That Pull Chapter 11: Believe in Fate, a twilight fanfic

Author's Note: SM's characters, not mine. Thanks again to everyone who keeps reading. I'm getting a few hits but not a lot of reviews. Don't be shy, I don't bit. I may sic Koda on your ass though. ;-p

Chapter 11: Believe in Fate

Sophie's POV

I woke up the next morning refreshed and ready to go. It was time to start settling into my new life. The past weekend was crazy fun but I needed to get some stuff done. I was supposed to meet Anne at her grocery store after lunch so that left me the whole morning to myself. I took Koda on a walk on the beach; I unpacked a few more boxes, made a grocery list so I could shop after Anne and I were done.

I was in the middle of making lunch when there was a loud bang on my door. I went to answer it and saw Seth and the twins standing there with big goofy smiles on their faces. By twins I mean Collin and Brady, of course they weren't really twins but they were always together and the same age and even looked a little a like so I called them the twins. Something they found very amusing.

"Hey Beautiful," Seth said as he leaned in to give me a kiss.

"Hey guys, to what do I owe the pleasure?"

"Well Soph, we were sitting around the house bored so we thought we'd see what you were up to." Brady said as I moved aside so they could come into my house.

"I was just about to make a sandwich; you guys wouldn't want one would you?" I of course knew the answer; these boys were always up for a meal no matter what the time was.

We sat around the table while the guys and I made small talk. I found out that the twins were going to be starting college at the community college in Port Angeles in September. They were currently working for Anne at her store as well; they got stuck with the evening and weekend shifts which they didn't really mind.

I found out that Seth worked for Collin's dad at his construction company when there was work to be done. When things were slow, the boys at the garage would let him come in to work around the shop.

"Have you ever thought about college?" I asked him while the twins went and busied themselves setting up my new TV and cable for me.

"Naw not really, I think I always knew my place would be here in La Push so I didn't really bother with getting an education. I'm going to be taking my father's place among the elders of the tribe so…"

"That doesn't mean you can't do something else for the time being, and think of what you could do for your community with a degree."

We talked about the pros and cons of college for a good hour and I think I finally had convinced him it was a good idea. I was glad that Seth and I were bonding over more than just sex, not that I minded the sex, but I was happy we had more than that going on. I got up to clean up the lunch dishes and he grabbed my hand and pulled me into his lap.

"Collin and Brady are going to Port Angeles to register for classes in two weeks; maybe I could tag along and check things out."

"Oh Seth, that is awesome, I'm so excited for you."

"Of course, you'll go with me right? Help me figure this college shit out."

"Why Mr. Clearwater I would be honored."

"You are amazing, have I told you that yet?" He said as he grabbed my cheek and pulled me into his lips. He gently massaged my bottom lip with his until I slightly open my mouth granting him entrance as his tongue explored my mouth.

I let out a small moan as I turned in his lap so that I was now straddling him on my kitchen chair. I let out a long, low moan as he moved from my lips down to my jaw and back up to my ear. I slowly ground my hips into his lap which earned a growl from deep in his chest.

"Hey perverts, do you think you could do that shit when we aren't here, you're damaging the brains of the children…please think of the children."

Seth huffed in defeat, "Well Brady, you could always go back to my house, or better yet, go back to YOUR house." I giggled and started to get off his lap. He looked at me and gave me his best pout.

"Uh, huh, baby, I gotta meet Anne anyway, she's probably wondering where I am."

"Ok beautiful, but will you come over tonight when you get home?"

"Sure how bout I make you, Quil and Embry dinner?"

"Sounds good!" With that I walked out of the house with the boys and headed toward my truck while they walked next door.

"Hey twins," I said and the boys looked up at me with grins on their faces, awe, I felt an odd motherly feeling toward them, like I needed to take care of them. "Will you guys check on Koda in a bit, call him in from the woods and make sure he's ok?"

"No problem Soph, have fun at the new job."

I found my way to downtown La Push, not that it was difficult or anything, and parked in the public lot about a block from Anne's store. Downtown consisted of the grocery store, a drug store, some sort of run down antiques shop and the police station and an ice cream/pizza parlor across the street. I really liked this small town, it was so Norman fucking Rockwell.

I started toward the store and looked around. Coming out of the police station across the street was Sam. Holy shit, if I thought he looked good before, dayum, he looked 100 times better in his blue police uniform. I couldn't help but eye fuck him up and down as he walked toward his police cruiser. Then I remember how he acted towards me this weekend. God why was he such a douche bag? And why was I continually drawn to him even though he made it pretty clear he wanted nothing to do with me?

"Well fuck you, you cocky son of a monkey fucker. You think you're so much better than me with your little high and mighty, my shit don't stink attitude. Who needs you anyway. Enjoy being alone you asshat."

Phew I felt better now that I got that off my chest, I would have felt much better if I had the guts to say it to his face but this works too. Sometimes it's therapeutic to talk to yourself don't you think? After my tirade I looked back across the street to find him standing at his police cruiser just staring at me.

Oh fuck me. Did he hear me say that? There's no way he could have heard me way over here. Shit, now he was going to hate me even more. Think Sophie, do something don't just stand there starring at him. So I waved. A pathetic, "hey I know you" wave. And he just stood there. Now scowling at me, well if that just doesn't grate my last nerve. So I did the mature thing, I flipped him off and walked into Anne's store. Jackass.

After a few hours learning everything from the inventory system to the cash registers Anne decided to call it a day. Collin had come by now to relieve her shift and she wanted to go home. I had him carry my groceries to my truck for me before we left. I could tell that Anne was still upset about having to say goodbye to my dad yesterday. I think they really hit it off more than either wanted to admit. She told me he called when he got home yesterday and they talked for over an hour.

I told her to go home, run a bubble bath and drink a bottle of wine, yes a bottle. "Things will work out how they are meant to," I said as we walked out.

"Do you really believe in that stuff Sophie? Leaving shit to the fates and all?"

"Yes Anne I do. I believe that everything happens for a reason. I believe that the spirits of our ancestors are watching over us and helping steer us in the right path."

"You're starting to sound like Sue and the boys you know. They all believe in destiny all that mystical garbage."

"I don't know Anne, without destiny how do you explain how I ended up here, how do you explain that Mary, my college advisor, just happened to be friends with you? How do you explain that by me coming here, my dad and you would meet? You may want to put a little more faith in that which you can't see." I gave her a hug and went on my way. Then about halfway to my truck I turned around.

"Besides, if it weren't for fate I wouldn't have met my new family…MOM" I shouted with a laugh and turned back around. As I turned around I saw Sam again across the street, he was now in street clothes and getting into some fancy old style car. He had stopped when he heard me yell at Anne and was looking at me with that confused math problem look again. This time I didn't try to reach out to him. I just stared blankly back at him and then turned and walked away.

When I got home I grabbed my groceries and went inside to put them away. I set out everything I was going to take over next door for dinner and then thought I would hop online real quick. I had emails from dad and Ben, I shot back a quick response to my dad letting him know I was settling in good and the first day on the job was just fine. I opened up Ben's email and started laughing. He had sent me about 10 pictures from his phone, apparently he had taken them at the bar the other night. I printed off two copies of each. One I posted on my fridge and the second I was taking over with dinner.

After Koda was done eating he and I made our way to Seth's house. I knocked on the door and Quil answered and immediately pulled me through the door and into a massive bear hug. "Quil…can't. Breathe."

"Sorry Fifi, but I missed you." He moved away so that Koda and I could come inside. I walked in the kitchen and was surprised to see Sue sitting there.

"Oh, Sophie, you beautifully wonderful girl." She was practically weeping as she pulled me into a hug that could put Quil to shame. I looked over to Seth as if to ask 'what the hell' and he just shrugged and smiled.

"What's all this about Sue?"

"Oh honey, Seth came over today to discuss his new plans to enroll in college. I just know that this was your influence. I'm just so excited and proud." She was gushing as she looked over at Seth with immense pride. I giggled as Seth blushed and looked down at his feet.

"Well, the hard work will be on him, but I'm glad I could help. Now, will you stay for dinner? I'm making chicken parmesan. Leah too, is she here? I bought plenty to go around knowing how these guys eat."

"No she's having dinner at Jake's tonight so she can spend some time with Eph." Seth said and then immediately looked like he wished he could take it back. I did notice Leah doting on Ephraim a lot at the cook out but didn't think anything of it.

"Wow, she really loves that little guy doesn't she? What is she like his god mother or something like that?"

"Yeah something like that," Quil said with a smirk on his face.

I pulled out the second copy of the pics from Saturday night and started sticking them on the fridge. Everyone laughed at Jake's pic. Brady asked me to show Sue the Humpty Dance, smart ass. Then Sue blushed and went into the living room when she saw that someone had stolen Ben's phone and got pictures of he and I mauling her children on the bar. Oops.

A few hours and two large pans of parmesan later dinner was done. I was cleaning up with Sue and I put a big helping of parmesan in a container so she could take it to Charlie at the station when she got home. She started telling me about a few people she knew on the tribal councils of other area tribes. She said when I was ready to start going to visit the other reservations she would make some calls for me so they could make arrangements for my visits. I thanked her and told her not to go to too much trouble.

"Nonsense Sophie, we take care of our family around here."

"Family?" I said with tears in my eyes.

"Yes dear, like it or not you have a place in our crazy dysfunctional family." She stopped drying dishes and hugged me. "I know it's difficult for you, I know it's been just you and your dad and brother for so long, but I'd like you to remember that you aren't alone here. Ok?"

"Yeah thanks Sue, you don't know how much it means to me to have women like you back in my life. You and Anne remind me so much of my mom." Now I was blubbering like a baby.

"I know dear and when you're ready, you'll tell us all about her ok?" All I could do was nod, I was afraid if I talked I would start crying even harder. By the time we were done cleaning up I had regained my composure and walked Sue to the door. Seth met her there and walked her to the car. I stayed on the porch as I watched as he lovingly hugged his mom and sent her on her way.

"Well Ms. Coleman, thank you for a lovely dinner. Might I request the honor of walking you home this evening?" I had to giggle at his attempt at chivalry. He even threw in a bow for extra added affect.

I curtsied "Why yes my good sir that would be lovely. Just let me go say goodbye to the guys."

I went in and gathered my things hugged Quil and shouted a good bye to Embry who was getting ready to go see Aiaynna.

We were about half way to my house with Koda when I heard "Don't do anything I wouldn't do, and if you do remember to wrap it up." Come from the house. Nice Quil, very nice. I laughed as I grabbed Seth's hand and pulled him into my house.

"Thank you for being such a gentleman and walking me home, but now I think it's time you show me a little bit of your less gentle side." I said with a seductive smirk on my face.

"Well Beautiful, I think that I can handle that request," Seth said as he prowled toward me. I backed up until I felt the couch behind my knees. I fell into the couch and pulled Seth with me. I pulled his shirt up over his head and kissed around his collar bone down to his nipples where I bit down. "Ahhh. Soph, I think we should move this to the bedroom don't you?" And with that he picked me up bridal style and carried me to my room down the hall.

A few hours later we laid there completely spent wrapped naked in each other's arms. This time our sex wasn't as urgent and raw but it was still just as satisfying. We took time to explore each other's bodies and learned what each liked. I got up to go to the bathroom and turn on the ceiling fan. As I crawled back into bed next to Seth I curled up next to him, "so do you want to tell me why you and Quil feel like I could cook an egg on your body?"

He just chuckled and kissed the top of my head. "Maybe it's a tribal thing, you wouldn't understand." I playfully slapped his stomach and whispered good night and fell into a deep sleep where I dreamed of tall boys and wolves running around the woods chanting in a language I didn't understand.

Sam's POV

After I got home from the incident at Quil's house Sunday, I slept most of the day. It wasn't a good sleep, I kept dreaming of Sophie. Sophie in a wedding dress, Sophie with a swollen belly walking along the beach with Koda, Sophie watching as I played in the yard with our dark haired, dark skinned children. I was going to have to do something about this. Maybe I could talk to Billy; surely he would keep my secret and maybe be able to tell me what I should do about this.

Monday started just like any other day. I reported for my shift at the station and went through the normal routine. Traffic violations, kids caught shop lifting at the drug store, same old same old. It was about 2 pm when I got a call to go check out the old abandoned warehouse out by the coast guard station. Kids like to go down there and graffiti or knock out windows with rocks.

I walked out of the station to the cruiser when I smelled her. I quickly glanced around and saw her walking toward Anne's store; she must start her new job today. I pretended to busy myself with my police notebook so she wouldn't try and talk to me but then I heard her, was she talking to herself?

I looked up and stared at her. Was she talking about me? I was taken aback at her angry thoughts but couldn't really blame her, I did everything in my power to be mean to her every time I saw her but did I really want her to hate me? Yes, yes I did. If she felt that way she would most likely try to keep her distance. She turned to look at me and caught me staring. She immediately got a guilty look on her like she had been caught and gave me a pathetic little wave. I scowled at her, the nerve, trying wave at me after de-balling me like that.

She frowned at my scowl and immediately flipped me off and turned into the store. I couldn't help but laugh at that. What was she 14? This woman has how many college degrees and she resorts to flipping me off. Would this woman ever cease to surprise me?

I was finishing my shift a few hours later and went to the lockers to change into street clothes. I walked out to my baby. My 1972 Chevelle. I loved this car, I found her in a junk yard a few years ago and Jake helped me bring her back to life.

As I was getting into my car I saw Sophie walking back toward the parking lot. I saw Anne about half way from the store to her house. Sophie stopped and yelled to Anne, "Besides, if it weren't for fate I wouldn't have met my new family…MOM". What? I was so confused. Sophie was talking to Anne about fate? She believed in things like that? She thought there was a reason she was brought to this town. God could this get anymore confusing? If she had any idea at all how much she was suppose to be here. Could she handle something like that? Not that I needed to worry about that now though, my decision had been made nothing would change it.

I got in my car and drove to The Lone Wolf. I knew it was Jared's shift tonight and I could really use some dinner and a cold beer with my best friend.

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