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Characters based on Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer.

(Tanya POV)

Our trip to New Hampshire was quick and without a hitch. Jacob picked us up at the airport and I spent the ride from the airport to the Cullen's house listening to Embry and Jacob as they gave each other updates. They were like brothers and I knew it would have been better if Quil was there. Embry had told me so many stories about him, Jacob and Quil and how they used to always get in trouble together. It reminded me of Kate and Irina and I felt a bit saddened by the fact that the three of us would only have memories since Irina was gone.

"We're here," Jacob announced when he parked the car. "Everyone's inside. And remember; don't be too shocked with Nessie."

"Yeah, we remember. You've been telling me about how Nessie stretched more than half a foot since September. I didn't forget," Embry said as he took our bags from the trunk. The gesture was sweet and hilarious at the same time. Embry liked doing the heavy lifting for me, when in reality; I was at least three times stronger than him.

"Lead the way," I told Jacob and we stepped inside the house.

Jacob opened the door and I followed with Embry behind me. Everyone greeted us at the same time and we exchanged hugs. Jacob wasn't kidding when he said Nessie grew and matured. The girl had curves that put even her own godmother to shame. "Goodness, Nessie, you look hot," I exclaimed and everyone laughed, except for Edward. He groaned and we all just laughed at his uneasiness. "Get a grip, Edward. She's bound to grow up anyway," I teased.

"That's what we keep telling him," Alice giggled and Edward rolled his eyes. The women gathered together, including Leah, who I thought would not want to hang out with us since most of us were vampires. "How are things in Forks?" Alice asked when the guys started on their manly activities.

"Everything's fine," I said and Rachel chuckled. I looked at her and she mouthed 'Dee' and I couldn't help but smile.

"What?" Leah asked. I nodded towards Rachel.

"You really want me to tell them?" Rachel asked me and I shrugged. "Embry's ex, well not really ex, but kinda like that, visited La Push. The girl has guts, lemme tell you. Embry introduced Tanya as his girlfriend but I think the girl's a bit delusional." She looked at me before she continued, "I didn't know how you stayed calm all those time when Dee but clawed your man down. If she tried to pull of anything like that with Paul, I betcha those boys would be howling while watching a catfight." The rest of the girls laughed. "I mean, seriously, Tanya was too patient for our liking. Kim, Jared's girlfriend, was so ready to pounce at Dee, but Layle, Janus' girl, kept reminding her that it's Tanya's fight, not ours."

"Okay, this is too much of a whirlwind. Who exactly is this Dee?" Leah asked.

"Diana is the daughter of Lana's friend, Ursula, from Neah Bay. Some years ago, Embry and Lana visited Ursula and that's how they met, but sadly for Diana, even though Embry was attracted to her, he didn't imp," I stopped when Bella shot me a knowing look. Nessie was there and since she wasn't informed about the 'soul mate' part of the imprinting, I had to change up my story a bit. "He didn't feel any cosmic pull, or whatever, so it didn't happen for them. She was hoping that they would rekindle the attraction between them when they visited La Push, then she found out that he already has a girl. I pointed to myself then continued, "She was trying to steal my man in front of me but I didn't do anything because I know my man. We actually dropped off Lana at their place so she could spend time with them for the holidays. Diana talked to me; she apologized for trying to break me and Embry up. I told her I understood where she was coming from."

"Who the hell are you and what have you done with the real Tanya?" Rosalie exclaimed.

"Relax, Rose, I just told her that I understood where she was coming from because I had been there, in love with someone who didn't love me back," I looked sheepishly at Bella and smiled. "I told her that in time, she will find someone for her when she least expected. That's what happened to me, right? I was just going to a birthday party; when I opened the door, bam! Love at first sight," I laughed. I looked out the window and saw that guys playing basketball. At that same moment, Embry looked inside the house and we stared each other for a second or two. Cosmic pull? Whatever that was, it was definitely there.

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(Embry POV)

Emmett suggested we play basketball, three on three. The older men, Billy, Charlie and Carlisle opted out from playing, and the women were gossiping in the living room. "Edward's reffing," Jasper announced.

"How come none of you would let me play?" Edward complained.

"Because your wife is busy in there and she won't be able to block our minds from you so that means you're out," Emmett answered.

"How are we dividing the teams?" Paul asked.

"Let's even out," Jasper said. "Pair up. Emmett and Jacob. Me and Seth. Paul and Embry." Edward tossed a coin in the air. Depending on the call per pair, we were teamed up in no time. Emmett, Seth and Paul against me, Jasper and Jacob.

"You're going down," Emmett, Seth and Paul said in unison.

"Words," Jasper huffed and we huddled to talk about the game plan.

We played a couple of games or so and we took a bit of a break. I looked through the window and saw the Tanya was looking at me. I couldn't help but smile. I heard chuckles behind me and I looked around to see the guys shaking their heads. "You are so whipped," Seth laughed.

"Just you wait until you imprinted," I said and Paul nodded in agreement.

"You've done it yet?" Emmett asked.

I groaned. "Seriously, can't you at least for a second get your mind off the gutter?"

"It's his nature," Edward said as he pinched the bridge of his nose. Emmett must be having graphic thoughts; it was giving Edward headache.

"No, we haven't," I answered.

"You're slow," Paul snickered and Jacob scowled at him.

"Some things I don't want to know, Paul. Keep that little info to yourself," Jacob huffed and headed back inside the house.

"I'm not talking about this anymore," I said and followed Jacob.

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The next days quickly passed. The Cullens definitely knew how to accommodate their guests. There was always a feast waiting for us after each activity of the day; whether it was just a day of chatting, exchanging gifts or Nessie's training. A part of me didn't really want to go back to La Push. It was great to be with Jacob and hang out with him. Quil and I really missed having him around and he returned the sentiment.

"I'll tell the others to come down to Forks this summer so we could have a little get together when you go home for vacation," Tanya said when we bid goodbye to the others. We rode with Jacob going back to the airport. It would our last bonding before going home. I was sure that the summer would be packed with so many activities since the Cullens and the Denalis would be both around.

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"How was your trip?" mom asked when we picked her up from Neah Bay.

"It was good. Jacob, Seth and Leah said hi," I said.

"Are they coming home this summer?"

"That was the plan so I might be around so much during the summer," I said.

"You are never really around during summer. You boys are always at the beach and cliff diving. And I'm still not approving that cliff diving, I don't care if nobody ever get hurt," she said.

"Cliff diving?" Tanya asked.

"The boys in La Push go to a cliff and jump from the top towards the beach. It's very high and I don't know who started it, but I never agreed to it. Since Embry here thinks he's such a big boy, he doesn't listen to his mother," mom grunted.

"Mom, we've been doing it for years. We'll be fine; we're always fine," I said to her.

"I'm your mother, I'm supposed to worry," she said and fell silent the whole way.

After I dropped off my mom to our house, I drove Tanya to hers. She was the whole way and it got me worried. "You okay?" I asked and held her hand when we entered her house.

"How come you never told me about cliff diving?" she asked.

"Because we only do it during the summer and since you can't go out during summer, I didn't think there's any point telling you about it when you won't be able to see me in action anyway," I explained.

"Who goes cliff diving?"

"Just the werewolves. We don't want to risk the others. It's not true that nobody ever got hurt. I've had my share, but since we heal fast, it's as if nothing ever happened," I shrugged.

"When was the last time you got hurt?" she asked.

"Just the first time I did it. Paul forgot to warm me not to flail my arms around while I jump so I would just go straight down. When I hit the side of the rock when I landed on the water but it healed in less than a day. After that, I learned my lesson," I answered.

"If you ever get hurt, don't go here. Make sure you're all healed up before coming. Last thing I want to do is suck the life out of you," she warned me.

"First of all, I won't get hurt," I said but she cut me off.

"But you already did."

"That was the first time. After that, I never had a scratch. Second, whether I am swimming in my own blood or not, you will not suck the life out of me because you are stronger than that," I told her.

"I suggest that you don't bet your life on it."

"But I will. I will bet my life that you will never do such a thing. Not to me nor to anybody else." I saw the worried look in her eyes. I wrapped my arms around her and kissed the top of her head, "You are in much more control that you give yourself credit for. But if it'll make you feel any better, I will not let anything happen to me so that I won't be walking through your door with blood all over me." She nodded under my chin.

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(Tanya POV)

Not being to sleep really sucked. Embry left a few hours ago and the thought of him cliff diving and getting hurt in the process kept looming in my head and I couldn't stop myself from worrying. He told me that he healed quickly, but I was still worried about my control. I haven't been around human blood for a long time and I couldn't guarantee what my reaction would be.

I talked to Emily the next day. I didn't know who else from the girls knew about the cliff diving and I had no plans on blowing off the whistle for any of the guys. Emily, I could almost guarantee, knew all about the activities of the pack. "Do you ever worry?" I asked her.

"Every night. They were always excited going up that hill and jump down. I made Sam promise that he'll stop jumping after he stopped phasing. He's body will start aging and he won't heal as fast," she answered.

"How did you manage all those years?"

"I prayed," she chuckled. I tried to smile but it didn't reach my eyes. She noticed, "Don't worry, nothing bad ever happened to them."

"I was a bit surprised that I just found out yesterday. We've been together, what, two years?"

"It's not something that they share to their girlfriends. Only Rachel knows, Kim and Layle have no idea about it. Rachel only found out because she saw Paul soaking wet and when she asked, he slipped up and told her about it. She was fuming and told him to stop. But you know Paul; he's too hard headed for his own good."