I do not own twilight, as much as I wish I did

Bella's POV

Dad had been asleep on the couch when I had arrived home last night. I hadn't wanted to talk about anything, so I went straight to my room. I wasn't particularly sure, as to what had really happened last night. All I knew is both of the main advents left me confused. Jake's kiss had been a little full on. I was definitely not over Edward, and I definitely was ready to kiss someone else. Then there was Sam. I was so confused. When I spoke to him, I was expecting him to be an ass, in all honestly. Jake made him out to be a Quileute crazy leader of a gang, yet he had seemed genuinely like a really nice guy.

'Okay Bella, lets sort one thing out first!' I found talking out loud to myself helped really clarify things. If you didn't have someone you could really talk to about everything, then I found talking out loud put things in a new prospective.

'Jake kissed you.' It hadn't been a bad kiss, but it definitely wasn't one of the greatest. I wasn't sure if this was because my heart still belonged to Edward, or if it was just down to the fact Jake had been drinking last night, and I was definitely not ready. I sat with a sigh on my bed, throwing myself back. I contemplated over that kiss a lot last night, but too me it had felt not only awkward, but also slightly wrong… Then there was Sam.

'Sam…' something had definitely caught my attention here. The way he'd taken my hand, and my fingers had tingled, to the crooked smile he wore so perfectly. I sat up abruptly.

'Crap! I'm attracted to Sam!" I suddenly realised. I sat up, confusing myself more then what was probably necessary. So I found the guy hot, and a little forbidden, but wasn't that also what I found attractive about Edward, and look how that ended! I groaned out loud, standing up and somewhat pacing in the small space that was my bedroom. That's when things go bad for me. In my usual Bella grace, my foot hooked my rug, causing me to crash.

"Oww…" I groaned as I rolled onto my back.

"Why me…" I said to no one in particular. There was a quick tap on my door.
"Bella? You okay in there?" Came Dad's voice.
"Yeah, I'm okay." I called back. I stood and walked to my door, opening it.
"Who were you talking to?" Dad asked, looking into my empty room.
"Myself… sorry." I said a little awkwardly. Dad shook his head slightly, walking downstairs. I smirked, following behind him.
"I was thinking of making tomato soup Macaroni bake for dinner, sound okay to you dad?" I asked, him, as he took his paper, and sat at the kitchen table.

"Sounds swell." He said to me. I walked to the cupboard, taking out a bowl, spoon, milk and cornflakes.
"Dad, can I ask you a question?" I asked, pouring the cereal into the bowl. He looked up over his paper.
"Shoot." He said to me. That was the one thing I loved about Charlie, he was so straight forward.

"Well, I was wondering what you thought of Sam Uley?" I asked, taking my first bite. I watched as Charlie raised an eye brow.
"Well Bells, I'm not really sure… He seems a good kid, never in any kind of trouble, and Billy speaks highly of him." He answered, putting down his paper, looking me over. I gave a nod, taking another bite.
"Why?" He asked, eyeing me suspiciously. I shrugged.

"Jake doesn't really like him, and talks really badly of him. I was just curious as to what you thought." I answered. He sighed, giving me a serious look.
"Jake's going through a rough time at the moment. I wouldn't take too much out of what he says. Billy says that Jacob and Sam used to get along pretty well." He said to me. I nodded as I finished my breakfast.
"Well, I have to go. I am going to check on Jake." I said putting my bowl in the sink.

"Don't stay out too late. You have school tomorrow." He called, as I grabbed my hoodie.

"I won't, besides I'll be home in time to cook dinner. Bye dad." I said walking out.

Sam POV

I stood at the Black's door. I tapped a few times, waiting for Billy to answer. I didn't have to wait long for the door to open. I stood looking at Jacob.

"What do you want?" He asked rudely. I fought back my smirk, not wanting to cause more trouble between us.

"I need to talk to Billy." I said to him, being as polite as I could.
"Yeah well, he's busy." Jacob said glaring.
"Who is it son?" Came Billy's voice.
"Just me, Billy." I called back, unable to help myself. I watched as Billy wheeled to the door.
"Sam, what a surprise, what can I do for you son?" He asked, as Jacob stepped back, glaring behind his father's back before slumping away. I shook my head slightly, personally preying he'd phase soon.

"I wanted to tell you some things… in private." I said under my voice. Billy nodded, immediately knowing what I was suggesting.
"Lets go outside." Billy said pushing forward. I followed him to a small picnic table he had beside his house. I took a seat.

"So what's the latest Sam?" Billy asked.

I really liked Billy. He was very set in his ways and stern. He had a playful side when it came to Charlie Swan, but he was also very caring when it came to the tribe. I suppose that's what you get when you become an elder.

"I imprinted last night." I said quickly. Billy looked up stunned.
"Who's the lucky girl?" Billy asked, smiling to himself. I understood the smile. I was the second to imprint, and I knew Billy got rather excited when this happened. Too him, you weren't a true wolf till you found your soul mate. I took a deep breath. I knew enough to know that Billy thought of Bella as a daughter.
"Ah…. It's Charlie's daughter… Bella." I murmured. He looked up, surprise was all over his face.

"Bella... wow… Charlie's Bella" He rambled both eye brows as high as they could stretch.
"Yeah, and I have a feeling, Jacob is not going to appreciate my sudden interest in Bella." I said looking at my elder. Billy gave a nod.
"Speak of the devil." He said as a cherry red 1953 Chevy truck pulled into his driveway.

"Bella…" I said softly under my breath, my heart suddenly increasing in beats. I watched as Bella pulled up. Too me, she looked flawless. Her long brown waves falling too her waist, and no girl could pull off the rough cut denim jeans and t-shirt and look as feminie as she did. Bella did look rather stunned to see me with Billy but I smiled as she got out, unable to help myself.
"Hi Billy." She said smiling at him. She looked up at me.

"Hi Sam." She said in a voice that I could have sworn were angels singing.
"Bella, good to see you, Jake's inside." Billy said to her. She smiled and walked to the house, not looking back. I watched, unable to take my eyes off her, until she disappeared inside. As I turned to face Billy, he wore a grin.

"Come on son, they'll be a while, and I reckon a nice beer could help take your mind off the fiery brunette that just walked into my house." He said with humour. I shook my head as I followed, hoping before I headed off, that I may be able to talk to her.

Bella's POV

It had been quite a shock to see Sam with Billy. He stood so handsome. I had started to notice, that every time he seen me, granted it's only been twice, he couldn't take his eyes from mine. I always felt my face burn pink. I didn't understand why, but there was something about him that made me girlish… I knew that if Jacob were to realise, there would be nothing redeeming me… first Edward, and then Sam… Well at least if something did happen, I would at least have the tribe happy with me… it would be a significant change!

I walked into Jacob's room. He was on his bed, glowering about something and muttering about someone being an arrogant peacock.
"Hey." I said looking at him. He threw off the headset.
"Bells, I didn't hear you come in." He said sitting up, and moving his legs so I could sit.
"So, how much do you remember of last night?" I asked, not caring for the tone I took. He grinned slightly, and then tried to cover.
"Ah… nothing." He said unconvincingly.

"Jacob, you are a really bad liar!" I said crossing my arms, and attempting to act angry. He smirked.

"Yeah, I am…I remember everything. I don't get why people say liquor affects ones abilities…. It does shit to me." He said to me. I shook my head.
"Do you want to say sorry for anything?" I asked, opening him up an opportunity. He shook his head.

"I regret nothing, so nope." He said grinning, now seemingly highly amused.
"Jacob Black! You kissed me!" I said a little angrier then I had intended. He stayed there, still grinning like an idiot. I kept my glare going, wanting him to take this talk seriously. He looked a little guilty at me after a few minutes.

"Bell's, are you really upset with me?" He asked, slightly smiling, but trying to smooth it over. I shook my head in annoyance, throwing up my hands.

"You kissed me Jacob!" I repeated again.

"Yeah, I did." He was shrugging it off

"You are unbelievable. Jake, look, I get it, you like me… a lot… but the thing is, I don't see you like that. You are a brother, and a best friend, but I really don't want anything more from you. The kissing me thing, I really was not expecting it, and I was a little stunned, to say the least." I said a little too straight forward, and by the look on his face, it cut a bit.
"Way to make it clear Bella." He said a little snappy, he was no longer smirking, and now frowning again like he had been before I walked in.
"Jake…"
"No, forget it. I got stuff I gotta get done." He said to me. I slowly stood and walked to his door.
"I'm sorry Jake, but I won't apologise for telling you how I feel. I am not ready for what you want, and I am not sure I ever will be." I walked out, closing his door. I walked outside, just as Billy was making his way towards the door. I took a deep breath then turned to his father.

"Bella, everything okay?" He asked seeing my face. I nodded.

"Jake may in a bad mood Billy… We kinda had a little fight. Sorry." I said to him. He looked a little confused, but said nothing of it.

"It's fine Bells. He'll calm down." I stepped out the way so he could move pass. I walked out and stopped as I stopped Sam looking over my ute.
"Sam… what are you doing?" I asked walking over. He smiled.

"Nice truck." He said scanning her over. I looked over the car my dad had given me when I first moved to Forks a year ago.
"It gets me to where ever I need to go, and it doesn't hurt it's mine." I said smiling at my truck.
"So, you haven't texted me yet." He said coming up next to me, no longer looking at the truck but at me directly. I smiled and took out my phone. I opened up my messages and hit in Sam's name.

'Hi – Bella' was all I sent.

"There, now you have my number." I said to him, flashing the phone as I hit sent. He took out his own phone as it rang out.

"Thanks, now we can keep in touch." He said smiling. I nodded. I looked at him and then back at the house, half expecting Jake to be watching us.
"You okay?" He asked, as I turned back to face him.

"Yeah, just had a bit of a fight with Jacob." I answered. He gave a nod.

"I get it… The kids hate me at the moment." He said leaning against my truck casually. I smirked.

"Never would have guessed that." I said with a chuckle. He shook his head.
"Bella, I was wondering, what are you doing next Friday night?" He asked. I looked at him a little astounded.

"Ah… nothing at this point." I answered, not really sure where this was leading. He smiled.
"Come out with me Friday. I wanna show you around the Res properly and maybe we can talk a bit." He said to me as I opened my door. I bit my lip nervously.

"Okay, as long as Charlie doesn't object." I said smiling. I couldn't help notice how when he smiled, his smile was crooked. It was an instant knee weaker.
"Sweet, well I'll text you later. I better get out of here, before Jacob takes that temper of his out on me." Sam said to me. I nodded and climbed into my truck.
"Bye Bella." He said taking my hand through the open window. I gasped slightly, feeling the tingling sensation once more. He brought my hand softly to his lips. I knew by his smile my face was bright red.
"Bye Sam." I said softly, as he let go and took off in a run. I sat back in my seat, a little speechless and warm. I wasn't really sure what was happening, but at that moment, Sam had taken all the thoughts of Edward from the back of my mind. He was doing something to me, and I wasn't sure why I was enjoying it so much, but I was. I was sure a large part of him was flirting, and I was almost positive he knew something I didn't. The part that was scaring me was that I was enjoying it all.

Dad was watching the game on the tellie when I walked in.

"Bells, your back already?" He asked, taking a gulp of his beer. I nodded.
"Thought I'd get some homework done." I lied. He looked at me then back at the tellie.
"Your mum called, sounded like she wanted to talk you." He said waving his hand in the direction of the phone. I looked at the tellie. He was watching footy. I shook my head as I grabbed the house phone.
"Thanks dad." I said running up the stairs, skipping every second one. I shut my door, and dialled mum.

"Hello?" Came her voice. She sounded as though she'd been laughing. It instantly brought a smile to my face as she squealed into the phone.
"Hi mum." I said hearing her cackling.
"Phil, cut it out, its Bella!" She giggled. I waited a second as she cleared her throat.
"Sorry baby, I'm hear." "She said to me.

"Dad said you'd called." I spoke, trying to keep any emotion out of my voice. The truth was, she could break me to tears in moments, and I didn't need her doing that at the moment.
"Oh, I was calling to tell you, Phil and I won't be home for a couple of weeks. We're heading away for one of his games." She said sounding fairly excited.
"That's great." I said smiling. I knew how important Phil's career in minor league base ball was. Mum and Phil had married just after my seventeenth. The traveling was why I came to live with Charlie. Mum said I needed a stable environment… I often wondered what she'd say if she knew about all the madness Forks has.
"How are you Bells? Has Charlie been feeding you? You're a growing girl." She said in her motherly voice. I smiled.
"Yeah Mum, Charlie's great, and I'm great." I heard Phil coming towards her again. She started giggling.
"Hey mum, I'll call you back another day. I have a lot of homework I have to get done. Say hi to Phil." I hung up before she could argue. I laid back in my bed, twirling the phone in my hand. I looked over at my window. I stood up, walking to it. I had kept it unlocked since the breakup. I slowly shut it, flicking the latch, so it couldn't open. It was my first real step of saying goodbye to Edward.

Okay guys, so this chapter is done. I know I said I would be updating weekly, but at the moment, I am ahead of my Uni, so I thought I'd write a bit. Next chapter may be a filler, or I may just jump to Friday…. I am eager for Bella to learn about Sam's secret, and why every time he touches her, she gets tingles. And if you are wondering, yes I do have plans for the Cullen's to feature in this story.

I am thoroughly enjoying writing this so far So I'm gonna ask you all to review for me please. I am waiting for my first review! I wanna know what you think of the story so far, and any ideas that could be added to my story line. PLEASE, SOMEONE REVIEW! I'M GOING CRAZY lol I have no idea how long this story will go for, but I am planning on making it fairly long.