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There's a lot less words in this one but it's because I wanted to give you this quick as I'm busy for the next to days so I don't think an update is likely.

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*Clears throat* Anyway I apologize for typos because this has been done quick. Paul and Tala get on in this but then they argue so sorry :(. I'll post the ideas at the bottom :). And remember go to the bottom of my profile for pictures.

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Arianna Tala Cole

AKA The author

There are many, things that I,

Would like to say to you, but I don't know how,

Because maybe,

You're gonna be the one that saves me,

And after all,

You're my wonderwall.

- Oasis

- Wonderwall

The next morning found me rolling out of bed, tired as anything at 5:30 am. I couldn't sleep. And trust me it wasn't for lack of trying. It wasn't home sickness. It wasn't that the bed was uncomfortable. And it wasn't that I was worried about school because it was a Saturday. It wasn't anything like that. I just couldn't sleep. I didn't know why. And THAT annoyed me most of all. It was like something was missing. Like without that something I was incomplete and there was no way until I had it I could sleep. If only I knew what that 'it' was.

I puzzled over this as I padded softly down the stairs careful not to wake Emily and Sam. I went into the kitchen to see if there was any food left in the house after last night. There was…amazingly. I found a bowl and a box of rice crispies. Yum. Milk…milk….milk….AH HA milk. I poured some of the rice crispies into a bowl with some milk and they started crackling and popping…and I suppose snapping. Snap, Crackle and Pop and all that shizz. I grinned as I sprinkled some sugar on the top. Not the healthiest of options but it sure did taste good. I washed my bowl after using it and went into the living room to see if anything was 'on the box'.

I almost jumped out of my skin when I got there. On the sofa, head lolling over the side, hand loosely gripping the remote, and looking thoroughly bored, was Paul.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

"Watching t.v. I thought you weren't a morning person?" He replied not taking his eyes off the telly.

"I'm not, don't change the subject, how did you get in?"

"Spare key. Then what are you doing up?"

"Couldn't sleep. Why did you come here?"

"…" He didn't answer.

"Paul?"

"What is this the fucking Spanish inquisition?" He snapped suddenly aggressive. Turning his head to look at me. I got a full view of the anger in his eyes.

I must admit I was a little taken aback. Even being used to James being all bi-polar I wasn't ready for that. I was way off my A game with the lack of sleep.

"No…I…I just…wondered." I finished lamely.

"Well keep fucking wondering then." He said, looking back at the t.v.

I was frozen in place a little. I didn't really know what to do from there I just kind of stood there. I mean was I going to just turn and leave or what?

"Well are you going to sit down or keep standing there like a lemon?" He asked calmer now.

I looked around. There was the sofa he was laying across, still half naked I might add. What is it with these boys and not wearing clothing? Maybe I didn't really mention noticing it yesterday but I certainly noticed it now. Along with how well defined his chest and abs were. 'I should probably stop staring now', I thought as I saw him turn to frown at me, and then smirk as he noticed me looking at him.

"Like what you see?" He asked smugly.

I blushed, and being quite pale, it was noticeable.

"No…what makes you think that…I was just…deciding on…..where to sit." 'Yeah that's it.' I added in my head. 'I was not just staring at Paul.'

He raised his eyebrows and I realized I was still looking at him. Shit. 'Just prove your point and look away.' I flushed redder still, and turned to sit in the armchair closest me. I shivered on impact. It was leather, which, first thing in the morning AND on my bare arms, was really cold.

Paul rolled his eyes at me.

"Come and sit here. I won't bite you know."

I didn't want to. I didn't want to prove his point that I had been staring at him. Which I had but that was not the point. He did not get to know that…yet...ever.

"No this is fine…it's…squishy."

He rolled his eyes again and sighed at me. Leaning over he grabbed my arm in his very warm hand. Which is obviously still my mind playing tricks on me because there is no way he's that hot and I noticed every other boy has the same temperature I just have to get used to not being around werewolves anymore. But for the moment I was going to make use of my minds trick as he pulled my back close to his chest so we were spooning on the sofa and draped an arm over me so I didn't fall off. I snuggled a little further back, hoping he wouldn't notice although I could almost feel the smirk radiating off of him.

I couldn't believe we were actually getting on. I mean yesterday we argued non-stop and yet first thing in the morning he's all sweet and nice…well ish. Maybe he's only a jerk when people are around. I could feel myself getting sleepy as I laid there nice and warm all snuggled up to him. I realize how small I was and how perfectly I fit here as if he was keeping me all sheltered and safe. I couldn't help but smile slightly, I was so comfortable. I'd lay here forever if I could. Forever and ever.

'He's not that bad really.' Was my last thought as I drifted off into a peaceful sleep.

During the time I was sleeping I was sure I heard a chorus of 'oooooh's', felt a little movement and heard a thump as someone got knocked over along with a 'shush she's sleeping.' but I couldn't be certain.

When my eyelids did finally flutter open I was still wrapped in Paul's arms on the sofa, I stretched a little, "What time is it?"

"Eleven thirty." He mumbled into my ear, his warm breath floating over the top of my neck felt nice, I wanted to shiver, it sent tingles down my spine, but hey the neck was just one of those places for me.

I could tell from where I was laying, looking at the television, 'well duh Talla how else would you know', he was watching the show American Chopper. SCORE! I love this show. I realized that we could not be the only two people in the house. When I looked at the window it was chucking it down, the rain looked torrential and it must be freezing. I noticed I still found Paul extremely warm because I'm sure it was cold in here too but I felt all snugly. I decided I was not going to let the temperature issue bother me anymore. If that's how my brain wanted to make boys feel. Fine. But anyway I noticed we couldn't be the only ones in the house. The question remained then when would the other boys come in and ruin the moment. Because if I could stop them I would. I'm quite happy and comfortable here so I don't need Paul going all moody and me having to move and be cold. That would not be fun.

Jacob bounded into the room not even a second later with Embry and Quil.

'You always have to tempt fate Talla don't you?' I thought. 'Or maybe god just hates you.'

They all flopped down on the armchairs grinning from ear to ear. And I mean that quite literally. I don't think you could of stretched their grins further.

"You know…" Jacob began.

Oh no. I glared at him. I know these moments too well, these are the moments when they group to conspire against you. It happened so much when Matt and I were dating Joe was thrown through a window at least six times.

"Spooning…" Embry joined in.

"Leads to…" Quil added.

I closed my eyes. I knew where this was going.

"Forking!" They all finished, bursting out in laughter.

Paul was gritting his teeth and shaking. I was actually quite scared the amount he was shaking. I knew it was stupid because he's not Aj, Matt, James or Joe so he won't turn into a werewolf and rip me to shreds if I'm too close, but when he starts to loose his temper he's so similar…

"So how long have you all been forking each other, because I sure as hell don't see you spooning anyone else." I said to them aggressively.

Laughter flowed from Paul's mouth and the mouths of Jared, Kim and Seth who were entering the room as I said it. All three of the offended boys glared at me.

"We'll so get you for that."

"Honey you have no idea who your messing with."

"We are so much more than anything you've dealt with before.

"Oh yeah?" I glared right back into all of their eyes, which is not easy, "Try me."

They got up and stomped out of the room.

"Have fun forking!" I yelled after them in a cheery voice.

"WE ARE NOT FORKING!" Came back three very unamused screams.

"Whatever helps you sleep at night." I mumbled looking back at the television.

Kim was now seated in Jared's lap and Seth was lounging across an armchair of his own.

"Wow, you were defensive there." Seth said.

Kim and I both glared at him. How do men not get this. Don't fucking comment or Paul will get uptight and I'll have to move.

"Was not."

"Was too."

"Was not."

"Was too."

"Was not."

"Was too.

"Was not."

"Was too."

"Well I'm fucking comfy okay. So sue me if I didn't want to get up so Paul could get all angry and beat them up." I said snuggling backwards all pissed off.

I could feel Paul smirking. I didn't need to see it. I could feel it. And I knew he'd never let this go. We'd go back to our stupid arguments later and it'd be all 'don't come near me' or 'don't touch me' and all I'd get in reply would be 'well you weren't complaining this morning, in fact you said you were COMFORTABLE'. Bloody hell.

We must've laid there all day watching shitty television programs. Well obviously there were a few cool ones but, anyway. We must of just laid there watching this shitty stuff all day until everyone decided to go out.

"We've got a bonfire to go to." Emily said.

"Don't let me stop you." I replied.

I mean it'd give me time to catch up with the boys. The way I looked at it I'd just call them, they could wolf out and run down. Then when I needed to leave to be home on time, they could run back. Perfect.

"Hey Em." I said just as they were leaving.

"Yeah?"

"How long are you going to be?"

"About three hours. Maybe four."

I looked at the clock it was seven, which meant I had until ten or eleven. That'd work.

"Okay." I said nodding at her.

Everyone gave me a bit of a strange look. I mean I suppose it would be expected. I was smiling and nodding at the thought of being 'alone' for three or four hours. Yeah I seem normal. But seriously I can't tell them the guys are coming because that's how long it takes in a car, four hours.

I called the guys as soon as the cars had driven round the corner and we decided I'd walk to the other side of town to meet them at the forest by the school which would take me about the time it took them to run here. Thirty minutes. So I got cracking. First I got dressed in my blue fitted t-shirt that said in pink lettering 'idiot seeking village'. Guess who that was a gift from? I also brushed my teeth which because my mouth felt all funny and I put on some black skinny jeans and my doc martins. I strolled along the top of the cliff which had such a nice view of the beach and sea. The sun was setting and I could see the glow of the fire was down on the beach but I looked up at the dark night sky and smiled. I was going to see my friends. I felt like doing a little happy dance. I ended up just arriving at the forest when the boys came out from the trees. I ran and hugged them.

"GOD! I missed you guys." I said snuggling into their warm chests.

"Good. This is how it should be. You should miss us immensely and we shouldn't miss you." Matt quipped.

"Hey!" I said sticking my tongue out at him.

We all sat on a big rock just inside the trees to chat.

"So what've you done without me?" I asked.

I was sprawled out across Matt and James who were sitting up. Joe and Aj were just flopped out below the rock.

"Truthfully about five hundred patrols." Aj groaned.

"You have no idea how boring it is without you!" Joe moaned.

"Yeah, especially since these idiots are all I get for intelligent conversation." James laughed.

"Oi!" Matt said thumping him on the back.

I laughed at their comfortingly familiar antics.

"So what've you done?" Aj asked yawning.

"Set up my room and erm…laid on the sofa with Paul."

"One minute, Mr. Shaky McAngry?"

"Yeah why?"

They all looked at me.

"We don't like him."

"What?!"

"Well, he seems to werewolfy….for your good."

"Dude there's no way he's a werewolf."

"We know, we just mean his temper span."

I nodded because that was understandable. I explained the 'Mission of the Sausages' to them which of course, although they found it highly entertaining made them want to kill Paul. And then I explained today and the conversation about forking.

"You better not start forking." Aj warned, in a rough, older brother voice.

"God, you think I'm that easy? Dude I've known him for three days."

"You do seem awfully couple-ly." James said.

"Well…we're not. Honestly I have no idea how we even managed to get on today. I think it was necessity."

"You promise?"

I rolled my eyes, "I promise I will not have sex with Paul anytime in the immediate vicinity."

Matt looked down at me as I was still laying with my head in his lap and my legs in James's. "So you're not promising you'll never have sex with him?"

"Nope."

"Why not?" Joe asked, sitting up from his position on the forest floor confused.

"Because I've got to keep my options open." I said winking at him.

"You're vile." Matt and Joe said at the same time.

"Well if that isn't the pot calling the kettle black I don't know what is."

We talked for a whie about how to get revenge on Jacob, Embry and Quil, the best idea was Joe's painting Jacob's car pink because that's how they all get to school, I just needed to look out so they didn't get me.

"God it's dark what time is it."I said a while later, yawning.

"Erm…."

"Oh god!" I said. I sat up and scrabbled in my pocket for my phone. "Guys it's half past twelve, shit! This'll be a fun one to explain."

"You'll think of something."

"Urgh."

I realized we must of spent more time than I thought after the forking converstaion talking about how to get Jacob, Embry and Quil back. I jumped up and began the walk home. I'm not going to get in until one. Emily is going to be worried sick and Sam'll be livid. Great. I finally reached the house and looked at my phone again. 1:01 am. Ugh.

I slipped my key in the lock and opened the door. As the warm air hit me I realized how cold I was, should've taken a jacket, I thought to myself. I took a deep breath as I rounded the corner of the living room. Everyone was there waiting for me. Although no one seemed that worried, but Paul, he was mid-pace across the room.

"Where the fucking hell have you been?" He demanded, slamming me into the wall shaking. Somehow I knew he didn't mean to do that but it fucking hurt. It wasn't really a slam either more of a slamming his arms either side of me on the wall so I backed into the wall myself.

"What the fucks it got to do with you?" I asked frowning and staring back up at him. His eyes looked livid.

He clenched his teeth, gave that little smile and shake of the head people do when their angry and touched a fist against the wall once before punching a hole in it. And I fucking jumped. I mean look at this right, you're a short girl, with a guy about a foot or two taller than you towering above you all angry and he just punched a fucking hole in the wall next to you, so little bits of dust and shit are coming down. Wouldn't you be scared?

My eyes were all wide and buggy and I didn't need anyone to tell me that to know it. Paul was shaking all violently, and something told me to put my hands on his chest to calm him down before something bad happened but fucking hell I was too scared.

"Paul outside." Sam said with authority.

Paul glared at me one more time before pulling his fist out of the wall and following Sam out. There was a half tense half stunned silence in the room after their departure.

"Well I'll just get something to clean that up shall I?" Said Emily, leaving the room. How the hell my sister remained calm and normal I'll never know, but she is a fucking gos send.

I looked at the floor where there were bits of plaster and such around my feet and widened my eyes again. Heh maybe this was why no one bugged Paul.

"Are you alright?" Asked Jacob.

"Heh, yeah…I just figured out why no-one bugs Paul." I said sitting down in what, I assumed, was Paul's empty seat.

Everyone nodded at me. I was trying to think while I watched Emily sweep up. I could tell them I found a really nice spot and sat down loosing track of time. But then they might ask where…erm….

"So where DID you go?" Asked Embry. I saw Quil had been nudging him obviously not having the courage to ask himself.

"I just walked round a bit. From one side to the other basically. I turned on my music and whenever I do that I loose track of time, walking to the beat and that." I said conversationally.

"You didn't have your Ipod." Paul said dropping it in my lap and smirking down at me.

When the hell had he got back in? Twat. Ruining the perfect lie.

"I have music on my phone fucktard,"

"Like three songs."

"How the hell would you know?"

He held up my phone.

"You swiped my phone?"

He grinned at me.

"You know that's staling."

"Well you just lied."

"Did not."

"Did too."

"Did not. I put my FOUR songs on at some point and actually I did go for a walk and I did loose track of time."

"But you must've done something else too."

"I did."

"What?"

"Did we not just go over this? It has nothing to do with you."

"Yes it does."

"Oh yeah how do you figure?"

By this time we were standing toe to toe again. He didn't answer me.

"Yeah, that's what I thought."

I moved round him and started up the stairs. He grabbed my hand and pulled me back round.

"Well Sam and Emily deserve an explanation."

Everyone looked at me. Shit he was right. And he knew I knew he was right. Oh fuck. What the hell do I say to that? Sam, Emily, I went to meet up with my friends, you know the boys you met before, yeah there actually werewolves and they ran down here too see me. I could see that working.

I clicked my tongue on the roof of my mouth. "Yeah I got nothing."

"So you're not going to tell us what you were doing?" Asked Sam.

"Nope."

"Why?" Emily seemed quite confused...but not angry.

"Not my secret to tell." I said, shaking off Paul's hand. "Now if you don't mind, I'm going to bed."

I walked up the stairs and got onto my bed, pulling my laptop with me. I signed onto instant messenger.

TallyAlly: You guys just got me in a load of trouble :(.

Matticus: Oh yeah what happened?

TallyAlly: Well first Paul punched a hole in the wall…

JoeBob: We told you we didn't like him.

TallyAlly: Anyway…then when Sam made him go outside I told the others I'd been out walking and lost track of time listening to music.

JamesTheMagicWolf: That's a good lie. And so totally you.

AjTheMagnificent: So what went wrong?

TallyAlly: Paul realized I hadn't taken my Ipod. Being all snoopy I suppose :/.

Matticus: Ouch. So?

TallyAlly: I told them I listened to the music on my phone.

JoeBob: So it's alright then?

TallyAlly: Guess again.

JamesTheMagicWolf: So what happened?

TallyAlly: Paul had swiped my phone somehow and realized I only had four songs.

AjTheMaginificent: Ohhhh….so what did you say?

TallyAlly: That I was going to bed because this had nothing to do with him.

JoeBob: So the problem was?

Matticus: Well he obviously didn't let her get to bed did he.

TallyAlly: Exactly. He pulled me back and said Sam and Emily deserved to know.

JamesTheMagicWolf: So you said?

TallyAlly: That I'd got nothing.

AjTheMagnificent: How'd that work?

TallyAlly: I told them it wasn't my secret to tell.

Matticus: So now they'll be on the lookout but they don't actually know?

TallyAlly: *Sighs* Pretty much.

JoeBob: *Wolf whistles* Wow.

TallyAlly: Where actually are you guys? :S.

JamesTheMagicWolf: In separate rooms.

TallyAlly: Oh right, forgot you're all rich. *rolls eyes*

AjTheMagnificent: Hey you have a laptop.

TallyAlly: Which took me TWO YEARS to save for.

Matticus: We have good jobs, working for gramps pays well.

TallyAlly: Lucky shits. Well I'm going to catch some z's night guys. x

Matticus: Night x

JoeBob: Later :) x

AjTheMagnificent: See ya x

JamesTheMagicWolf: Take care x

I signed out of the computer and got ready for bed. When I turned off the light I could almost feel tomorrow. I could feel the close looks everyone would be giving me. Because lets be honest, in a town where I know no one, who's secret could I be keeping?

Ideas: Right the whole watching shitty telly in bad weather actually happened to me and the boys today. And the whole hole in the wall thing did too although it was Matt with a baseball batt and his mum went skitzo so he's grounded. He tried to get out of it by blaming it on Joe who proved to his mum it wasn't him, don't ask how. What makes me laugh about their mum is she can be going mental at them and then be like 'Arianna dear do you want a cup of tea? Biscuit?' It's so funny. I might make Paul's mum like that.

JamesTheMagicWolf was because I was having a conversation with James earlier and he said 'it wasn't my fault' and I said 'oh please are you going to tell me Jim the magic worm told you to do it?' So I made the name JamesTheMagaicWolf and AjTheMagnificent was because I lost a bet. I need to start making bets I can win.

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