Pack Life
A week later I was sitting in my room sulking yet again. Amber's parents didn't know what we did because I begged Sam not to tell, but I was definitely grounded. It was times like this that I wished my parents were alive.
Sitting in my room I felt trapped, since I was a werewolf I liked to go outside and stretch my legs a little. Obviously that wasn't going to happen. I sigh heavily and look out the window. Of course the sun chooses a day like today to make its rare appearance.
Just then my bedroom door opens and Embry walks in. Quil wasn't far behind and Jacob was behind Quil. My room was becoming crowded.
"To what do I owe this great honor?" I ask sarcastically.
"Watch it, Bella," warns Quil. Quil was always the one that felt the need to correct me. Embry usually just went along with it.
"Jacob came to cheer you up," says Embry.
"If he leaves I'd be thrilled," I hint.
"Not gonna happen," says Quil, giving me a stern look.
"Whatever," I say as I roll my eyes.
"I thought we could go for a run or something," says Jacob.
"Fine," I say dryly. At least it got me out of the house. Plus I got to run like I wanted to. Putting up with Jacob would be a small price to pay. Jacob grins and we go outside to the woods. Since we couldn't enter or leave La Push in wolf form we had to change in the woods. The guys had no problem with it, but the girls did. At least Amber and I did.
"I'll give you some privacy," says Jacob walking away. I was grateful that Jacob was being considerate as I quickly undress and transform.
My parents used to tell me how 'magnificent' my wolf was. I was pure white with icy-blue eyes. I wasn't exactly small either. My wolf was the third largest of them all, just smaller than Jacob. My parents told me I had the makings of a good mate for the Alpha's son.
Needless to say I disagreed. If I was meant for Jacob he would have imprinted on me. For some reason the females didn't imprint. They also didn't give birth. The transformation from human to wolf was so violent it killed the baby, and our self-control wasn't good enough to keep us from transforming. Only a handful of the females were wolves. Amber and I were two of them. Leah Clearwater was the third.
Soon Jacob comes back and looks at me before motioning for me to follow him and walking away. It always took me a little time to get used to being on four legs instead of two so naturally I stumbled. Jacob barks a laugh and I growl at him. Jacob snickers but keeps going.
Where are we going? I ask.
Ever try to swim in wolf form? Asks Jacob; I shake my head. Then you'll like this. He leads me through the forest to a small path. I could smell the scent of werewolf on the trail. Jacob obviously wasn't the only one who knew about this.
At the end of the trail was a large beach that was closed off from the rest of the shore. It really didn't look different from the rest of the beach, but I knew it would hold a special place in my heart. Jacob really wasn't so bad once you gave him a chance.
Once to the beach, Jacob walks out to the water and gets in. I follow his lead. The water felt nice.
That night I was in my room looking out the window when Edward's face enters my thoughts. I missed him terribly, my heart ached thinking about it, but Jacob was pretty cool too. I could definitely get used to the idea of becoming his friend, but not his girlfriend. I had to get out of here.
The next thing I knew I was running on four legs towards the treaty line, towards Edward. The wind was cool and felt good. I didn't even mind the mist. The sun didn't stay out long. Soon I was in the Cullen's drive running towards the house. Would Edward know it was me?
I skid to a stop at the thought. I wasn't far from the house now. I could see the lights now. I look down at my back leg and realize my clothes were gone. Then I realize I had transformed with my clothing on, shredding them in the process. I whimper and walk up the steps. Before I could knock on the door it opens.
"Oh dear, is that you Bella?" asks Esme; I nod once, and Esme steps aside to let me pass. "Edward went hunting with Carlisle, Alice, Rosalie and Jasper." I whine and lay down in the corner. Then I look around hoping Emmett wasn't around before transforming.
"When will he be back?" I ask.
"Early in the morning," says Esme, averting her gaze.
"Can I stay? I'll be good. I'll go back to my wolf form and lay in the corner. You won't even know I'm here," I say.
"You don't need to do that. I can find you some clothes and you can stay in Edward's room," says Esme.
"Don't trouble yourself," I say walking towards the stairs. I yawn before transforming and walking the rest of the way up the stairs. I didn't want Emmett to come down and see me naked. Once upstairs I go to Edward's room and find that his door was open. I go in and lay on the floor before falling asleep.
I wake to the feeling of being watched. I open my eyes and look around finding Edward sitting on the couch, watching me. I stand up and stretch before yawning. Edward chuckles and I walk over and sit next to him on the floor.
"Good morning," says Edward. I nod in acknowledgment. "Esme said you came late last night and begged her to stay." I lie down and cover my face with my paws, trying to hide my embarrassment. Edward laughs before petting my head. "You didn't have to beg. My home is always open to you." Suddenly Alice skips in with a bag in her hands.
"Bella, I found this outfit when I went shopping this morning and thought of you!" says Alice excitedly. "Edward, get out so Bella can get dressed."
"I'll be right back, love," says Edward. He gets up and walks out, leaving me with Alice.
"Come on, transform back," says Alice. I nod and transform, accepting the clothes Alice provided before changing. I didn't bother looking at the outfit because I already knew it was probably ridiculous and I wouldn't like it. Once I was dressed, Edward walks in and looks at me. He smiles and Alice skips out.
"So what time did you get here?" asks Edward.
"About midnight I think," I say with a shrug.
"So you slept on my floor in wolf form? Esme said she offered you clothes," says Edward.
"I didn't want to be a burden," I say.
"You are never a burden. Now why don't we go downstairs and see what there is for breakfast," says Edward.
"Vampires can cook?" I ask incredulously.
"Esme likes to bake at Christmas and give the baked goods to neighbors. She also enjoys helping at the homeless shelters," says Edward. Suddenly I could smell cinnamon rolls and coffee. My mouth begins to water and my stomach growls.
"Breakfast sounds good," I say. Edward chuckles and leads me downstairs to the kitchen. Esme was just pulling cinnamon rolls out of the oven, and there was bacon on the table.
"Good morning dear. It's nice to see you clothed and on two feet again," says Esme, causing me to blush.
"It's nice to be dressed again, but I'm not so sure about the two feet thing," I say.
"Your wolf form is lovely by the way," says Esme.
"Everything about her is beautiful," says Edward, wrapping his arm around my waist and pulling me closer to him so he could kiss my temple. Esme hands me a plate with two of the largest cinnamon rolls I had ever seen, as well as several strips of bacon.
"I hope you like coffee," says Esme.
"If it has cream and lots of sugar I do," I say. Esme laughs and gets me a mug of coffee and lays the cream and sugar on the table in front of me. I gratefully add cream and a generous amount of sugar.
"I hope you like it," says Esme.
"I'm sure I will," I say. Soon the plate and mug were empty and I was stuffed. "I think I just gained fifteen pounds. Five were just from looking at it."
"You haven't gained an ounce," assures Edward.
"Good thing I'm a werewolf with a high metabolism. I'm gonna need it," I groan as I stand up and take my plate to the sink. I proceed to wash my dishes when Esme takes the dish rag from me and all but throws Edward and I out of the kitchen, saying something about Edward entertaining his guest and guests shouldn't be doing the dishes.
We both laugh as we walk out onto the porch. It was still a little early; the air was crisp and cool. I take a deep breath.
"Let's go to the meadow. Back where it all began," says Edward.
"Let's run. I'll transform and be right back," I say as I walk towards the front door. I come out a few minutes later on four legs.
"Your wolf is magnificent," says Edward, almost in awe. I wag my tail and bark before nudging Edward's shoulder and running towards the meadow. I could hear Edward laugh behind,followed by the sound of his pursuit.
End Chapter
A/N: Thank you for reading chapter seven. The next chapter Bella gets in more trouble, but first they talk about their feelings. Sayonara!
