WARNING: This chapter contains details of which should not be viewed of immature age. Mature audiences only.

Chapter twenty six: Hide, Seek & Self-control

Alec was still standing there, gazing at me with immense eyes. The venom had ate away the contact lenses, baring complete and utter crimson alone now. My favorite eye shade. A ghost of a smile was on his parted lips. He licked his bottom lip, as if he knew exactly where I was watching. He probably was. I squirmed with his movement, and then set eyes onto his. He took a step closer, bringing his hands to my shirt and pulling it off quickly. My eyes drunk in his chest, the necklace laying on his chest perfectly, the way his jeans hung on his hips mouthwateringly. I quickly fumbled with my own top; pulling it out from my own jeans.

"Stop." He said sharply. "I want to be the one to undress you."

My stomach twisted; and I let my hands fall to my sides again; gripping at the sheets. He undone the lone button of his jeans, and kicked them off; leaving him in his boxers. My breath hitched. Alec blinked slowly, obviously getting the reaction he wanted; and then was above me on the bed. I squealed at his sudden closeness, and then giggled as his lips found mine. He kissed me again, and again; letting me get little breaks for breathing. God, I wished I didn't have to breath, then I'd be able to kiss him without stopping. My arms crawled their way into his hair, tugging at it playfully. A low groan escaped from his lips, sending shivers down my spine. Then I felt the contact of his skin with mine. His hand was under my shirt; his fingers trailing across my hip and upward. I gasped with the electric; causing my to arch my back into him. "Oh,"

"Sit up for a second." He whispered, his voice low and husky. With an intoxicated daze, I lifted myself up off the bed; mirroring his movements. "Arms up." He added. I did as I was told; lifting my arms above my head. Alec placed both his hands under my shirt; and moved them up; carrying the top with him also. His fingers trailed across my skin, leaving me tingling all over. I ducked my head out of the hole, and let him carry on peeling the fabric from my body. When it finally reached the top of my fingertips; it fall off behind me. Alec then took my hands with his, which had travelled all the way up my sides, my arms; leaving a burning sensation around every particle that was me. The worst, was in my stomach.

He tangled our fingers, drinking in my own body with his eyes. I shyed away, but his hand vanished from mine to my chin; making me look at him. "You are beautiful, Reny.."

I blushed, and his lips met mine again. His hand moved round to the back of my neck; pulling me closer while the other trailed back down my arm and to my back. Both my hands fell and found his hair again. Ping.

The straps holding my bra to my frame came loose. He moved his lips to left shoulder and pulling it down with his teeth. The other with his hand. Then, like the useless material it was in that moment, he threw it to the floor. Alec's eyes moved up and met mine. I could see the hunger in his eyes, running wild with his magnificent slits. He was doing this on purpose. He was planning on driving me insane. Revenge, as it should be named. For making him wait so long for me to admit that I loved him. Oh, how much I loved him. Wanted him. Needed him.

He pushed me back gently, his hands trailing down my sides once again. They found the sides of my panties, and grinned playfully towards me. At the silent command, I lifted my hips. In one swift move, he pulled them from me and threw them to the floor. Then it struck me. I was naked with Alec of the Volturi hovering above me. Admiring me. Drinking everything that was me in. His left hand came to my stomach; trailing a circle around my belly button. "So beautiful."

"My belly button?" I half laughed.

He smirked. "Belly button. Cute. I would have called it your navel."

I rolled my eyes, and brought my hands to his shoulders. "You're wearing too many clothes."

"So impatient." He mused. In the same swift movement he did when removing my delicates, his boxers touched the floor. He leant forward, pressing his hands either side of my head. His necklace hung in my face, swinging back and forth. I quickly learnt up and took it in my mouth, my eyes never leaving his.

"Careful, that is almost as old as I am,"

"One thousand years old?"

"Or older." He shrugged. "I woke up with it on. It's never been off my body since."

I let it fall from my mouth, and studied it with my eyes. The large V with the vivid ruby pendant laying effortlessly in the middle. He must really be loyal to his coven if he refuses to shed with this symbol of theirs. I imagined him with a Cullen crest around his neck, or wrist. It didn't fit. As much as I wanted it to. I looked up into his burning eyes, desire eating away at them and tried to picture topaz gold, and once again; it didn't look right. Alec wouldn't be Alec without his signature red eyes, or his Volturi charms and danger. This Alec, with all his dangerousity and baggage with his coven, was the one I wanted. Forever.

I let a little breath escape my lips, and a small smile to escape. I brought my hand to his face, letting it find it's usual resting point on his cheek. Again, he nuzzled into it; much like all the times before. But, he shifted his weight onto one arm, and took my hand in his. His fingers encircled my waist, and his thumb stroked slowly over the pulse point there as if to gauge my response. As if he couldn't hear how hard and fast my heart was pounding. Then he lowered my hand to his marble chest so I could feel his smooth skin. If I didn't know Alec as well as I did, I wouldn't have gotten this gesture. But I did. He placed my hand onto his chest, as if to symbolize that his heart, if it was still beating, would be pounding also.

I knew there was no future for us, like this. As lovers and such, for he would have to go back to Italy. And I would be guessing it would be soon, if I wasn't caught up in this. But however long I had left with him, even if it was just one night, I would gladly take it and cherish our memories forever.

"I want you, Reny." He said. "I've always wanted you.."

I let out a gentle breath, trying to catch it. "Take me."

"Tell me what you want.." He said, calmly but I could see through the cracks.

"You."

"Do you?" He asked, his mouth hovered above mine so that I only needed to tilt my chin a fraction to make the kiss happen.

"Yes." I whispered my response against his mouth. It was the barest brush of my lips against his, yet I felt the jolt all the way down to my toes. I caught only a hint of his delicious flavor, and craved it all the more.

"I want you to kiss me," I whispered against his lips, in case there was any doubt. He responded by skimming his tongue over the bow of my upper lip, making me sigh with pleasure. With need.

"I want you to touch me.." I said, adding onto the list.

His tongue delved beneath my parted lips, tasting and teasing me. I managed to meet him halfway, in a slow dance of seduction. It was only the second time I had kissed him like this, with our tongues dancing, but it felt as if I had kissed him like this a thousand times before, that our tongues knew the dance so well, that they had done it so many times before it was natural. I felt as if I belonged in his arms. With him. Forever. Forever and always.

No- I wasn't going to let myself pretend that this was some kind of fairy tale. I was the stupid one here, falling in love with someone who would leave me in the end. I was stupid, and I took it with open arms. He would leave, and I knew I'd be hurt watching him go; but I knew this when I first kissed him after prom. I still did it. Because, I didn't care. I wanted him, I loved him, even if he would be in Italy soon. I knew better than to think that he wanted to sweep me off my feet and take me away to live out some elusive happily-ever-after. Even if he did kinda swept me off my feet and into this bedroom. And in the sheer romanticism of the gesture he had done made my heart sigh with happiness.

"Say my name, Renesmee."

It seemed an odd request, until I realized that he had probably never heard his name breathed with low sense of seduction, want, lust and love before. Well, maybe he had. But he hadn't heard it from me.

"Alec," I whispered, savouring the sound of his name on my lips for the first time.

He smiled and dipped his head to skim his lips over the ridge of my collarbone.

"Are you cold?"

I shook my head.

How could I be cold when there was so much heat pulsing through my veins? When my desire for him was burning need deep in the pit of my stomach?

His mouth moved lower. Letting my breasts fall victim to the ministrations of his lips and teeth and tongue. I was a virgin, so I had never been touched like this. But now I was, I couldn't understand how people actually had the need to leave the bedroom. Being like this with Alec... It made my heart sing, and dance around like some mad woman on a hell of a lot of booze. The stroke of his hands was somehow both lazy and purposeful, as if he wanted nothing more than to show me how much he wanted me. And with every brush of his lips, and every touch of his fingertips, I felt both desire and desired by him.

My hands raced over him, gripping at his skin, his hair, his shoulders. Digging my fingernails into his marble skin. "Oh, please!"

My hands once again moved to his shoulders, and down his arms. I wanted to explore his hard muscles, to savor the coolness of his skin, to know the intimacy of his body joined with mine. Obviously, he wanted the same thing, because he pulled away from me only long enough to gaze into my eyes and lean over; to the bedside table, pull open the drawer and take out a foil packet. Wait... I arched an eyebrow, breathing hard with the severe pleasure I had just endured.

"I didn't really planned on this happening tonight," he shrugged. "But, after how close we came last night... I wanted to be ready."

"I'm glad one of us was," I laughed, moving up onto the bed more and resting back onto my elbows. For the first time ever, Alec wasn't as graceful as I had seem him before. He dropped the packet twice, and the second time he did; he swore so freely that I couldn't hold back another giggle. He managed to rip it open, and I let my head fall back; waiting. His hands found my legs, gently, carefully, pushing my legs apart. His hands rested either side of my head again, so I opened my eyes and found his.

"Do me a favour?" He asked.

"Of course."

"When you remember tonight, or tell your friends about it... Edit that part out?"

I laughed, nodding. "I will."

That was a lie. When I would lay in bed at night, remembering this amazing night; I would remember every single detail. Of how he kissed me, made me feel, touched me. I would remember everything.

Alec gave me a small smile, innocent and dashing. He looked like a child in that moment, like he was experiencing this for the first time ever too. But of course, his next words proved different. "It will be uncomfortable at the start, Renesmee. I need you to tell me if it hurts, alright? Promise me?"

I nodded, moving my hands to his own hips and lowering him down a fraction more. I felt his arousal at my entrance, causing me to gasp. "Oh please, Alec."

"Promise,"

"I promise. Please!"

I rocked my hips forward, etching myself closer to him. Another jolt ran through my body. Alec slowly and carefully pushed his hard length inside of me. He moved all the way, filling me until I was full. The gasp I produced was loud and moanful. He was right, it was uncomfortable, but so good! I dug my fingernails into his bare hips again. He kept still however, his head lowering and finding my lips. "More?" He whispered.

I bucked my hips in response; and he chuckled. Again, with the same slowness as he did with entering me, he withdrew. My back arched into his chest while my head burried deep into the pillows. He entered me again, a second faster than what he did and withdrew again. I gasped his name, which caused him to moan.

"Oh, faster. Please, Please."

Alec complied, pushing deeply into me again and then out. In, out, in, out at the same speed. Each time, I moved my hips in his rhythm. Each time, he hit a spot that sent my body on fire. "Oh, Alec!"

"Say it again, Renesmee." He whispered into my neck, for his head had buried into my skin.

"I love you. More, please!"

Alec's tempo increased, as did the strength of his thrusts. Harder, faster. Harder. A building sensation grew in the pit of my stomach with every movement. Every time he entered me, filling me completely. My breathing was becoming harder to produce. My mouth was dry with his name on my lips. I couldn't control it. My body shook, and I pleaded out his name. I felt my walls crush around him; and a divine feeling of electricity escape all around me. Everything fluttered. My heart, my skin, my eyes. I gripped onto him tightly as it happened.

His body shook, trembling and he stilled completely. Stiffly above me, I watched his jaw clenched tightly, and his eyes clench close. Then he collapsed on top of me, his head buried in my chest and his breathing ridged, just like my own. He was still inside me, and I wouldn't of had it any other way. Idly, I ran my fingers through his chocolate locks, twirling pieces every now and again. "That was amazing," he whispered against my collarbone. He planted a gentle wet kiss on my skin, making my lips curve.

"It was.."

"I didn't hurt you, did I?"

I shook my head. "Not once."

I felt his smile on my skin. "Good. Are you tired?"

"A little. My nerves are still trying to figure out what happened."

He chuckled. "Tell me about it."

I smiled warmly at myself until he shifted from me, taking the condom from his length and tossing it into the bin. "I'll dispose of that later."

I smirked, already missing the feeling of him all around me. He rested beside me, shifting so his arm went around me and then pulling me onto his chest. My hand began to draw little circles on his skin. "Tell me about Grace."

"What would you like to know.."

"Everything." I muttered.

"Alright. She was very... bubbly. Even around my sister. She was a lot like you, believe it or not. You would have made great friends if she were alive."

"Was she your first?"

Alec laughed, leaning down and kissing my hair. "No."

"But you said you weren't..." I couldn't bring myself to say the words. Had I taken his virginity too?

"I'm not." Oh. I felt slightly disappointed. "I lost mine as a vampire."

"Really?" My interest peaked up. "To who?"

He laughed, bitterly. "Aro's personal body guard. Renata."

My eyes grew larger. "A Volturi member? Really?"

"Yes."

"Did you like her?" I asked, jealousy flooding in.

"No. Not at all. I saw her as a member of the guard. That was all. But... There's a girl on the guard also, who can manipulate the relationships we have with people. She keeps us all loyal to Aro, etc. She and Renata are very close friends. It turns out, Renata was rather infatuated with me. So, she asked Chelsea to manipulate my feelings towards her, just in hope that I may see some interest. Of course, it worked and well... You know where it went."

"Do you still talk to her?"

Alec laughed again. "She's still a member of the guard, Renesmee. Of course I still speak to her."

"Is it awkward?" I asked.

He shook his head. "No, because it meant nothing to me. She grew fond of Felix after a few weeks of me, and well... Felix didn't need Chelsea to interfere with him."

I smiled slightly. "So she doesn't want you anymore?"

Alec shook his head. "I don't believe so. We're civil coven members, that's all."

"Good."

"Good?" Alec asked. I tilted my head up to gaze at him. Giving a gentle smile.

"Because you're mine."

His lips grew into a smile, showing his perfect teeth. "That I am, Renesmee. That I am. And you are mine."

"Always," I said, nuzzling my head into his chest more.

"Sleep now. I'll be here when you wake up."

I sighed, closing my eyes. "Fine. I love you, Alec."

His grip tightened around me, and he didn't reply. When I looked up, I found him gazing down at me with hunger again. "What?" I smiled, innocently.

His eyes flashed, and I laughed. "Again?"

"Again." He nodded.

-xXx-

A gentle wind brushed over my skin, causing my eyes to flutter open. There was an ache in my joints, making me remember last nights events. Oh, it was the best night of my life. Every pain I had now due to my movements caused me to grin. I sat up, stretching and looked around for the chocolate haired immortal who caused me to ache so perfectly. So wonderfully. He was nowhere to be seen, so; like any other love struck teenager, I set on to find him after putting on some clothes. I didn't however, put on mine. A pair of Alec's boxers, along with one of his shirts; I tried to maintain my hair that was pretty much all over the place and failed. I tied it up with a hair tie, praying to god that I looked better than what I did.

Stepping down each of the stairs, I came to sights with Brittany and Helga first; sitting at the table talking. Well, more of Brittany talking. As I wandered on past; I took a peek at what she was reading. A schedule for College. A learning access to English. Brittany had gotten her into College in order to learn English. She kept to her promise. I smiled slightly, and continued to wander on to the fire. Ivy was sitting drinking a hot chocolate. I climbed over the back of the sofa, and rested beside her.

"Hey," she welcomed.

"Hi," I sighed, dreamily.

"I saw the tie." She muttered, giving me her drink. I took a sip, and then handed it back.

"Yeah," I practically sang, sinking into the sofa more.

"So, what was it like?"

"Oh... Ivy, no words can describe it. It was... amazing."

"Yeah, isn't it? I can totally tell why my parents have five kids now."

I laughed. "Have you seen Alec?"

"Uhh..." She mused, then peered over the back of the sofa towards the table. "Brit, did you see Alec?"

"Yeah, he was around an hour ago. But he went out. He said he won't be long, an hour at tops, so he should be back any minute."

"Cheers." Ivy said, then turned her attention back to me. Brittany went back to speaking with Helga, and I settled into the sofa more. "So, give me the details."

"Do me a favour?" He asked.

"Of course."

"When you remember tonight, or tell your friends about it... Edit that part out?"

I grinned at my memory, and then went into how passionate the events got last night.

"Twice?" Ivy blinked; wide mouthed. I blushed ten times my usual rate; and sunk harder into the sofa. "All because you said you loved him? Do you?"

I half laughed. "Is that even a question, Ivy?"

"... No. Of course you do. And he loves you too, y'know. You can see it. He moves when you move. You're in sync, sometimes. He smiles when you smile. It's kinda creepy, sometimes."

"Really?" I blinked, eyebrow arched.

She nodded. "It's cute most of the time, though."

"Huh, weird."

And as if on cue, the door opened and Alec appeared; with Nathan, and Chris behind him. Hm, maybe Shannon and Suzannah were still in bed. I shrugged, watched as Nathan entered right away and went to Brittany. Those two really did deserve one another. They were natural around each other. She was a lot more happier now that she knew she had Nathan all to herself. Chris came right over and jumped beside Ivy; putting his arm around her and taking the cup from her, having a drink from it and then handing it back. Alec however, hovered above me. With my head leant back, I could gaze up at him. "Morning."

"Morning. Where did you go?"

Alec smiled. With a little wink, I knew completely. He went for a small hunt, then met Nathan and Chris on the way home. I suppose he had a good enough reason to want to hunt, and keep a steady diet going; since he was round human's more now. He was getting good at it. It was becoming natural thing for him. Well, so it seemed. Alec touched my face, smiling down at me with gleaming violet eyes. "Come upstairs?"

"Okay.."

He smiled, backing up two steps and holding out his hand. I jumped over the back, took his hand and let him lead me towards the steps. "Round three," Ivy grinned; causing me to blush and my eyes to turn to the floor as Alec led me up the stairs. When we reached our room, Alec closed the door behind him. Click.

He locked it. My stomach twisted. I turned to face him, letting my teeth sink into my bottom lip. "You told Ivy?"

I blushed, nodding.

"She asked?"

I nodded again.

"As did Nathan and Chris when I bumped into them on the walk here."

I smirked.

"You're not saying much, Reny."

"I'm speechless."

"Why?" He asked, his eyebrow arching.

My fingers knotted, while my eyes danced around the floor. His hand cupped my chin, making me look up to him. I smiled gently, still breathless. "I'm always speechless around you."

His lips curved into a ghost like smile. "Have you showered?" He asked, out of the blue.

I shook my head. "I was planning on showering when we go home today."

Home. That saddened me. Leaving this amazing place where all my dreams came true. Of course, he'd be coming home with me too. So I'd have time to make memories in the Cottage.. Over and over and over again. I smiled mentally at thought. He took both my hands in his and began pulling me towards the bathroom. "What are you doing?" I asked, my heart fluttering with the heavens.

"We are having a shower."

"We?" I whispered, completely breathless.

His smiled, closing the door and then pulling the glass shower door open. Playing with the dial, Alec held his hand under the water, and when it was the right temperature I figured, he returned his attention to me. "Well, you're not going to shower clothed are you?"

"I might." I smirked.

He arched his eyebrow, pulling his own grey t shirt from his body. "Oh? And why's that?"

"Because then I don't have to take these off;" I pulled the hem his shirt I was wearing up. His eyes studied me, and then his lips curved. "They do compliment you, love."

My heart and head danced with that word. Love. Oh, I loved him. "But do you know what they'd compliment better?"

I shook my head.

"The floor." He said while unbuckling his belt, undoing the button and letting his jeans hit the floor. He pulled his boxers off, and then stepped into the shower. Steam collected up on the glass, so I couldn't admire his nakedness... Wait, was that even a word?

Alec was in the shower, right in front of me. I could barely make out anything, thanks to the freaking steam, but I could see the blurred outline of his body. Soaking up the water. It would be warming his skin... His touch mixed with the warm water would be thrilling...

Before I could register I had shredded the boxers and shirt from my body quickly, practically flinging the door open and stepping into the warm water. It hit me like a bullet, not the water, but his beauty. Last night was the best night of my life; but I didn't get to see anything. Now, he was before me; breathtaking as ever. Completely nude and stunning. I knew why he was so cocky about his looks now, because truth be told; he was extremely good looking, better without clothes. "Close the door," he smiled warmly at me. The water was causing his hair to cling to his face, making his natural dark hair darker. Black even. A waterfall whisking over his face, his torso, his... Oh.

I shut the door, and Alec moved back out of the water; nodding his head towards it for me to step under. I did, and was taken back by the water pressure it gave. I turned around, letting it hit against my back. I was facing Alec, and he was watching me. Studying my body like I was with his. "I'm going to wash you, alright?"

I blinked, grinning. "All of me?"

His eyes rolled to the back of his skull. "We're not in here for sex, Reny. As appealing as that sounds. You're bound to be hurting."

"It's a good hurt," I assured. "I can handle more."

His lips pulled upward, revealing his heavenly grin. "I'm sure you can, but we have other plans today rather than spending every hour in bed."

"Bed sounds better." I crossed my arms. He laughed, picking up the bar of soap. "I won't lie. It does, but I wish to spend the day with you clothed, even though I prefer you like this."

I flushed, while he rubbed the soap into a lather on his hands. "Turn around."

I did, reluctantly. His hands met my shoulders, massaging at my aching muscles. I know what he was doing. He planned on easing them so that they wouldn't hurt. I would have stopped him for the ache just reminded me of the amazing events the night had to tell, but his hands massaging at my skin, piercing deeply into my muscles was so good. I could see why people payed to get a massage now. I let my head roll back, resting on his collar bone. He worked down my arms, then back up. Down my spine and then down my sides. His chest vanished from my head, because he knelt down. Both his hands worked across my left leg, down my calves and then my ankles. I lifted my foot when he tried to pick it up from the ground. There, he massaged the padding of my foot, his thumbs giving the right amount of pressure. He did the same with each of my toes, then worked his way back up my leg. When he reached the top, I heard a small scoff, and then he was at the other leg. Ignoring my throbbing center completely. He mimicked his actions from before. Down my leg, over my feet and then back up. When he was finished, he cleared his throat. "Time for your front. Turn around."

I did, rather too quickly. My head was spinning, my teeth were chewing at my bottom lip to keep the moans from escaping. He applied more soap to his hands then redid my shoulders, and my neck. Then his hands trailed down my chest. Rubbing in a circular motion across my skin, my breasts and nipples - which by this point were rock solid and aching to be touched by him - then down my stomach and hips again. "Go under the water now,"

I stepped back, letting the water pool over me and wash away the artwork Alec had created with the soap on my body. All spinning down the drain. If only my need for him, my ache for him, went with the suds. My eyes met his, and his eyes were dancing with desire. "Can I wash your hair?"

"My hair?"

He nodded, his lips pulling into a gentle smile. "I haven't washed someones hair in god knows how long."

"Ehm, you've washed yours?" I played.

He rolled his eyes again. "You know what I mean," he reached for the shampoo. The real expensive stuff that I heard did wonders for the volume of the locks, etc. He rubbed it into his hands again; and took a step closer. "I was seven the last time I washed someones hair."

"Oh?" I asked, turning around and letting his hands find my hair. Gently, he scrubed at my scalp. Creating a rich, devine strawberry smelling lather into my hair. He did it so professionally, so carefully and amazingly; my eyes were closed with the thrills it was giving me. Who knew washing your hair could be so... Sexy?!

"I used to wash Janes hair as a kid. Mother would always insist on me doing it, because she said; and I quote 'There will come a time when I won't be around to do it, therefor you have too, Aleczander.'"

I laughed. "But you were sixteen when you... Died?"

"Indeed, I was... I think my mother, step under the water love, believed Jane and I would grow up together, needing one another because of our situation."

I stepped under the water and let the water wash away the shampoo. "She thought at sixteen you'd need to wash her hair?"

Alec shrugged, now applying the matching conditioner. "My family was crazy." He smirked.

"I can believe that." I mused.

He chuckled, and rinsed out the remainder of the conditioner. He repeated the process and then sighed happily. "There."

"Can I wash you?" I asked, turning around too quickly that caused me to slip. He caught me, thankfully. His arms around me, his chest on mine. My heart skipped a beat. My want was back. "Wash me?" Alec asked, his eyebrows arching.

I nodded. "Please?"

He seemed somewhat skeptical, but eventually he nodded. "Alright,"

I grinned, grabbing the soap and then rubbing it into my hands, creating a thick lather again. Applying my hands to his shoulder, I mimicked his actions, rolling across his shoulders. He was tense to start with; but he eventually eased into my touch. Down his muscular arms, and to his hands. I played with his fingers, and I got the little chuckle I was aiming for. I stroked my hands back up his arms, then down the base of his spine and across his hips. His hands stopped mine on his hips. Gripping at my wrists and keeping them still. He turned quickly, so that my eyes met his again. "Upper level only, otherwise we will be bed bound for today."

There was darkness in his voice, husky and warning. It spurred me on even more. My limbs ached for him. "Okay..."

He released my wrists, and I brought my hands to his shoulders, worked my way into his neck, and then down his chest. Circling around his belly button, or navel as he likes to technically call it, and between his breast plates. I looked up mid stroke to find his eyes closed, his breathing deep and steady. He was enjoying it. I moved onto my tiptoes, quickly pecking his lips. His eyes opened in response, and his lips curved. "What was that for?"

"I need to wash your hair now," I smiled. "Under the water." I commanded.

He smirked and moved around me, his hand brushing across my stomach as he shifted me out of the way. Once the suds from his body had vanished, he lowered his head towards me. I grabbed the shampoo and applied it to my hands. Running my fingers through his hair, massaging at his scalp. Little circles around his ears. Quickly, I shaped his hair into a white, miniature mohawk, and giggled quietly to myself.

He glanced up and frowned. "What have you done?"

His hand moved to his hair; feeling the height of his locks, and his eyes rolled. He stepped under the water, while I giggled like a small child and let the soap escape his hair. Again, he leant forward. "Refrain from making some strange hair style with the conditioner?"

"I'll do my best."

"That's all I ask," he smiled and let his eyes close while I mimicked his actions from when he did my hair.

-xXx-

After a long shower, we moved out of the room dressed and cleaned. Alec had insisted on drying my hair. When it did, my hair was fluffy and shining and full of volume. I'd have to ask Brittany where she got that shampoo and conditioner from. Alec hadn't spent long on his own hair, he simple towel dried it and went on to get dressed. Black shirt, black jeans and the jacket he came in. The cloak was packed away, because we were going home tonight, sadly. This was without a doubt the best weekend away I have ever had. With the bags all packed again, Alec had put them with the others in front of the bar.

"So, we leave around eight? Get home about nine, maybe ten. Depending on the roads." Josh was explaining to the group. I looked to the clock. It was 11.55am. "We still have eight hours too kill," I said, my head resting on Alec's shoulder with his arm around mine. The fire was burning happily, making gentle crackling sounds every now and then.

"Helga is putting together a leaving dinner," Mercedes grinned. "Big feast for leaving."

"Dancing, maybe?" Amber then added, her eyes reflecting her beaming smile.

"Yeah, Alec. You can teach us that dance you and Reny did at prom." Ivy nudged him. I heard Nathan, Chris, Mark and Josh complain. Obviously, they weren't into the dancing thing. I saw Alec's lips lick upward at the thought of putting them through it. Even if they were his friends, he was still a Volturi member and thrived at others little miseries.

"Of course." He smiled. Another groan sounded, and Chris went as far as using the sofa pillow and smacking Alec over the head with it. Playfully, obviously. Dancing with Alec again... I smiled at the thought. What a perfect way of saying goodbye to my friends. I looked between each of my friends, Ivy with Chris, Shannon with Josh, Suzannah with Mark. Then to my new friends. Amber, Mercedes, Brittany and Nathan... And Helga, who was setting up the table. I was going to miss them. Each and every single one of them. I sniffed, feeling the want to cry break through. oh no, not now..

"Reny? You okay?" Chris frowned. "I didn't hit him hard, I swear. I reckon if I did, he'd of punched me."

I stumbled a laugh, but with his confrontation of my being; a tear fell from my eye. "I.. Need to tell you guys something."

Everyone's attention turned to me, curious as to why I was so upset. Alec's arm tightened around me. Clearly, he knew what I was going to say. "I'm moving away."

Ivy, Shannon and Suzannah's eyes almost fell out of their heads. "What?! Where?! Why?! When!?"

Questions were springing from them, each in their own pattern. Alec's arm tightened around me yet again. "To Alabama.. Sometime next week, I think."

"Oh my god, no!" Ivy squealed, rushing forward and crushing me with a hug. Alec reluctantly brought his arm around me, letting me embrace a hug from my best friend. Shannon and Suzannah quickly joined in, basically making a human dog pile. Alec had moved from beside me to the sofa beside Nathan and Josh; with Chris sitting on the floor in front of the place Ivy was sitting. Their muffled sobs were what brought me over the edge; making my heart ache at the thought of leaving them. I sobbed along with them, until Ivy pulled away, wiping her nose. "We'll keep in contact. You cell phone, email, We'll visit you on holidays. Best friends forever. Alright?"

I nodded, a tear falling again. "Forever."

"Alright. You do have email, right?"

"I do now. My aunt gave me a new laptop with an email built in."

"Text us the email address, okay?"

I nodded, receiving another hug.

"Well, this isn't just a leaving the cabin party now. It's a farewell party." Brittany called, standing up. "Helga, can you get the wine?"

"Ov' courze'" She grinned, clearly happy with herself. She had learned so much over the days we had been here. "I can't drink, I'm driving."

"I'll drive," Alec said quickly. "I'm not much of a drinker anyway."

Oh, the irony. He was a real big big drinker. Only, what he drunk was running through each and every single one of their veins. Josh grinned, nodding thankfully towards Alec and then returned his attention to us girls, chatting about my new place and stuff.

"However," Alec then continued, catching everyone's attention. Including mine. "We don't crack open a bottle until it is six, that shall give you two hours. I don't want to be dealing with a car full of raging lunatic's whose blood system is intoxicated with booze."

I blinked. Blood system. Was he hungry? Alec's eyes glanced down to me from the size, clearly having heard my little thought do to our skin connection. He shook his head, too quickly for anyone else to notice. I sighed with relief. Of course he wasn't... He 'ate' before our amazing shower...

"But we have forever!" Amber whine, slumping down onto the sofa. I scoffed.

"Well, then perhaps we should make the best of forever, hm? What about a game of hide and seek?" Nathan beamed.

"We ain't five, Nate," Chris noted, only to receive a eye roll from Nathan.

"Hide and seek," Alec pursed his lips. "I've never played."

That caused one hell of a stir. Everyone turned to gape at him, eyes wide and practically falling out of their sockets. He's... never played hide and seek? I was forever playing that with Jacob! I'd force him not to cheat with using his sense of smell. It was my all time favourite game. But then again... I had a somewhat normal childhood. Whereas my poor, poor Alec had to grow up at a young age. He never got a chance to live life even when he was human...

"You've never played hide and seek?" Brittany gasped, eyes wide. He shook his head, his lips curled while he thought of an answer. Clearly, he was trying to think of one that wouldn't bring more questions about his childhood.

"My sister and I never got round to it," he muttered.

"Dude, you have a sister?" Chris sat up, brow arching.

"Twin sister, yes."

"She hot?" He added.

I held back the laugh, failing might I add. Alec just stared at him. Clearly that wasn't a question he could answer without being mocked, but neither the less, I came to the rescue. Ivy slapped Chris over the head for his little comment, but it probably didn't mean anything. "Jane is very beautiful, guys. Nothing like him," I smirked.

Alec turned his eyes towards me, his left brow cocking skyward. "Is that so?"

"It is," I grinned.

"Then what might I ask is so appealing about myself you find longing for?"

God, I hated it when he used long words. Why didn't he just say 'then why do you love me?' "Because... You're... You." I stuck my tongue out. Alec lip quivered, obviously fighting a smile.

"Right, c'mon guys. Hide and seek!" Ivy called; jumping up and rushing towards the door. Shannon was trying to invite Helga, but she seemed distant in trying to figure out what she was asking. Alec continued to gaze down at me, unmoving. I found myself not wanting to move at all. I wanted to stay and stare at him forever. I would if I could. "Do you know what a privilege it is to have your affections?"

"No, but I'm sure you're going to tell me." I smirked.

His lips betrayed him, turning into a devilish little smile. "Sassing me, Reny?"

I shrugged. "Maybe."

"You're lucky your friends are expecting you, otherwise you'd be in the bedroom this very second."

I laughed. I had to admit, I liked this kind of conversations with Alec. They were so much more... fun. Our conversations before this... They were just a build up. I was now at the peak. High within the clouds. Alec was mine, and I was his. If I had know when I first met him this was where I was meant to be, in his arms, loving him, I would have also learnt why I was born, why I was created, and what I was living for. Him.

"Grinning at yourself, why?"

"You."

"Me?"

"You're amazing," I whispered, gazing into his large violet eyes.

He let out a gentle scoff. "No. I think you'll find you are the amazing one, my dear. I'm just very lucky."

"Lucky, amazing. Same thing." I muttered, leaning up towards him. "Now lets go play so we can get back and I can hold you up to that bedroom threat." I whispered.

"My, my, Reny. I must say; you are quite the challenger."

"You like it," I smirked, peeling myself from him and pulling myself up off the sofa. He followed.

"I do, admittedly." He chuckled, following me out into the cold afternoon air. Eight hours to spare. This should be fun...

When we emerged out of the cabin, Chris was trying to divide things up; much to Ivy's dismay. She was protesting, in her usual like fashion. Oh, Ivy Bell, you were a stubborn one. Hey, maybe that's where I got it from too? Influenced to be stubborn not only by my mother, but my best friends. I gave her a smile, even though she was completely unknown to my thoughts, but she caught my smile and arched an eyebrow in response. The known 'are-you-okay?' look. Probably wondering if I was mentally retarded or something. I scoffed at the thought, and nodded in reply. Alec was standing beside me, his own brows mimicking Ivy's. He too was none the wiser as to what they were doing.

"For christ sake, Chris. This isn't manhunt. It's hide and seek,"

"Ivs, you can't expect one of us to find all the others."

"Well, once you find one, that found person should help."

Chris gave a snort in response. "No, because that's cheating. Everyone knows, apart from Alec- no offence dude, that you always tell at least one person where you're going to hide."

"Then we won't tell anyone, god!" She threw her hands up in the air, exasperation flooding from her.

"How long have you guys been an official couple? You're already acting like you're freaking married." Nathan snorted, his eyes gleaming with amusement. Clearly, there was something going on that us girls didn't know about. Chris's glare sent in his direction confirmed my thoughts. I glanced to Alec, who was grinning to himself. He knew too.

"Care to explain?" I whispered.

Alec's eyes flicked down to me, then shook his head. "Later."

I nodded, then returned my attention back to the brawl. Ivy was standing with her hands on her hips, icily glaring down at Chris; who was pretty much doing the same thing. Only difference was, Ivy wasn't one for backing down. Chris would buckle. It was only a matter of time.

... Three... Two... One.

"Ugh, fine." Chris groaned, slouching on the spot. Ivy's beaming smile rode on through, while she jumped up and down, clasping her hands. "Yay."

Before I could even conjure what was happening next, everyone had eyes on Alec.

"So you've never played it... At all?"

Alec shook his head. "Never."

"You're weird, A. Real weird. Do you know what to do?" Chris asked, brow arching.

"It's pretty self explanatory. The name gives it away. You hide... Then you seek."

"Well, we have a genius." Nathan bellowed. "Chris seemed to think you wouldn't know what it was at all."

Alec rolled his eyes, his arm moving around my waist and pulling me to him closer. I saw Ivy, Suzannah and Shannon's eyes light with admiration. Clearly the boys had told them of my little... Confession last night. I blushed as if on cue.

"Alright, so... Who's first." Nathan said, and the group began to go into a fit of "Not it,"'s.

Alec arched an eyebrow, and quickly; I gave a dashing smile. "Not it."

"Aaah, Alec. You're on." Suzannah grinned, pointing a finger in his direction. Clearly, we were no longer teenagers. We were children, reliving the experience of hide and seek and in all honesty, I was glad. Alec deserved all aspects of being a child and a teenager again. I was more than happy that my friends seemed to be in on this too, even though they were unaware as to the real reason why he never played hide and seek, or had a normal life. He was sent of to Volturi boot camp. I scoffed, resting my head onto his chest.

"Alright. I'll count to one hundred." Alec replied in a rather husky tone. Quickly, the group began to scatter up the hill and disappearing into the snow covered trees. I glanced up at him, while taking a step away and wandering backwards.

"Next time your it, try not and sound like the big bad wolf," I smirked towards him.

Alec lowered his head; so he was gazing at me through his thick eyelashes. "Run little pig's."

I laughed, and darted on up the hill; gazing around for any place. I noticed Nathan had hid behind a tree... Chris had buried himself in the snow. Of course he'd be the one who did that! Well, he'd suffer from a cold later. I looked up, noticing that Suzannah was hiding in a tree. In fact, all the girls were in a tree. Separate ones, though.

"You're going to get stuck."

Ivy laughed. "I hate heights. But Chris'll catch me."

I smirked. "He's going to get stood on."

"Yup. But her when she falls," Shannon replied, laughing.

I replied with a laugh.

"You better hurry, Reny." Suzannah grinned; while I pushed on past the group forming a area. Brittany, Mercedes and Amber were each in one tree. Brittany's bright pink coat was a deffo give away, but I didn't say anything as I pushed on past. Finding a remote little bush, with a perfect spot for me to crouch in; I nestled into it. I was some distance away from the group, but at least

I wasn't standing out in bright pink. I settled in, letting out a deep sigh.

One minute and forty seconds past, meaning one hundred was over. Alec would be on the move. Oh, crap. We forgot to tell him to shout 'ready or not.' Oh well, I was keeping track. I just hope they were also. I mean, they would be a dead giveaway. Alec might not be up to date with this game, but I'm sure he'd notice a body shape thing in the snow; or a bright pink coat in the tree's; or see Nathan's coat behind a tree. What idiot wouldn't? Besides a blin-

Arms snaked around me, almost causing my heart to leap out of my chest and let out a yelp. I was prepared to scream, but when the scent of cinnamon washed over me; I relaxed instantly.

"Do I win?" Alec whispered, kissing the crook of my neck.

"You have to find the others."

"I'm not interested in where the others are." Alec muttered.

"That's not how the games played."

"I'm tired of that game. I want to play with you."

I laughed, prying his hands from around my and moving out from his touch; even though every fiber in my being wanted to go back into it. "You can play with me... Later. Tonight."

"Tonight?" Alec raised an eyebrow, grinning like a small child who had just been told they are going to disneyland.

"Tonight."

"You do now how to excite a boy, don't you." He replied, kicking up off the floor.

"Mm, I know how to excite you. No one else though," I muttered; wandering in the complete opposite direction as the others.

"I wouldn't have it any other way, and Reny?"

"Mmhm?"

"I can smell then y'know? I know they are over there... In the tree's."

"Careful, Brittany might hear you." I smirked, wandering back towards her; my plan to keep them off their trail failing.

"I'm hoping she did. Playful arguments are rather amusing." He muttered.

"Oh, so you're doing it just to be annoying?"

"Until I get my own way, yes." Alec wrapped both his arms around me; holding my back to his chest while walking forward. I could feel his chin resting on my head. God, he was tall.

"Your own way.." I repeated, an unsure voice coming through.

"You'll find out tonight, Miss. Cullen. Be patient," he grinned, pecking the top of my head. And as if they were flies roaming around in the air; Alec began to pick them all out individually.

Maybe I should have explained using his vampire skills was kinda cheating...

-xXx-

After four long hours of running around idiotically playing hide and seek, switching to snowball fights and then just down to the bone building snowmen; we were all tiring. Well, everyone apart from Alec. I find myself envious of him, in a way. He doesn't have to sleep, therefor, he doesn't miss a single moment of life. Lucky twit. We're all in the cabin again, however. Chatting aimlessly while we drink hot chocolate in order to warm ourselves up. Four more hours to waste, and now all we're doing it chatting.

Brittany is looking to making this an annual trip for all of us. I'd flex to the idea more if Alec agreed to come along, but he said he'd 'talk to his parent's.' I rolled my eyes idly to his answer, while sipping at the divine warm liquid.

"So, four hours," Josh announced, resting his empty coffee down. "I say, we eat; then get this party started."

"I'm for that idea," Chris jumped up; grabbing at his stomach. "I'm starving."

Alec slowly helped me up off the sofa as Helga moves in with trays of warm food. I noted Amber and Mercedes also bringing food out. So, where'd Brittany? I glance around; then I notice her coming into view with a lot of wine bottles. I wonder if her dad will even notice them being missing...

Alec took a seat beside me, then as the smell hit my nose; I realized just how hungry I was.

-xXx-

Eventually, the farewell party was in full swing. We were all up on our feet; the table full of half eaten food and empty glasses of wine lay around. "Right.." Ivy said commandingly. "I get this part... But what's next?"

"Again, Ivy? I'm starting to believe you just want me to dance with you." Alec teased, moving across the floor and towards her. She blinked, just as teasingly. "Of course not, Alec... Why would I do that."

I laughed, sitting on the back of the couch watching him go through each of the steps. Mark and Suzannah had gotten the hang of it completely. They were waltzing around as if they owned the dance. Josh and Shannon were having some difficulty. Amber and Mercedes were laughing as they danced around with each other. Nathan and Brittany... Well, whatever they were dancing; it wasn't the waltz. I laughed again, watching as Ivy stood on Alec's foot, causing him to complain. When she got it right, Chris took the lead. They were a little better, but I think Alec had given up on them completely. He stood in front of me, his hand out and waiting for me to take. When I did, he whisked me across the room, spinning me wildly and then bringing me to his chest. I stared into his eyes, and he stared into mine. "So.."

"So," I repeated, smirking.

"Hi," Alec laughed.

"Hi." I pecked at his nose.

"Amazing weekend?" He smiled.

"The best of my life."

"Ditto," he grinned; leaning down and kissing my lips.

"I will also need your email, by the way." Alec then said, pulling away from our kiss.

"You have email?"

Alec nodded. "I do, surprised?"

"A little."

Alec chuckled. "I may also get a cell phone."

"For me?" I grinned.

"For you, yes. Do you think I'll be able to go fifty five years without hearing your voice?"

I pursed my lips. "You've gone one thousand without me existing, so yeah.. I suppose."

"I didn't know you then. Now I do, you're mine."

"Yours," I smiled. "Always."

He leaned down and kissed me. "and forever."

I sighed happily and was carried off into a dancing tune around the cabin. Definitely the best weekend ever.

-xXx-

"My mom didn't get a chance to tell your parents we were back! Tell them she says hi and that she's looking into the garden center! See you later! I'll text you, okay babe?!" Ivy called from the door as we left the house. I nodded, waving back and then continuing walking. I picked up the pace, rushing down the road. Alec kept up with me pace, but looked confused as to why we were basically running.

"We'll never get away if we don't," I explained, hurrying.

"In that case," Alec muttered; scooping me up into his arms and then vanishing once we were out of her sights. I squealed, hugging into his chest. When we were surrounded by the forest, Alec let me down. "Do you want to go home to see your family, or straight to the cottage?"

I pursed my lips. "Well... My parents don't know I'm home. My dad and Grandpa will be at work, my mom, Alice and Grandma will... What day is it?"

Alec frowned. "Tuesday."

"Hunting. So, we're safe for a couple of hours." I grinned, suggestively.

He laughed. "How am I to resist that invitation?"

"You're not. Now take me home," I put my arms up.

"Yes, ma'am." He scooped me up again and rushed through the tree's.

A/N:

Yeah, so there isn't really any real need for an A/N... But I wanted to do one. Just to say... Hey! .

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