddy's permission to do any of that? Did I want Andrew to kiss me, to hold me, to call me his girlfriend? Did I like that his hand was on mine now, honestly? No. Jake was the only guy who had ever touched me. The answers to all those questions was No. So I had my answer. No. But why? Andrew was really nice and funny and smart and sweet and polite. He was really good looking. But he wasn't -- he wasn't-- . A small voice in the back of my head provided me with the answer I was looking for. He wasn't Jacob.

I slowly pulled my hand away from Andrew's.

"I'm sorry," He said.

"It's okay." I whispered.

But that didn't make sense. Jacob was like a brother. He was my best friend. Of course I loved him. He was family, but I wasn't in love with him, was I? Could I see myself on a date with Jake, could I see myself wanting him to hold me close and caress my cheek, wanting him to touch me, wanting him to kiss me? His warm, soft hands on my face pulling my lips to his, my body pressed up against his massive frame.

The picture of it raged before my eyes, Jake kissing me and me wanting it, me loving it, me loving him.

Suddenly my cell phone rang. I pulled it out and quickly silenced it without looking at the display.

I knew who it was and I knew I couldn't go home.

"Actually Andrew can you drop me off somewhere else. My mom called when we were in the bathroom. She's at a friend's house. I'd rather go there than that big empty house."

"Sure, am I going the right way?"

"Yeah, just take the next left." I directed him all the way to Jake's house, but stopped him at the mouth of the drive. "Let me talk to my mom and I'll let you know about the date."

"Okay. I had a really fun time."

"Me too Andrew. Good night."

"Night."

I jumped out of the car and turned to wave at him, giving him a clear cue to leave. When he finally drove away I turned and faced Jake's house. The lights were on and his bike and his car were in the open garage. He was home.

My cell phone rang and I silenced it again.

What was I doing here? What was I going to tell him? Jake, I know I'm 7 years old, but I love you and I want to be with you. I couldn't believe what I was telling myself. I'm in love with Jake? I am in love Jake. I am.

Daddy was going to kill us both.

My cell phone rang again and I silenced it again. I didn't have much time. Alice knew I was here. Someone would be here in a few seconds to take me back home. But what was I going to tell my family? They wouldn't allow this.

Just as the tears began to well, I saw him. I had forgotten that Alice had gotten to him, gutting and reconstructing his whole wardrobe. His new baggy designer jeans hung just below his hips. A tight black wife beater covered the top of his boxer briefs, his bulging muscles of his arms exposed. He had just buzzed his hair short at the beginning of the week. He didn't need his winter coat yet. He was gorgeous. And I was screwed.

"Nessie!" Jake called from the porch. He ran to me. The tears came streaming down my face. He scooped me up in his arms and carried me to the porch, sitting with me in his lap. He was so warm. This is where I should have been all night, here in his arms.

"Nessie? Whats wrong?" I couldn't find the words. I loved him, but Daddy was going to be so mad. I didn't want to put either of them through this, cause I would choose Jake if I had to and I didn't want to hurt my father that way. I was literally running out of time. Daddy, with Jasper or Emmett or both was likely to come tearing through the back woods any moment now, challenging Jacob to some silly duel for my honor. I had to tell Jacob something.

So I grabbed his forearm letting the whole day flow into him. From the moment Andrew asked me to the game to the thoughts of me and him in a sensual embrace to my fear of my father, Edward, trying to tear the love of my life apart. I showed him everything in painful detail.

For some reason he didn't seemed shocked. His expression and body language looked and felt relieved. I was so confused fresh tears streamed down my face.

"Shhh," he whispered gently. "It's okay, Baby. Please don't cry."

That snapped me out of my sobbing.

"What did you just call me?" I looked up at him trying to wipe the tears away.

"I called you 'Baby'." Jake had exactly three names for me: kid, kiddo and Nessie. I could feel my forehead contort with confusion.

"But I thought you didn't—" I started.

"But I do now. Remember what I told you. It's however you need me, however you want me," he whispered into my hair.

And right now I needed him to hold me, caress me, tell me it was all going to be okay. Right now I needed him to be in love with me the same way I was in love with him

Again my cell phone rang.

Next up -- Chapter 4: Jacob's POV

chapter 4: What the Hell Just Happened?

No smut in this chapter, but smut to come. I promise.

Jacob's POV

I got done at the office early. The Governor was pleased. We had a vintage roadster shipped up for her from a collector in The Hamptons. She'd planned to take it to Kittery for the weekend and "nothing less would do".

I laughed to myself. I knew Terry was grateful to have me around. He was short and fat and nervous looking. He knew money, but he wasn't good with people. People took one look at me and were instantly at ease. I was a giant puppy. Women especially warmed to me, but in a different way. I brought in and kept more high dollar clients in the past month than Terry had in all of last year.

"Jake, you saved my ass again. Thank you so much. You go ahead and take off."

"But Terry, you're not gonna have me all weekend. Are you sure?" I asked. I didn't really have anything to do at home anyway.

"I'm sure. You've more than earned it." Terry reached in his pocket for his bill fold. He counted out ten one hundred dollar bills and handed me the wad. "A little weekend bonus. Buy yourself something nice." He winked at me sarcastically.

"Thanks Terry." I grabbed my suit jacket off the back of my chair.

"What are you doing all weekend?" he asked.

I chuckled. "Got a date." A date with my favorite kid. More like running through the woods and acting stupid, but that was pretty much as close to a date as I ever got.

"Ata boy, Jacob. Well don't go spending any of that money on her unless she's worth it."

I laughed again. "Oh she's worth it. Night Terry." I grabbed my keys and my iPhone and headed for my car.

My car, my baby, one of two gifts from the Cullens, well three gifts to be exact. The Car: a sleek black BMW M3 convertible, the house: a colonial farm house that Esme had completely reconstructed to suit my personality and the kid: the greatest gift anyone had ever given me, Nessie. Man, I loved that girl. She was the best kid sister and the best friend rolled into one. About a year after she was born, it was clear I was pretty much part of the family. What was theirs was mine, the clothes, the money, the trips around the world. It was definitely a step up from the Reservation. Jasper even tracked down this job with Terry for me. He found it through some rather suspect connections, but it was a pretty chill gig none the less. Terry's company, Maverick Automotive sold and rented luxury, classic and antique cars. Pretty much my dream job. And the money was sweet. So I had my house, my car, the cash and the kid. Life was pretty good.

When they moved out to New Hampshire Nessie insisted I come, but they'd rather, and by they I mean Edward, I'd kept an appropriate separation between myself and Nessie. It was stupid, but whatever. I got a free house.

It wasn't like that with Nessie and I doubted it ever would be. Quil was almost certain that he and Claire would tie the knot or bump uglies, which ever came first, when she was old enough, in 6 more years. But I was very certain that Ness and I would always just be friends. She'd meet some guy that Edward wouldn't have a heart attack over and they'd fall in love. For her sake I hoped he was an immortal cause she wasn't going to die and I think it might be a little awkward for her human husband if she looked 20 forever.

Nessie certainly did look 20. It was strange. One day she was a toddler, I loved like my own daughter and then the next day she was this beautiful young woman who was my very best friend. And she was beautiful. I'm not just saying that. I think if you were to poll a thousand men on who the hottest Cullen woman was, the rankings would go something like this (from hot to hottest) Alice, Bella, Esme, Rosalie and then Nessie. My personal ranking was slightly different (Rosalie, Esme, Alice, Bella and Nessie. Rosalie was hot, but she was just such a bitch), but even men with no vested interest in the situation would say that Nessie was the most beautiful of the bunch and certainly one of the most beautiful women they had ever seen.

I looked at the clock on my dash. 9:45 pm. I didn't get out all that early, but I did think I would be there at least until midnight helping Terry with paper work. Occasionally I worked Saturdays. I'd meet with a high-end client and give them a private tour of our inventory. This weekend I had requested off to spend some extra time with Nessie. I hadn't gotten to see her that much this past week and I was starting to feel jipped. I didn't care that my family and my pack were on the other side of the country, but I did care when I didn't get to spend time with the kid.

I pulled my car into the garage, parked it right next to my Ducati, my one present to myself, and went into the house. I didn't bother closing the garage. This was not the type of town where cars got lifted.

I debated whether or not to go for a run. I'd wait until tomorrow for Nessie.

I hopped in the shower. It was nice to have my head shaved. It would be another 2 months until I would need my hair thick for winter running. The weather was warm enough for me to sport the short coat for several more weeks.

As I finished up in the bathroom, I found myself thinking about the kid. She was at the game right now with her friends. I hoped she was having a good time. She was so freaking cute, getting all excited about her new school and making new friends. I wondered what that Andrew kid was like. He probably liked her. How could he not? I just hoped he was good enough for her. I'd get the run down from Emmett, Sunday during the game.

I dried off, got dressed and headed downstairs to watch some tv. Had this been a few years ago, I would have been out cold in five minutes, exhausted from being on evil vampire patrol 24 hours a day. But here, the only vampires were the ones I loved. I could sleep easy knowing Nessie was well protected.

She'd probably call me when she got home, too eager to wait for tomorrow to tell me about her night. She was so funny. Hyper like Alice, but cool like Bella. She was awesome. Any guy who ended up with her would be lucky.

Suddenly my cell rang. I looked at the display. It was Edward. What the hell?

"Hey man. What's up?" I asked urgently.

"Jacob, have you seen Renesmee?"

"No. What's going on?" I shot up on the couch. I couldn't phase and talk on the phone at the same time. I struggled and regained control.

"I don't know yet. Listen if you see her have her call me or bring her home, please."

"You want me to go look for her?" She trusted me in ways she didn't trust Edward. If something screwed up was going on, she'd let me help her before she let him.

"No, she's fine -- I'm fairly certain. I think she's just avoiding me. I have to go Jacob. Please call me if you hear something first." He hung before I could say anything.

I was starting to freak out. I prayed she was okay. I would be so pissed if anyone did anything to her, if anyone laid a hand on her. I wondered if that Andrew kid had gotten fresh. Or that Craig guy she was talking about. I would tear either of them apart. That was my girl and I wouldn't tolerate that kind of shit.

I paced around the living room and the shaking started again. I would find her and we could fix whatever was wrong, whatever was making her hide from Edward. I would do anything to make her feel better. Where could she be? I thought about sweet Nessie alone and upset or worse, with some guy and upset.

At that moment, I wanted her safe in my arms. I wanted to rock her gently against my chest and hold her close and kiss her forehead. To stroke her cheeks and kiss—kiss her. Wait, what the hell was I thinking? This was Nessie. All that mattered was that she was safe and happy. Safe and happy at home in her bed.

But she could be safe and happy here with me in my b--.

I shook my head fiercely. What the hell was going? Why was I thinking about her that way? She was my little buddy, not the object of my fantasies. No. I just wanted her safe and happy. Or did I? Was that all I wanted?

Images flooded my head. I struggled to beat them back, but they just kept coming. Nessie smiling at me while I ran my fingers down her cheek, Nessie in my arms kissing my neck gently, Nessie begging me to kiss her beautiful lips, Nessie calling me her sweetheart, me calling her my baby.

I had to sort this out. I had to figure out was going on with me, especially before I ran into Edward again. He would flip his shit if he could read my mind right now. Better yet I had to figure this out before I ran into Nessie. This, the way I was feeling, would be too much for her. I couldn't handle scaring her.

Then I heard it. A cell phone and a rapid, light heartbeat, outside in my driveway. I sprinted out the front door and there she was. Nessie, tears brimming in her eyes. She gazed up at me and we both took a moment to just look at each other. Holy shit she was beautiful. She had the body of a goddess. I had no idea how she had gotten out of the house in that shirt and I didn't care. She looked absolutely amazing.

Someone had curled her hair, Alice maybe and clipped a few bronze tendrils back on one side, the other curls hanging just over her cheek. Her hair shimmered slightly in the light from the garage. The outfit she had on…all legs, thighs and a tight ass in those amazing jeans and that shirt. Her generous C-cups nearly bursting from the low cut collar. How had I never noticed this before. She was beyond sexy. She was beautiful.

And then I saw the tears again, running down her face. What the hell had happened?

"Nessie," I called to her. She was frozen in place. As I ran to her, a deep sob rose from her chest. She was crying uncontrollably. I picked her up and carried her to the porch, sitting her in my lap. I stroked her hair and rocked her, trying to soothe her anyway I could. Even though she was in pain, this was exactly where she belonged. Here in my arms. She felt so good against my body.

"Nessie, what's wrong?" I begged. She continued to sob for a few seconds more then she grabbed my arm and I saw everything.

That Andrew punk asking her out, looking at her like he wanted to eat her, TOUCHING HER HAND. And then the images of her and I came and everything made sense. This new thing I was feeling, it was because of her. Her feelings had changed. She no longer wanted me as a best friend, but as a boyfriend. And of course, as the legend states, what my baby wants, my baby gets.

She wanted me and she was scared and she was confused. Confused because she didn't understand these feelings. She'd never even had a pre-school crush before. And she was scared that I would reject her, because of her age and because of Edward. She wanted me to do everything I had thought of, to hold her and kiss her and most importantly, fall in love with her.

And then the guilt and the fear came. She was terrified of what Edward would do. I couldn't help but smile a little when she showed me that if she was forced to choose, she had already picked me over her family.

But the smile quickly faded as she bombarded me with the level of fear. She was more than terrified. She was tearing herself up inside with worry. I couldn't allow this. She wouldn't be in agony over feelings we couldn't control. She was mine and she would be happy. I would make sure of that.

I was actually relieved. If my feelings had inexplicably changed and hers hadn't, I might be forced to stay away. But she did want me, so I would remain wherever and however she wanted me.

I whispered gently, "Shhh. It's okay, Baby. Please don't cry."

Suddenly the sobbing stopped and her head snapped up so she could look me in the eye. Those chocolate brown eyes mesmerized me as if it was the first moment we saw each other all over again. Edward was in for the fight of his life if he thought he was going to separate us.

"What did you just call me?" She asked startled. I had called her one of three things her whole life: kid, kiddo and Nessie. But now she wasn't a kid to me. She was a beautiful, young woman. She was my baby and I wanted her the same way she wanted me.

"I called you 'Baby'." I replied. Other nicknames sprang to mind: mama, sweetie, babe. But in the moment, right now, she was my baby.

Confusion was written all over her face. She still thought I was going to reject her.

She started to speak ,"But I thought you didn't—".

I cut her off, whispering into her hair. "But I do now. Remember what I told you. It's however you need me, however you want me." God, she even smelled amazing.

She grabbed my arm again and clarified for me everything she wanted and everything she needed.

For certain now, with no hint of confusion, she wanted me to hold her, she wanted me to kiss her, she needed me to stay with her until she was brave enough to go home and most importantly, she wanted me to be as in love with her as she was with me.

Then her cell phone rang again. I fished through her bag and pulled it out. It was Bella.

"Hello."

"Jake is she with you?" She was nearly frantic.

"Yeah. She's here, Bells, but she's pretty upset. I don't think she wants to talk to anyone." I looked down at Nessie and she shook her head confirming my words.

"Okay. Well Edward's on his way over. He should be there any second."

"Fuck. Is he alone?" I knew we needed to talk, but I was not in the mood for some vampire show down with Emmett and Jasper too.

"Yeah, he's alone. He just wants to talk to you and Nessie."

"Okay Bella. Thanks for the heads up. Let me go."

"Okay, bye."

I ended the call and swooped Nessie up, cradling her in my arms. I carried her inside and lay her down on the couch. The crying had slowed, but a few tears still escaped.

"Nessie. I'll talk to him, okay. Things will be okay." I tried to soothe her.

"I just don't want him to try to hurt you," she whimpered.

"Baby, don't worry. Your dad and I have been down this road before. It won't be easy right away, but we'll work it out."

"Jake," she whispered.

"Yes, baby." I brushed her hair away from her face.

"I love you," She said softly.

"I love you too. You wouldn't believe how much." I leaned forward and kissed her cheek. Her tears weren't salty like mine. They were sweet, the taste was indescribable. I kissed her cheek again, pulling away slightly to look in her eyes. She was watching my lips. I could see it there. She didn't want me to stop.

I kissed her cheeks again and again until my lips found their way to hers and I knew right then and there, that Edward was going to have to kill me before I let her go.

Her lips were like nothing I had ever felt before. Warm and soft, smooth and delicious.

She shifted her position so she was laying flat on her back and then she wrapped her arms around my neck, pulling me closer. She sighed gently as her lips parted, massaging mine.

And then I smelled him. Pure concentrated vampire.

I broke the kiss, gently loosening her grip. She wasn't surprised.

"He's here." I told her.

" I know."

"I won't let him inside until you're ready to talk to him." I kissed her forehead once more.

"Okay." She said.

"JACOB!" He yelled from the driveway. I took a deep breath through my nose and headed for the door. I turned and looked at my sweet angel before opening it. She gave me a little smile. I couldn't let her down.

I trudged down the stairs towards Edward, who was pacing at the end of the drive.

"Dude, what is with you and driveway confrontations?"

"Is she okay?"

"Do you really want to know?"

"Of course I want to know. I'm her father."

"That's the thing though, Edward. See, normally when kids grow up they make their own decisions and they make their own mistakes and sometimes their parents know and some times they don't, but that's all part of growing up. But you'll know everything whether she wants you to or not."

He paused for a moment, thinking. I could see it on his face. He wasn't used to this.

"You're right. I'm not. Bella's the only one who can keep me out, but she still tells me these things."

"Because you belong to her Edward. You're her world. You're the reason she wants to exist, but it's not like that for Nessie. She's still trying to find her reason and she's afraid that whatever she picks will make you upset. She's terrified of you."

His mouth hung open slightly in disbelief. Until 20 minutes ago Edward's approval was the most important thing in her universe.

"Alice didn't see this coming? She didn't tell you anything?" I asked.

"No and yes. We were all sitting there watching tv and then she gasped Nessie's name and took off. She scrambled her thoughts before I was able to read them. And before I could catch her she was in the car and long gone. She called me when she was a safe distance away and told me and Bella to find Nessie. She refused to get in the middle."

Smart girl, that Alice.

"I suppose you're right. She wouldn't want to take sides in this."

"What do you mean take sides?" I demanded.

"I didn't mean it that way. Alice loves Nessie, but she loves me too. She wouldn't want to be involved in anything that had even the potential of coming between Nessie and I. But I do want to know Jacob, everything. I need to know so I can help Nessie see that she has no reason to be upset, that I could never be angry with her."

"Okay, you asked for it." I unloaded everything. Everything Nessie had told me about her day, about Andrew, about the way he tried to hold her hand, about how she felt about me, the need, the want, the confusion, the tears we both fought to stop, and how scared she was of Edward and how, if forced, she would choose.

His brow contorted at that, as the pain of the feelings rippled through him.

I thought about my day and how my feelings had changed, the new way Nessie and I saw each other, the new way we felt for each other and how I literally had no control.

"It's whatever she wants, Edward." He understood my meaning, ever aspect of it. "And I can't go against it even if I try." I insisted. I couldn't fight whatever mystical force was behind this.

"I know Jacob. I can see that," he said softly. He walked past me and sat on the porch, hanging his head in his hands. "And she won't come talk to me?"

"She will if she thinks you wont hate her. That's all she scared of, that you'll be so angry about us that you wont love her anymore." I had to be painfully honest.

"I appreciated the honesty, Jake. But, I could never be upset about anything that makes her happy. How could she think that?"

"Oh, I don't know. Probably because ever since she was born you've been threatening to kill me if I ever had romantic feelings for her." I reminded him.

"You have a point. Jacob, please. Ask her to come talk to me. I'm not angry at either of you. I just want to talk to her." he begged.

"Let me go ask her." I stood, patting him on the shoulder. "You're handling this pretty well. I thought you were gonna go ape shit when you got here."

"Trust me. I considered it," he chuckled darkly. "But she's my baby too, Jacob. I would do anything to make her happy."

"I know, man. I know."

I stepped inside the house, closing the door behind me. Nessie was curled up in a ball facing the back of the couch. I went to her, pulling her up onto my lap.

"Baby, he's fine. He just wants to talk to you."

"Okay," She whispered. She knew and I knew she might as well just get it over with. He'd sit there all night and all day if he had to.

"I'll be right here."

She threw her arms around my neck. I hugged her tight. After a moment she pulled back and looked me in the eye. I couldn't help but glance down at her heaving breasts.

"I'm sorry." She whimpered.

"For what?" I ran my fingers through her hair for the first time in years. It felt like pure silk.

"For all this. I never would have-"

"Renesmee, stop. You have nothing to apologize for. Go talk to your father and then we'll talk okay."

"Okay. --I want to stay with you tonight." She touched my cheek to show me and Edward, her clear meaning. She wanted to talk and be held. Nothing beyond that.

"We'll see. You might want to close your jacket." That made her smile, which made my heart sing. She stood and zipped up her jacket. I watched her walk out the door to face her father.

Her ass looked great in those jeans.

I hope you liked it...

Next Chapter: In Edward's POV.

chapter 5: Daddy's Girl

Some more tears and a little smut... ENJOY!!

Edward's POV

I wanted to shoot myself in the face. There was no other way to put it. I remembered a time when men-- well boys rather, thought Bella was average, some of them even thought she was beautiful, a few of them even lusting after her. But nothing could stand in comparison to how difficult it was to stomach guys lusting after your sisters, your wife and your daughter.

I spent the larger part of 4 days, faking a smile with my fists clenched. The things they thought and often the things they even said, were down right revolting. What I wouldn't give to see the blond and the red head go at it... Oh that brunette has nice lips, I wonder….that little one is so small she wouldn't even have to get down her knees…

Emmett got a kick out of it. "Whatever. People always want Rose. This isn't anything new. Its not like they could get her."

Jasper was also having a hard time, but for him it involved us guys too. "Every time one of us walks in, it's like lust and carnal desire just consume the room. I almost ripped Alice's clothes off during lunch because a table of freshmen girls were undressing Emmett with their eyes."

"Yes, I heard some of the things they were thinking. You're pretty popular with the ladies, Em." I said.

"Are you surprised? Do you see how good I look?" Emmett laughed. In actuality, all of us guys were all pretty popular with the girls at Mount Forsithe. On Monday I over heard three sophomores debating over which one of us was the best kisser. On Tuesday, five seniors were planning to jump Bella after class. They'd hatched a plan to "persuade" her to break up with me so the larger of the group could take a crack at me. I had to laugh at that. Bella didn't like being snuck up on. Jasper already had several girls planning on asking him to the homecoming dance in the hopes that Alice and him weren't that serious. And then too, lots and lots of vulgar fantasies. One girl in my Lit class, in particular, was thinking of things I didn't even think were possible with the physical limitations of the human body.

I don't even want remind myself of what some of the teacher were thinking. The people of Forks had a more general, almost romanticized reaction to us, but the students and faculty of Mount Forsithe Academy, were one hot and bothered bunch.

There were only two upsides to the whole week. One being that Nessie made good friends. Albeit, Alice and I pushed them in her direction, but they were all very nice kids and Nessie was really happy. The other thing I didn't exactly hate was the way Bella looked in that school uniform.

Emmett and Rosalie were into a number of different, adventurous practices, role playing the least bizarre among them. Bella was beautiful and sexy no matter what, but Monday morning when I saw her in that short pleated skirt and that chest hugging vest with those knee high socks, I nearly called in sick for the both of us.

Alice and Rosalie were not a huge fan of the color scheme, but Emmett and Jasper were in agreement, the ladies looked good. So Friday night during the game Alice had a little surprise for us.

Nessie was due home shortly. I didn't mind her going out with that Andrew kid. He was nice enough and he had a pretty innocent mind. He liked Nessie, but he never thought of much beyond kissing her, product of a proper Christian upbringing.

Carlisle and Esme were upstairs getting their alone time in before she returned and the rest of us took off to our respective spots for the night. Bella and I had continued to go to the point in Maine. She loved it there.

The six of us sat around watching bad movies. This week's choice; Interview With a Vampire, one of our favorites to poke fun at. I couldn't help but pick up on the tone of the thoughts in the room. Emmett and Rose were both thinking about their night in the woods. Emmett in particular was thinking of something that had to do with ropes and a large pine tree. And then I heard Jasper whispering to Alice.

"Why don't you just put the skirt on again. You don't have to wear the top." He said.

"Ahh, that reminds me." Alice nearly yelled. "I'll be right back." She was for some reason singing Jingle Bells in French, when Bella looked up at me.

"I have no idea."

Bella nuzzled gently against my necked. The feeling of her touch burning in the pit of my stomach. I debated taking her upstairs... just for a few moments. I closed my eyes, resting my head against the back of the couch.

Nessie better come back soon. I need to fuck. Emmett thought. I was thinking the same thing. Sort of.

"Bella. Rose." Alice said. I opened my eyes as Alice was handing Bella and Rose each a small shopping bag. She handed a third to Jasper.

"Go ahead Jazz," Rose laughed. She'd rather see his initial surprise than whatever her own bag held for her.

Jasper pulled out a small, a very, very small black pleated skirt similar to the school's option, a short sleeved, white collared shirt, a black and red argyle tie and a black lace bra with a matching pair of panties.

"Aww baby, for me?" Jazz laughed. " You shouldn't have."

She swatted at him. "No silly it's for me. Well it's for you, but you know what I mean." Alice giggled.

Bella looked at me with a small smirk on her face. She opened the bag and peered inside. Her eyes widened when she viewed the contents.

Just as she turned the bag towards me, so I could take a look, I hear Alice gasp.

"Nessie." She hissed. I jumped to my feet, but Alice was gone. I could barely get a hold on her thoughts.

Please Edward. Please don't follow me. Trust me, please. Just wait here. Alice pleaded. Her thoughts instantly flew into a jumble of imagines, pictures of places I'd never seen.

"Edward what is it?" Bella grabbed my hand.

I heard the Audi peel out of the driveway.

"I don't know." I whispered, falling back down in my seat.

"Edward is Nessie, okay? Please sweetie." Bell begged.

I had no idea what to tell her. What had Alice seen? It had to be some awful, something extreme for Alice to run out like that. What should I do? Should I go looking for Alice? Should I go looking for Nessie?

Suddenly my cell rang. It was Alice.

"Alice what's going on?" I looked over at Bella. She was frantically dialing Nessie's cell phone number.

"Edward I –" her voice dropped out. She was having another vision.

I waited. Bella got no answer.

"I'm sorry. I don't think it would be right to tell you myself. Nessie is fine. She's on her way home, but please Edward. Just—" she was silent again.

Bella hit send again. She waited for an answer. Nothing.

I continued to wait for Alice.

"Here. I'll try her. Maybe she'll answer if I call." Jasper grabbed his cell phone off the end table and dialed Nessie's number.

"She – doesn't want to come home." I hung up on Alice. I knew one place she would go. I dialed Jacob's number. Everything was moving too fast. Even for me.

"Hey man. What's up?" Jacob asked nervously.

"Jacob, have you seen Renesmee?" I demanded. I would not stand for him trying to hide her.

"No. What's going on?" I could sense it in his tone. He was just as surprised as me.

"I don't know yet. Listen if you see her have her call me or bring her home, please." I told him

"You want me to go look for her?" He asked. I should have been grateful for his assistance, but it just felt like another instance where I wanted to tell Jacob to butt out.

"No, she's fine, I'm fairly certain. I think she's just avoiding me. I have to go Jacob. Please call me if you hear something first." I hung up with out saying good bye. I had no time for pleasantries

"What the hell is going on? Is she okay?" Rosalie asked, impatiently. I ignored her.

"I'm going to look for her." I concluded.

"Edward, just wait a moment. Don't do anything hasty. Wait for Alice. She'll let you know. Just wait." Jasper said calmly. I had to trust his faith in Alice, but this wasn't some weather report, this was my daughter, my child we were talking about.

Bella could sense the anger and the frustration beginning to roll of me. Jasper didn't bother calming me down.

Bella stood and gently placed a hand on my cheek. Her golden eyes were warm and pleading. "Sweetheart, please," she said. "You know we can trust Alice, just give her a minute."

I let out a deep sigh. I would never forgive myself if I listened to them and something that couldn't be undone had happened to Nessie. Never.

My cell phone rang again.

Alice was calling.

"I'm going to pretend you didn't just hang up on me. She'd decided to go to Jake's and then she blurred right out of sight. She must be there."

"Thanks, Alice."

"Edward, WAIT!"

"What?" I growled. Could Alice really be trying to stop me from getting to my daughter?

"She's fine physically, but she's not okay. Do you hear me? She is really upset, so please be patient with her."

"Okay, okay. Bye."

I slammed the phone shut.

I just as I turned for the door, Bella dialed Nessie's number again. She got answer.

Hello. I could hear Jacob's voice on the other line. Something was off in his tone.

"Jake is she with you?" Bella asked.

Yeah. She's here Bells, but she's pretty upset. I don't think she wants to talk to anyone.

"Okay. Well Edward's on his way over. He should be there any second." Bella nodded to me in approval. She wanted Nessie home and safe just as much as I did.

I didn't hesitate. Taking the car would take too long. I took the trail through our back woods that led directly to Jake's house. I made it there in under a minute.

I came around the back, and all I could smell was Jacob and a week old scent of Nessie, Emmett and Rose, playing football in the backyard no doubt. I circled the front of the house and I could smell her. She's been crying, her tears were still drying on the gravel, leading a trail up to the front porch.

I could hear her rapid heartbeat sputtering inside the house. And I could hear her thoughts and his.

I didn't know how to control my anger. Who to scream at first? Should I forbid her to see him ever again? Should I just kill him and be done with it? She'd recover. She'd meet someone else. It would be like he'd never existed --

Then Bella's face flashed before my eyes – the way she looked in the woods the day I left her, the look on her face as she clung to me in Volterra. Could I be the cause of that sort of pain in Nessie's life? Could I do that to my own daughter? I could hear it. They—loved each other. I tried to block everything else, what she was thinking, what he was thinking as they were now kissing. I couldn't stand it anymore.

He's here. Jacob said.

I know. She said weakly. I had never heard Nessie's voice like this before. The sound tied my stomach in knots.

I won't let him inside until you're ready to talk to him. Jacob assured her. His confidence in his ability to stand between my daughter and I wasn't helping my boiling anger.

Okay. She said. His confidence revived her slightly.

"Jacob." I called.

He opened the door, closing it tightly behind him.

"Dude, what is with you and driveway confrontations?" Jacob asked calmly walking down the porch.

"Is she okay?" I asked. Jacob was very effectively controlling his thoughts, only thinking of his words as he said them out loud.

"Do you really want to know?"

"Of course I want to know. I'm her father."

"That's the thing though, Edward. See, normally when kids grow up they make their own decisions and they make their own mistakes and sometimes their parents know and sometimes they don't, but that's all part of growing up. But you'll know everything whether she wants you to or not."

See he's not used to this, not being in control, not being kept out, by his own kid. My temper started to cool. I was completely lost here. What was I going to do?

"You're right. I'm not. Bella's the only one who can keep me out, but she still tells me these things."

"Because you belong to her Edward. You're her world. You're the reason she wants to exist, but it's not like that for Nessie. She's still trying to find her reason and she's afraid that whatever she picks will make you upset. She's terrified of you."

It's not about you anymore man. How did Shorty not see this coming?

"Alice didn't see this coming? She didn't tell you anything?" He asked in disbelief.

"No and yes." I told him truthfully. Jacob had a hard time believing that our powers had flaws especially at times like this when it really mattered. "We were all sitting there watching tv and then she gasped Nessie's name and took off. She scrambled her thoughts before I was able to read them. And before I could catch her, she was in the car and long gone. She called me when she was a safe distance away and told me and Bella to find Nessie. She refused to get in the middle."

Smart girl, that Alice. I had to agree with him. This could have gotten ugly really fast.

"I suppose you're right. She wouldn't want to take sides in this."

Sides? Was he really gonna make her choose? Jacob's thoughts took on a belligerent tone.

"What do you mean take sides?" he demanded.

"I didn't mean it that way. Alice loves Nessie, but she loves me too. She wouldn't want to be involved in anything that had even the potential of coming between Nessie and I. But I do want to know Jacob, everything. I need to know so I can help Nessie see that she has no reason to be upset, that I could never be angry with her."

"Okay, you asked for it." He closed his eyes and assaulted me with everything that had happened to Nessie that day, what confused her, what she wanted, what she'd hoped for, what she had chosen and most importantly what she was terrified of … me.

I felt my knees getting weak. How could she ever—how could she possibly think that? That I was someone she should fear—

And then his thoughts came, how his feelings for her changed in direct relation to her feelings for him. It caught him off guard, completely disarming him the way it had Nessie.

"It's whatever she wants, Edward." If she wants me and I mean in any way, I can't say no to her. "And I can't go against it even if I try," He said.

"I know Jacob. I can see that," I said softly. I couldn't stand anymore. I walked past him slowly and fell to the porch. "And she won't come talk to me?" I asked, a last ditch effort claim my little girl.

"She will if she thinks you wont hate her. That's all she scared of, that you'll be so angry about us that you wont love her anymore," Jacob continued. I know you don't want to hear this, but you have to know the truth.

"I appreciated the honesty, Jake. But, I could never be upset about anything that makes her happy. How could she think that?" I pleaded. It was too soon. I just got her. I waited a 100 years. I wasn't ready yet. I suppressed the choking sob that threatened to rise in my chest.

"Oh, I don't know. Probably because ever since she was born you've been threatening to kill me if I ever had romantic feelings for her, " He reminded me. I vaguely remembered threatening to break his fingers earlier in the week. God -- she'd only be in school a week. The notion sent my mind spinning again.

"You have a point. Jacob, please. Ask her to come talk to me. I'm not angry at either of you. I just want to talk to her." I begged.

He could see I couldn't take it anymore. He rose to convince her to come outside.

"You're handling this pretty well. I thought you were gonna go ape shit when you got here," he chuckled lightly.

I couldn't help but laugh in response.

"Trust me. I considered it, but she's my baby too, Jacob. I would do anything to make her happy," I said solemnly.

"I know man, I know," he said. No one ever doubted that Edward. Not for a second.

He slipped inside the house and I could hear their mumblings.

She agreed to talk to me and he promised they'd talk afterwards. How long was she planning on staying here. I had to call Bella soon. I knew she'd be worried sick.

Then Nessie deliberately gave me access to her thoughts. I cringed at the words.

"Okay. --I want to stay with you tonight," She said to Jacob. Her clear meaning flashed in my head. No matter what the outcome of our conversation she wasn't ready to leave him. She was still really upset and she just wanted Jacob to hold her through the night.

This was going to be interesting.

"We'll see. You might want to close your jacket." Jacob said. I could see the smile on his face. What the hell as she wearing? I tried to get a glimpse, but Jacob was too fast for me, picturing a car from his job. Damn him.

I didn't move as the door opened slowly. I wanted her to know I would listen. If I moved first, if I spoke too soon, she would shy away from me and right back into Jacob's arms.

Was I cursed to forever be fighting with the same werewolf over the women in my life?

She walked down the stairs to the driveway and turned to face me. She crossed her arms across her chest and chewed on the inside of her lip. At that moment she looked just like Bella. I could tell by the look on her face, red and splotchy, she wouldn't speak to me, out loud at least.

She swallowed and kept her eyes on the ground.

"Nessie," I said quietly.

Yes, daddy. She switched to the other side of her lip, still biting.

"Will you look at me?" I asked sincerely.

She looked up at me from under lashes.

"Do you think I'm angry at you?"

I don't know. I think you might be. I know you don't want me to be with him.

"And do you know why?'

She snorted at little. Cause it's Jake and you secretly hate him. Well not so secretly.

I had to laugh a little at that. Had I been that blind? Did I really think that she wouldn't misread years and years of snide remarks and sideways glares?

"I could see where you would think that, honey, but I don't," I told her.

You don't?

"No honey, I don't. Come here please." I took a step down the stairs and held my hand out to her.

She walked forward into my embrace. I took her in my arms and resting my cheek on her hair.

"Nessie. I like Jacob very much. But I love you. Do you have any idea how important you are to me? Do you understand that I thought I was truly dead and then the universe gave me your mother and then she gave me you? I wish you could understand how that makes me feel. You are the most precious thing in the world to me." I laughed "I would hate any guy who tried to take you away from me."

But I'm not going anywhere, Daddy.

"But you will some day. Someday you and Jake will leave us and you'll have your own life and you know what?"

What?

"I will miss you terribly." I whispered.

She started to cry again.

I'll miss you too, daddy.

I rocked her for a moment in silence. I could hear the familiar purr of my Volvo. It had to be Bella.

I needed to hear the words from myself. I need her to confirm my fears so I could start the grieving process, prepare myself for letting go.

"Do you love him, honey?" I asked.

Yes, I think so.

"Then I won't kill him," I promised.

Thanks, Daddy. She giggled internally.

Just then, Bella pulled into the driveway. She quickly assessed the way I was holding our daughter and slowly got out of the car.

She walked over to us and stroked Nessie's hair.

Nessie lifted her head towards her mother.

"Hi, mommy," She whispered. Bella smiled back at her warmly.

"Hi, baby. Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm alright. Things happened kinda fast. I still need to talk to Jacob." She paused. I knew what she wanted to ask. "Can I spend the night here?" she asked cautiously. "I'll sleep in the guest room." Some how I didn't quite believe that.

"Umm," Bella looked at me for my approval. I could tell she wanted to tell Nessie it was okay. I nodded in agreement. "That's fine, honey. But come home in the morning, okay."

I said in agreement, "You and Jacob talk and then tomorrow, we'll work something out." I was going to deal with them dating, but there was no way she was moving in with him.

Bella walked back towards the car and got Nessie's backpack. She avoided my glare as she handed it to Nessie.

"Alice called and said you might need this," Bella told her, finally looking up at me. "What, I still have no idea what's going on. I'm just going with what Alice said."

I sighed and then kissed Nessie on the forehead.

"We'll see you tomorrow." I said softly.

"Okay," she replied. "I love you, both." She turned and hugged Bella.

"We love you, too honey," Bella said. "Edward, can you wait for me in the car – in the passenger seat?"

"Sure," I couldn't help but raise my eyebrow at her. "Bye honey."

"Bye daddy."

Bella handed me the keys and I went and sat in the car.

Bella took Nessie's hand and they walked up the porch.

"Block your father for a second. I'll fill him in when we're far enough away."

"Okay," Nessie said. Soon her head was filled with a play by play of the night's football game. She had really paid attention. I was able to catch bits of what Bella whispered to her. Something about extra clothes and a tooth brush and the phrase "for the love of god" slipped by as well.

Soon they hugged and Bella came back to the car. Nessie waved one last time before she slipped into the house.

I love you, Daddy.

Bella whipped the car around and drove directly for the point. After a few moments she asked me what had happened and I quickly told her everything, ready to be done thinking about it for tonight. Bella had been preparing for this since the first day Nessie and Jake were together. She didn't like it either, but she had a little more experience dealing with an overprotective father and super natural romantic influences.

"Are you okay?" She whispered.

"No, " I sighed. "But I guess I will be." Part of me still wanted to cry. My little girl. I wasn't ready.

"I guess you can see why Charlie was a little upset at first."

"I guess."

Bella reached out and touched my face, keeping one hand on the wheel. Her touch was just what I needed. I let my desire for her flow through me.

"You still have me," she said sweetly. The smile on her face was enough to consume my mood.

"Yeah, you're alright." I smirked at her sliding my hand onto to her thigh, resting it between her legs. "So you going to tell me what was in that bag?"

"Later," She returned the smirk.

I'd play her little game. I'd find out sooner or later. It would drive her equally insane if I never asked her about it again. She'd be forever wondering whose head I'd pluck the information from. My family was only so slick. One of them would slip up sooner or later.

Finally, when we were laying in the grass and Bella was kissing down my chest, she spoke.

"You still want to know what was in the bag?" She whispered against my skin. I looked down at her. She was completely naked. Did I really want know or did I want her to keep going?

She continued kissing, her hand now on my erection, stroking me gently. "It wasn't much, just a change of clothes." She took me in her mouth and started licking and sucking deep and slow, just the way I liked it.

A deep pleasure-filled growl rumbled from chest.

She pulled back, tasting the tip. "her toothbrush," She continued between wet laps of her tongue. "and some condoms just in case."

At that, I shot up. "What!?"

"Nope." She seductively reached up and placed her hand on my chest, pushing me back down. I was in her mouth again and she continued licking and sucking me as I ran my fingers through her hair and my eyes rolled back in my head.

It was fine. I'd spend the night where I really wanted to be, here making love to my beautiful wife and then in the morning I'd read Jacob's mind and if he'd had sex with my daughter, it would be simple. I'd kill him.