A Twilight fanfiction novel - SheeWolf85

The ride was comfortably silent as Jacob held Renesmee’s hand on the stick shift. She watched the
trees fly by, a mixture of excitement and fear churning in her gut. She tried to ignore everything but
the freedom she felt in that moment. It was the first time she’d left the reservation since her
change. Even though she knew she wasn’t a prisoner, she didn’t feel comfortable with the idea of
going anywhere on her own.
When they pulled up to the house, Renesmee was scared again. She turned to look at Jacob with
wide eyes.
“Everything will be okay,” he told her. He squeezed her fingers. “Trust me.” He pulled her close and
kissed her.
She nodded. “I trust you.” They got out of the car, and he took her hand again. “Do they know
about my eyes?” she asked urgently.
He made her look up at him. “Yes, baby. I’ve told them about all of your changes. Please don’t
worry.”
She took a deep breath and held his hand tighter. “Okay. I’m ready.” She told herself over and over
again that she’d already met three humans without any trouble at all. This should be no different.
And yet it was; those other three didn’t know her when she was young; she hadn’t played with her
grandfather in their back yard. And most importantly, they all knew about the legends long before
she changed.
Jacob knocked on the door. Renesmee’s heart rate sped up almost painfully, and she turned to bury
her face in his chest. He held her tightly as the door opened.
Alice was the first to rush out. She was so happy and relieved to see her niece that she didn’t stop to
remember what Jacob had told them. She was easily startled and needed time to ease into the new
situation. Alice stepped forward and threw her arms around Renesmee.
“Oh, honey, I’m so glad—”
Renesmee should have expected such an energetic greeting. She wasn’t prepared, though, and the
sudden onslaught made her push herself closer to Jacob and growl. Alice stopped short at the
sound. Jasper took her shoulders and pulled her back against him.
Everything was silent. To Renesmee, it felt like ages before anyone spoke. She was ashamed and
still nervous; she didn’t dare turn around to face her aunt.
Jacob leaned down and kissed the top of her head. “Are you okay, Ness?” he asked.
She shook her head. She wanted to be, but she wasn’t sure how to make it happen.
“I’m sorry,” Alice said.
Jacob shook his head. “It’s okay. Just give her a second.”
Jasper and Alice stepped back into the house, and Jacob led Renesmee in. He leaned his head
down and kissed her ear. “Ness, baby, it’s okay,” he whispered. “Everyone’s all right.”
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