3.

Finally, the party was today, my last few hours of being 12. Jake was back to normal, well I wouldn't say normal, he had gone off with Sam, and the rest of the pack for the day. But today before the party, our whole family had to go hunting, not just in the state because we were thirsty, and because a bunch load of good-smelling people would be over in just a few hours. I hunted mainly with my mom and dad. Edward was chasing an elk while me and Bella were hunting a bear off of Emmett. "Are you excited today?" She asked while backing away slightly.

"Yes, but not so much with the gifts." Bella knew this, she of all people, and went no further on the gift-talk.

"Edward told me about Jacob, is something wrong?" She looked into my eyes with a pleading look.

"I'm afraid he's more into me than I thought, mom, and that I'll hurt him." I was truly worried about this, but I know that Bella is the right person to talk to, she had the same problem.

"Renesmee, you know this happened to me too, Jacob loved me too, but I didn't love him that way, I loved him, but I wasn't in love with him." She paused, seeming to remember something else.

"I remember the day he first kissed me, and when I tried to punch him-." She laughed, as did I, it was pretty hysterical. "I said, I can't live without him." I immediately knew who she meant.

"You don't have to worry about Jacob, like Edward said, know one is forcing you to pick him, you may find someone you truly love when you get older. But right now, there's nothing to worry about, and Jacob will be fine with whatever you choose. I chose your dad, and I never regret a second with him. Edward is my life, and someday, you'll be able to say the same for another boy."

I loved listening to my mother of all people to tell me this. It truly made me fell better. I had nothing to worry about. Jake couldn't help loving me, and I know that. I love him too, but not in the same way. Someday, I might find another guy who I will love truly, and Jacob knows that too.

I felt so much better, and began filling my thirst with the bear in front of me.

We got home just in time. We were running late, so Alice dragged me into my room, where a set of new clothes lay on my couch. "Wow" I said, stunned. Alice was all into fashion and different styles, just like with Bella, she'd give in any excuse for buying us new clothes.

"Put it on quick, Jamie will be her in a few minutes." And then she rushed put of the room to get to her place as the dj for the music.

I starred at the lavishing blue blouse and khakis. Luckily I was able to pull off any style, me and my beauty of course. I walked down the stairs only to have my entire family stand before me. Edward, Bella, Emmett, Rosalie, Carlisle, and Esme all stood in front of me, as Alice was setting up the music in the back.

"Happy birthday Renessme!' Bella and Esme said together .

"Happy Birthday Nessie!" I heard from all other 5 sadistic vampires.

And once again after Edward had said it, "Happy birthday my daughter, have a wonderful living, growing day my love."

"Thank you Dad"I thought, "I love you."

Right after I thought it, Alice turned the music up, and the doorbell rang. Immediately, everyone went to their stations for food and other customs. But Bella stayed at my side of course.

Like Alice had said, Jamie was first, I went to the door to greet her.

"Happy Birthday Nessie!" she said as she handed me my gift. I gave it to Bella and then walked into the center of the big white house. The scene looked like a night club, it was just like the party Bella had had for her graduation party. I was excited, and then the doorbell rang once again, but followed by many others. It was Amanda and Sarah, followed by Bryan and Mike. Minutes later Tiffany, Jack, and Nick showed up, and everyone was here. Charlie eventually showed up with Sue and Billy, and went over to talk with Carlisle. An hour passed of dancing and food. Jasper had to refill the trays twice all ready. But the party seemed to grow over time. It looked like the entire 8th grade was here, as well as the entire freshman class, and a few 7th graders. As the great party host as I was, I had to talk to everyone in the big amount of time given, just casual talk and having fun. The songs were great to dance to, and everyone looked like they were having a great time. Unfortunately my table was stacked with many gifts, but that wasn't the biggest thing on my mind.

Suddenly, I felt a burst of cold chills, and Edward was at my side, holding a tiny wrapped box.

"Happy Birthday, I hope you're having a good time, try to enjoy yourself while the dog is late." He whispered in my ear.

I groaned.

"I haven't actually thought of Jake until just now, thank you very much!" and I turned away from, him

"I'm sorry." He held my chin, "Here." And he gave me the tiny box.

He smiled. He was trying very hard to control his thoughts, so that I couldn't see what he gave me.

It was beautiful! It wasn't like anything you could have gotten in a store. It was hand made, filled with love and care. It was the best gift I've ever gotten.

"Edward….its-" I caught off. I was speechless.

He flashed a wide smile. "I'm glad you love it, here…."

And he turned me around to put the tiny necklace around my neck.

The stone was a heart, half red, half blue. It was glass, and clear. It was carved with such unique work, that it was like it could never exist. The chain was also carved with perfection, as tiny patterns ran across the entire stone.

"I do love it, thank you" and kissed his cheek

"I thought you would, I made it a few months ago, just to let you know how special you really are to all of us."

He grabbed my waist and pulled me into a great hug.

And than Edward froze. I pulled away. "What's wrong?"

He looked at Alice, and then his face became very serious. For a moment I immediately thought of Jacob.

Why did Jake have to ruin my moments? I couldn't even have a decent hug with my father without having him ruining it.

Everyone was still at ease, dancing the night away, Alice changing songs. I left Edward in the center of the room, and went to get the door for who I thought was Jake. I opened it right before he could knock. Apparently my thoughts were wrong; Edward's reaction had nothing to do with Jacob.

"Whoa, are you psychic too? Happy Birthday Nessie!" he said, and handed me three boxes. I guessed from the entire tribe. I invited him and the tribe in, and put the presents on the table.

"This is a lot more people than you invited." He looked concerned.

"Well, it's a party, what can you do Jake?" In his mind he thought, kick everyone out and leave us alone.

I sighed a heavy sigh. He knew what I was getting at.

"I'm sorry, this is your party, and we should be celebrating." He looked into my eyes apologetically.

"Its okay Jake, I get it, don't worry about it."

I immediately starred back at Edward, who still had the much puzzled look on his face. Apparently Jasper was hyperventilating in the kitchen, trying to resist hunting most of these people.

But there was something different to Edward's expression, something he wasn't telling me, something that he needed to keep his thoughts under control with. He met my eyes, and walked away, to Alice.

"What's wrong?" Asked Jacob

"Nothing." I said, and began dancing with him again.

We ate pizza, and then cut the cake. Bella, Alice, Jasper, Emmett, Rosalie, and Edward all left the room. Esme and Carlisle were supposed to be my parents, to regular humans, and Edward and Alice as my brother and sister.

The party was a huge success; I knew it would be the next school topic for at least two weeks. As soon as we were done, everyone had left, except for Jacob.

"Can I stay here tonight?" he asked, looked like Billy would be gone with Sue for a while.

"Sure, but it's not up to me. Mom, Dad?" Edward and Bella both looked up to me.

"Of course you can stay here Jake." Said Bella

"But not with Nessie." Said Edward.

What did he mean, not with me?

I didn't sleep.

"Won't she just be watching me though?" asked Jacob hopeful.

"I don't know about that Jake, she usually plays games with us, or goes hunting, or studies, or watches TV, or anything." Said Bella

"Maybe this time she won't"

I sighed. Whatever.

I helped get Jacob ready for his bed, we had set up my old bed, and it was pretty big, enough for two. As he lay across it, he asked for me to join, I did what he asked, and starred blankly at his face.

"Did you really have no where else to go, not just home, But Sam, Quil, Embry?

"No, I have my day off tonight, and I wanted to spend it with you on your last few hours on your special day.

"Well as you know, I don't sleep, but if you want me to stay, I will.

"Thanks." He yawned, and then snored.

If I were ever to sleep, it would have been impossible with Jacob's snoring. It was like cannon balls shooting form right next to you, or a fire alarm right at your ear. I stared into the wall until I noticed that I was somewhere else.

Somewhere far away else.

The place seemed very magical, but I've seen it before. It was Bella and Edward's visions of their times in their meadow. I have never been there, but I hoped I would someday. The scene changed often to different memories, often more from Bella than Edward. Suddenly the scene changed into my memories, the memory of when I was about to be born, of Bella burning. The scene quickly changed to my satisfaction of when the Volturi came. That memory, I knew, would haunt me for the rest of my existence. Just the thought of them coming back scared me enough, and the thought that they were still out there…..

Suddenly I felt shaking

"Nessie…Nessie?"

Who was there, here with me in my dream?

"Nessie…..are you alright?" A new voice, Edward's voice.

Ugh…I groaned again and again.

"Nessie wake up." Said Edward

WHAT! Wake up? What did he mean?

My dream was suddenly over, my eyes flashed open.

Shock filled the room with all 8 vampires staring at me with wide eyes, and one werewolf with his mouth wide open.

This was what Edward didn't want me to know, what Alice hid, this dream, seeing these faces.

I had slept for the first time in 6 years.