A/N Jeez, Im sorry for the wait-not that you guys missed me- but heyyyyy :D

Nessie POV

I saw him.

We never were an item to begin with but from what my parents have told me, he was my imprint for a week or two before he rejected me and left. I dont remember since I was still a baby but I do remember his face.

He was gorgeous.

Leah was lucky-no, blessed- to have him.

The story I was always told is that he rejected me because I was a half vampire. My memory of Leah was vague as well but he made her so happy.

My family and myself have seen them on First Beach a lot and they look so...compatible. Like they were made for each other. With smiles so big and cheeky, you'd swear their faces would start to hurt!

Nahuel was just as beautiful but getting to know Jacob a little more wouldve been nice. I admired Leah. She was really beautiful.

And their daughter, my gosh. She was a spitting image of her mother with eyes as wide and innocent as a deer's and skin so clear and blemish free. She was going to be stunning when she was older.

Alejandra was her name.

I wondered about me and Nahuel ever having children. It sounded nice but I was much too young for that. The thought seemed silly considering Jacob and Leah's child was absolutely gorgeous and what not.

A beautiful, young child that I had once been yet never really gathered the experience, for I grew at a speedy rate. One day I was a naive toddler. The next I was a full grown teenager making hasty decisions and defying her parents.

Who knows the next day, I could be a wrinkly cougar who chased after young boys that looked just like Jacob and Nahuel.

I sighed and sat myself back down at a random table with some of my parent's old high school peers. To them I was my one of my mom's friends back from Arizona and not her daughter that miraculously aged enough to look like a teenager over the course of six years.

My mother was receiving all the attention she deserved on her big day. It made me smile to see her smile.

With the belief that I wouldnt be missed, I snuck out of my family's huge living room, camouflaging in the huge crowd. My heels clicked as I tip-toed upstairs to my room.

After shutting the door behind me, I flicked on the light and sat at my vanity.

My face was fresh and smooth.

It was young, wrinkle free and slim.

I'm pretty, I thought narcissistically.

My reflection was looking the best it had in weeks. There were usually bags under my eyes from constant crying over Nahuel, who was "visiting" the Denali Coven. Visiting, my foot. Visiting is from a day to about two weeks. He's been gone for a month.

I got the occasional phone call that usually ended with a fight.

The cycle was sick.

And the idiotic part about it all was that I wasnt even in love with him.

We were together only because he was a half breed as well and it just seemed right. Proper. The thought of a wolf being with someone with vampire DNA was definitely out of the norm and awkward. I wish it wasnt. I wish I could change it somehow by being with someone who was tan and furry and had body heat of 108.9 degrees and black hair and huge muscles and...

I stopped myself when I heard the footsteps.

"Nessie?" the soothing voice called from the closed door.

"Yes, daddy?"

"Can I come in?"

I sighed. "Sure."

With his tie undid and a few buttons popped off, my pale father strode in looking smug almost as if he were tipsy.

"What's wrong? Why arent you downstairs?"

I shrugged. "Just a little tired," my reply was partially true and I removed my heels to rub out my toes.

"Oh, really?" He rose his brow. "Why, are you pregnant?"

"Ha, ha," I replied, sarcastically.

My father's cold fingers rubbed my shoulders in comfort and he shot his gold eyes straight into my brown ones.

"Is this about Nahuel?" he asked, seeing right through me.

"Didnt I tell you not to read my mind?"

"Mind reading had nothing to do with it. I just know."

"How?"

"Im your father...duh."

We shared a heartfelt snicker together before he got serious and kneeled in front of me.

"Look, I know you miss him but dont let his absence keep you from having a good time. Come on, your mother is looking for you."

I grimaced. "Is she really?"

He bit his lip and shook his head. "Actually, she's grinding on the guests but-"

"Daddy, Im just gonna stay up here and chill, ok? Im not really feeling very...wedding-ish today."

He seemed to understand so he stood, towering me and kissed my head. "Alright. But youre missing out," he teased and poked my shoulder playfully.

"Ive got a forever of weddings to go to," I winked at him and he laughed under his breath, then kissed my forehead again.

"Alright, Nessie but if you do feel better, please join the party." Edward backed out and twisted the knob.

I nodded. "Ok, dad."

He shot me one last grin before exiting and leaving me to myself.

He was such a dork; it was too adorable.

"I heard that!" he called from down the hall.

Of course you did, I thought more to myself than him and turned back to the mirror. I then removed the blonde extentions from my roots and brushed them out before putting them back into their plastic seal.

My head was throbbing with painful thoughts and after a while it got overwhelming. I exchanged my dress for some gym shorts and a crop top, perfect attire for resting in bed.

The springs of the mattress bounced against my back when I jumped onto it, hoping to fall asleep soon. My mind was racing more than usual as every image of today did its replay through my brain.

Leah POV

I was terrible.

I really was.

My throat was hoarse from cussing out Jacob, who was outside the bathroom door, begging for me to open up and reason with me. He was apologizing for-in my words-"lusting after Nessie" and "ruining my perfect body with his thick headed child that was being processed inside me."

What a crock of shit.

Yes, he did give Nessie googly eyes but I was only pissed for one reason.

Why did Nessie have to do that? Be all...perfect?

I wasnt even exaggerating. She was flawless with her perfect body, perfect face, perfect personality, perfect future...

My phone buzzed once more and I was decisive about answering it. I slid down the bathroom wall and sighed, pressing the green button.

"Hello?" I grumbled.

"Leah, Im growing very impatient..." She was not happy.

"I got that, Mila," I replied drily and picked at my toenails.

She exhaled deeply, almost gushing breath through the phone's receiver. I cringed and awaited her reaction.

"Are you gonna do the gig or not?"

I blinked and stared at the tub aimlessly. "Ughhh..."

How would Jacob feel going to California for a day or two to watch me do a photo shoot? Modeling wasnt as difficult as you'd think. Ya show up, they put shit on your face, take some pics and then you leave. Then the check comes in the mail.

And besides, Baby wasnt gonna wear the same rotation of ten or twelve outfits for the rest of the summer. We would eventually have to go back home to get the rest of our stuff and this opportunity was perfect. This modeling job was a sign...A sign to tell me that it was time to move in with Jacob for real.

Like officially as a couple. That meant Baby Doll was gonna switch schools. Not that she would mind it but how was she gonna feel being the new kid? Would she rather go to a school where she's known but she's tortured or attend a school where no one knows her and it's time to start fresh, with the same possibilities of her being bullied?

"A-hem," her voice was croaked.

"Yes," I answered her.

"Leah, I cant- wait, did you just say yes?"

"Yes."

"Yes that you're going to do the job or-"

"Yes, I'll do the job," my voice was strong for once.

Mila was silent.

"What time does the shoot start?"

"N-noon," she seemed taken back.

I nodded to myself. "Alright, tell them I'll be there. Bye."

My phone dropped into my lap swiftly as my finger slid on the 'end call' button.

Just as if he were summoned, the wood of the door vibrated on my spine as his hard fist knocked on it. I jumped.

"Ready to talk to me now?" he begged.

I had to bite back my smirk as I opened the door and saw him standing there, looking goofy.

We kinda stared at each other for a second. He shrugged and began to plead his case but I cut him off immediately by crashing my red lips to his, forcing my kiss on him.

Surprised and taken off guard, Jacob absently snaked his smooth skinned arms around my waist, resting his hands on the cheeks of my ass.

"Mmm, affection?" he muttered after I released his bottom lip from between my teeth. "You're not mad at me anymore?"

I shook my head and our noses unintentionally nuzzled together. My back went into arch, bringing our chests closer and giving me no other option then to get on my toes. His skin against mine tingled with the type of sensation that was new. Like we were teenagers again who made the decision to be on our own whilst discovering love for the first time.

It couldve been nerves talking but I was sure as hell it was all real when his hands drummed up against my spine in the way he knows drives me insane.

"What happened? Why arent you pissed anymore?"

Because I have no room to be when I know damn well you're gonna hate me for what Im about to ask you.

"No reason to be. Just wasting energy being mad at you," my lips curved around his again and he responded positively by looping his tongue around mine, connecting us as one. Not before long, he snickered and led his kisses off to my jaw.

"Well, I know a way we can waste some of that energy..." he whispered and licked my earlobe when he reached it. I shivered.

My toes bounced off the ground as Jacob's rough hands supported my thighs that enclosed my legs around his waist. I had him in a vise tight grip as I straddle him and his muscular body collapsed onto our bed.

The squeak was loud when we bounced but we ignored it as one another's finger laced patterns on the others. The feel of our skin was electric and brought me to life.

"Jacob," I moaned in between kisses over his throat.

"Yeah?" he gasped out.

"My agency gave me a call about doing a modeling gig in California tomorrow-"

"And?" he responded, half focused on me.

"Im gonna do it."

The art of seduction was always interesting to me. How people use their bodies and their voices to manipulate another. How the slightest touch of a women could drive the strongest man crazy and make him do the stupidest shit.

"What do you mean you're gonna do it?" His hands stayed glued to my hips, but he ignored my kisses.

I got into cowgirl position atop of him and held his hands in place. "Im going to California. Youre welcome to join me."

He scrunched his brows together in frustration. "Why didnt you talk to me about this?"

"What do you think we're doing right now?"

He set himself up on his elbows and cocked his head to the side in confusion. "Actually, smartass, we were about to start boning but-"

"Jacob, I have to go back sometime."

"No, you dont. You're gonna stay here."

"Whatever, Harry Clearwater. I'm going. I'll be back," I groaned and bucked my hips on him. His eyes squeezed tight and moaned loudly, his blood rushing straight to his pants. The lump in his dress pants increased with every movement I used on him. His breath quickened and he tried to extract his hands from their place on my hips but I didnt allow it.

"Stop, Leah...that's not fucking...fair," he moaned and guided my hips around, contradicting himself.

"All's fair in love and war," I responded which made him growl viciously. He resisted and opened his eyes again to reveal their red and glossy state. He was tired.

"Leah, I cant let you go."

"Im not going anywhere, Jacob. It'll only take a few hours! And plus, I wanna move all me and Baby Doll's stuff here. So that pieces of me arent left in California, ok?" I had to plead with him.

"You're fine here. Everything you need is here. Your life is here now," he was getting angry and he took the pressure out on my hips as he squeezed the flesh. I hissed and he eased the grip.

"I dont need your approval," my whisper was deadly and fierce as it crept through Jacob's ear and connected to his brain which activated his nerves, telling him the cold, hard truth.

He exhaled and bit his lip to keep from yelling. "Fine. Do whatever the fuck you want."

Jacob's huge hands lifted me gently and set me to the side. I had a feeling he wouldve threw me if I werent pregnant.

Before either of us could another word, he was out the door and left it with a slam.

And with that, I shut my eyes and threw my head back in frustration.

I groaned aloud and threw a pillow at the door, but it only flopped the ground with a thud without Jacob's return to follow.

Jacob POV

i took BD to the beach... dont worry.

Sent - 4:10pm

k

From: Lee - 4:13pm

Nothing pissed me off more than getting a text that read 'k.' Leah knew that.

Why was she like that?

So...I couldnt even describe the word for it. She was defiant and hardheaded. But at the same time I couldnt stay mad at her. No, she didnt need my approval but yes, I was constantly worried about her.

She left me once before.

For six years.

And brought back one of the greatest gifts a man could receive and she was frolicking around in the waves right now.

I was scared.

Scared that she'd go to California for her job then decide to get cozy and stay there, leaving me alone and in hell. Why the fuck couldnt she see that she was mine and that she cant leave? Not for anything. I couldnt allow her to go. She was mine, damn it!

I found myself fisting and releasing the hot sand till a wave of relief washed over me. The hand that was tying to to earth and keeping me from screaming my head off, was a colder one. It felt human but it was really chill.

"Jacob," the voice sung and I swerved my head to see her.

"Nessie...hi," I muttered and she shyly waved. My hands went deep into my pockets as she batted her lashes. She had changed out of her dress for some gym clothes but her makeup and jewelry remained.

We shuffled awkwardly in front of each other for a few seconds, trying to figure out what to say. To ease the tension, maybe?

No matter what situation we were in, me and Nessie were always gonna be awkward. I left her at such a young age, leaving her confused and unwanted. How was I supposed to speak to her when the thought of what couldve been dawned in my mind?

What if Leah never told me her true feelings and we wouldve never began dating? What if Leah had never left and we still hated each other? Would Nessie and I had fallen in love? Would we have children of our own and created the home I had with Leah today? Would the child that's playing in the waves right now have long red hair and chocolate brown eyes instead of black hair and green eyes?

Nessie seemed like a stepford wife. I didn't know if it was the right thing to call her but she seemed so sweet and submissive. Not a pushover, exactly just really nice. Her boyfriend, Nahuel however was nowhere in sight. She didnt look the type to be in control in a relationship. She looked like the type who nodded her head and giggled through out the whole thing and did exactly what she was told.

She was the complete opposite of Leah in that sense.

It seemed like hours we were just standing there staring at each other. The tension was so thick in the air, you could almost feel it.

"So how was the rest of the wedding?"

"Was? It's still happening. My mom's trying to get wasted but the utter realization that she cant even swallow any of it is setting in."

I tried to picture Bella getting drunk.

"So, um, I didnt get to say this at the wedding but my family tells me that Leah is pregnant again?" Her voice was perky.

I brightened up and my cheeks reddened. "Yeah, she is. Baby number two." It felt odd to say.

She smiled and the sun glinted off her white teeth. "Must be a rush."

"Oh, definitely," I smirked and watched as Baby Doll washed her sandy flip flops off in the water. She scrunched her nose the same way Leah would and I couldve died of pride right then.

"She keeps me on my toes. Both of them do actually."

Jeez, I was fighting with my pregnant fiance about something as stupid as flying a few miles next door to California for a simple modeling gig. I was stupid.

"Must be nice," she said this in admiration as she watched my daughter. Where was Nahuel anyway? I opened my mouth to ask but that would seem rude.

"I hear you're getting married as well?"

My cheeks mustve been on fire. "Yup."

"Set a date yet?"

I shook my head and thought about how I should get on that.

She messed around with her huge ring. "Well, I'll be expecting my invitation." Her tone was dead serious but I could tell from the adorable giggle that followed that she was kidding.

We stayed silent for a few minutes until Baby Doll came rushing up to Nessie with a huge hug ready. Nessie seemed flattered and surprised but she returned the hug graciously.

My phone buzzed from inside my pocket and I rushed to pick it up.

Im sorry :( come home?

From: Lee - 4: 33pm

You can sure as hell believe I almost broke my damn thumb trying to text her back quickly before my anger could return and let it convince me not to go back home.

ok...i love you :)

Sent - 4:33pm

When I rose my head from my phone, a scene was unfolding.

Baby Doll had her back facing Nessie and her head tilted with her long black hair in between Nessie's fingers, being weaved around into a braid. The two had smiles on their faces as they chatted about something in the female native language.

Baby Doll never let anyone touch her hair. Ever.

She had the world's biggest fit about Leah brushing out her hair but here Nessie was braiding it and Baby Doll wasnt even tripping!

My phone buzzed again.

I love you, too :P

From: Leah - 4:35pm

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