Thank you so much everyone for all of the positive feedback! I look forward to continuing the story with all of you!

XXX

"I mean, motorcycles, really? Bella and motorcycles? That's ridiculous!" Addy squealed, sighing and leaning her back against Embry's knees. His hands found her shoulders and began to rub gentle circles into her muscles, the blonde molding into his touch.

Jared cackled from across the room, his eyes bright with laughter, "Isn't Bella the most uncoordinated human being ever?"

"And Black is really helping her?" Paul asked, his eyebrows scrunching together, "Damn, that kid's dumber than I thought."

"Almost as dumb as you, huh, Paul?" Jared snickered, ducking his head as a plate was launched in his direction.

Addy laughed, turning her head to see Embry following suit.

"That better not have been one of my plates, Paul Lahote!"

The room fell silent and all eyes shot to Paul, his bottom lip getting caught between his teeth. Though one of the kindest women, Emily was also one of the most intense women they had ever encountered.

"Was it?"

The room stayed silent. Paul silently begged everyone to stay quiet, his eyes pleading as Jared began to smirk.

Jared had just sucked in a breath of air when Paul was on top of him, his hands throwing out to cover Jared's mouth as the recliner toppled over from his force.

"Paul!" Emily's voice filled the house and the living room erupted into laughter.

Addy treasured her evenings spent at Emily's house. There was always a warm glow within the cozy home, one could always feel safe and wanted there. Yummy smells lingered in the air throughout the day and there was always someone to talk to or laugh with.

At one point before dinner, Paul went off to patrol and Sam came home- peppering Emily's scars with kisses as he whispered sweet nothings into her ear. She would simply giggle and nestle closer to him, mumbling mock-scoldings for making a scene in front of everyone.

"Jacob Black has to be next, there's no doubt about it." Sam began as they sat down for dinner. Jared mumbled an agreement and nodded as he stuffed a piece of chicken in his mouth.

Embry grinned, looking to Addyson with excitement. She smiled back up at him, knowing he would be ecstatic to have his best friend join him soon.

She couldn't help but worry, though. Despite that no good was coming from their "friendship", Bella was growing attached to Jacob's presence. She hardly ever screamed at night on the days when she was with him. She knew that when he phased, Bella would be left alone again to wallow in her own pity.

Addy gulped and sighed, turning back to her food.

"Bella is going to be fine, Addy."

Sam spoke from across the table. Though he was a hard nut to crack, his ability to pick up on emotions never faltered.

Addy pursed her lips and shrugged, Sam exhaling before trying again.

"I doubt those Cullens will be staying away from her for good." His voice was bitter with the fact that he firmly believed they would be back.

Embry's hand found Addyson's kneecap, squeezing it tenderly and laying it to rest there while they ate. Every feeling of apprehension and worry fled her body as butterflies infiltrated her being, a feeling of warmth coming with them.

The following day, Addy found herself tagging along with the pack as they hiked up the cliffs above First Beach. Though Embry had argued that it was too dangerous for Addyson, she was having none of it. She wanted to be a part of things and spend time with her boys.

"Jareddddd," Addy whined, her bottom lip jutting out to form a pout. He turned around to look at her, cocking an eyebrow.

"Will you carry me?"

He stared at her for a moment, sighing and giving in much to her delight. She squealed with giddiness as she jumped onto his back, Embry watching with careful eyes and a faint grin on his lips.

He had to be the luckiest guy on earth.

"Jesus, Addy, have a sandwich! You weigh nothing!" Jared laughed, hoisting her up further on his back as she giggled along, gently swatting the top of his head.

"That's exactly why she's not jumping from the top cliff! She's too little and it's too cold out." Embry was absolutely dead-set against his fragile imprint taking part in their recreation. She didn't have the werewolf ability to just brush it off, she could actually hurt herself.

"Oh c'mon, Embry, she's a tough girl, she'll be fine." Paul shoved into him, winking at Addy as she nodded approvingly.

She hopped down from Jared's back, moving towards Embry and reaching up on her tip toes to press a kiss to his jaw, "I'll jump off a lower one, if that'll make you feel better."

Electricity coursed through his body from the point of contact, much like it did every time Addyson touched him. He sighed and his arm wound instinctively around her waist.

"You can come with me if you want." She grinned up at him and he nodded, giving in. At least he could protect her if he was there.

They reached the top of the cliffs, the wind beating against them, whipping Addy's hair around her face. She giggled and held her hoodie closer to her body, Embry pulling her closer against his side.

The guys stripped of their shirts, all making bets on who could do the best flip or make the biggest splash.

Addy plopped onto the ground beside the edge of the cliff, her eyes scanning the scenery in front of her before leaning forwards to look over.

"Addyson! Please be careful."

She felt Embry's hands grasp her shoulders, his mouth coming down to press a kiss against her temple. She smiled and rested her hands upon his, looking up to meet his eyes with affection.

"I will be, it's okay." She leaned up to kiss him quickly, patting his hands and shooing him to be with the guys once more.

XXX

Jacob had finished his and Bella's bikes and that afternoon they took off to try them out. He was proud of his work and even prouder with the thought that Bella must like him. They had spent the last two weeks together working on the bikes, there was no way that she didn't have feelings for him.

With the bikes strapped into the back of Bella's truck, the duo began their trek.

They spoke casually until Bella's eyes grew to the size of saucers and she tore the truck off of the dirt road, throwing it into park and jumping out.

"Jacob! They're fighting!" She cried, gesturing towards the struggling men at the top of a large cliff.

He came from behind her, laughing out loud as she turned to him with distress, her hair disheveled and her eyes still wide. He merely continued to laugh, holding onto his belly to Bella's alarm.

"They're not actually fighting, Bella! They're cliff jumping, it's fun. It gives you a rush."

He gestured towards the first of them actually jumping.

"A rush," the words escaped past her lips quietly as she looked up to the cliff once more.

"Yeah, of course Sam and his friends like to be show-offs and jump from the highest, most of us just stick to the lower ones."

Another one of them jumped, doing a front flip in the air.

"Is that Embry?" Bella noticed one of the lankier men, his hair slightly longer than the others. Jacob nodded gravely, his mouth coming to form a thin line across his face.

"Yup," he nodded, "he joined a couple months back. It all starts the same. First you miss a couple weeks of school, and when you come back, you're different. You're one of Sam's little followers." He chuckled dryly, "You know, the funny thing is, Embry used to call them hall monitors on steroids. And just look at him now."

Bella watched on with curiosity, her eyes landing on a much smaller body sitting near the edge, blonde hair whipping around her. She felt her stomach in her throat.

That was Addy.

The wind carried a giggle towards Bella, the small blonde's head tossing back with laughter.

Bella was mortified. She knew that was Addy.

Embry cupped Addy's small face in his hands, kissing her hard, before jumping off the cliff, releasing a whoop as he did so. Addy laughed again, clapping her hands together before looking to the last one- Sam.

He said something to her and she nodded enthusiastically, hopping to her feet.

Bella watched the scene unfold in slow motion.

Addy stripped off her gray hoodie and her black leggings, ending clad in only her white bikini. She carelessly tossed her clothes to the side and nodded to Sam.

He lowered himself, allowing for her to hop onto his back.

Before Bella could find any words, Sam had jumped. Addy squealed in delight as they dropped towards the cold water below.

They hit with a heavy splash, plummeting deep into the blue abyss.

Embry felt his stomach drop as he watched Addy's small body go down with Sam's. Every fiber in his being exploded with fear, his body shooting down into the water in search of them.

He told her not to go! She told him she wouldn't! And she did it anyway!

Addy and Sam resurfaced, laughter pouring out as they did so. She finally released her hold from his neck, having clung on for dear life as they had jumped.

Embry resurfaced and launched himself towards her, throwing his arms around her tiny body and covering her face in wet and salt-watery kisses.

She giggled and casually brought her arms around his neck, effectively pressing their bodies against one another.

"Embryyy," she drawled out, "I'm perfectly fine! See!" She gestured down at herself. Though goosebumps dared to dapple her skin, the heat coming off of the wolves kept her moderately warm for the most part.

Embry's eyes scanned her over, a deep sigh of relief passing through his lips as he kissed her, knowing she was right there and she was safe.

"That was so much fun, Sam!" Addy turned her attention back to him, smiling brightly. He returned the gesture, chuckling as Embry glared at him.

"C'mon, let's get back to Emily's and get you warmed up." Embry rubbed at her arms tenderly, kissing her forehead before pulling her close once more as they swam back to shore.

XXX

After the great failed attempt at Jacob teaching her how to ride a motorcycle, Bella found herself back at home, nestled into the corner of the couch. Charlie was at the Clearwater's for the evening and God only knew where Addy was.

The door opened and Bella sighed.

Addy's small frame entered the living room, her eyes landing on her older cousin. She pursed her lips as they stared at one another, the tension in the room almost visible.

She shook her head slowly, gripping the ends of her hair and squeezing out more water onto the floor.

The house fell silent as Addy padded towards the stairs.

"Did you have fun today?"

Bella's voice broke the silence, Addy coming to a halt. She slowly turned around to poke her head back into the living room, an eyebrow cocked.

Bella stared in anticipation.

Addy slowly nodded, shrugging slightly before she spun on her heels to leave again.

"Was it a rush?"

She stopped in her tracks again, her lips pursing and her eyebrows scrunching together in confusion. She hesitantly entered the living room to sit in Charlie's recliner, her eyes narrowing as she watched Bella.

"What does it matter?"

They stared at each other.

"I'm just curious."

Addy's eyebrows shot up.

"You haven't been curious about my life in months."

Bella sighed and Addy shrugged.

"Jake said it gives you a rush."

"Okay?"

They stared at one another again. Addy shook her head again and got up, ready to jump in a warm shower.

"Jake also said Sam runs a gang, and Jared, Paul, and Embry are in it too. I don't think you should be hanging out with them."

Addy's head whipped around, her mouth dropping open as she rested a hand against the doorframe. Her anger built up and she felt the words tumble out of her mouth before she could even stop them.

"Well at least I never hung out with bloodsuckers."