Willow's P.O.V:

It had been three weeks and i was really starting to worry about Leah now, hell we were all worried about her. I knew that she was still hoping that Sam would come back to her and i didn't have the heart to tell her to stop being so stupid and realise that he didn't deserve her even if he came back begging. So i had just been silent and supportive, it was the only way to ensure that i didn't fight with her because i know that's the last thing that she needs right now.

Right now it was Saturday and Leah was at home because her mum and dad had asked her and Seth to help them prepare the food for the council's bonfire later that night. She had begged me to go with her but i had told her that i had to speak to my dad about something important and i encouraged her to talk to Seth, her little brother, some more. I knew she didn't really find him annoying like she always claims she does and hopefully talking with him will at least get her to smile even if she won't forget about Sam.

So right now i was leaning against a kitchen counter whilst sipping a cup of hot chocolate and Jake was sat at the table finishing his late lunch whilst dad was also at the table with a coffee.

"I'm worried about her dad, she still thinks that he's going to go back to her and i can't tell her otherwise... i can't be that horrible to her." I finished in a whisper as i looked to my dad for help.

He shook his head with a sad look on his face. "I know Will, but i don't think you can tell her without hurting her. And we both know that the longer you leave it the harder it will be to say when the time comes." He said before taking a sip of his coffee and shaking his head when he realised Jake had finished his massive meal.

Jake then looked at me confused. "Why don't you just not tell her? You know, let her get over him herself?" He then looked at me as if i was stupid for not thinking of doing what he had said before he had mentioned it.

I groaned and shook my head at him and earned another confused look from him and a chuckle from dad. "Jake, i can't because she deserves a guy who is gonna treat her how she deserves to be treated. And there is no way she'll ever look at another guy if she's still hooked on Sam. And she's clamming up, she's not even telling me how she feels anymore. She's cutting herself off from everybody and i don't want her doing that to herself." I finished with a shake of my head before i finished off my hot chocolate.

Then Jake shook his head before he picked up his plate and put it in the sink. "I don't understand girls." He muttered which caused me to smile and hug him.

Truth be told seeing my best friend in such a bad state was starting to take it's toll on me as well since i was worried about her and i just wanted to help. And it felt nice to laugh again and just forget about everything for a couple of minutes. I was also excited about going to the bonfire with dad tonight because they had invited a load of other people too. The Clearwater's and Atera's were going to seeing as Harry, Leah's dad, was on the council with mine as well as Old Quil Atera whose grandson Quil was best friends with Jake. And since those two didn't want their other friend Embry call to feel left out, they invited him too.

Then Sam was going to be there since he was now doing some kind of work for the council and for some reason they had invited Paul Lahote and Jared Cameron and their parents or something. I kind of stopped listening when i realised that both Sam and Leah would be there and i wanted to try and keep her from letting him see what he's done to her.

It was about five when i had just finished getting changed i was stood at the car with dad as we waited for Jake who was still changing. And yes i do wear glasses, don't judge me for them and i only have them because i can't stand contacts. Once Jake arrived he helped dad into his truck before i climbed into the drivers seat and Jake got into the back and nicked a roll to eat whilst we drove because he was hungry. I swear, he eats like it's going out of fashion and he always has!

When we arrived Sue and a few others greeted us and came over to help us by getting out all of the food and stuff as well as helping dad. Jake then gave me a smile before heading off to his own friends and i scanned the area looking for Leah. And when i saw her and Sam having a heated discussion about something.

I went towards them before Seth came up and hugged me and we got to talking and i momentarily forgot about Leah and Sam until i felt arms wrap around my waist and the person bury their face into my hood. Seth looked at the person with so much sympathy, sorrow and a hint of anger and i knew who it was. I then turned around and we hugged tightly as she cried into my shoulder for the second time within a month.

"He told me to move on, told me i should find a better guy." She mumbled quietly and then Seth gave her a hug too and she cried even harder and i now wish that i had told her.

So i pulled back and instead i wiped her tears away and gave her a friendly smile. "He's right though Le, you could find a guy whose ten times better than that scum and will treat you like you deserve to be treated. A guy who is worthy and deserves you." I told her and Seth nodded too but then she pulled out of my arms and i gave her a confused look. What did i do? I knew her temper had been getting worse but i didn't think i said anything and i gave a nervous glance to Seth who looked just as confused as i felt.

"So you're saying he never deserved me? You always thought that i could do better?!" She began to shout at me and i crossed my arms whilst looking at her, daring her to continue. We had only ever seriously argued once and it wasn't a pretty sight, two months of not talking and almost physical blows. But the problem was that this time i was sure that she would go so far as to hit me if her anger got the better of her and i only ever gave as good as i got no matter who i was giving to. "You never did like Sam did you? You always hated him and wanted me to have nothing to do with him! Some best friend!" She shouted and i glared at her.

Sadly she didn't notice that we were now the centre of attention and i had but now that she was insulting my friendship i was almost seeing red. How dare she?! After everything i had done for her over the years and some of the stuff i had put up with because of her temper and anger and she says i'm a bad friend?

"Leah, i've always supported you and Sam! I've always told you that as long as he was a decent guy and made you happy then i was happy with whoever you wanted to be with. And i didn't have a problem with him until he hurt you!" I finished quietly talking directly to her in the hopes that she would realise that i was on her side during all of this.

Leah then just came up and hugged me tightly and i nodded to Seth who walked over to the others and re-directed their attention by yelling for food which everybody wanted. "I'm just angry all the time because of him, i'm sorry that i'm taking it all out on you. And you're right, i should move on, but not yet, it's way too soon for me to try that." She said as we pulled back to observe each other and i gave her a worried look before she continued. "But i'm not going to wait for something that's never going to happen." She finished with a nod and i nodded too, glad that we had settled that before something bad happened.

We then joined the others around the fire and there had only been two empty seats, one between Sue and Seth which Leah bolted for with her burger and beer. I was confused until i looked around and spotted the only other empty seat was next to Sam who was sat next to one of the council members and i almost just sat on the floor. But i decided to be civil for the sake of everybody else and i took my plate and beer and sat beside him and was glad to see that i was also sat next to Quil who always made me laugh when he attempted to flirt with me.

Everybody continued to talk for a few minutes and i made sure i ate my food and listened to Quil complain about school so as to make sure i didn't have to talk to Sam. Because the truth was Sam and i had always gotten along and i knew he was a decent guy and i wasn't going to treat him like dirt or scum just because of what he did to Leah, but i had lost a lot of respect i had for him. But i couldn't let Leah see me being even remotely kind to him because if she did then i know she'd think i wasn't supporting her and i didn't want to fight with her. Especially over Sam.

So when dad began his stories i threw my plate into the fire and became stuck into the story he told in his calm, all knowing voice. It was the story of the third wife and had always been my favourite tribe legend ever since dad had first told it to me when i was about 5 or 6. I took a sip of my beer during the story and glanced at Sam to see him staring into the fire instead of watching dad tell the story like everybody else.

I knew the look in his eye, it was the same look that dad had had on his face whenever somebody brought up mum, it was a contemplative one. It was like he was seriously thinking about the story, almost as if he believed it. He then began to turn his head as if he felt my eyes on him and i quickly looked back to dad as he was nearing the end of the story. And yeah, i really didn't want to be caught staring at Sam and have to talk to him about anything because i knew what i would do and it wouldn't be good.

When dad was finished everybody went back to their conversations and i walked over to Leah and crouched down in front of her. "So you finally ready to go back to living at home? I know you mum really misses you and i'm sure your dad would enjoy seeing you again." I told her as she passed me her half full beer obviously not wanting to finish it.

She nodded her head and then smiled signalling that i could stop worrying so i smiled back as i stood up. I then downed the rest of her beer before going over to the bin to throw away both of our empty bottles and then going in search of some more food. I then found none and was beginning to get fed up and seriously cold so i decided to go and talk to dad.

I saw him, Harry and Old Quil talking to Sam about something and normally i wouldn't interrupt but i was so cold and tired that i just wanted to go home and lay down. So i walked over and wrapped my arms around my dads chest and cuddled into his shoulder and i heard him laugh as he held my hands tightly in his, as if he was worried about something.

"Hey Will, everything alright?" He asked me quickly, okay maybe i shouldn't have interrupted.

I shook my head as i rested my chin on his shoulder. "No, i'm cold and tired so i'm gonna go ahead and walk home if you don't mind." I was basically asking for permission because i knew he worried when i walked around alone because of the woods surrounding us. "I mean i love Le but she's going home tonight and i want to enjoy my bed to myself again." I said with a smile as i gave Harry a wink too.

He grinned and pushed my glasses back up my nose for me. "Thanks Will, means a lot that you've done everything for her. And i promise i'll send over some of Sue's brownie's as a thank you." He told me with a smile and i couldn't help but grin at the thought of his wifes amazing brownies that i would actually die for.

"You're not walking home on your own Will." Dad said in a voice that i knew better than to try and argue with. But then i realised he was looking at somebody and i glanced to see it was Sam before i glanced back at the sand on the ground hoping he wasn't going to say what i thought he was. "Actually Sam was just about to head home himself, i'm sure he wouldn't mind walking you home on the way and it's make your old man feel a lot better." He said looking at me with the eyes that i knew i couldn't argue with, it was the face that told me if i didn't agree then i was going to be in a heap of trouble.

I then nodded my head before giving him a tight hug and standing up but purposely not looking at Sam. "Okay then, be sure to tell everybody i said 'bye' and id prefer it if you and Jake were home before midnight." I smiled at the others before stepping towards Sam who turned around and began to lead me off the beach and towards the road.

Damn, it was going to be one awkward walk home and sadly i don't think i'm going to be able to contain my anger the whole time.