A/N The success of this story is literally blowing my freaking mind, and in a good way, so I shall keep updating as quickly as I possibly can.
The week couldn't go by quicker enough, I was waiting for the fourteenth to roll around. As close as Monday got, the more my wolf was going insane.
It got so bad that one night when Leah and I were doing a perimeter run, her strangely sweeter scent kept making me follow her. I had to get my Alpha lock on my thoughts, because the things I was having her do was insane and very inappropriate. So, I had to reset the pairs to Embry and I and Leah to Quil, which she inevitably bitched about.
"Why the fuck are you pairing me with that idiot?! You know how we are when we're together," Leah demanded.
"Leah," I sighed trying to avoid eye contact. "I think it's better that way, so if we actually have an enemy they're not expecting the same wolves," I reasoned weakly. I prayed that she would buy it, and by the way she raised her eyebrow I knew I was about to be in deep shit. "That, and because I said so," I quickly added.
"Oh and I'm supposed to just listen to you?" She put her hands on her hips.
"Um yeah, because the last time I checked I was the Alpha and you were the Beta," I looked back at her, she just loved testing me. I hated pulling rank on her, but shit if she knew the real reason she would kill me.
"Oh, you call yourself putting me into my place?" Leah laughed. I laughed along with her. Baby girl if only you knew the things I thought up to put you in your place.
Not only did I have to avoid telling Embry about the sudden switch, my imprint caught on quickly too. As much as I love that girl, I agree with her parents; she's too damn smart for her own good.
Sunday we talked about her new life in California, and she was trying to stay strong as she was entered into the hard life of real work.
"So, how did the law firm thing go?" I asked, there was a long silence on the other end.
"Actually, I didn't get the job at the law firm," She said, dejected. It hurt my heart to hear my imprint so down, I immediately tried to cheer her up.
"Maybe you can apply to another-"
"I've already applied to six of them, and none of them has called me back."
"Ness, it's only been a week, this takes time; especially if you're in a new enviroment when you don't know too much of anyone."
"Yeah, you're right. But on the brightside, I still got a job," She said excitedly.
"Oh yeah? Where?"
"You know that women's magazine I always read? Well, I applied for an internship there a few months ago and I start tommorow!" She squealed.
"That's great and all, but you know journalism is very high pressure and you being a new intern can be even more nerve racking," I said with concern. I love Ness, but sometimes when it comes situations like these I fear that her little heart would get smashed into little pieces when she realizes that the world isn't made of cotton candy and unicorn farts.
"I know, and I can handle it," she said trying to sound brave. "Plus you and Leah kept saying one day I would have to work form the very bottom to get to the top." Maybe I was wrong, after all she did face murderous bloodsuckers when she was just one. "Anyway, how are things on your end?" I then proceeded to tell her of Sam and Emily's dinner party. "Really tomorrow? That's really sucky planning!"
"That's what Leah said," I laughed. "Speaking of which, I wonder if I have to match what she's wearing," I thought aloud. Thinking back, I sounded like a total girl, but I didn't want to get shot by Leah just because I wasn't wearing the exact shade periwinkle. What exactly IS periwinkle?
"Oh my God," Nessie gasped.
"What?"
"Oh my God, I'm so stupid!" She was louder now.
"WHAT!"
"You like her," Nessie finally said after she threw her girlish fit.
"I don't know what you're talking about Ness. That imagination of yours is really something."
"Imagination my ass, why else would you be worrying about colors and stuff? You NEVER care about what you look like!" Ouch. For the next half hour I had to listen to Nessie squeal about the relationship I don't have with my beta. She also told me to compliment the colors, not match (Whatever the fuck that means). I guess listening to her drone on and on was ten times better than hearing Embry and Quil give me hell 24/7.
Now tonight was the night and I was praying I wasn't going to do anything totally regretful.
"Leah! Hurry up, or we're going to be late," I yelled as I banged on her room door. Why couldn't she just throw on a dress and go? She flung the door open with a vengeance, her hair was in curlers, her make up done, and she was in nothing but a transparent robe that didn't do too much of anything to cover up her black lingerie. My mouth flew wide open, I think I forgot how to form words with my mouth for a split second.
"I told you about rushing me! I will be ready in five minutes, calm down," She glared at me. Still unable to form words, I only nodded and went downstairs in a daze.
My mind was still memorizing that lovely picture when she finally came downstairs, and my heart almost stopped. She was coming downstairs in a red dress that I only saw once and it was to Charlie and Sue's engagement party. It was floor length, backless, with lacy sleeves.
"When you're done gawking, I'd like to leave, we're going to be late," she smirked, her blood red lips curled and her eyes gave into the mischievous glint she was known for. I cleared my throat, this was my Beta I was looking at, my very sexy, but annoying Beta.I shook my head, trying to get back into reality.
"Let's go you," I dragged her to the car. "You look good," I said lowly as I looked her over from the side. "I mean, that dress is...wow," I was babbling again, dang it. But surprisingly, a hint of red graced her face in the cutest way. YES! I still got it.
"You don't look too bad yourself Black,"She mumbled, and I didn't miss the lingering glance she gave me.
The community center ball room was done tastefully, I thought as we walked in arm in arm. But that thought was only a background thought as I was just enjoying the temporary intimacy that I had with Leah.
"There's Emby and Quil with their dates," Leah pointed to the long table full of our family and sat next to our pack, nodding and saying polite hellos to other people at the table. We made small talk with the guest until finally Sam and Emily appeared. They took their seats at the head of the table, smiling at some of the guest. Emily was glowing, with a big grin on her face, Sam on the other hand, looked like he wanted to be at any other place besides here.
"I'm sure you're all wondering why we've gathered you here tonight,"Emily looked around. We motioned for her to go on. "Sam and I," She grabbed hold of her finance's hand as they smiled at each other with obvious love. "We wanted to announce...the offical wedding date," A whoop rang out and everyone applauded.
"Is she serious? She so could've just announced this at the next bonfire, instead of all this extra bull," Leah whispered as she politely clapped along with everyone else. I looked down at her, as much shit she talked I couldn't help but feel some sense of pride. She had gotten to the point where she could watch them without any type of emotion. But I had to agree with her though, this was a little too overboard for just that. But, we all knew Emily, she loved doing it big.
"And we'd like to announce a certain guest that will be attending the wedding in about...oh nine months,"Sam touched her stomach with a meaningful stare to his audience. We all cheered. "Enjoy, the bar and meal guys"He laughed.
The night was filled with excited talk of Sam and Emily's double suprise. Leah tugged on my jacket an hour later and asked to be taken home, I nodded I couldn't deny her that.
"You okay?" I asked for the fith time as we approached our house.
Leah sighed,"For the 100th time Jacob, I am alright." She said as she stormed to the door to unlock it. I followed her upstairs, grabbing her arm I made her face me.
"Leah, you minus well tell me because I'm going to see it in your mind later anyway."
She raised a brow. "Oh? I thought you left me for Embry."She crossed her arms with a pout. She was actually upset about that!
"Hey,hey we've already discussed that. Now tell me what's on your mind."
She sighed and leaned on her closed door. "I don't know what's bothering me. Maybe its the fact that I'm almost 30 and I've only gotten my career. I mean don't get me wrong I love nursing, but I feel like I deserve more sometimes you know? That's why I keep agreeing to these dates my mother and friends keep setting me up on. How pathetic is that? They all end the fucking same, shitty or just plain sucky. Tonight just made me want to give up, is there something wrong with me? What's wrong-" My body moved on its own. And before I could stop myself, I gave in and embraced my Beta. She was on the verge of tears and I couldn't have that. At first it was just an innocent hug, but my arms began to hug her tighter and my mouth found hers. My brain was in a frenzy, and when I calmed down enough I realized she was beginning to open her mouth to me. With no hestitation, I took her invitation and pushed her against the door.
Her mouth was like heaven, but I was like two seconds of finding whatever evil zipper and ripping it to claim my prize. Wait a minute, this was wrong! She was sad and needed comforting, here I was acting like an animal and taking advantage of her. But...she was kissing back...
"Woah!" I pulled back taking a much needed breath. She opened her eyes and looked back with disappointment. No! Not the disappointment pile! But I had to be honest, I wanted to do right by her, despite what my stupid wolf said. "Maybe we should..."
"Yeah," She coughed awkwardly. Silence. "Okay well, good night," She began to go to her room. Shit! I didn't want to blow my whole chance.
"Leah?"
"Yeah?" She turned around, her olive skin still having that burning red.
"If you're not busy, tomorrow after work, do you want to get some ice cream, or something?" Ice cream, smooth.
"Really Jake? Ice Cream?" She laughed. Oh, that didn't feel good. She stopped laughing and cocked her head to the side, "Let me sleep on that Jake and I'll let you know in the morning?" I blinked slowly, that wasn't really a no was it?
"Oh, okay," I tried to hide my smile. "Well, goodnight."
"Goodnight,"She said before closing her door.
A/N Remember to Review. I will tell you I'm updating so fast because I want to have plenty material when I get writer's block.