Chapter 38:

Seat Change

"Nessie!" he called as I climbed.

Soon, the others began calling for me and asking what happened. I ignored them as I jumped from tree top to tree top. I could hear them behind me and the crunching of leaves became louder. I wiped my eyes frantically as I swung down from the tree onto a lower branch. I swung back up quickly and kept running until I saw the lake.

"Nessie! What happened?" I heard Will call almost directly behind me.

I took one last step and launched myself into the freezing lake. The idea was that the water would make my whole face red and disguise my tears . . . and give me time to make up and excuse. I didn't think about the temperature of the lake though.

The second I touched the water, I felt like my blood had frozen. I dived in with a big splash, getting pulled down. I quickly swam up, anxious to get out of the cold water. As soon as I broke the surface, hands were pulling me out.

"Ha!" I gasped. "I won, you couldn't catch me" I said as I shivered.

"Here" Mel said as she ignited a fire around me, drying my clothes and warming me up quickly.

"You seemed upset, and still are" Sophie said as we began our walk home.

"Not really, just having fun" I said but my tone was sour.

"really? And why then did you slam into me and had tears in your eyes when I saw you" will asked.

"No reason" I mumbled, at a blank for excuses.

"Nessie, something's wrong, tell us" Mel said as she grabbed my arm and pulled me to a stop.

"We all have secrets" I answered smugly. "I'll make you a deal though, you tell me what you talked about with mom, everything, no lies and I'll tell you my secret" I offered.

Nobody said a word, they only exchanged glances. I took this as a no so I just smiled and began walking again. After a second, they sighed and followed. We arrived at the house quickly and my anger rose again.

"Hey Bells!" Alex called as he ran inside.

"Hey Bella" everyone else greeted as they walked in after him.

"Yeah, hi" I said sourly as I ran upstairs without a backwards glance. I knew that scent and it was all around mom and the couch area - honey and lilac. I was just getting to my room when I heard Will.

"WHY IN THE WORLD IS HIS SCENT ALL AROUND THE COUCH AND YOU!!!!" Will yelled as electricity crackled everywhere.

I made a 180 and turned back to listen at least to what happened

BPOV

I watched as recognition quickly filled everyone else's eyes. Then, there was anger. I didn't need Sophie to feel it.

"WELL??" Will yelled at me again.

"Because he came by to talk" I said calmly.

"WHY WOULD HE COME TO TALK??" Will said still yelling as he stormed over.

"He just wanted to talk Will. I heard him out and then told him to leave" which wasn't a lie technically .

Will took a couple of deep breaths along with my family before calming down.

"I'm sorry for yelling at you Bells, it's just, I can't stand that monster being around you" Will explained.

I nodded but grimaced on the inside. I would definitely have to post-pone telling them until later.

"Anyways, I'm going to go talk to Nessie for a minute" I said as I got up.

They began to follow me but I motioned for them to wait. I walked up to her room and knocked.

"Go away" she said harshly.

I sighed but went in anyway, closing the door behind me and extending my shield.

"Nessie?" I asked as I walked to her bed where she was doing homework.

"I said go away" she said as she turned to the other side, her back facing me.

I would normally scold her for the rude behavior but she had a pretty good reason.

"Ness . . .I'm sorry" I said as I sat on the other side of the bed. "I know you're angry and I'm so sorry. I know I should've told you but . . . I was afraid. I was afraid you were going to react like you are now" I said softly.

After a second, she turned to me.

"Mom, don't you think I had a right to know?" she asked. "That maybe, after over 30 years I should've known . . . I should've known that I was actually going to high school with my him?" she asked.

"Yes, and I'm sorry for not telling you but . . . I just wasn't ready honey" I said softly.

This time, she didn't answer. Instead she just turned back to her home work.

"Nessie?" I asked but she didn't respond.

I sighed and stood up. "I'm really sorry Ness . . . and lighten up on the Cullen's, I think you've made your point" I said as I left, smiling as I saw a smile cross her face.

I headed downstairs to my anxiously waiting family.

"Okay, what do you want to know?" I asked, ready.

"Who changed you?" Alex blurted out.

"Actually, I really don't know, like I already said" I told them.

They stayed quiet.

"No questions? Wow, okay, great!" I said as I headed upstairs.

"Bella" Sophie called softly and I turned.

"Please let us help you next time and not keep such a big and painful secret to yourself" she asked.

After a second, I nodded and headed up to my room. I closed the door softly and turned on the lights. I ran to my window and closed them so the light wouldn't disturb the dark night . . . mostly so no hiker or passerby would get curious. Once I was done, I headed to my bathroom and took a long, warm shower. Though I couldn't really feel the warmth really, it still calmed me.

After I finished, I brushed my hair and changed into an old pair of sweats. Then, I walked over to the glossy black instrument at the corner of my room. A sat on the bench and lifted up the fall (part that covers the keys) and stared at the keys. After a second, I began playing the beautiful song Edward had once played for me.

I had taught myself to play it after I had Nessie. I played for a while, playing some of my other songs as well. I played Edward's song once more at the end before closing up the beautiful piano and walking down to the library. I sat down comfortably in one of my chairs and read. Normally reading and playing relaxed me. I was less tense than I was before but I was nowhere near relaxed.

In the morning, I got ready and headed downstairs to make Nessie's breakfast. To my surprise, Nessie was already there, eating toast. When I walked in, she hardly acknowledged me.

"Nessie, are you just going to ignore me and be mad at me forever?" I asked.

I heard her take a deep breath and then she answered.

"No mom. I just, couldn't sleep much last night so I was up early. Good morning by the way" she said as she washed her plate and headed up.

I sighed, she was talking to me at least but I could tell it was forced.

"Come on bells!" Sophie called.

I grabbed my bag and hurried out to the car. Nessie was already in her car along with Will and Mel. I climbed into the backseat and Sophie took off. The ride was mostly quiet. I was lost in my thoughts and Sophie and Alex were lost in each other. When we arrived, I got up slowly, fighting the urge to look for a silver Volvo. Nessie parked right next to us. I took the distraction as an opportunity and searched the parking lot.

I found the Volvo in its usual spot. Edward's whole family was just getting out of the car with the exception of Edward who was already out. When our eyes met, we exchange a small smile. I turned my head quickly before anyone would notice. The bell rang suddenly and we all headed towards the school. I didn't fail to notice Edward's family was walking straight behind us. We walked to the courtyard where we all split up and went to class.

NPOV

Once we got to the courtyard, we all split up. I headed to language, knowing Alice and . . . Edward were following right behind me. I entered the class quietly, taking my seat slowly. I sat down just as they came walking down the aisle and sat down beside me.

"Okay class" Mr. Gottschalk said. " I have decided to change the seats for this quarter" he called.

He began calling out rows and the people sitting there. There were lots of groans as people took their seat.

"Okay, umm, final row, Renesmee, Edward and Alice" he said as he looked up. "Oh, would you look at that! You guys are practically already sitting like that. Ms. Cullen, could you please switch with Mr. Cullen" Mr. Gottschalk said and I nearly fell out of my seat.

I had to sit next to . . . him now! Come on, couldn't we just stay how we were? Edward quickly picked up all his stuff and switched seats with Alice.

"Hello Nessie" he said.

"Hello" I replied back.

I hope he wasn't expecting me to go all mushy and 'daddy oh, I love you' and all because if he was, he could forget it. Now that I absolutely knew he was my father, I was just more pissed at him.

A/N

Hey Guys!! I got it up on time this time!!! Soo . . . what did you think? Nessie is pissed! She is good at evasive action . . . so is Bella. Her family nearly had her there! And then Mr. Gottschalk!! Oh evil Mr. Gottschalk!! Now Nessie get's to enjoy Edward's full out presence, This is gonna be good. Anywho . . . I'm finally one Spting Break!! WOOOO!!!!!! One whole week of nothing school! I will read and write but still . . . major relaxing time! Hey, New moon came out on DVD!!! I already bought it. Watch the eclipse preview. I can't try to but the link because it will erase it but just google it or go to the movie site. Anyway, i'm officially starting a countdown for the premire of the Eclipse

Time left - 95 days or 3 months and 5 days. It seems like a lot of time but it will fly. Can't wait!!!

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