A/N: Okay… OMG IM SORRY THIS TOOK A HUNDRED YEARS TO UPDATE! I mean I really made you guys wait TOO LONG. I was just having writers block and I was so focused on my Paul X OC story that I never had the time for this. So once again I am SO SORRY, I hope you guys still want to read this. And please don't forget to read my A/N at the end of the chapter.

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Chapter 18

I awoke the next morning to screaming and shouting downstairs. I recognized the first voice as my mother's but I had no idea who the male voice belonged to. I sighed before slipping out of bed, stretching and heading for the door.

Of course I was quite shocked to hear an argument take place in our living room since mom never has anyone over. And although I hated the fact a man was shouting back at my mom, I really wasn't in the mood of interrupting. Mom would probably NOT appreciate it anyway.

I opened my door quietly and tip toed out into the hall to hear the argument a bit better. But what I heard was something I wasn't expecting… ever.

"Leave this house now! Before Eva sees you," my mom roared.

"Don't you speak to me-," the man started.

"Get out! Just leave!,".

"I will not leave this house until I see-,".

"Don't you even think about that! How could you, after all these years you expect us to welcome you back with open arms, huh? You left and I don't want you in our lives again,".

The man laughed, "You can't prevent me from seeing my daughter. If I want to see her I will, I'm her father,".

At that my breath caught in my throat and I leaned against the wall for balance.

"Well then I'll make it harder for you Bob, leave! And we'll see whether you'll fight hard enough to see her which I doubt. You never even bothered to see her before, why now? Is there something you want? Money perhaps?," my mom spat.

"You know what I want? My family. You and I are going for lunch tomorrow, there's a lot we've got to talk about,".

My mom huffed, "Yeah right,".

"Great pick you up at two o'clock tomorrow,".

"No wait I didn't-," before my mom could finish her sentence, Bob was already out the door.

I was still in complete and utter shock after everything I had just heard. My father was back? And more importantly, was he back for good? I really didn't know how to take that. Did I want to see him after all these years? After all, like mom said, he never wanted to see me before.

I took a deep breath before heading into the bathroom. Leaning against the sink as I looked back at my reflection in the mirror.

Bob was my father. The man who abandoned me and my mother all those years ago. The man who never once picked up the phone to see how the mother of his child was doing. The man who never bothered to visit his daughter.

Bile slowly made its way up my throat but I swallowed it back. I cringed as I looked at myself. I was a complete mess after everything that had happened last night. I didn't even want to remember last night--- well not yet anyway. After all, my mom hadn't come back last night which makes me wonder if she was with Bob. And Bob, just the thought of him made me sick.

I wasn't ready for all this drama.

I took a quick shower to clear my mind, standing under the warm water longer than usual, trying to calm my nerves. I then dried off, brushed my teeth, wrapped at towel around myself and headed back out into my room to dress.

Once I was dressed in my jeans and white t-shirt, my hair dried and pulled back in a high pony tail. I took a deep calming breath before heading downstairs to face my mom. No doubt she knew I had heard everything. After all I did slam the bathroom door shut.

"Morning," I mumbled as I made my way into the kitchen, passing my mother by as she sat at the table, a cup of tea in her hands.

"Morning yourself," she replied.

I remained silent as I emptied the last of our cereal into a bowl. I wasn't going to bring up the subject if she didn't… yet.

"So," she coughed, "I guess you heard everything,".

"Yep," I said as I slipped into the seat across from her, starting on my breakfast.

"Look, I'm going to get straight to the point," I met her eyes, "Last night I bumped into your father at a bar Mandy a co-worker of mine brought me to. I was drunk and so I was… overjoyed when I recognized him. He was a little tipsy too so… look anyway, I woke up the next morning in some bed with him laying next to me. Of course I freaked out and left for home but it turns out he asked where I lived and yeah that's how he came here,".

"Mom I don't know what to say…," I trailed off, stirring my cereal.

"Honey you don't have to say anything. This is my problem and I'll solve it. I'm really sorry Eva, really really truly sorry! I was such an idiot, I wasn't even supposed to go drinking last night and oh no, I must have had you worried sick about my whereabouts last night," she sighed, throwing her head into her hands.

"You know what mom?," I started, pushing my bowl away, "You're damn right! You were such an idiot you even surprised me right now. What the heck mom? You slept with, what's his name? Bob last night! I mean who cares if he's my father, he didn't give a crap about me before so why should he now? And since when do people you hate so much suddenly become irresistible when drunk mom? Remember drunk talk is sober thought. I should have known," I finished, giving her a look of disgust before standing up and exiting the room.

I could care less whether my mom was in complete and utter shock right now. It was about time I spoke the truth, I was sick of being nice when it only made things worse on my part. If mom thought she was stupid then I thought she was even worse than that. And today I wasn't going to be sympathetic. She brought this on herself. Like she said, it's her problem she'll solve it.

And I'd really like to see how she handled it.

~*~

Around 6pm that evening, I was laying flat on my bed scrolling through the stored numbers on my phone when I reached Dylan's. I debated on whether I should call him or not. Simply because I was very curious as to how life as a vampire was and exactly what he was doing with himself.

After thinking over everything he had explained to me last night, I thought everything sounded a little too convenient to be true. I wasn't calling Dylan a liar but I had a funny feeling he was hiding something from me.

And yet deep down I didn't want to know exactly what he was hiding. Perhaps it was grotesque and he hadn't wanted to tell me? I suppose he was right. I didn't want to know, he was only doing what was best for me.

I sighed, sinking deeper into my pillow when I let my thoughts wander to Jake last night.

He was hurt and angry with me, that was obvious. First he just left me in the woods with his biggest enemy, a vampire. Secondly he stalked me when I went for lunch with Dylan. And thirdly he abruptly hung up on me when I phoned him last night.

His anger and hurt with me would probably blow off soon, after all I am his imprint but I couldn't possibly wait for that. How soon was soon? Can't he feel the tugging on his heart? The emptiness inside of him without me? because I sure felt it.

Yet I didn't want to cry.

I had done enough of that lately and today was the day I was going to make things right. And as a matter of fact I was going to start now.

I pressed the dial button on Dylan's number and waited patiently for him to answer.

"Eva? What a surprise," Dylan answered, I could hear the smile in his voice.

"Ha ha, you knew it was me eh?,".

"Yep, in case you didn't know, I still have your number,".

"Hmm did you have it written down up in your room or something?,".

"Nope, I memorized it,".

"Oh…,".

"So what's happening Eva?,".

I took a deep breath. Might as well get this over and done with now.

"Dylan I don't know how to put this… you're my friend, one that I will always remember. You were the first person that spoke to me, the new girl in Forks High. You never gave up on me when I was shy and didn't know what to say to you, no, you stuck around and slowly but gradually I opened up to you and we became really close. You still visited me when I moved to La Push and even after you were turned… turned into a vampire, you still came to see me. And that is something I will always remember.

"But even though we remained friends, moving to La push changed my life. I wasn't the person I used to be. No, my life didn't consist of just going to school, hanging out with friends, going up to Port Angeles. It changed drastically. Of course it wasn't until this year, however this is the year you decided to visit me. This is the year my Jake turned into a werewolf and imprinted on me. So basically while I was doing the usual; going to school, hanging out with friends, going up to Port Angeles, my mind was on other things like; the safety of our people, vampires, werewolves, my Jake and etcetera.

"Then one day when I thought things could only look up for me, you turn up as a vampire. Dylan I care for you so much but you're a vampire now and that's bad for Jake and I's relationship. Not to mention I'm terrified of vampires-,".

"Eva I get where you're going and-,".

"No let me finish. The point is Dylan, as much as I care about you, it's best that we end our friendship now. I'll miss you Dylan, I really will but for things to look up for me, I have to leave some things behind and that includes you. I'm sorry Dylan I really am but you're a vampire, Jake's a werewolf, our friendship would never be the same. I'm really really sorry," I finished, taking a deep breath.

This was a good thing. I knew it. As much as it hurt to say goodbye to him, it had to be done.

"You know you could have just got to the point Eva," Dylan chuckled.

"Well you deserve much more than that Dylan," I replied. Grateful that he was lightening the mood.

"However I understand you completely Eva and I'm glad you remembered all those times we had. Thank you,".

"Don't mention it Dylan,".

"And I feel exactly the same way as you Eva well… nearly, you get what I'm saying. Without giving you a speech- I am grateful for yours though- all I have to say is thank you for being there for me and allowing me to be your friend. It meant so much to me. I understand how Jacob is, I guess I'm the same around him. I wish you all the best, you're a wonderful person and I am so happy to have known you. So I guess this it then, goodbye Eva,".

I closed my eyes, holding back the tears that threatened to escape. I would not cry today. This was good, this was great.

"Goodbye Dylan, thank you… for everything,".

"Same to you Eva, goodbye,".

"Bye,".

And just like that, Dylan was no longer in my life.

~*~

I hadn't realized I had dozed off after speaking to Dylan until my cell vibrated on my bed. I wasn't too sure who would be calling me at 8pm since the number was anonymous but I answered all the same.

"Hello," I answered, my voice groggy with sleep.

"Good morning Eva," the voice replied, chuckling.

I rolled my eyes, a smile tugging at the corners of my lips, "Quil what in the world do you want?,".

"Oh oh, grumpy much eh?," he joked, I remained silent, "Okay then… anyway Emily wants to invite you over for a BBQ in like an hour, everyone's going, so see you then?,".

"Um I," I started then yawned, "I don't know Quil I mean-," then I stopped. What would sitting around do me? I needed to make up with Jake and I was 100.5% positive he'd be there, "You know what? Yeah I'll be there. Catch you then and thanks for notifying me Quil,".

"Always a pleasure. See ya,".

Before I could even say goodbye to him, he hung up. So typical of Quil. I loved him like a brother though, he was always there for me just like Dylan. And he was hilarious.

Taking one last look at the clock, I slipped out of bed, threw open my wardrobe, pulled my cream knee length dress off its hanger and threw it onto the bed before fetching a towel and taking my second shower of the day. I just felt the need to freshen up for tonight.

While showering my mind drifted off to yesterday morning when I had heard mom shouting at someone down the phone. She wouldn't tell me who it was, saying it was best I didn't know and yet for some reason I had a funny feeling it was Bob.

But didn't she say she bumped into him last night and not the night before?

I would ask her about that tonight if I got the chance. Because if anything had to do with Bob then it had to do with me as well. After all, even though I don't consider him my father, technically he was and I couldn't take that away from him.

"Wow look at you," mom gushed when I entered the living room. I could tell she was nervous about my approach because of this morning but I was no longer angry with her.

However I decided to wear the white knee length dress which only had two tiny golden straps- I'd probably need to take my white cardigan since La push isn't exactly warm- and golden flats to go with it. I did my hair up in a bun and applied a little amount of makeup. Might as well look good for the night.

"Thanks mom, uh," I didn't know how to put this, "Look I'm sorry for lashing out on you this morning, it was just a lot to take in. I guess we can talk about it later then?,".

Mom's face lit up with relief, "Of course. But you were right Eva, I was an idiot. Look we'll talk about it later after you get back from?,".

"Emily and Sam's. They're having a BBQ so I guess I'll be home around eleven or twelve…,".

She waved me off, "Stay as long as you want, they're a nice couple, I trust them,".

"Okay see you," I said before grabbing my cardigan off the hook by the door and leaving.

I just kept my fingers crossed. Hoping that tonight would go well.

~*~

"EVA!," Emily screeched as I entered the kitchen.

Surprisingly no one was present inside the house but I was pretty sure they were all out the back considering I could hear peoples laughter and chatter coming from out there. Emily as usual was in the kitchen washing a few glasses. Which she had put down to give me a big hug.

I laughed, "Hey Em,".

She broke our embrace and held me out at arm's length, "I had no idea whether you were coming or not. I asked Quil to phone you but he never told me what you said,".

I rolled my eyes, "Typical of him. But yeah here I am, why are you so surprised, I always come,".

She let go of me, biting her lip, "Well we heard…,".

"Oh,".

"But that's between you and him. Anyway can you help me take these out the back?," she smiled.

"Absolutely," I replied before picking up a tray filled with chocolate chip cookies and blueberry muffins.

What I wasn't expecting as I brought the tray out with a genuine smile on my face was the silence that I received. Everyone had stopped talking, laughing or whatever they were doing and kept their focus on me. To say it was awkward would be an understatement.

I froze just as I was about to place the tray on a table and met every pair of eyes around the yard. I really wasn't sure what to say or do and considering my face was as red as a tomato, I just wanted to get out of there.

Luckily though Emily came out, cleared her throat and everyone went back to what they were previously doing. I looked over my shoulder at her, giving her a small smile which she returned before she headed back inside.

"Hey Eva," Kim said as she came up to me, handing me a coke.

"Hey, thanks," I said, accepting the drink.

"So… sorry about that, we just thought that after last night you weren't coming,".

I nodded in understanding, "You guys thought wrong, I'm not one to hold grudges so to get to the point, is Jake here?,".

Kim shook her head, "No… he said he's not up for it. I think he's out in his garage or something,".

I set the coke down on the table, "Okay thanks Kim, catch you later,".

And with that I ran in through the back door, out the front and down the road to Jakes. I didn't waste any time as I sprinted to his garage, panting once I reached it. It was dark inside and I was just about to head over to his house when I heard a tool clatter to the floor.

"Jake?," I said, entering the garage.

Once my eyes adjusted to the darkness I could make his body out down the end of the room, sitting on the floor, his back against the wall. His eyes met mine but he never said anything. He didn't look too good either, his hair was disheveled, his white t-shirt worn and stained with oil from the cars. His jeans faded.

"Jake are you okay?," I asked leaning down next to him, placing my hand on his arm.

"Do I look okay to you?," he hissed, diverting his gaze to the floor.

"Well no-,".

"Then why ask huh? What do you care anyway,".

"Jake please-," I started again but he cut me off, throwing my hand off his arm.

"No!," he roared, "Last night you chose a freaking parasite over me! How do you think that made me feel huh? Leaving you behind with him? And then the next day I have to watch you as you have lunch with him at the Diner. Ugh!,".

He stood up then, throwing his face into his hands. His longish hair like a curtain, hiding his face from me.

I scrambled up to my feet, my pretty dress stained, "You think I chose Dylan over you?,".

He turned around to face me, his expression bitter, "No, you didn't choose him as a lover, I'm not stupid but you stayed on his side Eva, his! If there's one person you should side with it's me, after everything we've been through. Everything we've shared,".

"But you wouldn't hear us out Jake! Just because he's a vampire doesn't mean he's dangerous,".

He chuckled darkly, "Dangerous? Eva they're all dangerous! If he forgot how fragile you are for one second you would be in danger,".

"Look Jake, it doesn't matter anymore I'm never going to see him again,".

"Yeah right,".

"No seriously, I phoned him today, told him our friendship was over. That's it, he's gone from our lives, I thought maybe you'd feel better but apparently you're pissed with me right now so I guess I should just head back to the barbeque, I'm not in the mood for this right now," I said before turning on my heel and heading towards the opening of the garage.

Jake's burning hand grabbed my arm, spinning me around to face him. Preventing me from leaving.

"He's gone as in never ever coming back?," he asked. His expression and voice softer now.

I nodded, "Yeah never ever coming back, he's your mortal enemy, why should I have him in our lives if he's going to cause drama? Besides I'm not too comfortable around vampires,".

"Are you comfortable around me?," he asked, a grin playing out on his lips.

I thought for a moment, "Yep, even when you're pissed with me,".

"God I love you so much," he said before wrapping me up in one of his signature bear hugs.

I sighed against his chest, snuggling closer to him. I hadn't realized how much I had missed his warmth, his comfort. I felt so protected, so safe when I was around him and I knew that he would be the only person to make me feel this way.

"Are you coming with me back to Sam's?," I murmured.

"Yeah, I need to change though," he replied before releasing me and pulling his t-shirt over his head.

I rolled my eyes, "You're so in love with yourself Jake,".

"You know you love it when I'm shirtless Eva," he winked, "come on, I better have some clean shirts," he said before taking my hand and leading us outside towards his house.

~*~

It was exactly three in the morning when I heard the soft snores from Jake. His strong arms wrapped around me, his face buried into the back of my neck. His warm muscular body pressed up against my back.

I knew my mom wasn't too pleased when I told her I was staying over at Jake's but it was something I needed to do. We had such a good time at the barbeque and since everything was going so well I just wanted to fall asleep in his arms, in his room for the first time. After all, he's always over at my place.

So without any further thoughts, I smiled to myself before sleep overcame me. sending me into tons of blissful dreams where Jake and I lived together, where Jake and I had children, where Jake and I were married.

And marriage was the first thing on my mind when I woke up that morning.

Somehow during the night Jake's head ended up on my chest and our legs were tangled together, I was thankful Billy had gone on a fishing trip with Charlie yesterday and wasn't coming back until tomorrow because if he walked in on this I don't think he would have been too pleased.

I looked over at the clock that hung crooked on the wall over the door and my eyes widened when I realized it was 1pm. Talk about over sleeping. I guess Jake needed it though since he patrols almost every night.

So as gently as I could, I attempted to slip out of the bed without waking Jake but it only caused his arms to tighten their grip on me. I giggled to myself, "Jake, I need to get up," I whispered, running my hand through his shiny black hair. I was glad he decided to let it grow back, I loved it long.

"Just sleep with me, we can get up later," he murmured.

"Jake it's like one o'clock,".

"I usually get up at two,".

I laughed, "Okay fine, two and we're getting up,".

"Hey Eva?,".

"Yes?,".

"What did you dream about last night?,".

His question took me by surprise and I could feel a blush creep into my cheeks, "Umm I dreamt about us eh… married,".

I felt him smile against me, "You know I know the perfect date for our wedding,".

My eyes widened, "Really? When?,".

"July 20th, it's the date I first met you two years ago,".

I smiled brightly at this, "Oh my god that's so romantic Jake, I would have never thought of that,". I knew that it wasn't exactly the day we made friends, it was the day I bumped into him at the local store. We exchanged smiles but I would always cherish that moment.

He looked up at me then, his eyes melting into mine, "I love you Eva, so does my dad and I know maybe it's a little early for us to get married but I really want this. I want to come home to you, I want to dine with you, I want to watch TV with you, I want to go to bed with you and wake up every morning with you next to me. Hell, I want to hang out the laundry with you. Because everything will be ours, us, me and you, together,".

"Me too Jake, me too. But what about this Victoria leech and all this Bella Swan drama?,".

"That my dear," he pecked me on the lips, "Will be history when we get married,".

I nodded my head, hoping he was right, "So are we talking this year or next year for the wedding?,".

"Well considering my dad helped me put a deposit on a small house down the road," I gasped, "Then I'm thinking this year,".

"Jake, I'm speechless," I said, holding him close to me.

"So I take that as a yes to getting married this year?,".

"Of course! This is our last year of school anyway,".

He chuckled, kissing my collarbone, "I can't wait,".

I couldn't either.

A/N: Now I know that chapter hadn't really got too much in it but there's only two chapters left. You see I feel like if I make this story go up to say 30 chapters maybe I'll be late updating and I'll run out of ideas or you guys might give up on me. I'm sorry I haven't updated this sooner, it's just I've been busy and I have like my other fanfic to update as well.

So how do you guys feel about this? Will I just make 1 more chapter which will skip a couple of months and get straight to the wedding and then chapter 20 will be the Epilogue? Or do you guys want more?

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Note: The events that take place in this story aren't on the same timeline as New Moon/ Eclipse. After all it's just an easy read fanfic :D