6665 WORDS IN THIS CHAPTER! INSANE!
Okay, i need to apologize for taking so long to update. I wasnt sure how to write this chapter, so tell me you're thoughts.
Heres a pointless random fact for you all: I was going for a walk along the beach yesterday when a psycho dog walks up too me and starts growling and barking (Note: this was no small dog! It was up to my hips) Do you know what my first thought was....
"If Edward or Jacob was here right now they would kick you're furry butt!" lmao... obsessive or what?! HAHAHAHA anyway, i do a lot of crazy-twilight things... that was just the tip of the iceberg.
Okay... on with the show... here is you're chapter 4.
Love Summer =]
TJ's turn to speak.
I didn't move as he held the door open for me.
Are you freaking SERIOUS?! I told you so...
I could feel the anger begin to simmer under my skin, we kissed and now he acts all casual?
He glanced over his shoulder when i didn't walk through the door.
"TJ?" He asked quietly, turning around to face me.
Oh so now it's TJ?! What happened to Talia?
"Come on, we're going to be late." He gestured out the door impatiently.
Slowly i folded my arms across my chest and glared at him, giving him a I'm-not-moving look.
"We need to talk first." I said through my clenched teeth. His expression said it all... utter confusion.
"What's wrong?" He reached his hand out and brushed the hair back from my face. I involuntarily leaned into it, his hand was so soft and warm. To say i craved it, was an understatement.
"Tell me what's wrong." He said stepping closer, so now i had to slightly tilt my head up to look into his deep eyes.
All the anger that had swelled up inside of me, disappeared, it just vanished.
His eyes changed abruptly, they darkened. His hand grabbed my arm, holding me firmly in place while his eyes pierced into mine relentlessly.
This strange look had my knees shaking and a strange tingling in the pit of my stomach.
Seth opened his mouth to speak but closed it.
I tried to break away from the intense stare but it was impossible.
Finally he spoke, "I-I need you to be honest with me..." His voice was husky like before.
All i could do was nod my head.
"Did you- ... i mean... Do you -" He sucked in one deep breath, his eyes still holding mine, "Do you regret the kiss?" His voice was strained and barely a whisper.
"What?!" I almost yelled.
"Just answer me!" He said again, his eyes searching mine for an answer.
What the hell is he on about?! I think he's lost his mind! How can he think i would regret such a magical kiss?!
The question caught me off guard, i couldn't find my voice to tell him how i felt. His eyes continued to penetrate mine, with indescribable intensity.
I kept searching inside myself for my voice but i couldn't find it. Seth's eyes started to cool down and i could see he was taking my hesitation the wrong way...Again.
Do something idiot!
So i did the first thing that came to mind... I reached behind him and grabbed two fistfuls of his silky hair, pulling his face closer too mine.
I watched his eyes widen when my lips touched his. A split second later his mouth was responding to mine. They moved together in ways that couldn't be described.
His hands roamed down my back, along my sides till he got to my hips and pulled me closer against him so i could feel all his heat spread through my body.
It felt right kissing Seth, being close to him. I felt ... complete. We were right together... like two halves of a whole.
All too soon, we parted for air. I opened my eyes too see him watching me, wearing that beautiful smile.
"That answer you're question?" I chuckled, resting my head against his shoulder.
"Wow." was all he answered.
We finally made it too the car, I still felt a little queasy inside, but i blew that off; saying it was just Seth's presence.
Both kisses were lodged in my brain, like nothing else mattered... now that i think about it, nothing does matter. Only Seth.
The way his skin felt so familiar touching mine, his lips and how they molded to fit perfectly. His hand resting on my hip, the other on my cheek... heaven.
"So... what does this mean?" I asked after a few minuets silence.
"What do you mean?" He smiled that gorgeous puppy dog smile that would melt the heart of any girl.
"I mean... like... we ... uh..." Damn me and my stuttering! Spit it out dammit! I took a deep breath and just blurted it out. "We kissed!"
The smile grew and his eyes shifted between me and the road, "Yes, the best kisses i ever had." He said making me blush.
"Um...thanks?" I mumbled, clearly uncomfortable.
Come on TJ. What happened to all the confidence before?
"So what about the magical kiss?" He was trying to smother his grin by being serious.
"What happens to us? I mean... a-are we a couple now?" It was embarrassing to talk so quietly. I'm not even sure his super hearing could make out that last part.
You're acting so immature. He's going to realize that you're just like every other Teenage girl. Be more mature!
Seth reached over and took my hand in his, kissing it gently. I couldn't help but smile up at him.
"Whatever makes you happy." He said holding my hand to his warm cheek.
I drifted into deep thoughts, both mature and teenage TJ having a miniature war.
The lips, so soft. So addictive. You're relying on him too much. remember what happened with Tommy. Tommy only wanted one thing... And Seth doesn't? NO! This is different to Tommy, I actually care for Seth... I love him. Like i said before... but is he in love with you? Yes...? I'm just looking out for you... The harder you fall the bigger the mess.
I shook my head, trying to get rid of the poisonous thoughts.
"What are you thinking about?" I asked, unable to last much longer without his voice.
"You really want to know?" He asked, playfully nipping at my hand.
"Yes, I really want to know." I chuckled.
"Well i was thinking about you... you're lips, you're scent. How perfect you are." He continued to kiss my hand softly.
See! He's perfect. Like i said before... to perfect!
My breathing hitched again; it always did around him. "What are you thinking about?" He murmured.
"Just the usual." I shrugged, "You...you... and you." He reached over and unbuckled my seat belt.
"Hey!" I gasped, trying to keep the belt around me.
"Come here..." He wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me across the seat, to his side. He kissed my forehead and inhaled, "Perfect." He sighed.
I laughed when his hot breath tickled my neck, "You know... this is dangerous." I cuddled into his side more, loving the heat radiating from every part of his body.
"I would never put you in danger." He held me tighter to him. The slow burn from his skin was tantalizing, my eyes fluttered closed and i concentrated on Seth's steady heartbeat.
The drive was short, just under an hour and we were pulling into the city.
"Okay, I'm going to drop you off outside the theater, i think the girls are outside waiting for us," He pointed to the theater down the street.
"Where are you going?" I asked, not wanting to leave his side.
"Too park the car. I don't want you too be outside too long, it's freezing." He said, rubbing my arm.
He pulled over and i could see Mom standing outside the theater, "Go TJ, I'll only be a minuet." He leaned down and kissed my lips very gently. I parted mine, enjoying the sweet burn he unleashed into my mouth.
I put my hand at the nape of his neck trying to deepen the kiss, he chuckled but leaned back.
"I promise TJ, 5minuets." He said stroking my cheek.
"O'Kay." I pouted and slid out of the car into the freezing night air.
I got to the place where mom was standing when i seen her before, but she was gone.
"Mom?" I called out. "Mom?!" I watched Seth pull back into the traffic and disappeared around a corner.
"Mom?"
I'm sure she was just standing there when we pulled up... but now she's gone. I walked a few feet down the empty street, "Mom!" I called out again. I walked passed a dark alley way when i heard scuffing.
I stopped, peering into the alley; trying to see what or who was down there, but there was nothing but darkness. I glanced to my right, the theater doors was only a few feet away.
Just as i was about to walk away a bloodcurdling scream erupted from the alley.
"EMBRY!" I knew that voice! I didn't even stop to think what i was doing, i just ran down towards her frantic scream.
There was hardly any light as i stumbled down the black street, then i saw it. Four men standing around my shaking mother. One was very tall and lanky, two were short and tubby and the fourth was about 6ft with a muscular build.
"Hey! Let her go!" I yelled, pushing past them and grabbing my mom by the arm.
"TJ... oh god!?" Mom turned around and pushed me so i stood behind her.
"Well well well, what do we have here?" An unfamiliar voice croaked - the muscular man.
"Please... just let us go." Mom said, her voice shaky.
"Oh we can't do that love. You see, two girls are just too tempting. And i promised these boys a good time." He smiled an evil smile, stepping towards us.
"Please... let her go. I'll stay. Please just don't hurt her." Mom said still holding me behind her; i was taller than mom and I could see all of the men's grinning faces.
"But that would be such a waste..." The man cooed, he snapped his fingers at mom and two men stepped up and grabbed her; in the same instant the muscular man had me in a tight embrace.
"No! No! Let her go! Leave her alone!" Mom yelled franticly, she was trying to free herself from the two men.
The man holding me was stroking my cheek gently, his breathe smelled like gin; it was foul.
I felt his grip on me loosen and i pushed him away, that was when the fourth man grabbed me also.
"Hold onto her!" One of them snarled.
"I-I can't she wont stop shaking! I think she's having a fit!" The other man retorted. Some one grabbed a handful of my hair causing me to scream out in pain.
"Let go of me!" I snarled, to my amazement a growl rumbled deep in my chest.
No way! No freaking way! YOU ARE NOT A WEREWOLF! DO NOT PHASE! You're a GIRL!
"Get you're hands off her!" mom continued to screech, thrashing against the two men.
"Shut her up!" One of the men behind me said, still holding me tightly.
There was a loud slap and i saw one of the chubby men hit mom across the face.
"NO!" I roared. I shoved the men behind me, then lunged at the man who hit mom.
"You bastard! You stupid bastard!" I screeched, hitting him repeatedly across the face.
He he stumbled backwards across the alleyway, i took advantage of that and hit the other man holding mom back.
"Mom! Run!" I yelled when they both let her go.
I felt arms wrap around my body, restraining me. I continued to thrash against them until something cold and sharp touched my neck.
"Mom eh? This is going to be fun boys... we have a mother and a daughter here!" The man bellowed, running the cold blade up and down my exposed throat.
The three other men cheered, "Please..." Mom said quietly.
"Shut up! Unless you want to see what you're daughters blood looks like." the man sneered.
I heard moms teeth clamp shut, but her eyes were wide with fear, staring straight at me.
"Shall I explain whats going to happen next..." The man said after i tried to push away from him.
"First... I'm going to make you're mom watch us all take you... one by one. Then you can watch us take her..." His voice was raspy and unfriendly, his words had me shuddering in fear and disgust.
"...Then I'm going to take you again. And if either of you try anything, then i will cut off those pretty little lips." The man laughed. Tears were falling down my moms cheeks, i wanted to hug her and tell her it will be okay.
Mom had been through this before, with a man named Cole. She had taught me self defense while i was little, but she hadn't needed to use her skills for 17 years, so she wasn't as practiced as back then.
"Mom, listen to me. I'm going to phase... I need you to get away from me." I said quietly. Mom's eyes widened.
"Y-You are?" She whispered.
"Yeah, so when i do... I'll deal with these guys. But i want you to run and find dad. Okay?" All the men were looking at each other in confusion.
"Okay..." She whispered.
"Its the middle of the city so if you cant find dad just get Jake or TK... I don't want anyone else to see me." I murmured.
"Love you." She mouthed.
"Love you too." I mouthed back.
"So beautiful, you're going to deal with us?" The man behind me cooed. My shaking kept getting worse, but in a way i was calm because I knew what was happening.
"Trevor! I think shes being serious..." The chubby man I hit earlier said.
"Shut it Preston!" The man – Trevor – snarled back.
"Seriously man! She's freaking me out, the shaking, the speed, a-and she can hit pretty hard." Preston said, glancing around.
"What are we supposed to do? I'm not letting them go!" Trevor hissed, holding the knife tighter to my neck.
I wouldn't really care about the knife, but i don't know for sure if i am going to phase. What happens if he cuts me and i don't phase. I'll bleed to death.
"Bring the mother closer then!" The man behind me sneered.
I immediately froze, I can't phase if moms next to me!
The knife was pressing hard against my skin, i glanced over at mom; she had a knife against her neck too.
They brought her closer, the man – Preston – seemed to calm down a lot.
"Now. Where were we?" Trevor laughed darkly, his lips touching the back of my neck.
His hands dropped down to the button of my jeans, i stiffened.
No, freaking way!
"I wouldn't do that if i was you." I hissed, another growl rumbling in my chest.
Shut up! Just shut up! Like hell i am! This man is NOT going to touch me! You cant phase TJ! Moms too close! I'm not going to phase... I wont.
"And why is that?" The man asked softly.
"Because my family will rip you apart." The rage was boiling over, i wasn't in control anymore. I felt heat flood through my body, traveling from the tip of my toes to the crown of my head...
But i pushed it back. With all my strength, I pushed it back. Just wait until dad gets here... hold on.
The truth sunk in, i knew we were going to be alright. Seth would be at the theater now, he will find dad and TK, then they will follow our scent down here.
"I don't see you're family here..." The man said, tugging on my jeans again, causing another shudder to pass through me.
"And you wont get a chance. They move at lightning speed..." I said coolly. The man chuckled a low throaty laugh. His hand slipped into the waistband of my jeans, i sucked in a deep breath.
Concentrate. Concentrate. Concentrate.
"Don't touch me." I shoved his hand out of my pants, nearly breaking his fingers. I closed my eyes and worked to keep the shudders under control.
"You're family still hasn't come. They wont find us down here." The man said cheerfully.
"They will come, and when they do, you'll regret the day you were born!" I said fiercely.
"Oh feisty...I've always enjoyed an angry girl" He said brushing my hair to the side and kissing the back of my neck.
"What do you think mommy?" He said, peeking over my shoulder at my mom, who was standing a few feet from me. Her eyes were glistening with tears but they held a different emotion... fury?
"When my husband comes. He will rip you apart, piece by piece... and i won't stop him." Mom said in a controlled voice.
"I guess we will have to fight them for you...Won't we boys." One of them laughed.
"You stand no chance." I laughed darkly.
"Enough!" the man behind me growled, "You're just trying to by time. You have no family and if you do then they don't love you enough to care... Now where were we?" The mans hand started up my jacket. A more violent tremor passed through me, causing the man to nearly loose his balance.
I need to calm down! I could feel the heat crashing down on me again...
EDWARD! HELP ME! PLEASE... UNCLE EDWARD! My thoughts were pleading for him to hear me...
"Stop it! Don't you dare touch her! Stop !" Mom screamed loudly as the mans hand started going higher up my jacket, causing a convulsion to heave through me.
"Get off me!" I could only whisper, it would seem that i was thrashing my body against the man, but in reality i was trying to concentrate on NOT phasing. I caught sight of mom pushing and pulling and moving her body; trying to break free.
Then the most beautiful sound echoed down the alleyway. A loud stream of growls.
I could recognize the 10 individuals.
"Let me introduce you to my family." Mom said, wiping the tears from her eyes.
The man held the blade tighter to my neck. Four loud growls erupted when he did so.
Dad, TK, Jake and Seth, my Seth.
"Let go of my daughter and wife. NOW!" Dad snarled.
"No!" The man behind me laughed.
"Dad! I'm about to phase! Get mom away." I screamed as the heat took over completely. The man behind me dropped his grip and I fell onto my hands and knees.
Oh god! It hurts... make it stop!
Everything was blurring... the noises were heightened.
"TJ! No! Lexi's too close!" Dad roared.
I stayed on the ground, shaking my head from side to side, trying to find control. The men must still be holding the knife to moms throat... that thought pushed me closer to the edge again.
"D-D-Da-a-a-d" I groaned, every part of my body was aching.
Edward. Tell dad to order me! He will be my Alpha... he needs to order me! I screamed in thoughts... i couldn't hold on much longer.
"Order her Embry. She said to order her too calm down." Edward murmured.
"Talia. Calm down. Now!" Dad's booming voice echoed around the small alleyway.
It didn't work... the heat was overpowering me. I could feel myself slipping over the edge...
"TJ. Calm down!" Jacob's voice ordered. As soon as I heard what he said, my body relaxed.
Oh thank god. I stayed where i was and stopped to catch my breath.
The increasing heartbeats from the men still holding mom brought me back to where i was.
I looked up to see the knife was still pressing tightly against her neck.
"Last chance to let her go." I said, glaring at the men.
He dropped the knife, it fell to the ground with a loud CLUNK.
I jumped to my feet and started stalking towards the retreating four men. They were walking deeper and deeper into the alleyway and i continued to follow, Mom reached out for my hand but i slipped mine out of it.
"Go to dad." I murmured, and she did. She ran straight into dads arms.
The Trevor man stopped and held up his knife... "You want to play?" He hissed.
"Are you afraid?! That fear is only a tiny portion compared to what you do to innocent girls!" I purred.
"Get away. Freak!" He bellowed.
A loud deep growl escaped my lips, causing all the men to freeze.
Trevor suddenly lunged at me with the knife. I just side stepped him and someone behind me grabbed him. There was a sick snapping sound then Trevor's screams lit up the night.
"TJ... go. We will deal with this." Emmett said, brushing his ice cold hand across my cheek and heading over to the three other men.
I started walking up the alley. I could hear voices talking ... I escaped the darkness and broke into the light. I was quickly thrown against the wall and being hugged.
"Oh god! I'm so sorry TJ... i shouldn't have left you. I don't know what i was thinking. I love you! I love you so much... I promised never to leave you again." he held me tightly to him, both his arms wrapped securely around my back; holding my feet off the ground.
I reached up and twisted my arms around his neck, and clamped my legs around his waist; refusing to let go.
He chuckled lightly and kissed my neck, something wet trickled down my skin... his tears.
"I love you so much..." He repeated over and over again.
"I love you too." I said, my voice a little hoarse.
Someone wrapped a heavy jacket around me. "Here... she will be cold." Jacob said, ruffling my hair. "Thanks Jake. But i'm one of yous now..." I said, still not relaxing my death grip on Seth.
"Oh right! You know... you did good. I'm proud of you." He said softly, I lifted my head from Seth's shoulder to smile at my uncle.
"I don't know what i would have done if you all didn't come..." I trailed off, Seth shuddered and Jake touched my cheek.
"You did the right thing. You called out to Edward. He picked up on you're mind half a mile away." Jake's voice was soft and gentle, i felt like i was about to cry but i pushed the tears back. Like i said before... i hate crying in front of people.
"You weren't in the theater?" I gasped.
"No... But, you also had the most amazing control! I don't know anyone that could hold off phasing." He shook his head in amazement.
"I – uh – need to speak to Edward and everyone. To thank them" I said quietly.
"Do it at home TJ... we're all heading back now." Jacob said nodding at me.
"Wheres mom?" I looked around the dark alley... no sign of anyone but Seth and Jake.
"She's okay. Embry has taken her home." Seth said, his lips brushing against my ear.
"TK?" I asked.
"Taking care of – uh – business."You mean, taking care of the men...
I lay my head back on Seth's shoulder and he carried me to the car. I was more than capable of walking but being Seth's arms was a lot more appealing.
Bella drove and Seth sat in the backseat with me resting in his lap.
The evenings horrible events played over in my head. The worst part; for me was seeing the look on moms face, when the man started touching me.
I remember Kora telling me how protective mom can be and how much she hates being helpless. So to see her daughter being touched by some stranger while she stood there and watched, was worse than anything.
I closed my eyes and tried to concentrate on different thoughts.
I started to memorize Seth's face...
His big clear – brown eyes. The perfect jawline, the dimples when he smiles that perfect smile ... and finally the lips. The smoldering, alluring, addictive lips!
Why memorize when you can just look...
I flipped myself over, so my head was resting on Seth's lap and i could look up at his face.
He gave me a small smile, "You okay?" He asked, brushing my hair back.
"I'm okay." I whispered back, I reached my hand up and stroked his cheek, then along his jaw and up to his soft lips.
God you're beautiful...
He chuckled a low rumbling laugh, wait...
"Did i just say that?" I felt the blush rise on my cheek.
"Yeah, you did. Were you not meant too?" One of his hands was resting on my chest, i watched it rise and fall with my steady breaths.
Before I could respond the car came to a stop.
"TJ, love. We're home." Bella said in her chiming voice.
Seth helped me out of the car, we weren't at Nessie and Jake's, we were at Carlisle and Esme's.
We got into the living room where everyone was waiting.
How did they beat us home? Duh! they would have ran.
Mom had her arms wrapped around me as soon as i stepped in the room.
"Oh god TJ! I am so sorry..." She said hugging me so tight it actually hurt.
"S'Okay mom..." I gasped.
I didn't want to say anything but the vampire smell wasnt actually that bad. I heard what the pack always say... "Sickly sweet" or "It burns..." But i didn't notice the burn. It wasn't the best scent ever but it also wasn't the worst.
After mom was TK... he had red swollen eyes, and he refused to let go of me for a few minuets.
"TK... I'm okay. I knew none of you would let him hurt me..." I said rubbing his back.
TK always got upset easily, when we were kids i had to tell girls to leave him alone because he was too sad. The only difference now was that instead of getting upset, he gets angry... then he phases.
"So you're a she-wolf as well?" He chuckled when i punched him.
"Yeah, apparently." I sighed.
"You'll be great. Except... whats up with you listening to Jake and not dad?" He asked shoving some food into his mouth.
"I dunno. I need to talk to dad about that." I said looking around.
Dad was no where to be found, I gave Jake a questioning look.
"He went outside about 20minuets ago... hasn't come back. He's blaming himself." Jake whispered, while giving me a bear hug.
I was about to head over to the door – to find dad – when a cold hand caught mine, i spun around to see Rosalie.
"Uh ... hi," I squeaked.
Rosalie had never really spoken to me, she wasn't nasty - like she was to Jake and Dad, - she just acted like i didn't exist.
"I know this is random, but i just wanted to say that i admire what you did for you're mom today. It takes a great deal of courage to do something so bold... I just wanted to let you know." She said in a shy tone. I just stared at her like an idiot.
Say something for goodness sakes!
"Oh... Thanks?" It sounded like i asked rather than stated.
"Okay... well, I guess we will talk later." She smiled a dazzling smile.
Rosalie was naturally beautiful, before she turned into a vampire, her beauty was her gift and curse.
She dropped my hand and fluttered out of the room in a flash, I blinked a few times; trying to decide if it was real or if i have completely lost my mind.
I opened the door to go to the balcony. I spotted dad sitting on the railing and wandered over.
"You okay dad?" I murmured holding his hand.
"No..." He shook his head, "I'm so sorry TJ... I'm such a failure for a father. I passed this curse onto you. And – I should have been there today. I shouldn't have left Lexi alone. It's all my fault... I'm the reason you were both in danger." He dropped his head and let out a strangled sob.
"Dad! Stop it! You're not a failure for a father -" He cut me off though, "I need to go..." He said jumping off the balcony and landing smoothly on the ground.
He stripped off his t-shirt and started running towards the trees.
Do i ---? Yeah, give it a try.
I closed y eyes, took a deep breath then threw myself over the edge of the balcony – landing on the snow with a low thud.
I grinned to myself, didn't hurt one bit.
I pulled my jacket off and started jogging towards the trees dad disappeared into.
My legs started to move faster, the air was coming and going as if i was just walking. I pushed myself to an unbelievable velocity. I made it to the trees in less than 10 seconds.
How do i find dad? Remember what Carlisle told you... "...Let the animal instinct take over."
I closed my eyes and inhaled through my nose, i could smell everything, the pine trees, fresh snow... the animals near and far. Then my dads scent hit me, it was a minty/woodsy scent.
I followed the trail, dodging trees and jumping over dead ones.
Then i heard the thumping heart of not a human ... something bigger. I spun around too see the big grey wolf standing in front of me.
"Hi dad." I grinned, skipping to his side. He nudged me with his muzzle and a low whine exscaped his lips.
"I don't know how too..." I said. Imagining him asking me too phase.
He huffed then ran behind a tree and came back in shorts.
"You don't know how too?" He grinned.
It seems like his sad mood has gone. He has more mood swings than a hormonal pregnant lady.
"Well i know its about the heat... But right now i don't have that ... fire, inside of me." I said watching my dads grinning face, cautiously.
"Think about something that angers you." He suggested.
"First... why are you so happy all of a sudden?" I raised an eyebrow up at him.
"Well, it kind of got me excited that i can spend heaps of time with you now." He shrugged.
Aww! You big softy! "Yeah dad, it's gonna be great. And i love being a part of my culture." I gave him a quick hug.
"Okay okay... enough mushy! Try..." He said excitedly.
I closed my eyes and thought back over todays events, I heard dad take a few steps backwards when my hands started shaking.
"Thats good TJ... keep thinking about whatever it is." Dad said softly.
The heat was starting to seep through my body, getting faster and faster. I could feel myself start to fall apart.
I fell onto my hands and knees when there was a loud rip.
I screamed at the feeling of breaking free from my body... in a flash my scream turned into a loud howl.
Holy shit! TJ?! A voice echoed in my head. One that didn't belong to me.
Stupidly enough i looked around, looking for the source of the voice. I glanced down too see i have massive white paws, and I actually looked DOWN on my father... I was taller!
This is crazy! This is insane! Holy crap!
"TJ... you did it love." Dad said walking over and rubbing my neck.
I was still getting used to this... the height was pretty cool though.
TJ... its Leah. Looks like I'm not the only girl wolf! I could see through Leah's mind. She was running around somewhere near a lake...
Yeah, I'm still in Portland. She answered.
But how come you're still phasing? I asked quietly. While dad still rubbed my neck.
Well I'm not ready to let it go yet, I used to hate phasing, but now i don't really mind it. The extra senses help while I'm working. There was something else about 'babies' that she wasn't saying but i stayed out of her business.
Hey TJ... do me a favor and give you're dad a kick up the ass from me. Tell him I'm waiting for my money. Leah snorted.
Gladly. I chuckled and started backing away from dad.
Once i was far away i crouched down. "You wouldn't!" He smirked.
Oh but i would father! I barked a laugh then lunged at him. As soon as my paws left the ground dad phased, when i crashed into him he was the giant grey wolf.
I quickly recovered and sprang too my feet, dad and I circling around each other.
He will attack you on you're right. Leah thought. Ha! It's pretty handy having separate minds.
Just like Leah said, dad faked a left then came zooming onto my right, I dodged it and nipped his tail.
He let out a startled yelp then started to run - fast.
Follow him! Leah urged. I noticed she picked her pace up as well.
But I'm not as fast as him. I thought back.
I bet you 20 that you are! She laughed.
Deal! I said and shot off after dad.
Running was amazing, i felt like i had an endless supply of energy. I could run for days and not get tired. The soft snow under my paws, the stretching of my muscles, it all felt natural.
I was concentrating on running, when something pounced on my back causing me to yelp in surprise and tumble to the ground. Dad jumped off me and started circling slowly, even in wolf form i could see his grin.
I didn't realize but we were back in the clearing, surrounding Carlisle and Esme's house. I lay my head on the ground and closed my eyes, focusing on his steps.
A low whine rose from his chest when i didn't get up, i continued to wait.
The conversations inside had silenced and i heard the door open just as dad came closer.
His muzzle nudged my neck, just as he did; I reached my front paws up and to his neck and pulled him down. So now he lay on the snow next to me. There was loud laughs from the balcony, everyone was outside; then someone gasped.
I looked over to see mom standing with her hand over her mouth... horror struck.
What is it? I thought, jumping to my feet and whining up at them.
"Is that ..." She whispered, to Nessie.
"Yeap. That's TJ mom." TK said grinning, slipping his t-shirt off and jumping off the balcony. He was in wolf form before he even hit the ground.
Edward... why is mom scared of me? I barked, trying to get their attention.
"What's she saying?" Mom looked at Edward.
"She wants to know why you're scared of her." He said softly back.
"Oh TJ honey! I'm not scared of you!" Mom said leaning over the balcony rail.
But, she gasped. I thought.
"Y-You're beautiful! Thats why i gasped... h-have you even seen yourself?" She asked.
Wow, now that i think about it... i haven't seen myself.
Then the sound of people running caught my attention, they were a few miles out but running straight for us. I got up and trotted to the edge of the clearing.
"What is it TJ?" Jacob called out.
Someone's running... fast. I thought to Edward.
"Its okay ... Its Carlisle and Esme." He answered. I relaxed a bit but i was really feeling like running again.
Edward chuckled, kissed Bella on the forehead then turned to Jake, "Shall we go for a run and meet Carlisle?" He murmured.
Emmett, Jasper, Edward, Jake and Seth all flipped off the balcony. TK was at my side nudging me; he was a lot taller than me – all of them were.
"Hey TJ!" Emmett flashed to my side, poking my rib.
Ouch! I thought.
Growl at him TJ. Jacob thought... i didn't even realize he had phased.
I let a ferocious snarl escape my lips causing Emmett to step backwards and raise his hands, "Hey hey... just being friendly." He said.
I barked a laugh, along with everyone else, even Jasper laughed.
"Race ya there!" Emmett suddenly yelled already sprinting into the trees.
Everybody took off, leaving me sitting there.
TJ sweetheart, come on. A beautiful voice said in my head. Oh god! He was in my head! This is not going to end well...
I started running through the trees, stretching my muscles with each stroke. Not even a few minuets and i was overtaking TK and dad, then Emmett and Jasper.
I caught the sight of Seth, weaving in and out of trees. For a while i ran next to him, loving the way his muscles contracted.
Jeez TJ! Get a room. Jacob thought. I heard Edward laugh in the distance.
You mother fuc-- If i was in human form, i would be blushing profusely.
Go get him love. Seth thought and pushed into my side a little.
I gave him my best Wolfy grin then pushed my legs to go faster.
Slowly i inched myself closer to Jacob, he was massive, one stride to him would be two for me.
You're going to have to do better than that grandpa! I laughed as i shot past him, heading straight for Edward.
Come on Edward! This is my first run! Let me win. I whined, running hot on his heels.
"Ha! Not a chance TJ!" He laughed, clearly exhilarated with the speed.
I dropped my head and concentrated on pushing my body faster, i didn't even realize we were closing in on Carlisle and Esme until I ran right past them.
I skidded to a stop and jogged back to the surprised Carlisle and Esme.
"Uh, who's this Edward?" Esme asked, giving me that motherly smile.
"It's TJ." Edward laughed as i rolled over like a circus dog.
Jacob blew into the clearing along with Seth.
What are you doing on the ground beautiful? Seth asked.
This was the first time i ever seen myself ... I was... pure white. I jumped to my feet and assessed myself through both Jacob and Seth's eyes.
You're like opposite to TK. Jacob thought, comparing a old thought of TK. Pure black and pure white.
Whites not a flattering color! I thought to myself.
You're beautiful TJ... Seth said again.
It was strange seeing myself through his eyes, i could feel the intense love he felt for me and i knew i felt it too. Its not normal love, there was some sort of deeper connection between us.
So you found out about imprinting? Leah thought.
Imprinting?
Then all three of the them started – unintentionally – thinking about the strange word.
Love, love, love, love.... Then it showed every imprint pair.
Mom and Dad.
Jake and Nessie.
Emily and Sam
Paul and Rachel
Quil and Claire
Jared and Kim
Maxie and Karla
and many more... But the worst, the most horrible one... was Seth imprinting on me.
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Hehehe, kind of left a cliffy huh...
Oops! anywho... i would like too send my love out too all these wonderful people ... Thank you all for reviewing last chapter!
Seth said to say "Thanks for reviewing and dont wander around in the woods!"
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