Chapter 2 ~ Confession

It was almost eight when Nessie reached the last gift on the table. Mine. I saw a small smile lift her beautiful lips as she saw the note in my less than satisfactory handwriting. I watched her lips silently read the words;

Happy birthday, to the only girl that makes my tail wag

Love you with every thing I got,

Jake

Inside the little box was a locket. A silver wolf howling at a full moon, I watched as Nessie clicked it open and looked up at me with those chocolate colored eyes "Thanks Jake, I love it."

I smiled, the inside of the locket held a picture of Ness and I together at La Push's beach. Our initials were engraved opposite of the initials.

Alice flitted to her side "I hate not being able to see what everyone else is getting you." She muttered.

I grinned "Sorry Alice, I see it as an advantage, its bad enough I have to deal with Edward constantly reading my mind."

Edward chuckled "I see that as an advantage."

"Haha. Now please let me tell her." I begged with my thoughts.

He nodded slightly.

"Thanks" I grabbed Nessie's hand "Do you want to take a walk with me?"

She glanced around at her family "Will that be okay?"

Bella smiled "Its fine."

Alice looked like she was about to say something but took in the glare I was giving her "Oh well, the party is over anyway."

Edward nodded and kissed Renesmee's forehead "Be back by ten."

I nodded and pulled her to the door "See you guys later." We walked quietly on the trail that went by Edward and Bella's cottage "Happy birthday" I whispered in her ear and kissed her cheek.

Nessie smiled "Thanks, your gift was perfect."

I glanced at her neck "It is now that you're wearing it."

"Who knew the big bad wolf had a sweet side" she mused.

"You did." I murmured.

"Only me?"

"Only you"

Nessie stopped walking. I glanced around and a smile played around my lips. This was my favorite part of the forest. The trees surrounded a mossy clearing, which in the spring bloomed with flowers. Nessie placed a hand on each of my shoulders "You just outdid yourself" she murmured "That was the best birthday present you have given me."

Now I was confused "Um what did I give you?"

"Jake, you have been there for me all my life, and I have never known you to date anyone. Telling me that I am the only one that's met your intimate side…. makes me feel like the luckiest and happiest girl in the world."

"Really? Because I think im the luckiest guy in the world" and with that, I leaned down and kissed her,

I felt her confusion and then something that surprised me. Desire. Nessie kissed me with a years worth of passion. I had never kissed her like this, but tonight was different. I was about to reveal a secret that would alter her life forever.

I fought for entrance and felt her lips part. I searched her mouth, and our tongues wrestled for dominance. Of course mine won.

A small moan escaped Nessie's mouth and I pulled away. Reluctantly.

"Can we talk?" I asked, tucking a stray bronze curl behind her ear. "Here?"

She nodded and glanced around; I knew she wanted to sit.

Grinning I grabbed her up into my arms and swiftly sat on a patch of mossy ground.

"Jake" she giggled.

I lightly kissed her lips before pulling back to look at her "You love me right?"

"Of course"

"Okay, because I need to tell you something."

"Okay….."

I sighed and pulled her closer to me "You know the Quileute legends right? My dad tells them at some of the bonfires."

Nessie nodded "You can't really call them legends can you?"

I chuckled "Okay smartass"

She smiled my favorite my smile.

I shook my head and continued "Do you remember the one about imprinting?"

Nessie looked thoughtful. Then I saw her expression change and her ivory skin seemed to whiten "You imprinted?"

My breath hitched at the clear pain in her words "It's not like that baby. I did imprint… with you."

"Wouldn't I know this?" Her voice betrayed confusion.

"Sweetheart, you do. Deep down inside you always knew."

"Knew? What do you mean knew? When did it happen and why didn't you tell me?"

Damn, should've covered that first "I imprinted on you…. the day you were born."

Her eyes widened and then narrowed "What the hell Jake? You're just now telling me this?" She was out of my lap in seconds "Do my parents know?"

I jumped up and in a second placed my hands on her hips. She tensed but didn't pull away. "Of course your parents know. Your dad knew the minute it happened, he wasn't the problem. Your mom was going through the change at the time and when she woke she tried to kill me when we told her. So your dad being your dad made me promise not to tell you until the time were right. He thought you might choose someone else."

I felt her relax and pulled her into a hug "Am I forgiven?" I teased when she buried her face in my shoulder.

"Of course, I can't stay mad… Not at you anyway" she whispered into my shirt. It sounded like she was crying.

I cupped her chin and tilted her face to mine "Don't cry sweetheart.""

"I… I just can't believe that I get to keep you."

I smiled "Forever" and sealed it with a kiss.

That's it for chapter two, but this story is far from over.