So here I am, sitting down at table in the food court, practically all by myself. I'm wondering how this came to be—but oh wait! I remember! Lil Old' Quil has the stupid idea of bringing dates. What did he think I was made of?! Steel? Hell No.

I mean its bad enough that Sam-

Sam. Him and Emily were getting married next week. I promised myself I wouldn't think about it but as the days go by…it just gets harder. Of course it could have been me, everyone knows it. But Sam, still after breaking my heart…he's still so sweet. He's still the caring, good looking, man that I'll always love. I envy Emily so much! I love her as family, but its like I can just kill her as a friend. She did try to give me Sam back…and he did try to love me back…

It just wasn't meant to happen.

I looked over at the two who were gushing about their wedding. A sad smile crept onto my face and the tears started to build up. Emily and Sam just looked …so happy together. I-I'm glad things worked out for them, really I am.

Sam and I could still be friends if he just didn't love me as Bella loved Jacob. If only him and the others would stop pitying me I would be fine. But looking at Sam is like looking at my future that is never going to happen.

I looked over at Jake and his thing. I still hate it. There's no such thing as half human and half vamp. Its disgusting and unbearable.

Jacob caught my eye and gave me his confused look face. Not like I care if he understands me or not.

"Hey Leah, how's it going?" I must've jumped three feet out of my chair, knocking over my soda as well. The guy almost scared the shit out of me because I'm pretty sure I still have to go to the bathroom.

"EMBRY!"

"Ya, that's my name and don't wear it out." He said acting all smug. The guys behind him were laughing as well.

"You fucki-"

"Hey, hey now. There are children around." For Claire's sake, for Claire's sake, for Claire's sake. I reminded my self.

"Everything okay?" Sam asked standing up from his seat.

"Everything's just fine. Don't come over." Please spare me.

"Hey Leah, I was just wondering, are you gonna get a date for the—um for the….thing…" Embry asked, or somewhat mumbled. It was stupid of him though. Every werewolf in the court had heard us, Sam froze and Jacob stood up immediately, and then walked towards us.

Everyone just seemed to shut up. It was nice…but awkward.

"Embry, I could've sworn we had a whole conversation on this. Leave it alone."

"Aw, Jake, I didn't mean to-"

"I said to leave it alone."

Embry looked down, ashamed to have Jake confront him.

"Come on Leah, you should probably go get your dress now. Emily has been waiting for an hour now." Oh… well she could of said something.

"Ya, right, okay."

I got up and went over to her; it was like she couldn't wait to get out of her seat. Half of her face smiled warmly at me and the ruined half didn't look content at all.

"Are you ready Leah? I found this really nice dress and I thought it might look good on you, so if you wanted, we can go-"

"Ya sure no problem"

I hate dress shopping. In fact I hate all kinds of shopping.

"Do you mind if Kim comes along? I asked her too…but that would mean Quil would have to come too. You know those two, can't separate them for the world."

"Ya, ya, it's fine." Em can talk way too much sometimes but I'm guessing its because she doesn't want to have an awkward conversation. And then Kim was coming along, another bridesmaid who loves shop…and then Quil…they were like the bestest friends on this planet. Em and I use to joke about how they should get married instead of the other way around.

I gave and an inward sigh. Why is it always complicated?

The "love" birds came over and we started our dress shopping trip. And then I wonder, why didn't Emily choose me as her maid of honor? Am I that bad? I mean I was going to choose her if I ever got married. Instead she chose her best friend. But we were like sisters! We still are! What did I-

"Hey Leah, I don't think I can hold the elevator doors for that much longer." Quil said, interrupting my thoughts. I looked over at him to see he was holding the doors for me, since I was the last one out.

"Thanks Quil." He nodded as I walked by him.

"This way Leah!"

I followed Kim into the fancy little dress store.

"Hello, I had a dress reserved for a Leah Clearwater, do you still have it?" Emily asked the clerk.

"Yes, let me go get it from the back."

"Oh Leah! Your just going to love the dress! It'll so bring out your eyes and your skin!" Kim said. Ya the dress of doom…I wonder if it'll kill me when I put it on.

"Ya, right." I so did not want to be here.

"Really Leah, it'll look great on you." Quil told me. Lucky Kim, she gets to hang out with one of the most sweetest guys I know. Quil was even trying to defend me when Sam imprinted.

Him and Seth are so much alike. I'm glad they didn't turn out to be like Paul or Jared.

The clerk came back with the dress in its bag.

"Here you are." He said, giving it to Emily. She then walked over and gave it to me.

"Go ahead and try it on. I think it's your size, but if not I have another one made for you."

"Thanks Em."

I went to the dressing room and slipped out the dress.

Oh. My. God. It was one of the most prettiest dresses I've ever seen in my whole entire life. It was a royal blue tube top dress that had ruffles along the chest piece and it ran all the way to my feet. It wasn't one of those skinny dresses that make my boobs and butt stick out, Emily knew I hated those kinds of things, but it was loose and almost looked wavy.

Emily knew me so well. I wonder how much it cost. Or was this her design? What would the others think? Would Sam like it? Or maybe the other guys at the wedding? I wonder how many dates I can get with this thing.

Haha, listen to me prate about the dress. I laughed silently as I unzipped it. Who cares what others think? I loved it and that's all that mattered.

I slowly put it own, making sure nothing ripped or broke. By the time I was finished Emily had asked how I liked it. I didn't even have words to explain it. It looked amazing on me. Kim was right, Emily was right; this was the dress of every girls dream.

Usually I can't stand this stuff but the dress really took my breath away. It fit perfectly too. It was like the color was making my skin glow or something.

"Leah? Is it that bad? I can return it! We can pick out something that fits your taste more. Is it too fancy? Maybe I should re-design it. I'm sorry Leah! I didn't know what kind of dress you liked, we never really talked about it…if the size is wrong then we can fix it! Or even the color, I can change that to-"

Before I knew it I had swung opened the door and ran into Emily throwing my arms around her. I couldn't thank her enough. Too bad it was meant for my ex-boyfriends wedding.

"Emily, it's perfect. Thank you so much, I wouldn't have had it any other way." I said, letting go of her.

She smiled warmly at me, and for crying out loud, she was starting to tear up. I laughed again, that's Emily for you.

"You look beautiful Leah! Absolutely amazing." She told me.

I glanced down at myself again and swayed side to side. This is the most time I've felt like a girl in years. That's pretty pathetic.

"Your stunning! Gorgeous! Fantastic! Just perfect. Better watch out Em, she might take the spotlight away from you." Kim said eying Emily who just laughed.

"I hope she does. I really do."

I looked over at her again to see that she was completely speaking the truth. Most girls would have been offended. But not Emily, she was different. She was the most kindest, innocent person, anyone could ever meet. And that's why I love her. That's why I am not going to ruin this wedding for her, and I am not going to complain about anything. That's why she deserves Sam and that's why she deserves to be happy.

Congrats Emily, I won't bitch about the wedding or drool over your fiancé anymore.

"You're beautiful Leah, just don't rip it to shreds now." Quil said smiling at me.

I smacked his forehead away, ignoring his second comment.

"Thanks anyway."

"Aw, you know I love you." He joked.

"Ya as much as you love your dead fish."

"I told you I didn't kill it! The thing just jumped out at me! I can't help it if I freak out over a slimy thing going down my shirt."

"But it was just a fish! You didn't have to smash it against your body." Kim put in.

"Yes, yes I did. Could've had rabies for all we knew."

We all laughed at him and his ridiculous theory.

"Quil, I don't think the guy would ever give you a fish that had rabies." I told him looking back into the mirror.

"No, but I'm sure you would."

"Don't be a hypocrite."

"I'm not."

"Are too."

"Are not."

"Are too."

"Alright Quil, I personally think that Leah's going to win no matter what." Kim told him.

Smart girl.

I wonder what Jacob's gonna think. Or even Seth. This is the first time I've actually felt whole. With my friends and family…now I really wish that I didn't spend so much time being upset about Sam. I mean I don't need him anymore. I will find love my own way and no one's going to fucking stop me-

"Hey guys, Nessie, Claire, and I were on our way to the toy store, but I thought I might pop in and see how things were going."

All the blood had drained from my face and I suddenly didn't feel as beautiful as I did a minute ago. Why did he have to show up now? I wasn't ready to show anyone else yet.

"Leah?" He called out. I couldn't turn around though, I couldn't face him. Why though? What was wrong with me? It was as if I was embarrassed or something. But in front of Jake? I don't think so.

I swallowed a big breath of air and spun around to face him. I hadn't realized that he was standing so close. All I saw was a pair of purple eyes gazing into mine. It took me all but of two seconds to jump backwards and crash into the mirror, knocking it over.

The glass splattered all along the floor. Jacob immediately backed away, shielding his monster. Right, protect her!

I stumbled back a few feet more before Quil stood up and caught me by my shoulders.

"Get that thing away from me." The thing's entire odor went up into my nose until I could practically taste it.

"Damnit Leah, I told you to stop calling her that. Nessie please go with Kim to the other store, I'll meet you there."

"Yes, of course." I flinched away at her high pitched voice as well as Quil.

"Kim, would you please?" Jacob asked her.

"No problem." And they left. Good. But that still doesn't change the fact that he put me back into my pissy mood.

As soon as I got my act back together, I straightened up and brushed off my dress.

"Leah, you okay?" He asked.

"What do you want Jacob?"

"Look, I just came by to see how things were going, I didn't mean to practically throw Nessie right at you. I'm sorry okay?"

"Ya, fine. Whatever."

"Well then, let me see."

He looked me up and down with a concentrated look.

"You don't like it?" I asked.

He pretended to think about it but then broke into a huge smile.

"I think it looks wonderful on you Leah. Your absolutely adorable."

It's amazing how Jacob can make me feel like the most important person in the world.

"Really? You think so?"

"I don't think things through Leah, I just know things." He laughed.

"Your beautiful, its too bad Sam misses out on things like this."

All of the heat rushed up into my face which caused me to look at my own feet.

"Thanks Jake, really. It means a lot."

He took his finger and lifted my chin up. That concentrated look was back.

"What is it?"

He said nothing and dropped his hand. I so wish we were in wolf form just to hear his thoughts. Damnit boy, just spit it out!

"It's nothing. Can't wait to see how you look on the day of your own wedding." He mumbled. "I'll see you guys later."

And he walked out, kind of in a daze… did I- did I just make him do that? It's great having Jake think of me like that. I don't know why…but I loved how he admired me so much. I loved it more than hearing in from Emily and the others. But…I can't understand why…

"Alright, let's get you out of that dress so we can leave. There's still so much planning to do and so little time!" Emily blubbered.

"Ya, sure."

So when I got home, I pretty much collapsed on my bed not caring where my mom had gone. Seth and Collin were playing videogames downstairs and I was completely at ease. Until the damn phone rang.

"Hello?" I asked unwillingly.

"Leah, before you hang up I need to speak with you and Jacob immediately. Its about the vampire you killed and where she came from. We know who's coming after you."

It was definitely not who I was expecting.

"How did you get this number?!"

"That's not important. Leah, as this moment you are the number one target of the Volturi. We need to meet with you and Jacob personally."

"Look I can take care of myself and I certainly don't need a bunch of leeches defending me, so if you don't mind-"

"There's absolutely no way your pack can handle them. With their powers and their strength, they can kill all of you. Are you willing to let Seth get killed?"

I thought about it for a moment. All of the people I loved…dying because of they way I feel towards vampires helping us…

"Alright leech, where do we meet?"

Looks like our pack had a date with the Cullens.

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Ya sorry again for being so late…some…complications came up.

I'll update sooner, I promise.

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