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PPOV

Paul, stop.

She'll come back, they always do.

Stop being ridiculous, you can't chase aplane.

Hey, overgrown dog needs an overgrown bus to chase...

I growled, snapping my teeth together. I pushed my legs faster, ignoring the yells of protest at my action.

I needed to get far away. So far, that I couldn't hear them anymore. Before they could convince me to come back. Before they could get to Sam.

Paul! Come on man, come home.

Shut upJared.I growled in my head, their nagging voices finally getting to me.

That only resulted in everyone's voices getting louder, more annoying.

I grimaced, trying to focus on where I was going instead of on their words.

The trees blurred by, but I couldn't help but notice that they were getting thinner. I glanced up at the sky, if I stared hard enough, I could just make out the plane.

Where was she going?

You're being an idiot.

You can't catch her. I ignored them all. They didn't know what it felt like. Even if they could see into my head.

You imprinted onher? Leah? I almost stopped, almost.

What're you doing here?I almost didn't notice that I couldn't hear the others anymore.

Better question, what's the big bad wolf doing so far away from home?She sneered and I growled, still running.

I tried to see where she was, but over the last couple years, Leah had gotten really good at shielding her thoughts.

I'm kinda busyLee, could we do this later?She scoffed.

Don't let me distract you, I just wanted to talk. You can keep running.I sighed, glancing at the sky again. I'd been running for a couple hours now... How far was she going?

What?

You imprinted. Lucky you.But she sneered. Fun, isn't it?I didn't respond. Come onPaul, you're actually running away from home, because of some girl?

She's not just some girl.I couldn't help but defend Kelly. Leah didn't know anything. She didn't know what it was like. Leah was just being a hypocrite. Didn't she run away from home because of some guy?

She tensed.

Touché.I snorted.

NiceLeah. Who put you up to this anyway? DidSamcall you instead of coming to stop me himself?She winced. It was kind of sad how saying Sam's name still made her react that way, even after she imprinted.

She ignored that.

No. I was just in the neighbourhood. I like to come out to be alone sometimes. Then I heard your annoying voice yelling at the top of its lungs.She rolled her eyes.

I was trying to out yell them.The plane was becoming clearer now. They were going to land soon. But I still wasn't sure where. I wasn't fast enough.

Paul, just stop for a second, listen to some reason. This girl,Kellyright? Are you sure you imprinted on her? She doesn't seem very...I growled, my vision turning hazy and red. No one talked about my imprint like that. No one.

You don't know herLeah.I was surprised at how calm I sounded.

She was surprised too.

Looks like someone finally took a chill pill.

Looks like someone's still kinda bitch.She laughed.

There's thePaulI tried so hard to forget!I scoffed.

WhateverLeah.I was searching the sky, trying not to panic. I couldn't see the plane anymore. Had I missed it landing? Did it turn around? Did it crash? If it crashed, and I missed where it landed because of Leah...

Calm down there lover boy. She landed five minutes ago. LAX if I'm not mistaken.I froze. How did she...?

How do you know?She scoffed.

I've got my ways. Now hurry up, you're pretty far from the airport. And you still have to find some clothes before you can phase. There aren't as many forests inCalifornia. I should know. Leah's voice started to fade before I could ask her anything. Or thank her for that matter.

I thought she left the country?

Good luck!And then she was gone.

I stopped, for he first time in, I guess, five hours. I tried to figure out where I was. I couldn't hear any cars, or see and streets. This place was more forested than Forks was. I was suddenly glad it was three in the morning and not the middle of the day. It would take a while to get to where Kelly was. Once I figured out where that was. Where in the hell wasI?

KPOV

"Harry," I mumbled, shaking him awake. Did he like not sleep at all in Washington?

"I'm up, I'm up." He yawned, stretching in his seat. His seatbelt was still on.

I sighed impatiently, unbuckling it for him. "Thanks," he mumbled, getting up. I smiled.

"Let's go Harry." I felt jumpy as I glanced around the suddenly empty aisles. I hadn't been able to sleep a wink the whole flight. Harry had fallen asleep half an hour into our flight. I still felt like Paul would show up out of no where, and drag me home. Obviously, trying to talk me out of leaving didn't work. For the whole five hours, I kept on waiting for something to land on the plane. How could I be sure werewolves weren't capable of doing that?

Harry was still groggy as we made our way off the plane and towards the luggage area.

"So, how are we getting to my house?" I smiled, rolling my eyes. With all the money mom had left me, I'd decided to splurge a little on our arrival in California. It'd be while until my car would get here, so I'd decided Harry would enjoy going around in style. This was a vacation after all.

"You'll see." I let him lead me out of the airport into the dark.

"Kelly, is that really for us?" Harry was staring at a man wearing a suit. He looked liked he was melting in the subtle heat, but he still held up his sign diligently. It had our names on it.

I nodded, dragging Harry to the man and limo behind him.

He smiled gratefully when he saw us.

"Ms. Daniels?" I nodded. "Welcome to California." He took our bags, putting them in the trunk, before opening the door for us. I waited for Harry to get it, but he looked like he was in shock.

I sighed.

"Sorry, about him. He wasn't expecting this." I pushed Harry into the limo, before climbing in after him. The driver laughed and closed the door behind us.

I was glad for the air conditioning; I hadn't realized how warm California could get.

"Kelly." It looked like Harry had gotten over his shock. "I really want to ask how you afforded all this, but..." His voice trailed off; as his eyes wandered around the space we were in.

There was a mini fridge, a TV, what looked like an all you can eat candy buffet and a soda bar. I frowned, how much had I paid for this again?

"This is too cool Kells." I smiled, still distracted. Okay, this would be the last splurge until I got a job. I had to save up. For Harry's college fund, graduation presents, allowances... There was so much I would have to do for him now.

I looked at my little brother, realizing how much he would be deprived of because of our parents' deaths. I had them at my high school graduation, they bought me presents, and they were there every day, supporting me.

Harry didn't have that anymore.

I put my arm around him, suddenly emotional. He looked up at me, his mouth stuffed with gummy worms.

"You okay?" he mumbled. I nodded, pulling him closer. But he seemed happy. Maybe he was trying not to think about them.

"I'm fine. So, do you like it?" He nodded, swallowing and taking another handful of candy.

"This is the best Kells." I grinned.

"Good. As long as you're happy, I'm happy." Harry continued to eat his way through the candy buffet during the car ride. I tried, unsuccessfully, to try and get some sleep. It was three in the morning. I had to sleep during this car ride, or I wouldn't get any sleep at all. With the amount of candy Harry was consuming, he'd be up until three the next morning. I had to be able to keep up with him.

I closed my eyes again, but the limo seemed to be coming to a stop. Or slowing down at least.

Harry rolled down his window, and I leaned over to look too.

It was dark, so it was hard to see, but I did notice the reason the limo seemed to be slowly. We were driving up down, what looked like, residential street of beach front homes. If I listened close enough, I could just hear the ocean.

Harry and I stared with our mouths open as the house came into view. It was beautiful. It was huge. It was white, with some wood railings. From what I could see, there were three balconies facing the beach. It was pretty isolated from the other houses, but it seemed like the biggest and most luxurious on this street. It looked expensive.

The limo stopped outside the doors, and the driver got out. It was then that I noticed the fountain.

He opened our door, before taking our bags out of the truck.

"Come on Harry." He followed me out of the limo in a daze.

"This is way bigger than I remember."

"We've been here?" I asked incredulously. He shook his head.

"No, but there were pictures. This house was mom's inheritance from her dad. I guess it's ours now."

"I'll be on my way then. You have me for the rest of the week. Give me a call a half hour in advance if you need a ride." The driver smiled, tipping his hat, before driving away.

I gulped.

"Let's go Harry." I took my bag and walked to the door. I took a deep breath, before reaching up and unlocking the door.

"Sweet." Harry abandoned his bags by the door and ran into the house. It was so big. I glanced around myself warily.

The staircase itself was overwhelming. It was see through, like glass, but I guess safer. I couldn't imagine how many rooms there would be upstairs.

"Kells! There's a pool!" I sighed, closing the front door and following Harry's voice.

He had jumped in the pool in excitement. I could see a Jacuzzi just off to the side. I sat down beside the pool in awe. This was ridiculous.

Harry swam to me, a grin still plastered to his face.

"You okay Kells?" I nodded, an almost hysterical laugh leaving my lips. How many times had he asked me that?

"I'm fine, just in shock. This is incredible." But some part of was in denial. Some part of me really did not want to like this house. Because the price I'd paid for living here, just didn't seem worth it.

PPOV

Stealing clothes. I had to steal clothes.

I shook my head at myself as I looked up and down the empty street. I guess the city liked to sleep in.

I walked down the street slowly, paranoid. I was no where near the airport, but there really wasn't any point in me going there now. It had taken me way too long to find civilization, and then clothes I could mooch off of some rich guy.

Now what was I supposed to do? Just go randomly knocking on doors until I found her?

I sighed, stopping, and sitting down on the sidewalk. This was a really badly thought out plan.

I got up again, suddenly angry. I wanted so badly to plase. To get out of here. What was I thinking?

I started running, not bothering to phase. It was easier to think straight when I was a wolf. I didn't want to think. I wanted to do.

I stopped suddenly, my head whipping around. There was a limo across the street. And it smelled like her.

I ran across the street and tapped on the window. It rolled down slowly, too slowly. I resisted the urge to just punch it out myself.

"Yes?"

"Do you know Kelly Daniels?" His eyes narrowed at me.

"Who are you?" My eye twitched.

"Answer the question." He glanced at something on the dashboard. A cell phone.

I growled. "Do you know her or not?" He flinched, reaching for it.

I reached into the car, grabbing him by the collar and pulling him halfway out the window so he was facing me.

He whimpered. I smirked. How pathetic.

"Answer the question, and no ones gets hurt."

"Yes." He gulped. "I know her. I just dropped her off." I bit my tongue to keep the relief from showing on my face.

"Where?" I hissed, excited. Maybe I could find her after all. He reached behind himself blindly, playing with the buttons on his GPS. If he was calling the cops...

But he was opening his history. An address popped up on the screen, and computerized voice recited the directions. I smiled, letting him go.

"Thanks." he rolled up the window, not looking at me. I grinned as he drove away.

I started for the alleyways. In the last couple hours, I found that they worked just as well as trees. The only people back there were druggies. I didn't need to worry about them.

Beach front. Look who was living it large.


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