A/N: Part three of Chapter 1 ( the last part, I promise haha). I'd like to thank you guys sooo mucho for the reviews and alerts! You guys really are something you know? Anyways, hope you like the chapter! Make sure to review; and give me your input! Also, it wouldn't hurt to put somethings you would like to see happen either!

Also, to answer a reviewer's question, this story takes place after Breaking Dawn, during the summer. I'm going to make the ages for the La Push gang and Alex as follows;

Alex-17( her birthday will take place during the time she stays in La Push)

Paul- 19

Embry-19

Leah-19

Jacob-18

Seth-16

Jared-18

Rachel-20

Sam-24

Emily-22

Alright, so that's it for now until I think to add more! Review :)

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Alex laid sprawled across the sand, her tucked under her head as she watched the clouds turn a dark blue and pink color as the sun started to set. She had seen the sun set before in Arizona, usually whenever she'd look out the window or lounge on the porch in her backyard. But nothing beat the relaxed feeling you got when you watched it set at the beach. A totally, different experience.

The sand was still warm under her body, and she felt she could lay there for hours, even sleep there for the night. Unfortunately she would have to retreat to the house to sleep though. She would rather sleep in a bed than the sand anyway.

She wouldn't know what to do if she woke up to a crab crawling on her, or a turtle gnawing at her hair. Okay well maybe, the turtle she wouldn't mind as much.

" The bonfire is going to start soon," Leah spoke. She sat upright and ran a hand through her hair. She glanced around, noting that mostly everybody had gone, and there were only a few groups of people still there, walking with each other and talking amongst themselves. She spotted a group of guys gathering wood and throwing it in a pile, while other set up barbeque pits and benches.

The soft wind blew her hair back a little, and she tucked it around her ear. Leah stood up and after dusting herself off, offered Alex a hand. Alex took it and stood.

" The bonfires we host usually consist of storytelling and gathering with friends. Oh yeah, and there's always a ton of food. The guys tend to eat like cows most of the time, so the other families make sure to bring extra too," Leah informed her.

"Oh don't spare yourself Leah. You know you were always one of the guys," Alex turned around to see a boy about Leah's height walking towards them , and she smiled, punching him in the shoulder. He laughed as he rubbed his arm.

" You know it's true,"

"Alex this is Jacob. Jake, meet Alex. She's going to be staying in the rez for the summer," He smiled and nodded his head, interested.

" Nice to meet you. You staying for the bonfire? It's a real treat honestly," Leah looked back towards the truck and arched a brow at Jacob.

"That was the plan,"

"Cool,"

"Hey guys! Get your asses over here! The bonfire's about to start!" Leah shook her head shamefully and gestured for Alex to follow her.

"Quil really needs to watch his tongue. The Elders are here for crying out loud!" Jacob exclaimed, seemingly stating Leah's thoughts out loud.

" So, no Nessie?" Leah teased. He shot a look at her that looked like a glare, and averted his eyes. A hint of pink rose to his cheeks too, and that only made Leah laugh, while Alex smiled.

" Her family left town, so no."

" Hey Jacob. Glad you could make it. You too Alex," Embry greeted them as they arrived. Alex looked around as everything had been set up. She had never been to a bonfire before; so it seemed exciting. It was then that she spotted the guy from the stand earlier approaching them. And yet again, he was shirtless, but Alex wasn't complaining all that much.

" What did you want me to do with this one again?" He asked, his eyes narrowed. He was carrying a giant log that had to weigh a ton, by the arm; like it was nothing. Alex stared in disbelief. Embry clapped a hand on his shoulder and laughed.

" Just set it next to the smaller one over there buddy," He ordered. The guy glared at him and muttered something before noticing that Alex was there. She stood there silently and sent him a small smile and wave. He continued to stare, only now his glare was completely gone from his face. Jacob and Leah seemed to have gone quiet as they stared at him, and then to Alex again as no words were exchanged.

Then looks of realization masked their faces, and all they could do was stare; and keep themselves from smirking. Embry laughed all of a sudden, as he stared at the guy beside him. All of this confused Alex, and she was growing irritated, not knowing what was so amusing, until Embry spoke.

" Oh yeah. Paul, this is Alex. She's visiting the rez for the summer. Try not to scare her off okay?" He joked. Paul's glare instantly masked the calm expression he had before and he shoved Embry by the shoulder before walking off.

" Yeah, whatever,"

Alex watched as he walked away, sort of disappointed that he got angry like that and left. Leah smacked Embry in the arm and groaned disapproving.

" That was so not appropriate Embry," Embry whined and rubbed his arm.

" I second that," Jacob said.

" Leah that really hurt!"

"You deserved it!"

" What just happened?" Alex questioned, folding her arms over her chest, and the argument between Leah and Embry ceased. Jacob just shrugged his shoulders nonochantly.

" Paul got in trouble, so he's been working all day, and helping set stuff up. Then Embry just had to tease him about it." He explained. What did he do that was so bad?, Alex started to think. She chose not to ask out loud though.

" What? I'd be lying if I said he's never hurt a fly! That guy has some serious anger issues," Embry exclaimed.

" Embry, just shut up," Jacob said, and Alex thought the same thing. She turned towards where Paul was, setting up the last of the logs to serve as benches; and the tables, wondering if she should go to talk to him. But before she decided she turned to the trio before her.

" So is that it? That's all that's going on?" Alex confirmed, raising her brows. Leah nodded, though Alex could sense she wasn't telling the truth. She left it at that though, for now. She saw the way they seemed to be staring at Paul as they were introduced, all, all-knowingly and stuff. Something just didn't seem right.

Alex listened in awe as she observed the fire before her. It turned various colors ad seemed to form images as one of the Elders told his story. Billy Black was his name, and he was Jacob's father.

The story focused on the relationship between the wolves and the natives; how each became one and formed what they knew today; and how the wolf symbolized strength in native culture. Alex had never learned much about her culture and traditions from her mother; as her mother was thought to be more of an Americanized Native American; so it fascinated her that she was able to learn as much as she did.

She found herself looking to her right for what had to be the hundredth time that evening and spotted Paul sitting on one of the logs by himself. He was hunched over; his chin resting on his enclosed fist as he stared motionless into the fire. Alex rose from her spot on the other side and made her way towards him. It was unfortunate that they weren't properly introduced earlier.

" You okay?" His eyes shot up, and he lifted his chin from his fist, looking completely surprised. She gestured towards the seat next to him and he nodded. She took a seat.

"Yeah...thanks," He replied, staring at her. Blush crept on her cheeks, the way he was staring at her; and she was lucky the light from the fire kept it hidden. But that didn't stop her from feeling it.

" No problem," It was silent afterward for a few moments, until Paul ended it.

" So uh, why are you visiting La Push ?" Alex sighed.

"I'm supposed to be staying with my father for some 'bonding' time over the summer," She added, doing air quotes, then folded her arms over her chest as the anger she had earlier bubbled inside her again. Every time the subject came up, she couldn't help but be mad. She didn't even want to be here in the first place.

" I take it you're not enjoying it so far," He assumed. Alex chuckled, though it didn't seem amused. Then she stopped, realizing she had probably said too much already to a guy she barely knew.

"So, you work at the beach huh? You must be earning a lot of cash," She noted, changing the subject. Paul scratched his head.

" I guess you could say that. It's been pretty packed lately since the summer started I guess," Alex studied him.

" You know, you don't seem all that scary. I mean, not that I get scared easily, " Paul arched his brows, knowing that scaring her off also meant more than just appearing mean to her.

"Really?"

" Not the least bit. I mean sure, everyone gets angry once in a while; not to mention I would be pissed too if I were on punishment," She added, smiling.

Paul snorted.

" They told you that huh?"

" Embry did. What did you do that was so bad?" She asked, curious.

" I wouldn't want you to get too scared," He said, and Alex could tell, though there wasn't a hint of amusement on his face, he was teasing her. She laughed.

" Try me,"

" I broke my cousin's fiance's coffee table,"

"You got to be kidding me. How?" He scratched his head, averting his eyes.

"Embry ate my Doritos. So I tackled him; I'm sure you can figure out the rest," He paused, then looked up to see her face; which had a wide grin spread across it.

" You and Embry aren't the best of friends are you?"

" You guessed right,"

" Remind me not to steal your Doritos okay?" She said chuckling. And for the first time that day, she saw a small smile form on his lips. It suited him, she thought.

" Sure,"

Alex shut the door to the house when she arrived, and headed straight for the stairs. Not only did she not want to face her Dad, she knew he would be asking all sorts of questions. Like why she had arrived so early in the morning, or what she did when she was out.

Like it was any of his buisness.

He would probably even try talking to her about her staying in his home for the summer; which was so not what she was looking forward to.

" Alex," She froze, not realizing her father was seated on the couch, watching what seemed to be like, a fishing channel. She blinked as a shout from the fisher on television sounded as he reeled in what seemed like a heavy fish; his hands gripping tightly on the pole.

" I made dinner while you were out if-"

" I'm not hungry. Look, I think I'm going to head to bed now; it's almost twelve o'clock," She interrupted, and walked towards the stairs.

" Alright then. Goodnight," She stopped short, surprised that he didn't seem to raise his voice. Even more shocked that he didn't question her about where she was the whole day, and why she got back so late. She could hear his voice as it seemed to soften; and almost felt bad that she had snapped.

But she didn't apologize; just headed into her room, and dressed for bed.