Jacob's POV

I quickly put my shorts on, feeling a little exposed.

I had just changed back into human form. I'd arrived at Emily's house. Emily had cooked us a great meal, in celebrating Quil's birthday. We were all so excited.

It was meant to be a surprise, but there are no secrets among us, so, our attempts quickly went to waste. Our thoughts betrayed what we bought for his birthday, and he was already thanking us for the wonderful gifts.

Sometimes being able to hear each others thoughts is cool, but other times, it's a pain in the butt.

I stepped onto the porch, Paul, and Embry were coming out of the woods, changing into themselves, and putting on their shorts. Where was Tyler?

I heard the sound of a truck, as Tyler rounded the corner.

Why wasn't he running like the rest of us? I quickly put that thought aside, as we all gave each other a high five.

Tyler looked stressed, and continued to look over his shoulder worriedly.

"What's up Tyler?" I asked, holding my hand up in the air, wanting him to jump for it. He ignored my hand.

"Nothing." he turned back to look at me suspiciously. "Why?" he practically growled.

"Woah man," I said, putting my hands up in mock surrender, "I was just wondering. You seemed a little jumpy that's all." Tyler was the newest addition to our pack, and he wasn't happy about it. He didn't enjoy being a freak. He just wanted to go back to his own school, and hang out with his friends. I had thought he was getting used to the way things were run around here, but I guess I was wrong.

"Whatever." he said, rolling his eyes.

I shrugged, and walked to the door. We all rang the doorbell like, twenty times, until a panting Emily answered the door. "Jeez guys, the poor doorbell!" she said, pointing to the now ruined doorbell.

"Sorry," Paul said sheepishly.

She smiled and pulled us all into a hug. "Good to see you, Sam's in the livingroom." We walked quickly down the hall and she called after us, "keep your hands off the food until the birthday boy gets here!"

We stepped into the kitchen and our eyes nearly popped out of our heads. The counters were lined with food. Six different types of potato chips, tons of soda, Burgers, hot-dogs, and different desserts. And right in the middle of the table, was a huge birthday cake that read, "Happy Birthday Quill!"

We all ooh-ed and ahh-ed until Sam walked in. "Okay, okay. Embry, quit drooling on the food. People have to eat that you know."

He then turned to Tyler. "Hey Tyler, why didn't you come running with us last night."

"Yeah, it was fun!" said Paul. "You should have come."

"I was asleep." he said, his eyes on the floor.

"You've been pretty stressed out lately, Tyler." I said, "I find that when I'm in wolf form, I'm not so worried about stuff."

"Come on, lets go for a quick run before Quil gets here."

"No!" Tyler said quickly.

"Why not?" Sam asked.

"I-I..."

"Not trying to hide anything from us, are you Tyler?" Paul jokingly asked.

"Because you know we'll find out sooner or later." Embry put in.

"I'm not hiding anything!" he said, his attempt at casualty.

We weren't fooled. What could possibly be bad enough to have to stay in human form, to keep your secrets safe. Sam saw it the same way.

"Why all the mystery and intrigue? You didn't kill anyone did you?" he laughed.

Silence.

"You didn't kill anyone... right Tyler?" I asked, feeling alarmed.

"No, no. I promise, I didn't!"

"Then why don't you tell us!"

"Because it's none of your damn business! That's why!" he shouted.

We all stared at him in shock. Tyler never spoke that way.

"Here he is!" Emily said, rounding the corner, her small arms around an embarrassed looking Quil. "The man of the hour!"

They eyed our shocked faces, and we all broke into fake smiles. Pretending Tyler's outburst hadn't happened.

"Happy birthday Quil!" we all shouted in unison.

Quil's face broke into a smile. "Thanks guys."

"Alright boys, now you can eat!" Emily said happily.

The meal had been great. I had eaten nearly fourteen hot-dogs, seven hamburgers, a bag of chips, and a whole bottle of Pepsi. It had been a competition, and, I let Quil win. It was his birthday after all.

We were all suspicious of Tyler, who just stood in the corner and ate his food without a word. We attempted to involve him in the conversations, but he would not cooperate.

I was worried. From the way he was acting, it was as if he had broken the 'code' or something. Who knows? Maybe he had. I hoped I could get him to change into a wolf, just for a second. I was going to burst of curiosity.

"Jacob," Sam said, interrupting my train of thought.

"Uh, could I talk to you, out back?" he whispered, he didn't want to disturb the others who were laughing and talking loudly.

Tyler watched us suspiciously as we snuck out the back door.

"Jacob, what do you think Tyler is trying to keep from us?" Sam asked.

We walked slowly around the house. "I'm not sure. But it must be something serious, if he needs to stay in human form to keep it from us."

"Hmm... I don't like it, I don't like it one bit." he said thoughtfully.

"Maybe you could make him change." I said, trying to be helpful.

"No, no, that's not the way to go about a problem..."

Suddenly, we heard Emily cry out. "Tyler! Wait! where are you going?"

Sam and I gave each other a meaningful look, than ran around the side of the house.

Everyone was standing at the door, and I saw a chocolate colored tail, as Tyler disappeared into the woods.

I morphed into wolf form, and caught a segment of his thoughts before he realized I was there and turned back into a human.

They know, and if they don't know, they'll find out what I did to Bella. They'll all find out, And that bloodsucker is coming after me. I know it.

Bella... Bella Swan? Charlie's girl?

No, no, no, what had he done to her? I had met her once, told her all about the Cullen's. That was before I realized that the legends about them were true. I was the one to first inform them that the Cullen's were vampires. She was dating the youngest boy... Edward. She was beautiful, and innocent and sweet. I've had a crush on her since I met her.

I immediately assumed the worst. He had hurt her in some way. The worst way.

Oh dear god. No.

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