SARAH POV

This was sort of awkward.

I know I'm meant to be like, compassionate and understanding and all that - but this Tobias kid had kidnapped my cousin and apparently stalked us for like ages - oh, and he was one of the leaders of the newborns who attacked my family and almost killed my brother.

So yeah, I wasn't feeling too compassionate and understanding right now. But seems like I was the only one.

"Sarah, you need to look deeper than that." my grandfather Edward said, and I rolled my eyes.

"Hey pops, having fun eavesdropping on my thoughts?" I asked him, and he laughed. He walked over to me then, kissing my forehead and hugging me lightly. His embrace was cold, but comforting.

"Don't worry, it's only because your grandmother isn't here." he said, winking and smiling crookedly.

"Sure, sure…" I said, mocking him. "Are you sure he's okay though?" I asked honestly, looking towards the blonde boy who was sitting at the dinner table talking to my parents and older siblings. The look on my father's face was priceless.

"Yes Sarah, I am. It seems like… he's a really good person. He's got a good sense of right and wrong - he never killed, or even harmed people unless absolutely necessary, which was pretty much never. And he taught himself too, because the Volturi never really bothered with him at first," he said, scrunching his glorious face and smiling to himself, "I think the poor boy would benefit from making friends, and to be honest… I feel sorry for him. He has a bright mind and a strong heart." he defended, and I sighed.

Was there really a way to argue back with a mind reader?

"I guess you're right. I can see him with us you know - but it'll be hard at first, nobody is a big fan of him 'round here." I said, grimacing as I remembered some of the visions I had concerning him. Tobias must have heard me, because he caught my gaze.

"Make this your own challenge, and… monitor him in a way." Edward said, and I rolled my eyes.

"I'll give it my best… but I want you to know I'm not happy with this." I said, huffing dramatically.

Grandpa placed a hand on my shoulder and smiled down at me, his gold eyes filled with approval. No wonder Bells had fallen for him - he was such a nice guy.

"Thank you," he said, chuckling lightly. "I'll make sure I tell your grandmother you approve." he added, knowing I hated calling Bella my 'grandmother' - it just seemed silly.

"Wait, how comes Toby," I rolled my eyes at calling him that - Edward said he hated being called Tobias apparently, "get's special treatment? Matteo didn't get to come live with us."

"Matt is happy with us… he's not as young or outgoing as Toby. Matt likes quiet time, and older people. Toby on the other hand, would've been plain bored living with us." he said, and I sighed once again.

"Is he venomous?" I asked, and Edward pursed his lips.

"It's - complicated. He is, but he isn't… not as much as a half-vampire should be, but he does have venom in his veins. Carlisle collected a sample of his blood, but he can't determine whether he would be able to turn someone if he bit them, or if he would be fatal to a werewolf." Edward said in a cold voice.

Suddenly, it occurred to me that Christie was a werewolf, and there was a chance he could accidently break through her skin and -

No, he couldn't! Could he?

"I don't know Sarah, I really don't. Carlisle did ask your dad for his blood too - but the results didn't match. Sometimes it would affect the blood, other times it wouldn't. As I said, it's very complicated." he added, his face impassive.

I couldn't help but be angry. Christie is already screwed enough - now this? Surprisingly, Edward didn't answer my thoughts like usual.

I wouldn't have known what to say either.

"Sarah, could you come here for a second?" mum said, and I reluctantly walked towards the dining table where everyone was sat at.

My dad, Carlisle, Tobias, Will, Elisabeth and mum were all just staring at me.

"What do you think of this arrangement? Are you okay with him coming to stay with us?" mum asked, reaching back to hold my wrist and smile at me.

I took a while to answer, looking straight at Toby. He was standing straight, looking at me without fear. I saw glimpses in my mind - he was in a stadium, laughing and cheering on for some team with Luke and Dan beside him, happy and comfortable. Another glimpse - him at the beach, with all of us, even Christie…

I should do this for her. She had it bad enough as it was, and Christie didn't need me hating on her imprint too.

"He should stay," I said after a while. For a short second, I noticed Tobias smiled before composing himself again, "but you need to talk to uncle Paul dad, he wont be happy." he nodded, but rolled his eyes and muttered something about uncle Paul not being the only one.

"Jacob, behave." mum said sternly, and dad frowned.

"Fine, he stays," he said, "but I'd rather he didn't wander around La Push unaccompanied for a while… just in case." his voice was serious, and his brown eyes were staring into Carlisle's.

"I'm sure he's fine with that… right?" Carlisle said towards Toby, who looked startled before nodding his head yes.

"So… is that settled?" William asked, looking at the clock as if he had better things to be doing.

"Uh, just -" Tobias started to say, uncomfortable. "I would like to thank you. Really, it means a lot. I'll make sure I won't disappoint you." he said towards my mum and dad.

"That's okay dear - we are known for giving people chances, and we believe that you just need a clean start." mum said, smiling at him.

"Still, thank you." he said, sounding relieved.

"Now, have you brought all your stuff already?" mum asked, changing the subject. Tobias looked alarmed.

"He doesn't have anything, but I'm sure Alice is working on it." Edward said from the other side of the room, looking at mum. The look on Toby's face was sad, but yet he kept his jaw firm and his eyes set on Edward. I wonder how much practice he had at hiding his feelings.

It was then that I really realised I would be helping him, despite our differences - the boy needed a home and he needed friends.

"I'll take him upstairs and get him some of Kieran's clothes for now." I said immediately, "C'mon, I'm sure you must in desperate need of a shower." I joked, rolling my eyes.

He was taken aback for a second, but quickly stood up and started to follow me.

It was going to be a long day.

IVORY POV

Kieran extended out a hand to help me get out the car, his bright green eyes solely focused on me.

His face was glowing with excitement, and I couldn't help but grin and stare at him. He looked so heartbreakingly handsome with his dark hair neatly combed to the side. It was still slightly messy and wild, but tamed. I loved it. He was wearing a black suit, with a green tie that matched my little green dress.

He kept hold of my hand, and I smiled widely. I couldn't help it - everything was just so adorable and amazing.

"Is everyone here already?" I asked, still staring at him.

He nodded, his eyes gazing right into mine.

"I have told you that you look absolutely dazzling tonight, right?" he said, still staring. I blushed furiously, but smiled.

"You have, yes." I beamed, and added "You don't look too bad yourself."

I tore my gaze away from him to look around after that. The marble building still looked the same, but there seemed to be a more joyful atmosphere around it. It had pretty lights near the entrance, and Miss Davis stood by the door, collecting tickets. Even she was unusually happy - smiling at everyone in sight.

"Miss Davis." Kieran said as soon as we reached her, handing her our tickets. She beamed at him, her eyes twinkling, "You look exceptionally nice tonight." he told her, and the old lady laughed and blushed.

"Thank you Mr Black, I have to say you look absolutely dashing too, my young man!" she exclaimed excitedly, looking him up and down. If she wasn't so old I totally would've been jealous. "Oh Ivory, what a beautiful dress." she told me, smiling kindly.

"Thank you Miss Davis." I said, and she motioned us forward with a wide smile.

Kieran led the way, holding my hand the entire time. We saw some of our classmates by the door, including Fiona Walker.

"Hey Kier." she said, her voice incredibly high-pitched. She smiled at him, but he only nodded before moving on. I really didn't like that girl...

However, that didn't stop her.

"Are you two together?" she gasped, coming up out of nowhere. We stopped in our tracks, and Kieran held my waist as he spoke.

"Yes we are." he said simply, trying to move on.

"Oh, really?" she had a fake smile on, and I scowled. What did she want? "Poor Dan, he must be devastated."

What -

"What?" Kieran asked before I could, angry. He was looking at Fiona like she was mad, but at the same time he held me just a bit tighter. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Dan standing on the other side of the room, coughing out his drink. He must've heard the comment.

Who did this girl think she was?

"Well, everyone knows how much Dan likes Ivory… isn't that true Ivy?" she asked me, and I froze. I looked her up and down - she was wearing a slim baby pink dress, which not only left her ass hanging out - but her breasts too.

"Not really, no." I said flatly, looking at her with disgust.

"Oh… my bad then, it's just -" she started to say, but then thought better of it. "Never mind." she sighed, as if bored with the conversation. I immediately wanted to punch her in the face. "Have a nice time."

I wanted to drink her motherfucking blood.

"Chill Ivy, you look like you're about to murder someone." Christie came up behind us as soon as Fiona walked away. I had no doubt she'd heard the conversation - she looked at me as if she knew I actually was about to kill the girl.

Before I could say anything back, Kieran chuckled.

"What a bitch." Kieran said, shaking his head. He looked at me and smiled, and then slowly let me go. "I'll go get us drinks," he said, kissing my cheek and winking at Christie.

Christie immediately started laughing, looking at my face.

"Who does she think she is?" I was so annoyed, I couldn't even think straight.

"I don't know… but what the fuck is she even wearing? This is a dance, not a strip club." Christie tilted her head sideways as she glared at her group of friends, and then grimaced. "Pay her no mind, she's been trying to get Kieran to notice her for years…" she rolled her eyes, and then grabbed my arm and pulled.

"Uh, where are you taking me?" I said as she pulled me along, almost making me trip over.

"Everyone's over there." she pointed towards Sarah and Trisha, who looked… bored.

Sarah was wearing a sleeveless dark blue dress, her hair flowing in smooth curls all the way down her back. Trisha was wearing a black dress which suited her tall frame - she had little patience for dresses, so I was surprised to see her so well dressed. Christie, as always, had gone all out - she was looking extremely pretty and glam in a white vintage dress, her dark hair up in an elegant bun.

I saw Hannah and Dan dancing, surrounded by a bunch of weird smelling teenagers - the alcohol and sweat really wasn't a good match.

"Heard to you talking to Fi - she really is a ray of sunshine isn't she?" Sarah said sarcastically, laughing lightly.

"Tell me about it." I rolled my eyes, and then laughed too. Christie cleared her throat, as if to get our attention.

"How did daddy Seth react to Kieran bringing you to the dance?" she asked casually, making me blush. I had told her and Trisha about us on the phone only last night, so I wasn't used to talking about Kieran... yet. Sarah knew even before I did, as usual.

I thought back on my dad's face when Kieran showed up at the door. I was so glad looks couldn't kill then, cause if so Kieran would've died a slow, painful death.

"Uh - he - he's warming up to it." I joked, rolling my eyes. Sarah and Trisha laughed, but Christie just smiled, "have you been to see Tobias yet?"

If this was anyone but Christie I would've totally been embarrassed to ask, but she was the kind of girl who liked to talk.

"No, dad's not letting me out of the house really." she frowned, and I could see she was unhappy. I could imagine what it must feel - if I even went a day without seeing Kieran I'd start getting grumpy.

"I - we'll work something out," I said, and she smiled. Sarah nodded too, and I could tell she had probably already said this.

Kieran came over with drinks for everyone, followed by Luke - who looked handsome in the tuxedo Alice had gotten him two days ago. I smiled as I remembered them two shopping together - I think he was now Alice's favourite shopping buddy.

After chatting for a while, we all went to dance. Kieran was surprisingly unaffected by the whole Dan thing, dancing with me all night and making jokes. I was glad to find that even though it was slightly embarrassing sometimes, it was never awkward between us. Dan and Kayne still made fun of me, but apart from that everything was just like it had always been.

When it was almost time to leave, I quickly went off to wish my other friends a good summer whilst Kieran said goodbye to his friends. It took me a while to find him after that, but I quickly saw him sat at the bar with a couple of guys from the football team and a bunch of slutty looking girls - Fiona being the main one. Why was he talking to her?

I felt my blood boil.

I must've stood there for two seconds before his eyes wandered over to mine almost like he knew where exactly I would be. Kieran smiled, his eyes twinkling as he placed his cup down.

I was still not happy.

He walked past them immediately, and I couldn't help but be slightly amused when I noticed how hurt the girls looked.

"Enjoying the attention?" I said sarcastically and yet seriously. I quickly grabbed his hand, but made it clear that I was not pleased. I noticed he was trying to hold back a smile, forcing his lips to stay together. It was adorable.

"No, not really - but it would've been rude to just leave them talking." he said, pouting slightly. Kieran held out his hands and hugged me close to him, and even though I was slightly angry I couldn't find it in me to resist him.

"People don't usually stand that close to other people when they're talking." I said coldly, and he chuckled. He pulled his face back to look at me, and I had to work hard to not give in to temptation and just kiss his lips. He leaned in closer once he noticed the glare I was throwing Fiona, immediately gaining my attention.

"Are you jealous Ivy?" he asked innocently, smiling like an idiot. He smelled so good when he was this close… I could feel his hot, minty breath on my skin.

I inched closer just a little bit, unable to help myself, "No." I shook my head, and he laughed softly again, looking into my eyes. We were so close that just any slight movement would allow me to touch his sweet lips with my own.

"Can I kiss you?" he whispered, his lips unbearably close now. I gulped, looking up into his eyes and nodding slightly once.

That was all the permission he needed apparently, because suddenly his hot, soft lips were glued to mine - tasting unbelievably sweet. I felt one of his hands rise up from my waist and to my neck, caressing me in the most tantalizing way, whilst I placed a hand on the side of his face, resting on his soft cheek. The other one was tangled in his hair, pulling him closer into me.

It was the first time I'd kissed him in front of people, and yet it still seemed like we were alone. It was so easy to get lost in him - his touch, his smell, his taste…

He pulled back entirely too soon, a slight blush on his beautiful tanned cheek. He kissed me again, and again - grinning like a fool the entire time. I smiled too, unable to stay mad at him.

I heard a bitchy comment from Fiona, who was still standing by the bar with her friends. Kieran didn't let me go, his arms securely wrapped around me - I found that I really didn't care what they thought - Kieran was mine.

"It seems we have gained quite an audience." he said, once he looked back.

I giggled, shrugging and holding him even tighter to me.

It was the best night of my life.

LEILA POV

"Aren't you glad we skipped that lame dance?" I said, placing another small kiss on his lips. I was still too breathless from our last kiss.

"Mm," William nodded, distracted. His brown eyes were looking at my lips in a way that made me shiver. I couldn't resist, and kissed him again - this time with slightly more enthusiasm.

"Don't - don't you have patrol?" I said breathily, keeping my lips tantalizingly close to his. He groaned, placing his forehead against mine. His breath was so sweet that I just wanted to kiss him again - taste him on my mouth.

"I don't want to go," he said. I placed a hand on his strong neck, and looked into his eyes. It was so hard to imagine having to let go…

I never wanted to let go.

"Don't then." I told him, gripping his t-shirt harder and holding him closer to me.

"I have to, my dad is patrolling too." he said after a tiny second - his rough voice slightly gentler. He used the hand he had on the small of my back to pull me closer to him.

I sighed, not knowing what else I could say. "Are you coming back?" I asked, pulling back to look at his eyes. .

"If you want me to." he affirmed, nodding slightly. I smiled and so did he. Of course I wanted to him to.

"Come over later then, I'll meet you outside." I told him, and his heartbeat increased.

"You rebel." he joked, and I smiled. Nothing could keep me from seeing Will again. He laughed softly, his nose brushing mine as he gently kissed my cheek.

I decided I'd best make the most of what little time I had left before he disappeared again.

I pushed his neck down, using the hand that I had there to lift myself up and touch his lips with mine. He responded straight away, his hands moving to hold me tighter against his hot body. I felt my stomach tightening, and I moved my other arm to his neck too.

He licked my bottom lip, and I immediately opened my lips for him. His tongue traced every part of my mouth before removing his lips and kissing my neck. I moaned, unable to keep my want for him in check. He was so fucking hard to resist.

When his hands went down my tights, I realised what he wanted so I lifted my legs and wrapped them around his torso. We kissed passionately for a while, until he pulled back from my face, and sighed.

"I'm going to have to put you down now." his voice was hard and rough, and even though I didn't want to, I pulled back from his lips. He held me for another second, and then he placed me on the ground gently.

"Come back soon," I ordered, staring into his black eyes. He nodded, kissed me again and then ran the other way, looking back at least a dozen times before he was too far in the forest.

I sighed.

Would I ever get enough of him?

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