Disclaimer: I dont own anything Stephenie Meyer related though I do wish either Edward or Jacob were mine ah life would be amazing...

Chapter One:

The feel of dirt felt good under my paws and the rush of the wind as I ran blew away all my troubles. It was nice to be out here just running. Not caring about anything. A couple of times the others would try to talk to me but I would morph out before they could. I wasn't sure how long I had been running and I wasn't quite sure where I was. I stopped at a few times at a couple of little diners to get something to eat and leaving before check. I knew it was wrong but it was better then going back there.

The sun dropped behind the sky letting the moon rise. Jacob come home. Quil's voice echoed though me but I shook my big head and morphed our of wolf form leaving the pack behind. I changed into the sweat pants I had tied to my leg leaving my chest and feet bear.

I walked out of the woods. There was a small street in the middle of a small town. If someone was to see my now I would probably look very strange. I mentally laughed at the sight I must be. It was a fairly chilly night but it didn't bother my bear skin. I walked down the street lined with little shops. There was a fair amount of people on the street, all probably hurrying home. Most of the stories were closed or closing.

I stopped in front of a small diner that still looked open. My stomach clenched at the thought of stealing food once again. I opened the door, pushing the feeling out of the way. The diner smelt of cookies and fries a very odd smell but it made my stomach growl with pleasure. It looked empty but I took a seat down at the counter stool. It was small thing decorated as if from the 70's I raised an eyebrow at how cliché it was.

A soft voice made my ears prick up in interest. I leaned my head to the left so I could see into the back kitchen. I could make out a small figure dancing and softly signing to herself as she put dishes away. She turned from the sink she stood in front of and grabbed some more dirty ones that sat on the counter my her side.

I cleared my throat loudly hopping to get her attention. But then I noticed the small white ear plugs that were stuck in her ears and the small ipod clipped to her shirtsleeve.

She was a small girl with strawberry blonde hair which fell straight a little past her shoulder blades. She had a small chubbiness to her face but it was cute and gave her that innocent girl look. A smile spread across my lips as she danced and sung louder. It was funny watching her. My heart skipped a beat and I couldn't help grinning wider. She turned around ready to strike a pose and hit a note but froze as her pale blue eyes opened and landed on me.

"Omigod!" she screeched a hand flying to her heart. "What the hell are you doing here!?" She screeched again. I bit down on my lip the smile slipping from my face. I hadn't meant to scare her.

"Get out! We're closed!" she yelled. "Are you here to rob me? Fine the cash register is right there! Take whatever you want." I raised my hands in peace shaking my head in protest.

"No, no! I don't want to rob you! I'm just hungry. I thought you were open." I explained.

"We're closed."

"OK, sorry I'll go." I said getting up and starting to walk out the door. But that was the last thing I wanted to do, leave.

"No…wait." I stopped and stared at her. She looked around the diner and back at me. "It's ok. You just scared me." she said . She walked closer to the counter slowly fear still gripping her. " I'll sever you. Just as long as you don't, you know, don't turn out to be an ax murder and kill me or something."

"Nope no axe murders here." I said raising my hands palms up. I wouldn't dream of harming her. I thought.

She nodded accepting that I wasn't going to harm her. "OK then, what can I get you?"

I shrugged walking back to my stool and sitting back down. "What do you have?" I asked. A slight blush reached her cheeks.

"Actually, not much. The stoves shut off so…I guess I can make you a sandwich if you don't mind that?" She mumbled. I nodded in answer and she hurried off back into the kitchen. I could hear the clatter of plates and fridge opening and closing.

"I'm sorry for scaring you. The door was opened so I thought you were open." I called to her.

"Yeah Josh was supposed to lock up but he's a bum and forgot." I couldn't help but chuckle a little. I nodded then remembered she couldn't see me and muttered an "oh" not knowing what to say. After a few minutes she was back a sandwich in one hand and a glass of water in the other. She placed them in front of me.

"There you go." She mumbled.

"Thanks. I don't have much money." Actually I had none.

"That's alright. Josh already cleared out the cash register anyways, so this is on me." I nodded and looked down at the plate. A bologna sandwich on white bread and chips. Simple. I picked up the sandwich and to a bit. My stomach was thankful for whatever I put in it.

'So…' she said dragging out the o. 'Who are you? I don't think I've seen you around before. Visiting family?" She leaned against the door frame of the kitchen, watching me. I shook my head, "Just passing threw"

"Oh where you from?" she eyed me carefully taking my appearance, which was disheveled and dirty.

"Washington."

"DC or the state?"

"Eh, the state." I laughed. Her eyebrows arched in surprise but she didn't ask anymore questions.

"I'm Casey by the way." She said and walked closer to where I sat.

"Jacob." I took another bite of the sandwich and shoveled some chips into my mouth. I peeked up at her where she watched me eyebrows arched.

"Slow down or your gonna make yourself sick." Casey laughed. I liked her name it suited her well. It didn't take long for my plate to be clean the glass empty. Casey chuckled and took the plate and glass away. She disappeared through the kitchen calling "Guess you were hungry."

"Oh yeah." I laughed. I was always hungry between running and phasing, I'm sure there wasn't a time I wasn't hungry even if I wasn't doing those. Casey returned after she put the dirty dishes away. She had a small plastic bag in her hand which contained a few chocolate chip cookies. My mouth watered at the delicious snack.

"I got hungry watching you." She smiled. She walked around the counter and took a seat next to me. She took a cookie out and handed it to me. I took with a smile and she took a bite of one also.

"So what's your story?" She asked.

I shrugged. "Visiting different places." I lied

"In that?" Her emerald eyes swept over my bear chest and feet. All I wore was a pair of old sweat pants. Easy to travel with. I nodded.

"Hmm. How old are you?" She asked bluntly.

I paused debating on if I should lie about that or not. I chose not to. "16." I knew I looked older and I could get away with at least being years older. But for some reason I didn't want to lie to her. I didn't want to do anything but tell her the truth.

"Whoa. Really? I thought you were like 25 or something." She laughed.

"Yeah I look older." I chuckled.

"I'm 16 too. 17 if a week though." She flashed a smile that made my heart stop. I smiled back my heart racing. She was so beautiful. Her green eyes trapped my brown ones and we stared at each other. I couldn't look away. I leaned towards her my heart beating faster. Even when I was with Bella I didn't feel this way. I couldn't exactly pin point what I was feeling but I was something different then I had ever felt before. As I leaned closer she leaned also leaving room for just a piece of paper to slide between us.

"Is it alright if I kiss you?" I stuttered I couldn't get the words out and I'm sure I sounded like a fool but I couldn't help it, I had to kiss her. I knew I had just met her but I couldn't help myself. There was something about her and I just wanted her in my arms.

She didn't speak, just nodded. I leaned closer but before my lips could touch hers she spoke. "Wait I don't know you." She mumbled, her breath brushing across my face. " Oh forget it. Kiss me." she giggled lightly and I closed the little space left and my lips were touching her soft pink ones lightly and my heart stopped beating. She leaned in closer to me almost of her small stool. Our lips moved together with ease as if we had been doing this for forever.

My hands reached up and cupped her face in them. She pulled away in surprise. "Your hot!" she exclaimed.

"Well thanks." I laughed.

"No you're hot. Burning hot." She laid a hand on my chest and gasped." Your burning up!"

"No I'm always like this." I laughed. She looked at me startled.

"That is not normal." Her muttered her hand still on my chest. My heart beat so fast I was surprised she couldn't feel it popping out of my chest. "Wow." She muttered again. My hands were still holding her face.

"Does that bother you?" I asked.

"No it's just…odd."

"Hmm." I didn't know what to tell her and my mind wasn't able to think of anything other then how beautiful she was. My lips were back on hers. Her arms reached up and wrapped around my neck. Mine slid around her waist pulling her closer. My heart soared more then I ever thought it could.

We pulled apart gasping for air. "This is kind of wrong." She said. I nodded she was right we had just met but I couldn't help it. I felt I like I knew everything about her.

"But I feel like I've known you for ever. That's silly isn't it?" I shook my head. It was like she was reading my mind.

"Not at all." I answered. She pulled her arms away from neck and walked away and into the kitchen. I watched her go my body aching for her back in my arms. She came back a few seconds later her cheeks flushed. She stayed in the doorway watching me. I stared back, waiting. I wanted to kiss her again didn't want to ever let her go. I would do anything for her if she asked.

And then it hit me. I had imprinted.

Well there it is first chapter. This story has been brewing in my mind for a while now and I thought I'd share it with you What do you think? Reviews are always welcomed.

Thank you

SD