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The loud ring of the phone woke me from my sleep. I groaned and rolled over to see my alarm clock illuminating the dark room. 6:30 am, on a Saturday. I groaned again and stuffed my pillow over my head, but the phone could still be heard loud and clear.
I groaned once more and jumped out of bed. The phone was in my hand in no time.
"Hello?" I croaked into the phone, my morning voice not pretty.
"Hi is Mr. and Mrs. Crane there?" the woman on the other line asked sweetly. Her voice was soothing, one I could imagine singing to a baby in a crib.
"No but I can take a message," I replied politely, though I wanted to just hang up right then. This woman was probably just doing some gay survey.
"Vivyan?" the woman asked this time, her voice sounding more hoarse than before. How did this woman know my name?
"Uh..." I said dumbly. Who was she?
"Do you know who this is sweetie?" the woman on the other line whispered. I froze. Of course I knew who it was, now. It's hard to forget someone who left you, breaking your little heart in the process.
"It's your mother." I gulped and had the urge to hang up on her. Instead I was speechless.
It had been over three years since our last contact. I wanted to hate this woman, but I couldn't. It hurt to say that I wanted her. I loved her, wanted her and even needed her.
"Vivyan are you still there." Oh the things I wanted to say to her. I wanted to yell and accuse her of leaving me with Ryan when she knew very well what would happen. I wanted to scream at her for leaving her son without a mother, making him grow up years to early. I wanted to cry and make her feel the pain I felt. I also wanted to tell her I missed her. I wanted to tell about Paul and about what had happened in my life. I wanted her to be here with me.
"W-why are you calling?" I asked quietly, tears in my eyes.
"I wanted to make sure my babies were okay," she said and I knew a smile was in her voice. She wanted to know if her babies were okay? When did we return to being her children? What happened to Victoria and Nathan, the replacement kids?
"We're fine now," I snapped and felt my eye start to water.
"I'm glad to hear that." Was it possible that she was crying? She had no right to cry.
"Why?" I asked, the lone word coming from my mouth at it's own will. My voice was tinted with poison at the moment, meaning my tone was harsh.
"Are you asking me why Vivyan? I'm your mother..." she started, a laugh in her voice. She was talking to me like she had when I was twelve. She was talking to me like a child when I was far from that now.
"You lost that status when you left us," I growled into the phone, my eyes so watery I could barely see.
"You know why I had to leave honey," she said slowly, still patronizing me. I wasn't a child, no I was much more. I was a woman that raised a small boy, while being raped and beat many times a month. I lost my innocence when his penis was first roughly shoved into me.
"And because you left Ryan abused me. Ever think that would happen mommy?" I sneered and slammed my phone down into its holder. I was shaking but tears would not fall from my eyes like waterfalls. A few stray tears fell, but no more.
I couldn't believe she would have it in her mind to call to "see how we were doing." Did she actually think I would be ecstatic to talk to her? Did she?
I clenched my hands into fists and took deep breaths. I could hear Collin and Brady snoring in the other room, both fast asleep. I wished I had slept through the ringing phone, instead of answering it, because there was no way I would get back to sleep.
I decided to go for a walk, get some air. I was already in my warmest sweats and a tank top, so I slipped a sweatshirt over my head and headed for the back door. Once my shoes were on, I grabbed my key and walked out into the dark morning.
To the east, I could see the sun starting to rise but it was still dark. Especially looking into the forest behind my house, it was dark. Dark, but welcoming.
"Don't understand why people are afraid of the dark," I whispered to myself as I stepped up to the forest. It seemed to get lighter the closer I was, but that could've been my eyes adjusting to the dark.
Before long I was deep in the woods, not really thinking about where I was going and not really caring. By the time I noticed where I was, the sun was out and shadowing everything around me. I noticed I was near Paul's house.
Paul. His name brought on a whole wave of emotions. I was in love with him, never imagining it would actually happen. I longed for him to feel the same about me. Love me. But I was broken material, something no one wanted.
I subconsciously walked closer to Paul's house, like I was pulled by gravity. Since the start of semester two (it was now mid-March) I didn't see Paul as much. Especially now. We had no classes together and Paul always had to work. Sometimes he came over late at night, sneaking into my room, but I always fell asleep. He seemed over worked at the moment.
Suddenly Paul's house came into view. It was probably only 7:30 or 8 at the latest, but I still wanted to see Paul. He hadn't been at school on Friday, had a work meeting, so I hadn't seen him since Thursday at lunch. I needed my dose of Paul.
When I finally made it to Paul's window, I peered in to see his large body sprawled across his large bed. He looked peaceful and so young as he slept. I slapped myself for what I was going to do.
Tap, tap, tap went my hands on the window. Paul's form twitched as he flipped over. He must've been very tired, and I instantly felt guilty. I hadn't woken him yet, so I could still leave. I didn't want to leave, though; I wanted to tell him about my mother calling. I wanted him to be there for me, like he always is.
I tap louder on the window this time, making Paul jumped from his bed. His glare faded as he saw me in the windowpane. I waved and smiled; Paul came over and opened the window wide.
"What're you doing here so early Viv," Paul croaked and yawned. His eyes held large, dark bags underneath them and his hair was sticking up in multiple directions. I could tell he could barely keep his eyes open also, and I felt instantly bad for waking him.
"I'm so sorry Paul. I shouldn't have made you wake up," I said and bit both my lips. Paul smiled, closed his eyes and shook his head. He looked adorable at that moment.
"No it's not a problem babe. I was just dreaming of you anyways, better the real thing right," he mumbled and pulled me in through the window. I then noticed his lack of a shirt. I smiled.
"You look exhausted though Paul," I whispered and Paul pulled me to his bed. He lay down and wrapped his arms around me. I loved feeling his warm arms around me.
"Its better than not seeing you," Paul said, his voice husky. Why was he doing this to me? Flirting when he had pretty much told me we were only friends. I sighed in his arms.
"I still feel bad though," I whispered and felt my eyes suddenly get heavy. Paul shook his head and gave a weak laugh.
"You're a silly one," he chuckled and then pressed his lips against my lower cheek, right beside my lips. I laughed back and snuggled deeper into his chest, forgetting why I even came.
Soon I was fast asleep.
"Paul you're late," I heard someone shout. Paul rolled over and pulled his arms tighter around me while mumbling something I could not understand.
"Paul dude, your in shit," the same person said, this time the voice being closer. I slide my eyes open and saw Jacob Black standing at the top of the stairs. I almost gasped, surprised to see him.
Jacob had run away right after winter break and wasn't seen since. I did hear a rumor that he showed up to Bella Swan's wedding, only to leave angry. That was two weeks ago.
"Wake up your boyfriend Landing," Jacob, growled. Never before had I seen Jacob this angry, or heard him this rude. I was going to correct Jacob, saying Paul was •••¥not my boyfriend (I could only dream) but one look at his face made me think again.
"Wake up Paul," I whispered while shaking Paul's large head. This time he yawned and peeked through his eyes. A large smile spread across his face.
"I'd love to wake up seeing your face everyday," Paul whispered and pulled me closer to his chest. Jacob cleared his throat and Paul's hold immediately loosened.
"Fuck I'm late aren't I?" Paul asked and jumped to his feet. I sat up on his bed and watched as Paul hurried to put shorts on. I sighed; of course Paul would have to leave again.
"Yeah and this is kinda big, Bella is home," Jacob said quickly. I guessed Bella was on her honeymoon and Jacob was waiting for her return, finally here. I wondered why Jacob was still so content on making Bella his... she was married for gods sake.
"Dude that's your problem let me sleep today. Or at least hang out with Viv. Or you know you can let me..." Paul said with a sly smile on his face. Jacob's face still stayed the same, pissed of beyond belief.
"No to all three. Now you are coming with me now," Jacob growled between clenched teeth. Paul put his hands up.
"Whoa no need to get feisty bud. Let me walk Vivyan home and I'll be right there," Paul said with a laugh. Jacob did not look impressed but turned and walked away. I heard the front door slam shut and Paul crawled back onto the bed, wrapping his arms around my torso. I sighed and leaned back to lay my head on his bare chest.
"I'm sorry I'm always leaving you Vivyan. I wish I didn't have to," Paul whispered into my ear, his warm breath making me shiver.
"It's fine Paul, if you need to I understand," I whispered back and Paul pulled me up as he stood. I really didn't feel like going home and leaving Paul, but that's life.
"I'll try to get off early and then I'll come pick you up. We can watch a movie or something, just us." That sounded nice, really nice. I hadn't been with Paul alone for weeks, and I missed it. We couldn't cuddle or whisper to each other when people were around, even though I wanted too...
After Paul dropped me off at home, I sulked around the house all day. Mr. and Mrs. Brryd were gone all weekend on a business trip and Brady and Collin were also at the work meeting with Paul. That left the house to Noel, Susie and myself.
"I'm bored," Susie whined and plopped down on the couch, in between Noel and I. Noel smiled at the contact, it was obvious he had a crush on her.
"Well find something to do," I replied dryly and put the channel on the show Parental Control. I absolutly hated the show, but there was nothing on, other than Jersey Shore, but that came first on the hate list.
"There isn't anything to do though," Susie complained and threw her arms up in the air.
"Well we could go make dinner for Vivyan," Noel said shyly. Noel looked about two years younger than me now and his voice had just finished changing. It was as if he went through puberty in a few months.
"Okay," Susie said with a blush and grabbed Noel's hand to lead him upstairs. I smiled to see the two kids crushing on each other.
Once the kids jumped out of sight I lay my head down on the couch. I was bored out of my mind, still waiting to see if Paul would come over. He was a no show so far but I couldn't blame him.
Dinner came and went, Susie and Noel's shake and bake chicken delicious, with Paul still not showing up. After dinner I sat down and watched Up with the kids. Again, Paul didn't show up.
Finally, at 10, I decided to go to sleep. It was a little early, but I was bored and tired.
As I tried to find sleep, I remembered earlier that day and the phone call that came with it. Why would she call? She didn't seem to care before, so why now?
I fell asleep with tears falling down my face, reminiscing the times when my father was my dad and my mother was my mom. The times when we'd go to the beach and swim, when we'd go to the zoo in Seattle. I missed those days.
PAULS POV
Howls ripped through the air, one exploding from my open mouth also. What the hell just happened? One minute Sam and Jacob are facing each other, hackles up and teeth glistening. Next thing, Sam give all of us the command that we're going to kill the Cullen's and Bella Swan. I really didn't need the command, only Seth and Jake really needed it, but Sam still gave it. After that, Jake pushed through the command and disappeared, bringing Seth with him.
Everybody shut it, Sam growled. Both Jared and I stopped, Collin and Brady following us. Leah, Quil and Embry kept their howls going. After another command the pack went quiet.
What the hell just happened? Brady asked, his brother's mind replaying everything for us. Embry almost started howling again.
Collin stop it. We know what happened, but why? Leah growled. All of our minds were thinking the same things, all confused about the situation.
Did they phase back? Quil wondered, hearing the absent of Seth and Jacob's minds. Sam shook his head.
I can still hear them running on four paws, Sam said. If they were still wolves, why couldn't we hear them?
I have no idea Paul, Sam answered my thoughts. Seriously though, this was fucked up.
Shut it stupid, Leah growled and then whimpered for the loss of her brother. Suddenly her mind turned down another thought, her mother.
Sam can I go home. Talk to Sue? Leah asked, her mind flickering to Seth and then to Sue. Sam nodded and gave us Quil, Leah, Collin and myself the okay to go home or whatever. Brady and Embry were to patrol with Sam, look around the area. Since we would now be on the lower hand of a fight between the leeches, there was no way we would start the fight.
Ask I jogged towards Vivyan's house, in human form so I could actually think, I wondered what happened to Jake and Seth. It probably had something to do with Jacob challenging the Alpha.
Finally I was in Vivyan's house, using her basement door to get in. I decided not to wake her up; she looked so peaceful as she slept. So beautiful and innocent.
I mentally wondered since Jake was gone, was I able to tell her all the secrets. I doubted it.
Suddenly the phone started ringing, it was past 2 am and someone was calling. Vivyan stirred but didn't wake, nor did I want her too. I quickly reached across Vivyan's small bed and grabbed the phone.
"Hello?" I answered quietly and then slowly left Vivyan's room. The other line was silent.
"Uh, hello?" I said a bit louder this time. I could hear someone on the other line. I was about to say something again, but the person spoke.
"Hi is Vivyan there?" the person said in a sweet voice. She sounded Quileute, so I guessed it was Deli.
"Deli, Vivyan's sleeping. Shouldn't you be with Collin anyways?" I asked and wondered what made Deli call Viv at this time.
"Well it's important, so can you wake her up please?" Deli said quickly. I was about to argue, but if it really were important then Vivie would be glad to be woken up.
"Yep one second." I quickly hurried to Vivyan's sleeping form and woke her awake.
"Paul what're you doing here?" Vivyan asked with a yawn. She looks so happy to see me, probably what I looked like when she woke me up this morning.
"Deli is calling," I said and handed her the phone. Vivyan looked confused but put the phone up to her ear.
"What in the world are you calling so late for Delina?" Vivyan asked with a laugh. As I left the room to give the girls some privacy, I heard Deli reply quietly,
"Please don't hang up this time."
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