Waking up felt good. There was a time were I would dread having to get up. Always fighting to snuggle down further under the warm covers and close my eyes again but nowadays its my favourite time of the day. The little stretch, the happy sigh, blinking my eyes to clear the sleepy fog in my mind. Every morning a smile curves my lips as the first thing I see is the hulking, golden body and the messy inky locks and the parted lips of my soulmate.
I rubbed my eyes and leaned up on my elbows, looking down at Sam's sleeping face. I loved his long eyelashes and the shadow they leave on his high cheekbones. I leant over of stroked my finger down straight line of his nose. Smiling to myself as his breathing picked up a little.
I stroked his hair off of his forehead and moved forward place a kiss against the soft skin. I rolled off of the bed and moved to the bathroom — the best room in Sam's house — and fired up the tub. The water spluttered and then poured out and filled the large bathtub. I moved to the sink to brush my teeth and looked into the mirror. My hair was a complete mess and I pointlessly ran my fingers through it. Turning my head to one side and then the other to get rid of the kinks before drawing off my panties and moving to the bath.
I ran my hands through the heated water, testing it, and then turned the taps off. The tub was filled over half-way and as I sunk down into it the level rose slightly. I let out a sigh as the water caressed my body.
I drew my knees up against my chest and leant my head on my folded arms atop them. I just spent a few minutes thinking in silence. Trying to figure out where life was heading. I started work at the diner today. Working from noon to six. It was bound to be interesting.
I was brought from my thoughts when a warm body slid in behind me and I was pulled against a hard chest.
"Morning, baby." Sam mumbled into my ear.
I sighed happily and smiled, "Good morning. I thought you were still asleep."
"I have work soon." he grumbled. "What are you doing today?"
"Well, I'm going with Leah to the doctors, cause Rye has to work. Then I have work and then Leah, Kim and I are hanging out." I informed.
He groaned in my ear, "That leaves us no time together. Damn. Your father and I are coming to visit you at the diner after work. We get off at about half-five so I can bring you home. The girls can come here."
"Thanks, babe." I murmured as he started to massage my shoulders. "Ah, that's good." I licked my lips.
His man skimmed down my back rubbing circles into my skin. He ran a finger down my spine and chuckled when I shivered.
"Ready to catch some bad guys today?" I teased.
"Yeah, totally, only…this is La Push. There aren't many bad guys." he nipped the nape of my neck. I giggled.
"Idiot." I mumbled.
"Oh, really…I'm an idiot now, huh. Well, in that's the case…" he trailed of and started tickling my hips. I squealed and struggled. The water sloshed against the sides of the tub and I gasped for breath.
"No, no, no. Stop. Please." I whined trying to pull away but he fastened an arm around my waist to keep my close as his other hand squeezed my hips.
"Why should I?" he laughed.
"Because I love you. Now let go…please." I let out a relieved sigh when he stopped.
"I love you too." he whispered and kissed my shoulder.
"You're a pain, you know that." I chuckled and stood up, ignoring Sam's swat to my behind as I got out of the tub and wrapped a towel around my body.
I turned to take in the glorious image of Sam naked and wet. "Like what you see?" he drawled, a smirk on his lips.
I rolled my eyes, "Of course. You are one fine piece of ass." I said, leaning forward to place a kiss on his lips.
"Mmm, your not so bad yourself." he murmured against my mouth. I scrunched my nose at him and nipped his lip.
"Yeah, yeah." I straightened up and strolled out of the bathroom. I grabbed my bag and pulled out my jeans and t-shirt. I was still adamant on bringing a bag with me. There was no way I was putting anything in draws or closets.
Drying my body quickly, I drew on underwear and my light baggy jeans that sat low on my hips. I was meeting Leah at quarter to nine, and it was already eight-fifteen. I chucked on my white t-shirt that had a heart and arrows on it and in the heart it said 'I'm in love'. I thought it was pretty appropriate. I sorted my hair out, slid on my trainers and then popped my head into the bathroom.
Sam was standing in front of the sink, buck naked, brushing his teeth. His back was rippling as his arm moved. His shoulder blades protruded and made his spine curve. The two little dimples and the small of his back led to the two firm globes of his rear. He was so goddamn sexy.
"Hey, I'm off. Have a good day." I smiled.
He spat out the mouthful of foam and wiped him mouth on the back of his hand. "Come here." he purred.
I sauntered over to him, swaying my hips. "What is it?" I asked, smirking. When I was within reach he pulled me flush against him.
"Don't I even get a goodbye kiss?" he pouted.
I rolled my eyes and leant up, pressing my lips against his and moaning softly as he gripping the nape of my neck and tilted my head back. He nibbled at my bottom lip in order to get me to open, so I did and his tongue immediately sunk into my mouth.
A few minutes later I pulled away, feeling something poke me in the hip. I looked down and laughed. "Have fun with that." I said.
He frowned, "Aren't you going to help me?" he pouted even more.
"Nope. I'm gone. Love you." I pecked his lips again and patted the head of his erection like a pet.
He growled, "Don't worry, I'll get you back."
I laughed and left the room as he shouted out that he loved me. I took the stairs two at a time and jumped in my car before heading to Rye and Leah's place. I pulled up outside and Leah was already waiting. She was looking cute in a purple summer dress and sandals. She got in and I started for Forks.
"Hiya." she smiled.
"Hey, how you feeling?" I asked.
She chuckled and checked her lipgloss in the rear-view mirror. "I'm good. Nervous, but good. Rye's gutted he could come but I told him not to worry. This is just to make sure the tests were correct. it's the proper ultrasounds that he needs to attend."
"Has he calmed down?"
"Yeah. I think it was just shock. What about Sam…I'm guessing it wasn't pretty when we left for the restaurant."
I sighed, "You can say that again. In my anger I told him that maybe I didn't want to sacrifice even more for him." I murmured.
Leah whistled long and low, "Ouch."
"Yeah. I think it brought us both out of our funk. Pure shock, hell, I didn't even mean for it to come out like that. I was just angry. And he had just told me to show him my throat."
Leah gasped, "He did not."
I sighed and nodded, "It just got a bit tense. We made up quickly. I'm just not ready for a child of my own. I just got used to having my own man and I'm not even one-hundred percent straight with that."
"At least you stood up for what you wanted. Your only seventeen, sure its your birthday soon but still. You're just figuring yourself out. So much has changed these last few months." Leah said.
I tapped my finger on the steering wheel. "Personally, I just hope that he doesn't bring it up again until we're married."
She scoffed, "Like that's going to happen."
I sighed and pulled into the car park of the clinic. "Here we are." I muttered as we got out.
"You'll come into the room with me when he does the weird thing right. I don't wont to be by myself." She looked incredibly nervous.
"If that what you want, but don't expect me to feel sympathetic when he shoves that long plastic thing up your hooha" I said.
She burst out laughing, drawing attention as we walked into the dreary clinic. She walked up the receptionist and gave details and we were told to sit in the waiting room.
It room itself as full of bulging pregnant women or women with baby's in their arms. Some of the kids were cute…others just looked like shrivelled prunes that made noise, but who am I to judge. We were waiting about ten minutes before Leah was called in. she grabbed my hand and pulled me with her.
Dr. Howard was a balding man with a huge beard. That was just unnatural. How can you have so much hair in one place and then absolutely none in another. His watery blue eyes blinked rapidly when he took us in. Like it was unusal that two females would come in to find out whether one of them was pregnant...wait a minute...
I was barely listening when suddenly Leah was going behind a screen with one of those horrible paper gown thingies.
Dr. Howard turned to me. "Are you and Leah related?" he asked.
I raised an eyebrow, "She's my step-sister." I mumbled, I didnt like him much.
He tilted his head up as Leah came out and hopped up on the recliner, placing her feet up in the supports. Howard fired up the little screen and lifted a long, white instrument. And flipped open a bottle and squirted a heap of gel onto it with a squelch. I winced and took the hand Leah was holding out to me.
The instrument slipped behind the large paper sheet laid over Leah's legs and the way she jumped told me that this party was going on. A minute or so and you could see the flutter on the screen. I gasped, knowing what it was as I had heard it just the day before but with my own ears. A heartbeat.
I looked down at Leah's face to see her eyes brimming with tears.
"There you go. A nice healthy heartbeat. By the looks of things you're about six weeks pregnant." Howard informed.
"Didn't waste any time, did ya?" I teased.
Leah smacked my arm, "Shut it you."
"Ok, so we'll set up an appointment at the hospital for six weeks time. That'll be your proper ultrasound scan." Dr. Howard smiled and pulled down the hem of the gown so that Leah could get up.
He went out of the room, to make the appointment I guess, while Leah got dressed again and came and sat down. Her hand lingered on her stomach a little and I couldn't help but wonder what it felt like.
"Don't you just feel like you've got a guppy in your stomach?" I asked.
She looked at me, blinked slowly and then burst out laughing. "No, no guppy. I don't feel anything. But it's the knowledge that there's a baby in there…I'm pretty sure that it looks like a sea monkey but still…it'll be a fully formed child in a few months."
"Damn. Have you told Sue and dad yet?" I muttered.
"No, I'm gunna do it tonight, before the coming over to yours." she bit her lip.
"Oh, that reminds me. We can hang at Sam's. What if you pick Kim up on your way to mine."
Leah grinned, "Yeah, that's good. I'll need all the ice-cream I can get after the chat."
Dr. Howard walked back in and spoke to Leah for a little bit. Told her what and what not to do. In fact, he gave her a massive list on what not to do. I had to wonder whether Leah could actually shift now that she was pregnant. My instincts told me that she shouldn't, so I would have to talk to her about it.
Once they had decided on a time and date that she could go for her ultrasound, she grabbed the details and we headed out and got back into the car.
"I still have a while before work, you wanna grab something to eat. I missed breakfast." I said, looking over at her.
She smiled as she pulled her cell out of her bag, "Yeah, there's this nice place just down the road." She muttered before dialling her phone and putting it to her ear.
I found the small Forks diner while Leah was chatting on the phone to Rye. The place was smaller than Sue's, and it was pretty homey. We walked in and grabbed a seat. I ordered some coffee and pancakes and Leah got some orange juice and eggs.
When we were tucking into our food, I looked up at her. "So, I was wondering whether you've thought about not phasing until the baby's born." I said, licking my lips.
Leah sipped her juice and ran a hand over her hair, "I'm not sure what to do really. What do you think?"
"Well, I think that you shouldn't. we don't really know what the shifting does to our insides. It must move everything around - it has too. So I think that you shouldn't change. Just in case." I said, nibbling on some pancake.
Leah nodded, "Ok, then." she smiled.
Suddenly I was accosted with a horrid smell. Something between a sewer and a two-bit street whore. I wrinkled my nose and look behind me. The sight I got made the hairs on the back of my neck stand in hostility.
It was a large man. Bulky and tall. His skin was so pale my eyes could see the blue pains that mapped beneath his skin. Golden eyes met my own and narrowed. I knew, without having to be told, that this was a vampire.
My body was tense when I turned back to Leah, who for once had a fearful look in her eye. My body was wracked with a fierce protectiveness. I reached across and stroked the back of her hand. She looked at me and sighed softly.
The insufferable scent got so much stronger that I had to breath through my mouth. I looked back to see that a group had joined the one large vampire. It was practically a family and I saw a pack formation that was familiar. The one that screamed 'Alpha' was a fatherly looking blonde. With a tilt of his head he motioned for us to go outside and speak. I nodded back and pulled my purse out. Leaving a twenty on the table.
"Bella, we shouldn't. What if they attack? I cant risk that." She whispered.
I blinked at her, "I wont let that happen." I stated.
We stood and walked out of the diner, I followed the potent stench to a little park around the back of the diner. The Vamps were sitting on the benches and were the only people there.
We walked up slowly, I made sure I was in front of Leah all the time. I stopped a few meters from the group.
They were all amazingly beautiful. The two leaders looked friendly. The blonde man stood up and a small women with rich caramel coloured hair clutched his hand, a gentle smile on her face. The big man had his arm around a beautiful blonde supermodel. Another pair was a petite woman with spiky black hair and a tall blonde man. Lastly there was a bronze haired boy, who had an air of arrogance around him. He had his arms crossed over his chest and was pressing his lips together.
"Hello there. I am Carlisle and this is my family." The blonde alpha smiled.
I raised an eyebrow and stepped further in front of Leah, "I'm Bella." I murmured.
"You don't have to be afraid of us." The woman said.
I laughed, "I'm not afraid of you." I smirked.
They all looked at the penny-head and he shrugged, "The other one is pregnant. She's protecting her. I cant read Bella's mind."
They all looked at me and I put my hands up in defence, "Don't look at me. I cant help it if I'm special." Leah scoffed behind me. And I rolled my eyes. "Look, I'm like…new at this. So I don't know much about you. I'm prepared to listen but you have to promise not to attack my pack-mate."
Carlisle nodded, "Of course." he smiled softly and he seemed surprised.
We walked a little closer as he started introducing his family. They seemed nice enough. Edward came off as a little stuck up. But the others smiled and the girls even waved a little.
"So…you can read minds." I said to Edward. His lips turned up in a smug smile. I tilted my head. "Don't give me that smug smile, honey. Let me remind you that I'm impervious to your freaky lil power." I crossed my arms over my chest and smiled.
The big guy, Emmett guffawed, "You tell him."
"I can see the future." Perky Alice bounced, "Although it can change. And I cant see your future…something to do with the fact that you are a werewolf."
"Cool."
"Yeah…we would be such great friends. Shopping!" She squealed.
I laughed, "Yeah, sounds like we could definitely be friends." I nodded slowly, "Sooo, you guys munch on animals, right?"
Esme smiled brightly, "We do. Like Alice said, we would really like to be friends."
"So then whats the deal with this whole 'mortal enemy' thing. I mean…you guys would really get along with my boys. Especially Edward and Jacob…and hell, Emmett and Paul. You have the same kinda attitudes as them" I muttered. Leah rolled her eyes beside me but didn't disagree to what I said, she actually nodded.
"Well…your Alpha doesn't like us. Keeps up with the whole 'monster' idea." Carlisle voiced.
I raised an eyebrow, "How about I talk to him and get him to forget the treaty and give you guys a chance. I'm not one for judging and you seem pretty cool. Its just a waste for them to miss out on what could be a good friendship." I shrugged.
Edward scoffed, "What what makes you think that your 'alpha' will listen."
Leah laughed beside me and it was my turn to smile smugly. "Because, said Alpha just happens to be my mate. And I can get him to whatever I want."
The girls smiled as Edward glared. "Doesn't mean he'll do it."
I narrowed my eyes, "Oh, he'll do it alright. You'll understand one day." He rolled his eyes and huffed. I looked at my watch and sighed. "Got to go. Erm…phone number?"
Esme passed me a piece of paper with the number written on it. "Here you are, dear." she smiled.
"Thank you, I'll give you a call once I've spoken to Sam. I think its best to have allies instead of enemies living so close." I smiled.
"We think so too." Carlisle inclined his head a little.
"Goodbye." I said and turned, Leah raised her hand and we walked back to the car.
"Sam's gunna be mad." Leah sung beside me.
I shrugged, "And that would be new, how?"
"Ooooo. Nasty." she chuckled and rolled my eyes.
"He'll get over it. The fact that they didn't attack us shows something right. I don't get why we show just follow old rules because our ancestors where too blind to see the truth."
She whistled long and low, "Don't let Sam hear you say that…but I'll stick up for you. I think it's a good idea."
I sighed in relief, "Well, that's one down." I mumbled.
She chuckled, "So you have work now?"
"Yeah, its gunna be interesting. I'll drop you off home." I smiled.
It didn't take long to get to Leah's place and she jumped out with a wave. I headed towards the diner then, parked outside and strolling in. Sue was behind the counter and she smiled and waved when she saw me. I hopped up to the counter.
"Hey, Sue." I leaned over and kissed her cheek.
"Hi, sweetie. Ready for your first day." she grinned.
"Of course." I said, moving behind the counter. She handed me a green apron and I popped it on and tied it up.
Sue took me into the kitchen and introduced me to the chef, Kirk. A thirty-something man, with a bald shiny head and a permanent smile. He used his spatula to wave at me. The other chef was a younger man, probably in his twenties, his name was George and he had his long black hair tied up and braided. He smiled kindly and gave a friendly wink.
Sue taught me how to use the cash register and I was down with the coffee machine. Then the work began.
It wasn't hard. Taking orders and filling them. There was a constant flow of customers and at around one o'clock the diner was full to the brim. It was fun, talking to people and getting to know the regulars. I got some rockin' tips too. Sue's was the best diner in La Push and everyone came for lunch.
Just as the lunchtime rush ended, Landon and the boys came barrelling in. They all sat down at the large table and I pulled my notepad out and sauntered over.
"What can I do for you, guys." I smiled brightly and Archer put his arm around my waist and pulled me into his.
"Hello, to you too, gorgeous. How are you doing?" he winked.
I chuckled, "I'm good, thanks. I trust you lot are well."
"Of course, although we've been deprived of our Bella time." Luke grinned.
"Awww." I cooed sarcastically. "Maybe you guys just aren't special enough."
Landon pulled a dramatic face, "GASP! You are mean."
"Sorry, love." I winked, "Anyways, what can I get you guys?"
Once I took the orders, I gave the five burger slip to Kirk and went behind the counter to grabbed three cokes and two coffees and then delivered the drinks to their table.
I tried to get on with some more work but it was very difficult with the guys making funny comments and having a conversation a few decibels too loud. Some of the things they came out with had me cracking up as I gave another customer his coffee.
When their burgers were done I took them over and rolled my eyes as they practically panted for them.
"You guys are animals." I muttered.
Colton winked, "Sure are, baby."
I rolled my eyes again, "Whatever, get that meat down your throats."
"I don't swing that way." Kyle said. I chuckled.
"Dude, I love all kinds of meat." Archer muttered as he bit into his burger, making 'num num' sounds as he ate.
Kyle snorted, "I'm so not touching that one."
"That'll be a first." Colton scoffed.
Sue came over holding a club sandwich and a coke, "Here you go, take your break." she smiled.
"Thanks, Sue." I grinned and took the food and drink and sat down next to Landon. Downing half the glass of liquid straight away.
"So, how are you and Sam doing?" Luke asked as I took a bite of my sandwich.
"We're good." I mumbled, not really sure what to say.
"Just 'good'?" Archer raised an eyebrow.
I thought about it, "Well, we're great but that doesn't mean we don't have a few small ups and downs."
That got their attention. Twits. They all swallowed what they had in their mouths and sat back in their chairs. Colton folded his arms over his chest and Archer frowned. They looked pretty menacing.
"Are you having troubles?" Landon asked.
I shook my head, "No, not really. We have our little arguments but then we're right back to normal five second later."
"Then why do you look kinda…defeated?" Kyle asked.
I sighed, "Well, I just wish we didn't have those arguments. I mean…I said some stuff I shouldn't have and now I cant help but feel bad. Even if its all forgiven."
Landon sighed softly, "I'm sure he said some stuff also. Maybe he's worried about that too."
I thought about it before shaking my head, "Forget I mentioned it. You guys wanna do something soon? I wanna get a tattoo. I know what I want now."
They all raised an eyebrow before picking up their food again and taking hulking bites out of it. Landon chewed on his before swallowing.
"How abouts we go down to Seattle…next weekend." he looked around the table and the others nodded.
"Sure, I'm down for that." I smiled.
"Make sure its ok with Sam." Colton teased.
I rolled my eyes, "I don't need to ask his permission. We probably wont be happy about it anyways."
"You got that right." came from a couple of the guys.
We started to talk about little things. Plans for the future and whatnot. Soon enough I had finished my food and had to get back to work. They all smiled and hugged me as they left.
It was getting close to the end of my shift when some guy came strolling in. He was quite short and really skinny. He looked pretty skeletal to be honest. His gaunt cheeks hung onto a thick beard that looked as though it could weigh him down any second. His shirt was swallowing him and his shorts looked as though they were made for dumbo instead of a human.
He walked up to the counter and Sue turned to serve him. His eyes twitched and he stood up straighter and I automatically thought, ah, damn Sue's got an admirer…one she cant be proud of either.
I immediately saw the joy in dating a hot, muscly man. Protection from freaky dudes.
Sue took the mans order, but he continued to talk to her about some kind of factory thingy. Nothing interesting. There weren't that many people in so all Sue could do was pretend to listen and nod every now and then. And all I could do was watch on incredulously thinking of a million and three insults to throw at the man trying to get into my step-momma's pants.
So imagine my joy when the bell at the door jingled and daddy and Sam strolled in. My face lit up and they both smiled brightly at me. Sam winked as the headed over. They stopped just behind the death incarnate look-alike.
He had no clue. And rambled on and on and on. Sue was flicking her eyes behind her to Dad for some help but he was just too busy glaring at the guys back. So instead she looked towards me and who am I to say no.
"Excuse me." I said. He ignored me. " Yello…anyone in there. She's not listening you know." he still ignored me and it was annoying me. "YO, MALE VERSION OF CALISTA FLOCKHART." I said a little loudly.
He turned to me then and narrowed his eyes, "Fuck off, Barbie." he spat.
I gasped. And he grunted as a huge hand landed hard on his shoulder. He turned around to face dad and Sam. The latter of which was gripping Mr Skeletons shoulder and looking murderous.
"Don't talk to her like that." he growled, and I almost swooned.
Sue's stalker tried to look nonchalant, "Who are you to tell me what to do."
"Well" Sam drawled, "I'm her boyfriend. And I wont reframe from kicking your ass if you talk to her like that again."
"Look, I'm here minding my own business, talking to this lovely lady and she just butts in."
Sam rolled his eyes, "Dude, that lovely lady doesn't give a shit about you." he took his hand from the guys shoulder.
"How do you know." Poster boy for anorexia huffed.
Dad stepped forward and glared, "Because she's mine." he snarled.
The other man meeped and walked swiftly from the diner. The bell jangling in his wake. I looked at Sue, who's cheeks were flushed as she stared heatedly at dad.
"Woo, go daddy. You're getting some tonight." I giggled as both Sue and dad blushed. Sam chuckled and walked over to me.
"Hey Baby." he whispered, wrapping his arms around my waist.
"Hey." I smiled, leaning up to kiss his lips.
"How did it go this morning." he asked quietly as his hand snaked down to cup my behind.
I smiled. "It was good. All healthy. Six weeks." I mumbled so that dad couldn't hear.
"That's good." Sam said, pulling me closer, his hand tightened on my rear.
"You are groping me in public." I tsked.
He grinned, "I am and its hot."
I chuckled, "Shut up its not. My father is just over there."
Sam nipped my bottom lip. "He's a bit caught up right now."
I looked over to see Sue leaning over the counter kissing my father. "Awww, its that sweet."
Sam rolled his eyes, "You know what's sweeter?"
"What?" I asked.
"This." Sam pressed his lips against mine and gripped the back of my neck. He brushed his lips against mine before deepening the kiss and sliding his tongue into my mouth.
A few minutes later and the kiss was pretty heated. My hands were sliding up the back of his shirt and his hands were doing the same. There was a loud clearing of a throat and we pulled apart. Dad was standing with his arms crossed, eyebrow raised.
I smiled and shrugged, "What?"
He just chuckled and shook his head. "Lord." he muttered. I giggled and pressed my cheek against Sam's chest.
Sue was looking at her cell. "I'm going to close up now. Leah wants to talk to us about something. Better head home." She said. Dad raised his eyebrows and looked over to us. We both shrugged.
"Ok, well lets get going." Dad smiled.
Once the last customers shuffled out, Sue flipped the sign to 'closed' and let the chefs go home with a wave. We wiped down the tables and put the chairs up before giving the floor and sweep. Then we were off.
They both took the cruiser as Sam and I headed to my car. We were half way to Sam's house when he started up a conversation that I was going to save until later.
"You smell a little like vampire." His voice was kind of calm and serious.
"Really, I thought I would smell more like burgers and coffee." I murmured.
I could feel him raise his eyebrows. "Don't ignore what I said."
I sighed, "Ok…so maybe I spoke with some vampires today."
"SPOKE WITH VAMPIRES." he yelled, although not in anger, I could tell that he was struggling with panic and worry.
"Yeah." I said.
He took a few deep breaths and huffed them out. I could hear his heart thundering in his chest. "You just went and spoke with some vampires."
I rolled my eyes, "Not exactly. I was in a diner with Leah after the doctors, and they walked in. I dunno why…anyways, Carlisle wanted to talk and I went and spoke with him. I said I'd see if you'd forget the treaty and we'd all become friends."
There was a deadly silence, a sharp inhale of breath and then an exhale. "You thought I would do what?"
We pulled up and jumped out of the car. "Look, they are really nice. It would be good to have some allies. They live so close. What's the point. They aren't hurting anybody."
He stormed behind me as I walked into the living room. "They are vampires, baby. VAMPIRES. They aren't human."
I turned around and crossed my arms over my chest. "Who are we to judge." I asked.
He came right up to me and put his hands on my shoulders, "We don't drink blood to survive. We are not a risk to people."
"They drink animal blood. Why don't you just change the rules. They can come and go but if one of them so much as nips a human it equals trouble." I tried, looking up at him.
He narrowed his eyes a little bit and nibbled the far right corner of his bottom lip. His thinking mask. "Why do you want this?" he asked finally. His dark eyes searching my face.
I cocked my head, "Because, babe, life is too precious to spend making enemies because of some old pact. We search this land for vampires to keep these humans safe…that's great. But why stress over people that aren't a threat."
"How do you know they aren't a threat?"
"There hasn't been a sudden mass murder in Forks recently has there…exactly. I spoke with them and they were kind. And I really think we would get on well with them, if you give them the chance. I can see some of us in them. There would be great chemistry." I said.
Sam heaved a sigh and stepped even closer to me. I could see the conflict in his face. "I'm not sure." he mumbled.
I placed my hands on his cheeks and stroked his skin with my thumbs. "Honey, if I thought, for even a second, that I would be putting my pack-mates in danger I would never even suggest it. Ever. But I trust this. I know what I'm doing."
He leaned in and kissed me. Long and hard. When he pulled back I was breathless and slightly confused. I raised and eyebrow and he smiled. "I love you." he smiled blindingly. "I'll tell the others and you set up a date with the Cullen's. Invite them over. I'll start hanging tree air fresheners and maybe we wont have to deal with the smell."
Wow, that was easier that i expected.
I laughed and nodded. "In fact, it wasn't so bad once we got talking. But at first…jeez, it was horrid."
He chuckled and kissed me again. "Ok, I'll leave it to you mama wolf."
"Mama wolf? What possessed you?" I asked.
"If I'm papa wolf, your mama wolf. And the others are our cubs to take care of." he smiled.
I rolled my eyes, "Shut up."
He laughed at me again before pulling me into the kitchen. "Come with me and I'll give you something sweet."
"Ooo, sounds good. Should I get naked?" I giggled.
"Well I was talking about ice cream, but whatever." Sam smiled as I hopped onto the chair at the table.
"I'll take ice cream, please." I smiled innocently.
He pulled the carton from the freezer and two spoons from the draw before strolling over and setting down on the chair opposite me. He pulled the lid off and handed me a spoon.
"Thanks." I dug straight in. "How was work today?" I asked.
He smiled, "It was good. Slow, but alright. Stopped a fight on the beach. Followed up a complaint about vandalism. Exciting stuff." he wagged his eyebrows and popped a spoonful of mint choc chip into his mouth.
I chuckled, "Sounds it." I licked my spoon.
"So was there any amazing information given to you about Leah, earlier?" Sam asked.
I shrugged, "Not really. I saw the flutter on the screen. It didn't really look like anything but it was a heartbeat. How crazy is that. I also have to make sure that she doesn't stress or drink coffee. How in the hell in she going to survive?"
He chuckled and shook his head, "Who knows?" he said sarcastically.
"She's also not going to phase until the baby's born." I dropped in.
He cocked his head, "Why's that?"
"Cause we both feel its for the best. Instincts tell us that she shouldn't." I said.
"Both of you felt it?" he raised an eyebrow.
I rolled my eyes, "I asked myself whether or not she should phase and the answer was no. That's that."
Sam smiled, "Cool." was all he said.
I decided to change the subject, "So have you ever met the Cullen's?"
"Briefly. Snarling words an all."
"What about the others." I asked.
"Only Jared and Paul. They were with me." He mumbled.
I tsked, "Oh well, I think Edward would really get on well with Jacob. Cause Edward is all arrogant and quiet, Jake is laid back but still quite quiet compared to you guys. They would really balance each other out." I murmured.
Sam raised an eyebrow, "Are you trying to replace yourself? Give Jacob a friend cause you feel like a bad one."
I gaped, "When did you become a psychoanalyst or whatever."
"You had a guilty look on your face. Your not a bad friend Bella. Its different cause you're here all the time, so you don't have that excitement at seeing each other all that much. Your life has changed and so has his. Your still his best friend."
I cleared my throat, "Okay. But still, I think he and Edward would get on well. I dunno what it is but I just do. Oh and did you know they have special powers." I scooped up some icecream and wrapped my lips around the spoon.
Sam's mouth dropped open, "They really have them. We weren't sure."
I nodded vehemently, "Yep. Edward can read minds…not mine though. And Alice can see the future, but not our future cause we're werewolves or something like that. But she said the future changes."
"Jeez, that could really work well for us." Sam pondered.
I frowned, "Don't think you can use them." I said.
He gave me a innocent look, "I would never."
Rolling my eyes, I put the lid back on the ice cream and put it back in the freezer. He glared playfully at me before getting up and cleaning the spoons in the sink.
"So what are you doing tonight while the girls come over?" I asked.
"Going over to Paul's. All us guys are getting together to watch a baseball game." Sam grinned.
"You invite Rye?" I asked.
Sam raised an eyebrow at me, "Of course, he's part of our group you know."
I smiled, "I know that. Its just…he's the only human guy in the group and on top of that he hasn't been here as long as everyone else." I ran a hand through my hair.
Sam came up and kissed me, "He's still part of our pack. I hope he knows that. In fact, I'll make sure he knows that tonight, okay?"
I beamed at him, "Thank you." I whispered.
"Its cool. Im heading off now. Love you and I'll see you later tonight." he kissed me again and swatted me on the butt.
"Bye honey. Love you." I smiled as he walked out of the door.
Strolling into the living room I sat down and turned the television on. Watching some Bones and chilling out before the girls got in.
About forty-five minutes later the doorbell went and I jumped up. I pulled the door open to reveal two bouncing women with bags in their hands. I stepped aside as they came barrelling in. Leah looked happy so I guess the talk went ok.
Once everything was settled and we were sitting in the living room, nursing large glasses of cold soda I decided to get it over with.
"So…how'd it go?" I asked. Leah smiled.
"Pretty good. They were shocked but other than that they were fine. Said its ok and it I need help to go to them. Mom's excited about being a grandma and hell, Charlie looked excited too."
"I suppose it helps that it isn't some random guy. I mean, this is your soulmate." Kim voiced.
I nodded, "That and the fact that you have everyone here. You're not alone in this. When are you going to tell Rylan's parents…and the guys back in Phoenix."
Leah shrugged, "I'm not sure. I think Rylan is going to tell his parents soon. Maybe after the twelve week stage. He'll probably want to fly back to tell them, I'll go with him of course."
I smiled, "Don't worry, Mr and Mrs Morgan are great. They'll understand I'm sure. They are smart people, they'll see how in love you are."
Kim clapped her hands together, "Okay, I've got girly movies and Leah brought chocolate. I think we are set for the evening." she pulled out 'Confessions of a shopaholic' and waved it around.
I chuckled, "So…before we start. How are you an Jared?"
She groaned, "Getting no where."
"Have you tried seducing him?" Leah giggled.
Kim pouted, "I try but I don't know how to seduce."
I smirked, "I think I have the answer." I murmured, inspired by something back from Sam's birthday.
"You do?" Kim asked, clearly shocked.
I nodded, "I think I do. I'm going to have to get something though."
Leah waved her hand, "Are you going to tell us?"
I smirked evilly, "Nope" I said, popping my lips on the P. "But make sure you keep up the flirting. Just cause you have him doesn't mean you can slack."
Kim sighed, "Fine fine. God, now I really do need chocolate."
I smiled as she went and put the film in the DVD player. Leah slapped me on the leg. "Tell me. Im desperate to know."
"Crap. A desperate pregnant women. That's a catastrophe waiting to happen. And no, im not going to tell you. But its going to work."
"Meanie." Leah huffed.
We were just getting settled into the film when Kim turned to us. "Did I tell you about the man Jared nearly killed today?"
My eyes widened, "No, what happened?" I asked.
"Well, we were just walking down the street when some random guy started yelling some real crude stuff at me. Making rude actions and all. So Jared beat him up. Only a little bit but still…made me feel special."
We all chuckled. Leah shook her head and sighed, "That man sounds like a complete animal."
I raised an eyebrow, "Girls, all men are animals; some just make better pets."
Giggles went around as we sat back and enjoyed the film. It was a good one and funny too. I was glad we got some girl time. We passed around a huge bar of chocolate and drunk loads of soda and juice. Mumbling about random things.
All in all it was a great end to a hard yet interesting day. At around eleven the girls went home and I hobbled upstairs to were Sam was waiting, having gotten in a few minutes earlier. I stripped out of my clothes and got into bed.
"Hey." I muttered quietly as we curled up together.
"Hey there. Fun night?" he asked sliding a leg in between mine.
"Yep. You?"
"Yeah, it was good." I snuggled into him.
"Cool. G'night." I mumbled tiredly.
I felt his chest rumble a little, "Night, baby." he whispered.
My last thought before the world went black was; I cant wait to wake up tomorrow.
A/N - Hey there. There we go. Hope you like.
Okay, so i brought the Cullens in. Seeing it as some kind of necessity. I plan of having Jake and Edward real close, as you can tell from this chap. But i'm fighting with myself in whether or not to make the pair REALLY close. If you get what i mean. and just in case you dont. i mean making Edward, Jake's IMPRINT! ahhh, i am crazy. but it'll add drama and i love that. However, i want you guys to decide what happens, whether they stay friends or not. so I'm putting up a poll and i would love it if you could all throw in your opinion. It'll help me. Make sure not to put your answer in reviews though. :)
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