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Resentment

(Renesmee's POV)

In that moment I knew Aro knew everything about my life. He knew my feelings for Jacob, he knew what had happened in the years since the last time we met. He knew about my kiss with Jacob, he knew how my father reacted. Aro knew Felix attacked my friends, he knew I found John's dead body, He knew my friends had sworn to keep the secret...he knew how Debra resented me.

I pulled my hand away then. I took one step back and could see the genuine smile on his face. "My, my" Aro murmured. I noticed Casius and Marcus had backed up since my 'attack.' I looked behind me to see my family was behind me and the guards were assembled behind Aro.

My mother had probably put the shield around me when I pulled away from Aro. I noticed the frustrated look on Jane's face again. And I could see Jacob standing by me. "You truly are magnificent" Aro praised and had caught my attention.

I felt my father's hands on my shoulders. "I didn't mean to start all that, I just had to make you understand" I told him blankley.

"And I do" Aro nodded. I raised my eyebrows in surprise. "You risked yourself to prove a point, I may just have to trust your judgment...but do keep an eye on that Debra" Aro's voice was a little monotone.

"Aro, are you sure?" Casius hissed. "Yes brother, let us take our leave" Aro said a bit cheerfully. They back up another good ten feet before turning their backs on us. Before they disappeared into the woods Felix glanced back and glared at me.

Jacob beat me to the growl I wanted to do. His teeth were bared as Felix left with the Volturi. "They'll be back one day" My father's voice was unreadable in emotion.

At least it was over for now.

Two Weeks Later...

Needless to say Debra hadn't been to happy with me over the past two weeks. when we got back she wanted to get to the hospital and go home.

She was still on crutches and refused to sit with us at lunch when I was there. Rico said he had nothing against me, but he didn't want to leave Debra on crutches with no one to help her with her stuff. I understood, I really did.

Nina was getting mad at Debra for acting the way she was. She wasn't bothered by her arm cast, it was filled with signatures. Tim sat at lunch with us because he wanted to, he said he liked hanging out with me.

My three friends didn't seem to find any change in knowing my family secret. It was funny, they had to create a story of their own.

The word was that they had been in a car crash coming home, Nina had used her cell phone and called me to tell me what happened, then my 'dad' (Grandpa Carlisle) rushed to them and took them to the hospital.

That was the story anyway. I remembered the day of John's funeral. My family, Jake, and I hadn't gone. No one wanted to cause Debra more pain and she resented me, so why would I go? Why would the family she hates go?

I was late to lunch that day and saw Debra and Rico sitting there with Tim and Nina. I reached my seat by Nina and notice Debra grab her crutches and abruptly got up. "I've lost my appetite, Rico, get my books" Debra hissed.

Rico got up and reached for her books and lunch tray. He stopped in half reach. "No" he said in a final tone and sat back down.

"What?" Debra turned to him. "Debbie, your being stupid, Nessie's done nothing wrong and she's my friend. If your going to be a brat about what happened you aren't stringing me along" Rico crossed his arms and leaned back in his chair.

"You've already ruined your friendship with Nina and Tim, don't let your resentment for me ruin more" My voice was a whisper.

Debra looked like she was considering my words, but then shook her head and turned back to Rico. "Rico, are you coming or not?" Debra's voice was a little bit of a shriek now.

Rico pulled the hat he had on down a bit more and turned his head "Sorry, Debbie" he whispered. Debra gripped her crutches and let out a strangled screech that matched Jane's.

Debra got a girl in our gym class to help her with her stuff and they both headed off to another table. "You didn't have to do that" I murmured. "Yes I did, no one tells me who my friends are" Rico challenged my words. I smiled at the three of them.

I was worried though, Debra's resentment was going to eat her up sooner or later.