It's been a week since we last saw grandma Mary. I miss her already and wish that we could've stayed a bit longer. I've learned so much from her about werewolves and what they do. She gave me a book about both wolves and hunters. All my questions can be answered from there. I take it with me no matter where I go. I keep it safe inside my small book bag that I carry around both at school and home. Nobody knows that I'm reading it. I usually read it when I'm inside a quiet environment like the library or simply my bedroom.

RING, RING!

That was the loud sound of the school bell. School has been dismissed and you don't know how happy I am to leave and go home. Today went slow and boring! After putting some of my books away inside my locker, I raced out the school building. I met up with Jacob inside the parking lot. He's like my everyday ride. No we're not together if that's what you're thinking -_-. What a girl cant get a ride from her guy friend? Any who, I got in the car and clicked on my seat belt as he pulled off into the road. I noticed my book was sticking out of my bag. Jacob looked down and saw it for a short second then faced the road again. I quickly shoved it back down into my book bag and zipped it up.

"What's that you got there?" he asked, while turning a corner.

I looked at the car window while laying back in my seat.

"Oh nothing!"

He smirked, "Since when you start reading books?"

"Last weekend at my grandmother's house."

"Reading is for nerds!"

"But your currently hanging out with a nerd." I smirked at him. "That means you're one too!"

Jacob laughed, "Okay, you got me!"

I laughed back, this time turning to look at him. I smiled and loved it each time he'd laugh. I dont know why but it sounds so perfect to my ears. Once we got to my street address, I noticed Jacob had drove right pass my house.

I looked confused. "Um, Jacob? Home is that way!" I pointed.

He smirked, "I know."

What is he up to I wonder? Next thing you know we pulled up into town at a ice cream parlor. He's taking me out for ice cream? How sweet! I followed him inside the small place to the cash register.

"Two medium sized ice cream cones please!" says Jacob, handing the money to the cashier.

"What flavors?" asked the lady.

"I'll take sherbet." Jacob then turned to me, "What about you?"

I smiled, "Just plain vanilla that's it!"

 It didn't take long for her to whip us up some ice cream cones. She gave me mines first, then Jacob's with the receipt and a few left over coins.

"Have a nice day!" she smiled at us.

Once we were done eating our ice cream, we decided to take a quick stroll around the town. Not too many people are out today. It was only Wednesday. I still don't get why Jacob is doing this. He didn't have to get me the ice cream. I mean I could of at least paid for it myself.

I looked up at him as we walked further down the sidewalk.

"Why are you being so nice?" I asked, curiously.

"What I cant take my friend out and treat her ice cream" he replied, with a short chuckle.

I looked down as I slid my hands inside my jean pockets and shyly smiled.

"Well, I could've at least help paid! I left my money home, I didn't know you were taking me here."

He smiled, "It was just a surprise Grace, you didn't have to pay. Besides, its always the gentlemen who pays for the lady!"

I laughed while punching his shoulder playfully. Jacob laughed back then pushed me kind of rough and took off running.

"Hey!" I chuckled.

I raced after him. He was pretty fast and I couldn't no longer keep up. I slowed down to catch my breath and found myself in the woods. Great, now its going to be hard to find him.

"Jacob?" I called out.

There wasn't a response. The only sound I received was the sound of the wind whistling through my ears. I called his name a few more times. Still no answer and I was beginning to worry. I reached down inside my pants pocket for my cell and quickly dialed his number. Just as I put the phone up against my ear, I turned around and in front me stood an over sized wolf.

I dropped my phone on the ground and stood completely froze.

"Oh...my...god!"

It has sandy fur with large brown eyes. I was so terrified that I couldn't move. We both stared at each other's eyes, not moving a muscle. It only stared at me oddly with it's head cocked to the side. I don't know if I should run or should I just stand still and maybe it'll leave. The thought of a werewolf went through my mind. What if its a werewolf? Are they this big?? I've never seen them in person before. It never gave me a description of the height and weight in the book grandma Mary let me have. I only heard from dad that they are known to be big that's all.

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(Jacob's POV)

I sat motionless behind two large bushes. What is taking Grace so long to find me? Maybe she got lost in the woods. I rolled my eyes as I got up and walked through the woods to find her. Just as the wind blew, a familiar scent brushed under my nose. It was Seth's and he's close by. What in the hell is he doing out here? He should be at Sam's place right now! I sniffed again. I smelled a sweet, lovely scent this time. The smell of strawberries and I know that scent from anywhere. It was Grace's and that's where I panic. What if she ran into Seth and he's in wolf form?!

Oh lord...

I sped up my walking, pushing through large branches as I came pass them. Both scents are stronger now which means im getting closer to where they are. I started running this time, moving my legs even faster than before. Next thing you know I was transformed into my brown wolf. My vision is twice as better and my nose can smell anything. Once I made it to my destination, I found Seth just sitting in front of Grace. He was only a few inches a way from her. In my point of view, he's too close. Grace seems to be frighten. Her face expression shows it all. I growled underneath my breath and raced up. I strongly pushed Seth, causing him to fly in to a pile of green bushes.

"You idiot!" I mind link him.

Before I'd took off running, I faced Grace. My dark brown eyes meeting with her light brown ones. I watched her bend down to pick up her phone. She dialed a number fast and took a few steps back away from me.

"Daddy!" she yelled into the phone.

"Yes, Grace? Whats wrong??" I heard him say, through the phone.

"I see them I think!!"

"See what?"

"Wolves...like werewolves!" she says, with a frighten tone.

My eyes widen. How does she know about werewolves? I looked down at my paws with a frown. Those legends Billy told her...dammit! She'd probably did some research on it. I gotta get out of here fast before she discovers who I am.

"Okay, I'll be there don't move!" her dad yelled, through the phone.

I started sprinting off back into the more dark 'wooded" part in the woods. I kept running, running far away from Grace as possible. Seth somehow followed and came running beside me. I came to a stop in front of a river and sat down to catch my breath.

"That was close!" Seth mind link me.

I turned around and growled at him. "What in the hell were you thinking, Seth?!"

Seth sat down on his back paws and lowered his ears. "I...I thought it was okay I guess. Clearly I wasn't thinking straight!"

Before I could even snap, I closed my eyes. I breathed in and out trying to control my anger.

"Do you know what would happen if she discovered what we are?" I said, mind linking back.

"B-But you showed Bella! You said she took it fine."

"That was Bella, this is Grace. Of course Bella took it fine because, she's surrounded with other mythical creatures too like vampires. Grace is different Seth."

Seth looked down. There wasn't a reply from him at all, just his tail moving side to side.

"Besides, even if I did tell Grace she'd probably wouldn't believe me. She'll think I'm crazy and if I show her my wolf form who know's what could happen. I probably wouldn't hear from her again..."

I looked down sadly by the thought. Unlike Bella, Grace would be terrified if she knew what I'm really am. I can easily tell by the way she looked at me and Seth's wolf forms. It might ruin our friendship or worse...me trying to get with her. I admit it, I am madly in love with Grace. I'm so in love that I forgotten who Bella is. I know...crazy right? But you wanna know what's really crazy?

I've imprinted.