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CHAPTER TWENTYONE

(DPOV)

I crossed my arms over my chest and glared at Emmett. "Why do I have to give up my car? I love my car; I bought it as a high school graduation present to myself and just paid it off. I'm not giving it up."

Carlisle looked at Emmett and sighed. Edward smirked and Jasper stayed by my side. Esme motioned to the empty chairs, so Jasper and I sat down. "We had hoped to approach this a little bit differently, Danielle. As a member of our family, you would be attending high school with my sons. You would be either a freshman or a sophomore, but therefore would be too young to drive. You would have to give up your car temporary, until you were a junior in a high school." "So just a year or two?" Carlisle and Esme nodded, "Yes. But you wouldn't be able to drive it at all during that time; we wouldn't want you to be seen driving by someone from Forks."

I sighed. "Couldn't I get a hardship license or something?" The boys chuckled. "I'll take that as a no. Alright, fine. But I'm not getting rid of my car; it can stay in the garage until I get my license. Again." Jasper patted my leg under the table. I just looked at Emmett, daring him to say something, but he kept his mouth shut.

"Okay then. So you've decided to join our family, correct Danielle?" asked Carlisle.

"Yes. You mentioned a cover story?"

Esme spoke up, "We've learned it's best to keep some truth in our stories. You're an orphan; your mother died during childbirth and you don't know who your dad is, because your mom was attacked. You were raised by your mom's sister and her husband, but they recently separated. You felt you were being a burden to your aunt during her separation, so you came to live with me, your mother's cousin. Sound good?"

"Yes, that's a great cover. Do I get to keep my name?"

"This time, yes. You'll have to change it the next time we move. And you have the birthday, just a different year. You'd like to be a sophomore, right? You'd be able to drive sooner."

"Actually, I think I want to be a freshman. I've only been to high school once before, so I'd like to experience it from the beginning." Esme nodded. "Plus, then Edward won't be all by himself," I looked at him and smiled. He looked like he wanted to roll his eyes, but he just gave me a polite smile instead.

"When then that's settled," announced Carlisle. "You are Danielle Kelley and you just moved here from Texas. You're a freshman in high school and your birthday is January 14, 1989."

"So when are you going to move in?" asked Emmett.

"I'm renting a house on a month-by-month basis, so I could give my two weeks notice and move out."

"Or you could move out tomorrow," whispered Jasper. I giggled, knowing everyone could hear him. "Or I could move out tomorrow," I announced to the table. "Gee, does anyone know where I could find some strong men to help me pack up and move?" The boys laughed. "I bet we can find some, Danielle," said Edward.

Suddenly, my stomach growled. "Oh, I'm sorry Danielle. I'm still not used to you eating. Let me make something for you for lunch."

"It's okay, Esme; I'll just have leftover pizza." We got up and went to the kitchen, while the boys watched TV in the living room. I nuked the pizza and ate it at the bar. Esme joined me. "I'm very happy you decided to join our family," she said. "Jasper and Emmett are much happier with you around and Edward likes you too. I think you two being in the same grade will really help. I can see you being very good friends."

"I hope so. Oh! I forgot to thank everyone for my bedroom. Yall did a great job on it; it's perfect."

"You're very welcome," said Esme as she hugged me, "I'm so glad you like it. Would you like to go check it out again? There are some things I'd like to point out to you."

"Sure! That'd be great, Esme." We went up to my new bedroom. She told me how the whole family had helped her and how she and Jasper had redone the bathroom for me. I told her I didn't have much at my house, but I did leave a lot of belongings in Texas and would like to get those. We talked about shipping them up here. She also asked if I needed to go shopping for school clothes! I laughed. "Have you seen my closest, Esme? I think I'm set for the year!" She smiled, but told me to make sure I told her if I needed anything; I was part of this family now and would be treated as such.

"Well, I'm taking the boys school shopping Tuesday in Seattle, and I'd like for you to go with us." I agreed; I could tell Esme was excited to have another female around the house and I was excited to have a family more like myself. I gave Esme a big hug and told her thank you for everything. Her face lit up and she returned my hug eagerly. I layed down on the bed, looking around my room, when there was a knock on my door. "Come in," I answered. Jasper peered his head around the door and smiled at me. I smiled back. He came in the room and Esme excused herself, leaving us alone. I really liked her.

"So," said Jasper as he sat down on my bed, "I was wondering if you'd like to go to the movies tonight with me. We could go see Pirates of the Caribbean, if you haven't seen it yet."

I smiled, "I'd like that, Jasper, but I thought you couldn't drive. How will we get there?"

"I have my learner's permit and Carlisle's permission to take the Mercedes. My brother's will be going with us, though, but they promised to leave us alone."

I giggled. "Awesome. What time?"

"The movie starts at 7:30, so we'll leave a bit before then." He smiled, "You really like your room, huh?"

"I love it."