Just Another [Complicated] Love Story.

My whole body became tense and stiff as my body began to tremble faster. My breath hitched and my pupils dilated.

As I stared at the woman before me I felt my world shift, something I was sure would never happen to me was happening. I had imprinted. I was immediately torn between pure happiness and being completely angry. Finally I had someone to love if Bella didn't accept me but what if I had won over the leech? Now there's no way Bella and I can be together!

"Got that right." Edward said snidely.

I turned on him with a heated glare for a few seconds before Bella cleared her throat. I turned back to Bella and the mystery girl. I tried to keep my eyes on Bella but they kept darting back to her beautiful face. She had a light complexion light she didn't get out in the sun too much, but definitely not as pale as the blood suckers. She looked angelic in a way because of it. Her hair was a dark brown, tied back in a ponytail with some of her bangs pushed behind her left ear. She wore some band t-shirt I have never heard of, with a grey jacket hanging onto her shoulders. She wore skinny jeans which I took a little time to admire. Her feet were clad in black and red checkered converse. I looked back up to her face. She didn't have any makeup on that I could tell, but she honestly didn't need it. Her eyes were a dark brown as she looked back at me for the first time. I felt my heart palpitate in my chest.

Edward began chuckling softly behind me. I wanted to turn around and see what was so funny, but I couldn't look away from her…whoever she was. I don't even know her name and she's reduced me to this.

Bella looked between Edward and me for a few moments before shrugging to herself and smiling. "Guys, this is my cousin Joselyn. Apparantly, she came from Oklahoma to Washington to stay with us for awhile. I can't believe Charlie didn't tell me!"

Joselyn smiled and hugged Bella's arm with her head on her shoulder. "It was meant to be a surprise of course! Silly Bella." She giggled, and I just about lost myself in how sweet her voice sounded. I had to clench my fists almost painfully so as not to show just how weak she made me feel.

Bella rolled her eyes and looked at me and Edward. "Well, uhm, this is Jacob Black he's a friends of mine from way back when I was little, and this is Edward Cullen, my boyfriend." She said with a smile towards Edward. I wanted to care that she was smiling at him and not me, but I just couldn't find it in me.

Joselyn straightened up and let go of Bella to smile at both of us. "Well, it's lovely to meet you both. Bella has told me about you guys briefly. I'm sure you know she's not one much for details." She stated, throwing a look at Bella.

I opened my mouth to say something but nothing came out and I was having a mental battle over what I should say. I love you? Fuck no. She'd think I was crazy. You're beautiful? Maybe. It's nice to meet you? Definitely.

Right when I was about to take a step towards her to engage her in conversation, Edward stepped up before I even had a chance.

"It's very nice to meet a part of Bella's family, especially one that makes her so happy. I am very pleased to make your acquaintance." He said all smooth like. I frowned at him and held in a growl. He stepped to the side to wrap his arm around Bella's waist almost possessively.

I stepped up to her and smiled at her. "Hey Joselyn, I'm Jacob as Bella already said…Uhm, it's awesome to meet you, and I hope that we can be friends." I said lamely, holding out my hand to her.

She smiled back and I swear I felt my heart melt. She took my hand and began shaking it gently. Her hand was so small in mine it was almost ridiculous. "Call me Josie. It's great to meet one of Bella's friends and you know what I'm sure we'll be friends since I'll be staying here for awhile it seems."

I grinned really big at the thought of getting to know more about her. I was lost in thought as I stood trying to think of what kinds of things she was into. Then she cleared her throat and I looked at her expectantly only to realize we had stopped shaking hands and I was still holding onto her dainty hand. I let go instantly and ran a hand through my hair too embarrassed for my own good. "Sorry…"

"It's okay." She said with a tiny awkward laugh.

I glanced at Edward and Bella briefly to see him leaning down to Bella's ear. "He imprinted on her…" he whispered in her ear, but being a wolf I could hear it clearly.

I looked back at Josie, and I realized I felt a little privileged to call her Josie instead of Joselyn, but then it hit me that most people probably called her Josie…

"So Jacob," I felt a shudder run through me when she said my name for the first time. I idly wondered what it would sound like if my name came out in a pleasure filled moan from her...Stupid teenage hormones, stupid werewolf imprinting business. "Where do you live around here? Will I see you around often or do you live further away?"

"I live out on the Reservation, it's not very far but far enough. But I'll be around and if you ever want to hand out just let me know and I can pick you up and take you to the Res and show you around." I offered, hoping she'd say yes.

"I will definitely do that, but I'd like to get settled in first you know." She replied, hunching her shoulders in the cutest way.

I nodded and shoved my hands in my pockets. "Of course. Do you need any help carrying your stuff in or upstairs? I'm really strong and I'd be more than happy to help you with that." I offered, looking in the back of her car. She had several suitcases and some boxes.

Josie shot a look at Bella as if asking permission which kind of disappointed me. Bella looked at me with a hard look, almost a glare but not quite. "No. Actually, Edward can help us, but it's actually time for Jake to go. He has to be at work soon." She said, making up stupid excuses.

I opened my mouth to protest but Edward stepped forward and shrugged. "I'll help, I'm just as strong as Jacob. Besides, it is time for you to go." He said, nodding towards the forest. Moments later there was a wolf howl piercing the air around us.

I turned back to Josie and she was staring off in the distance with a curious look. She returned her beautiful brown eyes to me and smiled almost sadly. Could it be that she felt the pull too? Maybe she was just as invested in me as I was in her. I heard Edward scoff and growled at him. Josie shot me a confused look, her brow furrowed so adorably.

"Well, sorry you have to go so soon. Maybe I'll see you around sometime." She said before moving to unlock her trunk for Edward.

I nodded and waved like an idiot before walking off towards the woods. I couldn't stand to open my mouth right then because who knows what would come out of it.

I got into the tree line and turned around to take one last look at my gorgeous imprint. Of course I could see her bend over to reach something in her trunk, sending a shiver through my body and down to my groin. I turned away and began taking off my clothes, tying them to my ankle. Luckily today I had worn a shirt otherwise Josie might have thought something wrong about me, though I don't know what.

I shifted and it felt good. I shook my massive wolf body, trying to rid the feelings that she had left imbedded in me, but it was no use. I felt amazing, happy, and the only thing I could think about was when I could get to see her again. Of course my thoughts didn't last terribly long as other wolves invaded my head.

"Whoa dude, who's the girl? She's totally hot!" thought Embry.

I growled at him. "Back off!"

"No. Fucking. Way. Jake imprinted guys!" cried Quil.

"Finally! No more of this Bella shit." thought Leah.

"Way to go man! I'm happy for you!" barked Seth. He was the one closest to me, and I could see him off in the distance with a wolfish grin.

I ran faster trying to make it to Sam's house. I needed some advice before I did something else stupid in front of my imprint.

"What'd you do that was so stupid?" Quil asked.

"Already? Jake, dude, you just met her and you already messed it up?" Embry said with mockery in his tone.

I thought about how I had held her hand too long and how I didn't know what to say to her. There were a few snickers in the group and I growled. "Shut up! Like any of you could do any better!"

"Quil did. Granted a little girl like Claire doesn't really know what embarrassment means yet, or have the right common sense." Embry laughed, and this time Quil growled.

"Shut up Embry! It's none of your damn business anyway!" Quil glowered. Claire definitely wasn't something we brought up in a negative light. It had to be hell for Quil to have imprinted on a little girl. He'd have to wait for her to grow up before they could be together, but he didn't seem to mind.

"Not you too Jake!" he said sadly.

Fortunately for me I had made it to Sam's place right then. I said my goodbyes and shifted back to my human form. I hurriedly put on my clothes and rushed inside to find Emily cooking at the stove like normal. Sam was sitting at the kitchen table watching her and I all of sudden knew how he felt. I just wanted to be with Josie, in fact ever since I had left her I had wanted to go back. It was clear that I wasn't wanted though.

"Hey Jake." Emily greeted with a sweet smile. It was nothing compared to Josie's though. "Would you like something to eat? I just finished making some blueberry muffins." She offered.

For the first time I shook my head no. "I'm not hungry." And I watched as both Emily and Sam gave me some type of worried look.

"Since when is a werewolf not hungry?" asked Emily.

I shrugged and Sam gestured for me to sit down next to him at the table, to which I did. "What is it Jake?" he asked in that leader way, making me feel like I had to spill my guts whether I wanted to or not.

"I…I think I…Sam, I imprinted today." I spluttered.

Sam gave me a surprised look but then he smiled and clapped me on the shoulder. "That's great Jake! I'm so glad for you. Now you can stop with this Bella nonsense."

I lightly glared at him for bringing up my predicament with Bella, but got over it really quickly. Bella Swan was no longer the object of my affection, and it felt rather weird to have such a sudden change.

"Tell us about her Jake." Emily said eagerly, taking the spot on the other side of Sam. He grabbed her hand and smiled at her before looking back at me.

"Well, her name is Joselyn, but she likes being called Josie. She's from Oklahoma, and she's going to be living with Bella and Charlie for some time. She's so beautiful. She has dark brown hair and dark brown eyes to match. She has a light complexion, and she doesn't wear makeup, or she wasn't anyway. She was about average height and build, but she seemed so perfect…" I trailed, getting lost in my few memories of her already.

"Why is she staying with Bella and Charlie?" Emily asked, and Sam nodded.

"Well, in some twist of fate, she's Bella's cousin. The sucky part is that I don't think Bella likes that I imprinted on her cousin." I said, looking down at the table top as if it would provide me with the answers to life.

"Well, you need to work it out with Bella then. Jake, she's your imprint and she is fated to be with you. Bella surely cannot stand in the way of that. She can try but fate will win out in the end." Sam said wisely. "Just keep trying and you'll get there. Besides, I'm this Josie person is old enough to make her own decisions? Or do we have another Quil situation?"

"No, she's probably mine or Bella's age. More or less. I didn't ask." I said, suddenly wishing I had found out everything about her while I was there.

Emily raised an eyebrow at me. "Jake, you never ask a woman her age, remember that." She remarked and I smiled sheepishly at her.

"Right…"

"Now you need to go patrolling. It's your shift, and try not to be a creeper and spy on her. When I say do your rounds I mean it."

I nodded and stood up heading for the door. "We're so happy for you Jacob. It will work out, just give it time and try your best." Emily said.

I looked over my shoulder and smiled at her before leaving. I took my clothes off and shifted ready for patrol.

Sooooo This took me forever to write, but I finally got around to it. Sorry for those who thought I'd never get around to it. Honestly I didn't know how to upload chapters so I stopped trying. But here it is finally! Thanks to Crystal-Wolf-Guardain-967 who favorited my story! Please Review and let me know what you think of this chapter and maybe ideas for chapters to come? Do it!