Jared's POV

After receiving my orders I phased back to my human form and went to bed.

The next afternoon I woke up remembering why I was so livid with Sam. Does he even understand how hard this is going to be for me? I can't just go to school in Forks. What will Kim do? I hadn't even thought about what she would think about me switching schools. I was so worried about how I would feel. Now I'm even more irate. How could he do this to Kim and me? I hate being away from her to phase, sleep, or even hang out with the pack. I knew I needed to calm down before I was any closer to Kim's house, so I walked to 'our' spot just outside the forest. Standing here automatically made me tranquil, which is what I required of myself to be able to speak to Kim.

Sam is a good leader. I'm doing this for the pack, and for the life of the leech lover even though she dated him she is still human and I can't let her die. It will be tough to go to Forks High, but it will save Bella. That's how I need to approach the situation with Kim, and in some way she will be helping so she'll be happy. I laughed at the thought of my girl always wanting to help. I know she will be sad, but we will get through this together.

I started making my walk over to her house, once I had calmed enough, and I felt butterflies in my stomach. I always get nervous seeing my girl after I have been away for a while on patrol. She constantly takes my breath away when she looks at me, touches me and when I hear her divine voice, I simply melt. I love her with all my life.

I approached her stairs, as a smile spread across my face at the sound of her singing in the kitchen. She wasn't singing loud but without my audible range it would be impossible for me to hear. I quietly opened the door, stepped in the house, and shut the door. I entered the kitchen looking at her with loving eyes as she was washing dishes still singing away. I enclosed the space between us and slowly wrapped my arms around her. She immediately jumped and let out a shriek.

"JARED!!! You scared me so bad! How many times do I have to tell you not to do that?" Kim stated in-between gasps for air.

I grinned evilly into the back of her neck "I couldn't resist. You looked so cute singing, and I just wanted to hold you." I gently turned her to face me while pushing out my bottom lip.

She hastily threw her arms around my neck "I missed you." She quickly crushed her moist lips to mine, almost for a second making my life whole and meaningful before pulling away.

"How was your day baby?" I asked truly concerned.

"It was lonely. I did get a lot of cleaning done, and laundry, which reminds me I have, a pile of your clothes upstairs that is now clean."

I love staying the night at her house. Her parents didn't mind that we shared a bed because they trusted us and they always say 'we would rather you do it here then sneaking somewhere else.' It always made me laugh because my parents were definitely not that cool.

I grabbed her hand leading her to the living room and turned on the TV wanting to relax for just a little while and forget everything in the world but us. I lay on the couch while Kim cuddled into my side sighing with content. I loved it when she made that noise because it meant I was doing my job as her boyfriend. I wonder if this is what it will be like for us later in life. I'm going to ask her to marry me after we finish high school, which isn't far away since we are both juniors. I had been saving money for a while but it was for college now it's my ring fund. Exploding into a giant wolf put a hold on my life, but it helped me noticed this amazing woman whom sat next to me in class. I'm not sad I can't go to college but I'm glad I started saving because I have bigger priorities now. I was so comfortable in the position we were in but I needed her undivided attention. I cursed myself for the conversation that was about to take place. Kim tensed beside me while turning, pulling herself to sitting position, and cocking her head a little to the side "Jared… what's wrong?"

I sighed "We were on patrol this morning when a bloodsucker…" Kim's suddenly protested.

"Jared, you know I don't like it when you call them that." She said with a huff.

"A vampire was out this morning in La Push on First Beach. No one was hurt but she, the vampire, was watching people out on the beach. Sam wants me to keep an eye on the people from the beach to protect them."

"Ok… Be careful. I worry about you so much. I missed you. I know that it is just a part of your job here on the reservation but it makes me sad when you're away on dangerous missions." She stated while leaning in for another kiss before I gently protested.

I knew it wasn't going to be easy, but I need to get this over with.

"Kim, the girl's name is Bella. She is friends with Jake, Quil, and Embry. She used to date the Cullen Vampire and Sam wants me to protect her. He wants me to go to school at Forks till all of this goes away. I know that I need to do this for her safety but I don't like being away from you either. " I said in a rush. I closed my eyes not wanting to look at her pleading eyes.

"Can Paul go instead? He hasn't imprinted or anything right?" she whined.

"I already asked Sam the same thing but Paul, is well Paul. You know his anger issues." I said with a half smile.

Kim was looking vigilantly at her feet. I leisurely put my hands on either side of her face gently pulling her up to look at me. She had tears in her eyes, and it made me feel as if someone sucked the life from me. We stood in silence for a while before she spoke, "I know you need to do this for the pack. It will be very hard on me, but I know we can handle this just fine." A weak smile failed to comfort me, but I knew she was trying.

"It is going to be so hard on me as well, but know I love you with all my heart." I whispered to her knowing my voice would fail. I gave her a consoling hug before we were interrupted by a loud shrill of a howl. I started running to the door while yelling bye to Kim.

I phased to be met with a voice I was not expecting to hear… Embry?

"What has happened to me?" I heard Embry saying. "I'm a wolf! The legends are true, but HOW?"

"Embry, it will be ok." I heard Paul say.

"Paul? Where are you? Why can I hear you in my head?"

"It's how we communicate with each other, but right now isn't the time to explain that."

"Where are you?"I Interjected.

"Jared? Why are you in my head also?"

"I'm a wolf too, so naturally you can hear my thoughts."

"Naturally" Embry snorted thick with sarcasm.

"Where are you?"I interjected again, but this time serious.

"I'm at the movies, and more specifically in the parking lot."

I heard Sam phasing and was soon flooded of images of Emily baking.

"Get out of there and come to my house. Did anyone see you turn?" Sam ordered a response.

"No."

We were soon flooded with images of Embry at the movies with Bella, Jake and Quil. There was another guy who had his hands on Bella. I guess we know what set him off. Him thinking of Bella made me start thinking about what Forks High will be like, and how to keep Bella safe.

"Why are you thinking about Bella! What do you mean safe? You're going to Forks High?"

Instead of explaining what was happening to Bella I showed him, which is a convenient way to 'have the first hand experience'.

I felt Embry's anger before he stated "I'm going to Forks also, and I'll kill that bloodsucker if she ever lays a finger on Bella! I won't let anyone hurt Bella!"

"Embry you can't go to Forks High School it isn't safe at least till you have your phasing under control." Sam quickly stated in Alpha tone. Embry was about to protest but the interjection didn't allow him.

"What the hell was that? Why couldn't I talk?" Embry asked a little taken back.

"It's called an interjection. Sam is our Alpha what he says goes and that is our number one rule." I quickly affirmed, so I could ask Sam my question then I could go home to Kim but Embry's thoughts rushed in first.

"Not only do I not have a choice about being a wolf, but Sam of all people can control me!?!"

"I'm going to pretend I didn't hear you think that Embry." Sam thought sternly.

"Oh. Sorry" Embry said clearly embarrassed.

"Sam is there anything that I need to know before I go home for the night?" I said before I didn't get another chance.

"No, I got everything worked out with your school. Just be ready for anything."

Sam quickly went over all of the rules with Embry, while I phased back to talk to Kim, and also get ready for school on Monday.