Hey all.

So here it is, chapter three :) I won't say much about what happens, because, you just need to read it.

Many thanks to TheSpoiltOne for being my wonderful CPM, and kicking my arse into gear when I'm pulling my hair out. And thanks to Bliltxgirl for beta'ing this (last minute, as per usual.) And thanks to everyone on the website and twitter for making me laugh all the time

And a shoutout to my lovely wifey, crimsonmarie, because she's awesome like that.

Hayley POV

"The rest of the year was pretty uneventful. Though, that is when I met Rosalie Hale. We had Psychology 102 together and got paired up to do a presentation. At the time we didn't think anything of it. We were both hard working and wanted a good grade. What we didn't know is we would soon become the best of friends," Mum said, getting way off track. Unless, she experimented with Rosalie, which I really didn't want to hear about. The guy stuff was fine, but that was more than I wanted to know.

"Mum, will you get back to the real story?"

"This is the real story, dear, it's important."

"Okay, Mum, I get that you and Rosalie are friends. When did you talk to Jasper or James again?" I asked.

She laughed, "Oh I heard from them both plenty. James would call sporadically. Jasper and I talked every other week."

"Oh? Did he come see you?" I prodded.

"Alright. I'll tell you about the summer. I was nineteen, had finished my first year at college, and was staying on the Rez, working at a summer camp."

"You worked at a summer camp? Doing what?" Who knew Mum had it in her.

"I was a counselor for the 12 and 13 year old girls," she said shaking her head. "That summer was something else."

Bella POV

"Rose! Alice! Would you two hurry up!? We're going to be late to the counselor orientation!" I shouted up the stairs. We had all been staying at Charlie's house for the week, hanging out and enjoying summer break, until today. Today the three of were embarking on a perilous journey – guiding hormonal 13 year old girls through a summer in the woods, and somehow saving them from the obnoxious teenage boys that would be in the hands of Jacob, Embry and Quil. I shook my head at the thought. Those three were just as bad as, if not worse, than the younger teen guys.

"Ladies!" I yelled one more time.

Charlie walked in from the kitchen, and placed his hand on my shoulder. "Kiddo, yelling at those two won't make them move any faster. Just tell them hot boys are waiting by the car to help." He chuckled as he passed the stairs, into the den.

"Did he say cute boys?" Alice asked as she appeared at the top of the stairs.

I shook my head laughing, "You'll have to see for yourself, Alice!"

"Rose," Alice called. "Boys! Cute boys! Oh, we need to hurry!"

"Told ya," Charlie called from his chair.

There was a pile of bags beginning to form at the top of the stairs. These two were going to need a herd of elephants to help carry their bags.

"I'm taking mine out to the truck. Let me know when you two are ready," I shouted, once more. I opened the door, while simultaneously hoisting my duffle bag onto my shoulder. I picked up my backpack with my other hand and made my way out the door.

I made it to the last step, and paused momentarily to shift the bag on my shoulder. As I was shifting, someone jumped out of my truck, and shouted, "Hey Bella!"

I moved to see who it was, my heart nearly jumping out of my chest. The next thing I know, I'm flat on my ass, and Embry is standing over me, trying to contain his laughter, and asking, "Are you okay? I didn't mean to scare you like that."

"So you just jumped out of my truck, thinking it wouldn't scare me?" I asked incredulously.

"Well, I… sorry?" He offered. "Let me help you up at least."

I started to reach for the hand he was offering me, but was stopped short when I heard Alice and Rosalie whistling from the doorway.

"Bella! Who's the hottie?" Rosalie called.

"You didn't tell us you had a boyfriend here," Alice quipped.

"And a cute one at that," confirmed Rosalie.

I groaned and covered my face with my hands. This was going to be a long summer.

"Embry, meet Alice and Rose," I said through my hands.

"I'm sorry, what was that, Bella? I couldn't hear you," he teased.

"Oh shut up, and go help with their bags. They've got enough for six months, not just six weeks."

"Thanks!" Alice and Rose called at the same time, and he made his way past them and up the stairs to retrieve their bags.

"So Bella… Who was that?" Alice asked.

"Does he always walk around without his shirt on?" Rose asked. "Because, he totally should."

"His name is Embry. He lives on the Rez, and will be a counselor this summer too," I said. "Now quit it. He's one of Jacob's best friends, and I've known him for years. Plus, he's carrying your bags, not mine."

The pair of them started giggling again, and I walked back in the house to grab my wallet and keys. A few minutes later the three of us were in my truck and driving away.

Hayley POV

"So, Embry obviously liked you, Mum," I said.

"Funny thing, I didn't even realize at the time. I just thought he was being, well, Embry," she said.

"How could you not know? He was so obvious!"

"Hindsight is twenty-twenty," Mum said. Adults are always saying that. "Just wait 'til you hear what happened when Jasper came to visit."

"Jasper was there that summer too?" I asked. "Oh, do tell."

"It was about half way through the summer – week 5 of the madness, if you will," she began.

Bella POV

Counselors got all day Saturday off, and Sunday mornings. I was using my Saturday to drive into Seattle and pick up Jasper. He'd called a couple weeks previously, and said he had some vacation time, and wanted to come see me.

I talked it over with Alice and Rose, who told me I should go for it. We would figure out some way for Jasper and I to spend time together without leaving my girls alone for too long.

Just as I pulled up to the curb, my phone started ringing. I grabbed it from the passenger seat. "Hello?"

"Hey Darlin'," drawled Jasper. "I just got off the plane and am waiting on my bag."

"Not a problem," I replied. "I'll be right outside the baggage claim."

As we hung up, I couldn't stop the smile from spreading across my face. I didn't know what this week had in store, especially with a dozen thirteen year old girls to watch over, but it was exciting nonetheless.

I got out of my truck, and was leaning against the passenger side door when I saw him walk outside.

"Jasper!" I shouted, and couldn't stop myself from running to him.

"Someone's eager," he laughed, as he picked me up and spun me around.

I giggled, "It's just nice to see someone who isn't 13, or acting like a 13 year old guy."

"Well, I can promise you I am no teenage boy," he said, waggling his eyebrows suggestively.

He put me down and I smacked his arm lightly. "Enough of that! Let's head out. Forks is a bit of a drive."

"So, how does Daddy feel about his little girl having a boy sleep over?" Jasper asked.

"Oh, you aren't staying at my house alone with my father. You're staying at Jake's," I informed him.

"Wait, what?" He asked. We'd gone over this before. He apparently still thought he was staying in my cabin.

"For starters, you don't want to be alone in the house with the police chief. Secondly, you cannot stay in my cabin with me and a dozen thirteen year olds. Therefore, you can sleep in my truck, or you can sleep at Jake's."

"Where is Jake sleeping?"

"Jake is sleeping in his own cabin, with his own batch of teenaged monsters," I laughed.

"Fine," he agreed. "But then I'm taking you out for dinner tonight, and you can't complain about that."

"Why in the world would I complain? Do you remember camp food? It's not what you write home about – unless you get food poisoning."

The rest of our drive was filled with easy conversation, catching up on life, and just enjoying each other's company. We pulled up to the Black's house around 4pm. The guys were out doing whatever it was they did on their days off, so I used my spare key to let us in.

"Honey, why do you have a key to his house? Is he an ex-lover I'm gonna have to worry about?" Jasper asked.

"I don't know where you guys come up with theories like this. Billy and Jake are old family friends. I've house-sat and cooked for them more times than I can remember. It's easier for me to have my own key, and not need to borrow theirs every time."

I set down the bag I was carrying, and turned to see Jasper standing very close to me. He reached out and placed his hands on my hips, pulling me slightly closer to him. My hand instinctively went to his chest. I stared into his glass blue eyes.

"Bella! We saw your truck outside and let ourselves in. The guys aren't too far be-" Alice stopped short when she was in the doorway to the room we were in. Her mouth gaped at the sight in front of her.

"Well, well, well. What do we have here," smirked Rosalie.

"Not again," I groaned. "Do the two of you plan these entrances, or what?"

"You must be Jasper," Alice said. "I'm Alice, and this is Rosalie. Bella told us you were coming!"

"Nice to meet the both of you," he said as he removed his right hand from my body, but then moved so his left slid across my lower back and wrapped around my waist. "Bella was just helping me get set up."

"She was helping you get something up alright," quipped Rose.

"Rose!" I exclaimed. "Anyways, we were going to head to dinner, so if you'll excuse us ladies."

"Not so fast missy," said Alice "You aren't leaving in jeans and a t-shirt. Plus, we should let Jake know that Jasper is here."

"I'll wait here while you ladies go primp then," said Jasper.

"Alright, I won't be long. No matter what my evil friends say," I joked, while maneuvering the traitors out of the room.

Once we were outside, Alice turned to me and said, "Where the hell are you hiding all these hotties and why aren't you sharing?"

"Not my fault Alice. They just flock to me," I stated flippantly.

"You are so full of it," Rose shot back.

"I know. Goodness, though, the two of you have terrible timing. He was about to kiss me for crying out loud!"

"Ooooo … Bella is so getting laid tonight!" squealed Alice.

"What!?" Two males shouted.

I spun around so fast, I was a little dizzy. I was now facing a confused James and an angry Embry.

"Alice, what the hell do you mean Bella is 'so getting laid'?" Embry asked with air-quotes.

"None of your business," she quipped. "Bella's life is Bella's life." She crossed her arms over her chest, and huffed at him.

"Bella, what was she talking about?" James asked. "You guys didn't know I was coming tonight, did you? Because my ninja skills are severely lacking if you did."

"James, what the fuck are you doing here?" I shouted. "Not that I'm sad to see you, but yea."

"Simmer down Bella. You're feisty tonight," he said. "I just wanted to surprise you!"

"Color me surprised then," I said. "But how did you know I was going to be here?"

"Well, I was going to call you, but then I saw your bodyguard," he jerked his head to indicate Embry. "So I decided that I would just wander after him for a bit and see where we ended up. Obviously I picked right."

"Who are you calling a bodyguard?" Embry asked, clearly confused by the new title.

I sighed, exasperated. I didn't know that I was even going to make it through tonight.

"I was calling you her bodyguard. Though, maybe puppy is a better term. You're following her around everywhere," said James.

"Whoa. Ladies. Both of you take a deep breath." Rose stepped in, clearly not wanting a fist-fight to break out.

"Embry, just… sit. Stay."

"I am not a dog," he tried to protest.

"I don't want to hear it. Sit!" Rose shouted. She's scary when she takes control.

"James, don't open your mouth. Bella, you might want to go talk to Jasper." I turned to walk back into the house, when Jasper appeared on the front steps.

"I leave ya'll alone for five minutes, and World War III breaks out," Jasper laughed, until he took in our four very rigid forms, and Alice trying her best not to laugh at the whole situation. "Whoa now…It just got colder than a nun at a whore house."

"Alice was running her mouth about nothing, those two idiots took it much too far, and Rose stunned them all into submission," I sighed. "Truthfully, I don't know what exactly happened. But, yea, Jasper, meet James and Embry."

After an awkward pause, I continued with a lame, "So…dinner?"

*ducks* please don't hurt me, you won't find out what happens next if you do... I'm sorry for leaving it there. It was never my intention, I promise. If you saw my outline, you'd know there was so much more that was supposed to happen, but real life tried to take over, and got in my way. I promise my next chapter will not end the same way.

Until next week, Shae

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