Hands on Me (A Twilight Fanfiction written by IndependentIndividuality)

Chapter 42: In Which There's A Fainting Episode

Fanfic: Hands on Me Ch 42, Twilight | FanFiction

A/N: Okay, I hope this chapter doesn't disappoint. There's nothing too dramatic here insomuch as the family's reaction, but you will find out why. And so it begins.

Also, I just thought I'd pimp out my new, still very confused blog Alphas and Imprints. Which you can find at blogspot under that same name - link's in my profile. It only has a welcome message and one rec on it so far. I'm starting slow for now with only one a week since I have a lot on my plate. But tell me how I did - I've never written a recommendation before. Also, if you'd 'follow' me, that'd be awesome.

And I'd just like to say, that while I'll of course keep with my schedule, I may be a bit behind on replying reviews. As you may or may not know, we are now in the third day of the holy month of Ramadan. It's a month in which all able, post-puberty Muslims fast from sunup to sundown, abstaining from food, drink, smoking and sexual contact so we're more able to appreciate what we have. It's also a time of togetherness and extra reflection and prayer.

It's a really wonderful time and I'm of course excited about it, but I just thought I'd give you a heads up so people don't get upset if I don't reply all reviews right away like usual. So I leave you with your chapter and wishes that you have a very happy Ramadan, even if all/most of you don't particularly care. May you all be grateful for what you have, since we have so much even when it seems like we don't.

Ramadan Kareem!

Disclaimer: Don't own a thing except that long 'old author note right there.

In Which There is a Fainting Episode

'cause you know i'd walk a thousand miles
if i could just see you
tonight

- vanessa carlton, a thousand miles

I had forgotten completely about my Dad's gift. Was that how long I had been away?

I wanted to tell my family, but not like this. I saw Jacob looking back and forth between us, confused. I immediately tried to tune out my thoughts as I turned hurriedly to Mom.

"Momma, shield me and Jake," I nearly begged her and then she looked confused too. "Please, just for a second. Shield us and I'll explain."

"Okay," Mom said a second later. Dad groaned in frustration and I knew it was up.

"Nessie, what – "

I reached for Jacob's hand and used my gift to show him what happened, how my dad had read my mind. I didn't let go of his hand once I was done, though.

"I – Jake and I have got some . . . news," I started, a little nervously, since I didn't know what else to say. Everyone just stared – Dad already knew enough to know what was coming, I guess. "We . . . I . . . while we were gone, we . . ."

Why was it so hard to say? The thing in the world I was the most proud of and I couldn't say it.

I felt Jacob's warm arm come around my waist, and pull me an inch or two closer.

"Nessie and I are . . . together now."

My heart accelerated at Jacob's words and my eyes scanned the room frantically, checking everyone's expressions. A little surprised, but not shocked. I forgot that they had known about the imprint all along, unlike me.

"Oh," Mom said, looking like she wanted to reach for my hand again but wasn't sure if she was allowed. "Oh, well . . . how long?"

"A few months," I said quietly, still a little nervous. Dad still hadn't said anything. "I'm – I'm so happy, Momma. Please don't be angry."