Previously...

"That was humiliating, Seth. Can't you act mature?" Riley spun around. She looked hurt. Was it really that bad?

"I'm sorry, Riley," I ran a hand through my hair. She glanced around, noticing the crowd her family formed. Still fuming, she hopped in the car beside Talia. Julie rubbed my shoulder. At least she was on my side. Oliver seemed to be back in his cocoon shell. That puzzled me.

What ever happened back there was unordinary. Since when did Oliver have a good time and laugh? That was out of character, but also a great relief. Maybe he was making progress. I'd have to tell Esme that.

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lytebrytehybrid88 wants to know how long after season 1 does this take place: Okay, I always hate saying this because I feel like you all might flip out. Well don't flip because it basically means nothing. I know, bad timing and bad writing on my part. It takes place roughly seven or eight years after. Seth and Riley didn't age because you know. Oliver is now barely seventeen. Sorry things had to be like this, but you know it shouldn't impact it too much. Sorry for the confusion.

Chapter 21: Halloween Party Disaster

Disclaimer: I don't own anything but Stephenie Meyer does. She actually owns most of it. I just thought up Riley's family, Jess, The Pirates, Troy ;), and the plot.

A/N: This is where things get good y'all. You'll see the new plot finally.

Seth's POV

"Jess! You don't need a date!" I pounded on her door. She refused to go to Alice's masked Halloween ball. Alice tapped my shoulder. That pixie could be very convincing. She got Bella to dress up, which Edward seemed to love.

Let me clarify that this ball is kind of like a stripper's ball. You get in costumes that are always the sexy version of the outfits. My outfit currently was a cop, but Alice always had backups. When Riley got here, she was supposed to be a matching cop as well. Suddenly, Nessie squealed from the hall. Footsteps came toward my room until the door slammed shut. I hopped inside before Ness got there.

Jake sat in my desk chair, breathing heavily. "I can't go out there, man," Jake's hair was windblown. "She's in a sailor's outfit!"

"And?" I laughed.

"Just imagine Renemsee's little body in that even smaller outfit. Now imagine my thoughts. Then remember that Edward is coming," Jake groaned, throwing his head in his hands. I laughed harder than ever. If anyone had it hard, it was Jake. Although Riley's a handful, I didn't have to worry about my thoughts. The front door opened and somebody walked up the stairs.

"Don't look past her face and you'll be fine," I offered.

"You saw her! I swear, one second she won't go past kissing and now it's like she wants to give me a boner and get me killed!" Jake hissed, glancing at the door. Somebody pounded at the door, causing Jake to jump ten feet high. Laughing, I opened the door to have my throat suddenly close up. There stood Riley in all her glory. The cop outfit cut low, past her chest and barely covered up half her boobs. The shorts surely didn't cover her ass; there was no way. To make matters worse, handcuffs hung from a belt loop and a badge was pinned over her right breast. "Riley, you naughty girl!"

Riley's expression was less than happy. She still was pissed about the day before. That only made her hotter. I couldn't move, not that I wanted to. It was all so much to take in. In the back of my mind, I heard Riley give an irritated remark and then felt Jake's body skim mine as he passed out the door. It was all I could do to blink and keep from drooling.

Riley looked at me like I had some disease. She didn't realize how hot she was. Taking off her police sunglasses, her eyes portrayed a misty effect in the eye shadow. Suddenly, I was aware of Alice's high-pitched shrieking.

"Riley! You forgot the panty hose!" she scolded, pushing me out of the way and into the room. Alice looked Riley up and down. "Never mind, they would be tacky. I think you are good to go. Seth, get changed."

I realized suddenly that was the outfit she'd be wearing in front of tons of people. That didn't sit well. "Hell no. You aren't wearing that," I walked forward, trying to figure out how to make the outfit less revealing.

It was the chest. I took the two sides where the clothing cut off and tried to pull them together. "Ow, Seth, my boobs are only so small. They can't - hey!" Riley exclaimed. I stopped suddenly, realizing she was right. "Can we have a less revealing outfit, Alice? Seth is being a baby."

With a sigh, she headed out to find two new costumes. Riley rubbed her boobs like they hurt.

"I take it I look pretty?"

"More than pretty," I agreed. Alice came back with the outfits. They weren't too much better. I was a football player and Riley was as well. She had a crop top and just as short shorts, but it was better. We also put black lines on our cheeks. "Okay."

"Over protective boyfriend, does this work?" Alice said in annoyance. I grinned. That wasn't the worst thing to be called. "Then go outside and have fun!" Riley didn't seem like she wanted to, but we did as told.

. . .

"I'm not drunk!" Riley slurred as I pulled her over to a table. Taking the drink from her hand, I steadied her. Legally, she could drink. That didn't mean I wasn't looking out for her. Oliver –when did he decide to come? – nearly fell on the table making his way to a chair. He too was drunk as ever. A girl Ollie's age followed him, much less unsteady.

"Hey Riley! Oliver," she giggled, throwing her arms around his eyes. "Guess who?"

"It's the hot cat," Oliver growled, turning around with a slightly gruff look. She led him over to a corner and to my shock they started making out. She was pretty, but what surprised me was that he actually seemed to be socializing. And the girl knew Oliver.

"Who's that?" I asked Riley, hoping to get more answers than before.

Riley looked back at the girl and after some time of thinking, she said, "Oliver's girlfriend. Cat. Her name's Catherine you know. She's so tall, but that works for Oliver…" Riley droned on. I was dumbfounded. He had a girlfriend and I didn't know? Sure we weren't super close, but I figured close enough to tell each other that. "Oh!" Riley giggled, "Don't tell Seth or dad that!"

"Why not?" I asked, but before she could answer, the wind blew our direction. A new scent similar to the Cullen's but slightly different wafted into my nose accompanied by noises of a group running fast our way. I stood, looking for Jake. He seemed to already notice. Ness froze from her dance, along with everyone else who had an enhanced scent. Alice and Edward seemed to be the only ones who weren't scared for their lives. "Stay here."

Despite my warnings, I felt her hand slip into mine as I made my way across the dance floor. Emotions mixed in between me when another man pulled her away. I didn't want her near the Volturi, no matter the size, but I didn't want her with another guy. Nevertheless, I ventured into the woods alongside everyone else.

We didn't wait long for the three to appear in front of us. We outnumbered them, but they didn't seem here for a fight. Jane, Alec, and Demetri. Jane had her doll-like smile on. "Hello Edward, it's nice seeing you again," Jane sighed, her hands together in her long robes. We looked to Edward, except Alice who always knew what was happening.

"You have uncanny timing," Edward stiffened. "Our daughter stopped aging decades ago and you are just now feeling the need to check now."

"We trusted your word. On orders from Aro, we are to investigate a girl whose eyes can control one," Alec said. Bella, one of the most protective vampires I knew, relaxed from her crouch momentarily. It was my turn to go pale white.

"There is no vampire with that ability," I gulped. Jane looked at me for the first time. Her eyes were blood red and unnerving. They considered me with a masked emotion.

"Pain," and ripples of pain shot through me. I couldn't breathe. It was suffocating, unimaginable. Falling to the ground, I clutched my chest. All at once, it stopped and I took shaky breaths. "Don't lie to me."

"He's telling the truth," Bella stepped forward. Yes, next time she should speak. Bella couldn't get hurt. Me on the other hand…

"Aro won't be happy to hear that. Tell me, who is the blonde Gregory mentioned before?" Alec asked. Still wheezing, my breath stopped short. Did tell them and put her at risk? Or did we lie and put ourselves at risk? Obviously I was opting for the latter choice, but…

"You knew about the Pirates," Edward hissed, "and you didn't do anything about the two young ones." Speaking of young, I prayed Jess was staying hidden. They probably would have smelled her if it weren't for Jake and I.

"We were doing something about it until you ruined our plans. Aro would have been pleased. You are lucky he wasn't notified," Jane sighed in boredom.

"Wyler was supposed to come with us once Chelsea arrived. They were in the dark. The rest of their clan was to be punished," Alec stated.

"Aro would have had you kill the children," Edward snarled. Jane merely glanced at him before focusing on me again. "You have made a mista-,"

"Don't question the Volturi!" Demetri snarled. "Show us the girl." I was surpised Gregory had given up his own family member so quickly. Why had it taken the Volturi so long to act on his word? "Riley Pratt, is that correct?"

"You can't see or touch her," I sneered. "They have to follow your rules, but not me."

Jane smiled in fake sympathy. "Aw, you think you have a say. Demetri is an expert tracker. We will be talking to this girl, fight or not," Jane scoffed, pushing past us. I phased and prepared to jump on Jane, but Jake tackled me mid-air.

Alice would have stopped us if anything's wrong, Jake shoved me harder into the ground. Whimpering, I tried to escape, fighting with every once of strength.

She didn't even know they were coming for Riley, I snarled and squirmed away. Quickly I shifted back and ran to my room to get some clothes. Edward most likely stalled for me. He was Edward, he'd do it.

"Out!" I yelled at the couple going at it on my bed. I told Alice not to invite the high school kids from Forks. All they wanted to do was have sex. Still zipping up the jeans, I ran downstairs and out the door. As suspected, they were searching still. Weaving through the crowd of sweaty bodies, I searched for Riley. We were leaving. I didn't care what Jake thought. Riley wasn't getting into that shit because of me or at all for that matter.

I pulled her out of some college frat guy's arms. "Riley, baby we have to leave," I whispered in her ear. She looked at me and then back at the guy.

"I don't want to," Riley whined. "This is Daniel. He's my friend."

I bent down and pressed my hands on her shoulder, looking her in the eyes. "That's nice. We'll come back later," I searched, seeing if she comprehended. Riley pouted, turned around, and crossed her arms over her chest. "Riley!"

"Dude, she doesn't want to leave. Who even are you?" the guy slurred. The stench pf beer wavered from his breath. Ugh.

"Her boyfriend," jealousy went through me despite the dangerous situation.

"I never heard of you."

"Doesn't matter," I rolled my eyes, glancing around. Three dark robes were eerily close by. We'd never get out of there and I knew it. Still had to try.

"Consider yourself replaced. Ain't that right, sweetheart," the guy stole Riley from my hand and pulled her to his chest, leaning down to kiss her. Welp. He asked for it. Before their noses even came close, using my fast reflexes, I tackled him to the ground. A punch to his nose had blood spewing on me and the ground and his face. It ran in his mouth, causing him to spit everywhere. I wanted to do so much more, but Riley's frantic tapping snapped me into reality. My head whipped to the side to see the three black robes smiling down on Riley and I.

In the back of my mind, I was aware of a series of pinches in my jaw. Only later would I realize it was Daniel trying to fight back by punching me. Stepping on his stomach in the process, I got up and led Riley to the house with all the other vampires following. She whispered questions but it was too late to try and explain.

The door clicked shut and we were alone in the library. There were many more books than there used to be. It was mainly used as a study. "This is she? That frail thing?" Jane scoffed. Riley stumbled further into my side. She was shaking. I hated how scared they had her.

"What do you want?" I asked.

"We'd like to see it," Alec said as if it were obvious. He turned to Riley. "Use your gift for us."

"I could," Riley giggled at a thought of hers. "You need to ask me nicer. You all look so scary. I can fix it!" Despite my warning, she walked forward and shoved the hood off Alec. He went rigid. She did the same to Jane, leaned back with her lip bit, and then licked her fingers. Jane smacked her hand away before she could wipe of the black eye liner. I pulled her back against my chest then.

Jane looked ready to kill Riley. "Is she seriously drunk?" Jane seethed, pulling on her hood again. With a sigh, I bent near her ear, never taking my eyes off the three leeches.

"Riley, do as they ask and it will all be okay," I whispered even though they all could hear. Riley frowned. It was like she was a mix of emotions, all changing within a second. One moment she was scared and the next she didn't seem to care about them at all.

After more coaxing, she nodded. I looked away along with a few of the Cullens. We wanted to be alert incase… They had her do it repeatedly. One would sit out and watch their expressions. Then Riley commanded them a couple times and in her drunken state, she found it quite amusing. Finally, Jane forced her to stop when she figured out that her own gifts were momentarily stunned as well.

"You can do this on mass crowds?"

Riley's response? She almost fainted as she had way too much beer and using her power probably didn't help that much. I answered for her, "Yes." It wasn't a lie. Truth be told, she couldn't do it to the entire Volturi coven for over a few seconds unless she had family. They didn't need to be told. Aro wasn't there so I didn't see a problem with withholding part of the truth.

"She knows too much," Jane stated. I jumped in front of her as a quick motion was made. The rest of the Cullen family followed suit. "We have to unless you are going to changer her in this second, in which case Aro would very much like to have her."

"Good luck," Riley giggled from far back. I wished she'd just shut her mouth sometimes. "Vampire venom doesn't work on Gracefuls. We are immune."

"We?"

"Immune?"

"They are an entire different race of supernatural beings with their own secrets to keep. So no, you have no right to kill her seeing as she fits into our category as well. Imprints don't tell our secrets," I growled; ready to rip my clothes to shreds and phase at any second.

"We must take this up with Aro, Jane," Alec whispered too low for anyone but them to hear, but I heard. Loudly he announced, "I'm sure Aro would still love to meet her, if not even have her."

"She's fine here," I said, staring him down. "We aren't going with you."

"Then he'll come here," Demetri stepped in front of Jane, who seemed to be at a loss of words. They turned together after smiling ruefully. Just as they reached the door, the glass wall shattered at the other side of the room. Beneath the glass and rubble, Jess was laughing. Then she flew up in the room holding a football. Balancing on the chandelier, she threw the ball at top speed aimed right at a creek bed, spraying water on top of everyone outside. In a flash, Jane perched beside me with a surprised look. "Make sure she stays as well."

"It was nice meeting you," Riley stumbled and clung onto Jane's robe. "You should let your hair down, it really-," she was cut off as she bent over and vomited all over Jane's feet. The vampire's eyes flared to life as her hands wrapped around Riley's arm. I sprinted to them, but not before she could fling Riley into a wall in rage.

Once again, I shifted into my wolf form and pounced. It was Emmett and Jasper who kept me back that time. "We will be seeing you shortly," Jane hustled out of the room, followed by her twin and tracker. I was split in two. One part of me wanted to hunt her down and tear her limb from limb for touching my Riley. The other, and more insistent, part made me want to check on Riley.

She was clutching her arm and shards of glass were around her from the broken mirror and window. "I think…she doesn't like me," Riley burped at the end. With a sigh, I picked her up and took her to my room while the rest called Carlisle. "I have glass splinters. In my butt." If I weren't concerned, I'd be laughing my head off. Nessie sat beside Riley while I paced, trying to control my anger towards those stuck up vampires.

"It's definitely broken. Those splinters are going to hurt coming out," Nessie brushed hair from Riley's eyes. She didn't hold beer well at all, but I wasn't the type to control people so I let her drink and drink. Next time, I'd have to stop her sooner.

Hours later, Carlisle had her fitted in a cast as she slept soundlessly. "Why didn't you tell us? We should have stayed to help," Carlisle spoke. He was mainly mad that he didn't get to convince Jane himself.

"Will they hurt Riley?" I worried. Edward rested a hand on my shoulder. Nobody responded, meaning they had not a clue. I groaned. "How did they do it? How'd they find out?"

"Gregory knew Randall. Randall knew Riley and her family long before," Jasper said.

"Mutiny," Jake sniggered. Ness elbowed him and he straightened. "I just mean…well it looks like everyone turned against Wyler and his mate. They did call the Volturi in on them." Only he'd be able to find a subject like this funny.

"Can't – can't we leave?" I paced the floor, biting my nails furiously. Riley was sleeping, having no idea of what danger she was in.

"Demetri would find us easily. I'm worried. Will Jess want to leave?" Esme gulped. She was already so attached to our new family member and it was only a week into her stay.

"Let's not panic. We have months," Alice spoke from her trance. "The trees are green and full. It's just going into winter now. We have time."

"Jess doesn't have to know," Jasper finished her thoughts. "It will be easier for her not to leave us if she bonds without the pressure of the Volturi."

"No," I croaked. "She'll be furious that we knew so far in advance."

"It's a chance we'll-," Edward began.

Alice stopped him, "Seth's right. She'll go in spite, regret it later, but then Chelsea would influence her. We'd never get her back."

Rosalie cleared her throat. I never liked when she spoke in these things. She always brought the dark perspective. "Do we even want her to stay?"

"I do. She deserves a family. Jess has been on the run too long to give up on her so soon," Esme nearly growled but stopped herself. I was dumbfounded. Esme got very passionate over these things, but that was rare for Esme to do.

"Will she stay if we do tell her?" Carlisle asked, looking to Alice. After moments of waiting, she shook her head solemnly. "I'm sorry, honey."

"No," Esme whispered, staring out the shattered window. Her expression was heartbreaking. "No-nobody tell her. I'll handle it later. For now, we take out chances with secrecy."

"You know she'll rebuke that. Every girl like her would," Nessie muttered, looking at the ground.

"I have a feeling she'll change her mind," Esme said. "I won't withhold it for long, but she's not ready yet."

Looking Esme in the eyes, I had the terrible notion that she was wrong. Jess was like a bomb; once the pin was pulled she was going everywhere in the wrong direction. And that pin was about to be pulled.

. . .

"My head hurts," were Riley's first words from her hangover. The only reason I got to hear them was because she awoke at one in the afternoon. You had no idea how long it took me to explain everything. Robert helped me time to time, but it was hard. For once, nobody blamed me of this. Randall already knew about their family so we narrowed it down that without me in the picture, they would have been told on anyway. "So they want me again."

"Everyone seems to want you, baby doll," Julie crooned with a weary smile. "You are irresistible."

Riley looked to me, then to Julie, then back to me. "Get her out of here," she said and rubbed her temples. I chuckled but she silenced me with a finger. "Only whispers!"

"Think of that next time you get drunk, cranky pants," Julie grumbled as she slammed the door on her way out. Riley flinched and moaned. I sat on the edge of her bed with aspirin and water in my hand. She took it hesitantly, which I pretended to hurt me, making Riley giggle.

Robert interrupted, "What exactly will you be doing in the months prior to their visit?" He refused to call it what it was: death sentencing. At least that was it meant to me, it might of well as been. Emmett joked saying it was the Voltuir's personal garage sale.

"There's not much to be done. We don't want to call in our friends because this isn't a mission to kill like before, which gives some people more hope," I rolled my eyes, implying I was not one of those people. "Ultimately, they are looking to upgrade their clan. Powers. Gifts. Abilities. They want it. Not only does an entire race of paralyzing women entice them, Jess, our newest family member, can fly."

"The one who tried to murder Riley, yes," Robert snorted. Witty comments seemed to be a trademark for their family. I gazed down at Riley, contemplating how to proceed in the next months. She was so beautiful.

I was reminded of a Greek myth. Medusa. She could turn people to stone due to the fact that she was a hideous sight. How ironic that the Graceful are the exact opposite with almost similar powers.

"Carlisle has requested to see Riley, Mrs. Pratt, and…Talia," I seethed. Riley relaxed at the mention of her name slightly. My blood turned ice cold. I loathed Talia, but also had some added hatred because of Riley's fake love for her. I imprinted on Riley. I was supposed to be the most important thing in her life. What happened to that? How could I mean less than a spoiled rich diva? "We are trying to test and expand their powers in the possibility of a fight."

. . .

"This is absurd!" Talia shrieked as her heels sank in the mud. We were only in the lawn.

"I told you to wear exercise shoes," I muttered, picking up the pace. The three lovely ladies walked behind me. We were going to a clearing large enough to support our entire pack, which grew in size quite a bit, and the Cullen family. Everyone else was already there. The girls stood off to one side as the wolves finished sparing. Jake had Sarah pinned.

She was an easy target. It was like she didn't even try anymore. We tried to pick up her spirits, but by the looks of it, she'd be the first one dead if it came down to it.

"Thank you all for coming. It's a simple drill. One by one, we will remove one person, starting with one of you and then adding more to see your maximum," Carlisle motioned for them to move forward. Julie and Riley did, but Talia had to be picked up and carried, as she didn't want to 'further damage' her two hundred dollar 'insert fancy designer name here' shoes.

"Why am I even here? I'm not going near any of those freaks," Talia hissed in her mom's ear. She wouldn't meet anyone's eye or acknowledge them, or more precisely if they were a vampire. It took a lot of pleading and bribing to get her out here in the first place. Those were the times I felt bad for hating her so. It was obvious something inside had snapped years ago. Randall caused it, but still I couldn't see her being a great person before. Nevertheless, she was messed up and needed help beyond repair.

Hearing her sister's words, Riley spoke up, "This is pointless. We are feeding the information straight to Aro!" I started to complain that she as just trying to protect her stupid Talia, but then her words came across my mind again. She had a true point. They didn't know. We didn't know. There was no crime in that.

"Don't fret over Aro. He's intimidated," Edward clasped his hands together. "Once he knows how little affect you have on his entire clan, he'll forget that problem completely."

"Unless they could stun them all," Rose spoke. She had a soft spot for the Pratt women. I hoped Talia and her never spoke. She caused enough trouble with Riley, but messing up Rosalie was out of the question. Although, I didn't think we had to worry about that with the way Talia was tensed.

"In which case, he'd want them for his own," Emmett said. "Could he take them?"

"No," I growled.

"I've ran it through a few times," Alice's eyes bounced around everywhere, informing us she was a in a vision. "It's possible, but also not. They are deciding that about Riley currently, but they don't know there are three."

"Good, let's not go Mom. Riley will be fine," Talia tugged at her mother's sleeve. I gaped at her words along with Riley. For once, she looked hurt at the words. In the back of my mind, I hoped she'd hurt Riley a bit more all in the same time so Riley would stop being so blind to the world.

"You must come into battle," Esme pleaded. It was always hard saying no to her eyes. As usual, they worked and Julie stayed, causing Talia to stay as well.

"They can't take us like pawns," Riley shouted in defiance. She'd be a good fighter.

"We are afraid they will treat you like humans, like trash," Rosalie said softly. "They also might simply ask you. It all depends on how big a threat you are to them and how much of an advantage you'd be."

Emmett walked over, "Are we going to do it or not?"

Riley looked to me and then to Carlisle. He sighed. "No, we aren't. Sorry. Go back to your training. Seth, you can train later if you want some time to talk to Riley." I nodded and walked back to her house with the women. It was awkward until Julie spoke.

"Seth, how is your sister doing?" she asked. I stiffened and Riley slipped her hand into mine, helping me relax.

"Leah's good from what I hear," I shrugged.

"How was the wedding?"

I said unsteadily, "She didn't – er, we couldn't make it." Riley eyed me suspiciously but I didn't look at her.

"When you hear from her, I'd love to meet up if you don't mind. She's the closest family, correct?" I coughed and nodded as my throat constricted. Since things settled down, it was easier to miss the pack and old family. Talia grabbed her keys and left the moment we walked in the house. Turning to us, Julie smiled, "You know the drill. Don't close the door. I want to hear voices."

"Okay Mrs. Pratt," I laughed as Riley tugged me into her room. I fell on the bed in exhaustion, as did she. I was up all night worrying, but it seemed that I didn't worry too much with Riley by my side. Riley on the other hand was nursing a hangover. "Are you okay?"

"Why wouldn't I be?" she spoke, face down into her pillow. I got to my knees on the bed and started rubbing her shoulder blades with my elbows.

"You're sister basically fed you to the wolves," I mumbled. She eyed me curiously and I chuckled. "Expression. You already offered where I could eat you."

"Seth!" Riley squealed. I hit a sore spot, causing her to relax again with a long moan that kind of excited me. "She was just nervous."

"That was still unkind."

"I'd try to escape too if I didn't have to."

"No you wouldn't. If Talia was at stake, you'd stay to help," I reminded her. Riley growled softly. That was my cue to shut the hell up.

. . .

Jess eyed me from her perch on the ceiling fan. That was where her deep thinking took place. Reluctantly, I turned my back and continued eating. I could feel it. She knew something was up. She had to. Esme stared at me from outside. I nodded quickly and looked down.

. . .

"An elephant would suit you better," Jess snorted. I relaxed further and let my head drop, hanging upside down on the couch. Jess matched my position. My phone buzzed and Jess groaned. "Needy."

I defended her, "Hey, she needs a break sometimes. She's studying for her-,"

"Boards," Jess mimicked the word and sat up. "I know. I heard about a thousand times."

"You are cranky," I noticed. She was fun to hang out with, but she was a pessimist.

"I'm frustrated! It's so much harder now that I'm a vampire. I can't have a conversation about absolutely fucking nothing since I can't get high and I can't get high because I'm a fucking leech!" Jess pulled at her hair with frustration. I didn't find it surprising that she did drugs before. Now she'd need to find some other way and, despite being immortal, her body wasn't dealing well.

"Now that you aren't basically killing your body, you can live normally," I pointed out. Jess growled.

"Shut up."

Phone ringing, I had get up lazily. "Hey baby," I said. Riley asked if I was busy so I pleaded my eyes to Jess who rolled hers. "Not really." That officially ended my conversation with Jess thanks to her slamming a door.

"What happened?" Riley asked.

"Uh," I looked at the door. "Jess stormed out of the room. What's up beautiful?"

"I want to watch you go cliff diving," Riley stated. Debating, I pondered why she would ever want to and then asked. "You don't want to know."

Nessie ran down the stairs as fast as she could and explained. "Because I told her it's really hot to watch," Ness winked as Jake came down the stairs holding her bathing suit. He shrugged to me and motioned for me to help him out. I laughed.

"Only for your horny ass," I told Riley and followed them out to the car.

"You know you love my ass," Riley pointed out. Her giggle was cute in person, but over the phone it got static filled and weird, making us both laugh again.

"Fuck yeah I do," I agreed. Nessie swatted my head. "Sorry, I forgot I'm in the presence of a saint." That caused a hard swat to my head again. We pulled in front of Riley's house quickly and she hopped in the back of the jeep with a wide grin. "Hey Ness, why are you such a prude? I know it goes along the lines of being a saint and all…"

"Shut up, Seth," Nessie turned beat red. "Jake likes taking it slow, right?"

"Totally," Jake's response was coated in sarcasm, but she didn't notice. Riley cracked up as Renesmee turned the music up to blaring, officially blasting out my ears.

I stared out the window thinking back on Jess's words. What had caused her to use drugs in the past? How bad was her life truly. She didn't speak a word about it too anyone. Whenever I asked personal questions, she evaded it or just hit me. Edward didn't like giving away personal information so it was useless to ask.

Riley elbowed me. "What's wrong? You have your 'thinking' face on. Try to forget about the Volturi for a while, it helps." Riley asked with concern. The car stopped so I hopped out and wondered if I should tell her. In the end, it couldn't have hurt anything.

"Jess," I stated. Riley's expression twisted into something unrecognizable. "She used to get high a lot before. I don't know. Maybe I'm over thinking it, but I think she had a really bad home life. If she had a home in the first place."

"Maybe, maybe not," Riley shook her head and put a hand on my arm. "She can take it anyway I'm sure." Somehow, I truly doubted those words.

"You coming?" Ness squealed. I ducked my head sheepishly and ran to catch up to Jake.

He huffed loudly, making it obvious he was aggravated and I had a good idea why.

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