Espérer [TwilightFanFic] **COMPLETED**

La Push...

The sound of the waves crashing against the shore calms my nerves slightly. I haven't talked to Edward all weekend. I suspect he's ignoring me. Dad wanted me to stay inside today with him, but I needed to get out, and he had plans with Chief Swan anyways. Dad says he's doing better, but I don't see how. He just lost a daughter. I shake my head and close my eyes, taking in slow and deep breaths, continuing to listen closely.

"Lily. Hey Lil" a voice. I open my eyes to see Jacob Black walking up to me. I smile as he approaches me "Hey Jake" I say. He smiles from ear to ear, then glances from his feet to me "Hey" he says. He's wearing a back short sleeved shirt with dark green shorts and Nike shoes. He's smiles to me, noticing me checking him out, which causes me to turn away, blushing. I smile, then look back to him "Whats up? What are you doing here?" I say, looking from the ocean to him.

He smiles a big smile, then looks from the ocean to me "This is my turf, remember?" He says, slightly chuckling. I grin then look out to the ocean. "And besides I was supposed to come and get you yesterday, but you never called?" He says. I turn to look at him, before answering "I had to spend some time with Jack. And besides, I had to get out for abit today.  Jack was going to see Charlie anyways. And I didn't wanna sit there, over thinking things like always. I'm sorry about yesterday though" I say, looking out to the ocean again. "Over thinking what, and it's fine. Don't worry about it. We are here now" He asks, slowly making his way to the ocean shore. I follow closely behind him "Yeah, and about..." I stop, almost running into him. He turns and looks at me, smiling. I smile back, then stand beside him "Edward" I finish.

"Well if your worried that he doesn't like you... stop" he pauses, looking from me to the ocean. I look to him as he looks to me, smiling again "He does". I shake my head and place my hands in the back pocket of my jean capris. I look back to him and go to say something but he continues. "You know, they aren't as perfect as they make themselves out to be" he says, looking off into the distance. I pull my eyebrows together, confusion definitely taking over my face "What do you mean?" I ask.

We start down the beach, walking side by side. I had ended up taking off my shoes, carrying them in my hand, so I could feel the water under my feet. "I mean, Edward...." he looks to me again, and I stop, looking at him "What about him?" I ask, suddenly annoyed. He can sense my annoyance, and he looks to me, standing in front of me. "All I'm saying is I don't want to see you get hurt because of him. Believe me. I've seen it before" he says, rolling his eyes, and looking at the ocean again.

"Well it's not your job to protect me" I say, before turning and walking away. I feel his hand on my wrist, as he turns me back to face him. He's standing super close to me, and I can feel his body heat. Smell the mint on his breath. "But I want to protect you" he says, as he places his hand on my cheek and his thumb traces over it.

"No body asked you to" I say, feeling my heart pick up in speed. He's to close. But so far away. I stare at his mouth. His lips are pink and full. They show no evidence of being dried out. All moist. I just want to feel them on... "Did you hear me?" He asks. I shake my head, unable to speak. He chuckles, then his thumb brushes over my cheek again, before he continues "Your dad asked me to watch out for you" he grins, slightly.

I roll my eyes and pull away from his touch, watching as his hand falls down to his side. "Of course he would" I say, before rolling my eyes. I cross my arms over my chest and stare out at the ocean. "Hey, don't get mad at him. He's worried about you. He just..." He pauses and I look to him. "He doesn't want to see you get into trouble" he says. I smile then look from the ocean to him. "Ya know what..." He shakes his head "What?"

Instead of answering him, I take my plaid button up off, leaving me in my tank top and jeans. I take off my jeans, stepping out of them, now only in my underwear and tank top. I watch as he eyes me, no checks me out, then I run and dive into the ocean.