Chapter 8

Jacob's POV

Once we got out of the parking lot, I had to do something about he horrible silence. I know she said to drop the subject, but I was just too curious.

"So who was that kid?"

"Josh. He's in a couple of my classes. He's really nice and has lots to say." She seemed to smile whenever she said his name which made my stomach turn a little.

"Well, I'm glad you made a friend."

"Me too. I thought I'd be with Alice and them all the time."

"Really, though, is that all he is?"

She looked at me with confusion. "Of course, why?"

"Well, you seem happier than you usually do, and that's saying something."

"So I can't be really, really happy?"

"Well…" She got me there so I quickly changed the subject. "How was school?"

"It was great! Uncle Jasper was arguing with the history teacher and had to teach our class a little about the cold war. It was really funny because the teacher was shocked at how much he knew. Oh and in art history, I got all the gossip from Rosalie and Alice. They wouldn't even shut up for a minute. And the best thing? I was in the middle." I laughed. I could surely see Nessie plugging her ears and hoping that they'd just shut up.

"So what about class with your parents? How was that?"

"English with mom was fine, except I had to constantly say that nothing ahs happened or will happen between me and Josh. She doesn't believe me. Actually, no one believes me." I won't argue with that.

"Oh, and guess what? Class with dad was just great….not. So we had assigned seats in Bio by last name and Josh got to sit next to me. He was ecstatic, but I didn't like it. Dad always butts into my conversations with people." I laugh because it's just too true.

"Oh my gosh! I forgot the best thing that happened!"

"What?"

"I beat Emmett at a game of tennis in school today!"

"Wow! Congrats Nessie! But you're sure he didn't let you win?"

"Hey! No making me doubt my awesome skills!"

I laugh. "Okay."

The rest of the car ride, me and Nessie talked some more. It didn't take too long before we reached the Cullen house.

"Glad to see you survived your first day, Nessie."

"Yah, me too. It was a lot better than how I expected it to go." I smile.

We get out of the car and go into the Cullen's house. Immediately as we entered, all the others were there waiting to know how Nessie's day went. As she was showing everyone how it went, I had to talk to Edward and Bella about me and Nessie's relationship.

"Hey, um can I talk to you Bells?" Edward already knows why….

"Sure thing, Jake."

Carlisle allows us use of his office as a sort of meeting place.

"Okay, so here it goes," I know sooner is better than later, in all cases. I know that he already has the answer, but still, I want to say it out loud.

"Yes, well get on with it then Jake." Edward replies.

"I want to ask your permission to date Nessie." Whew, got that out.

Silence. Not what I was expecting. Maybe violence or a simple answer, but not silence.

Edward starts laughing. "It would be nice, but no, I won't kill you yet. I may not be happy about it, but I knew this would come soon enough. I'm only glad that you came to me for permission. And for the answer, I will allow you to date Renesmee, but certain restrictions will apply."

"Sure, sure."

"Good. The most important thing is virtue." Oh great, sex talk, fun… Edward laughs again. "Traditional manners will remain. To put it bluntly, no sex until you're married and to be married, you will come to us for our blessing first." Okay, that's reasonable, tough with the no sex part, but reasonable.

"Secondly, please don't make out in the presence of either me or Bella. We already have short amount of time with her left and don't want you two consistently reminding us." I laugh.

"First, we just want Nessie to be happy and loved. If you ever do something to hurt her – either physically or emotionally – you will be hurt. That is a guarantee." Yup, knew that had to be coming.

"Okay, I can agree to those terms. Plus, you know I'd never do anything to hurt her. Anyways, so you're sure she feels the same way? I know I've been a little distant to her, but I want that to change."

"I'm positive. Now go before I change my mind."