BitterIce


Chapter 51 – Reunite

We haven't long touched down and I'm already getting twitchy. My palms are damp and I can feel a drop of sweat edging down the neck of my spine. Declan offers a, 'It will be okay' look but it doesn't help. I don't understand why I am so nervous. I should be feeling most comfortable here as this is home. But I don't feel that at all. I'm scared, terrified and afraid of seeing my Father again. The last time I saw him was at my Granddad's wedding, which I ruined. The last time I have spoken to Dad was on the phone when I could hear him hurting Declan. The memories of that eventful day came flooding back again.

I look down at Leo, who I'm carrying through the airport, he has his eyes closed and is sleeping peacefully. I promised you I would protect you and I always will, I thought.

There are many things I want to do now I'm back on home turf. Of course I want to see my Boyfriend which is my number one priority with seeing the rest of my family. But I want to go hunting. I haven't been in a very long time, not even when I was in London. It's been hard not to go out and hunt. London is so busy I haven't been able to feed my thirst and I didn't know if Leo would like it.

Also, I need to have it out with Topaz even if it does mean fighting with her. She has giving me the world with Leo but that was so wrong what she did. For her to take Jacob away from me as well by putting that spell on me. I know it will boil my blood and somehow I will end up out-bursting.

Next on my list is getting some sort of job now school has finished. I need to pay back every dime I borrowed from Carlisle otherwise I won't feel right. I know him though he will just shrug it off but I will pay him back. Maybe I could just simply work in a café down town or work in Alice's clothes store.

"Ren," Declan caught my attention away from my thoughts. I cocked my head in his direction and notice his hand hovering out. "Let me take Leo…" Before I could protest, he added, "Jacob needs you." Declan glances towards the stairs which I knew would lead to a waiting Jacob. "Go give him what he wants…"

For Declan to say that freaks me out sort of. It hadn't been long since I had fallen in love with Declan, thanks to his Sisters persuasion. But now out of her spell we are friends and even though we have a baby together we will still be friends, nothing will change it. It is weird one minute I loved Jacob next Declan and then back to Jacob.

I smiled at Declan thankfully and handed Leo over to him. He understands how much I've missed him and how much he's missed me.

Taking a short moment, I take a deep breath looking at the stairs. Just beyond them my love, my sun and my life awaits.

Leaving Declan and Leo behind, I strolled closer. At the edge of the first step, I glance at my feet, too nervous to look out to see him yet. Butterflies swirl around my stomach which I haven't felt in a while.

I closed my eyes and pressed my lips together. Get your act together girl, this is Jacob, he loves you and you love him. Don't be scared. Don't be nervous. This is Jacob.

I drew a breath and glimpse across the large area.

And there he was standing alone. His hands stuffed in his pockets, wearing a simple white shirt that has been ironed and he also wears blue faded jeans. His eyes wondered around the airport, scanning the area, trying to spot me. He looks tired but still remains beautiful. I wish I could look that beautiful. No wonder he can't spot me, I look a mess thanks for being tired after the long journey.

"Jake!" I called out which echoed slightly around the room.

His head whipped up to the sound and his dark brown eyes clocked onto mine. His face turned from a nervous bumbling wreck to an all-out bright smile. That is my Jacob. I started down the stairs instantly, taking the steps carefully so I don't end up falling on my ass. I need to be close to him. I need his lips on mine. I need his arms around me. Under my eye lashes I could see him jogging closer to me.

Once I reached the last couple of steps, I leaped into his muscular arms, me feet comes off the floor. "Jake!" I let his name burst from my mouth and let the tears seep from my eyes. His gasp gradually gets tighter and tighter. But he is trying to be careful with me as if I'm a delicate flower and trying not to break my petals off.

I've been waiting for this moment for a very long time. Being alone in England made me think of how much everyone means to me. Jacob means the most. He's my protector from day one.

I hang my arms around his neck and pull him closer and closer. My nose scents the sweet natural aroma of the woods, which I have missed so much. Drawing the smell in, I inhale deeply before letting out an easy comforted sigh.

Letting my hands slip down to his waist as he sets me back down on the floor, I can tell he's lost weight. A lot of weight. He has never been this skinny. This is not normal for my Jacob. I'm going to have to feed him up to put it back on him. Cake will do the trick. I'll add it to my list.

"Ness…" Jacob murmured his voice warm against my ear. "Ness you're finally here…"

Leaning back just a tad not wanting to separate our contact too much, I search his features as he does the same to mine. His dark eyes now have a layer of shiny liquid coating them as this is overwhelming for him too. One of his hands leaves my back and he raises it to capture a strand of my hair between his fingers. Jacob inspects the new colour and I can't tell if he likes it or not. His expression is not giving me any clue. I hope he does. But I know as soon as we get home Alice will flip and will instantly make me get rid of it, probably with Roses help too.

Our eyes meet again and I find myself leaning forward and Jacob follows my movement. Each centimetre we move feels to darn slow as if we are being captured in slow motion. In the middle, our lips finally reunite. It had seemed to be like an eternity since we have been able to do this. I don't even remember the last time. Topaz has blocked it from my mind, maybe I'll ask her for her to unblock it if she can. I want to remember everything I had with Jacob, the good and even the bad things. Jacob pecked my lips before we both poured out our passion, love and probably more desire then we should be showing in public. But I haven't seen him for a long while and I had need for this physical moment with him.

Jacob pulled back a little. His brown eyes begin to let go of his tears. The droplets drip down his cheek and melted against his skin in seconds. I smile briefly and lift my hand to where the tear had disappeared. Left in its place is a sticky trail and I removed it away. I'm sure Leo would let Jacob pinch a baby wipe to clear his skin from the stickiness. "I've missed you…" he whispered to me.

Leaning up I kissed him once more before repeating his words, "I've missed you…"

"Please never leave me again," Jacob begged, his eyes looking serious now. He tugs me back into his arms and I can feel his chin against my shoulder. "I don't want to feel a piece of me missing again…"

"I promise Jacob, never again," I assure him. "This is my home; this is where I belong, with you."

Jacob smiled again and his lip faintly touches mine again. He looks over my shoulder towards a waiting Declan who I had completely forgot about. I turned around and saw Declan struggling.

"Here let me help," Jacob said before I could. He released me and stepped up the stairs, wiping his face with the arms of his shirt. He grabbed Declan's bag and my suitcase down to ground. He winked at me as he set them next to me.

My cheeks blushed immensely. He seems to have an effect on me which I can't control.

"Thanks man!" Declan cut into the air and managed to half man hug Jacob, tapping his hand on his back.

Jacob also copied, "That's alright… Let's take a look of the little fella…"

I stepped closer to Jacob and took his hand in mine whilst Declan turned Leo for Jacob to see him. "Hello little man," Jacob leaned in discarding my contact and touched Leo's curled up hand. Leo is sort of awake now. His eyes keep fluttering open as he stares back a Jacob. After a minute, Leo opens and then closes his eyes drooping back into his sleep again. Jacob laughed, "I didn't think I was that boring…"

Declan and I both joined his laughter.

"He's a stunner…" Jacob announced softly, trying not to disturb him. Jake runs his fingers along Leo's cheek. "He looks a lot like you Dec…" Jacob glances down at me first before flashing the killer smile at me. "And," He continues, "He's got you chubby cheeks like when you were little, Ness."

I told him, "I thought that too…"


Bella's Point Of View.


This morning Jacob called me with much urgency to his voice. He told me to make sure that everyone is at the big house by two pm. I did ask what for but all he said is that he need to talk to us. That's how I could tell it was urgent. Something wasn't quite right and I knew something was up with my friend. But I did as I was asked and rounded up everyone. Carlisle and Esme, Rosalie and Emmett, Alice and Jasper and Edward. Edward was furious because he was meant to be at work at the hospital with Carlisle and could do with whatever Jake had to say for later. But I said it might involve Renesmee and that seemed to perk his mood up ever so slightly. Rosalie too isn't impressed with this gathering as it's for Jacob and she could be working in the boutique which had to be closed.

We gathered in the living room and we all waited together, in silence. That's till Rosalie said impatiently said, "Where is the mutt? Thought this was urgent Bella?"

"Rose," Esme said disapproving of what she said. "Jacob has done a lot for us in the past, it's the least we can do."

I swiftly hang my hair behind my ear as I tell her, "If I know Jake, this is important Rose…"

Rose rolled her perfectly golden eyes and then folded her arms across her chest, leaning against Emmett.

"He's late!" Alice pouts. "We're losing business every second…"

Ignoring her, I sense Edward's stone body suddenly tensing up next to me. "Edward?" I ask him, hoping he would let me in on what it is. Jacob must be coming and he's already heard what he's going to say. I watch for some indication but he remains still. After a 43 seconds Edward's mouth twitches up into a massive grin as he captures my hands.

"Edward?" Carlisle asks, also in wonder to what Edward has heard. "What is it Son?"

He glanced up at me and suddenly squeezed my hand. "She's here…" He finally lets out. "They're here," he adds with excitement melting into his tone. He stands up, pulling me with him. I watch his features carefully as he glances at everyone. "Renesmee, Declan and Leo there here… "

My baby. She's coming home with her baby. We've been waiting for this day for a long long time. The shock makes me stand to the spot for a moment.

Edward holds onto my arms as the beam crosses his face. "She's home," He sounded like a child that has eaten way too many sweets. Edward pulls me into his arms and hugs me. "We've got her back…"
My head turned towards the sound from the drive. In the distance I can make out the faint noise of the vehicle. She really is coming home.

Everyone was out of their seats and rushing down to the front door. I pushed my way through Alice and Rose as they took front spot on the porch. They are not going to be first to clock eyes with my Daughter. No way. She's mine!