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Sorry for the late update, I was on holiday and then I was busy with overdue work. TT_TT forgive me!

Chapter 26

By some higher force, I found my way home, for once, and had only gotten lost on the way once. I guess it paid off when you only had a five minute journey to get lost, too short a time to really get lost. Mum had already 'moved in' to the new house, which meant that she had got a couple of temporary beds into the house and we now had to sleep there. Nothing was really working yet, no water, electricity, gas, heating... because Mum had chosen to buy an old, really really old house that needed a lot of repair. Lucky we have Esme, maybe she'll give us a discount.

It may have been an old house, but this was a beautiful house. It felt like you were in a different time when you looked at it. The outside anyway, with its chipped white outer walls, the pale wood veranda, sloping roof covered in black slate tiles. It was completely different to the Cullen's sleek and modern house, and definitely too big for just the two of us, but I expect Mum was buying for company, knowing the large families Sasha and I were merging into our little family. It was funny that only over six months ago it had only really been Mum, Sasha, John and me. Now we were a 'family' of so many more. It was a good change.

Actually, I should check up on John. I'm not sure if he's staying here or going back to England. He probably isn't sure himself, the lazy bum, thinks this is another holiday. Anything to get away from work. He was staying with Mrs. Clearwater – Sasha's mother-in-law – for now though, which was nice. I liked having my 'big brother' close by. Knowing how lazy he was, he might stay in the USA just because he can't be bothered getting on another plane journey.

Walking into the house and to the living room where all the liveable items were, I found Mum sat on the bare floor writing in her diary while eating Pot Noodles, holding up a pot for me as I entered the room, mmm, chicken flavoured. "Have a nice time with Jeremy?"

"Yeah."

"Good." We sat slurping away at our meagre dinner, I can't wait for us to properly move in and have all the working facilities, before Mum finished her writing and sat her diary down beside her empty cup of Pot Noodles. "Tell me about what Jeremy is."

I stared at Mum, "What?"

"I know about vampires, like the Cullens and the Volturi. But I have no idea about what Jeremy is. He doesn't have the red or gold eyes. Neither do Lizzie, Jacob and Renesme actually. Or Seth."

"Three words for you Mum; werewolves and hybrids."

"Werewolves? They exist?"

"Says the women who knows about 'mythical' vampires."

"And hybrids?"

"Seth and Jacob are werewolves, from the same pack in fact. To cut a long story short, it goes way back through the family roots. I'm not sure about the details, someone might retell the stories at the next bonfire if we go. You can hear them there."

"You didn't mention the others though. Are they the hybrids?"

"Yes. Renesme is Edward and Bella's daughter, from while Bella was human."

"That's possible?"

"Apparently. So she's a half-vampire. Lizzie and Remy are her children with Jacob."

"So they're a real mix of things."

"Yep. Nothing like them before that we know of."

"... And you're happy?"

"What?"

"You're happy, aren't you? Knowing all that they are. I don't know much about these werewolves or hybrids, but what Sasha and Seth, and you and Jeremy have, it seems like... forever. I want to know that my baby is happy knowing all this. You aren't being pressured into this are you?"

"No Mum. I love Remy, the whole package, family and all. And he loves me just as much." I reached out and put my hand on hers, "He's good, not like William." Mum nodded, and a smile slowly spread across her face as she daydreamed about, something. "What are you thinking of now?"

"I like the name Rochelle, or Dorian."

I laughed and stared at her in complete confusion, "What are you talking about?"

She just giggled a little, "Wouldn't that be something? Instead of a Dorian Gray, you could have a Dorian Black!" What? "And he'd be adorable with that Jeremy's skin colour, but your eyes and hair-"

My eyes widened as I realised what Mum was talking about, "Mum!"

"What?" she asked, her face the picture of innocence, "Rochelle would look more like you I think."

I huffed, "I thought you didn't want any grandchildren from me just yet."

"You're right, I'm just staying prepared."

"Prepared for what? Remy and I haven't... even... you know..."

"Yet."

"Can we please talk about something else? You have no idea how embarrassing this is for me right now."

"Fine fine. I should probably be preparing names for Sasha really."

"Yes. Think of names that go with Clearwater."

"Hmm... it's so much harder though. Black is a much easier name to match with. Oh! How about Matthew? That's a nice name. Or Jason, possibly even Aaron. And other than Rochelle if it's a girl... how about Lily? They're your favourite flower right? Or Juliet?"

"Juliet Black Mum? I can't see it."

She smiled cheekily, "So you are thinking about this too."

I blushed, "Enough baby naming for babies not yet in existence. Give me the pump, I'm going to bed."

She handed me the hand-pump, "You know I'm still going to be in the same room as you. I will still be able to sprout baby names."

I started inflating up my air mattress as I spoke, "But I can pretend to be asleep."

"You can try." It took a while for me to inflate the mattress, but it was a comfortable one as far as air beds go. Grabbing a couple of blankets and a pillow I made my bed and settled in. Mum was still calling out a random name or two every now and again. When I couldn't hear her voice anymore I knew she was finally asleep.

"I like Dorian."

I almost jumped at the sound of the voice, right next to my ear. "Remy?!"

"Mm-hmm." He whispered into my ear again as he made me scoot up on the mattress to make room for him. He wrapped his arm around mine as usual, and with a quiet – and completely unnecessary but theatrical – snap of his fingers, we were both in our pyjamas. Or boxers in Remy's case. Actually...

"What're you doing here? And you heard that? And what am I wearing?"

"You didn't call like you said, so I got worried. I got here when you were talking about me and Lizzie, and stayed since then. And you are currently wearing one of my t-shirts and a spare pair of my boxers."

I pulled at the t-shirt, trying to read the logo on it in the faint light, "Why am I wearing your stuff?"

"I like it on you."

I raised an eyebrow at him, "You just like it on me because in your mind it's like your marking me as yours again, isn't it?"

"... Maybe. I can change it if you want."

I smiled a little at him, before snuggling closer to him, feeling his warm breath on my face, "It's fine, just unexpected. They're quite comfy actually, I may keep them."

"Sure you can. I have plenty of spares."

"Good. And Remy?"

"Yes?"

"Where's all the underwear I was wearing before?"

"Oh... erm... I was tired?"

I rolled my eyes at him, not quite sure if he had really forgotten during the clothes change or he had planned it. I had never slept with Remy in his clothes, let alone with none of my underwear on. I wasn't wearing a bra, much less a pair of knickers! I'd get proper answers in the morning, but for now I wanted to sleep. "You know you'd better be gone by the morning or Mum'll freak."

"Yep."

"Okay."

"Goodnight Remy, love you."

"Love you too."

*

When I woke up the next morning Remy was gone and I was back in my old clothes. Sans underwear still. He better not have lost those, they were my favourite set! Mum didn't seem to notice anything though, and I quickly changed into some fresh clothes, with underwear, and then we were off to the Cullens for breakfast, since they had a working kitchen. Mum was good with directions, so we didn't get lost, and were there in only a couple minutes.

Alice opened the door before we got the chance to knock, as usual, and we were ushered in to see everyone who ate already at the dining table and ready to eat the mountain of food prepared by Esme, she really seemed to like to cook, "Marie! Ana! Help yourselves, before the others eat it all."

Mum went to sit by Esme and Lizzie, chatting while she ate. It seemed like Esme was looking forward to her next housing project. I seated myself next to Remy, swapping my empty plate with his full plate, waving off his attempts at retrieving his breakfast until he relented and served himself again. Hah! That's for making my underwear disappear. The sound of someone choking from the living room caught all our attention, and when we all went to check on what was happening, we found Edward at the end of a coughing fit. Esme went to him, asking if he was alright.

Edward nodded, before turning his head to me. Why was he looking at me- oh shit! He heard! He was smiling smugly now as my face reddened. Why do I always forget that there's a mind-reading vampire in the house? He would be the bane of my existence it seemed, as I had still to get used to controlling my thoughts. Turning my back to Edward I looked at Remy, pushing a stray strand of hair behind his ear, he was too busy inhaling his food. I noticed Jacob inhaling his food as well, Like father like son, but what was it about having the werewolf gene and losing all table manners?

"Remy did you ask Esme about doing Mum's house yet?" he nodded, still eating, I see this will be a yes/no game, "Did she say she'd help?" Nod, "Can you and the guys help the moving too?" Nod. I sighed and returned to my eating. Alice was already starting to bug us about hurrying up so we wouldn't be late for school. Like we could be late with the speed these vampires drove at. However, to comply was the easiest way to get rid of the buzzing in our ear to 'hurry up' courtesy of Alice, and in the next ten minutes we were out of the house and being bundled into the cars.

And as expected, we were at the school in little over fifteen minutes, still arriving ten minutes early. We made our way to our form room – or homeroom – anyway, taking our time since someone had made sure we had plenty of time. I had not even set foot through the door when I was abruptly pulled inside by my arm and dragged to the other side. "What the hell? Dan?"

"Ana I need your help!"

I looked at Dan in confusion, "What with? Are you in trouble?"

"No. I just- I- Becca's birthday is coming up and I have no idea what to do! I want to do something special, but I don't know what. You're a girl right?" I raised an eyebrow and gave him a look, "You know what I mean... what should I do?"

"Well, what does she like to do?"

"... Not sure."

"Alright, what's her favourite food?"

"... Dunno."

"Does she like jewellery?"

"... I think so."

I whacked Dan on his arm, "Do you have any idea about Becca's personality other than that she's quite nice?!"

"I-I- yes, I just can't remember."

"Try asking her then."

"But I want it to be a surprise!"

"If you want it to be a good birthday, you had better get to know what she likes more. Better a known good event than a surprise bad event. Okay? Come back when you know more and I'll see if I can help."

Dan nodded his head rapidly and squeezed me in a hug, "Thank you! I gotta find Becca now, seeya darlin'!"

I shook my head as he ran from the room, trying to catch his girlfriend before the start of school. I felt a warm arm sling around my shoulders and looked up to see Remy frowning slightly. "I don't like him calling you darlin'. It makes it sound as if you two are together."

I rolled my eyes at the jealous tone in his voice, before wrapping my arms around him and planting a quick kiss on his jaw, "Aww baby, if you like him so much, I won't be too upset if you go to him."

"What?! No! You know what I mean."

"Yes well the fact is that although I love him, I'm in love with you." I said patting his cheek, "He's like my version of John to Sasha. Another brother."

Remy nodded his head, but kept his arm firmly around me. I shook my head at him, ducking backwards under his arm and going over to Bella and Nessie. Bella smiled at me, nodding her head to Remy who was now pouting at me while Emmet laughed at him, "He gets as jealous and overprotective as Edward gets."

"Must run in the family then." I said with a smile.

"We'll see." Nessie said with a cheeky grin I had seen an exact replica of on Lizzie's face.

I blushed at her comment, but didn't have time to respond as the bell went. I waved goodbye to the girls and pecked Remy on the lips as I left for my homeroom down the corridor. After homeroom I spent the almost rest of the day with Remy by my side, since we had almost all our classes together. After school I went with the Cullens as usual to their house, where we found Esme with a slightly suspicious smile at her children.

"Esme?" Emmet asked, looking a little apprehensive. Esme only ever used that smile when she wanted something from us.

"Who's ready to do some heavy lifting?"

"What?"

"Ana and Marie's new furniture just arrived. Let's get moving."

"But school just finished, I'm tired..."

"Emmet Cullen you know you are never tired. Now hop too it!" Esme said, the smile still present when Emmet groaned, "Even Lizzie's helping out."

"What?!" shrieked Nessie and Jacob, Edward looking a little shocked too behind them.

"Don't worry; I made sure she only carried the light things like blankets or pillows. I know she's still young."

The parents – and grandparent – visibly relaxed... until Lizzie walked out of the door, heading towards my new house, with a very heavy looking armchair, maybe twice her size, in her arms. "Hi Mummy, hi Daddy. I finished my homework already, so don't worry." And off she went. I turned around and saw everyone, everyone, frozen in place, shocked looks on all their faces.

I burst out laughing, "I take it then that isn't normal."

"No." Remy replied first.

"We-well erm, she is at the age that Remy started showing his telekinesis." Bella said.

Emmet whooped, "I can't wait until she's bigger!"

Jacob dashed down the path that Lizzie had disappeared down, "Elizabeth Rachel Black you put that chair down! Don't you just walk away from me young lady, you are in big trouble. Lizzie!"

Nessie sighed, slowly following her husband, muttering, "He'll give himself a heart attack..."

Remy was still looking a little stunned. "I think Lizzie's teenage years will be a little tough on Jacob." I said to him.

He chuckled, "You think?"

And then even I could hear the distant shouts of father and daughter.

"Let go of the chair Lizzie, you'll hurt yourself."

"Daddy watch out-"

Crash. "Oof!"

Rosalie burst out laughing, "I'll never let him live this down!"

AN: I recommend reading this fanfic, I found it awesome and anxiously wait for updates (hint hint ;P):

The Love Bite by Jaxxtastrophe

Pre-Twilight. Grace encounters the Cullens on their first day at Forks High. However, no one knows that they all have secrets.