Ch3. A New Beginning.

I didn't move for a few seconds. The stranger finally came into view. I was getting ready to lounge at his throat when something stopped me. Something was tugging my heart trying to control it. Control me. I gaped at the stranger he was gorgeous. He had straight, sandy hair that was just a tiny bit messy. His beautiful golden eyes were wide-eye as he stared at me. He was tall. He wasn't as tall as Jacob but then again Jake is a 7 foot freak. He seemed around 6'5 or 6'6. Well at least he was taller than me. He wasn't as muscular as Jacob but he looked like a guy you don't want to mess with. He took a step closer. His smell hit my nose. I think I imprinted on a bloodsucker…

"I'm really sorry!" He apologized as he tried to look away.

"No. It's my fault for being naked in the woods." Did I just try to apologize? Because a leech walked in on me? Leah Clearwater you're losing your touch. But his worried face made me want to comfort him.

"Not that is any of my business, but what the hell are you doing naked? You'll catch a cold." He was so sweet! He's a bloodsucker a voiced called in the back of my head. So? I think I finally imprinted! What about Jacob? He has his stupid imprint, the one he follows around all day. Exactly! Do you want to be just like him? Well I won't be a burden to anyone anymore. I'll be happy. I don't care if I have to do everything he says. Leah Clearwater, have you gone insane?!You used to shudder at the thought of something making you love someone. I know but maybe…Maybe this imprint will break your heart again. Two imprints already robbed you from happiness. I felt like my head was going to split open. I couldn't take it anymore. I felt dizzy and weak. Everything went black for a few hours.

I woke up some time around twilight. I groaned and tried to sit up. I saw a pile of clothes and some flip-flops next to me. Terry was sitting in front of me, reading a book. He noticed I was awake. He smiled and made my heart beat a lot faster.

"Hey you're awake." No, I just like sleeping with my eyes open would've been my usual answer.

"Yeah, sorry about that."

"No problem. I bought you some clothes. Is a bit cold, you know?" I nodded and took my new clothes with me. I hid behind a tree while I put them on. Huh, exactly the right size. They were sort of cute. I like it a simple tank and shorts. Way better than the dresses Alice makes me wear sometimes.

"Thanks. I like this outfit is comfortable."

"You're Welcome. By the way I'm Terry."

"I'm Leah, nice to meet ya terry."

"I know your name. You were mumbling in your sleep. You were mumbling other things." I blushed a deep red, good thing my skin was dark.

"What did I say while I was sleeping?"

"Just some words and stuff. Such as Jacob, stupid leech, and imprint."

"Oh really? Ha just some things that happened today."

"You're not human, are you?" He couldn't know, could he? He's a vampire after all maybe he smelled my blood or my smell. He chuckled

"You do smell a bit, no offense." I raised an eyebrow. How did he know?

"I can read minds." Great another one that's like Edward. Edward who? A male voice said in my head. I stared at Terry.

"Sorry, it freaked you out didn't it? Let me explain. I can read minds and send my thoughts into somebody's head." I nodded well that's better than Edward's power. Maybe if I tell him what I am, he won't want me. And if I tell him about the imprint it might freak him out. He raised an eyebrow. Shit I have to remember that he can read my mind. He chuckled softly and I told him everything.

"I'm a werewolf. Jacob is my pack leader so that's why I mentioned him. If I get too mad or upset I phase involuntary but I can phase at will if I desire." He kept silent so I continued.

"Now an imprint is sort of like love at first sight but much more powerful. And you're my imprint, Terry." We stared at each other for a long time. He burst out laughing and then I glared at him. Another one who will break my heart. He grabs my hands. I look longingly at him.

"Leah I like you a lot too. I was getting a little scared since I just met you. At first I thought it was bloodlust but it wasn't. I don't want to drink your blood. No offense, sweetheart but your lovely face stinks." I knew I stunk but I also knew he was trying to joke with me. I smiled and thought well you don't smell like roses either. He laughed softly.

"We better go back. I need to tell my brother that I'm okay." He nodded. We walked a few feet when I felt dizzy again and almost tripped. But Terry caught me and held me in his arm.

"Climb on my back." He told me. I was puzzled for a few minutes and then I remember Bella telling us how Edward used to carry her on his back when she was a human. I growled. I'm no Bella.

"I know you're not, you're Leah." He grinned. I can walk you know. Not right now you almost tripped. Come on, please? He asked. Ugh stupid imprint! Fine. I got up and jumped on his back. I got a good grasp on his neck and took off. We were running incredibly fast. As a human I couldn't reach this speed, as a wolf I could totally kick his ass.

"You think you can beat me at a race, wolf girl?"

"Oh I know I can, vamp boy."

"We'll see, someday."

"Sounds like a date." I giggled. Okay I got to stop acting like a mindless airhead. We were at my house in mere seconds. I climbed off his back. I heard voices inside. They were Jake's and Seth's. I swallowed the lump that was in my throat. What was I going to tell them? Terry sensed my anxiety and he gave my hand a gentle squeeze.

"Ready?" I nodded. We entered through the back door.

(A/N: I know imprinting might be impossible. But I think of it as this way the imprint needs something from someone, maybe he was lonely and Leah could keep him company. I also think the werewolf might need something so they imprint. Come on Leah is miserable. But imprinting is not the answer for everything ;) you'll see later. Sorry if Leah seemed OOC but Terry is her imprint after all she can't help it but to be nice, or can she?)