Cassie walked into Emily's house with the guys and was greeted by the beautiful aroma of food. Immediately, the guys went to what she assumed was the kitchen, leaving her standing in the doorway. Gee, thanks dad. She ventured further and turned to her right, entering the living room where a few people were seated. She scanned the room and saw most of the people she met earlier, along with a girl, who she assumed was Leah. Leah looked at her and scowled, an action that Cassie raised an eyebrow at. She looked around again, and her eyes landed on Jacob, who was staring at her.

Jacob's eyes focused on something behind her, and only then did she notice someone towering over her. She turned and came face to face with her dad.

"Oh, hey, dad. How nice of you to come and find me after leaving me in the doorway alone."

He grinned sheepishly and rubbed the back of his neck. "Sorry, but food called."

Cassie rolled her eyes and followed her dad to the couch. He sat on the end, leaving a space between himself and Jacob. She plopped down in the middle and became aware of the immense amount of heat Jacob was giving off. She knew that her dad had the same abnormal body temperature, but for some reason, she was more attuned to Jacob. She let her eyes rest on the TV and tried to ignore the thoughts that were attacking her mind. I only just got here, for Pete's sake. I don't even know the guy, yet I'm sitting here, ready to jump him. Get a grip, Cassie.

"Dinner's ready!" Emily's voice sounded throughout the living room and immediately the guys hopped up and scrambled to the kitchen. "Girls first – you all know that." An array of groans and mumbles were heard as the hungry men shuffled back into the living room.

Jacob turned to me and smiled. "You should go get your food. After we're through, there won't be any left."

Cassie pursed her lips, and smiled. "Pack of hungry wolves, huh?"

A look of shock passed across his face and he reluctantly smiled. "You could say that."

She got up and entered the kitchen, trying to figure out why he reacted the way he did to that statement. She didn't think long for the food laid out in front of her sent her into a trance. Oh heavens, this looks good. She filled her plate with as much food it could fit and sat at the kitchen table. Once all the women were seated with their food, the guys filed in and began filling their plates. One by one they sat down at the long table, and began to dig in. Cassie's dad sat to her right, and Jacob grabbed the seat to her left.

Cassie was really starting to wonder about this Jacob. The weird occurrence in her living room already had her thinking, but the more she thought, the more she noticed. Jacob stared at her in a way that was far from normal. Not, "Oh, you're a freak" stare, but perhaps something along the lines of, "You're an angel sent from above" kind of stare. That really had her perplexed. Did the guy never see any females, aside from the three sitting at the table with them? Did he have problems with finding a girl he liked? No, that can't be it. He's gorgeous – why would he have that problem? Females should be flocking around him like moths to light. Maybe he has a bad personality. No, it doesn't seem like it; he seems like a pretty good guy.

"Is something wrong, Cassie? You kind of just went off into a trance." Everyone stopped eating and turned their gazes towards her. Cassie groaned internally. Thanks for putting attention on me, Kim.

"Uhm, no, I'm fine. Just thinking of something, is all." Cassie gave a small, reassuring smile and returned to eating her delicious food. Maybe I should leave my Jacob thoughts for when I'm home. Cassie finished her food, and for some reason, she still wasn't satisfied.

"There aren't any leftovers, are there?" She looked at the kitchen counters with a small ounce of hope that was soon extinguished.

"Nope. Everything has been devoured by the pigs surrounding you." Kim gave me an apologetic look and then smiled.

Cassie sighed. She didn't know where the sudden hunger came from. Normally, she could eat one full plate and be satisfied, but tonight she ate the one full plate and still wanted more. Maybe it's the events of the day.

She got up from the table and placed her dish in the sink. "Emily, do you want any help with the dishes?"

"Sure. I'll wash and you dry."

The two started on the dishes while Kim, Leah and the boys went back into the living room.

"Hey, Emily."

"Hmm."

"Why does Jacob look at me like that?"

Emily nearly dropped her dish, but regained her composure.

"Like what?"

"It's like he's seeing the sun for the first time. It's flattering, I'll admit, but kind of weird since he just met me."

"Maybe he is seeing the sun for the first time. He's been through a lot in the last few weeks, so maybe you're his ray of sunshine through the storm."

Cassie pondered that. "So, he wants a relationship with me?"

"Maybe, maybe not. I think right now he just wants to get to know you. Give him a chance – he's a really great guy, I promise."

Cassie nodded her head and mumbled a quiet 'Okay' and proceeded to finish drying the dishes. Within minutes, they had finished and cleaned up the rest of the kitchen.

Emily walked out of the kitchen to sit besides Sam, who, by now, Cassie had figured out was her significant other. She noticed the look Sam gave her and immediately associated it with the one Jacob gave her: pure adoration and love. She looked around the room and also noticed that Jared was giving Kim the same look. Something is definitely up. I feel it.

"Cassie, you ready to go?"

"Huh?"

Her dad chuckled. "I said, are you ready to go?"

"Oh, sure. Yeah."

"Alright, guys, we're heading off."

"Hey, Cassie." She turned her head towards Kim who had spoken to her.

"Yeah?"

"You wanna' head to the beach with us tomorrow? It's supposed to be sunny out, so we're all heading to First Beach to enjoy the weather."

"Sure, that would be nice."

"Alright, we'll pick you up around ten."

Cassie nodded her head, and followed her dad out to the car. "Isn't Embry coming with us?"

"Nah, he'll catch a ride back."

"Oh."

The ride home was silent. Once at home, Cassie went straight to her room, only to collapse on the bed. She was tired, and she wanted to sleep. Gradually, her eyes closed, and she was greeted by the image of a smiling Jacob. Involuntarily, she smiled. She could get used to seeing his face every night.