Sometimes Knowing Hurts

Bella's Awake

(ANNA POV)

We have been waiting two days for Bella to come back as a vampire. I had everyone promise that I would be the one to tell her about me being a shapeshifter. Jake and I decided that we would wait until she is settled in with the fact of Seth having imprinted on Renesmee before we tell her about us being imprints. I hear movement in the room where Bella is.

"She's awake," I tell Jake from where I'm sitting on the floor while I and Seth play with Renesmee. We listen as Edward and Bella leave so Bella can go hunt. About an hour later, we can hear them walking out of the woods. Jake looks around at everyone and we can see the worry on Seth's face. Jake then looks at me and I nod at him. He kisses me on the temple before heading outside to see how Bella would react to him, that way we know whether it is safe for us and Renesmee. I take Renesmee from Seth and hold her for when Bella comes in. Seth does not move from my side.

(JAKE POV)

"She's awake," Anna tells me from where she is sitting on the floor while she and Seth play with Renesmee. We listen as Edward and Bella leave so Bella can go hunt. About an hour later, we can hear them walking out of the woods. We all gather around Seth and Renesmee. I look around at everyone and see their slight worry. I can see the worry and fear on Seth's face. I then look to Anna and she nods. I kiss her on the temple before heading outside to see how Bella would react to me, that way we know whether it is safe for Anna and Renesmee.

"You're still here," Bella says as I walk down the steps.

"So are you," I say as I walk closer to them. Her voice has changed a little. "I didn't expect you to seem so you. Except for the creepy eyes."

"I would keep my distance for now," Bella says as she raises a hand to stop me from walking closer. I stop walking.

"It's safer for Anna and the baby to see how you do with me first," I explain to her. I know Anna can handle herself but she is my imprint.

"Since when do you care about Anna and Renesmee?" Bella asks me confused. I slightly look to Edward and he barely shakes his head no.

"Alright. Take a whiff," I say as I walk closer to Bella. Bella walks closer to me before taking a sniff. She arches her eyebrows as she smells.

"Well, I can see what everyone's been talking about," Bella says and I let out a chuckle. "Jake, you really do stink." Edward and I then laugh. Edward then wraps his arm around Bella's waist. I can't help but be happy for them. I no longer love Bella like that. I have Anna who is this amazingly beautiful, strong girl.

"You guys really look great together," I tell them and Bella smiles but looks really confused at the same time.

"Want to come meet our daughter?" Edward asks Bella and I smile before heading inside. I go stand beside Anna who is holding Renesmee.

(ANNA POV)

Jake comes back and smiles at everyone, letting us know that it is okay. He then walks over to me and Renesmee. I turn to face him and smile.

"Welcome to the family," Esme says and I know then that Bella and Edward have walked inside.

"You look amazing, Bella," Alice says.

"Someone's been waiting to meet you," Carlisle says as I hear Bella walk closer.

"Anna," Edward says. I smile and turn to my sister so she can see Renesmee. Bella looks absolutely stunning. Renesmee giggles and coos when she sees Bella. I then hand Renesmee to Bella with Jake and Seth staying at each of my shoulders as I move. I watch as Renesmee raises her hand and puts it to Bella's face. Renesmee then shows Bella, the first memory that she has of her.