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Flashback:
"Hey Sam, try and catch me!" Jacob bounced on the older boy's bed and launched himself off.
"Huh? W-wait!" Sam moved back and caught Jake in his arms, tossing him on his sister's bed. Jacob giggled like mad, face turning red as he laughed at his friend.
"You're too good at this." He said, throwing one of Leah's stuffed animals at him.
"It's because I'm super awesome and powerful." The boy shrugged.
"Nuh uh. I'm way stronger. Look." Jacob stood and started to bounce again, making everything on Leah's bed either fall forward or completely off as he jumped over Sam and smacked right into the wall. There was a loud thud that caused both Emily and Leah to run into the room.
"What are you guys doing?!" Emily screeched, clearly annoyed.
Sam quickly got off the floor and rushed over to Jake who looked out of it. "Jake?! Are you okay?"
The girls were quiet as they stared at the pair.
Jacob blinked a few times, rubbing at his eyes and looking up at his friend. Sam touched his cheek and waited for a response, only to have Jacob laugh again.
"You're always so worried! I'm fine. It was funny!" He giggled more, causing Leah to snort and point at her brother's stupid friend. Even Emily joined in, doubled over.
It took a while for Sam as he wanted to make sure Jacob was alright and that he didn't suffer any type of injuries. But seeing as he was too busy laughing, he figured he was okay.
"You always find some way to hurt yourself. Dork." He playfully slapped Jake and copied everyone else for the smaller boy's antics.
Sam always kept an eye on his best friend.
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Flashback:
Jacob wiped his nose for the hundreth time, turning his sweater sleeve a dark red instead of it's grey color. He trudged the rest of the way home, taking a trail through the forest to reach his backyard. He didn't want to run into anyone. It was already embarrassing to face Jesse, a once good friend of his that had beaten him to a pulp. It was extremely humiliating in the guy's locker room to be tossed around and punched because of a disagreement between the two. Of course no one stepped in until the gym teacher heard all the commotion going on from outside. Jake had been on the floor by the time he came in and rushed past everyone to get home. Now all Jacob wanted to do was grab an ice pack and hide away in his closet. It was a safe space that blocked out reality and made him feel secure. A few blankets laid in there, making it extra warm and good for curling up in on the hardest days.
"Jacob! J-jacob?"
That was Sam's voice. The eleven year-old stopped in his tracks and tried to hide his bruised face, not wanting his best friend to see how much of a loser he was. Sam never got into any fights and if he ever did, Jake was sure that the twelve-year-old would think of him as lame and a total dork for having gotten his ass kicked by his friend of all people.
Sam jogged over towards Jake and away from the smaller boy's house. He could see that Jacob was upset, trying to turn around.
"Hey Jake, you okay? What happened to you?" Sam asked, trying to get a good look at his friend.
"Leave me the hell alone Sam! LEAVE ME ALONE!" He roared, pushing against him and slamming his backpack in the dirt before running to the back door.
Sam was left shocked, looking at Jacob's bag and quickly picking it up. He knew that Jake wasn't really mad at him but something that happened at school. It was clear that someone had hurt the boy and Sam was going to find out who.
He followed Jacob inside and headed straight for his room, ignoring the drops of blood in the kitchen. Unlike other people, Sam knew of Jake's 'secret hiding spot.' He knew that's where the boy would be headed the minute he pushed Sam away.
Sniffling could be heard in the closet with the sound of tissue being balled up. Sam crawled and slowly opened the door, seeing Jacob against the corner with a blanket and box of tissues, wiping at his nose vigorously. Tears ran down the boy's cheeks as he tried to control his breathing and back away from Sam at the same time.
"Jake, did someone mess with you?"
"N-no! I said leave me alone!"
"No. You're my best friend Jacob. I came here to hangout with you but something clearly happened. Tell me what happened. I don't care what it is. Just tell me. Come on Jake."
Jacob swallowed, possibly blood coming from his nose, and pulled out an ice pack he got from the freezer. Immediately Sam grabbed the cold object and placed it carefully on Jake's delicate nose. The gesture caused the boy to hiss in pain but sigh in content. The coolness calmed him down some and felt good on his injury.
"If someone hit you, I'll it them back for you. Don't worry Jake."
Jacob was surprised that Sam even suggested that. The older boy never got into a fight, but he'd start for him? He glanced at his friend, sure that he meant his word based on his facial expression.
"Who hurt you Jake? Do I know them?" Sam's eyes widened. "Did an adult hurt you?!"
"N-no. No adult hurt me Sam." Jacob gave a weak smile and sat up straight. "Jesse...we fought today in the locker room."
"With Jesse? Why'd that happen?"
"We got into an argument and he threw the first punch. Everyone watched and I didn't...I couldn't fight back." Jacob faced away from Sam and brung the covers closer to his face.
"You guys have gym together at the end of the day right?"
Jacob glanced at the other boy and nodded slowly.
"Do you guys usually walk out together?"
"...Yeah. We split apart half-way to my house. Why?"
Sam pulled the ice pack away and used a tissue to wipe away any excess blood from his friend's nose. "Let's play on the game. We can grab snacks too. You can have the better controller."
"It's my room. I should have the best controller anyway..."
"Exactly! Come on Jake. Fuck Jesse." Sam tugged on the boy's arm, pulling him out of the closet. Jacob laughed when he fell against his friend.
"Sam! You just cursed!"
"So? Your dad curses all the time. So does Paul." He shrugged.
Jacob plopped down on his bed with Sam sitting right next to him.
"Oh and I'm punching Jesse in the face tomorrow." Sam grinned, turning the game on and handing Jake the better controller as promised.
Jacob smiled and leaned against the older boy. He thought nothing of it. He just needed comfort. Sam didn't mind in the slightest though as he copied his friend's gesture.
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Jacob's eyelids fluttered open as he laid completely still. The first thing he realized was that he was outside instead of inside the small cottage he'd never grew accustomed to. But to actually be on the soft forest grass caused the man to breathe heavily.
Wh-why am I-? Am I-? What's go- Jacobshot up and screamedbloody murder when gigantic beasts surrounded him. His heartbeat quicken to the point where it seemed like it wanted to beat right out of his chest.
His breathing was erratic as his body shook. The dark shadows were scattered around him but the minute he opened his mouth, they immediately turned to face the Native.
Jacob drew his legs in which he noticed were a bit sore. The smell of fire hung in the air as his eyes darted around, looking between each wolf. That made Jake pause and search for a familiar furry face.
An all black wolf emerged itself from it's pack, heading straight for Jacob. It practically ran towards him, it's long tongue sticking out and licking Jake's face like crazy. It calmed down the man though as he hugged the wolf's head close, refusing to let go. He was afraid that if he did, then Sam would disappear and so would the scenery around him.
Jacob had no idea how he ended up outside or why his body felt as sore as it did.
"Uh...I wouldn't move too much if I were you." Jake jumped at the sudden voice, looking Sam over to see if he could have possibly spoke those words to him. He only got a blink in response.
"Jacob?"
The Native turned away from Sam and saw Jared standing there with only a pair of cut-offs on.
"Jared?"
"Hey man! I bet you're real confused right?" He slowly approached Jake and smiled kindly.
"Uh...yeah. I'm not sure what the hell is happening right now. Am I dreaming? Am I hallucinating?" He looked around, trying to spot Edward, expecting the vampire to be playing a cruel prank on him. "Hello? ...Edward?"
That caused Sam to go wild, backing away from his imprint and barking loudly, scaring Jacob in the process who fell back.
"Woah, Sam! Calm down. Jake's confused. He doesn't need you freaking out." Jared said in a soft voice. His alpha whined in return, agreeing with his packmate who gave him a goofy grin.
"It's alright Jake. Sit with me." Jared sat in the grass, the rest of the wolves, minus Sam, doing their own thing. Embry trotted towards a tree and proceeded to pee there. Leah shook her large wolf head and laid down with her sister by her side. They laughed and taunted Embry through their mind link. Sam circled Jacob and plopped down by his feet, giving him puppy dog eyes. The alpha was practically begging for his mate to sit by him instead of Jared.
Jake got the message and carefully sat on the ground, leaning against the excited wolf wagging it's tail. Whatever was going on, Jake wouldn't take it for granted. If Edward was messing with him than he'd just take it for what it was. His mind was jumbled as he tried to remember the last thing they had discussed.
Alaska I definitely can't forget. But we're clearly not there. The fuck am I? He looked around again. Nothing but trees. Why can't I remember what the hell happened?
"Jacob? I'd be happy to explain what's going on." Jared waited patiently, legs crossed and eyes directly on the other Native.
"Oh. Uh...yeah..." Edward? You fucking with me? He asked in his mind, eager for some type of response so he could just wake up and face reality. But no response came, so he just rolled with it. "I'll let you speak." He told Jared.
"Well...hm...okay. Well first off, how do you feel? Physically?"
Jacob raised an eyebrow. "Physically? Uh..." He looked down at his body which he noticed was a bit caked with dirt. His clothes were no better. Jake raised his arm some and then his leg, causing him to jerk and hiss a little. "Fuck, ow! The hell is wrong with me?!"
"Heh...blame Emily. She's the one that dropped you." Jared pointed at the wolf who blew out a breath of air through her nose and shook her head, eyeing him up and down.
"She's real sorry about that by the way. Sam nearly tore her ear off for it. Did you break anything?"
Jacob was silent for a minute, distracted by the soft fur that surrounded him. He looked at the owner and stared into it's dark eyes. This wolf was beautiful. Much like his Sam. The dark figure licked at his face and rubbed against Jacob.
Edward has amazing abilities to make this feel so realistic.
"Jake?" Jared waved his hand.
"Huh?"
"I'm sorry. I know this must be a lot for you. What's on your mind?"
"You're asking me?"
"Uh...yes? You can tell me. I'm here to help you."
Jacob didn't really believe that. "Yeah okay. Will you stop with the bullshit? You're really gonna torture me? Really? Fuck you. I'm so done. I'm tired damnit!" Jake yelled, causing everyone around him to look his way. Sam sat up and stared at his imprint. The action only made Jacob angrier. "And what the hell are you looking at?! You're really going to torment me like this?!"
Sam whined, wanting to reassure Jake. He just didn't know how.
"Jacob. I'm going to explain how you ended up here. I'm not sure what you're thinking exactly. But you're not alone. Relax man. Just relax. No one is going to hurt you. Tell me what you're thinking Jake. Come on." Jared pleaded, not moving from his spot so as to not anger Jacob even more.
"You...I know you're tricking me Edward!"
Jared understood now.
"Jake, no. This isn't some trick he's playing on you. Edward is dead. Let me talk okay? Just let me speak."
Jacob glared at the Native but sighed. Whatever was going on, he didn't know how to get out of it. So he'd have to endure it anyway.
"Whatever." He muttered.
Jared smiled. "Finally. Okay listen." He suddenly became serious, catching Jake's attention.
"We haven't stopped looking for you since we figured out you and Seth went missing. We found your car out in town but it took a few days. Now earlier today we were all in wolf form, sniffing for either of your scents but we couldn't find anything. Jake, Seth turned. He ran into us in wolf form. Did you know that?"
Jacob played with the grass, Sam hesitantly curling himself around his imprint again. To his surpirse, Jake didn't protest this time, but he did focus on Jared.
"I...heard from Edward that he did. I'm...really confused...what am I living through right now?"
"Jesus Jake. You. Are. Not. Dreaming! We saved you damnit! Edward is dead. He's ashes now. Stupid bitch and dumb fuck? Dead! They're dead! Jacob...I know you can feel it. You can feel the imprint. Can't you? You can feel that this is reality." Jared frowned.
Jacob copied the man in front of him and squeezed at his own thigh. His heart fluttered and his stomach held something in it that made him quickly look at the big wolf he was currently laying on. Sam looked up at him again, almost begging the Native to believe in him. To succumb to the imprint instead of ignoring it. He desperately wanted to change back into his human form, but that would just leave the man naked.
Fuck it. He thought. Being in his birthday suit was not going to stop him from comforting Jacob.
Sam pressed against Jake gently and stood, having the man watch him as he swiftly transformed. He cracked his neck and stretched once he could stand on his two feet. It was always a weird transition from a wolf to a human. Your vision, your height, your weight, everything was drastically different.
"S-Sa-!" Jacob immediately stood when he saw the one man he had desperately wanted to see again. It was definitely his Sam. His imprint. His everything. Any doubt he had was gone the minute he looked at the beautiful Native in front of him. It was like his heart had slapped him back to reality. It soared and ached for Sam's touch. Which he got the moment they laid eyes on each other.
Sam pulled Jacob into a heated kiss, making the younger of the two moan and lean against the man's strong figure. Sam felt hot and it drove Jake wild. He didn't want to stop kissing him or touching his tanned skin.
Fuuuuck. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck! He feel so good! My dick is so hard! I missed this...I missed him.
Jacob stopped for a moment as he realized his hard-on had to be pressed against Sam. It caused him to blush a bright red and slowly pull back.
"Jake?" Sam asked, worried for his imprint.
"Sam. I...how? I...I'm sorry about..." He looked down and sure enough, he was hard as a rock. His blush deepened.
Sam snickered. "At least yours isn't visible to everyone."
Jacob glanced toward the alpha and gasped, covering his eyes and turning away. "Oh my god! No no no no no. I am not looking."
Sam laughed behind him. "Do you believe that this is real then?"
"Uh...yes. But...um...I'm so lost."
"Don't worry baby, I'll explain."
"Please do. My eyes are burning. Although the kiss was...interesting. I never thought about batting for the other team." Jared replied, lost in thought.
"Shut up Jared." Sam rolled his eyes. "Jacob needs to know what happened."
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"So...Seth is safe?"
"Yes Jake. Of course." Sam reassured his imprint, kissing his cheek as they both sat on the grass behind Sam's house. A few feet into the forest.
"Is he hurt?" Jacob looked at the alpha, fear in his eyes.
"A few bruises here and there. But I'm sure they're healed by now. He is a shifter. It's one of the benefits."
Jake sighed, relieved. "I can't wait till he gets here. Does he know?"
"Yup. Paul told him right away. He's excited to see his dad." Sam poked Jake's nose.
"God...I'm so fucking happy right now." Jacob smiled and took Sam's hand in his. The other man pressed his hand against the Native's chest.
"Your heart is beating like crazy. I can practically hear it. You alright?"
His smile faltered. "...yeah. Just nervous I guess. It's scary to think what happened and what...almost happened."
Sam nodded and laced their fingers together. He stayed quiet. Dwelling too deep into the memories could cause him to quickly transform, and with Jake so close, he could hurt him. I'm not taking that chance.
Sam had explained everything the moment they got to his house. He had to carry an exhausted Jacob on his back while the pack followed. They all agreed that Sam would take care of everything from there on. He was the alpha and Jake's imprint afterall.
It was hard for Jacob to take it all in. Once the wolves had followed Jasper's rancid scent back to the cottage, Edward was holding an unconscious Jake in his arms. Waiting for them. It had been too late to run without either of them catching up to him. He'd use the man as bait instead. Sam had wanted to just kill the vampire immediately, but Leah had talked him out of it.
He has Jacob! You don't think he'll bite or hurt him?
Fighting off Edward had been the hardest part. The man had the ability to read minds so it was easiest to detect their next moves. It irritated the pack to no end. Sam had even tried talking to the leech through his mind but Edward wouldn't budge.
The wolves grew tired of his games. They tried reasoning and sneak attacks, but still it failed. Edward taunted them and laughed once he knew that Sam was starting to doubt himself and the pack. They couldn't even touch the stone-like man. But one person stood above the rest. One person showed their loyalty and quick wit.
Embry shifted without a second thought, standing in front of Edward who stared at the man before him. The bloodsucker was taken aback at laying his blood red eyes on the human. Was the man deranged?! What kind of person would risk transforming into their weakest form?!
It intrigued Edward as he hissed and stepped closer, focusing on Embry only, who had this innocent look to him. It drew the vampire in, making him want to tear the tanned flesh to bits until he screamed bloody murder. A human's scream was much better than a mutt's.
It was a shame that that was the last thing Edward had thought. The pack circled him carefully, minus Embry, while Sam pounced and pinned the leech down.
Edward bucked and thrashed underneath the beast. How could someone as powerful as him get caught off guard? Was it his greed?
Sam barked all types of obscenities toward the bloodsucker. He dug his claws into his chest and bit into his shoulder. He wanted pain and suffering for the leech, but also to just be rid of him already. His teeth scraped against the other's stone face, tearing bits and chunks off before snapping his jaw shut and pulling the head off.
He almost played with the limbs and corspe afterwards, but Jared had reminded him of Jake who laid motionless on the ground. It was clear Edward had knocked him out before stepping outside.
Sam ordered Jared to change back and burn the pieces while he rushed over to Jacob. By this time Embry had also shifted, keeping quiet whilst the others bombarded him with questions.
Are you insane?!
The fuck is wrong with you?!
He ignored them all and focused on his alpha who gave him a sideways glance.
Thank you.
Embry knew that this wasn't the end of their conversation. He gave a curt nod and decided to let Sam tend to Jacob.
At one point Emily had tried getting Jake on Sam's back, but ended up dropping the man instead. This caused her brother to bark and bite at her. Leah of course broke it up and made Sam apologize.
Jared had spoke up again and came up with the idea to let Jacob wake on his own while they kept an eye on him and searched the area for anymore enemies. Since Sam was on edge, it was best for him to sit back and patiently wait for his imprint. Jared stood by Jake the whole time and reassured his alpha that since he didn't have any clothes to change into, he'd be the one to explain to Jacob what happened.
"...And of course that didn't happen because here I am telling you." Sam finished, playing with Jake's hair.
"I have to thank Embry. All of you really." Jacob stated. He glared at Sam then. "Did you really have to smack him before we got back here?" He reminded the Native.
"I hugged him afterwards didn't I? You think I wanted him to do that? He could have been killed."
"Whatever. He was brave...you all were." Jake took a deep breath. "I'm so sorry for this Sam."
"Hm?"
"I'm so fucking stupid. I trusted Alice and risked everyone's lives. I tried to get Edward to kill me and let Seth go but I couldn't...I never wanted to do this to anyone."
Sam pulled the man closer and into his chest. "Shhh. Believe me Jacob, we all know how sorry you are. You've said it about a million times on the way back. Besides, this is what we do. We destroy leeches who wish to harm others. They're cunning and they used you and Seth. No matter what would have happened, I wouldn't blame you for it. I know you tried your best Jake. I know that. The pack knows it too. No one blames you or holds you responsible." Sam kissed Jake's hand and held him tight.
"I just didn't want any of you to die from my mistakes. It makes me feel...I don't know..." Jacob hid his face in Sam's chest.
"I understand Jake. But I want you to understand something too."
Jacob slowly lifted his head and looked at his imprint.
"You tried your hardest and risked your life for your son. Not everyone can do that. From what you told me while being there, you fought against those bloodsuckers again and again. Despite being in that dangerous situation, you always put Seth first. Now what I'm hearing from you is that you would have done the exact same thing if it had been me, or Embry, or Leah, Emily, Jared or Paul. Wouldn't you?"
"Of course! You guys mean the world to me." Jake blushed and looked away, the atmosphere quickly changing as his cheeks flushed with embarrassment. The words spilled out before he could take them back.
Sam smiled and nuzzled his neck. "See what I mean? You're so sweet. I didn't know you thought that."
Jake laughed. "Oh come on Sam. Isn't it obvious?"
"It's better when you say it out loud." He pulled the other man in for a warm kiss. Jacob could never get enough of Sam's kisses. The feeling drove him wild and it always made his dick hard to feel the alpha place his hands around his waist and squeeze there.
"How's your ribs?" Sam asked.
"Still sore, but better. Haven't thought about it since..." He didn't finish. He knew mentioning or even saying Edward's name out loud caused Sam discomfort.
The alpha carefully held Jake's face in his hands, examining him.
"I hate what he did to you. I hate that he even got the chance to touch you. To hurt you." He muttered.
Jacob bit at his bottom lip. "I know..."
Maybe I shouldn't mention what Jasper did to Seth? No...I don't want to keep anything from him anymore. Once was enough.
"Uh...Sam?"
"Yes?"
Jake placed his hands over Sam's, who hadn't let go yet.
"Jasper...the blonde one, he uh...um...Seth...he..."
Sam glared, not at Jake, but at the thoughts rolling around in his head. "No fucking way. No. He didn't. That fucking-!"
"No! No Sam! Seth wasn't..." He shivered. "He wasn't...ya know...but he did hit him and...gave him something on...his neck..."
"He bit him?! What?! What the f-!"
"SAM! Damnit! He gave him a hickey!"
"That's not any fucking better! I should have-"
"I know! ...we talked. It's over now...I don't like thinking about it but we did talk. Don't..." Jake looked as if he was struggling to get the words out. "Don't fucking yell at me..." He muttered, avoiding any eye contact.
Sam was confused at first, not understanding why it bothered the man so much until it dawned on him. "Shit Jake. I'm sorry...I shouldn't have done that. I'm so dumb."
"You're not dumb Sam. It...it reminds me of her." He huffed and leaned back with his arms crossed. "Still."
The other man looked over his beautiful imprint and touched his hand slightly. "That's okay you know."
Jacob glanced at the Native. "Even after everything? Can you believe it?" He pressed his lips together and shook his head.
"I can actually. She's...you remember. BB."
Jake raised an eyebrow. "Huh?"
Sam chuckled. "Bitch Bella."
That caused Jacob to snort and double over in laughter at the memory from the first time he and Sam got drunk at his house. "Dude, stop!" He cackled.
"That's never gonna happen. I'll always find a way to make you smile." He winked, giving Jacob a quick peck on the lips, and then another.
Jake stared at Sam and smiled. "You always do."
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