Chapter 10: Not the Main Reason but a Reason

Leah had left before I had awakened the next morning. I expected she would, with her scent lingering in my room I found it hard to sleep which caused me to sleep later than normal. Seeing her sleeping so peacefully made her seem fragile and innocent. She was beautiful as she lay there under the dim lighting. Her long golden copper legs taunted me with their appeal, it was not only that but her gentle moaning during her slumber that tormented me. I had never experienced the emotion of lust until that very second. I thought I had several times before but those experienced could now be down played to simple curiosity. Leah's body and its movements caused my desires to become physically evident. I quickly adjusted myself and shook her from her blissful dream so that the reality of our relationship could come back to light.

Even with having a clearer mind in the morning I wanted to see her. I made my way downstairs to find the house being transformed into a party like area. "Edward and Bella will be home tonight. We are throwing a small welcome home party." Alice explained as she handed me some tablecloths. "After you set this you can help Emmett and Jasper bring in the other decorations." I nodded and headed toward Jasper.

"So you got trapped too huh?" Jasper laughed. "I love my wife but I hate these things!" He said as he spread the white tablecloth over the bare table. I noticed that they had quite a few tables set up I didn't understand what exactly would be on them since them since the majority of the household didn't eat.

"How many people are expected to be at this event?" I asked and Jasper looked up at me as he thought.

"Besides us, Charlie, Jacob, Seth, and Embry," we moved over to the next table, "the usual people that hang around the house." He laughed. "I believe that Alice and Esme have begun to like the fact that the shifters come over it gives them a reason to experiment with cooking. However this event is mostly catered."

"Oh," was all I offered him after his explanation. My head was still wrapped around the fact that it didn't seem like Leah was going to be there. I tried not to be annoyed by the news. I mean she really didn't like the Cullens or know them for that matter.

"You don't have to pretend to be interested," Jasper smirked. "I'm not. Besides, I'd much rather be spending some alone time with Alice. Her need to party has always amused me yet frustrated me at the same time. "I'd bet you'd like that time alone too?" He questioned.

"No, I've spent enough time on my own." I placed the final table cloth down and realized that they were strategically placed in the living room for what I assumed was a small dance floor.

"That's not exactly what I meant. I'm an emo you know?" Jasper said arching his eyebrow at me knowingly.

"I think we established this when we first met," I said dryly. I wasn't stupid he was trying to tell me that he knew.

"You'd like the time alone with her to figure things out," he stated and an awkward silence grew between us. "Would you like to know how she feels?"

"Stop!" I snapped and everyone looked in our direction. "I'm sorry for the outburst. I think I'm going to step outside for a moment." I hated being the center of a lot of attention. As I walked through the kitchen to the back door Jasper stopped me.

"I didn't mean to anger you. I just thought it may be helpful to know what her feelings are regarding you." He stated.

"I don't want a sneak peek into anything she is feeling. She is my friend and I don't want to invade her privacy. My feelings are dismissible … they aren't even that strong." I murmured and Jasper scoffed.

"Don't lie to yourself," Jasper crossed his arms. "You should figure out your feelings before you act irrationally. The emotions that you sent through the house last night caught my attention when I wasn't even trying to lift them."

"Thank you for your concern Jasper," I tried to sound sincere. I was in part but I was mostly annoyed. I wasn't a fan of my feelings or mind being invaded. I exited into the backyard to see Jacob pushing Renesmee on the tire swing. She was giggling and enjoying herself I smiled at her. I planned to leave them alone but then Jacob approached me.

"Hey," Jacob called to me and I hesitantly paused and turned back in their direction. "So you don't want to hang out with Nessie? It is your turn you know." He commented as he was now in front of me.

"I actually have something I need to do so you can have my turn if you wish," I spoke lamely until I realized that Jacob had something that I wanted. "Oh Jacob, do you have Leah's telephone number? I think she left something here."

"Well what did she leave I could just tell her," he said pulling his phone out. I didn't want him to talk to her. I wanted to speak with her but I didn't want him to know that was what I wanted.

"No, it's no trouble for me to a call her, I know you have to get back to your Nessie," I forced myself to offer him a friendly look. He knew I was up to something but I didn't think the male was bright enough upstairs to figure out my intentions. I could see the wheels of his mind turning.

"I should really call. Leah thinks that I have been a lousy friend lately. I will make me look good if I give her a call." Jacob mused. I really could care less about Leah and his failing friendship. My concern was on my immediate desire to speak with her.

"Jakey come push me!" Renesmee spoke right on cue causing the male shifter's mind to go to mush. He went to run to her.

"Oh Jacob … the number?" He yelled the digits as he made his way back to the little bronze haired girl. I'd have to remember to thank Renesmee sometime in the future.

I waited until couple hours before trying to call Leah. I wanted to make sure she was done with classes plus, it took me that long to figure out the mobile phone that Alice had given me. She had given me the device when I first came to Forks but I didn't have a reason to really use it until now. My stomach felt nauseous as the phone rang.

"Hello?" Her phone sounded confused.

"Leah?" I offered hesitantly, "it's Nahuel." There was an awkward silence between us. I could her another female whispering in the background.

"Hey," she said slowly. I could her footsteps I assumed that she was moving to a more private location. "What's up?"

"Nothing, I just wanted to say hello … am I overstepping some Vampire/ Shape shifter boundary. I know how you are about boundaries." I chuckled like an idiot and she laughed.

"Uh no, I think you're good," the conversation stilled again so much so that I thought she had hung up.

"Leah?"

"I'm still here leech," she sighed, "I'm just trying to figure you out. Yesterday you didn't really say much to me and now you're calling me on the phone. I didn't even know you had a phone by the way. I almost didn't answer." She snapped playfully.

"If you had known that it was me would you have still answered?" I asked curious of what witty thing she was say.

"I'm not sure," it was blunt and honest but her voice seemed more vulnerable than usual.

"Why wouldn't you? Aren't we friends?" I posed.

"Yeah … for as much as we can be." She said dryly.

"I hate limitations," I huffed it was a rather random statement but I didn't like the fact that she felt we weren't completely friends. I wasn't sure how you could partially be somebody's friend anyway.

"Me too," she smirked, "I guess that can be our one thing we have in common."

"Leah," I started.

"You don't have to say my name so much," she grumbled, "I know you're talking to me." Her statement unnerved me and made asking my next question impossible so I chose another one.

"You don't like the way I say your name?" I tried not to sound offended because I definitely was. "You are a very fickle woman LEAH!" I laughed.

"And you're still a jerk LEECH!" She giggled. "Look, I have to go I'm at Rachel's but I will talk to you later okay?"

"Yeah, I was actually going to ask you about your plans for tonight?" I started now that we had laughed together I felt more comfortable asking her.

"What about them?"

"They are having this thing for Bella and Edward … did you want to come?" I held my breath for a second. "I know you don't really like being in the Cullen house and I'd be asking you to step foot in it twice in one week but I figured you might want to save me from boredom."

"Is that really why you want me there?" She seemed a little put out.

"It's not the main reason … but it is a reason. So will you attend?" I couldn't help but be hopeful. The fact that she was actually thinking about it shocked me. I assumed that she scream 'hell no' and hang up the phone.

"Yeah … I guess I should since most of the pack is coming anyway but when I get there you have to tell me the main reason you want me there!" I proposed.

"I don't know if I can," I said seriously.

"That's the deal Leech, take or leave it." I could feel her smirk through the phone. She had me in a difficult position.

"It's a deal then … I'll see you tonight, goodbye Leah." I hoped my sorrow didn't fill the receiver. My selfish nature wanted her here with me now but I'd have to settle for tonight and hope to the heavens that she'd forget my reasons.

"Later Nahuel," she seemed disappointed as well or maybe it was my wishful thinking.

Author's Note: I'm glad everyone liked the last chapter. This chapter isn't as spicy but like everything … it will lead someplace really awesome so stick with me. Also, my awesome beta has not looked this over yet but I was so excited that I wanted to share it. Please let me know what you think. Please read and review and no flames.