When I met you
Leah's story
Disclaimer: All characters are property of Stephenie Meyer, except the ones that you don't recognize.
Author's note: Well this is my first fanfic in English; so I'm sorry for any grammatical mistakes; I'm looking for a beta if anyone is interested :D. Thanks so much for reading, and double thanks to the ones that review!
Dedicatory: To everyone that reads this story :)
Ch. 1- I really need some Yoga lessons
During a random day I was just passing by, from my exciting trip to the market, when I saw it, the announcement that I've been looking for.
Yoga lessons
Monday- Friday, at 7am, 9am, 1pm, 5pm, 8pm
I seriously had nothing to do like, never. Between Seth's, and her lovely girlfriend Sarah, invasion to my house; Jacobs mellow thoughts about his Renéesme, my mom and her recently closeness to Charlie and Billy's Fish nights, that happen way more often than not; I had nothing to do. Except for some rounds and wolf stuff, but that was mostly at night and too random lately ought to the lack of new leeches and the explosion of thousand new werewolves. I had no life…urgh. Even when I was thinking about going back to school, I didn't do much about it. Besides I have already said to Jake, like ages ago, I was going to find a way of getting rid off the werewolf thing by controlling myself. Yoga sounded perfect in more than one way.
So, I opened the door and some "charming" little bells were ringing, ugh, and they have incense lighted on, it gave me a headache already, I just couldn't stand the smell.
-Good morning, welcome to Shanti Yoga- said the girl on the counter without actually glancing up, she was busy with some typing.
-Hi, I would like to register for Yoga classes at 9am and 7pm please- I said while getting closer.
When she actually looked at me her eyes opened a lot. Somehow I think I do look menacing, not because I have the big size of my brothers-not even nearly- I guess it was more an attitude thing.
-Ahm yes sure, just give me a moment please.
While she was trowing me some glances while looking for what I hoped it was my format or something I recognized her. She was at the "wedding of the century", the leeches' wedding , her name was…Jessica, of course, the girl that passed half of the night making googly eyes to her escort and the other half to the rest of the leeches around. She was probably on her summer job or something.
-Ahm, yes, ok. Here's a format for you to fill, and if you have any doubts let me know
(a/n: the italics is what she's thinking but not writing)
Name: Leah Clearwater
Age: 21 years old… look-like 26, hormonal 52 ugh…
Genre: F M what I've been doubting later since I'm the only she wolf ever.. something must be very wrong with me.
Address: Quiluete Reservation; actually la push forest most of the time
Height: 5'8'' Weight: 156 yeah and it doesn't matter how much exercise I do every day, this damn muscles are heavy, so thanks spirits it isn't more
Are you in any medications? No I wish, but no
Do you have any allergies? No To leeches obviously
Are You pregnant? No
Yoga level: 1 believe me I wouldn't take double courses if it was any higher
Schedule: 7am. &7pm. Instructor: Leonidas Firestone
8am.& 8pm Instructor: Alison Gale
9am & 5pm instructor: Savanah Prescott
I handed the format along with a check; the monthly payment. I was grateful that my dad left us the store; and we somehow didn't have needs.
-Thank you Miss … er…Clearwater, we will love to see you tomorrow at 9am.
-Sure, thanks. – I answered civilly
Yeah right, like if anyone could be glad to see me, or hear me in Sam's case.
I couldn't avoid thinking about him, I was such a masochistic. After all I have been trough I haven't got over it, him. I hated myself because of it.
I went back home after buying 2 pairs of yoga pants and some t-shirts; I bought everything black, because it was that or some baby yellow or pink, all that girly stuff…so not me.
-Where have you been Leah Clearwater?- cried my mother as soon as I step my first toe at home.
Jeez, I have heard that same phrase over and over during my life; more often since I joined the pack…
-Hi mom, I'm glad to see you too- I responded sarcastically.
- I was worried Leah! Seth came back from his turn hours ago, and he didn't have any idea of where you've been! Are you ok sweetheart?-she asked me half-worried, with that consistent compassion in her tone.
That was a good question; was I ever ok? The last time I checked the love of my life was engaged to my ex-favorite cousin, I was a bizarre she-werewolf with menopausal problems, I didn't study anymore, even my little brother had more chances of getting married than myself. My only piece of peace was being on Jacob's pack which translated on not hearing Sam's thoughts about Emily or his bothering and pity at hearing me; and even there I had a super mellow Alpha to hear. I know I'm seeing the glass half empty but you really can't blame it on me..
-Yes mom, I'm ok- I answered automatically, there wasn't any way I could actually explain in how many ways I wasn't, but there were plenty reasons for not discussing it with my mom.
-Then where have you been all morning?-she yelled at me
-Well if you must know I went to Port Angeles for groceries and got myself in yoga lessons
-In what? Don't you lie to me Leah! – yelled suspicious while pointing a wood spoon at me.
-Here- I took the inscription receipt from my back pocket- I already pay and everything, I start tomorrow at 9am.
She still looked suspicious but she decided that it had to be somewhat legit if I had a receipt. As she walked on the kitchen her expression turned worried and anxious, something wasn't right, and it had to be unpleasant, she didn't had that expression very often.
I decided to wait, sooner than later she was going to tell me, meanwhile I was going to eat the banana pie that she baked last night. But as soon as I opened the fridge I notice that it was gone! I could murder my brother right now ¬.¬ I want pie! I love pies!
Why or how mothers can hear your thoughts goes beyond me, but they do.
-I'm finishing chopping the apples and cheese to bake you a special one, your favorite. I gave Charlie the last piece so don't go nagging your brother. – my mom called from the counter.
I was happy at that statement so I didn't mind so much anymore. Charlie could have that piece I was having an entire pie. And speaking of my brother…
-and where is Seth by the way? …oh never mind he imprinted I forgot.- it's been only 6 days and he's already thinking of rings and a new home. All this bliss is killing me.
-Uhm Leah- she called almost in whisper.
Finally she's talking. –Yes mom- there's no way I can escape so might as well do it calmly. I impress myself with my maturity sometimes.
-Emily called
-So?- I responded bitterly; yeah so much for maturity.
-She really wants for you to be her maid of honor, and the wedding is only 3 weeks away. Tomorrow they have their 2nd dress trial. She says they can still make your dress. –she was cautious, chopping an apple in the most symmetrical way possible.
-I'm sorry mom I'm still not going! You out everyone should know why! I thought you cared more for your daughter's well being than Emily's! silly me!- I exploded. My hands were already trembling furiously, like every time someone mentioned her wedding. The one that should have being mine.
-Leah calm down please- she was almost begging- of course I worry much more for you and your happiness; but I'm able to see forward than you, when you find your own soul mate you'll regret not being on Emily and Sam's wedding, they are both important for you, much more than you care to recognize.
-Stop mom, just stop; I don't want to have this fight again and again with you- I muttered between my teeth.- I'm not going to be Emily's maid of honor, and that's the end of it.
-It would mean a lot for Emily and for me too-
I don't know how stressed I was that didn't noticed Sam's arrival. Seeing him had a range of effects on me from fury to sadness. But as usual I decided to play anger, it hurt the less.
-What are you doing here?- I asked spitting each word
-I came here for Seth, he asked me to give him a ride to Port Angeles
-well he's not here and he can run if you forgot
-I know, it's just that, well I'm taking him to a special store and I need to pick up something there too, it's just a matter of killing two birds with a stone so to speak. – he answered with sadness, he hadn't got to the exhausted part, I didn't mind, cause it wasn't far behind, he had no tolerance to my mood lately. Did he forgot how patient and loving he used to be around me? All lies.
-well he's not here we are sorry, thanks for visiting, don't bother on coming back- I answered acidly
-Leah I don't want to do this now, please. I'm here too because Emily thought that maybe if I came you would somehow listen. We actually want you in our wedding. I want you to be there. I'm sorry things didn't worked out the way we used to think, the way you wanted, but that doesn't mean it's not going to be everything perfect at the end.
-ha! Of course, how could it not be perfect? You are marrying my cousin, she used to be like my sister! But since everything is blissful for you two, why on earth do you need me there?
-Because we love you. I lo…
-Don't you dare say it, don't you dare repeating those words- I muttered, feeling my hands tremble
-But its true Leah, you know it is. – he was certainly pushing it- Maybe it's not in the way you want me to but I do love you.
It hurt; it hurt badly to hear that. The truth often hurts deeply. And this truth was an irrevocable one, a big one, an unavoidable complicated truth.
-I don't want to hear more about it Sam, please respect me a little. You know how much this hurts, please just go away.
He listened. He just gave my mom a quick nod and headed to the door. When I thought he was already on his way home, I heard him almost whisper.
-I really want you in my wedding Lei-Lei, you are very important to me.
It made me start to shake. At first I thought that I was going to phase, but when my mom hold me I knew it was from crying. Will I ever be over him?