Destiny

Chapter 3

It's been a week since I last saw Jacob, and it really hurts. I've been catching myself thinking about him more than just often. Sometimes when it happens, a pain in my chest pangs so hard it's difficult to breath. I want him near me, to talk to me. To even, breathe with me. Anything, as long as he is there.

My Dad has started to get annoyed, with how my thoughts revolve around Jacob. He thinks it's not fair how now both of his daughters have been imprinted upon. He also thinks it's unhealthy for me to think about Jacob so much. I don't think it's unhealthy, I bet Jacob is much worse. I'm not all modest, assuming that he probably isn't thinking about me. I know he is. He imprinted on me, and I know from Seth, I'll be the only thing that would enter his mind. At least I can think about other things.

My birthday is in a week and everyone, Alice mostly, is going crazy. This year Nessie and I will be turning 11! I'm not very into birthday parties, like my Mom. But I do like presents. I want a car, but I would need a licence and Mom is not to keen about that. She likes to follow as much laws as possible. Grandpa Charlie is a police officer or something. I tuned out when Mom was telling us. So, I will have to wait when I'm actually 16. I'll just have to settle for books.

Today Seth is taking us to La Push for, and I quote, a beach-tastic day full of fun. I chocked on my dinner in a laughing fit when I heard this. We will be going to First Beach for a few hours and than a bonfire. This will be the first time I go. Usually it's just Nessie who goes, I always skip out. I rather read in my room. But I can't skip out this time. Grandma made me. She thinks I'm hurting the wolves' feelings. Yeah right. Esme is just too nice for her own good.

I brought Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows with me anyway, and was reading it in the car. Seth was driving and Ness was in the front, so I was all alone. Not that I minded, they were too lovey dovey for me.

Ness was still mad at me for God knows what and whenever she talked to me, it was hostile. She would sometimes glare at me or push me subtly. It was very annoying, I didn't do anything! So, I yelled at her and then Seth was mad at me for a day. I don't think he could stay mad at anyone longer than 24 hours. He's just too happy.

Seth's cell rang and his hand crashed into his pocket, searching for the little phone. He found it and read the text. He rolled his eyes and texted back, glancing at me. I was freaking out about the fact that he did not have his eyes on the road. He didn't even have his hands on the steering wheel. I groped the edge of the seats in desperation. "Seth! Get off the phone!" Ness screamed. He put the cell in his pocket and continued driving. I sagged with relief.

After about 5 minutes we arrived. I grabbed my stuff and ran to the beach. Away from what looked like a scolding. Nessie is really good at disciplining and I do not want to be caught in that. I settled on a spot a few metres away from the water. I laid down and closed my eyes.

This beach was really cool. I've never been on a beach before, I always thought it would be boring, but I loved it! The sounds of the waves hitting the wet sand, seagulls squawking happily. It was amazing. I'm going to have to come again.

"Hey Jake! Over here!" I heard Seth yell, loudly. Jake? Did he mean Jacob was here? Or did he know another Jake? My breathing started going a little faster than normal, and my heart beet thumped loudly. I shyly turned my head and there he was. In all his gorgeous glory. He was staring straight at me with a huge grin on his face. I smiled back and ducked my head. I didn't want him to see my blush.

His footsteps started and came toward me, he plopped down on the sand next to me and continued to stare. "Hey, Lily." He whispered. I looked up at him and my face relaxed. "Hi, Jacob." I muttered back. He beamed. "You can call me Jake...if you want." He offered and I smiled. "Okay." It was silent, but not the awkward kind. It was the safe kind. Where you could think.

"Your hair is really pretty." He blurted. I looked at him with wide eyes then I started laughing. Hard. I was really happy at the moment. The pain in my chest was gone and I've never felt so free.

"Thanks." I giggled. He grinned and took my hand. I didn't pull back. "Are you coming to the Bonfire?" I asked. He nodded. "Yeah, it's been a while since I've seen my old pack." That was confusing, Seth once told me that there were 2 wolf packs, but he never told me why, "Old pack? What happened?" I asked. "We ahh... had a disagreement and Seth, Leah, and I made a new pack." That wasn't a very good explanation, but I let it pass.

One thing that's been bugging me for awhile is if should I tell Jake that I know about the imprint. Would he react well? Or would he be disappointed? I bit my lip, why is there so much drama?

After a few hours we all headed to the bonfire. I was really excited, we would be hearing the legends. Mom said they were amazing. But, it was an added factor having Jake beside me.

Once we got out of the car we were greeted by a beautiful woman with long scars across her face. I tried not to stare but it was hard. They were really distracting. "Hello Nessie." She greeted my sister warmly, then she turned to me. "You must be Lily! It's so great to meet you!" She squealed when she noticed my hand in Jake's. He hasn't let go yet and I don't want him too. I blushed anyway.

We were walking toward this sort of campfire. The logs filled with giant people and the occasional petite person. They all looked at us and I blushed. Again. "Jake!" One of the big ones said. They did this sort of man hug and I sat beside Seth on a log. Ness would just push me off if I sat with her.

An old man in a wheelchair beamed at Jake and then cleared his throat. "We better get started, those little girls have a bed time." He said jokingly, pointing to us. Nessie huffed and crossed her arms. At first I was shocked, but then I started giggling. Who would have thought this old man could make a joke? It was bad, but it was so bad that it was funny. Jake stared adoringly at me with a big grin and took a seat on the ground next to me. I smiled at him and redirected my attention to the old man.

"That's my Dad. Billy." Jake whispered in my ear. Hmmm, I guess I could see the resemblance. It wasn't much though. He probably got most of his good looks from his Mom. His mom must have been gorgeous, to have such an attractive son.

The stories were amazing, it gave me a new prospective on my family's kind. I couldn't believe how horrific normal vampires are. It gaveme chills about the fact I was half that. I'm suddenly very grateful for how my family lives. They were not monsters, and they raised me in a way so that I wasn't either. I'm going to thank them tonight.

I could feel Jacob next to me. He's so close that I'm practically sitting in his lap, the fact that I could, made me almost hyperventilate. I didn't because he would hear me, and that is way embarrassing. So I controlled my breathing for the night, but I think he can hear my heart.

After the legends are finished my eyes begin to sag. I wanted to stay up as long as I could, and I thought I could. But here I am getting tired at 10:00 at night. It seems I am still a little girl. My head dropped onto someone shoulder and they sighed with content, I'm guessing it's Jake.

"Lily?" I hear my sister ask. "Hmmmmm." Was my smart reply. She giggled and I hear her get up. "I guess it's time to go." She sighs. I guess she isn't mad at me anymore. I feel someone's arms wrap around me. "I can take her." Jake offers, I try to smile but I'm too tired. "No, you'll cause my Mom even more pain then when she heard what you did! I don't like Mom upset." Nessie said, irritated. She was a full out Momma's girl, while I bonded more with my Dad.

"This has nothing to do with Bella." Jacob growls. His arms are tightening around me so much it's hard to breath. But I like it, so I dig myself into him more.

"Lily is her daughter! It has everything to do with Mom! My family doesn't want you near Lily. You've already caused us enough grief." Ness's voice went from loud to a deadly whisper. I have no idea what they are talking about but I stay quiet, hoping one of them explains. Jacob starts to shake. "Well, too bad! I'm staying near her whether you like it or not! You can go tell your family-" Ness cuts him off. "You mean Lily's family." She states calmly, but it has an instant effect on him. He stops shaking. "Look I'm her big sister. I decide what you do with her. I'm taking her home and you won't be seeing her for awhile. My Dad will make sure of that. I don't like this, and I don't like you! So back off!" Ness exclaimed and she took me in her arms.

That's the last thing I hear or feel for the rest of the night. I fall asleep.