Bella:

The next day came and I couldn't bring myself to get out of bed. First of all, I hadn't slept well at all that night. I had nightmares all night and my dad ended up sleeping on top of the covers stroking my hair until I fell asleep but every time he moved to leave I would stop him. He ended up there all night so I knew I was safe. Sam ended up sleeping in the armchair in the room too when he heard me whimpering in my sleep. I felt bad because they had work and school but not one of them would leave.

I also didn't want to get out of bed because I knew as soon as I did I would have to put on that stupid uniform and go to school and if there was one thing I hated it was being the new girl.

"Wakey wakey Bells" Sam whispered as he handed me a cup of coffee.

I raised my eyebrow at him and he laughed "The way you were clutching your coffee yesterday I figured you weren't a morning person and would kill me less if I brought coffee"

I took the coffee gratefully, sat up and sipped at it "You're right, I don't want to kill you" I smiled sweetly as the caffeine worked through my system.

"Rought night huh?" he stated with concern.

"Yeah, there was just no stopping the nightmares. I don't think they bothered me when Paul was here but I'm not sure"

"Well maybe I can talk to dad to get him to stay here as long as the door is open and when he's on patrol I'll stay?"

"That would be awesome but I don't wanna start upsetting peoples lives and routines and stuff just because I'm here" I grumbled.

"You've changed our lives whether you want to or not Bells" he said as he stroked my fringe out of my face "Not only are the pack extremely protective of you since you're part of the Alpha family, essentially making you the Alpha female but you're also an imprint. School will be unbearable for you" he chuckled.

I groaned dropped my coffee to the nightstand and climbed out of bed, my muscles desperate for some activity.

"Hey Sam?"

"Yeah?"

"I am itching for a run will you come with me?" I questioned quietly only to be met by an enthusiastic nod.

I took a pair black running shorts, a sports bra, shoes and a vest in to the bathroom and changed quickly tugging my hair up in to a ponytail. I trotted downstairs to find Sam filling two water bottles in the sink and my dad sat at the table and I quickly kissed his cheek before heading to the door.

"Morning daddy, me and Sam are just heading out for a quick run, won't be long"

"Okay sweetheart, you guys have fun, go easy on her Sammy" he ribbed and rolled my eyes.

I took off down the street, Sam keeping up easily enough but I think he expected that it would me more of a walk in the park for him. They're forgetting fairies are pretty fast and I've been running since I was 13 to get rid of pent up energy. We got back to the house having both worked up a sweat and Sam dropped in to the chair beside dad.

"Tough run son?" he questioned in disbelief

"She…is…so…fast" he panted.

"I'm a lot smaller than you Sammy, plus I've been running since I was 13. I'm gonna go take a shower and put on the god awful uniform." I sighed "I'll make some breakfast when I'm dressed"

Paul:

I got up and went about my morning like I normally would but with a serious spring to my step. I thought about my gorgeous girl all night and decided to get ready early so I could get over there and see her before she goes to school.

I head in to the smell of waffles and my mouth was seriously watering. I opened the back door and there she was, my little angel. It took me a moment to get over how relaxed she was in the kitchen and then I noticed what she was wearing. Fuck me, it was gonna be one longgg day. She had on a crisp white shirt with ¾ length sleeves that showed her cleavage exquisitely, a green tie with the school logo, a grey cardigan with the school logo on, a short black pleated skirt, grey knee socks and black ballet pumps. I honestly don't think anyone has ever looked so good in that uniform.

She must have sensed my presence because she turned to give me a sweet smile before plating up some waffles for me and handing them to me with a kiss. God, I think I could get used to this.

"Morning handsome" she smiled as she went back to cooking.

"Morning beautiful, you don't look like you slept well" I observed, she had little bags under her eyes and she was yawning a lot.

"Yeah, guess it was too cold for me or something" she quipped with a wink as Sam walked in to the room.

"Actually, she had nightmares all night and me and dad had to stay in there with her"

"Oh Bells honey, why didn't you call me? I told you to call me"

"I'll be fine honestly. I didn't want to start disrupting people over a few meaningless nightmares"

"They clearly aren't meaningless if you scream like that Bella" Sam replied sternly before talking to me "I've spoken to dad and if it's not too much trouble we were wondering if you could stay over nights you don't have patrol and nights you do I'll stay in there with her?"

"Yeah, sure, nothing could keep me away" I grinned.

"I'm sure" he replied with a knowing smile, having imprinted himself "Bells, dad wants you to go to the hardware store after school and start looking at decorating your room. You'll be on your own tonight though because I have to work with dad and Paul is at work too."

"Um…yeah okay, sure. I really don't need a new bedroom thought Sam"

Sam stood from the chair, washed my own dish and his before grabbing his rucksack and jacket "He won't change his mind Bells, best just do it honey, anyway, come on lets get going"

She turned and grabbed a pink tote back from the floor which I immediately took from her to carry.

"I don't like the idea of you being here alone so you can come to work with me" I whispered as I kissed her gently. I looked over to Sam "I've texted Joey and she's allowed on the premises underage but not drinking obviously, I'd rather have her where I can see her"

He nodded and it was then that I noticed Bella appraising Sam's clothes and then my own. I looked down and checked myself over, I had on worn dark denim jeans, a fitted white t-shirt, combat boots and my leather jacket.

"What?" I asked finally.

"I was sure dad said, and I quote 'the guys have to wear the uniform and so do you'. I don't see a uniform on you two" she huffed and pouted adorably

"Yeah coz we're in college Bells" Sam replied as he leaned in to kiss her forehead "Same school but we don't have to wear it. You look cute in it though honey"

"Oh for gods sake! This day just sucks!" she grumbled

"Don't be like that Princess, I think you look adorable" I smiled before kissing her nose and ushering her in to Sam's car.