Sorry for not updating in a while. Here it is...
BPOV
"OK." Sam said, once he got over the shock.
Sam introduced me to the pack and I had a feeling we would get along really well.
"Ok, so now it's time to sort this out. Since Bella is now a part of the pack..."
"Wait." Quil said. God, can't we just move on already! I growled playfully at him and he laughed.
"Actually Bella I interrupted Sam's little speech to ask you a favour."
Well I wasn't expecting that one. What could Quil possibly want from me?
"And?" I asked.
"Well, I imprinted on a girl called Claire. Yeah well she's turning 3 soon-don't worry I only see her as a little sister for the moment-and I was wondering if you'd go with me to pick her out a present?"
I couldn't help the grin that spread across my face. I felt honoured that Quil would choose me, someone he just met, over Kim, Emily and Leah; who he has known for a while-to pick out a present for Claire.
I really felt like crying.
"Of course I will Quil!" I said jumping out of Embry's lap and giving Quil a hug. I couldn't do it for long though; it hurt too much to be away from Embry.
Just as I sat back I Embry's lap I caught Leah's gaze. She had a mischievous glint in her eye. We girls have a thing. Especially me and Leah-so I knew what she meant.
"Hey Q?"
"Hmm?" He asked me with a smile, obviously liking his new nickname.
"Well, I really need to get some stuff anyway and so does Leah, so we can all spend the day shopping!"
He immediately grew scared.
"Um, I don't think that's such a good idea Bella.."
"Why not Quil?" Leah said, feigning looking hurt. It took all I had not to burst out laughing.
"Because, because it um..."
"Look Quil. If me, you and Leah can't spend the whole day tomorrow shopping in Port Angeles, then I guess poor Claire is just going to have to be disappointed this year." I said, challenging him to say no.
"Fine." He sighed in defeat and all the guys started laughing.
"EMBRY CALL!!!" I yelled and everyone went quiet. I put on the saddest face I could pull and even managed to get a few tears out; all I had to do was think about Alice a lot. I still missed her; more than I missed Edward nowadays.
"D-don't y-you l-love me?" I said looking hurt.
"Of course I love you baby. How could I not? Come on baby, come here." He said motoning him over.
I huffed and went and put my arm around Leah instead.
"Well, how much do you love me?" I questioned, trying to hide my smile.
"More than anything in the world."
"Whipped." I heard Paul mutter and I threw the can opener at him, which he caught neatly.
"Well, will you pleeeeease go shopping with me, Quil and Leah on Saturday?" I pouted.
"No. Sorry Bells but shopping isn't really my thing." He said nervously. Ah ha. I had him right where I wanted him.
"Ok." I said calmly and he smiled. He thought he was off the hook. As if.
I stood up and walked out of the room.
"Bella where are you..." He started but I cut him off.
"No! Don't even speak to me Embry!" I said as I carried on walking.
3...2...1...
"Ok fine I'll go."
"That's all I needed to hear." I said as I sat back down into his lap.
"Ok." Sam carried on. "If that's all..." He glared at Sam.
"Ok, we'll work the new schedule."
"Ok so, Bella. Every evening at 8pm we all go on patrol. We meet here at 7.30pm and have a snack before we go. Then, we head out and patrol the border for 1 hour before splitting. There are groups of 2 and each group spends 2 hours patrolling before heading in for some sleep and swapping with another group. We do this every night except for Sunday, which is our night off."
"Wow Sam. Ok, well I think I get it. Carry on."
"Ok well sorry to you guys, I tried to do what you wanted but I couldn't." All the guys moaned and I immediately grew worried. Did they want me out of the pack, or to patrol as a loner or something?"
"Sorry guys. It would just complicate things too much. You can't all have Bella patrol with you."
A smile grew on my face and I felt like I was about to cry. They accepted me. They wanted to patrol with me!!!
"Anyway, the pairs are:
Jared and Paul
Bella and Embry (Mr and Embry grinned at each other)
Me and Quil
And Jake and Leah."
Jake growled.
"What the fuck? How come I have to patrol with her!"
I lunged myself at him.
"Don't you ever treat Leah like that!!!! You fucking bastard! I know you all think she's bitchy but she's really a really nice person who's been through stuff that none of you guys would understand! So back off! Anyway, haven't you noticed how happy she's been lately? How happy I've been lately?"
I stood up and looked at all the guys.
"Look ok, I get it Leah can be a bitch. But I love her. She's like my sister. If it wasn't for her, I'd still be alone in my room ignoring all of you guys, deeply depressed. If it wasn't for me, Leah would be screaming at all of you guys right now – No offense Lee-Lee – so you see, when we're together, we're awesome!!!!! So fuck off." I smoothed down my clothes and sat back down. Leah smiled warmly at me and I returned it.
"Bella's right." Sam sighed. I could see the hurt in his eyes, and suddenly, I felt almost sorry for him.
I, Isabella Marie Swan, felt sorry for Samuel Uley-the man who broke my best friend-no, sister's, heart.
Never saw that one coming.
"Ok, as I was saying. We'll start patrol tomorrow as today is Sunday. Tomorrow, come here at 7.30 as you know. You and Leah bought a house across from Embry's correct?"
"Yup." I said.
"Ok, well then you three can arrive together. Anyway, Bella you can leave your clothes here when you phase and whoever goes after you can bring them to you. Ok, so after the hour of group patrol Sam and Jared will go first. They will patrol for 2 hours and then come back to Emily's, and you and Embry will go out, bringing Sam and Jared their clothes as they go. You got it?"
"Yes, I understand. So, Paul and Jared piss me off and I forget to bring out their clothes." I winked at them and they laughed.
"Alright so, it basically follows that every night.
Jared and Paul-9-11
Bella and Embry-11-1
Me and Quil-2-4
Jake and Leah-4-6"
I looked at them open mouthed. "What about sleep? We have school too! Jake and Leah will get like 2 hours sleep!"
"Don't worry Bells." Paul said. "They can sleep earlier, while the others patrol."
I nodded my head in understanding. That seemed logical.
"Oh and Bella. It moves around, so nobody becomes nocturnal. (He laughed.)
It's simple really. What I told you is for Monday, and on Tuesday, Jake and Leah will do 9-11, Jared and Paul will do 11-1, you and Embry will do 2-4 and so on. It rotates every day."
"Got it." I grinned.
"Well if that's it I and Embry are going to take a walk." I said grabbing his hand and pulling him out the door with me.
For the millionth time that day I felt nervous.
"So, Embry..."
