Today was different than all the other days for Jacob not just because he was actually awake but because Seth was keeping him company even though he kept telling him to go home since he got there in the morning. Nothing was making Seth go away not even the long awkward silences or the very insulting comments Jacob was throwing at him. Seth seemed pretty unfazed by Jacob's childish behavior.

It didn't take long before Jacob was telling him about the conversation he had with Leah about his Imprinting and the short visit he had from Bella a couple of days ago. A short visit it was, it hadn't lasted more than 1 hour, even though it felt much longer. Jacob was still feeling guilty about the fact that he had led on Bella to think it was another girl, which truly wasn't his fault because Bella had just assumed without asking him anything about his imprint which he did find a little odd. Seth on the other hand didn't see it that way.

"See she gave you her consent" Seth said as he slapped Jacob's back lightly in a reassuring way

"Why are you here again?" Jacob asked annoyed, he was questioning why he was having an adult conversation with a kid, even though he was a kid himself at the age of sixteen

"Just to hang out" Seth said too innocently shrugging his shoulders as he kept looking through Jacob's things

After an awkward silence Seth finally squirmed under Jacob's accusing stare as he ran a hand through his hair.

"Sam wants you to come over to Emily's we having a pack meeting" he finally said

"I knew you weren't here to hang out" Jacob said sarcastically

"I was here to hang out you're the one that kept giving me the cold shoulder" Seth said defending himself

"Well it's not like I wanted to hang out with you" Jacob mumbled as he felt like he was being babysat by a kid

"Well, it's a mandatory meeting so if you're ready let's go" Seth said ignoring Jacob's comment

"What's going on now?" Jacob asked as he slipped on a shirt

"We've been seeing less of the red head around…" Seth started to say

"That's a good thing" Jacob said

"But we have been picking up other Vampires scents" Seth finished saying

"How long has this been going on for?" Jacob asked surprised

"Right after your whole imprinting scenario but nobody really wanted to bother you" Seth said

"Ugh" Jacob simply said as they walked out of his house

Good thing about La Push was that they were relatively close to each other. It didn't take long to reach Emily's house and they could already hear the rest of the packs already bumming voices. Jacob dreaded even stepping inside the house as he knew what awaited him. He didn't feel like dealing with Paul, Embry or Quil's jokes or homophobic remarks after all they were his brothers so he knew them all too well.

"Jake my man you're alive!" Paul said as he patted Jacob's back hard making him stumble

"Where's your little cold piece of meat?" Embry said the minute he also patted Jacob's back, if he were more human he would already have a nasty bruise forming or at least a broken shoulder

"Don't tell me that you're afraid that he would run into my arms looking at how more better looking I am than you" Paul said making Quil and Embry laugh

"Shove it" Jacob growled, knowing that today was going to be a long day

"I didn't know you played the girl role" Quil now said pitching into Paul's teasing

"Leave him alone guys" Emily said as she walked in with a basket of muffins

"You look like death" She commented before embracing him into a hug

"Thanks" he mumbled

"I'll have dinner in a bit so stick around after the meeting" she said walking out the room just as Leah walked in through the front door

"Look at this, Jake has graced us with his presence" Leah said walking around him as she took a sit between Paul and Seth who sat on the couch.

"I know man I was expecting that call saying that you were dead" Embry said

"I'm not going to die" Jacob said as he rolled his eyes

"Haven't you heard that you can die from a broken heart" Quil said with a mouthful of muffin

"Gross! Chew first" Leah whined

"My heart isn't broken" Jacob countered with

"Well the way you handling this you're headed into heart break zone" Quil said

"Yeah, you should just talk to him and get it over with" Embry suggested

"I'm tired of people telling me what to do" Jacob whined

"Then stop acting stupid" Leah said making Jacob growl at her

"Enough" Sam said as he announced his presence making everybody stop to look at him. They all sat still and basked in the presence of their Alpha.

"Nice to see you Jake" Sam said and Jake respectfully bowed his head before stepping aside to let Sam take center attention

"As you all know we have been getting scents from outsider vampires and we've yet to find out what or why they are crossing through here" Sam said

"Maybe they are Cullen's guest or something" Seth pointed out

"Exactly we're in the dark here but it's their territory all we can do is protect our land" He said as he looked at the young boy who spoke out of line only making the boy squirm a little under his stare

"In that case I want us to double on shifts for both day and night" he said as the rest of the pack groaned in disagreement

"So we know nothing about the new Vampire scents?" Jacob asked and unlike to Seth, Sam did not look at him like a child but as an equal

"No, they come and go but some are starting to become familiar" Sam answered as the power between them seemed to switch

That though had to do with the fact that Jacob was rightfully Alpha and even though he had let Sam take over sometimes the power shift happened often with neither of them being fully aware of it.

"Maybe we should talk to the Cullen's to make sure that they aren't having guests" Seth suggested and quickly gained a glare from both Jacob and Sam

"No" Jacob said sternly, the decision was made but he wasn't Alpha, so he was easily overlooked

"Nobody said that it had to be you" Leah said rolling her eyes

"Maybe I could give Carlisle a call down at the hospital and get some answers" Sam said as he looked at Jacob

"Why do we have to get involve with them" Jacob countered Sam as if testing his Alpha power which Sam quickly pushed away as he stepped up to Jacob

"We need to secure the safety of our land and our people that is what we do first most than anything else" he said

Sam stared intently at Jacob as the tense atmosphere was pressuring around them. Within Jacob he didn't want to be told what to do, he knew what their purpose was but he knew his reasoning was now clouded because of his imprint. He wanted to control the situation, the argument and the pack but that feeling he quickly pushed away. Jacob quickly looked away finally as a way of backing down as the power once again shifted to their rightful spots as Jacob stepped back.

"I'll take first shift with Seth tonight" Sam then stated as everybody nodded

Seth almost jumped in excitement because this meant more responsibility for him which because being the youngest meant that he got left out a lot.

"Embry and Leah you will relieve us of our post at day break" Sam added as everyone nodded and with that the meeting was over

Leah and Seth quickly took their leave as Emily walked in from the Kitchen. Jacob found this amusing as he felt like Leah and Emily planed it so that they barely missed each other by seconds.

"In that note dinner" Emily said as everybody rushed into the kitchen

Jacob debated in either leaving or staying, he wasn't hungry and doubted that Emily would be pleased about that.

"Jake when dinner is over I would like a word with you" Sam said as he placed his hand on Jacob's shoulder.

So it was settled he was staying.

The dinner had gone smoothly and not much teasing was tolerated thanks to Emily who always defended Jacob. When they had dinner like this it always felt like a hurricane had ran through the table making Emily complain every time.

Jacob was anxious as he sat on the couch in Emily's living room as he waited for Sam. He was in the kitchen helping Emily with the cleanup. Everybody had already left and so that left a nervous Jacob waiting for Sam and their "talk".

"Jake c'mon" Sam said as he directed Jacob to the back of the house

"So what's up" Jacob asked as they stood outside

"Jacob I offered you the Alpha position the minute you phased I told you what was rightfully yours and you willingly gave it up" Sam said

"I know" Jacob answered

"Then what was that back there?" he said his voice sounding rough

"I don't know"

"Jake I'm Alpha and it pains me to have to say this to you but my word is law there are no buts" Sam said making sure Jacob understood what he was saying

"I know" Jacob said his voice also rough now

"Do you?" Sam questioned

"I do! Dammit" Jacob said raising his voice

"I just want to make sure that you know you can't go back on your words" Sam said looking unfazed by Jacob's outburst

"I won't Sam I know what I gave up and trust me I don't want It" Jacob said as he looked away from Sam

He wasn't being truthfully honest. Even though he himself had given up his rightful position the wolf within him raged with rage and it took a lot out of Jacob to hold him in. It was something very tiring but Jacob was getting a hold of it and every time it became easier to control.

"There was something I also wanted to talk to you about" Sam said

"About?" Jacob asked

"Your imprint" Sam said and Jacob let out a groan

"Not you too, I seriously need people to stop telling me what to do" Jacob said as he kicked at the dirt

"I'm not going to tell you what to do I just want to give you advice" Sam said

"Okay what?" Jacob said not trying to seem annoyed

"Don't prolong it" Sam simply said as he placed a hand on his shoulder

"That's it?" Jacob said with a smile on his face, he found this amusing

"Well you either want our advice or you don't" Sam said giving him a smirk

Jacob simply rolled his eyes but he knew that Sam was right. He wanted to solve everything on his own but how could he do that when he didn't even know anything himself?

"Okay give me what you got" he said

"Well, I really don't have much to tell you" Sam said honestly as he looked up at the dark night

"I know Leah went to see you" he commented

"Yeah" Jacob mumbles shocked for a second before regaining his composure

"I did love her and maybe to this day a part of me still loves her but it doesn't compare to my feelings for Emily" Sam said

"The pull of the imprint is stronger than what you may think" he added facing him

"Why does everybody keep saying that?" Jacob said annoyed

"Jake we want you to realize that it's not something you can fight or go around" Sam warned

"Why does everybody assume that I and he will fall in love?" Jacob groaned kicking the dirt in frustration

"You know we will support you with whatever your decision is but you need to realize that if it begins to affect you we will step in" Sam said sternly yet worried

"I'm fine" Jacob whined

"You're not and this is a warning Jake we will step in" he said and Jacob simply nodded

That's how the conversation ended with Sam stepping inside his house leaving Jacob to ponder his words.

It was a threat he knew that much but even so he was still confused about his own actions. He didn't know what he wanted but he knew that he couldn't stay like this much longer without having to shove his pride aside and go see Edward.

His will was being tested as the days passed.

He still refused to seek Edward out either because of his pride or because of the fear he felt within. He was scared of his feelings for Edward especially when he didn't even know him. Edward seemed like the complete opposite of him and not just the obvious. Jacob pondered a lot of things in his head trying to understand what was going on inside of him. He wanted to make his own conclusions not someone else's.

'Will you stop it already' Paul finally had groaned as they ran patrol tonight

'I can't help it' Jacob thought back

These couple of days Jacob's mind was solely revolved around Edward. He wanted to know everything about him. He wanted to know if they had the same interest, hobbies or maybe the same likes but this only sparked his curiosity more. His feelings for Edward were still confusing but that wasn't the issue anymore. The issue was now curiosity as everyday he felt more drawn to Edward wanting to know even Edward's favorite color or what type of shoes he wore. Jacob was slowly killing himself with curiosity but all he could do was wonder as he still refused to see Edward.

Usually an imprinter was whatever the imprintee wanted it to be, be it friends, closely acquainted or even a lover it was all up to the imprintee. Thoughts like this drove Jacob crazy as he didn't know what he wanted to be or what Edward would want him to be. Lover was right away out of the question because that position was taken by Bella which Jacob tried hard to not think about. Sometimes though his mind would travel and he would find himself thinking if he could do what Bella did.

Could he kiss him? Would he pull away if his cold lips were ever turned toward his warm ones? Did he even want to be kissed by him? The idea of holding him close was not entirely repulsive as he imagined his arms wrapped protectively around Edward only pulling him close to…

'Jake!' Paul growled as he imagined himself punching Jacob in the face

'Sorry'

'You might as well just fuck that leech of yours already! I don't know how much more of your sexual frustration I can handle' Paul whined

'His name is Edward' Jacob corrected as he tried hard not to think about fucking Edward which was now creeping up on him

'Already acting like a protective mate" Paul mused as his wolf coughed a barking laugh

'Oh shut it!'

It was already a little passed two in the morning and for some reason it felt like an endless night. Their shift had started around ten and so far there was nothing to really do or watch. They were keeping in the shadows and just trailing back and forth in their posts. Paul was on one side of the La push while Jacob was on the other. Jacob was already wishing that Quil and Embry would come and relieve them of their duties but they weren't due until five in the morning. Jacob felt like this was useless as he hadn't yet smelled the supposedly knew scents that were lingering around La push.

Sam had talked to Carlisle and found out that they were not having any visitors or expecting visitors. The Cullen's promised to keep an eye out for anything while the pack did the same.

'Jake do you smell that?' Paul thought and Jacob immediately froze in his spot as he sniffed the air

'It's close to you' Jacob thought warningly

'I think I just saw it!" Paul said his thoughts filled with excitement

'Don't do anything stupid!' Jacob warned as he sprinted towards Paul's direction

'I'm right on his tail!' Paul thought completely ignoring Jacob now

'Damn it Paul!' Jacob thought frustrated as he searched Paul's mind to see which way he was heading

'Paul I'm warning you if you…'

'Oh shit' Paul thought cutting off Jacob's warning and suddenly Jacob was doing double time to reach Paul

'What's going on?' Jacob thought franticly as he neared the patch of woods that Paul and the vampire where

Paul's mind was filled with fighting moves and he was already scanning possible escape routes. Most importantly though was that he was already imagining himself sinking his canine teeth into the marble skin of the vampire as he planned his attack.

'It turned on me' Paul growled

Jacob now saw them as he was only a couple of feet away watching as Paul and the other circled each other.

'Stand back' Paul warned him and so Jacob remained in the shadows

'Don't be stupid' Jacob thought as he debated between just jumping in or to do as Paul said

'No he looks confused look at him' Paul said as he now sounded confused

Jacob's eyes now focused on the vampire in front of Paul. It wasn't in a crouching position as it should be instead it was actually standing looking dumbfounded.

'Are those clothes in his hand?" He asked as he eyed the bundle of clothing in the vampire's hand

'Who cares I'm going to attack' Paul said in little warning as he was already running toward the vamp who only speed off

They chased the Vampire very closely but he seemed to always be only seconds ahead of them. He seemed to try and shake the wolves off as it kept running back in forth making them run in a zig-zag line. Eventually they chased it all the way to the Canadian border until they stopped and headed back to La push.

'Shit! I had him' Paul whined as they reached the reservation

'It could have been a trick you could have been killed' Jacob thought frustrated at Paul's lack of self-preservation

'But it wasn't and I wasn't' Paul thought sounding triumphant

'You're so hot-headed' Jacob said giving up

'Hey shift off' Quil thought announcing his and Embry's presence

'Let the real men handle this' Embry thought

Paul and Jacob quickly phased back as their tired bodies rushed to get dressed and get home. They made a quick stop at Emily's house to talk with Sam to let him know what had happened that night. Sam also gave Paul crab for going off on his own and gave him the 'we're a team' speech.

Jacob made it home right at six as the sun finished rising. The birds were already chirping when he passed a sleeping Billy on the couch. Somewhere in the distant alarm clocks were already ringing as Jacob collapsed on his bed. Jacob didn't care he was already snoring.