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Chapter 3: Shocked

"Wanda!" I turned around to see Jamie coming towards me, a huge smile plastered on his face. Looked like he was happy with the way the soccer game turned out.

"Jamie!" I crowed, getting out of Ian's embrace and running towards Jamie. I gave him the biggest hug my weak body could manage. I could barely reach his shoulders I was that small – I pouted; Jamie and Ian chuckled at my reaction. I disliked being this small.

"What," I said, pulling away from Jamie, "It's not my fault that I can barely reach your shoulders. You picked such a small body."

"But I find it adorable," Jamie defended. Just as he finished that sentence, I felt the blush start creep up on my cheeks. "See!" Jamie chuckled; I pouted – again - the blush getting to a deeper shade of red.

But, this time it was Jamie's turn to blush; his stomach growled so loud you'd think it was a storm. I began to giggle and Jamie just turned a darker shade of pink.

"Let me guess," Ian began, back at my side, putting his arm around my waist, "Hungry kid?"

"Uh…yeah. Kind of." Jamie replied rubbing at the back of his neck.

"I'll get you guys some food. You guys just wait here, okay?" Ian said. I nodded; this was the perfect opportunity to ask Jamie what all this keep-a-secret-from-Wanda-business was about. Ian kissed me on the forehead and ran out of the games room towards the kitchen.

I went over to Jamie and grabbed his hand – his was so bigger than mine! – And walked towards to one corner of the room.

"So Wanda, are you feeling any better?" Jamie asked, suddenly anxious and worried. I squeezed his hand, reassuring him.

"Yeah, I'm fine Jamie. It was just a really bad nightmare." I felt Jamie sigh in relief.

"Well that's good. You really had me worried there Wanda. I mean you were screaming our names and then all of a sudden you started to cry, I just didn't know what to do." This brought another round of being guilt. I made all of them worry so much; especially Jamie, he shouldn't have to.

"I'm really sorry Jamie." I said, tears threatening to take over again. Jamie heard the tears in my voice - and acting like the protective and caring brother he was - he comforted me.

"Don't be Wanda. It's nice to know that there's someone out there who also feels the same way. I used to get them all the time. And I'm glad I could help in any way I could." I smiled in affection. How did my little Jamie become so big?

"Where's Ian" Jamie said, changing the subject, "I'm dying of hunger here." Jamie complained while I giggled. I immediately stopped. I needed to ask Jamie what was going on the caves before Ian came back or else I would never find out.

"Jamie," I began, wording my question carefully, "if I asked you something, would you answer me truthfully?"

Jamie, sensing the changed of tones, replied cautiously. "Sure Wanda. But that depends on what you want to ask."

"Well, there's something going on in the caves and I don't know what. Whoever I ask, they either avoid it or just tell me it's nothing to worry about. Is there something wrong Jamie? Did something happen? Is it serious? Please tell me Jamie, I'm going crazy here!" I didn't notice that my voice was edging towards hysteria as I thought the worst. But those thoughts just went down the drain – in the literary sense of the word – when Jamie began to laugh at me.

"What!" I said, suddenly self-conscious.

"Nothing, it's just, you should have seen your face when you began to worry." I frowned at Jamie and he instantly calmed down and began to speak again.

"Sorry. No Wanda. There is nothing wrong in the caves." I sighed in relief.

"But Jamie, then why is everyone hiding something from me. Am I not that important?" I pouted, I used the saddest expression I could on this hosts – my body's – face. I smiled internally at my success when Jamie instantaneously grabbed both of my tiny hands in his two large ones and squeezed them in comfort.

"Of course you're important Wanda." Jamie replied, comfort clear in his tone.

"Then why isn't anybody telling me anything. I'm a part of these caves aren't I?" I should have felt bad manipulating Jamie like this but I really needed to know what was going on. I would not be left out of this.

"Of course Wanda. There is no doubt about it." Jamie said.

"Then what's so important." I said, urging him to tell me more.

"Okay," Jamie sighed, "I'll tell you what's going on. But you have to promise me that you won't freak out." I felt the blood leave my face at his words. Jamie squeezed my hands again, getting me to relax. "And promise me that you will not tell anybody that I told you this okay? Or Mel and Ian will literally kill me."

I pretended to lock my lips and throw away the key; something I learned from Melanie while I was still in her body. Jamie laughed at my human actions and that made me blush. Curse this body's emotions, always betraying me at every moment.

"Okay, well the thing is," Jamie said, pausing.

"What is it Jamie? I promise I won't tell anybody."

"Okay, umm…well since you told us that your birthday was coming up soon," I nodded, but what did my birthday – my body's – have to do with anything? "Well, Ian and Mel thought since it's your first time, it would be nice to throw you a surprise party. You know, to celebrate." Jamie finished.

I felt my jaw drop – literally! They were throwing me a surprise party! But why? I wasn't human! They shouldn't be doing this for me. They didn't have to work so hard to acknowledge when this body was born; it was enough that they cared so much for me, gave me so much love, let me be a part of this family.

Oh my god! What would the rest of the people who still thought of me as a threat? They would be furious. I could just imagine Sharon and Maggie's faces right now. Eyes tight with anger, jaws strained muscles tight with pure rage.

"What! W-why?" I was starting to become incoherent now.

This was the time when I began to hyperventilate. I felt Jamie quickly come over to me - where I put my head between my knees trying to breathe properly – and rub my back; soothing me. His voice was frantic with worry.

"Wanda! Wanda are you okay!"

I nodded my head after I had my breathing under control again. I didn't trust my voice to answer him yet, I was still in shock.

"Oh crap! Ian and Mel are going to kill me! Look at you! You look like you've just seen a ghost! I told them to tell you what they were planning. But no, they wanted to surprise you!" Jamie kept going on and on about he was going to do and how much trouble he was going to get in.

"It's okay Jamie," I said barely above a whisper, "I'm just shocked that's all."

Shocked wasn't the right word; terrified would be more accurate. I had never experienced a birthday before, how was I supposed to experience a birthday party? I barely knew what it was!

"Jamie, why are you guys throwing the birthday party? And when is it?" I asked, frenzy lighting my tone now. I was absolutely petrified at the moment.

"Well, we love you Wanda," those words made me forget everything that they were planning. Those words made me feel that I belonged here, with Ian, with Melanie, with Jamie.

"I love you guys too. But," I dreaded to repeat this question, "But Jamie, when is my birthday – wince – party exactly?"

"Umm…." Jamie began. It looked he didn't want to answer me.

"Jamie…"

"Today."

"Today! Is that why you guys thought of this soccer game? To keep me busy? Is that why Doc, Jeb, Trudy, Paige and a couple of other people away during the game this morning. To prepare for my party!"

I just saw Jamie nod once.

"But don't worry Wanda, it will be really fun. Trust me!" Jamie said.

How could it be okay? Uh! Why did I even have to ask? I should have kept my curiosity in better control. But…I guess it's better then being surprised, who knew how bad my reaction would have been then?

"Jamie?" I asked.

"Yes Wanda?" Jamie replied.

"What do you do at a birthday party exactly?"

"Well, there's a birthday cake, with an amount of candles according to how old you have turned, some people put an extra one on for good luck and you blow them. You're also supposed to wish before you blow in them, people say that when you wish before you blow a candle, it comes true. Then you cut the cake and everyone eats it. Then," Jamie said, getting all enthusiastic now, "you get to open presents! That's the best part!"

Presents? I would actually get presents? No, this wouldn't be right. They shouldn't give me gifts because of my birthday, anyway, where would they get them?

"Jamie, are you saying that I get presents?"

"Of course Wanda! A birthday wouldn't be fun without presents!"

"But Jamie, where would you get them? It really isn't necessary." I said, "Everything you guys have given me is more than enough. So there really is no need for a party either. Knowing that you guys care that much for me is enough."

I tried my hardest to convince him not to go on with this party, but they paid no heed to me. Jamie was as stubborn as ever.

The conversation came to an end when Ian finally came back with breakfast. Jamie gave me a look saying 'please don't say anything' and I obliged. I mean, it was my fault for making him tell me the entire truth.

I was taken out of my thoughts with Ian waving his hand in front of my face.

"Huh?" I said.

"Where have you been? I've been trying to get your attention for the longest time. What are you thinking about?" Ian asked.

I was dreading to give him my answer. I didn't want to tell him that I was plainly frightened of their surprise birthday party because I didn't want Jamie to get in trouble. But if I tried to lie, Ian would know right off the bat.

Thankfully, Ian didn't wait for my response; he just pulled me down on his lap and put a roll in my tiny hand.

"Here, eat. We have a big day today. And you need your energy."

I nodded wearily while taking a bite out of the roll. I knew exactly how big this day was going to be. And I was dreading it.

A/N: Hope you liked this chapter! Please read and review. Wouldn't mind some constructive criticism!

On a side note, who is completely excited for the official Twilight Trailer release this Thursday! I am so excited that I am jumping out of my seat right now. And also to the people who haven't heard Bella's lullaby, you really should, it is absolutely amazing and sweet and relaxing. You will fall in love with it, right Mia Cullen?

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