SECRETS PART 1

Charlie showed up just after everyone started eating he took a seat on the other side of Billy after he had grabbed some food for himself.

"How's it Charlie?" Billy greeted him when he sat down

"I'm good, you telling the stories tonight?" he asked as he started cooking his hot dogs

"Sure am." He replied

"I don't know what it is about those stories but no matter how many times you tell them I never get tired of hearing them." Charlie said

I felt a sense of peace as I watched Charlie and what seem to be my new friends, even Paul was smiling and I'm pretty sure that was a rarity. Bella and Jake came over to sit with us from the other side of the fire. Then as if by some invisible signal everyone got quite not suddenly just like calm was coming over the group then Billy began speaking. His voice carried power, it usually did but this was more of a reverent power, everyone looked at him all attention was on what he was saying. I had to agree with Charlie no matter how many times I heard the stories they never got old.

"The Quileutes have been a small people from the beginning," Billy began; I leaned against Embry to get a better view of Billy. He told the legends of the Spirit warriors, he told of how they protected the tribes when enemies threatened them. He told the legends of Taha Aki, he told us of the warrior who betrayed Taha Aki, of how he joined together with a wolf to protect his tribe from the betrayer. He went on to explain how after that all of the male descendants of Taha Aki when in times of danger would turn into wolfs, and the wolves reflected the spirit warrior within. Billy told other legends but I was so stuck on the spirit warrior and wolf legend that I didn't really listen to the rest. I don't know why but this is the first time I listened to the stories and new that they were true the one in particular.

I was deep in thought when I realized everyone was preparing to leave. I stood up to leave I could sense that Embry wanted to talk to me but I was so confused right now. I grew up listening to these stories and before I always thought they were glorified bedtime stories, but now I don't know what to think, I was so confused.

When we got home I went straight to bed, that night I dreamed of wolves and Embry and spirit warriors and a whole bunch of other shit that I couldn't even begin to describe. I woke up the next morning feeling like I got hit by a bus. I could tell by looking in the mirror that I had not slept well at all. I quickly showered and dressed I didn't even bother drying my hair. I grabbed my backpack off the chair in my room and went downstairs.

Charlie was sitting at the table when I walked into the kitchen, "Morning Jen, looks like you didn't sleep well." He said as I grabbed a granola bar from the cupboard.

I leaned against the counter and grumbled, "Bella still asleep?" I asked taking a bite of my granola bar.

"Nah, she just left something about confronting someone or another, I don't know." He said taking a bite of his cereal. "Anyways you better get going or you're going to be late."

I looked at my watch, "Oh shit, bye dad I'll see you later." I ran out the door and practically sped to the school.

When I got to school I found Bella sitting in her truck, she had a book out but she didn't seem to be reading it. I went over and tapped on the window, she jumped then seeing that it was me she rolled down the window, "What the hell Jen, you scared me!"

"Yeah well that's what you get for over thinking shit." I said as I took a step back, "Come on get out of the truck we're going to be late for class."

The rest of the week past by in a blur, I felt like I should go back to the reservation but I couldn't make myself go I was so freakin confused. By Monday I was ready to rip my hair out.

I was pulling my shoes on when I heard the door slam downstairs.

"What the hell is going on down here?" I asked as I walked down the stairs.

"Stupid truck wouldn't start; I'll need to ride with you." She said sitting down on the couch with a huff.

"Oh you do know how to make me feel needed." I said sarcastically as I grabbed a quick breakfast. "You know if you weren't so focused on that Edward kid you wouldn't be so irritable."

"Oh, shut up, at least I'm not avoiding places cause my heads a mess."

We both laughed, this week had been jacked up. Both of us had been out of our heads.

"I'll make you a deal you talk to Edward and I'll go talk to Embry and we both get it done before the week is out." I said raising my eyebrows at her.

"Deal, now let's go before we're late." She said standing up.

I grabbed my bag and keys and drove us to school. The first few classes went by without incident but during lunch things got a bit interesting.

I was in line with Angela getting lunch when Jessica came up to us all flustered, "Edward Cullen's back and he's staring at Bella again. Why is it that I've been trying to get him to ask me out for the past 2 years with no results, but when a new girl comes to town he can't take his eyes off her?"

My jaw dropped, was she serious right now. "Um Jess that's my sister you're talking about and if you remember right he was a complete ass to her the first time they even met."

"Oh, sorry Jen I didn't mean to seem so petty." She blushed and rushed over to our usual table.

"Jen don't mind her she's just jealous." Angela said placing her hand on my arm

"Yeah I know, come on lets go sit down." We grabbed our trays and headed to the table. When we got there Jess was talking to Bella.

"Bella, Edward Cullen is staring at you again." When she said it Bella's head snapped up for a second then back down again.

Bella just shrugged but I could tell she was itching to look at him. I had no idea what it was about Edward Cullen but I got a weird vibe from him, I watched him out of the corner of my eyes while keeping a conversation up with the group. He didn't seem as irritated but was shifting his gaze between both me and Bella. Whatever his deal was I hope it became clear soon because he was starting to creep me out.