"The older you get, the more you understand the values of family."

-Akis (Tumblr User.)


The house was undeniably beautiful, that was for sure. Nestled deep into the woods a beautiful, cozy one story home; the cute cabin was adorable. I couldn't help but to awe at the wood home. it felt so welcoming and I haven't even been inside yet! It looked quite large for a home for just two soon-to-be newly weds but I had to remind myself that Sam did have people over often or that's what mother told me.

The weather down in the L.A Push was definitely colder then in Seattle but it was worth it in my mind. I loved the cold but I was sure I was going to have to go back down to a mall to shop for clothes more appropriate for this type of weather. I really doubted that shorts and tank tops would suffice to keep me warm here.

Once, Sam had parked his car it sent off a chain of reactions. Three boys exploded out of their house as if the devil was on their heels. Holy hell, I thought dumbly to myself, these dudes were fuckin' massive! I took a step back as Sam quickly took a step in front of me as if to shield me away from these three, big men. They looked young but I couldn't quite place their ages.

Sam tensed protectively, "I thought I told you idiots to go home." Sam growled gruffly taking a stern approach.

I peeked over my brother to get a better look at the three men. The shortest of the men looked to be 6'2 with lighter dark brown hair and warm, brown eyes. The second tallest was 6'4 with short dark brown hair and dark brown eyes that screamed mischief. The tallest and biggest, besides Sam obviously, was at least 6'5, had the shortest hair of the three boys, and bigger but lighter brown eyes. They all sported the Quileute's russet skin. They were clothed in clothes that should've frozen them but they looked as if the cold could hardly bother them.

Emily was laughing softly from my other side watching with amusement.

"Come on, Sam, we just wanted to meet your baby sister we've been hearing so much about!" The second tallest said kicking a rock whilst rubbing the back of his neck.

"We've been dying to meet her!" The shortest grinned with a mischievous gleam in his eyes.

Sam was frowning down at the boys for a few moments before lingering on the tallest who seemed to have a blank look on his face but the eagerness was easy to see. Sam spoke with authority that came natural to older brother's, "Don't overwhelm her or I will de-ball you mutts, got that? I won't hesitate to murder you if you make her uncomfortable. I just got her back." He said harshly making the three boys nod their head quickly.

Sam sighed and looked back at me, "Emily and I will go take your things inside. If these assholes do anything, I'll kill them. Don't be afraid to hurt them." Sam said with a small smile but I knew he was serious. I wasn't a violent person but for Sam's sake I nodded with an easy grin.

He looked back the three boys with obvious dislike before Emily tugged at his arm, "Come on, babe, didn't you want to surprise Serena with something?" Emily urged him sweetly. The way those two looked at each other made my heart melt. You just knew that those two were in love, deeply and madly. It gave me a tinge of jealousy but I set it aside as Sam obeyed grumpily.

Sam took a step away warily throwing me to the wolves.

The three men looked down at me, literally. Holy hell they were bigger up close! "Damn, you guys are buff!" I blurted out with wide eyes.

Easing some of the tension, they all laughed at my comment. Sam narrowed his eyes before Emily nudged his side and they took my things inside. Once they were gone from sight, they turned their attention onto me.

"So, you're baby sister, eh?" The tallest grinned with a flirty grin, "You're pretty fucking adorable." He said with a wink thrown my way.

I giggled, "Thanks and yes, I am baby sister. I'm Serena nice to meet your acquaintance." I introduced myself with a bright smile.

"I'm Paul," The tallest smirked, "Your future husband." He adds smoothly.

The other two snort and snigger, "Like, you could snag someone like Serena, you bag of shit." The shortest had commented making the other laugh. I couldn't help but to giggle. Paul glared daggers at his friends with disdain.

"Man, fuck you guys. Jealous asses." Paul muttered.

"I'm Jared," The shortest one had smiled at me easily, "Don't mind Paul, he's always horny. He hasn't gotten laid in a long time." He adds in a whisper.

I couldn't help but to laugh at that while Paul lunged at Jared out of nowhere and almost would've knocked me over hadn't the other guy who hadn't introduce himself swiftly grab me and pull me into his side. It took the breath out of me but I couldn't help but to laugh. The two boys landed on the ground with loud thuds as they began to wrestle and throw insults at each other.

"I'm Embry, by the way." The guy who had saved me from a world of pain said lightly letting go of my arm and taking a small step away from me, "As payment for rescuing you I think I'll take ice cream or junk food." He says with a shy and nervous grin.

I couldn't help but to laugh heartily and nod, "Sounds like fair payment!" I nod excited that I somehow made plans to hangout with him.

"Paul, Jared knock it off." Sam came back out with a frown. I could see Emily moving around in the large kitchen from where we stood. The boys stopped wrestling with wide grins and shoved away from each other and got up just as Sam reached us. He eyed Embry and me before turning on his full attention on me, "I have two surprises for you." He says slyly.

I arched an eyebrow at my older brother, "It better have not been expensive, Sam, otherwise I'll be upset." I didn't like people wasting their money on me. It was just how I was. I didn't have need for expensive items and preferred simple items. It was the thought that counted for me then the cost.

Sam grins, "It didn't cost a thing, actually." He said proudly grabbing my hand, facing it palm up, and dropping something light on it. It was a leather bracelet braided beautifully with a carved blue stone that was shaped into a wolf. It was simple and yet so elegantly beautiful. I looked up at Sam with wide, awed eyes.

He looked amused, "I take it you like it?" He teases lightly.

I nod excitedly and order him, "Put it on, yeah?" He rolls his eyes and carefully puts it around my small wrist and grins with pride.

"Know you're part of the pack." Paul sniggered causing Sam to smack the back of his head and making Jared and Embry laugh at Paul's pained and annoyed face.

"Come on, let me show you your room," Sam pulled me into his side before glaring sternly at the three males, "Don't you three have jobs to do?" Sam questioned with an eyebrow arching daring them to oppose him in any way.

Embry gave out a nervous laugh, "We were on our way there but, see what had happened was that we got distracted by your baby sister—"

Sam growled, "And what do you mean by that?" Sam said with narrowed, dark eyes.

Embry's eyes got wide as he stuttered while Paul and Jared who were laughing their butts off, "W-W-What I meant, wait, no I-I-I-I didn't mean like that, Sam, I-I-I was, oh god please don't kill me!" Embry begged while Sam glared at Embry with deadly eyes.

"Sam, stop making the guy suffer." I roll my eyes with a giggle.

Sam smirked slowly but I could see that he wasn't pleased with the idea of his guys having any relationship he didn't deem appropriate. "Bye." Sam said icily making Embry cringe as Paul and Jared laughed as they began to run into the woods where a small trail was at. Embry followed along but not before glancing over towards me while Sam had his back turned.

I gave him small thumbs up and he gave a small smile before racing after his friends. Sam tugged me into his beautiful house, "It might not be much compared to whatever mansion dad has but its home." Sam said with slight resentment.

The interior of the house was that of a cabin but it didn't make it feel any less cozy. The colors were an array of browns, soft whites, grey, and even yellows giving the house life. The kitchen was slightly large with stainless steel appliances, cabinets were a soft and warm brown, while the floor was a beautiful darker type of wood. There was a cozy, small fireplace in the medium sized living room. It was the living room where I liked the most but not because of its small beauty but because it was clear that the living room is where they spend their time in. It just looked like people spent good times in the living room by the brightness in the room. It felt inviting and welcoming, not that the rest of the house didn't, but the living room was where it oozed the most.

"No, it's perfect," I said softly admiring the house with great interest, "I love it. It's…It's completely your own." I said with a small smile making Sam grin and Emily smile proudly at the compliment I gave her home.

"And if you follow me, I shall show you your new room for the year." Sam said with excitement and I heard Emily snort.

I looked at her curiously and she gives a proud, small smile, "That used to a guest room but when he found out you were going to stay with us for some time, he converted it into what he deems the perfect room for you. Of course I helped and your mother gave her input whenever she came by. He's very proud of it, I mean, we're proud of it." Emily gives a lazy smile.

I feel the blood rush to my cheeks, "You shouldn't have gone through the trouble." I said slightly shocked that they would go that far.

Emily shakes her head, "No, we want you to feel right at home, sweetie, we want you to feel comfortable here despite the years you haven't been here.| She says softly with conviction strong in her voice and I couldn't help but to scurry over to her and give her a hug.

She was taken by surprise but hugs back strongly, "Thank you, Emily." I say quietly before rushing to Sam who was grinning ear to ear. No doubt he was thrilled that his fiancé and baby sister were getting along.

Sam leads me down the wide hallway towards the last door on the left. The door was painted a soft and delicate shade of baby blue with my name engraved into the middle. I gaped at Sam while he grins nervously. "It's kind of small so, if you don't like it we can always change it." Sam says as I shove the door open.

The room had been small but the fact that they made do with the space was amazing. Despite the room being small it didn't matter to me. Right as you walk in you see the bed. The bed was risen up on a few feet off the ground, about five or six. The bed was obviously on top with wooden stairs next to the size. The bed, itself, looked like a queen or a kind. The underneath of the bed had the back wall craved out in shelves and a small flat screen about 32 inches of less. There was a wicker chair hanging from the bed frame and a rocking chair facing towards the door.

A dresser was on my right and a closet on the left side of where my bed was. The closet had no door but there were colorful string beads casting down from the doorframe down towards the ground stopping a few inches off the wooden floor. There was a large window looking out towards the left side of the room with heavy curtains adorning it. Overall, it was what, in my mind, was perfect for me or any girl my age.

There was silence as I gaped at what they were calling my bedroom.

I couldn't wrap my mind around this. This was my room? How they got it so perfect was beyond me but it was probably the works of my mother knowing me so well. She knew I loved bunk beds and loved sleeping on top. She knew my favorite color were any lighter shades of blue. She knew that I've always wanted a wicker hanging chair. She had to have been the master mind behind this room. It was the only way.

"Serena…?" Sam's deep voice startled me out of my ogling and thoughts "Do you like it, baby sis?" He asked looking as if I hated the room had pained him.

I looked at him with unshed tears and wrapped my arms around his thick neck, "I absolutely love it!"

After unpacking and eating dinner I was out on the porch reading another worn copy of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. It was my absolute favorite book, one I cherished with all of my heart, it would never fail to make me happy on any crappy day. On this amazing and perfect day, I decided to end it with my favorite book and a cup of amazing hot chocolate that Emily made for me. Currently, Sam and Emily were watching TV in the living room laughing and being in love.

I was on the swinging bench curled up in my favorite white, fuzzy blanket enjoying the serene peace that came with living in the woods. It was pitch black and the sounds of distant animals did nothing but keep me calm. Engrossed in my book, I didn't hear the howls of the wolves I didn't know that resided in these woods. I didn't take notice to the loud chatter of men heading this way. It wasn't until I heard my name being called out that I had looked up.

Paul, Jared, and Embry had returned from their reserve duties. They were grinning and dirty. They were in high spirits and I couldn't help but to wonder why but I wasn't going to damper their mood. "Whatcha reading princess?" The three men huddled around me. Paul was the one who asked while leaning over the porch fence as Jared leaned on the post and Embry was the one brave enough to take a seat next to me on the swing.

All three were sporting dirty, sleeveless shirts, cut-off jeans, and dirty sneakers. They didn't even seem affected by the nippy cold like I had been when I first stepped out onto the porch. "Jesus, how can you guys not be cold dressed like that?" I asked reaching out to touch Embry's arm only to find his skin was insanely warm.

"We've gotten used to it over the years unlike you, city girl." Embry gave a shy grin but not shying away from my touch like he had earlier.

"Really? Wow, you're running hot." I mumbled showing slight concern.

"Don't worry about it, baby sis, we always run this temperature. The cold hardly bothers us during this time of year." Paul dismissed while Jared eyed the book I was reading,

"Harry Potter fan?" Jared asked curiously.

I softly nod and hold out my right wrist showing off the Deathly Hallows tattoo I had sitting nicely, "So much I got my first tattoo of Harry Potter." I answered with a blush.

The three guys stared at the tattoo with marvel, "Wow, you didn't strike me as the type of girl who liked tattoos let alone get one." Paul bluntly stated.

I beamed, "I love tattoos and I was kind of thinking of getting one soon since I'm here. I got my zodiac sign in California when I was visiting family there a few months ago." I told him lifting up the sleeve of my cardigan to reveal my Taurus tattoo a little above the inside of my elbow. "Holy shit, did those hurt?" Embry swore with wide eyes as they all gaped with amazement.

I laughed and asked, "Why do you all seem excited? You guys have tattoos too." I pointed towards the tattoo of the Quileute's on their forearms.

"Which one hurt the most?" They ignored my questioned too intrigued with my arm. Embry was gently touching the zodiac sign while Paul and Jared were looking at my Deathly Hallows one. These boys looked far too interested in my tattoos. If Sam saw how close they were, they'd get a run for their money!

"Well, they aren't big by any means but I would say my zodiac sign hurt more because it was on tender skin," I told them.

"But it's smaller how did this one hurt more." Paul asked confused.

Before I could answer, Jared did, "Her skin right here is tender and softer then on her wrist, you idiot." Jared rolled his eyes.

And before Paul could insult Jared, Sam barked, "Hands off my baby sister, now!" His voice was full of command.

The three boys jumped away from me instantly. Embry going as far as jumping out of the swing and jumping over the railing to get away from Sam or mostly me. Sam looked pissed but I rolled my eyes, "Stop being overprotective, Sam, they were just looking at my tattoos." I told him softly.

Sam's anger vanished and was replaced with shock, "You have tattoos? Since when?" He asked, blown away.

I rubbed my chin thoughtfully, "I'd say…a good six months ago?" I shrugged.

Sam shook his head, "I'll deal with that later," He said with a smile before turning his attention on Paul, Jared, and Embry with a stern frown, "I hope you came here for reports and not bothering my baby sister." Sam said icily with narrowed eyes.

Paul snorted, "Come on, Sam, we don't mean any harm to her. Besides, most of the people her age and our age are mainly guys so, who would you rather have as her friends us, who you trust or some sleazy teenager?" Paul asked looking slightly offended.

Sam softened his protective stance slightly, "Fine, I suppose you're right. You three will be her friends and only her friends, got that? No funny business." Sam said with strict order. The three boys stood up straighter and nodded like serious looks on their faces.

"You'll take good care of her, right?" Emily suddenly smiled coming to join our conversation, "Because she's our new sunshine here in this dull place and wouldn't want anything to happen to her." Emily said with a delicate smile aimed my way. It made my insides feel mushy and I couldn't help but to blush at her words.

"You know, we wouldn't let anything happen to her. She's our newest sister, right Serena?" Embry quietly said with a small smile.

I nodded, "Sure, I'm positive they wouldn't let anything happen to me, Sam. They respect you too much." I said warmly smiling at all of them.

Sam relaxed a lot more now and after a moment sighed, "Fine, I'll back off but I don't want you guys getting too touchy with her, okay? Especially you Paul, horny ass dog." Sam glared.

Paul smirked, "I value my balls too much to even attempt to get at Serena, Sam."

"Where's Jacob? He was on patrol with you guys, right?" Sam suddenly asked.

The three guys all exchanged wary glances with each other and that said all that needed to be said. Sam had an angry look on his face and he trembled slightly, "Let me guess," Sam spit with fury that would rival a grizzly bear, "He was with Bella Swan again?" His voice was low but it held so much anger that it frightened me slightly. I've never seen him like this or anyone get this angry before.

"Sam," Emily touched his bicep gently as if to calm him, "You're scaring Serena." Sam only replied with inhuman growl before stomping off towards the trail while commanding angrily, "Paul and Jared, you're with me. Embry stay with Serena until I come back. Show her the beach."

Paul sniggered, "He's gonna get it now." While chasing after an angry Sam while Jared sighed and shook his head, "Never listens."

Emily tsked softly, "That Jacob Black is definitely being a handful," She comments with a small, worried frown. Who the heck was Jacob and why did Sam get so mad with him for being with this Bella Swan girl?

"He shouldn't have ditched patrol just to be with her," Embry muttered with disdain, "She's the problem not him. That Cullen guy really did a number on her." Embry stated sourly. Great lets just add people on the list of people I have no idea about. Ugh, I need to get caught up on names and gossip here. Maybe I'll ask Emily tomorrow when we go shopping in Port Angeles.

"Sorry about that, Serena," Emily gave a sincere smile, "Sam has anger issues when it comes to kids ditching work." She explains rubbing her hands nervously together, "Would you like anything to eat, Embry? Have some dinner and then go show Serena the beach, yeah? She's been wanting to go." Emily smiled trying to hide the worry she had on her face but I could see it plain as day.

Something was worrying her and I couldn't tell if it was this Jacob kid or the Bella Swan gir or this Cullen guy. I wasn't in any place to question on who these people were, so, I made no comment and decided that with time they would either tell me who these people were or that per said people who show up here to make their selves known.