After Jake told me we couldn't be friends anymore, I ran home. I couldn't believe what he had told me, that we couldn't be friends? How was that possible? Jake, Embry, Quil and I had been friends since we were in diapers, and now none of them would even look at me, let alone be friends with me.

"Nissa? Is dat you?" Jessica asked.

"Yes Jess. It's me."

Jessica was my 3-year-old half sister. When I was 7, my mom died, then 3 years later, my dad got remarried to Lana, and 3 years after that, Jessica was born. My older sister, Tamara, was getting married in two months. Jessica was going to be the flower girl, and I was to be one of the bridesmaids.

"Anissa, you; David's mom, Shannon; and Lana, are all going to come dress shopping with today." Tamara told me.

"Tammy, you know I hate dresses."
"I don't care. It's my wedding! You will be wearing a bridesmaid dress. I'll make sure you'll look amazing!" I just rolled my eyes in response.

So we left for Seattle, but that took 3 hours, just to get to the dress shop. She tried on hundreds of dresses, and made me try on a ton as well. Then she found that one dress. It was strapless, ivory, flowing, with a beaded bodice. It fit her personality perfectly. She started crying once she was wearing it. It needed no alterations, it was perfect.

I tried on multiple dresses, Tammy thought they all looked great, but I hated them all. Then on this mannequin, I saw this beautiful dress. It was burgundy, strapless, knee length, and had a bunch of layers. I tried it on, and it totally fit my figure.

"Nissa, I told you we would find a dress. It's perfect. You look so beautiful!" Tammy said. Lana and Shannon nodded in agreement.

Two Months Later

Tammy's three other bridesmaids and I were helping her get into her dress. She looked so beautiful. Even though we didn't get along that well sometimes and we had totally different personalities, we were still sisters, and we were always there for each other. Standing up at the alter, I looked out across the crowd. There were a lot of I recognized, and a lot of people I didn't. Then at the reception, I saw mostly people I didn't know. I felt lost, I couldn't find Tammy, or my dad, or Lana, or Jess.

"Anissa? Is that you?" I turned to see Jake standing behind me.

I looked into his eyes, and he looked into mine. It was like the world was spinning, like gravity had disappeared and I was floating. Then something pulled me back, and the only thing I saw was Jacob.

"Whoa. That was the weird." I said.

"Oh no. I've got to go. I really need to go. I'll see you later Nissa." And he left.

Two Weeks Later

Ever since the wedding, when Jake left, I felt totally lost. I felt as though some part of me was missing. Everyday I would lie on my bed, and just breath. That was all I could do, if I ever tried to think, I would feel sick. Then one day, my phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Hey Nissa. It's Jake."

"Jake! How are you? Where have you been?"

"We have a lot to talk about. Do you think I could come over?"

"Of course! We haven't talked in forever."

"Okay, I'll be over in like two minutes."

"Alright."

As I lied on my bed, waiting for Jake to come over, I wondered what he wanted to talk about. Just thinking about talking to him, made me feel excited, I was really happy that he was coming over, but I didn't know why.

Tap… Tap… Tap…

Whoops. I had fallen asleep. I went over to the window, and opened it, and saw Jake in the tree next to my window. I backed away and let him in. he hugged me.

"Anissa…"

"Jake, let me talk first. Okay, you, Embry, and Quil were my only friends. First Embry changed, and then you. And now Quil is going through the same thing. I haven't had a real conversation with anyone in three months. Can you please tell me what's going on?"

"How about we take a walk? I think fresh air will help."

"Help with what?"

"Help me explain everything."

He helped me climb out the window with him. We walked to the forest that connected our backyards. We walked for a while and came to the big evergreen tree we used to play I as kids. We climbed up the tree, towards the top.

"So, Anissa, what I'm about to say is very complicated."

"Just spit it out Jake. I want to know."

"Okay, Nissa. The reason I changed, we changed, is because, we are… werewolves."

"Haha. Okay Jake really, tell me. What is it?"

"Nissa, really, I mean it. I'm a werewolf. Remember when we were little and we used to talk about how the Quileutes are descendents of wolves, and we used to play wolfs in your backyard. Nissa, it's true."

"Jake, please tell me, are you really telling the truth?"

"Yes. Nissa, I am."

"Wait, why didn't you tell me earlier? Why did you wait until now? When I had no friends, and talked to no one for 3 months?"

"Well, something changed, but I think this is enough for one night. I'll tell you later. I think you should get home, get some sleep."

"Will you walk me home? It's kind of creepy out here at night."

"Of course. I'll always be here