Surviving Seventeen

The sequel to Sweet Sixteen. Please read that first otherwise you will be confused. I was surprised by the reviews I got for Sweet Sixteen so I just had to carry on with it XD

All characters are not created by me but the amazing Stephenie Meyer. I only made the story line :)

Chapter Eighteen - Emmett's Hand

Jacob's POV

As soon as we were out of the car Nessie was running towards the house.

"Jake you take Billy to Jasper's study ok? I'm going to get dressed." she called in her angels voice, I stared at her until I saw the front door close. Billy let out a low whistle.

"Not long until she'll be part of the family." Billy said as I slowly pushed him to the house. I nodded and then spoke when I realised he couldn't see my head. Note to self : Do not nod when people can't see you.

"Yes, seven days." I replied, I smiled when I finished. In one week Nessie and I would be married, ready to lead or lives together for eternity. I liked the sound of that. I still didn't have a clue about the honeymoon. I started to panic.

"I heard from Rachel, she's looking forward to meeting Nessie." Billy told me, the sister I hadn't seen in years was finally flying from Hawaii, home for my wedding. That's if something didn't happen to make her cancel. She never hid her distaste for La Push, Billy told me it was always that after Mom died the girls found it hard to stay in the house. Rebecca had no problem with it, but Billy missed Rachel. He was glad she was coming so I fought back the acidic remarks.

"Sure,sure." I sighed and Billy nodded. Maybe it ran in the family? Are we random nodders? Or did Billy just know that I can see him.

I was rambling in my thoughts. Brilliant...

I continued to push the old man towards the house. As soon as the door swung open Nessie was dancing back over to where we stood.

My eyes popped out of my skull.

Was it possible for her to become more beautiful everytime I saw her? Yes. Yes it was. Billy gave a large smile and she smiled back.

"Jake is so lucky." Billy said and that made Nessie's smile grow wider again. For the first time I drew my eyes away from her face and ran over what she was wearing. It was a beautiful black strapless dress that clung to every curve of her body, it had pink diagonal stirpes and she finished the look with pink stillettos...

Stillettos?

I knew the types of shoes?! I had definately been around Alice too much, was I starting to lose my masculinity? Id have to have some man time, go hit a tree with a baseball bat or something, anything to get away from fashion for an hour. I hoped Edward didn't hear that...

"Nessie that is a bit posh for Port Angeles isn't it?" I asked, she took my hand in hers, the coolness of her skin balanced my heat perfectly. Made for each other.

"Come on bithday boy, I have one more surprise." she smiled, her eyes sparkled and I had to remind myself to breathe, I raised my eyebrows. How many more surprises could I get?! Billy just laughed lightly. I stared at my father and my brows furrowed. He was in on it.

Alice suddenly appeared wheeling Billy off, she was chatting about clothes and fashion. Billy looked terrified, the wolf man's dad was afraid of the little pixie.

I fought back a laugh.

"What's going on?" I asked quietly.

"I need you to close your eyes." she whispered trying to put her hands over my eyes. I watched her struggle with our height difference, her nose scrunched up again in concentration and I closed my eyes for her. I felt her hand increase in grip.

"Come on Jakey boy." she called, I could imagine the smirk that must be plastered on her face. I felt her lead me forward and even though I trust her completely I walked slowly dragging my feet to check for obsticles. I didn't want to go flying. I heard her slide open the patio door and the evening breeze hit me. I started to worry about her getting a cold, could she get a cold? Was I just being paranoid? I squeezed her hand lightly.

"Hey, Paul quit it idiot." I heard Jared hiss and my brows furrowed.

"Paul?Jared?" I questioned, I felt her stiffen beside me and a bit of shuffling. I stifled a grin as I could imagine her glaring at the two guys, they were obviosly moving away from her evils.

I'd never want to anger Nessie or i'd be in the dog house.

No pun intended.

"Open your eyes Jake." she said softly, and my eyes snapped open.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAKE!" Everyone yelled and I stared wide-eyed, taking in the sight before me.

I was faced with...alot! Thats the only way to describe it.

Alice

There was a large gazebo set up with fairy lights wrapped around the trees, there was a large BBQ and balloons.

I had forgotton how much Alice liked to throw a party.

I looked at the faces in the crowd, I recognised some from school, the La Push wolves and the Cullens. Carlisle was wearing an apron and had a set on tongs in his hand, I grinned wide. This would be intresting.

BBQ with vampires.

Pah! Very very intresting.

"Happy birthday Jakey." she smiled and he turned to look at her. I thought I'd be cheeky and lean in for a kiss. She accepted and I smiled against her lips.

"So there is no dinner?" I whispered into her ear. As soon as I saw that dress I knew it was out of the question, there had to be something bigger and I hadn't seen the Cullen's all day. This must have taken alot of effort.

"Nope. You get a BBQ instead." she giggled and I kissed her just below the ear. I wrapped my arms around her to pull her closer.

"Stop hogging the birthday boy Nessie you'll get plenty of alone time tonight you two love birds." I heard someone say, they were right beside us and I'd know that taunting tone of voice anywhere.

Emmett.

Nessie blushed and looked down as Emmett yanked at my arm. Nessie released me but I wanted to hold her.

Can't I spend time with my fiancee? Was that so damn impossible?

"Have fun Jake, it's your night." she said kissing my cheek and then let go of my hand. Emmett soon shoved me off in the opposite direction away from my angel. I scowled. This was soooo not fun!

"Happy Birthday Jacob." Edward said as Emmett pulled me towards him. Bella stood beside him a large smile plastered on her face. I had to smile.

"Yes, Happy Birthday Jake." Bella chimed and Emmett put his arms around my shoulder.

"Thanks, wow....Alice?" I laughed and Bella grimaced.

"Yes." she hissed and the pixie appeared by my side with Jasper, both were laughing. Soprano and bass.

"You love me really Jake." she smiled and Jasper patted my shoulder.

"To be honest, for a dog you 'aint that bad." he laughed and I smirked. I'd take that as a compliment.

"Thanks..." I said trailing off, Emmett was pulling me away again.

"What did you think of the car?" he asked me casually. It struck me that I hadn't thanked everyone.

"Your welcome Jacob!" I heard Edward call and Emmett's booming laughter rung out.

"Thanks it's amazing." I said awestruck.

"That's my Rosie for you." Emmett said, he sighed and I saw a twinkle in his eyes. I caught a flash of Rosalie's blonde hair and she came over.

"Happy birthday pup." she grinned and I laughed.

"Thanks blondie. I love the car, thanks."

"No problem, I made a few adjustments to it so it runs faster." she shrugged. "That reminds me Emmett, your jeep will be dismantled and scattered around the world if you don't find your wedding ring."

I took a step back. The malice dripping off her words caused Emmett to step back with me.

I would never anger Rosalie, she was scary when she was angry. Emmett continued moving back horrorstruck falling into a table.

"Crap!" Emmett shouted as he stood up. Tomato ketchup was all over his hand and running down his arm. One of the knifes had bent around his granite skin.

"Blood!" someone screamed and Emmett looked down at his hand. It looked like he had the knife stuck in his hand. Alice was by his side.

"Pretend to be in pain damn you." she hissed.

"Call 911!" someone else called. Understanding washed over Emmett's face and his good hand came up to his forehead like a damsel in distress.

"Owww! I'm going to die! This is the end. I'm too cute to die!" he called out. Nessie was by my side. Her expression was anger and concern. I rubbed a comforting hand up her arm. Rosalie gripped onto her overly theatrical husband and I saw a murderous glint in Alice's eyes.

"Get him a towel!" someone from the crowd called. "We need a doctor."

"No one panic." Carlisle said stepping over. He led Emmett away into the house, Emmett kept up the theatrics the whole way.

"Stupid vampire." Rosalie muttered along with a few profanities. Nessie looked set to kill the teddy bear also.

"Breathe honey." I cooed.

"Sorry guys, party is over!" Edward called, him, Alice, Jasper and Bella ushered everyone out. Billy and the werewolves stood by the forest laughing. I let out a small laugh too.

"I knew something would go wrong!" she shouted, tears were streaming down her face and I pulled her close.

"Don't cry, it was the best birthday ever." I assured her. It was stupid her being upset.

"Why can't our family ever be normal." she whispered and then sniffled. I kissed her head softly.

"If you haven't noticed our family isn't normal." I laughed and she pulled away. I kept hold of her hand.

"Where are you going?" I asked soflty and her eyes darkened.

"To kill Emmett." she replied in a flat voice.

"He fell Nessie, accidents happen." I was close to remembering incidents with her mother but that would cause a whole new wave of hysterics.

"Fine. I'm just going to see if he's alright." she started to pull away again. When she left Sam came over towards me, the other wolves had a look of calculation on their faces.

"We need to talk." he said in a flat voice. I gave him a look of confusion as I followed him into the forest. I turned to look at the rest of the pack that gave me a small smile.

"A pack like ours down South has come across a large coven of vampires that are threatening their reservation, they need help." Sam told me and I nodded. We needed to help.

"We must help." I told him and he nodded. He inhaled a deep breath and closed his eyes.

"There's a problem." he whispered and I sighed. There was always a problem.

"What is it?" I asked reluctant to know the answer.

"We leave next week." Sam whispered. I dropped to the floor and put my head in my hands. Next week was the wedding week, Nessie's week. I couldn't miss it.

"When next week?" I asked, maybe it was Monday and we'd go until Thursday, Nessie wouldn't mind that much.

"Six days." The Friday, bloody brilliant. The wedding was the Saturday.

My head swirled. I shook it trying to clear it.

"The wedding..." I chocked out and Sam sighed. "My wedding."

"I'm sorry Jake."

"Can't the rest of the pack go and I join you?" I asked grasping at straws, Nessie would be heartbroken if I left but worse if the wedding had to be cancelled.

"No." was all he said.

"Nessie is going to be heartbroken. She's worked so hard..."

"We need to help our brothers Jake." Sam interrupted, his tone rang with alpha but I was an alpha too, it didn't effect me like the others but he was right. As much as I hated to admit it Sam was correct.

"I'll talk to her." I whispered and he offered his hand to help me up. I took in and turned to look at the house.

"I'm really sorry Jake." Sam said again and I chewed my lip. So was I, so was I...