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I had promised myself to come out and see the store after Billy gave me the keys yesterday. So here I was sitting in front of it. The store seemed the same, a wooden structure that resembled a cabin. I sighed, why had I come here? I knew my Dad would have wanted me to have this place, I was his only child. His little girl. I walked up to the door, taking out the keys to open the door. The wolf on the key chain was deep brown with hints of a dark red.

It was carven out of wood; my dad had said that his father gave him the small figurine when he was younger. I turned the key in the lock, hearing it click telling me it had unlocked. I twisted the knob and pushed open the door. It was dark besides the small ray of light coming in through the window. I flipped the light switch. The store had 4 isles stacked with goods. Two freezers were against the wall. There was a small layer of dust on everything.

I was glad I had thought to bring along some cleaning supplies. I better get to work. I started with dusting off everything and cleaning out the window. I then moved on to checking the dates on the food products. I was glad they were all in good order. I swept the floors and cleaned the small bathroom. The pantry in the back was filled with other products with all good dates. I was glad I didn't have to put an order in for anything.

Sue had offered to help clean, but I declined. Sue was just like my mother, very talkative. I wanted to work without any distractions. I admired my work after I was finished. I think I did a pretty good job.

"It looks good in here." A voice said from the door. I turned to see Sam standing in the door way. I smiled "Thanks Sam." I looked behind him to see the whole group of guys coming. I smiled as I heard them play fighting. They all squeezed in the store. Their massive shirtless bodies took up a lot of space. "Hi, Naomi" they all said. I smiled at them. The guys could easily pass for brothers. "Don't you guys own shirts?" I laughed.

"Does our nakedness offend you?" Paul mocked with an evil smirk. Paul could be a pain in the ass if you let him get to you. "No, your nakedness offends me." I made sure I stressed the 'your' in my reply. Paul growled playfully. I stuck my tongue at him, I'm sure I looked immature. "So, does this mean the store is back open?" Seth asked stepping around from Paul. I looked around the shop, it was in good standing.

"Yeah, I guess. You want to be my first customer?" I smiled at Seth. He nodded, giving me his happy grin. He headed to search the shelves, the other guys followed suit. Sam stood up at the counter by me. He still had that curious look like he had yesterday. I shrugged it off.

"So how have you been?" he asked, still looking curious. "I've been fine, trying to settle back in." I sighed. "How is the house?" he asked. The guys ran up to the counter before I could answer. Paul was first, pushing Seth aside. Seth started to object, but I shook my head stopping him. The guys all had bundles of stuff. Quil and Paul both paid for almost 15 bucks in snacks. Seth was last, his mood a little down compared to his usual happy self.

He placed his bag of chips on the counter. I smiled, "Since you couldn't be my first customer." I threw a glare at Paul. "You can get your chips no charge." I smiled wider as Seth grinned back. "Thanks, Naomi." He said walking over to his small group of buddies. Jared and Quil chuckled pushing Seth playfully. I walked from around the counter to stand in front of them.

"That's not fair; I thought I was your favorite." Paul said mocking a pout. I laughed at his weak attempt of flattery. "Paul if you thought that you are truly demented. And besides Seth cuter." I said pinching Seth's blushing cheek. I gave Paul a smirk, he smiled back evilly. "So what are you guys doing today?" They all shrugged at the same time. "Maybe hit the beach" Jared said.

I fanned my face; though the door was open it was very hot in the store. I had a feeling the heat was coming from the boys. "Are you guys hot?" I quickly rephrased it before Paul can make a sly comment. "Is it hot to you guys?" The guys mumbled no's.

"So are we going to the beach?" I needed to get out and see more of La Push. The store probably would be slow today. Tomorrow would be busier once word spreads around that I opened it back up. "Sure, I would love to see you in a bikini." Paul smirked. Did he ever stop annoying people? "And I would love to see you fully clothed." The guys laughed at my response to Paul.

"I'll lock up the shop and meet you guys at first beach." I said following the boys out of the store."Ill be waiting" Paul singed. I flipped him the middle finger. He laughed as they walked off in the direction of the beach. "Ayy, Seth see if Leah can come." I yelled after them.

I locked up the shop and headed home. I rummaged through my unpacked suitcase for my swim suits. I had over a dozen from living in California for more than ten years. I decided on the most modest one, avid about disappointing Paul. It was a black monokini. I covered my bottom with a pair of jean shorts.

The guys were play fighting when I walked on to the beach. The beach was crescent shaped with driftwood through out it. I was relieved to see that Leah was here also. She was sitting over on a piece of wood watching the guys joke around. "Hey, Lee." Leah looked up. "Hey, Gnome. Seth told me you got the store back up." I nodded. "Yeah, I need something to do while I'm here. And I wasn't going to let the store go to waste." I shrugged.

"Are you going in?" I asked Leah. "Yeah, I was waiting for you to come. The guys like to play rough, though I can keep up." She smiled. I wiggled off my shorts and headed for the water. The water was a little cold, but comforting. I had spent my summers at this beach. I went further into the water trying to stay clear of the splashing from the guys.

I went in further till the water was covering my chest, Leah stood beside me. "So how do you like it here?" I nodded. "I was a little nervous but it feels great to be here and see everyone." Something tugged at my leg. "Did you feel th…" I was tugged under the water. I struggled with what ever was holding me. I made sure I didn't panic and drown. They let go when I kicked them hard. I swam back to the surface to see Paul holding his junk.

"What the hell!" He shouted, quivering viciously. I was suddenly mad. "I should be saying the same to you! Keep your hands to yourself Paul if you want to keep them!" I was surprised at my own tone, I was never really violent. Sam touched Paul's shoulder, "Cool it Paul" His tone was assertive. Everyone eyed Paul nervously. Paul cooled down. I relaxed also. Sam looked at me with the same curiousness before.

"You ok?" Leah asked beside me. "Yeah, I'm ok. Paul is just an ass." I shrugged. "Tell me about." Leah said. I couldn't explain my sudden anger earlier. Maybe Paul just brought out the worst in people. Leah and I walked out the water to sit on the shore. The tide rushed the cool water over our feet then retreated back. It was quiet besides the guys playing. Leah was silent watching the waves. Leah wasn't like your usual girlfriends who liked to talk and stuff. She was ok with just sitting, I appreciated that.

I stared at the clouds above, they were darkening. I groaned rain was one of the major setbacks of living in La Push. The low rumble of thunder confirmed my thoughts. The rain started out slight, but soon picked up. Damn it! I should've driven my car. "I'll see you later, Leah." She waved as she started to run to get out of the rain. I ran as fast as I could, trying to get home. The roads were getting dangerously wet. I rounded the corner to my street. I lost my footing, and feel to the ground. I fell on the wrist of my left hand. I yelped in pain. I could hear the audible crack as it made contact with the asphalt.

I manage to stand using the help of my uninjured hand. I tried to move the wrist around. It hurt like hell, definitely broken. The rain was still pouring outside; I couldn't drive to Forks in this weather. I made it to the house before the weather got worse.

I changed into dry clothes, which took forever with my injury. And I waited till the rain to stop so I could drive myself to the hospital.