Chapter: 5
It's been a week and we've told everyone except Jacob. I decided to tell him, and Renesmee wanted to come with me.
Jacob have been tense with each other since that day, but I was determined to not make this feel awkward. Jacob, Renesmee, and I are sitting on the porch swing when I blurt out, "Jacob we're leaving for a long time and we're going really far away."
Renesmee looks at me like I'm an idiot, because even she knows that that was not the way to tell him. He stares at me and whispers "Are you really serious?"
I look at him and nod slowly as I explain everything. I feel a jerk, as Jacob jumps from the swing. All I see in his eyes are anger, hate, and, the ones that make my heart ache, pain, and betrayal.
"No! You can't do this Bella! She's MINE, you can't take her away! I won't let you!" He shouts. He starts shaking, and I immediately get defensive. "She is not yours, and never has been, she's mine, and I love her. And you won't let me do anything."
I can see the hurt and realization in his eyes as he mutters, "I love her too. And I know this is for the best. And I care about her, and she's happy about this, and all I want is her to be happy. I know you think I want her to myself Bells, but I just want her to have everything she wants. So, since you're leaving in a week, I'll come say goodbye then."
I stare at him, letting his speech soak in. "You can stay for this week." I offer.
"No Bells, it's easier for Nessie and I to start putting distance between us now." He insists, his voice hoarse with pain. I reach my hand out to comfort him, and he turns and runs, phasing on the way. I watch as a piece of his white shorts flutters to the ground.
I whisper to the nothingness, "I'm sorry Jake." And Renesmee comes up behind me and wraps her tiny arms around my leg. I feel like I've lost Jacob all over again. And this time, I'm not the only one that blames me; I can tell that Renesmee does too. I will do anything to make it up to her.
As we go inside, I hear a howl in the distance. Renesmee hears too, and rips herself out of my arms, rushing inside. Edward tries to put a hand on her back to comfort her, but she pulls away, snarling, "Leave me alone!"
In the distance there's another howl cut off by a choked whimper.