Chapter four: Game on

Sam's POV

I stared at him dumbfounded, I sure as hell didn't see that one coming. I thought he was gonna bring something up about Bella like he usually did.

I said the only thing my mind could register, "what?"

"What happened between you and Leah at the barbecue, Sam?" he asked, finally looking me in the eye.

The look in his eyes told me that he already knew what happened that night. But why come to me if he already had his questions answered?

"I'm afraid that's strictly between Leah and I, Jacob."

He narrowed his eyes, "don't give me that crap Sam. Leah told me about Emily's pregnancy."

"She told you about Emily?!" I asked, stunned.

I knew Jacob knew stuff, but I didn't think he knew about Emily. Why the hell would Leah tell Jacob of all people about Emily? She hates him.

"You weren't suppose to know, we were going to surprise the pack," I said, irritated that Leah decided to open her big mouth.

"Oh, it surprised me alright. But what surprised me most was the fact that your gonna name your kid after her. That was a really fucked up move, Sam."

What? I did it for, Leah. I thought it'd make her happy.

"Why do you all of a sudden care about Leah or what I decide?" I asked, frustrated.

He looked away angrily, "because she's a member of the pack."

Liar.

"You're lying," I stated.

"No I'm not."

"Jacob I've been in your head long enough to know when you are lying or not."

He exhaled sharply. "Fine. I like her alright?" he said, rather stiffly.

I felt heat rush to my face. Leah? Helikes Leah? My Leah? No! Absolutely not, this is not happening.

"You're not getting with her." I snapped.

"Why not? She's not yours anymore!" he growled.

"What if you imprint Jacob?!"

I was past being calm and sentimental. What can Jacob be possibly be thinking, he knows damn well there's a possibility that he imprints. And then what if he does? He leaves her in the dust like I had? No fucking way.

And because you don't want to see her with another man.

"I'll fight it. You don't get it Sam, I feel all weird when I'm with her. I feel different. I don't exactly know how to explain how I feel around her, it's just...different. And I like it," he said, quietly. He looked at his hands, deep in thought.

"Jake, you have to understand that if you two get together and you imprint, you'll have no choice but to leave Leah behind just like I did."

He looked up, "I already had this talk with Seth, Sam. He said the exact same things as you, but he's giving me a chance, I don't need a repeat. If I ever hurt Leah, I'll leave La Push. "

My brows pulled together, "how do you know she's willing to give you a chance?"

He got quiet and sighed. "I'm working my way up there Sam, give me some time...it's just...she still loves you, and what you said at the barbecue really got to her."

My face fell, "what exactly did she tell you?"

"She's going to be the maid of honor," he said flatly.

I didn't think she'd come through and agree. What changed her mind?

"Jacob-" "Sam? Honey, I'm gonna start the laundry- Oh! Hi Jake!"

Emily walked into the kitchen with a basket of clothes cradled in her arms. I looked at both halves of her beautiful face. On one side it was radiant, flawless beauty, and on the other was scarred by my foolishness. I will never forgive myself for what I've done to her, I physically hurt her. Scarred.

"Hey, Em, it's good to see you," Jake said, smiling weakly.

"Oh, am I interrupting something?" she asked, suddenly guilty.

"No...I was just leaving. See you around, Em. Sam, see you tonight," he said, walking out without a second look back.

Great. First Bella, now Leah. Jacob Black, that kid always wanted what he couldn't have. He's not using his head, Leah will surely bite his ass off if he ever came near her. But, out of all people, why did Leah tell Jacob about Emily's news?

"Sam?" Emily was waving her hands in my face.

"Sorry love, what?"

"I'm starting the laundry and I need to wash that shirt, it's filthy, take it off."

I did what I was told and handed her the shirt. Emily always did so much for me, I don't know what I'd do without her, I'd be lost without her presence.

"Is something wrong?" she asked, setting the basket down and looking over me worriedly.

I felt bad for worrying her.

"It's just stuff with Leah and Jacob..."

"Leah and Jacob?!" she gasped, her hands flying over her mouth.

I nodded, "I'll tell you about it later. I'm going to take a walk to clear my thoughts."

She gave me a look of sympathy and kissed my cheek, "hurry back to me."

"Always," I said, pulling her into a hug.

This. This is my reason of existence. Emily Young. She's the reason I wake up every morning with a smile on my face, the reason I'm always in a hurry back home, to see her illuminating smile welcoming me back, she's the reason I am who I am. She's the reason for my happiness. Not all of my happiness though, a lot of my happiness goes to Leah too. She was mine before Emily. Leah brought out the younger, cockier, wild, and fun side of me while Emily brought the matured, gentle, and wise side.

"I love you," she said, looking up at me.

"And I love you," I said, releasing her from my embrace. "I'll be back soon," I promised, and walked out into the cool fresh air.

I guess you could say I had much more fun being reckless with Leah. I loved sneaking out at night and meeting up with her at the beach, or sneaking into her room when her parents were asleep. Everything with Leah was exhilarating and I loved that. She was so different from the other girls of La Push. She didn't have to spend 10 hours to get ready for an event, no, that wasn't Leah, she just automatically looked good. She never had to try to get a guys attention, she was like a male-magnet. Every guy wanted her and every girl wanted to be her. I was the lucky bastard who got to call himself "Leah's boyfriend." She was the girl who went cliff-diving with the guys, she was the girl who chose jeans and a T-shirt over a mini skirt and a low cut shirt. She was the girl that was 'unavailable,' but that only made guys want her even more. But then I phased and everything changed. I had the time of my life with Leah, but we were young, and times have changed. I still have memories of us that I will NEVER show anyone else but her, not even Emily will find out. No matter how much fun, and how in love Leah and I were, I wouldn't trade what I have with Emily to turn it back. Everything happens for a reason right? Fate chose Emily. Leah will find her soul mate someday.

What if it's Jacob?

It can't be Jacob. Jacob is a shape-shifter capable of imprinting.

They've both been through the same heartache. Rejection.

I reflected back to the day I broke up with her. She looked exactly like Bella had when I found her in the forest, only worse. She already saw it coming, she knew it was because of Emily. Fresh tears rolled down her cheeks and fell to the ground. She didn't sob, she just took it in silence and walked away. Then I thought about the day Jacob received his wedding invitation to Bella's wedding. I've never seen a man look so crushed before, he didn't cry. He too, took off in silence the way Leah had.

It infuriated me to admit that they did indeed have a lot in common. Same stubbornness. Same pain. Same smart ass remarks. Same a lot of things.

I shook my head in fury. I hated the thought of Leah in another man's arms. It killed me.

I thought about what Jacob had said earlier, "she still loves you, you know. What you said at the barbecue really got to her."

What had I said to her? I went back to the day of the barbecue.

- Flashback -

"You think they're actually gonna get her to come?" Emily asked, sadly.

"Nope." Paul said, popping the 'p.'

"Sam, maybe you should call them back." Emily said, worriedly.

"Relax Em, she'll show up if she wants."

Paul snorted, "doubt it."

25 minutes later -

The doorbell rang, but of course every single one of my pack members were too lazy to answer it.

"Don't everyone get up at once," I say, walking over to the door.

I knew it was Jacob and Embry. And I knew deep down, that Leah really wasn't going to show up.

Oh boy, how wrong I was.

I opened the door to greet Jacob and Embry, I see an extra head. Leah's head. Leah came. They got Leah to come. I just couldn't get myself to process that through my mind. She actually came.

"Leah! I'm so glad you cou-" "Whatever, I'm only here 'cause it was an order," she said cutting me off and walking right past.

She found herself and empty seat in the corner, and sat beside herself, fiddling with her shirt.

"Order?! You told her it was an order?!" I half whispered, half yelled.

Just when I thought our relationship couldn't get anymore screwed up than it already was!

"Well...it sort of slipped out, and at least she's here..." Jacob said, smiling sheepishly.

Oh God, she's gonna give us hell when we phase.

I exhaled dramatically, "now she definitely hates me. Go on in, find a seat."

I prepared for the worst as they walked past me.

I shut the door and walked in her direction and heard her sigh in frustration. My face fell, but I didn't let that stop me from talking to her. I took a seat next to her and began.

"Leah..." I started, "you said you only came because it was an order. I'm gonna tell you right now that I never ordered you to attend the barbecue. I just had Jake and Embry attempt to 'annoy' you into coming here."

She gasped and snapped her head in Jacob's direction and shoot him the most horrifying death glare I've ever seen. He caught her look and smiled sheepishly. I smiled to myself when she flipped him off. Same old Leah. Some things will never change.

"Well since I'm not needed here, I'm out," she said, standing up.

I grabbed her hand and pulled her back down, "there are some things you need to know."

Her eyes were on our touching hands. Shocked. I felt my face fall, did she think just because we were over I wasn't going to touch her anymore? Not in a romantic way, of course, but still, it'd be nice getting a hug from her once in a while. I still want - no need - her in my life.

"What, Sam?" she growled.

I was aware of the curious faces looking our way, Jacob's being the most concentrated.

I leaned in to whisper in her ear, "Emily's pregnant."

She immediately froze. She didn't speak.

"Leah?" I said her name, nervously.

"Congratulations. I'm gonna go now," she said blankly.

"No," I sighed, "there's more. Let me get you a drink first, you must be thirsty. I'll be right back."

I stood up afraid that if I left and came back she'd be gone. How do I tell her everything without causing a scene?

I walked into the kitchen and grabbed two cokes instead of the coronas. No way am I getting her drunk. I'll pass.

I made my way out of the kitchen and was surprised to see her still sitting there. I handed her a coke, but she didn't drink it.

"First things first, how are you, Lee?" I asked, attempting to make small talk.

"Perfect. Never been better," she answered in a monotone voice.

"How are things with-" "Look, I stayed because there are more 'things' that I need to know about, not because you wanted to make small talk."

Damn. Well, okay.

"So...Emily had a doctor's appointment...and they told us it was a girl, and because you were such a big part of my life...I-I want to name her after you.."

She didn't answer right away, she had her eyes focused on the soda can in her hands.

"Leah?"

"Do whatever you want, Sam." She said, her voice slightly cracking.

"Is that it?" she asked.

"One more thing..."

"Splendid," she said, with heavy sarcasm.

"Well...because we're having a baby...uhmm, we thought it'd be best if we, you know...got married...?"

Silence.

"...and you're a really big part of Emily's life...and it'd mean a lot to her if you became her maid of honor? I mean she asked your mom...and she said that you'd agree...but we wanted to ask you personally..."

"I'll do it," she said stiffly.

Wait, what? I don' think I heard her correctly.

"What?" I asked, in disbelief.

"You heard me," she exhaled sharply, "my mom would kill me if I said no. And I want a good nights rest tonight, not a lecture at 3 am over the phone."

"O-okay, thanks. It means a lot to us," I said stupidly.

We sat there in an awkward silence and both looked up to see Emily making her way towards us. I saw Leah's eyes widen at the sight of her making her way into the living room.

She strode past the radio and froze. At first I was worried something was wrong with her, I was about to get up and ask what was wrong when her face turned into one with recognition.

"Oh, I love this song!" she squealed, turning up the volume of the radio.

"I need you like water, like breath, like rain,
I need you like mercy from heavens gate,
There's a freedom in your arms that carries me through,
I need you."

Our song. That song used to be mine and Leah's. We shared our first kiss to that song. I saw Leah's face turn to one of anguish.

"Em, no! Turn that off!" I cried out.

She looked confused as to what was going on, so she just stood there. I jumped up in frustration and ran to the radio. I couldn't stop myself from crashing though, I had built up so much momentum from jumping up that I couldn't come to a halt. So I ran into the shelf, which knocked over the radio, and me being the idiot that I am tried catching it, but my fingers slipped and accidentally turned the volume up even higher.

I looked back at Leah but her seat was empty. I fell to my knees in frustration, "DAMN IT! LEAH!"

I cursed myself for not watching her. I should've known that she would've dipped once I left her side.

I sighed in defeat and made my way back to my room. I could feel everyone's gaze on my back. I bet they were wanting an explanation. I bet they're all just curious as to what got the alpha to crack.

"This was our song..." I said, and I walked into the darkness of my room that was welcoming me.

I know my explanation to them wasn't much, but I knew they all understood. They all knew what I meant, so they didn't need to be told a full story. Four little words. Tough luck.

I laid in bed and closed my eyes. That night I dreamt of a world of no vampires or shape-shifters.

- End of Flashback -

I don't know how I ended up at the top of the cliffs just above the ocean, but here I am.

"A world of no vampires or shape-shifters," I snorted, "if only life was that easy."

I looked down at my watch. Damn. It's 8:30 already 8:30.

Just 30 more minutes.

Leah's POV

I sat on the forest floor, leaning against a large moss-covered tree, scowling to myself. I had been running for hours and I was exhausted. Why was I running? Because of Jacob Black. I just wanted to go to sleep. I closed my eyes and let the events of earlier today roam freely in my thoughts.

I must have fallen asleep because when I woke up it was starting to get dark. I yawned and stood up to stretch my muscles. I closed my yes as the wind rushed through my hair, enjoying the coolness of it.

I looked around, everything was quiet. Too quiet. I felt like I was being watched. It was my wolf instincts that told me that someone was watching. I looked around warily, scanning the area for any sign of movement. I tensed and crouched into a fighting position.

"Why so tense, Leah?" someone asked in an irresistibly sexy voice.

I snapped my head in the direction of where the voice came from. This better not be a prank from the pack, because I am not feeling it.

"Who's there?! Show yourself!" I yelled feeling like those stupid girls in horror films asking who's there. As if they serial killer will be in the kitchen saying
"in the bathroom! Be right out!"

That's when the smell hit me. That ungodly stench of decayed old women perfume. I wanted to gag, but I kept my cool. I knew this smell, this was the scent of a blood-sucker. Sickly sweet.

A boy, no older then 18 appeared in front of me out of nowhere. I almost peed my pants when I saw his eyes. I knew he was a vampire alright, but it was his eyes that captivated me.

Wait, captivated? Gross, he's a vampire!

His eyes were crimson red, but the outer ring around his pupils were a crystal blue. And they were glowing. Yes, you read that right, glowing.

He looked me in the eyes and smiled, "I'm Jayden Crenshaw and I've been dying to meet you Miss Leah."

Oh God, that voice was just so sexy- NO! HE IS A VAMPIRE DAMNIT! I WILL NOT THINK OF HIM LIKE THAT!

I hated how normal he dressed, he wore basketball shorts and a wife beater. But his face, I was actually attracted to him, and that pissed me off to no end. I mean, first Jacob, and now this? What the fuck!?

"Fuck off leech, or you're dead. Again." I growled.

He grinned and took a step towards me. I bared my teeth, ready to rip his pretty little head off. I was ready attack, I was ready to phase, I was just waiting for the right moment.

He lifted his hand and motioned someone out into the open space with us. I crouched lower to heighten my momentum for when I sprang at them.

Another boy, about the same age as him stepped out from behind the surrounding trees. Now he at least looked like a normal parasite, his eyes were just a crimson red color, no blue lining shit like his friend.

"You found her," the other one said.

"Oh yeah," Jayden said smirking.

Two vampires against a lone wolf? I'll pass I phased on the spot, feeling the heat run up my spine.

Leah? - Paul thought, confused

PAUL! HOWL! VAMPIRES! 2 OF THEM! I yelled in my mind.

Oh shit! Okay, hang on! I'll be there soon!

I waited for about 3 seconds and surely enough I heard a long, urgent, ear-splitting howl.

"Looks like the rest of your pack know you're missing, Leah," said the other one.

How the fuck do they know my name?

Leah where are you?! - Paul asked, frantic.

I looked around at my surroundings so he could get a better visual of where I was.

Okay, I'm not that far, I'll be there in 5!

"Still can't believe you found her," the other one said, looking impressed.

"I know dude, I still don't know what to do with her though," Jayden said, staring me in the eye.

I barked at them, but it came out as a whine instead. I had no chance against these two.

I heard Paul growling in my head and felt his speed increase.

Leah be careful, those two are dangerous. The one with the blue shit in his eyes can teleport and his friend over there was able to blind us.

He thought back to the day when him, Sam, and Jared were on patrol when they saw them running across the beach and into the forest. He showed me how they centered the two vampires and how they had managed to escape.

Great.

I felt another presence entering my mind. Sam.

LEAH! WHERE ARE YOU? That was the voice of Sam.

Paul showed him a visual of where I was.

Leah stay where you are, do NOT try to take them by yourself. Wait for us, Sam ordered.

I felt the power of the alpha's voice surge through my body. I had no choice but to listen to his command.

I saw Sam's paws pounding the dirt angrily, wanting to get here as fast as possible to rip these leeches apart.

Be careful, Lee, Sam thought worriedly.

I felt Seth, Jacob, Embry, Quil, and Jared phase all at the same time. They were panicking and furious.

Lee, are you okay? Seth asked, his voice full of worry.

I'm fine Seth, just hurry up and get here fast. I can't take these two on my own.

Leah where are you?! - Jacob asked, his voice just as worried as Seth's. I fight the urge to roll my eyes because really, they're here to help. The least I could do is hold the "inner-bitch" done for a little while.

I gave another visual for everyone to see where I was. Everyone was familiar with the area and started sprinting.

"You've been awfully quiet Leah, everything okay?" Jayden asked, taking a step towards me.

I backed up a step and growled when the other vampire picked up my locket that flew off of me when I phased. NO! My dad gave that to me! Please, not that! I let out a useless, frustrated whine, and the one raised an eyebrow.

At the sound of my hopeless whines and the sight of the two vampires through my eyes, I saw every single one of the guys increasing their velocity. None of them were running anymore. At this point they were flying through the forest, their surroundings becoming a blur.

Hang on Leah, I'm almost there! Paul assured me.

He flew through the same area where the second vampire stepped out from and skidded to a stop right next to me. I sighed in relief.

You okay? Paul asked, nudging my shoulder with his nose.

I nodded, yeah.

"Hi, Paul," the second one greeted, suddenly amused.

How does this parasite know my name? - Paul asked angrily.

Leah, I'm almost there, I'm coming in from the back, Embry thought.

I'm right behind you Embry, Jared thought.

Jayden snatched the locket from his friend's hands and examined it. He then looked at me and stepped forward.

"Leah..." he breathed, his face softening.

Paul took a protective stance in front of me, snarling at him.

What the hell is up with this blood-sucker? Quil asked sounding too confused to be irritated.

"Leah, phase back," Jayden said, glaring at Paul.

Keep your ground, Leah, Sam warned.

Paul snapped his teeth at him, growling.

"Why don't you back off, Paul? I was talking to the pretty lady, not you," Jayden said, eyeing me hungrily.

I heard Jacob's infuriated howl echoing through the forest.

Calm down, Jake, I thought.

NO! I'm gonna tear him to shreds! He thought back angrily, thinking about the best possible way to ambush Jayden.

"Well since you won't answer me, I guess we're just going to have to wait until the rest of your pack arrive then, eh?" Jayden asked, winking at me.

Ew.

Embry and Jared burst through the bushes from behind me and also took a protective stance in front of me with Paul.

"Ah, Embry and Jared, nice to see you," Jayden said, grinning ear to ear.

He knows our names? - Jared asked.

What's up with his eyes? - Embry asked, zooming in on his eyes.

He stepped closer, and they snarled at him, snapping their teeth at his hands. He smirked, not at all frightened.

"Just do it now, Jay! She's right there!" the other one hissed.

"Chill. I know what I'm doing," he said firmly, "I want the rest of them here, I just had an idea that you'll enjoy very much."

Sam, Jacob, Seth, and Quil made it into the empty space and stood next to me. Every single one of them wanting to fight.

We formed a line, poised and ready to attack. I stood between Sam and Jacob.

Are you okay? Jacob asked, relieved he was finally within my reach.

I nodded.

"Samuel, Jacob, Seth, and Quil! Glad you could join us, I was starting to wonder if you four were coming or not," Jayden said, an evil smile playing on his lips.

"I've been watching you all very closely, especially Leah," he said, winking in my direction.

I growled, as did everyone else in the pack.

He's been watching us? I asked in disbelief.

Sam nodded sharply, that must be why we saw them in La Push.

"Anyway, I'm just gonna cut to the point. Make a long story short. Leah, you're gonna be mine. Since your blood is not at all appealing to me, I want you," he said, stopping in front of me.

Never in a million years, leech! I snarled, but of course it came out as an angry bark - which didn't phase him at all.

I could feel Jacob's anger rising, it felt weird being in his head when he was angry. Scary, even.

Jacob, calm down, Sam ordered.

"I was going to take you with me, you know, when none of your pack members were here. But I decided I wanted a little action, play a little game of hide-n-seek. Vampires versus Shape-shifter style. I know none of you will let me or my friend Carter leave with Leah in one piece, so we're gonna leave now. We'll come back for her later when no one expects it. The only advice I have for you all is to be ready."

I felt my eyesight going hazy. Everything was going out of focus, not just for me, but for everyone else as well. Soon enough everything was pitch black, none of us could see anything.

He's blinding us again! Jared yelled.

I tried blinking, but it was useless, everything was pitch black, nothing would show up, just blackness.

"We know you're all about ready to attack us, so Carter's just gonna blind you for now. You'll get your eyesight once we're out of sight, but just remember; Be ready, it's been ages since I've played a little game of hide-n-seek. And with Leah as the prized possession, you can bet your furry asses I won't play fair. Game on."

One by one, our eyesight cleared up. No one spoke.

Why does he want me? I asked, finally asked, too creeped out to stay quiet.

Sam showed us his memory of Seth telling him about Alice Cullen's vision, and what the two vampires were after.

So now we're playing a game of hide-n-seek over me? I asked, annoyed.

Sam nodded, and that will be why you wont be going anywhere alone.

WHAT!? That's ridiculous Sam! I complained.

You will go nowhere alone. No one is to go anywhere alone. Understood? Sam commanded.

Everyone nodded, not able to withstand the Alpha voice.

From now on we will have a buddy system. Seth, I want you with me. Jacob, you will be paired with Leah. Paul, you will be with Jared. And Embry, you're with Quil.

I looked to my right and saw that Jacob had a wolfy grin plastered on his face, with his tongue lolling out.

Hey there partner, he thought, laughing to himself.

Idiot. I thought back.

Aw, don't be like that! We're gonna be great partners Lee, he thought, licking my face.

I blinked once. Twice. Not able to comprehend what he just did.

Did you just lick my freaking face?! JACOB BLACK, I'M GOING TO MURDER YOU! I screamed, running after him.

Author's note: I don't really know about this chapter. I'm kinda iffy about it. But I hoped you liked it anyway :) Tell me what you think!