JPOV

I can't believe that she called me.

"Uh Jake are you still there?" She asked me again.

"Yes. Sorry. You forgive me?" She wanted to be friends again. That was it though, just friends. I was hopeful for a second, and then I remembered our conversation yesterday. She was with the leech again. We couldn't be friends if she was with him.

"Yes Jacob. I wasn't fair to you yesterday. I am sorry. It hurt that you cut off our friendship, but now I know that it wasn't for no reason. It can't fix the hurt, but I see that you were protecting me. I miss you. Do you think we can be friends again?"

"I am happy that you know the truth. I wish I was the one that told you and not them. Bella I wish we could be friends like we were before this whole mess, but I am a wolf because of the vampires. If you choose to be with him, I can't see us being friends. It is not natural." It hurt me to tell her no, but it was the honest truth.

"I see. Can we at least try? Maybe we can just talk on the phone, no hanging out yet."

"Sure, sure. Bells. I can see you haven't changed much." She still had me wrapped around her finger. There was a knock on my door. "Listen, I have to go. It was good to clear the air. Be careful, don't trust them. Bye Bella."

"Bye Jake."

I hung up the phone and went to answer the door. It was stupid Leah. I rolled my eyes, left the door open, and went to sit down on the couch. "What do you want Leah?"

"Wow that was the nicest greeting anyone has ever given me. You have just created a new standard for me. Move over." She pushed me so she could sit next to me on the couch. I barely moved an inch. I really didn't want to put up with her stuff today.

"Come on Leah I know you don't want to hang out with me, just tell me what you want and so you can leave."

"Have I ever told you I am sooo happy that we are pack members? I really feel that brotherly bond with you. Ugh!!! Jacob have you ever heard of a shower?"

"Leah..." I growled at her. She was really testing my patience.

"Fine. Sam wanted me to come over here to tell you that we are going to patrol earlier tonight. Your phone was busy." She stood up and started walking up towards the door. "And can you please stop thinking of the leech lover? I had a dream about her last night."

"Just get out." She didn't like being a wolf. She hated the fact that she had to be around all of us and she practically hated me. The feeling was mutual. I wanted to hit her every time I saw her. I smelled myself and realized it was time for a shower.

BPOV

"Jacob and I are going to try and be friends again. That's all I can ask." I told Edward, not that he was particularly interested, but no secrets.

There was a knock on the door. I wasn't expecting anyone and Charlie didn't mention anything in the note he left me. Edward didn't seem too worried so I went to answer the door. It was Alice.

"I swear Bella; your fashion sense has gotten worse since I last saw you." She gave me a disapproving glare.

"You just saw me yesterday."

"You know what I mean. We are going to have update your wardrobe on the way to Alaska." She plopped down next to Edward.

"On our way to Alaska? I wasn't planning on going back to school, not with Victoria after me. Laurent saw me there and what about Charlie, we need to be close to him." Panic finally started to sink in. The euphoria of being reunited with Edward and my sudo- vampire family wore off. There was two blood lusted vampires after me. College was the farthest thing from my mind.

"Please Bella, give us more credit. You have a small army of vampires that are here to protect you and Charlie. I have already talked about it with the others and we are going to split up as long as we need to. Carlisle, Esme, Elizar, Carmen, Emmet and Rose, are going to stay in Forks and out of sight. No one will know that they are here. Kate, Tanya, Irina, Jasper, myself and Edward will return to Alaska with you. Victoria or Laurent haven't made up their minds yet. I don't know what their plan of attack is, but the glimmers I have seen, are no where near Alaska." She smiled at me. I wish Jasper was here to make me feel calm about this.

"Are you sure I shouldn't stay here?"

"What are you going to tell Charlie, love? He doesn't much care for me at the moment and I am sure he would through a huge fit if you tried to drop out of school mid semester." Edward said.

I knew he was right. It would be easier to be with Edward in Alaska. I could introduce the thought of Edward slowly. It didn't make me any calmer that I would be splitting up the Cullen's and the Denali's. Charlie would be all alone and not know what danger looked like. Before I left, I would ask Jacob to look out for him as well. I hadn't been home that long, but I fell in love with Forks all over again. The rain and cold have grown on me. I wasn't looking forward to leaving.

"What time do we leave?" I sat on Edward's lap. He put his arms around me.

"We will leave tonight. You can sleep in the car. I will send the Denali's up early to scout a head. Jasper and I will run with you guys and Edward will get the joy of driving your ancient truck." Alice hopped up and in a flash she was out the door.

Edward groaned. "Can't we just hide your truck somewhere and take my car? I can buy you a new truck."

"No, I love my truck. You can't buy me a truck. Leave my poor truck alone. I swear Edward Cullen if it mysteriously dies tonight....I will buy an even slower car to replace it." I turned around so he could see my face. I was trying to give my most serious stern face. I don't think I was successful because he busted into a fit of laughter. It was so good to here him laugh. I joined him.

After he calmed down enough he said, "All right, all right. Your truck it is. Now let's go pack for our little adventure."

I went upstairs to re pack my bags. Charlie would be sad and I would be sad to leave Charlie. But school was waiting and Alice said I was safe to return. Only draw back was that I would still be in class with Tanya. Which made me remember the look that she gave me at the Cullen's.

"Edward, what is the relationship like between you and Tanya." He stopped what he was doing and looked at the ground. For a moment he was speechless and if he could blush, I am sure he would have been bright red.

"We are friends or family more or less. Why?"

"So there was nothing between you and here before?" A gorgeous blonde vampire would grab any males attention, so why not Edwards?

"Well she wants something more. I have never seen her as anything more that a friend. Nothing has happened." He looked me in the eyes. "I have only had eyes for you." He sealed that statement with a kiss. I was overwhelmed with his presence. I wrapped my right arm around his neck while my left hand found its way into his hair. I grabbed on tightly. He ended it too soon.

"Okay, I believe you."

Later that night I had dinner with Charlie. Edward remained in my room until I was ready to leave. The Denali's were already on there way up to Alaska and would make it there before Edward and I left. Alice and Jasper were saying good bye to the family. I was able to go to the house this afternoon. I also phoned Jacob again and told him that I was going back to school. I gave him my dorm phone number and told him to look after Charlie. I didn't tell him why. I didn't need him trying to be a hero and hunting Victoria on his own. I made Charlie and me a steak and potato dinner. I also froze some other quick meals for Charlie to do himself.

"I can't believe its time for you to back so soon. Are you sure you don't want to leave in the morning? I will be safer that driving this late at night." Charlie asked me.

"I am sure. I slept in this morning and I feel like I can stay up for a few hours. I would rather be on the road and stop at a motel or something." I gave him a reassuring smile.

"Call me when you get there tomorrow."

"I will." I grabbed our dirty dishes and washed them. I cleaned up the kitchen and went upstairs to get my bags. Edward told me he would meet me in the truck. I was going to drive it to his house. I went down stairs.

"Okay kid, drive safe and don't speed." Charlie gave me a hug. He had no idea the speed we would go. Luckily my truck didn't allow for us to go super sonic like Edwards.

"I will Dad. Love you."

"Love you too Bells." I walked out the door and threw my bag into the back of the truck. As promised Edward was hiding in the passenger seat. I got in the truck and buckled my seat belt. I waved at Charlie and was on the road.

When we arrived at the Cullen's everyone was out side waiting for us. I said my good byes to everyone.

"Jasper will have to give me a play by play of all the funny things you do Bella. Don't worry I will find out." Emmet said when I went to give him a hug good bye.

"I was so worried that you might miss something I wasn't planning on being clumsy anymore." I retorted to him. He laughed.

"Please be safe dear. Call Carlisle or myself if you need anything. I love you." Esme said.

Elizar and Carmen both said goodbye and returned to the house. Rosalie said her goodbyes to her family and returned to the house without even glancing in my direction.

"Don't worry about her. She will come around one day." Alice said trying to reassure me. "Okay the path is clear. Let's go."

Edward went to the driver side and I reluctantly handing him the keys. I walked over to the passenger side and slipped as I try to get in. I caught myself with the door. Emmet boomed with laughter. Edward stared at me and I just shrugged. My second attempt landed me in the truck. I closed the door and we were off.