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Misunderstanding
RPOV
I ran down to First Beach, glad I was almost as fast as a normal vampire. The wind whipped my hip length hair, tangling it. I cursed internally. I was stupid, I was running to a beach in my crappy pajamas, and my hair looked like Claire had attempted to braid it. It wasn't exactly something you wear to meet your soul mate, but Jacob didn't care. Jacob didn't love me.
The thought almost crippled me. The vain hope that it was possible had kept me alive for the past couple of years. But now… I had nothing to hold onto. I was going to fall over the edge of despair and die. Figuratively. Alice would realize what was happening and tell everyone to come back from their stupid hunting trip.
I found an outcropping of rock just barely big enough for two and stared at the waves. They were calm and they helped me find peace. I would just admit that I loved him and… go away. Maybe find my parents. Dad would be ecstatic. For some reason, he had never really liked Jacob. He was always trying to point out smart guys with big muscles.
But Jacob was perfect. He was intelligent, beautiful, and my best friend. But I couldn't hang around like a stupid little girl. I could leave Jacob alone and watch from a distance. He would know I was there and futilely try to get rid of me. Maybe I would go. To the bottom of some ocean.
JPOV
I was still drawing a blank. I had absolutely no idea why Nessie was so upset.
I ran for a while, heading to First Beach, preparing for what was to come. I was telling Nessie everything. That I imprinted on her. That I loved her. That she was the only girl who ever drew my interest.
When I got there, Nessie's head was turned in my direction. She looked sad. I sat next to her on the giant boulder.
"Jake, I know why you left," she began.
I flushed in embarrassment. "Are you sure about that?"
"Why are you blushing? It's nothing to be ashamed of. It's not your fault. But I just can't help it." She couldn't help the feelings she invoked in me? She had to know I loved her. She was staring intently at the waves, probably trying to avoid bursting out laughing.
"Nothing to be ashamed of? It's embarrassing, Nessie! I mean, you're my best friend. I didn't want you to feel it," I said, flushing at the memory of how her body made me feel. She was just too beautiful for my senses to handle.
Then she started sobbing.
"The way I feel about you is embarrassing?" She shrieked hysterically. Wait, what? "I didn't think it was that horrible! My feelings might not be returned but I'm sorry that they're so embarrassing!" She took off running while I just sat there in shock. Why everything was so damn complicated was beyond me. It worked out just fine for Sam and Emily! Well, except for the horrible pain he had caused on her face. Maybe every wolfy couple had their troubles.
RPOV
Embarrassing? I was so shocked. I thought maybe he'd be flattered or something. It would be like in the crappy soap operas.
(Cue fantasy)
Jacob, this is hard for me to say…
What is it, darling Nessie?
I love you, Jacob.
Umm… I don't really know how to say this, Nessie. I'm flattered but I don't really feel that way about you.
(End fantasy)
I snorted. As if I could get it into my head that he didn't love me.
"Nessie? We're home!" My parents called from the entrance of the door. My mom was giggling at something Dad had said. Then she stopped and Dad said,
"Nessie, please come here." He must have been reading my angsty thoughts.
"I'd really rather not," I muttered knowing he could hear me. But I threw myself out the door anyway, knowing he would just get me by force if needed. I heard Dad snort.
I sat down on the chair across from the fire place. I could never get over how everything seemed to match so perfectly in this house. It seemed like none of these things should fit together.
Mom took in my tired, tear streaked face and said,
"Baby, what happened? You can tell us."
"Dad already knows. You can ask him. I'm going back to my room now." my voice was raw. I stormed back to my room and proceeded to fling myself onto my bed again.
I listened to Dad's explanation of what had happened between me and Jacob.
But he added something else.
"I'm going to find the dog. It's probably just some misunderstanding." I heard him rise from his chair and leave.
JPOV
I heard Edward before I saw him. He was running top speed the stopped suddenly. He was probably in hearing range. I just let it all out.
"You, WHAT?" he yelled, then ran impossibly faster.
"You and she. She and you. You… ugh. What was she trying to do? Seduce you?" he was muttering to himself.
Then he sighed and said, "As much as much as I hate the idea of you getting excited around my daughter, I have to admit it wasn't your fault. It was Alice's idea. She explained the plan when we were hunting. I didn't expect Renesmee to attempt her own plan. "
"What? There was a plan?"
He sighed. "Are you really that clueless?" He asked sounding like the know-it-all vampire he was. "I'm not going to tell you anything. This is for you and her to figure out on your own. I'd really rather not interfere."
I shuddered. Gross.
"Go talk to her and choose your words carefully this time. Oh! And she really had no idea what you were talking before. She thinks that you are embarrassed about… never mind." He ran off into the trees.
I growled under my breath. This was so frustrating! I couldn't rely on his freaky power to help me out. I trudged in the direction of the small little cottage.
RPOV
There was a faint rap on the door. I heard the pounding heart and rolled my eyes. But I was eager to spend any amount of time with him.
"Come in!" I called. The door creaked open and Jacob was standing in the doorway, looking unsure.
"I said come in," I restated. He took a few tiny steps in. "Come on, come on… good boy, Jakey!" I praised when he sat on the edge of my bed. He rolled his eyes.
"I'm really sorry, Ness. I don't know what I was thinking,"
I laughed. "Jacob, you obviously have no idea what you're apologizing for."
He shrugged. "That doesn't make it any less sincere."
JPOV
"True. Look, I'm sorry that I keep taking off on you. Like I said, it's not your fault," she said dejectedly.
"What isn't my fault? I have no idea what you're talking about, Ness!" I shouted.
She looked up. "Really?" she said hopefully.
"Yes! Really!" She looked into my eyes, probably trying to see if I was lying.
"Oh, thank God!" she screamed happily, throwing her small arms around my waist. I chuckled and pulled her in close. There would be a time for explaining the real problem later. For now, I was just happy to have her in my arms again.
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