Trails of Renesmee by Talullah (new reading .txt) 📖

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“So are you gonna ask her then?” Kyle had said this in a way that made me feel uneasy. Ask who what?

“There’s no way she is gonna agree guys. Why do you think I was laughing just then?”

“It’s worth a shot at least.”

So he was laughing at something Kyle had said, something I was unlikely to agree with. Well I had news for Jacob Black; I would not being disagreeing to whatever this was.

“What do you wanna ask me Jake?”

“Ha, not me. It’s these two here.”

I looked towards where Jacob had just gestured. Darren and Kyle were both looking at each other and shaking their heads. Finally Kyle cleared his throat and spoke.

“Right well the thing is Ness, it’s my birthday on Friday. And being eighteen and everything I sort of wanna do something special. And seeing as though you guys have your own place...

I knew where this was going. He was going to ask to have a party at our house. To invite around a load of teenagers all of whom would have the aim of getting completely drunk. So that’s why Jake was laughing. He knew I wouldn’t like that idea, not really. Kids getting drunk was very irresponsible, what if it got out of hand? But no, I would go along with this and show Jacob that I was not always such a party pooper. I could keep everything under control, I think.

...If maybe I could have a party there?” Kyle cringed on his last word.

“Sure” I said instantly. Jake, Kyle, Darren and Celeste all stared at me like I had gone mad. Was I really that against parties? “So this Friday, I think we can do that can’t we darling?”

“Erm. Yeah. Sure.” Jake said confused. “You sure Renesmee?”

“Yeah I think it’s a great idea.”

“Aww Ness you’re awesome! I could kiss you.” Jacob shot Kyle a glance. “But I won’t obviously”

Darren and Kyle went into an instant discussion on who they were going to invite and who they were going to try it on with.

“So I’m finally going to get to see your house. Wow, I can’t wait.” Celeste had a lot more enthusiasm than I did.

“Nope, nor can I.”

“You didn’t have to agree to that you know.” Jake said as he drove us home. “If you don’t really want to do it then I can just ring Kyle and tell him to get somewhere else.”

“No, I don’t mind at all.” Would he see through my lie? “It will be fun.”

Jacob stroked my cheek. Even though we were driving at 60mph and he wasn’t exactly paying attention to the road I never for one second would consider that we could crash. “You’re such a sweetheart Ness. I’ll never know what I have done to deserve you.”

That was another body coma moment. I doubt I would ever get used to the strange sensation it gave me, even though I had had them on countless occasions.

“Put your foot down Jake. There’s something I’ve been dying to do to you all day.”

The force of the acceleration made my head jolt back slightly
The day of the party arrived far too soon for me. I had played my part to a tee about the excitement I felt about the up and coming event that I doubted even Jacob knew it was all just a facade. I had, had an uneasy feeling about it right from the start, but I would stick to my promise and I would go ahead with it. Jake and I had planned to get up early to do all the decorations and last minute preparations, but somehow, we got side tracked.

“I’m gonna have to skip school and finish it off.” I said, getting out of bed.

“I’ll stay with you. It’s not like I’m gonna miss anything.”

That was true. Jacob and I had been through high school enough times now that we probably knew more than the tutor themselves. I reached out my hand, touching his cheek softly and showed him Darren and Kyle. He should go be with them today, get hyped up about tonight’s events. I could handle the house, I think.

“I’ll see them tonight Ness.”

“Yes and you’ll see me too.” Sometimes I don’t know where I got the strength from to tell him to leave. But I knew deep down if he didn’t go, absolutely nothing would get done. And although I wasn’t exactly thrilled about the idea, I did want Kyle to have a party to remember.

I eventually got Jake to leave after making a few promises that I’m sure I wouldn’t have any trouble in keeping. I looked round the house and literally had no idea what to do with it. I could hang up the streamers I had, but was that a bit childish? He was going to be turning eighteen. I knew who I needed; I found my phone and dialled the only person who sprung to my mind.

“Renesmee, how are you sweet heart?”

“Hey, I’m great Alice.” It felt so wonderful to hear her voice, I hadn’t seen her in such a long time and I knew she would love a chance to help me decorate. “Are you busy at all?”

“No, I can be there in the hour.”

Before I had chance to reply she was gone. Did she see what I was asking her to do? I know sometimes I caused loopholes in her visions, but throughout the years she had got better at seeing what I was up to. Not that she had much practise because this only worked when I was nowhere near Jacob, which of course, wasn’t very often. Like Alice had promised, she was round within the hour carrying with her a short, yet elegant looking black dress.

“You will look stunning in this.” She beamed “Just do me a favour and don’t tell your dad.”

Although the dress isn’t exactly something I would have picked out myself, I didn’t care about that. It had been so long since I’d seen my aunty. I hugged her tightly and showed her my gratitude. “Alice you’re a life saver”

It was strange how the afternoon completely flew by, all the anxious feelings I had felt just disappeared. I only wished Bella could be here to, she would have loved to have helped out if it meant spending time with Alice and me. I would ring her tomorrow.

“Right I think that will just about do it.” Alice said after placing the last plate of food down on the fantastic spread she had made “You go get changed Ness, you are going to look drop dead gorgeous.”

I looked around the room, Jake would definitely know I had had help; it looked amazing but maybe slightly over the top. The kitchen now looked like a night club. Alice had in stored a variety of strobe lights, along with a smoke machine. All the furniture had been moved upstairs so there was room for a dance floor along with huge speakers and even a bar.

“Are you sure we should encourage the underage drinking?”

“They are going to be doing it with or without the bar Ness. You’re so like your Mom. Plus the bar has class; it gives the room that little bit extra.” She grinned.

“Oh, Alice I can’t thank you enough, I couldn’t have done anything like this.”

“You can thank me by getting out of them God awful clothes and showing me what you look like before I have to go.”

How could I refuse? I grabbed the dress and ran into the bathroom. I studied myself in the mirror for a fraction of a second and decided on pinning my long bronzed curls up. I twisted and plaited my way through until I was satisfied that Alice would appreciate the effort I had put in. I went the extra mile by even adding a bit of make up to my eyes, cheeks and lips, then slipped into my dress with ease. It was a perfect fit! I walked back into the kitchen, tugging my dress down as I went yet no matter how much I pulled the dress, it was just that bit too short for my comfort zone.

To my surprise Jacob was already in the kitchen hugging Alice when I entered, the day really had flown by. They both turned to look at me as I moved closer. Alice’s angelic smile grew wider where as Jacob’s face looked as though he was in shock. I looked stupid. I knew the dress was too short and the makeup was probably a bit over the top for me. I didn’t really know how to put it on, I should have asked for Alice’s help.

“Too much?” I asked, scared as to what the outcome of my question was.

Jacob’s expression changed into the playful face I love, “How can a dress that short be too much?” he joked, and I knew it was a joke yet because of my insecurities I could not smile back. In an instant Jacob was by my side. “You literally took my breath away when I saw you just then. “He brushed my cheek and I felt my knees quiver. “You look absolutely gorgeous Nessie.”

“Right and that’s my cue to leave.” Alice announced “I’m going to love you and leave you.”

“Are you sure you don’t want to stay for a while? After all it was all your hard work.”

“No, I’ll let you guys tell me all about it when you come visit me and Jas.” She winked and was gone.

...

Jacob had gone and changed into something smarter than usual to put my mind at ease about the dress and before I knew it Celeste had arrived, who thankfully was wearing a dress that was only quarter of an inch longer than mine.

“I know I’m slightly early but I just couldn’t wait to see your place.” The excitement on her face was actually amusing to see, especially when she walked into the kitchen and saw the mini night club that had been created. It took her at least ten minutes to calm down and stop going on about every little detail.

“You never fail to surprise me Nessie. You’re so different to anyone I’ve ever met.” Her awe inspired tone frightened me. There were always odd moments and weird coincidences where Celeste seemed to notice the differences about Jacob and me. And I didn’t mean the obvious facts like being rich or living on our own either. “I should learn to expect the unexpected with you.”

“Yes but doesn’t that make the unexpected, expected?” I joked and I could tell by the smile on her face, her track of though had vanished.

The house filled up quickly of all ages from our school. I guess Kyle was just so excited he invited everyone or people were just being nosey. Either way the party was not as bad as I had expected, what was I worrying about? I didn’t get to see Jacob all that much as he was doing his part greeting the guests and ensuring Kyle had a great time but I didn’t mind much as I had Celeste to keep me occupied.

“So I was thinking next Saturday we should go out for the day. We could go to the cinema or do some shopping or something?” She yelled over the booming music.

“Yeah that’s a great idea Celeste. There’s that new movie that I’ve