I was antsy all week. That was the best way to describe how I was feeling. My body was full of anticipation, and nerves, and happiness all rolled into one different kind of feeling. I couldn't concentrate at school, or on anything else really, because I was so focused on how my life was about to drastically change. My parents just thought I was overreacting, but they didn't know how it felt. They just didn't know how this whole imprinting thing worked. I mean, my dad could read my mind, but still, it just wasn't the same as actually experiencing the feelings for yourself.
It was a funny thing, having someone tell you that they were your soulmate, and that you were born into this world just for them. Everything was going to be so different now. I even couldn't help but to look at Jacob in a different way now. I mean, he was still my best friend, but now, he was just so different. It was like I saw him in a different light. We were going to be starting our lives together, as a couple, and to me, well that was pretty exciting.
After this first date with Jacob, what would happen after that? Would we just keep going on dates until our relationship progressed? I didn't know much about relationships considering the fact that I had never been in one until now, but I felt like Jake and I already had a one of a kind, strong connection. Maybe that was the imprinting? Or maybe it was because we spent nearly every moment with each other ever since I was born. I didn't know what it was, and I didn't care what it was. I was just happy at the fact that I got to spend the rest of my life with my best friend.
And finally, after the whole week had passed, and after my anticipation and nerves had nearly worked me into a panic attack, it was Friday. It was time for my date with Jacob. I was surprised when my aunt Alice came to pick me up from school that day. "What are you doing here?" I asked once I got into the car.
"I'm going to help you get ready for your date." She smiled back at me, and drove out of the school parking lot.
I shook my head, "Of course."
"You should have expected it, really." She replied as she drove.
"He didn't tell you where he was taking me, did he?" I asked, curious. Jacob had been extremely careful as to not drop any hints while he was around me. I begged him to tell me, because I absolutely hated surprises, but he wouldn't cave, which was a shock because he usually gave me whatever I wanted. He could never tell me no, but this time, he did. I wasn't upset though, I knew he just wanted to make the date special for me since it was my very first one.
Aunt Alice shook her head, "Nope, but I know anyway." She smiled.
"Of course you do." I replied, "You know sometimes I wish I had your gift."
"Everyone does." She said. "But trust me, you're going to love it. It's perfect, and I even helped him pick out his outfit."
"Must be someplace fancy..." I muttered to myself.
"I'm not saying a word." Alice laughed. "We just have to get you home, and all dolled up. Oh! And Rosalie said she calls dibs on your hair." She kept talking as we finally pulled up to the Cullen house where Esme and Carlisle, and the rest of my aunts and uncles lived.
"That's not a surprise either." I said. Rosalie loved doing my hair, but I didn't blame her, my hair was pretty awesome. Anyway, after that car ride, I was rushed into the house, and quickly greeted by the rest of my family, and then Alice literally shoved me into her bedroom. She made Jasper get out, and she sat me down on her bed, that's when Rosalie came in. "So..." I trailed off. "What's first?" I asked as I watched the two fly around the room like a tornado to ready their beauty supplies. Jacob always said I was a natural beauty, but Rose and Alice still loved to give me makeovers. I hope Jacob didn't mind.
"First it your hair." Rose said, holding up a straightener. "I'm going to flat iron it."
I hesitated, "Jake's never seen my hair like that before... What if he doesn't like it?"
Alice sighed, "Hello! I've seen this whole date in my head, he's going to love it!" She said, and in that moment my fears went away. Alice was right, Jacob would love anything about me if I changed my appearance. I then nodded, and Rose began doing my hair. It only took her about twenty minutes to get every little piece of my hair done, and when she was finished, I loved the final product. It gave my hair lots of length, and I knew Jake would love it.
Next was the outfit, and Alice had picked out the most beautiful thing. It was a baby pink, casual and strapless dress with a small silver belt just below my bosom. My shoes were silver as well, and they were small heels. Alice knew I didn't like heels, so I'm glad she didn't make me wear them. But I looked good when I put that outfit on, and I felt good about tonight. The date was going to be perfect, and I couldn't wait to see my Jacob all dressed up and ready to have a good time with me.
"Okay, you're almost done." Rosalie said as she applied a little bit of mascara and lip gloss. They knew I didn't like to wear a lot of make up either, so I was thankful that they didn't cake it all on. In my opinion, I didn't need any make up. "You look gorgeous Renesmee." She said as I looked myself over in the mirror.
"Thank you guys for doing this." I said, hugging my aunts with as much force as possible.
"He should be here soon." Alice said.
"Just have fun tonight." Rose commented, "Everything is going to be perfect." And I knew it would be, because tonight was the night that I was starting my life with Jacob.