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Cassandra

Bella and Edward were back from their honeymoon in Esme's island. Of course, everyone wanted to see Bella especially her father, but that wasn't going to be possible. Edward was with me today. We were planning Bella's death. It was the only way we had of making it easier for her parents.

It wasn't fair and the more I thought about it, the more I was glad that I had time with my father. At least he died knowing who I was and that I was well. Bella's father would die believing that his daughter was dead. I didn't like it. I did not think it was the right thing to do. My father had accepted me the way I was and I saw no reason for Bella's father not to do so. Jacob also agreed with me. He was part of our discussion today. Just the three of us and Bella.

Jacob was next to me. It had been two months since Jacob's confession. We were working on being friends. I did not see the need to try love again. I had enough disappointments. But, I agreed with Bella that Jacob was an excellent friend. He was so carefree and happy. Whatever he and I did, we enjoyed ourselves immensely.

"I think that Bella should tell Charlie." Jacob said getting right to the point. "I don't think he's going to drive a stake through your heart. Think about it, Bells, he's your father."

"I don't think it would be wise to tell him anything. Charlie might want to see her and Bella isn't ready to see him or any other human yet." Edward said.

"Personally, I do not believe that Bella's father, who is an extraordinary gentleman, will take it kindly when we tell him that Bella died. He will want to know when and where and he will not be please to know that we buried Bella without him." I said.

"But, what do I do?" Bella asked.

I went to sit next to her and took her hand. She still had her red eyes. They were getting lighter, but they would be red for at least a year. And if she ever slipped and drank human blood, they would be red again. My eyes would never be red, no matter how much human blood I drank.

I knew because I had been unable to control myself once, in the beginning. And when I turned Aro they had not turned red. I was not normal in many ways. For example, after our talk with Bella, Jacob and I would go see a movie. The sun was blazing in the sky and I was going to be exposed to sunlight one way or another. That was not a problem for me. The others had to stay home on days like these. I could even go to school if I wanted, but I chose to take a break this year. I had papers that said I graduated form high school. I would go to college next year.

Everyone in Forks knew my name now. They knew me as Carlisle's newest daughter. I had apparently been away to boarding school. That had brought rumors that I was the least well behaved of the Cullen children. But, what everyone never got wrong was that I was interested in helping others. Like Carlisle, I wished to help the humans and if that didn't work out, because it wasn't going to unless I aged another 8 years, I could always become a writer.

"Cassandra?"

I was brought back from my thoughts by Bella. She was looking at me as if she were expecting an answer.

What do I do? She was thinking desperately.

"You have to do what you want to do Bella. My father knew." I said gently. "He knew and he did everything in his power to keep me safe."

"What about those vampire guard dogs that you say you have?" Jacob asked.

"The Volturi?" Edward asked. "He has a good point. What about the Volturi? You know the number one rule, Cassandra. Keep our existence…"

"…a secret." I finished for him. "Otherwise you die."

"Well, we don't have to tell Charlie what Bells is." Jacob said suddenly excited.

"What do you mean we don't have to tell him? Then what do we say. Oh sorry dad, I just look kind of weird. No, its nothing." Bella snapped.

I laughed quietly.

"What's so funny?" Jacob asked.

I shrugged. "I had forgotten the little patience newborns had. But, I see your point Jacob. We do not have to tell Charlie that Bella is a vampire. He does not even have to know what she is. All he has to know is that she has changed."

"And, there's not law saying that he can't know what I am." Jacob said.

"I see where this is going? But, will Bella be ready. She hasn't had too much contact with humans. We don't know how strong her will is." Edward added.

"I can do it. And you'll be there to stop me if anything goes wrong. But, I can do it. If I have to staple my mouth shut I will, but please, let's try this." Bella answered.

"Alright then vampires, I will be back." Jacob said standing.

He waved and disappeared into the forest. I listened to him run until Edward touched my arm.

"And now that he is gone, tell me sister, what exactly are your feelings for that wolf?"

I blinked. Both Bella and Edward had their eyes glued to me. But, the rest of the family had come out of the house at the mention of Jacob. I looked at all of them and turned away.

"There is nothing, but friendship between Jacob and myself."

"You do know that he loves you right?" Bella asked.

"I know." I said quietly.

"Then? What do you plan to do?" Alice asked coming over.

"He confessed? When?" Emmett asked coming over too.

I frowned. "What is it between you and Jasper? What else did you bet on?" I asked irritated.

Shit. I forgot she could read minds. Emmett thought. Hope she doesn't find out about the other bet.

I frowned. "Jasper won this one. He told me two months ago. As for the other bet, I will let you tell me in due time, brother."

"He told you he loved you?" Rosalie asked, shocked.

I nodded.

There were squeals of delight from all the females of the family. And if not squeals then yelps of happiness. Esme even came over to hug me.

"I can tell what you are thinking and it will come to pass. He is young, but if he loves you, he will win your heart. That is, if he hasn't already."

I frowned again. This was not the way things were supposed to turn out. My family was supposed to support my decision to be friends with Jacob. But, they welcomed the thought of me falling in love with him.

I closed my eyes and said nothing as they discussed my relationship with Jacob. It was true that Jacob was good looking. In fact, he was more than that, he was perfect. I loved his hair even more than Bella did. And I knew he was kind. His family accepted me. They welcomed me whenever we went to his home and those of his pack saw me as another member. They too, believed that it was only a matter of time before I gave in to Jacob. But, what was there to give.

I had made my decision. Of course, it wasn't fair to Jacob that he had to suffer a decision I made years ago. But, I had always been very clear. I would be his friend and nothing more. We were friends. I enjoyed myself with Jacob. I found that I could smile again and laugh over little things again when I was with him. I didn't think of Aro anymore except when I consciously called him back. And it was all thanks to Jacob.

But, that did not mean, I was in love with him.

"Bells?"

I looked up. Jacob walked into our front yard with Charlie behind him. Charlie looked like he was going to have a heart attack.

I stood and went over to him. "Hello, Charlie."

Charlie looked at me, but relaxed when Jasper came over.

"Hello Cassandra. I came to see Bella."

"Yes, she is inside. Would you like Jacob and me to stay? Or are you comfortable with talking to Bella and the rest of my family?"

Charlie eyed Jacob warily. Jacob grinned at him. I smiled politely while Charlie made his decision.

"I'll be fine. It's just Bella."

I nodded and Jacob saluted.

"Well, I have to go Charlie. I have a date with the love of my life." Jacob called out as he walked back down the garden.

"Date?" Charlie asked.

"Yes, I have a date with the movie theater. Oh, and Cassandra's coming too."

Charlie laughed and I was grateful to Jacob. He could make anyone relax even in the most stressful situations. We walked down to the cars.

My car was the latest Mercedes model. It was beautiful and fast. It was the love of my life. There was just something about vampires and fast cars. Jacob on the other hand had his Rabbitt. We both knew what car we were driving even before I opened my car door.

"I get to drive this time." Jacob said. "You drove last time."

I laughed. "But, this is my car and I want to drive."

"Yes, but this is me and I want to drive to, so move over."

I let him push me over to the passenger's seat. He drove to the city and we laughed about small things. I watched him park the car and I knew that with him I was comfortable. With him I felt safe, safer that I had in a long time.

We went to see the movie and laughed most of the time. We sat next to each other, the way we always had. But, this time I was more aware of what Jacob did. I knew when he moved his hand and where he put it. I knew when he looked at me. And for the first time in a long time, I wanted desperately to know what he was thinking.

We came out of the movie theater and he drove the way back. I let him even thought it was my turn to drive. He said nothing until we were almost home.

"What's up? You seem sort of quiet tonight."

"I am just thinking. There are still some of us alive who can do that." I answered.

He granted me a laugh and acme to open my door when he parked the car. I let him take my hand as I got out. And I noticed that once my hand was in him, it wanted to be nowhere else but there. When he let go, I felt sort of empty.

He walked ahead of me and I watched him. His hair shone in the moon. And I felt my heart skip a beat. It was funny to think of a vampire's heart stopping, but when he turned to look at me, mine did. His face was half hidden by the shadow if the tree, but there was something in his eyes that stopped my heart. He was looking at me the way I remembered I had always wanted to be looked at.

"Cassandra?"

"Yes?" I whispered.

He said nothing. He just looked at me and I looked at him. And as I looked at him I realized something that made me want to cry and laugh at the same time. His eyes were everything I wanted. He was everything I wanted. He was a friend, but he should be more. As I looked at him and he looked at me, I knew what I had always known, but hadn't let myself believe.

I loved him.

"Jacob?" I asked.

"Yes?"

"I have to tell you something." I said.

He smiled. "What is it?"

"I—

"Cassandra!"

I looked around. Alice was at my side in a second.

"What is it?" I asked seeing something I didn't like in her eyes.

"The Volturi. Aro. Aro is coming."

Author's note: Well, that was close wasn't it? She ALMOST told him; too bad Alice had to ruin everything. Thanks again for the reviews and I hoped you enjoyed this chapter because I enjoyed writing it.