Again, I do not own any of Stephanie Meyer's genius work, just the little plots on their way.

***********************Nessie****************************************

That night I had the same dream, only this time, when I tried chasing Jake I actually followed him for a while longer before the blackness settled in. I also remember, quite clearly I might add, the pain it felt to lose my best friend, only it felt like more…hmmm…I woke up like always, only this time I didn't bolt upright like usual either. I had my back to the door and my eyes took in the darkness of my room when I stifled a breath; I could see perfectly of course, but it wasn't that that caught my attention, I had caught a whiff of pine and soil and wild, the best smell in the world.

What was Jake doing in my room this late?

I heard his soft steps as he came closer to my bed; for some reason I closed my eyes and pretended I was still asleep. I was a notorious actor, something I had picked up from my talented family. I heard Jake's intake of air before he sighed; I almost groaned, it was the same sigh I'd been hearing from him a lot lately. Seriously, what was up with him? I almost turned around but the sudden weight of his body stopped me; he had sat next to me.

I reminded myself to continue breathing like I was asleep, and not to fidget as much. He placed one of his hands on my head and started to stroke my hair.

I could have purred, it felt so good. Without thinking I snuggled closer, still with my back to him and smiled. He stopped for a second, uh oh? People do that when they're asleep, right? I felt his hand back on my head and relaxed. Before I knew it I was sound asleep, a dreamless and peaceful sleep…

***********************Jacob********************************************

She looked so peaceful, so innocent, sleeping like that. She looked nothing like what she was to become either, and I realized the way she looked now was the way she looked to everyone else, a child. I began to stroke her hair absentmindedly, and she snuggled closer to me, my little Nessie.

I heard the silent footsteps of someone coming up the stairs, but I didn't move. Let them find me here, I was doing nothing wrong. Bella appeared in the doorway, Edward standing behind her. She looked at me with a warning in her eye, and only budged slightly when Edward slid past her and came to my side.

"Yes, Jacob, you are correct, this is what we see. Do you not understand now, how important it is for us that she be kept in the dark about it all?" he said.

I just nodded. I felt at peace, oddly, sitting by my Nessie and her nosy father. Edward chuckled.

"Sorry, but I have to look out for my daughter," he hesitated, and then put a hand on my shoulder, "thank you, Jacob, for trying. I understand how hard it must be for you."

I turned to look at him but he had already left the room, Bella trailing behind him. I could hear him whisper to her that everything was fine, that I was thinking only pure thoughts.

I sighed, if only it was this easy all the time.

The next few days passed quickly, too quickly. Nessie would be starting school next week, in three days to be exact. I wasn't very happy with the ordeal, despite the circumstance I had managed to set up. Nessie was going to go to school at the reservation. I'd thought of this idea quite suddenly. Considering her quick growth, I knew it would be easy for people to notice. This was to my advantage; our reservation housed about fifteen shape-shifters, some of who still attended school, and so even though Nessie grew faster than any human I knew, she wouldn't be the first freak of nature in La Push. It was perfect, this way I could at least see her through the thoughts of my younger brothers.

Of course, I would much rather her be home schooled.

Given my argument, I had convinced Carlisle and Bella that going to school on the reservation would be best, and come on, those two were the only ones I really needed to convince anyway.

The only problem with my proposition was the fact that none of the Cullens would be able to pick her up or drop her off. This was also to my advantage, it meant I would be the one chaperoning her everyday to and from school. Again, I would still prefer she not go at all, but things were looking at least a little hopeful.

On another positive note, I'd kept my thoughts stowed away. Not once had I slipped since that night in Nessie's room. This, I think, is what convinced Bella to let me get away with Nessie going to school at La Push, and so I was very careful to not think about any more 'disgusting male fantasies.'

I almost lost it too, two days before class Alice decided to pick out Nessie's first day of school outfit.

"Nessie, don't even argue with me, I already know that you're going to love what I put you in," she told a disgruntled Nessie. A dislike of attention seemed to be another trait she'd picked up from Bella. I could understand though, since Nessie was the only baby in a house full of rich vampires, she'd been the center of attention since she could remember. I suppose it was finally catching up to her as she got older, and, like Bella, she was starting to shy away from it.

"How could you know that I love it when you can't even see me clearly?" Nessie countered. I laughed; Alice couldn't see us hybrids very well, and Nessie was no idiot.

Alice looked offended. "Are you implying that anyone I dress doesn't look fabulous? I don't need a vision to tell me that my fashion sense is always on target. You should have seen what I did for your mother on her wedding day."

Bella smiled, she was sitting on the armrest of a chair Edward was sitting on. I could've sworn there were moments when it was his hand instead of the chair under her bottom. So much for setting the example… Edward shot me an exasperated glance before he quietly folded his hands on his lap.

Ha!

"I know, I know, it's just, well it's my first day, I don't want people to think I'm some rich, little, spoiled brat," Nessie huffed.

Emmet came into the room. "What? Don't be ridiculous, Ness, you're not a rich, little, spoiled brat, you're a REALLY rich, little spoiled brat." Nessie threw the remote at him before Alice dragged her upstairs to the awaiting outfit.

Five minutes later Alice came down, with a wicked smug on her face. "Now really, I am the best," she gloated, and then she came out.

I felt my jaw drop. Nessie was wearing a white skirt that reached just above her knees, a pink, fitting, low collar, sleeveless shirt, and some white slip on tennis shoes. She looked sort of like a tennis player, but that's not the first thing I thought.

She looked so much older. I couldn't help but notice her long legs, now quite visible without her usual 'little girl' clothes. She came downstairs with a blush, and instead of laughing at her, I found myself momentarily entranced. A loud 'ahem' caught my attention. I looked over to find five vampires staring at me, each with the same mental message: don't even think about it.

Crap, but what were they expecting? Telling me to behave and then springing this—I couldn't find words to describe her, she looked so grown up. Alice was right, her fashion sense was amazing. I chanced a glance at her; she looked upset, and slightly disappointed. I assumed it was the way I had reacted; of course Alice had had more faith in me. She had always been kinder to me than Rosalie. I felt bad for upsetting her, but what else could I do?

"What? Why is everyone all quiet? Do I look bad?" Nessie asked, her brow furrowing in worry, she made to go back upstairs, but Bella responded.

"No, dear, no, we're just speechless is all," she said, "you look beautiful."

Nessie smiled, "Really?" she turned to me this time, I fought to keep my eyes on her face. "What do you think, Jake?"

I gulped before answering, "You look gorgeous, Ness."

She beamed, then turned to flee back upstairs, no doubt to change back into her other clothes. Alice would make sure to have her first day of school outfit pressed once more.

I quickly averted my eyes from Nessie's bobbing figure as she headed back upstairs, I knew if I looked I'd get more than glares this time from the bloodsuckers.

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