A/N Bear with me I guess as I learn to get the hang of things. Its a slash Jacob/Emmett, don't like don't read, not really sure what to put hear as its the first time. I'm doing this blind folded, I don't have a plan for this, but I do have ideas. In other words I have a bunch of dots in my head I'm gonna connect, but I don't have any particular direction I want this to go, but that's just how I write, okay?
There are no vampires are shifters, I'm gonna say that I'm attempting to keep each character as true to themselves as possible, but I will take some liberties on various occasions, sorry if I miss the dot.
I don't own Twilight, wouldn't want the responsibility, it's all on you stephenie meyer
Well that just sucked... I hate being cooped up in a car for extended periods of time! Ironic I know, considering how much I enjoy repairing them. It feels so nice to finally stretch my legs after being in the car for like five days. Doesn't matter now though, cause we're finally here! I watched as Edward got out of the drivers seat and walked around to wake up Bella who was blissfully asleep in the passenger seat. I decided to leave the "love birds" alone for a little so I could look around and see exactly where "here" was. Personally, I didn't care, it was woodsy enough and I loved it. Being from Forks and all, you come to hate the rain, but the forest? No, never. It was a part of me. Always, has been, always will be, especially after growing up on the Res.
I walked to a nearby ledge to examine the valley below. Amazing, that was the only word for it. To see all that green shimmering under the warm summer sky. This was something I could definitely get used to, the sun, the sky, the dry forest. It was just too much, the view awoke some sort of primal feeling in me. It took every ounce of restraint to simply not take off the ledge and go running through the valley below. In someways it was like being back home minus the rain, plus the sun. Man ohh man how I missed that sun! THis was going to be the best summer ever.
This was in fact our first summer after being in college and to be honest for the longest time none of knew how to spend it. "Us" being the group we formed over the year consisting of me, Edward, Bella, Alice, and Jasper. I've known Bella the longest, we grew up together, even going as far as to picking out the same college and I mean, yeah Bella and I spent every summer together back home, but after she met Edward, well things sorta changed. Not necessarily for the worse, they just... changed. It wasn't like I was jealous, no. I'd never been attracted to Bella. My friends told me I was crazy for it, and were constantly nagging me "If you don't hurry up and snatch her up, someone else will". But, well, she wasn't what I wanted for what ever reason and I don't blame her one bit for kick starting her delayed dating life. Neither of us really dated back in high school, I guess it just wasn't that important back then. To be completely honest though I had no idea what the hell I wanted and never really felt like getting mixed up with overly hormonal teenage girls. Despite being able to get pretty much any girl I could possibly want, I just didn't want anyone.
Well, our first summer came up and Bella and I wanted to broaden our horizon from out old tendencies, that being stuck in Washington again. Nothing was wrong with working on cars, foggy beach ventures, and dreary trips to Seattle, but well even I wanted to do something more. It was Jasper who suggest we volunteer for something, given he wanted to go to Disney (as per request of his girlfriend Alice) but we all liked the idea of working somewhere together over the summer. Not just anywhere though, we wanted to do something interesting. At first we all applied to be camp councilors, but Bella and Jasper weren't too fond of kids. Disney was out of the question, I just wan't willing to cut my hair and Edward wasn't willing to shave. Then Edward mentioned that his sister Rosalie had gone on some sort of "out door adventure" thing. It was like a camp for adults, kinda... It was much more intense, they had legit rock climbing, white water rafting, spelunking, paint ball, and so much more. It worked perfectly with each of our individual interests, we'd be able to each help run an activity.
There were reservations though... Mostly from Alice when she found out she'd be without a cell phone and 50 miles away from the nearest mall. But somehow, Jasper was able to convince her to join in, though I really have no interest in knowing how he did it... Those two were coming up tomorrow since they had to visit Alice's mom in Salem for a week, so for the time being it was just the three of us. Talk about the third wheel syndrome...
I glanced back at the two who were now both out of the car. Bella was doing some back stretches, and Edward was hopelessly checking his phone for the signal I knew he'd never get.
"Hey Edward, why don't cha chill with the phone already, you're missing the view" I snicker as I point to Bella who was now reaching for her toes. Edward turned a mad shade of red and I just laughed, Bella still oblivious to everything came over to see the view.
"Breath taking isn't it? Come on Edward you have to see this!" Bella said cheerfully running over to bother Edward.
"Well I can see my work here is done, I think I'll go check us in" I said with a wink at the two as I headed to the nearby cabin.
I know it was a lame excuse to get away, but I didn't really wanna impose right now, after all it was their first summer together as a couple, who was I to interfere?
The cabin I noticed on the way here, was just down the road near the lake. It couldn't have been more then a mile. I didn't mind the walk anyways, I wanted to see more of the place. It was beautiful seeing the light flicker through the canopy above, something you didn't get to see often at home on account of all the rain. THis at least gave me sometime to think about what I'd like to do. I wondered if I'd get to help with the zip line tour. I'd enjoy it, but I kinda wanted to do something more physically demanding, I like to challenge myself. Rock climbing could be fun, but honestly I was better at jumping off the cliffs then climbing them back home.
When we called, they said they always appreciated any help they could get. When we mention our lack of skill, they were surprisingly quick to offer lessons a week before the camp officially opened.
Alice mentioned doing the zip line tours, surprisingly she wasn't afraid of height, I felt it was cause she just wanted to be off the ground. Jasper was going to help with the paintball hands down, he loved the sport, said he used to play it all the time back home. I recalled Bella had taken life guard lessons a few years ago and passed, so she wanted to see if they needed a life guard or some assistance with the white water rafting. Edward on the other hand just wanted to stick to the pensive hiking tours. Leave it to him to choose the most boring thing.
I found myself laughing to myself as I opened the cabin door and I notice someone already checking in. I stepped awkwardly into the corner as I waited for them to finish up. At the same time, I wondered who the guy checking in was, it never occurred to me there would be others, though seeing a camp this large I wasn't surprised.
He had huge beat up bags. They were worn and tethered on the ends and packed to the point of exploding. It was too hard to see the guy carrying them, but from what I could tell he was my height, maybe a little taller. He was wearing flip flops which revealed very tone well defined calves, leading to a pair of worn cargo shorts.
"Hey thanks, and its good seeing you again too. I'm excited that I finally get to do the training this time around. Well Imma go settle in, see ya around" The guy said with a deep burly voice. His mood was contagious as I found myself smiling at his good mood.
When he turned around I realized how built this guy was! His feet weren't the only thing that was build, I mean, I'm pretty big myself, but he definitely gave me a run for my money. He was practically bursting out of his T-shirt and his arms looked like two pythons desperately trying to escape a burrow!
"Dude, take a pic, I know I'm hot" he said punching me in the shoulder, snapping me out of my daze. "The names Emmett, we working together?"
I could barely process the question "Ohh... yeah, guess so, the names Jacob, but well just call me Jake..." Wow, what the hell is wrong with me? I can't even form a coherent sentence. It didn't matter he just laughed and connected our hands which I didn't even realize I had held out. His grip would have broken anyone else's hand, but i gave a firm squeeze back that seemed to peak his interest.
"Well "Jake" I look forward to working with a real man such as yourself, I'll be seeing you around" he said as he left the cabin leaving me feeling weird.
Honestly? What the hell was that? I guess I'm not used to meeting guys bigger than me... It didn't bother me that much though, I quickly got back on track as I began our check in.
As expected, the girls and guys would be staying in different cabins this summer. Which Bella was excited for cause it would give me and Edward more bonding time... woo hoo... Actually, that's being unfair, I don't hate Edward at all, he's just dull as a worn eraser and spends most of his time lost in thought or in a book. The only thing I find appealing of him is that he makes Bella happy and stays outta my way. I must admit was hard at first learning to share Bella's attention, but I guess she did her best at balancing, a relationship, school, and friends. If anything, I was looking forward to hanging out with Jasper, he really knew how to get down and dirty like my old friends back home. His love of most sports always gave me some friendly competition and kept my on my toes, even if nine times out of ten I'd squash him in anything athletic.
I got excited as I began to think of all the new ways I could push myself this summer which really got me pumped. It made unpacking bearable, as we quickly finished helping Bella settling in. For a girl who usually prides herself in not being a "girly" girl she still travels like one though... Lucky for her because Alice wasn't here yet, she somehow managed to be the first in her cabin which made things easier for her.
Once she was all settled in, I began to unload my things from the car so Edward and Bella could have some privacy which will be hard to come by once things get started.
Once everything was out of the trunk and on the ground I turned around to start gathering my things to take in, but I wasn't really expecting someone to be standing so close behind me so, when I whipped my head somehow managed to collide with someone else's
"Man, I'm sorry I didn't mean..." I rubbed my head as I noticed who was now laughing in front of me, "Ohh its just you Emmett, ever heard of a personal bubble?" My own tone caught me off guard as I wasn't really sure why I was being so defensive. But I quickly ignored it as I noticed him laughing as he reached down to grab some of my luggage.
"So when I'm a stranger, you apologize and when I'm me, you snap? I see how it is" He said with a smile getting ready to head in.
"Hey, put my stuff down, I can handle this myself" I said snapping again. Man if this keeps up I'm gonna need an attitude check by the end of the day.
Emmett was already in the door when he finally decided to put my stuff down, "relax, take a chill pill, just trying to show some roomie hospitality." He said which a genuine smile on his face.
"Sure, sure, I know how it is, I guess that means we're staying together..."
"Yep roomie, we're all gonna be pretty close when this is all over"
I stared incredulously at him. This guy was a real piece of work. At first I though his size intimidated me, but now I'd hit my self for ever thinking that. His personality was just too cheerful for someone of his stature. His extroverted attitude coupled with his built meant an annoying combination of pep and over the top machoism, something I was never used to seeing from other people. Sure the guys back home were all meat heads, but being the biggest of them I at least had a sense of dominance. This guy though, I don't know if he even realized it, but I had already started keeping a mental tally of our dominance battle.
"Ohh boy, I can't wait" I said all ready realizing how long this summer was going to be...