Chapter seventeen: Jealousy.

I wasn't sure how long I had sat there for, or what had happened exactly. At first, Jane was talking merely about this distressing problem that seemed to be looming over us. I knew full well whatever worried Jane would never end well, but all I could do was reassure her that everything would be alright, and we would get this sorted. There would be no disappointment from Aro, there would be no shame brought onto our guard. We were the Volturi, after all.

Then; Jane began to open up on her thoughts of Renesmee and myself.

It was perfectly safe to say she wasn't too pleased. Everything she had been bottling up for the last two years now ran freely between us, because I was sitting there finally listening.

I knew full well, as did Jane, she was the jealous type. Especially when it came down to me. In her eyes, I was hers. I was always hers, and I would forever be hers. It was funny how things seemed to revolve around whom I belonged too these days. The days where I viewed myself as to belonging to myself were becoming a distant memory.

Jane started on the idea of having someone else spending time with me, having my attention and interest. The mere thought of it had her vibrating with anger. And although she knew she was being somewhat stupid, she knew she wasn't imagining the way I looked at Renesmee, or the smile that came to my face when I heard her voice. Then she began on it how she felt as if it were a constant battle for my attention. She knew that she could stand with other guards, Demetri and Felix. They paid her enough attention, respect and merely being somewhat of interesting company to make up for my own... But it wasn't the same. The fact I was off 'prancing around with the enemy' as she put it was impossible to ignore for her; and it was possible for her not to react.

The worst of it, however, came when she explained the aching feeling she got every time she set eyes on Renesmee and myself. She was meant to be professional, uncaring to those around her and what went on that didn't involve her in the slightest. But she felt as if this did involve her, because Renesmee was 'stealing' what was hers. Everytime Jane saw Renesmee she got a clawing feeling in her gut, and felt the urge to just remove her head.

Of course it irritated me. Knowing that my sister wanted to practically decapitate the woman I loved, but I couldn't blame her. Truth be told, if it was I in her shoes... I would probably react the same. I was known for being aloof and apathetic, but when it came to Jane it all went out the window.

"I hoped the feeling tearing up my insides would go away. I hoped this was a fight I could win, that I could unclench my fists and walk away with my nose in the air; uncaring... But it doesn't. It gets worse, much worse, scrabbling higher and higher into my throat until I have to swallow it down with blood, or suffering or pain.. Sometimes even all of them inflicted on others."

Jane kept her eyes off my as she continued her small rant. I was never one for talking. I often just sat back and did my best to look pretty - almost smirked at that thought - but just because I didn't talk didn't mean I wasn't listening. I was a pretty good listener, actually. One of the best, if I was interested enough in the topic.

And right now, Jane had my full and up most attention.

"But when you talk to me, giving me the attention with her there... The clawing loosens and uncoils. It becomes more pleasant writhing. But I push it away, and you away because no matter what... You always look back to her. I'm scared I'm going to lose you, Alec. She's going to take you away from me, and I won't be able to stop it; and I'm afraid that when I finally can handle this... It'll be too late, and you won't care because of how I've acted... Of what I am doing."

I wasn't quite sure where to go with this. This had been... Probably one of the deepest conversation's Jane and I had undergone since our transformation. I was getting an insight into what was going on within Jane's head, I knew how she was feeling, and I saw her view on this... Relationship I was in.

It changed things, of course. But not how I felt for the Cullen girl. Nothing ever would. Not even Jane had that power over me, and she had quite a hold over me. There was nothing I wouldn't do for this girl, and it seemed she was beginning to doubt that. Something I couldn't let happen.

"I'm not going anywhere," I reassured, a promising tone within my voice. Giving a gentle squeeze of her hand, Jane finally looked up back up to me. "You have nothing to be jealous over, Jane. Reny- I mean, Renesmee may be my..."

"Girlfriend," Jane choked out, as if trying to get used to it herself. Honestly, it was taking time for me too also. Hearing it from her lips made it all the more real.

"Yes. But that doesn't change a thing between you and I. You will always be my sister, no matter what. I'm not going anywhere. No matter what. I will always be here for you, no matter what. And,"

She had looked down again. I didn't like these insecurities rising up within my sister. I was so used to the bold, daring, frankly terrifying Jane now that seeing this just reminded me of when she was human. So scared of life in general. It had been a long, long time since then. She had grown as a vampire. No, she had grown as a person in general.

Taking her chin between my thumb and forefinger, I forced her to look up and meet her eyes with mine. Locking them instantly.

"I will always love you, Jane. No matter what."

Her gaze flickered between my two eyes, trying to figure out if she should believe me or not. When the corner of her lip twitched, I figured she had decided to do exactly that.

Returning the smile, I let my hand fall from her chin and return to the clasp she had on my other hand on her knee. Jane shuffled a little closer to me, forcing herself into my side. Her head fell to rest onto my shoulder, while her eyes closed. I couldn't help it, but my arm moved around the back of the sofa and pulled her closer; allowing her head to rest onto my chest.

She seemed content. Her breathing calm, normal, easy. Silence deemed in, but it wasn't awkward. It was peaceful. Merely enjoying one anothers company, even in the quiet.

"Will you stay with me tonight?" She finally piped up, her eyes still closed.

As much as I wanted to be with Renesmee tonight, it finally dawned on me just how much Jane seemed to need me. Perhaps even a little more than what I needed Renesmee. No, scratch that. She did need me more. I was finally aware how alone Jane must've felt in this castle full of people; when the one person who had always been there for her was off with another girl. A girl who had, in her eyes, stolen that person. I now knew Jane missed me, and in this moment in time, needed me to be there for her.

"I'm not going anywhere." I repeated my words, pulling her in tighter towards me. Sometimes, I had to put being a Volturi guard member behind me. Sometimes, I had to put my own problems behind me. Sometimes, I had to put the fact a girl was probably waiting on me. Sometimes... I just had to be a brother, and sometimes... I had to try to be good at it; because that's what she deserved.

Jane sat silently beside me for what felt like minutes, but in reality; was hours. Her head against me, her eyes closed, her breathing calm. If I hadn't of known better and not experience the irritation problem that it was, I'd have assumed she was asleep. We didn't sleep, and this must've been the closest thing we got to it.

"What did you talk about... When you were with her?"

I wasn't sure if I was hallucinating the question, but after several moments of me not answering; I received a nudge to the side. Evidently, Jane had asked it. Surprising, seeing as hours before she had admitted she wanted to take Renesmee's head from her shoulders for the pure purpose of jealousy.

"Excuse me?" I lifted my head to look down at her. Her eyes were still closed, her face empty of any emotion.

"You know... What did you talk about when it was just you and her? When you first met her... How did this happen?"

I pursed my lips, trying to process the question. Not because it was a hard one, because it was a pretty straight forward question. It was the answer I was struggling with. Truthfully, I wasn't sure how it happened. It had been a regular mission, one that bothered me to no end. I hadn't wanted to be away from Jane, from my coven. I wasn't interested in the Cullen's survival or not. I wasn't interested in their little mutant child. I wasn't sure when I viewed her differently.

Quite frankly, now reflecting on it, it was surprising.

When had things changed between Renesmee and myself? When had I put everything behind me, all my views and accepted her? It had been unexpected, surprising and completely terrifying at the time. That's what I can remember. But I knew from the moment she had argued with me - for the god-knows-how-many time - and her lips had met mine; I was addicted.

"I'm not sure." I replied, frowning at my own lack of answer.

"Then start from the beginning.."

"Are you sure you wish to hear of this, Jane?" I asked, a little skeptical.

She flicked her eyes open to stare into mines. There, I saw the true curiosity lying within her rich crimson eyes. Solemnly, she nodded her head.

"I never asked when you returned with us. I never spoke to you about it because of how angry I was. Now... I want to know."

That was true. She hadn't spoken to me. She hadn't even so much as looked at me. But now, now she seemed a little more accepting to the idea. Not openly, but just enough to ask questions. And despite how awkward this may become, as long as she was curious to know; I was willing to tell.

"Alright," I sighed, pursing my lips and leaning my head back. "From the beginning... I suppose it truly began just after Edward and Isabella moved from their cottage into the main house again. Renesmee had come back, presuming me to be out and.."

I told the story. Each little detail. Of how Renesmee had flushed when I was taunting her on her diary. Of how sassy she could be when it came to answering me. The sly comments here and there, the moody looks when I'd catch her blushing so to speak.

Now that I was reflecting, I could see it all on some replay in my head. As if it were a movie I'd seen, and yet I couldn't tear my eyes away. Each laugh that Renesmee gave, each joke she gave or reacted too. That lone few weeks I had been in Renesmee's presence, that I had been forced into new experienced, had truly been the best time of my existence.

Jane smiled every now and then, mainly when something sarcastic I had said in response to the half-breed; but other than that, she listened to the story.

It wasn't until I came to the part where I had returned from my meeting with Jane, that she took an interest. Asking questions, and then finally concluding that Renesmee was indeed jealous.

Of course she had been. Why else would she have made a big deal out of me being off with someone she didn't know. It did vanish when she learnt it was my sister, however.

The story continued on; but I missed out the bits involving some interaction between us both. I may be close to my sister, but sharing my sexual experiences was not something I wanted her to know. We were close, but not that close. There was some things Jane just didn't need to know.

She was content on just listening. Giving her input when she felt it was needed, but other than that; Jane was silent. She was just like me sometimes when it came to listening. She too was quiet, in her own little way. Not as silent as I could be. Heavens no. Jane was more the silencing type, than the silent. But there were those rare occasions Jane liked to keep quiet and just listen to those around her.

She was exceptionally quiet as it came to the end. When I had made the choice to allow them to live. By the way of her sitting still, I was fully aware she was processing it within her head.

I was no fool. I knew full well Jane had believed I allowed their coven to continue their existence due to the fact I held feelings for their hybrid. She believed that influenced my choice; and in some cases it did. But, over all, I was a professional when it came to my job. Duly noted it wasn't professional to sleep with the mission, but putting that aside; my choice had been set on a business relationship... More or less.

In my time with Renesmee, I had lived by her side, saw her day to day life. I had met her friends, I had endured situations I wouldn't have dreamed of putting myself in, and truthfully; I had never felt more human in my entire lifetime - human life included - before. Which could only add to the fact that if she had managed to make me feel human, then there was no doubt about her being a normal, almost human girl. She lived happily alongside those who should live in fear of her. She befriended her supposed food source, and she was no danger whatsoever to anyone around her... That is, if they didn't piss her off - which I did on numeral occasions. If anything she was more of a danger to me than what she was to the human world.

"What does it feel like?" Jane finally broke the silence, and stopped my train of thought.

"Hmm?"

"Being... In love," I could hear the distaste to her voicing it. Clearly, she had her own views on love; and they weren't entirely nice. "What does it feel like?"

Again, I was caught short. Jane was asking a lot of questions, and quite frankly it make me somewhat nervous. Curious, but nervous none the less. Why was she all of a sudden taking an interest in this sort of thing? After everything she had said, wouldn't knowing how it felt make her feel somewhat more disgusted? It was better not to know, wasn't it?

Well, that was a lie. Because truthfully, Jane was missing out. She didn't know what it felt like for the unbeating heart located in the chest cavity to feel as though it was about to combust at any given moment. She didn't know what it was like hold her breath until she heard the voice of the one she belonged too. She didn't know what it was like to feel completely defenseless, vulnerable, and exposed to that person; and yet be accepted anyway.

It was beyond words. It was beyond explanation. It was just... Beyond anything. And yet I was only just learning. Each day I was learning how to expand that love, and open up more and more to it.

"It's..." I took a small breath, a lick of a smile lingering on my lips. "Completely terrifying. But at the same time... It's worth that fear."

Jane's eyes opened to peer up at me again. Her eyebrow arched, and a bemused look came across her face. "Fear? Since when did you become scared?"

Heh. There it was again. She still believed me to be that fearless brother, the one she could look too for sense and reason. The one who she saw as emotionless, and unphased by everything. She was right, in some sense. But when it came to Renesmee... It was completely wrong.

"You'd be surprised what can happen when in love, Jane."

"It's a weakness, isn't it?" She whispered. "Her... Especially with what you are, what she is, and the world we live in. She is your weakness."

I didn't need to think for this one. I knew the answer as soon as she asked, or more so stated it. With the world we lived in, it was indeed a frightening thought. That something could potentially happen, because of my coven's status. Because of the amount of enemies we had, and the things we had to enforce.

"Yes," I agreed, gaining a small scoff from her and her eyes returning to a close. "But she is also my strength."

She opened her eyes once more. She didn't speak, but I could see she wanted a little bit of an explanation.

"She makes me try harder. She helps me realize that even though we live in darkness, there is still light. She makes me... A better person. Someone who I once wanted to be. With her... I become that person."

There was so much more to say, but I couldn't find the right words. Suming it down like that seemed the only way to do such a thing. Renesmee was the light in my darkness. She brought out the best of me, a part of me I have never seen nor believed to ever existed. It was as if she took my soul and wiped it clean. Our love... Sometimes felt like it was made for those movie screens.

For others to bask in the glory that was true love. To give others hope out there that it did exist, even for monsters such as myself; and if you waited long enough... It would find you. I was the prime example of that. I had waited almost a thousand years for this girl to come into my life, and although now I realized just how empty, cold and dark that time had been, it was worth the wait. For now I had her.

"Demetri wishes to go out searching for this problem in two days." Jane blinked, her features morphing into something along the lines of 'god help me.' "He was going to request you to come along with us, however... I think I will stay behind while you go."

Wait, what? Was I not getting a choice? Had I not already said that this problem would be dealt with? Of course, I couldn't tell her I had already dealt with it - because she would no doubt blow her top at the fact I had left her out of something, but going out searching again? It had already pissed Demetri off too much today, so was going out again so soon really a good idea?

"The guests are leaving then. The majority of them, that is," Jane continued. "He believes the best bet is to standby and watch, and wait. Then go in search. He hopes they will slip up, or perhaps try and taunt him again to the point where he can pinpoint it down. I'm not sure how long he plans on searching, but I don't think a feeble few hours will be to his standard."

"Then why do you wish to stay behind? Surely you would wish to go with them?"

Jane nodded her head solemnly. "I do, yes. However... You have been lacking in your duties brother, and now I understand why. Renesmee is your weakness."

I frowned. Lacking? Jesus, I wanted to tell her just how hard I had been working lately!

"You want to protect her, and be there just incase something occurs. Especially now you know the scent was lingering after her and her friends. For that reason, someone should stay behind and watch her. But not you."

Wait... What?

"You go with Demetri and Felix. I will stay here with Renesmee."

I had to sit there for a moment. Just starting at her. Confusion lingering in my eyes, while I tried to contemplate just exactly what she was proposing to me.

She wanted me to go off with Felix and Demetri, to do my job as a Volturi guard, while she stayed behind to keep an eye on my 'girlfriend' so to speak. How exactly was I supposed to process that, especially after she had admitted she wanted to rip Renesmee's head from her shoulders hours before! She must be kidding. She had to be kidding.

My face must've given away that, for she spoke up once more.

"Find something funny?"

The smile left my lips instantly. "No, no. It's just... You cannot be serious."

"Why is that?"

"Because... Well," I retracted my arm from around her to rub the back of my neck. I presumed she'd have caught on, but when I looked down; she was still looking at me with an expression that told me to continue.

"Jane, you told me to had a desire to rip her head from her shoulders. No offence intended, dear sister, but I am not leaving you here with her alone."

Jane sat herself up, to glare at me some more I presumed. The look on her face wasn't one that gave the appearance of being impressed. Clearly she had taken it offensively. But could she really blame me for being reluctant? After that sinful confession? Of course I was going to be a little precautious with her and Renesmee now.

"Alec," Jane said in a rather snipped tone. "Ever since the hybrid got here, you've been AWOL. It's only a matter of time before Aro realizes."

She had a point.

"And while you have been off skipping through the tulips, I have been the one stuck at their side. Do you not think it is time for me to have some time to myself,"

"But you wouldn't be by yourself." I added quickly, giving a small flick of my index to point it out to her.

"No, I won't. But I will be getting away from Demetri and Felix. You know there is only so much one can stand of them."

So they irritated her also? And here I thought I was the only one who had to endure their presence most of the time.

"You wish for me to accept her, do you not Alec?"

My eyes snapped to her instantly. "Of course I do."

"Then having time with her alone may be what is needed. With you around, brother... I'm focused on the fact she has your attention. If you weren't there, I may be able to look past that."

"You might also not be."

"True. But there's no harm in trying."

No harm? Of course there was harm! There was harm in every freaking prospect of it! If things didn't go smoothly, of course there would be harm. Jane was the queen of pain, for christ sake. That was her gift. That's what she did for a living!

"Relax, Alec." Jane rolled her red eyes at me. "I won't harm her. I care too much of our relationship. I would have done so if I didn't."

I supposed she had a point. Jane would have no doubt already ended Renesmee by now if she didn't have some sort of reason to restrain herself from doing so. Knowing that she knew I wouldn't be too pleased, and may ultimately reject her completely, if she were to even harm a single hair on Renesmee's beautiful head... Well, I felt a little better in going along with this.

Pushing the anxieties behind, and with a stiff upper lip; I nodded my head swiftly. "Very well. Just... Try not to kill one another."

"No promises," she winked playfully, in a joking manner. Well, I hoped she was joking anyhow.

—xXx—

The past two days were a whirlwind of dysfunctional problems. A select few of the guests had already packed up and rushed off. After bidding Renesmee a farewell, of course.

I hadn't seen the purple fringed girl, nor Lilianna since the confrontation; and Demetri was a little calmer. I could only presume, and hope, she had indeed taken that deal and left. But now... Now it was hell. Aro had announced the guests were officially allowed to leave at noon.

You could see the dust trail behind them that they were relieved with that news. Rushing off to pack, some not even bothering to do that, and rushing off anyhow. The hired human maids - ones that held hope to eventually join our coven, like Natalia the receptionist - were all rushing in and out of dorm rooms, changing the probably unused sheets, and cleaning out the bathrooms. Again, probably unused, other than the showers. Never the less, getting through the corridors was practically impossible if you didn't plan on bumping into multiple people.

I had received several good mornings walking down one corridor alone. If I were to tally up each and every good morning - which were only given out of respect, and probably fear to me passing them - on each hand... I'd practically need to become a octopus.

I had exactly thirty minutes to locate Demetri and Felix to go through with his 'search party.' Jane was at my side, walking casually alongside me with a face of thunder. However, this was actually a rather good mood she seemed to be in.

First of all, I had to tell Renesmee who she'd be spending the day with; if she decided to stick with Jane, that is.

Her room was closing in, and the closer I got... The more irritating it seemed to become. Not that it was irritating that I was going to her room so to speak. It was the hideous music coming from it. Loud, upbeat, and the most stupid lyric's I had ever heard before.

What the hell was 'the mash potato'?

We came to a stop at the large door, and in sync cast a glance to one another. Reflecting back at me, through Jane's violent violet eyes, I could see my own confusion mixing with her own.

Twisting the doorknob, I pushed the door open; and stood rather stunned at the scene before me.

The room was a mess. Clothes were scattered everywhere. The bed was in a state. And was that... Underwear on the lamp?

Had a nuclear bomb gone off in here? It bloody well looked like it.

That wasn't the only thing, but the stereo on the chest of drawers was luminous, stating 'playing track three - repeat' on it's front in digitized lettering.

Stepping into the room, with Jane still at my side looking around rather amused, I kicked the door closed behind me. I might've called out to Renesmee, if it wasn't for the bathroom door opening and her coming into view.

In only a towel.

My mouth went dry, and my eyes widened a little.

She was waving her hair around, sending droplets of water cascading around the explosion of a room. In sync, she was singing 'na na na' with the loud music.

Her pointed toes touched the floor, and then didn't in gentle skips on the spot.

I would be enjoying it - and quite frankly, I was - if the music hadn't come to a complete stop, causing Renesmee to snap out of her parade. Wide eyes darted up and first landed on me, then to the stereo where Jane was not standing, with her hand on the off/on button.

Renesmee quickly tried to cover herself up more. I could she the longing of a bigger towel swimming in her eyes. On cue, her cheeks reddened to a scarlet red.

"Entertaining," Jane commented; her hand returning to her side. "I can see why my brother likes you."

I couldn't help but roll my eyes. It wasn't just her hilarious tendencies that made me like her. But they did help. This was something along the lines as to how I met Renesmee, wasn't it? Of course, she was making popcorn and prancing around the kitchen to some sappy love song.

"I-I-Uhm... What're you two doing here?"

"What was that song?"

"... Wilson Pickett," Renesmee looked between both Jane and I. Jane's eyebrow arched, so Renesmee continued - figuring we had no idea who he was. Truthfully, we didn't. "Land of one thousand dances... It's a classic."

I had to fight back the smile.

"Mm," Jane mused, glancing towards me. I could see the slight curve to the side of her lips. "Well, we apologize for ruining your classic performance, but you're needing to get dressed."

"Why?" Renesmee blinked. "Are we doing something today?" She aimed towards me, a smile growing on her mouth.

"No," Jane answered before I could. "We are."

I saw the color drain from Renesmee's face almost instantly. I could practically hear the twisting starting in her stomach, and her heartbeat increase almost automatically.

In the past two days, I had seen Renesmee perhaps once for approximately three hours, before she had retired to her room, by orders from her father - and friends.

That didn't mean Ivy, Shannon, Suzannah and the rest of the group went to bed also. Oh no, they stayed to continue talking, and complain about the fact they were returning to Forks within three days. It was now one day until they left, back to their 'shitty lives' as Ivy had put it.

I thought I had never been so relieved to get out of a room before in my life. Now, however; I'd be more relieved to get out of this one. This was my worst nightmare. Jane standing in a room where Renesmee's underwear was on display on top of a lamp, and Renesmee was naked and only covered by a towel.

It was sick and disgusting of me, but I could feel the heat beginning to boil within me. Renesmee's flesh did that to me, it always had. And yet I thought I'd be able to show some restraint when it came to my sister being in the room. Evidently not.

"I... I'm spending the day with the gang," - I saw Jane scoff at the word 'gang' - "and the pack today."

"Well, you can cancel. It's just going to be you and I today."

"But they're leaving tomorrow." Renesmee tried to strain, but it came to no effect.

"You can spend tonight with them before they leave. It's already been settled."

"Settled by who?" Renesmee arched an eyebrow, her arms crossing over her chest.

"Alec and I, of course." Jane rolled her eyes, evidently thinking her question was one of idiotic.

Renesmee turned her glare to me, her lips forming into a thin line. "Oh, of course." She stated rather bitterly.

I smirked. Couldn't help it. Probably shouldn't have, but I did.

"Let me just get dressed," Renesmee finally agreed, letting out a rather large audible sigh. Jane nodded her head, crossed over the room and set for the door. I turned to follow her out, until...

"Alec, you stay. I need to talk to you."

Frozen on the spot, I caught a glimpse of Jane's sadistic smile just as she shut the door behind her. I loved my sister, of course I did. But sometimes she really, really could be exactly what people thought she was. A bitch.

If anyone else were to say such a thing, I would no doubt tear them limb from limb. But I was allowed. She was my sister, after all.

With the door now closed, I turned slowly to find Renesmee standing with her arms crossed still. Her foot tapping impatiently on the floor in a puddle of water. Droplets trailed down her shoulders, arms and even her legs. I had to suppress the groan wanting to escape.

Had she no idea what this was doing to me?

Her standing there, practically naked, soaked and dripping, and best of all... Angry?

My limbs were locking up with every tap she did with her foot.

"Since when did you become my personal planner?"

Her clipped tone wasn't helping. Not when she was looking like this.

I held up my hands in defence, unable to stop the grin on my lips forming.

"I tried to disagree, but Jane will be Jane."

The look didn't falter at all. So, I did what any reasonably sane boyfriend would do in order to ease their anger. I moved closer and rested my hands onto her hips. She was still glaring, and showed no attempt in removing it anytime soon. Leaning down, I pressed a gentle kiss to her nose.

"It won't be so bad, Reny." I reassured, a hand finding her face and stroking the skin of her cheek. "Just one day with Jane while I'm working."

"Won't be so bad?" She scoffed, easing into my touch a fraction. "Alec, she hates me. If I do a single thing she doesn't like, it's 'bye-bye Renesmee!'"

It was just like her, wasn't it? Overreact over the smallest thing. True, this wasn't really small and spending the day with Jane shouldn't be taken lightly - truthfully, if she had I would have been worried - but it wasn't as if she would make her go 'bye-bye' as she had put it. Jane knew better, and she had her orders. Aro had gone through all this trouble for this girl, and I doubt he would be pleased to hear that one of his most loyal guard members had given into her jealousy and ripped the guest of honor to shreds.

"She doesn't hate you," I chuckled, running my thumb over her cheek once again. She relaxed a little in my arms, while her eyes studied my own. "She doesn't particularly like you, but she doesn't hate you."

Renesmee scoffed, and not in humor. More so along the lines of 'You jerk.' That was proven when she pushed my chest with a thump, and moved away from me. I stood there, chuckling, while she wandered around; picking up clothing.

"Come on, Reny..." I leant myself against a chest of drawers, crossing my arms over my chest idly. "Just one day... For me?"

She cast me one dark glance over her shoulder, enough for me to see the roll in her eyes, and then continued collecting up her clothing.

"The last thing I want is for you two not to get along. She is my sister, after all. And I know she can be difficult sometimes, but Jane's..." Think Alec, think! "She can be somewhat nice when you get to know her."

"Of course you'd say that. You're her brother." Renesmee stated back like acid. "She's gotta like you for that reason, and she wouldn't hurt you. But me? I'm a walking target!"

I rolled my eyes this time.

"She scares the bejesus outta me, Alec!"

"Oh, come on. She's not that bad."

"Not to you! It wasn't your family she was practically foaming at the mouth over being destroyed."

Despite my better judgement, I laughed. She spun around to glare at me with an expression of disbelief.

"Depends on what family you are refering too," I pointed out with a sly smile.

"Oh, don't go bringing your human life into this!"

"C'mere," I chuckled, kicking myself off the drawers and pacing towards her. She didn't move, so it seemed like I was the one who had to go to her. As soon as my body met hers, both hands framed her face, forcing her to look me in the eyes. "This was her idea. She wants to get to know you, so that way... She might be able to accept us."

Renesmee blinked at me, once more disbelief written all over her face.

"R-really?"

"Really, really." I nodded, my thumb running over her bottom lip. "This is new for her, as well as me. Remember... Before you, all I had was my sister. It was the same for her too, and she's just trying to adjust that now she has to share her brother with someone else."

Renesmee scoffed. I couldn't help but raise my eyebrow. What on earth could she find funny in a moment like this?

"Sharing you," she explained, a painted smirk on her irresistible lips. "That must too wonders for your ego."

"Well, I am pretty amazing. I can see why neither of you wish to share me." I grinned toyingly towards her in return.

Renesmee let out a laugh, while her hand slapped my chest. "Careful, your head may implode."

"We wouldn't want that now, would we?"

She giggled. The sweet sound that always managed to make my unbeating heart flutter. What she saw in me... I would never be able to comprehend. Renesmee was without a doubt an angel in a world full of demons. Why she had settled for the prince of darkness, I'd never understand. But I was thankful none the less. With every moment I shared with her, the darkness surrounding me lightened; opened my eyes and helped me see that there was good out there.

"You're a pain in my ass sometimes, Alec." She eased into me, her hand stroking over my cloaked chest, and it was then I realized she hadn't removed it after she had slapped it playfully. Her toweled chest pressed against mine, meshing her hand against me more. I had to remind myself that my sister was waiting, and probably gagging at the sound of this conversation. And with her waiting, I couldn't exactly do what I wanted with her in this moment. "But I do love you."

The smile spread larger over my face with hearing those three simple words coming from her lips. I would never grow old of hearing those. Nor get used to the feeling it emitted through me.

"Good," I smiled, leaning my face down to meet hers. Our lips met for the briefest of moments, but before I could get too caught up in it; I pulled away. "I'm glad you love me, because tonight... I'm taking you somewhere special."

"Oh?" Her face seemed to light up, while I studied the reddening of her lips where I had kissed. "A surprise?"

"You'll see. Just try not get yourself killed with Jane today, alright?"

"Cross my heart," she moved her hand from my chest and placed it over her own.

"It's best not hope to die, because I'm sure Jane'll be willing to see it through."

"You better be kidding!" She squeaked, her eyes growing wide.

"Of course, of course." I chuckled, leaning myself down once again to press my lips to hers.

Again, I was pushed into everything that was Renesmee. Her taste, her smell, her thoughts - that were all of me, and I presumed she was showing me on purpose - and the feeling of her pressed against me. My heart was swelling, and that wasn't the only thing.

We could be quick, couldn't we? We didn't have to go through the whole charade of foreplay. We could be dead silent, and dead quick. Otherwise, I'd have to go through a full day of thinking of nothing but her, of having her, owning her, making her my own...

Knock, knock.

The door opened, not bothering to wait for a reply. Peering his head in was none other than Felix. His eyebrow raised, and a sheepish smile on his face.

Renesmee and I, now having pulled out of the kiss glared at him. Though, I presumed she was more concerned with hiding herself behind me. I was the one doing most of the glaring.

"Sorry kid," god I hated it when he called me that! "but we're heading off now."

He took a glance between me, and the head hiding behind my body. Unable to keep in the growl escaping my throat, Felix returned his eyes to mine. "So.. Hurry up?"

Oh, I'd hurry up alright. Hurry up and kill him where he stood!

Felix shut the door, leaving it just Renesmee and I. Behind me, I could hear the muffled sounds of laughter. Peering over my shoulder, and eventually turning; Renesmee was hiding her face with her hands, and muffling her giggles.

"You should go," she laughed, eventually removing her hands from her face. Her cheeks were bright red, but the look of life and light on her face was radiant. "Before they send a search party in here."

Without my permission, I returned the chuckle and nodded my head in agreement. It was probably best not to leave them waiting for too long, despite how much I wanted too in that moment. Privacy was something I tended to always get, and yet recently it seemed to be something I was lacking greatly of. "Alright. I'll see you soon."

There was a small pause with her reply, causing my eyebrows to narrow in confusion. The look on her face wasn't one I'd expect to see after a fit of giggles. She seemed somewhat distressed.

"Is everything alright?" I couldn't resist the urge to ask. I couldn't leave knowing something was bothering her.

"It's... nothing."

I frowned. That was a blatant lie. The crease on her forehead proved that. Renesmee may be oblivious to it, but I had picked up a few things. I knew certain faces she made and what they were aligned too. This was one of fibbing.

"It's not." I shook my head, reaching out and brushing my hand over her damp hair. "You can tell me, Reny."

She looked down to her feet, took in a deep inhale of breath and brought her eyes back up to mine. Determination set in her face.

"What's... Going on?"

I tilted my head. "I don't follow.."

"You've been acting... I don't know, weird lately. I've been turning a blind eye to it, because I figured it was natural with your work an' all. But I can't help but feel like I'm... Missing something, maybe? Is something the matter with you?"

Oh, crap. How stupid could I have been! To actually think it would go amiss. Renesmee knew me, she understood me, and evidently she knew what to look out for just like I did with her. But, it was all taken care of now. I didn't need to worry. There would be no more of this crap. I wouldn't be on constant guard. I'd be... Well, the Alec she knew. Cunning, charming and all the other pros and cons she so strangly loved.

"Nothing, my dear." I spoke softly. "We have a little scare, but it's all taken care of now. Nothing is the matter anymore."

"Was it serious?"

I shook my head. There was no way in hell Lilianna was anything serious. There was no point that she ever stood a chance in coming between Renesmee and myself. It was not serious at all.

"You'd... Tell me, if it was, right?"

I nodded my head, a soft smile finding my lips.

"Promise?"

I couldn't help but give a gentle chuckle, especially when she offered out her pinkey. Idly, I wrapped my own around hers; securing it in a tight grip. "I promise."

"Alright. Well, uh.. Have fun with... Whatever. Don't miss me too much."

It was then I realized she hadn't questioned where I was going, or what I was doing. Perhaps it was because she knew the Volturi guard were always working, and I had duties to attend too. Or, perhaps she just didn't wish to know the full extent of what we were doing - because usually it ended up in execution?

Whatever it was, she seemed to be the only one minding her own business and giving me some privacy.

"No promises." Leaning down, I pressed a simple kiss to her lips. She giggled again, then pushed me away; forcing me to the door. I opened it, and just as I was about to shut the door, I popped my head back in.

"Oh, and Reny?"

"Yeah?" She turned again, eyebrow arched to look at me.

"Nice lampwear." I nodded towards her lamp, catching her looking also and then returning her eyes to mine. Glaring in amusement. "Wear them tonight."

"Go!" She laughed, pointing her hand for me to leave.

Chuckling, I shut the door.

In the corridor, Felix and Demetri stood flanking Jane. All six pair of eyes were staring at me. Four sets in amusement, and the other two in boredom.

"All set?" Felix asked, towering over Jane feet upon feet.

I gave a brief nod of my head while straightening out my cloak and making my way towards them.

"She won't be long. She's just dressing herself." I aimed towards Jane, gaining a roll of her eyes in return.

"We'll be back soon, sister." I continued, resting a hand onto her shoulder and giving a gentle squeeze.

"Take your time," she stated towards me, boredom still written all over her face.

Clearly, she couldn't see anything good coming out of this; but it had been her who suggested this. I had no problems in staying behind with Renesmee. I'm sure I'd have a lot more fun with her, than what I would with these two...

"Do not lose your temper too much, Demetri."

Wait, what? I blinked, coming out of my train of thought. Jane was grinning up towards Demetri, and he wore a sly smile on his own lips. What the hell? Since when did these two...

"No promises."

The sly dick was mocking me! I glared at him, catching the flicker of his eyes towards me, which only caused his smile to grow. Clearly, mocking me seemed to be a little amusing to him. If we hadn't had a job to do, he'd be paying for that remark; and I wouldn't make it pleasant, or grace him with my gift to ease the pain I'd set him in.

Demetri pushed off the wall, and began down the corridor. Felix followed, while I lingered behind to look at Jane.

She raised her eyebrow to me, flashed me a sadistic smile and nodded her head. Evidently telling me to run along.

"Are you sure you wish to do this, sister?"

"Positive. Now go," Jane nodded her head. "I will keep her safe. Do not worry, brother."

Giving a sigh, I leant down and pressed a kiss to her cheek. She returned the favor with pressing her own light peck onto my cheek. With our goodbyes said, I took off after the two taller immortals; leaving my sister and girlfriend behind me... Who were going to spend the day together... Getting to know one another.

With that realization, and clarification within my mind; my anxiety sky rocketted, and I was left feeling sick. I just hoped Jane kept to her word. She would keep Renesmee safe... and not harm her.

A/N:

So I now have my own computer back, and I'm able to continue with the regular updates!

Recently, I've decided I'm going to make this series a trilogy. Meaning more adventures for these two, more problems and more obstacles!

Because of this decision, I've decided I'm going to put up yet another little competition. Much like the last one. Determining the name of a hidden character for future chapters!

So, if you wish to take part in this competition follow this step!

1. Leave a review with your name at the end, and your agreement to taking place in this competition.

EG; Competition entry agreement, Rachel.

And that's it!

At the end of the week, I'm going to be going through each name entered and putting them into a generator. At random, it will pick the winner. But never fret, there will be a chance your name will appear anyhow; for there are a LOT more characters to come. So, don't miss out on the fun!

Anyhow, as for the regular updates... I'm going to be updating every Saturday at 5pm UK time.

If you have any queries as to what time that would be for you, don't hesitate in sending me a PM. I will be more than willing to help you figure it out, etc.

So, with that all said and done; what d'you think's going to happen next? Jane and Renesmee stuck in the same room together... Fun, or disastrous?

Don't forget to review! I may end up updating earlier. ;3

See you soon!

-C.H