(Ashley Jayde Hewes P.O.V)
6Th of August
I've just moved back to La Push from Hawaii. We left La Push when I was 9 because my Father, James who is a professorial surfer. He travels the world competing and is very popular. He's even friends with Solomon Finau, Rachel Black's husband. I am 16 and turning 17 on the 15Th of August. I miss Hawaii but I'm very excited to be back, I learnt so much in Hawaii, it's where I learnt how to surf, mechanics and where I found the courage to sing in front of people. I'm 5 foot 7 with long black hair that reached midway my back. I have the same old brown eyes most of my tribe have. I'm quite fit but I'm not too skinny which makes me look weird. Just right as my friend told me.
I can't wait to see Leah and Seth, my cousins again, It's been way to long. We would visit on the holidays for weeks but yeah not for the past two years. It's me, mom Jayde , dad James and my twin brother Cameron. My twin and I both have nicknames which are A.J for me and C.J for Cameron, Cameron's middle name is James so it works out. I just called out to Mom that i was visiting the Clearwaters. You see it's a surprise, no one knows we moved in except the council so there in for a bit of a shock. I just reached the front door and knock, five seconds later Sue opens the door.
"Ashley, it's good to see you, how have you been? When did you get here? Where's the rest of the family?" She starts firing away questions.
"Hey, I've been good, we just got here and there back at home setting stuff up."
"Shouldn't you be helping them?" Oh geez.
"Well, I wanted to see you guys first then later I'll help out."
"Okay dear, Seth and Leah should be home just about any minute now, why don't you come in and watch some telly until they arrive."
"Sure, thanks."
No later then 5 minutes, Seth and Leah barge in and go straight to the food that Sue set out, huh righto, I wish my Mom just set out food for me when i get home. Shaking that thought from my head I decided to get their attention.
"Oh no worries guys, you just continue eating, I'll go back home." I said with a smile. They both wore faces of shock then suddenly happiness as they both raced over to me to give me hugs. Seth was always one for hugs for everyone but Leah never showed too much affection except for Emily and I. Leah was always confided in me and definitely liked me. She and I remained in constant contact over the years, yes, I know all about scarface. Okay, so maybe that was a little mean but oh well. Don't get me started on Sam, I really want to knee that guy in the balls after what he did.
We spent the rest of the day talking until they apparently needed to go out for something, they didn't tell me, just that they needed something to do but they invited me to a bonfire tomorrow night which is cool. I made my way back home happy.
10Th of August
I spent today on the beach with Cameron, Seth and Leah. There was a little tide so I went with it and surfed with Cameron while Seth and Leah swam and watched. They don't know how to surf, we'll have to teach them. We brought lunch and had lots of fun. Leah reminded me of the bonfire to which we replied we would be there as we went our separate ways to get showered and ready for tonight.
We left later that afternoon and arrived to see that we were early. Some of the guys were setting up the wood for the fire and tables which seemed to be for the food. That's when I saw Emily or Scarface. I only know it's her because of her face and the one that's all over her would have to be Sam. Fuck, he's grown and so have the two others. We walk over there.
"Hello." We both say.
"A.J, C.J?" Sam asked.
"Hi Sam, yes it's us." Cam says.
"How you been? When did ya get here?"
"Were good, yesterday." I say bluntly. Oh yeah, don't think were going to be friendly with you like we were last time. Sam seemed to pick up on my attitude because he just said we'll see you later on and that they got be setting up. Fine by me. Cam winked at me and said nice.
"Yeah well, don't expect more out of me. The prick." I whisper to him. I see Sam stiffen but a second later continue on, well that was weird.
Half and hour later everyone else started arriving. Seth and Leah were the last to arrive and that's when Cam and I raced off and hugged them. We brought them back to our seats around the bonfire. Leah was laughing at my enthusiasm. I looked back to the fire to see the stunned faces of her friends. Wait, hold up just a second. What the hell is Leah doing here? And why did she bring me along? Prick and Scarface are here, I'm confused.
The others go back to doing what they were doing and I turn to Lee to talk.
"Lee, what are we doing here, I just noticed you invited me to a bonfire with Sam and Emily." I whisper to her. She looks like she doesn't know what to say when she finally replies with a meh, it's okay I guess. Nah ah.
"Bullshit, what is up? Last I heard they were assholes. Or did that suddenly change?" I say to her.
"I'll talk to you later bout it okay." She quickly rushed saying.
"Okay, I'll you to that."
Just then Seth introduced us to the guys.
"This is, Paul, Jared, Kim who is Jared's girlfriend, Collin, Brady and you know Embry, Quil Sam and Emily. Guys, this is A.J and C.J."
"Hey guys, nice to meet you." I smile.
They all say hey back but Quil and Embry walk over to talk to us and say hey.
"Hey, what have you guys been up to today?" I ask them.
"Nothing much really, playing guitar hero at home." Quil said.
"Same here."
"Yes" I say. "I totally bet I can beat you guys at it."
"Yeah right." Quil says.
"Yeah, I might not be good but I doubt you'll be able to beat Quil." Embry says.
"Okay, your on, how about you guys come over to my house tomorrow and I'll face ya."
"Deal." They both said.
"So what else do guys do?" Embry asked my brother and I.
"Well we both surf, work on cars and we both play music." I said for us.
"Wow, could you teach me how to swim?" Quil asks.
"Sure, how about you Embry? You up for it?"
"Sure, sounds like fun. What music do you play?"
"I play the drums and Ash can sing and play guitar." Cams says for us. Oh by the way I only allow Cam to call me Ash just like he only allows me to call him Cam.
"Wow, you guys sure can do a lot."
"Yeah, we learnt it all back in Hawaii."
"Oh so that's were your from." Embry states.
"Yep, all our friends are there to." I frown.
They both frown and I ask them why.
"Oh sorry, were just missing our friend." Quil says.
"Oh who is it?" I ask.
"Jacob Black."
"Oh, I was wondering if he was going to show up, I remember you being his best friends." Cam says.
"Yeah, he went away for a bit." Embry said.
"Oh, what for?" I ask intrigued.
"Just some girl troubles." Embry says dismissing it.
"Oh, when's he getting back." Cam asks. When ever we would visit Cam would go over to Jake's as soon as we got here. Embry and Quil were there and that's how I met them because they all came back over to our house.
"Don't know." Quil says sadly. I can see this is not an easy subject so I change it.
"So, I think I'm going to go for a midnight swim later tonight, you guys want to go with me? I ask them and they all say yes.
Emily called us all over because dinner was ready. Once we were all settled we listened at Billy told us the tribes legends. From the third wife to the Cullen's to the Cold Protectors.
Later that night we all and by we all I meant we all went swimming.
14Th of August
I have really enjoyed being back and it's better this time because it's permanent for at least a few years anyway. Quil and Embry came over and I totally kicked both their asses and got $20 for winning against Quil. Apparently I'm the first to do it since he got good.
I asked Seth about Jacob's girl troubles and he told me all about this chick called Bella who got really depressed because her boyfriend left her, she then starts hanging out with Jacob and then when the ex comes back who she welcomes with open arms. Well, i know for a fact Jake can do better already but I couldn't help but think Seth was holding out some information. He then told me about her wedding which is tomorrow and that he's invited.
"Oh well have fun Sethy." I laugh at my childhood nickname for him.
"ha ha very funny and don't call me Sethy." He playfully glared at me but couldn't hold it for more then 2 seconds. That's the thing with Seth, it was really hard to get him to show any emotion besides happiness.
He then told me more about them and I found out that their names are Cullen's like the tribal legends, weird but okay. We stayed up late until Seth left and I went to bed.
15Th of August
Ever since about the 7Th of August I've picked up a bit of a temperature and grown a little taller which I thought was weird. I have been having a bit of a temper and I noticed that Cam has been going through the same thing as well.
I woke up at around midday and felt an urge to go to the beach. I told my parents I was going and I would see them later. I got to first beach to see it empty but one person. I walk down there to say hi when he turns around and goes slack jawed and just stare at me adoringly. It takes me a few seconds to realize it's Jake, is it?
"Jake?" I ask.
He snaps out of it.
"A.J, how ya been?" He says while giving me a hug.
"I've been good, how are you?" I ask cautiously
"I'm great." He smiles lighting up his whole face. Hmm, so maybe he's over her.
"What are you doing today?" I ask.
"Oh ah, I'm going to a friend of mine's wedding." He says.
I look at him for a second and don't see and frowning or sadness, okay maybe he really is feeling better.
"Well, do you want to hang out until then?"
"Sure, well actually the wedding is about halfway through, I'm crashing the reception."
"Ah, wedding crasher ey?" I joke
"You know it." He jokes back.
I spend the next 2 hours with him just talking about what we've been doing the past few years.
"Dam, looks like I gotta go." He says reluctantly.
"Oh dang, I was having fun." I said.
"Yeah me to." He stopped for a sec. "Why don't you come with me?" he asked.
"Wah? But I'm not invited."
"Well we'll only be there for a few minutes then we'll leave, what do yo say?"
"Oh alright." There we go again with his smile which makes me smile.
We arrived at the wedding which was being held at their house and let me say... WOW! massive house.
We get out of Jacob's rabbit and walk around the side to see dancing all around. I see Seth walk towards us.
"Hey Jake." He says then gives him a hug.
"Hey what about me?" I pout. He laughs and pulls me into a hug.
We stay there for about a minute before two people walk over to us and judging by their looks this is Bella and Edward.
"Hey Jake, hey guys." Bella says.
"Hey guys." Wow and still no sadness, he must really be over her by now, well that's good. he doesn't deserve to be unhappy.
I see Bella a little shocked to see Jake happy or at least content. Well he wasn't going to love you forever.
"May I have a dance?" Jake asks Bella and offers her his hand.
"Sure." she says and takes it.
Which just left me with Seth and Edward.
"Hey Seth and hello, who are you?" Edward asks.
"Hey, sorry Jake invited me, but don't worry were not staying long." I say.
"Don't worry about it. It's okay." He flashes a smile. Nice smile not as good as Jake's.
He then turns to Seth and picks up a conversation with him. I look around to see Jake still dancing with Bella. Maybe they can still be friends, I'm sure Jake would like that.
About a minute later Jake walks back over to me and puts him arm around me making me snuggle right into him. Man this is nice, woah, where did that come from?
Edward chuckled. Where did that come from? His face suddenly went a little serious. That's odd as well. He turned to me. His eyes, there gold like. What the?
I was pulled out of my thoughts when Jake said that we were leaving. Bella frowned at this and asked if he was sure. Yeah okay he might be doing good now don't push it.
"Sorry Bells, cya some other time." I waved goodbye and left with him.
"Hey would you like to come over to my house and watch a movie?" I asked.
"Well actually I should head back home, haven't seen dad in a while, how about tomorrow?"
"Sure that's alright." I was slightly bummed but it's a fair reason.
He drops me off at home and kisses my cheek goodbye. I walk inside with a smile on my face, can't wait for tomorrow.
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This is my new story, hope you liked the first chapter.
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