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taramisu100- I agree there is something freaky about the picture of Nessie. I don't know why but I always picture her with red hair as I am writing this.
Marshmellow- I have included the Nessie/Jacob reunion here for you. Hope you like it.
Alisonchristina127- They are all just visiting Forks for the reunion. Edward and Carlisle have to go back to Volterra for the voting in one month (see chapter one).
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When Renesmee reached the treaty line she came to a stop, although she was the one Cullen that no wolf would take issue with crossing the treaty line. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath in and her eagerness plummeted when she couldn't detect any scent to suggest Jacob was nearby. She knew, however, that he wouldn't be far away and she walked over and leaned against a tree as she waited for him.
She knew her family always made comments about the stench of Jacob's scent but to Renesmee it had only ever been alluring. Carlisle had suggested it could be because Renesmee was half breed but Bella said it could just be because she was in love. And although they tried to hide it from her father, that was what she felt for Jacob, love. When the family had moved away from Forks twenty years earlier Renesmee had still been a child but Jacob had stayed in contact via phone and the internet.
For Renesmee's tenth birthday Bella had taken her to Iceland, where they had met Jacob and spent a week with him in a mountain cabin. After that every year they met for a four week vacation every year but the agreement was that Renesmee could only go if Lucas, Carlisle, Edward or Bella accompanied her. Jacob and Renesmee had agreed only because at least they still saw each other. Their last holiday together had been six months earlier in Tahiti with Lucas as their chaperone. Because neither Jacob as a wolf nor Renesmee and Lucas as half breeds had to avoid the sun they had spent the entire time sunbaking and swimming. Renesmee smiled as she remembered their last day at the resort.
After a morning of sunshine and fun on the beach Lucas had complained of a headache and returned to their room, leaving Jacob and Renesmee alone. They had spent the afternoon hiking through the rainforest and then Jacob had taken her to a restaurant for dinner. After dinner they had gone on a moonlit walk along the beach and it was there that they had shared their first romantic kiss. Things had progressed quickly from there and Renesmee ended up spending the night in Jacob's room, finally taking their relationship from good friends to lovers. When she had returned to their room the next morning Lucas had been waiting for her, a cheeky smile on his face.
"Enjoy yourself cousin?" he had teased. It was with that statement that Renesmee realised Lucas had never had a headache but wanted to give them an opportunity to be alone.
Since that night Renesmee could barely focus on anything except the feel of Jacob's lips on hers and the way his touch had sent shivers through her entire body. Of course, when she was near her father she had to be extremely careful to keep Jacob from her thoughts and although she had been successful it had been a hard six months. As she thought of Jacob his scent suddenly filled her nostrils and she stood up straighter in anticipation.
She heard the rustling of leaves behind her and she turned expectantly and moments later Jacob leapt through the trees in wolf form. He gave a wolfy grin when he saw her and disappeared behind a tree and moments later reappeared in human form.
"Nessie!" he gasped as he rushed towards her.
"Oh Jake, I've missed you," Renesmee cried as she flung herself into his waiting arms.
"I've missed you too," Jacob murmured and pulled her close. She looked up at him and he leaned down and their lips met passionately as the agony of their months apart slipped away.
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As the suns first rays began to bath the forest Renesmee raced through the trees, anxious to get back to the house. Entwined in Jacob's arms she had lost track of time and she didn't realise how long she had been gone until the sun had started to rise. When she reached the edge of the yard she moved through the trees to the back of the house and snuck up to the back stairs. She hoped to slip into the kitchen unnoticed and when she entered the room and saw it was empty she let out a sigh of relief.
"Lucky for you they are still out hunting," a voice said and Renesmee jumped as Alice walked out of the laundry, a smirk on her face.
"Who?' Renesmee squeaked.
"Your parents and grandparents," Alice smiled. "It's only my kids, myself and Aunty Rose home."
"Are you going to tell my parents?" Renesmee asked softly.
"Of course I won't," Alice assured her. "I knew you were safe. Your future disappeared. I figured you were with Jacob."
"I was," Renesmee grinned.
"And from that look I think I am glad you disappear when you are with him," Alice giggled.
"You aren't mad at me?" Renesmee asked.
"Of course I'm not," Alice smiled. "You are an adult and we've known since your birth that you would end up with Jacob."
"Then you'll help me tell my parents I want to be with him?" Renesmee asked hopefully.
"Not a chance," Alice laughed. "You are on your own on that one. But I will keep your secret until you do tell them."
"Thank you Aunty Alice," Renesmee grinned and raced over to hug Alice.
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Over the next few days the family stayed close to the house and got reacquainted with each other again. Renesmee snuck out as often as she could to see Jacob and Alice always helped her and covered for her. Brandon and Sierra were still under grounding but luckily because the family were all staying close to the house Jasper didn't notice the children weren't going out much. Alice had filled Oliver in on their punishment so when they did need to hunt he took them and made sure they only hunted and then went straight home.
One evening most of the family members were relaxing in the living room when Esme and Rosalie came down the stairs together. They stopped as they look at the group scattered around the room and everyone sensed they had something to say and the chatter eased off into silence.
"Yes darling?" Carlisle asked. "Is something wrong?"
"Nothing is wrong," Esme assured him as she and Rosalie walked over to sit with the group. "Rose and I were just discussing tomorrow."
"Tomorrow?" Emmett frowned.
"It is Letty's birthday," Rosalie reminded him. "And Lucas' too."
"That's right," Angel grinned. "You were both born on the same day."
"We thought we'd organise a family event," Esme suggested. "And the weather forecasts are predicting rain. If it is enough, maybe we should have a baseball game?"
"Alice?" Rosalie asked and all eyes turned to Alice.
"Yes, it will be a big storm, not just showers," Alice smirked. "Perfect weather for a baseball game."
"Excellent," Rosalie grinned and looked over at Letty and Lucas. "What do the two of you think?"
"Sounds good," Lucas nodded.
"I agree," Letty smiled.
"What about our tradition though?" Angel frowned.
"What tradition?" Carlisle asked.
"Every year Angel takes Letty out for dinner," Rosalie explained. "Obviously that holds no appeal for Emmett or Jackson or me."
"You could still do that," Esme offered. "If have a baseball game in the afternoon you could go out for dinner tomorrow night."
"That would work," Angel agreed.
"Lucas could come too?" Letty suggested. "And Brandon and Sierra and Nessie if they want to."
"I've got plans tomorrow night," Renesmee said quickly.
"Well the others then," Letty said easily.
"If they want to," Angel agreed.
"Sounds like fun," Lucas nodded.
"Brandon, Sierra?" Angel prodded.
"I don't know if we can," Brandon murmured and glanced at their parents, Alice in particular.
"I don't suppose it's a problem going out with your cousins," Jasper answered, before Alice could say a word. "If you hunt in the morning being near the humans won't be too much of a temptation. Just make sure it is somewhere quiet."
"Mom?" Sierra asked, knowing with their grounding Alice wouldn't allow them to go.
"It's your cousins' birthdays, of course you can go," Alice smiled.
"Cool," Brandon grinned and Alice knew she had made the right decision when she saw the happiness on both her children's faces.
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Letty was snuggled in the warm cocoon of her blankets, a sliver of the early morning sun's rays slipping through the curtains to light the bedroom. She had heard Angel get up a little earlier but hadn't wanted to leave the warmth of her own bed. The bedroom door opened and closed and before Letty could check who had walked in a body landed on top of hers.
"Happy birthday little sis!" Angel squealed as she reached under the blankets and tickled Letty.
"Angel!" Letty laughed happily as she wriggled. The two sisters laughed together for a moment and then Angel sat back so Letty could get out from under the covers. Once she had sat up, Letty noticed their parents standing near the door and she smiled at them.
"Happy birthday baby girl," Emmett grinned.
"Thanks Daddy," Letty smiled and jumped off the bed and walked over to hug him. She nestled into his embrace, always feeling safe and loved when she was snuggled in her father's arms.
"Here's a little something from your father and I," Rosalie added and held a box out to Letty. "Happy birthday sweetie."
"Thanks," Letty grinned and slipped out of Emmett's arms and took the wrapped box from Rosalie. She opened it eagerly to reveal a deep red velvet box and she quickly snapped it open. Inside a silver watch and bangle set lay on a bed of red satin and her eyes went wide when she saw it.
"It's beautiful," she whispered. "Thank you so much."
"You're welcome baby," Rosalie smiled and Letty leaned over and kissed each of her parent's cheeks. "The rest of the family would like to see you downstairs. I think you have more presents to open."
"I'll just get dressed and I'll be down," Letty nodded. The others left the room and Letty walked over to her wardrobe and hurried to get dressed, not wanting to keep the others waiting. When she stepped out of the bedroom, Jackson was standing in the hallway waiting for her and he smiled when he saw her.
"Happy birthday princess," he said as he leaned down to hug her. When he stepped back he handed her a wrapped gift and she glanced up at him. "I would rather give you your gift in private, I hope that is all right?"
"Its fine," Letty grinned and accepted the package. She opened it carefully and inside was another velvet box, this one black. Letty glanced at Jackson and she smiled at the eager, expectant look on his face.
"Open it," he urged her. She gently opened the box and gasped when she saw a bracelet sitting inside. It was silver with chunky links, and the clasp was a silver heart with a ruby nestled in it.
"I had it engraved with your name," Jackson added and reached over to lift the heart and turn it over. Sure enough, on the back her name was engraved and she smiled as she looked up at him.
"Thank you Uncle," she whispered in awe. "It's gorgeous."
"You are welcome," Jackson smiled. Letty lifted the bracelet from the box and Jackson took it from her and helped her put it on her wrist. Once it was on she held her arm out to look at it and she could see the happiness on her Uncle's face.
"We should get downstairs, the others are waiting," Jackson murmured. Letty nodded her head and together they walked downstairs.
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For the rest of the morning Letty and Lucas were showered in presents and well wishes from the rest of the family. As well as the jewellery from her parents and uncle Letty had received clothes and makeup from the Whitlock family, some books from Edward, Bella and Renesmee and shopping vouchers from a store in Port Angeles from Carlisle, Esme and Lucas. By far her favourite gift was from Angel, who had got Letty the hot pink laptop she had been wanting for months. Lucas had his own stash of gifts and it was obvious they had both been very spoiled.
"The storm is going to hit in an hour," Alice announced suddenly in the early afternoon.
"We should get ready then," Rosalie grinned.
"This is going to be so much fun!" Letty squealed. All the half breed children had heard about the baseball games the family used to have but none of them had yet to play.
"Why doesn't everyone go get ready and we'll meet out the front in half an hour?" Carlisle suggested.
The group all agreed and moved off to their own rooms to get changed and ready for the game. Exactly half an hour later most of the family were standing on the front lawn waiting. Edward, Emmett and Rosalie had disappeared into the garage and they returned a few moments later carrying the baseball gear.
"I told you we had stashed it in there somewhere," Emmett grinned triumphantly.
"Where was it?" Carlisle asked.
"Up in the rafters," Edward told him.
"Are we ready then?" Lucas asked eagerly.
"We're ready," Edward nodded and the family all moved together out towards the clearing where so many Cullen baseball games had taken place.