Can't Stand To See You Cry (Jacob)

Chapter 14

Jacob forced a smile as he turned to exit the car. "Hey there, Edward. So what do you think?" Jacob waved his hand toward the Mustang proudly. "It's a '65. Runs great now that I put some work into her."

Edward glared at Renesmee as she sidled up to Jacob and slipped her hand into his. Then he glared at Renesmee.

Bella came outside and exclaimed, "You jerk! You didn't tell me you got it done!"

Jacob laughed as Bella pretended to punch Jacob in the ribs. He wrapped his arm around her and sighed, "I know! But I just finished it today and I couldn't wait for Nessie to have it," he said smiling.

Renesmee was suddenly struck by a pang of jealousy when she saw her mom squeezing Jacob happily. "You did an amazing job, Jake," Bella gushed. "What do you think, Edward?"

Edward was walking around the vehicle, inspecting it carefully. He looked unimpressed. "Are you sure it'll be safe enough?"

Jacob smiled as he pulled Renesmee in front of him and hugged her from behind. "Of course! I'd never let my Ness drive something that wasn't safe." Jacob punctuated his statement with a kiss to Renesmee's cheek and she giggled.

Both Bella and Edward turned toward their daughter. Bella smiled widely but Edward steeled his jaw. "Go inside, Renesmee."

"Dad!"

"Now!" Edward's voice thundered.

"Mom, please do something!" Renesmee pleaded as she turned to face Jacob. "I'm sorry," she whispered as she leaned forward to give him a small kiss.

"Renesmee..." Edward warned.

"I'm not a baby anymore, Edward. You knew this day would come eventually," she stated bravely as she faced him, crossing her arms over her chest.

"Edward?" he repeated, trying to calm himself down as he approached them.

Bella pleaded, "Edward, come on..."

Jacob gently pushed Renesmee aside as he stepped forward to face her father. "You wanna take a swing at me? Go ahead. Won't be the first time."

Renesmee's mouth gaped open in horror. "Dad! Don't you dare lay a hand on him..."

Bella stepped up and put a protective arm around her daughter's shoulder and began guiding her toward the house. "Let's go, honey. They need to settle this."

"But..." Renesmee argued.

"I'll see you tomorrow, Nessie," Jacob called to her as she disappeared into the house.

"Maybe not?" Edward challenged.

"You can't stop me from seeing her," Jacob challenged back, his eyes blazing.

"Watch me."

"Let's go," Edward ordered as grabbed Jacob's arm.

"Don't...touch me," Jacob growled, yanking his arm from Edward's grasp. "So now what? You gonna take me out in the woods to kill me?"

Edward laughed and shook his head. "No, drama queen. I'm driving you home."

"I'd rather walk."

Edward pressed his lips together and sighed. "We need to talk."
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Jacob scowled as they drove away from the house. "Nice car," he commented sarcastically. "Do you get good mileage or..."

Edward brushed Jacob's hand aside as he fiddled with the radio. "Quit touching everything."

Jacob sighed as he glanced out the window. "So what's the problem? You once told me you were glad she had me. Now you act like you wanna tear my head off. Did you really think she wouldn't fall for me?"