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Twin68- I did get writer's block that's why I had to put 'Choose Me' on hold. But I'm going to get back to it soon. Personally I like both the characters. In my mind Jake is a goofy kind of person who messes things up even when he doesn't want to while Paul is a manly man. I can't pick between them. :) However, I feel my Jake stories fare better than Paul's.

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Chapter 6

Paul did indeed come over. He was surprised to find Anakin laughing. He thought he had not seen her smile too often, laughing so freely was another matter altogether. But here she was laughing over some girl's live commentary over a soap opera. He didn't mind though, it was a pleasant sound. He learnt soon enough that it wasn't some girl but the girl for Jacob.

The way he was canoodling her made it obvious. She was sitting between Jake and Anakin but he made sure she was curled into his side. Anakin kept shooting them curious glances and he knew she was wondering how they were getting along so well. Sophia, Paul had been introduced to her, seemed like a friendly girl, someone who did not hold herself back while Anakin was almost the opposite. Paul had trouble understanding her even though they were supposed to be connected emotionally and physically. He could feel some of her emotions but not everything. It seemed to be a first. The imprinted wolves had been able to stay tuned into their imprints moods much better from the first meeting itself but Paul did not feel that way.

He was trying his best though. Running into her every chance he got. He had learnt that she visited the grocery store often and he would wait for her to come shopping. He had also noticed she ran in the mornings and so he began the routine of watching out for her from the forest and when she came out, he too would wear his running shoes and run with her. His attempts at a conversation were futile though and it bewildered him. Almost all imprints were attracted to their wolves from the first meeting but Anakin showed no interest in him. He wondered if something was off about their bond because seeing Jake snuggle up with Sophia made him yearn for similar contact and ease with Anakin.

Anakin was aware of Paul staring at her for the better part of the evening. It confused and slightly rattled her. She had been with men of course but there was something different about the way Paul looked at her and it unnerved her. It was...intense. She looked at him to see him looking back at her with an emotion she couldn't place a name to but it made her want to comfort him. She was about to say something but the sound of giggling distracted her.

She turned back to see that Jake and Sophia were no longer with them. Soph had left for a bathroom break and obviously Jacob had followed her.

Anakin cleared her throat.

"So, I did ask Jacob to show me some cars tomorrow." She began.

"Oh, that's good." Paul said grateful she was at least talking to him.

"Wanna tell me why you have been following me around?"

Paul chocked on his beer. So she had noticed.

"I haven't been following you, we just happen to run into each other."

"Yeah? And I was born yesterday!" Anakin snorted.

Paul felt color rising up his neck and didn't like it. This girl unnerved him.

"Give me some credit, I am a cop after all. I know when I'm being followed." She said softly when she noticed his embarrassment.

"I like you. I like you a lot." Paul said earnestly. She wanted honesty; he'd give it to her.

"I'm not looking forward to being in a relationship right now."

"I'm not asking you to jump into a relationship. Let's start with friendship and getting to know each other. Let's just hang out as regular friends." Paul suggested hopefully.

"I.."

"Who wants to hang out as friends?" Sophia asked as she made an entry to the living room again followed by a love sick Jake who looked suspiciously satisfied.

Paul knew why because he could smell them on each other. He wrinkled his nose. They had obviously been good to each other and had been bonding.

Anakin raised her brows in question at Soph who blushed. She had just found out that Jake had a great appetite and an awesome tongue and could eat out like a pro. She had been more than happy to return the favour and he hadn't stopped smiling since. He looked at her like she was the most amazing person and it turned her on. He was like a big teddy bear you would want to cuddle up to on a rainy and cold night. She wasn't planning on pushing him away. His smile made her heart flutter. His touches made her skin feel on fire and she loved it. None of her past experience with guys could match up to what she had just experienced with Jake.

She came back to see Paul looking at Anakin with a longing that mirrored Jake's when he looked at her. She decided to help them along since she knew Anakin would be giving the poor guy a hard time.

Paul and Anakin were looking at her curiously but she was waiting for them to answer.

"Paul" Anakin deadpanned and he made a face at the way she said his name.

Jake felt bad for the guy. His experience was way different and he was glad. He was already in love with Sophia and her lively personality. And she had just given him the most awesome BJ ever! He felt relaxed and he loved it. He knew Paul would have a harder time. Not only because Anakin was not giving in but because Paul had his own problems he'd have to sort out before he could truly be with her.

"Oh that's cool! Let's go to the movies tomorrow!" Sophia clapped her hands together and Anakin groaned. She was too happy sometimes.

"Come on, Soph, don't you want to get settled first?"

"It won't take me much time to get settled. We absolutely have to hang out!"

Paul suddenly like Sophia a hell lot more right then.

Anakin not wanting to chide her and make her feel unwelcome, reluctantly nodded and watched the faces of the three other people in the room light up.

"But we need to stay home. I have work tomorrow and I'm not looking forward to go out." She said

"Ooo, even better!" Sophia said excitedly before she turned to kiss a pleasantly surprised Jake.

Anakin sighed. Sophia was like a kid who had absolutely no control over her actions once she was happy and excited about something. But it was what endeared her to Anakin. She wore her heart on her sleeve and trusted people easily. She wished she could be a little more like Soph sometimes but found it difficult.

"So what time do you get off work?"

"Around 5"

"Great! So you guys can come over at 6 and we can have a party!" Sophia said already planning things out in her head.

Anakin sighed. There was no escaping it. But it would feel good to be and behave like a normal young girl again.

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AN: Thoughts? Please review to let me know you still like the story and are following it. I'm getting out of my comfort zone to write this one. I think I'm more comfortable with the RomCom kind of stories but this is like a suspense thriller. Let me know if I'm on the right track.

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