Disclaimer: Not Stephanie Meyer
A/N: So this chapter is going to be all Leah. Next chapter I'll work on some other POVs. Hope you like it.
Leah POV
There were a few curious onlookers that literally stared as I drove down the small street to the house. It may have been that my return has been the hot topic of conversation amongst the tribe's gossip queens or it may be because my car sounds like a lawn mower and people were in awe that it still runs.
I noticed that not much has change, except that the house looked like it needed some repairs. Dammit Seth that's your job now, I thought with a sigh as I remember that my dad was gone. There were moments, when I was back in Seattle, that I almost convinced myself he was still alive and that everything was just a really bad dream. But reality always grabbed hold of those wishful thoughts and smashed them in to a bloody mess.
I pulled up to the house and my mom came running out the front door even before I got out of the car. She bounced down the drive way with a gleeful smile and outstretched arms. I have to admit I missed her more then anything. She enveloped me in a hug and her warmth radiated through her embrace melting my defences. This is what I missed the most when I was in Seattle.
"Oh my dear Leah, I'm so glad you're home! Let me have a look at you." She released me from the hug and cupped my face with her hands, brushing the hair out of my eyes and I smiled.
"Such a pretty face," she beamed with joy "and you have your father's eyes."
We heard the porch creak and both turned towards the house. Holy Shit! It was Seth and he was huge. It's like he grew twice his size. I remember him as a pre-pubescent little brat and now his shoulders squarely fit 2/3 the width of the front doors.
"Seth! Get out here and help Leah with her bags!" mom yelled and he made his way down the stairs with heist. He closed in on me and before I could say a word he crushed me in a hug. I don't think he knows his own strength because he almost choked me to death.
"Air!" I managed to say with my final last breath.
He realized what he was doing and promptly released me from his grip. I still wasn't too happy with him; nevertheless I managed a smile to keep things light. But as luck would have it, my small shred of happiness disappeared at the sight of Sam approaching. I stiffened, and my first instinct was to run back to the car and peel out of the driveway with out a moment to lose but my mom grabbed hold of my hand, and it held me in place. It's been years and still the very sight of him brings forth a flood of emotions. I hated him; this feeling resonated from the very center of my being. I wanted to break his face with one clean punch, to inflict some kind of pain that would match a minuscule portion of the pain that I felt when he ripped my heart to pieces. At the same time I loved him still. Even from far away, seeing his faint smile, my heart ached for him like it did the day he left me. I'm so messed up!
Thankfully Seth got rid of him. I guess they're still friends, which is going to make this a lot more difficult.
Seth helped me bring everything up to my room. The room looked exactly as I had left it. The thought that my mom always believed that I would come home again made me smile. I felt good to know that she always wanted me to return. I settled in, unpacking all my clothes and smiled as I pulled out a framed photo of my friends from Seattle. I'm definitely going to miss those girls, because without them I would have wallowed in self-pity until depression took over.
I didn't even realize I was hungry until I smelled food as I made my way back down to the kitchen.
"Oh honey, you're just in time for dinner" my mom announced and began to serve the meal.
"So are you excited about your new job?" she asked expectantly.
"Excited and nervous,… I haven't had my own class before." In all honesty I was terrified. I would be fully responsible for the development of over a dozen young minds. What if I screw one of them up?
"Well Joyce, the principal, will be there to help you with everything. She's such a nice lady, I'm sure you'll get along well" mom said.
"I'm sure it will all go as planned" or at least I hoped it would. I did speak to Joyce several times. Her jolliness radiated through her voice, even over the phone. Maybe all that joy will rub off on me a little.
The food was awesome. I missed my mom's cooking and she smiled proudly as I asked for seconds. It's a good thing I finished the first helping in record timing because Seth was already on his third when I was done. I stared in awe watching him eat. It's as if he inhaling the food with out chewing. That explains how he grew so big. Seth paused and shot me a grin.
After dinner I cleaned up as mom got ready to go out.
"Ok kids, I'm going over to play card with the girls. I won't be home late. Be good and don't fight." She sighed "Aww, I missed this!" Seth and I looked at her and laughed.
"No worries mom, we'll behave." I kissed her on the cheek and locked the door behind her.
"Hey Leah, can we talk?" Seth asked right away.
"Umm… not tonight Seth. I'm tired from the drive so I'm going to go to sleep." I'll try to avoid that talk for as long as I can. I'm not ready to talk to Sam's new bff.
"Oh ok. Another time then…" he replied disappointedly and I almost gave in when I saw the sad look on his face, but in the end I held true.
I was on my way upstairs and the house phone rang as I was passing by it.
"Hello?......" silence. "Helllllooo?.." I said again, this time with a slight tone of frustration in my voice.
"Lee-Lee?"
Oh HELLL NO! A stream of profanities flooded my brain begging to be released. Seth was beside me in an instant. I tossed him the phone, too enraged to speak. I how dare he! Since when is it alright for him to call? To address me by that nickname? This guy was either dense or had a death wish!!
"What the crap Sam?" Seth said angrily "Don't call back. If she wants to talk to you she'll call you! But don't count on it being anytime soon."
I heard the phone slam and heavy footsteps up the stairs and in the hallway leading up to my room.
"Leah, are you okay?" Seth said through the door.
"Please leave me alone Seth." I said weakly. All anger left my body as quickly as it took me over, and left me drain of my energy. Seth sighed deeply and made his way back down stairs. I fell on to the bed and let a tear descend down my cheek as my mind wondered through my past memories. It was too much for one day and I pushed aside my thoughts and let sleep take over.
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I woke up the sounds of yelling coming from the living room. I looked at the clock, it was only 11:35pm. I've been asleep for less then 3 hours…Seth!! A light growl escaped my lips and I charged downstairs.
"What the hell is going on here!?" I yelled and the room fell silent.
I took that moment to survey the culprits…. Seth,…. Quil Ateara? Embry Call?? Jacob Black ?? ?What the hell? Is every guy on this reservation on steroids? Quil and Jacob shared a couch, generally reserved for three, and filled it with ease, while Seth and Embry had the floor in front. And they were all shirtless. Each of them sculpted with lean muscles that easily rivalled the UFC fighters they were watching on T.V. I had to make sure not to gawk and composed myself.
"Well?" placing my hands on my hips. Jacob whistled and Seth promptly threw his pillow at him.
"Cut it out dude!" Seth hissed at Jacob.
"Hey there Clearwater" Jacob said with a wink and I rolled my eyes.
"Keep it down okay? I'm trying to sleep"
"Sorry sis" Seth replied as I turned to make my way to the stairs.
"God! What a princess" Embry said under his breath. "Keep it down okay?" He said in a mocking voice and they snickered quietly. I turned on my heal.
"Do you have something to share with the rest of the class?" oh god, did I just say that? I guess I was really meant to be a teacher.
"Well now that you mention it, yah! Listen princess just because you waltzed your way back into town doesn't mean you can boss us around. Thing aren't the way they were when you first left. So get use to it." He smiled proudly. "We're bigger then you now."
"Now see here. You may be bigger but I'm higher in the food chain, so calm yourself, and keep it down. If you don't like it then leave."
"Oooooo, she told you" Quil and Jacob said in unison and laughed. Embarrassed, Embry launched himself at Jacob, barrelling into him and taking him down to the floor. I watched for another moment as this juvenile test of dominance continued and admired the lean muscles of Embry's shoulders as he struggled to keep Jacob down. Damn, when did these two get this hot? Seth, gave me an apologetic look and I made my way back upstairs.
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The noise from Seth's shower woke me up the next morning. I slept surprisingly well last night and it was already passed noon. That's rare, Inever sleep that well. Maybe living back here will actually be good for me? I got dressed and made my way downstairs.
Mom was out again and she left me a list of chores to do. I guess I should contribute to the household now that I'm living here. I made a mental note to talk to Seth about the repairs that the house will need and I got started with the cooking. I made pasta for dinner and some extra for tomorrow's lunch. Next on the list was the downstairs bathroom.
I switched into some old shorts and t-shirt, put on my ipod and went to work. Music always helps the time pass by and 'Goldfinger give cleaning a whole new meaning'. I laughed at the motto my old roommates came up with based on the Swiffer commercial. We use to blast Goldfinger and dance around the apartment during our cleaning sessions. It's the only way I could clean now, so I pressed play and got to work.
I don't how long I was at it but I needed a break in the middle of signing 'Counting the Days'.
"Day one, was no fun.
Day two, i hated you.
By day three I wish you'd come right back to me.
Day four, five and six, well I guess you just don't give a shit.
Day seven, this is hell. this is hell.
I gotta get away, and find something to do.
But everything I hear, everything I see, reminds me of you.
Still counting the days I've been without you 1, 2, 3, 4...
Still counting the days that you've been gone. "
Signing out loud, I danced into the hallway towards the kitchen and something caught my eye as I passed by the living room. It was Embry, sitting on the couch laughing hysterically. I didn't even hear him come in. I stopped and pulled the headphones out of my ears.
"What are you laughing at?" I said, frustrated and embarrassed. He calmed down.
"I'm not laughing at you, I'm laughing with you, you're just not laughing" he burst into laughter again. "Nice moves by the way, 'Dancing Queen'." I was not amused.
"Don't you have a home?!" I fumed as he smirked at me.
"I like your home better, and your fridge has a lot more food then mine does. That pasta was especially good."
"WHAT!?" I charged to the kitchen and threw open the fridge door, but my lunch wasn't there. "You ate my lunch you jerk!"
"Oh, was that you're lunch? I'm sooo sorry." He said without remorse.
"GET OUT!!!" I yelled as Seth ran downstairs.
"What's going on?" He looked confused.
"Seth, get him out of her before I hurt him" and Embry laughed, which only infuriated me further.
"Calm down princess, I'm leaving, it was nice seeing you again" he said with that stupid smirk plastered across his face and he walked out the door.
"I'm sorry sis" Seth said as he turned to me.
"Seth, I swear on my life, if you don't keep your friends in check, I will take them out one by one." I threatened, which obviously was an empty threat because anyone of them could take me on since they were all twice my size. Minor details…
Next Chapter:
Leah Clearwater has been a pain in my ass for many years. Just because she was beautiful she thought she could order us around, like she did with Sam when they were together. Today I realized I love pissing her off, her nose crinkles in the cutest way. Even when she was fuming she looked as harmless as a bunny. This is my new favorite pastime.
A/N: So thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed that. Please let me know what you think. I'm new at this whole writing thing so I would love to hear what you thought about the chapter.
