Second chapter! I'll put the third one up as soon as I can. Hopefully some people will start reading this soon... i feel kinda like i'm talking to myself right now... lol. So yeah, enjoy this chapter.

I was lying down on my bed, daydreaming about the boy I had just met. Embry was a nice guy, I guess, but Jacob was the one making me unable to move. I had just met him, yet already fallen in love. I checked the time; five o' 3. I had been on my bed for about an hour after walking back home and talking to my mom about my plans. She was excited about me having already made friends. I got up, got undressed, and took a quick but effective shower. Once I was done, I dried and straightened my hair, and took out my makeup. I applied mascara, eyeliner, and silver eye shadow. Then I put on some lip-gloss and blush, and headed to my dressing. I sighed as I entered it. I would never get used to this. Semiformal… what's that supposed to mean? I went through al of my dresses and finally found one that didn't look too dressy. It was black with spaghetti straps. The material was light and crumpled, and around the waist there was a big white ribbon. I quickly put it on and went to jewelry. To match the dress, I took my black and white braided necklace, and the earrings that matched. After all this, I checked the time, six fifteen. He would be here in about a half hour. I had to calm myself down to start breathing at a normal pace again, and once I was, I headed back to my mirror. Hair up or down? Down. I quickly brushed my hair one more time andheaded down the stairs. I was surprised to find my mom waiting at the bottom of the stairs, a small wrapped box in her hands.

"Wow hon you look gorgeous." She complimented.

"Thanks mom." I answered while strapping on my black sandals.

"I have another surprise for you." She handed me the box she had been holding.

"Again? Mom this is too much for one day."

"Just open it." She pushed it closer to me. I grabbed it and ripped open the paper, only to gasp for what it seems to be the hundredth time today. It was the box of a Samsung sgh f330. The phone I had been wanting since sixth grade! And finally, six years after, I finally got it.

"Thank you so much mom!" I gently put the box down and hugged my mom.

"You're welcome," she smiled, "How about you try it out?"

I didn't have to think twice, I opened the box, put the battery in, and turned it on.

"Your number is (360) 836-9338." I was about to thank her again when the doorbell rang.

"There's Jacob, I have to go. Thanks again mom, so much." I picked up my purse, putting my phone in it. She waved as I opened the door. There he was, grinning, as usual. He was wearing a white shirt and black tux pants.

"Hey." I greeted.

"Hey. You look beautiful."

"Thanks, you look very handsome yourself." I answered, bowing my head to try and hide my blush.

"I guess we better get going."

"Ok, well you lead the way." He held out his arm and hooked it around mine.

"So whose birthday is this exactly?" I wondered, trying to break the silence.

"Kim. She's my friend Jared's girlfriend."

"Are you sure she won't mind me coming."

"Of course not. Trust me, they're all very excited to meet you."

"They?"

"Well, me and my friends, Embry, Quil, Jared, Paul, Seth, and Sam are like brothers, and their girlfriends and family are practically family."

"Oh, wow, that must be a big family then."

"Yeah, it is." He chuckled.

"Jake! Abby! You're here!" Embry called, walking towards us. I hadn't even noticed we had already arrived to the party. There were so many people, each with dark tanned skin and beautiful black hair.

"Hi Embry." I said as the two boys exchanged a high five.

"Come on, we have to introduce you to everybody else." They took me to meet the rest of the "gang". They were so sweet, each of them treated me as though I was part of their family, and I immediately wished I was. The last person I met was Billy, Jacob's father. He was also very nice to me, but questioned me like I was his son's girlfriend. Not that I would mind going out with Jacob, it's just that I would like it to be official first. Once I had met everyone, we started dancing. I was a little reluctant at first, but Jacob dragged me onto the so called "dance floor" which was just a square area delimited by rocks. I danced mostly with him, but also with Embry, Seth, and Quil. They were all so much fun to be around. After about an hour of dancing, I was exhausted and we all gathered around a campfire, making smores. I was surprised at how much the boys ate, and when I asked Kim, which I had gotten pretty close to, she told me it was something about genetics. Once everyone had quieted down, Billy cleared his throat and started reciting an old legend about the tribe they all belonged to, the Quileutes. It was fascinating, especially the way he said it. I got so into it, that when it was done and Jake, who was sitting next to me, got up, I jumped. Suddenly I was very cold, and I had forgotten to bring a jacket. I wondered why I hadn't been cold earlier, and then remembered Jacob and his warmth.

"Ready to get back?" He asked, holding out his hand and pulling me to my feet when I had grabbed it.

"I guess so." We said our goodbyes to everyone, and, as we started walking back to my house, I was the one grab his arm this time and I laid my head on his shoulder.

"Here we are." Why do these walked have to be so quick! I thought, not wanting to leave him yet. I felt strangely well when I was around him.

"Thanks for inviting me, I had so much fun."

"I'm glad you came," He smiled again "Wait, do you have a phone number?" Thank you again mom.

"Yeah, it's (360) 836-9338. What yours?" I pulled out my phone and typed in his number as he dictated it.

"Okay, call me sometimes." I put my hand on the doorknob, yet still didn't turn away from him.

"I will. Goodnight." He said, and then he kissed my cheek and walked back down the stairs.

"Goodnight…" I said a dreamy way. From behind it looked like he was chuckling, yet I had barely even whispered, so he couldn't have heard… could he? Stop being paranoid, I thought to myself as I entered the house. All the lights were turned out, and since it was late, I knew my mom was already asleep. I crept up the stairs to my room and changed into my PJs quickly, eager to sleep.

When I woke up, the sun was not fully up yet. I checked my clock and it indicted it was 8:30 in the morning. I didn't mind waking early, there was actually nothing I could do about it, I was so used to the school time that I could never sleep in. After lying in bed a few more minutes, I went downstairs to get breakfast. My mom still wasn't up. Unlike me, she could sleep soundly till noon. I walked to the kitchen and got a yogurt and a spoon. As I was eating, I played around with my phone, finally having the time to really look at it. Suddenly it rang, and when I saw it was Jake, I hurried to accept the call.

"Jake?"

"Hey Abby."

"Hey. What's up?"

"Nothing, just keeping my promise."

"Your promise?"

"I promised I'd call you."

"Oh, right."

"There was a reason I called though."

"What is it?"

"Well… umm… we need to talk." He sounded hesitant for the first time since I'd met him, but since that was yesterday, I didn't make much of it.

"Okay… about what?"

"You'll see, just meet me on the beach in front of your house."

"Ok, see you there, bye."

"Yeah, bye."

I slid my phone shut and wondered what he might want to talk to me about. After getting nowhere, I wrote a note to my mom, that I left on the table, got dressed, and left for the beach. By now the sun was high up in the sky. I could see Jacob from the door of the house, he was so big and tan it was hard to miss. I crossed the road and made my way over to him, he looked worried.

"Hey Jake."

"Hey Abby, sit down." Jake motioned to the log in front of them, and I did as he told me.

"So… what did you need to talk to me about?"

"Well… you remember the legends my dad recited last night?"

"Of course, why?"

"Well… they're all true."

Hehe cliffy...ish. Anyway, i hope this chapter wasn't too girly, what with the getting ready part and all...I have a ton of links for everything, like what ABby looks like, her house, and her dressing... and most of what shes wearing for the party. I like making sure you guys can see everything the way i see it... i'm kinda paranoid like that... but whatever, it's fun! :] anyway, have a great weekend, putting up chapter three tomorrow, since i'm kinda tired (it's midnight here... and i'm spending my friday night... writing? wow lol) so goodnight,

xoxo,

LC.