Chapter 9: Gay Guys and Little Princesses

"One, two, three..." I counted, "Four...five! Dammit!"

"What are you doing, Aunty Alice?" Renesmee asked, appearing behind me.

"I'm trying to work out if I'm having a boy or a girl." I told her.

"By counting?" Renesmee looked confused.

"Magpies." I told her, "One for sorrow, two for joy, three for a girl, four for a boy."

"But there are five!" Renesmee stated.

"Exactly." I grumbled, "Five for silver. Which isn't much help, really."

"Couldn't you just count something else then?" She asked, "Like vampires? There are three of those in the garden."

"I don't think it works like that." I told her absently as I followed her gaze outside. A grin spread across my face when I saw who the three vampires were. One, who I had known before I'd even looked up, was Jasper. Following him and chatting away to him were his old friends Peter and Charlotte.

Standing up, I ran outside to greet them. "Peter! Charlotte!"

"Alice! Oooh, look at you!" Charlotte cooed, wrapping me in a hug.

"What are you guys doing here?" I asked, hugging Peter too.

"We thought we'd come and congratulate you." Peter told me.

I grinned, "Thanks guys. It's so great to see you! Come inside!"

I linked my arm through Charlotte's and led her inside, Peter and Jasper walking a short distance behind us like good little southern gentlemen. Renesmee met us at the door, quiet for once in her life. She'd only met Peter and Charlotte a few times before, and their red eyes and scarred bodies scared her, no matter how much she denied it.

"Hey, Nessie." Charlotte said, giving her and encouraging smile, "How are you?"

"I'm fine, thank you." Renesmee said, making sure to be polite before she turned around and bolted from the hallway.

"Are you staying long?" I asked.

"Passing visit." Peter said, shaking his head.

"But we came to give you this!" Charlotte said, handing me a gift back. I squealed with excitement and opened the gift in seconds. A cute stuffed brown rabbit sat inside; possibly the fluffiest thing I've ever seen.

"Aww, Charlotte it's so sweet!" I said, examining it's little nose and whiskers.

"Do you know how hard it is to find a present when you don't know the sex?" Peter asked in mock-complaint.

"Ooh, when do you find out?" Charlotte wanted to know.

"Tomorrow!" I told her, "I can't wait!"

My gaze locked with Jaspers. Tomorrow! Just one more day and we'd know whether we were having a daughter or a son!

Jasper and Peter started talking about 'guy-stuff' whilst Charlotte and I continued to chat. "Do you have any ideas for names."

I shook my head, "We can't agree on anything."

"There must be some compromises?" Charlotte asked. I shook my head again.

"Our names are just so out there." I said, "I think my suggestions are really pretty, but Jazz doesn't like them. He thinks his suggestions are great, but I think they're awful. It's the only thing we've been arguing about."

"Well, you know, you could always call it Charlotte." She joked.

"Don't you start." I said, "Emmett been pestering us non stop to name it after him. He said that Emmett would work whether it's a boy or a girl, but somehow I don't see it..."

Charlotte laughed, and we talked a little longer about baby names, before Peter and Jasper joined us again.

"Well, Major, we can't stay long." Peter said, "But we want to be kept updated, understand?"

"Of course! I said, "The baby is going to love their Uncle Peter and Auntie Charlotte!"

They looked touched at being called Uncle and Aunt, smiling warmly at me. "If there's anything we can do, just shout, okay?"

I nodded and smiled as they began saying their goodbyes, "Thanks for coming by, you guys."

"See you Pete, Char." Jasper said. And then they were gone, and Renesmee slunk back out from wherever she'd chosen to hide.

"Look at what they gave us for the baby, Ness." I said, showing her the bear.

"It's not pink." She protested.

"It might be a boy." I reasoned, "A boy wouldn't want a pink teddy bear. Although if he did, that would be totally cool. Jazz! What if we have a boy and he turns gay! How fun would that be?"

Jasper gave me a doubtful look. "Fun?"

"I could help him pick up guys!" I said, plans formulating in my head.

"Because your hypothetical gay son is going to want his mother as a wingman?" Jasper asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Mother." I said, grinning, "Say that again."

Jasper laughed, "You're going to be a mother."

"I'm never going to get used to it." I told him, flopping down onto the sofa.

"It'll take some getting used to." Jasper agreed.

"I think it'll all become more real after tomorrow." I said, "When we know." Jasper nodded. "What do you want it to be?"

"I don't mind, as long as it's healthy." Jasper said.

"That's such a lame answer." I told him, "Pick one."

Jasper considered, "I guess it would be nice to have a son."

"Typical guy answer." I said, rolling my eyes.

"And you wouldn't pick girl?" Jasper asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Hey, that's different!" I said, "I need someone to impart my wisdom to, and since Bella's beyond help and she won't let me help Nessie, it only makes sense that I should have a daughter." Jasper didn't look convinced, "Besides, don't tell me you wouldn't want a little girl. Your little princess."

Jasper laughed, "I'd love to have either, but I already have a little princess."

He kissed my temple and I frowned, "Are you calling me little?"

~o.O.o~

"Alice, stay still!" Carlisle commanded.

"I'm sorry." I said, trying to stop myself from bouncing up and down in my seat, "I'm just really excited."

"Tell me about it." Jasper said, smiling at me. I was probably killing him with all my excitement on top of his own, but I was too worked up to really care about that. I was about to find out the sex of my baby!

"I can't do it if you keep moving!" Carlisle said.

If I could stay still for long enough.

I managed it, just barely, and Carlisle smiled at the screen in front of us. Jasper and I watched him in anticipation, waiting to see what he'd say.

"Do you want me to tell you?" Carlisle asked.

"Yes!" I practically shouted, my bouncing getting faster and higher. Jasper placed a hand on my shoulder, holding me in place, and used his other hand to hold mine, squeezing it tightly.

Millions of possibilities and questions were running through my mind; if it was a girl, would it be a tomboy, or would she be girly?; If it was a boy, would he be like Jasper?; Would he be a jock or a nerd?; Would she be a cheerleader or a mathlete? Would I help him choose flowers for his girlfriends, or help her get glammed up for her dates?

I couldn't wait any longer; I had to know!

Carlisle smiled at us, his face proud and happy as he congratulated us.

"It's a girl."

Sooo, you finally know ;) What do you think? Happy that it's a girl? Unhappy?

Sorry I took so long to update, I was trying to keep on top of all my stories but it didn't really turn out that way...thank you for being so patient, and thanks to everyone who's reviewed!

I'll try and update fairly soon!