I'm so sorry I put this in HIATUS but I had a lot of things going on (getting completely obsessed by Portal: The Game and then playing it repeatedly until I beat it) and I kind of got lazy. I apologize for that.

I'm glad that two or three people have reviewed, but I expected a lot more since many of you reviewed asking for more.

I don't own House.

IMPORTANT: We're finally moving forward with the plot. Be ready for less romance and more action from now on.

Bella was sitting in the cafeteria with House eating lunch that she paid for with her money that he offered to pay with. Resuming, he offered to pay... with her money. Gee, thanks!

"So, when do you think they are all going to show up asking questions" She asked while House drank a Pepsi, always staring at her "And stop staring, it's creepy"

"I can't help it, you're beautiful. As for the other question, I really hope soon, or I'll have to fire them for actually learning something when I tell them not to pry in my business." He laughed, making the whole room turn to stare at him.

"What's wrong, weirdos? Go back to your miserable lunch" He glared, earning a grin from Bella. He smiled at her "Damn nosy people"

"You deserve it. I bet you pry everybody's life" She shrugged.

"I do" He laughed again.

Just then, his team entered the cafeteria, searched for him and quickly found him in one of the tables with Bella.

"I was starting to think you wouldn't show up to try to make my life some sort of soap opera" House said, half amused half annoyed.

"We got lost in the way" Said Chase, sarcastically.

"Next time I'll get you a map" House joked, casually wrapping one arm around Bella's shoulders and holding her close to him. The team's breathing stopped for one second and then they all started asking questions at the same time.

"Silence, damn it! Sit down, pay me something and I'll tell you what you want to know, gee" House ordered, just as Wilson and Cuddy made their way through the cafeteria to join them.

"You too, guys" They all sighed and bought something for House to eat.

They all stared at House as if expecting him to start talking, but he just held Bella tighter and grinned, making her blush furiously.

"Uh..." Bella said to break the uneasy silence "Hello"

Some

"Hi Bella"

and

"What's up, Bella?

and

"Are you feeling better?" choir answered her. She blushed even further.

Just then the waitress came to deliver all his food and House frowned a bit at the quantity of it.

"Would you like some?" He asked Bella, smirking.

"Nothing"

"Great, then you get that half and I get this" He smiled and started digging through his food. Bella sighed, but smiled and picked up a doughnut, taking one small bite.

"So, you have a lot to explain" Thirteen stated, smiling up at Bella. She had the feeling they would become great friends.

"I guess I do" She sighed and swatted House's arm, mentioning him to start talking.

"Ouch" He muttered "Well, all of your questions will be answered so do ask"

"What's up with you and Bella?" Wilson asked.

"She is my girlfriend, thank you very much" House answered.

"Wow, I'm impressed" Wilson muttered, taken aback slightly.

"I don't believe you" Cuddy said, daring him to prove her wrong, which he gladly did.

With a happy glitter on his eyes, he leaned in and claimed Bella's mouth for himself, kissing her gently. She turned red instantly, but responded. By the time the pulled apart, they found the team glaring at Cuddy for making them watch that.

"So, how are you guys doing?" Asked Chase, apparently not surprised by the news.

"Great, thank you"

After that everyone's pagers started going off and they left after quick apologies.

House smirked at Bella but she wasn't looking at him anymore. Her chocolate brown orbs were staring at the back door which had opened to reveal five people he had never seen before.

And he would be damned if he didn't admit they were beautiful. The front one was shorter than the others but still tall and lean, very lean. He walked graciously with no signs of the human clumsiness. He was a red-head, with a messy style of hair and his eyes, even though House couldn't see well from that distance, seemed to be light brown or yellow.

The second one, who was following right behind the red-head, was a pixie-like short woman with spiky black hair and friendly eyes of the same color of the red-head's. Behind her was a tall blonde man – over 6 feet – that scanned the room with a soldier-like stance.

Right after him, two more people entered the cafeteria. One was tall – although not as tall as the blonde one – and his curly brunette hair was all messed up. The other one was in possession of a beauty that millions would kill for. She was an average sized woman with bleach blond hair and the yummiest curves House had ever seen.

An aura of seriousness surrounded them, begging for the people's understanding. And House did understand. They were on a mission – five lethal soldiers that could not be disrupted from their objective.

It made his blood run cold in his veins and the cynic doctor found himself paralyzed in the seat. A quick glance at Bella was all that it took to unfreeze the precious crimson blood, though.

The girl was half crouched and half curled in a ball, eyes narrowed and brows furrowed while her mouth hung wide open. She let out a small gasp of... fear? Gregory House saw red. He tried to reach his own soul and calm the turmoil that had risen at the sight of Bella's terrified stance, but it was to no avail.

His gaze hardened as he grasped Bella's shoulder and jerked it. Bella snapped out of her horrified daze and bit her lip, glancing down at his hand, which was grasping her shoulder forcefully.

"Let's get out of here" He said firmly, not even waiting to see her small, timid nod before he stood up and exited the cafeteria, dragging her with him.

Before he stormed out of the small cafeteria, though, he looked back to see if the strangers were following him. His breath got caught up. They were standing perfectly still in the doorway staring at him.

Glaring at him.

He turned around and almost ran (if possible with a can) out. Bella was still not responding to anything he told her, acting as if she had been turned into a zombie. He didn't like that. He was sure the strangers were the cause of it.

As he limped towards his office, he could feel the five strangers' glare burning him.

Edward Cullen let out a low growl as he saw an old man drag Bella away and made a motion to follow them, but was stopped by a tiny hand on his arm.

"What is it, Alice?" He snarled, jerking her hand out of his arm. Alice Cullen let out a small sigh and crossed her arms.

"That is the guy I saw. The one she is supposed to end up with" She informed with an arrogant expression marring her usually happy face.

"How do I know it really is the one? You blocked your mind from me! If it really is that much of a secret, you shouldn't be telling me that right now!" Edward hissed at her. Alice sighed again.

That day was destined to be one of Edward's longest days in his...existence. If he knew what was to happen, all of the future could be compromised.

"All will turn out well. Remember this. Now go and call the wolves. I'm under the impression that we will need their help" She smiled faintly at him as Jasper approached them and wrapped his arms around her tiny waist.

"But Alice" He hissed "You don't anything useful! You're useless at the moment, admit it!"

"Stop it, Edward; we're drawing too much attention to ourselves. Let's talk outside" Jasper warned. A quick glance at the now almost silent cafeteria revealed dozens of scared humans.

Even if they weren't talking loud enough for humans to hear, it was most certainly a weird scene to see five beautiful people standing in the doorway while two of them were growling at each other.

"Make them calm down, Jasper. I will call the wolves. You stay at the apartment and we'll meet you there" Edward calmly ordered. It was said with such authority that Jasper didn't even think twice before he stood to attention and nodded firmly.

Edward himself was amazed by what he had just done. He had never considered himself to be a born leader and the simple fact that someone had followed his instructions – no, his orders – without questioning was simply surprising. He regained his composure and gave a nod of his own before walking out of the cafeteria, around the building and to the parking lot.

Glancing around to be sure no one was following him, he got into his Volvo, started the ignition and drove off the hospital with only one thought in mind.

They must not find Bella before we do. I'll make sure of it or die trying.

"You're late"

"We cannot run around in wolf form in New Jersey, you know?" The leading one replied. Edward gave him a tired sigh.

"At least tell me you're on full alert" He begged. The tall man before him chuckled.

"Someone has to be" He replied "We will let you know if something is out of order. They won't get close to her. That much I swear"

It wasn't an empty promise. In fact, Edward had never seen that kind of fire burning in the wolf's eyes. The Alpha blood ran deep within his being and affected his very core. There, before him, stood – proud and tall – the Alpha Jacob Black, the biggest wolf known until now by the Cullens.

The boy had a mature look on his face but the boyish smirk betrayed his true age. Edward sighed. How he wished that they wouldn't drag children into the fight. How he wished that there was someone actually safe from the new found threat.

"We are to meet up with the others in the apartment. And put some damn shirts on or people will start getting suspicious" Edward scolded. Jacob smiled arrogantly.

"We will, but not because you ordered us to. You should keep in mind that I'm also the boss around here and I will not tolerate any defying attitude you might show. Are we clear?" Once more, Edward cursed the damned war. The child's innocence was gone and before him stood a warrior. An adult.

"May this war be damned to hell" He muttered, clenching his fists. Anger was swelling up inside of him, making him want to punch something. Had he not known he was a vampire, he might have actually thought he was a werewolf.

"Amen to that" The werewolf replied darkly.

Bella sat shivering on House's office's couch, trying to get a hold of her spinning emotions. She almost didn't notice when Greg held her hand in his warm one.

"Who were those people?" He asked sternly, gritting his teeth to prevent himself from cussing aloud.

"They are... were...my family" House was confused.

"Family? Why would be so terrified of family?" He asked, bewildered.

"We didn't part on the best of terms" Bella was regaining some control over herself. She took a deep breath and then started talking again "The red-head was my boyfriend"

Gregory House let out a growl to which Bella responded by kissing him passionately on the lips. She moved onto his ear, satisfied with the low moan he produced.

"I don't love him. I love you and only you" She assured him.

Silence. A small cough from the entrance of the office.

"Hello again, Bella" Said a rather squeaky voice from the doorway. Bella's heart almost stopped when she turned around to see the one she really hoped was there.

Alice Cullen smiled at her friend.

I just had this brilliant idea: Victoria comes out early! Hehehehe... but she won't be alone...

Kisses

Kelia