A/n: Hihi this is Inu here and I've finally got a new chapter up woooo!!! Anywhoo this was a really hard chapter to write because it was a bit slow and I had a massive case of writers block. I knew what I wanted to happen just not how it should happen. In anycase it's finally up!! and I decided to add commentary at the end of each chapter from now to explain things and stuff and idk I just felt like it xD anywhoo without further ado here's chapter three!!

Chapter 3: A Not So Happy Reunion

When I woke up, it was a little before noon. Never one to sleep too long or be drowsy after sleeping I got up. Looking around I felt strangely empty, that's when I noticed Caleb wasn't there anymore. Of course he's not here stupid, I shouted at myself in my head, He's not going to spend every waking moment with you. Leaving the room I head downstairs looking for Caleb and feeling extremely awkward. Noticing a piece of paper on the table I walked over to it, thinking it might be from Caleb. Picking up the note I read it and sighed. Caleb's Parents had left to go to out and wouldn't be back till later that night. Putting the note back down, I looked around. Suddenly, a shout made me jump. Running to the source of the sound I found myself back in the backyard. Blinking I spotted Caleb but froze as there were others surrounding him. There were five or six of them, all tanned in skin, and all extremely tall. They all had short hair, some buzzed, others just barely long enough to form bangs, one, with hair longer then the rest. It curled around the head; that one was a female.

A thick aura of anger and hatred filed the air mixed with fear and regret. Caleb's back was to me but I could tell by the tense stance all of the strangers had who was angry and who was regretful. I stood frozen, as I watched them, but not stiff I stared but didn't glare and the strangers ignored me as if I weren't there, or as if they didn't notice. Not that I was surprised, being unnoticed, it was a…talent of mine, used so often it was second nature, though it hadn't been used as of lately, at least not purposely. Suddenly someone stepped forward he glared and growled deep in his throat. It scared me and I took a step forward someone eyed me but quickly returned their attention to the man. That's when I noticed something else about all these people. They were all incredibly muscular even the female looked quite in shape. Caleb had always looked huge to me muscular and strong, however compared to the people who surrounded him he looked quite average and it scared me. I took another step forward.

The man who had stepped forward wasn't neither the tallest of the group nor the largest, but he was no doubt angriest. "You have some nerve coming back here," he snarled at Caleb simply stood there. "Especially today," he added.

Caleb stared at the man before surprisingly nodded, "Paul I know you are mad at me," he said his voice strong but sad, "and you have every right to be," he added. "As for me coming today I had no idea what was going on, how could I?" I was shocked as Caleb addressed the man as Paul. From stories Caleb had told me of La push, he and Paul had been best friends, goofing off working out and all that high school boy stuff. Blinking at Paul then back at Caleb I silently wondered what had gotten between them. Something inside was nagging me and I realized that it might have to do with the secret Caleb was keeping from me.

"Yes how could you? You back stabbing mutt!" Paul snarled back, bringing me back from my thoughts. There was a small murmur of reluctant agreement, but a few, I observed, said nothing but looked away.

"Listen Paul," Caleb continued, "I know I messed up, big time, I was selfish and didn't think about anyone by myself anything but my own pain," Caleb said clenching his fist and staring at the ground. "But that's why I came back," he suddenly said more confidant and snapping his head up and glaring into Paul's eyes. "I want to apologize to make things right!" Caleb said. However, Paul pulled his head back and laughed a deep horrid laugh of rage.

"You want to make things right?" he snorted, "It's a little too late for that don't you think?" he barked. The ferocity behind his voice seemed contagious as the rest of the mob began to stir in agreement. That's when I noticed that Paul was beginning to shake. I took another step forward, still unnoticed but at this time I didn't care. I longed to reach out and comfort Caleb who looked so stressed and tight, his knuckles whitening as he clenched them. But at the same time I was confused, dumbfounded, I couldn't imagine Caleb doing anything that would invoke this kind of fury. And yet, here they were a group of angry peers, probably all people he grew up with and, looking at the girl, maybe even dated. Suddenly someone else stepped forward and placed a hand on Paul's back. "Paul calm down," he said. He was taller than Paul with gangly light brown hair he was one of the people who had looked away rather than agree with Paul and his accusation. However Paul simply shrugged him off continuing to stare Caleb down. "You turned your back on us, you were the first but instead of accepting it you ran like a coward leaving poor Sam alone without a brother or a comfort," he added. My suspicions of this being related to the family issue suddenly seemed proven.

"Caleb," I called surprising not only the mob but myself as well. I suddenly felt the gaze of 12-14 eyes on me but I looked away from them and met Caleb's eyes. He let out a loud sigh as he shook his head. I rushed towards him and he instantly put his arms around me.

"How long have you've been standing there?" he asked knowing of my spy-like ways.

"Not too long," I whispered back reassuringly as we turned back to face the group. I shivered slightly under the stares of the group they all seemed to be scrutinizing me but their rigid bodies didn't give away what they thought about me, which made me shiver even more. "What's going on?" I asked the group of people.

"Nothing that is of concern to you," the hot headed Paul replied coldly. Without taking his eyes off of Caleb and me. I stared at him a while he was huge, at least compared to me, and I was timid, small, but surprisingly unafraid, especially whilst Caleb's arms were rapped around me. However even more surprisingly, I was beginning to feel resentment towards a type of hatred I never felt before.

"Anything that concern's Caleb concerns me," I said back just as coolly. It was strange, in all my years I never once spoke up when yelled or screamed at, I would usual tune it out act as if it weren't happening, however now, seeing Caleb in pain, it was like I was suddenly empowered. I knew it was because I never wanted to see Caleb in pain, so I did what I could to keep him happy. Paul growled a deep angry growl causing me to shiver some more in any other situation I would have been scared out of my wits, but I remained strangely calm.

"Ha, nice little pup you have there Caleb," Paul scoffed still bitterly angry, "A bit yappy, though. I wonder how long till you leave her behind too?" Paul asked. This time I growled. Untangling myself from Caleb's arms I took a step forward. My heart raced in my chest and I couldn't believe what I was doing, yet I couldn't help myself anymore.

"Listen you," I said angrily shocking myself yet again at how I sounded, "I Don't know exactly what Caleb did to get you guys mad at him, neither do I understand how, by leaving, he betrayed you, but what I do know," I said sighing a bit at the memory, "Is that he really and truly is sorry." I could feel myself grow timid again and it was a bit comforting because I was growing afraid of myself. I let out a sigh as I prepared to go on. "For the last year that I lived with him I noticed that he always seemed sad whenever his family was mentioned, always a bit regretful. Even if you don't believe him, I know he will always feel guilty about betraying you guys, and I know he never meant to hurt you guys. Caleb is just not that kind of person." I felt totally self conscious as the group stared me down I looked down into the ground wondering if I did the right thing by speaking up still wondering how and why I had spoken at all, it was so unlike me. Paul simply stared at me angry, but by his expression it looked like he believed me, or at least was considering what I said. Why he believed me I would never understand a minute ago he didn't even believe his best friend so why did he listen to me, a complete stranger to him? However a familiar voice caught me by surprise as I turned around.

"She's right you guys," he said, "Caleb did what he did with no intentions of harming or betraying us. Let bygones be bygones forgive and forget ne?" he added grinning. I smiled at the newcomer from ear to ear. However looking at him I barley recognized him. He was tall taller than the rest though not quiet as tall as Caleb however he still toward over me by a good 6-10 inches. It was funny because last time I had seen him I was a good inch taller than him. He was copper colored with hair longer than the rest, that swept right past his eyes. A small hmph sounded from behind me turning back I saw Paul cross his arms angrily yet defeated.

"Whatever," he said gruffly, before turning back to Caleb, "but betray us again and I'll rip your guts out," he said.

"I'll like to see you try," Caleb said with amazing ease. Turning around I saw him grinning relaxed, causing me to smile. Good, Caleb wasn't upset anymore. I let out the breath I hadn't realized I was holding and strode back to my place at Caleb's side. Caleb bent down and gave me a peck on the forehead before turning back to speak to the newcomer. "Thanks a lot cuz, I owe you one," He said holding out his hand.

The man simply shook his head and slapped Caleb's hand. "Don't thank me," he said, "It was all Tara, I've never seen Paul back off without a fight before," he said, "by the way It's good to see you again Tara,"

"Ah! You too Jacob," I said blushing a bit at his earlier comment. Turning my head I strained to see Paul who still stood crossed arm but was smirking a bit. With a sigh, he let his arms down and walked towards us, followed then by the mob.

"Eh, Sorry about that," he said with a shrug as he reached us.

"No Problem Paul," Caleb responded briskly smiling a smile that seemed contagious.

"So who's the runt anyway Caleb?" Paul asked now joking allowing the mood to change dramatically into a light happier one.

"Don't call her a runt, Paul," Caleb responded. "She's a lot taller than you were," Caleb added with a laugh. "Anyway, everyone, this is Tara. Tara this is everyone, though I don't recognize many of them," he said looking somewhat confused. Looking at Caleb I frowned.

"Caleb, that's a bit rude," I said, "Not remembering the name of your classmates,"

"Classmates?" Caleb asked laughing a bit and shaking his head, "Tara the only one here who was ever a classmate was Paul and Jared. And Jared wasn't even in the same class, but a year below me," he added. I stared at Caleb confused. I could have swore all of them looked at least 18 and none of them looked older than 24, if so wouldn't it mean they all went to school together? Caleb studied my face and I turned away embarrassed. I looked at Jacob, who, I just realized, also looked to be around 20, yet I knew he was at most a year younger than me. "How about you guys just introduce yourselves," Caleb said, "Or reintroduce yourselves since it's been a few years since I've seen any of you guys," he added with a bit of sadness. However the rest of the group simply laughed and nodded.

"Yo you know me, I'm Paul," said Paul.

"I'm Jared,"

"Embry,"

"Quil,"

"Leah"

"Seth"

"Collin,"

"Brady,"

I watched as Caleb's expression grow more and more shocked as each one introduced themselves. Figuring he would want to catch up with them, I nodded and smiled before shivering a bit. I looked up to the sky and frowned the sun had disappeared already and was replaced by the usual murky clouds that usually covered this area. "Hey Caleb," I said rubbing my arms a bit, "I'm gonna go grab a coat," I said before unraveling myself from his arms and running to the house before he could object. Once inside I couldn't help but feel a bit surreal. The whole day just felt surreal. Here I was in Caleb's childhood home, meeting all his friends and family; this was such a warm feeling like nothing I ever felt before. A smile spread across my face as I leaned against the glass French doors that led to the backward. It took a few moments before I was able to get back to my senses.

Pushing myself of the door I made my way to the front yard where rain was beginning to sprinkle down. I reached Caleb's car and opened the trunk where Caleb had said our suitcases were. However I frowned when I peered down and realized that our suitcases were gone. Slamming shut the trunk I ran back inside the house. "Now where could those suitcases be?" I asked myself. Suddenly I remember spotting the suitcases upstairs in Caleb's bedroom. Taking my time I walked up the stairs and reentered his bedroom. Recognizing my tan suitcase I stopped for a moment simply to stare at it, a shiver going down my spine as I thought about the last time I had used it.

Rain pounds against the window of an average sized cape cod home located in the heart Port Angeles. A young tear stricken girl around 16 runs franticly around her room grabbing clothes by the handfuls and stuffing them into a tan suitcase. Once the suitcase is stuffed she slams it shut and has to sit on it so it would close properly. Her curly brown hair is stuck to her face and she quickly wipes them off her face as she takes a deep breath in, in an attempt to calm herself. Running to the window, she pushes it open so that it flies open swinging wildly in the roaring winds. Looking down her hair flaps wildly in the wind. "Hurry up Tara!" A young man shouts with his arms spread out and open. Nodding Tara rushes back inside to grab the suitcase. Rain pounds into her bedroom soaking the white carpet but Tara takes no notice. Running back to the window she sticks her head out and shouts. "Look out!" Nodding Caleb takes a step back splashing mud on his already soaked clothes. Suddenly a tan suitcase flies out of the window and twirls in the wind as it makes its way down to earth. Caleb catches it with little difficulty and throws it into the trunk of his car. Slamming it shut he looks back up at the window nervously as Tara sticks her head out once again. "Did you get it?" she screams. "Yea it's in the trunk," Caleb responds. Nodding Tara carefully makes her way out of the window grabbing a storm drain that runs down the house. "What are you doing?!" Caleb shouts from below. Turning her head to face him Tara shouts, "I Can't go downstairs my dad might see me." A shout from upstairs startles the two of them and Tara stares into the face of her enraged father. "Tara! What the hell are you doing?" He bellows as he reaches out and grabs her arm. "You let go of her!" Caleb shouted as he picked up some stones from the front yard and throws them at him with amazing aim. "Don't touch me" Tara screams writhing in his grasp while trying to hold on to the storm drain. "Don't you ever touch me again," She screams as thunder clasps over head startling both father and daughter. Shocked Tara's father let go of Tara's arm causing the unbalanced girl to slip and fall from the second story window. "Tara!!" Caleb shouts as he runs and catches Tara just in time. Frightened Tara grabs hold of Caleb refusing to let go as her father scowls from above. "If you leave don't dare come back!" he shouts. Only to be responded by the slamming of the driver's seat door and the roaring of Caleb's Sudan it disappears down the street.

I wrapped my arms around myself as the memories of my escape continue to repeat through my mind. I remembered the adrenaline and fear I felt as well as the excitement and pure joy. With a deep breath I shook away the memories and opened up the suit case pulling out a heavy coat meant for winter rather than early summer. I shook my head a bit and laughed, he always did over prepare. Looking throughout the suitcase I frowned a bit when I realized my coat was the only jacket he had thought of packing. With little other choice, I pulled on my coat. Peering outside the window I noticed it was beginning to rain harder so, opening Caleb's suitcase which sat alongside mine, I grabbed his jacket (strangely enough he only packed a wind breaker for himself) and made my way back to the back yard. However when I made it to the yard I was shocked to find only three people remained besides Caleb. "Caleb," I said as I ran out to meet him. "Here it's starting to pour again," I added handing him the jacket.

"Thanks Tara," He said grinning as he slipped into the jacket.

"Do you guys wanna go inside?" I asked them recognizing them as Brady, Collin and Jacob.

"We're good Tara," Jacob answered looking a bit distracted, "We were just about to leave anyway," he added causing me to frown a bit.

"Yea where'd the rest of you go?" I asked looking around to see if they were just hanging out around the yard or something.

"There is actually something going on today," Jacob said uneasily, "They really shouldn't have come here in the first place we've got a lot to prepare for tonight. Actually I should go know I would hate to make Bella and that leech wait for me," he said growling a bit as he said the word leech. Noticing the confused expression on my face Jacob simply grinned and shook his head. "It's nothing Tara, anyway this whole thing should blow over by tomorrow so I'll see you then ok?" he asked. With no other choice I nodded laughing a bit at the grin he gave me.

"Oh just shut up and o get your girl," I said laughing. "Jacob Black the only way you'd ever say anything bad about anyone is if it was about a girl," I added after he gave me a severe look of shock. He grinned and nodded before turning to Caleb who waws laughing as well.

"Can't get anything past Tara can you?" Jacob asked as Caleb shook his head.

"Nope but then again it might be a girl thing…. Women's intuition," Caleb responded hugging me close and nuzzling his chin into my neck. I giggled a bit and could see Brady and Collin rolling their eyes and making a gagging motion.

"Alright then, I'm going," Jacob said before turning to Brady and Collin, "You guys stay here don't leave the reservation alright, we need you here in case any of them … wonder and come close to town," he said in a very uncharacteristic serious tone. Brady and Collin both responded with an equally serious nod. With that Jacob entered the forest and disappeared behind a blanket of green.

"You two aren't going?" Caleb asked obviously knowing exactly what Jacob was talking about (as for me I was totally dumbfounded but try to act as if this whole thing made sense to me). Brady and Collin shook their heads looking a bit angry and disappointed.

"We're too young," Brady said in a mocking tone.

"Yea but someone needs to stay behind," Collin rebutted seemingly not as disappointed as Brady seemed.

"Yea as if any of them can get through Sam and the others," Brady said rolling his eyes a bit.

"Just how young are you guys?" I asked a bit confused since they looked about the same age as the rest of their friends.

"I'm 13," Collin said happily, "So's Brady," he added. It took all I had not to let my mouth drop open in shock. The both of them looked a few good years older than me yet they were four years younger?! However the shock was well written across my face and all three men burst out laughing. "We get that a lot," Collin said in between chuckles. I nodded in complete understanding, and realized that it was beginning to rain harder. Looking at Collin and Brady I realized that they were both barefoot and bare-chested.

"You guys sure you don't wanna get inside?" I asked, not wanting them to get soaked in the rain.

"Nah we're good," Brady responded running his fingers through his very short hair. Suddenly a strong wind blew from the north casing my hair to stand on end. Caleb, whose arms were still rapped around me, hugged me closer yet As Collin and Brady frowned. "We gotta go now," Brady said looking frightened, confused, yet serious. Confused I opened my mouth to speak but was cut off by Collin.

"You two should get in," He said beginning to shake a bit and staring out into the forest. "You'll catch a cold," he added grinning a bit at me.

"Why don't you guys come in with us," I asked a bit concerned, "You guys look really sick," I added as I pulled away from Caleb. I grabbed Collin's hand and was surprised to find that it was hotter than I had expected. "Collin!" I exclaimed surprised, "You're burning up, come on you should get inside away from this rain," I said. However Collin quickly pulled away and shook his head.

"Nah I'm fine Tara, really," he said looking a bit distracted. "We really got to go now though," he said, "I'll talk to you later ok?" he said but before I could respond he and Brady took the same trail Jacob had taken only a few minutes earlier and disappeared into the forest. I stood confused and a bit annoyed. Why was everyone running off like that? Shaking my head I listened to the pitter patter of the rain as it fell around me. Soon, I felt Caleb wrap his arms around and hold me tightly as if trying to shield me from something. Turning to face him he smiled and nudged his head, and together we walked across the yard and reentered the house.

"Caleb," I began as we took off our coats and headed towards the living room, "what was that all about? How come they ran off like that?" I asked as I slid into his lap on the couch.

"Who knows," he said with a shrug but he didn't convince me much.

"Caleb,"

"Yea?"

"You know you can tell me anything right?" I asked this family secret thing was driving me nuts. Caleb smiled at me and for a moment I felt as though he was finally going to tell me but with a sigh he nodded.

"I know," he said, and I knew I wouldn't get more out of him, at least not now. I smiled at him and nodded.

"Good," I said laying on him, leaning over he moved his hand and stroked my face gently with the back of his fingers.

"Same goes with me ok," he asked pressing his face closer to mine. I was knocked breathless. Only able to nod my heart fluttered wildly in my chest beating in a way only Caleb could make it beat. He leaned closer and in his deep silky voice he whispered "good," into my ear. I smiled a bit as he pulled my face into his own and we kissed passionately.

"I love you," I said while gasping for breath between kisses.

"I love you too Tara," he said before pulling me back to him and pressing his lips against mine. I wrapped my hands around his neck and he played with my hair. And it was only the two of us, alone in the world, and to me there was no one else but Caleb. And I loved him more than anything. Pulling away from our kiss I laid my on his shoulder. Gently he stroked my skin again sending tingles down my body and kissed my forehead repeatedly. Slowly I heard as Caleb's breathing become more rhythmic, it wasn't long after that both the stroking and kissing stopped (to my dismay). Caleb snored softly as I lay on top of him, curled up on his lap. Carefully, as to not wake Caleb, I got up and walked to the kitchen to make myself some tea. Microwaving a cup of water I searched for the tea bags in the cabinets, hoping the family wouldn't mind too much. Smiling I found the tea bag just as the microwave pinged. Placing it into the hot water I found the sugar and added it to the tea. Afterwards I quietly sipped my tea as I watched Caleb sleep, smiling the whole time.

I then turned my attention to the window and watched the rain fall. Ever since I was little I loved rain. Loved to watch it pour down and listen to it pound. The sound always soothed me. However as I stared out into the rain I spotted something out in the forest. I stared at it and realized it was the figure of a man who seemed to be staring back at me. Entranced and curious, my first thoughts were 'it must be one of the guys.' So grabbing my coat I placed my tea on the windowsill and pulled the French door open. I then took a step out to greet my future murderer.

A/n: back! Anywhoo what did you guys think? Try predicting what happens next. Guess right and u gets a cookie yey cookie!! If you have any questions feel free to ask them in a review or pm me I don't bite! (at least not yet 'v-v' )