After imprinting on you, Jacob barely ever left your side unless it was necessary.

He told you it hurt for a werewolf to be away from his imprint, and judging by the soul-crushing hug he’d give you after spending only two days apart, he was telling nothing but the truth.

Because of this, Jacob’s anxiety about the upcoming holidays had been through the roof, and you’d spent at least an hour listening to his whining and exaggeration about “dying without seeing you for so long”; he had no idea how he would survive more than a week without seeing you while you traveled with your family.

Though you couldn’t really know if he was being dramatic, since you had no idea how it felt for him to be away from his imprint.

Fortunately, your parents loved Jacob, so when he mentioned how much he would miss you during a night he had dinner at your house, your parents shared a look and invited Jacob to travel with your family.

And of course, Jacob immediately accepted the invitation with a grin brighter than the smile.

After explaining to Sam, it had been decided in the pack that Embry and Paul would split Jacob’s patrol so he could go with you; they all knew how horrible it felt being away from one’s imprint.

Jacob was sure this was going to be the best holiday he’s ever had. Sure, he’d miss Embry, Quil, and Seth, but there would be no patrol, no chores, no duties, so he could spend all his time with you. He was only praying that you wouldn’t grow tired of him.

Yesterday had been amazing. He felt as happy as he’s ever been, having seen your every smile and heard your every laugh. And he was betting that today would be even better.

Just stirring from his sleep and seeing you next to him has the day looking really good already, and it still has another 15 hours to get better.

He can’t help but smile to himself; waking up to the sight of your soft hair on the pillow and eyelids gently shut had to be his favourite way to wake up.