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A/N: Sorry for the late update but school caught me up and well things have been so hectic I barely had time to update. But I'm back again and I like to thank all of you for your support. Thank you, you're amazing! Anyway, I like to tell you that my whole time timeline is messed up. I've read the Twilight books over again and well nothing is right. Paul for example is older than he actually is. He's the same age as Bella in the books and one year older than Jake and Seth is older in my story too. But I don't really care for that if I'm honest, the timeline however. Like Seth's dad has already died while in New Moon he died during Bella's spring break. So I'm sorry of the inaccuracy but well, I rather not change all of it, so just think it's the end of New Moon and well I apologize for the things that aren't in canon. Ah well, I got pretty far now I'm not going to change anything, I hope all of you will like this chapter and please review! They make me update sooner!

Well I Heard There Was A Secret Chord

Blurs, vivid bright colours, sparks in different colours shone in the dark and it was the only thing that I could grasp, even if it didn't make sense. I wondered if this had any purpose whatsoever. I didn't come far. I was faintly aware that it was some strange dream, only I couldn't grasp the concept of it. The bright colours, the blurry visions. The sudden blackness. My eyes snapped open and I immediately felt some kind of brace around my waist that kept me down. I tilted my head to the side and saw that Paul had his arm around my waist, keeping my effectively pinned against his side. His mouth was open slightly and somehow he looked several years younger than his eighteen years.

I recalled the previous night and realized that during the talks and laughs we must've fallen asleep though I couldn't remember it at all. Things were going far too fast, we were only together for less than twenty four hours and he's already found sleeping next to me. I wondered what it meant. I knew that my feelings had a tinge of dept in them. Of course, I would never be like this with Paul if my feelings were platonic. But this thing, if you could call it, it was so strong. This pull I felt with Paul was something I never had before. Of course, I had crushes before. There was a time I liked Seth but than I realized he was too young for me and he was too good of a friend.

There were no words to explain how I felt.

"Paul!" I shook him awake. He scrunched up his nose and his hold on me tightened pulling me even closer. The warmth he was radiating was pulling me under and I tried escaping his hold. He didn't budge.

"Paul, if my parents found us like this, they'll kill us." That brought out some kind of reaction out of him. Laughter bubbled on the surface and I chuckled. He let me go and got up. He moved his neck and I heard a not so healthy sound.

"Ouch, that didn't sound all too good." Paul complained. I smiled. Apparently a couch isn't a good place to sleep on when you're 6 feet 3. I got up as well and looked at the clock. It said three in the morning. For some reason I wasn't tired anymore.

"My parents will be home in the morning." I told him. Paul grimaced and I raised my hand and ran it through his dark hair. His hair was softer than I imagined no the gel had come out. His hair was also longer, a bit shaggy but not on the long side. I pulled my hand back but he caught it in his hand and placed a small kiss on my fingers. I scrunched my nose in confusion and he placed another kiss on my nose. I let out a laugh.

"Stop it." I told him firmly, trying to be stern, yet it wasn't successful.

He had been doing these cute little things ever since our kiss. Little things, like holding my hand, spontaneously kissing it. Or something he would pinch my nose and kiss it afterwards. Or he would pull my close by my shoulders and he'd place a random kiss on my head. I didn't wonder why he was suddenly so out of character, because I knew that it was exactly what I needed. I didn't want to jinx it.

"What were you saying?" Paul asked. I thought of my parents.

"My parents will be home in a few hours." I began. "Do you want to see them or is it too early?" I wasn't quite sure how my parents would react. Because I've never ever brought a boy home and well I knew my mother would be polite, dad however, he'd ask him things and embarrass him.

"Well, what do you want?"

"Uhh, let's uh, I'll introduce you later on." I told him honestly and smiled for reassurance. He raised his eyebrows but didn't argue back. I opened my mouth to say something when suddenly a shrill sound cut off my attempt. Paul reached for his pocket and took out a shiny cell phone. He snapped it open and held it to his ear.

"Yeah?" Isn't he friendly? Note the sarcasm. I didn't quite catch the rest of his conversation because he only hummed and agreed during the whole conversation. His eyes shifted to me quickly and it brought up suspicion.

"I'll be there." Was all he said before he hung up.

"I have to go Jules." And he quickly pecked me on the lips.

"Where are you going?" I asked him when he got up from the couch. He reached for his car keys while he walked to the door. I trailed behind him while he descended the stairs, ignoring his protests. I had to admit, they were pretty pathetic, he didn't use force to keep me inside, instead he just told me off. Like that would keep me inside. Shouldn't he know me better by now?

"Jules, stay inside. I have to go now." Was all he said.

"Where to? And who was that on the phone?" I demanded. He sighed exasperated but turned around now making me bump into his chest. I pulled away quickly and crossed my arms glaring all the way.

"Possessive already? Isn't it a bit too soon?" Paul asked amused. I stuck out my tongue. I knew it was a tiny bit over the top but something didn't feel right. The sudden change of demeanour had to mean something.

"That's beside the point." I told him.

"Look, baby." I raised my eyebrows at his choice of words. Baby? "Alright, Jules, listen to me. Why don't you go to sleep and I'll go home. It's late and we have school tomorrow. You'll be exhausted."

"Alright." I drawled out. "But why are you leaving so abruptly?"

"I have some errands to run." Was his excuse and I raised my eyebrows obviously not convinced. Errand to run, in the middle of the night?

"It's three in the morning." I reminded him. Suddenly I saw his posture. He wasn't looking at me during the whole conversation. In stead his eyes were set on the dark trees behind him and his eyes shifted every now and then, it was like he was seeing something I wasn't. I put my hand on his arm and hoped his tense muscles would relax more. At that point a loud howl erupted from the wood behind Paul and I screamed loudly. Paul hissed and seriously growled. And I don't mean the dog like growl, I mean the human growl.

Suddenly I understood.

"Paul, you're not thinking of going in to the woods, right?" He didn't answer me; instead he picked me up with one arm and quickly put me on my feet in front of my front door.

"You're crazy? You're absolutely crazy!" I shouted and I tried pulling his sleeve when he walked away from me again.

"Jules!" He gritted out. "I've not time for this. Just get inside and go to sleep, damnitt!" I narrowed my eyes at him.

"You've lost your mind. You're going to get yourself killed." I hissed. He scoffed and he bended down to press his lips on mine briefly. Not even his lips could distract me right now. Not now he's being so ridiculously reckless.

"Just go to sleep, we'll talk later." He told me. I looked into his brown orbs and couldn't help myself and nodded.

"Promise?" I stopped my protest now. It didn't look like it would help anyways. I might as well give in, right?

"Promise." He assured me and he quickly got in to his car before he disappeared, with car and all.

"Reckless dork!" I muttered before turning around and getting in side, cursing the cold and the light drizzle of rain.

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Paul was right though, the next morning I was exhausted. I didn't sleep after Paul left, would you sleep while you know that your idiotic boyfriend has run off in to the forest while you know that only a few weeks ago there was someone killed? I wouldn't. When I went to school, I was glad it was Friday, Paul wasn't there. I wasn't quite sure what I should've expected but I hoped he would be here anyway. I stood outside the calculus classroom and than realized that he was suspended. Of course he wouldn't be at school. I put away my cell phone in my bag and went inside the classroom. I wasn't too late, it was just that everyone already had a spot and well, the only spot that was left was next to Summer.

I sighed and dragged my feet to the chair. I didn't say anything when I sat down next to her. Neither did she. She kept her eyes on the black board in stead and the normal chatter around us gave me a vivid headache. I knew I looked pale with bruise like circles beneath my eyes. Summer had the same only the difference between us was she looked plain miserable.

"Hey Sum." I said. I hadn't quite thought of what I should've said but it felt like I at least should acknowledge her. Didn't I owe her that? She didn't say anything back and I sighed. Knowing it was already a battle lost trying to reach out to her. She hadn't said anything in the past few weeks, not to me, not to Seth and definitely not to Kim. I understood her anger, I was angry at Kim too, but for a complete different reason. I wondered if I should make things up with her. I glanced backwards and saw her sitting next to Jared. She was much quieter than usual and Jared saw me look at her. He gave a silent nod and I smiled back weakly.

At least he wasn't angry anymore. I had expected him to be though, Jared and Kim were inseparable and Kim's battles were Jared's battles. No matter how trivial they may seem, if she was in than he most definitely was. I brought my eyes back to my table and pulled out my books when our teacher came in. I had blanked him out the second he opened his mouth. I wasn't good in Math, in fact, I was a complete disaster, it would be better if they kicked me out of this class in the first place. Sadly enough it was obligatory for us seniors.

"Summer, aren't you going to talk to me at all?" I asked in a hushed tone so our teacher wouldn't hear us speak.

"Not if I can help it." Was her snappy response. I narrowed my eyes slightly but kept my anger inside.

"Why are you angry at me? Is this because of Paul? If it is, don't bother." I whispered back.

"Why? Because you're together now?" Summer looked at me with disdain and I didn't respond. "Thought so. Now if you don't mind, I rather pay attention than listen to your pathetic attempts to make amends."

"At least I'm trying Summer. At least I'm not stubborn enough to confess I made a mistake. I'm sorry alright, what ever it is I did, I'm sorry. But I think I'm capable of taking care of myself." I hissed.

"Oh really? Wait till you find the truth about Paul. Things will change, believe me." Summer responded in the same hushed tone. This time it was filled with accusation. And there it was. The same sentence that made me question everything. Something didn't seem right because she knew something I didn't.

"Tell me! What is it I need to know?" I urged. I wanted to know what it was, she couldn't possibly keep me in the dark, but neither could Paul. Yet he managed to keep me in the dark.

"J-just don't talk to me, okay?" Summer said. I frowned at the sudden turn of the tables. It didn't seem alright, something was off and the only person who was able to tell me was now not telling anymore. Summer seemed like the only person who really wanted me to know but now I wasn't so sure of that anymore.

"Fine." I whispered.

It was fighting a battle already lost, I couldn't convince Summer telling me, so the only person I could really ask was Paul but was it worth the drama? I rather not jeopardize the frail relationship we have for something that might be trivial but I feel like I have no other choice. If Paul won't tell me, I'll go to Seth and I'll continue on until I found out the truth. But I'll say it again, is it worth the risk?

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