Chapter 6

Renesmee's POV

Grandpa and the rest of the family were talking to Eleazar's coven.

"Thank you so much for coming Eleazar."

"No problem at all! I'm kind of disappointed that we weren't able to do anything though."

Grandpa laughed. "I'm just glad they didn't mean for it to turn into a fight."

"Yes, we all are." mom said.

After lots of talking, hugging, and saying their good byes, they took off. By the time everything settled down, it was dark outside and I was mentally exhausted from the day. All I could think about was going to sleep.

"Jacob?" I called out.

"Right here, Nessie." He said as he wrapped his muscular arms around my waist.

I smiled and relaxed some more. I yawned, probably from too much relaxing! Jake saw and picked me off my feet, took me to my room, then tucked me in. I didn't care that I was still in a t-shirt, jeans, and sneakers; I was just too tired to care. Jake got ready and got beside me. That's all I cared about – that I was close to him. Our bodies moved closer together until I was totally engrossed in his body heat. He kissed me goodnight then dozed off. If I could count on anything, it would be that his body heat was the only thing that would release all other feelings and allow me to sleep almost instantly.

I dreamt of all the events that occurred in less than 24 hours. I learned so much – Jacob would never leave me and how much I really loved him. It never deemed to me a question of how much he loved me, but I sometimes wondered: in what way did he love me? A friend? Sister? Or a lover? I was hoping it would be lover, but was unsure what he meant earlier.

I remembered how Aro and my father say something about my true potential. Like how I might get something like mom's shield or reverse of that. Maybe it wasn't that at all, but a unique talent! What was it dad said…"You are more powerful than you know." That just made me mad! Was he aware of something I could do, yet I didn't know? Is that even possible? I wonder...what if I could read thoughts like dad? I know I can put thoughts into people…but it'd be like the opposite! But how do I know? Hmmm. I had an idea. I woke up, turned over to face Jacob. Maybe I could try to read what he was dreaming. I contemplate – I might wake him and that would cause way too much embarrassment, or I might not be able to see anything and just waste time that I could use to sleep or I would be able to see what he's dreaming!

I guess I was way too curious and wanted to see what would happen.

I touched his forehead, careful to make sure he didn't wake up. Ugh! Nothing! So I took my hand off him. Well, it didn't wake him the first time so… This time, a foreign sensation occurs – I'd explain it as kind of like tugging a rope – but along with it a blur forms! I gasp with excitement. What was that? I try again a few more times – each decreasing how blurry the picture is because I am more familiar with the accompanying sensation. Each time, I thought my blood was going to pop out of me I was so excited! With the adrenaline rushing, it was hard to focus on his dream.

I get a full picture. Wow, this is awesome! The first thing I notice is the La Push beach. I could recognize it anywhere since it was like a second home. No surprise really, he loves it here and misses his old pack. Then I see Quil and Claire. She's all grown up and beautiful with curves and everything! How I wish I had curves….

She and Quil were cuddled on the beach. Awww! This was great, but….Where is Jake? This is his dream after all. Hmmm. I didn't see him anywhere, but then the picture quickly changed to Jake snuggling with someone in front of a fireplace. How romantic. Soon they became very affectionate and each kiss lasted longer and grew with intensity. I can't take this! I take my hand off of him and regain my composure. Who is this woman?! Who in the world would Jake kissing like that?? Didn't he say he loved me?? It made me wonder about the other day. Did he lie to me or did he just mean love like as a family's love? I had to find out who it was. Curiosity was killing me! I put my hand back on him one last time. Now, I got a good look at who it was. It's me!! Jake's kissing me!! I get a good look at myself. I have curves and everything! I can't believe how…sexy I look! I'm kind of disappointed that it's not me as I am now, but still, It's me!! Uh-oh, did I scream in my head again from excitement? I wait a minute; nothing. Good! I want to see how the dream goes, but really, do I? Dad can see whatever I've thought about. I think I better not, so I remove my hand.

Wow! That was amazing! Should I tell the others? What am I thinking! Alice probably knows what I can do by now. I silently laugh. My mind starts to ponder the concept of being able to enter a person's mind. The only thing is, is that I'll have to get search for that odd sensation I get. It's not at all like how I communicate with others. That's just my basic instinct and is very natural for me.

Well, that's enough for tonight. I'll need lots of sleep to be able to explain to everyone and probably test my talent out even more. With that I lightly kiss Jacob and go back to sleep.

I awake to someone shaking me – gently, but enough that I notice and wake up. I slowly open my eyes, still tired from last night and sit up.

"Good Morning Ja..." I start to reply without seeing who it really was. "Oh! Alice! Is something wrong? Where's Jacob?" I was utterly bewildered to why Alice would be waking me up. Then I remembered – last night. Ugh, she did see me. I moaned.

"Nothing's wrong and Jake is in the dining room with Esme." She waited for a reply but I didn't say anything. Instead I lay back in bed. "Oh come on, Nessie! It's noon and you haven't told anyone yet!"

I groaned, "Do I have to?"

"I can't keep it a secret anymore, it's sooo hard! I already have your outfit picked out. Put in on and get ready! Esme has your breakfast, well brunch now, ready. Come on, wake up!"

Well, I have to wake up some time or another. I slowly get up and out of bed.

"Hurry up! Edward's about to know! I made him promise to stay out of our heads until you tell us what it is you can do!

"Really?" I asked, not convinced.

"I have my ways." We laughed.

I did as I was told. I hurried to undress and put on the outfit then let Rosalie and Alice to do my hair and makeup. I would've gladly let them cut it so it didn't take so long to do, but they just looked at me like I was insane. Usually this is the longest part in getting ready, but today even they were in a hurry to know my secret and so it only took a short time. Secret – it feels nice to actually have one, even though it won't last long.

When they're done primping me, we go into the dining room. Alice calls everyone and in what seemed a split-second, everyone was there.

They all just stared at me, waiting for me to talk. When I didn't, Jasper spoke up.

"So what's this about, Nessie? Alice has been going crazy ever since last night!"

I sighed, no point in postponing the inevitable. "Well, I'm just gonna tell you..."

"Good. I can figure out whether I like this secret or not." Dad said sourly.

"Ok, well…" I paused.

"For goodness sake, spit it out Nessie! You're killing me!" Alice yelled.

Shocked by what she said, even though I knew it wasn't true, I continued.

"I think I can enter people's minds. See what they see." Right then I had mixed emotions- I was incredibly sad to lose my only secret, but I also new how embarrassing the questions could be.

"How?" Grandpa asked very curiously.

"Well, I was thinking about what dad and Aro said. You know…how I'm more powerful than what I know. So, I tried to test that theory. I remembered what you said, grandpa, about no ones mind being able to keep me out, so I wondered if I could somehow reverse how my communication talent works. Instead of letting me see what I'm thinking, it's them letting me see what they're thinking!"

"Interesting and well thought out. But how are you certain Nessie? Did you test your idea on someone and figured out that it worked?" Grandpa asked, again curiosity flowing through his body.

"Well…last night…" My words drifted off.

"You saw in my head Nessie!" Jacob exploded.

Immediately, I felt my cheeks blush. Not long after, tears started to pour down my face. How could I have hurt him? I'm so stupid!

"I'm so sorry, Jake!" I couldn't keep myself from crying.

"Jacob, settle down! She didn't hurt you or expose any secrets…yet." Dad said in a grin.

He didn't listen; he just bolted out of the house.

Mom came up to me and hugged me tight. "This is great Renesmee! Would you like to practice on any of us? I'm sure we'd all like to help you out!"

"Well, since you offered…" I was curious to just what everyone thought.

Everyone let me inside of their head. It took me a couple tries for each person, but I eventually got it. Mom was thinking about dad and dad thought about her. Wow…that's original. I thought, heavy with sarcasm. Emmett head was, by far, the most disturbing because he thought about his relations with Rosalie. I quickly got out of his head – far too uncomfortable for me. Alice thought about shopping and Rosalie thought about herself. Carlisle thought about a surgery he was waiting to perform and Esme wished for a garden that actually grew fresh vegetables and fruit since anything she touches in plant form seems to die. Wow, how unoriginal they all are! Jasper's mind was the most interesting. He was thinking of what war was the most interesting in the history of America. Also, I could actually feel the emotions of everyone in the room!

I was glad to practice, but I felt saddened because Jake was mad at me. I ran up to my room and started to weep. We've never fought before! Why now?

Jake's POV

I ran out, not caring in the world. I needed a good run to get my head clear, but of course as soon as I shifted, there was Leah. I didn't care though, I just ran as fast and far as I could.

Hey Jacob, why aren't you with Nessie? Leah asked while catching up to me.

I just can't take it! How could she invade my mind like that! She's becoming more like Edward every day physically and now she's going into people's heads like him!

Whoa, slow down. She did what?

She went into my mind and saw my dream!

She can do that? I thought she could only communicate her thoughts with her hand.

Apparently, she can do more. She just now found out.

Long, dreading silence.

And you're mad at her for exploring her talents and finding out who she is? Look, I know I don't like the leeches, but give it a rest. From what I can tell you wayyy overreacted. Plus, you know you can't leave or stay angry with her for long. You might as well get over it.

I sighed. I know, but still! She went into my mind!

Ya, but unless you're hiding something really important from her, you shouldn't worry what she saw!

That's the problem.

You had to imagine it was going to come up sometime…

But I didn't want her to know until she was ready!

She? Don't you mean you? From what you said a few days ago, she is ready. You're the one who isn't. Jacob, go forgive her. She probably thinks it's all her fault and is sobbing by now. She is related to Bella after all.

I hate it when you're right…Fine. I'll go back.

I run back to the Cullen house. Oh and Leah?

Yeah?

Thanks.

No problem.

Renesmee's POV

It felt like forever without Jake. I just sat in my bed crying. How could I do this to him? He doesn't deserve me.

Then I heard the front door open. I knew it was him. What should I do? Should I go see him or let him come to me? I decided to let him come to me when he's ready.

Only seconds later, he barged right in my room and took me off my bed to give a huge wolf hug. I was in shock. I could see that the rest of the family came to see what was going to happen.

"I'm so…" He didn't even let me finish what I was going to say!

"I forgive you Renesmee Carlie Cullen."

I was ecstatic, happy; every feeling of warmth and comfort I felt right then. I kissed him until dad broke up the moment.

*clears his voice*

"Awww! Puppy love!" Alice remarked. Usually that would've bugged me, but right now, I didn't care.

We separate our lips, but never look away from each other. My mind starts to wander.

Dad scolded me, "Please! Watch what you're thinking, Renesmee!"

"Sorry…"

"Well I'm glad you two are together again. I couldn't stand seeing both of you so miserable!" mom said while Jasper and Alice slip out the door.

"Poor guy; must have been too much for him." Dad laughs and we join him.

Soon enough everyone leaves and goes back to what they were doing. Thankfully, Jake stays with me.

The rest of the day speeds by and night comes quickly. Before long, I'm fast asleep.