Soorry for the delay college has been kicking my butt. Onto the next chapter :). It was hard for me to write this but I'm not sure why. In any case, remember to leave a review!


Crazy girl, don't you know that I love you?
And I wouldn't dream of goin' nowhere
Silly woman, come here, let me hold you
Have I told you lately?
I love you like crazy, girl
I wouldn't last a single day

I'd probably just fade away

Without you, I'd lose my mind
Before you ever came along
I was livin' life all wrong
Smartest thing I ever did was make you all mine

Crazy Girl-Eli Young Band


Of course it was raining; the weather in La Push mirrored Forks. I muttered profanities under my breath as I wretched myself out of bed. I could hear silenced downstairs so I assumed Val was asleep.

That left me the pleasure of waking her up. I walked into the bathroom and nearly gasped at my reflection. My hair looked like I'd been struck by lightening. I moved away from the mirror before rushing down the stairs.

I turned on the coffee maker and dumped the cold coffee that Mom had made earlier. As the coffee maker started, I walked into Val's room. Val's room was the epitome of a hot mess.

There were clothes draped everywhere, I couldn't see the floor. Her bathroom however was spotless, make up strewn across the counter tops in organization.

"Val," I whispered. I shook her shoulder harder. "Val!" I murmured, louder this time. Finally after two more times shaking her shoulder, I flipped the light switch.

She flailed her arms before pressing her face into her pillow.

"What the hell is your problem?" She grumbled sluggishly.

"It's time wake up for school," I answered before trudging out of her room. I poured two cups of coffee putting all the creamer in hers since she couldn't drink it straight up.

I made myself cereal and left a bowl out for her before finishing my morning routine. I decided I looked decent and grabbed my back pack. I put on a rain coat, and darted to the bus stop.

The rain was pouring across the side walks, making it almost impossible not to trip. I carefully made my way into the bus once it stopped. I scanned the rows of seats for Jared.

Jared grinned impishly at me and a smile tugged the corners of my mouth. I nearly tripped down the aisle as I made my way to him. He scooted over earnestly.

"Good morning," I greeted.

"Good morning, beautiful," He murmured in return. He kissed my cheek before setting an arm around me. I shrugged off my rain jacket and welcomed his warmth.

"You're a nice thing to have on a day like this," I remarked. I felt laughter shake through him before he replied: "And why is that?"

"You're nice and warm all the time," I answered, snuggling closer to him. He responded by pressing a kiss on the edge of my nose.

"I'm glad I'm a good space heater," Jared chuckled.

"You're my space heater," I reminded. "You're in a good mood this morning," Jared noted.

"Usually on rainy days, I'm grumpy as a hippo, but today is an exception," I explained. His arm must have lost feeling because he held my hand instead. "What makes today an exception?" Jared questioned.

"You obviously," I shrugged.

"My day just got ten times better," Jared smiled in satisfaction.

"I'm glad, and it looks like you got some sleep last night," I observed, studying the lack of circles around his eyes.

"Patrol was easy last night," Jared shrugged.

"I'm glad you got some sleep," I said.

"So is the pack, apparently I'm an asshole when I don't get sleep," Jared remarked. I rolled my eyes before squeezing his hand gently.

"I think every one is. My sister especially," I assured him.

"Val parties a lot, and she's not exactly a morning person," I continued. "My Mom's a morning person, it's really creepy," Jared admitted. "Creepy?"

"Yeah, she's all happy in the morning and asks a bunch of questions. Then, if I don't answer them she makes me feel guilty." Jared clarified.

"I hate it when people do that. I try to be nice but it's so hard," I agreed.

"You try, and I just refuse to respond," Jared shrugged. The bus pulled up to the school. As the bus began to unload, Jared ushered me down the bus aisle.

As we got into the school, Jared kissed my forehead. He sighed, and let go of my hand. I walked away from him, feeling a tugging sensation while doing so.

It seemed silly that I felt like I already missed him. Sue had warned us the bond between imprints is almost overwhelming; that it extends over most relationships.

During my first period class I paid attention towards the beginning. However, I had my head in the clouds at the end. I heard what the homework was, and shook myself out of my stupor.

History class was with Jared who smiled impishly at me once I entered the room. I sent him a bashful smile before sitting next to him. Paying atttention in that class was getting harder with Jared next to me.

I'd catch him staring at me, and I would feel my heart start to go off like helicopter's wings. I tried to ignore him and stick to the teacher's lecture but at times I'd throw him back a sheepish smile.

This class period went by dreadfully slow, but sitting next to Jared was a definite advantage. One time our arms brushed, and we both looked at each other like we had a secret.

In some respects, we did. Our secret was the depth of our relationship. Lunch rolled around, and Jared of course led me to the cafateria.

"Did you understand her lecture today?" He questioned as he held my hand.

"Yeah, it was about Vietnam." I answered.

"Elaborate," Jared begged. I laughed half heartedly before continuing.

"Vietnam was a war against communism. It was the first time the US wasn't in total war. So basically, the homefront was unchanged by the war. That could be a reason why the war was so unpopular," I explained.

"Damn, you're smart," Jared marvelled.

"Not so much, I just actually pay attention," I teased.

"You're very distracting," Jared admitted.

"Really?" I asked, arching an eye brow. "Yeah, do you have any idea how hard it is to concentrate when you have this beautiful girl next to you?" Jared inquired.

I blushed at his comment and shook my head. "I can sympathize because I sit next to this handsome boy," I replied. Jared smiled at me before leaning in for a quick peck.

He sat us down at one of the tables with Embry and Quil.

"Kim!" They shouted in unison.

"Hi guys," I waved back.

"Welcome to the cool table, well kinda. I guess Jared kinda invited you," Embry started.

"Jared just sat me down here," I shrugged.

"It's good you know the truth about us," Quil piped up.

"You're not drug addicts," I agreed.

"Wait, that was a rumor?" Embry questioned.

"One of them." I answered.

"What are the rest of them?" Quil asked in horror.

"Don't worry, nothing too terrible. Basically that you guys are in a gang," I responded.

"We're so ghetto," Embry smiled. Jared slapped the back of his head and Embry responded with an oww. "I can do that because I out rank you," Jared explained.

"Still, aren't we like a pack?" Embry asked, rubbing the back of his head.

"That was hilarious," Quil laughed. The table went silent as soon as Cassie made her way to me. She seemed curious, and yanked at my hand. I got up from my seat and hesitantly followed her.

"What are you doing?" She nearly shrieked. I had the urge to ask her the same question, but I bit my tongue.

"Eating lunch," I replied softly.

"With them?" She spat.

"They're my friends," I argued.

"No, I'm your friend and you're supposed to be sitting with Neil and I! Those guys are drug addicts and they're in a gang!" Cassie reminded, her jaw locked in anger.

"They're not in a gang and they're not drug addicts," I defended.

"Are you on drugs or something? Those aren't your real friends," Cassie questioned hotly.

"Where have you been?" I queried.

"I've been with Neil the past few school days," Cassie answered.

"You skipped school?" I questioned, shocked.

"That's not important. What's important is if you've lost your mind," Cassie shook her head.

"I haven't. They're nice to me and they treat me like I exist," I argued.

"They're just using you," Cassie scoffed.

"Using me? They actually talk to me," I informed.

"What are you trying to say?" Cassie asked, raising her eyebrows. I fought back the words inside of me that wanted to tell her that she was being selfish. She had ignored me since she started dating Neil.

"Never mind. Cassie, you're welcome to sit at the table if the guys are okay with it. Today, I want to sit with them," I piped up. Cassie's mouth formed an 'O' before her grip on my hand loosened.

"What happened to you?" Cassie questioned, stepping away like she was eletrucuted.

"Nothing, but a lot has happened to you," I whispered under my breath.

"I'm not going to sit over there. When you're done getting high you can sit with me again," Cassie refuted, walking away with her fists curled up. I watched her walk away before I walked back to Jared's table.

Jared looked at me quizzicly.

"Whose ass am I kicking?" Jared questioned. I laughed, and shook my head.

"Cassie," I replied, sitting next to him.

"What did she do?"

"She doesn't like who I'm sitting with," I answered, leaning back into the plastic chair.

"Why?" Jared asked.

"You guys are drug addicts and getting me high," I responded.

"You were right," Jared shook his head in amazement.

"People do think of us as drug addicts," Jared clarified.

"I would never take advantage of you like that. I don't even like drugs," Jared added.

"Have you ever done drugs?" I questioned.

"Yeah, once when I was fifteen," Jared admitted.

"Weed," He continued.

"Wow," I murmured.

"There's nothing to be proud of. It was a stupid idea," Jared confessed.

"It was in the past," I comforted him.

"Doesn't make it right," Jared remarked. "My Dad used to always tell me that we can't blame ourselves for our mistakes. At the time and place it seemed like the right decision," I advised.

"I was stupid. I'm lucky I didn't get caught," Jared chuckled.

"You're right, but you learned from your mistake," I reminded.

"I did," Jared agreed.

"Sorry I sound like a self help book," I apologized and Jared just smiled widely. He took my hand in his, before pressing a kiss on my nose.

"Kim, thank you for forgiving me for making a mistake. You're Kim, which is much better than a self help book." Jared assured me, and a smile tugged on the corners of my lips.

"That's the past, Jared. And thank you," I murmured.

"Can you two stop making out?" Embry questioned. I blushed profusely before turning to face him. Jared threw him a harsh glare.

"We're not making out," I defended softly.

"Getting your girlfriend to defend you, I see how it is," Embry teased.

"Embry cut the shit. Don't get her into this." Jared warned.

"The whole time during patrol all he ever thinks about is you," Embry remarked towards me. I felt my heart swell, and if Jared could blush beet red he would.

"Embry." Jared muttered.

"It's kinda cute though," Quil assured me.

"If Paul hears you say that he'll kick your ass," Embry reminded.

"I hope someday I can find my imprint," Quil said day dreaming.

"Bro, what's gotten into you?" Embry asked in shock.

"Well every one looks so happy and they have someone. I want someone who can get me and want me for me." Quil confessed. My heart tugged at his words.

"You'll find her, Quil. She'll be a very lucky girl," I comforted him. Jared smiled at me before he focused back on Quil and Embry.

"Thanks Kim. Jared you should bring her around more often," Quil commented.

"I will." Jared agreed.

"So Kim can deal with Quil's hormonal shit," Embry nodded.

"You listen too much to Paul," Quil sighed.

"Because you're full of crap sometimes," Embry argued.

"When I'm not talking about baseball and football, right?" Quil asked and Embry nodded his head in agreement. The bell rang, then Quil and Embry left the table.

Jared turned to me, standing up. He was easily taller than me. He looked into my eyes before leaning into me. "Sorry about them," He whispered in my ear. I giggled softly before shaking my head.

"I love those two," I assured him.

"I'll see you after school okay?" Jared murmured while pressing a gentle kiss against my forehead. I leaned in, feeling his warmth one last time before we pulled away.

I looked behind me once as he walked down the opposite hallway. I pressed my binder closer to my chest holding my brimming heart. I trudged off to Physics feeling sympathy for myself and my stupid feeling of lonliness.

I felt guilt from being so harsh on Cassie, but my anger got the best of me. Cassie was so distant to me and I felt pain. As much as I hated to admit it, she was my best friend for as long as I could remember.

I missed when it was just the two of us. I miss when Cassie was Cassie and not this version of Cassie that I don't like. She's morphed into this selfish person with no concept of reality.

I found myself doodling on my notes as Mrs. Keller babbled on about Issac Newton. Gravity was deathly important in Physics, so I decided to tune in. Gravity seemed to have deserted me the past few weeks when I was with Jared.

With Jared, I felt whole. I felt like there wasn't any scars in the first place. I felt happier than I've ever felt. I couldn't explain it, but I waited for gravity to bring me back down again.

As the bell rang for next class, I started to walk to Spanish. Halfway through the period drinking tons of water began to backfire. I was lost in my thoughts as I walked down the hallway when I felt a hand grab me.

This hand was rough, and I turned to face the person who had me in a tight grip.

"Kim," Peter started. I cocked my head and smiled at him warily. He'd always been a nice guy.

"Hey Peter," I smiled back.

"When did you get so pretty?" Peter questioned. I laughed and shook my head.

"Thank you," I responded, an unsure smile tugging on my lips.

"Do you want to go to Prom with me?" Peter questioned.

"Peter, you're very sweet and thank you for asking but I'm not going to Prom this year," I broke the news to him. A grimace marred his face.

"C'mon Kim, I'll be a good date," He pressured.

"I'm sure you will be, but I'm not going," I spoke bravely, trying to get my hand out of his grasp.

"Where are you going, hottie?" He questioned, his eyes raking up and down my body. I felt uncomfortable under his gaze and began to walk down to the girl's bathroom.

"Get away from me!" I nearly shouted.

His arms pushed me against the hard cement wall. I was momentarily dazed as his hands glued me to the wall. I felt his hot breath on my neck.

"How about prom now?" He asked.

"Peter get off of me," I begged as strongly as I could.

"I'll make it worth your while," Peter offered. He lowered his chapped lips to mine and aggresively kissed me. I pushed pathetically trying to get his sweaty body off mine.

Hot tears streaked down my face. His hands gripped my hips as he pivoted his body against mine. I felt sick to my stomach. I couldn't remember any self defense moves.

My legs were shaking beneath me and I prayed that someone would come along. The scream in my mouth was silenced by his sloppy kiss. I closed my mouth feeling the bile rise in my throat.

I prayed that Jared would come. I wasn't much for a damsel in distress but no matter how hard I tried I couldn't get Peter off of me. I began to cry, sobs wracking through my chest.

He pulled away before smashing me against the wall. He settled his hands on the hem of shirt.

"Please get off. Please," I pleaded.

"You know you like it," Peter winked.

"I have a boyfriend."

"Who is this boyfriend?" Peter laughed.

"Jared Thorne, he'll hurt you when he finds out what you did," I fought back weakly.

"He can't find you here. Besides this is our little secret," He said menancingly.

"Get your hands off her!" Jared's voice boomed. A relieved sigh escaped my lips as Jared came fuming towards him. I've never seen Jared as mad as he was in that moment.

He pushed Peter off me in a moment, and Jared put me protectively behind him.

"So you're Jared?" Peter said, holding his hands above his head in surrender.

"Today's your last day, asshole," Jared warned.

"Jared, let him go," I murmured.

"He's not worth it. Let it go. I'm fine. I'm here." I continued in attempt to soothe his temper. I did not want Jared to break out into wolf mode. He took a deep breath before pinching the bridge of his nose.

"You will never touch her again." Jared ordered, pushing him against the wall.

"Never. Never," Peter stammered weakly.

"Good, now get your ass out of my sight before I change my mind," Jared commanded. Peter ran off down the hallway. Jared turned to me, his anger disapating as he approached me.

He embraced me gently.

"Did he hurt you?" Jared asked, burying his head in my hair. I shook my head.

"Thank God because if he had..." Jared trailed off. "But he didn't, superman," I assured him.

"Superman?" He questioned.

"You're my Superman," I explained. He smiled halfway before pressing me closer.

"How'd you know where to find me?" I asked.

"I'm not sure. I just had this feeling that something was wrong. I ran out of Latin and just followed my instincts," Jared explained. "Thank you," I muttered, grateful he found me when he did.

"No problem. You're shaking are you sure you're not hurt?" Jared questioned accessing me for injuries.

"Shaken up," I replied. He nodded in sympathy.

"Can you go back to class?" Jared questioned softly. I nodded.

"You sure?" Jared asked.

"Yeah," I lied, as the tears pooled up in my eyes. Jared abrubtly stopped us in the middle of the hallway. He put his hands on my shoulders, looking at me like I was about to break.

"Why are you looking at me?" I chocked.

"You're not fine," Jared accused, pressing my head into his warm chest. I wrapped my arms securely around his neck before I felt the tears spill over. He cradled me as strangled sobs came out of my mouth.

"I'm so sorry." Jared apologized softly.

"You saved me," I reminded my lips barely moving against his chest.

"What was that, sweetheart?" Jared questioned before pulling me away.

"You saved me," I smiled at him through the tears.

"I wish he didn't touch you," Jared faltered.

"Who knows what would have happened if you weren't there. Thank you," I murmured gratefully. Jared smiled halfway in response before pressing a lingering kiss against my forehead.

"Do you want to go home?" Jared questioned.

"Nope," I answered.

"Don't lie to me, Kim. I need to know if you're okay," Jared begged. I placed my hand gingerly on his cheek. "I'm fine, baby," I assured him. His lips wound into a wide smile.

"What is it?" I asked.

"You just called me baby," Jared replied.

"Oh crap do you hate it?" I questioned, covering my mouth. Screw my inability to control my thoughts and words whenever Jared was around. He shook his head before enveloping me in a knee weakening kiss.

He pulled away breathless. "You're so damn cute," Jared spoke breathlessly. I blushed scarlet to his words before going back to class. Clearly the teacher didn't even notice I was gone.

As the final bell rang, Jared waited for me by his truck. In the mornings, he'd let Quil and Embry drive it to school so he could take the bus with me. His kindness was unwavering.

I smiled as I reached Jared.

"Are you feeling better?" Jared questioned.

"Yeah," I nodded. The gross feeling I had when he touched me was gone, and all I felt now was Jared.

"You really scared me," Jared admitted.

"So you just felt something and let your instincts take over?" I queried.

"Something in my chest started to really hurt. It was a gnawing 'oh shit' pain." Jared explained. "I'm sorry," I apologized.

"It led me to you," Jared reminded.

"Still, I don't like that it caused you pain," I frowned.

"You are the most selfless person on the planet." Jared spoke in wonder.

"I'm not," I shook my head peering at the gravel road beneath us.

"You feel bad for me when you're in danger," Jared argued.

"Of course, I don't want you getting hurt," I responded.

"Neither do I. I always make sure to stop in your yard once during patrol to make sure you're okay," Jared confessed. I opened my mouth in surprise. "That's kinda stalkerish," Jared sighed.

"It's a little bit stalkerish but mostly sweet." I assured him.

"Right." Jared sighed.

"I mean it. You do love me," I realized. For the first time I realized Jared loved me. He loved me just as I always hoped and prayed he did. He smiled before shaking his head.

"I love you, crazy girl," Jared smiled gently as he parked near my driveway. He kissed me reverently before pulling away. I grabbed my backpack as he watched me from the driver's seat.

"I love you, Jared," I murmured.

As I hopped out of the car, I waved to Jared. Jared waved back before driving away. I walked into an empty house again. I set my back pack on the kitchen counter before raiding the refridgerator.

I decided to throw together dinner for Val and I. I'd leave left overs in the fridge for Mom when she came home from work. My phone buzzed a few times before I answered it.

"Hello," I greeted.

"Kim it's Cass. I need your help," She chocked. It was clear something was wrong. I sat down on a chair before questioning her further.

"What's wrong?" I asked, my anger at her disapating.

"I'm late," Cass sobbed.

"Cass what do you mean?" I asked, my head swimming with questions.

"Can you go by me a pregnancy test?" Cass questioned and I felt the breath knocked out of me. I stopped breathing for a few seconds before nodding.

"Of course. I'll go to CVS and I'll be at your house in thirty minutes. Just wait there," I instructed her before putting on my running shoes. My homework and dinner was forgotten at that moment.

"Okay," She sniffled. I felt my heart explode in my chest as I hung up. I felt the breath come out of me as I shook my head. I never imagine for this to happen.

Dad's car, the very car I promised to not drive I had to drive in. Emotions hit me as the smell inside the car of cheap air fresherners assaulted my nose. I nearly broke down there but Cassie needed me.

No matter how much she'd hurt me, I had to be there for her this time. If she was calling me, she had no one to turn to.


Holy crap. What a drama filled chapter. We're nearing the end folks, but next chapter will be plenty of actions. I hope it was worth the INSANE wait. I hope y'all review because I will reply to them this time.

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