It's been nine years since the Volturi threatened Renesmee's life. Just a short while after Renesmee's ninth birthday, the Cullens relocated to a town north of Forks, just as perpetually rainy, cloudy, dark--perfect. They started out fresh. Bella, Edward, Alice, Jasper, Emmett, Rosalie, and Renesmee are going to start high school. This will be Renesmee's first "high school experience" as Emmett puts it. In order to re-enroll in school they have changed their names to Bella, Jasper, and Rosalie Rourke; and Edward, Alice, Emmett, and Renesmee Penn. At this time Renesmee appears to be a 17 year old girl, and Jacob's feeling for her has evolved from overprotective over bearing older brother, from best friend, to whatever they are now...
"Well this'll be little Nessie's first high school experience," Emmett said with mockingly.
I rolled my eyes.
"And certainly not her last," Alice said grinning.
It was Sunday night and noone but me was anticipating school tomorrow. From what I've heard high school is supposed to be the time of your life. I haven't heard any of this from my parents or aunts and uncles, as you can imagine constantly matriculating can take the fun and excitement out of high school. Alice was the only one who was looking forward to tomorrow, but she was excited for another reason. She's been fussing over what everyone is going to wear the first day. I wont go into the gory details–though I really liked what she chose for me. Everyone was coming in and out of her room all afternoon and into the night. Emmett was the only one she hadn't chose a perfect outfit for.
"Alice, really I could care less about what I wear tomorrow," Emmett complained. She threw him a fierce glare and forced him to sit down. I sat at the doorway giggling, I found Alice and Emmett's confrontations hilarious. Alice tossed Emmett a tan button down shirt. He had some trouble trying it putting it.
"Hmm...looks like you've put on a few pounds Em," Alice suggested laughing knowing she must've grabbed the wrong shirt.
"Hahaha, this is, Jazz's shirt,"he said sarcastically throwing the shirt in her face.
"Okay I think I've got it this time, put this on,"she said handing him a white v-neck,"with this argyle crewneck sweater over, these pants, this belt, and the shoes to your liking."She said with a smile handing him his outfit for tomorrow. He grudgingly obliged, and stomped off to Alice's restroom/fitting room. Rosalie came into the room
"What's Emmett going to wear? Where is he? He's not in a monkey suit is he?"she asked.
"You'll see, he's in my restroom changing, and Emmett is a monkey,"Alice said holding back a smile, I could tell she was confident that this was going to be Emmett's outfit for tomorrow. Emmett emerged from Alice's restroom. Rose gasped.
"Em, you look...gorgeous."she admitted.
"Really? You like it, hun?"Emmet asked a bit smug, but I could hear the disbelief behind his voice.
"Yes, I adore it, you look sharp,"she said smiling at, she walked up to him to give him a kiss on the cheek, then she left the room.
"Well Alice, I think we've found it,"Emmett said confidently.
"Excuse you, I found it,"Alice said grimacing at the thought of Emmett choosing his own outfits.
"Yeah, yeah."he replied. then walked out of the room looking for Rosalie I'm sure.
"Uhgg, if that boy knows what's good for him he wont take credit for my masterpeice!" Alice squealed.
"I'm sure Rosalie knows better than to believe him," I snorted.
My father, Edward, walked into the room covering his eyes,"Anybody changing?" he asked.
"No,"Alice said,"not yet, anyways."
"So are you apprehensive about tomorrow, Renesmee?" my father asked. I'm not used to my father acting like..well a father. He's usually very, brotherly like.
"Yes, a bit," I admitted. I was imagining what tonight would be like if my parents acted like 'real' parents. They would probably be gushing about their first day of high school. In my father's case his multiple first days of high school.
"The night is still young, I can still tell you about my multiple first days of high school," my father said grinning he had read my thoughts. 'I really wish you wouldn't do that,' I thought.
"Oh alright I'll behave,"he said laughing,"but remember you have to be in bed by nine 'o clock sharp," he said in a mocking fatherly tone. I couldn't tell if he was joking or not. I decided he wasn't.
"So is Jake coming by tomorrow morning?" Alice asked me.
"He never fails," I said smiling to myself. Just the mention of his name sent my heart fluttering.
Esme was in the kitchen cooking me breakfast. I guess since Esme doesn't eat, she doesn't know what a reasonable serving is, she always cooks me too much food. Luckily, Jacob is here every morning faithfully and oh so willingly to help me. Now perhaps if I was wholly human I would gladly take every bit of food Esme–or anyone for that matter–threw my way. At a young age I was taught to choose human food over blood. Human food was so boring. Bland. I preferred blood any day, though I could live off human food, it kept me strong. Plus Esme is an exceptional cook considering she doesn't ear.
"Hey Ness," Esme greeted me,"I'm making eggs and bacon, and there is toast and fruit on the table." she smiled at me warmly.
"Thanks Esme"
Jacob entered the kitchen, he was so graceful despite his height. He was nearly seven feet tall, lean and muscular. I couldn't help but ogle at his beauty. I watched as his biceps flexed, and the kitchen light bounced of his beautiful russet colored skin.
"Hey Nessie," he greeted me, "Esme" he acknowledged.
"Hungry, Jacob?"she asked him.
"Oh yeah starved,"he replied happily. Esme set down a towering plate of eggs and bacon in front of him and left the room.
"Where are the others?"he asked curiously.
"They left already."
"What time do you have to be at school?" he asked his mouth full of food.
"School starts at 8:10" I told him. He checked his watch.
"We'd better get going then,"he said.
"It's only 7:40"
"And how long do you think it's going to take to get there, sweetie?" he asked a bit condescendingly with a smile.
"Depends on who is driving and what car,"I said.
"Well I'm driving and we're taking the Rabbit." Driving in that thing would be a mission.
"Okay then we'd better hop to it!" I said defeated.
We arrived at John McKinley High School at 8 on the dot. Record time for this old thing.
"Have a nice day," Jake took my hand to kiss it, his lips lingered,"I'll be here to pick you up at?" he asked
"2:55." I replied.
"Okay, 2:55,"he said. He backed out and sped off. I saw Alice, Jasper, Rosalie, Emmett, and my parents already there. When the bell rings we'd all be separated. Alice, my parents and I would be sophomores Jasper, Rosalie, and Emmett would be Juniors. As I was walking towards my family someone nearly bumped into me, I quickly moved out of the way as a boy about five feet ten inches tall, dark brown hair, and light blue eyes swiftly caught a football a few inches from my face..
"Oh sorry about that. I was running backwards I guess I didn't see you–kind of hard to believe I didn't see you though,"he apologized. I ignored his flirting. This boy smelled exquisite, tangy citrusy. His sent burned my throat. It took a great deal of strength to ignore my vampire tendencies. A great dealmore than I'm used to.
"That's fine, no harm no foul, I suppose."
"I'm Logan Collins. You are?" he asked.
"Rensemee Penn. I'm new." I responded.
"Renesmee,"he repeated,"that's pretty name."
"Thank you," I could feel the color flushing to my cheeks. What was I doing? What would Jake say?
"Are you a sophomore?"he asked me.
"Yes." Short and sweet. Maybe if I gave him monosyllabic answers he'd leave me alone.
"Cool, I'm a sophomore too." Obviously not.
"Great,"I said impatiently" well my family is over there waiting for me so I should get going."
"Oh,"he said disappointed "Well maybe we'll have some classes together."he said smiling. He had a brilliant smile. I nodded in response to his comment. Then power walked over to the others. I could feel his eyes boring into my back. I hope he wouldn't be overly friendly. Part of me hoped he would, the other part hoped otherwise.