She picked up a muffin and started to break it in pieces. She noticed that Ryan wasn't anywhere around. Jake walked into the kitchen and sat in the chair next her. He pulled her into his lap and wrapped an arm around her possesively. Sam noticed the act. When Nessie spoke her voice was quiet. "Where did he go?" Jake couldn't hold back the low quiet growl. Sam glared at him. "He's just beyond the trees outside." "I should go talk to him. I'm sure he feels really bad." Nessie kept her voice quiet and she tried to scoot off Jakes lap but he tightened his arm around her.
"He'll be fine, you don't need to go chase him." Jakes voice was more harsh then he meant it to be. Nessie could feel the tension rolling off of him. She turned her face to look at him. She brushed her lips against his in the softest of touches. "Please Jake?" Sam watched Jake's reaction. His eyes remained dark and his voice when he spoke was just as harsh. "Why do you always have to run to him Ness? He's the one that attacked me remember. Or is he more important to you?"
Jake was trembling but Nessie didn't care. She smacked him across the face causing Jacob to growl and Sam suddenly pulled her from his lap. "JACOB!" Sams voice was deep and commanding, even though he knew it wouldn't have any effect the way it would if Jake were in his pack. He hoped it was enough to get through to him though. Emily was holding Nessie's hand to make sure she stayed out of the way just in case. "What is your problem Jake? I don't know what is going on with you but you better figure it out. Ryan is a part of my life and you know that. We've been over this. I thought you understood." Nessie pulled out of Emily's hand and used her speed to run out the door. She ran into the trees until she found Ryan.
Ryan saw her crying and pulled her into his arms. He stroked her back trying to soothe her. They heard a low growl come from behind them somewhere. Jake and Sam heard it from inside the house. Jake knew who it was and he was in no mood to deal with her. "OH FUCK! LEAH. Not now." He had gone outside when he heard her but she wasn't listening to him. Jake stripped his clothes and phased almost instantly as he ran off the porch. He ran into the trees and paused when he saw the two of them. Nessie stared into his eyes and she saw the pain he felt.
He turned and started running again and as he did he gave Leah an order she had to follow. "Let's go Leah, NOW!" It was a harsh tone in his alpha voice. He hated giving orders but it was the only way he could get her to leave. Nessie whispered his name as he ran off. She knew he heard her but he didn't look back. She crumbled to the ground as he ran out of site taking Ryan with her. He tried to comfort her and calm her. Emily appeared and bent down at Nessies side. Sam had sent her out to them. He knew that Nessie was feeling part of Jakes pain but also her own pain at being apart from Jake and not knowing where he went.
Emily helped her stand and held her against her side as she walked back in the house with her. Ryan followed them. "It's ok Renesmee. Jake will be back, I promise." She sat Nessie in a chair at the table and she sat in front of her taking her hands. "Renesmee?" Nessie looked up at her, tears streaming down her face. Ryan knelt beside her. "I just...I don't understand...why is he acting this way all of a sudden...what did I do?" Emily looked at sympathetically. "Oh sweetheart, you didn't anything. I know it's hard to understand, but it's a wolf thing. They can be very pig headed sometimes. " Sam chuckled a little when Emily looked to him as she said the last part. "He just needs some time to collect himself, that's all. He won't be gone long. You'll see."
Nessie nodded her head then looked to Sam. "Why did you pull me off his lap?" Her voice was quiet when she spoke. Sam's eyes darkened slightly. "Renesmee, I know a thing or two about losing your temper. I know the signs to watch for and I pay very close attention to the boys. I didn't want to see you get hurt." "He wouldn't have hurt me Sam. I'm sure of it." "I don't take chances like that Renesmee. If something had happened, he would never forgive himself. I know all too well." Emily stood up then and went to Sam. She wrapped her arms around him and hugged him. "I love you." She whispered in his ear. Sam closed his eyes and whispered it back to her.
"Thank you Sam, for being concerned. I understand why you did it." Sam nodded his head then looked at Ryan as Emily stepped back. "I suggest you talk to Leah before she ends up hurting Renesmee. I don't want to have a fight between wolves on my hands. Especially when I have no real control over them."
Ryan glared at him and Nessie looked confused. "What is Leah's problem anyway? What does it have to do with us?" "You haven't told her?" Sam asked questioningly. "Told me what?" Ryan let out a frustrated sigh. "Jake and Sam seem to think that Leah has imprinted on me." Nessies eyes got wide. Ryan knew it was true but he still didn't want to admit it. "You should talk to her then. That explains why she keeps growling whenever I'm with you. I just wish I knew what was wrong with Jake." Nessie whispered the last sentence.
Sam looked at Emily. Emily knew what he was thinking. "Ness, if you feel up to it, why don't you talk to Jake when he comes back, have him take you out somewhere tonight." "Are you sure thats a good idea?" It was Ryan who asked. "Yes I do. And I think you should talk to Leah. You and Leah could go out with Jake and Nessie. Then they can go somewhere alone afterwards if they want so Jake can spend some time with her alone." Nessie wasn't sure but she thought she caught the hidden meaning in Emilys words. She could also see the resistance on Ryans face. "Please Ryan, I don't know if I could go without you. Even if I do end up going off with Jake afterwards, I'd feel better having you there at first." Nessie knew Ryan would do anything she asked. She felt kinda guilty but she also didn't want to be on Leahs bad side again.
Ryan wasn't sure it was a good idea. He thought Nessie was handling what happened with Ty too well. He expected her to be scared to go anywhere or do anything for awhile but it was the complete opposite. He wasn't sure what to make of her behavior but he wouldn't argue with her. "Fine. But I'm not making any promises about talking to Leah." Nessie smiled and kissed his cheek. Nessie suddenly frowned. "There's just one problem. I have nothing to wear out. Alice usually helps me with these things." Ryan took her hand and pulled out his phone with the other. He dialed a number and as he spoke Nessies face lit up.
He hung up the phone and she practically jumped out of the chair tackling him. "Thank you thank you thank you! You're the best." Sam and Emily both laughed at how excited she was. Ryan got them both to their feet. "C'mon, if you want time to shop with Alice we need to leave now." Nessie smiled and then looked at Emily. "Will you tell Jake?" "Of course. Now go, you can come back here to get ready if you want." Nessie gave her another smile and then she left with Ryan. She knew that shopping with Alice meant going to the city which would take the rest of the day.
Jake had run with Leah on his heels all the way to the cliffs above the beach on the rez. He sat at the edge looking at the water. "Why the hell did you do that Jake?" Leah thought in her head. She was pissed he had ordered her again." "Because you growled at Nessie Leah. Why the hell do you think? She's not a threat to you." "Really Jake, then why does she always have her hands on him?" Leah was bitter. "Goddamnit Leah, just leave her alone alright. I don't want to have come up with some way to order you to stop acting the way you are to her." "Well then tell her to keep her hands off..." Jake suddenly tackled her to the ground pinning her with his paws. "Enough Leah!" Leah shoved him off of her and growled. "Your just as jealous as I am, face it Jake."
Jake suddenly felt an emptiness in his chest. He had felt it slightly as he ran from Nessie but now it was almost gut wrenching. "Somethings not right." He said as he suddenly took off. "Wait, Jake, what do you mean?" Jake didn't answer her. He ran as fast as he could back to Sams. He didn't care if Leah followed him or not.
He phased as soon as he hit the edge of the trees and pulled his shorts on as he ran up the porch grabbing them from where he left them. He flung the door open to see Sam walking out to meet him. "Where is she?" Jakes voice was full of concern. "She's fine Jake, calm down." "Where. Is. She?" "Calm Down. Then I will tell you." Jake glared at Sam then closed his eyes and took a few deep breathes. "Happy?" "You're taking her out tonight Jake. Emily thought it would be good for the two of you. She wanted to get something to wear. She went shopping with Alice. She'll be back later." Jake relaxed just a little knowing she wasn't missing.
"Where's Ryan?" "Renesmee was too nervous to call Alice, so he did it for her. He went with her to make sure she was safe." Jake closed his eyes trying not to let out the growl he felt in his chest. He knew Leah was still outside and he was trying to set an example. He heard her growl her protest at knowing the two of them were together without either them. "Any suggestions how to handle her?" Jake was getting more pissed by second. Sam just chuckled. "You're on your own there. But you should know that Emily wants Leah and Ryan to go with you two. And Nessie agreed. This way they can talk. And then you and Nessie can leave later...alone. Find somewhere the two of you can go Jake."
"I'm glad you all thought to consult me before making plans for me." Sam laughed at him now and walked out of the room. Jake walked back outside. He knew Leah had heard them. "You heard him Leah. We're all going out tonight. You had better behave yourself and not give me or Nessie any shit." Leah huffed at him then turned and ran off. Jake knew she would be going home to prepare. Jake hopped on his bike and took off toward his house. He had some preperations to make if he was going to take Nessie out.