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I had been reading when Leah suddenly came running down the stairs so quickly I feared she may trip and break her neck. She was holding a stack of papers and I had to wonder if she had found what she had been looking for the last few days. The she-wolf would not tell me what she had been researching and I have to admit I was kind of excited to see what could have her in such a state. I knew that it had to with Renesmee and the school issue. "I got it!"

"What have you gotten exactly?" I asked taking the papers as she shoved them in to my hands. I watched her bouncing up and down and I tilted my head in curiosity.

Leah plopped down next to me wearing a huge grin. She looked tired since she had been researching day and night. I really had tried to get her rest and yet she was determined to find whatever it is she had been looking for in the first place. It was nice of her to help out my daughter and everything, but I did not want Leah to drive herself to exhaustion. "The cure to all our problems."

I turned my body so that I was facing her completely. She was actually grinning ear to ear. I do not think I had ever seen her this happy. The only times I had ever seen her even come close was the time she had learned Seth had imprinted on Ness. Everyone had thought she would be pissed and yet she had been extremely happy. "You need to specify this cure and what problems you are a referring to."

"I have come up with a way for Ness to be able to go to school without anyone getting suspicious." The Quilette shifter took the papers she had handed me a few moments about to flip through them as she looked for something specific.

"Oh?" I felt my eyebrow rise in curiosity. While Ness and I had made up I knew she was still extremely upset about the fact I could not allow her to go to school. "Well come on Leah and tell me or let your mental guard down because I am dying to see what you have come up with! Anything will be better this silent treatment I've had going with her for the last few days. I actually think I liked it better when we were fighting because at least then she was speaking with me."

The girly wolf handed me a piece of paper as she started talking and I let my eyes flicker over the content. The information on the paper was talking about Progeria which happened to be a disease in children that caused them to age at and unbelievable rate. Usually children suffering from the disease did not live very long. I had once met a little boy who suffered from the disease and he looked like a very small sixty year old man when in reality he had only been nine years old. He died six months after I had met him and it was the one time I actually wished I could turn someone.

The expression on my face must have been one of confusion because Leah was quick to get rid of my confusion by explaining. "I thought that we could tell everyone she suffers from a slower acting version of Progeria. Carlisle is a doctor and so I am sure he could fake the right documents to make it seem realistic. Nobody would question her aging and I know that is why you don't want her in school. This way you can still protect her and Ness gets what she wants. We would of course have to talk to her about proper behavior and not biting people, but she is smart and I am sure that she would understand. I think this would be good for her. She needs the chance to make normal connections with other children. Being surrounded by her family all of the time is only going to make it so that she becomes too dependent on all of us. This will help her to find her own independence and identity."

I listened carefully to everything she happened to be saying and I had to admit she had done her research and every argument I could have used she already had an answer for. Her research was thorough and she did have a point about my daughter needing to be able to make normal human connections. I nodded and set the papers down on the coffee table. How could I say no when she had almost everything figured out? It looked as if my little girl would be going to school as she so desired.

"I think your idea will work. I am going to have to talk to Carlisle before I agree to anything for sure, but you can tell Renesmee it looks like she will be getting what she wants after all." I sighed and ran my fingers in my hair. "She has to know that there are going to be rules about school. If she wants to attend she has to follow a strict guideline because we cannot take any chances. If she agrees to all of that then I don't see why we cannot do this for her."

The girly wolf stood up and reached down to hug me. "You know she would agree to about anything if it will give her what she wants. You are doing the right thing here Edward. I know it has to be hard for any parent letting a child go to school. I know all you want to do is protect her, but she needs this chance to be normal. I swear that I will be here with you every single step of the way and since I am going to be living her you can hang out with me until she gets home each day. I cannot guarantee I will be the most fun to hang around, but it has to be better than moping which I know you would do if I let you, but I assure I won't allow it. No more frowns are allowed in this household!"

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Leah's POV-

Edward was supposed to be meeting with the principle at the elementary school Thursday, but because it was sunny I had to go instead. Ness was out shopping with Alice and Rosalie for everything she would need for school. I had never liked school especially when I had been it. I never appreciated it until I was no longer allowed to attend after phasing. Now it looked like I was being dragged back in to the educational system. I sat there waiting for the principle to come out. It was a nice school I supposed if you liked yellow. All the walls were yellow and it made me think big bird may have puked everywhere.

"Ms. Leah Clearwater?" A voice rang out and I looked up to see a man in his mid-twenty's looking at me. I had expected some wrinkled old man or lady and instead I got someone who could take the leeches on look wise. He had to have been the most handsome human I had ever seen. He kind of reminded me of an older Harry Potter with black messy hair and bright green eyes. The only thing he seemed to be lacking was the lightning bolt scar and glasses. He offered his hand I shook it quickly. A spark of electricity passed through my hand and I had to hide my gasp. "Are you her mother?"

"No, I am just a friend of the family. Her mother is no longer in the picture and her father had an emergency at work so they sent me instead." I stated calmly feeling head creep up in to my cheeks. I hadn't had this reaction to a man since the night Edward and I had a pillow fight with Renesmee. I followed the principle in to his office and sat down before speaking again. "Thank you for taking her in even though the school year has already started."

"I would do anything for a pretty lady." He smiled before handing me a packet full the necessary papers Edward would need to sign before Ness could officially start school.

I felt my blush deepen at his words. Could it be possible that he was actually flirting with me? Nobody had flirted with me for a very long time and while I used to good at it I wasn't exactly in top form after going years without practice of any kind. "Well when you see one let me know."

His bright green eyes locked with my mine and I felt my breath catch in my throat. Oh yes, this man was most definitely flirting with yours truly. "I am looking right at one."

"Are you flirting with me Mr. Mass?" I countered with a small playfully smile. It looked like I would have to start practicing my flirting skills once again. There was no way I would ever let an opportunity such as this pass me up. Who knew how long it would be before I ever caught the attention of another man again? It could be years of it even happened at all.

"Please call me Aaron and maybe I am." He leaned forward with his elbows resting on his desk. "What would you say if I asked to have lunch with me tomorrow? I know it is short notice, but I could really use the company."

Oh my fucking god! I had just been asked out on a date! That had not happened to me since Sam and while I wanted to scream out yes I knew deep down I was not ready to date. Dating brought about complications I was not quite ready to face yet. For example, if I started seeing this man if a date did go well I mean, I would eventually have to explain what I am to him. I really didn't want to do that at least not yet anyways. I was flattered by his offer, but I needed to shut it down for the time being.

"Well if you were I would have to tell you I am flattered, but not ready to see anyone. Still thank you for the offer Aaron and I will be sure to let you know when I am ready to accept your offer." I replied and picked up the papers he had handed me to take back for Edward and Renesmee. "So Monday I can bring her in?"

Aaron stood up and walked me to the door. "Yes as long as the papers are all signed you can bring her in Monday. I look forward to meeting her and I can promise she will be treated no different than any of the other students. Our goal is to make her feel as normal as we can. I know what it is like to be treated differently and I also know there is nothing a child her age wants more than to fit in. I will see you Monday and hopefully next time we meet you will find me charming enough to accept my offer."

I smiled and walked out in to the hall. I stopped to turn and face him where he stood in his doorway. "If you keep up with all of the sweet and charming comments I am sure that I won't be able to resist you for very long. Thank you again for everything and I guess I will see you next week. I hope you have a great weekend and thank you again for doing this."

His smile warmed my entire body as he waved when I finally left. "Like I told you before it is our pleasure to have her attend this school and I will have to personally thank her for introducing me to you. Have a pleasant weekend as well Ms. Clearwater. I hope it is not to forward of me to say this, but I cannot wait for the weekend to be over so I can see you."

TBC…

AN: So here is the next chapter and I hope that you all liked it! I think that it turned out alright and I cannot wait for the next chapter. I loved writing the principle and he will be in future chapters as well. Anyways I would love to hear your thoughts about this. This is the only thing I am posting tonight and I am sorry if it was short. Have a good night you all!

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Preview for the next chapter:

"Why are you so happy?" "Did going back to school bring back fond memories?"

"I was asked out on a date?"

"By who?"

"The principle."

"Teachers pet."

"Shut it Cullen, I am still on a high from the offer and you are not going to ruin it for me do you understand?"

"Did you accept?"

"No."

"Why?"