Previously:
Charlie pulls away and looks at me, "How was your flight hunny?". I smile "It was great dad, just glad to be here now".
A soft throat clearing comes from behind Charlie, as I look up to find the owner of the noise, my eyes meet piercing chocolate brown ones. It's that guy from earlier.. "Bella this is.."
Chapter 2: Confessions and Legends.
"Bella this is Sam" Charlie says turning so I can see the owner of the noise. As my gaze travels up his body, taking in every square inch of him I can't help but notice his well sculpted chest, my eyes travel to his face where is squared and well defined jaw, his beaming white smile and chocolate eyes just draw me in. My eyes meet his as I feel a slight blush creep onto my cheeks. He steps forward and reaches out his hand, "Hey, I'm Sam. You must be Bella" I smile softly and take his hand, "That's me". His smile widens as he squeezes my hand lightly and then lets go. Why did he just squeeze my hand? I don't know why but I feel like holding his hand is the one thing I need to do, I don't even know the guy.
Charlie clears his throat behind me, "Bells, you remember Jacob right?" he says pointing to the guy who's back was facing me earlier, wait, that's Jacob? He's.. hot. Before I know what's happening I'm being swept up into somebody's arms and hugged rather tightly. "Jake, can't breathe.. I can't breathe" I wheeze out. Jacob chuckles and places me back on my feet, "Sorry Bells, I forgot how small you were, I just missed you that's all" I can feel the tears well up in my eyes. This is my best friend, my friend who I've known since I was little. The one person who was always there for me when I needed somebody, who would never judge me and would sit there and listen to me when I had a bad day at school or something, but that all changed. He became the friend I left behind, the friend I abandoned because I had to move with Renee back to Jacksonville when her and Charlie broke up. I run forward and wrap my arms around him, "I'm so sorry Jake, I'm here now and I'm not going anywhere soon, I promise". I can feel Jake smile against my hair as he pulls away and kisses my cheek.
A low growl comes from behind us as I turn to find Sam stood there, a look of rage overcoming his face and his whole body shaking and vibrating. All the guys are looking at Sam with a look of recognition which then turns into a smirk, then worry. Jacob wraps his arm around my waist and pulls me tighter towards him, as if protecting me from something. Sam's growls start to become louder and his body starts to viciously convulse. One of the guys steps forwards and whispers something to him, I notice his body starts to slowly stop shaking violently and his growls have quietened to deep breaths. I look at Jacob and then the others, what was that all about? Is he okay?
Jacob smiles down at me and then turns to the others, "Bells, this is Quil, Embry and Paul" he says pointing to the three older looking boys of the group, "And this is Brady, Collin and Seth" he says pointing yet again to a group of three boys. These three looked younger somehow, despite them being as muscular and built as the rest of the guys. What's in the water down here?
I smile shyly at them and say "Hey, it's nice to meet you all". After recieving multiple hello's back Charlie decided it was probably best for us to leave the airport and head back to the house.
Sam and Jacob grabbed my luggage while the others just lingered at the side of me and Charlie, casually making small talk as we walked outside to find the car. As we exited the airport we were greeted by Charlie's cruiser. Wait what? How did all of them get here? Surely they can't all fit in there? I look at the guys and they don't really seemed phased by the whole situation, as they finish packing my luggage into the car, Jacob turns to Charlie and says "Hey Charlie, don't forget about the bonfire tonight, Dad will get mad if you don't make it, Sue's making her famous fish fry for everyone, you know how much you both love that stuff" he finishes with a chuckle.
Charlie turns to me and asks "That okay with you Bells?" I smile and say "Sure, it'll give me chance to get to know you all a little better" my eyes travelling across each of their faces, lingering on a certain pair of chocolate brown eyes for longer than I should. Sam turns to Charlie "Chief we'll make our way back from here" his eyes glancing at me and then back to Charlie. Charlie nods and replies "Sure Sam, see you tonight" and with that the boys start to retreat further into the car park. That's weird.. maybe they came in two seperate cars, Sam's perhaps?
After reaching Charlie's house and getting welcomed back by the same bedroom in the same state I left it in when I was 12 years old, I started to unpack. As the clock started ticking towards 7pm I knew I had to start getting ready if I wanted to get to the Bonfire down at La Push for 9pm. Grabbing all my clothes I headed into the shower to get ready.
After showering and drying my hair, I stand in front of my closet trying to decide on an outfit. I want to look good you know? Not too dressed up, but enough to show that I put effort into what I wear, especially tonight.. for Sam. Wait what? What did I just say? Oh I don't know it must be all this jetlag.
Finally I decide on a pair of plain jeans with a ruby red blouse and a pair of simple sneakers. Me being the uncoordinated person that I am cannot walk in heels on flat or uneven ground, I'll probably just end up on my face. You see I'm clumsy, way too clumsy for my own good sometimes.
When the clock reaches 8:30pm Charlie shouts up from the bottom of the stairs, "Bells! It's time to go if we want to make it for the bonfire" "Okay dad! I'll be right down" I yell back. Grabbing my phone I head out my bedroom and descend down the stairs. We get into the cruiser and make our way down to La Push, tonight should be a good night..
It was 9pm when we reached La Push beach, the gentle roar of the fire and chatter among everybody was all that could be heard. The boys from earlier were all crowded together on one side of the fire while Billy, Sue and Old Quil were sat on the other side. Charlie smiled at me and then headed over to talk to Billy. Before I could even move, my name was called from behind me. I turned to find Sam, his beaming smile seemed to get even bigger when I looked at him. He has a nice smile.
"Hey Sam, everything okay?" I asked shyly, looking down at my feet in the sand like they were the most interesting thing in the world at that moment. Sam chuckled and lifted my chin slightly, tucking a piece of hair behind my ear, "Everything's perfectly fine now Bella, you ready to hear the legends?" My blush heats up my face as my forehead contorts with confusion, "Legends?". Sam looks at me with a gaze of recognition, "Yeah, Billy and Old Quil are going to tell the legends about us Quileute's down on La Push" I smile at him and say "I can't wait".
Walking over to the fire, Jacob pats the space beside him on the sand. With a smile I walk over and plop myself into the sand beside him, glancing over at Sam as I did so. He's sat beside the elders on the other side of the fire, his piercing gaze watching me from a far, it sends a tingle down my spine and causes a faint redness to appear on my cheeks.
"Right folks" Billy says, "Are you ready to hear the legends of our people?" With that statement he looks at me with a curious gaze, I smile back at him in which he returns before telling the tale of the Quileute history.
Sam's POV:
I've honestly never seen so much beauty in my entire life. Her long mahogany hair reaching just above her waist, her piercing chocolate eyes that you can just get lost in for eternity, her beaming smile and of course that adorable blush that covers her cheeks everytime she gets flustered. She's perfect. She's mine.
As I'm sat across from her at the bonfire, I get lost in how the bonfire glow flickers across her cheeks, lighting her eyes up like a million stars in a night sky. She's so engrossed in the tales in which Billy is telling. Tonight's the night, the night we tell Bella about us. The fact that we are shapeshifters and are protecting our land from the cold ones but most importantly. Tonight's the night that I have to confess the bond of the imprint.
"And with that, it is known today that the residents of La Push through Quileute blood were descended by wolves." Billy finishes. I glance over at Bella to see her reaction, she seems happy yet calm. Is it possible that she believes it? That she'll take this easier than I thought?
I look over at Billy and Old Quil who are talking to Charlie, Charlie glances up at me and nods. This is it, time to announce my love for my imprint and to see if she'll except the bond.
As I stand up and make my way around the bonfire I notice all the guys watching my every move, they know what's about to happen. As I reach Bella, I hold out my hand "Bella? Would you mind taking a walk with me?" I smile softly at her in which she returns, gently taking my hand as I help her to her feet.
Leading her along La Push beach, away from the bonfire and prying eyes I come across a log of driftwood floated on the shore from the tide. I side among it and tap the wood beside me, in which she sits. Bella looks out across the water, a look of awe among her face "It's so calm out here, so free and yet so quiet. It's beautiful" I smile at her softly, watching her out of the corner of my eye. It's not the only thing that's beautiful out here tonight.
"Excuse me, what did you say?" Bella asks, looking over at me with a curious gaze. Oh no, did I say that out loud? I smile softly at her and hold my hand out to her. She glances down at my hand with procaution as she laces her fingers with mine. I look over at her and say, "It's not the only thing that's beautiful out here tonight Bella, you glow more than any of the stars in the night sky" I watch as a soft blush colors her cheeks, she ducks her head down, her hair cascading down like a curtain around her face.
Taking a deep breathe I say, "Bella there's something I need to talk to you about, and I need you to listen very closely okay?" Bella looks over at me and nods, "Sure Sam, what is it?"
"You remember those legends that Billy was just talking about, about imprinting and how we descend from wolves bound to protect our land from the cold ones?" Bella nodded. "Well it's true. We, meaning me and the guys we're shape shifters, we turn into wolves to protect La Push from the cold ones that live in Forks, called the Cullens". Bella gasps lightly and looks at me, "What's that got to do with me though?" a look of complete confusion takes over her face.
"Bella, I umm.. I know we've only known each other a couple of hours but do you remember what Billy said about imprints?" Bella nodded, "that they are destined soul mates, just one look and your whole world could revolve around th-" A look of realization comes across her face. "Someone imprinted on me?" I smile softly at her and nod.
"Who is it?" She asks, glancing over at the fire where everyone was gather all chatting among themselves. I reach down and intertwin my fingers with themselves. "Bella, it was me. I imprinted on you. But don't worry you don't have to accept the imprint and we don't have to be together. The imprint says that the wolf is anything that the imprint wants them to be. If you want me to be your friend rather than anything else then that's what I'll be" A blush colored Bella's cheeks even brighter, "I just.. You imprinted on me, for real?" I nod. Please don't reject this Bella, tell me you feel it too, this link between us tell me you feel it too.
A smile comes on Bella's face, "Okay" I look over at her, "Okay?" She smiles and nods. "So what does this mean for us?" I look down at my hands, "Well we can take it one step at a time and see how it goes from there?" Bella smiles and nods, "Sure Sam, that sounds like a wonderful idea".
I stand up and reach out for her hand, helping her up and dusting off the sand from my legs we make our way back to the bonfire hand in hand. She accepted it, that means that she's mine and she hasn't run away.
Bella stopped and turned to me, "There's one thing though.. You and the guys have to show me yourselves in wolf form soon" I smile, squeeze her hand and say "Of course Bella".
Authors Note:
Well that's the end of chapter 2, I hope you enjoyed it. Make sure to leave any comments/suggestions on where this story should go in the reviews and I look forward to trying to post a new chapter soon.
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