False Imprinting

Jacob ran all the way back to La Push as a wolf. Once he reached the outskirts of the reservation he changed back to human and put his jeans on. Jacob walked to his house passing several people who called out greetings and waving to him. Jacob waved back halfheartedly. His mind was still at the Cullen house, with Anne.

'I am SO messed up! I imprinted on Renesmee! But I have stronger feelings for Anne then I ever did about Renesmee or Bella! How screwed up is that? I met the girl a week ago and she is already all I think about. I need to talk to Billy, maybe even Sam.'

Jacob reached his fathers house and knocked on the door. Rachel answered.

"Hey, Jake! We weren't expecting you! Come on in. Daddy, Jake is here. I think he is in the front room, watching the game. It is good to see you Jake. I've missed you!" Rachel pulled Jacob into a hug and led him into the house.

Jacob walked into the front room and sat on the couch. He smiled at Billy then turned his attention to the game, not really watching it. Jacob was thinking of Anne. Hoping she was alright with the newcomers. They seemed to like her, alright. It was him they didn't like. No matter what the Cullens said, he would never fit into their world. But would Anne fit into his? Would she come into his world if he asked her to? Would she…

"So, my son, why have you come to see us? Surely Alice Cullen could buy you new clothes, nicer then anything I can afford. You were here last week. I understand if you miss us. But it is your choice to stay at the…" Billy said during a commercial looking at Jacob.

Jacob laughed softly "I need to talk to you. Am I not allowed to see my dad and sister? That might have been why I came. But seriously, I need to talk to you. But tomorrow, alright, I need to go talk to Sam for a bit. I'll be back later. How long is Rachel here for?"

"She and Paul are leaving in the morning. She transferred to Forks University so that she can be closer to Paul. She said closer to me, but I know what she meant. She and Paul are inseparable. But you've noticed that. So they are staying at Paul's tonight. His mom wanted to say her goodbyes to Paul and she hasn't met Rachel yet. So you can have your room back. Bye, Rachel. See you soon!" Billy said as Rachel entered the room.

"See you tomorrow, dad. I will try not to wake you when I get back. Sam is at Emily's right?" Jacob sat as Rachel sat beside him.

"Yes, the pack was gathering at Em's to eat dinner and catch up. Sam will be surprised to see you. When are you going back?" Billy asked.

"I'll go back on Friday. The Cullens have visitors at the moment. So I stepped out for a few days. I'll be out of your hair soon. But I need to talk to you. I'm going over to Em's. See you, dad. Rach, have a good trip. I love you." Jacob said as he shook Billy's hand and kissed Rachel's cheek.

"Bye, little bro. I love you more. Good luck with everything. I hope it all works out. See you soon." Rachel said hugging Jacob.

"I hope it all woks out, too." Jacob mumbled as he left the house. Jacob walked down to Emily's house instead of taking his car since it was such a nice evening. As he walked up the path to Emily's house, he felt like he was home at last. Jacob knocked on the door three times before walking into the house.

Emily stood in the kitchen, preparing food, Sam by her side. Jared and Kim sat watching TV in the living room. Quil, with Claire on his lap was playing chess with Embry. Seth and Leah sat in the middle of the living room building a card castle. When the front door shut behind Jacob, Claire leapt off Quil's lap and ran to Jacob, hugging his knees. Jacob laughed and picked Claire up.

"I miss you, Uncle Jay!" Claire said holding tight to Jacob.

"I missed you too, Claire. How's it going guys?" Jacob asked sitting next to Seth with Claire on his lap.

"Not too bad. Here is your plate, Jake considering your hands are full. The rest of you, food is on the table." Emily said handing Jacob a plate of food and sitting with hers on the couch. Sam soon joined her as the others went to get food. When everyone had eaten, Emily had gathered the plates to put in the sink to soak, and had returned to Sam's side, Sam turned to Jacob.

"So Jacob, why have you come back so soon after your last visit? I understand if you got homesick. But when you were running back it seemed like more then that." Sam said from his spot on the couch with Emily leaning against him.

"It is more. First off, the Cullens have visitors. I don't know how long they are staying. So don't attack any bloodsuckers, unless they attack you first. Then feel free. Now the reason for my visit… The night before my last return to the Cullens a girl wondered onto the property. She was found by Renesmee the next morning and the Cullens have decided that she is a part of their family now. Her name is Anne Jones.

"The moment I returned to the Cullens I knew something had changed. Rosalie was more bitter than usual. Emmett was with her in their room, attempting to calm her down. Alice was not in the house, but I could hear her in the yard. Jasper was up in his and Alice's room, cursing himself. Edward and Renesmee were in their cottage. Esme and Carlisle were in the kitchen talking as Esme cooked. Bella was sitting on the hood of her car and waiting for me. I changed back to human and went to join her.

'Hey, Bells. What is going on? Your family seems tense.'

'They are. This morning Renesmee found a girl in the oak tree in the yard. She is a human. Renesmee wants her to stay. Esme does too, but not at the main house. It is too dangerous for her. So Emmett and Jasper built her a tree house and put it in the oak tree today. Jasper has almost bit her already. Her name is Anne Jones. Alice went to get her when Edward heard you coming. Come on in. Esme is making dinner for you and Anne. The rest of us are going hunting.'

"So I followed Bella into the house. Esme was in the kitchen, putting food in dishes. Bella led me directly into the dining room where the rest of the family was sitting. Bella pointed to a chair in the middle of the table and I sat down. Then a beautiful blonde haired-blue eyed girl came into the dining room carrying a dish of food. I was shocked. I had already imprinted on Renesmee. And yet, I felt more attracted and connected to this girl that I had just met than one I have known her whole life.

"I got to know Anne over the week. I am confused and annoyed. Is there such a thing as false imprinting? If not what the hell is wrong with me? Sam, have you ever heard of false imprinting or anything like that?" Jacob said looking at Sam.

"I feel for you, my brother. I have never loved anyone like I love Emily so I would not know first hand how you feel. But I have read about something like this in one of our old stories. I don't remember what happened, but it is very similar to what you seem to be going through. If I were you, I would talk to Billy about this. How long are you here for?" Sam asked.

"I plan to talk to Bill in the morning. I am here until Friday. I will try to stop bye again before I leave. I should be heading home, it is getting late." Jacob said pulling a sleeping Claire off his lap and handing her to Emily. He stood up and yawned.

"I'll drive you, bro. I've got to go too. See you guys tomorrow!" Quil said standing, kissing Claire's head and following Jacob outside.

"Passengers open, Jake!" Quil said as he slid into the drivers' seat. Jacob opened the passenger seat and slid into it, smiling at Quil.

"Thanks for this, my brother. I really appreciate it. How have you been? I miss not seeing the pack daily. Seth and Leah check in, but I miss seeing all of you." Jacob said as Quil pulled out of Emily's driveway.

Quil and Jacob talked. Quil was in his senior year of high school. He planed to stay on the reservation when he finished. He was going to be around when Claire was growing up. He had a job lined up in the local auto shop. He would be Claire's best friend.

By the time Quil was done explaining his plans, they had reached Jacob's house.

"Thanks, bro. See you later." Jacob said climbing out of the car and walking up to his house. He opened the front door quietly, so he didn't wake Billy. Jacob closed and locked the front door then made his way back to his old room. Jacob changed quickly from his jeans and tee shirt, to a pair of old sweatpants. He lay down, exhausted, and was soon asleep. He dreamed of Anne.

Jacob woke the next day and glanced at the clock. It was three in the afternoon. Jacob sighed and got out of bed. He yawned widely as he got dressed. He heard the TV in the living room as he opened his bedroom door.

Billy sat in his wheelchair in front of the TV. He looked up as Jacob lay on the couch beside him. Billy smiled and said

"Afternoon, son. What time did you get in last night? You were dead asleep when I woke up."

Jacob yawned again and said

"I got back around ten, I think. I didn't check the time. I don't sleep too well at the Cullens. It smells too sweet. So I guess I was catching up on sleep."

"I guess you were. So tell me son, what do you need to talk to me about?" Billy said looking over at Jacob.

"I want to know if there is such a thing as false imprinting. I thought I imprinted on Renesmee. Then, last week, a girl arrived at the Cullens. Her name is Anne. I care more about Anne than I ever did about Renesmee. I have known Renesmee longer then Anne. But I like Anne more. It makes no sense to me. Sam said last night that there is a old legend of our tribe about false imprinting." Jacob said looking at Billy.

"Yes, my son. I have read that legend as well. I have the book that it is in if you wish to look at it. I think, the way you describe it, that you did indeed misimprint on Renesmee. It sounds like you have become attracted to someone you just met. That is the definition of imprinting. So, go back to her. Make sure she feels the same. And I want a invitation to the wedding." Billy said turning back to the TV.

Jacob smiled, laughing softly and turned to the TV too, thinking of Anne.