I saw him walking around in boxers and as soon as he saw me something came into his eyes. Was it lust? His eyes were on my legs as I walked to my suitcase grabbing a pair of sweatpants, a baggy shirt and undergarments. Walking swiftly back to the bathroom, got in and locked the door. I felt his eyes on me the whole time. It was a little strange. I wasn't used to it at all. I dropped the towel and quickly got dressed because the cool air was nipping at my skin. I put the damp towel in a hamper in there and walked out. He was still in a pair of boxers just now he was laying on his bed. I got into my bed and got comfy then turned the TV on just as a distraction. Fight Club is what I ended up watching because it was the only decent thing on really. All the rest were chick flicks and I didn't feel like watching them. Throughout the whole movie no one moved or spoke.

At the end of the movie during the credits he spoke, "So Aubrey what's going through your mind?"

I didn't answer him. Moving onto my side, pulling the comforter around myself. I laid there listening for any sound of movement coming from his side of the room. I heard none. Even though as I listened for him it didn't work. I guess my hearing wasn't as good as I thought or I was just too far into my own thoughts. I felt him lay down behind me. I stiffened slightly and closed my eyes. Not wanting to deal with it. I stopped concentrating on hearing anything. Then I heard everything. Looks as if I try to force these new things they won't work. Jacob's breathing was a little faster than normal. Mine on the other hand was a lot more rapid than it should be and was almost keeping up with my heartbeat. It was going so fast I could feel it beating against my rib cage and hear it. So I knew Jacob could. I felt his hand on my shoulder. I guess he was trying to make me face him. He did just that. As I stared into his eyes from those few moments it was like seeing into his soul. Pain, sorrow, anger and a hint of happiness. It was so weird being able to do that. Jacob did the same but I couldn't see what was hidden behind my eyes or if anything shown through. Then I closed me eyes so maybe he didn't get to glimpse into mine. I felt a warm hand on my cheek, caressing it tenderly.

Keeping my eyes closed and waiting to see what would happen.I heard him say, "You know you can't hide from everything."

I opened my eyes, "Just like you can't run from everything. It's what I do best. I ignore everything and you try out running them. They're exactly the same. So what are you running from?"

It was his turn to turn away, "My past. What are you hiding from?"

I pushed myself off the bed, "My feelings."

Before either one of us could say anything someone was knocking at the door. I put on a smile and opened the door. Quil was standing there. I moved out of the way to let him in. When I turned around Jacob was on his bed and not mine. Thank god he moved.

I closed the door and heard Quil say, "We're going down to the diner around the corner. You guys coming?"

I grabbed the clothes I was in earlier and went to the bathroom. Changing quickly and putting my hair up in a messy bun and my bangs in my face then going out. Jacob was now dressed again too. I grabbed everything I'd need putting them in my pockets. Walking out seeing Sam and Emily talking softly to each other. I smiled; at least they have each other.

I walked up to them and when I got up to them Emily hugged me, "Everything will be ok."

Then she let go and there was Sam arms were around me. He kind of felt like a father, but I never knew my father so I wouldn't know. I felt safe and as if something was tugging in my brain to see a memory of something within my mind.

Sam softly said, "We need to teach you how to keep your thoughts in your mind. Everything will be ok though. It will all work out. You'll see."

You know I'm always going to wonder how the fuck he does that. I mean I thought he could only hear my thoughts. I shrugged it off. He let go of me and grabbed Emily's hand. Then we started walking when we heard the guys come out of the room. I walked in front of everyone down the stairs then let Sam lead the way. The diner was only about 2 blocks away. So it wasn't a far walk. When we got in the diner we sat in a booth Quil and Jacob on one side with the rest of us on the other. I was on the inside near the window. The waitress came up and got our drink orders. Emily and I got tea and the guys got some random sodas. They started to talk about something. I looked out the window watching the people walking by. Zoning out and not even hearing anything anyone said. The only thing on my mind at that moment was the things going on. Like the thing between Jacob and I, how I'm a werewolf, and lastly wondering what is going to happen in the future and what I'm going to face. Most importantly about Jacob and I. How he saved me from falling, him coming to save me in the middle of the forest, talking to me (even though he DID attack me after a few moments of talking), carrying me to the bedroom, him kissing my cheek, me kissing him, me coming out of the bathroom to see him in boxers. I smiled at the last thought because DAMN was that boy hot. Finally I felt someone jabbed me in the shoulder. I snapped my head towards them it was Quil. I noticed he had food in front of him so I looked down. Seeing a huge burger, fries and apple pie. My stomach growled.

Quil laughed, "Thought you'd like that. You zoned so I decided to order for you."

I nodded and then dug in.

Emily turned her body towards me, "Are you ok?"

I nodded, "Yeah I was just thinking."

Emily smiled, "Anything interesting."

I giggled and then said almost inaudibility, "Oh you have no idea."

She smirked at me and I looked back to the window. Getting lost in my thoughts again. Taking random bites of my burger or a sip of my tea. I snap out of the zone as I heard Emily say my name.

"Huh?"

She shook her head, "I just asked if you'd like to do something fun while we're here."

I shrugged, "I guess it would be cool."

Then I concentrated on my food. Eating what was left of my food in about 5 minutes. Sam got up to pay and Emily and I started to talk in low voices.

"What were you thinking about Aubrey?"

I smiled, "Well when I came out of the bathroom today to get my clothes I saw Jacob in his boxers. Luckily I could keep on walking as if nothing happened."

She laughed, "Well that's a better reaction then what I did to Sam the first time I saw his in just boxers."

I giggled, "Sheesh Emily I don't need to know about you and Sam."

Then the guys looked at us weirdly. Sam walked back and sat down. Emily and I started to laugh none stop. The guys thought we had gone crazy.

Finally Emily was able to stop and looked to Sam and said, "Honey don't worry I'll tell you later."

He just nodded, "We need to get going. There coming out."

As he said the last part he pointed outside to a two guys looking at us. One of them I recognized the one in the back. He was the one from the mall.

I froze up for a moment then said, "Quil. We need to go. NOW."

Sam "Why"

I looked at him, "The one in the back, black hair down to his shoulders. That's the one that attacked me. Can we please just go?"

He nodded, "We're taking a cab. Quil, Jacob go get them now."

They responded quickly to his command. Within a moment you saw them outside in front of our eyesight and they already had the cabs. Sam grabbed my wrist roughly and put his arm around Emily. I guess to the vampires it meant she was his mate. As we got outside the one from the mall was there. He smirked at me for god knows what reason. Jacob came up to me and put his arm around my shoulders as Sam did to Emily. His smirk turned into a grimace.

Then it returned, "Hello beautiful. Come back for me?"

I couldn't speak. My mouth wouldn't open.

Quil spoke up, "Just get out of here."

He looked at my brother and glared, "And if I don't?"

Jacob jumped in, "Let's go guys."

Jacob gently pulled me towards one of the cabs, but HE was looking at me. Well not me just my exposed neck. Hungrily. It was disturbing and it scared me a lot. I saw Quil get into the front of the one that had Sam and Emily in. Jacob spoke to the driver telling him to go to the hotel. He was holding my hand. Warmth was spreading through my hand. I looked down at were our hands were linked at. Nothing out of the ordinary. After he was done he leaned back into the seat. He turned his head towards me and leaned in.

He was near my ear, "Are you ok?"

The heat of his breath on my neck kindled a new feeling that does not help in this situation.

Unsteadily I replied, "I'm fine."

I guess he thought I was going under emotional shock. Maybe it was better than him knowing what I'm actually thinking or feeling. He pulled me close and held me against his chest. It felt as if I was invulnerable at that moment. I let myself lean into his embrace. I let go of what was going on, what the repercussions would be or anything but this. I knew that everyone would have something to say; my mother who happens to be hiding from Quil and I at the moment (maybe she can't handle having us?), Quil the loving and protective brother, Sam the pack leader who has to make sure we stay a pack, the rest of the guys, and then Emily who would be happy but as any girl would have a doubt of something to come. As I realized this, I didn't care.

I heard tranquil voice saying, "Aubrey it's going to be ok. I'm here to protect you and so is the rest of the pack. We all care about you."

I nodded into his chest. Then another one of my realizations hit me. He'll be coming after me. First in the parking garage and now here. He won't stop until he gets me. In an under sense of myself I grasped onto his shirt trying to calm down. Jacob probably concluded that something was going through my mind at that moment, but I on the other hand was only concerned with my thoughts or lack there of. The only thing I felt was panic, it felt as if pure fear was running through my veins.

Suddenly I was taken out of my thoughts, "Aubrey we're here."

I detached myself from him and slowly got out. Quil was by my side a moment after I was out. Emily and Sam soon right beside him. Quil picked me up and carried me to the room. I don't think I could have gotten out of the almost petrified state I was in. Subconsciously I got into my pajamas.

Quil laid me in my bed and kissed my cheek, "Aubrey I know you're scared, but I am too. Afraid of losing you. I just want you to know I love you to death. Goodnight."

Emily came up to me and grasped my hand. The only sign she knew I was really there was that when she took my hand I squeezed it to let her know I was going to be ok.

"Goodnight Aubrey. I'll see you when you wake in the morning."

She kissed my cheek and Sam came up last. He didn't speak but just looked down at me as if the gears in his head were going at double-time.

He spoke in my mind though, "Little one...I know you fear for your life at the moment. I see the dread in your eyes. I can see the horrors you're imagining, but I need you to know we are here for you. The pack, your pack is there for you. To protect you. Just remember that."

My eyes were looking at him, but before I could say anything back he was gone. Jacob didn't come near me. I swear though I didn't expect what happened later that night to happen.