Finally back with a new chapter. Sorry to keep you all waiting so long…
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As soon as Jacobs name left Leah's lips, she knew that she had messed up. She was supposed to be here with her boyfriend, happy. But she wasn't. Justin was not Jacob. Yes, he was her boyfriend, but he still was not Jacob. So once Justin started pulling away from her with a confused expression on her face, Leah began to instantly calm down. She knew he would have moved away, wouldn't any normal boyfriend?
"J-Jacob?" He repeated to her. She just looked at him and then proceeded to glance down at her feet. She couldn't look him in the eye. She knew that deep down she still loved Justin, he was the one that picked up the pieces once her father had passed away. She had actually contemplated in her head whether or not she should continue this relationship she had with Justin. Things would be so much easier on herself and Jacob if she had just given in to the imprint. But then the memory of when Sam ended things with her came to her head. She had promised herself that she would never let Justin feel the amount of pain she did from having a heart broken. She couldn't end things with him, because as much as she and her wolf wanted Jacob, she wouldn't be able to stand seeing Justin in any amount of pain caused by her.
She had merely glanced back up at Justin as he had repeated Jacobs name for the third time. She really had no reasonable explanation why she had said his name. Well, not one that she could tell him anyway. So she just said the first thing that was on her mind.
"Jacobs back…"
At first, Justin smiled a little. He had heard so much stories of this Jacob Black, but he had yet to meet him. The pack had told him that he went to Canada to clear his things about certain circumstances. Though they would never tell him what they were. Leah continued to watch closely as Justin's face turned from a little happy to even more confused.
"Why would you-" Justin was cut off by the sound of Leah's cell phone ringing in her pocket.
At first, Leah was going to ignore the call, but she felt that pull in her heart, which indicated to her that this was her imprint calling. As much as she wanted to sit here and talk to Justin… the imprint pull was stronger, and to be quite honest.. Leah did not want to have this conversation with Justin any time soon.
Leah pulled her phone out of her pocket and glanced at the name that flashed up on her screen, obviously it was Jacob.
"I have to answer this.." She spoke to her boyfriend. He just stared at her before finally nodding his head and he made his way into the kitchen. He knew that she wanted privacy, so he gave it to her. Well, she thought he did.
Leah sat down on Justin's couch and presses answer on her phone. With a smile etched on her face, she began to speak "Jake…." she breathed out, her voice suddenly filled with happiness "Hey…"
"Hey Lee-Lah" Leah smiled at the nickname Jacob had just given her. She breathed in and waited for him to continue. "So I was thinking, this whole imprinting thing… how about we meet somewhere and talk about it? Well, that's if you wanted to.. I mean, I know you are with your B-"
Before Jacob could even finish his sentence, Leah eagerly replied with a quick "Yes"
Leah could almost sense the smile that came to his face, as one had come to hers also. "So where do you want to meet me?"
Justin stood in the doorway of his kitchen and listened in on the conversation his girlfriend was having. He started to feel a little bad -guilty even- for ears dropping on his -what he hoped was- his future wife. That was until he heard her speak up with so much happiness and eagerness in her voice.
"So where do you want to meet me?"
Justin immediately started paying more attention. He felt a pain in his chest, knowing that Leah was going to meet someone else. Someone that happened to be the 'famous' Jacob Black. It's not that he didn't trust Leah, he really did.. But sometimes he gets worried. He knows what people say behind her back, hell, he even thinks she knows too. She is constantly hanging around a group of guys, who.. Even Justin could admit were pretty good looking. He was often left to wonder if there was anything more happening with one of the guys. But he had always brushed it off…. Leah was never one to cheat.. He knew that. He knew that.. Right?
"On La-Push Beach? At seven? Sure I will be there Jake."
Justin mentally remembered the time and place where Leah would be meeting this Jacob Black. He figured he may just have to pay him a little visit before Leah does.
Once Justin had heard that the conversation between Leah and Jacob had ended he made his way back into the lounge and sat beside his girlfriend.
"So, what did Jacob want?" He noticed that Leah had her sights on the clock that was a few meters from her. 6 pm it read.
"Oh.. Nothing really" Leah said, her eyes then met Justin and she gave him the best smile she could muster up.
"Really?" Justin sighed "Okay then."
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Jacob ran outside to get some fresh air. It was no secret to himself that he didn't want to end this imprint. In all honesty, he liked the fact that he had imprinted. It took away the pain and hurt he had from loving Bella. It gave him strength, it made him feel whole again. He did not want this feeling to leave him. But he knew Leah had a boyfriend, someone who has loved her unconditionally for so long now.
He kept running. He ran in the direction his heart was leading him to. Leah. He should have tried to stay away, but if he was away from Leah any longer, he didn't know it he could handle it.
He stopped though, at the tree line of Leah's house. He could hear him. He could smell him and his wolf hated it. He let out a growl and he tore away from the house.
He wanted to phase back, so he could at least regain some composure and not want to break anything and everything.
Jake. You alright man? It was Embry in his head. Jacob quickly blocked his past thoughts, but it was too late. Embry had already seen and heard them.
You don't want to break this imprint, do you Jake?
Jake lay down on his stomach, his head resting on his paws. A small whine escaped his lips as he heard in the distance Leah's laugh.
I will take that as a 'No' then Embry stated. It wasn't long before he was laying next to his best friend Then why are you going to try to?
Because I am over feeling the heartbreak caused by Bella. God I sound so much like a chick.. But I am bro.
Embry sighed when he heard a laugh in the distance, obviously coming from Justin's house. That was a fake laugh you know…
Jake scoffed Yeah I know.. But anything to keep that prick happy?
Bro, he's a good guy Embry stopped once he saw Jake shoot up on his feet, ready to attack Embry for speaking such good words of Jakes 'new' enemy. Sorry Bro, calm down. I'm just saying. He's a good dude, but this imprint Jake… Its strong, and honestly, even if you both tried -even just to keep Leah happy- it almost seems so impossible to break. Leah is the Alpha female Jake, you are the true Alpha. Are you honestly ready to go through the pain of the imprint breaking? Which will most likely be one hundred times worse than the pain you felt from Bella?
Sighing, Jake stood tall on all fours and glanced at his best friend If it's what makes her happy… and with that, Jake tore off back to his house. Awaiting the meeting that himself and Leah would have at 6pm.
Time flew by as Jake worked on his sisters car. An alarm went off, indicating to him that he better get his ass up and get ready to meet his imprint. A smile came to his face as the beautiful sight of Leah popped in his head. He had never realized it until now, but whenever Leah was listening to something important, or taking in information, she was constantly sucking in her bottom lip. Jake had noticed her hair had grown -who wouldn't? But it suited her. He could see the sparkle in her eyes whenever she talked to her brother, to the pack. She truly loved them.
After taking a quick shower, Jacob quickly changed into jeans and a tight fitting top. He glanced at the clock and noticed he was at least fifteen minutes early, but he would rather get there early than later. After all, he wasn't just meeting someone, he was meeting his imprint. His soul mate.
"Probably not my imprint for long…" Jacob sighed, he felt a tight squeeze on his heart.. Almost making him collapse. He took in slow breaths, forcing himself to calm down. He shouldn't say those things, at least not yet.
He made his way to La Push beach. He began to hum a Quileute love song that he used to hear his mother sing to his father. Closing his eyes for a little, he began to picture what his life would be like if he and Leah did not break the imprint, if they accepted it and moved on with one another. He liked what he saw. Jacob pictured Leah walking towards him in a white dress that fitted her perfectly. Her hair was tied up with her bangs left to frame her gorgeous face. A smile graced his face as he continued to think about Leah Clearwater.
As he got a little closer to the beach, he could feel his wolf becoming uneasy. He continued to walk closer and closer, only to get a whiff of Justin. A growl escaped past his lips and his body began to shake. What was he doing here! Almost on the verge of phasing, Jacob ran his hands through his hair and continued to run them down his face. His wolf wasn't calming down, Justin had someone that belonged to him.
After a few moments had passed, Jacob had calmed himself own, not so much his wolf.. But then again, nothing could calm Jacobs wolf when it came to something like this.
"What are you doing here?" There was no need to be nice about it. Jacob knew that Justin wasn't here to make friends.
"So this is the 'famous' Jacob Black?" a bitter laugh escaped Justin's mouth as he advanced towards Jacob "You are the one everyone keeps talking about?"
"Yeap, that's me. Jacob Black. You must be Justin Carter" Jacob thought about extending his hand, after all.. He was raised with manners. But his wolf wouldn't allow it "Can't say I have heard anyone talk about you" That was a lie. He used to hear about him in Leah's head all the time.
Jacob studied the way Justin was advancing towards him. He wasn't moving fast and Jake could sense a little hesitation in Justin's actions, but also, Justin didn't seem like he was going to be walking away any time soon.
"Again I ask, What are you doing here?"
"What? I can't come and visit La Push beach? I used to come here all the time growing up" Justin glanced towards the ocean, almost mocking Jacob.
Jacobs wolf began to get angry, clawing and fighting. "Well, that was when you were a kid…"
"Sure was" Justin's attention then turned back towards Jacob Ephraim Black "There was actually another reason I came here. To see you"
"I wouldn't have guess" Jacob rolled his eyes and ignored the way his wolf was going crazy.
"Stay away from Leah" that was all Justin had said, and that sent Jacob into a frenzy, he got in Justin's faced and glared at him.
"What right do you have to tell me to stay away from her?" he sneered, he saw a quick flash of fear in Justin's eyes, and a smirk came to Jakes face.
"Maybe the fact that I am her boyfriend." Justin pushed Jacob away from him and glared in his direction.
"You know, Jealousy isn't such a good trait" Jacob smirked, he walked closer to Justin and stared him in the eye "You cannot tell me to stay away from Leah Clearwater"
"You netter watch your back, boy" Justin sneered in his face, his clenched his fists. Jacob just watched in amusement, hoping that Justin would hit him. No pain would be inflicted on Jacob, but only on Justin's hand.
A hollow laugh escaped past Jacob's lips and he glanced at Justin, his intimidating glare was working as he saw Justin freeze for a split second. He then saw Justin's eyes open to meet his and Justin stood up to Jacob. Jacob responded but standing his full height and he looked down on Justin.
"Stay away from her, or I will make your life a living hell" Justin sneered.
"I don't think you know what you are going to get yourself into" Jacob whispered through gritted teeth.
"Just remember this…" Justin smirked "I know you have some type of thing for Leah, hell, she may even feel an ounce of what you feel for her. I can see the love you have for her in your eyes. Just know this, I am the one she comes home to every night. I am the one she is with. So just watch your back"
That did it. Jacob had hoisted Justin up and slammed him against a large rock "You have no idea who and what you are dealing with Justin." Letting him go, he heard a bitter laugh escape Justin's lips as he was walking away.
"She's mine Jacob Black. Nothing will change that"
"Oh we will see" Jake whispered through clenched teeth. He watched as Justin disappeared down the road before he turned to the large rock and punched it. A large chunk of the rock flew towards the water.
"Jacob!" an instant calmness flowed through Jacob as he heard Leah's voice.
"Leah" He breathed. Without a moments hesitation, he turned towards the she-wolf and ran towards her. "Hey" He eloped her in a hug and a huge smile formed on his lips as she hugged him back just as tight. They stayed like this for a while. Enjoying each others company. No words were needed.
After a few minutes of having their arms wrapped around each other, they both pulled away. Leah whimpered at the loss of contact with her imprint. She never would have guessed that having him in her arms would make her feel even more complete.
They began to walk down La Push beach, their hands constantly grazing each others. But Jacob nor Leah would grip on to the other. No matter how much they wanted too.
"You gonna tell me why you punched the rock?" Leah asked.
"You gonna tell me why he was here" Jacob couldn't even say his name without the anger coming back.
"Who?" Leah glanced at Jacob and instantly knew who he was talking about "Justin was here?"
"Yup, waiting for me apparently" Jacob didn't say much else, he just stopped walking all together and sat down on the sand. He gestured for Leah to follow his movements and a smile graced his features as she scooted closer to him. He didn't want to talk about Justin, so he began with the topic that was on his mind. Them.
"So about the imprint…" Jacob trailed off as he glanced towards Leah. She tensed slightly but she let a smile approach her lips.
"I always wanted to imprint you know…" She began, she glanced towards Jacob "I always wanted to.. Then I met Justin"
Jacob noticed the way Leah tensed once she had said his name, and he also noted the way her eyes changed at the mention of it.
"He made me forget about Sam. He made me forget about all of it. Everything. The pain I had faced with Sam and Emily. The pain of loosing my father. The fact that I will never be able to have children. He made that all better…. Now thinking about it though, there was always something missing. I just didn't know what"
Jacob wanted so badly to wrap his arms around her, the imprint was telling him to get closer to her, to hold her. But he tried to fight it. He tried.
"I guess that something was you…" Leah smiled "I had always promised myself that I was never going to hurt Justin the way Sam hurt me. I had always promised myself that. All the guys warned me about it, but I promised myself. Jake, I promised…" tears formed in Leah's eyes and Jacob used his thumbs to wipe away the ones that had started to fall.
"But I don't know if I can break this Jake. I don't think I'm strong enough. When you called me today, I had the biggest smile on my face. I even said your name while I was hugging Justin. The worst part of it Jake, is that… my wolf hates Justin. He used to be the one to calm her down, but now that's only you. Only you can do that."
Jacob didn't fight it this time, he reached over and pulled Leah into his arms and placed a kiss on her head.
"I can't hurt him Jake. He has not hurt me once. Not once. I promised I wouldn't hurt him…"
"I know Leah… I know" Jacob whispered, buried his face in her hair and breathed in deeply. What he was going to say would hurt him, it would most likely tear him apart. But if it meant Leah would be happy, then so be it.
"If it's what will make you happy Leah. I will do everything in my power to break this imprint"
A sharp pain stabbed Jacob's heart and he instantly let go of Leah and he began to clutch at his heart. He felt like screaming. He couldn't imagine the amount of pain he would feel if the imprint actually broke. If this is the pain he felt just by saying those words, he knew the pain of the imprint breaking would be so much more worse.
Leah felt the pain too, a strangled cry escaped her throat and she glanced up at Jacob with watery eyes. "J-Jake…"
"Leah…" Jacob glanced at her and gripped onto her extended hand. He calmed down and glanced into Leah's eyes. His hands then went to cup her face and she rested her forehead against his.
"Lee-Lah" Jacob breathed in "I don't think I am going to be strong enough to break it. I-I don't think I could handle it"
So this chapter was not that great. I know, and I am sorry for keeping you all waiting so long. I still cannot believe that I have had 29 reviews and I had only posted 2 chapters. You guys honestly have no idea what that means to me. Anyway, I hope you liked this, and I will try and update more regularly. No promises though, as I am still planning this story along as it goes.
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