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Jan 24th,

Diary,

Well this is an interesting place. My first day had gone swimmingly. I met my cousin, Sam, and his Fiancé, Emily. It seems to me that their 'friends' are a little bit too close to each other. Don't get me wrong, they are all nice and friendly. Hell, one even hit on me this morning. Another one won't leave me alone. Embry, is his name. He's cute, but he's getting annoying. I kept finding him staring at me, always close to me. It's a little creepy, but I don't know what it is about him. It's so hard to explain.

This afternoon, after breakfast, Emily and I went into town and did some shopping. She and I talked a lot. I really like her. She seems very motherly, like I can say anything to her and she will keep my secrets. She's a great person, a good soul.

Sam is a natural leader, the guys seem to listen to him. Kind of odd how well they listen. Like they are his followers, it's a bit unnatural. But it works for them I guess.

Tonight, they want to go to a movie. It should be fun, I hope. I start school next week. 4 Days. Great, Can't wait.

Till Later,

H

Shoving my Journal into my top dresser drawer, I sighed. I needed to finish unpacking. Going through the last of the clothes, I uncovered the two picture frames I had so delicately wrapped into my clothes.

One was a picture of my parents on their wedding day, the other, last year's Christmas card photo. One of those cheesy posed pictures in the studio. Mom sitting on a chair, dad and I crowded around her. Fake smiles plastered on our faces. You could tell dad wanted to get the tie that mom made him wear, off. I chuckled, remembering him ripping it off and stomping on it for good measure, My mom was exasperated.

A knock on the door interrupted my thoughts.

"Come in"

The door squeaked open, and Embry stuck his head in.

"Hey, just letting you know that we are going to be leaving in a couple minutes, to the movies."

"Oh, ok" I said. "Thanks"

He nodded almost painfully, looking like he had something else to say. He quickly shut the door and walked into the living room.

I lay on my bed, looking at my parents photos.

"This is your life now, Hannah" I said to myself. Images of my past life, friends, the house I grew up in, the bakery dad brought me too, was all gone.

I cried.

Fear, Hurt, Pain flooded my senses. My body hurt, my heart hurt.

I just wanted my family back. Why did this happen to me!

A soft, light knock was heard on my door.

"Yeah?" I croaked out, not really caring what they wanted.

Emily peeked in, asking if I wanted to go with them.

"No, thanks" I said, wiping my eyes.

She crossed the room, and wrapped me in a hug.

Nothing was said, nothing needed to be said.

I needed that hug.

I needed that contact, that warmth.

I silently cried harder, her hand stroking my hair.

After a few minutes, my sobs subsided. I looked up and saw Sam in the doorway, a look of deep concern in his eyes. Emily pulled back, wiping my eyes.

"Maybe it's best if you rested" She said, more of a statement then a question.

All I could do was nod.

"I'll get you some hot tea, that always helps me" she rose after another quick hug and left the room.

Sam entered, sitting down next to me. He a tear soaked lock of hair behind my ear.

"I'm here for you" he said, worried. "We all are"

"I know" I said tiredly "Thank you"

Emily returned, placing a steaming hot cup of tea next to my bedside.

"Tell the guys I'm sorry" I said, reaching for the tea. Blowing the top, I took a small sip. "I'm just going to go to bed"

"No need, they will understand" Sam said, rising.

"Do you want me to stay?" Emily asked, worry across her face.

"No" I said, wrinkling my nose. "No! you guys go and have fun. I'm just going to shower and turn in early"

"If your sure…" Emily said, Sam wrapping his arm around her waist.

"Go, Have fun" I said, a sad smile spread across my lips. "I will be alright, nothing that a hot shower and lots of sleep can't fix"

"See you in a couple of hours" Sam said, noticing the time. "I left my cell number on the table, incase you needed it"

I nodded, and they turned and left.

The hot shower did me wonders, but as soon as I had gotten out, the pain was back. I dressed, brushed my hair and walked to the kitchen.

I opened the fridge and grabbed some cold beef and cheese. After eating my sandwich, I cleaned up and went to grab my tea.

I walked back into the kitchen and warmed the tea up. Wrapping myself up with a blanket, I grabbed my tea and went outside to the porch. Sitting down, I looked up at the stars and thought.

Tears streamed down my eyes, memories flashed and the hurt was back.

I heard a noise, far to my right and peered into the trees. I couldn't see anything but I knew something was there. I quickly gathered my blanket and cup and ran back into the house.

I put my cup in the sink and took myself to bed.

The next morning, I awoke to a massive headache.

I dressed, brushed hair and teeth and put some makeup on, to cover the swollen eyes.

Entering the kitchen, I saw Sam drinking coffee and Emily cooking.

"Good morning, Hannah" Sam said, looking up from his paper

"How do you feel?" Emily asked, stirring whatever was in the pot.

"Morning" I said, yawning "I'm good"

I poured myself some coffee and refilled Sams'

Laughter was heard coming through the door, as Paul, Jared and Quill entered the house.

"Something smells good!" Quill said, walking up to Emily for a hug "I could smell it a mile away"

"Hey Hannah!" Paul said, pulling me into a hug "Feeling better?"

I nodded, taking a drink of coffee

"We missed you last night" Quill said, sneaking a bite of scrambled eggs "the movie was scary and I was hoping you would sit by me, so I could 'protect' you from the bad men on the screen" he wiggled his eyes as he spoke

My face was beet red

Jared rolled his eyes "Please Quill!" he said smirking "you couldn't fight your way out of a wet paper bag!"

"I'll take you down for that" Quill stated, crossing the room in what seemed like 2 steps

"That's enough" Sam said, looking up from the sports section and frowning.

The door creaked, and Embry walked in

"Jacob is with Bella" he said, looking at Sam

Embry locked his eyes with mine, only breaking it when Sam cleared his throat

"Need any help, Emily?" I asked, trying to avoid anymore awkward glances from Embry

"Yes" she said, flipping sausage patties "want to make some toast?"

I made myself busy with the task at hand.

After breakfast, Embry stopped me.

"Hey, can we take a walk, outside?" he asked, nervously

"Sure" Not really wanting to but had no other choice

I put my jacket and boots on, Embry was in jean cut off shorts and a t-shirt.

"Your joking, right?" I asked, looking at his wardrobe

"I'll be fine" he said, not bothering with shoes

"Your funeral" I said, pulling the hood over my head, He chuckled

We went outside, and into the woods

We walked for a bit, the only sound was the sound of the snow crunching under my feet. I was looking at the ground, noticing all the tracks left behind

"Am I mistaken, or are those Bear prints?" I asked, shivering a bit

"Wolves" He corrected, not looking at them

"Those are too big to be wolf prints" I said, trying to remember science class

"Yeah, they are" he said "I've seen them"

"you seen these wolves?" I asked, surprised "and they didn't rip you to shreads?"

Embry laughed, "They won't hurt you, they are more scared of you then you of them"

"Uh huh" I said, "Until they rip your throat out"

"Morbid" he said, looking at me "Not these wolves, they wouldn't hurt you"

They wouldn't hurt me? I thought…what is he, on crack? I decided to drop the subject

"So you wanted to talk?"

"Yes" He said, keeping a steady stride

"About?"

"You and I"

"What about it?" I was more confused than ever

"Well…" he said, stopping suddenly, He stared intently over my left shoulder.

"Run back to the house" he commanded

I was shivering beyond control. Not so much from the cold, but from fear.

"NOW!" he yelled, taking a defensive stance

Before I could even say another word, Embry was gone….what the…

And a huge growling wolf, stood in his place

The wolf took off, chasing something I really didn't see.

I screamed and ran the opposite way…hopefully towards the house.