His Golden Haze Part I

Your Bones

Chapter 18:  Your Bones

Renesmee POV:

The entire week I've been here with Jake had been the best. Today is our last day in Portland and we're taking a flight back to Seattle. I tried really hard not to think that it would be awhile before I could see Jake again. I know that it'll be difficult to depart from him and I knew I'd probably cry but for now I needed to be happy about all the great memories I shared with him during our week.

Jake was right about this trip changing our lives. I never expected that I'd be engaged to him nor did I think we'd take the next step in our relationship. I'm pretty sure that making love to Jacob every night was not part of my agenda either. Nonetheless, I wouldn't take anything back. We were stronger now, strong enough for each other.

I texted Mom a picture of my engagement ring. I wanted to tell her in person, but I just couldn't wait! She and Dad were happy for Jake and I. I could picture Aunt Alice picking out fabric swatches and Aunt Rose making appointments for food tasting and floral arrangements. With a family as big as mine, there is no way that my wedding wouldn't be a huge bash.

The princess that I am, I wanted a castle wedding with beautiful statues and a stone water fountain. If Alice sees far enough in the future, she'll know exactly how I want my dress to be. Once I get back to Alaska, I'll be undoubtedly spoiled by my rich vampire family. 

Jake told his family the news too. As expected, the twins were overjoyed and Billy gave us his blessings. We were really shocked to hear that Rachel and Paul eloped New Years' Day. Jake was disappointed he couldn't see his sister get married but Rach reassured him that they're saving the big ceremony after the babies were born. She wanted to fit their mother's dress perfectly.

After we told our families about our engagement, Jake and I went to an aquarium. I've never been to one and according to Jacob, it's one of the greatest wonders of the world. He was like a kid in a candy store. His eyes sparkled at the different species of fish and it was so adorable to see this side of him. We took a little break from our tour to eat at a nearby cafe after a couple of hours. It was a good idea because Jake was starving. 

I ordered myself a hamburger since it was the only meat besides chicken on the menu. Gosh, I can't wait to sink my teeth into a mountain lion. Jacob ordered himself a greasy barbecue chicken pizza with a large soda. Thank goodness he isn't like a regular human, the way he eats he'd be well on his way to obesity.

"I can't wait to see the shark exhibit, Ness. You'll definitely love that." Jake sucked some of the barbecue sauce off his finger.

I never sank my teeth into a shark before, I wonder how that's like.

"I'm sure I will, honey." I handed him a napkin, "We should also stop by the souvenir shop. I want to get something for Abe and Blake."

"They'd like that a lot, especially from their Auntie Ren." Jake said before taking a sip from his drink.

"Ooh! And a couple of onesies for the twins!" I added.

Jake chuckled and shook his head, "You're spoiling those two in the womb, I can't imagine how spoiled they'll be once they're here."