Take my hand and follow me
to that place I long to be.
Take my hand and trust my way,
in that place forever stay.
Follow me toward the sand;
we'll run and play, hand in hand.
Take my heart and hold it true;
forever I'll stay close to you.
Seize my words and listen well,
then forever I will tell.
Release your heart and feelings too,
just as I will do for you.
Trust your heart and follow me,
to that place we long to be.

" Hi Emily. Thanks for inviting me to come along with you." I smiled at her gently and put on my seat belt.

" Sure, " she smiled in return. " I don't know why we don't hang out more. We have so much in common," she giggled lightly and I looked at her, slightly confused. " We're both human, but very important to someone in the pack," she clarified. I blushed slightly, but agreed with her.

" So there's this big flea market going on in Port Angeles this week," she said as she pulled onto the highway. " I love going to those. There's so many interesting things to look at."

" Your right, " I looked out the window thoughtfully. " I went once with my mom in Phoenix. It was great. So what exactly are you thinking of buying?" I remember her saying she wanted to buy a few things for the spring break trip.

" Well, some girly things for start, and then I know Sam wanted a cooler for the trip. According to him any beer is a good one as long as it's a cold one."

We spent the rest of the drive talking about inconsequential things like Charlie's work, school, and even the weather. The drive to Port Angeles took us a little under an hour. We even managed to find a parking spot not too far from the market.

We exited the car and slowly made our way towards the stands. The place was crowded and loud. I could see all types of people browsing and haggling at various stands. There were senior citizens browsing slowly while holding hands, parents with young children, and even throngs of teenagers being boisterous. We began to browse the stands as well.

" The bonfire was nice on Saturday," Emily began. " I'm glad I got to meet your friends from school. I especially liked Angela. She is a sweet girl."

" She's a good friend to me, " I put down the necklace I was looking at and we moved on to the next stand. " but I'd say she's the only sweet one out of that bunch."

" Yes, you might be right, " Emily broke out in laughter.

" That one girl, Lauren right?" she questioned and I nodded. " She's a mean one. I hope you know she's not a good friend."

" Oh, I know. But I don't want to start anything with her." Memories from the bonfire assaulted me, memories of me hurting Jacob by making him jealous flooded back to me and a thought occurred to me.

" Emily, why is the pack so nice to me?" I didn't meet her eyes as I asked her this, instead I picked up a sundress and started playing with it. It was quiet for a second or two before she spoke up.

" What kind of silly question is that Bella? They are nice to you because they like you." When I looked at her disbelievingly she grabbed my hand and squeezed it tightly.

" Bella the whole pack likes you. I like you. Do you think we are all nice to you just because Jake loves you?" she raised an eyebrow and waited for me to say something, but when I didn't answer she continued. " The fact that a pack member is in love with you just means that the rest of the pack would die in order to protect you. But that doesn't dictate personal likes or dislikes." She squeezed my hand even tighter. " We really do like you." I still had some doubts.

" Even though I was friends with… the enemy?" I asked quietly. She pulled me along to the next stand.

" That doesn't matter now. Sure some pack members were a little weary about that at first, but Jake trusts you completely , and because of that so does the rest of the pack." I nodded in understanding. We browsed in silence for a few minutes, both of us engrossed in our own thoughts. Something else occurred to me.

" But how can they like me when all I do is hurt Jake? He's not only like family to all of them, but their alpha on top of that." Suprisingly she giggled at that and motioned for me to follow her into the next stand. I was momentarily distracted by some paintings before looking at her expectantly.

"Sure it bothers them to see Jake upset or anything like that, but honestly more than anything they find it annoying because all his thoughts are consumed with you." She smiled at my blush and continued, " besides we're all waiting on the day when you finally realize that you two are made for each other," she announced with a wicked grin on her face. I shot her an exasperated look then began to chew on my lip nervously.

" Bella…" she said before appraising my face carefully.

" You know, " she began slowly, " I do think you feel something for Jake. We all think you do." When I tried to protest she raised her hands and pleaded for me to let her finish.

" Fine. Get it all out." I said, but not before turning around and pretending to be very interested in what looked like some stolen car radios.

" I also know you are still hurting over… him, " when I turned around and looked at her wide eyed for having brought him up, she shrugged apologetically and continued.

" but you do feel something for Jake. You know you do. You can trust him you know," she said walking up beside me, "he won't hurt you," she whispered.

I was suddenly, I realized, shaking. Two fat tears rolled down my cheeks and I wiped them quickly away, but not quickly enough; Emily noticed. She watched me thoughtfully for a few seconds.

" There's something else," she finally deducted confidently.

I ignored her statement and moved on to a stand full of pretty tank tops. I couldn't tell her about my imprinting fears, she would surely tell Jacob or Sam. I needed to calm myself down. I picked up the first blouse my fingertips touched and began haggling about the price. Out of the corner of my eye I could feel Emily studying me. After the clerk wrapped up my purchase, a black tank top I realized, that's when I finally turned around and looked at Emily. She was still studying me intently , the small frown on her forehead was proof of that. I decided to change the topic.

" So how did Sam adopt to not being in charge?" I ventured.

" He's more relaxed," she said smiling to herself. Something about the way she said it made my cheeks turn pink. " The whole pack is that much more fine tuned with the rightful person being Alpha. The whole pack is happier I would say."

" That's good. "

We shopped for a while in silence then, Emily eventually picking up two skirts and a few beach towels. When we stumbled upon a stand full of nothing but skimpy bikinis something I have failed to realize until this moment occurred to me.

" Crap."

" What is it ?" Emily asked worriedly but I couldn't answer her. Instead I just stared at her stupidly.

" Bella?"

" I just realized that I will have to wear one of those during our spring break," I whispered shakily while pointing a finger at the line of bikinis in front of us.

There was a moment of silence before she bust out laughing.

" Oh Bella, you have nothing to worry about. You have a great figure."

" I've never been so.. naked… in front of anyone before. The whole pack will be there." Impossibly , I felt myself turn even more pale. " Oh shit, Jake will also be there. I'm gonna die Emily." When I managed to pull my eyes away from the bikinis long enough to meet her gaze she had an amused expression on her face.

" You're insane Bella. You don't even realize how gorgeous you are do you?" I rolled my eyes and she continued. " You have a hot little body and boobs to die for. You will fill this," she gestured to a tiny black bikini, " amazingly. And drive Jake insane the whole time. Trust me."

She's just comforting you Bella, don't be fooled. If I remember correctly I have a one piece someone at home that I wore a lot when I was a kid. It had a full back and front. So what if it looks like a diving suit.

" Umm, I'll just wear a one piece I've had for years."

She snorted loudly before answering, " you would if you were ten. Trust me Bella. Here, you like blue right?" She picked up a tiny deep blue bikini and waved it in front of my face. Unable to form a witty response I just nodded.

" Great, because this will look amazing on you. I'm getting this for you just so you know."

" Emily fine. I'll wear it during our trip. Let me pay for it." I yanked it away from her and for the first time took a good look at it.

" I'm gonna need to shave completely." When I realized that I had said it out loud I blushed furiously. Next to me I could hear Emily giggling.

" Yes, or I can take you waxing if you like. I'm going, right before the trip." Oh hell. I heard that's painful. At least it's better than chancing shaving and ending up with a bunch of shaving bumps.

" Alright. Pencil me in." I said shyly.

" Great."

With my new tiny bikini paid for, we decided to stop in a small café for a quick bite. We took a seat at a small round table in the corner of the restaurant. To our amusement we both ordered the first thing off the menu.

The whole place had a hippy seventies vibe to it. It was full of teenagers and young adults who all seemed to be dressed in a similar way. There was even a small stage, with a guy playing a guitar number.

" You're such a kind person Emily. Your right, we should hang out more." She didn't say anything, but instead smiled widely and nodded her head in agreement. Just then the man on stage ended his song and through the silence we could hear a few girls snickering and talking about Emily's scar. They were seated a few tables behind us.

" I'm so sorry Emily. Don't let them upset you." I said as gently as I could.

She took a bite of her taco and chewed it thoroughly before answering, " It's alright. I'm used to it. The stares and the whispers don't bother me anymore."

" Are you sure you want to stay here? We can leave if you want?"

" Don't be silly. I am fine. Just ignore them." Her tone and her carefree expression convinced me that she really wasn't upset.

" Alright."

I took a bite of my taco and chewed it absentmindedly. I was so used to Emily and her scar that I never even paid attention to it anymore. Yet, I remembered the first time I saw it all those months ago. I too, had a hard time not gawking at it.

" Did Jake tell you how it happened?" she asked motioning to her scar. I must have been staring at it.

" Umm, not exactly. He just said that Sam lost control."

" Yes." She got a faraway look in her eyes. " You see it was after the first time we were intimate." I raised my eyebrows, surprised. " Leah still didn't know about Sam having imprinted on me. We both felt terribly guilty. We were arguing about how to tell her." She paused and ran a finger down her scar. " It happened so quickly I didn't even realize I've been hurt at first. Well, not until I had blood in my eye."

" I'm so sorry." I whispered.

" It's alright. The intensity of Sam's love, of our love, makes up for it a million times."

I didn't know what else to say and so I remained quiet. After a short pause she continued, " You see there's nothing stronger than imprinting. It means that two soul mates have found each other. Not only that, but the imprinting works to choose the best mate for a werewolf. Their gene needs to be passed on to future generations." She blushed slightly, " werewolves like to mate often, but that sounds sorta clinical. I guess I should of said that the mate of a werewolf finds herself on all fours quite often." She broke out in a loud fit of laughter. My cheeks were burning, but I still found myself giggling at her joke.

I met her gaze and she had a wicked gleam in her eye. " They have great stamina, you have no idea." She announced casually while winking at me. I felt like my whole face was on fire.

" Are you done? C'mon let's go back and walk around some more." Enough sexy talk.

" Sounds good."

We spent another hour walking around and people watching. When it got dark and chilly we decided it was time to head back to Forks. We were both quiet on the ride home, Emily listening to the radio, but probably just as lost in her own thoughts as I was. I couldnt get her words out of my head. They have great stamina. You have no idea... All of a sudden I became hot all over. I blushed and looked over at Emily. She met my gaze with what seemed like a knowing smile. I quickly looked out the window. Then, something else occured to me; Jacob will be using all that stamina of his on his imprint one day. It was just a matter of time before he found his soul mate, he was the Alpha after all. His genes were the best. Of course they would need to be passed on. I spent the rest of the ride home concentrating on not letting the tears that pooled up in my eyes spill over. He might love me now, but all of it will be overshadowed when he imprints.

Please, please review I read and take under consideration all of them. How am i doing so far? Lemme know.

I've had a few emails asking me about what the length of this story will be upon completion and of course even though I cant tell you that accurately, I am planning for at least a 200,000 word story. So hope you like em long. ( No the Jake and Bella dance of love will not span 200,000 words. ) I did promise lemons in the future and I plan to deliver:) Patience my dear, patience.