Hello everyone! I'm back with a new chapter. I'm taking so long to update because the uni is getting tougher, but I found some little time today for you and here I am.

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This fic is going to be short, I don't know ho may chapters are left. But I have a few things planned for the near future. This chapter is introducing something very important for the next chapter.

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THE GHOSTS OF MY LIFE

Chapter 16: Danger.

Just as I believed, Leah texted me telling me she wanted to have a coffee and talk some more. I proposed Sam's Bistro and she agreed, so we met there after each ended with our respective duties. She beat me there and when I arrived she already had a cup in front of her, though it looked untouched.

"Hey" I greeted with a small smile, hesitating as I pulled out the chair and sat.

However, her smile was sincere as were her eyes. "Hi!"

We sat a few minutes in silence, it was a little awkward but I didn't initiate the conversation this time because it looked like she wanted to do it but didn't know where to begin. In the meantime, I waved a waiter and ordered some food. I didn't have time to eat anything at my lunch break. My students were creating havoc today, and two little ones spend the break for lunch in time out.

"I'm sorry" I looked at my sister confused.

"We've already talked about it, Leeh."

"I know. But I also want you to know that even if I was dragged to your place yesterday, I meant everything I said. I'm really sorry, I overreacted and didn't stop to think. I know I hurt your feelings, and that I was completely out of place, so I apologize again."

I took her hands in mine and gave them a gentle squeeze. "I know you're sorry Leeh. We talked about it and it's fine now."

She gave me a watery smile.

"Did you really give Jacob the ring back?" When she was about to answer my food was placed in front of me by my boyfriend.

He kissed my forehead and kissed Leah's cheek. "Everything ok over here?" He asked looking between the two of us. I understood his reticence regarding Leah and Seth now. They took their anger on me but didn't have to see the aftermath, as Sam did. I grabbed his hand and told him that everything was perfect and we were just catching up.

"Well ladies, I have to get back to work. If you need anything just let me know." With one last kiss, he left us.

"He is really great" I turned my sight away from Sam and focused on Leah.

"Who? Jacob?" She laughed.

"Him too. But I was talking about your boyfriend."

"He is amazing." I agreed. "So, the ring?" I ushered as I cut the chicken in my plate.

She sighed. "Yes. I didn't even let him speak. I don't know what happened to me at all Bella. I was like a hurricane. I just yelled at him, saying he was a fucking liar and I threw the ring at him and then left."

"I never expected you to be so impulsive." It was the truth. She was always more extroverted than I was, less paranoid with her planning but she was never this reckless and impulsive. The fact that she threw the ring at Jacob without thinking was amazing. "How did you manage to get it back?"

"It's clear that I acted first and thought later. When I came to my senses, two whole days had passed and I panicked when I realized what I did. I rushed to his house and waited for him until he got back." Her eyes began to water and I took one of her hands in my free hand, while I continued eating with the other. "He was a mess. He had huge purple marks under his eyes, he looked like he hadn't slept in those two days. I ran to him, hugged him, and begged him to forgive me, that I loved him, and I never would have thought of dumping him if I was in my right senses. We talked about it, and he explained why he didn't tell me anything, he said the same as you. It wasn't his place."

"And what did he say when you both calmed down? It's obvious he forgave you, otherwise, that ring wouldn't be there."

She blushed and smiled. "He actually said that he understood me even when he didn't agree with me. He said he was giving me space and some time to calm down on my own. He didn't think twice when he put the ring back. Then the rest is history."

I laughed in disbelief. "I'm still shocked that you were able to do something like that. Especially for him. Since I know you, you have always loved the guy." She laughed with me.

We talked some more about mundane things, leaving the fight behind, and focusing on brighter things, like her upcoming wedding. She asked me to be her maid of honor and I cried when I accepted. We said our goodbyes when we called it a day. She went home, and I went to Sam's office, greeting some waiters and waitresses on the way.

I found my boyfriend asleep in an uncomfortable position, I knew his neck would hurt if he didn't move. So I proceeded to wake him seeing as it was an impossible task to move him by myself. When I finally managed to wake him he looked around in disorientation. He smiled sleepily when he saw me.

"You were laying in a bad position." He grabbed my hand and sat me on his lap. I put my hands on his shoulders to stabilize myself.

"Everything ok with Leah?"

"Everything is perfect. Don't worry about it anymore." He nodded and laid his head on my chest. I caressed his neck and I swear I heard him purr. "Why are you so tired? Have you not been sleeping?"

He shook his head before breaking apart. "Between the bistro and the pack, it's been a really tiring week."

"Is there something wrong with the pack?" I asked concerned.

"Not with the pack. But we caught some unfamiliar scents around the border with Forks and it's driving us insane."

"Are you in danger?"

"Honestly, I don't know. That's also what is depriving me of sleep. I don't want any of us to be injured."

I looked at his face, purple marks under his (a little) swollen eyes. He was exhausted and I hated seeing him like that. I knew he wouldn't rest until he had some answers but at this rate, he would get himself injured.

"Come on, let's go home." I stood and he stood after me. "If you keep up like this you'll get yourself in real danger, and you know what that will do to me."

He hugged me from behind. "Nothing will happen to me," he whispered in my ear.

"If it is up to me, no it won't." He chuckled and kissed my neck. "Come on, you need good sleep."

"I need to ask you something first" His tone empty of the playfulness from a few seconds ago. I turned in his arms, hugging his waist and giving him my undivided attention. He pecked my lips and I smiled softly. "Move in with me." I opened my eyes surprised. We were practically living together by now, he spent so much time at my place and I in his that we barely spent two nights alone during the week.

"We will be living 24/7 under the same roof. Are you sure about it?" He gave me a look that reminded me of Chelsea. His look said 'are you serious?' "Yes, I would very much love to live with you." He smiled and kissed me.

We celebrated very thoroughly at our home that night, and I couldn't be happier.

Hey! I hope it was to your liking. I know is very short, but I usually don't do large chapters.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance.

Paty4Hale

7.12.18