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Chapter 12

Jacob POV

Breakfast with Seth, Leah and their family was awesome. Well, except for Aunt Becca mentioning the window/stone incident. I don't know why I felt so embarrassed about the whole thing. I just wanted to talk to Leah.

I was so happy to see Leah back. Considering the last few months, I have had with the whole Nessie-imprint mess having my Beta back was great.

"Penny for your thoughts?" Leah just walked out of the house towards me looking breathtaking as ever.

"Err, I was just thinking that it would be nice to go to First Beach. What do you think?" I stammered.

Leah smiled, and made me break into a smile to for no reason at all. "Sounds good," she replied moving towards the cars.

"Phase or drive?" I asked, knowing what the answer was going to be.

"Jacob," Leah began in an irritated voice, "You know what the answer to that is. I really don't feel like discussing this again." Leah looked annoyed with me, but she tried not to show it.

"Okay, fine. I was just kidding. Just wanted to see what you would say." I motioned to the Rabbit. Leah smiled back; her irritation from a few moments ago was gone.

We both jumped into the car. The drive to First Beach was quiet. Leah just looked outside the window with a faraway look in her eyes. She occasionally asked questions about our pack, but always went silent afterwards. We finally reached First Beach.

"Hey Leah, we're here!" My voice snapped her out of thoughts.

She smiled at me and we left the car. "I wanna walk to the cliffs, if that's okay with you?"

"Sure, sure." We began to walk in the direction of the cliffs. I felt so at ease with Leah.

"You know, no matter what exotic country I have been to; I have never seen such a beautiful view. These cliffs are one of a kind!" She looked like she belonged here; one with nature, real and beautiful.

"Leah, I-I missed you." I pulled her into hug. I was caught up in the moment. She felt so wonderful, warm and comfortable. Old Leah would never have allowed me to hug her like this. She would have beaten me to within an inch of my life, then teased me for being a 'Girly- boy' and then tell me to grow a pair.

But Leah hugged me back, probably sensing that I needed some comforting. After a few minutes she whispered softly breaking the silence "Jacob, what happened between you and Nessie?"

I knew it was coming. She already knew the imprint was broken because of yesterday. She probably just wanted to know why.

I let go of her and we began walking again. "I really don't know." I replied honestly. Running my fingers through my hair, I continued. "One minute we were fine and then out of the blue she calls me to the cabin and breaks the imprint. No real reasons. No proper explanation. Nothing."

Leah rubs my arm, trying to comfort me as we walk along the beach.

"I never thought my life would be so empty without the imprint. When she first broke the imprint, I felt so aimless. I didn't know what to do with myself. I was so used to having her around. Then I became so angry at her and her family for using me. Now… I'm just indifferent. I just don't care about them anymore. I'm just sad about all the time I wasted being the Cullen's lap dog." I nostrils flared when I remembered what they had done to me.

I turned and looked at Leah. She looked so sad for me. "Jacob, I'm sorry. I know what it feels like to be used and abandoned. Believe me it gets better. You will move on and find happiness without Nessie. You just need some time." Giving me a reassuring smile, she took my hand and pulled me into a warm hug.

"Well, if it isn't the one, and the only, she –wolf!" Paul said playfully.

I was so engrossed in my conversation with Leah that I didn't hear Paul and the others approach. Leah and I turned to look at them. Leah squeezed me hand tighter, reassuringly.

Sam, Jared, Paul and Brady were standing nearby in their shorts. Paul had a smug look on his face. Sam just stared at Leah and my entwined hands.

"Hey guys. What are you up to?" I asked trying to divert attention away from Leah if possible. It obviously didn't work because Paul was stupid, and he felt he needed to make up for not being able to annoy Leah for the past few years.

"Looking good, she-wolf" he said as his eyes raked up and down her body. I felt like ripping him apart, he was married to my sister, and eye-fucking Leah. What an idiot!

I let out an irritated growl, but Leah spoke up. "Too bad I can't say the same for you, Paulie." Leah used her sweet, seductive voice.

Paul blushed. Jared and Brady burst out laughing. Sam just stood there, still staring at Leah and my hands.

"How you been, Sam?" Leah asked, because she realised he hadn't said anything and was staring at us, and I think she wanted to get this conversation over with.

"I have been well. Good to see you back in La Push. Emily will be so happy to see you." His voice was normal but his expression gave away his true feelings. He looked like a kid who's favourite kind of candy was stolen from him.

Oh God! Could this idiot not think about his imprint for one second? And the way he looked at us both made me want to rip him apart. I just hope he did not upset Leah on her second day back. I looked at Leah's face, she was still smiling and she didn't look phased.

"Yes, it feels good to be back." She replied with not a hint of bitterness to her voice.

I cut in before Sam could ruin Leah's good mood.

"I think we should get going, Leah. Roderick and Chloe wanted to have a look around La Push today. I don't think we should be late."

"Yup, I think we should get back. Nice seeing you boys!" She said. "You too, Paul!" She winked at him playfully.

We walked away from them back towards the car.

"And?" I tried to coax her feelings out.

"Nothing. I felt nothing. I wasn't angry. I wasn't sad." She replied.

"Okay, good to know that I wouldn't have to stop you from committing murder while you are in La Push." I grinned at her.

Luckily she caught the joking way I intended it and laughed. Suddenly, she stopped laughing and looked at me with a serious expression.

"Jacob, what are you going to do about Nessie? She seemed like she really wanted to talk to you yesterday."

"Oh shit! I forgot about that." I thought for a second and a plan came to me.

"I think I need to sort this out once and for all. Maybe I should go see the Cullen's! Speak to Nessie so the whole family will stop bothering me. Even Eddie boy came to speak to me. They are becoming creepier than usual."

"Leah, please come with me. I could use my Beta. And you can help me not to cave easily. Have my back, so to speak. Please." I did my best puppy dog expression.

"Oh no you didn't just try that face on me, you little mongrel!" She snapped.

"Please!" I did the face again.

"Okay, on one condition."

"Okay, fine. I will be your personal slave for the rest of time!"

"Funny!" Leah said sarcastically. "But my condition is that you never ever try or attempt to try that puppy dog face ever again. You look like a complete retard and that's the only reason people would feel sorry for you and give you what you want." She looked so serious as she said it. She looked at me for a few seconds then laughed, pushed me lightly off balance and started running to the car with me chasing happily behind her.

Leah POV

Aunt Becca and Uncle Lucas went with Sue to Port Angeles to do some shopping. Chloe and Roderick desperately wanted to see the La Push.

There weren't many stores around La Push but we did have beautiful beaches and lovely cliffs. Seth, Jacob and I decided to show them around the cliffs.

Once we got there, Seth and Jacob were showing off their cliff diving. They went to one of the smaller cliffs to dive, so Roderick could try if he wanted to without getting himself killed.

Chloe and I watched the boys acting silly and cliff diving. We marvelled at the beautiful ocean view and chatted happily about random things and Sue's wedding. The conversation suddenly took a surprising turn when Chloe asked me about Jacob.

"Leah, what's up with you and Jacob? Did you guys used to date or something? You only told me about Sam." Chloe had this curious look on her face.

"Err, no we never dated. We just good friends. What gave you the idea we dated?"

"I was just inquisitive. You just seem so comfortable with him and have you seen the way he gawks at you? It's too cute!"

"What is it with the women in your family? Seriously! He does not gawk at me. He just hasn't seen me in a while. He is probably just happy to see me in La Push!" I started to raise my voice.

Chloe giggled. "Leah, you're overreacting a bit. I mean, you are an incredibly gorgeous woman. Any guy in their right mind would stare at you. Besides, Jacob is hot. I wouldn't mind if he looked at me the way he looked at you! You should totally date him. Think of the beautiful babies you could have!" She said happily and winked at me.

I was blushing so badly. I looked up towards were the boys where. Jacob was already walking towards us. He had just got out of the water. He was wet and wearing his shorts dangerously low which showed off his perfectly chiselled 8-pack abs. Chloe was right. He was hot. But he was also a werewolf which means he has super hearing. Therefore, he had possibly heard everything Chloe had just said. I managed to turn a deeper shade of red.

He grinned at me and plopped down beside me. "Hey girls. Enjoying the view I see."

I could see the water slowly evaporating from his warm body. He was beautiful.

I was at a loss for words. I was hoping he was referring to the view from the cliffs, and not himself after he just overheard what Chloe said.

"Yes, it is a beautiful place." Chloe replied cheerfully not worried that he had heard her previous comments because she didn't know he had super werewolf hearing.

Jacob turned to me. "Leah! Have you been out in the sun too long? Your face is so red. Maybe you got sunburnt or something." Jacob sounded concerned.

"No, I think I will be fine."

I don't know why I was so concerned about what Jacob might have heard. I couldn't stop blushing when he looked at me now. Damn Chloe and Aunt Becca for making me think about Jacob like that.

"Are you sure? Maybe we should get you out of the sun."

"Don't worry, Jacob. This is nothing. I remember this one time in Brazil we both stayed out in the sun for the whole day. I was so sunburnt and in so much of pain I couldn't move. And Leah was perfectly normal." Chloe commented.

Reality dawned on Jacob when he remembered that I was still a werewolf and I could heal quickly. Even though the redness on my face now had nothing to do with the sun.

"Okay, listen I think we should go over to the Cullen's house later this evening after dinner. I think Nessie should be home after college. I will send her a message when I get home to make arrangements. I want to get it done before Sue's wedding so there wouldn't be any awkwardness then." Jacob said, turning his attention back towards serious matters.

"Okay, that's fine with me." I was still blushing.

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