Hard times opened their eyes
Saw pain in a new way
High stakes for a few names
Racing against sun beams
Losing against their dreams
- The Strokes, Soma

Nice short chapter, hope you guys enjoy it!

Renesmee POV

I woke up and felt the empty space beside me. I sighed. I'm so selfish, to think that Jake could actually still wanna be around me after everything I've been putting him through lately.

"Good morning sleepy head." Nahuel startled me, I jumped.

"Oh god. I didn't see you there." I sat up on the bed.

"I just got in, I was waiting for Jake to leave." he said.

"Oh sorry. I thought you had left. I would've asked Jake to leave -" he cut me off.

"No, its fine. You guys needed your time to talk." he insisted.

"Why are you being so cool about this? What's wrong with you?" I stared at him in disbelief.

I've watched enough romantic films to know that this behavior was not okay.

"I just... I don't know. I know I shouldn't like you because of all of this, but I do. I guess its because you're the first hybrid I've ever been out with. You're the only one I didn't have to lie to. The only one that understands." he sighed. "I'm crazy, I know. I know you still love Jake, but you're giving me a chance, and I just... I just can't let go of that so easily. Dating a human isn't as fun as it may seem, there's way too many risks, way too many lies, and secrets. Honestly, I don't know how your parents did it." he paused briefly. "This... whatever is going on between us." he did a quick hand motion. "...is the most precious thing I've experienced in awhile. Just being able to hang out with you and talk, and being around a family who live in the same world as I do; not just being in solitude with my aunt. It's amazing Ness... I wouldn't expect you to understand."

I stared at him for a moment.

"Nahuel.. I just don't want to drag you along my emotional rollercoaster. It isn't fair to you." I sighed. "Come over here."

I moved over on my bed and patted the space next to me. He slowly climbed in next to me.

"I'm just starting to figure myself out. I'm just now starting to feel more comfortable with myself. I'm lost and confused. I don't know what I'm doing, and for that I am so sorry. You don't know how much it means to me that you're just sticking around to see me go through all of this, I know it must not be easy. You came back into my life as a surprise, and I'm happy you did. You're helping me figure myself out more and more each day, Nahuel. Thank you. I love you." a small smile creeped on his face.

"I love you too, Renesmee. You have no idea." he leaned his head down to kiss me, I could feel his smile on my lips.

"Um..." someone coughed at the doorway. I looked up to see Paul, Sam, Quil, and Embry.

"Oh hey guys. Sorry." I sat up. "Have you been in to see Charlie? Is he doing okay?" I was hopeful.

"Uh, not exactly." Quil said. Sam elbowed him.

"What do you mean?" my heart dropped.

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