CHAPTER 4:

It didn't matter how much my mom and I complained, we still got presents pushed at us.

I ended up basically getting a gift from each group of the Quileutes. Quil and Claire got me a case full of nailpolishes, Emily had made a quilt for me from her and Sam, and the rest of the wolfpack had pitched in to buy me an ipod.

"Wow, thank you so much everyone!" I smiled.

My mom had gotten lots of things too; like new clothes and jewellery.

"Now it's my turn!" Jacob bellowed. He reached into the pocket of his shorts and pulled out a small sack.

"Ooohhh..." My mom whispered.

I took the bag hesitantly. It was dark blue, velvety and light.

Everyone was silent, watching me as I pulled the strings to open the bag slowly. I turned it upside down and shook it's contents into my hand. Out fell a thick necklace.

"Oh.. Jake. It's beautiful." I gawped. The chain was made of brown leather, woven in an intricate pattern. Hanging off it was a small wooden heart with tiny patterns carved all over the surface. "You said this was homemade?"

"Yeah, I made all of it."

I stared at him in shock for a couple seconds with my mouth hanging open.

"Hey! Don't be surpsrised! I can be good at something..." He joked.

"No... It's just... I... It's so... wow." I blubbered. I almost got tears in my eyes.

"Renesmee, look at this." My mom came towards me with something in her hand.

It was a wooden carving too; of a wolf.

"He made that too?" I assumed.

"Yeah, he's amazing."

"Oh, gee thanks!" Jake shrugged.

I was so fascinated at the gift Jake gave me. The texture of all the tiny designs engraved in the heart was so perfect and delicate.

The rest of the gang started chatting again, leaving me to stare at the necklace.

"Here, I'll put it on." Jacob suggested after a while. He took the jewellery out of my hands and untied the knot in the leather. He wrapped it loosely around my neck and re-tied it. It hung at the perfect length.

"Thanks."

"Hey, let's go for a walk." Jake said.

I agreed, so we got up and left the campfire. We started walking down along the shoreline, watching the sunset; it was beautiful. He lead me to an old driftwood tree that had it's roots sticking out. He sat down on one the the twisted roots, and gestured me to sit beside him. I sat down and looked ahead. At our feet were millions of tiny, multi-coloured pebbles. And further out we had a clear few of the ocean and cliffs. It was breathtaking.

"This was me and your mom's favourite spot." He breathed. "We came here all the time."

I just smiled. I want to know more stories about them.

Jacob took my hand and held it to his face. I shared with him how much I loved his gift, and how much it reminded me of him. I just let my thoughts trail off into space; he enjoyed watching what was in my mind. It's so cool that I can entertain him without even trying - he loves whatever I do. And I don't deserve it at all.

I took my hand back.

"Jacob..."

"Yes?"

"Does me being ... half-vampire, ever... creep you out?"

He was silent. This is one of those times when I really wish I could get into his head.

"Never. I love you just the way you are, Renesmee." He whispered, "You're special."

Love. I guess don't always note how many times Jake says he loves me ... but now that I realize it... he does say it a lot.

I touched his face again.

Love? I thought.

He looked into my eyes, and nodded seriously. My face flamed up. His eyebrows furrowed as he focused deeply into my eyes. I looked up at him curiously, as his face started to bend down towards mine. This is it. My heart was pounding against my chest.

Finally, his lips pressed against mine softly and I instantly forgot my name.