A/N: Okay just in case you were wondering the 'father of sorts' from the previous chapter isn't Carlisle. Well I actually haven't made up my mind about that but for now just assume that it's not Carlisle. Okay so this chapter might be boring but whatever it's necissary for the story and introduces Bella and Jake. Also, remember this is my first story so if it totally sucks, well, that's kinda expected. I wasn't sure where to end this chapter because I was't sure if I wanted Charlie to tell them about the call that he got the night before about some mysterious boy in the woods that killed a hiker, or if he would save that until he found out that Bella was going looking for him. Anyways, just giving everyone a warning so you don't tell me 'omg this story sucks' so i can just say 'well i did warn you.' lol I really hope you enjoy the story despite the crappy and/or corny writing. 3

Disclaimer: If I owned Twilight, Jacob would be mine : ). Too bad. Darn Stephanie Meyer and her amazing characters!

Chapter Two: Hiking

BPOV

I thought about Jacob and our friendship as I drove the familiar road to La Push. We had been friends since we were five and that had never gone away. Even when I told him that I was trading him in for Jessica in the third grade. He took me back when she dumped me for the new girl. Some friend she was. But Jake always had my back, even if he was going to get killed for it.

"But Bells, you know the chief will kill me if I do that!"

"Please, Jake? I really want to go hiking today. Now, how often do you think that's going to happen?" He chuckled then sighed.

"God Bells, when am I ever going to learn to say no to you?" I smiled.

"Hopefully never."

"Are you sure you want to do this now? I mean there has been a lot of talk about that bear. And with you by my side I'll just be begging that bear to take a chunk out of me."

"Are you implying that I attract danger?"

"No, I'm saying you attract danger. No wonder the chief is so protective of you."

"Ha ha, very funny. I'll be there in a few minutes, don't forget your hiking shoes!"

"Yeah and the first aid kit." He hung up before I could chew him out for that remark. Oh well, I'll have all day to do that.

Five minutes later I pulled up to Jake's house. He was outside before I could even park, probably because you could hear my truck coming from a mile away. True to his word, he had a good sized first aid kit. He was smiling like a fool.

"Have fun hiking with that thing." I said with a smirk when he reached my truck.

"Oh, Bells, you know I can last longer carrying this than you can hiking." I stuck my tongue out at him. "Very mature."

"Whatever, let's just go."

We hiked for a couple of hours until we came across this beautiful meadow.

"Wow, it's beautiful!"

"Yeah, we should hang out here for a while before we head back."

"Yeah that sounds great."

We began exploring and talking. Jake is really great to talk to, we spent the next couple of hours exploring and talking about everything. Then I heard a russling sound.

"Did you hear that?"

"Oh now she gets scared, after we go hiking in the bear infested woods."

"Seriously Jake. Listen, there it is again.... Let's go check it out."

"So now she wants to go looking for the thing that she thinks is making creepy noises in the woods. You seriously have no sense of self preservation."

"Shut up and follow me."

I started walking towards the sound. I knew Jacob would follow me, and there was a telltale snapping of a twig behind me to confirm it. "Would you keep it down Jake? You might scare it away." I whispered at him. I'm not sure but I think i heard him mumble something like 'good, then we'd live to tell the story'. I rolled my eyes. Typical Jake.

The russling sound had stopped but I knew that we had to be close. There was a few charred leaves inside a ring of rocks. Hm, it must be a human then.

I caught some sudden movement out of the corner of my eye. It was something reddish brown, hair maybe? I'm not sure, but it did look a hell of a lot like a person. I coul tell Jake was getting nervous by then and decided that I probably wouldn't find much more out here. I silently signalled Jake that we were turning back and he sighed in relief. I waited a moment before I followed behind him, and was almost grateful that I did. I saw the person from before, standing not too far away, partially concealed by bushes and trees. Almost, because those emerald green eyes were dark with unjustified hatred and anger. I quickly caught up with Jake and suggested that it was getting late and we should head back.

Jake gave me a strange look but quickly agreed, not wanting to get into any more trouble with the chief. When we pulled up to Jake's house I was sure I was dead. The cruiser sat out front and I briefly caught the curtains fluttering back into place. I took a deep breath and turned to Jacob who sat there with the same 'I'm so fucking dead' look on his face.

"Alright, don't panic, we are still innocent until proven guilty." I reassured him.

"Since when."

"Well, either way it won't help our case if we're freaking out." He nodded his agreement and we both stepped out of the car.

"Hey Bells, Jake. Billy invited us for dinner." I had to stop myself from sighing in relief. "So what did you two do today?" Great, I should have known that was coming. Thankfully Jake stepped up and save our butts with some humor.

"Oh, nothing. Just set off a few home made bombs, robbed a few banks, and ran over an old lady. What about you?" He said it so seriously I almost would have believed him... ya know, if it wasn't Jake.

"Oh, about the same." We all laughed.

The rest of dinner passed with talk and laughter and Charlie forgot all about what Jake and I had done that day. But there was something in the back of my mind that kept pulling me back to those emerald eyes...