There's a place that I know. It's not pretty there and few have ever gone. If I show it to you know. Will it make you run away? Or will you stay, even if it hurts? Even if I try to push you out will you return? And remind me who I really am, please remind who I really am. Everybody's got a dark side do you love me? Can you love mine? Nobody's a picture perfect, but we're worth it you know that we're worth it. Will you love me? Even with my dark side?

~Dark side by Kelly Clarkson

Chapter 1

Emma's POV

How the hell did everything end up like this? Why does this shit always happen to me? I knew it was too good to be true. I guess I'll do what I know how to do best, revert to my old ways and disappoint. I put the razor to my wrist and cut, I hate myself for doing it but I can't help but feel the need to do it. I thought that I could stop on my own since my parents aren't ever here they didn't really know that I was cutting in the first place. Thinking of this I do it again, thinking about my family, how lonely I feel, and my fucked love life. I put the razor down after several cuts and crawl into bed after I stopped crying and started feeling a little dizzy.

*A couple hours later*

I woke up in a very bright room confused. What was I doing in a… I looked around, hospital? I turned and saw my best friend Lily and my brother Matt sitting by the bed.

"What the hell Emma! Why didn't you tell us that something was wrong?!"

"Stop yelling at her Matt, yelling isn't going to solve anything"

She was right I always get yelled at for something and apparently it never helps. I really did try to stop, I just got so overwhelmed with feeling worthless and cutting has always made me feel a little better. Apparently quitting wasn't as easy as I thought it would be.

"Fine then I'll just tell her the news. Emma, mom and dad have had it. Since you've always been the "problem child", their words not mine, they're sending you to La Push for a while. They think it'll do you some good to get out of the city and away from your douche of an ex. You're going to go stay with our cousin Jared."

"You're kidding me!"

He didn't look at me. "I'm not. Maybe it will be good for you." I didn't feel like talk to them anymore after that so after a lecture about self-harm, my anxiety and depression I left the hospital. The next day my parents had packed most of my stuff and shipped to La Push so after my goodbyes I got in my car to drive from New York to La Push.

Paul's POV

After I got off of patrol I went to go see my usual hook up Rachel. I enjoy this no strings relationship since I won't have a real relationship until my imprint shows up. After spending a few hours at Rachel's I ran home because Jared wanted me to be there to help his cousin move in.

"Jared?"

"Hey Paul" Of course he was just making out with Kim on the couch. I can tell because she's bright red. It's not the first time I've walked in on them.

"Could you guys maybe, I don't know make out in your room?"

"Why would we do that when you are almost always at Rachel's?" I scoffed but he did have a point.

Kim then asks "Wait that's where you always are? You know you can't be in a relationship with Rachel she isn't your imprint." I rolled my eyes, why does somebody always have to bring up an imprint when I talk about Rachel?

"Well it's more of a physical relationship, not that it's anybodies business. Anyways Jared when is your cousin going to get here?"

He checks his phone "In like 30 minute."

"Cool. I'm gonna go shower."

As I was getting out of the shower I smelled another person so I assumed Jared's cousin had finally gotten here. She smelled great, lavender and vanilla. I put some clothes on while listening in on the conversation.

"It's nice to see you Emma, it's been so long! This is my girlfriend Kim"

Then a voice that I'm assuming belongs to Emma squeaked out, due to Jared's bear hug, "I know you've gotten huge since that last time I saw you and it's nice to meet you Kim." I could practically see the smirk on Jared's face as I heard him put her down.

I decided to go downstairs and join in on the conversation. As soon as I got down the stairs and saw her I was amazed. She had naturally curly hair that was black with blue and purple streaks. It went down to her shoulder blade. As my eyes traveled over the rest of her body all I could think was how sexy she was. She definitely has curves in the right places. Then I met her eyes and time seemed to stop. They were bright blue green that were captivating. I could look at them forever. They were so- I was interrupted mid-thought when I heard a throat clear and I looked up to see a grinning Jared. Fuck I did not-.

"Paul this is my cousin Emma. Emma this is Paul my roommate." I smiled at her while she gave a little wave. Well this day just got more interesting.