Chapter 1: Leah

I looked out the window and watched the trees passed me in a blur. I saw the little houses and the rain clouds. If there's one thing I didn't miss about La Push it was definitely the rain. For those who don't know in La Push there is always a 99.99% of rain.

"So Reach why the sudden visit" I looked up and saw my younger brother Jacob. Although if you put us side by side I look younger. My brother happens to be the lucky one to get his growth sprout, I wonder when mine is gonna come.

"I missed you and dad" I said. I hated lying to Jake, I was always closer to him than Becca and I always trusted him. But how do you tell your brother that you left college because you found your roommate and boyfriend in your bed together.

Yeah, I don't have an answer to that either.

"Well how come you didn't miss us during Christmas, or thanksgiving, or my birthday, or dad's." He did have a point I haven't visited my family in ages, I wanted to, but school work and my job never made it possible.

"Does it really matter Jake, I'm here now" I said smiling.

"True, so are you excited to see dad again?" If there was one thing I absolutely love about Jake, it's that he doesn't dwell on the bad and has the most carefree attitude; I could use him during my exams.

"Of course, I haven't seen him since the wheelchair accident" A few years ago my dad got in a car accident and couldn't walk anymore. That's one of the reasons I also didn't want to visit. I always felt guilt and sorrow seeing my dad in a wheelchair, he used to be one of the most active out and about people I know.

We pulled up to my old house. It looked the same: paint slightly stripping on the front door, red exterior, the windows needed to be cleaned. Yep, same old house. "Reach ya planning on coming inside or are you gonna sit there all night" Jake asked, he already had both my suitcases and was almost inside. "Yeah, I'm coming" I wasn't exactly in a rush to go inside but I really wanted to see dad, I've missed him. I got out of the car and walked towards the door, I stopped at the door and counted to three, then I slowly opened the door.

"SURPRISE!" Everyone shouted. I was shocked; inside my house were most of my childhood friends and some of Jake's. There was Leah, Sam, Emily, Quil, Embry and the list goes on, but most important was my dad, Billy. As soon as I saw him I rushed and hugged him as tight as I could. When I let go, I heard roaring laughter, my dad's roaring laughter.

"I've missed you too Rach" He said smiling. "Hey Rach we exist too ya know" I heard Leah say. I quickly ran and bear hugged her too, before I left for college we were partners in crime, nothing could've broken us apart. "I've missed you so much Leah" I said. "Me too Reach." My next bear hug victim was Sam. He was the third partner in crime, all three of us were as thick as thieves... before he and Leah broke up. It was weird one moment he was head over heels for her, then the next he was crazy for Emily. Men, they never know what they want.

I went around and hugged all my old friends and neighbors. Being around them and their smiles made me realize how much I really missed La Push, even with the rain. After catching up I went over to chat with Leah. Ever since the Sam and Emily incident everyone says she's changed into a horrible person, but all I really see if a broken hearted girl.

"Hey party pooper what's wrong?" I asked. She was standing by herself in a corner.

"Nothing, it's just 'that time of the month' you know." I wanted to say "from what I've been hearing then you've been having one long ass period". But I know that she would be mad, so I said "well, since it's 'that time of the month' how about I walk you home so you could rest." She looked a little hurt, "no it's your party I'll leave by my self."

"Leah its dark out if your going, so am I" She looked like she was going to protest but surprisingly didn't, maybe it was 'that time of the month'.

"Ok, but tell Jake so you get back in one piece." She said half teasingly. I stuck out my tongue at her, but went and told Jake. "Jake I'm gona walk Leah home, see you later k?"

"Okay see you—wait did you just say Leah?"

"Yes, don't worry it's not gonna take long" I kissed him on the cheek then ran to outside...or I would have, if I didn't run smack into something big, hot, and hard.

"Shit" I rubbed my head; I could feel the welt beginning to form. Great I haven't even been here that long and I'm already being a klutz.

"Rach you okay?" Jake was right by me and glaring at something above me. I looked up to see what he was glaring at and started glaring myself.

Paul Alexander. Even saying his name makes me want to puke. In high school I once had a thing for him and he totally took advantage of me—I didn't get raped, but what he did still hurt.

"Rachel" He said my name like he was in a daze. He had a weird look on his face, was this guy about to come to my party high?

"Paul" I spat his name with disgust. I kept glaring at him and he kept staring at me. The n Jake broke the staring contest we had when he growled at Paul—wait growl?

"Jake I'm fine and I think I'm going to spend the night at Leah's, call you when I get there bye" I almost ran out the door again, but Paul grabbed my wrist and stopped me.

"Please don't leave" I tried to pull away from his grip but he was too strong.

"Let go of me" I demanded and he did.

I walked out to Leah.

"So what was that about?" She asked

"Just Paul being a total ass, as usual" I said grumpily. She chuckled.

"What did he scream at you, he does that to everyone don't get offended."

"No he didn't, I ran into him by accident and he kept on staring at me like he was high. I can't believe he's show up to my welcome home party—high!"

"He kept on staring at you?" Leah asked nervously.

"Yeah, but that's not the point I think he was—"

"When he was staring at you, did he look like he was seeing the sun for the first time or anything like that?"

"Gosh I don't know Leah!" I'm not sure why but I just felt very frustrated—it's all Paul's fault.

"Oh, okay" Leah still looked nervous. I wonder if she—nah, not Leah... but maybe. I'll ask her anyways.

"Hey Lee, can I ask you something?

"Sure"

"Do you like Paul?"

She looked offended and quickly answered "hell no". Thank god, I've always supported Leah's relationships but if she was with Paul, I don't even want to think of what I would do to her.

"Why do you like him?" she asked smirking. Now I'm the one offended.

"Of course not, don't you remember what happened junior year?"

"Oh yeah I forgot about that, sorry Rach"

"It's cool I'm over it anyways plus I've had a few college boys to keep me busy over the past few years." I said grinning.

"You little slut, I knew you were keeping something from me" Leah said teasingly.

We reached her house. It also looked the same, but I knew it wasn't. A few months ago Leah's dad, Harry Clearwater, died. I know her family hasn't been the same since.

"I'll tell you later, I've got to call Jake remember?" I ran inside and called Jake to tell him I reached Leah's, which was like 3 blocks from us.

Leah and I decided to reminisce upon old times, by playing truth or dare, never have I ever and doing each others nails.

Its times like these that make me wonder why I ever left La Push in the first place.

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