It seems like I haven't updated in forever. -_- So here my little pretties... is number 9. Hope you enjoy it! Chapter 10 should come a few hours after depending on the reception of Chapter 9.

I heard as Jacob approached me. I was surprised I knew it was him; I could distinguish him from the others. He ran his hand through my … fur. His touch was so warm and comforting. I wanted him to continue. A throaty vibration came in to my throat. He whispered something so low I wasn't sure if I was hearing him correctly. "I love you." I melted more inside. He loved me. I wasn't sure how I felt about that, I loved Jacob but it was as a friend, I think. I looked around to see everyone staring at me. Shock with an underlining of sadness filled their features. Leah was the most surprised, but there was a small hint of relief.

Old Quil looked as if he was having a heart attack. I must have scared the crap out of him. But I had to be the most surprised, I wasn't even sure what I was. I looked down at my paws again. It freaked me out to think of them that way. They were light tan color. Was I a dog? My claws were pretty sharp, sharper than dogs. What the hell was this? I felt so weird. I wasn't myself anymore. I needed to get out of here. I looked around quickly before dashing for the woods. I was shocked at my quick speed, it was exhilarating.

The house was no longer in view anymore, my friends left behind. Do I just stay like this forever? Could I ever change back? I didn't want to stay like this. I had plans, a future. Unexpectedly the heat returned down my spine, a shimmer of air around me. I returned back to my human self. I was freaked out. I balled up on the forest floor, naked.

There were footsteps coming toward me, so clear. I heard their breathing and their heart. Was I going insane? Everything seemed so clear, my hearing, my vision. I never saw the world this way. "Naomi." I winced slightly at my name. I wasn't her anymore. I didn't even notice I was shaking, till Jacob wrapped his arms around me. I shook in his arms, I was so terrified. "Omi, its okay." His voice was soothing, except for the hint of sadness.

"Jacob, what is this?" My voice was as shaky as my body. "I'm sorry, I'll explain it later." He wiped at my falling tears, I didn't even notice my crying. Jacob switched my weight to one arm, while he pulled of his shirt. What the hell was he doing? Then I noticed I was still naked. Naked in his arms. Jacob pulled the oversized t-shirt over my head. I lifted my arms so that they could fit in the holes of the shirt. "I want go home Jacob. Please take me home." I sobbed. Jacob lifted us up, so he could stand. "Ok, I'll take you home Omi."

I covered my face in Jacob's shoulder. I didn't even notice how fast we got back to my house. I told him where the spare key was under the welcome mat. Jacob led us to my bedroom; I didn't know how he knew I wanted to go there. He laid me down in the bed pulling the covers over me. He started to leave. No he couldn't leave me. "Jacob, don't leave." I cleared my dry throat, it hurt to talk. I patted the space beside me in the bed. Jacob looked concerned at first, but sat down on the bed.

I patted the extra pillow on the bed, for him to lie beside me. He still looked worried. "Jacob, just do it." I frowned. He laid down, looking at me intently. I inched closer to him, and wrapped my arms around his shoulders. He froze in my arms, but relaxed. I laid my head on his shoulder, he was so warm. "Thank you Jacob." I kissed his shoulder. "It's nothing Naomi. I'm always here for you." His arms tightened around me. "You are more than what any girl can ask for Mr. Black." Jacob chuckled; his laugh was warm and homey.

I didn't know I had fallen asleep till I awoke to several voices. I felt a lot better than before, I felt human. I was still in Jacob's arms. I looked up to see him looking at me with so many feelings. Desire, comfort, admiration, hope, adoration. But the most present was love. "Did you sleep well?" I smiled, nodding. Jacob smiled, back and kissed my forehead.

I still heard voices, was I losing it? Jacob must have seen my confusion because he smiled again. "The guys came over; they brought back your car. And they were worried about you." "Oh, what time is it?" Jacob chuckled, "You sleep for 5 hours. It is 6 o'clock." I smiled to myself. It was the second time I had slept in Jacob arms.

"Well, we shouldn't leave our guests unattended, shall we?" I smiled, mussing Jacob's hair. He smiled; worry twisted it so it looked more like a grimace. "Are you sure you are ok?" Jacob asked, tightening his arms around me. "Yeah. And besides, the guys probably have an earful to tell me." I laughed. "Ok." Jacob said reluctantly.

His hands moved down, sending involuntary shivers down my spine. They rested on my hips; he gave them a small squeeze. The heat of his hands burned through the shirt, sending it straight to my body. One hand traveled down to my thigh, his thumb ran over my skin. I couldn't stop the blush that flooded my cheeks. Jacob smiled, and kissed one of my cheeks. "So beautiful." His lips traveled to mine, I immediately felt their warmth. They were gentle against mine, like he feared he would hurt me. I smiled against his lips, "Jacob, the guys." I laughed, reminding him of our company.

Jacob frowned, "I wish they would leave now." I chuckled at his change in mood, as I got up to find something to wear. I was still in Jacob's shirt, and he was still shirtless. "Turn around and close your eyes." I ordered. Jacob chuckled, turning toward the window. I shrugged out of his massive shirt, and dressed in a tank top and sweat pants. "Ok, you can look." I said throwing his shirt at his chest.

He smiled, like he was hiding a secret. "Jacob, did you peek?" He shook his head, still smiling. "I have already seen you naked." He chuckled, pulling his shirt over his head. The memory of earlier flashed in my mind. I frowned, remembering the…transformation. I needed to know what was going on. "Come on." I led the way out to the living room.

The whole gang was here, mostly everyone from the party. Well except Emily, Claire, Charlie, Sue, and…. Bella. Thinking of her made me shake a bit. But I controlled it. "Someone doesn't own a brush." Paul joked. I flipped him a finger, making sure he was the only one who saw it. He laughed evilly. Asshole.

I sat beside Seth on the loveseat. Seth looked nervously at Jacob then at me. "Calm down, Seth. I'm not going to bite and neither is Jacob." I laughed, pinching his cheek. "Well it's not you I am worried about." He looked up at Jacob. I followed his gaze, "Jacob wouldn't hurt a fly. And besides I would break his arm, if he tried to lay a finger on you." I mussed Seth's hair. Seth was like the little kid brother I never had.

"I'd pay to see that." Quil laughed with Embry joining in. I smiled at my friends, my weird family. "I'd join in on the beating." Leah laughed, Jacob punched her shoulder playfully. Sam cleared his throat, stopping the banter. The somewhat stern look he always wore made him look older than what he was. Sam was usually serious; I find it annoying sometimes. Dude needed to loosen up.

Sam told me all about what we are, the others chiming in a few times. They explained the tribal history, the reason for our secret society, and imprinting. Jacob blushed, when he explained that he imprinted on me. I smiled, finally having a reason for his sometimes 'weirdo' behavior. Leah was excited that she was not the only girl in the pack now.

The whole crew hung out at the house for what seemed like forever. Billy, Old Quil, and Sam had left after explaining everything to me. The rest of the gang was scattered out throughout the living room. "Are you guys sleeping over?" They all shrugged, nonchalantly. "Are you guys hungry?" I asked, expecting a more animated reaction. Shouts of Yeahs' and Sures' filled the room. I smiled. Of course they were hungry.

Leah helped me prepare the biggest pot of spaghetti and meatballs I had ever seen. I couldn't believe the guys had finished it all. Sam had said that appetites increased when someone phases, but this was just ridiculous. Leah and I ate more maturely at the kitchen counter.

"Leah, am I going to be ok? You know with this… thing." I asked twirling pasta around my fork.

"Yeah, you'll be ok. It's a little tricky at first. Controlling your anger and all. But I think you will be fine."

I nodded, finishing my dinner with a soda. Leah and I washed the dishes, while the guys watched TV. Leah cracked jokes about some of the guys; mostly about their little pack scandals. We finished up, heading to the living room. The guys looked our way at the same time. Their synchronization was funny.

"Do guys want some pillows or blankets?" I wasn't completely sure if I had enough for everyone, or if they actually needed them. They had explained that our temperatures were heightened to a staggering 108°. "Sure Naomi." Seth chimed up, his happy grin planted on his face. I smiled back, heading to the closet in the hallway. I pulled out several blankets and pillows.

I glanced at the door beside the hallway closet. The door to my Dad's room. I hadn't been in there since I got back. I was afraid to go in there. Not because of ghosts or anything. But because I hadn't properly grieved for his death yet and if I went in there it would make things even more real. I would have a terrible breakdown.

I walked back out to hand the sleeping essentials to the guys. Quil and Embry shared the couch, Seth took the recliner, Jared chose the floor, and Paul got the loveseat. Leah and Jacob were left out in terms of a place to sleep.

"Leah you can have my old room." I had cleaned up my old room a bit. There wasn't much in there except for a bed, lamp, and a few pictures of myself when I was smaller. The rest of my childhood stuff was packed in the attic at our house in California. She nodded, "Thanks and goodnight." Leah smiled heading to my old bedroom.

Jacob stood pouting in my direction. "Where am I going to sleep?" His voice mocking one of a whiny child. Quil and Embry chuckled from their spot on the couch. I smiled at Jacob, turning to take a shower. As expected he followed me. I returned to my room to grab my pajamas.

"I'm going to shower, Jacob." I sighed. He smiled knowingly, "Can I join you?" I frowned, shaking my head. "You can shower after I'm out." I poked his chest. "And beside you don't have a change of clothes." Jacob smiled and pointed to a small stack of clothing in the chair seated in the corner. I shook my head. Did he plan on showering with me? "I told Seth to stop by the house and get me some clothes." I started to pinch his smirking lips. "Well, you can sit in here until I'm through in the bathroom." I said walking off to the bathroom.

I took a warm shower and washed and dried my hair. After washing my face, brushing my teeth, and dressing in my pajamas I returned back to my room. Jacob sat on the edge of the bed; he looked lost in his thoughts. "Your turn." I said brushing my hair. Jacob smiled and gathered his small pile of clothes. "I'll be right back." He smiled heading off to the bathroom.

I sat down on my bed and dialed my mom's number. I knew she would be expecting me. She answered on the second ring.

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