I'm so sorry for taking so long to post the next chapter. I've kinda lost my inspiration to write so it's been a struggle to continue writing. I might got back to my earlier chapters and rewrite them. Hopefully everyone is staying safe and enjoy this next chapter.

Everything was relatively back to the way it should be. Bella was back and there was no issue between the Cullens and La Push. Bella was relieved that I told Charlie about the supernatural because that meant that they didn't have to disappear right now. Sam and Jacob made up though Jacob decided not to join Sams pack anymore. They had agreed to maintain two different packs with one pack guarding the north and the other pack guarding the south. I was a little weary about it at first, but it seems to be working out fine.

It was Monday morning and I was back in school along with the pack. Kyle doesn't even look at me which I expected as much since I didn't choose him when he wanted me to choose. I obviously couldn't choose him at the time so now it's awkward and I spend most of my time trying to avoid both him and Jacob. Yeaupp, I said Jacob too. Even though we have kinda reconciliated, I wasn't trying to get too close to him. I wanted to be by myself and I knew that getting close to Jacob meant falling for him all over again. I wasn't ready to deal with that yet.

I visited the Cullen's during the weekend because I needed to focus on my studies. I wasn't doing too bad in school, but my grades weren't impressive either. I decided I wanted to go to Medical school. Ever since I literally delivered a baby, it made me realize that it was my calling. It only worried me how I was going to make it work with this whole imprint situation. Will I be able to go to medical school if I get accepted into a school away from Washington? It was a scary reality how I might be literally stuck in La Push.

During class, a group of students came in to announce upcoming events such as the class trip and prom. I didn't think a small school like La Push high would even do a class trip. I mean, where would they even go? There wasn't really anywhere to go.

"The class trip is usually to Vancouver," Kyle whispered. I tensed up realizing he was talking to me.

"How do you know?" I asked.

"Because it is always to Vancouver," he snorted.

"Maybe they will surprise us," I said.

"Doubt it. It' all they can afford," he said.

"Well, I'll be excited to go to Vancouver. Never been there," I answered.

He didn't respond after that.

After they talked about the "Surprise" class trip, they talked about prom. It made me remember the awkward situation between Kyle and I. I looked down at my notebook and started doodling to get my mind off that moment.

Finally, the presentation was over and it was back to class.

The bell rang and I slowly packed my stuff. I try to be the last person to leave the class because I didn't want to bump into anyone. After everyone finally left, I put my bookbag over my shoulders and left.

"Took you long enough," I heard. I felt my face get hot.

"You were waiting for me? Since when?" I asked. Kyle gave me a soft look.

"I wanted to talk to you," he said. I bit my lip nervously.

"About?" I asked.

"Can you ditch?" he asked.

"I really shouldn't," I answered.

"It's only one day," he said while giving me a wink.

"That's what they all say," I said while crossing my arms.

"Come on. You won't regret it," he told me. I bit the inside of my cheek. I was curious to what he wanted to tell me, but I knew I shouldn't be ditching school. Kyle looked at me with his dark brown eyes and pouted his lip slightly.

"Oh, Alright..." I said giving in. Kyle instantly grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the schools front door. La push high didn't have any cameras or people monitoring the front door. You could literally come and go as you please.

"So where are we going?" I asked.

"I'm going to show you one of my favorite places to go," he said. I allowed him to pull me towards the woods. I wasn't scared of the woods anymore since Victoria was dealt with.

"Are you taking me in here to kill me?" I joked.

"I wouldn't hurt you," Kyle said seriously. My smile dropped. I didn't mean to make him feel any certain way.

Kyle kept pulling me until we reached a river with a big bolder.

"See? Just wanted to show you my favorite bolder," he said while climbing to the top. I followed behind him.

"You made me ditch for this?" I asked Confused.

"Yes, relax and sit next to me. When I'm really stressed out, I like to sit here and feel the wind hit my face. I like to pretend that the river is washing my thoughts away," he told me while closing his eyes. I sat next to Kyle and closed my eyes. I tried to feel what he felt, and it was soothing.

"I'm sorry for homecoming," he said.

"Please, don't apologize..."

"I gave you an unfair ultimatum. I'm going to be honest with you Milly, I'm crazy about you. I was so mad when you picked him over me. I needed time away from you and I spent a lot of time here thinking and meditating. I still don't understand what is going on between you and Jacob, but I know it's not official."

I bit my lip nervously. He thinks it's not official but my life was literally tied to Jacob.

"There's nothing going on with Jacob and I, but I don't want you to get your hopes up. It's not about Jacob. It's about me. I don't want to be with anyone," I told him.

Kyle put his hand over my hand.

"I respect your decision. I want to be there for you, even if it is just friends," he told me.

"That's all I can promise you," I told him. He squeezed my hand.

"Then I'll take it. I've missed you Milly." I looked at him and smiled. I missed him too. He was my closest friend outside the paranormal.

"So lets get back to school. I'm trying to be a good girl," I told him.

You've always been a good girl," he told me.

"Not recently. I have not been paying attention to my studies and my grades are starting to show it. I need to focus," I told him.

"Alright, I understand. I think it's almost lunch time. Let's go."

I followed him back to the school. It was a little awkward walking back into the school with him. People saw us walk right out and now we were casually walking back in. I knew people were thinking inappropriate thoughts.

"So you sitting with me during lunch?" He asked obviously not caring about the looks we were getting.

"Yeah, sure..." I said while keeping my head down and following him to the lunchroom.

We made the line, grabbed our meals, and sat together. Again, I felt the looks that we were getting. I could also feel Jacobs eyes burn in the back of my head, which was weird that I could sense him looking.

"Is it me or is everyone staring at us?" I whispered at him.

"People like drama. They want to know what's going on between us. It's not big deal," he said calmly.

"Okay good. I thought I was imagining all the dirty looks," I said while rolling my eyes. Kyle chuckled at my comment.

"No, you're solid," he joked back. I chuckled back at his comment. I really did miss this.

"So are you planning on going to the class trip?" He asked.

"Umm, not sure. I probably won't honestly. It doesn't sound too fun."

"It doesn't sound like too much fun, but all the seniors always talk about how it was a good time. Maybe you should consider it. It will be our last trip as high schoolers," he suggested. I shrugged my shoulder.

"I'll think about it," I told him and kept eating.

After lunch ended, Kyle gave me a big hug. He went on his way to his next class and I to my next class.

"So you and Kyle huh?" Jacob said behind me.

"Oh Lawd. I knew this one was coming," I said.

"I was just surprised to see you too friendly again," he said.

"Yes, he apologized and now we're friends again," I said.

"And you're planning on going to the class trip with him?" he asked. I rolled my eyes in frustration.

"Jacob, where is this conversation going? If you're going to try to tell me not to go, then..." Jacob interrupted me.

"No no, I just wanted to tell you to have fun. You deserve it," he told me. I stopped walking and turned towards him.

"Oh umm.. okay. Thanks I guess?" I said confused. I looked up at Jacob who was staring at me. He had deep brown eyes just like Kyle, but if I stared into them too long then I started to feel like I was drowning.

"I should get going," I said breaking away from Jacob's gaze and rushed to my next class. I knew he was using reverse psychology on me. I could feel his emotions and I knew he was not happy seeing Kyle and I sitting together.

After school ended, I got on my long board and rode home. I stopped driving with the boys a while back because I was enjoying riding my long board home. Being crippled reminded me I had two good legs and I had to use them more often.

I got home and no one was home, which was now usual since both of them are working. I went to to the kitchen, grabbed a snack, and made my way up to my room to get started on my homework and studying. I was seriously going to focus on myself.

As I studied, I noticed the forms that were given to me regarding the class trip. The class trip was in a month, while prom was the month after and finally graduation the month after. It was exciting knowing that my high school career was finally coming to an end, but it scared me to think what might come next.

I saw the field trip forms and really contemplated whether or not I wanted to go. Then I thought, fuck it. It would be something new and normal. I checked it off as yes and put it back in my book bag.

Later, I heard a familiar rapid knock at my window. The only person who liked knocking like that was Paul. I made my way towards the window and opened it. Of course he jumped in like he owned the place.

"Hello Paul, what brings you around these parks?" I asked.

"Just wanted to see how my little short stuff was doing," he said while jumping into my well made bed.

"I'm fine. Just studying a bit," I said while watching him mess up my bed.

"Eww, who studies anymore?" he asked. I snorted.

"I do, and I hope your feet are clean!" I yelled at him. He just started laughing.

"Milly are you home?" I heard my mom yell.

"Yeah, I'll be down!" I said. I looked at Paul with a serious face.

"Not a sound!" I warned him. He just smiled at me politely.

I ran downstairs to my mom.

"What's up mom?" I asked.

"I have a birthday surprise," my mom grinned with her hands behind her back. I groaned.

"Mom, you know I don't like birthdays or surprises," I told her.

"You'll like this one," she said while pulling a small box from behind her. I grabbed it and opened it.

I was amazed at the beautiful necklace that I pulled from the box. It was a turquoise necklace that had a silver pendant. The silver pendant had the carving of a wolf. It made the hairs on my arm stand.

"Mom where did you get this?" I asked.

"It was your fathers. He wanted you to have it on your 18 birthday," she answered. My mom had a hint of sadness in her eyes when she said it.

"I love it. I wish I could tell dad how much I love it," I said also feeling sadness. My mom grabbed me and pulled me in a big hug.

"He will always be with us. Now you have his pendant to know he's always with you," she said. I put it around my neck.

"Thanks," I said and went back upstairs. When I got back to the room, Paul was gone. I didn't think much of it and kept studying for my classes.

After I was fried from reading, I headed in the shower to wash up and relax. As I was drying my hair, I heard someone tap on my window. I rolled my eye and walked towards the window but found it strange that one of the boys or Leah wasn't on the ledge. I opened the window and looked around. My eyes finally fell on Kyle who was below my window.

"What are you doing?" I asked confused.

"Trying to be spontaneous." I raised my eyebrows at him.

Kyle pulled out a guitar and started stroking it.

"You never told me you played," I gasped.

"It's one of my secret talents," he smirked.

I like that your broken

You're broken like me,

Maybe that makes me a fool.

"Are you serenading me right now?" I asked while my face got red hot.

"Yes I am," he sung.

"Oh boy," I said under my breath.

I stood by the window listening to him strum so nicely and sing. Finally at the end he told me Happy Birthday.

"Wait, how did you know it was my birthday?" I asked confused.

"You told me when we met. It was one of the questions I asked you. I had it marked on my calendar. I didn't say anything in school because I kinda wanted to make up with you first and then do this grand gesture," he said while giving me a wink. My face got even hotter.

"I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy it," I told him.

"Goodnight Milly. I'll see you tomorrow," he told me. I bit my lips.

"Goodnight."

I closed my window and laid in bed. I had butterflies in my stomach. I really liked Kyle. He was a normal guy, who was romantic, and very sweet. My head started giving me ideas of giving him a chance, but my heart squeezed when I thought about how Jacob would react. I knew I shouldn't be getting myself into these issues. I didn't want to hurt Kyle again. I brushed the ideas from my head. I needed to figure myself out first before I can do anything. With that in mind, I went to bed.