A/N: A big thanks to my readers, especially to PixieDustBaby1993, jj , Zerlina2111, Random Cookie Ninja, Wolfgirl42 and Wasipi. LOL I was super excited I got so many reviews. And I say many b/c I think this is the most reviews I've gotten for a single chapter. it's kind of sad if you think about it though. But whatever, I love you guys for reviewing so here's another chapter. Oh and the original chapter is coming up soon! :D

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Your Guardian Wolf

Chapter 10- A Revived Friendship

She couldn't believe what just happened. He'd kissed her and she kissed him right back, to add to that, she moaned when her body touched his. She couldn't help it. The moment their bodies touched she felt a tug in the lower part of her stomach, right were her body made contact with his. It didn't help that her heart rate was off the roof and she wasn't getting enough air to think clearly.

But she'll never forget under the circumstance she was interrupted! She had never been so embarrassed before. To have felt everything she felt and have someone else witness it. Oh she just wanted to die!

She ran all the way home, sprinting faster than she had before, trying to get away from the embarrassment. Thankfully, her dad wasn't home yet so she had time to shower and compose herself. She made tacos for dinner that night, one of her dad's many favorite Mexican foods.

The few days later, she woke up extra early, grunting because in a couple of days she'd have to wake up early every day. She went downstairs looking for her dad. She wanted to ask him for some money to get her school materials among other "necessary'' things.

She walked downstairs; concealing a yawn as she reached the kitchen. Her dad was already there, reading a book.

"Morning dad." It was weird for her to see her dad reading a book rather than the sports section but she let it go, pouring herself a cup of orange juice instead.

"Morning sweetie." He took a sip of his coffee, his focus completely on the book.

She sat across from him, sipping on her juice calmly as she tried to read the title of the book. The book seemed strange but when she was finally able to read the title she burst out laughing.

"What are you reading dad!" she couldn't stop laughing. She stood up, catching him by surprised when she tried taking the book from him.

"What are you doing?" He complained, stretching out his hand behind him to put the book out of her reach.

"C'mon dad let me see!" She whined trying to push past him.

"No!"

"I already read the title." She laughed. "You don't have to read this dad. Just ask me. I could tell you what women really want."

Her dad sighed in defeat, handing her the book with a role of his eyes. "You're not a woman. You're my little girl. And I don't want to talk about this. Not with you. It's way too awkward. "

"Dad, I'm not a little girl anymore. I could give you more advice than this book. I'm all grown up." she said raising the book, showing him the cover with a skanky girl on the front. "What is this anyways? 'How to become an Alpha Male'? Dad, really? It's not like you're some wolf or something."

"Hey! According to the book, women like dominant men more than a regular nice guy." He said snatching the book back. "Besides, I said I didn't want to talk to you about this."

"Fine dad, whatever. Can I get some money for some school stuff? I've only got a few more days before school starts." She said already outstretching out her hand.

He pulled out his wallet, counting the seconds until he could get out of there and end this awkwardly painful topic with his daughter. "Here, take this! And make sure you only spend it on what you need."

"Sure dad." She said, already planning on what else she could buy.

He looked at her skeptically, knowing fully well she wouldn't do that. She'll probably come home with a new pair of shoes and clothes.

He kissed her goodbye, grabbed his keys and made sure to take the book with him. He knew if he left it behind she'd be too curious to ignore it.

"Oh C'mon dad! You don't have to take it with you!" she complained, smiling with a mischievous glint in her eyes.

He chuckled, shaking his head slowly, "Oh yes I do."

He left the house and headed out to Forks. It would be another day of patrolling the streets and keeping criminals at bay. It wasn't that he didn't like his job, he really did. Today was just a bad day. It was just that lately he'd started actually seeing his daughter. She really wasn't his little girl anymore. Soon she'd start dating and bringing guys home to introduce to him. What would he do then? He couldn't even handle this morning properly, he was sure to fail miserably when she brought a man over. How would he even react to that situation? His little girl, dating some boy who thought he was a man just because he grew a hair on his chest!

He shook his head, trying to get rid of the images quickly popping into his head. It wasn't worth thinking about right now, she's still his little girl and she'll always stay his little girl. He pulled his car into an empty parking space and headed into the office, a new idea popping into his head.

"I'll make her a nun.'' He said determinedly.

He walked into the office with a new wave of confidence, happy he'd thought of a way to keep his little girl safe from lustful teenage boys.

"Good morning, Mr. Wood." Janine said. She was their secretary, in charge of answering non-emergency phone calls and pretty much organizing everything that needed organizing. They would be a mess without her.

"Janine, what have I told you?" He asked, stopping by her desk as he looked at her expectantly.

"To drop the formalities and call you Toni." She said shyly.

"Remember that next time or I'll start calling you Ms. Davis. Agreed?" He asked.

"Agreed."

"Good."

He whistled on his way to his office, thinking about how he would try out all the pointers he read off the book. By the time he finished the book he was going to be an alpha male.

He chanted his new mantra in his head. I am developing into a high value alpha male.I am developing into a high value alpha male. I am developing into a high value alpha male.*

He groaned when he saw all the paperwork he had piled on his desk. He knew he had a long day ahead of him and if he wanted to get home early he'd have to start working.

A light knock came from the door. He looked up to find a fidgeting Janine. "Mr. Wood…I mean Toni, you have Charlie on line one."

"Good catch Janine." He said smiling. "And thanks. I've got it."

She went back to her front desk, chastising herself for fretting so much every time she saw him. She could walk naked in front of him and he wouldn't ever notice her. She thought she was too ordinary looking for him. His first wife had been a real beauty. Why would he settle for less?

Back in the enclosed office, Toni picked up the phone. "Charlie?"

"I've got a 187 North East of the 101, outskirts of Lake Crescent. Get here a.s.a.p. "

"Got you Charlie but wouldn't that be more Port Angeles jurisdiction?" Toni asked confused, grabbing his badge, his 9mm and the car keys.

"Yes but they called me. Said it could be connected to our unsolved cases, the ones you've been working on."

"Oh." Just remembering those cases sent a chill down his spine. He could still remember the fear etched on the victims faces, so clear even after death. "I'll be there in 30."

He hung up and took off, asking Janine on his way out to call Officer Davilla and ask him to come in early. Someone still needed to watch over Forks.

Back in his house, his daughter was getting ready to leave. She wanted to go buy her school materials early and have the rest of the day to do whatever she wanted. But while she grabbed her keys and put on her black leather jacket, a knock came from the door.

She opened the door and was surprise to see Paul. "Hey."

"What are you doing here?"

"Can't I visit a friend?" he asked stepping in before he was invited. "You're not going anywhere are you?"

"I am." She pulled him out, closing the door behind her. "So if you'll excuse me, I've got things to do."

"Great! I'll join you." He said walking towards her car. "We could catch up. It'll be like old times."

She just mumbled incoherently as she got into her car.

They drove into Forks. They arrived at the store without any problems, just casual conversation and Paul playing twenty-one questions. He wanted to know everything that happened to her after she left. He asked if she enjoyed living in North Carolina; if she got along with her new siblings even if she dated anyone while she was away.

She answered all his questions. She wasn't mad at him anymore. She had to admit, she had probably forgiven him a long time ago or else she'd still be mad. But for the sake of her dignity she was going to try and make it a little hard on him.

She quickly went through the store and looked for her things while Paul tagged along behind her, scaring away any decent guy who wanted to approach her.

"So…."He started. It was awkward for him to bring up the subject, but he knew he had to. "…you and Jacob, huh?"

"Pssh! No!" she said quickly, walking faster towards the other isle, away from him.

"C'mon shorty, you don't have to lie to me."

After what happened yesterday and finding out Jacob actually imprinted on her, Paul had felt betrayed. He continued his patrol thinking and trying to understand what was happening. All he knew is that his pack brother had imprinted on the girl that was most important to him. Someone he had just gotten back and didn't want to lose again.

Their disagreement shouldn't have gotten that far, but he'd be damned before he ever admitted that to anyone. In a way Jacob had more of a right to her than he did. But he wasn't going to just play good dog and lay down.

His thoughts however took another route after catching those two in such a compromising position. He knew his shorty more than anyone else in his life. She wasn't someone to react like that just to anyone. Yeah, she reacted like that with him but it wasn't the same. Back then, they could have actually had a chance. They had a strong friendship that united them. But by the time he realized that his feelings for her were getting stronger he was too late. He had fucked up and she didn't want to see him anymore.

But he didn't regret kissing her.

In fact, the only thing he regretted was being an idiot and kissing her on the wrong day. But now he realized that his friendship with her was more important than anything else. He couldn't fight and hope to win against an imprint. So why ruin something he just got back?

It didn't mean however that he would stop fucking with Jacob's mind. That pup seriously needs to get his shit straight! He thought.

"I'm not lying!" she said trying to avoid eye contact.

Paul put his arm around her shoulders, pulling her to him. "It's okay if you're starting to like him. I won't tell." He whispered, leaning his chin on her head.

She looked up; her heart felt like it would burst with joy. It felt just like the old times with Paul; like nothing had ever happened and they were still best friends. "Um…so maybe he's kind of cute. But that's all though."

He chuckled and pulled her closer to him. Anyone watching from the outside would think they were a cute couple that was deeply in love. "He's an okay guy. But promise me something."

"What?" She asked. Her head was leaning against his chest, listening to his steadily beating heart.

"Don't make it easy on him."

"When have I ever?" she said looking at him with a smile.

He hugged her tightly, inhaling her scent deeply, filing him with joy. "I've missed you.'' He whispered.

"I've missed you too."

She felt him smiling against her head and she smiled back, even though he couldn't see her. She hugged him tightly questioning him about his high body temperature.

"oh…umm…it's an anti-weather mechanism.'' He answered nervously. "Didn't Jacob tell you?"

He pulled away, straightening out his shirt in the process.

"He mentioned something about the weather." She said.

"Okay then. But now you need to keep your distance. Chicks are gonna think we're together." He said, looking around to see if anyone had seen them.

She laughed. "oh c'mon babe! It's about time we told the world we love each other!"

He lifted his brow questioningly, watching her intently, knowing she was about to do something she shouldn't be doing. "No. You're not gonna do whatever your thinking of doing!"

"Paul! Oh Paul!" she started "I lov…"

Paul covered her mouth, looking around them quickly making sure no one was looking. "Stop it! You'll ruin my rep.!" He muttered under his breath, close enough to her ears so she could hear.

"..em.. me.. tal…kk…" she struggled against him but his hold was too strong for her.

"It's in your best interest to keep your mouth shut…my love."

"..kay…et..off. meee."She continued. He finally let go of her, standing close to her just in case she decided to scream something stupid again.

"I was just playing around." She whined.

"And ruining my reputation in the process, right?"

"Me? Nooo! I wouldn't! " she said in mock innocence.

"Uhum…whatever." He grabbed her hand and pulled her towards the register. "C'mon lets go to Emily's. I'm sure she's got some food."

After paying they made their way towards Emily's house. Naomi let Paul drive. She knew he wanted to drive her brother's car for a while now. So instead of waiting for him to start begin, she decided to get it over with.

Paul smiled evilly when he got behind the wheel. He excitedly turned on the car, pressing down on the clutch to put the car into first gear. Once it was in first gear, he started accelerating and slowly letting go of the clutch. He wanted to know if he still remembered how to drive standard.

His current car was an automatic jeep and it had been a long time since he'd driven a standard. He caught a red light on his way towards La Push. He looked over to Naomi, smiled and told her to hold on. As soon as the light turned green he slammed his foot on the accelerator, hesitating a little before letting go of the clutch. The car peeled out, burning rubber as he sped away to La Push. Naomi laughed so hard when he saw a lady pulling her kid into her arms when Paul took off. It was funny because she was on the other side of the street barely coming out of a store!

Paul slowed down after she told him he'd be paying if they got a ticket. The car didn't have insurance yet. They arrived at Emily's house within ten minutes. Paul got out of the car and Naomi quickly followed. She didn't want to be left behind and then have to go in by herself. She grabbed onto his elbow, before he knocked on the door.

Embry opened the door, looking a little surprised to see Paul with Naomi, especially with Naomi hanging on to him the way she was.

"Hey shorty, haven't seen you a while." Embry said pulling her into a hug.

"I know but I'm here now."

They walked in and Naomi couldn't believe how crowded the small house was. She was even more surprised and a little heartbroken to see Bella snuggling very intimately next to Jacob. She felt betrayed, played with. She tried to control her anger and disappointment. But even noticing her broken leg didn't seem to work.

I should have known better. She wanted to leave, run away and hide. She felt humiliated just standing in the same room with him. He kissed her, sparkling all sorts of emotions in her and then he goes and plays house with some other girl.

But she swallowed her pride and hung on to Paul. She thought she heard a growl coming from him when he saw Jacob and Bella, but she quickly pushed it aside. Only animals growl like that.

She saw as Jacob kept his gaze on them, an angry expression on his face. She didn't care. Let him think whatever he wanted. She looked away from him retuning her full attention to Paul and Embry who were saving a spot for her on the couch. She sat between them, feeling crowded and uncomfortable. She could still feel Jacob's gaze on her but she refuse to give into temptation and look up.

So to help with that she started up a conversation with Embry. "Sooo…. Embry, are you new around here?"

He laughed. "No! Why are you asking me that?"

She felt a little nervous and foolish but she needed to distract herself. "Because I don't remember seeing you before, when I used to live here."

He was now turning slightly towards her, giving her his full attention. "Oh, well I've lived here all my life. Maybe you just don't remember."

She bit her lower lip trying to contain her teasing smile. "Oh no! I would definitely remember a face like yours."

A few OH's , Ah's and Yeah Baby! Went around the room. He looked nervous and fidgeted a little in his seat. But then he turned around and smiled shyly. "I could say the same about you."

She was so embarrassed. She couldn't believe she was actually flirting, or trying to flirt, with a guy in front of so many.

What the hell has gotten into me?

"So we can safely say we've never met before." She said as she started to feel her cheeks heating up.

"We can." She looked at him smiling into his light brown eyes. That's when she saw it. He knew what she was doing. He knew that she wanted to forget about Jacob and Bella sitting on the other side of the room. He knew how she felt.

He smiled knowingly and she started loving him then. She saw him differently. He saw him for the amazing man he was. Because only a man like him would play along knowing fully well he had no chance because her heart pumped faster for someone that didn't deserve it.

Why can't I like him instead?

Paul cleared his throat very loudly. "If you two are done soul searching, can you stop with the eye connection thing you've got going on?"

She blushed deeply. "You're just hating cuz you want to soul search too."

Paul laced his arms over her shoulders and pulled her to him, making her face him. "Baby, I've already found my soul mate."

"Lame!"

"Corny!"

Cough. "Loser!" Cough.

She laughed at the guys' reaction. "Fuck you!" a typical Paul response.

Naomi felt bad for Paul so she looked at him and tried to make him feel better. "It wasn't that bad." She said loudly for everyone to hear. "Just don't do it again." She continued in a rushed whisper for only his ears. But it seemed everyone heard because they started laughing.

But Paul sat there with a wicked smile on, his own arm securely placed over her shoulders. "I wanna see you this close to her."

The room quickly became silent, a couple of groans and complains circling the room. "That's what I thought." He added.

Cocky Paul! He hasn't changed a bit. She thought, savoring the moment like one of her old memories.

They sat there watching movie after movie, occasionally getting up to refill on soda or chips. It was getting late and she knew she should be heading home but for some reason she didn't want to be the first to go. She didn't want to leave before Bella or Jacob left. She wasn't sure why she felt like that but she simply ignored it and passed it of as feminine insecurities.

She was getting ready to call her dad and ask for permission to stay longer but he texted her first.

Honey, I'll be home late. Billy called me up says he wanted to catch up over some beers. You know I can't turn down good beer w/ a friend. If you can stay over at a friend's house I would feel better. I don't like leaving you home all alone. Txt me bak n tell me where ur staying. :D luv u

She tried not to laugh but it was so typical of her dad to start using text lingo only when he was running out of characters. She got up and walked over to Leah who was making herself a sandwich in the kitchen.

"Hey skittles."

"Hey shorty what's up?" Leah asked taking a bite out of her ginormous sandwich.

"Can I stay over your place today?" Naomi asked nervously. She knew she shared a friendship with Leah but she didn't know how strong it was yet.

"Is there something wrong?" she asked trying to talk around the food in her mouth.

"No. Dad is just going to be home supper late and he doesn't like me staying there alone."

"Oh. Yeah its fine." She took another bite, chewing dramatically before drinking some soda.

"You sure your mom won't mind." I asked amazed she could eat like that.

"Uh huh. It's cool."

"Thanks"

Naomi turned around to leave but instead bummed into Paul. "Ouch!"

"Sorry shorty. I'm heading out. I got a call from….um…my mom. She needs help with something." He was fidgeting, pivoting his foot with his hands in his pockets.

He was hiding something. "You sure she didn't just tell you to get your ass home?" Leah asked.

"Whatever Leah. Clean your face, you've got food all over." He said disgustingly. Leah whipped her mouth with the back of her hand looking a tad bit ashamed. But then stared at Paul angrily when she realized he was just fucking with her.

"See you later then." Naomi said.

Paul hugged her and then took off, wondering why Billy had called him and asked him to come urgently to his house and make sure no one knew he was going there. He decided to stop speculating and just get there. He'd find out soon enough.

A/N: * Ch. 3 page 21 of "How to become an Alpha Male" by John Alexander. (Just giving him credit for the phrase) ::D don't wanna get in trouble lol.

So this chapter seemed like a filler but you'll be amazed how much happens in a filler that leads to so many other interesting things. :D.

On another note, what did you guys think of her dads POV? I wanted to show you what kind of person he is b/c he's not just going to be sitting on the sidelines in this story. :D oh and what about Billy? What do you think he wants from Paul?

Important details you shouldn't forget:

Duke- her dog has a role to play.

Dad—not just there to feed her. :D

The grumpy guy from the store. :D Muahhaa! Cough…cough…

Please don't forget to review! They really do make me happy and anxious to update again. :D

(Sorry i updated then removed. i noticed an inconsistency... sorry. :D i think i fixed it though. Bella give me trouble even as a fictional character. :/)