AN: School starts, which means no time for writing. I'll try to update soon. I wrote this chapter too quickly. But I had fun doing it. Thank you for the reviews they are astounding, I'm truly touched. You guys are so incredibly awesome. Keep it up, please! Read and Review!

Can't Stop This Thing We've Started

Part 2: You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love

Everything seemed perfectly fine as Jacob and Nessie lay side by side, gazing incredulously into one another's eyes. They were both too high from their passionate moment to really grasp reality at the present time. Eventually, though, it would come to them; and they would realize the consequences for their impromptu actions that afternoon. Unfortunately they didn't have too much time alone with one another, seeing as Esme was only twenty minutes away from reaching home. Emmett and Rosalie would arrive home in about a half hour. And Edward, Bella and Alice would put the icing on the cake in forty-five minutes - if not less.

And yet, the werewolf and half-human/half-vampire, were still very much oblivious.

One or the other would have to realize their mistake sooner or later. And...

Ah, apparantly it will be sooner.

Jacob watched Nessie's calm exterior shift drastically in only one second. Nessie's eyes widened and her mouth slowly dropped open in shock. Her eyes darted back and forth as she seemed to be re-living the previous moments with Jacob right before her eyes once again. Jacob frowned at the sudden confusion and astonishment that seemed to occupy Nessie's current wonderings. She sat up abruptly and ran a hand through her hair, thinking over everything that had just happened. She scooted away from Jacob on the bed. Jacob sat up, curious and anxious about her reaction.

"Ness?" he hedged, unsure. Was she regretting everything that just happened? It had been a moment of perfect clarity for him; but maybe it wasn't so much for her...

"Oh my God," Nessie murmured as she replayed kissing Jacob over and over in her head. As much as the memory brought her pure joy and giddyness, it would immediately be pushed away by gripping fear. Her dad...her mom...what would they say? She had kissed Jacob! She still had trouble wrapping her head around the concept. It was unfathomable.

"Nessie, please, say something," Jacob said, sitting closer to her and placing a hand lightly on her shoulder. Nessie shrugged it off and leaped off the bed with such a speed that it even had Jake's mind reeling. Jacob really was starting to worry.

"My parents," she managed to choke out.

Oh yeah!

"Huh," Jacob said, remembering Edward and Bella suddenly. Of course this was followed by fear. Fear of how the two of them would react once they found out he just made out with their seven year old daughter! Jacob glanced at Nessie and shook his head. Seven years old. It seemed like only yesterday Nessie was just learning how to walk...

"No," he heard her say. She began pacing her bedroom floor, exasperated. She shook her hands in irritation and ran a hand through her hair once again. "No! N-n-n-n-no! No!" she whirled at Jacob, her eyes wild. "This is insane! Just a few minutes ago -" She waved her hand at the bed, conveying the meaning behind her words. Just a few minutes ago they were regular Nessie and Jacob. Then that changed into a Nessie and Jacob...making out.

It was more than just making out though, and that was what was freaking Nessie out the most. This wasn't right!

Jacob shook his head, and slowly got up off her bed. Her brain was moving too fast for his today. Although, it usually did. No, today Jacob felt extra slow.

"You loved my mom, Jake!" she accused, pointing a shaky finger at the gigantic Quileute.

"A long time ago, Nessie. And I was young - it was before you!" Jacob said quickly, holding his hands up in defeat. What had defeated him though? Was it his self-control around her? Or was it that barrier that he had put up when he imprinted on her? It was designed to keep things going smoothly between him and Bella. Him and the Cullens. Him and Edward...well that was shot to hell, now. Wasn't it?

"You kissed her!"

"It wasn't even half as good as that kiss we just shared!" Jacob cleared up. He needed time to sit down and think, his brain couldn't keep up with her words and double meanings. "Look, Ness, forget your mom."

"Forget my mom? She's my mom! And your best friend! And your ex-kissing partner! And your ex-lover!" Nessie spluttered out.

"I would hardly call her an ex-lover," Jacob muttered.

"You were in love with her, weren't you?" Nessie needed him to confirm what she already knew to be true. This was all one big dark and twisted and demented...nightmare! Or dream? Or fantasy? She wasn't sure. It didn't matter which one - either one! Pick one! - something from her imagination was coming true. She had been with Jacob in ways her mind only teased her with...occasionally...when she was alone...and her dad was out of the house and far away...

Like today...

"My parents will be home soon," she said. Nessie found herself pinching the bridge of her nose. Jacob gave her a wary look, linking her current stance to one that reminded him very much of her father. Nessie looked way more like Edward then Bella, except for the eyes. Jacob vaguely remembered a time when he hated everything to do with Edward - and now he was in love with his daughter! Nessie was right; this was twisted. Jacob wondered what was wrong with him.

Jacob took a few steps toward her, not liking Nessie feeling so stressed. He wanted to calm her somehow. He rested his two large hands on her shoulders and stopped her pacing. She looked up into his eyes and for some reason she was no longer worried. Only just seconds ago she felt as if her anxiety and nerves would tear her apart. But not anymore. Gazing into Jacob's stare was the most easing and calming thing she could think of. Her body relaxed significantly and her uneven heart, rested into its regular rythm. Jacob would make everything okay. She just knew it.

"It's gonna be okay," he echoed her thoughts. She smiled, and his heart fluttered eratically. God, he loved her.

"You don't know that," she whispered. Even though she felt calmer, she couldn't be sure that her parents would be at ease with all of this. All of this - hillbilly business.

Nessie was unaware of Jacob trying very hard to control his roaring appetite. His new-found appetite for Nessie. He wanted to kiss her again, so very badly. But he had to be polite and wait for her to indicate that she wanted to be kissed. Right now she showed no signs of that, she just looked stressed.

He leaned forward and kissed her forehead lightly, reveling in the feel of her skin and taste. He sighed and couldn't help pulling her into an embrace. It was different from all the other forms of hugging that had been shared between the two of them in the past. This was filled with a new feeling. One that they both couldn't really put their finger on or define.

Oh, the dilemma!

Nessie finally - and a bit reluctantly - pulled away from him. She gave him a weak smile and then wandered away to her shelves, shifting through them thoughtlessly. Jacob just watched, sinking once again back onto her bed. He had no idea what she was doing, but he didn't care. He was just in total awe of her very existance. He often found himself just staring at her - like she was everything that he ever could think of. Nessie was his life-source, and when he stared at her glowing figure, he couldn't help but look like an idiot who couldn't keep his jaw closed. She was so perfect.

"Esme's coming," she tittered, shooting him a glance. Jacob finally realized that Esme was indeed, arriving. She was driving a car up the drive toward the big white house among the trees. Jacob stiffened in his seat, wondering if there was any way Esme could tell of what had just happened by just looking at the two of them.

"Jacob! I have more food!" Esme called out to him. As if the Cullens already weren't absurdly stocked with food. Jacob was the only one who pretty much ate constantly around here. Nessie would eat occasionally, but it was mostly Jacob this food was all for. Jacob appreciated it, really, it was just too much sometimes. His stomach lurched, begging for that promising food.

Nessie laughed and nodded her head toward the door. Jacob stood up and sighed, bracing himself for whatever was most likely to come this afternoon. He knew he would struggle, greatly, with keeping his thoughts in check once Edward was home. He couldn't stop thinking about Nessie and her warmth, and her mouth and her body...

Jacob quickly tried to push those dangerous thoughts away once he saw Esme wait at the bottom of the stairs with one hand on her hip staring up at the two of the fondly.

"Do you feel like some food today, Nessie?" Esme wondered, placing an arm around Nessie's shoulders once she made it down the stairs. Jacob followed, not tearing his eyes away from his imprint. She was just more astounding today, somehow. He wanted her. He needed her. He was curious as to how much touching would be too much touching or be too suspicious around Esme. Nessie and Jacob always touched one another easily enough, but today it might seem restrained or something. Because what Jacob really wanted to do was pull her into his arms and kiss her once again, senselessly. And for a much longer time, this time.

"Um, maybe a little," Nessie said apprehensively. She glanced back at Jacob and stared at him a little too long and she quickly stared back at Esme rummaging through the newly unloaded groceries in the cupboards. Jacob sat next to her at the kitchen island. "What do you feel like, Jake?" Nessie asked, she couldn't help staring at him. It was like she now saw him in this new light. A better light.

Jake returned her stare, dreamily, before Nessie nudged him dramatically. He had to pay attention! Esme was smiling at them, thankfully, oblivious...for now. Jacob cleared his head and concentrated on the task at hand: what he felt like eating.

"Uh, chips?" Keep it simple, Jake.

Esme nodded, and turned quickly before presenting Jacob with a fresh, new bag of chips. Jacob smiled quickly and glanced swiftly at Nessie. He held her gaze while simutaneously opening the bag of chips, which burst at his nervous force. Chips flew across the counter.

"Oops!" Esme giggled, clearing up the mess in no time. She smiled at the two of them happily and left the kitchen.

"Ha," Nessie chuckled hesitantly. Jacob shook his head and nodded along apologetically. He froze in his seat - as did Nessie - when they heard another car pull up the drive. It was Emmett and Rosalie. Jacob groaned. This was just what he needed, the stupid blonde to agitate him before his encounter with Edward and Bella later.

"Hey, kids!" Emmett shouted gleefully as he bounded into the kitchen. He eyed the chips warily. Human food, Emmett scoffed. "What have you two been up to today?"

"Nothing!" Nessie shouted a little too quickly. Luckily, this was Emmett, and he didn't care about the meaning behind her answer. Nessie had to remind herself to relax, everything would be fine with Jacob next to her. She didn't know how to break it to her parents. She'd rather not, but it would prove to be impossible with her dad's special talent. She couldn't stop thinking about Jacob and she was sure that would cease once her dad came home.

Rosalie glided into the kitchen and stood beside her husband, snaking her arm through his. She gazed at Jacob, bored. She was so used to him now, and that annoyed her to no end most days. Today, she felt...charitable. She grimaced, it didn't matter really, he made Nessie happy. That's what mattered.

"These two look guilty," Emmett grinned. He leaned forward and sniffed the air around a very nervous Nessie and Jake. "They smell guilty too. Well, actually, Nessie just smells like dog. As usual. You'd think I'd get used to it by now," Emmett shrugged and pushed a box of cookies away from his elbow that was leaning on the counter. He would like to stay far away from food. Unless the food was an irritable grizzly...yum.

"Edward should be home soon," Rosalie started, she eyed Jacob in distaste. "Maybe he'll be in a horrible mood and not feel very hospitable toward you, mongrel. Maybe you should go now," she said.

"Aunt Rose," Nessie warned. "I want Jake, here." Nessie tried not to look Jacob directly in the eye. She was afraid of what her aunt and uncle might see when they stared at one another. Nessie was having a hard enough time already keeping her hands to herself. She wanted very much to kiss him again. She licked her lips, anxiously.

"Come on, Rose," Emmett sighed. He wrapped his arm around Rosalie's waist. "Maybe there'll be an action movie on TV." He dragged her to the television and they sat down on the couch, lounging comfortably.

Nessie took advantage of their semi-loneliness. She touched Jacob's face to show him that she was nervous but couldn't stop thinking about him. She bit her lip, wondering how he would respond. He glanced over his shoulder quickly, and was happy to see Emmett and Rosalie distracted with themselves. He leaned in and kissed Nessie quickly on the lips. This was all he was going to get. For all he knew he'd be dead by this evening. Hmm, maybe he should call in some reinforcements. Like: Leah, Seth, Embry and Quil for instance?

Nessie held his hand tightly, showing him her mind all the while. She was imagining how Edward would react and Jacob didn't like it. It seemed very...probable. Jacob also had Bella to consider, as well. He had to remember when it came to dating her daughter, Bella wouldn't be his best friend. He sighed, this was too complicated. But when he glanced at Nessie he knew it was all worth it. He couldn't imagine ever being apart from Nessie for any amount of time. In fact, he blocked out every second he wasn't with her. It hurt when he had to go home and he preferred to just hold onto memories that involved his imprint. His love. His life.

Keep your thoughts composed, Nessie was telling Jacob. She squeezed his hand and then dropped it, knowing it was only a matter of minutes before her dad would be able to hear every thought that was going through their heads. She hoped that her dad was very much wrapped up in her mother at the moment. Please!

R/R!