+Chapter 4+

I was out of the hospital in no time and back to my house, with a few extra guests helping me along. Edward and Emmett were quick to jump to my need as well as Paul. Bella, because of Edward, also came along to help as well as Emmett's girlfriend, Rosalie. However, she more so just came over and sat on my couch and kept me company. Well if you call company sitting silently on the couch watching T.V. and not speaking to anyone whatsoever.

Carlisle came over every day after work to check on me. He was helping me pack my stuff so that I could move in temporarily with him, but every day I would insist he wouldn't, and he would stop as he followed my wishes. He hadn't told the others yet about me, or why he seemed to always come to my need, however I had a feeling Edward did. The way he would act around me, or the things he would say would just make him seem like he knew. Like the other day when I thanked him for helping me, and he turned and said, "Well you are like family now, with what happened." The way he said it I just knew he didn't mean the accident.

Speaking of Edward….

"Hey, how's the head doing," Edward asked coming right on into the house without knocking.

"It's good," I told him with a smile as I poured me a glass of orange juice.

"Want any," I asked, already knowing the answer.

"Nah, I'm good," he smiled as he took a seat on the bar stool in my kitchen.

"Where's Bella," I asked looking around the corner of the archway.

"Hanging out with Alice. She sort of forced Bella to go to the mall with her," Edward chuckled.

"Oh poor girl, wish I could help," I smiled at him however I noticed him tense at something, and it wasn't long before I realized why.

"Anyone home," came Paul's voice as he came into the kitchen with Jacob and Sam. They tensed the moment they saw Edward, and it's then that my blood ran cold. For some reason the Quileute boys never got along with Carlisle's family. It was as if they knew what they were, and from the way Edward would talk about them, it seemed that the Cullens didn't particularly like them either. One in particular that seemed to not like them was Jacob; for some odd reason Edward and Jacob never had anything nice to say to one another. They would always throw harsh comments at one another, and whenever Edward would come closer to me, so would Jake, or Edward would do something nice for me, Jake would counter it by doing something better. It was always a contest between them, and for some reason I had a feeling Bella had something to do with it. Just the way both boys would look at her, and the way she would look back at them told the story.

"Hey Paul, whatcha doing here," I smiled over at him as he came over to me.

"Oh just coming to visit my favorite girl," Paul smiled back at me as he wrapped his arms around my waist and propped his head on shoulder. For some reason this seemed to trigger something in Jake. Paul's action earned him a stern glare from him, which Paul quickly noticed and pulled away sending one right back at him. Yeah these boys were definitely a weird group.

"So how's the head," Jake asked stealing a doughnut from the box on my table.

"Okay, it healed pretty fast, but other than that I'm good, so you guys don't have to baby me anymore. I am an adult you know, and I can take care of myself," I told them before I downed the glass of orange juice in my hands.

"Sorry, Carlisle's orders say that I'm to look after you," Edward smirked at me.

"My orders say you don't have to," I said sending him a playful glare.

"Don't worry, if you want him out of here we'll gladly do something about it," Jake said as he took another doughnut out of the box.

"Who said it was just him? The only company I honestly enjoy is Embry's, and that's because he's sweet, and funny, and doesn't crowd me like you all do," I threw at him as I went over to the toaster to put a piece of bread in.

"Awe that hurts, come on you know you gotta like me," Paul pouted playfully.

"Only in your dreams," I threw at him earning a few defeating sounds from Sam and Jacob.

"Well I guess if you're feeling alright, I can leave, and just say I was here all day," Edward said standing up.

"And what? Leave me to the wolves, hell no you won't! You can take them with you," I laughed earning a couple of nervous chuckles from the boys.

"No, I think I'll leave them with you, besides I'm sure they came here for a reason," Edward said throwing a look Jacob's way.

"Jerk," I mumbled under my breath as he walked over to the back door. As he passed Jacob, they both kept their gazes on one another. It was like they were daring one another to move. It was getting on my nerves.

As soon as I heard Edward's Volvo start up it felt like relief flooded into the room as all three boys relaxed. "Well, I guess that leaves me to get rid of ya'll then," I growled as I took my toast from the toaster and began munching on it.

"You can try, but it doesn't mean we'll move," Paul replied as he too now began stealing my doughnuts.

"I hope you all know you're paying for those," I told them as I took a seat on my bar stool. Both Paul and Jacob groaned as Sam merely shook his head

"Don't worry, if they can't I will," Sam promised as he too took a doughnut from the box.

"Thanks Sam, at least you have the decency to pay for food that's not yours," I said glaring at the other two boys who hung their heads all the while chuckling.

All the sudden a howl cut through the forest and vibrated off my walls. A howl that made my smile fall into a thin line, and my nerves shatter. Jake noticed my change in mood quickly as he voiced, "What's wrong?"

"I hate wolves, ever since I was little I have," I told him honestly making all three boys frown.

"Why," Paul asked turning to look at me.

"Bad dreams, I've always had the same one since I was a little girl. Didn't matter where in my dream I'd be. Somewhere during the dream I'd realize I was dreaming, and figure out something was coming. I'd run, but something would hold me back, and then this black wolf would appear. It would lunge to attack me, and I'd close my eyes, and wake up with a bad feeling," I divulged to them.

"So I take it black wolves are not your favorite creatures," Sam asked leaning forward on the counter.

"Let's just say if I see one be prepared to find it dead in my backyard. I had Liz bring me over her gun incase Sheriff Swan doesn't get here fast enough," I replied as I took my last bite of toast. The boys looked between one another with grim faces before Jake finally looked at me and said, "You know the wolves around here aren't really dangerous, nor will they attack you. In fact they're kind of friendly," Jake smiled at me.

"Yeah, right. Show me one wolf that's friendly around here, and I'll give you a kiss," I said triumphantly knowing there was nothing to worry about.

"Are you sure," Jacob smiled at me deviously.

"I'm sure," I told him.

"Okay, guys, you're my witnesses to this bet, so that if she backs out when I do find one then the payback is going to be much worse," Jake chuckled.

"Hey, what if I can find one. What do I get," Paul joked with a little of a hidden meaning behind his words.

"How about a kiss on the cheek," I replied.

"That's unfair, so my friend Jake over here gets a real kiss if he finds one, but if I do I get just a kiss on the cheek. Shit, ain't right," Paul swore shaking his head.

"Because I know he won't do anything about it if I do. More than likely the moment my lips come in contact with yours you'll try to make something else happen," I smiled at him.

"Oh, that's how it's going to be…" Paul got up and began coming toward me.

"Alright don't do anything stupid Paul, or I promise you…" but before another word could be said he already was trying to pin me in the corner of the cupboards. "Paul, don't you even dare," I said wagging a finger at him, but he merely grabbed it and pulled it out of the way as if it was simply a feather.

"JAKE, HELP," I yelled before I felt his lips come crashing down onto mine, but they weren't there long before they were yanked away from mine. When I came out of the shock I noticed Jake had Paul against the wall in a tight grip. Both were glaring at one another, and the way they were huffing and puffing angrily it was easy to tell they weren't too happy with one another.

"Jacob, Paul, calm down," Sam said worriedly as he got up and came over to them, but they didn't move. Taking a deep breath I walked over to Jacob and laid my hand on his shoulder. That did make him look away.

"Jacob, don't worry, he was just playing around. It was nothing," I said trying to soothe his anger. I don't even really know what happened. I was a little confused as to why they were acting like this, and I was afraid to ask. I guess it was because I already knew the answer from the way Jake was looking at me. It was like one minute he has this strong hatred in his eyes, but the moment he catches my gaze they soften.

Jacob pulled away from Paul reluctantly and went to stand beside me. "Okay, now apologize, both of you," Sam told them forcefully. "Sorry," they both chorused as I forced a smile toward them.

"Thanks guys," I told them.

"Come on we should get going," Sam told them as they both nodded and walked over to the back door.

"Thanks for handling that, Sam. As big as they were I was afraid for the both of them and whatever got in their way," I said looking at the two boys as they headed on outside.

"No problem. They're just a bunch of confused, hormonal boys. They'll be back to being friends in no time, however I would advise you to be careful around the too of them, especially in front of Jake. You might not realize, but the moment he saw you, it was like he felt this need to protect, so that's the reason why he jumped Paul," Sam explained for Jake.

"And Paul," I asked turning to look at Sam.

"A little confused, but like I said just hormonal," he chuckled.

"Well, I don't mind either of them. In fact they're both really cute, but still I don't want them fighting over me," I told him.

"I think you can't avoid that now," and before I could ask what he meant he backed away and began heading toward the door.

"We'll be back later, and I promise I'll bring you money and food. The whole gang will be coming with us though. They're all curious about the famous 'Randi' now," Sam laughed.

"Oh great, just give me a call before you guys show up," I said before he gave a thumbs up and walked out the door. The moment they were out of sight, it came with such force I barely had time to lean against the counter. The visions were stronger, and much clearer than they ever had been.

I saw my house, and my ex. His eyes! It kept focusing on his eyes. The closer I got the more and more I began to realize that his eyes were not of their natural emerald, but a brilliant shade of red. It was a red that I knew all to well. It was the same red eyes that drove me to actually come find Carlisle. I needed help, and he was the only person I could turn to now. They had sent him to follow me; to keep track on me. Now only Carlisle could help, if I hadn't endangered him already by returning to him.

The visions stopped and the pain slowly faded as I awoke from the haze. My eyes adjusted to the world around me where I found that I had collapsed beside the island in the kitchen. Taking a deep breath I went to stand only to find myself slipping again. The dizziness also was what ended up getting me. It's probably the reason why I had so many cuts and bruises. As long as I could find something to lean up right before the visions hit I'd be fine, however when I would awake from the visions, and go to move, I would find that my reassurance would be false. The dizziness afterwards would always catch me off guard.

Not to mention the nausea. The moment I got to my feet I shot toward the door and over to the railing. I was no where near the bathroom or the trashcan in the kitchen, so this was the closest thing, not to mention I didn't have to be precise about where I was supposed to vomit.

Wiping my mouth I stayed there on the railing for a few moments before slowly leaning back up. As I did I felt my breath catch in my throat, and my blood run cold. There standing a couple of feet away was one of those wolves I had seen the other night. It was as big as a bear! However what caught my eye was the color. Its coat glittered in the sun with a brilliant shade of reddish brown. Russet was the best way to describe the color I guess. Its eyes were the deepest chocolate brown I had ever seen though. The only thing was that they were looking right at mine.

Its eyes stayed trained on me as it moved forward slowly. Its head stayed down, but not in a menacing way. More so a way that told me it wasn't going to hurt me, however in my mind, at that moment, that's not what I was thinking.

My eyes darted over to the door then back to the wolf. I began to slowly make my way over to the door, however Zeus, whom had been asleep, suddenly awoke with fright when my foot connected with his tail. Out of shock I tripped over him trying to scurry away from his tail.

Zeus, after coming out of the shock of someone stepping on his tail, immediately perked up when he realized the intruder. His back arched, tail went straight, and the hair on his back stood up. His head lowered while a growl rolled out of the back of his throat, all the while his ears perked up as he listened to this intruder's every movements.

The wolf seemed to simply shrug this off and continued moving forward. Zeus being the coward he was began to back up toward me instead of jumping him. I glanced back over to the door and realized I was far from it, and the wolf was so much closer. I would never make it. Looking around I sought out a weapon of some sort, but I came up short when I realized I had been stupid and not put any decorations or anything out on the back porch. It was devoid of any object I could use to throw, or jab the creature with.

As the wolf was mere inches away Zeus finally took to a lying position and began to cower as well as I now. I leaned against the side of the house as the wolf's mussel came only a breath's touch away from me. I felt the tears begin pouring as I begged to wake from this dream however that was not the case when I opened my eyes and saw I wasn't in my own dreamland.

Suddenly I felt something wet touch my face. I raised my hand up to my face in shock as realization just struck me that this animal just licked me. The wolf took a seat in front of me and just stared. Yeah I was sure I was going to pass out now, which is exactly what happened.

When I came to I felt something cold touching my face, and something pawing at me. Opening my eyes I screamed as I realized what it was. I scrambled away just as I heard a yell come from the forest. Suddenly Paul broke through the clearing and came running up to porch. The wolf turned and growled as Paul approached.

"Get out of here," Paul yelled glaring at the creature. The thing hesitated for a moment before it suddenly took off in a sprint toward the woods.

I turned to look at Paul before bursting into tears. Paul was immediately at my side. "It's okay. He didn't hurt you did he," Paul asked as he lifted me off the ground and took me over to the porch swing.

"No, I…he just….I hate wolves," I cried while wiping my eyes.

"Don't worry he wasn't dangerous," Paul replied.

"Don't worry? Did you see how big that thing was? I didn't even know they made them that big," I exclaimed pointing to the woods.

"Did he attack you," Paul questioned looking toward the woods.

"No, but…"

"Then don't worry about it," Paul said shrugging his shoulder.

"You need to alert Sheriff Swan. He needs to know about that thing…"

"Leave it alone. If he's harmless he'll remain harmless," Paul said bringing me to my feet and pulling me toward the door where Zeus was waiting. I went to protest, but he just silenced me with a simple look. I took that as my cue to just let it go.

As we walked into the house he made sure I was sitting down before heading over to my cabinet and pulling out a glass. Filling it with water he turned to look at me.

"So I'm gonna take it that other than giving you a scare that it didn't hurt you," Paul smiled. I nodded as I turned to look out the window.

"You know what that means then," he asked coming back over to me while I shook my head. As I took the water he pulled the seat closer so that he was sitting mere inches away from me.

"That means you found a friendly wolf," Paul smirked as I suddenly remembered the conversation from earlier.

"Didn't mean you found it for me, though," I smiled at him.

"Doesn't matter, I still showed up when it did," Paul grinned wolfishly. Rolling my eyes I finally gave in, and leaned in to kiss him on the cheek, however right as I was about to he turned his head in time to catch my lips with his. I didn't even move, because I was so shocked. I didn't know why, because I should have expected it, but still. Finally coming out of the shock I allowed myself to enjoy it for a couple of moments as I moved my lips in unison with his, however when he traced my lips with his tongue that's when I pulled away. I covered my lips with my hand as I stood up and walked closer to the window to look out.

"You shouldn't have done that…I shouldn't have let you do that," I mumbled shamefully as I lowered my hand away from my lips.

"Why, you didn't seem to mind," Paul smiled as he stood up and walked over to me.

"Rachel," I whispered remembering his girlfriend, and just how close they were. Paul froze when I spoke her name. He turned his head away from me as I turned to face him. Yet right as I did the pain came on with such force that my legs gave out from under me. I could faintly hear Paul yelling my name as the images clouded my vision.

There was a forest, two wolves. One, the russet, and two, the black. They were staring down something. Suddenly it turned to the person. Red eyes, and then his face suddenly clouded everything around him. All I could see was him as he growled.

"SEAN," I called out however the image faded as my real vision came over. Sean's face suddenly turned into Paul's. I didn't even take a moment's time to explain to Paul before I bolted out the door and toward the forest. Paul wasn't far behind as I sped up a little beyond a normal human's speed. That was something I had never understood. How I was faster than a normal human, however when I had seen their speed I quickly realized why. I hadn't inherited it completely, but I was sure as hell fast.

I didn't exactly know where I was going, but the splitting headaches and the visions quickly led me to their location. I managed to jump between them right as the black wolf jumped Sean. I pushed him down as the wolf went flying over him.

When I opened my eyes I saw Sean's eyes staring back at me with shock, and happiness; something that I did not share with him anymore. "You tracked me you ass didn't you," I spit angrily as I stood up.

"Had too, they ordered me," Sean said shrugging as he too stood only to immediately emit a growl as the wolves began circling us. Paul immediately came bursting through some bushes, however he froze when he saw what was going on.

"Randi step away from them slowly," Paul begged me as he motioned for me. I began to pull Sean with me, but he shook his head, "Leave him. I'm sure he'll be fine."

"Your nuts," I yelled looking at the wolves. My eyes caught the russet's and I noticed the intense stare deepen when he looked in mine.

"Go, I'll be fine," Sean told me with a growl in the wolf's direction.

"No you won't. They'll rip you to shreds," I declared.

"I trespassed, and they know it," Sean growled over at the two wolves.

"But…"

"GO," Sean ordered, and without another word Paul jerked me up and slung me over his shoulder as I pounded against his back to put me down. By the time we reached the house I could hear the howls and the sound of a fight.

After putting me down and making sure I was alright Paul then went serious. "WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT," he yelled angrily.

"What," I asked innocently as I realized what he meant and where he was pointing. He meant how I had known Sean was in the forest.

"I…I don't know…I just…I sensed it okay," I told him angrily. I didn't want him to know, I didn't want anyone to know. This was my problem not theirs. Besides he'd think I was a freak if he found out, or he'd turn me into some scientists or something.

"Don't lie to me. You knew exactly where they were. It was like you could see the future or the present or…something," Paul exclaimed throwing his hands up in the air. All the while I listened to the fight in the distance, as some visions seeped into the front of my mind. Slowly I watched as Sean escaped into the water, where the creatures couldn't track him. At least he was safe.

Holding my head I tried to make the flashes cease and soon they did right as Jake and Embry emerged from the edge of the forest.

"What's going on Paul. We weren't to far away when we heard Randi screaming," Jacob asked suddenly looking between the both of us. I caught Paul's gaze and gave him a pleading look. From the look in my eyes he knew he had seen something he shouldn't have; something that was meant to be and stay private.

"Randi heard something going on in the forest, and she took off into the woods," he lied, but the look on his face I knew all to well. He wouldn't be able to keep it from them for long.

"Oh, okay. I heard some wolves in there you didn't happen to walk past any friendly ones did you," Jacob smiled a toothy grin as he came over to me.

"No, no I didn't. Listen I think I'm going to go into town. Maybe go visit Carlisle, and pick up dinner for you boys when the rest of you come by. Think you can hold out until then," I questioned with a pleading look at them all. I just wanted be alone right now. I needed to distance myself from them. I was getting to close, which was definitely not good especially in the situation I was in. One of them could get hurt, or I could get hurt.

"Yeah, sure I'll drive you," Embry smiled wrapping an arm around my shoulder and pulling me toward the car. Glancing behind me I saw the two boys I had left behind glaring at one another. They weren't happy with each other, and for what reason I didn't know.

"You okay," Embry asked looking over at me as I tried to become a part of the seat, all while trying to make myself invisible by doing so.

"I'm good," I whispered as I continued to gaze out the window as we drove past the buildings in town.

"They both like you," Embry suddenly spoke up as he kept his eyes on the road.

"I'm becoming aware of that. I mean it's not so hard to notice. They both seem to glare at one another the moment I walk into the room," I mumbled as I raised my hand to my head as the splitting sensation started to reappear. Please, let it be anywhere but here.

"Hey, how about you drop me off at Carlisle's and go pick up the food. Get whatever you think we need," I threw up as the nauseous feeling began to come back.

"Are you sure? I mean it wouldn't take long," Embry said as he turned the car around.

"Yeah, I'm sure. I need to talk to the doctor about something, and he ain't at the hospital today," I smiled at him as he merely nodded.

Within no time we were pulling up to a nice home out in the middle of nowhere. Embry looked at me before mumbling something under his breath. All the sudden I felt a whoosh and turned to find Edward standing beside me where my car door now stood open.

"Everything okay," he asked hurriedly as Bella showed up right beside him.

"I need to talk to Carlisle," I whispered as I unbuckled the seatbelt. Edward helped me out and said a quick goodbye to Embry. Embry pulled out of the drive like a mad man, all the while sending me a wave as he did so.

Edward helped me up to the door as Bella followed close behind. Opening the doors he ushered me into the living room where Rosalie and Emmett sat watching baseball. Sitting me down on the sofa, far away from Rosalie, he then walked away to go find Carlisle.

"You alright," Bella asked taking a seat beside me.

"No not really," I replied grinding my teeth as the throbbing pain echoed throughout my whole body.

"What's wrong," came a hurried voice from behind us. Turning I found Carlisle making his way over to me.

"Really bad headaches," I hissed as I pressed my hand against my forehead like it was my last lifeline.

"Edward can you go grab that medical case I have on my dresser," Carlisle ordered him as Edward took off again.

"How long have you been having these headaches," Carlisle questioned feeling my forehead for a fever.

"Years," I mumbled looking at him with an all-knowing look, "A year or two after you left." I divulged making everyone in the room turn to look at me now. Edward entered the room and handed Carlisle the box right as another vision hit me hard. My nails dug into chair almost ripping holes into the leather.

In the vision I could see them barging into my home. They were looking for me. As they turned to look in the kitchen I saw the calendar. December 12th. The year I couldn't see. Not finding me there the men growled angrily as they stormed back outside. Then the vision faded, leaving only Carlisle's face.

"I hate you dad. This is your fault," I grumbled angrily not even caring if the others heard. The nausea crept up inside me as I fought to keep it down.

"Wait a minute, what did she just call you," came a voice from beside me. If Carlisle had a normal complexion his face would have went pale as he turned to look at Esme.

Answering for him I mumbled, "I called him dad. Maybe it's time you tell them the truth daddy dearest."

"Bella, take Randi upstairs where she can lay down. Once she's settled come back down," Carlisle ordered as Bella helped me up and walked me over to the steps. Stopping I turned to look at Esme.

"He's a good man…go easy on him. Everyone makes mistakes," I whispered before Bella helped me the rest of the way up.

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