*Renesmee's POV: 2 days before her birthday*

So, it has been 3 days since Alec took me to see the Aurora Borealis and I'm still in shock. I can't believe that Alec would be so nice to me and that he would want to take me out on a date. I'm starting to believe that he might really have some feelings for me. But that belief had its doubts because ever since he took me home from our little trip, he wouldn't come near me. I don't think it was out of spite, I figure just out of embarrassment or nervousness.

For most of the day today, I was at the gym with Felix. I would have asked Alec to go with me, but Felix seemed more of a sporty guy than Alec. When we got back to my house (around 6 p.m.) Alec was outside the cottage, like he was waiting for me. I said goodbye to Felix and then walked up to Alec to see what he wanted.

"Hey Alec, what's up?"

"Hello Renesmee. I just wanted to know if you had a nice time on our date a few days ago."

"Yeah I did, why?"

"Well, I was just wondering if you would like to go out with me again."

"Sure, when?"

"Now."

"Okay, um, where are my parents?"

"They went to go visit Charlie."

"Oh, okay. So, where are we going?"

"Well, I thought we could have a picnic in your meadow. Or we could do something else if that seems too strange." I have to admit, his self-doubt was kind of cute.

"No, a picnic sounds great."

"Good, because I actually already have everything set up."

"Oh, well lets go then."

When we took off running, I could tell that he was going at a much slower speed than he was capable to keep up with me. After about 90 seconds of running, we arrived at my meadow and I noticed that Alec went to a lot of trouble to make this happen. There was a huge blanket laid out on the ground. All around the boarder of the blanket, there were at least two dozen fake candles glowing in the moonlight that was soon to arrive. On the blanket, there was a basket. When we sat down, he opened the basket which contained blood and some cookies for me. When he pulled out the cookies, he seemed embarrassed.

"I didn't know what else you would have wanted, so I got you these. I hope it's okay."

"Yeah, it's great, thanks." Then, he pulled out the bottles of blood and two wine glasses. That's the point when I began to get nervous. He didn't expect me to drink human blood, did he? But when he opened the first bottle, I caught the sent of mountain lion.

"Did you kill a mountain lion for me?"

"Yeah, I figured that you would be opposed to drinking human blood, so I killed one for you while you were gone with Felix."

"Wow, thank you."

"Your welcome." He handed me my glass, a few cookies, and we started dining and having a very peaceful "meal". Alec told me more about the Volturi and after a while, my curiosity got the best of me.

"Alec, can I ask you something?"

"Of course."

"How does your power work?"

"My power? Why?" I really shouldn't tell him the truth. In all honesty, it's because I want to know how to use it my self, just being completely curious, but I can't tell him that. My parents told me not to tell him or Felix about my other gift.

"I was just wondering."

"Well, I just put out my hands and just, will it out I guess."

"May I see?"

"Sure." He extended his arms a few inches away from his body and then put a focused look on his face. After less than two seconds, a black, shimmering mist came out of his hands. When it came closer to my body, I reached out to touch the mist. When I did, my hand immediately went numb and I started to jump back. Alec noticed that I tensed up, and drew his mist back in.

"Sorry, it's supposed to scare people like that."

"It's alright."

"So, what's the real reason you wanted to know?"

"I already told you, I'm just curious."

"No your not, I can tell that you're lying."

"All right, I'll tell you. But you have to promise not to tell Felix."

"Why?"

"Because me parents told me that I shouldn't tell either of you."

"Okay, I promise." Well, here goes nothing.

"So, you know that I can show people my thoughts by touching their face, right?"

"Yeah."

"Well, I developed a second gift about two years ago."

"What is it?"

"Well, I can, I don't really know how to explain it. I guess I can 'take away' another vampires ability. It's only temporary and once I have it, I can use it for myself." After I finished explaining, I put my head down in shame that I disobeyed my parents. Once I did it, Alec put his hand underneath my chin, lifted my head up, and forced me to face him.

"Renesmee, that is a remarkable gift. There's no need to be ashamed of it."

"Yes there is. My family told me not to tell you guys in fear that Aro would find out. Now he will and he'll destroy my family to get me to join the Volturi and my family is going to hate me." Before I realized what was happening, the tears started flowing. I can't believe that I was crying in front of Alec. Just as I began to mentally kick myself for being so vulnerable, he did something I never expected. He pulled me into a hug and kissed me on the forehead.

"Hey, listen to me. I would never let that happen to you."

"Why? And why do you care about me so much?"

"Maybe it's because I kind of love you." What? Did he just say that he loves me?

"Since when?"

"Since you first brought me here to the meadow and I tried to kiss you. I honestly didn't know what was happening or why I tried to make a move on you, but after I thought about it for a while, I realized it was because I developed some feelings for you."

I can't believe what I'm hearing. I don't know how I feel right now. Part of me is surprised and another part of me is angry that he didn't tell me this sooner. But mostly, I'm happy because in all honesty, I kind of love him too.

"But, why? I'm not anything special, I'm not anything at all. I'm just a half-breed."

"Hey, don't talk like that. You're a half-breed, so what? I think it makes you very unique, and I like unique."

I sat there a minute to let his sweet words sink into my brain. Once it was all absorbed, I leaned in and kissed him. His lips were surprisingly soft, and the kisses he gave were gentle, but firm. After kissing my lips for a while, he moved to kissing the tip of my nose, to my cheek, down to my neck and back up to my lips to give me a chance to breathe, going in a semi-circle motion around the right side of my face. We did this for a while, until I stopped him and told him that we should probably start heading home to beat my parents. We got up, but instead of running home, we walked, making small talk and pecking each other on the cheek as we went. When we finally got to the cottage, he kissed me one last time, we said goodbye, and I went in the house to go to sleep. When I got into bed, I was very giddy, not only from kissing Alec, but from anticipation for the very pleasant dreams that I was sure to have that night.

*Alec's POV*

After I kissed Renesmee goodnight, I went over to the little area in the woods where Felix and I have our "meetings". As I approached him, I noticed that he seemed very irritated which is weird because it isn't often that Felix is serious when our masters aren't around.

"Alec, I thought you said you weren't involved with her."

"What are you talking about?" I know I shouldn't lie to someone that I consider an older brother, and I don't usually lie to him, but this isn't a typical circumstance.

"Don't lie to me Alec. I just saw you kissing Renesmee. Why would you be that stupid man? Don't you know that Aro will want to ring your neck for this? When he finds out, he probably won't let you go on missions for decades. Decades Alec! How could you be this foolish?"

"Calm down Felix, I know all of that and I have the situation under control so don't worry about it."

"It doesn't look like you have everything under control to me."

"Well I do so just drop it, alright?"

"Fine." Thank goodness I got him off my back. He doesn't have to worry, I've got it all under control. At least, I hope I do.