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O no o no o no, this can't be happening!

"Um, nice to meet you guys," I turned to walk over to my dad. "Hey dad, I'm going to head home now that I surprised everyone. Jetlag is kicking my ass right now."

"Alright bells, we'll walk you up front. I should be home later tonight."

I didn't realize when Charlie said 'we' he meant everyone.

We walked to the front of the house and I went to get on my bike.

"Bells, what are you doing?" Charlie asked.

"I'm going home?" It sounded more like another question.

I had just told him I was going home I couldn't figure out why he was asking again.

"I mean with that." He pointed to my bike.

O yea, I forgot how clumsy he remembers me being.

"Dad, relax. I'm not as clumsy as I used to be, and this was a gift from a few friends in Italy."

Jake ran over to me and started to caress my bike.

"Bells, do you know what this is?" He asked without looking up from my bike.

"Yes Jake, I know. It's the newest model Suzuki Hayabusa GSXR 1300r. Top speed, for now," I smirked, "is 189mph. I was hoping you'd let me borrow your garage to tweak with her engine a bit." I used my puppy dog eyes but I don't think I needed them this time. Jake was more than excited.

"As long as I can help, its all yours babe." I tackled Jake in a hug.

I realized my slight mistake when I heard a growl. Oops.

"Well, it was, uh, nice? Seeing you guys again. See you later!"

I hoped on my bike and just to drive them all crazy I popped the front wheel up and swung my right leg over towards my left while practically standing and rode the wheelie for a quarter mile. I'm sure I'll have hell to pay for that later.

One week later

So it's been a week since Jared imprinted on me. I know he did but I'd feel bad if I reacted at all. It's not like he's tried to confront me or anything.

I really don't want to break him and Kim up. I'm sure he's happy with her.

I've already gotten used to being alone and unwanted so what's one more rejection? Even if he is my supposed soul mate.

Gah! When did I become such a fucking wimp?

I worked hard to get rid of that Bella, that's why everyone in Italy calls me Izzy. Izzy is the new and improved me, the me that doesn't need anyone.

Jake and Cat came to see me this week. They invited me to the bonfire they are having tonight for just the pack and imprints.

At first I said no but Jake has a very hard to resist puppy pout so I caved.

He also wants to use the bonfire for me to explain my stay in Italy and why I'm still human.

So here I am, getting ready to head out. Jake is running here so he can take my bike and Cat is meeting us there.

I offered to help make food but her and Emily told me tonight was for me to relax and I would be helping next time and from then on out.

I put on a pair of faded jeans, my knee high 4-inch boots and my green form-fitting t-shirt that said 'smile if you're not wearing undies' with a happy face.

I bought the shirt way back when Jake first told me how sometimes, due to quick phasing, the guys in the pack only wear their cut-offs.

I just had to wear it tonight to see them.

I didn't wear any make-up; I preferred my natural face as opposed to fake.

The doorbell rang at 6 on the dot.

I guess Jake is really looking forward to riding my bike.

I told him just this once I'd ride bitch so he could drive.

"Come on in Jake!" I shouted as I ran down the stairs and went towards the kitchen to grab my helmets.

I had a spare sent over with all my other stuff earlier this week. It was a glossed white with black tribal designs.

"Bells!" Jake shouted while he ran to me and gave me a bear hug. "Let's go!"

Jake dragged me out to my bike. We through on our helmets and were off.

The ride was a short one, Jake wanted to test out the speed. We arrived at the beach and got off the bike leaving our helmets on it.

"Wow, Bells, nice shirt. I didn't even notice before. The guys will love it" Jake was full blown belly laughing.

"Thanks, I thought you'd like it," we arrived at the bonfire still laughing.

Cat was on her way with the food and Jake told her to call when she arrived so we could help.

She finally called and I told Jake that just me and him could handle bringing the food down.

I figured what better way to explain about everything than by example. Jake just shrugged and followed me to the car park to meet the girls with the food.

"Jake, why didn't you bring help? We cooked this we are not carrying it too!" Emily snapped at Jake.

Jake just put his hands in the air as surrender than pointed to me.

I giggled and pointed behind Emily where I had everything wrapped in my shield and already floating out of the truck.

Jake, Emily and Cat just stared mouths open.

"Guys, breathe, it's ok. I've perfected the control I have over my shield while I was in Italy." Jake only knew about my mental shield before I left.

"Holy mother of all…" Emily trailed off staring between me and the food with wide eyes.

"You can say that again." Cat said with a huge smile.

She and I are going to be great friends.

Jake has yet to say anything. He's just opening and closing his mouth like a goldfish.

"Jake? You ok? Do you need anything? Water maybe?"

Oh; I just got a great idea.

He still wasn't answering so I turned to Cat real quick asking permission with my eyes to mess with her boyfriend.

She was laughing at his face and turned to nod at me like she just knew what I was asking to do. I swear she is like my long lost twin!

I wrapped my shield around Jake and faster than you can blink I manipulated my shield to flip him upside down and float above us.

Jake screamed at the top of his lungs.

I'm sure the guys heard that and are probably going to come check on us if we don't get down there soon.

Jake calmed down slightly. "Jeesh bells, I was just processing the whole floating food thing. It's a lot to take in, please put me down."

He was using the puppy dog eyes that always got him what he wanted, but not this time.

"Hey girls," I said without taking my eyes from Jake, "what do you think?"

The answering giggles gave me my answer.

I checked my shields with my mind noting I still had a good grip on the food and Jake both.

I started walking to the bonfire with the food leading the way in front of Jake, than me and the girls following.

Jake complained the entire time about being carried by a girl even if I wasn't physically holding him.

I set the food on the table we had out and put a shield around it to keep the guys from picking at it early.

Everyone was still quiet from the first time they heard Jake scream and were now staring between Jake, who was still upside down, the food and I with their mouths agape.

"Alright bells, you can put me down now." Jake sighed.

I laughed, "Oh Jakey Jakey Jakey," I shook my head with each word.

"You thought I was going to let you down here? You are sorely mistaken little brother. You look a little overheated, why don't I help you cool off a little, eh?" I smirked evilly.

The girls started laughing while the pack just looked confused. Billy and old Quil just looked to be thinking about something.

Jake finally understood what I meant and started begging me not to.

I pushed him about twenty feet from the beach and dropped him in the water.

This is the second time tonight Jake has screamed like a girl.

That scream seemed to get the pack to snap out of their trance and they all busted out laughing.

Jake slowly made his way out of the water and tried to sneak up on me. The key word there was tried.

You see while I was in Italy I was surrounded by vampires with superior senses. My senses sharpened to help me adapt to living with them.

I figured I'd let Jake have his fun so I let him grab me by the waist. I than let him throw me towards the water. What I did not allow, however, was for me to go into the water.

I used my shield on myself and floated above the water just barely so it looked like I was standing on the water. I even moved with the waves.

I could've gone under and still kept dry but it is way too cold for my still technically human body. I walked back to everyone over the water.

Once again the pack looked shocked, and the girls were laughing at them.

I think the girls are better with this whole weird thing.

Billy and old Quil were now smiling at me like I was heaven sent or something.

Maybe the walking on water was a bit much.

I was just about to ask Billy what they were smiling at but he successfully cut me off with the clap of his hands.

"Alright, now that we are done playing, let's all eat up. Old Quil and I have decided to add another ancient lost legend to tonight's telling. Bella, I am assuming your, uh, shield? Is what protected you in Italy?"

"Yes, Billy, it is. If you don't mind I can tell you all of my time in Italy after we eat before you get into the legends?"

"Sure that's fine Bells. Now, if you don't mind," Billy nodded to the food table.

I looked over and noticed the pack gathered around it, some still trying to penetrate the shield.

I giggled and took the shield off, "Oops"

It's a good thing I already snuck 2 trays of food out for us non-wolves. I smiled; I sure have missed my pack.

A/N Sorry about the wait. Still in NY visiting so we've had a pretty busy schedule. I hope you're not dissappointed. Thanks to all that have reviewed so far! I love reading them! Keep them coming!