Bella's POV

"Mom, hurry up I don't want to miss my flight".

Yesterday was my 18th birthday. I haven't been home in 5 years. That's where I'm going. Home.

I missed everyone with a passion. I haven't seen my dad in over 8 months. He's been working with the elders of the tribe, and he's the Chief of Police in LaPush now. So its hard for him to come down and see me.

I haven't told anyone back at the rez about my coming. I wanted it to be a surprise. To be honest, I don't think anyone would recognize me anyways. I've changed a lot from that 13 year old that everyone would remember. I mean don't get me wrong, I'm still unnaturally clumsy, but the physical aspects are a lot different.

"Mom, come on."

"Alright, Alright… do you have the card Phil gave you, your cell, and the information for the rental car."

"Way ahead of you. Lets go."

We walked out the door jumped in the car, and headed towards the air port. With one last look over my shoulder, and a smile that plastered my face, that I couldn't seem to control, we were on our way.

I was going home.

"Attention this is your pilot speaking, we will be arriving at our destination shortly. Thank you for flying American Airlines."

I quickly made my way off the plane, went and got my bags, grabbed the keys from the car rental desk, headed out to car and started my 2 hr trip to LaPush.

When you are excited and anticipation is in the for-front of your mind, time seems to stop, or drag and an impossible pace. It seemed like it had been forever when I finally saw the sign that said "THE QUILETES WELCOME YOU TO LAPUSH." And I couldn't contain my excitement anymore, as I started bouncing in my seat, and stepping on the gas a little more.

As I made my way to small village up to my house, I noticed my dads cruiser wasn't in the driveway, but there were quite a few lights on, and there was a lot of movement coming from the living room window.

I climbed out of the car and almost ran to the front door, swinging it open so hard that it hit the opposite wall. "Oops."

Making my way through the small front hall to the living room door, sitting around the space were quite a few half dressed, and might I say ripped, russet colored gods.

"Where the hell is my dad and why the fuck it there a ton of half naked men sitting in my living room?"

Wait for it, wait for it.

"BELLS."

Three of the men jumped up suddenly.

"Jakey… I missed you so much." He sprinted to me quickly and picked me up in one of his giant bear hugs swinging me around.

"Bells, oh, I've missed you so much. Why the hell didn't you tell anyone you were coming? Does Charlie know? How'd you get here? Things weren't the same with you gone."

"Calm down Jake one question at a time. I wanted it to be a surprise, I drove from the airport, and no dad doesn't know. Where is he anyways?"

"He's down at the station, he should be coming home in about an hour." Putting me down on the floor, I turned and noticed Embry and Quil still standing twitching and fidgeting a little trying hard not to burst the Jake, Bells bubble.

"Come here boys." Holding my arms out to my other 2 best friends.

Next thing I know I'm on the floor under 2 huge men giggling.

"Missed you guys too."

"Are you home for good? Please say your not going back? We can't go through that again Bells."

"Yea Embry, I'm not going anywhere. I told you guys I was coming home. It just took a little longer than I hoped."

"Damn Belly when the hell did you get so hot. Fuck I'm going to be beating the shit out of half the damn town when they see you."

Ah same ole Quil.

"Nice to see you too Quil, I see time has changed appearances, but not mentality."

"Huh?"

I couldn't stop laughing at his face. Guess I have to back off on using big words with him. Most of the room was now rolling around laughing at the display in front of them.

"Boys not trying to be mean or anything, but can you get the hell off me, I'm hungry and I really need a shower."

really need a shower."

The two climbed off me, each grabbing a hand and lifted me off the floor, putting me back on my feet.

"So you guys going to introduce me to your friends."

"Oh yea right, umm Bells this is Sam," Jake said pointing to the one sitting in dads recliner on the other side of the room.

"Ah, so this is the Chief's daughter. Its nice to meet you Bella."

"Likewise."

"Next we have, Collin and Brady the youngest of our little group." Pointing to two sitting in front of the couch.

"How old are you guys."

"13". They both said at the same time. My mouth dropped. How in the hell were they only 13, they could easily pass for 16 or 17 year olds.

"Then we have Seth and Jared." He said pointing to the two on the couch holding game controllers."

"There's two more too our group, but there out right now. You'll meet them later." Embry said walking behind me , wrapping his arms around my waist and laying his chin on my shoulder. I flinched at the contact, but controlled myself quickly. Its just Embry Bella, get over yourself, I chanted in my head.

"Sounds good, but I have a question. What the hell is in the water here? You guys are freakin huge." And I earned myself another round of laughter from all the giants sitting in the room.

"Ok well I'm going to take a shower. I'll be down later to make some dinner. Are all you guys staying?"

I heard a round of yes's and see you in a few minutes from the guys as I turned around and headed up the stairs to the bathroom.

"Jake?….Quil?.. Can you guys grab my bags out of my car and put them in my room for me? I said making it to the top of he stairs.

"Yeah"

"Thanks."

I made it to the bathroom, peeled my clothes off, and jumped into the shower, letting the hot water, ease all the stress and aches from my body. Unconsciously I started running my fingers over the scars that laid scattered across my stomach.

"Don't think about that now Bella, Its over, he's not coming. Your safe here." I whispered to myself. I hated that I had to give myself a pep talk on a regular basis. You'd think that after 2 years the pain would ease, and at least some of the memories would fade. Not the case with me. I've become a master though, at hiding my feelings, and not showing the pain. I've become what most would think as the normal teenager. I just wanted to forget.

I climbed out of the shower, and quickly dried off. Wrapping a towel around my body and another one around my hair I made my way out of the bathroom and into my room. Dressing quickly in a simple pair of shorts and a grey t-shirt, and throwing my hair into a pony tail, I made my way downstairs and into the kitchen.

Looking through the cabinets, I noticed there wasn't too much to choose from. Ah-ha, pasta it is. I grabbed the pot, filled it with water and set the stove. Running around the kitchen that hasn't changed any it the years I was gone, I had everything I needed to make a quick alfrado, and set to work getting it ready.

"Who's car is that outside?' I heard coming from the living room.

I quietly made my way out of the kitchen, and sneaked up behind my dad, wrapping my arms around his stomach.

"It's me dad, I'm home."

He spun around quickly, knocking me back a couple steps. Mouth hanging open, shock apparent on his face.

"Might want to close that dad, you don't want to catch flies." I tried. Hearing another round of giggles coming from the living room.

"Bella, is that really you?"

"In the flesh."

He closed the distance between us and wrapped me in a hug.

"I'm not letting you go again. I missed you so much hunny."

I couldn't stop the tears.

"I'm not going anywhere daddy. I'm home now. No one's taking me away I promise."

"What's that I smell? Are you cooking?"

"Oh shit, I forgot about the food. Yea, I'm making alfrado. Hungry?"

"Do you have to ask?" I started laughing again.

"Alright it will be done in a few minutes. We'll catch up later on when there aren't so many ears. K."

And I turned around and made my way back into the kitchen and set the table.

Ten minutes later I had the food done and 10 people sitting around the massive table, digging in.

"Damn, when was the last time you guys ate?" I couldn't help it, watching them shovel food into there mouths. Poor guys looked as if they hadn't eaten in a week. You'd think they'd at least stop between bites for a breather.

"We like to eat. And we eat a lot. You'll get used to it." Brady said, smiling at me.

"Well if that's the case I need to go shopping tomorrow. Really dad how were you surviving with the food you have in here.".

"I go to the diner a lot. Its that or pizza. But pizza with these guys tends to cost quite a bit."

"Well that'll have to change then." I said with a little grin. One thing I've always known about my dad, he can not cook to save his life. I mean its pretty bad when your dad asks you, how you know water is boiling enough to cook pasta. Poor man didn't have a clue. And at least with me around now I could help in that department.

"Jared, Seth, you two have dish duty." Sam said when we finished up eating.

"No its ok Bella, you go rest, we've got this."

"Alright, well I'm going to go to bed. I'll see you all later." As I turned around I was wrapped in another hug by Jacob, Embry and Quil.

"Night Bells." Jacob said

"Its really good to have you home." Said Embry

"Come by Jake's tomorrow, were having a barbeque. It'll give us more time to catch up and you can meet Paul and Leigh." Quil said.

"Will do. I love you guys."

"Love you too." They all said.

We disengaged ourselves from each other, and I turned and walked to dad pulling him in for another hug.

"I love you dad. Its good to be home."

"Love you too hun. Go get some sleep. We'll talk more tomorrow."

I quickly made my way up to the room. Getting dressed quickly in my grey yoga pants, and just a plane tee, I climbed into the bed. Looking around my room while laying there, I realized it hadn't changed any in the years I was gone. It kind of felt like I was being pulled back into the past. A past where my childhood was carefree.

Man life can throw you some wicked curveballs, I thought to myself as a single tear slipped from my eye. Wiping it away quickly I closed my eyes, and waited for the dreams, I knew where coming.

"Where are we going? I though we were going to dinner?"

"I just wanted to show you this place I found. Relax baby." He said

We pulled up in front of what looked like an abandoned warehouse. He quickly climbed out of the car and made his way around the other side, holding the door open and helping me out.

"We're going in there?"

"Yeah, come on."

He grabbed my hand, and started pulling me through the entrance. When I started to hesitate he gripped my hand harder.

"I'm not sure about this, Maybe we should just go to dinner."

"Oh I'm positive about this."

He quickly spun around and slammed me up against the wall.

"Now listen Bitch. We've been 'seeing' each other for a while now. And to be honest I'm tired of the whole innocent game your playing. Your going to enjoy everything I do to you tonight." He said, palming my breast painfully.

"Please. Don't do this."

"I didn't tell you to speak Bitch." He said raising his hand and backhanding me into the wall. I slowly slid down, tears pooling in my eyes. I could taste the blood from my lip splitting from the blow.

"Now where were we."

My eyes snapped open. My hair was soaked in sweat. He still haunted me. Consumed me. I may be able to escape during the day. But he appeared at night. Every night.

Let me know what you think. Should I keep going?