Going to school on the reservation was a lot easier to not speak to anyone. Most of the students heard about the legends, and stayed a good distance away from us. Others just looked at us as if we were foreign students who didn't speak their language. The six of us were perfectly content not having to break out of our group, and I knew Edward was happy because none of the guys ever stopped to talk to me.
"Hi mommy!" Renesmee greeted me when I picked her up from Emily's house after school. We decided to have the bus drop her and Alyssa off there with Claire, this way we could live out of town.
"How was school?" I asked kissing her forehead. She was sitting at the kitchen table with Alyssa, and Claire doing homework.
"It was good." Renesmee didn't look up from her math book.
"Wow, mommy." I laughed as Emily walked around the corner.
"I swear if this baby doesn't come out soon I'm going to force it out." Emily said, rolling her eyes as she wobbled over to me.
I laughed harder. "I don't miss those days at all. I like being able to see my feet, and not feel like a duck when I walked."
Emily sighed as she sat down next to Claire.
"Do you know what it is?" I asked when I stopped laughing.
"Nope. We want to be surprised." Emily smiled patting her stomach. "Did you know find out Renesmee was a girl before she was born?"
I shook my head. "No, we couldn't see her, even if we wanted to. I actually thought she was going to be a boy up until Edward delivered her."
"That's good. I think not knowing is the best. It's driving me crazy though."
"Do you have a feeling of what it is? I know I was wrong, but what do you think it is?"
"I think it's a girl, but I kind of want a boy. Someone to follow in his fathers footsteps."
"Times have changed, a girl could follow is his footsteps too." I added knowing Leah was the first female wolf.
Emily just nodded, and played with a strand of Claire's hair.
"You thought I was a boy?" Renesmee asked disgusted.
"I sure did. Up until the very moment Daddy held you and said your name."
"What would be my name if I was a boy?" She asked suddenly interested.
"EJ short for Edward Jacob."
"I'd be named after Daddy and Jakey?! That's so cool!"
"Yeah, but I don't think you and Jacob would be as close as you are if you were a boy." Emily said and we both laughed.
"Well, I like Renesmee Carlie better."
"I'm glad." I smiled, and hugged her.
"You ladies ready to go?" I asked picking up their book bags up, and throwing them over my shoulder. They said goodbye to Claire and Emily, and we headed home.
"Daddy!" Both Alyssa and Renesmee yelled when they ran through the front door. They separated as they ran to Emmett and Edward.
"Hey angel, how was your day?" Edward asked as Renesmee climbed onto his lap.
"First grade is fun! We get to learn cool things now."
"That's good. Did you have a lot of homework?"
"Not much. I finished it at Emily's."
Edward picked her up and walked over to me in the doorway watching them. He kissed me softly, and took my hand leading me into the kitchen. Esme was making Alyssa and Renesmee dinner. Edward put Renesmee down, and she climbed onto the chair that Alyssa was sitting on. They sat together and colored as they waited for their dinner.
"I was going to use that color!" Alyssa yelled leaning over and snatching the red crayon out of Renesmee's hand.
"No! You were using the blue one!" Renesmee yelled back taking her crayon back.
"It's MINE!" Alyssa pushed Renesmee, but she didn't budge.
Renesmee shoved her back and before I could reach them they tumbled to the floor.
Edward and Emmett were in the middle pulling them apart. Both girls still kicking and flaring their arms.
"What has gotten into you two!" Emmett said as he restrained Alyssa easily. Edward was having a harder time with Renesmee.
"She took my crayon!" Alyssa accused.
"I had it first!" Renesmee yelled back.
"It's just a crayon." Edward tried explaining to them.
"No! It wasn't just any crayon dad, it was a red one! She was coloring water! Last I checked water wasn't red." Renesmee yelled glaring at Alyssa.
"I think what we need is some time in your own rooms. Grandma is almost done with your dinner, so go upstairs and wait in your rooms until she's done." Edward said putting Renesmee down.
Emmett did the same, and they both hesitated behind them as they stood eyeing each other.
"Ness." Edward warned, and she turned on her feet and stomped towards the stairs.
"You too." Emmett said nudging the back of her head, and Alyssa stomped after Renesmee.
"See what you started! You got me in trouble." Renesmee said lowly, but we still heard her.
"No I didn't! You did!" Alyssa snapped back.
"Don't push me!"
"Walk faster!"
Edward and Emmett sighed and walked out of the kitchen to go after them again.
"What's going on with them? They've never fought." Rosalie said as she sat down next to me at the table. She pushed the coloring books to the middle of the table.
"They're girls, living in the same house, and are the same age. Their going to fight like sisters from now till the day they both move out." Esme said as she turned the stove off, and added the cheese to the macaroni. "It's the same as you, Bella, and Alice. How many times have the three of you gotten into your little tiffs?"
Rosalie and I looked at each other and shrugged.
"You got a point." I laughed.
"Go get your daughters. It's time for them to eat." Esme said as she spooned the macaroni onto plates, and added cut up their hotdogs.
Rosalie and I stood and walked out of the kitchen.
"She's right you know, we do argue over stupid things." Rosalie laughed punching my arm lightly.
"Only because you start all the drama, little miss perfect." I teased punching her arm.
"Hey, it's a tough job, but someone's gotta do it."
"Yeah and you-"
Esme walked up behind us cutting me off. "I rest my case." She laughed as she pushed passed us, and went to sit next to Carlisle on the couch.
I knocked on Renesmee's door, and opened it when she didn't answer. "It's time for dinner, and you need to apologize to Alyssa." I said sternly.
"As always I have to be the good person." Renesmee pouted as she walked past me.
I caught her shoulders and spun her around. "You cant help but be good, it's in your blood." I smiled, and she rolled her eyes flashing me a smile before walking out of her room.
We met Alyssa and Rosalie in the hall and both girls crossed their arms across their chests. I pushed Renesmee lightly towards Alyssa, and Rosalie did the same.
"Sorry." They both muttered at the same time.
"Good enough, now go eat dinner. It's almost time for bed." I told them as we walked down the stairs.
After school the next day Rosalie and I went down to La Push to pick up the girls. When we arrived at Emily's everyone was outside. Sam and Leah were sitting on chairs in the yard watching Jacob, Quil, and Seth playing with all three of the girls. Rosalie clung to my arm when she saw Jacob jump out of the woods, leaping over Renesmee. He was in his wolf form, and I was surprised that this didn't bother or worry me. Renesmee screamed as Jacob hopped around her. He was crouched down wagging his tail. She pulled at his fur, and he laid down on the ground. She stepped on his paw, and climbed up onto his back.
"Easy Jake! Not too far!" I yelled after him as he trotted back into the woods.
"I want a ride!" Alyssa said jumping up and down. Seth looked at Rosalie and she stomped towards Alyssa.
"I don't think so. It's too dangerous honey. You don't want to mess around with a dog." Rosalie snapped looking at Seth. He whimpered sitting down, and he turned to look at me.
"Rose, he wont hurt her. Jacob has Renesmee, and I'm fine with it. He will bring her back. Claire is with Quil. They're just having fun."
Rosalie huffed, but picked Alyssa up, and sat her on Seth's shoulders.
"5 minutes dog, if she's not back in 5 minutes your head will be mounted on my bedroom wall." Rosalie warned. Seth barked a laugh, and raced towards where Jacob disappeared with Renesmee.
"How was your ride?" I asked when Jacob walked over to me. Renesmee stood on his back balancing herself. She held her arms out as she walked around his back to where I stood.
"It was fun!" Renesmee screeched as she jumped off his back.
I caught her easily, and she hugged me.
"Jakey take mommy for a ride!" Renesmee wiggled herself for me to put her down.
"No, that's ok." I laughed moving Renesmee to balance her on my hip.
Jacob walked closer to me and nudged my arm with his head. He barked a laughed and ran into the woods.
When he came back he was in his human form. Quil and Seth appeared behind him, both girls grinning widely. Renesmee smiled as she leaned away from me to touch Jacob's cheek. He laughed, and took her hand kissing her palm.
"What did she show you?" I asked.
"She liked the wind in her face." He smiled pinching her cheek."
"Did you have fun?" Rosalie asked yanking Alyssa off Seth's back.
"It was so much fun! I want to do it again! Please can I go again?" Alyssa begged.
"No, we have to get home." Rosalie was stern as she spun around walking towards my car.
"Bella, come on." She huffed as she put Alyssa in the back seat.
"Why are you so mean to him?" I asked when we pulled out of the driveway.
"Because I don't like the idea of imprinting on a child. It's wrong, they need to make their own decisions."
"Rose, they will. Edward and I want Renesmee to grow up knowing she can choose her own destiny. Jacob shows no sign of loving her the way your thinking. Seth, Jacob, and Quil don't see them that way yet. They're just drawn to them for guidance and protection. I don't see anything wrong with that. When and if the any of the girls decide that they want to be with them when their older, well then so be it, but they will not be forced into anything. Jacob knows not to push, Edward is very strict with that, and he understands."
"I suppose your right, but I still don't like it." Rosalie sighed and looked out the window. The rest of the car ride was silent except the occasional giggle that came from the back seat.