Heeeeey lovely readers! I know u all probably hate me cuz i haven't updated in a while but i was extremely busy and had a writer's block... i wrote this chapter with no idea what to write next... so please tell me honestly what u think.. now read and enjoy ;-)

Disclaimer: i dont own twilight

chapter 10

Diala's POV

I'm confused. I can't think straight. I can handle that shapeshifters and vampires exist; but can I handle loving someone who hated me and would never have noticed me without becoming a freaking furball. Ok, I'm okay with him being a wolf but I'm definately not okay with him being forced to me. Well maybe not really forced but he needed wolfy magic to notice me and stop bullying for crying out loud!

When I reached home, dad wasn't there and I didn't know if I can talk to mom about it. So I called Rawan and Noura and told them that I'm home but I needed some time alone. Fortunately, they got the point and didn't push it, knowing that they will find out sooner or later. Most probably later.

When my father arrived, I went to the living room and sat on the couch. I kept staring daggers at him. How could he do this to me?! He knows very well of Paul's reputation. Shouldn't he be more protective or something? He loked at me confused, as if he didn't know what he did! the nerve of him.

Thirty minutes later, mom said that she is going to the grocery store then she will get Dany from his friend's house. Good. I can talk freely now.

"Iknow everything now." I said calmly. I guess it's the calm before the storm because I can feel my rage building.

"That's good" he said, "now no need to hide anything from you." How can he be so cool about this? "You should remember that they are protectors, so don't worry... they won't harm you." oh so he thought i was freaking out about the wolves. Hardly.

"It's not the protectors or the fact that they are giant wolves that worries me, dad." I told him.

"Then what is it, dear?" He asked.

"Dad, I know Paul Meraz imprinted on me." I said, trying my best to contain my anger.

"I know that, too, babygirl. What's bothering you?" he asked. Is he really asking this?

"Dad! You know who he is and his reputation. I'm sure he slept most girls in La Push and Forks. Maybe even some in Port Angeles!" I said. I was tarting to lose control. "Plus, he used to bully me. He wouldn't have stopped if he hadn't imprinted. He is forced to love me." I was yelling by the end of my rant. All the while, my dad just sat there coolly.

"Sweetheaer, you know very well that I wouldn't have allowed him near you if I didn't know for sure that he changed. And imprinting doesn't force him to love you. Imprinting just points him to the right direction and urges him to protect you. It makes him see you for who you are, which he was bound to see and know sooner or later because you two were meant to be." He almost conviced me.

"But dad, he used to bully me." I said. Ha! Answer that, father!

"He felt attracted to you but didn't know how or why." He simply answered.

"Seriously?! Way to show attraction." I said sarcastically.

"All I'm saying is give him a chance. I mean you are going to become Mrs. Meraz after all." He said smirking.

"What?! DAD!" I yelled shocked.

"What? Soon, you two will have romantic feelings for each other. And you know you won't be in a relationship without something official and I know the guys' hormones-" No way will he start that talk.

"LALALALA I can't hear you." I sang childlishly. He started to laugh. "I'm not going to go easy on him, though... he has to pay for all thise years." I told dad.

"That will do no good." He said suddenly serious, "You will both suffer."

"So what you're saying is, I jump right in his arms?" I said.

"Oh my god! Just get to know the guy properly... take it slow and you'll see that I'm right. Just don't block him off." He said, starting to get impatient.

"Ugh! ok fine! I'm going to my room now." I told him and went off.

It's Monday today, so I have to go to school. I'm dreading to face him. And now I remembered the dance. I promised the girls I'll go with him. After I did my morning routine, I picked up Rawan and headed to school, after dropping Dany at his school. I parked my car next to Noura's car. When we got of the car, Rawan and I were shocked at what we saw. Noura and Seth were siting on the hood of the car talking and laughing and Noura actually blushed. WOW! That's a first. When Rawan and I reached them, we greeted Seth and gave Noura the we-need-to-talk-later look. She nodded and we continued our little light conversation as we headed toward the school building.

Suddenly, Jake and Paul popped up. Paul seemed a bit nervous. Yup. He should be. When the first bell rang we seperated to go to our classes. Unfortunately, Paul and I both had biology AND were lab partners. The god hates me. On the way he grew tired of the tension and decided to talk.

"Say something." was his oh-so-brilliant come up to break the silence.

"And say what?" I answered back.

"You know what" he said, " you asked for time... i gave you time. Now tell me what you came up with." He said determined. By then we were close to our class.

"We'll talk later." I told him, pointing to the class. He grabbed my arm. I looked up at him weirdly.

"Let's skip." he said. seriously?!

"Are you kidding me? No way!" I said looking at him like he grew another head.

"There won't be a chance for us to talk around your friends... and one period of biology missed won't harm you." He said, "Please".. I can't beleive I'll do this.

"Fine." I said.

He pulled me through the empty corridors, leading me to an empty, unused classroom. We went in and he closed the door, locking it from the inside. That made me a bit nervous. I sat on one of the desks he sat beside me. Paul stared... and stared... and stared...

"Did we skip biology so you could just sit and stare at me?" I snapped. I don't know from where all the boldness comes whenever he is around. Im' usually very shy. It's like he brings me out of my shell. That's ridiculous... I hate him.. right?

"I'm sorry." He said. his voice made me look up at him. It was so sincere.

"Ok, just stop staring. It's creepy." I told him. I looked down to hide my slight blush. I would never admit that I like the way he looks at me.

"So..." he started, "What did you come up with?"

"Dad explained that you are not forced to love me... that you are just pointed to the right direction. Urgec to protect me." i said, "Which is pretty ironic since your whole life you were harming me."

"Diala" He said, "I know I was a bad person. You have no idea how sorry I am for all I've done to you... and to the others. I admit I've liked you, that's why I liked messing around with you. I know this is not an excuse but i just want one chance."

My heart was beating faster with each word he said. I wanted to believe him. And I think I do. But something inside me, my pride maybe, wanted to teach him a lesson. I'm not going to be easy with him.

"We can't change the past." I said after a moment of silence, "We will be just friends so none of us will suffer."

He looked a bit disappointed. Did he really think that I will rush to him declaring my undying love?

"To be honest, I want more than just friends." he said.

"Paul," I said, "I don't think I want that." My heart ckenched at the lie I was saying. His eyes made it so hard to lie. "And to be honest too, I'm being friendly for the sake of Seth and Jake. You should be happy. I'm giving you your freedom. You can continue roaming around with the ladies.

The bell suddenly rang and I jumped out of the desk... bolted out of the room before he could say anything.

Tadaaaaa... what do you ppl think? I'm starting to get nervous about this story.. and would u please review and give me ideas about what should happen next?