DISCLAIMER: SM OWNS ALL, ONLY THE PLOT IS MINE.

CHAPTER ONE

Sam Ulley is a complete asshole, and for some damn reason that I don't even know, I fell in love with the bastard. Now here I sit in this horrific gown, that is a hideous shade of pink, waiting for my turn to walk down the aisle in his and Emily's wedding.

In front of me stands Bella whose cheeks are matching the dress she wears with a smile on her face as she beams at shitty ole Jacob Black. What she sees in that sucker amazes me, because I for one don't see shit. I look down and see Seth standing behind Jake as he looks and nods at me and lets out a short giggle at the expression I'm sure is plastered on my face.

Taking a glance behind me I see Emily glowing in her gown, and I wink at her before I take my slow yet graceful walk. I smile because I truly am happy for them on this day, but mostly I am happy that I am not marrying this son-of-a-bitch. I praise my cousin for being able to handle him.

Things have changed in this small town of La Push. One thing that has changed is that we are friendly, maybe too friendly, with the Cullen's. We are so friendly that I just passed them on my decent down the aisle. In the corner of my eye I see Edward smirk at me, he's been doing that a lot lately.

I don't exactly know how it happened, but somewhere in the last year and a half Sam has had a change of heart about them. Ever since Carlisle took care of Jacob during the battle (A/N: see Eclipse) things have been different like Edward being at my house and me being invited, and actually going, to his. It's like we're this big fucked up supernatural family that shares exes.

Yes, I said share. You see shortly after Jacob phased the first time he in fact imprinted on Bella, but he never told her because she was caught up on Edward. Then he just came back all of a sudden and swept Bella right off her feet again leaving Jacob alone. But before the battle they shared a heartfelt kiss, gag, and that's when she 'just knew' leaving Edward in the dust. I knew how that felt, being left in the dust seeing the one you love go off with someone else and be all happy and giggly.

'Maybe that's why Edward and I are friends' I thought to myself glancing at him to see his slightly shrug.

'Showoff' I said and he smirked. I wanted to rip it off his face and I quickly imagined me doing so, but quickly snapped back to life to grab Emily's huge bouquet.

'This is fucking ridiculous' I thought as the ceremony began which was short, sweet, and to the point.

Soon the minister was pronouncing them man and wife and they were walking arm and arm down the aisle.

Jacob reached out for my arm winking at Bella before we parted from the group.

"Soon that will be you lover boy." I said

"Yes, most definitely" he beamed back.

"Just make sure she doesn't pick pink" I said as we reached the end of the aisle sharing a laugh.

We went straight toward the limo since we took pictures ahead of time, and went to the beach for the reception. Personally, I could've taken my ass straight home and eaten some butter pecan ice cream, but here I was stuck in Sam and Emily's love fest.

"You don't have to be so surly all the time you know" Edward said walking towards me.

"Yes, I do. It keeps people away," I looked at him, "This is the part where you leave."

"I will help you escape, in turn for a dance with you in this lovely dress."

I scoffed and grabbed my brother's arm and hauled him off to the dance floor.

"Leah, what the hell" he protested.

"Dance with me Seth, keep Cullen at bay for me."

He laughed but complied, "I don't see what the big deal is anyway, it's just Edward."

I huffed, "Easy for you to say."

He smiled at me as we began to glide on the dance floor.

"You look beautiful today Leah, I thought I should let you know."

"Thanks, you clean up nicely too."

We talked aimlessly as we danced together and soon the time had come for toast.

I felt my palms began to sweat as I neared the microphone.

"I am really not one for words unless I am being sarcastic. And I really can't tell someone anything about being in love, or what love really is; but when I look at Sam and Emily I can see what everyone out there is talking about. Emily you are an amazing girl and you have snagged yourself an Alpha man who is going to love you until the sun stops shining, and even then he will love you more than he did the day before. Mr. and Mrs. Ulley, I wish you both a life of happiness and one full of love and laughter. To the bride and groom" I said as I raised my glass.

Emily and Sam both came to hug me as I stealthily left the reception during Jacob's speech. I was walking in the road taking the pins out of my hair and when I smelt a sweet scent waft through the air.

"Hello Edward" I called out.

"You gave a wonderful speech Leah"

"Thanks" I said not really feeling like talking. I could tell Edward knew because he let me have the silence until we were in front of my house.

"Do you really believe you don't know what love is?" he asked

"I've only experienced love once and look how that turned out, if you forgot I went to his wedding today. I already gave my heart away once only to have it handed back all mangled up and shit. I'm not ready to try again, hell, who knows if I'll ever be ready."

"You can't give up after one failed relationship Lee."

I grimaced as he called me that.

"Well I don't see you trying after Bella, Eddie."

"Who says that I'm not?"

That shocked me, "You're telling me that you're talking to someone right now? Well friend, you've been holding out on me I see!"

"Not talking technically, she doesn't know I exist."

"That's impossible, you're Edward Cullen, and everyone knows you."

He laughed at me, and it was a beautiful sound. It was like the wind chimes that my parents had in the backyard from Bermuda.

I walked behind the house to our backyard and sat on the swings as I kicked off my heels; Edward went around and started to gently push me. There was a beautiful breeze blowing and I looked up into the sky to see the stars shining clearly. I could spend every day like this.

"So could I" Edward said behind me.

I jumped slightly forgetting he was there and he flitted around to kneel in front of me.

"I didn't mean to frighten you" he whispered.

"It's okay; I'm just a little jumpy."

"You're never jumpy Lee" he said as he lifted his hand and ran it along my cheek.

"I hate it when you call me that"

"That's why I do it" he lifted his other hand and cradled my face.

"What are you doing?" I asked as he moved closer to me.

"This" and his cold lips molded to mine in a kiss that I had never thought were possible. My eyes slid close and the tiniest of moans escaped my throat and I watched as color burst to life behind my lids. My hands flew to his hair and I slid my tongue along his lip begging for entrance. He moaned causing me to smile and he took that as the opportune moment to slide his tongue in my mouth. I tugged his head back disconnecting our lips, and ran my fingers along his scalp.

"Do you know how long I've waited to do that Lee?"

He lightly kissed my lips as the fog in my head cleared and I realized what had just happened. I abruptly stood and he almost lost his balance, but recovered quickly.

What the fuck am I doing, I just kissed a bloodsucker and I liked it. No, I cannot do this; I will not do this. I was rubbing my temples as my head began pounding; I risked a glance at Edward and he was watching me as I paced. Immediately I put a stop to all the thoughts that were flooding my head and thought of a brick wall.

"What are you thinking, I can't hear you and all I see is this brick wall."

He made a step towards me, and I moved two steps back spreading my hands out in a 'keep away' motion.

"You and I are mortal enemies and we cannot date. Hell, we shouldn't even be friends; that's pushing it Edward."

"Well what if I want to push the limits with you? Leah what if I just want to drop every boundary I have ever built for myself with you?"

"No Edward, you have to stop talking like that."

He shook his head as he walked towards me; I turned and quickly started to run towards the road. I heard him growl in frustration as he started to run after me. I just had to get back to the wedding and then I would be in a public setting where he couldn't make a scene.

I pushed my legs harder and felt the wind whipping in my hair. As I rounded the corner and my feet hit the sand I looked up to see Seth mouthing 'What the hell' to me pointing at my hair. Quickly I ran my hands through my hair to fix the tangled web and when I saw Seth giving thumbs up I walked back towards the party.

Something cold wrapped around my hand, and I groaned realizing it was Edward.

"Don't be like that" he murmured holding my hand tighter.

I clenched my teeth together and slowly made the walk to the ongoing reception avoiding eye contact from the entire wedding party starring at us.

I looked to Paul and mouthed, 'Help me'. He rolled his eyes but strolled over.

"Edward, do you mind if I borrow the chick for awhile?"

"Well I-

"Great, let's go Paul" I said as I latched onto his arm and towed Paul in the opposite direction of Edward.

"Where are you going Leah?"

"Away from the funeral that you know you're ready to spring from."

He laughed, "Could we at least go a little faster then?"

We walked along the road and I could smell Edward's scent wafting towards us from behind.

"Do you smell that?" Paul asked at one point.

"No, I don't smell a thing. You go ahead; I'll catch up with you."

I watched as Paul ran off into the distance and turned around to see Edward standing with his arms crossed and lips pursed, eyes starring beyond me.

"He likes you, you know."

"Who Paul" I asked turning around looking at the space that once occupied him. "Hmm, I would've never thought he looked twice at me."

I wonder if Paul's a good kisser. I felt a smile tug at my lips and a giggle escape my mouth. Yeah, the bastard is probable an amazing kisser.

Edward growled beside me and I looked to see his fist clenched.

"Calm down Cullen, it's just Paul." Mean as hell, yet drop dead sexy.

"Is it really 'just Paul' if you think about him like that?"

"I think about everyone like that."

"Not me, you don't think about me at all. But when I kissed you, I get the biggest response yet."

I felt his hands run the length of my arms and stop at my neck. His thumbs rubbed my jaw and he brought his face towards mine, rubbing his lips across mine. My thoughts clouded and all I thought of was him, all I felt was his lips on mine. I saw him and me sitting on a porch swing together and he was holding me in his arms. He slid his tongue into my mouth and I moaned seeing another vision of us together in bed.

His hands twisted into my hair and he abruptly tore his lips from mine.

"Think it again; think what you just thought again. It was the most beautiful thing" he said through his pants.

I shook my head and slid his hands from my hair. "Someone's waiting for me, I have to go, and you have to go home."

"I want to stay with you."

I sucked in a deep breath, "I don't want you too Edward."

"Yes you do, I saw what you thought about. You can't tell me that you don't want it."

I started to put distance in between us; he looked up at me and made a move to follow.

"No, Edward this is wrong and it may feel so right. But you and I both know that we can't do this, think about your family."

"They love you, even Rose adores you."

"Well, what about my family. Do you really think that the pack will accept me if I chose a bloodsucker over who I am?"

"The pack will be fine; in fact they might like what being in a relationship does to you. And if you haven't noticed we are all one fucked up family."

"You cursed"

"It's your influence on me" he said as he stepped closer.

"I can't" I said stepping back. "I can't do to you what he did to me. I can't turn you into the person that I am, and I don't want you to hate me."

"I could never"

"Yes, you could. And I couldn't live with you hating me. So I need you to go home and move with your family when it's your time to go, because this thing with us isn't going to go any further than that kiss."

"I'm not leaving without you Lee."

"Yes you are, because I am leaving without you. I got accepted into my dream school and I am going to get out of this town, and I am going to meet people that I never dreamed of, and-

"You're leaving?" he choked out.

"You will too soon, and you'll meet some normal girl, or some vampire normal girl."

"I want you"

"I won't deny that you want me and that I want you right now, but what if I imprint Edward? What will you do, tell me Edward, what will you do?"

He shrugged his shoulders and I walked towards him cradling his face in my hands.

"Close your eyes," I whispered and watched as they slid close. "Keep them closed, okay?"

He nodded and I saw his lip began to tremble. Quickly I kissed his lips and began to memorize his face.

"No peeking" I choked out as I felt a tear fall from my eye. Surprisingly he kissed it away before it hit the ground.

Slowly I took my hands away from his face, and began to walk away. The further I got the faster I walked, and as I rounded the corner I turned and let myself get one last look.

You know how people always say that whenever one person turns around for one last look that it's over and you will always belong to that one person. Well they definitely weren't lying.