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Jacob's POV

Chapter 5: Over My Dead Body...or Theirs

Luckily we had an hour to kill before the movie would start. I had wanted to share this with Nessie since I found it, but I only wanted to do so when and if she felt romantic feelings for me. Now that the day was finally here, I was so nervous that I was afraid I would lose my nerve. It was a lot to confess and I didn't want to scare her away. I drove as far as the backwoods road would allow and pulled over to the side.

"Uhh. Jake, you know I'm not quite dressed for a game of hunting if that is what you wanted to show me," she said as she eyed me with a furrowed brow and confused expression.

"Oh ye of little faith. Stay right there," I said as I jumped out of the car and ran to her side. I opened the door and took her hand, helping her step out of the car. I swooped her up bridal style as she let out a little yelp.

"And just how far do you plan on carrying me like this? This can't be easy," she said with a slightly annoyed tone.

"Questions later, although I doubt you'll have any when you see it. Actually I expect many more kisses than questions."

I carried her in silence as she rested her head on my shoulder and sighed. I could die like this and feel completely contented. As we reached the clearing near the rock cliff, I set her on her feet and grabbed her hand, walking backwards so I could see her reaction.

Her eyes were wide with awe. The view before her was of our place. I had decided long ago that it would either be that or it would die in my memory. Anyone else would feel like an intruder here. The view from the cliff looked as if it flowed straight out into the never ending ocean below and the moon lit the waves up like diamonds sparkling in the sun.

"Nessie, I plan on following you through college, supporting you in any way that I can. I'm going to become an architect and when I am finished, I am going to build us a home on this cliff. This place was only ever meant for you and now that I know you want me, I can finally bring this dream to fruition."

She just stood there silent, looking slightly panicked.

"Oh God, I'm so sorry Nessie. I knew this was too much too soon. I should have waited. Stupid!" I cursed myself under my breath as I turned away from her. I was rubbing my forehead when I felt her tiny hand on my shoulder, so I turned to face her.

"Jacob, it's beautiful and so much more that I could have imagined. It's just...you have to understand that until recently, I had no idea you felt this way about me. I've spent the last year dreaming of how to act on my raging hormones and it seems as though you have spent the last seven years dreaming of the perfect life for us. I just feel a little childish and silly," she said as she shook her head and looked away, wrapping her arms around herself.

"You think I haven't had impure thoughts? I have, and quickly replaced them because you were just a child. I only allowed myself to think of the distant future and what would be after the teenage hormones subsided. That way I could focus on the pure desires of marriage, children, a home to call our own and not the impure desires of a honeymoon and how we ended up with five kids," I said in exasperation.

"Five?" she croaked.

"Uh, yeah and I'm guessing from your tone you don't want to know their names."

"Names?" she practically yelled.

"I knew it," I mumbled under my breath.

She looked at me for what seemed like hours. "First, I just want you to know that bringing me here and telling me your plans for a house was not too much. Second, I wouldn't leave for school without you anyway. As far as the other stuff...I know you have had seven long years to dream about this, but you have to let this be our life, not just the dreams you have made. Life will happen and I don't want you to be disappointed when things change. Hell, that's going to be half of the fun of it! And as far as the five kids thing...just...wow!" she said as she put her hands up in a time out motion.

I laughed harder than I have in a long time. It was pretty ridiculous. "Well, when you put it like that...I would have to agree," I said as I grabbed her shoulders and brought her into my embrace. I felt her relax instantly as if she had been prepared for a true fight. I guess she didn't yet know I would give in to her every time.

I pulled away, looking into her eyes. "I promise no more planning. We'll take life one step at a time and figure things out as we go." She lifted herself on her tip toes and kissed me softly. The weight of the world lifted off my shoulders. She didn't run even when I said more than I meant to.

I so badly wanted to deepen the kiss, but we had a movie to catch and since it was part of our alibi, we had to watch it in case we were drilled later. Not that Edward couldn't just read our thoughts, but he really was trying to stay out of our minds and I was trying to sing 'lalalalalala' in my head as much as possible when I was around him.

I grabbed her hand. "We've got a movie to catch. Let's go," I said as I dragged her to the edge of the clearing and picked her up again.

We made it to the theater with time to pick something out from the concession stand. Nessie went for Junior Mints while I chose gummy worms. Luckily the theater was relatively empty, just a few kids occupied the seats in the far back. We chose second row from the top directly in the center. I lifted the center armrest so we could snuggle if the opportunity arose.

Just as the film began I felt something hit me in the head...popcorn. Really? They were going to throw popcorn at us? Are they twelve? I started to turn around, but Nessie grabbed my arm. "Please don't, let's just go sit in the front," she said with pleading eyes.

As we got up to move, I turned around and gave them the stare down, but I didn't start anything at Nessie's request. We made our way down to the front and began to get comfortable again. This time Nessie cuddled up into my shoulder instantly. I guess nice guys do finish first. I kissed the top of her head and put my arm around her shoulder. Just then I felt someone come up behind us.

"Lookin' good Renessme. I'll be up in the back when you're done giving this guy head...I'm in need of a little servicing myself," he slithered.

You have go to be kidding me. Does this guys have a death wish? I stood up connecting my fist to his jaw.

"Jacob, don't! He isn't worth it," Nessie screamed as she placed her hands on my cheeks to guide my eyes to hers.

Breathing heavily I looked at her and began to calm down. I can't believe I didn't change, it must have been her soothing presence that saved me. He surely would have been dead and dog food by now.

Slowly she guided me to the door as the punk was still trying to get his eyesight back. Luckily his friends did not try to join in on the festivities. This was definitely not the best night of her life so far and I was mad that it was ruined.

"Did you know that guy?" I asked a little harshly.

"Yeah, he is in my grade. I've never seen Derek act like that though. He is usually so nice to me. I wonder what got into him?" she asked with a furrowed brow.

"I bet I know...a little jealousy," I said with a smirk.

"What? No. No one likes me like that. I told you."

"Well you don't have to believe me if you don't want to, but I know it when I see it. Just do me a favor and stay clear from him and his friends at school, OK?" I asked with stern voice.

"OK. You aren't mad at me, right?"

"Nessie, this was not your fault. Of course I'm not mad at you," I reassured her.

I tucked her into the car and leaned down to kiss her. That's when I felt a stinging pain at the back of my head and heard my Nessie screaming at the top of her lungs. A few seconds later I lost consciousness.