A:N: here's the next chapter. Please r and r

Chapter 10: Settling Down

Jasper felt jealousy waft off his wife in waves as she listened in on Leah's conversation with Bree, they were making a date for Saturday, as soon as Leah had hung up Alice got up, and sped to Leah's room, Jasper tried, and failed to squash his own jealousy. Though he had to admit he was not as jealous as he thought he would be.

"My favorite color is blue," Alice said startling Leah. then she continued, "we don't know each other, and I'd like to rectify that, so what's your favorite color?"

"Orange," Leah watched Alice with wide eyes as she perched on the edge of the bed, "Um do you like to watch tv?"

"Sometimes, though seeing the future can take the fun out of it sometimes."

"I can imagine, How is Lost going to end?"

"They're dead already," Alice answered with a shrug.

"I knew it," Leah said mostly to herself. Alice grinned at Leah's triumphant expression. She felt fondness, and it soothed the anger she felt at the fact that she had a date Saturday, until she said, "So you can see the future will my date go well on Saturday."

For one wicked moment Alice thinks about lying, telling Leah that the date would be horrible. and that she should stay home with Alice and Jasper.

Instead she took a deep breath and said, "For some reason I can't see the pack, and that includes you. That's Why this is so nerve wracking. I don't know what you're gonna do or what's going to happen. I just know that you and I are linked, forever according to Rosalie, and as maddening as that is it's also exciting."

Leah just looked at her a moment, "So….what does that mean because if you don't want me to go on that date I'll be compelled not too, but that isn't fair."

"I know that which is why I haven't, but that doesn't mean I don't want to."

"Does that mean a part of you wants me?" Leah asked, studying Alice's face. She looked cagey, and confused for a moment.

Then she breathed, "Yes," then she took an unneeded breath, "but I don't know how to feel about that, so I'll help you with Bree. Now what do you think the elders want to speak with you about," Alice said, changing the subject, and Leah let her because staying on that topic would have just confused the both of them.

"Not sure they probably want me to come back to the reservation, and make nice with Sam."

"Will you?"

"If he doesn't cause problems for me then I don't see why we all just can't get along."

"That's good, what are you going to wear to your job interview later today?" Alice got up, and bounced over to the closet.

"I'm not sure what do you think," Leah asked, wanting to know her opinion, and she was pretty sure the imprint had only thirty percent to do with that decision.

She came over to the bed holding the pastel plaid shirt and one of the pair of jeans that she had bought her, "Now go take a shower."

"Huh, your interview is in an hour, it's going to take about thirty minutes for you to get ready, and I know you were going to shower before doing anything professional, correct."

"Well yeah, but-"

"But nothing, your outfit will be completely put together down to the socks by the time you get out of the shower, scoot."

Leah had no choice, but to get up because Alice had begun to nudge her in the direction of the bathroom. She kept her shower quick, though it is hard because the Cullens have a perfect shower. The water pressure and temperature pouring over her body feel heavenly, and she makes a mental note to take a longer shower tomorrow. She hadn't had a chance to take a long shower here yet. She listened for the people in the house, and realized they were downstairs. She trotted quickly over to her designated bedroom wrapped tightly in a towel. When she saw Alice still in her room she yelped. Alice spun around, adn saw Leah wrapped in a towel, and guped, audibly, "Well I see that went well, here's your outfit I hope you like it good luck," then she reached up on her tip toes and kissed Leah's cheek. She had to bite her lip to keep from groaning when the scent of her blood flooded her lungs because she was blushing.

"Thank you," Leah whispered as Alice left the room.

That night after becoming gainfully employed, she starts monday, Leah bundled up into bed, and felt….settled for the first time since she imprinted on Alice, though she had a date tomorrow, and she was meeting the council tomorrow as well, she was employed, and her and the woman she had imprinted on didn't hate each other. Things were going all right. Then she dreamed of Alice. Again. It wasn't anything concrete Just the feel of cool hands caressing her skin, and lips pressed into her throat. She woke up with a gasp and ruined panties. She groaned in frustration. She tried to take a deep breath to calm her racing heart. That didn't help because Jasmine with a hint of something else filled Leah's lungs, and she whimpered in loneliness and she pulsed between her legs. A restlessness made her want to chase her tail. She rolled out of bed, and took off her clothing before opening the window and ….jumping.

The dirt felt amazing beneath her paws, and there was a light drizzle that dampened her fur, and cooling her off. She didn't hear anyone's thoughts with relief. She took off running. She wasn't actually going to chase her tail. Maybe she'd do a few laps around the property. Then she heard a heavy thud from the house. One of them decided to follow, "Hey tiny gray," it was Emmett.

Leah barked in acknowledgment, and kept running.

"Wanna race?" He asked, "Come on to the treaty line and back."

Leah thought for a moment before nodding her head, and pushing herself faster. She heard an indignant 'hey'. Her heart was pounding and her legs were starting to burn a little. She ran faster, and Emmett was right on her heels. They made it to the treaty line. Leah turned right back around. Emmett did a backflip to turn around. Leah grumbled and shook her head at his antics. She felt light, and calmer as they headed back towards the house. She liked Emmett. He was kind. They were all kind, and not what she expected. They made it back to the house. Leah a few seconds sooner than Emmett. Leah just fell over huffing, and panting slightly.

"Whoo man you are fast." Emmett said sitting on the grass next to Leah, "Rosie set some clothing on the rock when you're ready to shift back. Leah whined in acknowledgement. They stayed silent for a moment just enjoying the moonlight and the rain.

A/N: alright so I know it's been two days I just had to get my thoughts together. Here's the next chapter. The date and council meeting will be next. I hope you enjoy and please comment and kudos.