Okay, I know it's been WAY to long since my last update but now I'm at a place where I have regular access to a computer so I should be able to write a little each day. Here's hoping for more regular updates in the future. I know I was aiming for finishing this story up while I moved across Canada but I ended up flying rather then driving so no such luck. L Now enough with my rambling and on with the story.

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Chapter 36

"Are you two ready to continue on?" Jake asked as we approached Seth and Erin who were snuggling against a tree.

"We sure are," Seth laughed. "The entire pack plus my mom and Billy are going to kill us if we're not there in time for supper."

With that the boys went behind a low pine to phase. Jake tossed his pants over to me right before he phased.

I laughed tossing them in his bag, "Come on you dork."

As we waited for the boys, Erin turned toward me with a knowing smile, "Sooo?"

I could feel a burning blush creep across my face, "Sorry we took so long."

"Oh its fine with me," she winked. "We managed to find something to do to pass the time."

Jake pranced over and lowered himself to the ground so I could climb on as Seth did the same for Erin. When we were positioned just right they took off at a full out run. I turned to look at Erin concerned about how she was handling the speed. She had her eyes squeezed tight and a huge smile across her face. Seeing her fear of running was over I rested my head on top of Jakes and enjoyed the ride.

All too soon it was over and we were stopping at the tree line just outside of Jake's father's house. "Well we're here," I said to Erin as I climbed down. "Get down and we'll head toward the house. The boys will catch up in no time."

She smiled at me as she joined me on the ground. We linked arms before stepping out into the open space of La Push. "This is were the legends are real and the people are believers," I whispered as we headed toward the little red house.

Jake and Seth were by our sides as we approached the front door.

"Nice couldn't even wait for me to put pants on," Jake said wrapping me in his arms.

"You know the real reason I came here is because of how much I miss Paul," I teased.

Jake laughed, "Yeah I suppose if Emmett's not here to torment you then Paul will help keep you grounded."

"Exactly," I kissed Jake's chin before he opened the door.

"There you are," Billy exclaimed as we entered the living room. "What took you so long?"

I could feel the familiar burning of my cheeks as Billy smiled at us expectantly.

"We decided to stop for a break so Erin and Nessie could stretch their legs," Jake offered up as we all took a seat.

"So that's what they're calling it these days," Paul laughed as he and Jake's sister Rachel joined us from the kitchen.

I stuck my tongue out at him before burying my face into Jake's side to hide my face as it heated up even more from my embarrassment.

Jake kissed the top of my head before standing and turning his attention to his sister, "How are you feeling?"

"Hot and fat," she laughed. "I can't wait until this baby comes out to meet us," she cooed.

"Me either," Jake said crouching in front of the sofa where she had sat down.

"And you must be Erin," Billy interrupted focusing on the girl next to Seth.

"Yes I am," she smiled.

"I'm Billy Black, Jake's father, and this is his sister Rachel and brother-in-law, Paul," he pointed to each as he spoke their names. "Sorry for my sons rudeness, I tried with him growing up but you can lead a horse to water but you can't force the stubborn thing to drink."

Erin took his hand shaking it, "Nice to meet you Billy and don't worry about good ol' Jake, I know he's a pain in the ass all on his own." She laughed, " I've found hitting him on the nose with a rolled up newspaper works great when he misbehaves."

"I like this one," Billy laughed turning to Seth, "I'd keep her around if I were you."

"That's the plan," he said pulling Erin into his side and kissing her cheek.

"So are you guys going to the bon fire tonight?" Rachel asked.

"Wouldn't miss it for the world," I told her.

"I'm glad. Sue's been baking and cooking for days," she laughed.

"Mmmm, Emily's cooking," the boys said dreamily.

Just then the door burst open. "What you couldn't even come home first," Leah sneered glaring at Seth. "Mom's been waiting for you all afternoon."

Seth rolled his eyes, "Calm down, Leah, I was on my way there in a few minutes."

"We just got here," Jake interrupted. "Now relax."

Glaring at Seth she huffed and headed back from the way she'd just come.

"And that was my sister," he smiled impishly. "Nice first impression she's made I'm sure."

"Nah, its fine," Erin assured him. "I'm sure she's great."

"I'm not sure 'great' would be how I'd describe her," Paul guffawed. "More like bitch from hell."

"She's not that bad ," I interjected.

"Please Ness, if any of us should feel that way about her, it's you," Rachel looked at me sympathetically before turning to Erin. "She's great if you don't mind the fact she hates your best friend along with the rest of her family."

"Hates you, how come?" Erin asked shocked.

I shrugged, "Long story."

"Seth I love you but I can not be friends with someone who hates Nessie, I'm sorry," she sighed.

"No please don't judge her," I all but begged. "She has her reasons, they're just misguided."

"Ness," Erin began to argue.

I raised my hand to silence her, "Trust me she has her reasons."

"Come on lets go over and see Sue and your grandfather," Jake said pulling on my arm. "We all know he's over there."

"That he is," Billy chuckled.

Our goodbyes and see you laters followed before we headed over to the Clearwater's house.

"Are you sure you wouldn't rather go over to your Mom's house alone and come get me when they're done yelling at you?" Erin asked.

"Don't be silly, my Mom will love you," Seth squeezed her hand. "Trust me she is nothing like Leah."

"Plus my grandpa Charlie is there and he's the chief of police," I winked.

"Ha Ha," Seth laughed sarcastically.

"Should I knock?" Seth asked standing in front of his mothers door.

"Of course not," Sue said as she opened the door. "This will always be your home."

"Hi Mom," Seth said taking the older woman in his arms and giving her a quick hug. "Sorry we're late, we stopped by Billy's before heading over here."

"No problem what so ever," Sue moved from in front of the door. "Come on in."

We shuffled into the house and followed her into the living room.

"There's my girl," Grandpa Charlie said from his chair.

"Hi grandpa," I made my way over to where he sat and have him a hug.

"I was just about to head home," Grandpa informed me. "Sue has something going on tonight and I have to work in the morning."

"Oh, okay," I smiled. "I'll stop by tomorrow. What time are you off work?"

"That would be nice," He started to get up. "I should be home between six thirty and seven."

"Okay, I'll see you then," I hugged him again before Sue walked him to the door.

"Sorry you didn't make it a little sooner, Charlie's been here almost all day," Sue said as she rejoined us.

THUMP THUMP THUMP

"What you couldn't even leave the little blood sucker at Billy's when you came over to see the woman who gave birth to you," Leah boomed.

"Leah, Nessie is always welcome here," Sue scolded. "You know that." She looked at me apologetically, "Sorry about her, it's not personal."

"My ass it isn't," Leah roared. "I'm tired of everyone acting like this little parasite is human because she isn't!"

"In case you haven't noticed, Leah, neither are you," I snapped back.

Jake and Seth both burst out laughing.

"She…got…you…there…Leah," Seth managed to get out between out bursts of laughter.

"Screw you," Leah growled before flying out of the house and phasing, proving Nessie's point and causing another round of hysteria amongst the boys.

"I'm sorry about causing so much trouble Sue," I said, facing the older woman. "I'll stay at Billy's from now on when Seth and Jake come over here and will only visit my grandfather when he's at his place in town," I took a deep breath, "I really didn't come over to cause problems."

"Don't be silly. Leah needs to learn how to get along with everyone and that includes you," she said hugging me.

I returned the hug before turning to Jake, "I think I'm going to head back to your father's. I've caused enough trouble for one day."

"I'll come with you," Jake said as he hugged Sue goodbye. "See you later."

"Okay then, see you both later."

"Enjoy getting to know your future daughter-in-law," he laughed. "She's a major pain in the ass sometimes. You need to keep your eyes on them pale faces," Jake nudged Erin's arm as he passed by her.

"Har Har Har. Are you sure he's the one you want to spend all of eternity with?" she winked at me.

"Yep, sorry staying friends with me means putting up with this dork," I kissed the tip of Jake's nose. "Anyway I'll see you out at the cliffs for the bon fire later this evening," I kissed Erin's cheek before Jake and I headed back to his father's house.