He knocked only once before I opened the door. He smiled a smile that made my heart nearly jump out of my chest. I basically tackled him when I gave him a hug.
"Hi Jacob!" He caught his footing and then twirled me around while still in his arms.
"Hey Nessie." He laughed a deep throated laugh. "Did you miss me?"
"I always miss you when you're not around. You are meant to be with me, ALWAYS!"
"Believe me, you have no idea!" I didn't quite understand what that meant but I ignored it. I held his hand as we walked into the living room. I sat down on the couch and he sat next to me. Something was on his mind though. He kept fidgeting and he wouldn't look at me. I nudged his shoulder.
"Jacob what's wrong? I don't smell or anything do I?"
"What? No, why would you say something like that? You are perfect."
"Well, something is not right. You are uncomfortable I can see it."
"It's not you Ness. It's me."
"Oh you did not just say that? That is the classic break-up line. And we aren't even dating." He whispered something under his breath but I couldn't catch it all.
"Jacob!!! Please tell me what is going on. What do you want?" That must have been the final straw in my werewolf's back because before I could think he had picked me up and set me in his lap. I had to catch my breath before I could respond. His arms, toned and flexed, were around my waist.
"Was this all that you wanted? Jake you know you could have asked and I would have sat on your lap."
"I didn't want to make you feel uncomfortable."
"Jacob… The only time I feel uncomfortable is when you… when you aren't with me."
"Oh." Was all he said. He went into the kitchen to grab me a drink and then he, or should I say I sat on him again.
"So what was it that you wanted to do today Jake?"
"Anything, as long as it was with you. I was hoping that you wouldn't mind coming up to La Push though. Emily has been asking for you a lot lately and-"
"I would love that! I miss Em so much."
He picked me up and started running out of the door. I kept my head buried within his chest as he ran. I couldn't help but inhale his sent, both musky and delicate. My perfect balance. We were there soon and he placed me on the ground as gently as imaginable. I ran into the house leaving him in the dust. I busted through the door and ran into Em's arms. It was probably a good thing she was leaning against Sam or else I would have knocked her down.
"Renesmee sweetheart. It is so good to see you. I've missed you."
"I missed you too Em. When Jacob said that you asked for me I took that as a personal invite. I'm sorry Sam for intruding." Sam answered in that deep voice of his, for some reason when he spoke I couldn't help but listen.
"Sweet girl please do not be silly. It is always a pleasure to be in your company. You are welcome here anytime. I mean that with the upmost sincerity. Besides... I was meaning to talk to Jacob anyway. I am just going to talk to him for a minute. You wouldn't want to be in the company of this old dog anyway." I ran up and gave him a hug and Jacob stood in between us.
"Nessie Sam-"
"It's quite alright Jacob. Let her pass." He stood back instantly and I hugged him. It lasted only a minute and then he and Jacob went out of the house.