Hello everyone!

I have been reading a lot of Paul/Oc stories that I wanted to write my own, I am so happy with it so far, I want to work on both this as well as my Jacob story. I am writting a lot more now so I am hoping to update more often! Review and Favorite! 3

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Chapter 1 – Come Together

"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.."

~ Bernard M. Baruch

"Jesus Christ!" I slammed my foot on the break as I stared at the frightened doe that stood in front of my car, trying not to scare the poor doe anymore then I originally have. "Common sweetheart, you gotta get out of the way... its dangerous here..." the doe starred at me, but was soon frightened off by a huge flock of birds that were suddenly flying out of the forest in a panic. I watched as both the birds and doe suddenly disappeared from sight, wondering could have frightened them so badly. I turned around, making my way towards my black Audi S7, getting in and starting on my way once again. It has been about 5 years since I had last been in La Push, I only left to go to school but just a few days a go I had graduated, only hearing the news that my mother was attacked in the forest and killed. I have been devastated, my mother was one of my best friends, I confided in her for everything, the fact that she is gone now. It doesn't seem like this is real.

I sighed, running a hand through my hair, being gone for so long had changed me a lot since I was last home. In high school, I would usually keep to myself, not wanting any kind of attention from anyone but that didn't seem to last too long. I hid myself in baggy clothing, never really doing much to my hair other then throwing it up into a ponytail, I only wore eyeliner and lip gloss. I had my mothers hazel eye color, it would constantly change with my moods, I ended up getting my russet skin tone from my father. So while I tried to hide myself and not draw too much attention to myself, there was always a few people who were older then me, that would find it fun to torment me and bully me. I had gone through deep depressions throughout high school that I kept to myself. Honestly if it weren't for Jacob, Quil and Embry, I honestly don't believe I would be here right now. When I was 16, I got sick and tired of the bullying, I ended up going up to the cliffs where everyone would go diving.

I was ready to jump and land on the rocks below this specific area when Quil, Embry and Jake ran to me and hugged me, telling me how I mean so much to them. It was tough, getting through high school, especially when the boys ended up joining Sams crew. Sam was an odd man, he tended to watch me constantly, like he was just waiting for me to do something. It creeper me out. So once I graduated, I left for Rhode Island to go to school for art at RISD, it was such a wonderful school, I ended up making friends with a few people that helped show me how confident I really am. So here I am now, finally grown into my own skin, a curvy body, dyed bright red hair with purple underneath, a smile that brightens up whatever room I enter and the confidence I have never had before. As I grew up, I started falling in love with makeup, playing around with it and getting a major in makeup on the side of my Illustration degree. After about 20 minutes on the road, I ended up coming to a small house, two stories. It was a pale Grey with white siding.

Home.

Finally.

I smiled as I turned the car off, I was currently wearing a pair of black skinny jeans, with a black low cut tank top that had a tigers face outlined in white, over top the tank top I had my black leather jacket that matched my black leather combat boots. I tended to like altering my clothing a lot so one day I got into learning to add studs to fabrics. I ended up making straps that were attached to my boots with studs sticking out of it. I had a kind of alternative look, liking the use of dark colors and just being able to express myself with my clothing. It was quite fun.

Soon the door flew open and a man who stood at about 6'1 came running out the door, with a Siberian Mastiff following him. I laughed and quickly got out of the car, running into my dads arms, hugging him tightly as I cried happily. I was home. My dad kissed my forehead and smiled brightly as he looked me over, "Look at how much you have grown... I can't believe how much of a woman you have become.." I smiled up at him and giggled, "Awe shucks dad, you know I am always going to be your little girl." His smile soon faded as he took his right hand, feeling my head, "You feeling okay Ayianna?... your burning up." I smiled as I took his hand in mine, nodding, "Yeah I am fine, I just think I ended up with a cold from staying at the two motels on my way over.." Nodding he smiled, walking to my car, taking out my suitcases and leading me into the house.

The living room wasn't too big, it had an arch that lead right into the kitchen. The living room was painted a light brown, had dark mahogany tables and black couches. I ended up taking a running leap onto the couch, sighing contently, "HOME!" My dad just shook his head and laughed, "Well now, I am glad your back, it was pretty lonely without you here." He soon became quiet as he walked to the couch, resting his hand on my head, "You know... your mother would have been so happy to see you home... She missed you dearly... I am just hoping that Charlie will find out what had happened to her..." I looked up at my dad, tears threatening to fall, I missed my mom, I was still in shock that something had happened to her. "I think we will find out sooner or later... we just need to stay positive and be happy, Mom wouldn't want us dwelling on the fact that she is not here anymore..."

He nodded as he looked at the clock, "Your right... well you have about two hours to kill before we head over to Billy Black's house for dinner... Jacob has been asking about you. He is all excited to see you." I looked over at my dad and sighed, shaking my head, "I doubt that... after Quil, Embry and him went off to hang out with Sam. They just forgot about me..." Giving me a look that made me rethink what I had said, he left the room to head into the kitchen. I ran a hand through my hair and sighed, looking over at my dog, Otis, reaching out and petting him, "You wouldn't leave me now would you..." Otis looked up at me and tilted his head to the side slightly, before getting up and licking my face, causing me to laugh loudly. "Alright! Alright! I have missed you too Otis but that doesn't mean I want your tongue in my mouth!"

~Jacobs POV~

Walking into the house after being on patrol sucked sometimes, but today was different, I was pretty excited. Ayianna was home today and she was coming here for dinner. Rachael was currently in the kitchen preparing some fish for dinner tonight, while my dad was sitting in the living room watching the football game. I walked into the room and sat down beside him on the couch, smiling widely. "Your all excited about today, aren't you?" I nodded as I glanced over at Billy and smiled, "Yeah, I haven't seen Ayianna since we were 16, after changing, I never really got to see her that often... I feel bad for leaving her all alone after the change..." Billy wheeled over to me and placed a hand on my knee, smiling, "Trust me, I believe she will be just as excited to see you and happy about it as you are." I nodded and stretched out a bit, putting my hands behind my head and sighing.

"Get your arms down and take a shower! You stink!"

I laughed as Rachael tried hitting me with the wooden spoon, to have it break from the impact.

"Did you forget that you can't hurt me?" She rolled her eyes and picked up the broken pieces, before heading back into the kitchen to grab another one. Billy shook his head and laughed, "oh she will never learn... but you should do as she says and grab yourself a shower."

~Ayiannas POV~

I groaned softly as I swatted away the hands that dared wake me from my nap, "Ayianna, c'mon you gotta wake up, we have dinner to go to." I sighed as I peaked through my arm, looking up at my dad, "Urgh I hate this, I was having such a good sleep too..." Shaking my head I slowly sat up, lately I was becoming sluggish and extremely tired all the time, which was different because I was always so full of energy. These changes in me started happening the day I found out my mother had been killed, I guess the news I had gotten about losing her effected me in the worse way possible.

I got up and smiled, patting Otis on the head lovingly before heading out the door to my car, getting in and starting up the engine, Cheveyo, got into the passenger side and whistled low, "I forgot what a nice car you got yourself." I giggled as I started driving off towards Jacobs house, nervous beyond belief at the thought of seeing him after all these years. My dad reached over and placed his hand on my shoulder, calming me down slightly, "Breath Ayianna, calm down, everything is going to be alright." I nodded as I turned on the radio, listening to Whiskey in the Jar by Metallica. I hummed softly to the music as I drove, taking less then 7 minutes to get to Jacobs place. Parking the car out front, I turned the car off and got out, looking out at the small house, "Well lets go Anna," I looked over at my dad as he started walking towards the front door, following him as he opened the door and walked in.

"Honey I'm home!" He yelled out.

Billy came wheeling himself out of the kitchen and grinned, "Well if it isn't Cheveyo and the lovely Ayianna, I am happy to see you home." I smiled as I walked over to Billy, giving him a big hug, it was so nice seeing him once again. "Now, now, let me see how much you have grown." I blushed as I giggled slightly, walking back and slowly spinning around, "I haven't changed that much, just became more comfortable with myself." He chuckled as he nodded, "Yes you have... You look so much like your mother.." I smiled sadly as he mentioned my mother, it really was hard to keep myself happy without her. Every time someone would mention her I wanted to just break down and cry.

"Ayia?!" I quickly gasped and spun around to see Jacob standing in the hallway starring at me.

"Holy hell! Jacob! You know steroids are bad for you right?" I blushed slightly as my dad, Billy and Jake started laughing at me. I mean, Jacob was a huge! He was muscular, his hair was cut short and he had a tattoo. He laughed and wrapped an arm around my shoulder, pulling me into a one armed hug, "I knew you missed me." I laughed and looked out into the kitchen to see Rachael leaning against the door frame watching us, "Good to see you've grown out of those baggy clothes of yours, your looking good Ayianna." I blushed deeply and smiled as I walked over to her and hugged her, "Thanks Rach, I have missed you." She chuckled slightly, "Good because I missed seeing you around when I came home."

My dad cleared his throat and smiled widely, "Well, shall we get to the food now or are we going to be standing here in the hallway for the rest of the night." We all laughed as we made our way into the kitchen.

Man, it was good being home.