Chapter 5: Date

Nessie's POV

I was scared out of my mind. No, scratch that, I was terrified out of my mind. I stared at the piece of paper with Jacob's phone number as if it were radioactive and would blow at any second. Calling guys was just not something that I did. Ever. Men don't usually even pay attention to me let alone give me a phone number!

I hesitated. My heart beating fast just at the mere thought of calling Jacob. Why was I so scared? I was just dialing a phone number for goodness sakes not getting married to the guy! A guy, a very hot guy, gave me his number. It's obvious that he's interested in me but if I didn't call him he wasn't going to be interested anymore. Then there would be a lost opportunity right there.

So I took a deep, calming breath, and dialed the phone number before I could lose my bravery and chicken out completely.

"Hello this is Jacob who is this?"

"Um, hi, uh, it's Nessie. The girl from the mall earlier,"

"Oh yes! I was hoping you were going to call. I wasn't sure you were really going to but I'm really happy that you did,"

I would be lying if I said that I still wasn't shocked by the entire situation that I had found myself in. A guy gave me his phone number hoping that I would call him. That was the sort of thing that just did not happen to me.

"Hello? You still there Nessie?"

"Oh, um, yes, sorry," great I was already making a complete and utter fool of myself. Way to go Nessie!

"Well Nessie I meant what I said about wanting to go out to dinner with you later. I know we just met and maybe it seems kind of fast and all but I really would like to get to know you better,"

"Yeah, sure, I would like to get to know you better as well Jacob," I blushed as I admitted that out loud.

"Great! So where are we meeting up then?"

"We could meet up at the mall again at about seven? There's a Friday's there that's really good," I suggested.

"Great so seven it is then. Can't wait to see you again Nessie,"

Once again I was speechless. Or I was just in shock over what I had just done. Actually setup my first real live date ever.

"Yeah see you then," was all I managed to say. I blushed again in embarrassment. Thankful that he couldn't see me on the other side of the cphone.

I looked over at my clock. I had two hours to shower, get ready, and leave. Yeah, that did not make me nervous at all. Note the sarcasm there.

Oh what had I gotten myself into? I kept asking myself over and over again. Why did I ever agree to this? How did this even happen? I thought to myself over and over as I got ready. Knowing me and my rotten luck the evening was going to be an absolute disaster. I just knew it.

From the bed Lucky just watched me as I ran around like a chicken with no head wondering what the hell I had just gotten myself into. I silently cursed my dog for being so lucky that he didn't have to worry about things like dates and not embarrassing yourself in front of the opposite sex. God what if I said something stupid? What if he thought I was a total weirdo and would want to get as far away from me as he could as fast as he could?

I shook my head trying to rid myself of the worries consistently invading my head. Needles to say that it didn't work. Once it was time to leave I was sweating bullets.

"Renesmee where are you going and dressed like that?" I froze with one foot out the door already when I heard my father's voice.

"Going out?" it sounded more like a question than an answer.

"Where and with who?" dad asked with his arms folded across his chest.

"A boy," was all I answered.

"What boy? Do I know him?"

Oh boy. I guess I wasn't going to escape the father being overprotective of his daughter when it comes to boys cliché. Or maybe all fathers were built like that but since I've never shown interest in a boy until now this is the first time that I am seeing that side of him.

"No you don't know him dad. He's new in town. His name is Jacob,"

"Renesmee-"

"Look dad I will be careful I promise,"

"What about Michael King?"

I shivered just thinking about that guy. Him 'accidentally' touching me inappropriately flashing into my mind.

"Just because one guy is a creep it doesn't mean that they all are dad,"

"Just be careful Nessie, okay? and I want you back by 11 sharp,"

"Understood dad,"

I spotted Jacob waiting outside the restaurant almost as soon as I pulled into the parking lot. I saw him looking around everywhere for a sign of me. When he spotted me he smiled happily.

"Wow Nessie you look beautiful," he looked at me from head to toe. I blushed. I'd have to thank Joyce for helping me pick out the light blue dress and matching shoes later on. At first I thought it was a little too revealing but somehow she managed to convince me in the only way that she could.

"Um thanks you look great to," I said. "So where are you from?"

"Washington," he answered. "I've just recently moved here. So I guess you've lived here all your life haven't you?"

"Pretty much," If Jacob had seen the video he certainly wasn't going to bring it up. So maybe it wasn't the Jacob I had mentioned. But then I'm from Washington. This Jacob is from Washington. It couldn't be just a pure coincidence. Could it?

Despite the fact that it was a Saturday night we were able to get seats right away. Jacob didn't hesitate to start asking questions. "So Nessie what do you like to do for fun?"

"I love reading, watching movies, and just hanging out you know? Oh I also love baseball. I'm on my school's team actually,"

"Oh really? How long have you been playing baseball?"

"Since I was about seven years old. I realized I loved baseball the moment I picked up a baseball bat. Turns out I had natural talent. I've gotten better over the years. Oh God I hope I don't sound like a braggart or anything," I blushed with embarrassment.

"No you don't Nessie. You sound more passionate than anything else. So do you play other sports or just baseball?"

"Just baseball. What about you? Do you play any sports?"

"No I don't actually,"

"So what do you like doing for fun?" I asked him.

He thought about it for a moment before answering. "Fixing cars oh and riding motorcycles,"

"Really? I love riding motorcycles!"

"You do?"

"Yeah all the time. I don't have one of my own just yet but my dad lets me ride his all the time. Plus I'm licensed,"

This was getting easier and easier. Jacob wasn't running away in horror yet so maybe, just maybe, I would survive this date intact.

"Awesome maybe we can ride together at the beach once in awhile,"

"Yeah, sure," I said feeling a bit uneasy by the idea of going to the beach. Seeing the massive body of water was enough to cause anxiety.

"So next question," Jacob paused for dramatic effect. "Favorite animal?"

"Wolves," I answered. I'd always loved wolves. Easily my favorite animal.

Jacob smiled at my answer. "Great answer,"

"I'm assuming that your favorite animal is wolves?"

"That would be correct,"

"Okay my turn to ask a question. Favorite movie?"

"Star Wars series,"

"Nice mine is that Jurassic Park series. I also love Disney movies. I probably shouldn't love animated movies at my age but I do,"

"Nothing wrong with that Nessie. What Disney movies do you like?"

"Classics like The Lion King, Dumbo, Lady and the Tramp, and Bambi," I took a deep breath. "So what's next in our game of 20 questions?"

He laughed. "Favorite color?"

"Blue,"

The game of 20 questions, as I had started to call it, didn't slow down once our food arrived either. Just as soon as I felt that Jacob was done asking me questions he'd come up with another.

"Favorite school subject?"

"History," was my answer. "I love studying about what happened in the past. I actually have to write an essay on the civil war. Due in a month and a half and I don't even know where to begin when it comes to research," not to mention that I still hadn't started on my science project and the deadline for that was fast approaching. Or the fact that I'd most definitely fail the class if I failed that project. My time management skills needed serious work when it came to school work.

"So what's your favorite book to read?" Jacob asked but I didn't answer for he had just entered the restaurant along with Chelsea.

I gulped nervously. Out of all the places, all the restaurants, they had to choose this one. When Michael King looked at me I immediately felt uneasy with the way he was looking at me. Chelsea didn't seem to notice though as she was too busy ogling my date. She looked at him and I in total disbelief and shock.

"You okay Nessie?"

"Yeah I'm fine," I lied. I wasn't about to go into my history of being sexually harassed by him. Nor did I want to let him ruin my date.

"Is that guy an ex-boyfriend of yours?" I almost choked on my soda when Jacob asked. The very idea causing me to gag.

"No,"

"The way you were looking at him I thought maybe you and him,"

"No I've never dated him. Never dated anyone actually. I'm single," why did I just say that out loud?

"Well then thank you for giving me the honor of being your first date," he said. "I hope I haven't bored you to death,"

"This date has been far from boring Jacob. Not on my end anyway. I hope I haven't bored you though?"

"Impossible,"

I looked at my watch and when I saw we still had two hours left I asked if he wanted to go walk around the mall for a little while. I was surprised by how quickly he agreed.

Despite having just ate we bought ice cream for dessert. I was having fun. A lot of fun. Until I realized it was ten minutes until 11. Then I completely panicked and freaked out.

Unfortunately in my panic stricken mode I fell flat on my face and dropped all of my purse's contents.

Jacob didn't hesitate to help me. Jacob offered to walk me to my car but I was so embarrassed by my clumsiness that I just wanted to get out of there as fast as I could.

The parking lot was dark and nearly empty by this time. Maybe I should've let Jacob walk me to my car.

I shivered. I fumbled around for my keys but since I threw everything back in so quickly I had no idea where they were.

I suddenly felt a hand grab my butt cheek. I screamed.

Michael's laughter chilled me to the very bone. "You've got a nice ass there Nessie," my heart was beating a million times faster than it normally does. "To bad we're in a parking lot and not somewhere more, well, private," he laughed at my scared expression and winked.

As soon as he walked away I got into my car as fast as I could and drove away. That's twice I've been assaulted by King now. Twice. I knew that if I reported it though nothing would happen. Just like last time.

I sped home as fast as I legally could. Wanting both to put as much distance as I could between Michael and I and not miss my curfew by so many minutes.

"You're late," dad said as soon as I walked through the door.

"I know dad. I'm sorry. Lost track of time,"

I ran up the stairs as fast as I could. Threw on my pajamas and got ready for bed. Red to try and put the night's events behind me. What had started off as such a wonderful night ended so badly.

I went to check my email on my phone only to realize that it wasn't my phone. My iPhone had been replaced with a Samsung. Or rather Jacob must've dropped his phone when he helped me gather my stuff and I grabbed his by mistake. So he must have mine.

Oh well. My phone wasn't locked so I could at least contact him tomorrow so we could switch them back.

I didn't sleep well that night. I kept tossing and turning. Thinking about what Michael had done and feeling angry that no one would believe me if I reported him. Rich kids get away with everything sadly. It disgusted me that he thought it was okay to grab me in whatever way he pleases just because I'm a woman. Ugh I hated it.

I didn't fall asleep until about 3am and that was only because I took cold medicine to knock me out. I didn't wake up until I heard a strange, unfamiliar ring tone.

I rubbed the sleep from my eyes and saw "Bella" flashing across the screen on Jacob's phone. I decided I might as well answer it since she didn't know about us accidentally switching phones.

"Jacob? Why didn't you call? You were supposed to call last night. Is it really her? Is it my da-"

"It's not Jacob," I stated, cutting her off.

"What who are you?" the girl's voice sounded icy all of a sudden.

"My name's Renesmee. Jacob and I were out on a date last night and somehow we accidentally switched phones,"

Silence. Pure dead silence.

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