A/N: This chapter isn't the start of happy ever after and sadly after this things just go from worse to worse for a while...
Suddenly we're alone, and I push him backwards onto the bed. And then I realise, I've imprinted too, a double imprint. Not on Jacob the boy, but on Jake the man. I laugh to myself, and start pull at the hem of his shirt. Since when did he take to wearing shirts? He used to be half naked in case he phased all the time. I lean forward and kiss him.
And I'm happy. When did that happen? How did I go from suicidal to blissfully happy? And I don't care that fate has had it against me for the last five years. None of it matters now and it's all worth it to be here with Jake now.
"Anything that you might do, I'm sticking with you." I'm Sticking With You – The Velvet Underground.
Leah POV
I was slowly, stretching and brush up against something warm. My body freezes. Who is in my bed with me? And then it all comes rushing back. The Suicide Attempt. The Leeches. Jake. And I smile. So much has changed in two day. And I could be happier.
Rolling over slightly, wincing at my arms, still painfully. They should have healed by now for someone with my healing abilities. But I don't worry. I'm too absorbed in my happiness. I shake Jake lightly. He groans into the pillow and swipes his arm at my head. I duck out of the way and laugh. He grunts again, burying his head further into my pillow.
"Jake...Jake! Get up!" I laugh as he groans once more. "Jake. Seriously. Move it." I can't remember the last time I felt like this. Happy. Uplifted. It's a whole new me. I run my hand down his back, marvelling at the closeness that seems to have developed overnight. He rolls over, smiling now, and pushes himself up of the bed. Reaching out and cupping my face, he brushes his lips softly against mine. I'm overwhelmed by the feeling of love that I feel right at this moment. I brush my hand up against his chest and slowly push him away.
"Jake," I groan. "Come on, we have to get up, we can't just lie in bed all day."
I wrestle with the sheet and manage to successfully extricate myself from the bed. Walking towards the shower, I turn around and smile at Jake. "Are you coming or not?" I call to him. I laugh as he leaps up off the bed and follows me into the shower. Somehow I don't think we'll manage to make it anywhere on time today.
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Leah POV
I look up at the trees surrounding me. I'm supposed to be of duty but I've been given the day off. Jake promised to cover for me, everyone knew that I was free to do what I wanted. The others were just so pleased to see me happy, not miserable and sulking. It had been a long time since the entire pack had been happy and I couldn't help but think that in the past that pain had been mostly due to me.
But that was over now. A fresh start. A New chance at happiness. My new life with Jake. Forever.
Still, there was one thing bothering me. I hadn't phased since my accident. And I hadn't healed either. I should have healed yesterday. But I haven't. Is there something wrong with me? Have I lost my werewolf abilities? I know I should question the elders but the shame stops me. I can't let them know. Maybe nearly dying weakened my abilities. I'll avoid duty. I'll make excuses. And if all else fails? Maybe the Dr. Fang will know.
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