Chapter thirteen: Fucking door.

First thing I did when entering the home was look for Edward. To let him know Alec and I would be hanging out here for a while. Though, it was no use. Edward, nor Carlisle were in sight. I came down the stairs slowly to the immortal vampire standing at the bottom of the stairs waiting.

"They must have went out," I shrugged. He nodded his head as I passed him. Alec eventually followed me into the living room while I looked for my spare Romeo and Juliet book, seeing as I had left it at the cottage. We only needed one, since Alec was a mastermind. But while I looked, Alec wandered around; running his hand across the cream sofa, over the wooden table. Grandma took pleasure in making her home irresistibly beautiful. I figured it was a hobby she had, considering she had forever to live. Why not live in a house made of perfection. Our cottage was clean, since Bella was one for cleaning up behind me. I had the tendency in leaving a few things lying around. My room was clean, for once. On a good day, you'd find at least once maybe two pieces of clothing lying around. Bad day... You wouldn't be able to open the door due to the clothes scattered across the place.

"Found it!" I said, jumping up onto my tiptoes to try and reach the book. No use. I turned around.

"Alec, I can't reach it. Can yo-" I was about to ask for his help, but stopped upon seeing what he was doing. Standing by the oak cabinet with a picture in his hand. The frame, clad black, held one of the best memories I had.

It was the summer we went to Denali to spend time with our extended family. I was around four, maybe. I had begged for Jacob to be allowed to come along. When he was allowed, I moved on to begging for Seth to come also. Eventually, I managed to get the whole pack invited. Even Paul came along, which was a bonus. People may have seen Paul as... Dangerous and angry all the time, but I didn't. At that age, I found him hilarious. His sarcastic nature always appealed to me. Especially when he was picking at Jacob. His comments towards mom on being the leech lover were amusing to me then also; considering I didn't understand it at the time.

Whenever Paul was around when I was that age, you'd always find me lurking around him, just to get a giggle. It was a group photo of us all on the patio deck of the Denali's house. I was sitting on dad's lap, grinning wildly towards the camera. Mom was next to dad. Jacob was the other side of dad. Then the Denali's were behind us; then the wolves towering over us all. I could still vividly remember that photo being taken. Moments after the flash, Seth's foot slipped off the step and caused him to fall onto aunt Kate's lap, he had grabbed hold of Jared, causing him to fall also. Basically, we all ended up a bundle on the floor.

I took a stance beside him. "You're family is pretty remarkable, Reny."

I scoffed, taking the photo as he offered it towards me. "Yup. Pity we're all gonna' die in the end."

Alec frowned, turning his eyes towards me. He did that look thing again. Peering into my soul, which caused my heart to hammer. "What do you mean?"

I gave a sly smile, looking down towards my feet. "Your mission. Caius..."

Alec let out a sigh and nodded. "If it helps, I have not come to the conclusion yet."

It didn't. It just reminded me that I had a few more days, weeks, maybe even months to prove myself as not dangerous. The whole time Alec had been here, I had forgotten the real reason why. It was just completely put to the back of my mind. I mean, could you blame me? Him joining my school, becoming my friend, making me his partner in crime. The last thing I would keep in my mind was the fact he was here to determine if I lived or not. I was simply having too much fun.

I placed the photo down again while Alec moved across the room, leant up and got the book. He brought it down effortlessly and held it out for me to take, much like the photo.

"Thank you," I said, holding the book to my chest as if it were a priceless gift. Weird, I know. But hey, I was allowed to be. Alec gave a graceful nod of his head and moved towards the cream couch, resting upon it while I flicked through the pages. Was there a single scene we hadn't gone over? Probably not. Ever since coming, Alec had read lines out effortlessly and I had to skim read ahead just to try and keep the hell up! Of course... There was one scene we hadn't. The end scene, consistent with a kiss. After the rather personal chat in the garden, I doubted he would be open to doing that scene either. I mentally shook my head, wanting to rid myself of the thought of ever, even remotely, kissing Alec. I mean...

No, Reny. No thinking.

"Its your birthday soon, isn't it?" Alec said, relaxed. I didn't look up, I just continued to flick the pages and move across the room to sit beside him.

"Yup."

"Sixteen. If I did not think I was old half a century ago, I certainly do now."

I gave out a toneless laugh, too engrossed in trying to find a damn scene. "Why?"

"I remember you as a child,"

That caught my attention, practically making me look up towards him. Alec... Remembered me? Well, of course he did. I was the talk of the supernatural world for a while. Since I had practically caused the Volturi to look like idiots, but never the less... It was flattering to know I had stolen a part of Alec's brain. Just to be remotely acknowledged by him was probably classed as a great ordeal, since he was a high ranked guard. He probably didn't have time in remembering names and what not. "Really?"

Alec nodded, his eyes crossing paths with mine. "You were such a frail little thing," he chuckled. "With the largest eyes I had ever seen. Bigger than that mutt of yours,"

I had grown used to him calling Jacob a mutt by this point. It actually didn't bother me. In fact, I don't think I will protest to Alec calling Jacob a mutt anymore. After all, he deserved it. Calling Alec an 'it' wasn't really fair. Given the circumstances, Jacob should give Alec respect, since he was basically the owner of my life for the time being.

I could feel the blush coming on, causing me to look down to my knees and fight off a smile that was persistent in showing. "They weren't that big.."

"On the contrary, Reny," I felt his cold touch on my chin, pulling my face to look at him. The moment my eyes touched his, I felt the breath get pulled from me. I had never seen that look before. Deep, casual and sensual. All these emotions filled the eyes of the very immortal who had gone so long without feeling anything. It was hard to believe that, due to this look. That Alec had gone without feeling anything when he was capable to knock the wind right out of me with one look. His lips curved ever so gently, his breath touching my nostrils causing my mind to spin.

"They reminded me of a sunset reflecting into the ocean,"

I instantly began to imagine what he was describing. The beautiful colours that came off with the most basic words. Orange, reds, blues. All causing the scene within my head to be even more breathtaking than the look in his eyes. "I remember thinking... How was it possible for a monster to have such beautiful and angelic eyes."

I didn't have to ask what he meant by monster. Since... I was classed as an immortal child for god knows how long. They believed me to be a young thing with a large power, no remorse in who I ripped to pieces and only bring havoc and chaos to the world. Something that would have to be put down right away.

"My... Dad says I have my mothers eyes." I whispered back, still staring into his large burning eyes. Alec peered into my eyes even more. Searching for something, I figured. Eventually he shook his head slowly.

"No... Yours are much more thrilling."

I caught Alec's eyes adverting to my lips for a small moment, then back up towards my eyes. I couldn't help but think it. It was killing me just him looking at me like that. I wanted Alec to kiss me. I wanted to feel the impulsive rush I could only imagine you got when enduring a passionate kiss. I wanted to feel like the end of the world could be going up in flames but I would be none the wiser all because I was there, kissing, touching, being made into a woman by Alec of the Volturi.

Alec dropped his hand, looking towards the book and clearing his throat. "So, what scene?" He asked. I took the moment to reactivate my brain. Yes, I'll admit. I had a moment of weakness. I momentarily wanted Alec to press his lips to mine, something I had only ever seen in movies or Bella and Edward or.. everyone else in this family. But it wasn't like it was a crime. I was sure lots of girls over the many years Alec had been alive wanted Alec to kiss them. It wouldn't be like it was a bad thing for us to kiss, we were friends. It'd be getting it out the way for me and... After Alec left we'd probably never hear from one another ever again.

"Alec?"

Alec had taken the book from my hands, flicking through the pages as it to be ready for whatever scene I would pick. He looked up through his eyelashes, making my heart melt. "Mmhm?"

Pull it together, Reny. You can do this...

"I... Uh," Okay, just breathe. All you have to do is ask him. Ask him if he was about to kiss you just then...

Alec's brows pulled together, bringing his head up to look at me fully. "What is it?"

The look on his face was totally oblivious. He had no idea what sinister thoughts I was coming to allow run through my head. I was thankful Edward wasn't here to see what I was thinking. I'd surely get grounded for a year or something. Kept under lock and key.

"Never mind," I whispered. "You can pick where we start,"

Alec was reluctant but nodded none the less. He gave a reassuring smile and returned his attention to the book; flicking through the pages while I sighed silently to myself.

—xXx—

After half an hour of excruciating annoyance with myself, Alec eventually gave up and suggested we left it until 'the morn.' Whatever that meant. Half the time I never got what he talked about. You just stared at his beauty and nodded along with it as if you understood every single part of it. Granted, I can give Alec credit. He did tone down the old chat, so you were able to understand parts of what he was saying, so that was a bonus but I didn't see him walking into Volterra wearing a tracksuit with all the bling speaking like 50 cent or something. Oh, the mental picture.

'Yo dawg. Howz it goin?' while flicking his hand to make his fingers click.

I rolled my eyes, producing a little shudder. I got a text message from Ivy during the time Alec and I were out in the snow or practicing Romeo and Juliet.

'Hangover party at my place. We're all suffering together. Wanna come? Josh is making pancakes.'

I replied with a 'I can't. I'm busy with Alec. Maybe tomorrow.'

I didn't get a reply. Not that I was worried. The screen probably was hurting her eyes. So that left us sitting on the sofa, watching some TV program. I wasn't paying attention, I kept glancing to him just to see what he was doing. What facial expression he was giving. I'd noticed Alec had multiple looks. The emotionless thinking. The childishly playful. The cunning seduction. The irritated confused. The smile that could light up a dark room and many, many more. Alec was a breath of fresh air. How he had gotten the reputation as to being as sadistic as Jane I would never know. But then again, no one had probably ever given Alec a chance to show just how amazing he really could be. Learn—what he let you learn— about him and see he wasn't so different from yourself as you thought. At the end of the day, Alec was a judged book cover. He may have the reputation of a killing, sadistic, evil, emotionless, merciless little bitch boy of the Volturi, but behind that... There was much, much more. He had the best humour I had ever came across. He had large, intense eyes that could pick you out of the worst depression; granted you had to get over the burning fire of red. He had the best smile I had seen. And his passion for plays, for William Shakespeare was unbelievable. How lost he looked just imagining the scene within his head. It was like seeing a child discover the outside world for the first time.

Wait! The books!

"OH!" I jumped, causing Alec's eyes to snap to me instantly. Quickly, I scurried across the room towards the stairs. I ignored Alec calling after me, asking if everything was alright. I had no time in explaining. I had to get the brown bag! I had to give him the gift. I tripped twice rushing up the stairs and practically threw myself into my bedroom. There, lying on the desk was the bag. Good! I grabbed it and rushed to the door that had swung shut thanks to my impact of pushing it open. I pulled the door open yet again, intending to fly down the stairs. But just as I swung it open and went to rush out; I slammed into a hard chest. Before I could fall however, a arm slithered around my waist, securing me to the feet and even more so; to him.

"Are you alright?"

Alec whispered into my face, while I stared up at him with a blank look. My heart instantly began to do double the moment I realized how... close we were. I blinked while nodding, letting the breath out of me I was holding. "I... Had to get you this," I looked down to the brown bag secured together in between our chests. My hand was crippled against it, but I didn't care. He let me go, where I backed off and cleared my throat. With a mental confidence boost from myself, I nodded and held out the bag. "For you."

Alec looked at it, his brow arched. Hesitantly, he took the bag and opened it; pearing inside. The look on his face in that moment was enough to cause me to faint. I had never seen so much emotion on someone's face before in my life. Not even Bella's and she could be an emotional trainwreck most of the time. The moment his eyes looked up to mine, I knew one thing was for sure. I had to rethink this whole... Nathan thing.

I couldn't even come to describe what was on his face. The light radiating out of his eyes. It was like pools of different feelings and emotions, all that have been held back and were now finally being released against his permission but he himself couldn't help it.

"You... got me.. books?"

I nodded, putting my hands behind my back. I know, I know. I was forever on at Alec at how it was like a soldier's stance, but lets face it. You couldn't knock it until you tried it. "You said you liked William Shakespeare work so..."

"No one, apart from Jane, has ever gotten me anything.."

It was like he was questioning if they were really for him. As if I were playing some sick joke on him. Saying that they were for him and then snatching them away to get the better of him. I wasn't that cruel. Who would ever be that cruel? I laughed, shrugging. "We're friends. Think of it as late birthday present."

Alec paused for what seemed like forever but slowly his lips curved. There was still a small sparkle within his eye. I just hoped it would stay there for the rest of his eternity. It made Alec's flawless look even more flawless. "Thank you, Renesmee. I shall treasure them forever."

I believed him. In one thousand years from now, sitting on Alec's bookshelf— if he had one— within his room in the Volturi castle would be these books. All in lined and dusted. He would read them over and over and never put them in the bin. He would keep them until the end of the world. I really, really believed this. The mere thought of it caused my lips to curl into a girly grin.

"I.. Don't have anything I could give to you in return," Alec then said looking down at himself. I put my hands up; signaling a retreat. "I don't want anything. You being my friend is enough."

Alec gave me a little look but nodded. "Then I assure you, Reny. We shall be friends forever."

Forever. And this time... He was the one who said it.

He left later. After watching the rest of Oprah out of pure and utter boredom Alec decided it was best if he 'retired.' Again, words I didn't quite get, but never the less; I said my farewells and watched him leave. For the first time ever, Alec kissed my knuckles. Just like the way he had with Ivy, Shannon and Suzannah. The moment his cold, icy full lips touched my skin I understood fully why the girls reacted the way they did. The electric shivers travelled all the way to my toes!

I was left stunned, watching the trees he vanished within. I wondered what exactly Alec got up to when I wasn't there. A normal teenager would probably take the alone time to roam around naked, like I had stupidly put in my diary for Alec to read. I refused to let myself think of Alec like that. Thoughts were dangerous, especially when your father was a mind reader...

I sighed deeply, closing the door and returning to an empty house. I rested myself onto the sofa and flicked through channels. Trying my damned hardest not to think about him.

—xXx—

I woke up the next morning. Probably having fallen asleep thanks to the pathetic excuses as to what is on the T.V. It was probably the only magic thing you believed in as a child. Having fallen asleep on the sofa then magically wake up in your bed. Though, it comes clear to you after you wake up with your father carrying you upstairs. I didn't wake up this time, however. I woke up still fully dressed. First thing was first, shower. Sleeping in clothes you were wearing the day before wasn't the best nightwear. So, after an hour long in the shower; I headed downstairs fresh and clean. Bella was on the phone. I recognised the voice on the other end. Aunt Rose. She wanted to know how everything was going, if he had left yet, if I was alright and weirdly enough... She wanted to know if Jacob was okay. Maybe she missed their arguments and petty nicknames.

I sat down having a bowl of cereal and a glass of orange juice. It didn't compare to the food Alec had made me yesterday, but it was enough to see me through until later on tonight.

Edward was sitting reading the newspaper. His eyes were lighter than yesterday, so I figured he went out hunting after Bella and the others came home. Well, that was my theory anyway.

'Anything new?'

I asked towards him within my head. His eyes flicked up towards me then back to the pages of the paper. "A girl in Seattle went missing yesterday,"

'Missing?'

He nodded.

'Alec was with me all day yesterday. So, don't go thinking it was him.'

He gave me a little look. I didn't want to think what was roaming around in that head of his. So, I was defending my friend. Who cared?

"I think you should go see your friends today. A little break from your sessions with Alec. It may do you both some good," Edward then said, flicking the page to the side.

Well, there goes my plans for the day. But maybe he was right. After all, it wasn't long now until we moved and would never see my friends again. Yeah, I think Edward's idea would probably be best. Alec and I had, admittedly, spent every single waking moment together so it was only natural if I got a one day off.

"Okay, I'll go to Ivy's." I shrugged, giving a smile. Edward returned a little half smile, the one that usually made Bella weak at the knees. I personally didn't see what was so great about it. I prefered the playful smile he wore most of the time.

"Thoughts Renesmee. Keep them to yourself," Edward said, bluntly while flicking the page again.

I replied in my usual way to him. I stuck my tongue out. He didn't see, thankfully. Otherwise, groundeeeeeed.

Quickly, I tossed—well, not literally, but metaphorically—the empty bowl into the sink, then headed out. The quicker I got to Ivy's the longer I would have to spend with her. I figured the other two would be there, since the whole 'hangover party' was a clear invite to a sleepover. Something I had never missed before in my whole existance of being their friend. But, I figured they'd understand due to the circumstances once I told them. I, Renesmee Carlie Cullen, almost kissed Alec. Well... Kinda. What they didn't know won't hurt 'em. I could just say I did, because it was kinda true. I wanted too. Ah, they'd get it. Eventually...

After rushing out the front door the walk/run to Ivy's didn't take that long, all in all five minutes. I wanted to get there quicker than usual so I wouldn't have a chance to think about him. Ivy lived in a white house, with a white picket fence around the yard. A single oak tree sat on the right side of the yard, a handmade tyre swing hung from the lower branch. Josh made it when he was younger to keep Ivy occupied and had been used by the younger brothers after Ivy grew out of it. On countless occasions I found myself swinging on it.

Anxiously I knocked on the door. Took around five seconds for the door to swing open. Josh was the one who answered. His blue t-shirt had a single handprint of talcum powder, and on his face was a black streak of paint on his cheek. In his arms was the youngest child of two years old. Little Jordan. The small, freckled, chubby cheeked face of the baby was the cutest thing in the world. He too had a black paint on his face. I took the talcum powder to be Josh's attempt at changing Jordan's nappy. Obviously, things didn't go to plan. I fought back a smile.

"Oh, hey Nes. Ivy's out back with the other kids." He moved to the side, letting me step in.

"I can see you have your hands full," I muttered, giving a little grin towards Jordan whose eyes were the lightest shade of blue. They were alight with mischief. He clearly wasn't finished with Josh. Oh, I was glad I got here when I did.

"You kidding? I can be the next daddy day care."

Just then, Jordan farted. Loudly. Josh looked down at the child, eyebrows raised. "Oh god, Jord! Not again, that's three times!"

"I don't want to know," I said quickly; moving out of the hallways and through to the back. In the backyard; toys were scattered all over the grass. Action figures dismembered were all over the place. I was sure I stood on a head and an arm.

Ivy was sitting under a shade, with two kids at her feet. She was reading to them. Cute, right? Hardly. It wasn't a children's book. It was a boutique magazine. Shannon and Suzannah were there too, but they were sitting on the swing seat chatting away. I ventured on out, giving a sheepish smile.

Ivy's attention instantly went to me.

"Hey," I gave a half wave. Ivy stood up, to the dismay of her brothers. They instantly grabbed her legs to keep her in one place. I could just imagine her kicking them to timbuktu.

"Let go. Go play or.. something," The kid on the left rushed off. The other was hesitant to follow.

"Go, kill your brother or whatever," Eventually, he got off and ran on after the previous kid.

Then her eyes locked onto me. Now able to walk, she met me halfway. "So, you grace us with your presence." She said, rather icily.

It stung. Never had I heard this tone from Ivy aimed at me before. The only time I had ever heard something that cold sounding leaving her lips was when she was talking about... Brittany.

"Yeah, sorry... Alec wanted to read some lines," I muttered.

She rolled her eyes in response. "Lately, that's all you've ever cared about, Nessie."

Ah, god. Back to Nessie. Did I state to them how much I didn't like that nickname anymore? After the outbreak of Alec's amazing new nickname, I was sure I wouldn't hear Nessie in a long time. I was glad to see the back of it. Evidently not.

"What do you mean by that?" I frowned.

"Ugh. You and Alec, duh. You've completely zoned us out. Blowing us off so you can have some fling with a guy you know nothing about. I mean you don't even know what country he's from."

Okay, I took offence to that. Did she not see how close Alec and I were at the school? Didn't I say he was a family friend. Granted, I might have been exaggerating at the time but that was besides the point! And what the hell did she mean by fling? I had spent months, years even proclaiming my complete and utter devotion to Nathan and Nathan alone. Sure, that was when Nathan had no idea who I was but again.. Not the point. The point was, I was being accused of something that was not true.

"I do know where he's from, actually." I snapped; ignoring Suzannah and Shannon coming to stand beside Ivy. Three against one. Thats fair. I mentally rolled my eyes.

"Oh, really?" Ivy crossed her arms.

"Yes, really. He's English but lives in Italy, if you must know."

I saw that Shannon's eyes somewhat grew larger. Yeah, she had a thing for Italian people for some weird reason.

Ivy then scoffed, her blue eyes rolling yet again. "Oh! Well thank jesus she knows where he from! Now you can run off into the sunset and live Happily. Ever. After!"

"Yeah, well at least I'll be able to run off into the sunset with someone. Your stuck on a guy who has no real interest in romance at all!"

Ivy's eyes almost exploded within her sockets. The rage was basically spilling out of them by this point. Ah, crap. I think I had taken it a little too far...

"Get out!" She snapped. "Go run off to your lover boy and never speak to us again!"

"Us?" I laughed. "Just because your sore that I can make friends with other people doesn't mean Shannon and Suzannah are the same. Right girls?"

I looked to them both while they looked to their feet. "Actually... Nes.. We're with Ivy on this one. Ever since Alec came along, things haven't been the same." Shannon whispered.

Oh, I wanted to explain just why I had to spend time with Alec! Otherwise my life would have been destroyed and there would be no need for this petty argument because I wouldn't have freaking existed!

"Oh.." Was all I was able to say. Ivy was standing smugly, her eyes sending daggers to mine. "I'll go then."

I about turned and stormed up to the house. "Don't let the fucking door hit you on the way out!" Ivy called back. I ignored it, but was pissing myself laughing at the fact the two twins she had told to go play were now running around going 'fucking.'

Served her right. I rushed on through the house, ignoring Josh asking if I was alright. He was a sweet guy. I could see why Shannon had a crush on him. I was sure we all had a 'we love Josh' phase, apart from Ivy of course... Because that would be weird.

I slammed the door shut and then it struck me. I now had no friends. No one I could go too and spill everything. No one to sit up all night and eat ice-cream with or watch scary movies or rom-coms. I was now completely and utterly alone.

Wait a minute... I had a friend. He was now my main concern. Like most girls in a situation like this; I planned on going to my only friend with all my problems in hope that they will turn it around.

Alec, here I come.

A/N:

So sorry about the late update today. I was working and couldn't get home. I hope it wasn't so much of a long wait. Hope you like this chapter as much as I did writing it.

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-C.H