A/N: B & E are dead so we're obviously in a whole other world here but some stuff will seem OOC. Still in Leah's POV, again really not a story for the kids.

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"You did not, you're so full of yourself" I accused as I tapped Jared on the nose playfully. My flirting was obviously forced but thankfully he was too drunk to notice. He, like most of the other guys here tonight, had been trying to monopolise my time with lame bragging stories. Each had used their height at an advantage to look down my low cut neckline, disguising their stares less and less as the night wore on. They thought I was too wasted to notice but I was actually pretty sober. Being drunk was the perfect excuse to lose your inhibitions. This allowed me the opportunity to say or do things I normally wouldn't. It meant that if I tried a move on Jacob it was as drunk Leah and if drunk Leah got rejected sober Leah would conveniently be suffering from alcohol induced memory loss the next day.

So far I had kept my distance from Jake. I wanted him to get the full view of my skin tight dress while I flirted with every guy that paid me attention. Both he and Embry were sitting on the couch, eyes locked on me all night. They both looked away when I tried to make eye contact. Quil was currently trying to distract them with a story that involved large hand gestures but it didn't seem to be working. I smiled to myself. That was definitely a good sign. Then Jared's voice snapped me back into reality.

"No really, they were grizzly's too. I had them down in about 1 minute flat". He was so proud of that story. I knew because it was about the sixth time I'd heard it. I indulged him though giving my audience a show. Quil had changed his tact, raising his voice this time to get the attention he wanted. I could see the two boys changing their posture to lean in towards the conversation between Jared and I. Revelling in the moment I continued my little hard-to-get act and flirted right back with the big lug.

"Wow, I don't think I could've taken down one in that time. Grizzly's are too big for me" I noticed my back was now against the wall that was previously a good 3 feet away. I'd been walking backwards as he continued to lean in. His hand lifted to the side of my face as he used the wall to support his body weight. He was too close for my liking.

"Really? I don't know. You're pretty strong when you want to be Leah. I'm sure you could take down something big if you put your mind to it." His lips formed into a drunken smirk as he attempted to wink at me, blinking instead.

Was that a pick up line? I thought. I had let this go too far. Suddenly the little knight in shinning armour came riding up to save me. I had wondered what would come first, his glare finally burning a hole in the back of Jared's head or growing a pair and coming to my rescue.

"Leah, can you show me where you keep the, ah...ice? You're running low". It was a pretty crappy save but it did the job. I excused myself with Jared about an inch away from my face.

"The ice Embry? I keep it in the oven of course." My voice thick with sarcasm "You're just lucky Jared is too wasted to be paying attention". He just saved me and I was being a bitch. Sounded about right.

"Whatever Leah." He brushed off the whole Jared thing but his tone sounded desperate. He clearly had something to say. Probably about that stupid fight this morning Jeez he could be such a chick... "Look are we ok? After today and all, I just...." It was horrible but I stopped listening to him. Jake was looking at me, really looking at me and my cheeks began to burn. Quil was still trying to distract him as his eyes switched between us. It wasn't working though, he was focused. I felt that nervous energy that only Jake gave me as it gathered in my chest. Embry's voice bought me out of my school girl freak out "...so that's why. It's nothing against you and I'd hate for this to ruin any..."

"Em, its fine babe" I said as I put my finger to his lips. The only way to shut him up was to be overly nice, a rarity for me but I could blame it on the drink if I needed to. He perked up instantly and moved to hug me when I shot him a warning look. That was too far. He backed off but kept that impish grin on his face. I smiled at him, indicating this conversation was done as I made my way to Jacob. Sam was watching me disapprovingly from the back of the room. The new Mrs Uley had equal contempt in her eyes. As neither had any idea of my intentions for Jacob they both thought that my house parties were an attention seeking stunt, probably for revenge or something juvenile. This show was all for Jacob though and I couldn't let them get to me.

I approached the couch where he sat and pretended to misjudge the distance, landing in his lap. His body was so warm and I placed my hand on his chest to stable myself. He quickly scooped me up and placed me next to him, an uncomfortable distance away. I pretended not to notice.

"Oops, sorry Jakey" I giggled in my best drunken yet virginal voice. I realised the look I had mistaken as intensity was actually anger and suddenly that girlish giddiness disappeared. Sober Leah would've taken off then but drunken Leah decided to use her free pass. "What's wrong? You don't like my party?" my voice was almost nauseatingly high as I leaned into him.

"Leah, why are you doing this?" his direct question startled me. Quil took that as his queue to leave which gave me cause for concern. I kept in character though.

"Doing what? Having fun? Cos its Friday and it's a Clearwater house party and..." he cut me off. I couldn't tell if he wasn't buying the act or if he was harbouring some resentment towards me.

"No Leah, why are you parading yourself around like a piece of meat for these guys to slobber over? You've been in most of their heads, you know how they see pretty girls like you. Why are you letting them…"

"God Jake I swear if you start talking about objectification of women and shit I'll..." Damn it I needed to regain my composure.

"I mean, I just, I'm having fun. You should try it once in a while." He moved to get up.

"I can't just sit here and watch you put yourself on display like that. I thought...I thought you had more class Leah". He pulled his hood over his head and walked towards the front door.

The words burned in my throat and as I felt the acid rise I thought I would be physically sick. He thought I had no class? This was all a show for him and he thought I was some piece of trash that slutted up for anyone? The thumping music suddenly became too loud and I needed to get away. I moved to retreat to my room looking for Embry. I knew he wouldn't reject me and a quick fuck would keep me from a complete emotional breakdown. As I scanned the room a third time I realised he was no where in sight. Damn it, just when I want him to be here I thought as I felt two strong arms reach around my waist.

"So you wanna let me show you how I took down those two bears?" It was Jared. I sighed. With one last scan for Embry I retreated into my drunk girl character quickly blinking back the building tears.

"Sounds good to me, how about we move into my room?" He looked stunned for a second, then that smirk was back. Excellent, he probably thinks his lame pick up story got him in . He was just in the right place, right time. Nothing else. As we entered my dimly lit bedroom he started removing my dress. In honesty it felt good, the lycra blend against my hot skin mixed with a small amount of alcohol had me on fire the whole night. I finished removing it all too eagerly, unintentionally encouraging Jared even further. He stumbled as he flicked his shoes off and removed his clothes. Then there he was in all his glory, socks and all. A pet hate of mine. He was already at full attention though, partly due to the surprise of my lack of underwear, partly my accidental encouragement. As he stood before me I noticed that he wasn't nearly as big as Embry. If I wasn't in such a shitty mood I would've laughed.

I knew this would be over soon enough as his busy hands moved over every inch of my flesh. He lowered me on the bed in a furry of sloppy drunken kisses and placed himself just above my entrance. I had no desire for foreplay right now anyway so this would do. I nodded at him, allowing him to enter me and he did with such force I was glad I wasn't still a virgin. He slowed his pace as he took in my not-too-impressed face. Then the groans came. He was definitely a groaner. As he moved they got louder and I found my hand trying to cover his mouth. Then, the reason I never did anything with Embry at my place came back to me. The headboard. It was so loud as it threatened to take out my entire wall. But Jared was lost completely in himself. I tried to help by moving my hands up and down his back, gripping his ass cheeks firmly but this seemed to just distract him so I lay in wait, hand covering his mouth, while I tried to fit a pillow between the wall and the head board.

Suddenly the door flung open and a figure I couldn't see gasped. The bright light behind him temporarily blinded me. I freaked out but Jared the idiot reached his climax as he moaned my name at the top of his lungs. I wanted to die as the door slammed close. It was one of the boys but I wasn't sure who. As I pushed Jared off of me all I could do was pray that it wasn't Jacob.