A/N: So, this is my first fanfic, so PLEASE be nice! (And review review review!!)
Disclaimer: I own NOTHING twilight!! (Although...I kind of wish that I did...or at least that I owned Jacob Black...evil laugh!)
Chapter One
Seth told her I was in Canada, but really I was in Texas. Canada was too close. I loved her, but yet she chose that stupid Bloodsucker and his family over me.
My love wasn't enough for her. Everything I did was for her. The motorcycles, fighting the stupid leeches. She had seen it all, she had seen our future together, but it still wasn't enough, "My personal sun," she had called me, but I couldn't compete with an eclipse. I had told her that.
It didn't matter so much that Bella'd chosen someone else over me. That agony was nothing at all. That agony was something that I could live with for the rest of my stupid, too long, stretched-out life.
But it did matter that she was giving up everything-that she was letting her heart stop, and her skin ice over and her mind twist into some crystallized predator's head. A monster, a stranger.
I couldn't stand that fact that she wouldn't be "My" Bella anymore. She would be ice cold; her body would be hard as granite. And her beautiful eyes would change, just like her intoxicating scent would change. I had tried to fool myself into thinking that she and I could still be together, but I knew we couldn't.
But you don't know that she'll survive, he could accidentally kill her. No. He wouldn't kill her. I wanted to believe that, but how could I? I had no faith in her bloodsucker.
"Jacob," it was Seth, "she called again." I growled. I didn't want her to check on me.
"She's really worried about you; I think you should come back." I growled again, and began to run faster. Seth sighed but the silence came back, and I welcomed the familiar loneliness.
It didn't last long, "Jacob," it was Sam this time. "What are you going to do? You know you can't run forever." I growled again, though I knew he was right. I'd been running for almost three months now, and as far as I knew, she was already married to him.
He tried to invite me to the wedding; he tried to rub it in my face. The wedding…the deadline. Doesn't matter now, I'd never get back in time anyway.
"Jacob, come back," It wasn't an order, just a suggestion. So I continued to pretend that he wasn't there. I guess he finally took the hint, because his thoughts had faded into the emptiness.
I knew how sorry they felt for me, and I hated it. The stupid pity that they felt wasn't worth it. I sighed, alone, no Bella, not family, and no friends. Just alone. So I began to concentrate on the smells, sounds, and sights around me, after all that was why I was running, right?
After a while, I began to hear more cars, and the woods began to diminish. Damn it, another town. I could see a water tower in the distance. It had the name of the town, Weatherford.
Weatherford, huh. That's different. A good place for a pit stop. I changed from wolf to man quickly and put my sweats on. After all that running I was thirsty. Reaching my hand into my pocket and pulling all the money I had out. I quickly counted what I had. Not much left. I'm gonna have to get a job soon. I walked into the nearest store, and got a drink and a map.
Looking at the map, I sat on a nearby bench. There's got to be a lake close to town with woods around it somewhere. Then I found it, Sunshine Lake, it had lots of woods around it. Good a place to stay the night.
So taking a long swig of the drink, I headed for Sunshine Lake.
It was just like I thought it would be, quiet, peaceful, and better yet…I was alone. Looking up at the trees, and thinking of nothing but the sounds and smells around me, I fell asleep.
The sounds of human voices woke me up. I sat up, and looked around. Judging from the height of the sun, it was roughly noon, and it was HOT! I got up and walked over to the lake. A swim won't be too bad at the moment, that's good. I was starting to smell. I jumped into the lake.
When I came up for air, I saw a group of people, and then she caught my eye. She was sitting under a tree reading a book, she wasn't particularly beautiful, quite ordinary actually, but it didn't matter, all thoughts of Bella immediately vanished. All that remained was her. Her skin was a light golden tan, she was short, about 5'2" with shoulder length hair. And she had beautiful almond shaped hazel eyes, and brown hair that shaped her round face perfectly.
"Brooklyn, lunch is ready Honey!" A woman called from the group. She raised her head up, and looked at the woman.
"I'm not hungry, Mom! Ya'll go ahead!" She replied, and then she returned to her book. I was suddenly on land, out of the water; I hadn't noticed that I was moving toward her. I wanted to go and talk to her but I couldn't, not looking like this. I turned and ran into the woods, took off my sweats and changed. They dried quickly and soon I was back in town. I changed back to human form, and quickly put my sweats back on. I didn't have enough money to buy any clothes so I went into a clothing store and grabbed some clothes and shoes. I put them on, and quickly ran out of the store.
Once I was in the woods again, I took the clothes off and ran back to the lake. I knew what had happened, why all that mattered now was her, I had finally imprinted. I reached the lake and still in the cover of the trees, I changed and got dressed. She was still sitting under the tree, like when I had left. And I began to walk toward her.
"Umm…Hi," I said nervously as she looked up from the book. "I'm Jacob." She looked at me for a long time before saying anything. Then she stood up and said, "Hi, I'm Brooklyn." She smiled a soft, uncertain smile.
"Do you mind if I sit with you?" I asked slightly wary. I watched as her lovely face changed from uncertainty to confusion.
"Oh, umm…sure, go ahead." She replied as she put the book away. I could tell she wasn't used to this. Best take it slow; I don't want to scare her. I sat down next to her, but I didn't get too close.
"How old are you?" I asked genuinely curious.
"Fifteen," She answered honestly. "And you?"
Good, it wouldn't be hard to keep the conversation going. "Sixteen," I replied being just as honest.
"Oh," She said quietly, my guess was that I wasn't supposed to hear. "I haven't seen you around her before. Are you new?" She asked.
"Yeah, I'm visiting for the summer." I replied, I couldn't help but think of why I was here.
"Where'd you come from?" She asked all traces of shyness gone, and now a burning fire of curiosity lit her eyes.
"La Push, it's in Washington. Real close to the sea." I answered, smiling slightly at her curiosity.
"Wow, I've always wanted to see the ocean! Is it beautiful?" She was really eager to know so I told her.
"Pieces of driftwood always come on shore, there are lots of pebbles of all different colors, beautiful tall cliffs, and not too far off are wonderful, lush, green forests." I heard her sigh as I told her of the ocean. Her face was full of longing, and I wanted nothing more than to take her there and let her eyes feast on the majesty of the ocean.
We continued to talk and all too soon it was time for her to leave. She got up to go, and then she stopped, turned, and looked down at me.
"Jacob," She smiled as she said my name. "Today was great, I wish it could last forever, but promise me something," she looked into me eyes, and pleaded with hers.
"Anything."
"Take me to the ocean, please." She was practically begging me. There was no need; I would never be able to refuse her anything.
"Just tell me when," was all I could say. She was remarkably beautiful, how could have not seen this before?
"Thank you." She said then she turned to walk away. This was it I would never see her again if I didn't do something now.
"Wait!" I called, she turned surprised and I ran and grabbed her hand. "Tell me where you live and I'll come visit you." I told her, she looked uncertain for a moment and then she smiled.
"I live on 707 south Elm Street. My window is the one with the unicorn curtain in it. Don't keep me waiting, please." She then looked at me uncertainly, "Do you have a fever?" She asked.
Damn it! I forgot about the temperature of my hand!
"Umm…no?" I said but she didn't look convinced so I said, "I'll explain everything tonight. Promise." "Umm…no?" I said but she didn't look convinced so I said, "I'll explain everything tonight. Promise."
"Okay," She said warily, and then she turned to walk off. "Bye Jake!" She called over her shoulder. And then she was gone.
How could I forget about the fact I run a toasty 108.9 degrees? Oh well, I'm going to have to tell her anyway, I wonder how she'll take it.
The change came again quickly, and my clothes littered the ground behind me. I didn't even stop to pick them up, I was so excited.
I wasn't the only one running. Good.
Sorry, I hope I didn't disturb you. It was Seth, I could tell he was about to leave.
Wait, I have good news! He stopped.
What?! He sounded excited. Are you coming back? He asked. He must've really missed me.
Maybe, but guess what, I imprinted today! Her name is Brooklyn; I'm going to see her tonight! Tell the guys, 'kay?
Seth didn't say anything at first, and then with excitement he began running back to La Push. And Seth?
Yeah? He sounded nervous.
That doesn't mean I'm coming back. If she can't come then I'll stay with here. He stopped running.
Oh…but, Jacob…we need you here!
A/N: ok, so there's the first chapter! Do you want me to continue? If you do, let me know! If not, I won't contine. If you like it then review and tell me! REVIEWS PLEASE!!
-Alex;)
