Powerful

Chapter Four

Jacob's POV:

I returned the next morning, eager to see Nessie as usual. I phased, racing through the woods of La Push, crossing the borderline into leech-land. It was about 10 in the morning, but Nessie was still asleep. I let myself into the house anyways. Edward greeted me stiffly at the door.

"Jacob, can I have a word with you please?"

Can I think and you talk?

"Of course. It's about Renesmee."

Uh-oh. What did I do wrong yesterday?

"It's not exactly yesterday, more about her future."

Ok, shoot.

"Yes well…Renesmee's technical age is about six and a half. Her actual age is about 17. She will be fully matured in about six months.

And? Your point is…?

"Renesmee still doesn't know about your imprint, though she knows about imprinting. She's seen Sam and Emily, Quil and Claire, Jared and Kim. Lately, her thoughts and the direction of them have…changed. She's been thinking a lot about you. More than usual anyways."

So? I'm her best friend? And she is tied to me. It's no surprise she can't stop, not with my great looks anyways. He joked.

"Yes, but nowadays, she subconsciously relates them to wanting unconditional love, from someone other than us , her family."

I don't know what to say…think.

"That's ok. But tonight, talk to her. You have my permission. Tell her about imprinting. "

Ok. Uh, Edward, I think I'm gonna be back in about an hour. Need some time to clear my head, you know? If she asks where I am, tell her. Oh and Edward? Thanks.

He just nodded.

*****

It was five. I glanced at Edward and he nodded. He looked about as tense and nervous as I was.

"Hey, Ness?"

"Ya?" she inquired.

"Wanna go for a walk on the rez?"

"Sure!" she said enthusiastically. I motioned with my hand for her to follow me into the Rabbit. We talked about the most random things, the latest music, and memories. When we reached, I opened the door for her and took her small hand in mine to help her out. She blushed when I didn't let go of her hand. I didn't know why, even before this we always held hands. It was a way for us to connect, to know that no mater what, we always had each other. We walked with our feet in the water, bare-foot. It was refreshing and the waves lapped gently blanketing our toes.

After a few minutes of silence, I decided to lay it down flat.

"Nessie? I imprinted on you. I will be whatever you want me to be- a big brother, a best friend, someone to rely on."

Nessie sucked in a breath. "So…you didn't imprint on Leah?"

"Leah?"

"Ya, you always spend so much time together. I was watching you guys a few days ago and you both seemed so happy. So full of…life." Nessie blushed.

"Leah is my friend, but I could never love her. And she could never love me either. She's suffered to much."

"Oh. Ok. Jake? When did you imprint on me?"

"The first time I saw you, minutes after you were born."

They stopped and stood there.

Nessie leaned into me, resting her head on my broad shoulder. And we stayed like that, watching the sun descend, and then seeing the slender silver moon slowly climb into the inky purple-black sky.

AN: The last parts (everything after the sentence "After a few minutes of silence, I decided to lay it down flat.") were out of my other one-shot, "Watching". I changed a few simple things, such as the wording. Check it out. Thanks. ~AphroditeWriter