hey guys sorry for the huge lack of updates x[ summer's been pretty hectic so i haven't had that much time to update! i'm in between packing and running errands, but hopefully *fingers crossed* i'll update two more times before my flight thursday :]
Nessie's POV
"Nessie," Kai whispered into my ear causing my eyes to shot open.
"Kai?!" I asked as she tried to hold in her laughter.
"The one and only," she said as we smiled at each other. I looked around the room to make sure I was still in my bed, still in Newick, the scents around me smelled nothing of the cold ocean air La Push comforted me with.
"What-" I started to say as Kara walked into the room.
"Oh Sorry," she said as she saw Kai and I sitting next to each other on the bed. I signaled for her to come in as she nodded her head and took a seat on the edge of the bed. "Alice and Bella woke me up this morning and told me to head here," she said as she shyly waved at Kai.
"Oh," Kai said in an uninterested tone, I hit her lightly as she let out an irritated sigh.
"Uhm if you'll excuse us Kara," I said as I pulled Kai out of bed, "Kai and I need to have a moment alone."
"Oh it's fine with me," Kara said as she spread herself on the edge of the bed. I nodded and smiled at Kara as Kai rolled her eyes, I glared at her as she shrugged her shoulders.
"Common Kai," I said in a slightly irritated tone as I dragged her into the massive closet.
"What?" Kai said as she took a seat on one of the couches.
"You know what Kai," I said as I crossed my arms and raised my eyebrows.
"You know you look kinda like Jake when you do that," she said trying to lighten the mood.
"Kai..." I said apologetically, "you can soften me up but I still think the way your treating Kara is a bit rude."
"Well what do you expect," she said as she started to fiddle with one of the buttons sown into the couch, "she was horrible to you when you first started school and now you guys are like inseparable. I mean damn Ness, she may live here but she's not your only friend."
"Kai are you jealous?" I asked as she looked down at the floor and started to bite her nails, something I knew she did when she didn't want to admit something.
"Would you be mad if I said yes?" She said quietly, she looked up at me as I started to walk towards her.
"No," I said as I pulled her into a hug. "Kai I didn't know you felt that way, it's just that.... that you guys are so far away, and with everything going on here of course I'm going to get close to her, I mean she lives right there," I said as I pointed up towards the attic. "You know that you and Claire can never be replaced, no matter how far apart we are you two are always my best," I finished as I saw pools of tears forming in her eyes.
"Well it's good to hear it more often, or maybe even hear from you period," she said as we both let out a small laugh.
"I know Kai," I said as I sighed, "but everything with Huilen has been so crazy. My dad won't even let me and Kara out without two people accompanying us," I said as I rolled my eyes. "He even put a 30 mile radius on me!" I said as Kai's jaw dropped open, "I know right!" I exclaimed as we both started to laugh.
"Dang," she said between giggles, "Seth never told me what her deal was, he just told me you couldnt leave your house for a while." She said as she shrugged and looked around, "which brings me to why the heck am I even here? I could've sworn last night I was sleeping in my room, but I woke up here!"
She looked at me expecting an answer, but I was just as clueless as she was. I remember calling her, and promising to see her soon, but I was pretty sure I didn't mean this morning. "I have no idea Kai," I said as I heard Aunt Alice dance into the room. "We should go find out," I said just before the closet doors bursted open.
"There you two are!" She said as she dragged Kara in, "I found Kara half asleep in your bed and thought you two were trying to escape her!" She exclaimed as Kara let out a small frown.
"No Aunt Alice," I said as Kai got up and walked towards Kara. "We were just catching up really quick, you know with my 30 mile limit and all we havent really talked."
"Oh I see," she said as she turned towards Kara and Kai. "She's sorry for the way she acted," she said as Kai started to blush, "and she accepts it and wants to wipe the slate clean," she said as Kara nodded joyfully.
"Are you a mind reader too now Aunt Alice?" I said sarcastically as I heard my mother and father laughing.
"No Renesme," she said as she placed her hands on her hips, "but I do see the future. I saw it a few minutes ago, and decided to save time," she said as she stuck her tongue at me.
"Save time?" The three of us said as she threw mounds of clothes on the couch.
"Yes! Esme made breakfast for you guys and the pack," she said as fiddled through the large pile of clothes. "Nessie have you hunted yet?" She said as she eyed me suspiciously.
"A few days ago," I said as I felt a dull burning in the back of my throat. "But thanks," I said as I rolled my eyes, "I probably will have to go today."
"Tonight," she said as shot a smile at me, "with Jake."
"Woooo," Kai and Kara said mockingly as I shot a glare at them.
"Shut up," I said as I remembered to tell Kai what had happened between Jake and I. "That remind me Kai," I said as I threw a pillow at her, "I have a new uhm... proceeding," she said as she gave me a confused stare. "You know... imprinting," I said as her mouth formed into a little 'O'.
"You three can do that later," Aunt Alice said as she scooted us out of the closet. "Kai," she said as she threw two pairs of clothes, "this one's for Rachel, the other one's for you. Go up to the attic, and use Jake's bathroom. After your shower head straight for my room no stops: out of the shower, change and my room," Kai nodded as she knew never to fight with Aunt Alice's orders.
"Rachel's here?" I asked in a slightly confused slightly happy tone.
"We'll explain everything later," Aunt Alice said as she scooted Kai out of the room. "I was going to do it before hand, but you and Kai we're too busy reconnecting," she said as she smiled at me.
"Oops," Kai and I said before she ran down the hallway and towards the attic stairs.
"You," Aunt Alice said as she turned towards Kara. "Since Rachel and Kai are using the attic, you can use my room, change and just wait there," she said as she threw a pair of clothes at her.
"Yes ma`am," she said as she walked out of the room and into the hallway.
"She's been hanging around Jasper too long," Aunt Alice joked as she threw me a set of clothes. "Ok get ready, when you get out of the shower," she said as her golden eyes started to twinkle.
"I know, I know, change and straight to your room," I said as she she raised her perfectly arched eyebrow at me.
"Exactly," she said as she gave me one of her dazzling smiles.
"Oh no," I said in a dramatic attempt as her lips formed into a pout. "Love you," I yelled as I walked towards my bathroom.
"I know!" She said joyfully as she ran towards my mothers room. "Bella! I have the cutest outfit for you today!"
Jacob's POV
"Jake!" Rachel yelled as she walked out of my bathroom wrapped in a towel.
"Huh? Yeah? WHAT!" I yelled as I fell out of my bed. She laughed as I growled at her, she wrinkled her nose at me and rubbed her stomach.
"You know they kick when you yell," she said as I rolled my eyes at her. "Do you know if Kai packed some clothes too?" She asked as she walked towards the bathroom to change, "I know she can share clothes with Nessie, but I know that she has this sweatshirt from Seth that she always wears to sleep."
"What?!" I said in a shocked tone as she realized her slip up.
"Shoot," she said as she walked out of the bathroom in a light purple sundress trying to dry her soaking wet hair. "Pretend you didn't hear that," she whispered as we heard Kai walking up the stairs and into the room.
"Hey guys," she said as she handed Rachel a set of clothes. "Alice told me to hand these to you," she said as she walked towards the bathroom.
"Thanks Kai," she said as Alice danced into the room.
"It's for later," Alice said as she whispered something low enough for only Rachel to hear.
"Oooo," she said as they both started to giggle.
"I'll be back for you," Alice said as she glared at me and sped down the stairs.
"Stupid pixie," I muttered.
"I heard that!" She yelled as I heard Bells walking up the stairs.
"Hey Jake," she said as Rachel took a seat on my bed. "Hi Rachel," she said as she hugged Rachel. "How are the twins?" She said as she rubbed her stomach.
"Good," she beamed, "they're due soon though. It's only a matter of days," she said in a now worried tone.
"Oh don't worry if anything happens Carlisle will be more than happy to help. It's ashamed for what happened last night though," Bella said apologetically as Edward walked into the room. Since when did my room become a meeting room for the Cullens? I though sarcastically.
"Since now mutt," he said as he smiled his crooked smile at Bella. "Love Esme needs your help in the kitchen," he said as Bella patted Rachel's stomach one more time and gave her another hug.
"Rachel," he said as he walked cautiously towards her, "there's no need to worry about the babies." He said as her eyes grew wide, he tapped his temple as she blushed slightly. "Don't worry I know you have your worries about us and human blood, all of the pack has their doubts, even Jacob."
"I don-" I started as he raised his eyebrows at me. "It's not my fault though!" I said in defense.
"I know, it's just your nature. I get it," he said as I rolled my eyes. "Anyways, Carlisle has the most control after all he does work at the hospital."
"Right I forgot about that," Rachel admitted shyly.
"Don't worry about it. Please don't hesitate to ask for anything, after all you are family," he said as they exchanged a smiled at each other.
"Thank you," Rachel said as Edward nodded and left as Kai walked out of the bathroom.
"That was quick," I said as she rolled her eyes at me.
"Following Alice's orders," she muttered as she walked out of the room. "I don't even know how I got here, I swear I was in La Push last night," Kai said as she slowly walked down the stairs and into the hallway trying to recall what she did yesterday. Rachel and I watched her walk out of the room and sat in silence until I finally heard Alice and Jaspers room open and close.
"Since when did she start sleeping in Seth's sweatshirt?" I asked as Rachel stared out of the window.
"Not too long ago," she sighed as she fiddled with the edge of her dress. "I noticed it one morning when I walked into her room, she blushed and said it was the closest thing laying around, but I knew she slept in it constantly." She smiled at me as I nodded for her to continue, "I would check up on her some nights and she'd be cuddled up in with with a huge smile on her face."
"You know Seth's the same way," I said as we both started to laugh. "Not that he sleeps in her clothes, but you see," I said as I made sure no one was coming into the room, especially Seth he'd kill me if I ever told anyone. "He lent her one of his jackets a few days back and her scent just stuck on to it, and ever since he's been guarding that thing like it's the holy grail or something, if any of us even attempt to touch it he'd jump down our throats. I never knew how he felt about it until we were patrolling yesterday and it kinda slipped."
"Wow," Rachel said as she bit her lip, "I guess they're starting to stray away from the friends stage huh?" She asked as she stared at the picture frame placed perfectly on my nightstand.
"I guess," I said as she looked over the picture and smiled. "So any ideas about what the little pixie is planning tonight?" I asked hoping that she would slip again.
"Not a chance little brother," she said as she yanked a pillow off of my bed and hit me with it. "I may have slipped once already, but I'm not going to do that again."
"Ouch Rach," I said in my best attempt to act hurt. "Do you really think I would try and do that to my older sister?"
"Whatever baby brother," she said as she rolled her eyes and got up. "I should go try and help Esme and Bella cook, after helping Emily cook for both packs I know how stressful it is."
"Don't even try Rach," I said as I got off of my bed and followed her out of the room, "they won't let you lift a finger here," I laughed as we heard Jasper and Emmett yell "Heck Yeah!" from the entertainment room. Just as we passed Nessie's room Blondie walked into the hallway.
"Blondie," I said as Rachel smiled at her.
"Mutt," she glared as she walked towards Rachel. "Hi Rachel," she said in a sweet voice, "how are you feeling? Are you tired? Did you want anything to eat, drink, read, get rid of," she said as she eyed me up and down.
"No thank you Rosalie," she said as they both smiled at each other. "I can get them myself, but if I need help getting rid of Jake," she said as she lightly elbowed my stomach, I know who to call.
"More than happy to," she said as I rolled my eyes, "please help yourself to anything in the house."
"Thank you," Rachel said as Blondie sped towards the stairs. "She's so funny," Rachel said as I let out a disgusted sigh. "Shut it Jake," she said as she pulled me towards the stairs, "she's been nice to me so I have no reason to be rude or mean."
"Sure sure," I said as we laughed and walked through the living room.
"Hey Jake," Quil said as he walked out of the kitchen finishing off a freshly baked muffin, "wanna go for a run before the rest of the pack get here?"
"Sure," I said as Rachel ducked into the kitchen. "Let me just say bye to Ness and we'll go."
"Whipped," Quil smirked as he headed towards the backyard.
"Whatever," I muttered as I raced up the stairs and towards Alice's torture chamber.
"Only on certain days," I heard Edward say from his and Bellas room.
"Hey Ness," I said as I knocked on the door. I heard giggling and shushing as someone walked towards the door.
"Hey Jake," Nessie said as she opened it wide enough for her to squeeze through. She blushed slightly as I tucked a loose strand of her now straightened hair behind her ear, I kissed each cheek before finally kissing her on the lips.
"Sorry for the surprise this morning, I just thought Kai would be more comfortable in your room aside from being cramped up in the attic," I said as her lips formed into a small pout. "Hey don't give me that pout Nessie," I said as I kissed the bottom of her lip.
"Jacob," Edward growled causing Nessie to let out a small giggle.
"I liked the surprise," she said as her fit of giggles finally stopped. "The only thing I didn't like was not seeing your face when I woke up," she said as she reached up and pecked my lips lightly.
"Renesme, don't make me put a restraining order on the both of you," Edward growled as she pulled away.
"He's right," I said as she rolled her eyes, "you know you look like Edward when you do that," I said in attempt to slightly irritate her.
"I do not," she said as she stamped her foot. I laughed at the sight, how could so much of Edward and so much of Bella be placed into such a perfect being.
"And you thought I was too lovey dovey?" Edward taunted as he let out a greatly amused laugh.
"Shut up," I whispered as I kissed Nessies lips one more time. She smiled as Alice finally opened the door.
"Ok!" She yelled as she wiggled between us, "now that your good mornings are in order can you please just tell her where your going and let us get back to work!"
"Your leaving?" Nessie asked as her eyes filled with worry.
"Just a quick run with Quil," I said as Alice started to tap her foot. "I'll be back soon I promise," I said as Alice walked back into her room.
"You better be back before breakfast with the pack," she said as she crossed her arms.
"I promise I will," I said as I kissed her lips one more time, the taste and smell of her scent so etched into my memory now.
"Good," she said as Kara and Kai yelled for Nessie to come back in. "Bye Jake," she said as she hugged me one more time and ran back into the room.
"Bye Ness," I said as I laughed and walked back down the hallway.
