I can't believe I got grounded again. It's not my fault if I get excited in PE! It's a lot of fun, I don't see what Mom and Dad are so angry about. I didn't expose us, we're still safe. She tripped, I swear! I was running, I wasn't paying attention and she tripped on my leg. I didn't mean to break her leg in several places. But when you feel something on your leg you instinctively kick out!
"I hate this." I grumble, glaring at my school books on the bed, wondering how long I'd have to be trapped in here for. Jacob wasn't even allowed in, he was somewhere out running with his old packmates. I hated he was listening to Mom and Dad so much, especially Mom. Sure they're best friends, but still…He's my Jacob.
My eyes trail over my room, Jacob wasn't allowed to share my room yet, not for another few years. Mom didn't mind if we were in here together, but he just couldn't spend the night without the door open. I didn't sleep much anyway, but he did, he needed it, still being mostly mortal. I know Dad's out with Gram Esme, Aunt Alice and Rose are with Jasper and Emmet hunting. That just leaves Carlisle and Mom. They're the toughest to manipulate…I don't look like a kid anymore, I can't make cute pictures mo into their heads and make them go 'aw' and let me out.
I sigh and just flop back onto the bed, eyes shutting as the books clunk lightly together at the jumping. It was quiet, like it usually was when everyone was out. It was so boring! I hate being---What was that?
Renesmee…outside…stay quiet…
I'm at the window quickly, looking out towards the thick forest, wondering what in the world could be doing this. What was going on? A Projector? Like me? Maybe not like me, but…
Renesmee…!
I couldn't take it, and just slipped out, moving as quietly as possible. As I stepped onto the balcony I noticed the slight shake of the trees and jumped down. It looked like Leah…what was she doing here? I thought she was on her own trip? No one had seen her for months. Her mother was worried out of her mind but Seth, as always, was as upbeat and sure his sister was okay wherever she was.
It was winter now, snow was covering the ground at the bases of the trees, it wouldn't be hard to track her if my scent failed for whatever reason. Sometimes being half-human came with difficulties, like my scenting abilities not being up to par with those of my parents.
I moved swiftly into the forest, being careful of where I ran, making sure I didn't make too much noise as I chased after Leah. She was being so odd. She'd never gotten over her bitterness towards us, but she'd at least been civil, even chatted with us once or twice and not minding the smell. This was very out of character and---
That wasn't Leah. That was also the last thing that passed through my mind before feeling something fall on me, and a gentle hand touch my neck before everything went black.