Chapter 9:

Nighttime Lecture Talk

JBPOV

After Nessie said goodbye to everyone, we went upstairs and got ready for bed. Nessie went to her room and I followed her, my gift in my hand behind my back.

"Hey Jake, what's up?"

"Your gift" I said as I handed her a small box wrapped in pink paper.

"Thank you Jake" she said as she threw her arms around my neck and kissed me.

"You're welcome" I laughed when she let go.

She towed me to her bed and we both sat in the center. She grabbed the card and opened it, its music filling the room. When the song ended, she was crying her eyes out. I wiped the tears with my hand and handed her the actual present. She opened the box and gasped. she took out the locket carefully and opened it as well. That got her crying again.

"Thank you" she said as I helped her put it on.

Once I was done, she claimed my lips once more. After 2 minutes, I pulled away.

"You need to sleep Nessie" I said as I tucked her in.

"Can I have 2 more wishes for my birthday" she asked timidly.

"Why not?"

"Okay, kiss me" she taunted.

I was all too happy to agree with her. I kissed her softly but passionately.

"Okay" she said as she swayed slightly. "Now, stay with me the whole night" she said.

"Oh, umm, Nessie, I don't think I can" I said.

Her dad would probably skin me alive.

"Please Jake" she said in a small voice.

On top of that, her lower lip jutted out a bit. It was just too adorable.

"You know what, I think I will" I said as I laid on top of the covers next to her. "Happy Birthday" I said as I kissed her sweetly.

When I pulled back, she snuggled against my side and fell asleep. I laid there thinking. He couldn't really kill me. I mean, he did it almost every night with Bella. Plus, it's her birthday wish, I couldn't deny that.

Lost in my thoughts, I didn't notice Edward come in until I heard a soft growl coming from the far end of the room. I looked up, startled, to see him standing in the doorway, glaring. I wait for him to start yelling and kick me out but it never came. So . . . I did the only other thing I could think of.

"You want to come in?" I asked.

He glared for a moment longer until his stiff position relaxes and with a sigh, he came in. He grabbed a chair and sat on the side of the bed Nessie was at. I stroked her cheek softly and she unconsciously moved closer and wrapped her arms around my bare torso. I heard Edward growl and my head snapped up, I had totally forgotten he was there.

"So . . . "

"Jacob, why are you here" he whispered furiously as his hand clenched into a fist.

"Hey, you always used to lay with Bella every night and plus, it was her birthday wish and I couldn't . . . wouldn't say no" I said the rehearsed speech.

"I . . . Jacob . . . Nessie . . . look. I have decided to give you guys more liberty but I'm not at the point where I'm about to leave my hormonal daughter with a hormonal teenage mutt" he still often tried to insult me but I didn't care. Nessie loved my wolf side. "alone in a room, in a bed together at night. At least I had some restraint, you 2, I'm not so sure"

"Woo Jake! Come on Eddie, let them pass first base" Emmet yelled from below while I blushed.

"Shut up Emmet" Edward and I both whisper-yelled simultaneously.

We heard Emmet laughing downstairs.

Nessie stirred in her sleep. "Jake?"

"Shhh, I'm here" I said as I stroked her face, pulling her closer.

"You know, we obviously have some trust issues"

"Look, all I'm saying is that, I'm not quite ready for that but I will give you guys more liberty . . . and you better be responsible" he muttered.

I couldn't believe it. We were nearly free!!

"Conditionally" he said and I groaned.

"Jacob, my daughter it a loving, compassionate, special, sweet and kind person. You better treat her as such and not take advantage of her" and with that, he got up, kissed her forehead and walked out closing the door behind him.

Behind the lecture, the warning was real. I dismissed the thought quickly though, and smiley hugely, I climbed inside the covers and enjoyed one of the best nights of my life.

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NPOV

Jake and I. We were together in his room watching P.S. I Love You when he leaned in and . . .

"Nessie" said as familiar voice shattering the dream. "Nessie" it said with more urgency.

I opened my eyes slowly to find myself laying over Jake's bare chest. I looked up and saw his bed hair . . . and the covers were all crinkled . . .

"Jake! You stayed!" I exulted as I hugged him.

"Of course" he said happily while kissing my hair. "Now we have you get ready or your parent will kill us" he whispered in my ear.

"Oh! School! Oh, but I don't want to get up" I said as I snuggled into his chest. He was so warm.

"I know, neither do I, trust me, but if not, we're going to be late and then your parents will surely give it to us"

"Too bad" I said as I tucked the covers around me.

"Nessie . . . "

"Make me" I giggled as I grabbed on tighter.

"Fine, you asked for it" and with that, he let me go.

"Jake" I whined but was quickly cut off when he suddenly started tickling me.

"Jake!" giggle, laugh giggle "Stop!" laugh, laugh. "Jake!" giggle, giggle.

That just got him more hyped up and he tickled me harder as I desperately tried to grab his hands.

"JAKE!!" I said between my laughs.

I finally caught his hands and took a much needed deep breath.

"Ha!"

Obviously he was humoring me because he broke out of my hold easily and pinned my hands on top of my head. Then he merciless started tickling me again. I was laughing so much my sides hurt and I had tears streaming down my face.

"Help!" I tried to yell but Jake's lips stopped my plea.

He kissed me for who knows how long. I lost track of time completely. My fingers tangled themselves in his hair as he slid his hand down my back, pushing me onto him.

Sadly, he pulled away, chuckling.

"Go get ready" he said as he slightly tickled me.

That was enough to make me shoot out of bed and run into my closet. I ended up with a jean mini-skirt and a blue v-neck shirt, courtesy of Alice. I put on a pair of black ballets flats. I kept the necklace Jake gave me and put on the bracelet and earrings Rosalie gave me. I was trying everything out, they would totally love me. When I went back to my room, Jake was already there. Together we headed downstairs. Everyone was already there.

"Okay guys, hurry up and eat so we can leave" Alice said.

We nodded and quickly left toward the kitchen. There, Esme gave us each a plate of chocolate chip pancakes with chocolate fudge drizzled on top. We ate happily and then brushed our teeth.

"Ready" I called as I ran downstairs. "Can I take my car daddy" I asked pouting.

His eyes widened as he saw what I was wearing. Great.

"Renesmee Carlie Cullen Swan! Get your butt upstairs and change into something appropriate!" he said using my full name and scrutinizing my mini-skirt.

"Daddy!!" I whined. "This is appropriate, Alice even picked it out for me" I argued.

"Now!" his voice deadly.

I gave up with a humph and stomped upstairs. There, I just put a pair of leggings under my skirt quickly.

"Better?" I asked as I walked downstairs.

He hesitated looking at my v-neck.

"Okay dad, look, I'm not going to wear a t-shirt and long pants . . . come on!" I said exasperated.

"Okay . . . better" he gave in.

"Can I take my car daddy" I asked again, pouting.

He seemed reluctant but he finally gave in.

"Okay, fine, just, try to not draw too much attention to yourselves" he warned as he hugged me.

We hugged everyone goodbye and jumped in my new Audi. I admired the inside for a while.

"Umm, Nessie? Do you intend to start the car?" Jake asked.

I blushed as I nodded and turned on the car, speeding away to Lion Pride. I quickly took my leggings off at a red light. Jake looked at me funny.

"What? I'm not really going to wear it" I whispered and we both laughed.

"I can't believe I get to go to high school with you Jake" I said happily.

"Neither do I, sweet, sweet freedom!" Jake exulted as he threw his hands up into the air.

"Jake! He might still hear you. Hey, we have to behave or we'll be going to Lion County"

"Good point, okay, sweet, conditional freedom!" he exulted again.

We laughed the rest of the way there. When we got to the school, it was buzzing with life. We got out of the car and Jake intertwined his hand in mine.

"Here we go" I said suddenly nervous.

"Hey, it'll be fine, promise" and then he leaned down and kissed me.

After a while, I pulled away, red.

"Jake, we're in a school you know" I informed him.

"Oh, I know. I just have to declare you my girlfriend so all the other boys back off" he said and we laughed together as we walked toward the school, hand in hand.

A/N

Hey guys!! So . . . what did you think?? Oh!!!! Jake is in trouble. Hahahahaha. Sorry I took so long to update. Four 2,000 word chapters a week is tough. Plus, school is really hard right now and with sports and all . . . OH!!! Guess what! It snowed in Orlando today!!! I know. Snow in central Florida is crazy. Anyway, I hope it moves down to Boca. I'll try to update before Friday of next week.

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