High Tide

Soon Enough

I ran back to the cottage as fast as I could. I couldn't be without Nessie for another minute. She was my life. Everything I did revolved around her.

When I finally arrived at the cottage, I saw Nessie waiting outside for me. Leaning against a wall, I saw her glow in the remaining light of the sky. The glow wasn't as noticeable as this morning but I could still see the sparkle. Today may have started out sunny, but the clouds were fading in.

"I've been waiting." Nessie said in a bored voice. "Forever." She added in an exaggerated tone.

"Oh really, forever?"

"Yes, forever." Nessie crossed her arms and stuck her nose up.

"Sure sure."

"Well it felt like forever."

She uncrossed her arms and met my eyes.

"I'm sorry, Nessie."

My stomach growled. I hadn't eaten all morning. She looked at me and smiled a perfect smile. She had heard my stomach. My stomach growled again and this time it was louder. She giggled.

"I guess someone's hungry." She giggled again.

"I'm glad my hunger brings you joy." I teased.

"Come on in. I think we have some snacks somewhere."

"You know I can't come in even if I wanted."

"The smell? Oh, stop acting like a baby the smell is not that bad."

"Easy for you to say, you're part them. They smell good to you, but to me and my heightened wolf senses they reek. I'm not talking about that though. I literally can't fit in that house I'm too freaking tall."

Nessie burst out into a laughter that was so joyous I had to join in. The great thing about Nessie and I is that we could always make each other laugh. No matter the situation we could always crack each other up. This quality was good in times of stress, sadness, and any other unwanted feeling. The sound of her laugh alone could brighten my day. It was so beautiful that it dazed me and made me forget about all the troubles in the world. Right now, my concerns for Leah and the pack were put to a stand still. I wish I could laugh with her forever, but eventually our lungs would run out of air. I would have to enjoy the moment while it lasted because ultimately it would end.

When the laugh spasm ended, Edward popped out of the door. He was not looking at me strangely anymore, instead he looked more like he was just scrutinizing me. He stopped after a second and prompted his head towards Nessie.

"Why don't I come with you." He responded to her cheerfully. I guessed he must of have responded to something Nessie had thought.

"Why? You don't even eat real food dad." She stated with a little bit of attitude.

Edward ignored her remark and glanced at me for barely a second then responded back to his daughter, "I know, but I've been stuck in cottage for years. I just wanted to take a stroll and see forks again."

"Aren't the Cullens not supposed to be seen in Forks anymore?" I added.

Edward glared at me. Great, I just pissed off the bloodsucker. When Edward wanted to be scary, he could truly be scary. It was almost magic how he could change from a calm façade to a brutal one so instantaneously. He was quite a frightening monster. I was glad I wasn't his enemy. Oh wait, been there done that. His face immediately turned back to normal and I swear I saw a little smile twitch across his lips after my thought.

"Yeah, dad. Jacob is right." She said agreeing with me. "Anyway Forks hasn't changed much since you've last seen it. It's still the same little old uninteresting town you left."

"Well, I guess you're right. I just wanted to show you around Forks, myself, for once."

"Aw. Daddy you will be able to do that someday, a day close in the future." She said with smile.

Edward smiled in response. I couldn't tell whether it was genuine or fake. So I guess Edward was still acting weird...seriously what was up with this guy?

My stomach growled again. They both looked at me. I felt self-conscious that time. I could turn heads with the sounds of my digestive system. Awesome.

"Okay. Dad we're going to leave now. Obviously you can't come with us, so bye!" Nessie said irritated and rushed.

Whoa. Where did that come from? Nessie never spoke impolitely to anyone especially her parents. She was so well mannered. She had just back talked to Edward with some major attitude. I saw Edward look at her with a little bit of shock. She was never annoyed by her parents, this was the first outburst she had ever had. For any other child it wouldn't be a shock, but Nessie was the golden child. She did everything perfect. It wasn't just Edward acting strange, Nessie was too.

Bella came outside. She looked at Nessie puzzled. "Is anything wrong?"

"No! I wanted to take Jake out to eat." Nessie still responded still a hint of annoyance in her voice.

"But sweetie you just ate." Bella said still confused.

"Yes I know. I can still go with him, even if I don't eat anything. It would be nice if he had someone to accompany him, so he doesn't have to eat alone."

"Oh, okay. No need to get worked up about that Nessie. Of course, you can go." Bella said calmly but still somewhat alarmed by the situation.

I caught sight of Edward in the corner of my eye, he looked furious like he could explode at any moment. I wanted to get away from him as soon as possible, before he erupted.

Coincidently my stomach growled once again to break the silence. Everyone looked at me, of course.

"Wow Jake, you better get out of here and get some food. You're stomach is freakishly loud. I don't think it's normal." Bella teased

"Whoever said I was normal?" I amused with a smile.

She laughed and that lightened up the tension that I felt radiating from Edward. Where was Jasper when you needed him.

"Okay well I guess were off in quest for the food that will satisfy Jacob Black's hunger." Nessie said in a happy mood again.

We turned and started walking away. When I turned my head,  Edward still looked pissed.That didn't bother me because I was with Nessie. I waved goodbye at Bella and Edward. Now Edward looked more concerned than pissed. I hoped he wasn't mad at Nessie for getting angry with him. It's probably just her rebellious adolescence finally kicking in.

"Do you think we'll find it?" Nessie asked.

Nessie interrupted my though process but  I immediately gave her my attention.

"What? Find what?" I asked confused.

"You know, do you think we'll ever satisfy your hunger?"

I started cracking up and naturally she did too.

We ended up going to a fast food joint. I proceeded to get: two orders of double cheese burgers, two orders of large fries, and a large Oreo milkshake. I wonder how the girl at the cash register would have reacted if she knew all the food was for me. Nessie tagging along and helped my food order seem more normal. People thought one order was for me and the other was for Nessie, but that was not the case. 

We sat down and I started stuffing my face with the two big beef patties and Nessie commented, "What a fatty". I reached across the table and punched her lightly against her upper arm. I probably could of punched her harder, she was nearly indestructible, but I didn't wanna risk it.

I dropped Nessie back at home and told her I had to go see my dad. She couldn't believe I was leaving so early. I couldn't believe I was leaving so early. It was only mid-afternoon and I was already saying goodnight to her, but I had problems to worry about. Nessie didn't need to know about these problems, so I needed to go and tell everyone I couldn't go and retrieve Leah. I had decided I couldn't leave my Nessie. I don't even think it's possible to stay away from someone for more than a day once you imprint upon them. Soon enough, once all my alpha responsibilities were done, I would be able to spend all my time with Nessie.    

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