Author's Note: So my life has been busy...BUT I hope everyone had a great Christmas, and if you don't celebrate Christmas I hoped you enjoyed your Thursday. Just to inform you all, don't expect to many updates because my dance schedule is 10 to 5 about everyday so I will update when I get a chance.

Dedications: Tianna M.V.A. and of course K2LoverX29...BUT thanks to everyone that did review!!

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Chapter 26

"I Love You Sap"

I walked into my mom's room and she was sitting on her bed staring out the window.

"Did you know?" She asked softly. I of course understood what she was referring to.

"Yes," I replied back.

"Why didn't you tell me? You know, save me the heart ache," she looked up and I saw that her eyes were filled with tears. I took a deep breath and went to sit next to her.

"It wasn't my place, Mom. I mean, it was Dad's story to tell. He needed to be the one to tell you," I said as I wrapped my arms around her shoulders.

"You could have warned me, you know. I get a phone call one night from him saying he is back for awhile, then he shows up with 3 kids, and on top of all that he tells me he is dying. Just a little warning would have done wonders right now Kim. But oh well, everyone has to feel heartbroken sometime. I just want to be alone right, please," she said as she pushed my arms off her shoulders.

"Ok, well I'm going to Jared's for dinner to meet his family," I said as I stood up and walked to the door.

Once I was in the hallway, I closed my eyes and took a much needed breath. As soon as I knew I wouldn't burst into tears, I went to the living room to find Jared. I walked in and he looked up at me and smiled.

"Should I change or something? I feel like a slob right now," I said as he walked over to me and grabbed my hand.

"You look beautiful," he grinned at me.

"Aren't you a bit biased, Mr. Imprinter?" I asked being serious.

"Didn't you ask me for my opinion?" He asked back with a smug smile.

"Touché," I replied back.

"Let's go, my parents really want to meet you," he said as he dragged me to the door. We drove to his house in silence, mostly because I was too nervous to talk. Jared must have sensed this or something because he gently squeezed my hand every so often. Once we were parked, Jared used his werewolf speed to come open my door for me.

"You have nothing to worry about Kim. They will love you. And if they don't then I will have to disown them," he said as we were walking the path to his front door.

"Well Jared we never thought we would actually get to meet the girl that stole your heart, so I have to say we are surprised to see you," a middle age woman said as she opened the door. She was defiantly his mother, there was no denying it. "My name is Michelle and if you haven't figured it out, I am Jared's mom," she said as she extended her hand out for me to shake, which I did.

"And I am Blake," the man standing next to Michelle said as he also extended his hand.

"Mom she didn't steal my heart, I gave it to her," Jared said as he smiled at me. I rolled my eyes.

"Is your name maple syrup?" Blake said.

"What? No," Jared said clearly confused, as was I.

"Well, it should be ya sap," is mom replied. I laughed and Jared rolled his eyes.

Dinner past by quickly and now stop talking. We laughed and told jokes all night. I enjoyed every minute of it; Jared's parents were laid back and were very easy to joke with.

"You can come back anytime you would like. I think we might just like you more than we like Jared," Michelle said as she walked us to the door.

"Well thank you for dinner, and I will have to stop by soon," I said with a smile on my face.

"Drive safe Jared, and goodnight Kim," Blake said as he came to see us off.

"Bye," I said as Jared starting tugging on my arm to make me move faster.

We drove home in silence; I guess it was becoming our thing to not talk in the car or something. We pulled into my driveway, parked, and then he gently grabbed my face in between his hands.

"Did I tell you I love you tonight?" Jared said as he leaned in closer to me.

"No you didn't, but let me beat you to the punch. I love you Sap," I said with a smile.

"My parents are so embarrassing, only they could come up with something that stupid," he said as he shook his head. I closed the small gap between us and gently kissed his lips. Jared tried to pull me closer, but I felt like being a jerk, so I pulled away before the kiss could intensify.

Jared groaned and held my face tighter in his hands. "Why are you such a tease?"

"Because I am a girl, I have to be," I said with a smile as I pecked his lips again. "Well I bet you have to go patrol or something, right?"

He just nodded his head. "I wished I could just stay with you though. I hate sharing a mind with Embry the jackass, and now with Jacob it's 10 times worse. They think they are so funny, but they really aren't."

I laughed and kissed his cheek as I unbuckled my seat belt. I opened the door, but Jared grabbed my hand.

"I love you," he said in a whisper.

"Me too," I said as he laughed. I shut the door and watched him drive off.

I literally skipped into my house. I went to the kitchen and found a note by the phone.

So your father called and he wants to bring the kids over on Sunday around the same time as today. I went out, be back later. Don't worry about waiting for me, I'm fine. Need me I have my cell phone.

LOVE MOM XOXO

I sighed and went to get ready for bed. I hope she wasn't getting totally wasted over Dad.