Two in one week! I know I've felt so bad about the lack of updates that I decided to give you another one. It's more of a filler, but I think the last few chapters have been dramatic enough and so here is a fluffy filler chapter! Enjoy. And please review if you don't mind.

Chapter 10
Being Back Home

Aniela woke up sweating. Her whole body was sticky with it and she shoved her blanket away from her without opening her eyes. But when she moved to kick it completely off she felt something slide around her waist and pull her back against a heating machine. Cracking open her eyes Aniela groggily looked over her shoulder to try and see why she was lying with an active volcano so close to her. As she glanced her eyes behind her a smile instantly came to her face.

Jacob looked boyish when he slept. His long eyelashes cast crescent shadows over his cheekbones and gave him a peaceful appearance- something she hadn't seen on his face since she'd first met him. But as he slept Jacob looked like the sixteen year old teenage boy he was, his features were softened in his dreaming state.

Aniela couldn't help herself as she carefully rolled over, trying her hardest not to disrupt Jacob. She watched him for a while. Her eyes took in everything about him that they could, mentally comparing what she saw to what she had dreamed up in her time away. As her eyes ran over Jacob's dark skin, his long hair and his full lips Aniela knew her dreams could never compare to the real thing. Being with Jacob in real life, wrapped in his arms was better than any dream she had ever have.

Minutes passed and Aniela couldn't make herself move or wake Jacob, the moment was just too peaceful and peace wasn't something anyone had, had a lot of recently. But hearing a crash from down the stairs followed by a muffled curse, broke the quiet that had settled. Instantly Jacob was sitting up, his hands reaching for Aniela. He pulled her close to his bare chest and Aniela could see his eyes actively scanning the room around them.

"What was that?" His voice was gruff from sleep.

Aniela lifted her head and pressed a light kiss to Jacob's cheek. "I'm pretty sure that was Andrew trying to cook." She replied snuggling her face into his chest.

She felt Jacob's chest rise with his sigh and smiled when his lips pressed into her hair. His arms tightened around her for a moment before he tilted her chin up with his fingers. Aniela smiled at him, staring into his beautiful brown eyes and kissed him when he leaned his face down. "Morning."

Aniela laughed and gave him another kiss, "Good morning." She replied. Jacob's returned smile made Aniela's heart beat speed up and she could feel her cheeks heat as her blood rushed to them. "Shall we go see what my brother's breaking?"

Jacob groaned and rolled over, causing to Aniela to squeal in surprise as she was pulled over his body and back onto the mattress with him over her. A laugh bubbled out of her and she couldn't stop, Jacob's playful pout only adding to her hysteria. Her laughter lasted for a few moments making her stomach hurt when she was finally able to control herself. Looking up at him Aniela beamed at him.

"It's good to hear your laugh again." Jacob said softly, his fingers running through her hair.

"Yeah well you'll have plenty of time to hear it after I've eaten." Aniela said pushing against Jacob's chest, "Come on, it's time to get up. I'm starving."

Jacob flashed a grin at her and rolled off the bed. Aniela couldn't help but follow his movement and let her eyes trail down his back to the sight of his bared ass. Her eyes widened slightly and blood rushed to her cheeks when she noticed Jacob smirking at her.

Licking her lips with a shy smile Aniela scooted off the bed and quickly found some clothes to wear, a pair of shorts and Jacob's shirt made a great outfit in her opinion. She pulled her long hair into a thick bun on the top of her head and turned to Jacob. He had pulled on his pants from the day before and as smiling at her. Smiling back she took his hand and pulled him out of the room and down the hall.

The pair entered the kitchen and encountered the sight of Aniela's brother standing at the stove, mumbling angrily at the skillet on the burner. His curly hair had pieces of dough clinging to the dark ringlets and his nose had a smudge of flour on it. He was in a pair of swears and a t-shirt both items had what appeared to be food decorating them, egg and cinnamon on his white top. Aniela couldn't help the giggle that fell from her lips, Jacob's chuckle sounding right along with hers.

"Shut it you two. I can just as easily throw this into the dog's dishes instead of yours." Andrew threatened easily, never taking his eyes off the skillet in front of him.

Aniela smiled and moved to her brother's side. "Thank you Andrew," She said giving him a sweet peck on his floured cheek. "It smells amazing."

Andrew cast a brotherly look over his shoulder and gave her a nod. "It should be done in a few minutes, grab plates out of the cupboard and set the table."

Nodding Aniela did as her brother instructed and went about setting out plates, utensils and cups while Jacob grabbed the milk out of the fridge. It was only a minute later that Andrew turned from the stove, a serving platter loaded with food and set it on the table.

"Is your friend joining us?" He asked looking toward the stairs.

Almost instantly Aniela jumped up from her chair and smiled as she headed toward the living room. "Yes, hang on I'll grab her. Don't start eating yet."

She skipped up the stairs and went to the door of the spare room. Knocking softly Aniela waited to try and hear any noises coming from the room. Only a moment after she had knocked the door was pulled open and Ambrosia's curious face greeted her.

"Good morning." Aniela greeted the other girl happily.

"Morning." Ambrosia replied, a small hint of a smile touching her lips.

"My brother made breakfast, it's down stairs, if you're hungry." Aniela said watching as the girl seemed to think about it for a moment before nodding slightly.

"Yes, food does sound good." She murmured stepping away from the door and into the hall.

Aniela's smiled widened and motioned down the hall. "Great! Andrew makes the best pancakes." She said as she led Ambrosia down the stairs and into the kitchen.

The two girls entered the kitchen and Aniela pulled out a chair for Ambrosia next to her brother. "Andrew," She said getting his attention, "This is Ambrosia; she's the one who helped me escape. Ambrosia, this is my brother Andrew." She finished introducing the two.

Andrew turned to the girl and gave her a warm smile, extending his hand to her. "Thank you. I owe you a huge one for saving my sister." His voice conveyed his sincerity.

Ambrosia returned Andrew's words with a pleasant smile, her delicate hand resting in the outstretched one he offered to her. "'T was no trouble, really." She assured him.

Aniela felt a sense of relief at seeing her brother accepting Ambrosia so easily. She'd been worried that he'd look at her the same way Jacob and the others had. Aniela didn't want Ambrosia feeling like everyone was suspicious of her intentions, even if most of them really were. It was understandable, Aniela guessed, that the boys were wary of Ambrosia since she'd already been in the castle, but Aniela didn't think she was anything to be worried about. If anything Aniela was scared for both Ambrosia and herself, the Volturi obviously weren't going to be happy about losing not one, but two of their valuable collectables.

But Aniela cleared those thoughts from her head and happily started to fill her plate with her favorite breakfast. Andrew was the best at making cinnamon and banana pancakes and it had been so long since he'd made them that Aniela was sure to take her time in savoring the scrumptiousness that her brother created. She took four pancakes and drizzled some syrup on top of the stack before taking her first bite.

"Mmm," She sighed with a smile on her face. "Andrew these are so good."

Her brother grinned back at her as he took a bite of his own stack of pancakes. "Yeah, I know." He replied.

"You're so full of yourself." Aniela shook her head and turned her attention to Jacob and Ambrosia. "Do you like it?"

Ambrosia nodded as she slowly ate the two pancakes she had taken for her plate. "Yes, they are quite unique, but very good." She praised Andrew with another little smile.

Jacob was already of his third pancake and talked with a bite in his mouth. "These are great, never had anything like this before." He said before smiling and casting a sly glance over at Aniela. "You may be a better cook than Aniela."

Andrew laughed as Aniela let out a dramatic gasp. "Well then mister you can just come to Andrew from now on when you want food." She said giving the teen next her a mock glare.

Jacob laughed and leaned over to warp an arm around Aniela's shoulder. "Aw, don't worry Niels. I'm just joking you know you're the best." He said leaning over to give her a small kiss on the cheek.

"Yeah, I know, just don't you forget it." Aniela shook her head and returned to eating her food.

Once everyone had eaten Aniela had moved to get up and do the dishes, but before she could Ambrosia had risen and collected the dishes.

"Oh, you don't have to do that. I can get those." Aniela said.

"I am glad to wash these; it is only fair since you are allowing me to stay in your home." Ambrosia responded as she moved to the sink and started the water to clean the dishes with.

Andrew shrugged and pushed his chair back. "Well Ani, I have to run down to the hospital for a few hours, but when I get back we'll talk about what you want to do for school."

Nodding at her brother Aniela smiled at him when he ruffled her hair and moved out of the kitchen to go change. Turning to Jacob Aniela was suddenly hit by a thought.

"Jacob?" She asked getting his attention. "What month is it?"

Jacob looked at her and after a moment he grabbed her hand and pulled her up out of her chair. Following him Aniela let Jacob lead her out of the kitchen and through the living room. When they went back to her room Aniela sat on her bed while Jacob took something that was sitting on her TV stand. He joined her on the rumpled bed and handed her what he had in his hands.

Aniela smiled as tears came to her eyes, it was the charcoal portrait she had drawn of Andrew, Jacob, Quil and Embry before the Volturi had stolen her away. She lightly traced her fingers over the picture, the rough texture of the paper and the contrasting smoothness where the charcoal lay atop it brought a soft smile to her face. She had forgotten about the work, she hadn't thought about at all after she had done it that day.

"I'd forgotten." Aniela murmured softly, a tear falling over and trailing down her cheek.

"You did this the night before they took you." Jacob said as he looked at the picture as well. He'd gazed at the thing many times during the months Aniela had been gone. It had helped him, being close to something so personal of Aniela's. He would shut his eyes and remember how Aniela had looked as she sketched.

"You did this almost five months ago." He said, pausing when he heard Aniela's surprised breath. "It's December 3rd."

"Fi-five months?" Aniela repeated in shock. She couldn't believe it. She'd known she was in the castle for a long time, but she had never imagined that it had been so long. Time in the castle seemed to blend together; there was never any way to really tell how many days had gone by except to count when Ambrosia had come to wake her up. But after so many times Aniela had stopped counting, she didn't see the need when she hadn't any hope of ever leaving the place.

"I-I can't believe it, I've been gone so long." She whispered turning her eyes to Jacob's face. Jacob nodded his head and pulled her to him. Aniela allowed him to coddle her for a moment before she pulled away a little.

"So, it's December?" She asked still in shock.

"Yeah, the 3rd." Jacob repeated.

"It's almost my birthday." Aniela said with a wistful smile.

Jacob sat up straighter at that. "When?" He asked, he didn't realize that Aniela was older than him by a month.

"December 17." She replied her smile widening into a full one. "I forgot that I've never told you my birthday, usually that's one of the first things people learn of each other."

Jacob's answering smile was wide, "Yeah, and you're also older than me." He said earning a laugh from Aniela.

"Am I really?" She asked a slight mischievous glint coming to her eyes.

"Yes, by less than a month. My birthday is January 8th." Jacob said a little wary as he saw the look on Aniela's face.

"Aw, you're a baby." Aniela said with a chuckle.

Her chuckle turned into a laugh when Jacob narrowed his eyes at her with a little pout. "I am not a baby." He poked her in the side as he made to move away and stand up.

Aniela laughed again and grabbed onto his arm. "Oh stop it. Don't throw a tantrum." She said giggling as Jacob stuck his tongue out at her.

When he finally stood up Aniela did as well. Standing on the bed she jumped onto Jacob's back, her arms going around his shoulders as she wrapped her legs around his waist. Her laughter bounced off the walls. Jacob grunted dramatically and started to spin around in circles, his hand holding Aniela's legs to make sure she didn't fall.

"Jacob!" She yelled jubilantly, wrapping her arms more around his shoulders. "I'm getting dizzy!"

"Good," Jacob said, his deep laughs sounding in his voice. "Take it back then."

Aniela shook her head and snaked his hand down to poke him in the side, ignoring the fact that it didn't affect him at all. "No, because it's true." She sniggered, "I'm older than you."

In response Jacob just began to turn faster, his own hand moving to tickle her side. Aniela squealed and continued to beg him to stop, her words lost in the sounds of her mirth.

"Take it back!" Jacob said again.

"Alright, alright! I take it back," Aniela gasped out as tears of laughter squeezed out of her closed eyes. "You're not a baby!" Abruptly Jacob stopped spinning and took a moment to look over his shoulder at the girl who was still trying to calm her uncontrollable laughter.

"Ahh!" Aniela cried as she felt herself falling backwards.

Jacob fell back onto the bed, bracing his weight back on his elbows so none of it squashed Aniela. When her arms and legs fell away from him Jacob rolled over and looked at her. She smiled at him, an occasional giggle still spilling from her lips. Jacob had to smile at her. She was beautiful; her eyes were bright with amusement and her cheeks were red.

When she had finally calmed down enough to breathe again Aniela sat up and beamed down at the dark skinned boy lying beside her. "Thank you for that. I needed it, I haven't laughed like that in a long time." She said and bent to give him a peck.

Jacob returned her smile and sat up as well. "It was my pleasure." He said as he ran a hand through her long, silky raven hair. "What do you feel like doing today?"

Aniela thought about it for a moment before responding, "I think we should call Quil and Embry and have a movie day like we used to." She said thinking about how the familiar activity sounded like the best thing in the world.

Jacob grinned at her and stood up. "Good idea, I know they'll both be up for it."

"Yeah," Aniela took Jacob's hand and stood as well, "An Ambrosia will enjoy it, too, I think. She'll get to learn a little about today's entertainment."

At the mention of the girl downstairs Jacob's smile dimmed a little, but he didn't say anything knowing it would just upset Aniela. Being around a person he didn't trust never made Jacob comfortable, but at least this way he could keep an eye on her. Besides, he thought to himself, Embry seemed to have taken a liking to her and he would probably keep an eye on the girl for them.

"Alright, let's give them a call and get things set up then." Jacob said heading for the door.

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