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Chapter 24: SURPRISE SURPRISE!

Derek's POV:

I woke up to the sound of the shower running. I squinted my eyes and took a peak at the clock that stood on the nightstand.

7:00am.

I groaned and rolled over on the bed, snuggling to Leah's pillow and letting her vanilla and orange scent engulf me.

"Derek!"

"Der babes, wake up."

"Wake up Derek, now."

"DEREK!"

I jumped out of bed immediately at Leah's scream, my whole body going into overprotective mode looking for danger.

"Down here Der. You need to take a shower and get dressed. It's already 1pm and we're going to get everything ready for Seth's surprise party. He'll be here in about an hour so people are already arriving. Move it!" A very sexy Leah said from the floor by the closet while putting on a pair of her wedges –at least that's what I think they are called-, she was wearing form fitting dark blue jeans and a very tight sweater that made me growl just a little.

Leah turned to look at me and smirked; "No time for that Der, go take a cold shower babe," She snickered and got up, gave me a quick kiss and ran away from the room while I just stood there, astounded that she had the audacity to leave me here with my, problem.

"Well, guess there's a first time for everything buddy," I said looking down and making my way towards the bathroom.

After I got out of the shower, I quickly pulled on a pair of dark jeans, a dark blue button up shirt and a pair of sneakers. I made my way towards the main house and my mouth dropped open at the humongous tent that stood in the middle of the Cullen's back yard, just a few feet away from the pool. Inside I could see round tables all around the tent and a really long table full of drinks and food.

Food.

I started making my way towards the tent that contained my breakfast when I heard Alice's voice.

"Derek Ateara! Don't you dare start eating, come here inside the house, Seth is about to get here!" My stomach growled in protest but I just nodded and made my way towards the house.

"Hey Alice" I gave the little pixy a half hug and entered while she huffed and 'fixed' her hair.

As soon as I entered I noticed all the people. The interior of the house was full, the pack along with the imprints, even the retired ones with their wives. Little kids that I had seen in little Bree's party were running around along with Billy Black. Mrs. Sue and Charlie. And even some people I had never seen.

Before I could start walking and saying 'hello' to everyone I spotted Embry. I could feel a growl starting to form in my throat and decided to give him a piece of my mind. "Der! You're here, great, come meet the Denali clan." Esme said happily walking towards me and leading me to the kitchen.

I sighed but smiled back at Esme and followed her into the kitchen. When we got there I spotted the vamps, there were five of them, two guys and three girls, Emmett and Leah were talking to one couple while Carlisle talked to the other three.

"Derek, I want you to meet the Denali Clan," all the vamps smiled and made their way towards me, one of the blondes eyeing me a little too much for my liking.

I met Carmen and Eleazar, Garrett and Kate and Tanya, she last being the one that apparently couldn't get her eyes off of me.

"So you are Leah's Imprint?" Tanya asked, looking directly at my eyes.

"Yep," I answered happily and wrapped an arm around Leels waist while giving her a kiss on the temple, "and I'm hers."

She sighed and shook her head, "Too bad, you are so handsome."

I laughed and Leah rolled her eyes, "Nails off Tanya, he's taken!" she said jokingly.

We all laughed at Tanya's pout and continued to talk. By the time we heard Alice command us all to –and I quote- 'Shut your mouths up!' I was already talking animatedly with Garrett; she seemed like a pretty cool guy and was just plain funny.

By the time I heard the sound of an engine we were all in the living room and the Cullen's along with Leah, Sue and Jake were in the front porch. All the cars had been parked in the back too so we wouldn't be too obvious.

I could hear Leah congratulating her brother first and then Sue, after all the congratulations were made Ness started talking enthusiastically, probably to distract them. As soon as the front door opened everyone jumped at the same time and yelled a big 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY SETH!' You could tell we had caught him off guard because the giant man gave a small jump accompanied with a 'yip' which made us all laugh.

Everyone started pilling around Seth and who I assumed was Angie, his imprint, to congratulate him while I just stood a little in the back. What would he think of me? Would he really be happy his sister imprinted? Or was he going to go overprotective brother on my ass?

"Babes, are you ok?" Lee.

I looked into the concerned eyes of my imprint and noticed we were the only ones in the house. I smiled at her, grabbed Leels in a tight hug and buried my head in her neck. "I'm okay, just nervous I guess."

Leah laughed and lifted my chin up, "Derek Ateara, are you intimidated by my little brother?"

I chuckled and finally kissed her luscious lips for the first time today, "what are you talking about? Guy is bigger than me!" Leah giggled but quickly stopped when I brushed my tongue over her lower lip.

"Babes, now is not the time," I just nodded and kept kissing her, pressing her against the closest wall and running my hands up and down her back.

"I love you Leels, For Forever and Ever."

"I love you too Der, For Forever and Ever."

Leah started to get into the kiss, tangling her hands on my hair and tugging lightly.

"So this is my big sister's imprint then?"

Leah and I both jumped like we both were on fire and immediately put distance between us. "Se- Sethy? How did you, how the fuck did you know?"

Seth smirked and crossed his arms around his chest while resting his hip on one of the couches in the living room.

"Do you really need to ask that question sister?"

Leah rolled her eyes and said "Mom," at the same time Seth did.

She chuckled and went over to me, grabbing my hand and leading me towards her brother.

"Sethy, I want you to meet my boyfriend and Imprint, Derek Ateara."

I smiled and held my hand to Seth, "Nice to meet you Seth, I've heard so much about you."

He made a face at my hand and looked seriously at me, "The hand, seriously?"

I started to frown and Seth just smiled and quickly engulfed me in a giant bear hug, he was about an inch taller than me but much bigger. "You're part of the family man, and mom and Lee loves you."

I grinned and returned the hug. "Thanks man, I do really love your sister."

"I'm sure, just like I love my Angie. Speaking of, I want you to meet her." He grinned and put his arms around mine and Leah's shoulders, "but seriously dude, you do anything to hurt my sister and you will regret it."

"Wouldn't have it any other way Seth, wouldn't have it anything other way." This definitely came out better than I expected.

Leah spoke then, "but when did mom t-"

"When she came to visit Angie and me to celebrate the engagement," Seth grinned, "she just couldn't help it."

"Yeah, mom just can't help things like that."

We walked into the giant tent and went over to a table in the center of it, there, stood a pretty red head with vibrant green eyes, when she saw us come over she had a giant smile on her face and quickly got up.

"So you are the infamous Derek Ateara? I'm Angie Williams; it's a pleasure to meet you Derek, Mrs. Sue can't apparently stop talking about you and Leah." Angie giggled and gave me a hug.

"Nice to meet you to Angie; and congratulation on your engagement by the way," I grinned and hugged her back.

"Thanks, Seth's proposal was so spectacular. Oh Leah, you should have been there, in front of everyone in the restaurant!" Angie gushed and went over to hug Leah.

Leels laughed and nodded, "I was pretty surprised when Seth told me his plans."

Leah and Angie started a complicated talk about wedding and valentines and things I wasn't really into when my stomach growled.

I tried not to blush and Seth laughed, patted my back and said, "Let's get something to eat Derek."

"I will take you up on that offer Seth," we made our way towards the food table and grabbed pretty much and bunch of everything that was in there, grabbing an extra plate so Leah and Angie could eat too.

I quickly placed the plates on the table went to look for drinks for us. When I was going back towards the table I saw Embry. My growl could barely be contained this time; he was hugging Seth and Angie and acting completely carefree. I could see Leah was extremely uncomfortable with him being there, and quickly jogged the last steps.

"Derek," Embry said with a serious tone.

I could just manage a grunted "Embry," in his direction and sat beside Leah, giving her a peck on the lips and handling her drink to her.

I could see Embry's hands forming into tight fists at the display of affection and internally smirked. The jackass deserved it; he has been treating Leah like shit since the incident happened.

Embry quickly made some lame excuse about having to be somewhere and that he was disappointed he couldn't stay for the whole reunion, said bye to Seth and Angie, not even looking at Leels and me and left.

"What is up with Em, Lee? He didn't even acknowledge your presence," Seth grumbled while looking at Embry's quickly retreating frame.

"Long story Sethy, for another time please?" I could see the distress in Leah's face grabbed her hand in mine while grabbing the fork with the other.

"Ok, let's dig in shall we?" Angie said.

We all nodded and started eating, the mood was quickly recovered to the last we had and we all started talking and joking around.

During the whole reunion I talked to almost everyone, it felt amazing being surrounded by so many people that just knew who you were, what you were, there was a sense familiarity that I had been craving since my parents were killed and I became a wolf.

I met Emily's parents, Alba, Sue's sister, her husband Mika and their 21 year old son Sidka. The Young family was really attentive and caring, just like Sue and Emily herself.

Little Bree convinced Leah and me to play with all the little kids in the search for snails and other forest creatures; Josh and Jack, Sam and Jared's kid, commanded all the little kids, they were like mini alphas; Lily and Sammy, Jared's twins, didn't apparently have eyes for anyone else apart from Lance and Chace, Paul's twins, and Marcus was currently being carried by his favorite person in the whole world, Leah, cause he was too tired. I smiled at the sight that Leah made with a child in her arms, made me long for a future, our future together, I could imagine a really big house, with our kids running around, maybe a couple of dogs. I couldn't wait for it to happen; everything just seemed so perfect that the thought of it shattering scared me to the core.

After we were covered in twigs and other various unidentified objects we all came out of the forest. And yes, each kid had a snail of their own, much to Leah delight.

By 5pm Dee and her dear brother Luke made it here. Leah hugged Dianna happily which made me smiled in reply, and to my delight, gave Luke a hug too. I rolled my eyes at myself. Leah is my imprint, why do I even need to get jealous?

I said 'hello' to Dee and begrudgingly to Luke, have to be the better man after all.

Leah then left with Dee to look for Nessie and I quickly left Luke with Sidka, they were almost the same age after all.

After it I stayed with Quil and Claire for a while. He was my cousin after all, and Claire was a pretty cool girl for being 11.

"So, Embry came and went," I commented.

"Yeah, he's was been an emotional roller coaster lately, you know, with what happened and all," Quil answered honestly.

I sighed and rubbed my eyes tiredly, "I just can't believe it all went to shit so quickly."

Quil gave me a pointed look and pointed to Claire.

Claire rolled her eyes and looked at Quil seriously, "Quil, come one, you know I listen to worse at school."

"I don't care Claire-Bear, you are still too little to be cursing," Quil replied honestly and kissed her hair. Claire just looked like she had won a million freaking dollars and tiredly rested her head against his chest while Quil automatically placed his arm around her. It was fascinating, like looking in a mirror, but in a completely different way.

Quil chuckled and looked at me again. "Just give it time, Embry was really wound up, you need to understand that he really liked Leah, dam- ehh, I think he even loved her, and suddenly you came and his dream woman disappeared, yes, he shouldn't have done what he did, and handled it in a pretty sh- bad way, but guilt has started to set in, he will go groveling for Lee's forgiveness in not time."

"Thanks dude, I really hope so, I hate seeing Leah so sad about it, and I know a part of her blames herself for the whole deal. It pisses me off." I shrugged.

"I get you, just give it time, who knows, he will probably imp- find someone and we can finally forget about all this sh- deal." Claire rolled her eyes at Quil and gave him an exasperated look; he just shrugged and smiled cheekily at her.

I laughed, "You're gonna get grey hairs with this one cuz."

Quil laughed too, "probably, I'm gonna leave dude, need to work tomorrow at the shop and Claire-Bear here has a curfew."

Claire pouted and got up, came over to me and gave me a big hug, "I like you Derek, you're cool, probably 'cause you are Quil's cousin though."

Quil laughed and hauled a squealing Claire up in his shoulders. "And moments like that make the grey hairs totally worth it."

I said bye and went looking for Leah. She was in a table surrounded by all the imprints and women, before I could approach her though, Emmett grabbed me in a headlock, "Come on Derek, Football time!"

An hour and a couple of bruises and bumps later we were all sprawled on the grass. Tie. Most of the wolves were shirtless since button up shirts and football didn't mix. I was one of them too, my jeans were practically brown from all the tackles and my back was covered in grass and mud which made me itchy as hell.

By the time the game was almost over all the rest of the guests were cheering and jumping for their team to win.

Team wolf: Seth, Brady, Collin, Kane, Kevin, Ruly, William, Aden, Victor and Jhon. Team Cougars –it was Sidka's idea, the vamps were amused to say the least-: Edwards, Jasper, Emmett, Carlisle, Eleazar, Garrett, Sidka, Luke, Jake and me.

We had a lot of fun to say the least, especially because we had to watch our moves and be careful not to hurt Luke or Sidka; or even move too fast and show our supernatural traits.

By 8pm we were all more than ready to cut the cake and call it a day. We all sang 'Happy Birthday' to Seth and even managed to stuff his face with frosting. We all said our goodbyes and promised Seth to go out the next day to the beach, even if we weren't really going swimming.

The vampires shooed us all and argued they didn't get tired nor did they needed sleep. Jake and Ness just nodded as Leah and I did, and we went to our respective houses.

When we got home Leah and I made our way towards the bathroom and started undressing each other without saying a word. We both got into the shower and quietly washed ourselves, Leah was grinning sweetly at me and when we were done I just had to kiss her, first in the mouth, chastely, down her chin and jaw, sucking on her earlobe in the process and making my way down her neck.

"Der, bed, take me to the bed," I quickly complied and carried Leah in my arms, both of us completely soaked, but I couldn't have cared, I walked towards the bed and laid Leah on the center of it.

"I love you Leah, For Forever and Ever," I rasped while kissing my way up and down her stomach.

Leah let out a strangled whimper and grabbed fistfuls of my hair with both her hands, making me look up and kiss her, "Ditto Derek Ateara, For Forever and Ever."

"So this is definite, we're moving to Oregon then?" I asked while looking at the different brochures and pictures that were laid out on the coffee table at the Cullen's.

"Yes, we're thinking Portland State University, we can find a house that's not too far away, but far enough to be in a secluded place. They offer all the electives we want, though Leah will have to change to architecture but is technically the same thing." Alice said animatedly.

I looked at my imprint and saw her smiling and nodding at the brochure of the university's "Fine & Performing Arts" wing.

"I like it, and the weather is great for the vamps to live in, so we are all good I guess." Jacob commented with a tired Nessie lying on his lap.

"Then you guys are all ok with it? We are moving to Portland?" Carlisle asked. All of us nodded and agreed with the plan. "Then it is settled then, we'll move in February, couple of weeks after Seth and Angie's wedding. Jasper will arrange the paperwork, all you guys will have to pose as 20 to 23 year olds, Jacob, Bella, Leah and Derek will maintain their true identities though, they have too much family that isn't in know. And we'll separate the last names for the sake of relationships. Jacob and Renesmee Black; Emmett, Alice and Edward Cullen; Rosalie and Jasper Hale; and Esme and I will stay married as Cullen's and foster parents.

After further planning and talking we decided to head over to Charlie and Sue's house to have lunch with them along with Seth and Angie, and then head over to the beach, we were going to have a bonfire at night, courtesy of Billy so I could listen to the legends, 'the proper way'.

"I'm so excited you will be able to listen to the legends at the bonfire, I know that you have heard most of them, but still, you'll love the beach at night, it's just perfect Der." Leah smiled happily while I drove the Cayenne towards Charlie's house, following her instructions.

"Yes, there is just something about the way Billy tells them, it's amazing, you feel like you are right there with the ancestor, not that I would want to be there at the time," Nessie said from the giggling at the last part, "you know, half vampire and all."

Jacob chuckled, "I still think you could have made them all love you even back then Nessie."

"So, Derek, you excited about going through college for a second time?" Leels asked me teasingly while intertwining her fingers with mine.

"Just the thought of experiencing it with you will be enough babes," I lifted our joined hands and kissed her knuckles one by one, "besides, last time I didn't get to have a super gorgeous and amazing girlfriend to parade around with," I finished with a wink in her direction.

She just snorted and rolled her eyes at me, "I'm going to have to keep all those hormonal college girls away from you Der, don't know if my self-control will take it."

I chuckled and bit her hand lightly; running my tongue slowly along the zone, Leah's eyes hooded and she looked at me with lust-filled eyes.

"I only have eyes for you babes, only you."

Leels sucked in a breath when I blew cold hair against her moist skin and gritted her teeth, "you better, Ateara."

"Oh, so we are in a last name basis now Miss Clearwater?"

"I guess we are if you keep teasing me like that, right before we meet up with my mother and my little brother."

I smiled kissed her hand a last time, releasing her hand and parking the car in front of the Swan residence.

We all got out of the car and by the time we got to the front door Sue was already opening it.

"Hey guys," she grinned and kissed us all.

"Make yourselves comfortable, Seth isn't ready yet, coffee?" We all nodded politely and sat on the sofas.

"I thought you didn't drink coffee," Leah said.

"I don't, but I didn't what to be rude," I shrugged and Leah smiled while rolling her eyes at me.

"Well, guess we will be having lunch, cause its way past breakfast time," Angie said while coming down the stairs.

"And even being this hour Princess Seth isn't ready!" Leah said a little loudly so Seth could listen to her.

"Almost ready!" Seth yelled from what I supposed was his and Angie's room.

Angie giggled and came over to greet us all, "I swear he takes longer than me in the shower."

"Guess being dirty for so long while being a wolf in La Push scared him or something," Jake joked.

"Did not," Seth came down the stairs while putting on his sneakers, "showering just, relaxes me, and clears my head."

"Yes, cause he lives such a stressful life," Nessie said and Leah laughed.

Seth rolled his eyes and lifted Angie off the lazy chair, sitting himself in it and placing Angie on his lap, "I'm too lazy to give hugs and kisses so," he threw imaginary kisses in the air.

I chuckled and wrapped my arm around Leah's shoulder.

"OH! That reminds me Lee, remember that conversation we had on Jake's wedding?" Seth said with a big mischievous grin on his face.

"What conv-" Leah's eyes popped open in surprise and horror, "No you wouldn't!"

Seth laughed and nodded, "yes I would, I'm cashing that deal Lee, so go get yourself a dress, and you're actually wearing it tonight, after the bonfire, of course at the Cullen's, tomorrow morning, wouldn't want you to be that humiliated."

Leah grumbled and got up from the couch, "gonna see if mom needs help."

"What was that about?" I asked a little worried.

Seth grinned triumphantly, "on Jake and Nessie's wedding Leah and I made a deal, she said she wasn't gonna imprint, I said yes, if I won she had to wear a dress while in wolf form and let us take pictures."

We all laughed and hear Leah cursing and mumbling in the kitchen.

"Well, I can assure that has never been seen before, and I'm so taking a picture!" Jake laughed and Nessie giggled.

Seth nodded and kept smiling, "Yep, it'll be fun for sure."

After lunch and a walk in second beach we made our way to first beach, where the bonfire was taking place. When we parked we could see a fire starting a few feet from the edge of the woods, apparently everyone was here, including kiddos.

"This'll be fun, I haven't been to a bonfire in so long," Seth commented and Angie nodded.

"Too long really," Angie hugged Seth and kissed his shoulder, "but soon we'll be able to assist to every one of them."

Seth smiled hugely and swopped Angie in his arms, carrying her bride-style towards the bonfire.

Leah placed her arm around my waist and mine immediately went over her shoulders, "Can't believe my baby brother is gonna get married," Leah murmured while we made our way towards the group.

I kissed her head and murmured in her ear, "I love you."

She smiled and kissed my lips once, "I love you too."

We settled into the pack and imprints, comfortably chatting and joking around, I had the honor of listening to the legends, and Leah was right, it was amazing listening to them; Billy just transported you there, where everything started and happened, and it was truly something.

After it was over, Paul and Rachel left with their kids to take Billy home and Sue and Charlie called it a night. We staying for a little while, made some more hot dogs and all the wolves started telling stories about their first years, the Cullen's, first phasing's, angry mothers, weirdness at school. Sam actually wasn't really that bad, he was serious but when the pack was so tightly knit he actually relaxed and smiled for once.

Embry never came, Quil had said that he had been unreachable all day long, and everyone knew better than to go look for him.

At the end of the night, kids started falling asleep and families started packing up; we all decided to call it ends and helped pack all that was left, when the beach was cleared we all went back to Sue's to leave Seth and Angie and finally made our way home.

Just as we were arriving the Cullen's house Leah's phone rang.

"Well, that's weird, who could be calling at this hour?" Leah said and got her phone put of her purse, "Oh its Dee," she looked worried now and quickly answered, "hello, Dee? What happened, slow down Dee, I can't make out your words."

I parked the car and listened intently to Dee's words over the line.

"Leah, something happened, ca- can you please come over? I'm scared."

And that was my cue to turn the car around.


So, there it was, I finally finished this. It was time. Sorry for the delay, but I'd really appreciate the thoughts on this. I'm having a hard time writing what will come next.

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