All Grown Up: The Story of Jacob and Renesmee Part I

Five Mile Run

Ness and I had plans to go hunting this morning. I ran over in wolf form, but I phased back before I came out of the woods to give Ness a good morning kiss. I pulled on my shorts right as she came out on to the porch. She had on a casual oversized hoodie and jogging shorts.

She leapt off the porch into my arms and I kissed her lips, her cheeks, and her forehead. I set her down then pushed the hood back and pulled out her curls to let them shine in the sun.

"There, that's much better," I said gently pulling on one springy copper curl. She smiled up at me.

"Ready?" she asked.

"Sure thing, let's go." She was already gone by the time the words were out of my mouth, the sound of her laughter trailing behind her.

I took off after her and kicked my shorts off once we were in the woods. I was fond of this pair and didn't want to ruin them if I could help it. I also didn't want to lose them or end up naked so I quickly folded them and tied them to my leg.

I let the heat roll through my body until I was on all fours. I could still see Ness but she was far away, veering off any of the usual paths we took. She let out a joyful whoop and leapt several feet in the air changing her direction again abruptly. I was pretty sure I knew what would make her do that. When I reached the place she changed direction and I caught the scent that confirmed it. Yup, mountain lion.

She was already draining the lion of his blood when I caught up to her. It was hard to believe somebody so damn adorable could be such a predator. It was actually kinda hot. I was lying at her feet, resting my head on my paws watching her drink. I stood when Ness lifted her head from the big cat and straightened herself out. She watched me watching her as she wiped her face with the back of her hand, then licked the blood off of it. She narrowed her eyes at me and smiled, before turning and darting off further into the forest. Wow, she must still be thirsty, usually one was enough. I could have passed her up but I followed, letting her lead waiting for her to find a scent she liked.

Out of nowhere she stopped and turned around to face me. I skidded to a stop almost knocking into her and cocked my head to the side. Ness smiled at my confused expression. Holding her apple watch up to my face, she showed me how many miles we ran.

 "Five point six," she said sounding satisfied with herself. 

Since my head had not changed its position she added, "My dad told you 5 miles right?"

Ohhh. It suddenly dawned on me as lifted up her hoodie.

"I actually wasn't even thirsty," she said seductively.

"But you know I can't resist a mountain lion."

She reached her arm up and I lowered my head so she could scratch the fur behind my ear.

"If I were you, I'd phase back."

She told me before turning and running. I loved when she was in a playful mood like this. I phased back as quick as I could and pulled my shorts on. I wasn't sure if either of us were ready for full frontal nudity just yet so better to play it safe.

She was running the speed of a fast human so I caught up to her easily. When she heard me approach she sped up, but even at her top speed I was faster. I launched myself into the air and she spun around to face me just before I tackled her. She screamed in delight as we fell to the forest floor. Before we hit I twisted us around so I wouldn't crush her and we landed with her lying on my chest.

"Think you're faster than me huh?" She laughed hysterically as I poked her ribs.

"Quit!" she gasped through her laughter.