Hey guys well here is another chapter. I'm not really sure where I'm going with this yet. Anyway hope you enjoy this chapter. Will update the other stories sometime during the week. Please remember reviews are loved and encouraged.

Chapter 2

"You never told me that Colin was so hot." Jess sighed as she drove Seth home from the bonfire.

"You never asked." Seth snapped.

They had left the bonfire just before midnight when Jess was due home. After the elders left someone had put on the music and Seth had sat talking to Brady and Jacob since Jess had been whisked away by Colin not long after Billy had finished telling the legends.

"Did you forget to take your meds or what?" Jess yelled back.

When Jess pulled up to the Clearwater house she didn't bother turning off the car and got out and went around and helped Seth up the front steps.

"Jess I'm sorry." Seth sighed when his friend dropped his elbow without saying a word. He hated it when they fought.

"Me too. I hate when we fight." Jess leaned in and kissed her friend's cheek. "I'll pick you up at two." she said as she opened the front door for him.

"I almost forgot the recital. Goodnight Jess and thanks for the ride." Seth could have sworn he heard a growl from behind him.

"Night hot stuff." Jess called out.

"Colin they are friends." Jacob warned the youngest member of the pack.

"I know,"

"Come on we have patrol. You can see her tomorrow."

"She and Seth are going to PA to some dumb recital.

"Well maybe you could join them?"

"Can't Cullen is giving it."

"What!"

"Exactly. I tried to get her to change her mind but apparently him and Seth are friends and a huge fan."

"Right well you are going and so am I. Can't believe Sue is allowing this she knows about the leeches and letting Seth near him."

The shifters turned and headed to the border to begin their patrol. Since the Cullen's had left the area a few months back everything was quiet. They hadn't even had a rouge leech in the area for over a month, but Sam refused to let the pack slack from their duties. They hadn't gone far however since Isabella was in Seattle studying wanting to be close to her father as long as possible before her leech husband changed her.

Isabella Swan had somehow managed to get involved with a leech after she had left high school. The pack weren't the only ones that believed that she shouldn't be changed but since the Volturi got involved they had no choice to change her. She had met a friend of theirs named Garrett and they had married not long ago.

"Hey kiddo good night?" Leah asked Seth as he walked into the kitchen to get a warm drink before heading off to bed.

"I guess."

"Don't' sound so enthusiastic bro." Leah chuckled. "I heard Jess and Colin hit it off."

"I thought you weren't going. Why didn't you come and say hello?" Seth said sitting at the table knowing Leah would make him a hot chocolate just the way he liked it.

"I didn't. Word gets out fast." Leah took Seth's hand and directed his hand to the plate of cookies she had placed on the table along with his cup.

"It won't last. Jess is my best friend, but she will get bored of him soon enough."

"I don't know. I think they would make a cute couple."

"Sure, sure."

"Let me guess you hung out with Jake tonight." Leah giggled.

"He is my friend of course I did."

"I never doubted it Seth. Don't' need to get all defensive. You know he's really hot now. All tall and strong. Short hair suits him as well."

"Leah are you crushing on Jake?"

"In his dreams. Come on you, bed." Leah got up and took away his half drunk hot chocolate.

"You coming up?"

"In a minute."

"Leah where do you go every night?"

"I don't know your talking about."

Seth sighed. "Okay well night sis. Love you."

"Ditto kiddo." Leah said hugging her brother to her and kissing his head.

Seth was pacing the lounge Jess was late and if they didn't leave in five minutes they would miss the beginning of the recital. Sue had assured him several times she would be there soon. Just as he was about to check is watch for the tenth time in two minutes Seth heard her car pull up. Seth raced out the door almost stumbling down the steps.

"Where's the fire?" Jess giggled grabbing her friend's arm and leading him to the car.

"You're late. We were supposed to leave half an hour ago."

"I went to Sam and Emily's and forgot the time. Sorry."

"Why you go there Jess?"

"Um just some stuff I needed from Emily for a um cake I'm baking for mom's birthday."

Seth put his belt on and waited for the car to turn onto the road. "Funny I thought your mom's birthday was last month."

"Err yeah. So you excited to see Edward again."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Seth snapped.

"Seth. What hasn't gotten into you lately? Geez sorry I asked alright."

Seth sighed and shook his head. "I'm sorry I guess these headaches are making me grumpy. Forgive me. But to answer your question. I am. He hasn't sent me anything for ages and he had told me he had been working on a piece. Maybe I will get to hear it this afternoon."

"Have you told your mom about the headaches?"

"No it's fine they only last a few hours."

"Seth if you don't tell her, I will. This has been going on far too long."

"Let it go. I'm fine."

A car zoomed past honking its horn. Jess squealed and tooted back. "It's Colin and that friend of yours Jacob."

Seth held up his hand as though he was waving back. He wondered where they were heading to. Probably the movies. Seth felt a pang of jealousy. As far as he knew they really didn't know each other that well. He missed both his friends. As much as he loved Jess she wasn't them. Jacob and Colin weren't afraid to rough and tumble with Seth. Leah tried a few times but it wasn't the same. Besides getting your ass whipped by your sister was kinda uncool. Even if no one else knew about it.

Jacob had called in a favor with Leah asking where the recital was being held. Lucky he had Colin as an excuse. As predicted leah was not happy that another of the pack had imprinted. She was not happy about Seth being in a room of leeches but Sue believed that the Cullen's were good people. Even if they were veggies as the pack had nicknamed them.

The beta was grateful Leah didn't ask twenty questions once he explained that Colin wanted to make sure his imprint was safe at all times. Even though she hated imprinting she respected the wolves who had and almost understood their obsession with their soul mates. She had even forgiven Sam for leaving her and going to Emily. Although she would never admit that to anyone including her best friend, her little brother.

The recital was held in a small community hall. It was mainly old people all dressed in their Sunday best. Jacob and Colin were wearing their usual shorts and tee-shirts. Shrugging they headed towards the door so they wouldn't' miss Jess and Seth arriving. Both shifters gagged at the stench of leechs. The beta wasn't surprised that the whole coven had come to support Edward.

The little pixie spotted them and danced her way over to them. Jacob had to growl in warning to Colin as he began to shake. Alice didn't believe in personal space even if the shifters smelt like wet dog to her. She was such a happy little thing Jacob couldn't help but smile at her. Out of everyone she and the doc were the only ones he could spend any amount of time with.

"Hello Jake I wondered who was coming today."

"Everything went fuzzy then Pixie." Jacob chuckled loving that they had something over them for once.

"Yes and don't call me that." she pouted.

"Edward will be so pleased you made the effort to come watch him. I didn't know you had an interest in classical music."

Jacob and Colin burst out laughing causing everyone to turn and glare at them. The beta was about to tell her why they had come when Jess' car pulled into the parking lot. Alice raised an eyebrow.

"Oh how sweet. Well nice seeing you again Jacob." Alice danced back to her husband's side.

"Well this is a pleasant surprise. Hi Jess." Colin said.

Jess looked up shocked to see her new love interest standing by the hall door along with Jacob. Blushing she smiled and accepted the hug from Colin who punched his friend's arm. The beta shook his head and went forward to greet them.

"Hey Seth. Jess."

"Jake what are you doing here. Colin pay you to give him a ride?" Seth asked quietly accepting his friends hand under his elbow.

He figured out pretty quickly that Colin wanted to see more of Jess and maybe impress her being here. Jess had no interest in classical music either she was a more country western gal. However Sue was unable to bring him today so he had begged Jess telling her he would pay for dinner afterwards.

Jacob waved off the person who was trying to sell them a programme. Jess and Colin were still out in the parking lot chatting. Taking a seat at the back the pair got comfortable leaving seats for their friends. Seth seemed excited about the recital telling Jacob all about Edward composing his own music and hoped he would hear some of it this afternoon.

When Edward walked out onstage the audience applauded. Edward bowed before sitting at the piano. Two hours later Jacob got woken by clapping. He hoped that he hadn't been snoring like he had often been accused off. When everyone started chatting and some heading out the door Jacob was ready to go find food. He agreed with Seth the leech knew how to play it was just not his taste in music. A lot of it was really depressing. At first the wolf watched his friend as he sat and listened to his friend.

"I'm starving." Jacob grumbled walking past a few people smoking near the entrance to the hall.

"I don't know if they sell anything at intermittence."

"Wait, What this is only half time. Your kidding right?"

Seth chuckled and shook his head. "How much did Colin pay you? Where are they anyway?"

"Nothing but he will be when I get hold of him. And your guess is as good as mine. They weren't inside." Jacob said frowning.

"Rude. Jess hates this stuff. I paid her to come with me." Seth said.

"Guess your stuck with me cos I can't see her car anywhere either." Jacob said.

"I'm sorry Jake. I know you hate this stuff. We can go if you like." Seth sighed.

Jacob looked at his friend. "Hell no, we are here now may as well sit it out. Never know I might become cultured." Jacob chuckled making Seth snort.

"Hello Seth, Jacob." Both Quileutes turned to the voice.

"Cullen." Jacob said putting his arm around Seth and pulling him closer to him.

"Edward. You did that concerto beautifully. Will we be hearing one of your own pieces next?" Seth asked.

"Sadly know that is me for the day. I was only asked to do the first half. Another musician has been brought in for second half."

"Oh."

"Actually I was hoping you were coming today Seth. I finally finished that piece I've been working on." Edward went to take Seth's hand and give him the CD he was holding. However Jacob had other plans and snatched it from him and gave it to Seth himself.

Seth pressed the CD to his chest and a faint blush covered his cheeks. Jacob couldn't believe that his friend liked the leech.

"Calm down mutt." Edward whispered in warning.

"Keep away from him leech."

"What are you two whispering about?" Seth asked.

"Jacob was just asking me where the best place to get food around here."

"Oh guess we aren't staying for the second half." Seth giggled hearing Jacob's stomach growl in protest. "Why don't you join us Edward. I would love to catch up with you." Seth again blushed.

'Please don't tell me he fancies the leech'. Does this mean he is gay? Jacob thought to himself.

Edward nodded answering Jacob's thoughts. "Keep out of my head leech"

"You asked." Edward smirked.

"Asked what?" Seth asked confused.

"You should get your ears checked Seth." Edward said covering for both himself and Jacob. "There is a nice restaurant around the corner and I would love to join you."

"Awesome. Isn't this great Jake?"

"Yeah yippie skippy." Jacob growled.

"Just let me go tell my family I'm leaving and we can walk together." Edward disappeared inside. Jacob's profanities following him.

"Jake are you feeling okay? You feel really warm." Seth said happy to keep leaning on his friend.

He was tempted to rub his temples as he was getting another headache. Jess was right he really needed to tell his mother.

"I'm in perfect health Pup."

"Can I ask you something Jacob?"

"Sure."

Can I touch your face. I haven't done it in years and Leah told me you're all grown up now." Seth blushed.

Jacob smiled and took both of Seth's wrists and put them on his face. The boy's' fingers danced lightly over his friends face. Leah was right he really was a man now. There was no sign of puppy fat and his hair was indeed short. Once where there was chubby cheeks were high cheek bones which went down to a strong jaw. His nose was bigger as well but not big on his face like a lot of people in their tribe. His lips were surprisingly soft and very plump. Seth wondered what they would feel like to kiss. Jacob had a prickly feel meaning he hadn't shaved today. Seth loved the feel and the sound the facial hair made.

They were interrupted by a cough. Seth jumped back a blush on his cheeks and accepted Jacob's hand under his elbow once again. Seth had not asked Edward if he could touch him. He normally only did it with family and close friends and hadn't done it in a while. The last person was Jess when they had first met. He knew straight away she was a very pretty girl. Some boy was going to be very lucky one day. Not just for her looks but for her personality and her big heart.

"So what's the verdict?" Jacob asked.

"Leah was right." Seth blushed.

Jacob looked up at Edward and gave a smirk. Edward chuckled "Maybe you would like to do touch me later on this way. Hopefully we can get a seat this early." Edward very childishly poked his tongue out at Jacob when Seth quickly agreed.

Jacob burst out laughing and shook his head as they both followed Edward to the restaurant. Never in his wildest dreams would he have thought Cullen would be so normal if not funny. However this was war. Seth was his, not the leeches. Edward heard his thoughts and sighed.

"What about imprinting Jacob?"

"Keep out of my fucking head leech I won't tell you again."

Seth didn't hear them to busy humming some tune neither Edward or Jacob had heard before. The restaurant was Italian and was almost romantic looking. The owner welcomed Edward like a old friend which amused Jacob wondering why the leech would come to this place anyway. It's not like he could eat.