Revi POV

As quickly as everything seemed to fall apart in our little world, that was as quickly things returned to normal. After my declaration six months after everything with the Volturi, everyone made an effort to try and not only relax, but have a lot more fun.

All the boys had been back in school for a while and were doing well, and I even started pulling higher grades than usual.

I worked in the bakery, I made my sculptures, I ran with werewolves, and hung out with my vampires. Jake and I were doing better than ever, completely comfortable in our young love, as corny as it was.

Those were what I called the easy years. The last two years in high school were simple and fun. Before I knew it, we were graduating.

Though high school had been not too difficult for me grade wise, socially it certainly wasn't the best years of my life. I was perfectly fine with my group of friends. Embry, Quil, and of course Jacob; were all I needed. It was the rest of our class who had a problem with it.

There were always rumors going around. Why had the boys taken off from school? Why did they suddenly hang out with Sam Uley? How come Paul Trout was no longer the social butterfly he once was? Why did Jacob Black come back to La Push?

I knew all the answers, but of course I wasn't telling. By grouping myself with the pack I became an outcast as well, but I didn't care. How much could a half vampire fit in anyways?

Graduating was bittersweet. Though I was happy about leaving high school, it also meant people were leaving me. Alice and Jasper were preparing to move on to Alaska after I graduated, and Dad decided he was going to pose as a college student at Seattle University. He wanted to work on his photography, and it was time he moved on before people began suspecting.

When he told me I was shocked. Mostly because I never expected Dad to be willing to be away from me. Though it wouldn't be far, and he'd still be visiting often, it was a big step for him. I felt like he was the one graduating not me.

Especially since I wasn't going to college. Instead I got a job offer in an art gallery in Port Angeles. My work was nowhere near ready to be shown in my opinion, but I wanted to learn more about how galleries worked, and I believed I was meant to be surrounded by art.

Jake and Embry were making the daring decision to open an auto repair shop with Sam. Quil was more willing to work odd jobs around town, before he decided what he wanted to do with his life. It wasn't like serving as protectors of the reservation was a paying job.

Aside from everyone figuring out where they were going and what they were doing, everything else was the same. I stopped highlighting my hair purple so it was back to its regular color, so I even looked the same.

I did have one idea of a change. Though I loved the house my Dad and I came to years ago, I wanted something of my own. I knew he intended to keep it as it was, probably for me, but I decided if Dad could try to move on, so could I. It was just a house after all.

The hard part would be running the idea by Dad. If he gave me the sad puppy dog eyes that said 'My baby girl is all grown up where did the time go' I would back down.

A few days before graduation I decided it was time to tell him.

"Dad I have to talk to you." I began

He looked up from his book. "What'd you do?"

"Nothing."

"What'd you break?"

"Nothing. Well the hair dryer but that's irrelevant, I want to talk to you about where I'm going to live after I graduate."

"Well I'm not leaving until August, and I'll still be back here often. I figured you'd live here in the house."

"I think that's generous of you, but I was thinking I'd like to live in my own apartment for a while."

He smiled at me. "I think that would be fine. You're eighteen now you can do what you want."

"I thought I'd still run it by you. I don't have anywhere picked out, it's not like there's a lot of apartments around here."

"I can help you look. It makes sense. You're graduating, you should have your own place. I'm still going to keep the house though." He looked around and smiled again. "You grew up here, and so did I in a way. It's important."

"I know. I'll always love this house. I just want something that's mine you know."

"I get it. Can you cover rent?"

"I did some number crunching and with my savings from work and plus the starting salary at the gallery, I should be able to just fine."

"I can help. With Alice's help in investments I'm loaded remember?"

"Yes Daddy I'm aware, but I gotta do this on my own."

"How about I at least help you with some furniture? You have bedroom stuff, but there are other things you need. I've been racking my brain for a good graduation present for you, and I think this will be perfect."

I sighed and nodded. "Alright, but nothing crazy, and I go shopping with you to rein you in."

"You act like I've spoiled you."

"I got a car for my sixteenth birthday."

"That's only one little spoil, other than that you were a neglected child. What's your name again?"

"I'm going to Jake's."

"No glove, no love." He said in an easy tone, but I knew it was a subject he hated.

I rolled my eyes and went outside to my car.

Dad and I had the sex talk a little after my abduction. He decided to take the I can't control what you do but please be safe route. In all honesty I had avoided the subject of sex with Jake. I knew he wanted to, and so did I, I just didn't know when. I wanted it to be right.

I made my way to the little pink house not far from the beach. Billy was in his chair on the porch, organizing his tackle box. "Hey Billy what's new?"

"Not much hun. Good to see you though. Are you excited to graduate?"

"Yea I want it over already. Where's my guy?"

"The garage of course."

"I'll catch you later then." I walked over to the garage, where Metallica was blasting. I opened the side door to see Jake's orange car, but no Jake. Silly me I thought, and looked down. Sure enough there he was under his car. I knew there was no way I could make my presence known without scaring him so I decided to go for the gold, and yanked the wheels of his board.

"Jesus Christ Rev, make a noise."

"What?" I yelled back.

He slapped off the Metallica. "I guess I didn't realize how loud it was." He said and sat up on the board. I smiled and sat on his lip.

"Hey there."

"Hi. I missed you."

"You saw me at school today."

"Two hours too long ago. So you excited for Sunday."

"If one more person asks me that I'll scream. It's just graduation. I am excited to finally meet your friend from Phoenix."

"She is too. By the way it is a big deal, for you Miss Valedictorian."

"Yea Valedictorian of La Push High, big wow."

He leaned forward and kissed up and down my jaw line, making me smile wider. "It is a big wow Rev. The size of the high school doesn't matter. Did you tell your father yet?"

"Nope, it's my present to him. I think he'll be the first vampire heart attack recorded in history once he hears 'And now a speech from the Valedictorian Reviana Mae Cullen'."

"I'm sure he'll be very proud. Did you talk to him about the apartment thing?"

"Sure did. He's fine with it."

"Good. I wanted to ask you something about that actually."

"What?"

He looked nervous and looked down for a second. "I was wondering if you would like to move in with me."

Maybe it was me after all who would have the first vampire heart attack. At least mine had a beat.

"You want to live together? Well that's a bit of a leap." I half stuttered.

"Well yea. I don't think we're ready to live completely on our own, so I thought we'd move into this bigger apartment Quil and I found, and we could live there with him and Embry."

"Um wow. You've really thought about this."

"Yes I have. There's a room for us, one for Quil, and one for Embry, plus there's a decent sized kitchen and small living room."

"What's the downside."

"One bathroom."

"One bathroom with three boys. Hmmm."

"How about you look at it, then decide."

"Ok."

"How about now."

"Now?" I laughed. And he stood up with me still on his lap, so I was up in his arms. "Jacob don't we need an appointment?"

"No, Embry and Quil are actually there now to take another look."

"Oh well ok." I let him cart me out of the garage.

We went to see the apartment and I had to admit it was perfect for right now. It was small, but not falling apart or anything. The rent was easily manageable between four people. I made it clear I would pay my own way.

Though the thought of living with three boys mortified me, I knew these particular boys wouldn't be that hard to put up with.

The hard part would be telling Edward Cullen his precious little girl would be shaking up with three full grown werewolves. That old chestnut.

I told Jake I wanted to do it alone, mostly to keep World War Three from breaking out. When I parked on the side of the house Dad was sitting on the porch, and snapped a candid picture of me.

"What was that for?"

"The famous my daughters moving in with her best friends and boyfriend shot."

"How the hell do you know already? Mind snooping?"

"No, Billy called. Parent code you know."

"Ah. So what do you think?"

"You and Jake would be sharing a room."

I gulped and took the plunge. "Yes."

"I see." I saw him hide his face and when I went up to him to lift his chin to see his expression, I saw he was smiling crookedly, in the way I inherited.

"You're smiling? I thought you'd be mad."

"No not at all. I was just thinking you're all grown up now. Pretty soon Jacob will be asking me for your hand."

"My hand…ha." I snorted. He looked more serious.

"I hope you realize how lucky you are to have friends like that, and a mate like Jacob."

"I do. But if you keep saying things like asking for my hand and mate, I'm going to wish to be brought back into this century."

After talking about it with my Dad a little bit longer, I told Jake to go ahead and call the landlord before it got too late. By the next day, we found out we got the place. It was the perfect way to end high school.

Then Sunday was upon us and it was time to graduate. Alice was bouncing as she handed me a dress the morning of. I wasn't surprised in the slightest.

"It's red, you'll look hot don't you worry. And your father is going to love your speech."

"Alice you didn't have any thoughts lately about me being valedictorian have you? I want it to be a surprise."

"Jasper has been shielding everyone who knows."

"Perfect."

"I've been doing it for a while actually. I've been seeing odd things about Edward's future."

My heart skipped. "What?"

"Oh lamb don't worry, it's nothing bad. It's a girl actually. I can't see her face I just see her around him."

"Dad's gonna get a girlie. Sweet."

Alice laughed and an impatient knock was at my door. "Reviana we need to leave in fifteen minutes throw on clothes and let's go." My Dad called impatiently.

I rolled my eyes and got dressed quickly. I was nervous about my speech but I knew it was right. Dad would love it.

When I got my robe and hat on I went out to the Volvo where Dad was leaning. He stopped throwing his keys into the air and smiled. "Revi, look at you."

"It's a good thing vampires can't cry huh."

"Oh I'm sure I'd be balling." He came over to me and straightened the cap. "Big day."

"Yea it is. Let's get going."

We headed to the school and I saw the boys I'd loved since kindergarten waiting for me. "Aw look at you lot. My little boys are all grown up."

I went over to Quil and kissed his cheek, and then Embry did the same to me.

"Hey do I get one of those." Jake said cheekily and I went up on my tip toes and kissed his nose.

"There. C'mon we gotta go. Bye Cullen's" I said over my shoulder with a wink to Dad, Alice, and Jasper.

We went to the school's auditorium and we went to line up. I grabbed Jakes hand and squeezed it before standing by Embry. We were lined in alphabetical order and technically Natalie Coal was supposed to be between us, but we were rebels. I was growing more and more nervous as my speech grew nearer. I located my family in the crowd so I knew where to stare when I spoke.

Then it was time. The principal cleared his papers and said, "It is now time for the Valedictorians speech so please give a round of applause for Reviana Mae Cullen."

People clapped as I stood to walk to the podium and my eyes locked on my father. He looked absolutely shocked, and incredibly proud. I knew for certain if he could shed tears he would be. I did what I always set out to do, and made my Dad happy.

"Good afternoon everyone, I'm Revi Cullen. I have to say making Valedictorian was a huge shock to me. I never thought it was a possibility. Then when I found out I realized what an opportunity it was. It was my biggest chance to make one of the most important people in my life, proud." I looked at my father, and blinked back any tears.

"Edward Cullen has done everything for me. He helped me to be the person I've become, he helped me study for the most difficult tests, he made me laugh when I needed it, pissed me off, taken care of me, and most of all showed me the importance of life. Every decision I have made and will make is affected by him. Not because I don't trust my own judgment, but because he taught me everything I know." I smiled as my eyes filled after all. Dad was leaning forward in his chair, his fist resting on his mouth. I cleared my throat. "So I must thank him. Without him I wouldn't be here." I paused again and then continued.

"During school I tried my best to get the best possible grades I could. I didn't belong to any clubs, and my extracurricular activities were few. I did however, love this school. I loved it because in this school district I met my three best friends when I was five years old."

I turned to look back at my guys and smiled. "They got me through elementary, middle, and high school. Now we're graduating. We're doing so together just as we always imagined. I think that's a remarkable thing. It's what sets our school apart from others. The friendships we formed here have lasted, no matter how different they are. Though there's no guarantee that every friendship will last a lifetime, and that many things could change, there's one thing that never will." I paused for my big point.

"No one can ever change who we are. We are the class of 2008. That is not only something no one can take from us, but it's what binds us. No matter what click you were part of at La Push High School, no matter who you loved and who you hated, we all have this much in common. We have made it, and like it or not we've done it together. Congratulations class of 08!" I yelled and not only did the audience clap, but my fellow classmates did as well. I may have been an outsider, but for right now, we were all a part of each other.

I saw my father stand and clap, as I went to sit again, waiting for my name to be called for my diploma.

The best part of the ceremony in my eyes was how each of my friends accepted their diploma. We agreed there was no need for us to be demure and calm. No we went out in style.

Quil was first out of us, and to his grandfathers horror, moon walked after getting his diploma. Jake chose to do the robot, and blew me a kiss. Embry did the running man. We really did love the 80's. Then out of our group I was last, and skipped to get mine, and then did little spins back to my seat. All the while, each of us wolf whistled whenever one of our names were called. I knew other parents would have been mortified but Alice, Jasper, and Dad shouted and yelled excitedly as I got my diploma.

When it was over I ran headlong to my Dad who picked me up and swung me around like I was a feather.

"Congrats sweetheart. Why didn't you tell me about making valedictorian?"

"I wanted to surprise you."

"Mission accomplished. I'm so proud of you." He squeezed me once more before setting me back on my feet.

"Thank you." I looked back at Alice and realized she was having a vision. "Um hold on one minute I have to go meet Jacob's friend from Arizona." I looked at Alice curiously again. I went and whispered to her. "What is it?"

"That girl again. Seeing the graduation made me see another. Your father was getting his diploma and kept glancing back at this girl. I still couldn't see her face, but I saw her heavy looking hair. It was reddish brown like his."

"We'll have to keep an eye out for her." I laughed and then made my way through the crowd to where Jake was talking with his Dad, and the sheriff from Forks. I saw a pretty brunette girl next to the sheriff and smiled. "Hi, I'm Revi. You must be Bella."

I took a closer look at the girl and saw the dense and long chestnut hair. I nearly laughed hysterically. She smiled at me and held out a hand. I guarded my gift.

"I'm so happy to finally meet you. Jake told me so many stories about you two. Congrats on graduating."

"Thank you. You had yours last year right?"

"Yea, I took a year off school and now I'm enrolling at Seattle University."

I smiled and thought to myself, wow. Vampire guy gets his daughter out of the house, starts a new chapter of his life in Seattle where he may meet a human girl who he could start a relationship with.

Yea that old chestnut.