Chapter 12: Back to Normal?

I awoke to the smell of bacon frying. I looked over to where Nessie was suppose to be and she was gone. I began to panic as I feared the worst. I jumped quickly from the bed and rushed to the door. "Jakey, you've better hurry up or we're going to be late for school!" Nessie called from downstairs. At that sounds I felt my fear subside. I made a mad dash down the hall to my room. I quickly put on a shirt and grabbed my books. "Jake you better not break my house!" Esmee warned as I rushed down the stairs. At the bottom Nessie met me. I quickly picked her up and twirled her around, and then gave her a kissed. "Ooh get a room." Rose sighed. "Shut it Rose!" Emmett and Edward yelled in unison. "Don't give them any ideas." Emmett scowled. We all laughed as we made our way to the garage. Once again we piled into the volvo and jeep.

We arrived at school, everyone eyes locked on us as we got out. I hadn't realize how long it had been since we had been to school. Calvin rushed to meet us. "Nessie, how are you? Are you okay?" He said as he took her by the hand. He glared at me as he led Nessie away. "I'm fine." She said as she looked back at me. I walked up to her and wrapped my arms around her. "Listen Ness, I'll see you at lunch. I have something I need to take care of." I said as I pecked her on the cheek. "Jakey, do you have to go?" "Yeah if all goes to plan you'll like my surprise." "Ok." She said as her voice fell. "I love you." I said as I kissed her cheek again and walked away. I walked to the administrative office to talk to one of the counselors. "May I speak to Mr. Plackard?" I waited as she walked to the back his office and he came back. "Hi, how may I help you today?" "My name is Jacob Black and I want to see about getting my schedule changed." He nodded his head and lead me back to his office.

After ten minutes we shook hands and we went our seperate ways. I made my way to first period and I swung open the door. "How can I help you young man?" The petite blond teacher said as I walked over with my schedule in hand. She took it and looked over it and motioned for me to sit down. I looked at Nessie her eyes were wide. I made my way to sit on the left side of her. "Jake what you doin' here?" She asked she was confused. "I told you if it goes well, you would like your surprise. I'm now in most of your classes. All but second and fourth." I said as the teacher walked toward me. "Would you care to share your conversation with the class. Since it is far more interesting that what I'm teaching. I'm sure the class will enjoy it." She said sarcastically and then walked away. "Okay class I want you to break down into your pairs and began working on your projects. This is one of the few class periods you'll have the chance to work on it. Jake since you don't have a partner we'll just have to find you one. Any group willing to work with Mr. Black.?" She asked as we both looked around the room. "We will, Nessie spoke up." Calvin just glared at her. "is that alright with you?" "I guess so." He said rolling his eyes.

I scooted my desk next to hers and placed my arm around her. I could tell that this was just killing Calvin and this was going to be one of my favorite classes. "So what is our topic?" "Nothing that you'll probably understand." He stated sarcastically. "Try me." "We are doing our mythology project on creatures, like griffins, Phoenix, and dragons." "Yeah that's way over my head." I said as I rolled my eyes. "Enough you two lets just focus on our project." We both fell silent as we looked over the research that they had done. Before long the bell rang and we were dismissed. Me and Nessie walked to her second period class and parted ways. Calvin lingered behind for a few seconds. "Don't worry, I'll take care of her." His blues sparkled crimson for a moment. I stepped back, wondering if I had really just seen it or was it just my imagination. I made my way to second period and sat with Edward as I always do. "I've got my schedule changed." I informed him. "Good. We still need to keep an eye on Calvin." I nodded my headed in agreement.

Each class passed quickly and it was time for Algebra, where I knew that I didn't have to worry about Calvin. It was just me and Ness. I would really enjoy this class more if we could talk. The class by slowly and all I wanted to do was talk to Nessie, I wanted to hold her hand. Finally the bell rang and we made our way to the car. I notice that Calvin was waiting for us. He had a big smile plastered on his face. "Hey Calvin." She said. "Hey Nessie, can I speak with you to for a moment?" "Yeah." She answered as she pulled away for me. I went to lean against the car as I waited for her to return. I watch and wondered what he saying to her. I could she her blushing and I began to feel jealous. After a few minutes she skipped back to me and gave me a hug. "So what did he want?" I asked as I tried to hide my jealousy. "He wanted to meet me tonight for a date. I told I would have to get back to him." My eyes widen and she let out a laugh. "I'm just joking. I told him that I love you and I didn't like him like that." "That's my girl." I said as I kissed her passionately.

We went home glad that everything was back to normal and that the pass week or so seem to be a distant memory. Nessie and I made our way to her room to begin our homework. As we entered room we paused. Our eyes widen as we saw a neatly wrapped present lying in the middle of her bed. I pulled her back out of the room and told her to stay. She nodded and leaned against the wall. I walked into her room cautiously, looking for any sign that someone might be in her room still. I then walked to her bed and looked at the present. It didn't have who it was from. I unwrapped it carefully and exposed a white cardboard box. I pulled the lid off the box and tossed it aside. Nessie, peered around the door, as I pulled her present from the box. She squealed with joy as she looked at a beautiful knee-length spaghetti strap purple satin dress. "Oh Aunt Alice shouldn't have." She squealed as she rushed over to take from me. She rushed down stairs to Alice and launched herself at her. "Thank you so much for my dress. I love it."

"What dress? I didn't get you a dress." "You didn't then who did?" "I don't know Ness Angel. No one in the house hasn't left until today." I heard the whole conversation from upstairs. "Edward! Bella! Jake! Everyone! Family meeting!" Alice called. We all assembled in the living room. So much for a peaceful day.

Now it is time for all the twist and turns to really come. I hope you will enjoy the ride as nothing will be expected. Thank you everyone who reads my story. Please let me know your thoughts. Also for those who read Dark Hour, I will update as soon as I finish this story.