All too soon he was pulling up the drive to the cullens big house. When he stopped the bike he climbed off and then waited for Nessie to take off her helmet. He placed it on the handlebar and then picked Nessie up. When he brought her off the bike to set her on her feet he held her close to him and whispered "Are you ready?" She closed her eyes at the feel of his breathe in her ear. She hoped to hell that her mother had put her sheild up because otherwise her father would be storming out at any moment with the thoughts she was having. She knew she shouldn't feel this way after what happened but she couldn't help it. She nodded her head yes not trusting herself to speak.

Jake took her hand and lead her to the door. He let her enter first and she was immediately pulled from him. Bella had grabbed Nessie and wrapped her arms around her. Nessie held back the tears she felt inside her. She didn't want to cry. "I'm ok mom, really" Bella held her back to look at her. She brushed the loose strands of hair from her face. Nessie froze suddenly looking past her mother.

Her father stood in the doorway to the kitchen. Nessie could tell her mom had put her sheild up because he was unsure how to react. He finally held out his arms for her and she surprised herself when she ran the short distance using her speed into his waiting arms. She couldn't help but let the tears flow now. Her fathers grip around her was tight but she didn't care. "I'm so sorry daddy" Even though she was crying and her voice was quiet Jake heard what she said to him. He watched them carefully trying to keep his own reactions in check. He wanted nothing more than to kiss away her tears.

"No sweetie, I'm the one who should be sorry. I love you so much, I was so worried about you." They held each other for what seemed like ages but it was only just a few minutes. When she pulled back out of her fathers arms he wiped the tears from her eyes. "I love you dad, and I'm ok, really." "I love you too sweetheart." Edward then turned his gaze to Jake. "And while I am not happy that Sam wouldn't allow me to see my daughter, I am greatful to all of you for finding her and taking care of her."

Although Edward meant what he said, Jake could hear the slight venom in his words. Nessie walked back over to Jake and he grabbed her hand possesively. "I'll make sure Sam knows you said thank you when we get back." Edward looked at Jacob almost glaring now. "Renesmee, is there something I misunderstood? Are you not staying here?" Nessie glanced at her father before looking at the floor. "I'm staying with Jake daddy, at Sam and Emilys."

Edwards eyes suddenly grew darker and Jake heard the low snarl he let out. Nessie looked at him now and she saw how angry he was. It didn't seem to take much these days, or maybe it was just anything that had to do with Jake. "Daddy please..." "Renesmee do you have any idea at all how worried I have been about you, how worried we all have been? I was going crazy not being able to see you, to know you were ok!"

"Thats why I came to see you dad, Ryan told me how worried you were. I wanted you to see that I was ok." "And what, now your just going to run away again? And with a mutt of all people?" Edward regretted the words almost as soon as he said them. Renesmee yanked her hand out of Jakes so fast he didn't have time to grip it tighter. She ran up the stairs and Jake was right behind her. She threw a bag on her bed and began moving around her room at vampire speed throwing things into. Jake managed to grab her finally and pulled him to her hugging her tight. She was crying into his chest but she pulled away from him after a few moments and resumed putting things in her bag. Again he had the sudden urge to pin her against the wall and kiss away all her tears and show her that she really did belong to him. Luckily he didn't have time to react on it.

Nessie's head jerked up when she saw her father in the doorway. Jacob moved closer to her even though he knew Edward wouldn't hurt his own daughter. He still felt the need to protect her. Nessie moved in front of him and he reached out to put his arm around her waist to comfort her. Edward snarled "Get your hands off my daughter."

Renesemee grabbed Jakes arm even though he made no move to remove it himself and held it against her. "You don't get to say who can touch me dad, I'm not your little girl anymore. It's about time you get that through your head. You're always treating me like a child and I'm tired of it." "Damn it Renesmee, this is my house and you are MY daughter and you will follow my rules while you are here. That includes who can touch you." Nessie stared at her father for a moment then slipped out of Jakes arm and grabbed her bag. "Then I guess it's a good thing I'm leaving isn't it?" Jake could feel the pain she was feeling and he hated seeing her that upset. He was already trembling trying to control his temper. He wanted to yell at Edward for hurting her the way he was.

"You're not going out this door until we talk this out." The next thing Jake knew Nessie had grabbed her bag and was jumping out of her big open window to the ground below. He ran over and looked out to see that Nessie had landed safely and Ryan was there holding her. Jake didn't know where he had come from but he was glad to see that he had stopped Nessie from running off. He jumped out the window himself hoping to avoid Edward.

Ryan looked at him and Nessie looked up. She ran over to Jake and he put his arm around her walking quickly to his bike. He helped her on and suddenly heard the voices yelling at Edward but it was too late. Jacob was thrown away from the bike and into a nearby tree. He recovered just as Edward was coming at him again. Jake was about to punch him when Edward was suddenly yanked backwards and restrained. His brothers Emmett and Jasper had a hold of him but he was struggling and snarling against them. Jake walked over until he was about a foot away from them. "The next time you put your hands on me, I will hurt you. The only reason I am not doing it now, is because of her." Jake growled at him looking in Nessie's direction. "She will call you...when and only when she is ready. Until then, back off."

It was then that Jake heard a low growl coming from the trees behind them. He gazed over them and to his surprise Leah was in her wolf form about ten feet into the woods watching them. It was then he noticed that Ryan was holding Nessie trying to keep her from harms way. He glanced at Ryan and nodded his head toward the bikes. Ryan walked with Nessie to Jakes bike and handed her the helmet sitting there. She put it on just as Jake came over. He picked her up and seated her on the bike then got on himself. Jake sped off as fast as he could without looking back. He heard Ryans bike behind him as pulled off the drive onto the road.

Jake didn't slow until he came to his house. He parked the bike and jumped off. Nessie pulled her helmet off and looked Jake. Her eyes were filled with tears. "What are we doing here Jake?" He gently lifted her off the bike just as Ryan pulled in. He pulled her against him hugging her tight. After a couple minutes he pushed her gently back. "I just have to get a few things and then we can go back to Sam's ok?" His voice was soft and quiet. "Ok."

Ryan walked up to him then. He saw how upset Nessie was but he wanted to talk to Jake for just a minute. He pulled Jakes arm and jerked him slightly away from her. "Would you mind telling me what the hell that was about?" Jake was irritated now. "Well, I would say that was Edward being a major dick to his daughter." "Not that Jake, I'm used to Edward's behavior by now." Jake looked at him for second then realized what he meant. He kinda chuckled a little. "Oh, that. She was making sure you were ok." "Don't you mean making sure you were ok?" "Nope, I meant you." Jake then turned back to Nessie. "Do you want to come in or wait out here with him?" "I'll wait here."

Nessie walked over to Ryan and when he saw her face again he couldn't help but put his arms around her. Jake ran into the house and was back within five minutes. When stepped back out he heard a soft low growl coming from the near distance. He shook his head and saw the agitated look on Ryans face. Nessie didn't seem to notice anything. "For god sake Leah, knock it off." The growling stopped and Nessie looked at Jake. "What are you talking about Jake, I didn't see Leah." Jake laughed a little taking Nessies hand now. "She's in the woods over there in her wolf form...Ryan will tell you later, won't you Ryan?"

Ryan shot him an agitated look and Jake laughed again. "I don't know what you're talking about Jake." "You keep telling yourself that." Jake said lightly as he helped Nessie back on the bike. "Am I missing something?" Nessie asked as she slid the helmet back on. Jake could tell she was still very upset. He could feel it and he could see it in her eyes. "Like I said, he'll tell you later." Jake climbed on the bike and Nessie wrapped her arms around him as they sped off to Sam's house.

It only took them a few minutes to get to the house. Jake held Nessies hand as they walked into the house and as soon as Emily saw her face she knew something had happened. "Renesmee what happened?" To Jakes surprise Nessie flew from his grip on her hand into Emilys arms almost knocking her over. Emily was just as shocked but she put her arms around her and held her as she cried. Sam walked out and froze in his tracks when he saw Nessie in Emilys arms. He looked from her to Jake. Jake just shrugged his shoulders.

Nessie pulled back slightly wiping the tears from her eyes. "I'm s-sorry." "Renesmee, you don't have to be sorry sweetie. What happened?" Emily's voice was calm and soothing despite how surprised she was. Jake couldn't tell what Sam was thinking other than he was more shocked than anyone else. Emily walked Nessie over to the table and Jake followed. He sat in a chair and pulled Nessie in his lap gently while Emily held her hands. Sam came behind Emily and put his hands on her shoulders. Nessie told them everything that happened at her house. "I'm so sorry Renesmee. I'm sure you dad loves you very much, and he'll come around. You are more than welcome to stay here as long as you want."

Nessie leaned forward and hugged Emily again and as she sat back up she put her hand on her head. "Ness, what's wrong, are you ok?" Jake sounded a little panicked now. "I'm ok, its just my head hurts again. I think I need some of those pills grandpa gave you." Ryan walked in just as Jake was sliding Nessie off his lap. He saw the way she was holding her head. "What's wrong, Ness are you ok?" "She's fine, she just needs the pills Carlisle left for her." Jake turned to Sam. "Do you mind if Ryan stays here a few days too? I couldn't leave him to deal with Edward alone and besides, I know Nessie will want him close by too."

Sam nodded his head the suddenly snapped his attention the large front windows. He heard soemthing outside and he knew Jake had heard it too. Sam rushed over and scanned the trees. He thought he saw a blur of grey off in the distance. Jake just chuckled and shook his head. Sam looked at him. "Is that who I think it was Jake?" Sam didn't sound happy. "It was, and trust me Sam. She won't be bothering you or Emily anymore. At least not for the same reasons." Sam looked at him confused and a little angry. Jake let his eyes quickly slide over to Ryan then back to Sam. A look of understanding then shock spread across Sams face.

Jake turned back to Nessie and led her to the bedroom. He helped her lay on the bed and then grabbed the pills from the stand where he left them. He left the room for a second and was back with a cup of water. She took the pills and Jake set the cup on the stand with the bottle. Jake laid on the bed beside her and pulled her into his arms. Nessie turned in his arms so her back was to him. She pressed her body against his as close as she could go. He wrapped his arms around her holding her tighter and his face was in her hair. He inhaled her scent and had to fight the feelings back down that were threatening to take him over. He was slightly trembling and he took a few deep breathes to try and calm himself. He listened to the beat of her heart and he could tell when she fell asleep. He closed his own eyes hoping to do the same.

Jake woke up the next morning when he felt Nessie move in his arms. He pulled them tighter around her pulling her closer to him. She giggled softly realizing that he was awake. She wiggled more trying to get out of his hold but he just held her in his firm grip. Finally she gave up on trying to get up and managed to move just enough to turn so she was facing him. She brushed her lips against his and his body instantly reacted. One of his hands slid up her back to her neck as she trailed a hand down his bare chest causing him to shudder lightly. She deepened the kiss just slightly and when she heard him moan against her lips she took her chance and before he could stop her she pulled from his arms and was off the bed giggling. What she hadn't expected was his reaction. One second she was off the bed as she intended laughing and the next she was suddenly pinned against the wall looking into a pair of dark looking eyes with that same hint of danger she had seen before. Before he had time to do anything else there was a loud knock on the door and it flew open.

"Everything ok?" Apparently Jake had pinned her to the wall harder than he thought. Ryans eyes went dark when he saw them and before Jake or Nessie could react Ryan pulled him back and threw him across the room. In the next second Jake had Ryan pinned to the floor and Nessie was hollering for them to stop. Sam came running in the room and pulled Jake off of Ryan and held him back. He saw the look in Jakes eyes and he could guess what had happened but he asked anyway. "What the hell is going on?"

Ryan had gotten to his feet. "Thats what I would like to know. I heard a loud slam so I came in to check on them and he had her pinned against the wall like he was going to hurt her." "I would never hurt her!" Jake growled through gritted teeth. Sam had his hand on his chest to keep him back. "That's not what it looked like to me." "Enough." Sam looked at Nessie. "Renesmee, are you ok?" Sam asked her a bit more softly. "I'm fine. He wasn't going to hurt me." Her voice was quiet and timid.

Ryan didn't look like he believed her. Ryan looked at her with disbelief in his eyes. "What the hell do you call it then Ness?" Nessie walked over to Ryan. She was too embarassed to say it out loud. She placed her hand on Ryans cheek and when she touched him she heard a growl come from Jake. Sam stopped him from moving toward them. "Jake, please..." She said quietly then turned back to Ryan. She showed him what had happened a few moments before when they were on the bed and how she ended up against the wall. She showed him the feelings that she felt and what she knew Jake was feeling. She removed her had slowly and stepped back.

"Oh fuck. I'm sorry, I didn't know. After what happened I just, I'm sorry." Ryan ran out of the room and Jake watched him. Sam stepped back now knowing Jake wouldn't go after him now. He turned to Nessie. "Emily has breakfast ready if you're hungry." Nessie looked at Jake questioningly. "Go, I'll be out in a minute." His voice was deep and quiet. She could tell he was trying to calm himself down. She quickly followed Sam out of the room. She heard him swear and then punch something as she walked to the kitchen. She glanced back debating if she should check on him but Sam's voice stopped her. "Renesmee, he'll be fine. You should eat something." She nodded her head and sat at the table where Emily was sitting with plates of eggs and bacon and muffins.