Alida and I eventually made it out of the woods, to my relief in one piece. There had been just a short moment that I really thought we were done for.

But it was obvious that we weren't the target of the massive wolves, but whatever was, I felt bad for it. Because I'm sure, that pack would demolish it.

"Could you believe they just flew right past us," Alida muttered shaking her head as we made it back to the house.

"I know, we are so lucky," I nodded.

I wasn't even sure if anyone would really believe that a pack of wolves went running right past us, without even the attempt of attacking. But this was something that Charlie should know about, just to be safe.

"I guess you were right Bella, this place is a lot more different then Arizona,"

As we entered the house, Charlie looked up at us, seeming pleased.

"Hey girls, how was the walk?"

"It was great, we really got a good taste of the wild side," Alida said with a weak laugh, nervousness returning to her expression.

"What do you mean by that?" Charlie asked, standing up now to head over to us.

"We saw a pack of huge wolves, they went right past us," I said, seeming to surprise Charlie more because of the life in my words, more than what I had actually said.

"Wolves, you saw them?"

"Yes, they were right in front of us, I can't believe they didn't attack," Alida said looking between Charlie and me.

"You two better promise me you won't go back out there, it's dangerous,"

"We promise, I don't think we are dumb even to go back, we barely made it back in one piece this time,"

Well, I didn't know about that, I wanted to see that wolf, one more time, just once more… I already decided that I would be sneaking out tonight, and going right back to the spot we had seen the wolf. I couldn't help it… there was just something inside me that made this right. Like this was what I was supposed to do.

"Good, I might get some others to check this out, in the meantime… I don't know about you two, but I'm starving," Charlie said with a small smile.

Alida chuckled at this, and nodded, turning to me. "You up for some dinner?"

I nodded, being able to smile fully, "Of course, let's get going,"

Charlie again gave me a delighted look, and with that he shrugged his jacket on, heading out the door.

Alida and I followed behind him, both of us throwing each other looks as he led us to his police cruiser. If I knew Alida, which I did, she wouldn't like riding in the back of the cop car as much as me.

But never the less we both slide in the back.

I had to admit, I never thought I'd be going out, going to some place publically. I thought I'd be locked away in my room forever, never moving forward, and dreading to look back.

I still had trouble thinking of him… his name… those golden eyes…

My heart pained once more, bringing tears to my eyes, but this pain felt different then the pain I was used to for the past months. It wasn't like a piercing right through the core of my heart, burning it slowly from the inside out, while my body went numb, putting me in a position that I could no longer move an inch.

It was a more gentle pain, it still stung, it still made me feel miserable, but it wasn't as severe. It was similar to the pain you would feel when getting stung by about a hundred bees.

Not at all pleasant, but compared to what I had gone through, it was bearable.

Alida seemed to notice my expression, giving me a concerned look.

"Are you ok?"

I nodded, forcing the tears back, and giving her my best smile.

"Yeah, I'm good,"

She didn't appear to believe this, it was obvious, all through her eyes, it even reached her tone as she continued.

"Thinking about him?"

I sighed. "A little,"

"Don't think about him, don't give him the satisfaction of knowing your hurting, you're much better than this,"

She was right, I never in my life, acting so weak, over a boy… or anything. But I had never experienced something so emotionally painful. The falling, or tripping, and getting hurt; that I was used to, that pain I accepted as my own fault. But this, this was so much different.

I nodded quietly. "It's just hard because, I've never gone through this before,"

Alida listened to me, understanding clear on her face.

"I know Bella, this will be one of the hardest things you have ever gone through, but your strong, stronger than me, and I know you can do this."

I couldn't even express how much this truly helped me, the fact that someone believed so much in me, it was motivating, and it made me feel like, for once I really could move on.

But I still had so many questions that I needed to answer before I did this, like, did I really want to move on, what if he comes back, do I still have feelings for him, I didn't know… but these are the things I need answers to.

"Thank you Alida,"

"I'm always here for you sis,"

And with that we continued our ride in silence.

There wasn't much that I knew about La Push, other than the fact that Jacob was there. He had been the one that helped me figure out what the Cullen's were.

It would be great to run into him again up here, he was a lot like Alida, he could always make me smile, no matter what, and he just made things a lot better.

I wasn't sure if he would still have this quality about him, it had been a long time since I have talked with him, and I feel as though I'm much different then I was when we had talked back then.

Never the less, as we pulled into a parking place, in front of a small wooden diner, I couldn't help but feel a bit eager to get inside, in hopes of seeing Jacob.

Charlie seemed more than happy at the moment; I never saw such animation light his face as we all got out of the cruiser.

"So this is La Push, pretty nice," Alida commented, nodding up to the sky where a strip of sun, shown through the heavy clouds.

Yes, La Push was a much better place to live then Forks, it was still pretty cloudy here, but you did see the sun much more often. Which in my case, I welcomed the warmth of the sun. I had missed it.

"Yep, it's got a nice rustic charm doesn't it," Charlie chuckled, leading the way to the entrance.

Maybe Charlie was just very hungry, for I couldn't imagine why else he would be so eager to get inside.

This made me feel slightly guilty. I hadn't cooked for Charlie in so long, it's a wonder he didn't starve, if it wasn't for him constantly ordering out.

I would have to start cooking again, it was the least I could do for him, and he has also done so much for me. I couldn't have asked for a more understanding father.

Inside the diner was a collage of old paintings, animal heads, and pictures of men holding up large fishes in their hands. Everything from the inside out was made entirely of wood. The tables and chairs were carved in smooth, nimble designs; mason jars were put over each light that hung above each table, and the smell of tobacco, and peppermints filled the air.

Alida looked around, mostly glancing at the animal heads, looking uncomfortable, but keeping that hidden in her expression.

She must have still been scared of the wolf thing.

"Let's get a table over there," Charlie nodded to a table in the back corner, right by a huge window, and a painting of an albino deer.

I nodded, following behind him, Alida tight at my side as she continued to glance around.

As soon as we had all taken a seat I relaxed, looking around for any sign of Jacob, but was disappointed to see he was nowhere to be found.

Our waitress came over after a few minutes, a bored scowl on her face as she looked between the three of us, taking our orders seemed to be like the highest form of torture for her, and peeled away from our table like mad as soon as Charlie had uttered the last words of his meal.

A comfortable silence now came over our table, Alida starting to doodle pictures on the back of her paper place mat, and Charlie with his face buried in a newspaper.

I continued to look around the little quaint diner, taking note of all the antiques, before again doing a quick count of all the people in here, hoping to spot Jacob, or even Billy.

What did catch my attention was a boy, sitting peacefully at a table, he was incredibly handsome, with features that hinted intimidation, and a male cockiness.

He looked the same age as me, like all the locals here, he had tan skin, and looking as though it was created perfectly golden browned, with dark chocolate eyes, similar to mine.

But what really made him stick out in this crowded diner, was the fact that his muscles where so impressive. You could see them perfectly through his slightly damp shirt, they were so rounded, and sleek, it was enough to make any girl melt.

I felt my insides begin to type up in knots the longer I watched him.

Every muscle of his jaw moved as he leaned over, talking quietly to the other guy, that was also sitting at the table with him.

They appeared to be in a very serious conversation, one that this handsome boy didn't seemed to like one bit, judging by the frustration that was clear in his body language.

"Bella, what are you staring at?" Alida wondered quietly, making me jump slightly. For a second I honestly forgot both her and Charlie was still there.

I looked away from the boy, and quickly to her bright blue eyes.

"Just checking out all these weird paintings,"

She raised a brow, looking in the direction that I had been looking in, and as soon as her eyes landed on the two guys at the table, she looked back at me with a smirk.

"Or those two hot guys at that table," She whispered; then laughed silently.

I blushed, giving her an exasperated look, denying it instantly.

"No, I didn't even notice them," I muttered with slight embarrassment.

Alida again laughed, giving me a smile. "This is good Bella, the perfect medicine for a break up, hot guys,"

My blush deepened, and I couldn't help but glance back over to the table were the handsome boy was sitting, before looking back at Alida.

"I don't want any medicine,"

She grinned, shaking her head in amusement.

"Of course you do, let's go over and say hi to them,"

"No way," I spoke quickly.

There was no way I was going over there and embarrass myself any further. It's not like a guy like that would ever want bothered with a weak, pale, simple, girl like me…

"Bella, come on, we should make some friends around here, it will give us more excuses to escape to the warm weather down here,"

She made a good point, besides Jacob and Billy, I really didn't know anyone else, and I suppose it wouldn't be so bad making more friends… just not that guy though… there had to be an easier one to try and become friends with, someone more in my league.

"Just… not them," I muttered, looking down at my hands; that sat rigidly on my lap.

"I don't see what the big deal is,"

Did she not notice how amazingly beautiful this guy was, and the other guy, he was abnormally muscular, and he wasn't too bad looking either.

I was about to speak, but as the handsome stranger now looked up, and locked eyes with me my mouth parted, but no words came out.

Again my insides began to tangle up, and a wave of warmth filled my body, similar to the feeling I had gotten when that wolf in the woods had made eye contact with me.

And just for a second, I felt as though I was floating, I felt the room begin to shift slowly from under me. I recognized those dark eyes, I knew I did, I could feel that I knew them… my head just couldn't tell me who.

What was going on with me?

So who imprinted on Bella?

Paul or Sam?

It's your choice. (Review who you would like Bella to be with)

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