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029. 𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘴

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷  TEN MONTHS
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NELLIE DONOVAN WAS EIGHTEEN.

The end of Junior year hit faster than she was prepared for but once again, Nellie couldn't be more grateful for her gift because it was long before she was able to return to school again.

The young vampire was quick to get a grip on her strength and was even able to be there for the last few games their school held and could cheer. Even better — Nellie got to be there for Jessica.

Summer was a whole other ballgame as the newborn was able to spend the entirety of it learning more about herself. She worked with her gift and soon, she was able to control the other's hunger and Nellie beamed when she saw the look of relief on Jasper's face as soon as she used it on him.

As the Summer transpired, Nellie's gift grew. She was extremely confused on one July day when Emmett was frantically running around the house trying to find her only for her to be reading on the back porch.

Turns out, the girl was able to cloak her vampiric scent from other supernatural creatures and she hadn't even realized she did it. Carlisle and her worked with it, the girl slowly learning how to turn it off and on and the patriarch of the family informed her that eventually, she'd be able to use it on other vampires, too.

Back-to-School season hit Nellie like and brick as preparations for her Senior year were enacted. As much as she had been looking forward to it, part of her wasn't ready. Once the Cullen's graduated, they didn't have many more years that they could spend in Forks due to the vampires not being able to age.

The idea of having to leave her father was one her heart couldn't fathom and therefore, Nellie tried not to think about it.

August rolled around and so did Nellie's eighteenth birthday. She and Emmett tried their hardest to hide the day from his sister as Alice seemed to just love going over the top for birthdays. If only the girl wasn't so damn good at getting information out of people.

Ricky gave the date up as a joke and when Nellie arrived home from visiting her friends for the day, the whole Cullen household was filled to the brim with her friends in La Push and Forks. There were decorations all around the house and a party was in full blast by eight PM.

It was a bit much, yes, but Nellie loved every second of it. As far as she was concerned, this might've been one of her last true birthdays with the people that mattered the most to her and so Nellie made sure to make the absolute most of it.

Nellie's Summer consisted of the people who mattered the most to her and learning how to live her life the way she had to now.

Because of her turning, Nellie eventually learned about the shifters in La Push. Apparently, her family had the gene, too, but no girl had ever turned before so her father wasn't too concerned about it. She had to learn about why there was a treaty line and most devastatingly, why Nellie could never go home again.

Though, the Elders were willing to make an exception, when Nellie had learned just how the boys turned on the Rez, the last thing she ever wanted to do was be so close to them and cause one of them to transition.

So, instead they made a new plan. Paul, Jared, and any of her friends from the tribe would just meet up in Forks with her. As much as they didn't like vampires, Nellie was still their friend and they'd do what they needed to to spend some extra time with the girl.

All-in-all, Nellie Donovan had a pretty damn good Summer, all things considered. Emmett and her hit many milestones and Bella became one of Nellie's best friends. Even Rosalie was started to really like the newborn.

As Nell walked out of Jessica Stanley's house, she noticed Emmett in his jeep waiting for her. He had a big grin on his face and the passenger door was already open for her. She smiled as she walked to the car and climbed in.

"How was first day of school outfit planning?" Emmett asked with a laugh. He knew how important it was to the girls but he'd never understand why.

Nellie grasped her hand in his as they made their way to the diner, "It was amazing, actually! Jess is absolutely jealous of my new wardrobe, thanks to your family."

Emmett laughed as he turned off of Jessica's street, "Yes, well, give three women immortality and watch how fashion becomes one of their biggest strengths."

A comfortable silence fell between the couple as Emmett mindlessly fiddled with Nellie's fingers. Since her becoming a vampire, the man didn't have to worry about hurting her anymore and therefore, his physical touch ramped up tremendously.

"Em, are we going to the diner?" Nellie asked a half-smile, her eyebrows furrowed. A content hum left the older man's lips as they turned into their location, "Did you forget that neither of us can eat human food, now?"

As the jeep was parking, Emmett grabbed onto Nellie's other hand that rested on her thigh. "Nell, I don't care if we have to garble down trash food and then puke it up later because this is our spot. This place mattered to us before and it'll matter to us now."

Nellie's heart melted at the vampires words seeped in and a smile fell to her lips, "Well, I suppose for the special occasion, it wouldn't be too bad."

A playful grin hit the man's lips as an idea planted in his head. He furrowed his brows, his golden eyes looking into hers, "What special occasion?"

And for a moment, Nellie almost believed that the man truly forgot their anniversary. But she knew him and he hadn't once even remotely forgot about such and day and so she rolled her eyes and hit the man's chest before a bubble of laughter left her chest because her hits actually hurt him now.

"That's what you get for even joking about forgetting our ten months."

A grunt left Emmett's lips as he rubbed his shoulder. "Jeez, okay. Let's just go inside."

—— LUCILLE SPEAKS!

lowkey hate this chapter but oh well!!

there was so much i had to fill in so that you guys didn't miss anything because DAMN. why is the time jump from twilight to new moon so big LOL

thanks for reading!!!