Who gave her up?
Jacob.
Why?
It was an accident.
Explain.
He thought I was Leah.
One Week Ago
"We're here!" Everyone was out of the car in a flash.
"Blech," Skye muttered in distaste. "Couldn't you find us somewhere better to stay?" Nathaniel, her love, kissed her in amusement.
"It's not for long, baby."
"Yuck." They all, all nine of them, went into the house on the border of La Push. Annabelle, the youngest, was the first in the house.
"Wow." Her gray eyes sparkled with wonder as they took in the surroundings. There were three floors, each more spacious than the next. Jay came behind her and put his hand on her shoulder.
"Kid...you haven't seen anything yet." He brushed by her, holding his mate, Meg's, hand. One by one the other three couples, Nathaniel and Skye, Summer and Greg, and Soibhan and Justin, went up the stairs as well. Annabelle, alone, went up the stairs. She immediately went to talk to Summer, the nicest of the group. Luckily, the boys had decided it was time to go out and pick up some new appearances. Annabelle was pleased, she was getting bored of her current body. Summer smiled at her and Annabelle sat down.
"Is it here?" Annabelle asked. Summer frowned.
"Anna, you know I can't remember! All I know is that his name is Jacob. Are you really going to ask me every time we move?"
"Yes." Summer's green eyes blazed.
"S'not fair, Anna," Summer snarled. "It's not very nice of you to push me like this." Annabelle sighed.
"I'm sorry, Summer. But I'm just lonely." Summer placed a comforting hand on Annabelle's leg.
"You'll find him soon. I know how hard it can be, waiting for your mate to come." Annabelle looked tortured. "Sometimes, I think it's a curse being a shifter. You never know who you're going to become...I learned that all too well when I became that Mary-Alice."
"I wish you could remember!"
"I had that vision of you before I even knew you. I pushed it away, and I just kind of assumed that you and this Jacob guy would be the next body for Greg and I," Summer admitted sheepishly. Annabelle sighed.
"It's not your fault," she muttered. "I'm sorry, Summer. It really is unfair of me to always ask you about him. Do you think you'll know him when you see him?" Summer smiled.
"I'm not sure. All I remember was that he was really tall." Annabelle smiled, looking at her currently short frame.
"I guess I'd better hope the men bring back some tall bodies, hmm?" Summer nodded, smiling warmly, glad to have moved off of the topic of the vision she had when she occupied the body of Mary-Alice for that short amount of time.
The boys returned the next day, six new bodies available. Nathaniel, Summer, and Annabelle had to keep their current form. Since Annabelle was only 16 in reality (although she had, currently, the body of a 20-year-old), she had to attend the local high school. The one in La Push was closer than the one in Forks, and she knew she would make sure to find a Quiluete body so she would fit in. It was Monday morning, and she decided to go "fishing". She got into her car and drove to the school. Students were just filing in. She knew she would have to choose someone who was less popular. As she scanned the parking lot, her eyes fell on a girl who looked perfect. She was walking all by herself, with long black hair and dark skin. As Annabelle watched, the girl quietly approached a very tall boy with his long hair pulled back into a pony tail...there was something about this boy. Annabelle opened the door slightly, in order to catch the sounds of their conversation.
"-didn't say I would go," the boy said, sounding aggravated. The girl glared at him.
"Sam said that he wants everyone to go," she growled. "It doesn't matter if you don't want to be around her. Sam will never allow you to miss this."
"Since when does Sam care about Bella? She's marrying a leech, and that's not something I want to see! My Bella-"
"Did you imprint on her, Jacob?" Annabelle shut the door quickly, her heart rate accelerating.
Jacob. His name was Jacob, he looked familiar...this had to be her Jacob, her destined love, the one that Summer had seen!! Annabelle drew in a deep breath, and watched as they continued to fight. When the girl finally got fed up and walked away, Annabelle followed her. Holding her schedule, Annabelle delicately tapped the girl on her shoulder.
"NOT NOW!" Leah spun around in anger, but it melted away as soon as she saw that her progressor was not that boy. "Oh, sorry..."
"S'okay," Annabelle replied, smiling innocently. "Um...I was just wondering if you could steer me in the right direction of first block Algebra with Kravitz?" Leah smiled, and turned Annabelle in the direction she needed to go.
"Just down the hall, and make a left. It's room 291." As Leah turned to go, Annabelle touched her again.
"I'm Annabelle Young," she stated, introducing herself. The girl smiled warmly.
"Leah Clearwater." Annabelle grinned.
"Nice to meet you." Leah nodded her head in response just as the bell rang for first period. A smile flickered across Leah's features as she turned and went to her class. Annabelle couldn't get to Algebra fast enough. She had to devise a plan that would indefinitely make Leah's body hers.
By the end of the day, Annabelle had convinced Leah to come to her house. Leah insisted that she had to take her younger brother, Seth, home first, and that she would come over at 4. Annabelle smiled, and rushed home. As she ran in the door, she practically ran over her target-Summer. Summer was walking to her room with laundry when Annabelle was hugging her and choking her with kisses.
"What the hell, Anna?" Summer asked, confused. Annabelle was never one for such strong emotions, especially love or appreciation.
"I saw him. Jacob. And I know how to get him," Annabelle said all in one breath. Summer dropped the laundry and pulled Annabelle into her bedroom.
"Okay, tell me." Annabelle cracked a smile.
"So, I went in early this morning..." Annabelle recounted the entire day for Summer, class by class, plan by plan, and explained how she had finally devised the perfect plan. "She'll be here at 4." Summer checked the clock.
"That gives us half an hour!"They began to set up everything they would need to make Leah Clearwater's body Annabelle's. Annabelle jumped when the doorbell rang, and ran to answer it. Leah stood there, looking nervous. Annabelle pulled her in, watching in amusement as Leah's eyes lit up, taking in the entirety of her house.
"So...do you want a tour?" Annabelle asked. Leah looked at her and shrugged. Annabelle smiled evilly. "Let's begin in the kitchen." Annabelle led Leah into the kitchen, gesturing to the chair next to her for Leah to sit in.
"You have a nice kitchen," Leah said shyly. Annabelle nodded.
"Thanks. Would you like something to drink?"
"Um...sure." Annabelle went over to the refridgerator and pulled out a tall pitcher of what looked like lemonade. She poured Leah a nice, frosty glass and placed in in front of her. Annabelle also returned with some of her own, careful not to make Leah suspicious. She picked up her glass, and clinked them together as Leah did the same. Annabelle drank hers deeply, not feeling the effects. After a moment or two, Leah looked uncomfortable. She looked shakily over at Annabelle, who simply smiled. Leah stood from the table, hardly able to keep balance.
"I've got to get home," she stated, trying to make her way for the door. Annabelle caught her when she almost fell. She led Leah into the back room, and gently pushed her into one of the chairs. The metal restraints wound easily from the chair, gripping Leah's wrists and ankles tight. Then, Annabelle stuck a needle into Leah's arm, rendering her completely helpless as the liquid that had caused her paralysis stayed dripping into her veins. Leah glared up at Annabelle who simply stared for a few seconds before turning into an exact replica of Leah. Then, with an evil laugh, she waved her hands over Leah's eyes, blinding her. Annabelle went outside, and decided to take a drive to Jacob's house.
Just stick with me! I know it was a bit confusing, but just...keep reading. Trust me! I would never hurt my dear readers.