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Tendrils of sunlight slipped between a gap in the curtains of my room, effectively waking me from my precious sleep. Stretching I rolled out of bed and padded to the bathroom.
There's nothing like a scorching shower to wake you up for school.
Oh yes, today is the long awaited Friday, most of my peers will be having slumber parties and getting drunk. But not I, no I'll be at a meeting where leeches are going to teach me how to fight other leeches in order for us to save their precious human.
Joy.
Don't get me wrong. I don't really have anything against Bella. I mean you can't help who falls in love with you. I just wish she wasn't so freaking perfect, then I could find a reason to dislike her, but she seems quite sweet and from what I've heard she's a hard working and down to earth. Maybe we could have been friends if the circumstances were different.
Heaving myself out of the shower I wrapped a fluffy towel around my body and dried off. Then I slipped into my under clothes before rummaging through my closet.
I decided on a pair of light wash jean shorts and a pink baby doll top with a thin knitted white sweater thrown over top. Wandering into my bathroom I slipped on my bracelet and pulled my curls up into a messy ponytail. Quickly applying some light make up I slipped on my flip-flops.
A little spritz of vanilla perfume and I was done. Grabbing my messenger bag off the hook, I jumped down the stairs two at a time.
My dad was actually there for breakfast and we ate silently, him eggs and bacon and me a piece of toast. Then kissing his cheek I scooped up my keys and trudged to my car.
I'm not going to lie. I'm a little excited for this leech meeting tonight. I want to meet the Cullen's, everyone was always talking about them. They seemed almost interesting. Granted I already had a little run in with Dr. Cullen, but meeting the whole family of vamps would be cool, exciting even.
My classes passed quickly and I had gotten all my teachers to move me back to my old seats, near the pack members. We talked in hushed tones about tonight, seems I'm not the only one a little intrigued.
During lunch I sat with most of the pack too, Jared, Kim, Quil, Embry, Jake, and Paul served as some serious entertainment.
Jacob and I were still on awkward terms but we spoke some.
When the final bell finally rang I sprang form my seat and sprinted down the rapidly crowding hallway. Stopping at my locker, I continued out the front doors and into the fresh air of June in La Push. Taking a deep breath I caught Kim's eye from across the parking lot and stumbled my way over, but was intercepted by a boy I vaguely recognized.
He was tall, not as tall as Jake, but taller then me, with dark brown curly hair and bright honey colored eyes. His skin was smooth and tanned, stretching over lean muscles, which rippled as he moved towards me.
Al in all he was cute, super cute.
"Hey Amber." The boy flashed me a winning smile "I'm Blake, I'm the new kid in your math class"
Oh! That's right, he had been introduced today, moved from Vermont. Blake Jeffries.
"Hi" I murmured shyly, peering over his shoulder to see Kim looking worriedly to the right, following her gaze I was met with a seething Jacob Black.
"So" He said, looking down bashfully "I know I'm new to area and stuff, but I hear that this diner near my house has really good burgers and uh I was just wondering if you wanted to go with me to try them, tonight." He was blushing as he kept staring at his shoes and I smiled.
Absolutely adorable.
"Oh I'd love too Blake!" His whole face brightened and his eyes shot up to meet mine.
The sound of metal being crushed made me look over to see Quil with a hand on Jake's shoulder and prying Jake's hand off the mangled door handle of his beloved Rabbit.
"But I can't tonight, I have to go to dinner with one of my neighbors, I'm sorry. Do you think we could go another time? I'll give you my number?" Blake nodded eagerly and I quickly scribbled down my cell phone and handed it to him.
Blake grinned "Thanks! I'll call you!" He all but shouted before running in the other direction.
Okay so I didn't know the guy, but he seemed sweet and was definitely cute. Why not go on a harmless date with him? I deserved to go have fun with a boy who wasn't constantly keeping me guessing. Maybe he could get my mind off the ever infuriating, Jacob Black.
Wincing I chanced a glance back to where Jake had been standing near his car, but he wasn't there anymore. Searching the parking lot, I looked for Kim.
She was still standing by Jared's car with Quil, Embry, and Jake.
"Hey!" She sang giving me a hug as I walked up.
"Hey Kim" I smiled and Kim leaned up against Jared's car as Quil and Jared talked while Jacob glared at me. His hands were shaking, but he seemed calmer then a few minutes ago.
"I wish I could go with you guys tonight." Kim sighed slumping her shoulders with a pout.
I giggled at the child like stance and she peered up at me through dark lashes curiously.
"You're silly Kim, It's probably going to be super boring." I reasoned with her.
"Then why don't you stay home?" Jacob's rich voice filled my ears and I whirled around. He was standing right behind me, his ebony hair obscuring his eyes from my view.
I frowned "Not a chance Jake."
He glowered before stomping to his Rabbit and peeling away.
Smirking triumphantly I kissed Kim's cheek and waved to the boys before going to my own car and driving home.
The sun was hidden behind a thick blanket of clouds, but some of its warmth filtered through, making my day a tiny bit brighter. I knew though, that when the sun went down it would be freezing again. So I had to do a quick wardrobe change before heading to Sam and Emily's.
The house was empty when I arrived and walking into the kitchen I threw the keys on the counter and ran up the stairs.
Searching through my closet I found a pair of dark wash skinny jeans and a thick navy blue slouchy sweater, under the sweater I shimmied into a simple grey T. Putting on the outfit I stuffed my feet into a pair of scuffed black army boots.
In the bathroom I pulled my hair out of its mess before pulling it back again in a strict ponytail with no fly aways. I knew I probably wouldn't be aloud to spar with the leeches, but if the chance arose I wanted to be able to see my opponent.
Approving of my appearance, I wandered back down the stairs and scribbled a quick explanation to my dad. Then I started on the quick journey to Emily's.
The gravel was loud as I pulled up their driveway and I could already see a couple of the packs head's bobbing in the house through the window. Even as I watched Leah ran out of the forest in a mucky worn yellow sundress.
Parking the car, I hopped out and smiled at Leah who grinned back and joined me in walking up the porch steps.
The door was thrown open though, before I could even touch the handle, and a shrieking Brady launched himself at my stomach.
I caught him at the last second and the momentum caused me to knock back straight into Leah. This of course made her topple over and we all landed in a painful heap at the bottom of the porch.
Groaning I shoved Brady off of me and glared at him.
"What the hell was that you bum?" I snapped, dusting off my jeans and helping Leah stand up.
"It's going to get me!" cried Brady. Rolling my eyes, I held out my hand for him to take and he gratefully let me help him off the ground.
Turning I could hear laughter in the house and with a feral growl I stomped back up the stairs and slammed open the door.
"Paul, do you have a death wish?" I snarled causing the older boy to grin. "What the hell did you do to Brady?"
"Look!" Collin's voice demanded and I turned to see him pointing at the TV, which just so happened to be playing Paranormal Activity. Collin cowered back into the couch while Paul snickered.
"You idiot" I snapped, shutting off the television and rounding on him. "You seem to have forgotten that they're still only thirteen, despite their physical appearances they're still just kids!"
Brady muttered something about being a man and I snorted.
Paul rolled his eyes and huffed in a very child like manor. "Well they said they wanted to watch it, so I let them."
I turned to meet Collin and Brady's slightly guilty expressions "But he said it wasn't scary!" Whined Collin
Rolling my eyes I threw my hand up in frustration before wandering into the kitchen to grab a snack. Shining an apple on my shirt I nibbled slightly on its smooth flesh before turning to look out one of the windows.
I always loved the forest, even as a little girl. Jake, Quil, Embry, and I would all pretend we were mighty explorers and march into our back yards with walking sticks and bagged lunches.
We'd spend hours out there in the forest, laughing and running through the foliage. Ever since we watched the movie, Tarzan, Jake was obsessed. He of course would play the role of the jungle king himself, while I was always Jane. Embry and Quil were our pet apes. It was fantastic. And now, thinking back on it, I couldn't help but miss those frolicking days with a hollow ache. We were free back then, with no feelings of love or jealousy to keep us at arms length. Our friendship was thick and life was good, but now everything was strained.
I wasn't sure how much of this I could take.
I had been looking, the past few weeks, at high schools down New York. My great aunt lived in the city, and though she was slightly deranged, she had offered more then not for me to come stay with her. Maybe it would do me some good to get away for my senior year, I could always come back if I didn't like it.
But I mean the thing is, how fucking dumb is this whole situation? I had mulled over all the words Jake and I had spoken to each other in the past months, and this was killing me. He loved Bella, I got that, but what about me? Did he honestly think he would go off and have his fun with Bella Swan then when she left, like we all know she would, he'd come running back to me?
Don't get me wrong, I love the boy more then air, but this has to stop somewhere. I had promised to wait for him, but I was sure I wasn't going to make this easy. The pain I feel, I want him to feel. I want him to know exactly what kind of agony he put me through.
And more then anything, I wanted him to pick me first.
But he didn't, and I would always be second to dear Isabella Swan.
I could feel the transition happening in me, the sadness was slowly hardening into something different, something akin to fury.
"At least you're eating." The rich voice startled me and I whirled around.
Ah, speak of the devil.
Of course there's Jacob Black, in all his glory, leaning up against the doorframe with that infuriatingly sexy smirk.
I tried to ignore the way my heart sped up.
Rolling my eyes I threw the core of my apple in the trashcan and rounded my glare on him "Don't pretend like you care what I do Jake."
His eyes narrowed and one second I'm standing in the middle of the kitchen, next second I'm backed up against the sink, trapped in the arms of this sexy bastard.
"Of course I care Amber, why ever would you say I didn't?" His voice is soft and smooth, his breath tickling my ear and all thoughts rush from my head.
Oh God, he's too close, I can't think when he's that close!
"G-Get off me Jake." I tried to make my voice sound stern, but only succeeded in making him chuckle.
"I saw you today after school" He growled his eyes searching mine "You gave that boy your number?" He hissed. I could feel him begin to shake on top of me. Sighing I put a soothing hand on his cheek.
After he calmed a little I simply nodded to answer his question before resuming my struggle to get out of the prison his arms had trapped me in.
His chest rumbled with a barely contained snarl "You don't even know him! He could be a rapist or a murderer and you just gave away your number to him like it was nothing!"
Rolling my eyes I remembered Blake's bright eyes and innocent smile. "Oh please, I doubt he's any of those things. Besides I can take care of myself, and who knows maybe Blake and I will really hit it off. I can do whatever I want Jacob Black. You have no control over who I da-"
But my speech was cut short because Jacob was suddenly kissing me and, after a moment, I was kissing him back. Roughly his lips danced with mine and I found I couldn't stop him even if I wanted too. My mind had completely shut off as he did that thing with his tongue and I swear I could have died happy. My fingers tangled into his deliciously soft hair while his hands dug into my hips. My heart beat ten thousand miles a minute and I don't know how long we stayed like that before he slowly pulled back and stared at me with dark eyes.
"When you're with him, you'll be thinking of me."
His mouth was suddenly on my neck, making my head fall back in pure pleasure.
"He can't make your heart beat like I can, can't make you tremble, can't make you moan." As if on cue I mewed softly, his name leaving my lips in a breathy whisper.
He continued to press open-mouthed kisses down the arch of my neck before stopping at my pulse point. "You can't even want him properly, because you crave for me body and soul, I'm the only one who can soothe that ache Amber." Smirking at the feel of my fluttering heart, he bit into the soft flesh, making me cry out as his teeth scraped my skin. Swirling his cool tongue over the wounded area, he immediately soothed the sting.
Finally pulling away he smirked at my frazzled state.
"Mine." He murmured and then kissed me tenderly on the lips once more.
He exited the kitchen only moments later but I still stood slumped next to the sink.
My whole body trembling, aching for more of him.
I hated it, hated how he could do that too me, most of all I hated how he was right.
Was it like that for him and Bella? Did he think of me when he was with her?
Groaning I slid a hand down my ponytail before standing up straight and marching out of the kitchen.
How dare he. He knew what power he had over me, knew how he would effect me and he abused it! So many feelings raged inside of me, I didn't even know where to start.
Trudging into the living room I was met with Kim, Emily, and Leah who gave me a knowing look. Of course, I realized, if she was in here she could hear us, heck the whole pack probably did.
Blushing furiously I suddenly found my boots to be very interesting.
"Love the outfit" Emily winked and couldn't help but send her a sweet smile.
"Come on, they all went to change in the forest, I was waiting for you." Leah said standing up and walking towards the door.
"Right" I murmured following her, Emily shouted a "Be safe!" To which we both rolled our eyes, waving our hands nonchalantly over our shoulders.
We walked towards the forest and Leah turned to raise a questioning eyebrow at me, effectively re-heating the fading blush on my cheeks.
"Don't even ask." I muttered and she laughed before running behind a tree to change.
When Leah's slim silvery wolf sauntered out from behind the trees I grinned and we both shot off like rockets into the forest.
Dodging a branch I let out a breath before retreating to that space in my mind. The way I saw it, it was like a door. The door was labeled 'Pack' and it was locked, but as soon as I unlocked it, their thoughts came flooding in. So with a little caution I unlocked the door and was bombarded with their voices.
Pictures of trees whizzing by in different perspectives filled my mind, and the excited voices of my pack clogged my ears as we all followed a single black wolf.
Sam knew the designated area of meeting, and Jacob was close behind him I could see it from Quil's eyes who was closest to the pair.
Focusing solely on Leah, her thoughts were unveiled from the mass of voices and I could hear her clearly.
"Lets race."
With a hysterical laugh I shot off through the trees, moving so fast the world around me was a blur. I could see Leah from my peripheral vision. She was running along side me, a wolfish smile on her pretty face.
We zoomed under branches and over logs, the leaves swished as we passed them. The only sound was our feet pounding into the damp earth.
With a clear glimpse of the area we were supposed to arrive at, plucked from our alphas head, Leah and I quickly surpassed Sam and Jake and continued running.
I could see the meadow through the trees. But out of the corner of my eye Leah skidded to a halt, her eyes wide and turned to me with fright. But it was to late for me. I couldn't slow down, so I simply ran right into the clearing. Sliding across the wet grass I finally came to a stop.
Breathing heavily I noticed a sweet smell that permeated around the green field, a smell that I knew…
Looking up I met seven curious pairs of golden eyes and one very familiar pair of brown ones.
"Oh, hey…"
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