Max and I were officially part of the Cullen's. It was amazing, the sense of how I belonged. But I couldn't forget about Nathaniel. I was staring to wonder how he was doing, after, you know, me never coming home for the wedding. Everyone was starting to pick up on it, Especially Edward, Max, and Jasper. Then, one day my curiosity got the best of me.

"Max, I think I'm gonna go see Nathaniel." I told him one day in early April. It had been four months since I was changed.

"Why?" He asked, confusion coloring his emotions.

"Because, I really have to see how he's doing." I said, showing him how curious I was. He nodded.

"Okay, but I'm coming." He said, his emotion had turned too jealously and protectiveness. I raised my eyebrow; it was so easy for him to forget that his emotions weren't private anymore. He chuckled nervously.

"Okay. I don't mind." I smiled, and I was shocked as his emotions turned to…happiness and…love. He read my thoughts and changed his emotions to joking. I shook my head and went to tell the others that we'd be going on a trip. Edward came and dragged me outside.

"What's wrong Edward?" I asked, and he was very determined.

"I have to tell you something."

"What is it?"

"It's about Max." I froze.

"No, no. It's not like that."

"Oh," I thawed out. "Then what?"

"He, well, he loves you, as in…"

"Edward, I'm not trying to be rude, but I know that he loves me."

"You do?"

"Yeah, were like," I sighed. "Brother and sister." Even though I'd rather him loving me the way I love him. I finished him my head. He sighed.

"No, Meg, you don't get it. He loves you."

"Oh. Oh." I gasped, finally understanding what he meant.

"Exactly." He half-smiled.

"Is that why…?" Is that why he was like that? I couldn't speak. Edward simply nodded.

How…well, obviously you know that I feel the same way, but how do I tell him?

"When you guys leave. Tell him on the way, because that's when he's going to tell you." He reasoned. I nodded and hugged him.

"Thanks Edward." I said.

"No problem Meghan." I decided t go hunting before we left, so I took off into the forest. I went pretty far, taking my sweet time about it, so I could go over what Edward had just told me, and my first few months as a vampire.

FLASHBACK

What are you talking about Max? I thought, looking at him. His emotions were a jumbled mess, mostly fueled by stress and nervous-ness.

"I'm just nervous. I really don't want to hurt anyone." He said. Today Max and I were going to meet Charlie, Bella's father. I hugged him.

You'll be fine Max, and I'll be able to help if I feel you start to snap. I thought comfortingly. He smiled and hugged me back.

"Thanks Megs, that really helps." Relief washed through him, along with gratitude.

"Meghan, Max, come on, Charlie's here!" Bella muttered. Max and I took deep breaths and walked downstairs.

"Dad, we, um, have some new additions to the family." Bella told him. I felt Charlie freeze. "No dad, they aren't kids. I promise." Bella laughed. Charlie unfroze.

"Come on out guys." Edward called. Max stayed put. I grabbed his hand and calmed him down. We both walked into the big room. Charlie sucked in a sharp breath as he took in the sight of us. Jasper calmed him down enough so that he was able to get his emotions under control. A breeze came in and Max froze. I tightened my grip on his hand. He squeezed back-a warning. I looked at Jasper and Edward, panic clear in my eyes. They flicked their eyes to the couch and I dragged Max to the couch and sat down.

"Dad this is Max and Meghan." Bella gestured to us. I smiled and Max nodded.

"Hi." Charlie said, still slightly shocked by our…looks? Edward chuckled low enough so that only we could hear it. I looked at him.

"So, Max, Meghan, where are you guys from?" Charlie asked.

"Vancouver." I lied smoothly. He nodded.

"It's nice up there."

"Yeah, it really is." I smiled. Emmett turned on the Yankees game, and Charlie was instantly immersed in watching it. Esme got up and opened the windows. Max shot her a look of thanks. She nodded. Bella got up to feed Nessie. Max looked down at me and half-smiled.

You okay now? I asked telepathically. He nodded. I patted his knee. You're doing good-honest. I thought. He sighed theatrically. I laughed a little. Charlie noticed, and I felt a wave of…contentment. I wondered why.

END FLASHBACK