The things I may or may not get in trouble for

Reneesme POV

BEEP BEEP BEEP! Ugghh! There is the alarm clock. I knew I needed to get to the library, but I just kept thinking about last night. It was wonderful to finally meet the family, I have dreamt of meeting them my entire life. Mom seemed to be at ease with everyone, like they had never left her life. I wasn't entirely sure that Mom would be at ease, but she surprised me. I couldn't wait for another get together.

I gathered my stuff so that I could shower and get ready for the library and then the mall with Carol and Aurora. We were going to start looking for Halloween costumes, since their parents were allowing them to have a party. Halloween was about a month away, but we wanted to get started early on our costumes. Since Carol and Aurora were twins, they were going to coordinate their costumes. As for me, I wasn't sure what I wanted to dress up as. Mom had said she once dressed up as a California Raisin. She and her friend Angela had taken a brown plastic garbage bag with drawstrings, cut holes for their heads and arms. Then had newspaper crumpled up and shoved them inside the bag. They wore black leotards, tights, Chuck Taylors and sunglasses. I laughed at this. I just couldn't imagine my mom wearing such an outfit, but she said she didn't have a lot of money growing up and the California Raisins were popular when she was young. I would have loved to see a picture of her and her friend, but she said if there were any pictures she didn't have them.

After I showered, dried my hair, and pulled my hair into a high ponytail. I headed to the kitchen to grab some cereal. I was putting my bowl and spoon in the sink, as Mom walked in to tell me she was leaving to run some errands and wanted to see if I needed a ride. I grabbed my things and we headed out the door. She dropped me off at the side entrance to the library telling me that she could pick me up at the mall if I needed. I told her I would be fine that Carol and Aurora were going to drop me off after we went shopping.

As I sat at in the library, I was seriously trying to get work done on my report for my Astrology class, but all I could think about was the family I had met last night. They were all very easy to get along with including Rosalie. I knew from the stories from Mom that Rosalie was against Mom & Edward's relationship. Was it a distraction? Yes, but I did manage to get most of my rough draft done , now all I had to do was type it out when I got home. Easier said than done. Well at least I had until Tuesday to finish it. I sat and daydreamed about the Cullens and what it will be like with them around, but I knew I also had to get past my anger towards Edward. I just don't know how I'm going to be able to do that. I'm just going to have to work on that. I looked at my watch and realized I had about twenty minutes to get to the mall and meet with Carol and Aurora.

I packed my bag and made my way down the street to the mall. We were meeting in the food court for lunch. I got there first and found a table. While I waited for Carol and Aurora, I thought about what I was going to dress up as for their party. I had a few ideas, maybe Dorothy or the Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz. I didn't have to wait long for the girls to show up. I just happened to look up and Carol was walking towards me.

"Hey Carol, where's Rory?" I asked, looking at the door.

"She's parking the car; we were having trouble finding a parking space. I had her drop me off, so I could meet up with you." She answered. Just as Carol finished, Rory walked in.

"Hey Rory. So are you both ready to go shopping or do you all want to eat first?"

"Let's eat and then shop. I'm starving." Rory decided for us.

We each headed to the places we wanted to eat; I opted to just get a salad. Carol and Rory headed over to the Chinese stand for their lunch. I was the first to get my food, so I found a table and started on my salad. Finally, the girls had their lunch and sat down with me. We ate and discussed what would were thinking about dressing up for the party.

"I was thinking about being Dorothy or the Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz, but I know that's been done before. I was thinking maybe I could borrow my Mom's scrubs for the ER and come as a doctor, but that's not too original. So I really don't know what to do, but I'm sure I'll figure something out."

"We had a couple of ideas, but wanted to wait to see what we found, thinking that it would just click when we see it." Rory smiled.

We had finished our lunch and headed to the temporary Halloween store, where we started looking through costumes. I quickly found the two I had thought about trying on. I headed to the fitting rooms to try on the costumes.

As I walked back into the store to check out my outfit in the mirror, I heard Carol talking to Rory about how hot some guy was. I smiled as I rounded the corner to head out to the mirror and was shocked to see Alice, standing there with him. I was just going to ignore him.

"Alice what are you doing here?" I inquired.

"I came to see if I could help you out." Alice smiled.

"Well, thank you, Alice, but I'm fine with getting a Halloween costume. I haven't completely decided what I want to be. I'm just trying it on to see if I want to be Dorothy or not. I'm still looking around and exploring my options."

That being said, I gave the costume I had on one more look and then I saw something that I'm sure my mother would probably make me return, but at this moment I didn't care.

"I'm sure you are capable of picking out your own costume, I just thought I could give you some constructive criticism."

I grabbed a "dress". You really couldn't call it a dress; it was more like a piece of fabric, a white tank top with a ring attaching the mini-skirt that was purple. Thinking I'd seen this somewhere before, but right at the moment I couldn't recall where. I headed back to the fitting room, just as Carol came out with a Raggedy Ann costume on. I was getting irritated. I knew that Alice knew I was coming to the mall, but never thought he would show up too.

I got out of the Dorothy costume and put on the "dress", I came out to find Carol and Rory putting on the yarn wigs to complete their outfits. As Carol and Rory caught sight of me, their mouths dropped to the floor. I evilly grinned. I knew this would just set both Alice and him off.

I turned to the girls and asked what they thought. Totally ignoring Alice and Edward/

"I think I can get away with wearing my high heeled boots. You know that ones that zip up on the back. What do you think?"

"You look like Vivian from Pretty Woman. All you need is the blonde wig." Carol commented.

Rory added, "Here! Pull your hair up and put this wig on."

Before I could get my hair up, Alice come to stand in front of me and grabbed my arm.

"Alice what are you doing?" I scowled.

"Reneesme, what do you think you're doing, even trying that outfit on? I think your mother would have a heart attack, seeing you dressed in this." Alice scolded.

"I like this one and I think I'm going to get it. Mom may have a fit, but she trusts me."

"She may trust you, but this is pushing it. You'll only 12 years old." Alice stated only loud enough for me to her.

UGH! I know how old I am, I don't need reminded. I turned to walk back to the fitting room to change. As I emerged from the fitting room so was Carol. I gave her the heads up that I was going to pay for my costumes and wait for them to finish up. Carol had said they were going to get their costumes and then we would wonder around the mall. I got to the counter and handed the cashier my charge card and ID. I had hoped Alice would have left and taken him with her, but no such luck. Of course, I couldn't get that lucky; I don't have that kind of luck.

So seeing that I didn't have luck on my side today, I stood waiting for the girls to finish up. Alice walked over to me. I knew it would be rude to ignore her, but I just didn't want to talk.

"Reneesme, I'm sorry for earlier. It wasn't my place; I was just trying to help."

"I know Alice; I just don't want to talk to you or him right now."

Of course, Edward walked up too. I certainly didn't want to talk to him. He left my mother 12 years ago and truly had nothing to say to him at this moment.

Edward looked at Alice and then at me, he started to voice his opinion in the matter.

"Reneesme, that costume is not appropriate. You don't know what kind of trouble it will bring."

"Mr. Cullen, I don't really care what you think. You don't know me, so I would appreciate you keeping your opinions to yourself." I told him, raising an eyebrow.

I really didn't want to make a scene, so I grabbed Alice's arm, letting her know that I was done with the fatherly thing.

I know it was childish, but at this particular time, I wasn't interested in anything Edward had to say. He didn't have a say in my life. He hadn't been a part of mine or my mother's life for the last twelve years, I'm not sure why he thinks he has a right to tell me what I can or cannot do with mine.

I'd had enough, I texted Carol and let her know that I was leaving and that I would call them later. I knew they were to give me a ride home, but I just had to get out of here and away from Edward. I turned and walked towards the bus stop. Thankfully, the bus I needed to take to get home had just entered the parking lot. I stood and waited for it. Just as I sat down, I saw both Alice and Edward walk out of the mall. I'd never been so happy to leave the mall.

When I arrived home, I told Mom everything. Of course, she didn't disappoint when it came to the "dress", but thought it was humorous. To my surprise, she didn't make me return the outfit. She said come Halloween, she was just going to have a little fun with Alice and Edward.

A/N: Sorry for the delay in updating. I'm hoping to get quicker updates, but not sure how fast I'll be able to get them out.

Disclaimer: As always, I don't own Twilight, the fabulous Stephenie Meyer does. I only own the characters Carol (my middle name) and Aurora (Rory) (the name I would give my first daughter, if I ever were to have one.)