The Show Must Go On

-Nessie's POV

Dear diary,

I now know why all the awkwardness and tension is around my uncle, my aunt and my-er… significant other. Boy what a very weird situation that was. Glad that it did turn out alright though. In the end… at the very end. I hope.

I didn't know how the situation started but I did get to the middle and last parts… what I remember though is my mortal aunt sandwiched between my supernaturally strong-er boyfriend and my unbelievably granite uncle(yes I just had to stress those minor details). They must've been pretty shocked when I suddenly pulled them apart and way, waaay away from my feeble mortal aunt (who will undoubtedly kill me if she ever reads this).

The argument, of course, was about the women of their lives- obviously me and my aunt. Uncle was all about Jacob taking away his two women- first my aunt (we got through that though-Jacob explained) and now me. What they both needed was a nice long talk. And by talk I mean restraining each party and having to suffer all through their conversations shivering because of their gritted teeth or fang or incisors- whatever!

All I know is I'm so glad that this is all resolved. At least for the time being. Ugh. But in the few months that I've here, I just know that I can't be without them- my family, ever…

Love,

Nessie.

I sigh as I hid my diary in my sock drawer. Although I am sure that no one will dare read it, it's still a precaution. Graduation is nearing for my family- it's a running joke here to ask if this is the hundredth or so… Aunt Alice wants to have a party and I'm pretty sure not everyone is excited about that. What they're all really excited about is the upcoming nuptials. I guess I am too since I am one of the bridesmaids. Aunt Bella chose to not have a maid of honor to show no favoritism- so aunt Alice, aunt Rosalie, me and a human named Raquel (form my aunt Bella's old life) are all bridesmaids. And we, aunt Bella and I, asked my uncle and my boyfriend to be civil, though I'm pretty sure aunt Bella is trying to convince uncle Edward to make Jacob one of his best men. I scoff at the idea. As if they'll ever allow that.

-Riley's POV

To say I was fuming is an understatement. First I find out that Victoria lied to me- saying that I'm the only one she ever loved- when she had this James guy that died. Second, when I was about to go home, I see my sister, trying to go out- again. She's convinced herself that protecting her is a burden for me. Which is totally not true, I love her, she's family and I'll protect her no matter what. And I have a feeling that she needs protection from Victoria too. That's why I hide her. Now I know that my feeling is correct. And I now realize that in order to protect Sam, I'll have to play dumb. I have to act like everything is still ok between me and Victoria. I have to act like I don't know about James…

I hear her calling for me.

The show must go on.

A/N wow, two in one night! Whew! :"