Chapter 3. Hybrids; They're Sneaky Bastards

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight, otherwise, my protagonist would
have had half a brain, or at least a personality, such as Veronica does!

Veronica POV

The rest of the week passed in a blur, the teachers droning on about things that I already knew, myself attempting to avoid Bella; Which I had managed to do a few times each day, but every time I had gym, she somehow found me. And -apparently- I now have a life-time membership to the Cullen's table. On top of all of this, Jacob and I had had an actual conversation! Granted, it twas about the weather, but at least it was more then awkward meaningful glances.

Every Cullen, with the exception of Eddie McSparkleFuck, had taken a liking to me. Of coarse, I honestly could care less, I'd been on my own since the change, I could handle a couple more centuries without resolving to creating an imaginary friend.

I had figured that today would be different when I sensed a shift in Jacob's emotions earlier, but, at the time I'd thought nothing of it. Of coarse, I must learn to be more observant, since I was now standing in the parking-lot with my Imprint making a bee-line towards me, giving me no where to run since my keys decided that they were going to be a bitch and get lost in my backpack.

"Veronica!" He greeted, and I smiled a small smile, "Jacob." I responded, returning the greeting.

"So I was wondering," 'Oh God no, please don't ask me out... I don't have enough self-control around you...' "would you like to meet up at this coffee place? You probably know it, Forks Coffee Shop?" He questioned, making me internally groan.

'NO! Say no!' I desperately yelled to myself, but I didn't have enough will-power to vocalize my opinion, so I instead replied with, "Sure! What time?"

He smiled, the smile that annoying made my heart melt every time I saw it, "Around four, maybe?" He asked, sounding unsure if it was a good time or not. "That sounds lovely, thanks." I agreed, unable to voice my distaste, since I'd have to feed as soon as I got home.

I suppose many of you are wondering why I seem to hate Mr. Black, well I actually don't. I try to limit my interaction with him, mainly because I feel unempowered around him, since he's my Imprint. Of coarse, we all have boundaries, but since this is the early stages of the Imprint, I can't help but do what he wants, especially since I'm not powerful at the moment, mainly because animal blood tastes gross, and I'd rather only having to drink it when I have to.

Entering the house, I flung my backpack across the room, and swiftly retreated to the dense, gloomy forest. After stalking around the forest for a few moments I heaved a huge sigh, and began picking up my already fast pace.

Slowing down my pace, and peaking out from behind a tree, I set my gaze on a mountain lion prowling around, much like myself. I targeted it, and leapt for it as soon as it's back was turned. As I drank the disgusting blood, I felt someones eyes one me. Taking one last slurp of the blood, I turned around.

Flung back into a tree was Captain Sparkly-pants himself! Edward was glaring at me promptly- probably expecting me to look away in shame, -Fat Chance Jack-Ass- but I managed to stare him down with my scowl. I remained serious for a few minutes, but when Eddie started sparkling when the sunlight hit him threw the leaves of the trees, I couldn't contain my laughter.

"God... I knew you Sparkled, but this is crazy!" I exclaimed, after the sunlight faded away once again.

Edward narrowed his eyes at me, frowning, making me roll mine in response. I realized that he was still flung into the tree, so I cocked my head in confusion, "Whoa... What happened there?" I questioned, making his scowl deepen, as he jumped down from the tree.

"You. Threw. Me. Into. A. Tree." He answered, threw gritted teeth.

"I don't recall doing that." I responded, truthfully. "I'm going to guess that this is what happened: We were both going for the same mountain lion, but since I'm stronger then you, when we leapt for it, I got to it, and you were flung back into that tree." I explained, gesturing to said tree behind him.

Edward's scowl deepened once again, and he stormed off further into the woods, "Crybaby..." I mumbled dryly, a few minutes after he left.

Sighing, I trudged back to my house, well behind a human pace. Upon reaching the house, I debated with myself about if I should tell Alice that I had a date, ultimately I decided against it, since she had a tendency to go overboard at times.

Because we were only going for coffee, I chose a casual attire, and decided to curl my hair, like I'd I always do, in loose curls. After a shower, I got ready, and checked the time on my phone. It was three-thirty.

I Groaned as I rushed out the door, pocketing my phone on the way out. It'd probably take me about half an hour to get to the coffee shop, and I was actually looking forward to this date, being a Hybrid, I lead a rather boring social life, besides the Cullen's who I talk to, but even they have mates- well I guess I technically do, but it's not like we've accepted that fact! ...Okay, so It's more that I haven't accepted that fact, then Jacob, but... Whatever...

When I reached the coffee shop, Jacob was sitting down at a two-seat table, outside the venue. Smiling, I walked towards his table, as he waved me over, he began smiling as well.

"Hey Jacob." I greeted, to which he responded by saying "Hey." right back.

A short waitress that I identified as Jessica Stanley, -one of the only one of Bella's friends that I actually like-, walked over to our table, she started scanning my face, and then smiled a genuine smile when she realized who I was, "Hey Veronica!" She exclaimed, making me laugh, and incline my head at her.

Jessica turned to Jacob, and then back to me, "Who's this?" She asked, curiously.

"This is Jacob Black," I paused for a moment, unsure of what I should call him, "My date. Jacob this is Jessica Stanley, she's a friend." I introduced. While Jacob didn't look like he was annoyed that Jessica interrupted our date, his emotions told a different story.

"Cool. What would you guys like to drink?" She questioned, her gaze flickering from Me to Jacob, and then back to me.

"I'll have a Café Mocha, please." I replied, ordering my usual drink.

Jessica nodded, and turned to Jacob, "Uh, I'll have the same." He decided, and she nodded once again, "Alright, I'll be right back with that. Oh, and Veronica, we need to go shopping on day this week, Bella and Angela suck at it." She explained, causing me to irrupt with laughter, but managing to agree, anyhow.

"How do you two know each other?" Jacob questioned, after Jessica disappeared inside the coffee shop.

I thought about saying that we had mutual friends, but Bella and I aren't friends. Bella is kind of the unpopular girl, chasing one popular girl like a puppy, and no matter what the latter does, she will not go away.

"It's a small school Jacob, we have some classes together." I explained bitterly, making him stop his questioning.

We sat in silence until Jessica brought out our drinks, "Thanks Jess, I'll talk to you on Monday about that shopping trip." I said, and she nodded. "Oh, Jessica wait," Jacob started, causing said girl to turn back, "Here's the money for the drinks. Keep the twelve dollars for a tip." He finished, handing her the twenty.

Jacob started getting up, and I cocked my head to the side in confusion. Jacob must have understood that I didn't know what he was doing, because he explained, "I have to show you something. It's a little past La Push, in the forest."

Standing up, I furrowed my brows, "I barley know you, what makes you think I'd follow you into the woods?" I questioned, knowing all to well, that he'd never hurt me, and even if something did try to hurt us, I'd be the one to protect us.

Sadness, then anger, radiated off him for a moment, "I think you'd be able to handle yourself." He responded darkly.

I scoffed, and rolled my eyes at his statement, and started walking with him, "I drove my Ducati here, what did you drive?"

"My Harley Sprint." He claimed, and walked towards the opposite end of the parking-lot. Driving my bike down towards him, I noticed that he'd stopped and waited for me. Jacob sent a thumbs up my way, and started driving towards La Push, with me trailing behind him.

I groaned once Jacob stopped near the forest, because I realized that I had forgotten my coffee. I stepped off the bike, parking it near the tree-line as Jacob had done.

The moment Jacob and I entered the clearing, around the middle of the forest, he started bombarding me with questions, "What are you?" He asked me, causing me to sigh, and decide to be stubborn, "What are you?" I asked in response.

"Don't play games Veronica. We get enough of that from Leah." He replied, dryly.

Feeling the urge to defend a fellow She-Wolf, I took a step towards Jacob, "I can tell from your tone you don't like her. Unless you have a viable explanation, you better start running." I threatened.

"What makes you think that you could fight me?" He challenged, making me scoff.

"Don't insult me, I could take you down in my sleep. I bet Leah could as well." I responded, cockily smirking.

"Why are you so quick to defend her? You don't even know her!" He questioned, sounding slightly angrier.

"You're right, I don't. Humor me." I countered, knowing I had him cornered, without him even realizing it.

"Leah Clearwater is the only girl in our pack. She's really bitter because her long time boyfriend, Sam Uley, left her for her cousin, who he'd Imprinted on. Shortly after her dad died, and she phased into a wolf, now she's all bitchy because she stopped having her period, and because Sam's our Alpha." He explained, faltering when he realized that he told me exactly what I wanted to know.

I knew why Leah stopped having her period. Being a wolf and a girl, when she starts her cycle, it heals. So while she can still have kids, she doesn't need to use a tampon or a pad! Like me.

"You sneaky bastard..." He mumbled, in doing so, making me smirk.

"I'm formally known as Veronica Everett. Now, about Leah, it seems that she has full right to be a bitch. I mean, I know I was a major bitch for the longest while. I still am really, I'm just not as bad as I was. It seems like Leah and I are going to be great friends." I declared.

"Veronica..." He sighed, "I need to know, what are you?" He questioned.

"I'm a Hybrid." I stated, just as someone entered the clearing.

"You're a what?" I could tell by the voice, it was Bella Swan. And she was pissed.

(A.N) I did plan for Leah and Veronica to become friends in future chapters, what I didn't plan was for Jessica to pop up, and end up being friends with Veronica! That was a total spur of the moment thing, although, I don't regret it.

So, I'd like to clarify, there will be Leward (Leah/Edward) in future chapters coming up soon, when it will be kind of varies though, as I'm not really sure yet. For some reason, all of my stories have someone bitching Bella of in one of the first couple chapters, I guess I really hate Bella. *Shrugs* Oh well. I also don't hate Edward, Veronica does. That will most likely subside once Leah and Edward get together though. *Shrugs Again* Whatever.

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