All characters mentioned belong to Stephanie Meyer. Please excuse my mistakes. I know this is a very boring chapter. I'm trying to set the stage, and I have to get through the boring part, I am working on the next chapter now,

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Jacob's Journey

Chapter 3

I decided to ignore the Cullens for now and enjoy being close to my Bella. When I turned to her, she was looking between me and the Cullens in confusion. I smiled softly at her and touched her cheek with my thumb.

"You okay bells?"

Her face cleared and she smiled back at me. "Yeah, I'm okay."

Noticing again how close Laurens chair was to mine, I discreetly moved mine closer to Bella's. At least I thought it was discreetly, but Lauren must have noticed, because she was looking at me strangely, as if hurt by my actions. I just shook my shoulders and turned back to Bella. Maybe now she would take the hint.

Or not. She reached out her hands and touched me again, letting her hand rest on my arm. Then she turned to the other people sitting at the table with us.

"Everyone this is Jacob black, Jacob meet Mike, Ben, Angela and Jessica."

"Hello, nice meeting you all." I said smiling at each one in turn. "I have already met Angela earlier in class, she was a big help."

Angela smiled shyly at me. My impression of the rest varied. But I felt of the whole group, Ben and Angela are the ones I could be friends with. I noticed Lauren did not introduce Bella to them, so I decided to do it.

"I'd like to introduce you all to Isabella swan, though she prefers to be called Bella. She and I were actually childhood friends before she moved away and broke my young heart."

Bella smiled and blushed when I said this, before greeting everyone.

The rest of the lunch was spent talking about our classes and other mundane things. I found every excuse I could to accidentally touch bells and Lauren seem to find all kinds of excuse to touch me. I had enough. I turned and whispered to her.

"I don't like to be touched by anyone, unless I invite them to, and I don't remember extending that invitation to you, so could you please keep your hands to yourself." Then I smiled sweetly at her. "Thank you."

Her face seemed to turn all shades of red. I don't mean to be rude to her, but she seems like the type you had to speak plainly to or she will keep taking advantage and pretend she does not understand what you're trying to say.

She then got a look on her face that said, I would regret what I just did, but for now, I did not care. I did not want Bella, my mate to get the wrong idea, thinking I had any interest in Lauren.

The rest of the lunch hour seems to fly by. When the bell did ring I helped Bella out of her chair and took her hand, we had the next class together, gym. As we made our way out the door, I noticed Alice and Edward begin to walk towards us. I growled deep in my throat that I knew only they could hear.

It meant stay the hell away from us, which they picked up because they immediately went in another direction. Thank god, we had spring break at the end of this week. I will be able to spend more time with Bella. We'll get to know each other all over again and I can find a way to tell her about me, my other side.

There are things about me that even Sam does not know. Even in wolf form, they were not able to read my secret. If he knew, he would insist on me being Alpha again and that is something I am just not ready for.

The rest of the day was uneventful; I would get glimpses of Bella, but did not get to speak to her. It seems whenever I saw her, Edward or Alice was somewhere near her, watching and waiting, for what I don't know. I decided to wait for her after school, in the parking lot by my car.

I smelt her before I saw her. Her scent is like a drug to me, intoxicating and addicting. When I saw who she was with, I wanted to hide. Lauren and Angela walked with her, and behind them were the Cullens.

"Bella!" I called out to her

She stopped walking and looked around until she saw me, when she did the biggest smile came over her face. For a minute I could not breathe, that smile lit up my world. She came running over to me. When she got close to me, I could not help myself. I wrapped her in my arms and picked her up.

"Jake, put me down." She laughed

I remembered the people with her and gentle put her down. I turned and said hello to Angela. I thought I would be polite and speak to Lauren too, but the look on her face stopped me in my tracks. She was looking at Bella with pure hate. When she saw me watching, her face cleared into a smile.

"Well, I'll see you two tomorrow at school. It was nice meeting you both." Angela said before she left.

"I better get home, talk to you later Jacob….oh, and Bella." That girl is definitely going to be trouble.

After they left I turned to Bella. "Do you need a ride home bells?" Praying and hoping she said yes.

"I would Jacob, but my dad is picking me up. He wants to take me to the diner to eat tonight."

"Will your dad be bringing you to school every morning?"

"Yeah, until we can find a second hand car for me."

"What about he bring you to school and I take you home after school."

"That would be great Jake." She replied, smiling brightly.

Just when she said that Charlie pulled up. He rolled down the passenger window.

"Hey Jake. I'm glad to see that you will be attending school with Bella. Tell your dad to get ready to loose some money on our fishing trip this weekend. He caught more fish and beat me last time; I'm looking for a little pay back."

"I sure will Charlie."

Bella and I laughed and roll our eyes. From when we were little our dad's was always competing and betting on some thing or the other. He then turned to Bella.

"You ready to go Bella?"

"Yeah dad, I'm coming." She turned and gave me a quick hug. "I'll see you tomorrow Jake."

I gave her a little squeeze before walking her to the car, just before she got in; I pushed into her mind, to open it to me. This way I can keep track of her and know if she is in danger or not. I will also be able to dream walk with her. I can be anywhere she is, just as if I was in front of her, but she will not be able to see me.

It was difficult at first but I knew I got in when she held her head.

"You okay bell?" I asked, hoping I did not push into her mind too hard.

"I'm fine, just a sudden headache that has gone as quick as it came."

I helped her into the car and watched as they drove away. I turned and looked right at Edward and Alice. I knew they were there watching us the whole time, but I stayed calm for Bella. I grinned and waved at them before getting in my car and driving away.

As soon as I got home I ran into the woods, undressed and phased. As I rushed through the trees I felt another mind connect with mine. It was Sam.

What's wrong Jacob? What has you so anxious?

I allowed him to look through my mind at the events that occurred today.

That's great Jacob. I'm happy for you. You've finally found her. You're lucky that it is someone you know and already had feelings for.

Thanks Sam, but things might get a little complicated. As you know the Cullens go to that school also, it seems Alice, and Edward has taken an interest in her.

I wonder why they would be so interested in her. They have never taken an interest in any human before.

I know Sam and it has me worried.

Well, we will call a meeting so they will know she is off limits. She is part of the pack now. What else is bothering you Jacob?

I'm worried that she might not accept me and what I am. What if she just wants to be friends? I could not stand that. It would kill me.

Don't worry Jacob just have patience, she will feel the imprint, it will be confusing to her at first, but it gets stronger everyday, and we're here for you if you need any advice or help with anything. Your imprinting will be stronger than the rest of us because of your bloodline. Therefore, patience is the key.

I then felt another mind join us. It was Jared. He felt my worry and searched through my mind.

Wow, congrats Jacob. Don't worry about it man. Remember how it went with Kim and me? I knew her almost all my life, but never paid any attention to her until I turned wolf, then I imprinted on her. I told her as soon as it happened and even changed in front of her. We all know how that worked out, she would not come near me for a week, it was so painful for both of us, thank god she decided to accept me.

We laughed at the memory, how for a week Jared slept under Kim's window. I guess I will be doing the same thing. I could use mind seduction since I have opened her mind to me, but I won't use it for that.

At least I can visit her through my minds eye whether I am asleep or awake and Sam is right, I have the blood on both sides of my family, so the imprint will be stronger, our mating ritual will even be different. I hope she accepts me and grows to love me for me.

Damn, I did not mean to actually think that.

Jacob, I already knew you could do that. – Sam

You did? I was shocked; I thought I hid it so well.

You are able to do that because you are a true Alpha and now that you have found your mate, your Luna. You will come into your full strength and able to take your place as the true leader of this pack. I wont rush you, take your time to get to know our Luna and when you're ready we'll talk about it some more.

I am jealous. I wish I could use mind seduction, if I did I would not have had to suffer for a week being away from Kim.

I wont be using it for that Jared. I will use it only if I cannot get to her in her person to make sure she is safe.

Why don't we just head on over to the Cullens now. The three of us can, we don't need everyone. We are not going to start a war, just to give some advice and warnings.

Okay Sam let's go and get this over with.

We all moved as one and started running towards the treaty line. Each of us in our own thoughts. When we got to the clearing, we phased and dressed. Just as Sam predicted they were waiting for us. Well, not all of them, there was Carlyle, Edward and Alice.

"Hello Sam, to what do we owe this visit." Carlyle said in greeting

"We are here to talk to you about a girl that is a new student at forks high."

"I think I might know who you're talking about. Alice and Edward mentioned her. Her name is Isabella swan right?"

I growled when I heard they were talking about my imprint. He then turned to me.

"I heard you are also attending that school now. Why is that?"

I decided I was taking over this meeting; after all it is about my imprint.

"I don't think I have to explain why I am attending that school. It is public domain so are the malls and shopping centers. If the people who run those establishments have no problem with it, then why should you?"

"Okay, point taken." Carlyle replied, a little taken back at my reply. "You wanted to talk about this Isabella swan?"

"Yes I did, but this wont be discussion. I will be making a statement and giving warnings, so if anything happens you cannot say you never knew."

"What is it you could be warning us about Jacob. I am sure we have not broken the treaty or any laws."

"I am just taking preventative measures here. Isabella Swan, who likes to be called Bella, is my imprint, my soul mate and it seems Edward here and Alice has taken some interest in her. It needs to stop."

"What do you mean it needs to stop? I just want to be her friend." Alice shouted

"Really? What of your brother, does he just want to be her friend too?"

"What if I do? You cannot tell her who she can or cant be friends with." Edward finally spoke

I was getting angry. This was not up for discussion. Every minute I spend in their company, I feel my control slipping.

"I am going to say this once. She is my imprint and will be the Luna of this pack soon; it is not safe for her to be around any of you. That means stay away from her in school, stay away from her home, stay away from her period. If she does want to speak to any of you. I better be there."

"What do you plan to do if we don't?" Edward said, with an evil grin.

"You don't want to know." I was very close to phasing and ripping his head off. I think he sensed it because his look became calculating.

"I cant read her mind." He said out of nowhere

"What do you mean you can't read her mind? Are you saying you can read minds?" Sam asked, shocked.

"Some of my children have special abilities. Edward's is reading minds." Carlyle replied

"So you can't read Bella's." I was happy to hear that. I did not want this vampire to mess around inside my bells mind.

"That's correct." Edward replied. "I am just intrigued and wanted to find out why, but now it seems I have two mysteries on my hand. I cannot read your mind either Jacob."

"So my mind is close to you? Well, that's good to know." I grinned at him. Things are looking up.

"It seems you two were really made for each other, though I am shocked that I cannot read your mind Jacob. I am more curious about her."

"Well, you just have to keep being curious. You heard what I said. Stay away from her, because if anything happens to her I will hunt you down, there will be no where on this planet that you could hide." I turned to Sam. "I am going to head out; I need to see my dad."

"Okay Jacob, I'll talk to you later."

If they had more to talk about, let them, I said what I needed to. I don't kid myself in thinking he would take my warning to heart. He might try to get to Bella through Alice, and I cant see hurting a girl for just any reason, even if that girl is a blood sucking vampire.

I ran all the way home in my human form. I did not feel like having anyone else in my head right now. That's another mystery, why is it that my brother can read my thoughts when in wolf form. Shouldn't my mind be hard to read then too?

I wonder if it is a safety mechanism against the vampires to block my mind around them. Maybe Bella subconsciously know they are dangerous and block her mind from him, because I had no problem pushing and opening her mind to me.

I had just reached the my home when Sam came running out of the woods towards me

"Jacob, there is something you need to know. Something that Alice admitted to us though she did not want to, she figures it might help you to see it would be a good idea if she spent some time with Bella."

"I doubt it, but go ahead and tell me anyway." God I hope this won't be bad news.

"Alice admitted that it was the smell of Bella's blood that attracted her."

"What do you mean Sam? They better not hurt her."

"No, nothing like that Jacob. Alice says that Bella has the blood of fae in her; I don't think Bella is even aware of it. Then again she might and if she does, that means you both have secrets to share."

I was shocked. "Is she sure about that?"

"Yes she is, and that's not all. There is another girl at that school with the fae blood in her; she just did not get to identify which one."

The one thing that kept running through my mind was, my soul mate has the blood of fairies. Well, I'll be…