Paul's POV-

I had promised to go to Bella's tonight, but I was feeling completely miserable. My muscles ached and I was running a fever so high that I felt like I was being baked in an oven. I had tried taking a cold shower, but that didn't even seem to work. I had no idea what was going on except that maybe I was getting the flu. But that wouldn't explain the sudden growth spurt and muscle growth and also the sudden mood swings I was happen- none of which I directed at Bella. It was beyond weird and I had no one I could talk to about it- they'd probably think I was hallucinating.

Ignoring my sudden illness, I started on the cheese cake I had told Bella I was baking and was determined to show her my skills. It was a secret talent of mine, one which I had to learn with an abusive dad and a mother who could barely look after herself and now of course because I was living alone. I had also gotten myself a job in the local mechanics in Forks and it paid good money so I was able to keep the house running.

By the time I was finished the cheese cake, a strawberry cheese cake at that, I quickly pulled on jeans and a shirt, gelled my hair, shoved on a pair of shoes and packed the cheese cake into a container and left. I reached Bella's just at the same time as Billy and Jacob and we all walked in together. We were welcomed with the smell of lasagne. My mouth began to water and I noticed that Jacob was literally sniffing his way into the kitchen, leaving Billy to wheel himself in.

I offered to help him in but after sending me a brief glance over he told me he wanted to talk to me in private outside quickly before going in. I frowned, slightly confused as why he would want to talk to me, but obliged and shouted to Bella that we'd be a few minutes and closed the door.

"What's up Billy?" I asked and just like Charlie, Billy had always been in my life looking over me and he was one of the men who was always suspicious of my dad- in fact he had even sent a complaint to Charlie once or twice, to which he replied he couldn't do anything about unless there was clear evidence which was understandable.

"I've noticed you've grown taller and your muscles have grown bigger in the last two weeks, have you had any mood swings? Do your muscles feel achy and are you running a fever?" Billy asked in a serious tone and it freaked me out a little that he knew so much.

My mouth was a gape as he told me this and I managed to sputter out: "Y-yes…. How did you know Billy?"

Billy sighed and scratched the back of his neck. "I can't tell you that son and for that I am sorry, but you need to talk to Jared and Sam- I know they aren't your favourite people right now and Jared abandoned you, but they are good people Paul and Jared had very good reason to stay away from you."

"But Billy..." I frowned and felt my anger rage a little; I was completely confused and angry as to why he was defending these boys who dropped out of school at such an early age and formed a cult. Not to mention one of them was my supposed best friend who dumped me for someone we both despised when I needed him the most.

"I know Paul, I understand how you feel. But trust me, out of everyone they know what you're going through. Please pop by and visit Sam tonight?" Billy looked as though he was almost pleading and I knew he wouldn't be asking this of me if he didn't have to.

"Fine, I will." I gave in then looked at the door. "We should get inside before they start to wander what's happening out here."

I wheeled Billy in side and into the living room where Charlie was sitting with his feet up on the coffee table and watching this season's football match. He quickly handed Billy a beer without so much as a glance at him and a grunt towards me.

I left them to it and made my way into the kitchen where Bella and Jacob were. Bella was making the dinner while Jacob sat at the table watching her and chattering away. I took a seat next to him after placing the cheese cake in the fridge and leaned back in my chair as I watched Bella work around the kitchen and couldn't help but picture her in my kitchen one day. The image was beautiful.

"Hey Paul." Jacob spoke up, taking a sip from a beer and I narrowed my eyes at him.

"Are you sure you should be drinking that?" I arched my eyebrows. "You are a little young."

Jacob huffed and puffed out his chest. "So? I look old enough."

I chuckled and shook my head at him. "Does Billy know you're drinking this? And don't forget get you're in the chief's house."

Jacob's eyes widened and I could only think that it suddenly dawned on him. "Crap."

I sniggered and took the beer can off him, downed it and shoved it in the trash before wrapping my arms around my Bella. "Hey gorgeous, whatcha doing?"

"Making the dinner." She sighed as she leaned back into me and continued with cooking. I couldn't help noticing that she fit perfectly in my arms.

"Guys I don't want to see that before my dinner." Jacob complained.

"Oh knock it off Jake." Bella giggled. "It's not as if we're having sex in front of you. You're just lonely."

After that the evening was going pretty well and I found myself fitting in. We were all laughing and telling stories from our pasts and I became deeply fascinated in Charlie and Billy's fishing trips. They seemed to have a lot of fun and they even invited me to go with them one day to which I happily obliged. Jacob of course wanted to go too and the two men merely agreed to take us both one day. I already felt a part of this tight knit family after one meal.

But it wasn't until after the dinner that everything came crashing down. Bella, Jacob and I were in the kitchen when Bella got a call from someone on her cell phone. I didn't know how I heard everything but I did and it pissed me off to hell.

"Hello Isabella." The voice sounded too cold and sharp and Bella's frame immediately became rigid.

"E-dward… how did you get my number?" Her voice shook and I realised my hands were shaking too. I couldn't explain why they were shaking but I felt the rage building up inside me.

"Your friend gave me your number, it wasn't that difficult." I could hear the sneer in his words and my full arms started to shake.

I looked over to see Jacob, looking completely baffled at the telephone.

"Why are you calling me?" Bella fought to keep her voice steady, but I could sense the stammer in it.

"Because Isabella, I wanted to apologise for my behaviour over the last few weeks and I would like to get to know you more over the course of our school life. You are an intriguing woman."

I held back the growl that threatened to escape my mouth and I felt my whole body begin to shake. Who the fuck did that creep think he was, scaring the shit out of my girlfriend?

"Edward, I really don't want to be friends with you and I would like it if you kept your distance." Bella told him patiently.

"Oh Bella." He cooed. "That would be a little impossible since we do sit beside each other in biology."

I had heard enough by this point and slammed the phone down on him. Whoever this Edward was, I hated him. He scared the shit out of my girlfriend and I was presuming he also wanted into her pants. Not just that, but I had a feeling that he was dangerous.

"Paul!" Bella frowned as she turned to me, seeing that I was shaking from head to foot and Jacob too was looking at me with wary eyes. "Why did you do that?"

"Did you not hear what he was saying to you Bella? You were scared!" I nearly shouted, but restrained it through clenched teeth.

Billy wheeled his way through and took once glance at me before sighing. "Paul get out of here, make your way to Sam's house and talk to him now." He ordered.

I didn't disobey him; the authority in his voice was too hard to fight against and I glanced at Bella whose face was a mask of confusion before heading out of the door. I could hear Bella calling after me, Billy telling her to leave it, Charlie shouting to explain what was going on and Jacob shouting for everyone to shut up but I tuned them out- I was burning up and shaking rapidly. My muscles ached and I was starting to see red. And for what? A boy scaring the hell out of my girlfriend.

I ran past my car knowing that I was too pissed to drive and would probably cause a car crash before running along the side of the forest. It was nearly pitch black, yet I could still see clearly. I could hear the noises of animals in the woods which I wouldn't normally hear. The whole feeling was bizarre and I had no explanation for it.

Not far down the high way, a car pulled up beside me. It was Sam. "Get in Paul; I'm taking you to my house."

I obeyed, quietly climbing in beside him and he whizzed off. I still felt hot, achy and shaky and sweat was beginning to break out over my body. "What's happening to me?"

"This isn't the place Paul, I'll explain in my back garden." He told me as he parked outside his house and then motioned for me to go into the garden.

I nodded once before barrelling out of the car and followed Sam into his back garden. I didn't bother taking in my surroundings, I just looked straight at Sam who stood facing me. "So?"

Sam passed a hand through his hair and shifted his feet on the ground. "You heard our legends?"

I nodded; I had heard them a few times when I attended the bonfires that were held at La Push. "The stories about the cold ones and shape shifters?"

Sam nodded and then said the last thing that I was expecting, the last thing I'd ever want to hear and the one thing that nearly ruined my whole existence. "They're true Paul. And you're turning into a wolf."

Woo finished! Sorry I promised it would be Friday, but I was so knackered. But here it is and I am sorry for the cliffy. I promise to get back to you soon so you are not held in anticipation ;) I hope to get it up before I leave to go on holiday but if not I will be sure to do it as soon as I get back on the 9th of July! Also, right now the first story is winning with 4 votes and then it is the other two stories! Keep voting, I'm making my decision for when I get back from my holidays! Thank you again for all of your wonderful reviews, they mean so much and are what keep this story going- keep them coming!