Chapter 3
Edward's POV
It's been 9 long gruesome years, since my fateful decision to leave Bella in order for her to have a normal human life, one filled with happiness and not danger. There's been many times I've been tempted to go back and beg for forgiveness, but I've had to be storng so that I never interrrupt her human life again. So here I am 9 years later, starting high school again in Colombus, Ohio at Northland High School. Just like previous high school experieances, we were the talk of the school and all the thoughts just the same as before.
Currently I was in Biology class, my last one before Lunch, and unfortunatley none of my sibilings. Which meant I was forced to endure an hour with contact with a hormonal teenage human. As the students filled the room, I was internally grateful that no one sitted next to me. With one minute unitl the bell rings, I thought I would have the whole table to myself, until a young women walked into the room with a very unusual scent. This wasn't no oridnary human scent, it was also mixed with vampire scent as well, more so vampire than human. How the hell is that possible I wondered. When she eventually turned around and I got a better look at her face, I went into shock if that was even possible for a vampire. Her facial features such as her jawline, high cheekbones, eyebrows, straight nose, and full lip were so similar to my own as well as the bronze hair. The most shocking part was her eyes, they were the exact same chocolate brown color as my Bella's.
It was like we could pass for twins She thought with such shock, and I had to agree with her on that. If it wasn't for the eyes, I swear she could have passed for a younger version of my biological mother, Elizabeth. Could it be that reincarnation was indeed possible
"Renesmee please take your seat next to Edward already" Mr. Brammer said already annoyed with the girl.
It's obvious this guy's a vampire just from his scent alone was enough to tip me off she thought as she started to make her way to table. How the hell does she know about the existence of vampires and being able to know our scent.
Who was this girl and what exactly was she. It was obvious that she was not completley human, because her heartbeat was much faster than a regular human and her skin was much paler than a human's, but not as pale as a vampires. Netherless her skin looked just as durable as any other vampire. Even as she sat down next to me, not once did I ever feel tempted by her blood. Her thoughts were mostly centered around about whether or not she should introduce herself, but it wasn't out of hope that I would take interest in her, it was her wondering whether or not I would liker her.
"Hello, I'm Renesmee Swan" she said looking at me smiling a little nervously. The moment she said her last name, I automatically saw Bella sitting right next to me smiling at me with her beautiful smile and staring at me with her brown eyes. It felt like all my buried emotions that I've tried to supress since leaving Bella were coming right back to the surface. I knew that I had to get out of here before they got the best of me.
Renesmee's POV
Suddenly Edward got up quickly and left the room, so quickly that Mr. Brammer didn't have time to process what happened until he was already gone. Truth be told I didn't know how to feel, disappointment was a definate, but I was also a relieved because we avoided what could have been a real difficult conversation, for now anyway. I know he knows that I'm not completley human and probably aware that I know what he is, but I wonder what made leave of all of a sudden. I mean he doesn't even know who I am nor that my mother is here, but maybe it was the last name that got him and brought up some unpleasent memories from the past. I really wish mom would have told me more about what happened between them, because from the pain expression I saw on his face when I told him my name it must of been a pretty nasty breakup.
Throughout the rest of the period I internally debated whether or not this was something that I truely wanted. I mean on the one hand not having my father around has left some deep emotional scarring, but at the same time I know he hurt my mother in some unimaginable way. Maybe trying to make conversation with him was a mistake, but I can't help but be curious to what kind of man he really was. Mom rarely talks about my dad, and when she does she has absolutley nothing but good things to say about him. She told me the break up was mutual, but combined with the fact that she is a horrible liar; she doesn't do a good job of hiding her facial expressions when expressing her emotions., which makes me think it was highly unlikely that the break up was at all mutual.
After Biology I met up with Carla and Zoey and headed straight to our lunchtable and sat with our usual group of friends. There was Mike Davis, Caroline Mitchell, and Evan Myers. Because I was very picky when it comes to human food and will rarely eat it, but to keep up apperances I always pack my own lunch, with food that I can tolerate, that usually consists of an Peanut butter jelly sandwhich and an apple.
"I'm surprised you didn't skip first day of classes as usual Caroline" Carla said teasingly.
"It was either this or my mom would have made me clean the entire house and pick up my younger sister from daycare. She knows I hate cleaning and dealing with babies" Caroline said with obvious irritation.
"She's your sister you know" Zoey said with obvious amusement.
"I can deal with her when she hits puberty, not when she has temper tantrums and dirty diapers" Caroline said as she bit into her macaroni and cheese.
"And worst sister award goes to Caroline Grace Mitchell" Mike said in an announcer's voice causing everyone to chuckle.
"Not my fault my mom decides to get pregnant 16 years after her first and now she actually expects me to help around the house more since Angel's birth. It's like when do I have time, I'm part of the cheerleading squad and in this year's school's production of Phantom of the Opera" she said.
"If you can manage being in school plays and cheerleading, I'm sure you can manage helping your mom out once in a while" I said not fully understanding the bitterness over her sister's birth this past June. Granted Caroline has always been an only child used to having all of her mother's attention, but now that attention must be shared with somone who constantly needs attention 24/7. Also the big age gape doesn't help Caroline any, but still she could at least be more appreciative of everything that her mother does for her, especially now that she's a new mom again.
Whatever Caroline said in response, compltley passed through my ears because the scent of vampries completley overwhelmed my nose. I recognized one of the scents to be Edward's, so it seems he did stay after all. I couldn't help, but turn towards the door since I heard their footsteps coming this way.
"What are you staring at Ne-" Carla asked but stopped once the door opened and Edward and his siblings walked in.
Just like with Mom and Aunt Huilen their movements were absolutley flawless, and each of them were chalky pale with dark shadows under their eyes due to the lack of sleep. It wasn't shocking to me as it was to the others, of how absolutley beautiful they all were, but the one girl with the long wavy blonde hair was easily one of the most beautiful person that I have every laid eyes on. The guy holding her hand had dark brown hair with some slight dimples and was defiantley the tallest and more muscular than the other boys. Then was there Jasper Hale, who I had heard about earlier in the day from Carla, with the honey blonde hair. Next to him was the shortest of the bunch, a female with a short pixie like haircut. Unlike the others she made eye contact with me and smiled right at me before sitting down with her siblings.
"Is it hot in here of is it just me" Carla said pretending to use her hand as a fan.
"Oh man that Blonde is one sexy mama" Evan said eyeing her up.
"I don't know the short one looks like she could be a lot of fun" Mike said.
"Caroline any update on their names" Carla asked.
Caroline was worse than Carla when it came to boys and that was really saying something.
Caroline pointed to each one as she spoke their names "The girl with the blonde hair is Rosalie Hale who is the biological older sister of Jasper Hale. The short girl with pixie hair is Alice Cullen, who is dating Jasper. Then the big muscular guy is Emmett Cullen, who is with Rosalie. Then the guy with the bronze hair is Edward Cullen and as far as I know he's single."
"Dear god women, it's only been 5 hours and you're already stalking them. It must be a new personal record for you" Evan said shocked.
As they all went back and forth with each other, I tried to easedrop on the conversation on the other side of the cafeteria. While I do have superior hearing, it's not as good as a vampires, and due to all the talking going on around in one room it can be pretty difficult to listen in.
You're right Edward her scent is a mix of vampire and human a bell like voice said.
How the hell is that possible one of the cullen boys said.
I don't know, but I plan on discussing it over with Carlisle because when I read her mind earlier, she knew that I was a vampire Edward said.
Before I could take in this information of him being a mind reader, I was brought out of my thoughts by Zoey.
"You alright there Nessie, this is like the second time you spaced out on us" Zoey asked worriedly.
I shook my head and said "Yea sorry, um my Aunt Huilen and cousin Nahuel are visiting my sister and me this weekend. I guess I'm just excited for the visit. So what were you saying."
"Just that you and that Edward fellow look quite simila, almost like you could be related" Zoey said taking another glance over.
"Just a coincidence, probably"I said lying.
"Seriously what's wrong with you Nessie, you have yet to mention the hotness that is the Cullen. Tell us which one do you think is the sexiest" Caroline asked.
Before I could respond, Carla smirked and looked at me and said "Renesmee Swan only has eyes for the one and only Jacob Black, Caroline."
"What I do not" I said shocked that Carla would suggest that I had feelings for my best friend.
Carla looked at me funny "Don't lie to me Renesmee Carlie, you got on the defense bad when I tried flirting with him. Plus I see the way he looks at you when your not looking, he's got it bad for you."
I snorted a little and rolled my eyes and said "Jake does not like me like that, I think I would know if he likes me."
"Carla's right Nessie, Jacob Black is totally crushing on you. The way he smiles at you and looks at you, it's like your the most precious thing ever to him" Zoey said agreeing with Carla.
"It must be true if Zoey notices the signs and she's never been in a relationship" Carla said.
I just ignored their last comments, because it's ridiculous that Jacob Black could ever like me more than as a little sister. Could he?
It was finaly time for the last class of the day and I was so glad I scheduled art last because I was really exhausted. Luckily Ms. Wratny, just let us have the period to ourselves, so that gives me about 45 minutes of relaxation. I placed my head on the desk hoping to get a little nap in, however the seat right next to me moved causing me to look up. I was shocked to see Alice Cullen sitting right next to me and looking at me with a smile, which made me quickly back up into a sitting position.
"Hello I'm Alice Cullen, it's nice to meet you" she said in a friendly bell like voice.
"I'm Renesmee Swan, but most people just call me Nessie" I said just a little warily as I shook her hand.
Her cold touch was not surprising to me, but I could tell my warm skin was a suprise to her.
"You sure are an interesting girl Nessie" she said, but this time a voice so low that the average human couldn't hear.
"Why don't you just ask what you want to ask, after all you know that I know what you are, there's no point in trying to pretend otherwise" I said at the same volume, because I knew this was going to happen eventually.
"What exactly are you, your not a vampire, but your not all human either" She asked getting right to the punch.
"Your right, I'm not fully either of those things. I'm a hybrid Alice, I was born to a human mother and a vampire father. How conception is possible between the two, I do not know" I said hoping that I kept it simple.
She just studied me from head to toe before she asked her next question "How old are you Nessie."
"Technically speaking I am 9 years old, about to be 10 in October. However I grew rapidly since birth and reached full maturity at the age of 7" I explained.
Alice didn't say anything, but the from the look on her face it seemed like she was in deep thought about something.
"I'm surprise you believe me so easily" I said, genuinley surprised that she hasn't called me out yet on it.
"It's certaintley the first time i've heard or even met a hybrid before, but your explanation does make logical sense as well as why I can't see your future" she said.
"You can see the future" I asked intrigued.
Alice smiled once again and said "Yes, I can see both a human's and a vampire's future because i've been one, but I've never been both at the same time which explains why I can't see your future."
After a moment of silence "What about you Nessie, do you have a special power."
I nodded and said "I can project my thoughts into others simply by touching them. However with enough practice I can control whether or not someone can see my thoughts."
"Do you think you could show me Nessie, like something from your childhood" She asked like there was something specific that she wanted to see and I think I know what it was.
"You want to see my mother don't you " I asked, but it came out more as a statement than anything else.
"I'm not stupid Nessie, the resembelence the between you and my brother is so unreal and then your eyes are the exact same shade as Bella's. At least this way I'll have validated proof" she explained.
I said nothing as I put my hand around her wrist , and willed the memory of Mom twiriling me around in a field to appear.
When I released my hold on her wrist, Alice just looked at me like she was the happiest women in the world and if possible she would probably be crying.
Bella's POV
I was just finishing cleaning the house while Jacob was at work at the mechanics, when I heard Renesmee's footsteps walking towards the house.
"How was your first day of school Renesmee" I asked as I turned around to face her, but was shocked to see her tired form.
"Honey are you alright, you look absolutley tired" I asked worriedly
She just smiled and said "Mom it's fine, it's been a long day, I think i'm going to take a nap."
"Are you sure we can talk about it if you'd like" I asked hoping that she would open up.
"Maybe later mom ok" she said before running upstairs.
That's strange she hasn't been this tired since she was 4 or 5 years old, I wonder what happened at school that made her so exhausted. I decided to question her later about it, and just let her sleep it off for now.
Just before I was about to finish my cleaning, I noticed something strange right across the street. I slowly walked out of my house to see what it was, but the one thing I didn't expect to see was a silver volvo and the one person I thought that I would never see again Edward Cullen.
Author's Note
Well there's part 2 and I hoped everyone liked it. Next chapter will answer whethter or not Alice had something to do with Edward being across the street and why didn't Nessie notice she was being followed. Please continue to read and review and let me know what you think.
