Chapter One - Birthday Eve

One more day until my birthday. My mind was completely focused on that. I barely heard Jacob asking, "So what do you want for your birthday?"

"You didn't get me anything yet?" I asked in shock and I turned my body half-way to look at him.

"Maybe. Maybe not," he said with a bright smile.

"You're so hard to read sometimes." I turned completely to him. "You don't have to." I smiled to reassure him.

"No, it's fine. Tomorrow is your special day."

Why would I want anything else? He has given me a lot. Almost 15 years of help now and he has never once complained. Sharing a house has brought us closer as siblings, my perfect big brother. "So tell me what Aunt Alice is planning for my birthday."

"It's a surprise." He smiled.

"Okay, fine. Don't tell me." I said sadly hoping he would reconsider.

As soon as I said that, I heard footsteps coming up the stairs. I knew it was Mom and Dad right away. "Oh no! Get out! You know what Mom said. You're not allowed to be alone with me in my room when they aren't home." My voice went into panic.

"Jacob, we know you're in there!" Dad said with authority and knocking on the door.

"What did we say about you two being alone while we're out?!" Mom yelled with an angry voice.

I pushed Jacob into the closet as fast and as strong as I could. It was silent on the other side of the door. Should I go and open it? Should I just stay standing?

Dad got Uncle Emmet to knock down the door with his massive shoulder. "Jacob, come out now," Mom and Dad said as they walked in.

Jacob walked out with his hands up in surrender. His memorable smile was on his face.

"Hey," he said. "How was hunting?"

Dad said nothing. I'm guessing he was mad.

"It was fine," Mom started."Jacob can we talk to you in the hall?" Her voice sounded more as a demand than a question.

"I don't know if I like that idea…" He said and looked at me with his smile still on his face.

"Too bad." Dad grabbed his arm and dragged him out of my room.

They were out the room and I asked Mom, "Why are you so mean to Jacob?"

"We will talk about it later." She answered and left the room.

It was time for dinner and as usual, Jacob and I were the only ones eating. This time though Jacob made us dinner. Mom and Dad wouldn't leave us alone since this morning.

"Wow! I never knew you could cook!" I exclaimed.

"Thanks." He answered with a laugh. "Let's just hope it taste good."

After the wonderful dinner, we went upstairs to get to bed.

"Good night, Nessie." Jacob said.

" Nighty night, Jake," and we went our separate ways to our rooms.

This was the first night I ever dreamed of Jacob. It was different. Before he was like my brother but now… I don't know.

It was a bright night. The moon was shining above us. We were sitting on a white porch swing and he was holding my hands in his. We stared into each others eyes. His was glistening with joy. Mine was green and full of life. The world around us was not noticeable. Every thing was quiet. A single pin drop could be heard. A single wind was like a phenomenon to that specific moment.

Out of nowhere, an impulse surged through me. I kissed him! His hand went into the messy bush of my curly hair and it didn't want to let go. I finally pulled away and I saw his face. It had the biggest and brightest smile I have ever seen on him. His eyes were calm and serene. I was calm and serene, surprisingly. My hands were still in his. My breathing started to speed faster as I realized what had happened.

I couldn't help but smile in my sleep.