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I had this chapter ready but my computer broke, so I had to rewrite it

No worries, I'd do it again and again if I have to but I won't leave this story unfinished. I kind of have a prequel/spin-off planned out. We'll see ;-)

On with the story..

Chapter-11

I kept fidgeting in my seat as I drove Leah and myself to my house. I just told her that I had to talk to her about something really important. Charlie wouldn't be home 'till dinner, so I had the house to myself and it would be easier to talk to Leah.

I was becoming more and more nervous as we reached the Swan residence. I had no idea how Leah would take everything I was about to tell her. I didn't know her that well. But I had a feeling that I could trust her. She pegged me as someone with a clear head and rational thinking.

And you got that from talking to her for like, what? Four hours in total? From all the time you've been in Forks?

Hey! My judgments of people aren't that wrong!

It would be if you had any!

Just shut up and go to sleep!

I climbed out of the truck and walked over to my house with Leah following closely behind. I unlocked the door and got in. I don't think Leah had ever been to the Chief's house.

Did she have a reason to?

You never know.. she could come here to offer special services to the Chief like-

Do not finish that thought! How the hell could that be my own conscious talking?!

Maybe you just had no idea how crazy you were all this time..

I'm seriously considering consulting a psychiatrist.

I heard a low whistle and turned around to see Leah setting her bag by the door and taking the house in.

"Never thought I'd get a tour of the Chief's house.."

I let out a low chuckle.

"Did you want to?" She shrugged.

"Never really thought about it."

I grinned. "Make yourself at home."

"Oh, don't say things like that. I might take you seriously." Leah teasingly said with a mischievous look on her face. I stuck my tongue out at her.

"Doesn't scare me." She just chuckled.

You are so mature..

Why are you still here? Just go away for a while!

I don't think that's a good idea. You're already sticking your tongue out. Without me, you might climb onto her lap and demand to hear a lullaby.

I don't need that kind of images at the moment.

"Coffee?" I asked her as I made my way over to the kitchen.

"Sure." She followed me and took a seat by the counter. "What is it that you wanted to talk about?"

I tensed up again. I tried to think of the best way to explain everything to her as I pulled out two coffee mugs from the cabinet. One had a picture of a SpongeBob over it and the other a Hulk.

Charlie has some weird tastes..

He is your father.

I didn't hear anything. I'm conscious deaf.

Suit yourself.

I took a deep breath and faced her.

"Okay, what I'm about to tell you is something I haven't told anyone. Not even Jake. It may sound crazy and you might end up calling my dad to put me in some hospital but I really need someone to talk to. I know that we haven't known each other for long and I never had a real friend or something.. but I still feel like I can trust you.."

She sat up straight, her features serious and alert.

"Bella, are you okay? Did something happen? No one said or did anything to you, right? I swear to God I'd kill them if anyone-"

"No, no! It's nothing like that," I held out my hands as a stop sign. "It's not anyone else, it's me.. and some kind of.. animal, I guess?" I frowned as I tried to make sense of what I was saying.

"Oh my God! You weren't attacked or anything were you? I heard about those bear or something that were spotted on the woods-"

"No!" I interrupted her for the second time in ten seconds. "It's not like that. I'll tell you everything, just.. take a breath."

I stirred the coffees and placed the SpongeBob one in front of her and kept the Hulk to myself.

"It kind of started after I moved here. I started having these weird dreams.."

I told her everything. My dreams, the wolf, what I learned from the books, the parking lot.. everything. Except for the Jacob parts. I didn't know much about that to say anything.

She didn't interrupt me once. Just listened intently and occasionally sipped her coffee. After I finished, she was still quiet. I took our mugs and went over the sink to wash them, also giving Leah a little time to process everything.

When I walked back and resumed my seat opposite hers, she had a thoughtful expression on her face.

"Figuring out which asylum would be best for me?" I said jokingly but my voice shook a little, nervousness seeping.

She gave me a look and smiled. "Even a retarded person's story wouldn't be that crazy, so I know for a fact that you're telling the truth."

I sighed in relief.

She put her hand over mine on the counter and gave it a little squeeze. "Bella, I have no idea what to make of all this. I really wish I had an explanation for all of this.. but, I don't. All I can do, is help you as much as I can to find some answers. And I will."

I put my hand on top of hers and offered her a grateful smile.

"Thank you so much, Leah. You have no idea how much you've already helped by being such a good listener. I was dying to tell someone about it. I'm really glad I put my faith in you. And thank you for not calling Charlie to tell him the weather in Forks turned his daughter's brain into mush."

She laughed and shook her head. "Nah.. even though it sounds like a weird-ass story, but reality is much crazier than we can imagine." I nodded my head in agreement.

After a while, Leah gripped my hand tighter. I looked up at her to see a determined look on her face.

"Look, I know I couldn't be of much help as I don't' have the answers you want. But, I know someone who might."

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Leah and I chatted for a while after that and she explained how she thought her Dad, Billy or Quil Sr. might have some answers we were looking for. She'd talk to all of them and other elders of the tribe to see if they could give her anything useful.

For the first time, I was actually hopeful of finding out the pieces of my puzzles and be able to see the picture clearly.

Oh, such philosophical lines.. they don't suit you.

Did I say I cared about your opinion?

You should! My opinion comes first! Without me, those words wouldn't even exist in your head.

Thank you my personal dictionary. Now could you please go to a library and stay there?

It was nearing six. I got started on dinner as Charlie would be home soon. I wasn't even halfway there when I heard a loud knock on the door.

That's weird. Charlie never knocks, he has a key..

Another loud knock rang out. I walked over to the front door and swung it open.

And stood frozen on the spot.

"Hey, Bells."

It was Jacob. He was standing outside my door looking hotter than ever in a tight black t-shirt, black jeans and a pair of brown boots.

Wait. Wasn't he cold? It was freezing outside. How could he stand there in just that t-shirt?! He didn't have a jacket or anything.

Oh, his over hotness is enough to melt away the mountains..

That's just.. you talking. Stop with the stupidity.

You insult me, you insult yourself.

Whatever..

I finally got out my daze and threw my arms around his neck. He wrapped his hands tightly around my waist and lower back and almost picked me off the ground.

His body felt extremely warm. Very unusual considering the outdoor temperature..

Now do you believe his power of overloading hotness?

I might..

"Oh, Jake.." I mumbled in his neck. His familiar scent washed me away, putting a calmness all over me. Pine, cinnamon, wet grass, gasoline and something purely him..

Damn, you sound like a hound.

I don't care. I missed him.

"I missed you too." He said in a low and husky voice.

Was he reading my mind or something?

Dear God! I hope not!

I agree.

He finally put me down and released me from his warm cocoon. I took his warm hand in mine and pulled him inside the house.

"Jake, how are you not cold? It's freezing outside!"

He gave a little shrug. "I'm always hot," he playfully winked at me. "Temperature wise."

I felt my cheeks heat up. I lightly smacked his arm and he chuckled loudly.

God I missed that sound..

Seriously?! Don't just focus on your hearing, think about your sight too. Didn't you miss looking at that?

Oh my God! Stop saying that! He's a person, not a thing..

Oh, not just a thing.. he's so much more than that..

"So, what have you been up to?" I stopped my inner debate and focused my attention back at him. He sat down on the sofa, still gripping my hand with his and pulled me down to sit in front him.

"Oh, you know.. the usual. School, homework etc." I said in a bored voice. I still wasn't sure if I should repeat the heart-to-heart I had with Leah. Jake was already pretty stressed about his things, I couldn't pour my own problems on him too.

"Not like that!" He whined like a little kid. "I wanna know details. Come on, Bells.. it feels like forever since I've last been to school."

"About that.. when will you be able to come back?" I asked, a little concerned. What if he never did?

"I'm working on it." He gave my hand a little squeeze, his warm black shining at me and making me feel all tingly.

"How about I tell you stories from 'Bella's School Diary' while making dinner? Charlie's gonna be home soon and I know he'd love to have you join us."

He happily bobbed his head up and down.

"Sure. That sounds nice." I grinned at him and dragged him over to the kitchen. He sat by the counter, where Leah was sitting earlier and I started to tell him everything while making dinner for the three of us.

Actually, four. I remember Jake having a bigger appetite than the rest of us. Even though he was sick, I have a feeling he can eat more than before.. judging from his body. How could he eat that much and not get fat? And when I saw him the other day, shirtless.. his body was ripped. Did he work out or something?

Oh.. won't that be something to watch?

Maybe..

Jake was happily listening, making funny remarks here and there. I finally reached today's events and started telling him about Edward.

That's when it happened.

TTT

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