08/04/2011 15:47:00

We woke up the next morning lying next to each other. It was our bed. Weird.

Sam rolled over, snuggling closer to me. I bit back a laugh. He was funny when he slept. It was like he couldn't get close enough even though we were practically spooning each other already. As I watched him, I realized it was a rarity that I would wake up before him. I never really got to see how peaceful he seemed. He was a lot less serious and stressed.

"You're staring" he muttered as his eyes stayed closed.

I looked at him shocked. "How do you know?"

"Cause I can feel you." He said opening his eyes.

"Creepy"

He let out a little laugh. "I think you are the one that's creepy. Staring at someone who is sleeping."

He rolled onto his back, arm still around me.

"Hey, I am not creepy. Plus you weren't sleeping." I said laying my head on his chest.

"What were you thinking about?" he questioned after a while. I found it hard to concentrate while his hand kept brushing up and down my arm.

"How do you know I was thinking?" I asked.

"Because I could practically hear it." He smirked, looking down at me. I rolled my eyes.

"Sure you could"

He rolled us over in a flash. "You don't believe me?" he questioned. I looked into his eyes and found a bit of playfulness.

"Nope" I smirked.

He bent down, kissing me softly. "How about now?" he whispered.

"No, not yet"

Kissing him again, our lips molded together perfectly. Just as we got in sync he pulled away.

"Now?"

I smiled. "A bit more time and I think I might just believe you" I whispered and then felt his lips against mine.

Laying in bed for a little while longer, we snuggled into each others arms. It was when Sam's phone rang that we both groaned. He rolled over, grabbing off the nightstand.

As he listened to his phone call, I got up and ready for the day.

I guess it was only a matter of time before we got back to reality. I thought to myself. Sam and I didn't get to spend much time together anymore. It was a shock that he could actually get a day off to help me move my stuff. Between him working at the station and the duties of the pack, I didn't get to see him much.

"Baby, I have to go in" he said holding up his phone in the doorway. I nodded and smiled.

"Have time to shower?" I asked.

A smirk grew on his face. "Don't I always?"

Once our shower was done, he quickly changed and was out the door with a kiss on my cheek.

I sighed once he left. It was a weird feeling. I actually missed him, even though I knew I would see him tonight.

Stupid imprint I thought.

I took the day off to sort through all the boxes and stuff from my place to his. It took most of the day, and I was surprised when Sam came home.

"Hey" I said quite shocked.

"Hey, you been working all day?" he asked coming over to kiss me.

"Yup" I smiled and kissed him softly. He watched me for a little while as I stood in his arms.

"You're staring." I noted.

He rolled his eyes. "Cant I watch my girlfriend unpack?" he questioned.

I shrugged. "Sure, but its creepy."

"You like that word don't you?"

I tried to hide a smile. "maybe"

Eventually he went upstairs to change and I took a break. Making my way to the kitchen, I took out some food for dinner. By the time he was downstairs changed, he was on the phone again.

I assumed it was Jake since the conversation seemed a bit more stressed and alpha like.

"Have to go?" I questioned as I set a plate down for him.

His eyes looked sympathetic. "Yea baby, im sorry"

I shrugged and kissed him quickly. "The pack needs you. Go"

Taking one last look at me, he was out the door in a flash. I sat down at the table with a huff. At times it was hard. I knew I had to share him with everybody, but sometimes there wasn't even enough me and him time.

After eating alone (which seemed to be a frequent occurrence), I finished unpacking my things and then hit the bed. It was about two in the morning when I looked at the clock and found the other side of the bed empty. My face fell when I realized he wouldn't be back till I probably left for work. Sighing, I fluffed the pillow a bit and went back to bed.

When I woke up the next morning, it was just as I predicted. No Sam. I got up and did my usual routine, finding it almost lonely without him. I left the house at my usual time and sighed, knowing that I wouldn't be back till late, probably not seeing him again tonight.

Work was okay. It didn't really fly by, but it wasn't bad. Since new classes had started, it was weird not seeing Brady and Collin. Of course, they did stop in from time to time, which always made me smile. After school was out, I sat in my seat and let out a huff. There was a lot of work to catch up on since I missed a few days, and I knew I would be in the room for a while.

Between checking the projects, making a new outline for the next one, and passing out the new cameras we just got in, I was in for a load of work. It was 8pm when I next looked at the clock. The janitors probably wanted to get out of here and lock up. Unfortunately, I was only half way through the outline and barely got a dent in my 5 classes of projects. Letting out a sigh, I packed everything I could up and headed home.

When I got there, there were about 5 or 6 cars in the driveway.

"What the hell?" I muttered as I parked.

I walked in the door and found the pack with their imprints and pretty much their families too.

"Bella!" Seth shouted. Looking over to him, I found Bex, Lila, and Carter.

"Hey" I said putting on a fake smile. How was I going to get anything done with all this company here?

"Hey sis" Paul said with a smile. His smile faded when his eyes connected with mine. "You okay?" he asked softly.

I shook my head and closed my eyes. I had so much to do. How was I supposed to get all of this done.

"Where's Sam?" I questioned.

Paul pulled me into a hug and I took a deep breath. I felt so mad at Sam. Why wouldn't he ask me about this? What about just spending time together?

"He should be out back cooking the stakes with Jake, Embry, and Quil"

I nodded and kissed his cheek. "Thanks Paul"

As I walked to the backyard, I found even more people were out here.

"oh hell" I muttered to myself.

"Hey Bella" Leah and Emily said. I waved and walked over to Sam.

"Hey Baby" he smiled flipping over the food. Jake, Quil, and Embry all gave me a hug.

"Sam, what's going on?" I questioned.

"It's a party." He shrugged.

"And you didn't wanna tell me?" I asked. His eyebrows furrowed.

"I thought you would be fine with it. What's going on? Why are you upset?" he asked.

I shook my head and ran a hand through my hair. "Well im not fine with it Sam. I'll be at a café somewhere. Tell everyone im sorry" I muttered and walked off.

I couldn't help but feel angry. He thought I would be fine with it? He barely sees me as it is!

"Bella!" he called. I let out a frustrated sigh and stopped in my tracks.

"What's going on with you?" he asked catching up with me.

"Sam" I said trying to be as civil as possible. "I have a lot of work to do in a short amount of time."

"okay" he said understandingly. I bit back a remark. He just didn't get it.

"So im going to go." I said with a hint of anger in my tone.

"You're angry" he told me as I put my things back in the car.

"no Sam," I sighed. "im pissed."

He sighed and ran a hand through his hair.

"Come on Bella, come back inside. I invited Bex and their family for you." He said.

I shook my head and the angry fire in me lit up again. "No Sam, you just invited them. If it was for me, then you would have asked, just like you would have asked about this party."

"Is that why you're mad? Because I did this without asking you?" he questioned.

"I need to go" I said getting in the car.

"No" Sam said grabbing my arm. I looked at him. "Let go of me Sam."

He kept my stare and didn't let go, instead his grip seemed to tighten. As it began hurting I tried to tug away.

"Let go." I bit out.

"We need to talk about this." He said.

"no" I said shaking my head. "im done talking. I don't want to talk anymore"

"Hey everything okay?" Paul asked coming towards us. Sam finally let go and let out a sigh. The place where he kept his hand actually ached a bit.

"Yea, thanks. I will see you guys later. Don't wait up." I said referring to Sam. There was no way in hell I was going back to sleep at the house tonight.

Taking one last look at the guys, I backed up and drove away.