I sat with Abigail on the hospital bed flicking through the magazines. We flicked through the latest fashion and celebrities, checking out what celebrities were wearing.

"Knock, knock."

My head and Abigail's snapped up simultaneously. My heart skipped a beat when I saw Jacob standing there with his usual jeans and a tee. Our eyes locked and couldn't open my mouth to say anything. Abby poked my thigh and I blinked blankly at her.

"Uh, hi, Jacob," Abigail murmured.

Jacob walked towards the end of the bed and put the chocolates he had brought on the table beside it. "I heard you were in a car accident, so I came to see if you were okay," Jacob said awkwardly.

"Um, yeah, I'm fine. Thanks."

Jacob nodded. I felt his stares pouring onto me, but I looked down, afraid to make eye contact with him.

"I should probably get going. Get well soon." He hesitated for a moment, and then left the room quietly.

"Um, hello! Earth to Nessie!" Abigail called, waving her hand in front of my face.

I sighed and faced her.

"Did Jacob just leave this room without even talking to you?"

I shrugged. "I'm pretty sure that's what happened."

"Okay, spill it. What happened?"

I rested my head back against the pillow and groaned. I didn't want to talk about it, but I knew she wouldn't leave me alone until I told her.

"I told him I needed some space." Abigail's mouth popped open and she stared at me in bewilderment.

"What? Why on earth would you tell him that?"

"It was during the fight," I admitted. "I thought that maybe if I had some space from him, I could fix things with you. You know become the person I used to be."

Abigail bit her bottom lip and her face flushed.

"Nessie, I'm sorry I said those things. I guess I was just angry and felt that no one cared about me. Anyway, you need to get Jacob back. Now, go, before he leaves!"

I grinned at her as I got off the bed and ran out the door. I caught the elevator just as it was going down. I walked to the parking lot and found Jacob leaning against the glass panels of the building. The weather was still cold and I zipped up my jacket as the cold breeze lashed my cheek. His eyes were closed and his head was leaned back. I walked slowly towards him and my hand trailed down his arm. I slipped my hand in his, weaving my fingers through. His eyes opened and the corner of his mouth lifted into a half smile.

"I thought you would have left," I murmured.

"Actually, I thought I might wait to see if you would come. I figured you would."

"Well then, I guess you know me too well."

Jacob slid his hands around my waist and leaned in until our faces were inches away.

"I'm sorry about before!" I said quickly.

Jacob snickered. "Forget it."

His lips were planted on mine and I put my hands around his neck. He crushed my body to his and I moved my hands to his cheeks. A very long ten seconds later, he released me slowly.

"How about you come by my house later?" Jacob asked.

"I'll be there," I promised.

He leaned in one last time and kissed me on my forehead. I turned around and walked back through the hospital doors feeling a new sense of relief.

Abigail had insisted I go to Jacob's house tonight. I didn't want to leave her, so I sent Alice to entertain her. I arrived at Jacob's house at eight o' clock, making a quick stop at my house to freshen up.

"Hey," Jake said just as I got out of the car.

"Hey, Jake."

He slipped his hand in mine and I walked in to find Billy sitting at the table finishing off his dinner.

"Hey, Nessie. It's good to see you," Billy called.

"It's good to see you too, Billy." Billy carried his plate to the sink and rinsed and dried it.

"Well," Billy grunted. "I'm off to watch the game. Take care."

"'Night dad."

Billy wheeled himself down the hall and went into his bedroom. Jacob pulled me to the couch and I nestled my head in the crook of his neck. I traced my index finger on the contours of his stomach that was beneath the thin black shirt. He stroked my hair back from my face and kissed me gently on my forehead then on my lips.

I smiled up at him. "What was that for?"

"To tell you how much I love you."

My cheeks blushed, and I leaned in inhaling his sweet breath, planting my lips on his.