Chapter 21: Where the Pack Stands

We all phased back, got dressed and went inside.

"Hey Leah can I talk to you real quick?" I smiled at Leah.

Leah didn't say a word just nodded her head and followed me outside.

"Sam said you weren't talking to anyone but can you please talk to me." I pleaded.

"I'm hurting." Leah sniffled.

I hugged Leah really tight as she began to break down and cry.

I rubbed her back and hummed a pretty little tune that I knew she would calm down to. Leah cried and cried for about twenty minutes, all I did was try and sooth her. After about twenty minutes Leah pulled back and wiped her eyes.

"I'm sorry." Leah sniffled.

"For what, crying?" I asked.

"Yeah I didn't mean to break down like that."

"Leah don't ever apologize for crying, your hurt I would be crying to and I'm always here for you, your my sister so this doesn't bother me I'm actually glad your showing emotions and getting them out instead of bottling them all up." I smiled while I cupped her face.

"Thank you Candice, I love you." She smiled.

"I love you to, but talk to me." I smiled.

"I'm just hurt he chooses her every time, I'm so tired of being someone's second choice." She began to cry again.

I pulled Leah's head on my lap as she began to cry again.

"I know it hurts, I know but look everything will play out, you and Jake are imprints and once he gets out of that stubborn head of his he will realize it and never choose her again. But for now let him get his heart broken by her again and again until he realizes what he is missing, and I don't know how long that will be but I have a feeling really soon so don't sweat it, you can come over anythime we can hang out all the time if you need but please don't sit here and wait for him live your life until he is ready." I rubbed Leah's head softly.

"Do you think he loves me?" She sniffled.

"I believe that Jake loves you more than anything but he also thinks he loves someone else he doesn't even love her he is just obsessed about having Bella as a reward that he beat Edward." I explained.

"Sounds about right." Leah giggled.

"Yup, but let's go inside and eat I'm starving." I laughed.

"Me to, but what do I do if Jake comes." Leah asked sitting up

"Nothing be casual say hi and bye but nothing more." I smiled.

"Sounds good to me." Leah smiled.

We walked back into the house and went to the kitchen where Emily was. All three of us cooked dinner and laughed about all the stupid things the guys do.

We finished dinner and called the boys in. All of them rushed in and served themselves. We chatted amongst ourselves and laughed and had a great time until the door opened.

"Hey guys, mind if I join?" Jake stood at the door.

"It's not like we kicked you out or something get in here and eat." Emily smiled.

Jake came to the table and served himself, we all continued to talk and laugh. Jake didn't even look up at any of us.

"You know you can talk right?" Embry looked at Jake and laughed.

"I don't know what to say." Jake sighed.

"What's wrong?" Jared looked at Jake.

"I feel bad for how I treated you guys earlier." Jake finally looked up.

"We aren't mad at you." Sam smiled.

"Some of you aren't but I can feel Candice, Leah and Paul's eyes glaring at me." Jake admitted.

"Look Jacob I'm not mad at you." Paul smiled.

"Well then it's Candice and Leah's stares." Jake sighed.

"Jake I'm not mad at you I'm just hurt but your my imprint weather we like it or not so I will always love you and be here for you because that's what type of person I am." Leah smiled and reached over and touched Jake's hand.

"Thanks Leah." Jake smiled.

I didn't say anything to Jake I just continued to eat and look at my plate.

"What about you?" Jake asked.

"What about me?" I asked softly still not looking at Jake.

"Are you mad at me?"

I could feel everyone's eyes starring at me waiting for my response.

I finally looked up.

"Look Jacob I am not going to get into it with you tonight and especially in Sam and Emily's house all I'm going to say is until you figure your shit out don't talk to me." I spoke softly making sure not to upset anyone and looked back at my food.

"You don't have any right to be mad at me Leah should be the only one mad at me because of the imprint thing." Jake sighed.

"Jake we all handle things differently you should know that but tell Candice she has no right to be mad at you is bull shit she has been there for you through thick and thin she's been here since day one with Bella so yes Jake she does have every right to be mad at you, and for Leah that imprint thing is the only thing keeping her from reacting like Candice is so appreciate the imprint." Sam spoke in his alfa voice.

"I'm sorry Candice." Jake sighed.

"Like I said Jacob don't talk to me until you figure your shit out." I looked Jake right in his eyes and said what I said.

Jake looked at me with complete shock on his face.

"Thank you Candice for sharing your feelings about this and keeping your cool in my house." Emily smiled.

I didn't say anything else I just smiled and continued to eat.

The rest of that night was kind of on edge but everyone still chatted with each other and had their own share of laughs.

Before everyone left Sam told us that Bella would be here at the pack house every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and that the Cullens would have her Sunday's, Tuesday's, Thursday's , and Saturday's. Also we would all be doing online school until further notice. We all agreed and went home. I helped Emily with the dishes and cleaning up before Paul and I left and went to my house.

"Babe you ok?" Paul asked grabbing my hand as we walked into my house.

"I'm just angry at Jake from hurting everyone and at Bella for fucking things up all the time." I sighed.

"And you have every right to be, I know you care for this pack more than anyone it's the mom in you." Paul smiled.

"I will not be going to the pack house on the days Bella's there because I don't know if I could handle it."

"That's perfectly ok, Sam will understand and so will everyone else."

"You don't think I'm over reacting?"

"Not at all babe I feel like all the rest of us are underreacting." Paul laughed.

I laughed and looked at Paul.

"I love you more than anything in this world." I smiled.

"And I love you more than anything in this world." Paul smiled.

I stepped up on my tip-toes and kissed Paul passionately. Paul picked me up and I wrapped my legs around his torso with out breaking this kiss. He carried me up the stairs and into my room where he laid me on the bed and we finally broke the kiss.

"I'm so tired babe." Paul groaned and laid on the bed.

"Me to." I yawned.

I motioned for Paul to lay on my chest and he did. I ran my fingers through his hair and down his back until his breathing was steady and I knew he was fast asleep. I took that as my signal to fall asleep. After a couple minutes my breathing became steady and I was deep in sleep.