In that second, my heart felt like it came to a complete stop. Was I dreaming? Was I hallucinating? Because this moment did not feel real at all. I was confused, and happy at the same time, and I was speechless. I didn't know what to say at all. I just kept staring at Jacob, wide eyed, and in shock. He had a goofy smile on his face, and I could tell he was waiting for me to finally say something. When I was able to speak again, all I could manage to get out was, "What?" This was freaking insane, and I didn't know how to react to all of this.
"I said I imprinted on you." Jacob repeated. Suddenly, I slapped him on the arm. "Ow!" He yelled. "Ness, what the hell was that for?" He asked, rubbing the spot on his arm that I had just smacked.
"For making me think you imprinted on another girl!" I almost yelled. "You scared me to death!"
He laughed, "I'm sorry Nessie."
"When did you?" I asked, wanting to know every piece of information on this subject. Surely, everyone else had to already know, so I was the only one left out of the loop. It didn't feel good that everyone else knew, and I didn't. I kind of felt stupid for not realizing it earlier. Why we were always around each other, and why we'd feel sad or lonely when we were away from each other. Why Jacob was my best friend, and only friend as a kid, and as now.
"Literally right after you were born." He chuckled. "It was crazy, but the moment I looked into your eyes, I knew that was it." He explained. "I knew right then and there, that I had imprinted on you, and you were the one for me." He said, and I couldn't help but to smile. He was being so sweet right now. I couldn't even believe this. "And when your mom was pregnant with you, it was like I was drawn to her, but it was really you."
"That is crazy." I said, thinking about everything that he had just said.
"And it's funny, because when I told your dad, he was okay with it. He said that he rather it be me with his daughter than some delinquent." He said with a light laugh. "But when I told your mom, she almost killed me. She was so mad. I thought she'd never forgive me." He explained. "But she did, and I was glad she did."
"So you had to wait all these years to tell me?" I asked, confused. And I also felt bad because he had to hold it in for all this time.
"Your parents made me." Jacob answered. "They wanted me to wait until you were older. They told me that you might not understand."
"I did kind of." I explained. "I always wondered why you were always around, and why we were always hanging out. And now I know."
Jacob nodded, "And today, after you went to school, your dad pulled me aside and told me you were ready, and he told me that it was okay. So, if you're okay with it Ness, that would make me really happy. We can take our relationship to the next step, but it's totally up to you, okay?" He asked me. "I don't want you to feel pressured or anything like that. I just want you to be happy."
I had to think about it for a moment. Did that mean Jacob was now my boyfriend? Was I his girlfriend? "Imprinting means forever, right?" I asked him with a small smile, and he nodded. "Then I'm happy." I answered simply. "You make me very happy Jake." It was quiet for a moment between us, we were staring at each other like idiots, and it's like we were the only two people in the world right now. In my mind, it all made sense now. That's why I couldn't see myself with anyone but Jake. Suddenly, him telling me that made everything click into place, and everything was clear.
"We should go on a date first." Jacob said suddenly.
I nodded, "That sounds like a good idea."
"Your parents would probably like that too."
"You're right about that." I replied. "But we'll have to wait until the weekend so it's not a school night."
"Saturday will be good." Jacob said, and he then looked over to the sky. It was sunset, and that meant that it was time for me to get home. I wanted to stay with Jake more than anything now though, that information only drew me even closer to him. "We should probably get you home." He said, reading my thoughts.
"I'll see you tomorrow, right?" I asked.
"I'll take you to school." He answered with a smile, and I smiled back. Jake then walked me back to his car, holding my hand. And it's not like we hadn't held hands before, it's just that it felt really different this time, because now, we were actually together. Jacob was my boyfriend, my imprint, my soulmate. We were destined to be together the moment I was born, and now we would be. We would get married, have kids, and live a happy life together, and I couldn't wait to get that life stared. I knew we'd have to take it slow though, because that's what my parents would want, and I didn't want to disappoint them.
Finally, we arrived at my home just before dark, and I knew my parents were already inside waiting for me. I turned to Jacob, "Tonight was interesting." I said with a small smile.
"Definitely." He replied. He then leaned down to kiss my cheek. "I'll see you in the morning."
"Goodnight Jacob." I said as I got out of the car.
"Goodnight Ness." He said, and watched me walk to the door of my house, until I disappeared inside. I heard his tires crunching down the driveway, which meant he was gone. I was happier than ever at the moment, even though my parents were staring at me, my dad probably reading my thoughts at this very moment.
"I take it things went well?" My mom asked with a smile.
"Very well." I answered, grinning widely.