A/N: Here is that second chapter I promised you which I realized is kind of short too lol. So depending on how well these two chapters two review-wise I might add another chapter this weekend.

Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer owns all original Twilight characters

Jared's POV

The next morning I was waiting outside for Kim. I smiled when I noticed she left her hair down just for me. It was slightly wavy because she had braided it last night. She was wearing jeans and a orange cowl neck sweater. I felt a growl of appreciation deep within my chest. The wolf in me wanted to snatch her up and carry her away somewhere where I could mark her as mine. It sometimes surprised me how possessive I was of her and I didn't realize it until we got to school that my obsession with her made other guys stare at her more. It was like my loving her made more people realize just how beautiful she really was. That didn't sit well with me and there were quite a few times where Kim had to place a calming hand on my chest when I caught another guy staring at her.

"Calm down Jared," she said yet again as I glared at some kid checking her out. He hurriedly walked the other way.

"Aww who's afraid of the big bad wolf," she said playfully smiling. I felt my lips lifting in response.

During lunch I sat next to her and this time Jake sat at the table with us. He was still a little upset that he couldn't tell his best friend Quil about what was happening but we assured him that Quil would be changing soon. It both excited him and made him sad. We didn't wish this curse on anyone else. Carmen got a kick out of the glares girls were throwing her way in flirted shamelessly with the guys. Kim just observed quietly and laughed sometimes.

Carmen looked past Kim expectantly and I turned to see this guy named Carl walking over. I didn't really have a problem with him but we weren't friends either. We just used to hang out in the same circles.

"What's up guys? Hey Carmen, Kim," he said.

"Hey Carl what's up," Carmen said. Kim nodded to him.

"So I'm having a party next weekend and I wanted to invite you guys. You know it's gonna be crazy. My parents are out of town," he said. He was right he did throw some insane parties. I had been to a few. I shook my head negatively. We had to run patrols this weekend.

"What about you ladies?" he asked smiling at them.

"Ooo Kim we should go. You don't really get out much. And this gives us an excuse to go shopping!" Carmen said. Kim blushed as she realized all the attention was on her.

"What do you say?" Carl asked smiling at her. I frowned.

"Ummm…I guess that would be fun," she said smiling a little. I frowned even more. Carl laughed and as if on impulse he embraced Carmen and then Kim. I growled and started to stand. Jake placed a restraining hand on me.

"Cool it man," he said under his breath. I tried to control my shaking hands but it was hard. I didn't like seeing anyone touching her. Especially not him. Carl seemed to sense the danger and held his hands up.

"Whoa sorry Jared, I didn't mean anything about it. Note to self don't touch Kim," he said.

"See to it that you remember that," I said through clenched teeth. Carmen rolled her eyes and Paul snickered but watched Carl closely. They all knew that you didn't mess with somebody's imprint. Kim put her small hand on my arm and I immediately relaxed. Carl walked quickly away.

"Well now everybody will know to steer clear of Kim," Carmen said laughing. Kim laughed too and I grudgingly smiled.

Two weeks later I kept trying to convince Kim of all the reasons that she shouldn't go to the party on Saturday but she was adamant.

"Carmen's right Jared. I really don't get out that much. I want to have fun. Plus it's not like you're going to be available. So why shouldn't I go?" she said. She watched me standing by the window as she sat on the bed. I knew rationally that there was no reason for her not to go but I just felt like I couldn't protect her if she was there. Anything could happen. She stood up and walked over to me. "Oh come on Jared. Please? I really want to go." I couldn't resist. My urge to keep her happy was warring with the one to keep her safe. In the end there really was no choice. I couldn't deny her anything though I'm not sure she was aware of that.

"Okay but you'll call me if you need anything right?" I asked.

"I'll howl," she said laughing and kissing me.

The next night I couldn't stop worrying about Kim and I knew I was annoying Paul and Embry but I couldn't help it.

Come on Jared Kim's a big girl. She'll be alright. Embry whined.

I know I'm sorry. I would feel better about it if I could just check on her.

Well Jake, Quil and Sam are about to take over so we can run over there and check on her if you want.

Thanks Em.

When the other guys came I phased quickly and got dressed. Quil had changed over the last week and this was his first patrol with all of us. Paul and Embry met me and we drove over to the party. We went inside and it was packed. I couldn't see Kim in the crowd and I began to worry.

Oh no! Where's Kim? Why isn't she in the crowd? Is she okay? (Ladies and gentlemen this is called 'hyping' the situation up). But seriously if you want to know what happens then you know what to do.

Lol this is random but my dog is a german shepherd and husky mix and he's the cutest thing right now because he wants me to play with him so he put his toy on the bed (yuck!) and looks at me and smiles lol. Yes my dog actually smiles! It's so adorable.

And back to author mode! Lol anyway please review!