A.N: Hello beautiful people!

I'm sorry that I wont be able to update this story any faster, since I have to write the future chapters as well as edit the ones that's up next... But I will update at least once a week, maybe more. And hey, it's only been five days now, right?;)

If any of you have any ideas about what you'd like to read about in this story, then please tell me! And if your heart just about stopped now ( in the non-vampire-ish sense); don't worry, I have a plan and a plot, and I've not run out of ideas. I've written some chapters ahead, and I know what's going to happen and how it's going to end. But there's room for more and I'm open for suggestions. Just thought I'd let you know;)

(and by the way, I know what you all want to see happening between Jacob and Nessie. And it will. Wont say when though.)

And now I'll stop nattering and let you read:

Chapter 4 – Out

The next week past without many big events. The school was back to normal; everything was back to normal. Not-enough-time-for-Jacob normal. On Tuesday mom and I went to visit grandpa Charlie. We drove in the Volvo as we always did; it wasn't as suspicious as running.

I still never showed him anything – with him it was still strictly need to know. He'd sort of accepted that I had grown up about twice as fast as what was normal, I think. At least he didn't eye me when he thought nobody saw, and he'd stopped sending us concerned glances.

Maybe Billy had something to do with that. Billy could be very convincing and very easy going. It must have rubbed off. Still, I always took precautions when visiting Charlie. I never wore grown-up clothes. Mostly something baggy, like sweatpants and a mickey mouse t-shirt and hood. In other words – no tight clothes. No high heels. No cleavage. No fancy jackets. No make-up. Thumbs up for ponytails. I don't know if it worked much, but at least it didn't make it worse. He still didn't see me as grown; just an early teenager. I think.

The girls in my class wanted me to join them at the Pavement this Friday. The Pavement was the nightclub in Port Angeles. We weren't old enough, (least of all me, technically) but honestly – if you were a girl, you got in. Easy as that. Gross as that. They were excited though. I'd said yes, but I was really tempted to call and say I was ill. Not that I didn't want to meet them, I just had bad memories connected to Port Angeles.

Actually, I hadn't been in P.A since that night when I was hit in the head beside the cinema. This led me to thoughts of Joham, which led me to thoughts I didn't want to think about. I never spoke to Jacob about this. He had a tendency to break something whenever it got mentioned.

Thursday was family-day. Rose and Emmet would be leaving soon, and they didn't know exactly when they came back to visit. Alice and Jasper would stay a few days longer. Tonight, all of us were sitting in the living room with Carlisle, Esme and my parents. And the topic of the conversation was swirling around me and my going-out-on-a-nightclub-sort-of-plans for tomorrow.

"I don't like it" my dad said.

"Me neither" I said, honestly. "But I said I'd go with them"

"I could ground you. Or you could tell them I did"

"You could. But they are my friends. And I want to go with them because they are my friends. Not because I particularly like the place we're going to"

"Honestly, I don't know what the fuzz is about" Alice said. She was sitting on the edge of the sofa next to Jasper. "It's not like she's never been out before."

"Not like this, you know, not...there" Esme said quietly from her chair. I could hear my dad clench his teeth together. I knew what his problem was. The last time I went to P.A on my own hadn't been a nice experience. Bad memories.

"Nobody's after her now, right? And she can take down any human, that puny"

Emmet laughed and grinned at me. Well, compared to him, he was right. I was puny. I grinned back.

I knew they would let me go. Mom and Rose didn't like it either, but I knew they wouldn't hold me back or limit me in any way. They were just worried. But I wouldn't be alone this time. And no one was after me. And we were going to a crowded place. And Emmet was right; I could take down any human. So there really was nothing to worry about.

Dad sighed as he listened to my train of thoughts.

"Fine then. But someone will drive you."
"I can drive on my own"

"No. Not this time. Someone will drive you and pick you up. And no standing alone in dark alleys waiting to..."

I wont, I wont. I'm not stupid.

He sighed and smiled just a little bit. My mom laughed. It must have been very clear on my face what I was thinking.

Alice and Rosalie hailed me in immediately after school the next day. They dragged me up to the bathroom to "make me look grown up". Great. Not that I minded much; I enjoyed their company at least. They finally decided on an outfit I could agree on wearing; a black suit-like shorts, a dark blue top and a short jacket. Kind of nice, kind of casual, kind of pretty.

"Have you spoken with Jacob today?" Alice asked suddenly as she handed Rosalie a pin to put in my hair.

"No, but I called him last night. He was at home with Billy after finishing some pack-stuff"

"Does he know where you're going tonight?"

"Yeah, I told him. Why?"

"No reason. But I have a feeling he'll be driving you"

"How do you know? I didn't ask him"
"No, but I can see that none of us is going to drive you, so I guess it's him then"

She winked at me. "And besides, I guess he might stay there with you for a while as well. You see, I can clearly see two blank spots, that's you two, but they keep melting together into one big blank spot several times tonight."
I could hear Emmet snigger somewhere in the house, and Rose snorted behind me. I could hear someone gritting their teeth as well. Probably my parents.

"Oh, come on!" I told them, embarrassed.

"I meant that in the non-sexual meaning, thankyouverymuch" Alice said indignant. "It means he will be in the same building as her. God!" She added, muttering under her breath.

She was right. Just a few minutes after my aunts were done playing dress-up, my cell purred.

"Hello?"

"Nessie"

It was Jacob, and he sounded happy . As always.

"Hi Jake"

"You still going out tonight?"

"That's the plan, yeah."

"You want me to drive you?"

I laughed

"You know you don't have to, but Alice just told me you would anyway, so I guess, yeah"

"But would you like me to drive you?" he pressed.

Jeez, did I need to spell it out?

"Yes Jacob, I'd like you to drive me. Please"

I could hear him smile in the other end.

"If you insist. When should I could over?"

"We probably won't be leaving in a couple of hours. But if it's up to me, I think you should come over now. We could hang out"

"I guess we could" I could hear his smile widen into a grin. "I'm on my way."

They were nervous. I was sitting in the front seat next to Jacob who was driving. Tina, Joan and Sophie were squeezed in the backseat.

"Do you think we'll get through?"

"How do we know they wont check ID?"

"What if you guys come in and I don't?"

"Do I look like I'm past twenty?"

Yes, they were nervous. I laughed quietly, and Jacob sent me an amused smile. He parked the car on the side of the road, and my girlfriends stumbled out.

"I'll be there in a sec" I called out after them before the door slammed shut. I turned to Jacob.

"Well, have fun" he said, smiling. "And don't go anywhere alone" he added seriously.

"You're going home?"

"Well, this is not exactly my kind of place" he laughed, nodding to the giggling girls outside the car. I could hear the thudding of music coming from inside clearly, and so could he. "But I can stay if you want me to"

"You don't have to" I smiled, sure he would come anyway. I remembered what Alice had said. "But you're welcome if you want"

Someone tapped impatiently on my window. I leaned over and kissed Jacob quickly, and sent him a smile before I climbed out of the car.

"Come on, Nessie. He'll survive"

They dragged me along , and then pushed me in front of them as we got closer to the small line of people waiting to get in.

"And you need to go first, 'cus you look oldest"

Sure. Put the youngest first.

They tiptoed nervously next to me on their high heels, clustering together. I noticed Sophie was quivering, and I guessed it was not so much the chilly night as the nerves.

"Relax" I whispered "It's not like you haven't been here before"

"It's just as nerve-wrecking every time" she grinned at me. "If we get through or not"

There were only a couple of girls in the line in front of us, and then we would be up. Suddenly I could feel a familiar warmth appear at my side, and I looked up only to see Jacob stand beside me. He didn't look at me, but he bent down to my ear.

"That guy's ogling you."

His voice was almost a growl, and he scowled in the direction of a group of boys beside the line.

"Oh chill. You're imagining things" I laughed. "And if someone is, I can take care of it myself"

"Oh, Jacob is joining us!" Tina popped her head in between us, resting it on my shoulder. She whispered conspicuously. "Good. He looks way past twenty. If he get in maybe we will too"

"Shh, we're up!" Joan hissed, and poked Jacob in the back to make him move forwards. Jacob laughed, grabbed my hand and walked straight past the guards without a earning even a glance from them. The girls huddled up close behind us, looking as serious and grown as they could, but still hiding a little behind Jacobs broad back. And then we were in. Easy as cake.

The place was crammed. It was dark to human eyes, with flashing lights and thundering music that certainly was not on the ipod my dad had given me for Christmas several years ago. Little sitting groups were placed around the room, around a very crowded dancing floor. I hoped I didn't have to end up there. Jacob, tall as he was, easily guided us to a small table in the corner. My friends was chatting happily and I joined in.

"Come on, Jacob, you need to order us something to drink. Just in case they start asking for ID. I'll pay." Joan grabbed his arm and started to drag him back into the crowd. He sent me an amused smile and followed her with a perplexed look on his face.

I started to laugh by the look on his face as he disappeared in the crowd. This was so not his type of place. I guess it wasn't really my type of place either. But it obviously was my friends type of place, so I shrugged

"Aww, he's so cute you know." Tina eyed me as I looked after him.

"I know. Lucky girl" Sophie joined in.

"That's you boyfriend, huh? Where's he from? First Nations?"

Three slim looking guys joined our table, sitting down on the empty chairs. The one who spoke directed his attention towards me. He had a narrow face, but was handsome looking I guess

"He's Quileute" I answered.

"Boyfriend?" he pressed.

"Yes"

I had to smile at the disappointed look on his face. He turned his attention to the other two girls; I'd clearly become uninteresting. The guys joined us, chatting for a couple of minutes. And then they asked us if we wanted to dance. Tina and Sophie obligingly stood up. Oh no.

"I'm sure your boyfriend wouldn't mind" the guy sitting next to me said. He seemed nice, but I really didn't feel like dancing. Luckily Joan appeared just then, with Jacob trailing behind. I could see his jaw clench as he took in the guy in front of me.

"No thanks, but I'm sure Joan would like to dance" I nodded towards her, as she put the drinks on the table. "And she doesn't have a boyfriend" I added in a whisper. The guy smiled.

"Thanks" he whispered back.

So they left, leaving me and Jacob alone. Fine with me, really. He sat down beside me, and I took a sip of my drink. It tasted good.

"Do you want to dance?" he asked

I just stared at him. His smile was a little strained at first, but then he saw my dubious face and relaxed.

"Me neither" he said, clearly relieved.

"We don't have to stay long, if you don't like it"

"We'll stay as long as you like."
I took another sip. Wow, this thing really tasted good.

"How's Billy, by the way? I haven't seen him in a week now" I asked

"Oh, he's pretending to be fine. You know him, he downplays everything."

"But he's not really fine?"
"I don't know" he admitted "He seems fine. He says he's fine. But I don't know."

He scooped closer and wrapped his arm around me.

"Here" I said, offering my drink.

"I'm driving, remember." he winked. "You like it?" he asked.

"Yes" I said. "I've never tasted anything like this before"

Alcohol had never really had any effect on me before, but then I hadn't been drinking much, either.

"Well, you've never been to a place like this before either," he said, and I laughed.

We sat there for several hours. Talking. As the drinks in front of me emptied, the content of our conversations turned lighter as well. To the edge of silly actually. The girls joined us now and then. They were enjoying themselves immensely.

"Nessie!" Joan squealed, for the third time this evening. She sat down on the chair beside me, almost loosing her balance. She staggered a little, and sent me a huge grin.

"What happened to you?" I asked, amused.
"Jellyshots happened, hon. Here, try"

She reached me two small glasses, and I eyed the green jelly dubiously.

"Come on, try!" she pressed.

I obliged, and tried to drink it down, but it was stuck in the glass. Jacob sniggered.

"How am I supposed to get this thing out of there, then?" I said, and handled him the glass. He scooped his little finger down and easily loosened the content from the glass. He handed it to me, and I swallowed. It tasted like jello. Huh.

"I'll get more. They're free" Joan said with a little hiccough . She got up from her chair and staggered away towards the bar.

"God, girl, you do know how to hold you drinks"

Joan was leaning over the table, her eyes impressed.

"I'm a pro" I teased. "But I'm starting to notice it"

"Starting to? I've noticed it for the last two hours" Sophie moaned.

The clock was half past one. We sat around the table, with several empty glasses in front of us. Jacob was sitting quietly beside me, his hand around my waist. I was tipsy. Just a little bit. For the first time in my life.

I looked up and saw Joans brother pop his head in the door.

"Your brother is here to pick you guys up" I told them, and their heads turned. "Are we heading back too?" I asked Jacob, and he nodded with a smile. We said our goodbyes, and stood up to leave. As we walked out, a guy wiggled his eyebrows at me as I past him. I arched my own, and his cocky smile became unsure. I sniggered inwards. Jacob pressed his hand lightly to the small of my back.

We got out in the fresh air and walked towards the car.

"I hate it when people do that to you" he muttered under his breath.

"Oh, stop. That was nothing"

"But I don't like it" he pressed, as he opened the door for me. I stumbled in. He closed the door, and walked over to his side.

"Whoa." I said and shook my head a little "This is a really weird feeling"

The alcohol was making me a little dizzy. It was like nothing I'd ever felt before. Jacob smiled as the car purred to life.

"It won't last long though. Your temperature will burn it off. "

We drove in silence for a little while. I was glad Jake had come with me tonight. I knew he was scared something would happen to me. I turned over to look at him, and he sent me a quick smile. It seemed awful long since the last time I'd kissed that smile.

"Jake, pull over" I said suddenly, shocking even myself. It must be the alcohol speaking.

His eyes widened with understanding and he sent me a concerned glance.

"Oh" he said. "Just hold on, okay?"

Dear. He thought I was sick. He was probably afraid I'd throw up in his car or something.

"I'm not going to puke in your car" I said, indignant.

He sent me another look as he turned over to park in an empty parking lot.

"No, you're going to puke outside the car"

I sighed.

"I'm not ill, okay?"

His frowned in confusion.

"Then what...?"

"God, you can be so thick sometimes!"

In one movement I had climbed over to him, and placed myself on his lap. I wiggled my arm around his neck.

"Oh"

His lips formed the word as he understood, but no sound came out. I leaned down to kiss him.

A.N: Omg, I just ended the chapter. I almost can't believe I did that to you. But I did. Muhahah. Don't hate me please, I have a couple of goodie chapters up for you next...

Oh, and this chapter is not an encouragement to minor drinking. But it happens. And so I wrote about it.

Thanks for all the amazing reviews:)