Chapter 10: The Best Birthday, Ever
((((( Renesmee's POV )))))
Monday morning, all I wanted was to just stay in the bed. I didn't have Jake, Legend or Brody there for me anymore. I shouldn't have screamed at her like I did. She did nothing to me. Plus, she did try to warn me.
Aunt Ali, of course, showed up as perky as ever. It was disgusting to be a witness to it. I drug myself out of the bed, allowing her to totally dress me.
"Aunt Ali... can't I miss one day? I really don't feel up to dealing with the drama today." Just as I said that, Legend walked in the room. "Legend?" I practically screamed.
"Hi, Nessie. I stayed over with Alice last night. I wanted to talk to you then, but your parents asked me to wait until this morning. I hope it's alright?"
"Yeah, sure. Legend... I'm really sorry for the way I treated you. You did nothing to me except be a really good friend. I'm so sorry."
She smiled. "No need to apologize. I would've been just as angry if I were you. My brother is a pig, and doesn't understand anything about girls. I only hope you don't think that I'm anything like him."
"Of course not!" I went to her and hugged her. "Thank you Legend. You're really a great friend." I hugged her tighter.
"Can't... breathe..." Legend said struggling for breath.
"Oh...sorry." I let her go, and giggled.
Legend took a deep breath and smiled back at me. "Nessie, before we go, I need to explain something to you." We sat down. "Now, I'm not trying to justify my brother's actions, but I want for you should understand a little about my family. As you know, my mother is a Nymph. She has a gift to love others unconditionally - she's drawn to people with pure spirits, and those with the best of intentions. On the other hand, my father is dark. He's not mean or anything, but he can be very manipulative in his business dealings. He's a practicing Warlock… for pay. He is very gifted and is well respected for his abilities. My brother, unfortunately, has obtained both of their gifts, simultaneously, and he has no idea how to deal with it. He meets girls... usually virgins... their spirits are pure which makes him absolutely drawn to them. He even falls in love with them, drawing from their pureness. At some point, his feelings change after he has sex with them. That's when my father comes out in him. He turns cold and manipulative. Basically, very hurtful to the one he had just declared his undying love for just days prior. Even though I know he should've learned by now, he's convinced that the next girl will be different for him, and promises not to treat her that way. Mom has tried everything she could to help him with dealing with his gifts, but she's had no luck. Daddy has even spoken to him, explaining to him that he will never completely fall in love with anyone if he doesn't slow down, and accept things for what they are - his gifts fighting against themselves. So, Nessie, that's why I warned you to stay away from him. I didn't want that to happen to you too. I always warn the girls, but they never listen to me until it's too late. I just wanted to tell you a little about us, and partially explain his actions yesterday. He feels like he's in love with you, and he can't understand why you aren't responding the same way. No one has ever rejected him before, and he has resolved that this between the two of you must be true love. Nessie, he won't physically hurt you, but I wish you'd just speak to him and move forward. Stop this and I quote 'friendship' that the two of you have. It won't get any better. I promise. Do you have any questions for me?"
"Yes...why is it that every time you touch me when I'm mad, it all goes away?"
"Well..." She laughed. "I didn't tell you about my gift. My gift runs two ways. I have a love for Mother Earth just like my mother. I go out with her often to tend to nature, and I have what humans would call a 'green thumb'. I can bring any plant, tree or animal back to life, or help it bud if it's having problems. The other part of my gift is what I call compassion. If I place my hands on you, I can remove all anger or fear from you, almost completely. Usually, people cant even remember what they were mad about or afraid of. Is that what happened to you when I touched you those two times?"
My mouth fell open. "Yes. Legend! Those are the coolest gifts ever! Can you do the same thing with humans that you do with plants?"
"I honestly don't know. I've never tried it."
"Wow! How cool would that be?" I squeaked. "Wanna see mine?"
"Alright, alright, ladies. It's fifteen minutes before school starts. We can finish this up later." We all jumped up, and ran to the car.
When we got to school, Brody pulled up right beside us. We got out the car, but he remained in his. He never looked up. After a few minutes, he surfaced from the car, walking up to the three of us. "Good morning. Legend, Alice, Nessie." We all spoke. "Nessie, can I talk to you?" I nodded my head, stepping a few paces forward. "Nessie. I'm so sorry for my stupid actions on the hill. I know you don't believe me because I keep messing up, but I am really sorry. I saw how much I hurt you, and I took something from you that I can't give back. I hope that one day you can forgive me."
"I forgive you today, Brody. And, yes, you hurt me, and you took that from me, so we won't be getting that close any time soon again, but I hope we can still be friends, somehow. Your sister explained to me about your unique situation, and I feel for you, but please understand - I love Jake, and I always will. So, you need to move on before you totally destroy our friendship."
"I understand. I'm thinking about changing schools or maybe home schooling. The attraction that I have to you is too strong to promise you that I won't do that again - but, I promise I'll fight with everything in me to be sure I don't."
"Changing schools is kind of major, isn't it? Can't you work on it here? If you can beat it with me, maybe you won't hurt any other girls."
"I'll try, but my mom is looking into other schools now. Again, I'm really sorry. I never meant to hurt you."
School started as usual, and ended as usual. The only difference was that Brody didn't walk me to all of my classes, and he didn't talk to me during class unless it was necessary. At lunch, he sat with us, but on the other side of the table.
Maybe everything'll be alright.
Every evening after school, Legend, Brody and their parents would come over to the main house. Grandma and Inya were two of a kind. They were just alike. So sweet and loving, and both of them adored their family. It was sometimes hard being near them. It was like having three moms. Mine and the two of them. So affectionate and loving, it was disgusting sometimes.
Phadrus and Uncle Emmit seemed to kick it off the best. The joked around and never held their tongues about anything. It was like having two grown, out of control children in the house. They didn't care if their words embarrassed you or not. They just said it anyway. Aunt Rosie and Inya were constantly giving them the evil eye, or popping them.
Legend, Brody and I usually just went back to our cabin or upstairs in my room. I never brought Brody to Jake's cabin. Brody, as the days passed seemed resolved in his actions, and even met a new girl at school that he liked.
We even got together a couple of days with Aunt Ali to talk about the last minute party preparations. I was getting really excited. I knew somehow that my seventeenth would be my best yet. Well, as good as it could be without Jake. Anyway, I tried to stay positive.
Wednesday night, when I went to bed, the tug that usually pulls at my heart with a ripping tightness when I think of Jake wasn't pulled as tightly as it is usually. I felt encouraged. Maybe I was finally beginning to heal. Finally accepting the inevitable.
I reached over and wrote this to Jake...
Jake,
Regret, that is what I feel.
I do my deeds every day,
but they do not make me feel any better.
I am searching for your love.
Flowers bloom in a strange way,
now that you are not by my side.
I watch the flowers and I cry.
I know this is madness.
I wrap this present for you.
Please close your eyes and think of me.
I will always love you...
Renesmee
Thursday morning, I felt really good - surprisingly. My heart felt like it was healing. I got up and met Aunt Ali at the house, totally surprising her since she always has to pry me out the house. The day went really great.
((((( Edward's POV)))))
"Alice, what's wrong? What do you see? Everything is passing so fast. What's going on?" I asked, trying to concentrate on her vision.
"Edward, I don't know. Every morning, I try to look out for Nessie. This is what I get today. I don't understand." We both took a deep breath in, obviously thinking the the same thing. We said in unison..
"Jacob."
Right then, my phone rang. I didn't recognize the number, but I answered anyway. "Edward..." Jacob said. I looked at Alice, pointing to the phone, mouthing to her that it was Jacob on the line.
"Yes, hello Jacob." I said cheerfully.
"Edward. I'm so sorry for how I treated you and Jasper in La Push. It was stupid and irresponsible of me. I allowed my misjudgment to rule what I knew already in my heart. I'm calling today to ask for forgiveness."
"Jacob, of course, you're family. This is a local number. Are you in town?"
"Um, yes. Can I come over?"
"Well, yes, but wait until after eight o'clock. Let Renesmee leave for school before you come. Is that alright?" I asked.
"Yes, of course." He sounded sad.
"Jacob. I'm not trying to keep you from her. I just would like to talk to you before you talk to her. Alright?"
"Alright. I understand. I have Seth with me. Can he come too? He wouldn't let me come alone."
"Jacob, like I said before, we're family. You can bring whoever you like. You still have a home here."
"Alright. Edward...thanks."
"Alright. I'll tell Bella. She'll be ecstatic to hear that you're here. Goodbye."
I looked at Alice and smiled, dialing Bella's number. "Sweetheart, guess who just called...Jacob. He's in town, and will be here after eight. Come right over when you get ready." I hung up. "Alice, this will be the best birthday ever for Renesmee. She'll be so excited."
Renesmee came to the house around seven o'clock. "Baby, what are you doing here so early? You still have an hour."
"I don't know. I feel really good today. The pain in my stomach and heart seem to have let up. I felt a new energy to get out of bed this morning. I thought you'd be glad." She sounded sad.
"Oh, I am! Just surprised, that's all." Alice and I looked at each other, smiling. We knew exactly why Renesmee was feeling like that – Jacob was near and her heart knew it.
They left about seven thirty. Renesmee wanted to hang out before class in the parking lot. She seemed to really be liking school now.
Bella arrived, and the family all gathered in the main area, awaiting Jacob. I spoke to Jasper about his feelings about what happened with Jacob. He was as excited to see Jacob back with the family as Bella and I were.
Jacob arrived with Seth just after eight. Bella ran out, grabbing him up in a big hug, placing kisses all over his face. It's amazing looking back at our past , and how now Bella and I both look at Jacob as a son. "Jake! I've missed you sooo much." She hugged him again. "Don't you ever leave us like that again." She said sternly, and pushed his chest. "You stay here and work things out. Do you understand me?"
"Yes, ma'am." He smiled.
"I agree with her. Don't ever do that again. Everyone here has missed your presence in this family...even Rose." We all laughed.
"Don't speak for me. The dog can come and go as he pleases." Rose said, smiling at Jake, and showing him her middle finger.
"Hello, Seth." I extended my hand. "How are you?"
"Fine. I was just worried about Jake. I hope you don't mind."
I looked at him, smiling. "You're family too. You always will be."
"Come in, Jake, Seth." Bella said.
We all went inside and got comfortable. "Well, everyone, I wanna first say that I was wrong. I'm very sorry for any disrespect that I may have given you. All of you have been family to me for a long time now, and Edward and Jasper, you didn't deserve any of that. I hope you can forgive me because I need to be around Nessie." Jake nervously smiled, but his eyebrows frowned.
Everyone agreed in their own terms and words. "Can I go get washed up? I've been running for two days, and I know I smell really good right now."
"Good is definitely the wrong word, Dog. Get out of here before I throw up my food from earlier." Rose added.
He and Seth left to get cleaned up and quickly returned. "Edward, can I talk to you outside?" Jacob asked.
"What's going on?" Edward asked as we stepped outside.
"Nothing...I had been building a car for Nessie for the past six months, and I would like to finish installing the accessories for it. Is that alright?"
"Sure. You didn't have to bring me out here to say that."
"Well, I also wanted to see if it would be alright to not tell her that I'm here until tomorrow. I saw her flier on the counter at the cottage for her party, and I would love to surprise her at her party."
"I think that's a great idea. Where will you stay?"
"Maybe in a hotel. It's only for one night."
"Alright. She'll be so happy. Jacob. I didn't say it earlier, but thank you for coming back. I missed you, Son. Oh, you will tell her about the imprinting tomorrow night, right? Don't let it go another day." I asked the question, but was really making a statement. This confusion has gone on long enough.
"Yes, of course. Edward...why didn't you and Bella just tell her when I left?"
"It wasn't our place. She deserved to hear it from you. So, either you tell her, or she'll never know. Besides that piece of information would have made the situation much worse. Trust me."
"Ah...thank you for that. I hope she understands. I hope she doesn't feel like I've lied to her all these years."
"She'll be just fine. Just do it, Jacob. Just come out with it. Alright?"
((((( Jacob's POV)))))
"Wow, Seth, that went way better than I had hoped."
"Yeah, man, you were stupid for leaving anyway. You know how the imprinting works. Even though one or the other doesn't immediately see the attraction, it doesn't mean they won't eventually. You let your love go for some stupid misunderstanding. You're an idiot, dude," Seth scolded me.
"Wow...thanks Seth. You're a great friend." I said sarcastically.
"Well, it's true. When I imprint, heaven, hell, nor the Vultori will be able to keep me from her."
"Thinking of that...have you been getting out? It's been years." I asked.
"Sure. Leah and I are the only two that haven't imprinted. Maybe I'll find her here in Victoria." We both laughed.
"Don't dismiss it so easily. Maybe you will."
Seth helped with the final accessories, and we left before Nessie got back home.
((((( Renesmee's POV)))))
"Daddy! Daddy! Come here! Daddy!" I called, running back to the main house.
Daddy and Mom came quickly to my side, looking worried, scanning the trees and around the house for danger, taking a defensive stance in front of me.
I giggled. "Daddy, Mom, calm down. Come here."
I pulled them by the hand into Jake's cottage. "He's been here. He came back. Have you seen him?"
"Renesmee, what makes you think he was here?" Mom asked confused.
"Well for one, I smell him, plus, I didn't use those towels this morning. You don't smell him?"
"Actually, no. At least no more than usual. Are you alright, honey?" Mom asked.
I sat down on the end of the bed. "But...but..." I was sure that I smelled him. I must not have if they don't. Great. Now, my mind is playing tricks on me.
Mom came up to me, holding me close. "Baby, it's OK. Just calm down. Wanna go see the main house? Its fully decorated for the party tomorrow."
"Sure...I...um...alright. Let's go." I looked back at the bedroom and the bathroom. My hopes seem to have faded just as quickly as they came. I walked to the main house with my head down. I took a couple of deep breaths, then walked in to see the decorations. "Wow, Aunt Ali. You did all of this today?"
"Yes...do you like?" She chirped.
I smiled widely at her. "Absolutely. It is perfect."
She had the whole house decorated with pink and black. If there was a place for tool, lights, or any various decorations, it was decorated. The massive table had been decorated also to hold the food and drinks. She even had pink and black lights wrapped up the stairs on all three levels.
"Come outside, Nessie. You'll love this." We walked to the edge of the grounds. I looked up our street that led to the highway. "What do you think?"
She had taken the pink and black lights and wrapped every fifth tree all the way to the highway. It was so beautiful. It looked like you were approaching somewhere very important - even fun. If anyone misses the house, they're definitely going blind.
"Well..." She squeaked at me.
I hugged her. "Aunt Ali...it's perfect. I couldn't've asked for better. Thank you." I smiled, but it didn't reach my eyes.
"Nessie, what's wrong?"
"Nothing. I'm alright," I answered and tried to hold back my tears.
"No you're not. What happened?"
"Well, I went back to Jake's cottage after school today, and I thought he had been there. I smelled him Aunt Ali! Well, I thought I did. It just made me sad. That's all," I sighed. "I thought he had come back to me," I began sobbing into my hands. "I miss him so much."
"Ah, honey. Don't give up hope. He loves you. He'll be back. I promise."
She hugged me and led me back to the main house. When I walked in, I smelled him again - all over the house, even in the garage.
Now I know that I'm losing my mind. If he had been here, they would have seen him and smelled him. I know that for sure.
That night, I went to bed. My heard didn't feel that hard tugging that I've felt for weeks, and it angered me. I don't want to let him go yet. I want the pain to stay. I cried into my pillow. "Oh, Jake. I miss you so much. Please come back to me. Please, Jake." After a couple of hours, I didn't feel as sad anymore. Plus, the pain in my heart wouldn't return, no matter how much I tried to get it back. I got up and began reading a magazine. I saw a couple in love and kissing, and I thought about the kiss that Brody gave me, then I imagined Jake kissing me. It saddened me to know that I may never experience that with Jake. I went back to the room and got out a pen and paper.
Jake,
Confess yourself to me.
No! What have I done to you?
My heart just can not heal.
Tear my heart out.
I am a child within your hands.
Forgiveness now I seek.
Your forgiveness, my love.
I am ready to sacrifice.
My heart will never heal.
Close my eyes and let me fall.
Please hug me for one last time.
Then, I'll become your Guardian Angel.
Nessie
Well, today is the day. I drug myself out of the bed, having just gone to sleep around three o'clock. I really didn't care how I looked, so I just threw on some jeans, a t-shirt and some lip gloss with my hair in a messy ponytail. Aunt Ali came over to pick me up for school.
"You ready for tonight?" She asked way too perky for my shitty mood.
"I guess," I responded shrugging my shoulders.
"Ah, Nessie, perk up. This will be your best birthday ever!"
"Huh, I guess. I don't know how it can be if Jake's not here, but I guess." I shrugged again.
Everyone at school was really hyped up about the party. Everyone wished me happy birthday all day long. I just wished I could have gotten everyone in the same room and had them say it at the same time. By the end of the day, it was tiring.
Brody found me before I got to the car. "Nessie! Wait! What do you want for your birthday?"
I shrugged. "I don't care. Whatever you think. I'll be happy if you and Legend just come."
"Ah, Nessie. You have to want something. Can I buy you a necklace? Would you wear it?"
"Sure I would." I smiled.
"Brody, don't go do anything stupid." Legend warned. "Mom will surely send you to an all boys school if you mess up again," Legend scolded him.
"Shut up Legend. The gift will be from both of us," he rolled his eyes at her.
I laughed at them bickering.
"We have to go." Alice added. "See you both around six. I want her closest friends there before the school shows up." We got in the car and headed home. I took a couple of deep breaths, wondering if I could get a whiff of Jake again - nothing.
When we got home, everyone was in full party mode. Mom, Grandma, Aunt Rosie and Aunt Ali were moving so fast that I barely saw them myself. It was actually really funny how they just zipped by each other, never touching.
Aunt Ali pulled me upstairs. "Come on, Nessie. I only have about three hours to get you looking perfect."
We went into her massive bathroom. She had make up everywhere.
"Aunt Ali. I never bought an outfit for tonight." I said horrified.
She laughed. "Do you know who planned this party? I would never forget something so important. You know that." She said bubbly, but offended.
She threw me in the shower. When I finish, she wanted me in my underwear only, wrapped in a towel. Mom and Aunt Rosie began doing my hair, and Aunt Ali began on my face. "Don't you think I should at least put my shirt on before my hair and face are done?"
"Shhhh." Aunt Ali said, continuing her voyage all over my face.
"Ouch, what are you two doing to my hair? Slow down. It hurts!" I whined.
"We're braiding the back and sides, so keep still. It won't hurt forever – big baby," Aunt Rose teased.
After a few hours, we were ready for my outfit. They refused to let me see myself until everything was perfect. Aunt Ali came in with the most beautiful dress. I was able to step into it, thankfully. It was pink with black designs all over. It had a spaghetti strap top, and it flowed to my mid thigh. It came with a pair of black tights, but all three ladies agreed to lose the tights, and add a tall heel. Aunt Ali bought three pairs of shoes, unsure of which one would be perfect. In my opinion, any one would have been more than perfect. When they were finish they turned me to the mirror.
I almost didn't recognize myself. I moved to make sure that the girl in the mirror was actually me. I looked like a...lady. They were all waiting for my reaction. I turned to them and smile sidely. "Thank you all so much. I love it. I look so beautiful!" I squeaked.
"I know. No one will be able to hold a candle to you tonight. It's your night, honey." Mom said. "Now, we have about two hours before the party starts. We want to give you our presents first." We all went downstairs.
Aunt Rose and Uncle Emmett bought me some new accessories to soup up my motorcycle. I was happy. Dad had refused to get them for me months ago. Grandma and Grandpa gave me a new riding jacket. Aunt Ali and Uncle J gave me a beautiful ring and necklace set. The stone in the center was large and pink. The pink stone was surrounded by two rows of black diamonds. The ring exactly matched it. Daddy and Mom gave me a new iPhone and all of the accessories, plus three one hundred dollar iTunes gift cards. I received all of the gifts, individually hugging and thanking everyone for being so thoughtful.
When I was finish, they all looked at me like we weren't finish. They had to goofiest looks on their faces.
"What?" I asked, knowing there was more.
"Well, honey, brace yourself! You have a surprise outside," Mom said excitedly.
What was waiting for me was the car that Jacob had been drawing for the past year. Someone had built, and finished the car. It was the most beautiful car that I'd ever seen, and it looked just like me. It was shiny black with black and chrome rims. The doors opened up like a Lamborghini, and it was tinted very dark. On top, it had a sunroof that spanned the width of the roof, and it had a custom kit under the car. It was perfect. Too perfect.
I took a deep breath in then hung my head. Seeing the car sent me through a range of emotions – happy, sad, then angry. It reminded me that Jake was gone, and would never get to ride in it with me, and it pissed me the hell off that someone went through Jake's things and finished what he should've. I sat down on the porch. I wanted to start fussing, but I felt like all of my life had been kicked out of me.
"What's wrong? You don't like it?" I heard Jacob say. I jumped up to my feet, scanning the area around me. I didn't see him. Everyone moved to the side, and there he was, exiting the house.
"Jake!" I ran quickly into his arms, jumping on him, wrapping my legs around his waist, immediately kissing him on the lips. "I've missed you!" I kissed him again and again and repeated that over and over. He chuckled, hugging me tightly, but returning the kisses with just as much passion as I was.
"I've missed you too. Every second I was gone. I love you, Renesmee Cullen."
"I love you too, Jacob Black." I hugged him tighter.
Everyone went back in the house to give us some privacy. Jacob walked with me in his arms to the car, placing me on the trunk. "Nessie, you look really beautiful," he said sincerely.
I giggled. "Thank you. Aunt Ali must have gotten to you too. You look great." He smiled.
"Nessie..." I didn't let him finish. I pulled him close and planted another kiss on him. He seemed eager to return them, but he pulled away. My mouth went straight into a pout.
"Nessie, listen to me. I need to tell you something. It can't wait another second."
"Oh, Jake, please don't. Can't it wait until tomorrow?"
"No, it can't. Nessie, when I got your letter, I realized that this whole mess was a huge misunderstanding. You have to listen to me before we go any further."
I sighed. "Man, Jake," I crossed my arms, and pouted.
He placed his hands on my arms, and gently unfolded them, then took my hands in his. "Nessie, just let me get it out, please." He took a deep breath. "You are her, Nessie. You are my imprint." He paused, and looked into my eyes, waiting for a response.
My mouth fell open as I process what he was saying, and my eyes bucked wide. "What did you just say?" I whispered.
"Nessie, you are my imprint. You have been since the day you were born. The moment I first saw you, I knew. My life has never been the same since. You never suspected it? You never questioned why a werewolf would be living with a coven of vampires?"
I pushed Jake back and jumped off the car. "Let me get this straight. You've known all this time that I was your imprint, but you never told me, then you up and left me because I wanted you to find her?" I screamed at him then pushed him again.
"Well, it didn't really go like that. I thought you knew that last time we talked on the phone. You told me that your father told you, and that you didn't want to hear about it. I thought you knew, Nessie, and weren't interested in pursuing a relationship with me. I left because my presence here seemed to be making you more and more unhappy," he said putting his head down.
"Oh, Jake...I was unhappy because I had fallen in love with you, and was sad that you couldn't love me in return because of your imprint. So, wait...you do love me?" I asked confused.
"Of course I do! You are my whole life. My whole world. You don't know how hard it was staying away from you these weeks."
"Come here." I pulled him close to me and kissed him. Only this time, my tongue traced his lower lip, and when he allowed me entrance, I devoured his mouth. The kiss seemed to last forever, mind was everywhere, and my body melted in his arms. I was exactly where I wanted to be – needed to be. During the kiss, Jake pulled me even closer, picking me up, causing me to straddle him again. His hands were all over me, and mine on him.
Daddy stepped back outside clearing his throat, twice. "Renesmee, let Jacob go. Come in the house, or go take a ride in your new car. But either way, I need you two to stop that right now," Daddy said sternly.
Jake and I finally let go, both of us giggling, then one more peck before he let me down. I just stood there holding him and laid my head on his chest.
I really don't care what Daddy says. I'm not ready to let him go just yet.
"I heard that Renesmee. Now." Daddy said sternly.
"Come on, Jake. Show me my new car." Jake smiled his big beautiful smile that he reserved only for me. He looked so beautiful. The mixture of his gorgeous body, his tanned skin, that short hair cut, and his wonderful musky smell, made him absolutely breathtaking and irresistible to me. I don't think I've ever looked at Jake like this before. It's like seeing him through new eyes. I liked it. No...I loved it!
To heighten the mood, the way that Jake was looking at me stirred feelings in me that I've never experienced before. My body felt really exposed, mushy. My girlie parts had a weird reaction or sensation, but not uncomfortable. I've never been turned on before, but if this is what it's like, I am definitely going to like this. My head was cloudy, and all I could think about was being in Jake's arms, kissing his warm lips, feeling his smooth, strong arms around me. My heart began to race thinking about it all. My hands became clammy, and I found it hard to focus.
Jake must have noticed the change in my reactions, and smiled. He leaned down to my ear. "Come on, Nessie, lets go take a ride." Being that I've never learned how to drive, Jake put me in the passenger seat, strappedme in, then returned to the driver seat. As soon as he got in the car, I leaned over, and gave him a quick kiss. "Ready, Nessie? You'll love this. It's really fast." I never said a word. I only kept my eyes pasted on him, committing to memory every line, curve, color and scar on his beautiful face.
"Jake, find somewhere to park. We probably only have about forty-five minutes." Jake went straight to an open park, where tourists pass to stretch their legs. As soon as he stopped, I jumped over the console straddling his lap. "Jacob Black. I am so glad to see you. Thank you for reading that note. I love you so much," I leaned in to kiss him.
He stopped me, then chuckled. "Nessie, let me look at you." He took a deep breath in, then out, then did it again. "Ah, I've missed that smell. I thought I was forgetting it."
I leaned in to kiss him, again. He placed his hands on each of my cheeks, pulling me close. "I love you, Renesmee Cullen. I promise. I'll never leave you again, and I promise to hear you out, to never let a misunderstanding come between us again."
"Jake...shhhh. Kiss me." My eyes were heavy lidded, my lips eager, and my hands were definitely searching. Finally, he kissed me. As it progressed, it deepened. I felt all of the love that he had for me, as I tried to let him know my love for him. I reached behind his head, hugging at his hair, further pulling him to me. I readjusted my body on top of him, pressing my chest against his. He weaved his arms under mine, while rubbing my back. This went on for I don't know how long. At some point, we both needed air, so I moved over to kiss his lower jaw, his earlobe, his neck, while rubbing everywhere my hands would reach.
All of a sudden, I felt something hard between us. I looked down to find that it was Jacob. His rising erection felt like someone had just placed a stick in between us. "Oh, Nessie...I'm sorry. Your touch does something to me. I didn't mean to react like that," he apologized.
I smiled at him. "Shhhh...it's alright. Have you ever had sex Jake?"
"No! Absolutely not. And I don't plan on it for a while."
"Why?"
"Well, for one, we need to be married before we try anything like that, and two, your father would kill me." He chuckled. "Let's go, Nessie."
He lifted me off of him, and placed me back in the passenger seat.
"No. I'm not finish. I don't have enough of you yet." I tried to cross the divider again, but he stopped me. "Jake, what's the problem? Didn't you miss me? Don't you wanna kiss me?"
"Of course I did and do. But Nessie, you saw what happened. Sitting on my lap with that small dress on is not safe. Please, don't do that again." He begged. "Plus, I know you're having a reaction to me too. I can smell it."
"Fine, let's get out then." I stepped out of the car and got in the back seat. "Come on Jake. Come and show me what all of these buttons are." Jake smiled, and did as I asked. We returned to our kissing session. I leaned back, and he followed, ending up on top of me. His hands were all over me and it felt so good. I wanted to go farther. I wanted to give him everything I had. He kissed me so softly, but deeply, building every moment. I reached around, placing my hands on his skin under his shirt, rubbing up and down his back. I felt his erection rising again. He tried to pull away, but I held him close, wrapping my legs around him too, not letting him break the kiss. I moved my hands down, feeling his bottom. Jake began shaking his head no, then pulled his lips away from me.
"Nessie baby, no. We can't. I won't."
"Jake, it's our choice. Not anyone else's. I want you to have it. I want you."
"Nessie, not like this. Not in the back seat of a car...not our first time. Plus, neither of us have done this before. No. I won't even consider it."
"Fine, Jacob. Let me up." He chuckled, then let me up, maintaining eye contact with me. "Jake, what's the big deal? We love each other. We've known each other all our lives. Why not? It's not like we need to get to know each other?" I shrugged then leaned back into him, rubbing his chest. Jake removed my hands, opened the back door, and returned to the front seat without a word.
"Nessie, let's go." I got out and got back in the front seat. "I love you, baby. Happy Birthday." I folded my arms, chastely smiling at him. He laughed at me. "You haven't changed...still stubborn as hell."
We got to the house in no time. Only Legend and Brody were there so far. Aunt Ali wanted my friends there to help welcome the guests. When we pulled up, Jacob opened the door for me, and we walked around. "Wow, Nessie. That's a hot ride. What is it?" Legend asked. "Who is this?" She gestured toward Jake.
"Legend, this is Jake. He came back earlier today for my party - actually for me." I looked up at Jake, smiling.
"Jacob...nice to meet you. She has missed you terribly. I'm glad you came back. Will you be attending Victoria High?"
Jake looked at me. "We don't know. We've only reconciled. We'll talk about that later." I hugged him closer to me.
Seth came walking up from Jake's cottage. "Seth! What are you doing here!" I let Jake go, running to Seth. He must have grown two feet since the last time I saw him, and he's gotten really cute. He no longer looked like that scrawny little boy. He's grown into a beautiful man. He swooped me up in a huge bear hug and hugged me close.
"Nessie, its so great to see you again. You've gotten to be so beautiful. Happy Birthday." He leaned down into my ear. "I told him he was acting like an ass. Give him a hard time for me. OK?"
I giggled. "Alright. I'll do that. Come here and meet my friends from school."
I brought him over to Legend. "Brody must've gone in. Seth, this is Legend. Legend, this is..." Before I could finish the introduction, Legend stepped in front of me, extending her hand to Seth. They were looking at each other like the sun just shone in each other's eyes, and they wanted to see every second of it. I looked at Jake, shrugging my shoulders at them, shaking my head. Jake looked at them for a moment longer. They intertwined their fingers, and began smiling at each other. It was weird to see two people who just met act like that.
Suddenly, Jake burst out laughing. He was curled over, trying to catch his breath, and I never saw what was so funny. Seth and Legend both looked over at Jake like he was crazy. He tried to pull himself together before he spoke. "They...he...Seth..." He couldn't get it out for laughing. "Seth just imprinted on her." He returned to his laughing. My mouth fell open.
"What? What is that?" Legend asked.
"Legend, can we go for a walk and talk?" Seth asked.
"Wait, Seth, I have something to tell you." I went over to them. "You can speak freely with her. She knows everything. She'll understand." I smiled at the both of them, then returned to Jake's arms.
Brody finally came back out. "Brody, this is Jacob Black. Jake, this is Brody Shay, Legend's brother."
"Nice to finally meet you, Jacob." Brody smiled, but his smile never reached his eyes. "Happy Birthday, Nessie. Here's your gift from Legend and me." Jake smiled at Brody, looking to see what the gift was, holding me close beside him.
When I opened the gift, it was the most beautiful necklace and pendant. The pendant had a garnet red stone in the center, with white gold detail surrounding the stone. In the center of the stone was a small diamond that caught the rays of the sun perfectly. I looked up at Brody and hugged his neck. "Thanks Brody. This is perfect. Sorry, I can't put it on tonight. Aunt Ali bought this one for my outfit, but I promise I will wear it."
Mom came out to check on us, and admired the necklace. "Oh, Nessie, this is beautiful. Is it antique?" I looked at Brody.
"No ma'am. I bought it today."
"Well, it's just beautiful. Renesmee...do you want me to go put it up in your room upstairs?"
"Yes, please. Thank you." Mom walked off then looked back at me, lifting her eyebrow. "Renesmee...can I speak to you for a moment inside?" Jake leaned down and kissed me on my forehead. I giggled then walked off."
Mom led me into my room upstairs and closed the door. Aunt Ali, Aunt Rosie and Grandma came in too. Mom started. "Renesmee. We don't want to make you nervous, but we want you to be aware of the situation that's still going on with Brody. We know that you never gave him any reason to pursue you, but he has. He is."
"Yes, Nessie..." Aunt Ali started. "When you pulled up with Jacob, Brody noticed right off that he was Jacob. He never asked, but the way you were acting told it all. I made sure that I stayed around him to monitor his attitude just in case he decided to start a commotion. He maintained his cool, but the look in his eyes went from hurt to pain to anger to I don't know what."
"Nessie...listen...this situation is very delicate. Their parents are our friends, but our family comes first. I know that you've made your intentions known to him, but you'll have to separate yourself from him if you don't want him and Jacob to clash. You'll also need to let Jacob know what's happened these past couple of weeks. Don't let him be left in the dark and have to come out fighting. It may destroy the two of you." Grandma said.
"Yes, Nessie, I agree with Esme. If his father comes out in him, we may have a nasty fight on our hands, so treat this delicately," Mom added.
Listening to them made me feel sick to my stomach. All I ever wanted was Jake. Ever. Yet, everything they're saying is true. Brody has been acting very erratic even without Jake here. Then, he probably thought he may still have had a chance. Now, I don't know how he'll act.
"Mom, do you think Jake should come to school with me?"
"Baby, I don't know. We'll have to speak to your father and grandfather later tonight or tomorrow. Don't worry, everything'll be fine, just do as we ask. Oh, and if you can, tone down the smooching in front of Brody until he can get used to the idea. We don't know if he's dangerous, so let's just tread softly."
They all hugged me individually then walked out. Aunt Rosie was last. "Nessie, don't worry. I'll kick his ass for you if he tries anything." She smiled and exited the room.
When I made it back downstairs, Brody and Jake were still on the porch. Jake had the most horrible frown on his face, and Brody was smiling. It looked way too strange. "Hey guys, what's up?"
"Nothing." Jake said. He kissed my forehead, then walked past me into the house. He looked so sad.
I turned my eyes to Brody.
"What did you say to him?" I tried to remain calm, stepping close to him, my fists balled up. I looked around Brody into the window. Jake was talking to Mom and Aunt Ali. They were obviously trying to calm him down, but he pulled his arm from them and walked out the back door. They all looked at me. "Answer me, you bastard! What did you say to him?"
He put his hands up to me, palms out. "Woah, calm down, Nessie. We were just talking. I told him that you missed him a lot."
"And..."
"And, I said that I really like you, and he better treat you right or I would. He asked me if we dated. I told him no, but not because I didn't try. I told him that you wanted him, not me. I told him that he's a lucky man to have such a wonderful girl to love him."
"Is that it? You didn't tell him that you kissed me, did you?" He paused, but shook his head no. "Brody, first, I've told you over and over that I love Jacob. I always will, whether he treats me right or not. I don't need you coming between us! Stay away from him if you can't behave yourself." I walked off. I felt a hand on my arm, stopping me. I turned around quickly, ready to fight.
"Nessie, wait, wait, wait. I just wanted to apologize. I really want you to be happy. Even if its not with me." He removed his hands from me. Mom, Dad, Aunt Rosie and Uncle J was next to me the same instant.
"Is there a problem here?" Uncle J asked.
"None. He was just apologizing, and I was leaving." I looked at Brody. "Remember what I said." I looked down at my watch. I still had about thirty minutes before everyone started showing up. I turned to Mom. "Where is Jake?"
"At his cottage. I'm sorry baby. I couldn't get him to stay." I ran as fast as I could to Jake. At the door, I composed myself and knocked.
"Nessie, come in. You don't have to knock."
"Jake, baby, I'm sorry for leaving you there with him. I should've known he'd say something stupid. He always does."
"It's not that Nessie. I realized talking to him that I left you here, alone, to possibly meet someone, and fall in love. When he expressed his feelings for you, I hated myself. I knew then that I could've lost you. Forever. I'm so sorry for doing that to you," he put his head down. "I'm so sorry. I'm so horrible." He whispered.
I walked over to him, pulling his head up to me by his chin. "Jake, look at me. All of that is forgotten. All I remember now is that you're here, you love me, and we have a future together. Besides, I never gave him the first idea that I could ever, ever want to date him let alone fall in love. I lied to everyone telling them that I was still with you, and you were being home schooled."
"You did? But why?"
"Jake...in my heart, you were mine. No one could ever take your place. So, whether you came back to me or not, I still loved you, and I always would."
He leaned into me, pulling my face close to his. He rubbed his nose to mine, smiling. "Renesmee Cullen...I am such a lucky man. I now have everything I ever wanted." He leaned in further to my lips. I immediately opened for him, tugging the back of his hair, pulling him closer. The kiss was full of passion, deepening every single moment. I pulled his body closer to me, untangling one hand from his hair, and rubbing it down his back, stopping at his waist. Jake stood and picked me up, wrapping my legs around his waist, kissing me with a fierceness that didn't exist earlier today. Finally, we both needed air. He trailed my jawline, planting kisses all the way to my neck. "Ness...I love you. Always," he said breathless.
"And I you...my love." I giggled when he got to my neck. I was ticklish there, but it also light a fire in my panties that was completely new for me.
"Jake..." He silenced me with another kiss, then quickly broke it.
"Ness...let's talk after the party, alright. If you still want me to come I..."
I looked at him, then popped him on the arm. "Everyone else can leave as far as I'm concerned, but you're coming." I grabbed him by the hand, and led him back to the house. I began to hear cars approaching , so we all stood inside the great room, awaiting my company. Legend, Brody and I stood at the door to welcome everyone. Jake went into the dining room with Daddy and Seth.
Thanks for reading. I hope everyone's glad that Jake's back, and they've gotten their misunderstanding figured out.
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