Twilight Series: Bound Ch. 8
Fandom: Twilight
Media: Fic
Title: Surprise
Series/Verse: Bound
Character/Pairing: Jacob,Billy, Pack, the Cullens, OFC
Summary: It's christmas time for the Cullens and the Pack, and some unexpected things happen.
Rating: T, for language
Notes/Spoilers: Sorry it took so long to post. I had finals and with Christmas holidays around I was pretty busy.
Beta: As always the amazing starry_nights88
Previous Chapter: Reason - Next Chapter: Bound Ch. 8: Surprise Jacob smiled as he stared down at his daughter, watching as she slept soundly. Her small hands were tucked underneath her head and her favorite stuffed animal was cuddled against her chest. He couldn’t believe how fast time had gone by. Yoali was just six months yet her growth made her appear to be a one year old. He was always told by his father that children grow up fast, but his baby girl exceeded that rule. Carlisle had said that her growth rate would be abnormal, but he never thought she would have aged so quickly. He loved his time with his baby girl, yet he couldn’t but help want her to age slower, to enjoy his time watching her grow up.
Sighing as he ran a hand through his hair as he want back downstairs and found his dad in the kitchen.
“Hey dad,” he greeted as he walked toward the refrigerator and grabbed something to eat.
“Hey son, how is the little one?” His father asked, reading his newspaper.
Jacob slumped down in a chair as he proceeded to dig into the left over spaghetti that he found. “She’s still asleep, thankfully. It took me nearly two hours to get her settled. Remind me to never let Paul feed her again,” he huffed as he rested his head on the table. He looked up when he heard his father chuckle and gave him a questioning look.
“Parenthood is a bitch isn’t it,” Billy commented with a smile as he looked at his worn out son.
The shifter rolled his eyes at his father’s teasing tone. “Oh come on dad, I wasn’t that bad,” he said rubbing his eyes.
“Oh I believe you were especially when you had your little temper tantrums.” His father’s voice cracked as he laughed.
“I was not dad,” He said as he rubbed his forehead. “I was a complete sweet innocent child.” Jacob grinned
“Oh yes, you were the perfect angel. You kicked your uncle in the shin because he called you squirt and he refused to let you have your basketball.” Hearing his son groan, the elder native began to laugh whole heartedly.
“What? When? I don’t remember doing that, that was someone else,” Jacob said as he finished his meal.
“So it was your evil twin that sucker punched your cousin for taking your toy,” Billy said, smiling at Jacob as he hid his face in his hands.
“Okay that one I do believe.” Jacob said as he smiled behind his hands.
A small cry caused both men to turn their head towards the stairs. Jacob left his place and went to check on his daughter. Walking into the room he was met with the glistening emerald eyes of his daughter.
“Hey sweetie, what’s wrong?” He asked as he reached her crib.
Yoali hadn’t said anything as her dad approached her crib; she just extended her small arms reaching for him. Picking her up, Jacob wiped her tear stricken cheeks and began to rock her. “It’s okay, Yoali, daddy’s got you.” He soothingly patted her back as she sniffled and laid her head against his shoulder.
“Daddy… okay.. Eth …ok …too,” she stammered through her cries.
“Yeah sweetie, daddy’s okay and so is Seth.” Jacob said as he began pacing around the room, rocking her at the same time, soothing his daughter as her crying subdued.
Once Yoali calmed down, Jacob turned her to face him. “What’s wrong sweetie?” he asked as he wiped her tear stained face. “Did you have a bad dream?” He asked as she looked down and nodded. “Come on let’s go see Po.” Jacob stated as he tapped her nose and she smiled. The young father turned and headed back downstairs with his daughter in his arms, who bounced excitedly after her little scare.
“Look who decided to wake up,” he announced as he reached the bottom of the stairs.
Billy turned at the sound of his son’s voice and broke out into a smile at the sight before him. His youngest son held his granddaughter in his arms bouncing her up and down causing her to laugh. “Hey girlie, how was your nap?” He asked as she left her father’s arms and ran over to his wheelchair.
“Popo! Popo!” she chanted as she jumped up and down at his feet wanting him to life her up.
Unable to resists her antics, he picked her up and sat her on his lap. “Hmph…you’re getting big, Yoali,” he said as he looked down at her. “And heavy,” he added once she was settled as he flexed his arms.
“So are you ready for the Christmas party tonight,” he asked as he poked her stomach and she giggled in delight.
“’Ismas!” she chanted, clapping her hands as she bounced up and down on her grandfather’s lap.
Jacob leaned against the counter as he watched his father and daughter interact with one another. He couldn’t help but smile. His baby girl meant the world to him and he wouldn’t change his decision to have her for anything. The young teen was so enthralled with watching his family interact that he didn’t hear the door open or the steps that followed.
“Hey momma wolf.” Came the voice of the second eldest pack member as he draped his arm around the younger’s shoulder.
Jacob turned and nudged him in the ribs. “Would you shut up with that momma wolf crap please? It’s annoying,” he finished, glaring at Paul.
“What did I do?” Paul said feigning innocence as a slight smirk danced across his lips. “It’s the truth, weren’t you knocked up and eventually gave birth to a baby?” He added in a matter of fact tone.
“Paul, what the hell, you have been hanging around the Cullens too much.”
“But you know you love me.” Paul smirked as he wiggled his eyebrows suggestively.
Before Jacob could protest or say a comeback, the squeals of laughter of his daughter caught his attention. “Yoali look who’s here,” Jacob called causing his daughter and his father to turn towards him.
She shrieked in delight as she jumped of her granddad’s lap and waddled towards the two wolves. “Papi!” Yoali demanded as she stood in front of the two, holding her arms in front of Paul, making grabbing motion as though she wanted to be picked up.
Jacob made his way to the kitchen to clean his dishes and make Yoali a bottle. As he worked at the sink, he looked over his shoulder, grinning as he watched Paul bend over and pick up the small toddler.
“Hey munchkin, how is mommy treating you?”
“Mommy,” she giggled.
“Paul.” Jacob grumbled at the name that Paul had given him and proceeded to influence Yoali to use. Turning to glare at his pack mate, his features soften as he saw Yoali in Paul’s arms, both giving him their best puppy dog eyes with the twinkle of mischief behind them. “Agh… guys no fair. I can never stay mad at Yoali’s puppy dog eyes..,” he said walking over to Paul and taking Yoali from him, giving her the bottle and setting her in her pin.
“As for you,” Jacob started, standing to full height and turning to face Paul, “the puppy dog eyes don’t work for you.”
Paul scoffed and looked at Jacob with an offended look. “Why Jacob, I am hurt. Here I thought I was making great progress in our lovely relationship.” The taller native smiled sheepishly as Jacob turned to face him and rolled his eyes.
“What am I going to do with you,” Jacob said to himself as he continued to walk about his home.
“Oh come on Jacob, Give the poor guy a chance.” Billy’s teasing voice came from his room.
“See? Even your dad sees the undying love we have for one another,” Paul said in a tone of mock seriousness.
“Oh my god! Dad you’re not helping and Paul shut up.” Jacob groaned as he leaned against the counter and put his head in between his hands at the laughter from the older natives.
“Come on Jake! Lighten up! It’s Christmas and its Li’s first. Enjoy your first Christmas together with your daughter,” Paul said walking over to
Jacob wrapping his arm around his shoulders once more and giving one of his best smiles to the younger.
Jacob sighed and nodded. “Paul you will be the death of me.”
“Oh hush, I’d like to think that I’ll be the life of you,” Paul teased.
“No, that title belongs to Yoali,” Jacob said as he put up the dry dishes, hearing another squeal he turned and saw Paul crouched down in front of his daughters pin, and playing with her. “Oh that reminds me I am never letting you feed her again, maybe even watch her.”
Paul stopped half-way through his peek-a-boo game and turned to look at Jacob. “What? No! Aw c’mon Jake! I love taking care of her,” he pleaded with his younger pack mate, who tried not to laugh at the sudden change in the elder.
Jacob sighed and cocked his head in thought. “Hmmmm…let me see, it took me like two hours to get her sleep when we got back, so….”
“Aww…Jake come on! Please! Don’t you know how much I love taking care of Yo-yo here.” He said getting up and grabbing the little girl.
“Please.” The elder shifter said as he pressed his cheek against Yoali’s as she did the same.
“Please mommy,” she added pouting a little and once again giving him her puppy dog eyes.
“Hmmmm….I don’t know,” he said as he tiled this head to the side, acting as if he were really debating the situation.
“Please…?” She said as she wrapped her arms around Paul. “Please?” They both said.
“Fine! Paul you can continue taking care of her.” He couldn’t help but laugh at his daughter’s laughter as Paul gave her a raspberry kiss, then set her back in her pin. “By the way, what did you give her? She was really hyper and I couldn’t keep up with her. She’s small, but fast.”
“Must get it from her dad,” Paul said as he looked down at the little girl. Turning his head he saw Jacob’s stricken expression. “Shit, Jake.
I’m sorry, I didn’t,” he said as he made his way over towards Jacob and wrapped his arm around him. “I’m sorry. I wasn’t thinking.”
“It’s fine,” the younger reassured him trying to swallow the emotions that threatened to surface. “You would think that after almost a year, it would be easier…”
“Hey! It’s okay, I know it hurts. He’s your imprint after all and the father of your child. I’m sorry I even brought it up,” Paul added as he pulled Jacob into a hug in attempts to soothe him.
“Mommy, papi, hug!” came the small giggle from the other side of the living room.
“Yoali, I’m not mommy. Why do I have this feeling that her calling you papi, is going to come back and bite me in the ass?” Jacob groaned as Yoali continued to clap with delight.
Paul shrugged as he went back over to Yoali to continue playing with her. The younger shifter smiled and sat down on the couch watching his daughter. Several minutes later, a body collapse next to him. “Ouch! Paul easy up man. This couch can’t handle a lot of action.”
“How about we test it out, huh Jacob, I’m sure it’s pretty sturdy for that,” Paul teased with an amused smile on his face. “That fucking hurt, Jacob!” He whined as he rubbed and massaged the area Jacob pinched. “Oww what the fuck was that for this time!?” He exclaimed as Jacob pinched him again.
“What your mouth around my daughter,” Jacob stated.
Paul scoffed offended. “You just cussed a while ago and no one reprimanded you.”
“That’s because I didn’t say it where she could hear me.” Jacob shot back.
“You are such a momma wolf, Jay.” Paul said jumping up from the couch before Jacob could retaliate.
“Agh, Paul when will you stop with the momma wolf?”
“Ummm….let me think about that…never,” he teased as he ran to the other side of the room, knowing Jacob would try to do something.
Before he could reach the doorway, he was tackled down and straddled by Jacob. “Ohh Jacob I always you knew you liked it rough,” he said with a leer.
“Boys wait til Yoali’s asleep and I’m not here.” The voice of the eldest native in the household came from the other side of the living room.
“Well, what can I say? I am irresistible, Billy.”
Billy couldn’t help but laugh at how quickly Jacob jumped off of Paul and stood up straight. His face flushed a tint of red.
“Any way the point of that was to show you that even though I’m a momma wolf I can still beat your ass,” Jacob said fixing his clothing and walked over to Yoali, who was smiling watching the two males play around.
“So you admit you’re a momma wolf.” Paul smirked as Jacob picked up his daughter.
Rolling his eyes, Jacob gave up and agreed with his pack mate knowing he’d never win. “Fine, Paul yes I am momma wolf. Happy.”
“Extremely,” Paul simply said as he nodded in his head in victory.
“Come on, baby girl. We’re going to go change you into the outfit Auntie Alice wants you to wear for the party. Not so fast Paul…,” Jacob said turning to find the said person attempting to make a beeline for the door. “You’re going to help me get her in it.” He smirked when he heard the other groan.
“Do I have to?” He whined.
“Weren’t you just begging me to let you take care of her just a few minutes ago? Here’s your chance,” Jacob finished saying as he handed Yoali to Paul and then made his way to retrieve said outfit from the room.
Paul watched Jacob’s retreating form then turned to the little girl. “Seems like there’s no way out of it, is there Li?” he asked as she smiled and nodded her head no.
“Papi Paul change me.”
“Yeah, yeah. I’m going to help change you. I honestly don’t see why your aunt want you dressed up so much.”
“I see you’re making great conversation with her,” Jacob said as he returned from his room with the two piece red Christmas outfit for his daughter. “Come on, Yoali, lets get you all dolled up for the party at Popo Carlisle’s house.”
Yoali squirmed in Paul’s arms as Jacob separated her clothing. “No! No skirt. Don’t want skirt,” she protested as she jumped out of Paul’s arms and began to run away.
Jacob groaned knowing how his daughter could get. “Paul, why’d you let her go?”
“Hey! She practically jumped out of my arms and she kicked me in the ribs” he said defending himself as he rubbed the area where he had been kicked. “I forget she’s feisty like her mom.”
“Oh shut up and help me get her,” Jacob said as he grabbed the skirt and began to follow his daughter around. “Yoali, I know you don’t like skirt, but please put this on. Auntie Alice picked it out for you,” he began.
“No!” she yelled before taking off again.
“Please sweetie, or we’re going to be late to Popo Carlisle’s house. You want see Uncle Emmett, right?.” Jacob came to halt as his
daughter stopped mid step and looked at him with a thoughtful expression on her face.
“See Uncle Emy, but no skirt,” she said before running of again.
“Paul a little help here,” Jacob yelled in frustration as he caught nothing but air trying to grab his daughter again. Paul was having too much fun watching the teen dad attempt to grab his daughter, but reluctantly began to help.
“Yo-yo come on, I’ll change you.” He said as he ran up the stairs after her.
“No skirt!” She yelled again as she dodged him.
“Jacob what the heck, she’s barely walking and yet she manages to run away from us.”
“I told you she was fast. Not so funny now, is it Paul?”
“Oh shut up and let’s just get her dressed.”
After several attempts both shifters still failed to dress the young child, who always managed to speed off. Feeling defeated both collapsed on the couch. A few moments later, the sound of Billy’s laughter caused both to look behind them.
“Jacob there’s still a lot you have to learn about parenting.” He teased as he rolled around with Yoali on his lap.
“How did you….Dad…after all this time…we’ve been chasing her and now she’s sitting so clamly on your lap…?” Jacob stammered looking at his father in disbelief.
“Well, for one, popsicles never fail you when you’re trying to grab a child’s attention and you have to compromise.” He chuckled at the expression of both werewolves.
“Come on, little one.” Jacob said as he took his daughter from his father’s lap. A few minutes later he began to clean her dirty hands and face with a wipe and changed her into the outfit for the party. “Okay we’re done. Look at how pretty you look, Yoali” he said as he picked her up and kissed her cheek and she giggled and wrapped her arms around him. “Everyone ready to go?” He asked as he turned to see his father and Paul nod their head.
“Jacob, don’t you have to change.” Paul asked pointing out the fact that Jacob was still in a dirty shirt and jeans.
“Damn. I forgot give me five minutes,” he said as he went upstairs and changed. Minutes later Jacob came down with a black button up shirt and dark blue jeans.
Loving to tease his pack mate, Paul wolf whistled as Jacob reached the last step. “Dang Jake! You look good enough to turn me gay.” Laughing as he saw Jacob roll his eyes and picked up his jacket. “I’d tap that,” he added when Jacob finished putting his jacket in place.
“Seriously mutt, you’re testing your boundaries.” Everyone in the household turned to see Emmett standing in the doorway. Paul glared at
the male at the entrance, ready to say something but was distracted at the toddler jumping in his arms.
“Uncle Emy,” Yoali exclaimed as she signaled for Paul to let her down and she ran to her bulky vampire uncle with her arm outstretched.
“Hey Yoali! You ready for Christmas at our house?” Emmett asked as he lifted his niece in his arms.
“Emmett, what are you doing here?” Jacob asked with a sudden nervousness, the tension hanging heavily in the air around them.
“Well, you know how Alice is. You guys are ten minutes late and she started to worry that you guys would back out. The rest of the pack is
there already,” the bulky vampire said as Yoali played with his curly hair.
“Sorry about that. Itty bitty there wouldn’t let us put on her outfit. We were just heading over there right now.” Jacob said grabbing his daughter’s bag.
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Jacob smiled as Yoali ran around the Cullen household, the toddler excited about all of the decorations that were hung. “Daddy look at the tree and the lights.”
“Yoali!” Came the excited voice of Alice as she walked over and picked up her niece. “Aw, look at the lovely little Santa we have!
“Yeah, even after all of the trouble we went through to get it on her,” Jacob grumbled as Paul nodded in agreement.
“She tired me out. We couldn’t keep up with her,” Paul added as Alice put Yoali down.
“Oh I’m sure she wasn’t that much trouble…” Alice began a note of disbelief in her voice, but was quickly interrupted by Jacob.
“Next time I'll let you handle her by yourself and see if you don’t change your mind about that,” he warned as he kept an eye on his daughter running around, stopping to give her all of her aunts, uncles, and grandparents hugs and kisses.
“Daddy!” He heard her call out, she came into view moments later. “Seth’s not here.” She pouted as she held her hands up, wanting to be picked up and comforted.
“I’m sure he’s here somewhere,” he assured his daughter lifting her in his arms as he scanned the room and saw Seth descending the stairs signaling for Jacob to be quiet. Coming up from behind the young toddler, the youngest pack member covered her eyes.
“Guess who?” he said.
The teen father couldn’t conceal the grin upon seeing the smile that appeared on his daughter’s face at the sound of Seth’s voice.
“’Eth!” She squealed as she turned over and practically jumped into the arms of the youngest shifter.
“Hey, Yo-yo, look at how pretty you are!” He said as the toddler beamed with joy.
“Really?” She asked, unsure as he eyes shined with glee.
“Oh yes. Very pretty,” Seth assured the girl, leaning closer. “You’re prettier than your Auntie Rosy,” he said it a staged whisper.
Jacob coughed to catch the attention of the younger shifter. “Seth...am I going to have to have a talk with you?” He couldn’t contain his laughter as the younger blushed and suddenly became very interested with his shoelaces.
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Things progressed as expected. Everyone who could stand human food enjoyed the dinner that Esme and Emily had slaved over. Afterwards the family enjoyed watching the newest addition pass out presents to the best of her abilities, only to stop whenever a couple was caught underneath the mistletoe.
And though Jacob enjoyed himself, he felt a void in his heart as he watched the couples kiss underneath the Christmas tradition. Then suddenly he was brought out of his musings when he felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned to meet the concerned eyes of Paul. With a small smile he patted the elder’s hands to reassure him that he would be okay, even if he didn’t seem like it.
Not paying attention, both jumped at the sound of Seth’s voice. “Mistletoe…you know what that means!”
“Seth what are you talking about there is any….,” Jacob began but followed Seth’s gaze and saw his arm above their heads. “Oh come on! Seriously, Seth.” Jacob groaned as he glanced sideways and saw the same expression on Paul’s face.
“Sorry, Christmas rules, right Alice?” Seth stated looking at the pixie vampire, who smiled innocently.
“Seth’s right. Christmas tradition.” Alice smirked, knowing what the kiss would mean in the future when her adoptive brother decided to return.
“Do it!” Was chorused around the room by the pack and certain members of the Cullen coven.
“Guys…just..c’mon..no!” Paul said as he looked around and then turned to Jacob who was fidgeting with his hands.
“Mommy! Papi! Kiss, kiss, kiss!” Both turned at the sound of Yoali’s small voice chanting.
“Honey, how many times do I have to tell you I’m not mommy,” he said as the toddler continued to chant.
Unable to keep himself from smiling he bent down to pick up his little girl, he caught Paul’s eyes and nodded. Luckily the elder shifter understood what wasn’t said as Jacob arranged Yoali on his lap, the toddler standing on his knees before both men leaned in and pressed a kiss on each side of the giggling baby’s face.
Unbeknownst to them Rosalie snapped a picture that would later be added to something special she was making the young father.
“Guys! You cheated it! It doesn’t count! You can’t use Yoali,” Embry said as everyone jeered.
“Way to put pressure on us, Em-!” Paul started, but didn’t finish as Jacob pulled him in and kissed him on the lips. The elder shifter didn’t know what came over him as his hand made its way behind Jacob’s neck to deepen the kiss.
“Whoa! That is the hottest thing I’ve ever seen.” Leah’s voice boomed causing both males to separate. Both stared at each other for what seemed like eternity before they looked away.
A growl was heard from the other side of the living room and before anyone could do anything, Emmett had lunged at Paul. “You mongrel!” He spat as he brought his fist down and hit Paul. “I warned you about overstepping your boundaries. I thought there were rules about upholding an imprint,” he sneered as he straddled Paul, who was struggling underneath him.
“Emmett!” Everyone cried, trying to separate them. Everyone was so concerned with separating the two males that no one heard the frantic yells of Yoali. Their pleas fell to deaf ears and both males continued their fight.
“Guys stop!” Jacob yelled as he managed to get in between them. “Emmett, Paul calm…” before Jacob could finish a small whimper was heard. “Yoali?” Everyone turned at the sound of Jacob’s concerned voice and were shocked to find a small wolf pup where Yoali once stood.
“Jacob shift she might be panicking right now, and she needs you. She’ll only listen to you.” Came Sam’s commanding voice as everyone processed what just happen. Jacob shifted and entered the house, slowly he approached his daughter who was quivering in fear.
Yoali, baby, its okay, daddy’s here, Jacob said as he nuzzled his daughter’s side, letting her know she was okay.
I’m sorry daddy, I didn’t mean for Uncle Emy and Papi Paul to get upset. I’m sorry, she whimpered.
It’s okay sweetie, no one’s mad at you, he replied as he rested his muzzle against her small one. Can you change back Yoali?
I don’t know, daddy. One minute I was happy you and Papi Paul were kissing and then I was mad because no one was listening to me and I made Uncle Emy and papi fight. I’m sorry. A small whine emitted from the young wolf.
Sweetie it’s okay. Just think about being at home and how you were before you got mad.
Okay, daddy.
After several minutes, Yoali’s small form was huddled in the middle of the living room as Jacob returned fully clothed.
“How was that possible, even with the gene, she’s not suppose to shift until she’s like fifteen?” Jared stated as he watched Jacob wrap a blanket around the sniffling Yoali before lifting her up, cuddling her to his chest.
“I don’t know, Carlisle, any ideas?” Jacob asked as Yoali hid her face in his neck.
“Might have a few, but it’s the holidays. We’ll look into it later.” Jacob nodded as he smelt the salty tears coming for his baby girl.
“It’s okay, baby” he said as he rubbed her back trying to soothe her.
“Uncle Emy, Papi Paul,” she whispered as she lifted her head from her father’s neck. Both males look at one another then approached their niece. “Sorry,” she said as they reached her. “I didn’t mean to make you mad,” she said as she buried her face in the crook of her father’s neck again.
“It’s okay, Yo-yo, that's how Uncle Emy and I play,” Paul said trying to calm the toddler down.
“Yeah Yoali that’s how we play see,” Emmett said as he slung his arm around the wolf’s shoulders and smiled. “No need to cry. Come on smile for Uncle Emy,” the curly haired vampire pleaded and pouted playfully when Yoali didn’t smile, which caused her to laugh at her uncle’s antics.
Yawning, she turned to her dad. “Daddy…tired ..” she managed to say as she curled up against her father’s chest.
“Alright, Yoali is tired and she needs to go to bed.” Jacob announced as he stood up and headed to the room where he and Yoali slept in whenever they stayed over at the Cullen’s household. Gently he laid her down in her crib and stayed at the foot watching as she fell asleep. Jacob jumped slightly when he felt someone’s hand on his shoulder.
“Well that was eventful.” Seth said as he looked down the sleeping toddler. “She looks so peaceful,” he said in awe. “Listen Jacob, I want to apologize for the whole mistletoe incident.”
“That’s an under statement, I mean about the night and its fine. I know you did for Yoali. She’s just like her Aunt Alice when it comes to getting things and is very stubborn,” Jacob said smiling at the younger wolf.
“Yeah well no one can say no to her,” Seth said as he turned and made his way back to the doorway. “You coming?”
“Yeah, I’ll be down there in a few.” Jacob replied as he turned his head and continued watching his baby girl sleep. The teen wolf sighed as he ran a hand through his hair. This sure was going to be a Christmas to remember, not only because of the events that had occurred and all the gifts he had received, but it was his first with his baby girl, who was the best gift he could ever ask for. Previous Chapter: Reason - Next Chapter:
Media: Fic
Title: Surprise
Series/Verse: Bound
Character/Pairing: Jacob,Billy, Pack, the Cullens, OFC
Summary: It's christmas time for the Cullens and the Pack, and some unexpected things happen.
Rating: T, for language
Notes/Spoilers: Sorry it took so long to post. I had finals and with Christmas holidays around I was pretty busy.
Beta: As always the amazing starry_nights88
Previous Chapter: Reason - Next Chapter: Bound Ch. 8: Surprise Jacob smiled as he stared down at his daughter, watching as she slept soundly. Her small hands were tucked underneath her head and her favorite stuffed animal was cuddled against her chest. He couldn’t believe how fast time had gone by. Yoali was just six months yet her growth made her appear to be a one year old. He was always told by his father that children grow up fast, but his baby girl exceeded that rule. Carlisle had said that her growth rate would be abnormal, but he never thought she would have aged so quickly. He loved his time with his baby girl, yet he couldn’t but help want her to age slower, to enjoy his time watching her grow up.
Sighing as he ran a hand through his hair as he want back downstairs and found his dad in the kitchen.
“Hey dad,” he greeted as he walked toward the refrigerator and grabbed something to eat.
“Hey son, how is the little one?” His father asked, reading his newspaper.
Jacob slumped down in a chair as he proceeded to dig into the left over spaghetti that he found. “She’s still asleep, thankfully. It took me nearly two hours to get her settled. Remind me to never let Paul feed her again,” he huffed as he rested his head on the table. He looked up when he heard his father chuckle and gave him a questioning look.
“Parenthood is a bitch isn’t it,” Billy commented with a smile as he looked at his worn out son.
The shifter rolled his eyes at his father’s teasing tone. “Oh come on dad, I wasn’t that bad,” he said rubbing his eyes.
“Oh I believe you were especially when you had your little temper tantrums.” His father’s voice cracked as he laughed.
“I was not dad,” He said as he rubbed his forehead. “I was a complete sweet innocent child.” Jacob grinned
“Oh yes, you were the perfect angel. You kicked your uncle in the shin because he called you squirt and he refused to let you have your basketball.” Hearing his son groan, the elder native began to laugh whole heartedly.
“What? When? I don’t remember doing that, that was someone else,” Jacob said as he finished his meal.
“So it was your evil twin that sucker punched your cousin for taking your toy,” Billy said, smiling at Jacob as he hid his face in his hands.
“Okay that one I do believe.” Jacob said as he smiled behind his hands.
A small cry caused both men to turn their head towards the stairs. Jacob left his place and went to check on his daughter. Walking into the room he was met with the glistening emerald eyes of his daughter.
“Hey sweetie, what’s wrong?” He asked as he reached her crib.
Yoali hadn’t said anything as her dad approached her crib; she just extended her small arms reaching for him. Picking her up, Jacob wiped her tear stricken cheeks and began to rock her. “It’s okay, Yoali, daddy’s got you.” He soothingly patted her back as she sniffled and laid her head against his shoulder.
“Daddy… okay.. Eth …ok …too,” she stammered through her cries.
“Yeah sweetie, daddy’s okay and so is Seth.” Jacob said as he began pacing around the room, rocking her at the same time, soothing his daughter as her crying subdued.
Once Yoali calmed down, Jacob turned her to face him. “What’s wrong sweetie?” he asked as he wiped her tear stained face. “Did you have a bad dream?” He asked as she looked down and nodded. “Come on let’s go see Po.” Jacob stated as he tapped her nose and she smiled. The young father turned and headed back downstairs with his daughter in his arms, who bounced excitedly after her little scare.
“Look who decided to wake up,” he announced as he reached the bottom of the stairs.
Billy turned at the sound of his son’s voice and broke out into a smile at the sight before him. His youngest son held his granddaughter in his arms bouncing her up and down causing her to laugh. “Hey girlie, how was your nap?” He asked as she left her father’s arms and ran over to his wheelchair.
“Popo! Popo!” she chanted as she jumped up and down at his feet wanting him to life her up.
Unable to resists her antics, he picked her up and sat her on his lap. “Hmph…you’re getting big, Yoali,” he said as he looked down at her. “And heavy,” he added once she was settled as he flexed his arms.
“So are you ready for the Christmas party tonight,” he asked as he poked her stomach and she giggled in delight.
“’Ismas!” she chanted, clapping her hands as she bounced up and down on her grandfather’s lap.
Jacob leaned against the counter as he watched his father and daughter interact with one another. He couldn’t help but smile. His baby girl meant the world to him and he wouldn’t change his decision to have her for anything. The young teen was so enthralled with watching his family interact that he didn’t hear the door open or the steps that followed.
“Hey momma wolf.” Came the voice of the second eldest pack member as he draped his arm around the younger’s shoulder.
Jacob turned and nudged him in the ribs. “Would you shut up with that momma wolf crap please? It’s annoying,” he finished, glaring at Paul.
“What did I do?” Paul said feigning innocence as a slight smirk danced across his lips. “It’s the truth, weren’t you knocked up and eventually gave birth to a baby?” He added in a matter of fact tone.
“Paul, what the hell, you have been hanging around the Cullens too much.”
“But you know you love me.” Paul smirked as he wiggled his eyebrows suggestively.
Before Jacob could protest or say a comeback, the squeals of laughter of his daughter caught his attention. “Yoali look who’s here,” Jacob called causing his daughter and his father to turn towards him.
She shrieked in delight as she jumped of her granddad’s lap and waddled towards the two wolves. “Papi!” Yoali demanded as she stood in front of the two, holding her arms in front of Paul, making grabbing motion as though she wanted to be picked up.
Jacob made his way to the kitchen to clean his dishes and make Yoali a bottle. As he worked at the sink, he looked over his shoulder, grinning as he watched Paul bend over and pick up the small toddler.
“Hey munchkin, how is mommy treating you?”
“Mommy,” she giggled.
“Paul.” Jacob grumbled at the name that Paul had given him and proceeded to influence Yoali to use. Turning to glare at his pack mate, his features soften as he saw Yoali in Paul’s arms, both giving him their best puppy dog eyes with the twinkle of mischief behind them. “Agh… guys no fair. I can never stay mad at Yoali’s puppy dog eyes..,” he said walking over to Paul and taking Yoali from him, giving her the bottle and setting her in her pin.
“As for you,” Jacob started, standing to full height and turning to face Paul, “the puppy dog eyes don’t work for you.”
Paul scoffed and looked at Jacob with an offended look. “Why Jacob, I am hurt. Here I thought I was making great progress in our lovely relationship.” The taller native smiled sheepishly as Jacob turned to face him and rolled his eyes.
“What am I going to do with you,” Jacob said to himself as he continued to walk about his home.
“Oh come on Jacob, Give the poor guy a chance.” Billy’s teasing voice came from his room.
“See? Even your dad sees the undying love we have for one another,” Paul said in a tone of mock seriousness.
“Oh my god! Dad you’re not helping and Paul shut up.” Jacob groaned as he leaned against the counter and put his head in between his hands at the laughter from the older natives.
“Come on Jake! Lighten up! It’s Christmas and its Li’s first. Enjoy your first Christmas together with your daughter,” Paul said walking over to
Jacob wrapping his arm around his shoulders once more and giving one of his best smiles to the younger.
Jacob sighed and nodded. “Paul you will be the death of me.”
“Oh hush, I’d like to think that I’ll be the life of you,” Paul teased.
“No, that title belongs to Yoali,” Jacob said as he put up the dry dishes, hearing another squeal he turned and saw Paul crouched down in front of his daughters pin, and playing with her. “Oh that reminds me I am never letting you feed her again, maybe even watch her.”
Paul stopped half-way through his peek-a-boo game and turned to look at Jacob. “What? No! Aw c’mon Jake! I love taking care of her,” he pleaded with his younger pack mate, who tried not to laugh at the sudden change in the elder.
Jacob sighed and cocked his head in thought. “Hmmmm…let me see, it took me like two hours to get her sleep when we got back, so….”
“Aww…Jake come on! Please! Don’t you know how much I love taking care of Yo-yo here.” He said getting up and grabbing the little girl.
“Please.” The elder shifter said as he pressed his cheek against Yoali’s as she did the same.
“Please mommy,” she added pouting a little and once again giving him her puppy dog eyes.
“Hmmmm….I don’t know,” he said as he tiled this head to the side, acting as if he were really debating the situation.
“Please…?” She said as she wrapped her arms around Paul. “Please?” They both said.
“Fine! Paul you can continue taking care of her.” He couldn’t help but laugh at his daughter’s laughter as Paul gave her a raspberry kiss, then set her back in her pin. “By the way, what did you give her? She was really hyper and I couldn’t keep up with her. She’s small, but fast.”
“Must get it from her dad,” Paul said as he looked down at the little girl. Turning his head he saw Jacob’s stricken expression. “Shit, Jake.
I’m sorry, I didn’t,” he said as he made his way over towards Jacob and wrapped his arm around him. “I’m sorry. I wasn’t thinking.”
“It’s fine,” the younger reassured him trying to swallow the emotions that threatened to surface. “You would think that after almost a year, it would be easier…”
“Hey! It’s okay, I know it hurts. He’s your imprint after all and the father of your child. I’m sorry I even brought it up,” Paul added as he pulled Jacob into a hug in attempts to soothe him.
“Mommy, papi, hug!” came the small giggle from the other side of the living room.
“Yoali, I’m not mommy. Why do I have this feeling that her calling you papi, is going to come back and bite me in the ass?” Jacob groaned as Yoali continued to clap with delight.
Paul shrugged as he went back over to Yoali to continue playing with her. The younger shifter smiled and sat down on the couch watching his daughter. Several minutes later, a body collapse next to him. “Ouch! Paul easy up man. This couch can’t handle a lot of action.”
“How about we test it out, huh Jacob, I’m sure it’s pretty sturdy for that,” Paul teased with an amused smile on his face. “That fucking hurt, Jacob!” He whined as he rubbed and massaged the area Jacob pinched. “Oww what the fuck was that for this time!?” He exclaimed as Jacob pinched him again.
“What your mouth around my daughter,” Jacob stated.
Paul scoffed offended. “You just cussed a while ago and no one reprimanded you.”
“That’s because I didn’t say it where she could hear me.” Jacob shot back.
“You are such a momma wolf, Jay.” Paul said jumping up from the couch before Jacob could retaliate.
“Agh, Paul when will you stop with the momma wolf?”
“Ummm….let me think about that…never,” he teased as he ran to the other side of the room, knowing Jacob would try to do something.
Before he could reach the doorway, he was tackled down and straddled by Jacob. “Ohh Jacob I always you knew you liked it rough,” he said with a leer.
“Boys wait til Yoali’s asleep and I’m not here.” The voice of the eldest native in the household came from the other side of the living room.
“Well, what can I say? I am irresistible, Billy.”
Billy couldn’t help but laugh at how quickly Jacob jumped off of Paul and stood up straight. His face flushed a tint of red.
“Any way the point of that was to show you that even though I’m a momma wolf I can still beat your ass,” Jacob said fixing his clothing and walked over to Yoali, who was smiling watching the two males play around.
“So you admit you’re a momma wolf.” Paul smirked as Jacob picked up his daughter.
Rolling his eyes, Jacob gave up and agreed with his pack mate knowing he’d never win. “Fine, Paul yes I am momma wolf. Happy.”
“Extremely,” Paul simply said as he nodded in his head in victory.
“Come on, baby girl. We’re going to go change you into the outfit Auntie Alice wants you to wear for the party. Not so fast Paul…,” Jacob said turning to find the said person attempting to make a beeline for the door. “You’re going to help me get her in it.” He smirked when he heard the other groan.
“Do I have to?” He whined.
“Weren’t you just begging me to let you take care of her just a few minutes ago? Here’s your chance,” Jacob finished saying as he handed Yoali to Paul and then made his way to retrieve said outfit from the room.
Paul watched Jacob’s retreating form then turned to the little girl. “Seems like there’s no way out of it, is there Li?” he asked as she smiled and nodded her head no.
“Papi Paul change me.”
“Yeah, yeah. I’m going to help change you. I honestly don’t see why your aunt want you dressed up so much.”
“I see you’re making great conversation with her,” Jacob said as he returned from his room with the two piece red Christmas outfit for his daughter. “Come on, Yoali, lets get you all dolled up for the party at Popo Carlisle’s house.”
Yoali squirmed in Paul’s arms as Jacob separated her clothing. “No! No skirt. Don’t want skirt,” she protested as she jumped out of Paul’s arms and began to run away.
Jacob groaned knowing how his daughter could get. “Paul, why’d you let her go?”
“Hey! She practically jumped out of my arms and she kicked me in the ribs” he said defending himself as he rubbed the area where he had been kicked. “I forget she’s feisty like her mom.”
“Oh shut up and help me get her,” Jacob said as he grabbed the skirt and began to follow his daughter around. “Yoali, I know you don’t like skirt, but please put this on. Auntie Alice picked it out for you,” he began.
“No!” she yelled before taking off again.
“Please sweetie, or we’re going to be late to Popo Carlisle’s house. You want see Uncle Emmett, right?.” Jacob came to halt as his
daughter stopped mid step and looked at him with a thoughtful expression on her face.
“See Uncle Emy, but no skirt,” she said before running of again.
“Paul a little help here,” Jacob yelled in frustration as he caught nothing but air trying to grab his daughter again. Paul was having too much fun watching the teen dad attempt to grab his daughter, but reluctantly began to help.
“Yo-yo come on, I’ll change you.” He said as he ran up the stairs after her.
“No skirt!” She yelled again as she dodged him.
“Jacob what the heck, she’s barely walking and yet she manages to run away from us.”
“I told you she was fast. Not so funny now, is it Paul?”
“Oh shut up and let’s just get her dressed.”
After several attempts both shifters still failed to dress the young child, who always managed to speed off. Feeling defeated both collapsed on the couch. A few moments later, the sound of Billy’s laughter caused both to look behind them.
“Jacob there’s still a lot you have to learn about parenting.” He teased as he rolled around with Yoali on his lap.
“How did you….Dad…after all this time…we’ve been chasing her and now she’s sitting so clamly on your lap…?” Jacob stammered looking at his father in disbelief.
“Well, for one, popsicles never fail you when you’re trying to grab a child’s attention and you have to compromise.” He chuckled at the expression of both werewolves.
“Come on, little one.” Jacob said as he took his daughter from his father’s lap. A few minutes later he began to clean her dirty hands and face with a wipe and changed her into the outfit for the party. “Okay we’re done. Look at how pretty you look, Yoali” he said as he picked her up and kissed her cheek and she giggled and wrapped her arms around him. “Everyone ready to go?” He asked as he turned to see his father and Paul nod their head.
“Jacob, don’t you have to change.” Paul asked pointing out the fact that Jacob was still in a dirty shirt and jeans.
“Damn. I forgot give me five minutes,” he said as he went upstairs and changed. Minutes later Jacob came down with a black button up shirt and dark blue jeans.
Loving to tease his pack mate, Paul wolf whistled as Jacob reached the last step. “Dang Jake! You look good enough to turn me gay.” Laughing as he saw Jacob roll his eyes and picked up his jacket. “I’d tap that,” he added when Jacob finished putting his jacket in place.
“Seriously mutt, you’re testing your boundaries.” Everyone in the household turned to see Emmett standing in the doorway. Paul glared at
the male at the entrance, ready to say something but was distracted at the toddler jumping in his arms.
“Uncle Emy,” Yoali exclaimed as she signaled for Paul to let her down and she ran to her bulky vampire uncle with her arm outstretched.
“Hey Yoali! You ready for Christmas at our house?” Emmett asked as he lifted his niece in his arms.
“Emmett, what are you doing here?” Jacob asked with a sudden nervousness, the tension hanging heavily in the air around them.
“Well, you know how Alice is. You guys are ten minutes late and she started to worry that you guys would back out. The rest of the pack is
there already,” the bulky vampire said as Yoali played with his curly hair.
“Sorry about that. Itty bitty there wouldn’t let us put on her outfit. We were just heading over there right now.” Jacob said grabbing his daughter’s bag.
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Jacob smiled as Yoali ran around the Cullen household, the toddler excited about all of the decorations that were hung. “Daddy look at the tree and the lights.”
“Yoali!” Came the excited voice of Alice as she walked over and picked up her niece. “Aw, look at the lovely little Santa we have!
“Yeah, even after all of the trouble we went through to get it on her,” Jacob grumbled as Paul nodded in agreement.
“She tired me out. We couldn’t keep up with her,” Paul added as Alice put Yoali down.
“Oh I’m sure she wasn’t that much trouble…” Alice began a note of disbelief in her voice, but was quickly interrupted by Jacob.
“Next time I'll let you handle her by yourself and see if you don’t change your mind about that,” he warned as he kept an eye on his daughter running around, stopping to give her all of her aunts, uncles, and grandparents hugs and kisses.
“Daddy!” He heard her call out, she came into view moments later. “Seth’s not here.” She pouted as she held her hands up, wanting to be picked up and comforted.
“I’m sure he’s here somewhere,” he assured his daughter lifting her in his arms as he scanned the room and saw Seth descending the stairs signaling for Jacob to be quiet. Coming up from behind the young toddler, the youngest pack member covered her eyes.
“Guess who?” he said.
The teen father couldn’t conceal the grin upon seeing the smile that appeared on his daughter’s face at the sound of Seth’s voice.
“’Eth!” She squealed as she turned over and practically jumped into the arms of the youngest shifter.
“Hey, Yo-yo, look at how pretty you are!” He said as the toddler beamed with joy.
“Really?” She asked, unsure as he eyes shined with glee.
“Oh yes. Very pretty,” Seth assured the girl, leaning closer. “You’re prettier than your Auntie Rosy,” he said it a staged whisper.
Jacob coughed to catch the attention of the younger shifter. “Seth...am I going to have to have a talk with you?” He couldn’t contain his laughter as the younger blushed and suddenly became very interested with his shoelaces.
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Things progressed as expected. Everyone who could stand human food enjoyed the dinner that Esme and Emily had slaved over. Afterwards the family enjoyed watching the newest addition pass out presents to the best of her abilities, only to stop whenever a couple was caught underneath the mistletoe.
And though Jacob enjoyed himself, he felt a void in his heart as he watched the couples kiss underneath the Christmas tradition. Then suddenly he was brought out of his musings when he felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned to meet the concerned eyes of Paul. With a small smile he patted the elder’s hands to reassure him that he would be okay, even if he didn’t seem like it.
Not paying attention, both jumped at the sound of Seth’s voice. “Mistletoe…you know what that means!”
“Seth what are you talking about there is any….,” Jacob began but followed Seth’s gaze and saw his arm above their heads. “Oh come on! Seriously, Seth.” Jacob groaned as he glanced sideways and saw the same expression on Paul’s face.
“Sorry, Christmas rules, right Alice?” Seth stated looking at the pixie vampire, who smiled innocently.
“Seth’s right. Christmas tradition.” Alice smirked, knowing what the kiss would mean in the future when her adoptive brother decided to return.
“Do it!” Was chorused around the room by the pack and certain members of the Cullen coven.
“Guys…just..c’mon..no!” Paul said as he looked around and then turned to Jacob who was fidgeting with his hands.
“Mommy! Papi! Kiss, kiss, kiss!” Both turned at the sound of Yoali’s small voice chanting.
“Honey, how many times do I have to tell you I’m not mommy,” he said as the toddler continued to chant.
Unable to keep himself from smiling he bent down to pick up his little girl, he caught Paul’s eyes and nodded. Luckily the elder shifter understood what wasn’t said as Jacob arranged Yoali on his lap, the toddler standing on his knees before both men leaned in and pressed a kiss on each side of the giggling baby’s face.
Unbeknownst to them Rosalie snapped a picture that would later be added to something special she was making the young father.
“Guys! You cheated it! It doesn’t count! You can’t use Yoali,” Embry said as everyone jeered.
“Way to put pressure on us, Em-!” Paul started, but didn’t finish as Jacob pulled him in and kissed him on the lips. The elder shifter didn’t know what came over him as his hand made its way behind Jacob’s neck to deepen the kiss.
“Whoa! That is the hottest thing I’ve ever seen.” Leah’s voice boomed causing both males to separate. Both stared at each other for what seemed like eternity before they looked away.
A growl was heard from the other side of the living room and before anyone could do anything, Emmett had lunged at Paul. “You mongrel!” He spat as he brought his fist down and hit Paul. “I warned you about overstepping your boundaries. I thought there were rules about upholding an imprint,” he sneered as he straddled Paul, who was struggling underneath him.
“Emmett!” Everyone cried, trying to separate them. Everyone was so concerned with separating the two males that no one heard the frantic yells of Yoali. Their pleas fell to deaf ears and both males continued their fight.
“Guys stop!” Jacob yelled as he managed to get in between them. “Emmett, Paul calm…” before Jacob could finish a small whimper was heard. “Yoali?” Everyone turned at the sound of Jacob’s concerned voice and were shocked to find a small wolf pup where Yoali once stood.
“Jacob shift she might be panicking right now, and she needs you. She’ll only listen to you.” Came Sam’s commanding voice as everyone processed what just happen. Jacob shifted and entered the house, slowly he approached his daughter who was quivering in fear.
Yoali, baby, its okay, daddy’s here, Jacob said as he nuzzled his daughter’s side, letting her know she was okay.
I’m sorry daddy, I didn’t mean for Uncle Emy and Papi Paul to get upset. I’m sorry, she whimpered.
It’s okay sweetie, no one’s mad at you, he replied as he rested his muzzle against her small one. Can you change back Yoali?
I don’t know, daddy. One minute I was happy you and Papi Paul were kissing and then I was mad because no one was listening to me and I made Uncle Emy and papi fight. I’m sorry. A small whine emitted from the young wolf.
Sweetie it’s okay. Just think about being at home and how you were before you got mad.
Okay, daddy.
After several minutes, Yoali’s small form was huddled in the middle of the living room as Jacob returned fully clothed.
“How was that possible, even with the gene, she’s not suppose to shift until she’s like fifteen?” Jared stated as he watched Jacob wrap a blanket around the sniffling Yoali before lifting her up, cuddling her to his chest.
“I don’t know, Carlisle, any ideas?” Jacob asked as Yoali hid her face in his neck.
“Might have a few, but it’s the holidays. We’ll look into it later.” Jacob nodded as he smelt the salty tears coming for his baby girl.
“It’s okay, baby” he said as he rubbed her back trying to soothe her.
“Uncle Emy, Papi Paul,” she whispered as she lifted her head from her father’s neck. Both males look at one another then approached their niece. “Sorry,” she said as they reached her. “I didn’t mean to make you mad,” she said as she buried her face in the crook of her father’s neck again.
“It’s okay, Yo-yo, that's how Uncle Emy and I play,” Paul said trying to calm the toddler down.
“Yeah Yoali that’s how we play see,” Emmett said as he slung his arm around the wolf’s shoulders and smiled. “No need to cry. Come on smile for Uncle Emy,” the curly haired vampire pleaded and pouted playfully when Yoali didn’t smile, which caused her to laugh at her uncle’s antics.
Yawning, she turned to her dad. “Daddy…tired ..” she managed to say as she curled up against her father’s chest.
“Alright, Yoali is tired and she needs to go to bed.” Jacob announced as he stood up and headed to the room where he and Yoali slept in whenever they stayed over at the Cullen’s household. Gently he laid her down in her crib and stayed at the foot watching as she fell asleep. Jacob jumped slightly when he felt someone’s hand on his shoulder.
“Well that was eventful.” Seth said as he looked down the sleeping toddler. “She looks so peaceful,” he said in awe. “Listen Jacob, I want to apologize for the whole mistletoe incident.”
“That’s an under statement, I mean about the night and its fine. I know you did for Yoali. She’s just like her Aunt Alice when it comes to getting things and is very stubborn,” Jacob said smiling at the younger wolf.
“Yeah well no one can say no to her,” Seth said as he turned and made his way back to the doorway. “You coming?”
“Yeah, I’ll be down there in a few.” Jacob replied as he turned his head and continued watching his baby girl sleep. The teen wolf sighed as he ran a hand through his hair. This sure was going to be a Christmas to remember, not only because of the events that had occurred and all the gifts he had received, but it was his first with his baby girl, who was the best gift he could ever ask for. Previous Chapter: Reason - Next Chapter: