I recently read a review commenting on how many "Er"s there was at the beginning of the fan fic. I guess...at the beginning, there was a lot of awkwardness between the characters, so their language would be a bit more polite and less interactive than what it is now. That is all ;)
We would probably have to be quick, before anyone realises that we had disappeared. We started the car, and I reversed out, then headed for the Cullens. I wasn't sure who I had passed, but I heard Brooke swear under her breath as we passed by the store.
"Billy's talking to the woman at the counter, and he's just seen us." It won't be long now until Sam figures it out. I give it...as soon as Billy wheels his way to the store's phone. This made me press on the accelerator further, and Brooke clutched onto her seat.
"Woah, I don't want to die today."
"Which type of dying?" I wouldn't let Brooke be forced into having a child, against her will. Even if I wanted the baby, which I also, am not ready for, I would give it up for Brooke. She huffed.
"Is it that a big a deal for them?"
"Yes."
"How do you know?"
"Let's just say they wanted us to spend a lot of time together." My eyes narrowed, and from my side view, I saw she was gaping at me. I think.
"What do you mean?"
"They cut my patrol hours so we'd..." I trailed off, shaking my head, and she was silent. "I didn't care really, I wanted to spend time with you. I just didn't expect..."
"That's disgusting." She blurted out. "I can't believe they did that. No blame on you, or anything. But-...why did they want it to be so soon? We have plenty of time to...you know..."
I shrugged. "I think the elders kind of brain washed Sam in a way. He's our age- he would understand. But he doesn't."
"Hm." was all she replied. "So are you taking up alpha, then?"
"I don't know. I originally didn't want to lead a pack...but...I think it might be time."
"I'm happy for you." She took my hand that was hanging on my side, and gave it a squeeze. Then, I totally could see being with her, imagining us growing old together, having children and loving each other. Suddenly I didn't really want to be...a shape shifter. If I let go of who this was in me, then I would be able to grow old with her. But I really couldn't cut off the alpha line. I couldn't do that. This made me think, and my foot was lighter on the pedal. Were we not thinking this through enough? Brooke sensed my unease, and rubbed my hand soothingly. She muttered to herself, not realising that my hearing what above average.
"History can't repeat itself..." She frowned, letting go of my hand. "Hm..."
"What is it?"
"Nothing. I'm just..." She stopped talking, and bit on her nails.
"What? If you're not sure on what we should do...then maybe we should think things over..." I was hoping she'd say yes, but she shook her head.
"Keep driving. If we make it to the Cullen's alive, then the pack can't interfere with my...our... decision." My insides filled with joy. But I wasn't sure why. I kept on driving, and soon we were heading up to the house of horrors. Or the house of stench...ugh. I again knocked on the door, and Edward smiled as he let us in. He already knew.
"Brooke...you have to." I heard Edward even though he only quietly whispered it to Brooke. Brooke turned around and looked me in the eyes. I saw confliction and pain.
"Rookie, what's wrong?" Did she want to keep the baby? Or not?
"Jake...I haven't been completely honest with you." My heart thudded to what felt like a stop. She's been lying to me?
"So you aren't pregnant?" My voice cracked, and she looked away.
"No. I am. It's something else. I should have told you earlier, but I never thought it mattered..." I looked around, and the room seemed to have cleared. Brooke sat down, and I sat on the floor next to her.
"I'm so sorry for putting you through this."
"Rookie..." I whispered, and she bit her lip.
"I...I lied before. I lied to the whole group. Well, mainly some of the girls but also you, and the mind thing makes it that I've lied to them all-"
"-Huh?"
"I...you weren't my first. I had actually slept with my ex. He convinced me that we were lovers and that it was right, and I didn't stop him. He avoided me ever since that night. I was scared- had I done something wrong? We used to be so close- on the nights before, we had spent a lot of time on the couch, cuddling, kissing. I thought he was the One. A decent guy who liked me. Turns out he wasn't so decent, especially since he got accepted to go to some fancy school and decided to ditch me in Chicago. It was only a week later that I began to throw up..." she choked on her words, and my mouth fell open. The fell pregnant with her ex. "I couldn't face anyone after, after I had an abortion. He made me feel, so vulnerable. He...I thought he was my soul mate. After that, I knew there was no such thing. But then you came along. And it happened again." She looked up at me. "And I let it. And where am I now? Pregnant, and vulnerable. Just like before. And I completely lied to you, and you're bound to leave me and..." She shook her head. "I should just make it easy for you." She stood up and stepped away from me. I was up in a second, and I caught her hand.
"Rookie...I'm not him. I understand, it must have been difficult for you. And since you're making announcements...so shall I. I want this baby. We may be young and confused, but we will be later on. I want to spend as much time with you as I possibly can, and as soon as we have a child to pass on the Alpha line, I can deny my heritage, and grow old with you. And that scares me, but that's what happens, when you love someone as much as I do." Tears pooled in both of our eyes, and I pulled her towards me. "Please. Let's keep this baby. It feels right."
"Okay. We're having a baby! God I'm scared." I let out a shaky breath and chuckled, and Edward poked his head through the door, raising his eyebrows.
"Er...I wouldn't interrupt, but the wolves are on their way..." Fuck. I turned around into a defensive position, protecting Brooke and my unborn baby.
"Keep cool, Brooke. Don't let on anything. I'm going to straighten a few things out..." I won't let them be a part of mine and Brooke's decisions. I want to make that clear. The Cullen's all filed in, minus Bella, who probably was still upstairs, and stood next to us. I appreciated it.
Only a few of the pack were running up the long drive. I saw Sam in the lead, with Jared and Paul. They were crazy, trying to stop us. I guess Sam's anger has got in the way. He growled as he headed into the cover of a few trees, before running to us as human, with shorts on. He let himself in.
"What the hell are you doing here, Jake? Were you trying to get rid of him?" he was angry, and this made me feel the same. I felt a wave of calm hit me, and I smoothed my hands out, which were shaking.
"You cannot and will not controkl mine or Brooke's decisions. Ever-"
"-this is more than just me. Your decision will be affecting the whole of La Push. If you go through with it, then-"
"-Shut up, Sam! Just because the Alpha runs in my veins, doesn't mean that you need an Alpha to lead the pack. You're the Alpha, and you aren't destined for it."
"My duties will remain until you can learn responsibility for your own mistakes."
I laughed. "So it wasn't yours, or the Elder's plan to have me knock up Brooke anyway?" What else could they have done? Found my stash of condoms and holed each one? I looked towards Edward, who sighed. Was that true? It was just an irregular thought. I didn't even hear Edward speak before I lurched for Sam, ready to attack. We crashed, and I locked my hands around Sam's wrists, shoving him backward. I heard the bone crunch just as I had felt it. Sam growled, but Paul and Jared pulled him backwards.
"I'll never give up Alpha at the way you're acting! You immature little-"
"-Sam. We didn't come for a fight."
"So we're gonna let him kill off one of our own?"
"How is my child one of you? He doesn't belong with you. He's nothing to your pack. My pack."
"What?"
I clenched my fists. "You're right. Ages ago, you said that if I felt ready, I would take Alpha. And here I am, taking Alpha. I'm ready to lead this pack."
It was silent for a moment, but Sam knew he could do no more. His expression said it all. I saw Embry and Quil run up the porch steps and open the glass door, both looking worried, but peaceful.
"So are you killing your child?" Sam knew his words had no affect on me, and I shook my head, flashing a grin to my girlfriend.
"Of course not." I smiled and pulled Brooke towards me, giving her a kiss. Quil and Embry jumped on top of us, pulling us to the ground, and everyone laughed. I knew Sam would be upset, but he could get lost. He wasn't my Second. Or Third. Tied would be my two best friends. Edward shook his head as I got pulled back up, and Alice smiled.
"I guess we know why Brooke has been so blurry then."
"What?" I wasn't pleased for the riddle.
"I can't see her future clearly. Well, nothing right now with you all here."
"Huh?" I still didn't understand, and I held Brooke tightly against me.
"Because she must have gotten pregnant back when her future began to fuzz, because I can'e see you, so you were kind of...in her. Technically, your child."
"Uh. Okay?" I didn't really care.
"This is really interesting. We've never had anyone form an alliance with...people as such as yourselves, never mind one being pregnant..." Oh God, science boy. Edward chuckled at Carlisle's enthusiasm.
"Can we do that another time?" Brooke giggled, and turned her eyes to Sam, who was heading outside. "Where is he going?"
"I don't care." I squeezed her closer. He didn't matter for now. He tried to force Brooke into something she wasn't entirely sure about. And seeing as it was whether to have a baby, I should be even more pissed than I am right now. Embry and Quil wrinkled there noses.
"Sorry, but can we take the fun outside? It's- ugh-" Embry stepped backwards and gave them an apologetic look.
"No worries." Emmett was holding his own nose dramatically, and Rose walked into the other room. Brooke clutched onto me, before letting go and running after Rose, into the kitchen. I ran after her, to help her through the first stage of pregnancy. She sighed once she was done, and wrapped her arms around me.
"we're really doing this?"
I smiled. "only if you want to, Rookie. You know I love you, forever and always. Time doesn't change a thing."
She sighed. "Dad won't be happy. I've only been here for a couple of months..."
"I'll be there." I reassured her, kissing her forehead, and she groaned.
"I need to brush my teeth. Stupid morning sickness." she giggled and she her eyes, breathing deeply through her nose.
"Let's go, Rook." I tugged on her hand and led her through the living room.
"When should I come back, Carlisle?" I wasn't pleased about it, but Doc did good last time, so I felt as if I could trust him. Enough, anyway.
"Well I need to set up the equipment, and get the equipment. So, Wednesday?"
"Okay- see y'all then!" I waved once before opening the door, and the guys were out front, play fighting. I ignored them and went straight to the car, opening the door for Brooke, and then climbing into the front seat. We held hands as I drove, and I smirked.
"Hey, you know, we should celebrate our new step."
Brooke laughed loudly. "This is a 'step'? Big step."
"Well...I still think we should celebrate...alone..."
"...And you wonder why I got pregnant in the first place..." She muttered, rolling her eyes, and I grinned. Who would have thought I could find a girl like her? I could have just as easily imprinted on someone completely not my type. But I couldn't remember what my type was before Brooke. I had a few girlfriends before Bella, and then Brooke...wow...Brooke. She was kind, funny, smart, beautiful, athletic, sensitive...everything about her I loved. Even now, as I glanced at her from the drivers seat. Her smile was exhilarating- lighting up her whole face and touching her eyes. I could help but beam along with her. She had my sense of humor- just enough sarcasm, which I sometimes do a lot, as well as enjoying having a fun time. But then some opposites. She liked to be more upfront about things, which I have tried to keep at bay, and also tried myself. She was more self confident- if I were her entering a new school, I'd shit my pants on the first day- it was good that I didn't otherwise that would have put her off slightly. Because I had known everyone since birth, it was easy to mingle. She was also much more attractive, although she denies it, saying that she's had to ignore some stares I get from girls. Probably to the fact I'm so tall, it's hard not to notice. I'm so lucky to have someone like her. Of course, if she ever left me, it may not be too difficult to find someone else, but for me she's the only one. I noted in my head, to always spoil her, to always love her, and never make her consider leaving me. She said she loves me for who I am, and that's who I want to be around her, and then everything will be okay. Because I'm nothing without her.
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