No need to make you wait longer lol.

I do not own any of Stephanie Meyer's work, solely the plot and some new characters in this story.

************************Oliver*********************************

Edward managed to snatch up a robe for me to wear on the way up—despite Emmett's constant jeers of 'But you look good in a loincloth!'—and I was ever grateful to have a more sheltering cover. The way out was quicker than I'd remembered it being coming in, though I suspected we may have been travelling quicker than usual.

Hell, I never wanted to be back in this place again.

Renesmee was no longer by my side but somewhere in the lead, Edward and Bella hovering over her like the overprotective parents they were sure to morph ten times more into given current events. All around me the Cullens laughed and smiled, and Esme squeezed my shoulder in reassurance.

Everything was going to be ok, so why was I still feeling unsettled?

I was startled by the ray of moonlight that suddenly filtered into the darkness when Emmett pushed open a huge set of doors. It was night outside and yet considerably brighter than this black hole of a place. I eagerly filed out with the Cullens, falling back slightly as I recalled why things weren't as ok as everyone depicted they were.

Jacob.

I knew I should be terrified for my life, maybe even run around screaming like a little kid—oh yeah, that's really going to get him to feel sorry for you, stupid—but...the only thing I could really feel terrible about was one thing.

Renesmee.

She was no longer mine, had never really been mine, but for some reason, after tonight…after they finally saw each other for good…it just made the realization more official, more real.

I was terrified, terrified of inevitable loss.

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

As soon as I stepped out into the moonlit pavilion a horde of shirtless guys came running in our direction, engulfing Oliver and I into a clean sweep of hugs and slobbery kisses.

"Renesmee!" Seth laughed happily, lifting me off my feet and swinging me before bringing me into a tight hug. "We've missed you girl!"

I hugged back, the warmth of his hot skin a comfortable relief. "Seth!" I laughed back, "I missed you all too!"

"Oliver, you stupid, inconsiderate, moron!" I heard beside me, a familiar voice, breaking with emotion as he hugged his younger brother with fierce intensity, "Do you know how worried mom and dad have been? How worried I've been?"

I turned in the direction of my favorite twins, barely catching sight of Tom's hasty attempt at wiping away frantic tears. Oliver hugged him back ferociously, his eyes shut tight in veiled harmony. Without warning Tom swiftly brought out his arm for mine, pulling me into the duo's tight embrace.

"Come here, Renesmee," he managed to sputter out between gasps, his rough hands bringing me headfirst into his other shoulder, "and for the record, you're a moron too, scaring us all like that."

I laughed between sobs, reveling in the thrill of seeing my other best friend after such a horrible mess. "S-sorry, T-Tom," I said, a mixture of breaking laughter and crying getting in the way.

He gave us one final squeeze before finally pulling away, his broad grin as bright as the moonlight. "Nah, don't worry about it. You saved my life remember?"

I rolled my eyes as he continued talking.

"Damnit! I would've returned the favor too, you know, rescued you myself but Jacob and Sam insisted I stay up here, away from the battle—"

And I could no longer contain the question I'd wanted to ask as soon as I'd noticed his absence. "Where is Jake?"

For a second no one answered…then daddy stepped out of the throng of vampires and wolves. A fleeting moment of panic overcame me with the silence and I looked into my father's eyes pleadingly. I'd made it this far, it just couldn't be over now, it couldn't—

Please don't say something bad—

"Nothing bad has happened, sweetheart," he smiled at me. "We just wanted to save the best for last is al—"

"Yeah because once I get a hold of you I'm not letting go, Ness."

And there it was, the most beautiful voice in the world, the most sensational and homely perfume in existence.

I turned around slowly, eager yet somehow already stunned with what was finally happening, what miracle awaited, the answer to every question and prayer standing in front of me with a dazzling smile and big dark, chocolate eyes.

"Jake…" I whispered, a wisp of breath hardly recognizable as speech.

"So unless you all are done with her I—"

But I had already ran towards him, leaping swiftly into his ready, secure embrace, the one place I would forever be safe so long as he never let go, the one place I knew I could stay in for all eternity and longer, never tiring or despairing in these two sturdy arms, this snug and sanctified chest. I wrapped myself around him, uncaring of what it looked like to anyone, arms, legs, all swathed ridiculously around my Jacob Black, to the point of possible pain. Jake only hugged me tighter, the wetness on the back of my neck revealing cascading tears as he nuzzled deeper into my hair, his delicious scent consuming my entire world in that one joyous moment.

I pulled back slightly to look him in the eyes, those divine deep eyes, to tell him not to cry, that things would be ok now, that we were here finally, together. "Oh Jake—"

And then he kissed me.

And the entire universe dissipated.

It could have been a second, it could have been eons, time had no place, no meaning or vague definition for this inexplicable moment. There was no such thing as Jacob Black or Renesmee Cullen; only us. Existence was an abstract concept, one hardly comparable to the life and vigor running through his electrifying touch, soft but pronounced caresses that sent shivers down my spine, hurricanes awhirl in my stomach, the unthinkable to my mind, breaking the fragile boundaries of long overdue inhibitions, wanting feelings. His lips met mine and stars everywhere imploded into the millions of falling streams meant to make wishes come true. Mountains became plains and oceans became rivers, the impossible became possible and every color became gold.

Lips molded deliciously into mine, fitting and enveloping, the warmth of his tongue stroking tenderly the opening of my parted lips, delving into the very midst of my soul, my existence, the strong muscle humming in unison with the infinite emotions and revelations blossoming between the two of us into a single entity of desire, zeal, providence, and immaculate love. It was gentle, telling and passionate, desperate yet poetic. The fate of the rest of our lives purred out from that kiss, warm and sweet, thrilling and mind numbing. Feverish skin burned against my own as rough, strong fingers stroked the small of my back, the curve of my neck, the smooth of my cheek, and against the corners of my parted lips, strong yet soft, the most soothing feeling, the most befitting, the only touch that ever really belonged.

Everything was put into that kiss, that intimate touch, and my entire being swelled with the fact, my mind reeling in blissful euphoria, and body expanding into a giant mass of air, floating away into the haven that was Jake: I could fly if I tried, swim forever without breathing, jump over any obstacle, I could do anything. It was beyond powerful, beguiling and full of its own ecstasy, a reach beyond the stars, over the highest wall, record home-run World Series kind of kiss. This was the kiss I'd been meant for, the kiss I'd been waiting for all my life, the kiss I could die and come back remembering clear as day, it was THE kiss. Nothing was amiss, nothing too wet, nothing too fast, and nothing too soon, there had never been such a moment.

There was only perfection.

All of these incredible things, with one kiss, imagine what more…

And then it was over too soon.

"N-no, need m-more," I managed to breath out, instinctively pulling his face down towards mine in anticipation, eyes completely unfocused and breathing willed unnecessary, but he stopped me abruptly, his warm, brown eyes meeting mine with a seamless glow.

"In a second, sweetie," he answered, his resonant voice soft and musical, "I need to apologize first."

Apologize?

He smiled, but immediately shifted into a more serious expression. "Yes, for several things actually. First, for leaving you to begin with."

"But Alice ordered you to—" I started to protest, but he quickly silenced me with a gentle stroke of his calloused fingers against my cheek, a magnetic buzz from the mere contact.

"It doesn't matter, I—I should have never left you, least without saying goodbye, if I would've known…" his eyes darted for a second, the months of pain and misery dancing to life tauntingly through dark irises.

I placed my hand on his cheek. Jake, don't…

My inner thoughts resulted in another breathtaking smile, and he squeezed my shoulder affectionately. "Well, you get the point," he said lightly. "Second," he continued in the same somber tone, "for failing to rescue you when I had the chance."

He shot me a warning glance before I could begin to defend the falsity of that statement, but I did anyway.

Even mom couldn't save me, Jake, that wasn't your fault at all!

"And finally," he said, this time with the undertone of stating the most important item on an agenda, the one that really counted, the one everyone in an assembly would leave remembering notwithstanding. "I'm so sorry, Nessie, for not keeping my promise."

Promise…? "What promise?"

He flashed a brilliant smile at me, bringing me even impossibly closer to his chest as our foreheads met in the middle, his sweet breath misting the contours of reality, blurring the colors of existence.

"Don't you remember? What was it I told you I would do the moment I saw you?"

And for some reason I blushed, remembering his exact words…

"I promise that I will return to you, my beautiful and perfect Renesmee," he said, "and the first thing I'm going to do when I see you is give you the kiss I've been waiting all my life to give to the girl of my dreams."

"I—"

"I'm a bit late, you see," he admitted sheepishly, holding me tighter still, "so I'm sorry for—"

"Jake?" I interrupted.

He stopped midsentence, his mouth partially open. "—for—yeah, Ness?"

"Shut up and kiss me again."

And he did.

Hello again! So uh…what did you think of their first kiss? I admit it isn't too long, but then again, it is just ONE kiss, which leaves so much room for later, if you know what I mean, hem hem hem…But no, seriously, this is a moment I've been waiting for and I would hate to have not brought it justice, what I was aiming for: sensual, sweet, nothing too 'OMG take me!' that will be for later ;)...hope it was ok...PLEASE let me know what you all think, review! I am somewhat satisfied with it but—as usual—not completely so; I am my hardest critic :( The next chapter will be up soon (Saturday hopefully) and will concern an imprint! So please review until then, thanks so much all, love you!