I'M AT WAR

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Chapter 5: Tree of Life

Edward's P.O.V

I want to strap you to the bed and fucking ride you so hard Edward. I could do that you know? Tanya's dirty thoughts filled my head again as I stood beside Carmen, trying to have a conversation with her regarding the hunting grounds in Forks. I could easily rip your clothes off and kiss every bit of you before taking that huge cock into my mouth. I give the best head jobs baby… I'll suck it so hard and massage it until –

"Tanya, I can smell your arousal! Stop thinking dirty thoughts!" Carmen hissed at her, her face scrunched up in disgust.

Please tell me you didn't get turned on by that! Irina's thoughts entered my head. I turned and grinned at her, shaking my head. In reality, my cock had twitched as I fantasised about Tanya's thoughts. I was going to fuck her senseless for that little torment. Naughty girl should know better!

I was headed to Forks, Washington to spend time with our extended family, the Cullens. I hadn't seen them since Carlisle treated me for cancer four months ago; I was on my death bed with Alice by my side, begging Carlisle to change me. I knew it put a bit of strain on her marriage to Emmett because it was like she was requesting another mate, but I didn't care of him; all I wanted to do was make sure she was happy because she was a fallen angel from the gates of heaven, she was the sole reason I didn't die 3 months prior to that day.

I was down to my last few breaths before Carlisle finally gave into her pleading requests, biting me with ashamed eyes. I couldn't look at him anymore; the pain in me was too excruciating and then I was angered at Alice for requesting such pain on me. I had already suffered enough with the cancer and now she wanted me to go through more? My angel who had saved me and held my once beating heart?

After 3 days of devastating pain that I'm so happy that I would never have to endure again, so many voices filled my brain that it sent me over the edge. But my Alice was there, soothing me and telling me that she had a vision of me hearing people's thoughts. She said I was a mind reader and that I had not gone crazy; I regretted every horrible thing I had thought of her.

Emmett had gone ballistic with jealousy and anger, getting to the point that I needed to learn how to defend myself. It was decided then and there as he held me to the ground, hands in place to rip said head off with a growing fire in the background that I would live with the Denalis in Alaska.

Now, my Alice needed me. She begged me to return because she knew that Tanya and I were just fuck buddies, she needed me to be with some girl named Bella who was threatening her and ruining her marriage. Though I love Alice with everything I am, that it killed me that she was going to use me to keep this Bella girl away from her man, the need to help her, rescue her from pain was far more stronger. I needed to protect her from anything that kept her angelic smile from her beautiful face.

"Would anyone care to come for a final hunt before I make my departure?" I asked politely, looking around the room. "By the sounds of it, there won't be any Polar bears in Wasington."

"I will!" Tanya responded with a purr as she stood from her seat on the sofa.

"Of coarse you will!" Kate snickered.

Tanya gave her the middle finger before grabbing a hold of my hand. "Ready?"

I nodded at her request before we exited the house. This is exactly what I wanted to happen; I needed to fuck her senseless for giving me such graphic sexual thoughts.

"You've been a naughty girl Tanya." I said huskily once away from the house, Alice in mind instead of Tanya.

She smirked at me as she pushed me to a tree, her lips attacking mine as I hungrily ripped at her clothes at felt her breast. "Punish me baby." She said seductively.

I couldn't wait to see Alice again!

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Emmett's P.O.V

I didn't know what to do, what path to go with… I'm sure it was pissing Alice off; it sure as hell was pissing me off. I didn't even know why I was having these second guesses with Alice; I had only really spent a total of probably 5 hours with Bella and now I seemed completely fascinated, totally in love with her.

Fucking stupid feelings and stupid dick! I thought with a scowl. I had really screwed up here. I had avoided Jasper as much as possible due to said feelings and now Edward was here too? Fucking, give me a break! I had no privacy in this house anymore… couldn't think to myself or feel what I wanted to feel… hell my decisions had to even remain anonymous too.

I groaned out loud before flying back on the bed that I occupied, the metal legs squeaking in protest as I rubbed my temples. Squeezing my eyes shut, I listened for any noise in the house; I assumed the digging was Esme in the garden, Eddie and Alice sounded like they were discussing something in the kitchen and I could hear Rosalie and Jasper in their room also talking. Since Carlisle had gone to work, that left only one other person. Where is Bella? I thought to myself.

I was beyond confused why she came home the way she did with Jasper. The black singlet she had on was far too baggy for her small frame and she really smelt unbelievably disgusting for someone who smelt irresistible when I left her. Though she wasn't asleep, I wished she had her eyes closed because the pain her eyes made my heart melt and shrivel up… I had done that to her. They were so dead and empty, yet they shined her heartache.

All Jasper did was glare at me as he held Bella tighter to his chest; Rosalie was by his side, demanding what had happened, why she was in this state and why she smelt so bad… she ordered an answer for every single question that had crossed my mind, that I was too scared to ask because I was the cause of most of it… Plus Alice would happily cut off my balls, set them on fire and do a happy dance on them.

"Werewolves!" Was all that Jasper muttered; sending all women – excluding Alice of course – into a complete frenzy. I felt somewhat relieved that I wasn't the reason for Jasper's anger but that was quickly gone when the panic hit every single muscle in my body. I stiffened with guilt and self loathing. "Nothing bad… well… it's pretty bad… a mutt has imprinted on Bella."

"Because that explained everything!" My voice dripped with sarcasm as Rosalie and Esme agreed with me; Alice just glared at me.

Yesterday, the day I had felt these new feelings for Bella, saw her in a different light, found a completely new respect for this beautiful goddess; I also learnt that I had competition… a very powerful competition. Am I willing to fight for her affection? She had been for the past 45 years and she still is… though she didn't seem like she was trying as hard as she had been.

My mind didn't want to process this, I could hear the snide, disappointing remarks it threw at me for thinking of another woman. My heart though, thoroughly thawed from Bella's simple touch had been beating deceivingly against my ribcage, as if emphasising a pro for having Bella in my life. I sighed happily at the feeling of raw passion burning in the pit of my stomach, my imagination getting the better of me as I pictured Bella laying in my arms in my t-shirt, not the fucking mutt's!

After a while, I knew something in me had changed… and I knew by the halting in voices downstairs felt it too. Though it was only I pretending it was Bella who was in my arms, imagining that we were having a real conversation about life, reminiscing about the old days; my sub-consciousness had made a decision.

"What the hell Emmett?!" Alice screeched as her usually light footsteps trudged harder with her anger. I quickly sat up on the bed as my decision caught up to me, painting itself to my eyelids so that I would never forget it. "After all of our discussions? After all the fucking arguments? That is your choice?" She now stood in the doorway, Edward behind her with a glare. Stupid mind-reader! I had never liked him, piece of shit only wanted Alice!

"Yes Alice. That is my choice." I said firmly, completely shocked that my voice came out strong instead of weak and scared like I felt.

"We've been together for far too long Emmett and you're going to throw it away?" She hissed, her face portraying a grimace.

I sighed, rubbing my face in annoyance that we were going down this same fucking road again. "We've been there, done that Alice. I'm sick of this same path." I snapped back as I heard Jasper's footsteps in his room. Great, fucking feelings are gonna be exposed too!

"I can hear your thoughts Emmett." Edward growled at me.

"Then stay the fuck out of my head!" I growled back as I stood up. Jasper now joined them too.

"What's your decision that's got everyone in such rage?" Jasper said through clenched teeth. I felt sorry for him, his power always in the way and always in constant need of his attention.

"Maybe you should get Bella to shield you then if you're going to fight for her." Edward snapped, totally ignoring Jasper. He had the nerve to fucking hiss her name out like it was some disgusting, contagious disease.

"Fuck you bitch. Fuck off back to Alaska." I hissed at him, my anger getting the best of me. He just had the nerve to smirk at me.

"Tell me what's going on! NOW!" Jasper yelled, a wave of calm flowing through me.

"I'll fight for you Emmett. If I can't have you… no one will." Alice's voice was so calm; her voice that she used when she was honest, dangerous and deadly serious. My response was a growl and falling into a crouch.

"Do not touch her." I said just as lethally.

"I have a slight idea of the situation but if there is so much as a hair out of place on Bella's head, they will no longer be a dead person walkin'." His stance was far more threatening then his voice. I lifted myself up out of my crouch before taking a single step back, making my face as expressionless as possible, even though it was pointless with his power. Alice also took a step into the room, glancing between Jasper with fear and a glare to me. It would've been quite comical if it were a different situation. "I'll kill anyone who messes with her physically," he glared at Alice "and emotionally." He glared at me then Edward who, being the stupid newborn he is, did not move away from Jasper; instead held his vicious glare and puffing himself up to seem bigger. Dickward did not know Jasper used to tear vampires like him to pieces for a living. If I wasn't such a pussy, I would've laughed out loud.

"You wouldn't stand a chance against me." Edward sneered, ignoring my mental jib. Alice placed a hand on Edward's wrist, her head shaking from side to side without saying anything. Another mental warning I assumed.

"It's in your best interest to do as Alice says. I will not be held responsible for my actions newborn." Jasper snarled at him before turning to me; I held my breath. "Emmett. We need to talk."

Talking can be good yeah? I thought as I nodded at him as I tried to reign in my present emotions.

"Why are you so scared of him? I've seen you fight and you're stronger them him." Edward said frustratingly as he continued to puff himself up to Jasper. I mentally laughed.

Once recovered, I glared at him as I picked my shirt up off the floor. "True that." I said as I put it on. "But he's all about tactics… and once again, has quite the experience." My head popped through the hole as I glared at him again. "Plus, he's a brother. Don't fuck with him, don't fuck with Rose and Bella and you will be fine. Trust me on that newbie." I said with a smirk as I walked past him.

"Emmett, what about me?!" Alice stopped me, her whole frame shaking as she growled at me.

I sighed, confusion and self-loathing filling me again. I had lived my 87 years happily married to this beautiful woman before me, granted the last 45 have put a lot of stress on our marriage, but I did lover her dearly. I was in love with her; had been up until Bella's return… now it was just love her.

"Can we talk later? I'm honestly so confused right now." I said pleadingly. I hated that I was hurting Alice, she had stood by me for so long and I felt like I was throwing it all back into her face.

"But you're enlightened enough to know that you're going to fight for Bella?" She questioned her face unbelievable and disgusted.

"I'm sorry." I said with a nod. "I know that I'm hurting you… I just need to clear my head."

"It looks pretty damn clear to me." Dickward sneered, his stance defensive of Alice. Is something going on between you two?! I hissed in my head. He leered at me, not giving me a direct answer.

"I swear Emmett, no one will ever have you but me." Her hiss firm and toxic; I didn't doubt her right now.

I wanted to argue, to fight that I had a right to be with whom I want, to tell her she didn't own me… but I didn't. The firm hand on my shoulder and the icy cold glare my wife gave me made me, for once in my life, think before I speak.

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"Tell me what you feel from me Jasper! Please…" I begged as soon as we were out of the house and from hearing distance.

"What the hell goes on in that head of yours Emmett?" He demanded a frustrated expression clear on his scarred face. "Your emotions are a fucking mess and what was that with Alice?!"

I sighed, my eyes glazing over with unwanted, useless tears; I wasn't afraid to cry in front of Jasper though, this man was like my rock when it came to my emotions. "I was just laying there, then I don't know what came over me. I just… just imagined… Bella was in my arms, laying with me…" my thoughts immediately jumped back to 15 minutes ago. "I just… felt so relaxed… at peace and… happy."

"I know." Jasper responded as he leaned up against a tree. "It went from anger… to annoyance, to confused, to anger again then self-loathing…" he had his fingers in the air, as if ticking them off as he went. The action amused me slightly. "Then BAM!" I jumped slightly as his fist clenched and hit his other opened hand, speaking loudly. "Out of no where, peace and acceptance! Complete fucking bliss!" he pushed himself off the tree, his eyes brighter then before as his face looked like he was concentrating on a specific memory. "Like when Bella was with the mutt!"

I growled at him then, anger and something else spreading through my body. I cut my growl off as I focused on my feelings, confused to why jealousy was the dominant sensation coursing through my huge body; it took over everything, including my senses as it tried to pin point where I might find the son of a bitch that had taken Bella's affection. I tried listening for the sound of a paws or the loudness of rustling trees or grass that only the dogs would create due to their lack of gracefulness, or even a heart beat… nothing. I tried sniffing the air but only the scent of Jasper and the natural growth around us would fill my nose. Seeing was my last resort and though I have perfect vision, it was probably the least effective out of all my senses.

I growled in frustration, forgetting Jasper was there as I lowered myself into a crouch; ready to pounce into the trees to see if that would help me. He chuckled as I gave into the jealousy, anger towards the mutts setting into my brain. Need to fuck up the over grown dogs… stupid mongrels.

"Calm down Emmett. We have a discussion to finish." He said with a wave of calm hitting me.

I snarled at him, trying to fight the peace that was setting into me. I wanted to fight and kill a mutt, and then I would go find Bella and finish what we started yesterday.

"Don't go there." Jasper said knowingly as he placed a firm hand on my shoulder again, the calm filling me more quickly and effectively. I fell to my knees with a sigh before twisting my position so I was sitting on the ground up against the tree. "I'm confused Emmett… clear this up for me? Why this sudden attraction for Bella?" He questioned as he sat in the same position across from me. "You've declined her for decades and now you're willing to throw everything away with your wife when Bella might have found happiness that doesn't include you."

I ignored his jibs as my thoughts focused on the last few words that exited his mouth. "What do you mean by 'happiness that doesn't include you.'"

He sighed. "Emmett, you could not have been that oblivious?! Though you and Alice gave her hell, which was fair though…" he added though his voice seemed to falter slightly, "whenever she was around you, she was so happy Emmett, always smiling, always shining." He smiled at the ground then. "She completely ignored your hurtful words; I was like just being around you was enough for her."

I felt my world spin around me as I spiralled into the depths of guilt. I never saw her happy when she's around… I only saw her as a threat, not the beautiful woman that I see her in now. I saw her in a completely different light, a welcomed light. She really was an angel from the heavens above; she still loved me after everything Alice and I put her through. She still gave me an undeserving genuine smile when she should have given me a glare or even a smirk for getting under our skin. But no… she treated me like a God, never insulting me or hurting me directly… only through Alice. Come to think of it, she had never given me any shit, just smiles and adoring glances.

"How had I never noticed this before?!" I growled at myself.

"You put Edward to shame with your self hatred man. Chill!" Jasper chuckled again.

"Hey, Jazz… I'm sorry for putting Bella in a lot of pain, for fucking her up so much. I know that it affected you and I'm so sorry." I spoke honestly. I felt sorry for him again, his power always a positive and a negative but always a pessimistic in my opinion. He didn't need his power when Bella was around, it always had him spending time alone, always putting his body in overdrive with the waves of happiness and calm.

"Don't give me sympathy Emmett." He said firmly as his eyes darkened slightly.

"Sorry." I muttered with my head lowered.

"So what's the plan? I prefer you with Bella then the mutt." Jasper said with a grin after a few minutes of comfortable silence.

Yes, he's with me! I thought as I returned the grin.

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Bella's P.O.V

Emptiness. Coldness. Trapped. Dead. Darkness. That's what I felt and saw; even though I loved Jasper to death, I was glad he was suffering with me. After Jacob had demanded Seth away, Jasper put me into a deep slumber so that he could calm me and carry me back to the house. Away from the sunlight, the heat… my new comfort zone. I dry sobbed at the thought.

It was the first time I had ever wanted to rip Jasper apart and I felt ashamed with myself that I still felt that horrible feeling. He had torn me away from Seth, prevented me to chase after him! He was the cause of this pain! "I hate you Jasper!" I hissed quietly knowing he could hear me as if I had said it to his face.

"SEE!" I heard him yelp hysterically. See what you did! You don't hate him Bella. Apologise! My mind scolded me. I didn't need it telling me this though… the devastation in his voice was enough to make me feel remorseful.

"I'm sorry Jazzy… I don't hate you. I'm just so hurt by what you did. I'm angry at you. I love you." I whispered as another sob built in my throat.

"I love you too sis." He whispered back, his voice to extremely hurt.

My thoughts returned to my reason of anger; I felt so calm being with Seth. Though we talked a bit, we also stayed quiet a lot, enjoying each other's presence and comfortable in the silence. This was definitely something that hadn't happened with Emmett; we'll we did enjoy our presence together before but that was ruined.

I needed fresh air, to get away from this suffocation. I needed to get a grip of these internal feelings… set a path for myself on how I was going to see Seth again.

I sat myself in a tree branch, knowing that my legs may be at risk of being detached from my body if Jasper saw me disappear through the thick forest trees. I knew he had heard me walk the small distance to the door then my barely there footsteps on the porch. Checking over my shoulder, I saw his tall silhouette in his window as his hand rested on the wall near it. I knew that he would be through the window and on the ground before I would even touch the ground; stupid idiot and his sleek war moves. I hissed at him, angry again that he was going to hover and try and stop me from seeing Seth; stupid over protective fool.

Sighing, I turned around to face the bush of leaves a hand reach away then rested my back against the thick trunk knowing that Jasper would stand there and watch me, Rosalie beside him doing the same thing. They wouldn't let me see Seth, neither supportive of my new found relationship.

Seth desperately wanted to be within 10 feet of me and Emmett would do anything to at least have 10 feet distance between us; both complete opposites but both my brilliant rays of sunshine. I don't know why I just didn't let go of Emmett when Seth seems to willing… by the sounds of the imprint, he will forever be mine and will always put me first, always be there for me; be what I need him to be. I knew that I needed a dream man, a man that would support me and make love to me yet bring out the animalistic side of him too. I needed a man that I could converse with and never want to be away from me yet respect the personal space needed at a certain point. I needed a man that stood by his beliefs and held a strong heart and of course, be irrevocably and unconditionally in love with me… and Seth would be that with a snap of the fingers, he would easily become my everything too if I didn't still carry and cherish these strong feelings for Emmett.

Emmett… I sighed exhaustingly. I didn't know what to do… fight for him – meaning being lonely for the rest of my existence while he laughed in my face and insulted me? Or give him up and let that be a lesson well learned?

I pulled at a leaf that bounced slightly with the wind, preventing it to flow freely as the rest of the tree did. Inspecting the leaf, I ran a finger over it's rough edge, feeling the furriness of it as the rain fell quietly in the background. This leaf was like me… it would die without the sunlight if it was consumed in darkness like my present state and it was going to die sooner then when it was attached to the branch because I had cut of all modes of growing… or surviving. Yes it would last for a few more days but eventually it would loose its vibrant green, turning a yellow-brown colour starting on the outside then spread inwards before finally shrivelling up and dying because of the lack or sun, lack of nutrition and air.

Though I wouldn't change colour, I knew that I would eventually end up in Italy again, this time causing a scene to expose our kind so they would have no choice but to kill me. I didn't want to be exposed to the darkness again; it was too frightening and too scary. I didn't want to be alone again.

I let the leaf go with the wind as the rain picked up, sending the small thing to the ground quickly. I smiled as I rested my head against the bark, closing my eyes as I enjoyed the rain droplets fall on the leaves; the rain was always one to level the brim of the cup so my emotions would not overflow… it didn't work this time though. I just opened my mouth a cried, feeling sorry for myself and feeling angry.

I'd been chasing happiness for decades now and I thought that I could only achieve that with Emmett. Now it was on the horizon, in Seth's awaiting hands… it would be a forbidden love. Two immortal enemies would never allow such a romance to blossom… hell a friendship was out of the question!

But did I love Seth? Wait… rephrase… Am I in love with Seth?

No. Not yet anyways. I'm sure if we were together again the way we were yesterday, it wouldn't take long for the waves of love he through at the wall I had so carefully placed around my heart to crumble to the ground. It seems I didn't even do a decent job at building it either… the love had easily seeped through the cracks, thawing my heart in a way that only Emmett had done. Does this mean the wall was now only in place for Emmett? Even though there had been little to no fondness or love towards me since my change, how had he been able to enter into my heart and make it explode? Build the stupid wall?

More tears filled my eyes, causing me to get a bit more again because they would never fall. I was honestly torn, with Emmett holding a bigger piece of me.

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Seth's P.O.V

I sort of knew which direction I was going; the air came more easily and my heart seemed to beat slightly harder with every step in the right way. I don't know how I out ran my pack… they could easily have chased after me. The only reason I phased was to buy time to get away from them… they would easily order me back.

Need to find Bella! Bella… Bella, Beautiful Bella. My mind hummed excitedly.

"SETH!" God fucking damn it! My hopeful thoughts immediately came to a screeching halt as Jacob's demanding voice echoed through the still trees. "Where do you think you're going?"

Do not phase! Do not phase! The smugness in his voice made my thoughts seem like whispers in my head as my body shook with old rage. "Leave me alone Jacob." I still had my back towards him but I knew that Leah and… another couple of members were with him.

"You're not to see the leech Seth. Return to your home." His voice demanding, my body, being the fucking obedient yet unloyal thing it is, turned to face him, head bowing in the process.

"How would –"

"Don't talk either Seth. I'm not interested in your story." Do not phase! DO NOT PHASE! His bored tone sent fresh ripples throughout my body as my lips created a firm line on my face. Quil and Embry's wolf form whimpered beside him, both moving forward to gently push me with their noses.

All I wanted to do with shout and scream and rip the cocky prick apart. How fucking dare he! I was so angry, so frustrated and lacking air as I took a heavy step back in the direction I had just come. No longer able to fight it, I heard the tell tale ripping of my pants as my legs became a sandy fur.

I suggest you stay the hell away from me Jacob! I barked at him mentally. Like I said, I'll do my duties, but stay the fuck away from me!

Calm down man… come on. Quil said with concern, his body cringing as my subconscious thoughts focused on trying to pull my feelings together. I'm so sorry! He thought quietly; I don't think I was supposed to hear him.

GO Seth! Home now. Do not leave there! Jacob snapped mentally. Leah whimpered behind him as I thought of ripping his fucking head off.

Come on Seth. Quil and I will take you. I barely noticed my friends requests as I caught sight of the knowing look on Jacob's fucked up face.

You taking his side Leah?! I thought to her as I began walking in my house's direction, Embry and Quil following.

It's not like that Seth. It's hard to be away from your imprint! Her pleading thought sent my body into waves of laughter.

Really?? I snapped sarcastically. I wouldn't know! I turned my head, sneering at her.

Fuck off home Seth! Jacob's authoritive voice kicked in when Leah looked down in shame, her feelings expressing sympathy and guilt. Stay away from Leah!

I growled at him, fresh waves on anger flowing through my body. I was planning on it. She's dead to me anyway! With that last thought, I picked up my pace as I left a whining Leah and a viciously growling Jacob behind.

Seth! Calm down man! I almost forgot that Quil and Embry were with me.

You need to chill Seth. You will not be able to phase back! Embry added as I ran faster. You didn't mean what you said to your sister did you? I mean… yeah Leah can be annoying sometimes… but saying that is really mean… Did you mean –

Shut up Embry! You're rambling shit! I was glad that Quil had said something because I felt like a ticking bomb; I had gain so much today only to lose it all so quickly, lose more then anything I had every gained. My vision blurred slightly at the realisation; the lack of air entering through me, trying to get to my lungs seemed to flow more thinly, suffocating me more.

Seth man, don't get upset! Embry whined in my head.

When you imprint, you will understand Embry. Leave him be. Quil was officially my new best friend. I'm so glad he understood what I was feeling, what I was going through… though probably not as powerful but I had seen the dull pain he had to endure when he was away from his love, Claire.

So you really did imprint?! If my body wasn't obeying Jacob's stupid command, I wouldn't turned around and fucking attacked the idiot.

At hear the thought, he dropped back a few feet behind me, a string of apologies echoing in my head as Quil glared at him.

Sorry, I honestly didn't mean to offend you, I was just thinking… well if Quil can understand your feelings and shit, then why can't Sam or Jacob of Leah? He did have a decent point there.

'Cause they all have fucking trucks up their asses! I growled in my head.

Fuck you Seth! Go fucking home pup! I mentally grimaced at him as my legs moved faster. And to answer your question Embry, Seth simply hasn't imprinted. He just has a crush on the leech.

If you weren't the fucking second in command Jacob, I'd fucking tear your limbs off one by one cunt! And DO NOT INSULT HER!! I barked in my head, straining against my body's will to turn around.

Jacob growled at me again, so loudly that I heard him when we were miles away from one another. Keep going home bitch! Stay in your fucking room and don't fucking come home until you're told to by Sam or I!

My body moved faster at his command but I snickered in my head. In your head Jakey? Under your skin Jakey poo? I taunted as I continued to snigger in head.

Don't provoke him Seth… please! Quil whined to my left.

You don't mind being an only child again do you baby? I heard Jacob think to Leah.

Do not touch him Jacob! Was Leah's intelligent response. Bitch!

I saw my house as Quil and Embry scolded me, demanding I stop causing trouble… well Embry did anyways; Quil was busy trying to see it from my point of view. The guy gets props!

I heard Quil's throaty chuckle as we came to a halt in the shrubs. My eyes roamed the house, seeing if there's anything suspicious about the house that the 3 of us resided along with Claire; I could feel warmth, relief and relaxation fill every once of Quil's body as he felt her presence. Once in the clear, I stepped out of the bush, thoughts of Bella filling my head to calm me… and to piss Jacob and Leah off more of coarse.

Second thought… an only child was pretty fun!I heard Leah's thoughts as I focused on when we were just laying on the grass, looking up at the cloud covered sky.

Remember sweet Leah… you're dead to me! Was my last parting thought before I felt myself phasing to my human form. I fell to the ground, completely naked as the lack of air finally hit me; I wasn't going to last long if I didn't see her soon. My heart pumped so hard in my chest, it seemed to causing my whole body to jump with every bit… I beat I looked like someone having a seizure if that was the case.

I felt a nudge on my left shoulder as I tried to suck in some much needed oxygen; I held up my hand, telling Quil (I assumed) to wait as I tried to gain control of my breathing. I needed to settle my overdriven heart.

After a few minutes of trying, I succeeded only slightly. I turned to make sure it was Quil who had nudged me and sure enough it was, he gave a small whining noise as his eyes watered; he felt sorry for me.

"I'm good man. Don't worry about me…" I forced a smile to my lips as I patted his head sounding winded. "I'll see you later." Note to self: stop talking! You're wasting precious oxygen!

He vocalised one my whimper before turning with Embry - who also held the same expression of sympathy – and returning to the woods back to the pack.

"Seth?" I turned my direction to the house, the soft voice of Claire distracting my line of view from my retreating friends as she stood on the porch. I instantly became envious of Quil for he would have his imprint at home, waiting for him with open arms everyday of his life. He would never feel what I feel until she dies and then he would follow soon after from the heartache, the coldness and pain. He die in misery until she was in his arms again; like I was going to if I didn't see Bella soon. "Are you ok?"

Remembering I was naked, I only nodded before running to the back to pick up some shorts from the clothesline. Slightly damp, I bent down and swiftly put them on as a rain drop fell on my forehead. Great! I thought sarcastically as I quickly took the rest of the clothes of the line to throw in the dryer.

"Seth!" Claire's voice was slightly firmer now as I entered the house. I could feel her eyes on me, studying my every move; I made sure my face held an empty expression as I emptied the clothes into the dryer. The materials that were in contact with my scorching skin seemed to have completely dried in the small amount of time I had held them but none the less, I pressed a few buttons before turning a knob, hoping that was the right way to start it. No talking, remember air is too valuable right now.

"Seth, please talk to me. Is it Quil? Did something happen?" Shit! Don't freak Claire out! I thought as I looked at her, shaking my head vigorously.

"No Claire. Quil is fine." I said my legs walked me to the couch. "It's been a pretty fucked up day." I sighed as thoughts of Bella filled my head again.

"Please tell me about it Seth. You look like shit… like you've been fighting all day; fighting an internal battle." Her voice rose as she began to panic.

I gave Claire the best reassuring smile I could muster before sighing. "I've imprinted on a vampire." I said simply and to the point.

She frowned as if letting what I said sink in before she gasped, covering her move as her whole body jumped. "No! That's not possible!" she said surprised.

"I thought so too but it's happened. I was on patrol with Leah…" I would gladly give up the air that I breathe for Quil's girl. She was more of a sister then Leah could ever be and I knew she was someone I could trust with me life.

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Not my favourite chapter *pouts* but I hoped you guys liked it.

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