Stephenie Meyes owns all. Except Sage... and the plot.

Life is Good

Seth woke up confused and dazed on the living floor in front of the couch. Damn thing almost stuck to his butt when he stood up after sitting in it too long. There was no way he was getting his 6'5" body to comfortably lie down on it. His mom was washing her and Charlie's dishes from breakfast.

"You awake, Honey?" she called.

"Yeah," he grumbled.

"Didn't mean to wake you."

"What time is it?"

"Just after 6. Charlie's gone and I'm headed out too." She came around and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "I'll be back to make dinner. Don't let Sage lift another finger in this house. Love you!" she hollered before grabbing her purse and ran out the door. There was no way he was going back to sleep now. He remembered why he was sleeping on the living room and went to his room to check on Sage.

Apparently Sage wasn't into blankets either. Did she change her nightgown? I could've sworn it was blue. He stepped closer to watch her sleep when his eyes came into focus on her sleepwear. The black stripes weren't part of her nightgown. No. This girl lay in his bed wearing a black lacy bra and matching boy short panties. All of his favorite words wrapped around slight and slender curves against rosy pale skin. He gave Alice a mental high five. He froze for a good minute. I can't be here. I have to leave, he tried to convince himself, yet leave he did not.

Briiiiinggg! Sage had a very classic telephone ring on her cell phone that freaked him out and made Sage jump a mile high before she snatched the phone. She didn't even speak when she picked up.

"Wakey wakey, Princess!" Emmett laughed into her phone before abruptly hanging up. She dropped the phone beside the bed and buried her face in her pillow. Every morning. She turned her face to the side, seeing Seth.

"Good morning," she greeted him.

"Uh... uh... yeah," he stammered. "Morning. I was just... I didn't mean to... I'll just be..." he said walking backwards towards the door. Sage just gave him a smile. He closed the door behind him and breathed out a sigh.

"Did I make you nervous?" Sage asked coming out of the room, fully clothed in jeans and a white camisole. Seth dumped the eggs he had just finished frying onto a plate, wearing only his shorts.

"Yes, very much so," he answered lightly.

"Sorry," sage said, stifling a giggle.

"You should be." Sage took her place at the table. Seth placed a plate of eggs and some toast in front of her and they dug in. "It was nice," Seth mumbled nervously, feeling like he should compliment her in some way. "... Uh.. you were... I mean you look..."

"Thanks." A few minutes later, they finished up and Seth left for patrols.

"Why are you up so early?" Leah grumbled as she walked over to the kitchen.

"It's 11 o'clock," Sage answered, looking up from her book. Leah glanced at the clock.

"Crap." She grabbed her cereal and poured some milk over it. She was an aid at the library; so long as the work was done, they weren't too picky on when and how long she arrived. Sage got up from the sofa and sat across from Leah at the table.

"Is that what I think it is on your neck there?" she asked, examining the reddish bruise. Leah held up a spoon to check it out.

"If you say anything, I swear I will splash you with holy water," she threatened pointing a spoon at her. Sage held up her hands.

"Secret's safe." There was an awkward pause while Leah munched on her cereal. "So, you and Avery.." Leah held up her hand to stop Sage.

"We're not having this conversation."

"But he's only..." Leah death glared at her and Sage stifled a smile and nodded.

"The age thing isn't the same for us."

"But don't you heal really fast?" Sage asked. Leah threw down her spoon as if she was ultra annoyed.

"He's a werewolf. If I was human, he would've sucked out my lung. Forgive me if my body takes a day or two to heal a hickey!" Sage again held back a smile and hid behind her book.

"What are you reading?" Leah asked.

"Dracula." Leah grunted.

"Doing research?" Sage chuckled.

"I find it interesting how Bram Stoker uses vampires to personify sin." Leah picked up her empty bowl and went to put it in the sink.

"Sounds about right." A pause lingered while Leah washed her bowl.

"Leah, do you mind me staying here? I mean, I know how you feel about me..." Leah took a swig from a bottle of orange juice.

"You're not the worst thing that could have happened to my brother," she said grumpily.

"So, are we okay?"

"No," she answered replacing her unfinished juice in the refrigerator. "But so long as we stay out of each other's way, I won't bother you." Sage was satisfied. At least Leah wasn't going to attack her or anything, though the thought did make her flinch. "But... if you get all vampiric, I will kill you," she said while pointing at her as she returned to her room. A smile spreading across her face.

"I like this relationship."

"Reeeneeeeesmeeeeeee!" Sage whined from outside. Since the wolves were out, the girls decided to spend the day together.

"I'm ready, I'm ready," she exclaiming running out of the house. "Bye, Dad! I love you!" The two girls walked out, prepared for a cloudy day at the beach. They walked and talked as they ran through the forest towards La Push.

"Do you your sisters have children?" Renesmee asked as they floated in the cold water. Sage splashed around a bit before answering.

"No, they never settled down with anyone."

"Do you think they could?"

"I don't know. My oldest sister used to talk all the time about having kids, like their names and what clothes she would buy for them." There was a brief silence between the girls. "Is this something you think about a lot?"

"I just don't want Jacob to miss out on anything..." Renesmee explained, yet not quite finishing the sentence. Sage looked at her floating friend.

"I don't think Jacob would want anything you can't give him." Renesmee closed her eyes knowing that this was true but feeling concerned all the same.

"Hey, the guys are here." Sage looked up and low and behold, eight giant men were standing at the shore, staring at the floating females. They swam quite quick to the beach. Renesmee ran to Jacob's open arms and gave him a keep kiss. Sage slowly walked out to meet Seth.

"What are you guys doing here?" Sage asked him.

"Just rounding up. No vampires yet," he answered. "You need a towel?"

"I'm okay. The water feels nice, actually." They walked towards the group who gathered around Sage and Renesmee's stuff.

"So we hear that you're staying at Seth's place for the week," Jared said. Sage blushed a bit since they probably also knew the reason why she was there.

"Yeah."

"How's that working out for ya?" Embry asked as if to imply something punching Seth in the shoulder. Sage gave an embarrassed smile, remembering Seth's reaction to her in the morning.

"It has been fun."

"Leah hasn't tried to kill you, has she? Because we're taking bets on that," Paul said. Sage gave him a humored look. At that moment, the sun came out from behind the clouds. While Renesmee's glow wouldn't have been noticeable to the human eye, Sage's was a bit more obvious, like she put on a lot of shimmery lotion. She stared at her hands and then looked up at a group of humans not too far from where they were.

"I guess that's my cue," she said calmly. "I'll see you guys around." Seth grabbed her bag and towel and wrapped it around her and they headed off into the forest.

So, still a bit fluffy.. but it's all good. It's kinda nice that they get to spend some time together. Lemme know if you think it's getting dry and I'll cut to the drama. It's coming up soon anyway.. Please review!!

On another note.. I have another story up called France and Its Courtsans. My first all human set in the medieval times.. in a land I made up. I think it's pretty fun!

PLUS! I have become a fanfic whore because I am also writing a Quil/Claire story! And that is pretty fun too! Puhahahaa!!