First of all, everyone should thank IsabellClair. She helped me come up with the entire chapter lol. And I BETTER get some reviews, because it is 12 am, and I have work in 6 hours. I should be asleep, but I just HAD to write this to get it out of my head. Enjoy! [Do you guys notice how good im doing on the updating thing?]

Chapter 2

"So, you're sure about this Jacob?"

It didn't feel like I could find my voice to answer, so I nodded. He did not say anything for the longest time. His lips stayed together in a tight firm line, as he held my gaze with dark penetrating eyes. I blinked rapidly, to keep my tears at bay. Now was not the time to freak out. Behind him, the phone rang incessantly for the gazillionth time. He gave up trying to convince Sam and the Cullens that I wasn't here. Though, why Edward had bothered to call me at all was beyond me. What would he possibly need to tell me? That Bella was officially dead? I vowed not to speak to another Cullen again as long as I lived. I cringed slightly thinking about Sam—he had freaked out at the fact that I might have wanted the creature to live…but I knew it was just a random thought. I did not care what became of the thing.

"Well, I guess there's not much left to say, eh?" He said gruffly. He was also holding back some sort of emotion. I bit down hard on my lower lip to keep it from quivering as I nodded again. He nodded in response, and started to turn away from me. That was his way of saying goodbye, without actually saying it.

"Dad—wait."

He paused, with his hand resting on his wheelchair as he glanced up at me. He smiled at me slightly before I closed the distance between us. My body was shaking, but it was not out of anger for once.

"I'm sorry, dad…" I mumbled, kneeling beside him. He rested a hand on my shoulder, squeezing softly.

"No need to apologize, son. I understand." His voice with solemn. He had already accepted it, without putting up a fuss or fight. "You gotta do what you gotta do, right?"

"Ha." I laughed without humor. "Yeah. I'll see you, dad."

"Umhm. Keep yourself safe, kid." He grabbed my arm as I made my way to get up, "And keep in touch. You hear me?"

I smiled and nodded. "Yeah, I hear you dad. I hear you."

And with that, he rolled out of the living room, without another backwards glance at me. "Oh," he called out, once he was in his room, "Lock the door behind you."

I could only shake my head as I picked up my duffle bag off the floor and slung it over my head. "Goodbye to you too dad." I whispered as I closed the door behind me a moment later.

Once outside, I breathed in deeply; enjoying the fresh air. I really wanted to phase, but I knew Sam was waiting for me. I did not want to have to avoid him. I still needed time to think by myself, without having to filter and guard my thoughts or risking them slipping through my control. Which is the whole reason why I decided to leave La Push. I needed to sort things out. Deciding to rent a place near Forks with the little bit money I had sounded like a pretty good idea. Not too far away from home, in case my father needed me—since he was the only reason I bothered to think rationally at all. I closed my eyes, and breathed in again.

What the hell are you doing, Jake?

For once, I felt sane to be asking myself a question, without getting a response back. But I really wish someone did have an answer. Nothing made sense anymore. What was I to do now? I glanced back at the house I'd come to know as the only place called home. Although he had tried convincing me to take it, I'd decided to leave my Rabbit. I did not want anyone recognizing me.

I began walking down the dirt path that led to the main road. I walked slowly, taking in everything. Already, the world seemed a bit less bright without…her. I shook my head to clear my mind. I could not even bring myself to say her name. Is this really what it had come to? I was so absorbed in my pathetic thoughts that I did not hear the giant wolf approach me until I heard a growl behind me. I tensed, out of habit, before spinning around to glare into the eyes of…Leah Clearwater.

"Leah!" I hissed, narrowing my eyes at her.

She rolled her colossal eyes, before growling at me again.

"Go home!" I ordered again, wondering how in the world I hadn't heard her approaching me. Also, when had she had the time to phase? Maybe she had phased in right after I phased out, because our minds were never connected. I didn't hear her thoughts once.

I watched as she shook her head no. Closing my eyes, I tried to calm myself and stop the tremors running through my body. I did not feel like phasing just to give her an alpha order. She'd fight me all the way, and I did not need that right now.

"Leah. That was not a request. It was an order. Go. Home. Now." I said through clenched teeth. I watched as she huffed, but turned around and trotted back towards the forest. I nodded, satisfied with myself for not having to phase. I had barely walked a few more steps before I heard her marching behind me. Jeez, could this girl not take a hint? I wanted to be alone. Why couldn't she just phase and leave?

"You better stop threatening me with all that Alpha crap." She shrieked. I stopped walking, and slowly turned around. She had changed into a light pink tank top with a pair of jean shorts that stopped high above her knees. It looked all wrong on Leah…well, maybe if she would smile once in a while, the outfit would have complimented her. She should learn to stand a bit more feminine too, maybe that would not give off the bitchy vibe as much. Maybe.

"Leah. Please…leave me the hell alone." I did not bother to wait for a response, but I kept on walking. I could no longer pretend to be nice, when the truth was, I really didn't care anymore. Why bother? I could feel myself on the edge, and I knew that she if she kept pushing, I would snap. I had to get away.

"Or what? You gunna command me to leave?" She snapped, stalking foreward and blocking my path. She smiled when a few seconds had gone by and I said nothing to her. Folding her arms, I watched her smile turn into a full grin. Again, it looked all wrong on her face. "What's the matter? Can't talk now, ethier? You know what? Good. Don't talk. Listen. Because I've come to try and talk some damn sense into you—"

"—Then I suggest you stop wasting your time and just leave!" I snapped, breathing every word into her face. I had not noticed the time it had taken me to get three inches from her face. She didn't seem to noticed as she yelled back at me.

"Or you can shut the hell up and listen to what I've come to say!"

I blinked, and tried to come up with something to say. But not before she was screaming again.

"You're not the only one whose ever lost someone, okay? If there's anyone on this damn planet who knows even a fraction of what I went through, it would be you! Yes, I get that the bloodsuckers killed the love of your life—don't look at me like that—but at least you don't have to live with the pain of seeing her. Think about it. You should be happy. She's gone, and not a cold ass bloodsucker! You don't have to watch her love someone else—" She stopped suddenly, and fell silent.

I found it strangely ironic that Sam and Leah both referenced their issues in an effort to prove a point to me. But it got through. I understood what she was saying…I'm not sure I could stand the thought of…her living, but not the same as before. Imagining her with red eyes was nearly impossible. She would never be the same. If she was a bloodsucker, she would never love me. Jacob…don't make me choose…because it will always be him. It has always been him. Her voice echoed in my head as the pain tore into my chest at the same time. Everything was silent. It was then that I realized Leah's breathing was coming out rapidly, as silent tears were streaming down her face. She was looking at me with an expression I had never seen on her face before….it was one of compassion.

My last thought was that she look quite pretty with a compassionate look on her face. Next thing I knew, she wrapped her arms around my neck, and reached up to crush her lips against mine, making all thoughts flee from my mind.

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