A/N: I know it may seemed like the beginning is a little rushed but it's because it's just the background. The actually story is more to do with their relationship. I really have no idea where I am going with this because it feels more real to just go along naturally. I believe that falling in love is the easy part, now making it work through all the challenges life throws at us, now that's the real story. So that's why this story is going to be about.

Oh yeah and once again I own nothing Twilight!

8) She is Real

EPOV

Nothing in the world could have prepared me for what I felt at the moment she entered the room. I felt so stupid for confusing her with Brooklynn but seeing them together now there was no mistaking. While Brooklynn was pretty, Ashlynn, well Ashlynn was breath taking. It's like trying to compare a Ferrari to a Mustang, it's impossible. Suddenly all the feelings I haven't felt at all while Brooklynn was here came rushing back. There was no denying it, Ashlynn was my imprint and she was real. More importantly she is mine to touch, to protect, to love and to spend the rest of my life with. Wait, what if she won't have me, what if my love is not returned? In a panic I look into her mocha eyes and my heart skips a beat, there she is, staring back at me. That was the moment the world stood still.

Somehow I managed to make it through breakfast and now I was outside watching the sun sparkle off her beautiful bronze skin. I was too captivated to hear what she said but I noticed her outstretched hand. Did I miss something, oh yeah she wanted to start our tour. I wanted to run to her and take her in my arms but I couldn't, I had to take things slow. After all she just got here and with her father's death she needs a friend not a crazy werewolf boyfriend to make her life more complicated. Yeah slow, slow is good, until I notice her smile start to fade and her hand start to pull back. Who am I kidding, I'll give this girl anything she wants. Instantly I reach out and sweep her hand up into mine and felt the most amazing sensation course through my body.

"I am most definitely ready to get going! Oh yeah, I meant to ask you earlier, do you prefer Ashlynn or Ash?" I ask her as we start walking along the trail to the beach.

As a huge grin spreads across her face she answers. "You know you are the first person to ask me that! Honestly thought it really doesn't matter to me."

"Ok, Ashlynn it is then." I just love the way her full name sounds of my tongue. We continue the rest of our 2 mile walk to First Beach in silence. Mainly because she is in awe of all of La Push's beauty and I am too mesmerized with her. As we reach the clearing that leads out to the beach she lets out a gasp.

"WOW! This is beautiful, I could so get used to living here with views like this. It makes the beaches back in Miami look pathetic!" If she only knew how happy she made me just by saying that.

I let out a small chuckle," Well I am glad you like it. There is a piece of driftwood a couple feet down the beach if you want to stay for awhile. Unless you would rather see the rest of La Push."

"What and miss this view, I don't think so. Besides my legs could use a rest and you haven't told me about yourself yet." She walks over to the log and sits, waiting for me to join her. Once I am sitting she is speaking again, "So tell me how long have you known Jacob and the rest of the gang."

"Well honestly Jacob and Quil have been my best friends for just about my whole life. The others I have know just as long but we didn't become our little tight knit group until about 2 years ago. The reservation is so small, you are bound to be friends with everyone sooner or later!" There was no way I could tell her the real reason, it was way too soon for that. "What about you, did you leave any best friend's back in Florida?" Her eyes suddenly turn sad, "It's ok you don't have to talk about it."

"No it's ok, it's just that my dad was my best friend. I mean I wasn't a loner or anything, I got along great with all the kids at school. I just didn't feel enough of a connection to want to hang out with them outside of school. I loved my dad more than anything but even after 16 years Miami never felt like home. Weird huh?"

"Not at all, I understand completely, what it feels like to not fit in. Just so you know, we couldn't be happier that you decided to come back here." Rather she knew it or not, this was her home now, it always has been.

"Thanks! That means a lot, I am really glad I came here too. Oddly enough when I walked into the room full of all of you, I instantly felt at home." My heart started racing, she was everything I could have ever hoped for. "I mean most people would've ran out of that room screaming, especially with how big and intimidating you all look."

"Intimidating? Don't let our size fool you, we're really just big teddy bears." I am amazed at how easy it is to be myself around her. "So tell me more about Ashlynn."

"Hmm, well I love music just as much as my sister, although my tastes are a little more diverse."

"Diverse?" I ask as I questioningly raise my eyebrow.

"Brooklynn's more of a new age alternative rock type of girl. You know Three days Grace, Secondhand Serenade, The Killers and such, I on the other hand, well I love it all. From Classical to Classic Rock, Jazz to Reggie, Country to Pop and everything in between. It amazes me how a melody and a few words can unite a world. Music is a known constant, books and movies will come and go but music never goes outta style." The way she said that with such passion sent shivers down my spine, she is truly unlike any girl I have ever met. I never thought I could love something as much as she just described her love for music, until I saw her.

I tried to keep the mood light not letting her see how she made my heart melt. "Wow, and I thought Brook was obsessed with music, you put her to shame. I am pretty simple myself when it comes to music, classic rock all the way. Hey who knows, maybe one day you can help me broaden my horizons." If it meant making her happy I would gladly learn to love polka music.

"Most Definitely!" There she goes again flashing that smile I love. "I wouldn't underestimate Brook though, she is amazing with that guitar of hers. I tried learning piano when I was younger but I just didn't have the coordination, guess Brook got all the musical talent. Anyways that's when I decided to just stick to writing songs."

"You write your own songs?" She amazed me more and more every time she spoke. "Is there anything you can't do?" I knew the answer before I even asked, nothing, even if she didn't believe it.

"Yes silly, I just said I couldn't play the piano, among many other things. For instance I can't draw more than a stick figure or drive a stick shift. I also can't watch Jerry Migure without crying or resist Ben and Jerry's Phish Food ice cream." I'll have to remember that for the packs end of summer movie night tomorrow. "Mostly though I can't understand why I am the one doing all the talking." Just then she gives me the cutest puppy dog eyes ever and waits for me to talk all about myself. What do I say? Be honest, well as honest as I can be anyways.

"Ok but I am warning you, I am not all that interesting." Oh, if she only knew...

"Let me be the judge of that, besides I find you very intriguing." She blushed like she let a secret slip out. Intriguing huh? Well as long as she was thinking about me, I would take what I would get.

"Umm, well I have lived in La Push with my mother my whole life, I don't know my father. I graduated two years ago and co-own an auto repair shop with Jacob. My guilty pleasure is cheesy horror flicks, I can't help but laugh. Favorite junk food of all time, skittles. Wow, I really don't know how to talk about myself."

"No, you're doing awesome, I like this little sneak peek into your mind. Sorry about your dad." Her eyes start to go sad, thinking about her father no doubt.

"Don't be , I'm not. I have all the family I need with my mom and my friends, which means you too!"

She automatically cheers up, "Thanks! So tell me when your not working, what do you do for fun?"

"Well I usually spend what little free time I get just relaxing watching sports or cliff diving." Now that she is here though, she will consume all of my time, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Excitement suddenly comes to her voice, " You Cliff dive? I love cliff diving, I used to go with my dad all the time. YOU HAVE TO TAKE ME!"

"Calm down dare devil, I'll take you when the water isn't cold enough to kill you." She just laughs, I have a feeling protecting this girl will not be easy. Good thing I'm not one to turn down a challenge. Just then I feel my phone vibrate in my pocket, a text message from Jake, dinner in an hour. I didn't even notice until that moment that the sun was already setting, when she was around nothing else mattered. " Well we better get heading back if we want to get any dinner."

"Ugh already," her stomach growls and we both laugh. "Yeah I guess you're right, that just means you will have to spend more time with me to finish the tour." I think I see a devious smile form on her lips, is she flirting with me? Oh God, I hope so.

"Anytime you want!" With that we got up and walked back to Sam and Emily's. This time she doesn't reach out her hand and I don't either. I was going to let her choose the pace of whatever this thing we have going on was. No matter how much self control it may take.