JPOV
Friday night sucked this week.
Usually I would have been hanging out with Quil or Embry, or even Seth Clearwater, but apparently I couldn't because my friends were either human or dominant shifters, just my luck. It wouldn't have been so bad if Sam had been there, but he had to go patrol, again.
I had asked if I could have come, but he refused, saying that it was too much of a risk because the only thing they had been hunting were normal leeches and since I couldn't fight those, it would be a danger for me and everyone else to be out there. That comment kind of hurt, but I hid it so Sam wouldn't beat himself up again.
I just snorted angrily before stomping off, leaving Sam standing alone outside. I know I probably shouldn't be mad at him, but I can't do anything or hang out with anyone until we have sex, which I'm not even sure when I want to do that anyways, its kind of a big step in the relationship that I'm just not ready for. You'd think that every teenage guy would leap at the idea of sex, but I was nervous that as soon as we had sex Sam wouldn't want me anymore. It sounded stupid, but I was still worried about someone I cared about leaving me again.
I was going to continue to keep worrying myself when a distressed howl broke the silent night air. Fuck whatever Sam thought, I was coming to help!
I raced out my back door and took a running jump off my deck, and I landed in my wolf form. And if I say so myself I looked pretty damn good while doing it.
I followed the smell of the other shifter, but it wasn't anyone I recognized, maybe Quil had finally phased. I sped past the trees that surrounded the reservation, running softly so as not to draw attention. I knew I had to get to the new shifter before he did something reckless, and then it hit me, I could talk to him in my head…..oh yeah.
Calm down, everything's going to be ok. I tried to sound confident but I probably sounded like a pompous idiot to the other shifter.
Jake…is that you? What's going on? Wait was that Seth Clearwater?
Yeah it is, Jake what the hell is going on? I have paws, freaking PAWS Jake! And I think I see a snout, fuck what is going on here!
Well, I didn't really knew what to do with this, I could hear Sam and Embry making their way towards us but they were still far away, and the images in their head were probably confusing Seth.
Seth, I'll be there in a second, everything's fine, don't panic!
Don't panic, what the hell are you talking about, I can hear you're thoughts in my head and I have FUR!!!
Note to self never become a therapist you're useless at it.
Jake, what are you doing? I heard Sam demand. A new shifter is dangerous I don't want you anywhere near Seth.
Was that Sam Uley? Seth popped in again.
Yeah Seth, it was. And Sam I want to help, Seth is my friend, I won't go near him until you get here but I still want to help! I replied stopping short of the Clearwater's backyard.
I could hear Seth dancing around on heavy paws, and as I peered through the trees I noticed he was smaller about my size, he had a pale brown fur, but I couldn't get details because he was dashing around anxiously. At least there was another submissive in the pack that would be nice for a change, and I had someone to hang out with again.
I sat back on my haunches knowing Sam and Embry would still be a few minutes, and I tried to ignore Seth's panicking thoughts.
Sam, he's a submissive does that mean I can hand out with him? Was my tail wagging? Felt kind of good actually, I get why dogs do this now.
I heard Sam chuckle. Yes, Jake sure.
Ok what is a submissive and why am I one? Seth demanded more loudly this time.
Sam will tell you when he gets here Seth. I supplied. Hey Embry are you actually there, you've been quiet forever here, I knew that brain was empty but….
Shut up Jake, I just haven't talked to Seth since before we phased, or seen him really this might be a bit awkward.
Embry, you're here too what's going on? Seth still sounded panicky but I could see he was just lying on the ground now, shivering every once in a while.
After a few minutes I heard the thud of their paws coming closer and I quickly leapt up to go greet Sam. Missed you. I thought softly licking his nose.
Missed you too. He replied before pushing me slightly behind him as we walked past the tree line in to Seth's yard. And then Embry froze, me and Sam could see the thoughts whipping through his head, and I snuck Sam a knowing look.
Embry suddenly looked distressed at Seth's panic and ran over to him, where Seth startled and stared up at Embry, and the same looked passed through his eyes. Well, this was a change of events.
Hey, Sam….I think I got this one Embry muttered in his head before sitting down next to Seth to get him to calm down.
Sam, lets go I think were just in the way here. I said before walking off back towards home.
Jake, why don't we go over to my house…He trailed off suggestively and I'm pretty sure I had an idea on where he was going with this.
Not today Sam. We're not doing that today, just be patient. I replied before continuing to walk towards my house.
But Jake-
He was interrupted when Embry angrily interjected. Could you guys please shut up, you're bothering Seth. It came out as a growl towards the end.
Sam turned back and glared at him, showing his dominance ass alpha, before letting out a sharp warning growl.
Come on Sam you know how it is for him, we can talk again when we phase. I said butting him in the side before he mauled poor Embry.
We both changed back and I quickly put my pants back on noting the hungry look in Sam's eyes when I finished. "I don't care how freaking horny you are Sam, its not going to happen for at least a little while." I muttered trying to follow the trail I had run earlier that lead to my house, but I was totally lost without my improved wolf smelling. He whined in a very wolf like manner before he grabbed my hand and started leading me back to my house.
"I'm sorry about pushing you Jake." He sighed "It's just the wolf, doesn't understand why I have to wait, a claim is usually the a-o-k for the dominant to do these sort of… things." He gestured vaguely with his hands. I felt my face heat up at the mere thought of it.
"It's cool Sam, I just don't know if I'm ready for it yet." I muttered looking at our intertwined hands; I felt the physical need for me that was coming off of Sam was almost palpable. Or maybe it was and my wolf senses were picking it up. Whatever.
"Don't worry Jake, I can keep myself under control I promise."
I smiled at him, and leant up on the tips of my toes to softly press my lips to his.
***
Monday at school me and Seth stuck together avoiding Quil who now looked like a mix between absolutely pissed off at us and, and completely betrayed. I only wish Seth wasn't a freshmen so I could sit with him in class, instead of being the loner who had to sit alone in the back everyday.
But it was better then nothing and suddenly I felt all high and mighty because I got to answer most of Seth's random questions during the day, I wasn't the newbie in the pack anymore. It was pretty cool, except when Embry popped up and I had to go off on my own. They would both shoot me sympathetic looks before going back in to their little world. Were me and Sam like that? It was kind of sickening to watch actually, I guess that's why Embry got tired of hearing the whole imprinting thing…
It was lunch and me and Seth were eating outside enjoying the rare sunny day, also enjoying the lack of leeches. My day had been going pretty good so far when the asshole had to show up.
"Jacob, have you thought about what I said?" He asked, his large shadow cutting off the sunlight that had been covering me.
"No, because I didn't need to, I love Sam, and he loves me, so leave me alone." I growled turning back to Seth, who looking curiously between me and Paul.
I kept staring at my sandwich which was crumbling apart in my hard grip, I heard Paul sit down next to me and I felt the heat of my body which was way to close for comfort.
"Paul, go away you know you're not supposed to be around me right now, so fuck off!" What I said came out as I hiss towards the end, and Paul looked momentarily annoyed before his eyes danced with mirth.
"My little pup is feisty," he chuckled before brushing his knuckles along the length of my arm. "I like that." He smirked, and I yanked my arm out of his reach before jumping to my feet, and stumbling clumsily back.
"Paul stop it, I'll tell Sam I swear I will." I mumbled getting nervous as Paul kept coming towards me.
"Don't be like that Jake, I know you want me, I can see it in your eyes." He whispered seductively.
"Paul, leave him alone." Came Seth's timid voice. He stepped up next to me, throwing his shoulders back to try to look more intimidating, I didn't have the heart to tell him it didn't work.
"Get out of here Clearwater. This has nothing to do with you." Paul seethed pushing Seth who fell back with a loud 'thump' on to his butt. He let out a whimper of pain before racing off back towards the school. I wanted to be mad at the kid but I would be scared too, in fact I kind of was.
Paul wrapped his arms around me and tried to descend his lips to my own, but I quickly turned my face to the side so he only kissed my cheek. He grumbled angrily as I struggled against him, so he just yanked my chin so I was looking in to his eyes.
"Paul….stop it….please stop it!" I cried feeling hot tears start to spill out of my eyes.
"Paul is it? I believe that Jacob does not want you to be doing this so let go of my student." As Paul's grip slackened in surprise, I pushed him away and stumbled behind the principal Mr. Greene.
"Me and Jake, were just talking, isn't that right Jake?" His look told me to agree or I would get it, but I still shook my head as Mr. Greene turned to look at me.
"Paul, please get off the property before I call the police for your harassing of Mr. Black here." He said pulling out his cell phone and looking at Paul pointedly.
"Fine!" Paul hissed, his glare turned to me. "See you later Jake." I tried to ignore it but the implied threat was pretty obvious.
He stomped off in to the parking lot before climbing in to his car and speeding out of the parking lot.
Mr. Greene turned back to me. "Would you like to call your dad Jacob?" He looked at me with concern.
I quickly shook my head still a little shocked. "No…but I'm g-going to call my boyfriend…h-he can deal with Paul." I stammered patting down my pockets trying to find my phone.
"Here use mine." Mr. Greene held out an expensive looking black berry and I quickly punched in Sam's number.
"Um…Hi who is this?" Sam asked from the other line.
"S-Sam it's me." I hiccoughed. I was now regretting calling Sam because I knew he would explode when he heard about Paul.
"I tried to get him away from he, I really did b-but he wouldn't leave me alone." I felt the tears spill over again.
"What did the leech do this time?" He seethed on the other line, and I could just picture him holding the phone almost tight enough to snap.
"I-It wasn't the v-Edward," I covered for myself as I noticed Mr. Greene staring at me oddly. "it was….Paul. He tried to kiss me and then he sort of threatened me." I waited for Sam to respond but all I heard was a loud rip and then the phone disconnected.
I stared at the phone in confusion before realizing that Sam must have phased. I quickly ended the call and handed the phone back to Mr. Greene.
"Thank you, Mr. Greene." I said sincerely.
"My students are my number one responsibility Jacob, I wouldn't let one of them be attacked let alone on school property." I nodded before waving and walking off to find where Seth had run off to, which means I just probably had to go find Embry.
***
School seemed to tick by slower then usual, I swear the clock actually went backwards at one point. The bell rang at then end of the final period and I was out of the class before most people had started to get their things together. I had dumped all of my stuff in my locker and was making my way to freedom, hoping that Sam had calmed down enough to pick me up when I felt a small hand wrap around my wrist and yank me back.
"Bella, what the hell are you doing?" I screeched tumbling backwards almost taking us both down to the ground.
"Hi to you to Jake!" She grinned before helping me right myself so I was now staring face to face with her stupid leech. Oh great this was just what I needed!
"Jake, I know you had the run in with Edward the other day, but he explained it all to me." Her voice had dropped to a whisper. "The whole 'wolf' thing."
I felt my mind freeze up, do I lie or tell the truth, do I lie or tell the truth…. "I don't know what you're talking about Bella." I replied giving her my best you're crazy look.
She rolled her eyes. "Come on Jake, I'm not falling for that I know what you are." She smirked, it was kind of scary actually. "So I thought we could bridge the gap between you guys, and the Cullens. They're vegetarians you know." I suppressed a shudder at the thought of hanging around the Cullens…willingly.
"He doesn't seem very open to the idea Bella." The vampire stated. How the hell did he know that?
"Well for one thing leech I don't want to hang around a bloodsucker, especially one that's probably trying to eat my friend," He glowered at that and I felt a small shudder pass through my body. "And two my dominant doesn't want me in the same vicinity as you let alone talking to you." I finished with a sneer, but quickly let it fall when I noticed Bella's crestfallen expression.
"You mean Jared?" Edward asked.
"No way, EW!" No offense to Jared but he was just not sexually appealing to me at all. Again ew…"My imprint is Sam he's my-"
"Alpha." I whipped around to face Sam, who was standing behind me his murderous glare fixed on Edward. Suddenly the leech didn't look so confident anymore.
I walked up to Sam pressing a kiss to his cheek before going behind him putting him between me and the vampire. He gave me a brief smile before glaring at them again.
"Bella," Edward whispered to Bella, well it probably sounded like a whisper to Bella, but to the rest of us he might have as well been shouting. "I don't think this is such a smart idea anymore. I've read about these shifters, and Dominants are fiercely protective of their mates, and if Jacob's is the Alpha's submissive that means he can have the whole pack at his disposal for attack if he decides were a threat to his mate." His eyes darted to look between me and Sam and back to Bella.
Bella snorted, and answered him in a normal voice. "Edward, I want you guys to be friends, if his boyfriend doesn't like it that's too bad he shouldn't be so possessive!" She stomped her foot to prove her point, but she looked more like a five year old throwing a tantrum. Oh Bella, some days….
Sam let out a snarl. "If I decide a leech is to dangerous for my submissive then that leech will stay away from my imprint."
Edward growled in return I guess because he thought Sam was threatening Bella. Just what we needed a super natural fight in the hallway.
"Sam, let's just go…..please." I asked giving him my puppy dog eyes and I could see the instant agreement in his eyes.
"Fine Jake lets go." He gave a final glare towards Bella and Edward, before wrapping an arm around my shoulders and leading me out of the school, hugging me close to his chest defensively. As well as he hid it, I could still feel the shaking in Sam's body while he tried to keep himself in control, and though I think me being with him calmed him down a bit, I could still tell that he was furious at the moment.
"I'm sorry Sam, I was trying to leave but Bella grabbed me and then she wanted me to talk to the leech and I didn't know what to do and-" He pressed a finger to my lips to shush me, when we stopped outside his car.
"Jake, you don't need to apologize. I'm just angry that I can't protect you; all I've done so far is hurt you. I spent all afternoon trying to hunt down Paul, but he's hiding from me. I've talked to Billy and he's agreed to let you stay home until we have resolved the issue with Paul." He pressed his face in to my hair and pulled me close to him. I sighed happily contented in his arms, I reached up and pressed my lips to the pulse on his neck, and I felt him shudder beneath my touch.
I felt suddenly empowered, and continued to press feather light kisses along his neck and jaw then back down again. I reached the claim mark and pressed my lips to it, and for what felt like the billionth time that week doing something really stupid, but at the time felt really good.
Sam froze momentarily before his hand quickly slid from around my back and down to my hips which he then held in a tight grip. I whimpered at the sudden loss of contact between us, and Sam smirked before taking over from where I left off. Our tongues fought momentarily for dominance before Sam growled and I quickly fell in to submission letting his tongue explore my mouth.
And then Sam took it a lot farther then we had ever gone before, he pinned my hips against his car and then roughly rocked his hips against mine causing my erection to grind against his. I groaned in to the kiss, and Sam smiled, before repeating the action. Damn, him!
I tried to lift my hips up to meet his again, but he just held me against the car, I growled in frustration, trying desperately to regain the contact. "Sam…..please…" I whined, but when I looked up at Sam he had already pushed himself away.
"Sam what's wrong?" I asked taking a step towards him but he just took a step back.
"Jacob, I promised you I wouldn't do this, but if you get any closer I won't be able to stop myself from…" He trailed off but we both knew what he was talking about.
"I'm…I'm sorry Sam I just got carried away I guess." I felt horribly embarrassed and my face burned with shame. "I've already made this hard enough for you and-and I just keep making it worse." I wrapped my arms around myself missing Sam's warmth. I had realized recently that the closer I got to Sam the harder it was to be away from him, would it always be like this? Would I rely on Sam for the rest of my life?
"Jacob, don't say that." He whispered reaching out one of his hands to grasp my own. "You can't make anything worse for me and you know that." He began the cooing thing again and I fell in to his arms instantly feeling calmer. What was I worrying about anyways? I felt my legs being taking out from under me and as Sam carried me to the car I saw something in the woods. It was small and as soon as I saw it, it was gone, impossibly fast. There was something I knew I had to do about it. I tried telling Sam but it only came out as a jumble of words.
"Go to sleep my Jacob. You don't need to worry anymore." He whispered and then everything went black.
A/N OMG Sorry this took forever to get out but I had an essay that I had to do and it took up a lot of my time this week. Hope you like it R&R!!! AND THANKS FOR ALL THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE REVIEWED AND FAVED AND EVERYTHING ALREADY!!!!
Oh and here are the ages of the pack members just for clarification.
I wish this chapter had been better but I really wanted to get it out but hopefully I will get chapter 7 up soon!
Ages
Sam-22
Jacob-16
Embry-15 soon to be 16
Seth-14
Jared-17
Paul-19
Quil-15 soon to be 16