DISCLAIMER: I don't own twilight just borrowing the characters.

(BELLA'S P.O.V)

"Good Morning, Princess." I blink stupidly trying to make sense of the sight I am seeing right now. Jane is in front of the stove wearing an apron, cooking of what I assume is pancake. To the other side of the kitchen table is Charlie, reading a newspaper while sipping his coffee as if it was natural to have a stranger to prepare breakfast in his own kitchen. I don't remember introducing Jane to Charlie so basically even Jane introduce herself this morning while I was asleep, she was still a stranger to Charlie.

"Uhm dad? I didn't know you're into young women... or girl." as soon as I said this Charlie spit out the coffee in his mouth almost choking him then looked at me with wide eyes. Jane's reaction is as funny as Charlie's, she was frozen in place and if she can still blush I am sure she was furiously red by now.

"Bella!" Charlie and Jane exclaimed in unison as I burst into a fits of laughter.

"Sorry, sorry. It's not everyday I saw someone cooked breakfast for Charlie and me. And your expressions guys are really funny." I halfheartedly apologize. Jane glared at me while Charlie's face turned beet red clearly embarrassed.

"Err, it's not like I took advantage of her Bells, she just happened to witnessed the destruction I made at the kitchen when I attempted to prepare breakfast on my own. She insisted she'll do it since she said it's where she's good at." explained Charlie shyly as he rubbed the back of his neck. Who wouldn't be embarrass when a thirteen year old girl (or at least that's what she looks like) you just met awhile ago prepared breakfast for you and your daughter when it was you who should make something for her since she was the guest? I suppressed the urge to laugh again at the irony of their situation.

"Dad, I'm just teasing. I know your not that kind of person. Anyway, shouldn't you go now? I thought you need to report early at work?" I said to him with a smile on my face to let him know I wasn't serious at my early comment.

"Oh yeah, you're right. I got to go then. Call me when you need something, okay? I'll see you later." Charlie said placing the newspaper at the table as he stood up. He was already at the entrance of the kitchen when he stopped and turned to us "Uh Jane, thanks for the breakfast and sorry for being a bad host to my guest. Make yourself comfortable here and you're always welcome to visit anytime." Jane just nodded with a smile as a response.

"Take care, dad." I said as he made her way to the front door and left.

Me and Jane stayed quiet for a moment. I savored the pancake Jane had prepared for me while she watch me eating with a glint in her eyes. Though the smell of food isn't appealing she admitted to me that watching me eating is quite entertaining. She likes every expression I made depending on the taste of what am I eating. And right now, the pancake taste really good that I can't held back the moan that escaped my mouth.

"Aww Princess, you should save that sound for Rosalie." Jane said teasingly making me blush. She grin when she noticed my red face and continue with the teasing mercilessly "You shouldn't moan while blushing, you don't know what people will think if they saw you especially with a gorgeous woman like me by your side."

"You look more like a girl than a woman." I pointed out still red face failing miserably from avoiding imagining what she had just said.

"Then that would be much more embarrassing for you to make that sensual sound while in the presence of a thirteen year old me." Jane said with an amuse smirk not helping the blush on my face to go away it just intensified more.

"Stop with the teasing Jane, tell me already what you came here for so early." I said glaring at her trying to get away from further embarrassment.

"Did you not want the detail first of how I introduced myself to Charlie?"

"Right, then what lie did you told him?" I asked her because there's no way she will tell my dad the truth about herself.

"It is necessary to lie, Princess. You should get used to it by now. Anyways, what I told him was that I met you yesterday when you were in the grocery. You helped me with something I can't reach. We started talking then. Once we're done with the grocery, you offered to drive me home that I gladly accepted. I told Charlie that I came here to thank you since I forgot yesterday." Jane said nonchalantly as I eat the last bite of my pancake. It really taste and smell good.

"You should get used to address me Bella by now instead of Princess." Jane just shrugged her shoulder not caring of what I am saying. When she saw that I'm done eating, she cleaned up the table in her vampire speed then sat gracefully at the seat in front of me. "Thanks but you know you don't have to do that, right?"

"I know. I like doing this, it lessen my boredom. So you want to know now what I am doing here?" she asked, her red orb staring at me seriously.

"Yes, you told me last night you won't be coming today. What change your mind?" I saw her sigh and her face became worried.

"I went there last night. At La Push. To make sure the place is safe for you. What greeted me was an awful smell of another supernatural creatures. They are dangerous, Bella. They are my kind's natural enemy. I know I can't ask or force you not to go there so make me a favor and promise me to be careful." Jane has a pleading look in her dark red orbs that I can't just ignore. She's really worried about me. Come to think of it, Rosalie said the same thing, begging me to be careful. That only meant she was aware of those creature's existence at the La Push. I now understood why she was looking worriedly at me yesterday at the cafeteria. It's a good thing I assured her that I'll be careful I only hope that was enough. It felt nice to know she care but I don't want her to worry.

"I promise, Jane." I assured her seriously. I am not worried for myself nor scared. I don't care what those creatures can do. I know, without a doubt that Jane will protect me. She always was in the past. Except that one time in Phoenix. But other than that, she's always there when I needed her. I won't be surprised if she stalked me today. After that incident in Phoenix she became more protective but that the story I rather not want remembering yet. Jane gave me a hug before saying her goodbye telling me that she needed to call Aro to report. I gave her a peck on her cheeks before she disappeared in thin air leaving only a sweet scent of hers.

I did my homework after Jane left me knowing I won't be able to do this later or tomorrow. Jake planned to bring me home after the bonfire so I assume we will be back home late. Shopping with the Cullen sisters tomorrow will surely drain my energy, I have no doubt about it. I can already tell just by listening to the stories of Alice' siblings about their shopping in the past. But I guess I'm okay with it. The needs and wants to spend more time with Rosalie was much stronger than my hatred to shopping. Rosalie. 'I wonder what she's doing now.' Like always, my thoughts turned to that direction AGAIN. To Rosalie. She is a very mysterious being. There's a time that she openly show her emotions to me but that's only when she's too relax or too comfortable that she forgets everything around her. The first time I saw her like that was when she was at the music room playing a piano. That time I thought I fell in love with her, or maybe I was and still. I don't know and I'm not sure. All I know was at that time, when I saw her angelic face without a scowl but instead a beautiful smile adorning her features, I felt something strong inside of me stirred. As if telling me to do something. I got scared when I felt this, it was so strong. Afraid of what I felt, I quietly left the room without her noticing it or so I thought. I am not sure if she noticed me that I was there but I don't care that time. All I care is to get away, to make that feeling to go away. But as soon as I got farther away from her, a strong wave of longing enveloped my whole being. It was overwhelming that I felt my knees weakened but before I fell to the ground, a strong cold arms wrapped around my waist stopping me from falling. It was her. Rosalie. It surprised me how the longing quickly gone the moment I saw her. It all confused me. How can I feel so strongly about her? Does she have any idea what she's doing to me? What exactly am I feeling for her? I sighed. I have no answer to all those questions. I have to ask Marcus about this. Maybe his gift can help me to identify what it is I am feeling for her. Just like how he identified what kind of relationship I have with Jane. It came as a surprised to everyone when Jane and I became close. It was no secret to everyone in Volturi that Jane is not a friendly person/vampire. She was known as the most feared guard because of her powerful gift which is creating an illusion of burning pain. Aro introduced me to Jane a week after I moved to Phoenix. He picked me up to school and brought me to a secluded place which a sunlight can't reach. There, I saw her. She looks younger than me and yet much older. She has the appearance of a thirteen year old girl but her eyes held much intelligent, there's something more in her eyes, something that broke my heart when I saw it. Her dark red orbs... are cold and lonely.

FLASHBACK FIVE YEARS AGO:

(THIRD PERSON'S P.O.V)

"Aren't you scared of me, Princess?" Jane asked the little girl that looks like her age but she knew better. She's centuries older than this little girl. Aro left the two of them to themselves to make little Bella be comfortable in the presence of Jane. Her guard and protector.

"Why should I be scared to such a beautiful girl like you?" little Bella asked back not understanding why Jane is asking this question to her. From what Aro told her, Jane will be the one to protect her so there's nothing to be scared about. If anything, she's grateful that Jane accepted to guard her from other vampire that would try to have a taste of her blood. Aro explained to her that her blood smell exceptionally delicious. He was afraid that if another vampire smelt it, they wouldn't think twice to drink her blood.

"Because as you can see, Princess, I am a monster. I can kill you here right now by drinking your blood. Aro was right your blood smells good than other humans." Jane said truthfully.

"You're maybe a monster but I don't see you as one. I am not scared of you. In fact, I am grateful of you for being here. Protecting me." Jane can hear the sincerity in the little girl's voice and she doesn't know how to make of it. This was the first time someone talk to her like this.

"I'm only here because it was a mission from the kings." Jane simply said, her voice was softer than she intended to.

"Still, thank you." little Bella said smiling gratefully at her. "Why are you addressing me as Princess? Didn't Aro told you I preferred Bella?"

"Marcus said Aro loves you like his own child and because Aro is one of the kings that makes you a Princess." Jane fought the smile that threatening to show in her face when little Bella starts her rumblings about being complete opposite of a princess. She said she isn't graceful but instead, she is clumsy, she's not girly, she's more of a tomboy, and most of all, she won't wear those ridiculous dress that a princess used to wear. She said she will attend parties with jeans and sneakers and she won't give a damn of what people will think of her as long as she is comfortable. By the time she finished her rumblings, Jane can't held back her smile anymore. She wanted to laugh at how Bella detested to wear dress.

"Jane! It wasn't funny!" little Bella exclaimed as she crossed her arms to her chest and sent Jane a very cute pout.

The two of them carried on with their conversation. Simply asking each other about anything that popped up to mind. It was a comfortable conversation between the two like they were long friends already when in truth it was just their first meeting.

"Why are you lonely?" Bella asked out of the blue when the silence took over between the two of them. Jane's smile dropped completely as she stares to the little girl who's looking at her curiously.

"I never said I am lonely." Jane simply answered but Bella can hear the sadness in her voice.

"You didn't but I can see it in your eyes. It was a heart breaking sight." Bella's child-like voice was sad as she looked straight to Jane's burgundy eyes. Jane sat closer to Bella and snake her arm to Bella's waist as she spoke.

"I was and still alone for a long time, Bella. Both humans and Vampires feared me and because of that I never had someone to call friend. They are all scared of me."

"Why they feared you? I like you, you're very nice to me today." Bella said with a frown confused as how can anyone fear this sweet girl. Jane smiled sadly.

"Because of my gift. It was a blessing and yet a curse. Blessing because I can easily defend myself from anyone and curse because everyone avoiding me making me live in all my existence ALONE."

"You have me now, we can be friends if you want. Like I said I am not scared of you." Bella said sincerely with a smile in her innocent face.

"I can inflict an illusionary pain in your whole body if I wanted to, are you really not scared? It was really painful if you ask me." Jane didn't showed it but she was hoping that Bella wouldn't scared of her. She already beginning to like the little girl. She can't help but gets her hopes high.

"I like you to be my friend. It doesn't matter what your gift can do to me. If you accept me you won't be lonely anymore." little Bella cheerfully said , a huge smile is visible in her features. Jane's only response was a full hug and a peck on the girl's cheek. From the distance, Aro watch the two smiling happily for the two new friends.

END OF FLASHBACK

My thoughts was interrupted by the loud knock downstairs. When I look at the wall clock I saw that it was already lunch time. I hurriedly ran downstairs to know who it was that knocking on our door. I didn't bother to change clothes since I already bathe right after I woke up this morning. Once I open the door a large, muscular body hugged me eagerly.

"Uhm Bells, no offense but you smell awful. Sickeningly sweet." Jacob said once he pulled away from the hug. I led him inside the house so we can talk while I'm deciding what to eat for lunch.

"Maybe it was the syrup from the pancake I ate for breakfast?" I offered though I have a suspicion that it was Jane's scent he smelt. I saw him nod but his frown never gone to his face. He looked around the house suspiciously as if looking for something or someone. "Something wrong, Jake?"

"N-no, were you alone here, Bells?" Jake is acting oddly and it confused me but I respond anyway.

"Yes, I am. I've been working on my assignment upstairs the whole morning. Why?"

"Nothing just curious. So what's for lunch?" Jacob said changing the topic. I want to know what's wrong because clearly there's something going on inside his little head unfortunately for me, my tummy chose that moment to complain. A loud noise came from my stomach were heard and Jacob did not even bother to hold back his laughter that made my face turned red.

Instead of answering him, I went to the kitchen to prepare sandwich. The two of us ate together and it was Jake that keep the conversation alive. Jake is a very talkative person for a guy. He keeps talking about La Push and everything except for the one thing I wanted to know. I have no idea if Jake even know about the supernatural creatures that residing to La Push or maybe he's one of them.

"Bells." Jacob called snapping me out of my thoughts.

"Sorry, Jake. What was it you were telling?" I asked distractingly.

"I said leave the dishes to me so you can get ready. I'll wait for you here." I nodded at him mumbling an 'okay' then went to my room upstairs.

Surprisingly, there was actually sun when Jacob and I arrived at the La Push beach. It's Saturday so I already expected that it would be crowded here. Looking around, I saw familiar faces playing beach volleyball at the not so crowded part of the beach. I dragged Jacob with me and approach my friends.

"Hey guys, nice to see you here." I greeted to them making them turned their heads to my direction. Angela ran to me giving me a greeting hug while Ben and Eric high five with me. Mike, Jessica, Lauren and Tyler just nod in my direction, staring at Jacob intently. Intrigued. "This is my childhood friend Jacob. Jacob they are my friends in school I talked about."

"It's nice to finally meet all of you. Bells here talked so much about you." Jacob politely said flashing his charming smile that most of the girls swoon over. And like I said before, I am not 'most girls' so I am not affected of it. Jessica and Lauren are the first one to reply and eagerly shook Jake's hand. Angela and Ben politely change pleasantries with Jacob and the others just nod at him. Once the greetings are done. I said my goodbye to my friends telling them that we have somewhere to go to.

Jacob brought me to the part of the beach away from my friends. It was like a private beach because I can't see anyone around us. It was only me and him.

"Come on, Bells. Let's swim!" I heard Jacob called out to me. He was already at the water splashing water at my direction. I can't help but giggle at his childish behavior.

"Like old times eh?" I said laughing at him. I was about to join him in the water when a group of men appeared from the forest. They are all half naked, have the same length of haircut, same tattoo and they are all muscular. Looking at Jacob I noticed that he too has the the same similarities with those guys.

"She smells like the leech last night." one of the boys said glaring daggers at me. I looked at Jacob in confusion.

"Sam, what are you doing here? What's going on?" Jacob asked he was just confused as I am.

"There's an intruder last night and Paul here thought it was that girl." the boy Sam explained pointing his finger at me. "I apologize for interrupting. We will take our leave now."

"No! It was her. I'm sure of it they smelt alike! Don't deny it, Sam. You were also there last night when we smelt the intruder!" Paul exclaimed angrily not taking his eyes away from me. I don't understand what are they talking about. I am sure I don't smell different. And why my smell bother him so much?

"Uhm, believe it or not. It was my first time coming here after five years so I assure you I am not the intruder last night." I said truthfully. I'm starting to get nervous because I saw Paul started shaking violently from anger. Rosalie's reminder of 'don't get anybody angry no matter what' ran through my head. I don't know how but it was obvious that I made Paul angry. 'Sorry, Rosalie. It seems like I broke my promise.'

"Paul! Let's go. You need to calm down! It wasn't her." I heard Sam said in a commanding tone pulling me out of my thoughts. Paul hesitated but after giving me one last glare, he turned around to follow Sam.

"Yeah, dude. You're just imagining things. Maybe there was no intruder at all since nobody saw her/him." one of the boys said as they too turned around to leave which made Paul angrier than before.

It happened too fast but I saw it. I saw it with my own eyes. Paul. He suddenly transform into a wolf. A very huge wolf that has the same size of horse. It was a frightening sight. He's growling angrily but it seems it wasn't enough because in a blink of an eye I saw the wolf Paul launch himself to the other boy. I was so terrified for the boy. I never saw what happened next because all of the boys began to move in a superhuman speed and before I knew it, they were all gone.

"What was that all about?" I said calmly surprising even myself.

"I can't persuade you to pretend everything you witnessed did not happened, can I?" Jacob said jokingly but the nervousness in his voice was noticeable.

"Jake, you're still my friend even after all what I had witnessed just now. It didn't changed anything between us." I told him softly giving him a reassuring smile.

"Thanks, Bells. I really don't want to lose you as my friend. Sorry if I didn't told you what I am." I don't want to lose him either but I wonder what will happen once I'm change? Jane said their kinds are the natural enemy of the vampires. Will Jake and I can still remains friends? I hope so.

"Apology accepted." I responded as I hugged him a friendly hug. "so what exactly are you?"

"Shape-shifters."

A/N: Don't get angry with me, I cut it here because it became too long. I'll update as soon as I finished the next chapter. Thanks again for adding this story to your favorites, for following and for the reviews. See you next chapter.