Starry's Fanfiction

Requests

2009-11-06T17:51:21Z

These are the people who requested something on my 100 members post. ~~I still have ONE request left open. So, it's on a first come, first serve basis. I will not start writing the drabbles until all of the requests are taken.~~ Keep an eye out for your drabble requests! They'll all be tagged with 'requests'! :)

mia_dcwut_09 - SamBella (Twilight)
ladyshadowdrake - JacobRosalie (Twilight) Halloween Masquerade
lulu_kitty - JacobJasper (Twilight)
empath89 - HarryDraco with mentions of Remus/Sirius and Ron/Hermione (Harry Potter)
Tracy - RobTaylor (rpf/s)
avari_maethor - RemusSirius (Harry Potter)
justme_jane - DracoHarry (Harry Potter)
iwantasoda - DemyxSora (Kingdom Hearts)
selenity136 - RikuSora (Kingdom Hearts)
ashlie3 - JasperLeah (Twilight)

If there's any changes to any of the above requests please let me know. Otherwise I will let you know when I write and post yours! :)

Starry's Corner

2009-11-05T22:52:27Z

Normally these things are bigger, but this is a concentraited version to simply warn fans of Basic Imprinting that it will not be update this following Monday due to my desire to rewrite Basic Imprinting: Bittersweet.

Also, while I'm here, there's still one more request open. It's basically on a first come first serve basis. If you want it, it's yours. I'll be making another post with more details on the ten drabbles requested within a few days. :)

Basic Imprinting: Bittersweet

2009-11-04T22:27:59Z

Title: Basic Imprinting: Bittersweet
Fandom: Twilight
Couple: pre EmmettLeah, EmmettRosalie
Rating: PG
Warnings: language

Summary: Leah Clearwater has known nothing but heartache through the phenomenon called imprinting. She's sure nothing good can come from it and her belief is only strengthened when she imprints on Emmett Cullen. A taken vampire.

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It was nearly dawn when he and the shifter parted ways. Leah… There was just something about her. Emmett couldn't put his finger on it as he darted through the woods towards the family home. She was beautiful, that much he knew. It was a different kind of beauty than his Rosalie. But, she was breathtaking none the less.

There was a vulnerability to her. Just like Rosalie. It was something that had always attracted him. But, with Leah there seemed to be something more that just drew him in. He could even begin to explain what it had been that convinced him to find her during the night, but it was something he couldn't deny.

He wasn't sure what was in the future for him and the Quileute girl, but whatever it was that fate had in store for them, he wasn't sure he could hide from it. He had seen what denying the imprint had done to Edward. Though his brother didn't like to admit to the effects it had on him.

The elder vampire had been on a steady decline since Leah had shown up nearly a week and a half ago to tell them that Jacob had ran away. As much as his brother didn't want to admit it, his emotions were clearly written on his face. He was hurting. Maybe just as badly as Jacob was.

Emmett slowed down to a normal human as he came upon his home, he could sense his mate inside the confines of the house, waiting for him as she always did when he went out to hunt on his own. Only this time he hadn't gone out to hunt. It had just been a clever excuse to visit the shifter that had imprinted on him. Hopefully, Rosalie wouldn't find out about that.

He stepped inside of the house and into the living room, giving Esme a smile as she sat on the sofa next to her own mate. His father, Carlisle. "How was the hunting, son?" the man asked with a knowing smile, he was the only one who knew the truth behind his solo hunting trip. It had been his idea originally.

"It was good," Emmett replied as he gave his adopted father and mother a grin. "Very exhilarating," he added, his grin widening at his father's chuckle. Esme, on the other hand, looked confused. Emmett had asked his father not to tell anyone about his so called hunting trip and it's true intention.

Esme frowned slightly, a thin ray of light casting it's glow over her skin. Making her sparkle in the early morning light. "I still don't understand why you didn't wait for one of your brothers," she said softly.

"Jasper and I have already been hunting together and no one wants to go hunting with Mister Emo upstairs," Emmett pointed out with a meaningful look as he started towards the stairs, not missing Esme's disapproving tut.

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Rosalie was lounged across their bed, looking something like a Grecian Goddess. A golden beauty. That was what Rosalie was and she was all his. "Hey, babe," she practically purred, her lips curled into a seductive smile as she rolled over on to her stomach. "Have fun?"

He gave her a lazy smile and took a seat next to her on the bed, threading his fingers through her honey colored curls. "Always do, Rose, you know that," Emmett replied, smiling down at the woman.

She preened under his touch, as she always did, turning slightly as that she faced her mate. "I know, but I still like to ask? Run across any bears?" she asked and he shook his head. "Oh? None? How about cougars? Mountain Lions…?" she paused and pushed herself into a sitting position, her golden eyes narrowed. "Or wolves?"

Emmett froze, his hand having fell from her hair as she sat up. He could feel her glare on him and that's when he noticed the sweet smell that clung to his skin. The sweet smell that burned like acid to Rosalie. How could he have forgotten about the others picking up on Leah's smell!

"What in the hell are you doing running around with those mutts?!" she growled and Emmett didn't have to look at her to know she was pissed off and Rosalie pissed off was a scary sight indeed. "Especially her!"

Obviously, Rosalie had not been thrilled when she found out about Leah imprinting on him. Actually, they had to physically restrain her from going down to La Push and dealing with the problem in the harshest, most treaty breaking was possible.

Emmett turned and looked at her, cringing at the hurt he saw in her eyes. "I want to be her friend, Rose. You've got to understand that. If I ignore her, it'll come back and bite me in the ass too! Look at Edward!" he pointed out before sighing heavily, reaching out to cup his mate's cheek in his palm. "I'm not going to hurt you, you know that babe. I love you and only you."

Chapter Two

Basic Imprinting

2009-11-02T18:02:40Z

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Title: Basic Imprinting
Fandom: Twilight
Couple: EdwardBella, future EdwardJacob
Rating: G
Warnings: none

Summary: Jacob only understood the basics of imprinting, but he finds himself getting a crash course on the subject when he imprints on someone totally unexpected.

Starry's Corner: Can I just say wow? The response for the last chapter was just...wow. But, as you all should have come to realize by now, I've never been one to just roll over and give you what you want. We still have awhile before we can officially call Edward and Jacob a couple. :)

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Rule Fifteen: To err is human, to forgive is divine.

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Edward pulled open his sliding glass door before staring out over the expansive forest below. He tried desperately to block out the voices (both mental and aloud) of his mother, sister, and the shifter who seemed to be hell bent on ruining his life by throwing everything he had once thought and believed in into question.

The kiss, though he didn't want to admit it, still weighed heavily on his mind. It had been an eye-opening experience. Never before had he kissed Bella like that. With her there had always been some underlying control that he was so afraid of losing for even a moment least he harm Bella in the heat of the moment.

But with Jacob things had been so different. So shockingly different. He never knew that kissing a human could be like that. Being what he was, made Jacob perfect for lapses in control. It was like he was built to love a vampire just as much as he was made to destroy one. During the kiss, Edward had found his tightly held control being whittled away by the insistent young shifter.

It wasn't something that could easily be put out of his mind, the kiss, even now his mind raced with the memory of it. Though he was careful to ignore the longing welling up in his chest, instead choosing to drown himself in the guilt he felt for returning the kiss in the first place.

He wasn't responsible for the kiss, but he did respond to it. What was worse was when he had the chance to push Jacob away he didn't, instead he pulled him closer and even went as far as kissing him back. It wasn't his fault, but damnit if some small part of him didn't want to feel the younger's lips against his own again.

He clenched his eyes closed as shame flooded into his system. He wanted to kiss Jacob again, but he was with Bella. He was suppose to be in love with her, not lusting after some other's lips against his own. Bella was his world. His beginning and his end. He loved her with all of his heart and soul. But if that were true, why did he respond so readily to Jacob's kiss, and why in the hell did he want more?

The vampire shook his head to throw off the conflicting thoughts, and then he leapt from his opened door and landed on the forest floor below. He started towards his girlfriend's house at a hurried pace. Perhaps confessing to what had occurred in the bathroom would ease some of the building guilt and remind him that his life revolved around Bella and Bella alone.

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Bella had finally resigned herself to the fact that Edward wasn't coming tonight (omit) and was getting ready for bed when her vampire boyfriend appeared on the windowsill, startling her. "Oh!" she gasped, plopping down on her bed, her chest heaving in her surprise. Really, she should've been used to these random vampire appearances by now. "I didn't think you were coming tonight."

Edward was silent, like he always was, as he entered her bedroom and crossed the floor to drop a kiss on her forehead. Always careful not to make any noise that might wake up her sleeping father. Tonight, though, luck was on her side, because the Chief had to pull an all-nighter.

"I got a little held up," Edward replied apologetically as he took a seat on her bed just to the left of her, giving her a small sheepish smile.

By the tone of his voice Bella could tell that he was hiding something from her. It was unnerving. She didn't like to be out of the loop and now it was even worse with Jacob having imprinted on him. What if something had happened? What if it was something that involved Edward leaving her?

Her heart clenched at the thought and she turned to her boyfriend. "What held you up?" she asked, frowning in thought and by the look on Edward's face, she expected the worse.

And the worse was what she got as Edward turned to her and reached for her hand. Her heard thudded heavily in her chest and the silence was painful as she waited for Edward to speak.

"Something happened tonight..." he said and his voice was soft as he looked at her.

"Something...happened?" Bella repeated slowly before heaving a great sigh. Her eyes left Edward's for the shortest of seconds as she pulled her hand from his. "Something with Jacob?" she asked, her voice edged with suspicion as her gaze returned to her boyfriend's.

Edward's silence was more than enough to answer her question and sneaking suspicion. Whatever had happened had involved Jacob. And whatever it was, it wasn't good. "I'm sorry, Bella," he replied softly and Bella tried to pretend she didn't feel the burn of tears in her eyes.

"Sorry...? Sorry?!" Bella said as she stood from her bed, walking across the room to distance herself from Edward. She turned to face him. Her eyes were narrowed and the hurt clearly showed through. "That's all you can say to me? Sorry? How about telling me what you did?"

The vampire gave her a pleading look, but she wouldn't fall for it. She wanted to know. She needed to know. He was her boyfriend, damnit! He owed it to her to come clean about what had happened between him and her best friend. "Bella...I don't think..." he started, but did not finish. He only sighed. "He kissed me..."

"He kissed you...?" Bella repeated for clarification. She'd fucking kill him. She'd tear Jacob to pieces!

Edward looked away. "I kissed him back too, Bella," he added in a small voice.

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Alice Cullen heaved a soft sigh as she stood in front o f Edward's bedroom door. Her hands clasped in front of her as she nervously chewed on her bottom lip. She knew that Edward knew she was standing outside of his door. And she knew that he'd let her in. Eventually.

She'd given her brother nearly the entire night to cool down (though, she doubted that was long enough after what she did). It was nearing dawn and she had just returned from dropping Jacob off at the treaty line and had decided she wouldn't put off her apology any longer.

She understood that what she had done, though funny, was wrong. And she was sorry that she had caused Edward any sort of pain or discomfort because of her trick. She sighed again and raised her hand, knocking swiftly and softly at the door. "Edward? May I come in?" she asked. "I'd like to talk to you. If that's alright."

For the longest time there was no answer. But Alice would not budge. She knew Edward would speak with her. She just had to be patient and wait. Then finally, just as the sunlight crept down the hall in which she stood, she heard her brother's soft reply. "It doesn't seem to matter what I want anymore, does it?" came his surly reply.

Alice frowned at that, her hand wrapping around the door handle before she twisted and pushed it open. She saw her brother laying against his sofa, his hands behind his head as he gazed up at the ceiling. "Did you see Bella?" she asked as she took in the vampire's appearance. He looked sad, disappointed, and distressed. She knew she was the cause of it.

Edward's eyes flickered to her and they narrowed slightly. "Did you see me telling her about the bathroom? Did you see her reaction? She was heartbroken, Alice." he replied, the anger and contempt showing through his tone.

Alice's eyes were downcast and her hands were still clasped in front of her in a show of shame. "I've seen it. Weeks ago Edward. You saw as well as I did," she reminded him softly.

Edward didn't reply. He stood up from his sofa and crossed the room, staring out through his window across the expanse of the forest. The early morning light made the dew drops shine in the light, only dimming when a cloud passed over the sun. Silence filled the room. A thick, contemplative silence that was broken when Edward turned back to her. "Why'd you do it?"

"Why do you think I did it?" Alice replied softly with a frown as she stepped further into the room, taking a seat on the recently vacated sofa. "I had to give Jacob his chance. You wouldn't have allowed him even that."

The vampire's body tensed as he glared at his sister. "Because I'm with Bella! I love Bella!" he said through gritted teeth before he let out a heavy sigh. "This isn't a game Alice...you can't just play around with us like that. This is hurting everyone, Bella the most of all."

"You just don't get it, Edward, do you?" Alice said, frowning deeply as she watched her brother. "Even after tonight you can't see how much your rejection is hurting Jacob?" This wasn't about Bella. It never was. She was just a bystander on the road of fate. And Alice was convinced that Edward's fate no longer included her.

"Bella is a part of my life! She is my life! Nothing will ever change that!" But even Alice could hear how her brother's voice lacked the conviction and certainty it once had.

Again she sighed. "If that's true then why did you break up?" Alice asked, giving the other vampire a meaningful look. "I know what happened Edward. I saw it. You may not believe me, but you will wind up with Jacob."

note: this chapter almost didn't happen thanks to a ninja virus that decided to infect my computer this morning. x.x seems like everythings out to get me. hopefully, the virus won't bother me anymore after i kicked it's ass.

Chapter Fourteen

Requests

2009-10-31T01:57:23Z

I don't do this often because my schedule doesn't permit it, but I thought I'd do it this one time since my friend count reached over one hundred. So, let's see, the first ten people that reply to this post will get a drabble with the couple of their choice.

So, reply with a couple and I'll give you a drabble! :)

let's keep it to fandoms I know please...

Basic Imprinting

2009-10-26T04:01:47Z

Loose Lips Sink Ships

2009-10-24T21:12:08Z

Title: Loose Lips Sink Ships
Fandom: RPF/S
Couple: pre Robert Pattinson/Taylor Lautner
Rating: PG
Warnings: Language

Summary: Some people like to run their mouth and others just need to shut up...

Starry's Corner: Apparently I am unable to resist the urge to write RPS, so here's another one. It's a two-shot so keep a look out for the second part. And don't forget to review guys. :)

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There was just something about the way he moved, about the way he spoke, and about the way he smiled that certain little grin that'd make you go weak in the knees and swear that look was meant for you alone to see.

Every time he was around, Taylor's heart rate accelerated and heat rushed to his cheeks. It was all he could do not to wind up doing something stupid to draw attention to himself even though he was in a constant struggle with the urge to be noticed.

He wanted to be noticed. He wanted the elder man's gaze to rest on him for just a few moments longer than it normally did and he wanted him to smile that certain little grin just for him.

Taylor had accepted it long ago. He had it bad for his co-star Robert Pattinson.

"Hey, Taylor, didn't you hear Chris?"

The teenager was snapped from his reverie before he looked over at the girl who had spoken. She was an assistant and she was nice. He gave her a sheepish smile and watched in amusement as her cheeks flushed. "M'sorry, I wasn't paying attention," he replied honestly.

She nodded, clutching a clip board to her chest, "They need you for the next scene," she replied pointing behind her before some production manager called her off again. She gave him a small smile and scurried off as the manager's calls became more assistant.

Taylor heaved a soft sigh before he walked off towards his trailer to get ready for his next scene and hopefully get his mind off of Robert so he could concentrate on said scene.

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"And...let's call it a wrap for today..." Chris said as he looked out from behind his camera. "See you all back here for a five thirty call time."

Taylor choked back a groan as he pulled his phone out of his back pocket to check the time. It was nearly one thirty in the morning and he suddenly found himself questioning if his pay check was worth the early call times and late wrap times.

While he was caught up in silently complaining about early call times, Taylor didn't hear the approaching footsteps behind him. And when a hand came down on his shoulder, he jumped and his eyes darted to the culprit. He was met with the clearest grey eyes and almost immediately his heart raced in response. "Hey, Rob," he said. His voice was soft and he was proud that he had not stuttered in the presence of the elder.

The actor's lips curled into a smile and Taylor had to remind himself not to stare or make any stupid noises like one of those fan girls that practically stalked the twenty three year old star. "You did really good today, Taylor."

For a moment, Taylor had to add breathing to the list of things he had to remember to do in Robert's presence. He was speechless for only a moment before he hurriedly replied, "Thanks. You too," he replied with a grin as he ignored (and damned at the very same time) the rushing heating sensation that covered his cheeks. He wasn't blushing. He was not going to blush in front of him, damnit.

But, apparently, he had if Rob's amusing chuckle was any indication. "I'll see you tomorrow morning," he said, still chuckling as he stepped back and continued on his way. Taylor's eyes lingered on his form and he was filled with such a longing as he watched him.

He must've been staring for some time because it was a gentle, but insistent tapping that brought him back to himself. Sighing softly he turned away from Rob and met with Kristen's amused grin. "Is it just me or were you staring at Rob's ass for the last five minutes?" There wasn't an ounce of hostility in her voice, it was laced with amusement.

Regardless, Taylor still applied, "It's all you." One could never be sure with Kristen. In this particularly delicate case it was better to be safe rather than sorry. That and he wasn't quite sure he was ready to own up to his crush. It was one thing to like a girl in Hollywood, but entirely another to like a boy. Especially if that boy was Robert Pattinson.

Kristen hummed thoughtfully before she shook her head, a look of disbelief on her face. "No, no, I'm pretty sure you were staring at his ass," she said as she nodded her head before her eyes flickered over to Rob. More specifically his ass. "But, I can see why. He does have a nice ass..."

Taylor resisted the urge to smack himself (or her) in the forehead as he rolled his eyes. "Whatever Kristen," he said before giving a long draw out sigh as Robert finally left the set. His eyes returned to the girl, "Look. I've got to go," he said simply and without waiting for her reply he started towards the very same door Rob had just walked out of.

Kristen, as it were, had other plans and followed him. "You know, Taylor, I think you like him," she stated in a matter of factly tone as she followed the said teenager out of the door. Neither of them noticed that they weren't alone.

"Like who?"

Taylor blinked at the question before turning around, once he saw who had asked it, he knew he wouldn't be answering it. He gave Rob a sheepish smile. "No one?" he replied, ignoring Kristen's snort of disbelief.

"He's lying, you know," Kristen said as she gave Robert a meaningful look and Taylor wanted to smash his (or, again, her) head into a wall. But, little did he know, things were about to get worse. "We were talking about his fascination with your ass."

"My ass?" Robert repeated with a hint of amusement, but Taylor didn't see the look the elder man sent him. Oh no. He had already turned and was heading towards his trailer, wondering how fast the producers could find a new Jacob.

Basic Imprinting: Bittersweet

2009-10-20T18:18:19Z

Title: Basic Imprinting: Bittersweet
Fandom: Twilight
Couple: pre-EmmettLeah, EmmettRosalie
Rating: G
Warnings: none

Summary: Leah Clearwater has known nothing but heartache through the phenomenon called imprinting. She's sure nothing good can come from it and her belief is only strengthened when she imprints on Emmett Cullen. A taken vampire.

Starry's Corner: So, I decided to continue. This, however, will not be updated like Basic Imprinting. Why? Because, if I do it'll move past the point of where I am in the original. Which means you'll get spoiled. :) Also, both this chapter and the last one happen after chapter twelve of Basic Imprinting. This chapter is a continuation of the first.

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Leah gave a soft sigh as she picked at one of the hanging threads from her shorts. The tree bark was uncomfortable against her skin, but it was better than sitting on the ground and in the dirt. She glanced at the vampire next to her and frowned. She didn't believe she was about to tell him this, but he was curious and she couldn't ignore the pull to satisfy his curiosity.

"Sam and I..." the shifter started a bit hesitantly, sucking her lower lip into her mouth before she continued speaking, "We used to date."

She hated talking about this. About Sam.

...about what they used to have and what could've been.

But he, Emmett, was listening so intently with a look of genuine curiosity on his face. Like he really wanted to know more about her. She couldn't stop from continuing her story. Though she hated bringing up those hurtful memories. "We started dating in my freshmen year...before I-and, well I guess him too-found out about the shifting, vampires, and treaty lines."

In the beginning they had been so happy. She was a different girl back then. She had thought Sam Uley was it. She couldn't have known how terribly wrong she was. She had been stupid and now she was paying the price.

"Sam...?" Emmett repeated, his voice thoughtful as his eyes narrowed in thought. "That's your leader, right?"

Leah couldn't stop the soft chuckle if she wanted to. "Yes. He's my alpha," she corrected with the smallest of smiles as she glanced at the vampire. He was her alpha. But not by choice. She never wanted any of this. The phasing, the pack, the rules, and the imprints.

She could still remember the day he had returned after being missing for those two weeks. During which she was sure a small part of her died with his mysterious disappearance and then sudden return.

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"Where in the hell have you been?!" Leah snapped as her eyes narrowed from shocked disbelief at his return to cold anger. Her hands clenched into fists at her sides and her teeth were gritted together. She was beyond pissed.

Sam didn't even have the decency to answer right away. He was silent as his lips curled into a frown and for some reason he just couldn't look her in the eyes. "Nowhere," he answered after a long, tense filled silence.

The girl just stared at him in shock. Her glare softening in the disbelief of his statement. "Nowhere?" Leah repeated softly in incredulity. "You were missing for two weeks, Sam, and you want me to believe that you went nowhere?"

The hurt was unmistakable in her voice. But there were some things that Sam just...couldn't tell her. Slowly he nodded in agreement. "Yeah. I guess I am, Leah."

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"That must've been hard on you," Emmett replied, not missing the soft snort that was his answer. He watched as the girl turned away from him and turned her gaze to the dark starry sky. Again Emmett found himself drawn in by her beauty. It was such a different beauty than what he was accustomed to. Where as Rosalie had more of the classical looks, Leah was so exotic and so different. She was breathtaking.

The vampire was shook from his thoughts as the girl turned back to him and this time he noticed the bitterness behind her hazel eyes. He ached for her. "It got harder," she replied softly. "It's...impossible to realize how much harder it got..." she shook her head and let out a small laugh.

He was curious. Curious about the bitterness and anger he heard in her voice. Curious about the pain that now filled her eyes as she was silent with her thoughts. "How do you mean?" he questioned. Unable from asking her to continue. He wanted know. He couldn't explain it. Suddenly he needed to know everything about this girl next to him.

She looked at him again and he saw her frown before she looked away again. "A few weeks after Sam came back my cousin Emily came down to visit," she paused for a moment as a soft smile touched her features, but it had disappeared as quickly as it had appeared. "She used to visit all of the time. We were close, Emily and I. Almost like sisters."

Leah shifted against the trunk of the fallen tree, looking down at the ground before she continued on. "She met Sam while she was down...and, then...he left me," She sighed softly before looking at him again. "I didn't understand why at first. I was so angry. But, then, I phased and suddenly understood what he could never tell me."

Again a silence fell between them, but it was a comfortable one as they both watched the first rays of the sun touch the sky, turning it pink. Suddenly she cursed softly before shooting to her feet. "I've got to get home and wake up Seth..." Leah said as she looked at him.

Emmett nodded in understanding before he stood as well, easily towering over the shape shifter. "I'll come during your next patrol..." he paused, looking down at her, "...that is, if you don't mind."

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She wanted to say that she did mind, that she didn't want to see him anymore. But she just couldn't. So she nodded her agreement as heat rushed into her cheeks, flushing her skin as she shifted uncomfortably under his gaze.

"I'll see you later then..." Emmett said, a small smirk touching his face as he looked down at her. "Leah."

And then he was gone. Just like that. His scent hanging in the air as she let out a soft sigh. She wasn't suppose to like him. She wasn't suppose to want to be around him. She wasn't suppose to be falling for him. But it was so hard not to do so.

Chapter Three :: Chapter One

Basic Imprinting

2009-10-19T04:22:16Z

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Title: Basic Imprinting
Fandom: Twilight
Couple: EdwardBella, future EdwardJacob
Rating: PG
Warnings: mild cursing

Summary: Jacob only understood the basics of imprinting, but he finds himself getting a crash course on the subject when he imprints on someone totally unexpected.

Starry's Corner: Finally. The long awaited chapter. I must say that I've been as eager to write and post this chapter as you guys have been to read it. But, remember, we still have a ways to go before Basic Imprinting is finished.

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Rule Thirteen: Life is nothing but multiple causes and the effects they have on people. Relationships are no different. When a person is pushed beyond their zone of comfort one cannot expect a positive effect.

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Jacob had never been more sure of anything as he stood under the spray of water. Mankind's greatest invention was, in fact, a water pump. After nearly two weeks of bathing in nothing but mountain streams and lakes the running water of the Cullen household was nothing short of a miracle. It felt so good to finally be clean.

He tipped his head back into the spray to rinse the last of the shampoo out of his hair and the rush of the water made him deaf to anything around him. The glass shower door was fogged over by the steam making it near impossible to see anything. As he was rinsing out his hair he had no idea that someone had walked into the bathroom. He had no idea he wasn't alone until the door slammed close and a tinkling snicker reached his ears.

His lips curved into a frown as he ran his hand through his hair to make sure all of the soap was gone. Once he was sure his hair was free of shampoo, he ran his hand across the glass to clear some of the fog. That's when he saw his imprinted pressed against the door with his mouth pressed into a thin line. "Edward?" he question in confusion, wondering why the vampire was with him in the bathroom while he was showering.

"What?!" Edward snapped through gritted teeth and Jacob could barely keep the grin off of his face as he watched the vampire practically hug a set of clothes (presumably his clean clothes to change into) to his chest as he leaned heavily against the door. There was the tiniest moment of silence before Edward seemed to snap. "Could you please excuse me for a moment while I kill my sister?" the vampire growled as he dropped the clothes to the floor and turned around. He started to bang on the door, denting it. "Open this door right now, Alice! Or, I swear, you'll regret it!"

Jacob stared at the vampire for a moment longer through the slowly fogging glass. Then with a soft sigh, he reached forward and turned the water off. "Okay," he replied, his voice betraying his confusion and amusement at the situation. Apparently Alice had locked Edward in. And, apparently, Edward was not amused.

After turning off the water the bathroom was filled with Edward's futile pleas to get his sister to unlock the door and let him out. As Jacob slid open the shower door he had to work hard to hide the grin on his face. He wasn't sure what would come of it, but this was an opportunity and he wasn't about to let it go.

The younger stepped out of the shower and looked around for a moment. "Hey, where are the towels?" he asked as his eyes finally fell on the vampire attempting to pound a hole in the door while he threatened his sister.

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"In there," Edward growled as he turned to point towards the cabinet in which the towels were kept. But as he turned he was met with a problem he wished he didn't have to encounter. One he should've realized he would have to face, but he had been too busy trying to get the door open so he wouldn't have to deal with the problem he now faced. That problem being a very naked...very wet Jacob Black.

His eyes widened drastically and his mind was in such a panic that he couldn't even hear Jacob's thoughts anymore. He started to back away, but it had escaped his attention that he was already at the door. He slammed against it and it rattled on its hinges, causing dust to drift down from the ceiling. He needed to get out and he needed to get out now! His hand scrabbled for the knob, and his gaze drifted to the ceiling as he forced himself not to look at the shifter, afraid that his gaze would drift to places it ought not to be.

"Alice! Open the damn door!" he said, his voice straining as his body tensed at the slow smile that appeared on Jacob's face (he was no longer able to keep his eyes solely locked on the ceiling, the allure of the younger teenager was too much, but Edward still wouldn't give into the urge to see the teen's entire nude form), but the shifter kept his mind frustratingly blank. "Damnit, Alice!"

But, perhaps by the graces of God, the younger stopped short and turned to the cabinet to retrieve a towel out of it. "You know," he said softly as he glanced over at the vampire, "If you ask her nicely she might do it."

The sound of his voice drew Edward's attention to his lips and he couldn't stop staring at them, wondering what they'd feel like pressed against his own. That thought alone scared him to death and he spun around to face the door again. "Alice please open the door!" he begged as he laid his forehead against the door.

After a moment of silence Alice's answered, "Nope!" It was bright and teasing and it made Edward's teeth grit together as he growled deeply in the back of his throat. "Not until you two learn to play nice," she added with a tinkling laughter.

His fingers clenched into fists as he glared at the door. "We were talking very nicely outside before you interrupted," Edward reminded his sister with a growl, his hands resting against the door. "Seriously, Alice, if you don't open this door I'll knock it down. Then Esme will be upset with the both of us and you'll be so very sorry."

Once again, the girl's reply came after a few moments of silence. "Honestly, Edward, it'll all be worth it." Her voice sounded so sincere that it scared the elder vampire. She was convinced that he and Jacob would end up together. Could her vision have been correct all along?

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During the conversation, or argument depending on how you looked at it, Jacob had dried himself off and hung the towel on the rack for later usage. He watched his imprinted for a moment, his eyebrow arched in amusement as he glanced down at the tilted bathroom floor and the clothes that surrounded Edward's feet. "Are those my clothes you're stomping on?" he asked as he pointed down at the wrinkled clothes.

"What?!" Edward snapped before half turning to look back at the shifter. His eyes met Jacob's own and they widened drastically. It was all Jacob could do not to snicker at the elder boy and the look of pure terror that came over his features before he turned frantically back to the door. "Alice!" he pleaded, banging on the door with his closed fists. "Why are you doing this to me?! Let me out, damnit!"

Jacob heaved a soft sigh as he took a step forward. Though it hurt him to see Edward so distressed over being locked in a confined space with him, it didn't deter him from taking the opportunity Alice had given him. If he didn't act now he might never get another chance. And all he needed was a chance.

"Look, Edward, you need to calm down," the shifter said. He was closer to Edward, but still far enough away from the elder. If he was going to do this, he had to do it slowly so Edward wouldn't react or catch on to what he was doing. "There's no reason for this."

Again Edward spun around. So quickly that Jacob would've missed it had he been just a normal human. "Back off," Edward hissed in a warning as his hand raised up to push the younger away and keep that few feet of distance between them. "I don't like guys, damnit! I don't!"

"So you've said," Jacob replied with a soft sigh as he knocked Edward's hand out of the way. His eyes locked with Edward's and he remained calm as he indicated his clothes on the floor. "I need to get my clothes," he said softly as he took another step forward.

"I said back off, Jacob!" the vampire repeated, but the only proof of his seriousness was the hostile tone his voice had taken on. He did nothing to force Jacob to move and they both knew perfectly well that he could if that was what he really wanted. Jacob thought that deep down inside Edward really did want this. That the vampire really wanted what could be between them. He just needed to realize it.

But it was something in his tone that touched something inside of Jacob. The shifter's eyes narrowed and he took another step closer. Now nearly chest-to-chest with his imprinted as he glared down at him. "Don't take that tone with me!" he retorted sharply. "It's not my fault that you're freaking out over a naked guy."

Jacob let out another soft sigh as he looked down at the vampire. "You're really pathetic, you know that?" he said softly, and then he did something he probably shouldn't have done, because it was crossing that invisible line that his imprinted hadn't wanted crossed in the first place. The shifter laid his hand on Edward's shoulder, and before he could react, pressed his lips to his imprinted's frigidly cold mouth.

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For a moment all Edward could do was stand as still as a statue with his eyes wide and his lips burning pleasantly, as his mind screamed that it was wrong. The situation was horribly wrong! This shouldn't be happening! He didn't want it to happen. He loved Bella, damnit! And he wasn't gay! He wasn't attracted to Jacob.

His hands lifted and his fingers dug into Jacob's biceps with the intent to push him away, but for some reason unknown to him, his body betrayed him. Instead of pushing the shifter away, he pulled him closer. His back pressed against the door and Jacob was pressed against his front as he accepted the kiss. And most damning of all, he returned it.

The shifter was so close that Edward could feel the dull thudding of his heartbeat against his own chest, he could smell the blood raising to Jacob's cheeks, and he felt the growing heat the younger's body radiated as he pressed even closer to him.

Jacob's tongue then brushed against the seam of his lips, silently demanding entrance that Edward was only all too willing to give. The vampire couldn't stop the shiver that raced through his body as he felt the shifter's tongue enter his mouth. He had thought kissing Bella had been intense and exciting. This was...this was hot, so hot. But it was the sound of his muffled moan echoing off of the walls that snapped him back to himself.

Corned and pushed up against the door, Edward felt the sudden and nearly overwhelming urge to bite Jacob. Instead, he used his grip on Jacob's arms to push the other away, sending him flying into the shower opposite to them. "Don't ever do that again!" he hissed through clenched teeth, his eyes blazing with anger. "I'm not the pathetic one, Jacob Black. You are!" With that said, he turned and kicked the door clear off of it's hinges before he fled to the sanctuary of his bedroom.

Chapter Twelve :: Chapter Fourteen

note: I just had to pop in and poke you guys to REVIEW! I would love it if this chapter was the most reviewed thus far. I know you guys have been waiting for this to happen so, damnit! I want to hear about it!

Help...again?

2009-10-18T19:39:34Z

I know these help posts are probably starting to kill you guys, but I come speaking for the community of twi_cwc. I don't know how many of you guys are apart of it...if you're not, you should join right away. *nodnod*

But, either ways, myself and the other co-mod are planning to start up some contests. But we need a banner maker (with a lot of time on their hands) to make the prizes.

So...if you're good at banner makings, got a lot of free time on your hands, and don't mind making some banners, would you please comment here or send me an email?

My email is starry_eyedstar@hotmail.com.

Thanks! :)

Sweet Dreams

2009-10-18T19:24:27Z

Title: Sweet Dreams
Fandom: Twilight
Couple: EdwardJacob
Rating: R
Warnings: hinting around smut (twice), almost solo (but stops short)

Summary: Dreams aren't meant to cross over into reality...

Starry's Corner: So, I got this idea from Beyonce's single Sweet Dreams and I wrote it out over two nights in my handy dandy notebook and finally found the time to type it up. I hope everyone enjoys. Whether or not this will have a sequel...well, I don't know.

**This entry will remain public for a week before it is switched to friends only. I suggest that you friend me to continue enjoying my smut. :)**

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Shivers raced down his body and soon hands followed. They caressed his skin softly, with touches as soft and smooth as silk, teasing him as they moved onto his chest. Fingers tweaked his nipples and a gasp left his lips.

His lover, looming above him, chuckled huskily at the soft sound. The sound of his laugh was masculine in nature and it seemed to cause his stomach to tighten in anticipation. Soon after he felt a pair of lips blaze a trail after the hands he had felt only moments before.

Heavy pants fell from his lips as he fought to keep quiet so they wouldn't be caught, but then he felt a tongue flick across his nipple. A gasped name left his lips as he arched up, desperate for more contact. His lover was only too happy to oblige him as whispered demands left his mouth. The words tinged with his muffled moans and unbridled lust.

"You want more Jacob?" his lover whispered at his ear as he felt the continued caresses of hands against his body before they finally came to rest on his bare hips. "Talk to me Black. I need to hear you."

He opened his mouth to speak, but before anything could be said a hand wrapped around his straining erection and suddenly the ability to speak properly left him. The only sounds capable of leaving his mouth being moans and cries.

But that within itself wasn't nearly enough to satisfy his lover's request and his lover let it be known. "Tell me, babe. Tell me what you want."

Again Jacob opened his mouth to answer the other, but words failed him as his lover's hand started to move over his length. "I..." he started, but couldn't bring himself to finish as the hand continued to move. His body shivered and his hips arched into the hand. He tried to speak again, "I need you, Edward!"

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Jacob Black awoke with a start. Panting and sweating heavily as he sat up in his bed before glancing over at his alarm clock to check the time. It read four thirty and he could barely hold back the groan as he ran a hand through his mussed hair.

It was too early in the morning for anyone to be awake. With that he remembered what had caused him to wake up in the first place. I did not just have a wet dream about Edward... he told himself and he almost had himself convinced when a throbbing between his legs reminded him that the dream had happened. And his body, at least, had enjoyed every moment of it.

The shifter closed his eyes tightly and tried to ignore the insistent throbbing as he pulled his legs to his chest, but as he tried to ignore it images from the dream returned to him. The more of his dream he recalled, the more his erection throbbed and demanded attention.

He needed to do something about it, but he tried to resist the urge. He still tried to ignore his obvious erection, trying to think about nonsexually charged things. But the more he tried the more he realized that there was no use in it. Every thought that crossed his mind always seemed to lead back to the vampire. The vampire his best friend was in love with and the one his pack had marked as an enemy.

Jacob sighed softly and reminded himself that it was only a dream. He was a healthy teenage boy. Thought of the forbidden excited him. That was all. It was normal. At least that's what he told himself. He raised his head from his knees and stared at the ceiling for a moment. He had to take care of his hard on, otherwise he'd never get back to sleep.

With another sigh, this one more annoyed than the last, he laid back against his pillows before kicking the sheet off of him. Then his hand slipped into his boxers and between his thighs. His fingers wrapped around his heated erection as he let the images from his dream flow freely through his mind.

Lost in his lustful thoughts he swore he heard the softest of gasps fall from a pair of lips that were not his own, but the teenager ignored it and continued stroking himself towards completion. His eyes closed as he started replaying the entirety of his dream in his mind.

Pleasure coiled within him, numbing his senses. But, still, he felt an icy breath against his neck and then he heard his name whispered softly in the darkness of his bedroom, "Jacob," the stunningly familiar voice beckoned.

His eyes snapped opened and he saw nothing but the darkened, golden eyes of Edward Cullen. Hovering over him, so close to him. His body tensed and though his mind screamed at the threat the vampire posed, his body did not move.

Instead he growled out, keeping his voice low and dangerous as he spoke, "What in the hell are you doing here?!" he demanded to know as he leaned away from the too close vampire, desperate to get some sort of space between them.

"I couldn't resist," the vampire answered. His voice heavy in his lust. It was enough to send pleasurable shivers through the shifters body as he pulled his hand from his boxers though he was still rock hard, maybe even harder than he had been before he realized Edward was in his bedroom. Watching him. That thought made his cock throb even more and he had to fight back a whimper as the vampire leaned down to him.

Jacob swallowed thickly and he refused to give in. No matter how badly his body demanded it. "I don't want you here, Edward," he replied through gritted teeth, though they were not gritted by anger but from him denying the pleasure he felt when he felt Edward's full weight on top of him. Pressing down against his hyper sensitive body.

He watched as the vampire shook his head, his lips curling into a crooked smile that seemed to stop his heart. "That's not what your thoughts or," Jacob's eyes widened when he felt the palm of the vampire's hand press against his boxer clad erection, "Body are telling me."

Edward's voice was laced with his lust, his eyes were darkened with it, and Jacob swore he could smell the waves of arousal radiating from the other man. He found himself struggling against the urge to give in, though his body so badly wanted it. And, maybe, some small part of him did too. As much as he hated to admit it. "I don't want you here," he repeated, this time with less conviction.

Edward chuckled deeply and his grin widened, Jacob knew his words had no effect on the elder teen. "I'll leave when you make me believe it," the vampire replied as he nuzzled the side of Jacob's face before pressing a kiss to the corner of his lips.

Jacob wasn't so sure he could make him believe that he didn't want him here. He wasn't so sure he believed it himself anymore and before he could react he found himself with a pair of lips gently pressed against his own, giving him a chance to pull away should he so wish it. So the younger did the only thing he could do, he leaned up and returned the kiss.

Help?

2009-10-17T03:49:38Z

So...

I'm thinking about posting Basic Imprinting on to Twilighted...but, the categories are confusing the piss out of me. They're the same as the Twilight Archives with a few extra categories such as (but not limited to) crack fics and AUs.

My question is...would Basic Imprinting be considered a crack fic? Or could I put it in with the Eclipse fics (because they don't have a post-New Moon cat. like the Twilight Archives do)?

I'd like to have the first chapter submitted by Monday if at all possible. So, um, help? :D?

NOTE

2009-10-15T04:31:46Z

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Basic Imprinting

2009-10-12T04:13:29Z

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Title: Basic Imprinting
Fandom: Twilight
Couple: EdwardBella, future EdwardJacob
Rating: PG
Warnings: none

Summary: Jacob only understood the basics of imprinting, but he finds himself getting a crash course on the subject when he imprints on someone totally unexpected.

Starry's Corner: We're getting closer and closer to that kiss folks! Of course I won't tell you exactly when it'll come about. But we're nearly there! Just stopping in to give my thanks to my beta who, I think, has improved my writing/grammar tremendously since she started proofreading for me. I'd also like to thank each and every one of you who've reviewed. It's because of you that this fanfiction is so insanely popular. And I'd like a moment to fangirl over the fifty people who've friended this journal. That's awesome! That's almost as many as my personal journal! :)

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Rule Twelve: Every relationship entails compromise. Whether or not the relationship is with your imprinted. Whether it's romantic or not. It's the nature of relationships. Though, sometimes, compromise doesn't exist for an imprinted pair since it's the shifter's number one priority to make sure that their imprinted is happy. So, it's vital for the imprinted to consider their shifter's feelings and needs and make the compromises when the shifter cannot.

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When he had left Jacob had meant to stay away for good. After all that was what Edward had wanted him to do. It was what he had ordered him to do. And Jacob was powerless to refuses the elder's wishes. What Edward wanted he got. Even if it meant pain and an untimely death for Jacob because he was separated from his imprinted. What Edward wanted he got. It was as simple as that.

The first few days had passed by easily. Jacob had made it into Canada and his pack didn't follow him or try to convince him to come back. For awhile Jacob had believed he could do this. That he could go without seeing Edward. Ever.

Then he woke on the morning of the third day and had this intense need to see Edward. It was nothing he couldn't handle. So he pushed it back and ignored it for the rest of the third day and right into the fourth day. But, then, during the night he couldn't sleep. Every time he closed his eyes he saw the vampire. Every time he fell asleep he dreamed about the damned vampire. Even when he was awake he was surrounded by Edward though the vampire was no where to be found.

For days at a time he would follow a scent that he just knew belonged to Edward, but he'd find nothing. It was then he realized that he couldn't run away anymore. He couldn't go chasing phantom scents and turning up empty handed. He couldn't go to bed at night and dream about him only to wake up and yearn for him all the more. He needed to see Edward. He was weak against the urge and could fight no more.

So on the evening of the twelfth night he found himself stalking through the underbrush of the Cullen household. Remaining downwind so the vampires inside wouldn't catch him. All he needed was to see Edward. Then he could leave again. Leave and never come back. Even if it meant speeding up his eventually doom just so he wouldn't have to live through the pain of not seeing his imprinted again.

Excitement welled in his chest as he waited for any sign of the vampire that had haunted him these past days. It made him careless at hiding his thoughts. But he'd come to realize that too late.

"Everyone was wondering when you'd show up."

Jacob froze at the voice. He immediately knew who it was and his eyes were already scanning the surrounding area for the vampire. Finally he found him perched high above him in a tree just a few feet away from him. Idly he wondered how he had missed him or his scent which suddenly assaulted his senses.

"I didn't mean what I said that night," Edward said slowly and softly. But with Jacob's enhanced hearing he could pick up the soft tones as though the vampire were right next to him. "I was...angry with Bella and I took it out on you."

Jacob could hardly believe what he was hearing as he stared up into that tree at that shadowy figure that was enhanced to a startling clearness because of his night vision in his wolf form. Was this...Edward apologizing?

Moments later his question was answered when the night air carried Edward's next statement. "I'm sorry, Jacob." His voice was so soft and so sincere that Jacob couldn't do anything but forgive him. "I know that it's not enough for what I did but it's all that I can offer you."

Jacob, as always, was willing to take anything Edward would give. Even an apology. Because, honestly, it was more than he expected from the vampire. "I also rescind my order. I don't want you going away like that again. You have no idea how much I--" Jacob's breath caught and for the smallest of moments he thought Edward was about to say how much he missed him. But the vampire caught himself. "How much everyone was worried about you."

The shifter's heart sank at that and he wasn't even trying to mask his thoughts anymore as he plopped to the ground. His large head resting on his folded paws. There was silence and then a soft whooshing sound, and then he realized that Edward sat next to him. "We've been over this, Jacob," he said softly as the wolf glanced over at the vampire. "Bella is my life."

But despite all of that he still worried about him when he was gone. Jacob was sure to point this out silently and Edward was quick to answer. "I've already got enough problems with her over this. I didn't need another reason to mess things up with Bella by taking off after you," he paused for a moment to risk a glance at the giant, shaggy wolf. "And, then, there was the fact that I didn't want to give you the wrong impression by doing so."

Maybe it's enough that you cared I was gone in the first place, Jacob replied though he said it more for his own benefit than Edward's. Then with a soft sigh he stood before stretching with a dog-like groan. Afterwards he looked down at the vampire still seated next to him. I'm heading out again, he told the other. But this time I'm not coming back.

The reaction he got from the vampire was both instantaneous and unexpected. Edward jumped to his feet with super human speed and reached out for him. But just before he was able to grab a fist full of his coat his fingers curled back to his hand before he dropped it to his side.

"You can't.”

The shifter couldn't believe how broken Edward's voice sounded. He turned to him and his heart ached as pleading eyes met his own.

"You're not the only one affected by this."

Again the wolf felt hope welling up within himself. And against it was destroyed almost as soon as it appeared. "What about your father? Your pack? Bella? Are you that willing to hurt all of them again?"

Immediately any and all good, positive feelings he'd had been feeling at seeing Edward again evaporated as though they never had been. Instead a cold, anger replaced them. Bella?! he growled as he turned to face Edward fully. You want me to stay because of her?! All he wanted was the smallest bit of acceptance from Edward. But the vampire was unwilling to give him even just that little bit. It only served to reinforce his decision to leave and never again return to Forks.

He didn't care about his father. He didn't care about his pack. The only person he cared about anymore was standing right in front of him refusing to accept him. And, damnit, it hurt! Edward couldn't even say that he missed him. That he was genuinely worried about him while he was gone. He couldn't even tell Jacob that he wanted him to stay because it was what he wanted.

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So many things flew through Edward's mind. And so many thoughts that were not his own joined them, only serving to complicate his already jumbled and confused mind. He loved Bella. He wanted to be with her for as long as fate saw fit. But if he loved her so and if he wanted to be with her, why did his heart ache when Jacob was missing? Why did it feel as though a small part of himself was gone? And, for God's sake, why did he feel whole again as he stood next to the shape shifter?!

Edward loved Bella, yes. And yet, there was no denying the attraction he held for the younger teenager. Though he'd never mention that. Attraction or no, his destiny lay with Bella as did his heart. There would never be anything between him and Jacob. But despite all of that, he still wanted him to stay where he belonged. "You will stay," he demanded softly, yet firmly, surprising himself with the vehemence in his voice.

He rubbed the back of his neck and looked away from Jacob. His golden eyes glancing up at the cloud covered night sky. He was positive that his cheeks would be flushed if he were still able to do so. "I want you to stay," he added, surprisingly himself further still by admitting that.

For the longest moment he felt the wolf's eyes on him. And for the longest moment he heard the disbelief and giddy thoughts that ran through his head, and he couldn't help but to tense at the hopefulness that arose within the young shifter. He would never understand that there could never be anything between them. He'd always harbor the slightest bit of hope that was fueled by the imprint. Alright, he answered after a moment.

More surprising still was the happiness that filled Edward upon hearing the acceptance of his terms. That alone was almost enough to send him running back to the sanctuary of his bedroom. But what really pressed him was the intense urge to hug the infernal beast. Edward rarely hugged Bella. Yet he wanted to wrap his arms around Jacob and bury his fingers in the wolf's russet colored coat to see if the fur was actually as soft as it looked.

He was glad he was alone in knowing his thoughts as he pushed that particular one deep into the recesses of his mind where he hoped it would pass. "You should let your family know that you're back," Edward said as he stepped away from the teenager, trying to convince the wolf to leave before he did something foolish.

Jacob didn't answer right away. Instead he whimpered and stepped closer to the vampire. Why are you backing away from me? he asked in confusion as his ears flattened against his head. Look, I know I've got to smell pretty bad, but that's kind of harsh. Edward could hear the pout in the boy's mind rather than see it on his face.

"That's just it," Edward said as he peered over at the wolf. His lips were pulled down into a frown and confusion marred his features. "You don't! Not to me anyway. I can't speak for the rest of the family, but..." His voice drifted off as he ran a hand through his hair and that annoying, embarrassing thought resurfaced. "This last week...God...you have no idea how miserable I've been after saying those things to you. And now you're back..."

Edward fell back to the ground with a solid thump and buried his face in his hands as he continued, "I love Bella, yet I'm terrified of touching her in case I lose even an ounce of my self-control." But Jacob was so different. Not even his urges to touch Bella matched his urges to touch Jacob. And it scared him. It terrified him.

"But, you..." He raised his head and looked over at the wolf as his hands dug into the soil around him. Clenching into the soft dirt. "It's all I can do not to run over there and throw my arms around you." He stopped for the shortest moment and there was nothing but silence between them. A cold, shocked silence. "What are you doing to me, Jacob?"

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Jacob was stunned to silence. Even after Edward finished speaking, baring the smallest bit of his heart, he couldn't find the words to say what he wanted to. The only thing that filled his mind in that moment and the moments to follow was shock. Frozen shock.

After a moment, when the shock had thawed and his thought process started once again, he found a logical explanation for the situation. It's the imprint, he told the other. That's all that it was. Edward needing his presence as badly as he needed Edward's. Edward being affected just as he had been. That's what Edward was feeling then.

It was nothing...nothing like what he was feeling for the vampire. But before either of them had a chance to say anything more he heard feather light footsteps approach and he caught the scent of Edward's sister. "I thought I smelled a wet dog," the pixie-like vampire greeted with a small as she stood in between Edward and himself. Her nose was crinkled in obvious distaste towards his smell. But he didn't appreciate her smell very much either. "Welcome home, Jacob," Alice said sweetly as her lips curved into a genuine smile.

Before Jacob could reply to the kind greeting he was again interrupted. But, this time, it was Edward who spoke. "We were in the middle of an import discussion, Alice!" he snarled, obviously upset. But it seemed to pass quickly. He then sighed and glared at the girl. "What do you what? And don't give me that line of bull about just wanting to say 'hello' because you and I both know that you can't ever just say hello."

Alice looked defeated as she gave her brother a sheepish smile. "Oh alright. Hello was only part of it," she admitted softly as she folded her fingers together in front of her. "I just thought that maybe Jacob would like to take a shower..." She paused, biting her lower lip before speaking again. "And Esme would probably be more than willing to make him something to eat. I know that he has to be starving."

Jacob blinked before he stared at the girl in shock. Seriously? he asked, his train of thought momentarily intercepted by the promise of a hot shower and food. He growled lowly and nudged the girl with his nose to show his approval.

Alice smiled broadly. "Of course you might have to wear some of Edward's old clothes..." She paused for a moment, clearly thinking something over. "Or maybe Emmett's...you're a little more bulky than Edward."

Edward rose to his feet. His eyes were narrowed into a glare as he watched his sister. "Why don't you just have him sleep in my room too while you're at it!" he snapped at the other vampire. "He'd have to sleep on the floor since I don't have a proper bed, but you wouldn't mind. You'd love it. More fuel to taunt Bella with, huh? I thought I told you to lay off!"

Both Jacob and Alice were posed to say something in reply, but before either of them could say anything a new voice joined the conversation. "That was before Bella started running her mouth off about you," Emmett snorted from the front door as he crossed his arms over his chest and watched the trio in the woods. "After that, all bets were off." He shifted slightly in the door way, his lips curving into a smirk. "Does this mean I'm back on as being the best man at your gay wedding?"

With an embarrassed groan Edward stalked back towards the house, punching Emmett in the arm as he passed him to get into the house.

"Ow..." the other vampire said with a pout on his face as he rubbed his arm. "What was that for?"

Alice sighed heavily as she watched Emmett walk out to join them in the forest. "I was just going to suggest that he drive you home afterwards..." she said innocently as she looked at Jacob. She gave another soft sigh and shook her head before she turned to Emmett. "Can Jacob borrow some of your clothes so he can shower?"

"He can have them," Emmett replied as he eyed the shifter. "No offense but I wouldn't want them back after you wore them...the smell and all..."

"You don't seem to mind Leah's smell," Alice replied as a single delicate eyebrow arched in question before she started to walk back towards the house, beckoning Jacob to follow. "You might want to phase now. I don't think you'll fit through the front door."

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Jacob was down stairs showering and Edward was upstairs seething. "I will not bring him his clothes. Do. It. Yourself!" he said for what seemed to be the one hundredth time through gritted teeth as he glared at his sister.

But the vampire was stubborn. Even more so than him. "I will not!" Alice chirped so delicately as she pressed the clothes to his chest.

"Oh, yes. You will," Edward said through gritted teeth. "You and I both know perfectly well that that shower is all glass!" his eyes narrowed further as he placed his hands on his hips. "You picked that one on purpose, didn't you?"

The smile on Alice's face was innocent. But Edward knew better. "Well, you didn't want him to use your shower," she pointed out sweetly. "Now take the clothes, Edward."

He still refused. But Alice had more tricks up her sleeve. "It's the least you can do Edward. After making him leave like that."

Edward groaned softly and snatched the clothes from his sister. "Way to lay on the guilt Alice," he muttered as he brushed past the girl and continued down to the first story and the bathroom Jacob was using.

His sister followed him the entire way. Grinning all the while without saying or thinking a word. That is until he opened the bathroom door and stepped the tiniest bit inside to lay the clothes on the counter. He only caught a moment's glance at Alice's thoughts before he was shoved into the bathroom with the door locked behind him.

Chapter 11 :: Chapter 13

Basic Imprinting: Bittersweet

2009-10-08T00:12:06Z

Title: Basic Imprinting: Bittersweet
Fandom: Twilight
Couple: pre-EmmettLeah, EmmettRosalie
Rating: PG
Warnings: none

Summary: Leah Clearwater has known nothing but heartache through the phenomenon called imprinting. She's sure nothing good can come from it and her belief is only strengthened when she imprints on Emmett Cullen. A taken vampire.

Starry's Corner: This is a side story for Basic Imprinting and it may or may not continue on. It might remain as a one-shot or it might grow into a multi-chaptered fic. For the time being it'll be tagged as a multi-chapter because I have a feeling that it might grow. This story would take place directly after Chapter 11. Like later on that night to be more exact.

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She trapped a growl in the back of her throat as she glared at the large black wolf in front of her, I got this shift, Sam! Just go home! She was insistent and she knew her thoughts portrayed that, but her alpha had been worried since the night she imprinted on that leech. She understood that. But it didn't mean she needed to be babysat. She wouldn't turn out like Jacob and runaway because she couldn't take a little pain and heartache. Her life had been nothing but for awhile now.

Are you sure? I can stay out a little longer...or call another one of the guys if you need me to, Sam replied as he took a step closer to the smaller grey wolf. You don't have to stay out here by yourself, Leah.

The woman resisted the urge to roll her eyes because she knew as well as Sam did that someone would have to run their patrol alone since Jacob bailed on them. I'm fine! This time she did growl and her claws dug into the ground.

The other wolf breathed heavily before he nodded his massive head. Alright, he agreed at last. But you let us know if you need any help, Sam added, growling as well to exert his authority over the girl.

Leah did roll her eyes at this, but she nodded anyway. Alright, alright! But it wasn't like anything was going to happen. They hadn't caught the scent of that rouge for weeks and other than the Cullens there had been no other vampires in the area. Chances are she'd spend the evening running circles around the perimeter of La Push.

The elder wolf stared at her for a moment longer before he trotted towards her. Good. Sam said before he nipped at her flanks as he passed her. Be careful! he said before he disappeared into the forest and headed back to La Push and his own imprinted, Emily.

Leah could see it in his mind. Emily's smiling face. But it didn't hurt as badly as it normally did. Actually, it didn't hurt at all. And for that she was thankful. Even though soon she'd be experiencing a heartache worse than what she cared to admit she'd be feeling over a damned vampire.

She sighed softly and shook her head free of her thoughts. There'd be time to think about that later. Like more along the lines of when it actually became a problem for her. But for now she was fine. She gave a yipping bark before she shot off into the dark woods and began her patrol.

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She ran through the forest and the shining light of the full moon barely penetrated the canopy of the ancient trees that surrounded the grey wolf. She walked the line. The treaty line that separated the Quileute lands from the Cullens'. Leah wasn't sure what had led her there. But here she was, nosing around the treaty line during her patrol.

She sniffed at the ground before she huffed out a strong gust of air that disturbed the surrounding dirt. The area smelled faintly of vampire. The smell coming from the lands the Cullens' hunted on she was sure. She blinked before she looked up into the sky through the tree line. It had to have been close to midnight by the position of the moon just disappearing behind a cloud. There were still six hours left of her patrol then she could go home and wake her brother up for school before getting some sleep herself.

Suddenly the smell of vampires became stronger as though the wind had shifter while one was hunting. But the scent confused her. The smell was clearly vampire, but there was something almost sweet about it. It still burned her nostrils, but it wasn't no where near as bad as it used to be.

As she tried to figure it out she didn't notice the huge shadowy figure approach the treaty line. It stopped just short of crossing it. "Leah? That's your name, right? Leah."

The said girl blinked and lifted her head at the sound of the voice. And her heart stilled in her chest upon seeing the vampire she had imprinted on. She let out a soft yip by way of an answer since that was the only way she could communicate with the other.

The vampire was quiet for a moment, still not crossing the treaty line, but he watched her. It was starting to get a little bit uncomfortable if she were honest. But before she could act on it the vampire spoke again, "You think...you think you could change back so we could actually talk?"

Leah sat down and tilted her head to the side to show her surprise. He actually wanted to talk? That was much more than what she suspected. Though she wasn't sure if she should. When she was human her senses were weaker. She might miss something that she shouldn't miss.

"If you're worried about not catching something...don't." Emmett replied as though he were capable of reading her mind. "Vampire and all, you know..." he said and in an off sort of way he let her know that he would keep an eye out on things while she was human.

Leah sighed softly before she stood back up and disappeared back into the woods to phase and dress. She reappeared moments later wearing a pair of cut offs and a white tank top. The girl walked to the treaty line, but stopped just short of it as she tied her long black hair back. "What are you doing out here?" she demanded, not even bothering to keep the bite out of her voice.

Emmett didn't answer right away and at first Leah wasn't sure why. But then she saw the way his golden eyes slid over her body and she caught the appreciative glint that shined in the moonlight. She blushed before crossing her arms over her chest. "Well?" she said snappily as her dark almond shaped eyes narrowed.

That seemed to be enough to snap him out of his thoughts and his eyes darted back up to her face. "I just wanted to talk," he repeated honestly as his eyes finally met her own. An awkward silence followed his statement and it was beginning to get on Leah's nerves before the vampire finally broke it.

"I know that...I'm the last person you'd want to..." his voice tapered off and he frowned in confusion, "Do whatever it is that you did on me..."

Leah stared at the vampire in disbelief. "I imprinted on you," she answered. "I'm irrevocably bound to you for the rest of my life and you can't even remember what in the hell it's called?!"

Emmett's gaze dropped to the forest floor and he sheepishly rubbed the back of his neck. "Yeah. I deserved that," he replied before glancing up at the girl. "What I mean to say is I know that I'm the last person you'd want to imprint on, but I don't want to handle this like Edward and Jacob have."

The girl snorted softly at that, rolling her eyes as she kicked at a clod of dirt with her bare foot. "And how do you plan on handling it, Emmett? Being friends?" she asked before laughing unkindly. "You saw how well that worked for Edward and Jacob."

"Where's the harm in trying?" Emmett asked as he watched the girl. A frown on his face. "Jacob and Edward never really tried, now did they?" Of course they both knew that friendship wouldn't be an option for those two. There was too much emotion between the two of them. They'd either be lovers or enemies. There was no in between when it came to Edward and Jacob.

Leah sighed heavily before her hands fell to her sides in defeat. She rolled her eyes before brushing one of her hands through the hair that slipped out of her hair bow. "You're right," though she hated to admit it as she looked over at the vampire.

Chapter Two

Basic Imprinting

2009-10-05T03:59:35Z

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Title: Basic Imprinting
Fandom: Twilight
Couple: EdwardBella, future EdwardJacob
Rating: PG
Warnings: language

Summary: Jacob only understood the basics of imprinting, but he finds himself getting a crash course on the subject when he imprints on someone totally unexpected.

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Rule Eleven: As previously stated; not everything is known about imprinting. It is possible to imprint upon a person you haven't even met before just as it is possible to imprint upon someone you have known your entire life.

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Leah sighed heavily as her hands clenched the steering wheel before her. She could do this. She had to do this. It wasn't as though Sam had given her much of a choice. His command had been simple: go to the Cullens and tell them that Jacob was missing. It had been a little over a week since that night in the meadow and the pack hadn't seen neither hide nor tail of their brother.

Everyone had been waiting on edge for their alpha to order them after their lost brother, but the command had never come. Instead, he had ordered Leah to go and inform the Cullens of Jacob's disappearance. Which could actually be considered a good idea since if Jacob did come back he'd go to Edward first.

But just because it was a good idea, didn't mean she actually wanted to be the one to go to the Cullens and tell them about it. It wasn't like she could refuse an order from her alpha though. So here she was. In the Cullens driveway trying desperately to ignore the smell that came from the house as she opened her car door and walked up to the front of her house.

She stood on the porch in front of the door and nudged the long plait off of her shoulder before she raised her hand to knock, but before she could someone decided to make it known that her presence was not welcome. "Go away!" Immediately she recognized the voice as Edward's. "Great deduction, Leah! Now go away!!"

Before she could say anything back, there was a shuffle on the other side of the door along with some muffled cursing and a very clear, resounding "Jerk off!" before the door was flung open. Then she stood face to face...well, face to chest with whom she assumed was Edward's elder brother. "What can we do for you?" the vampire asked, impervious to or just plain ignoring Edward.

She opened her mouth to answer, but found that she was unable to as she stared at the vampire before her. Her heart froze in her chest and suddenly only one thing mattered in the whole entire world and it was this man standing before her. Then to her horror she realized that she had done the unthinkable. The cycle had repeated itself and she had imprinted on a vampire.

God damnit! Her chocolate brown eyes drifted to Edward and then they widened drastically as she watched the slow smirk form on the vampire's face. She had imprinted on a vampire and Edward fucking Cullen knew!

But, luckily, before the smirking vampire said anything another joined them. "Edward Cullen!" The woman said shrilly as the vampire she imprinted upon back away from the door, a sheepish smile on his face. "Don't be so rude to our guest!" she scolded him, though it appeared to have little to no effect. However, it was enough to send the vampire on his way and for that Leah was grateful.

"You'll have to excuse him," the woman said kindly while offering Leah a smile as she stepped aside and invited her into her home. "He's had a tough few days," she said as Leah walked past. But that statement within itself was enough to make Leah stop dead and turn to face the female vampire.

"Him?" Leah asked, her lips curled into a deep frown. "What about Jacob?"

The woman, Esme, she suddenly recalled, frowned as well. A look of concern flitting across her pretty face. "What about him?" She was obviously confused as she took Leah by the arm. Her cool touch caused goose pimples to dot across her skin as she lead Leah into the dining room. "Is he alright?"

In the dining room the vampire that had answered the door first stood against the door frame, a small smile gracing his features.

"Emmett, be a dear and get our guess some water," Esme commanded gently as she pushed Leah down into a chair with a gentle, but firm hand.

"Yes ma'am," Emmett agreed readily and with a grin he disappeared into the kitchen. The grin was a bit unnerving, sending unwanted feelings through Leah's body. Her cheeks heated as she turned her head back to Esme at the sound of her gentle voice.

"How is Jacob?"

"Missing," came Leah's bitingly simple reply and she watched as Esme's eyes widened in shock. "Since that night in the meadow, when Edward told him to leave. He left and hasn't been back since."

"Because of what...Edward said?" Esme looked and sounded most distressed. And, for once, Leah regretted causing the woman distress. She had intended to relay the message to Edward and not his family.

Leah didn't continue right away. She stayed quiet for a moment as she chewed on her bottom lip, but finally she spoke. "Jacob...is unable to refuse anything that Edward asks of him. It's part of his imprint." It was so hard to explain to outsiders about the effects of the imprint and she suddenly found herself facing the same problems. "Edward told him to leave." She looked up at the woman. "Jake's only doing what Edward told him to do."

"This is turning out to be such a mess!" Esme sighed, and when Emmett entered the room, only spared him a glance as he handed the glass of water to Leah and then perched himself on the arm of the girl's chair.

"Bella's being difficult. Edward's being difficult." Emmett snorted softly as he looked down at her and Leah felt her heart swell and beat frantically in her chest. This just...couldn't be happening. "Even Alice is being difficult. Thank you, though, for telling us. Is there anything we can do to help?" he offered.

Esme nodded her head in agreement as Leah tensed and scooted as far away from Emmett as possible in order to calm her rapidly beating heart. "Sam thinks that Jacob will come back. To see Edward. A-apparently, he can only go so long without seeing Edward before he becomes physically ill." And that golden little fact suddenly took on a whole new meaning for her.

There was no reason for her to ever see the Cullens again once she left this house. She had no personal connection to them. Nor a best friend that dated one of them. This imprint was truly a curse. How could anything wonderful come from something so awful? She couldn't even stand the stench of vampires. And yet, she had imprinted upon one. "If he comes will you let us know?" Leah asked as she turned to look at the motherly woman.

"Of course, my dear!" she insisted. Her eyes were curious as she gazed upon Leah and it made the younger girl shift uncomfortably in her seat. "Is something wrong?" Esme asked as she tilted her head to the side. Her eyes moving from Leah to her son behind her. "Is Emmett bothering you?" She paused as she gave the dark haired girl a reassuring smile. "I can assure you, dear, he's nothing but a big teddy bear at heart."

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Edward stood at the top of the stairs. He leaned heavily against the wall with his fists clutched at his sides. He had left his room at the mention of Jacob's name; he couldn't deny that he was curious as to what had happened after that night in the meadow. And he couldn't deny that he was stricken when he heard Leah's retelling of what had happened this past week.

Days and days ago he had come to realize that he had regretted his harsh words in the meadow that night and he had even gone as far as contemplating apologizing to Jacob. But to hear that he had gone missing...it made him feel all the more miserable. It was his fault. He hadn't even known he was capable of such cruelties. It made it heart ache. To know that Jacob was somewhere out there, far from where he should be all because Edward couldn't control his misdirected rage...

Edward was sick and ashamed of himself.

But the smallest, glimmering thought pulled him out of his self induced hate. Leah had imprinted. How could he forget about that? The girl who was so bitter and hated vampires so much had imprinted on his brother.

He smirked and started down the stairs. "Why do you keep staring at Emmett?" he asked the girl as he entered the dining room, delighting in the way the girl's eyes widened and her face paled. Oh yes, she knew she was found out. She knew she had been found out the moment it had happened on his door step.

"N-no reason," she squeaked as her plump cheeks flushed and Edward couldn't keep the grin off of his face as he sifted through her mind, noticing she was trying very hard to keep him out of it. So, in order to throw him off (or just ignore him) she changed the subject. "We don't know that he'll come here..." Her eyes flickered to Emmett for the smallest of seconds, "...we're just assuming because of the imprint."

Edward grinned broadly as he took a seat next to Esme, leaning past his mother to look at the girl. "Oh yes, you know all about imprints, don't you?" he asked, hoping his tone passed as innocent. Innocently condescending. "Quite intimately I would say."

Again the girl's face paled and her eyes widened as she quickly averted them to her folded hands in her lap. "What did you say?" she asked. Her voice was quite controlled even as she begged him not to say anything through her thoughts. But he knew the price he had to pay for not being told about it. He wouldn't let Emmett go through that pain and betrayal.

"I'm finished with secrets, Leah," Edward said as he shook his head slowly. "The longer they're kept the more damage they do. Trust me. I know from personal experience." He paused, but only for a moment as he grinned devilishly at his confused sibling. "This one though...wow...Rosalie is going to be pissed. More so than Bella."

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"Edward!"

The woman's voice barely registered in her mind as her heart pounded relentlessly against her chest. Her hands clenched together in her lap and she could feel a frigid chill overcome her as Emmett leaned against her to look at his brother.

"Just what in the hell are you going on about?" he asked and Leah's entire being shook. She closed her eyes. Grasping for a tiny bit of self control.

"Do you want to tell them or should I?" Edward's voice snapped through her mind and Leah knew she didn't have a choice in the matter. Her eyes narrowed as they met Edward's and in order to preserve some of her dignity, she decided to tell them herself.

"I imprinted," she answered softly, biting her bottom lip before she glanced over her shoulder at the bear of a vampire behind her. "On him."

A stunned and awkward silence filled the room, only penetrated by Edward's laughter. Oh, how she hated him. How she hated what had happened. To both her and Jacob.

"Oh dear..." Esme sighed heavily, shock written across her features as Emmett stood and rounded the chair to see Leah's face.

"On me?" he asked, and the girl could only nod, closing her eyes as Edward's laughter grew and grew. She was going to tear Sam a new asshole for making her come out here!

At that Edward's laughter died down, but his speech was still interrupted by the random snicker. "No. You won't," he said confidently, his devilish grin now turned upon her, and it made her blood boil. "But I would give anything to see the look on his face when you tell him the latest news."

Leah Clearwater snapped. By some grace of God she didn't phase, but she did jump out of her chair and to lean over the table. "I see nothing funny about this!" she all but screamed at the laughing vampire, and then she turned and stalked out of the room, having to knock past Emmett as she left, but she took no notice. She was too angry. So unbelievably pissed off. It was like finding out she was a shifter all over again.

She couldn't escape so easily though. Edward followed her after side stepping his mother and brother, who had reached out to hold him back. "Tell me," Edward called after her, barely catching her before she opened the front door. "Just how are you going to handle this? Jacob said he could handle being just friends, but you saw how well that went over." Then he paused and Leah twisted the handle and pulled open the door. She almost missed what he had said next. She wished she had missed it. "But...you already know how that feels, don't you, Leah?"

Her eyes widened at that. She could hardly react. Once upon a time, she had been the girlfriend with (to) a wonderful boyfriend. They were engaged and set to spend the rest of their lives together. But, then, he imprinted. And her perfect world was destroyed before her very eyes. What was worse was she had to live through every day and see him with her! She had to deal with his tender thoughts and feeling for her! It was hell. Hell on Earth. For the longest of time she wanted to die just to escape from the repeating pain.

And just when she was beginning to accept it, and maybe even move on a little, she found herself in a whole new situation. One that couldn't turn out any better than the last. Imprinting...was truly a curse suffered by her pack. Imprinting in itself wasn't rare...it was finding happiness through an imprint that was.

Slowly she turned and looked over her shoulder, her eyes glistening with tears narrowed dangerously as she gazed upon Edward Cullen. "Don't bring that up..." she said through gritted teeth.

She knew Edward had seen what she had went through with Sam imprinting on Emily and she knew it had affected the vampire. "Sorry," he mumbled sincerely as his gaze dropped to the floor. "It won't be brought up again."

Upon hearing that she turned and left the Cullen household. Tears slid down her cheeks as she headed to her car, unknowingly being watched by the vampire she had imprinted upon.

Chapter Ten :: Chapter Twelve

Help!

2009-09-30T01:54:05Z

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Basic Imprinting

2009-09-28T04:14:44Z

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Title: Basic Imprinting
Fandom: Twilight
Couple: EdwardBella, future EdwardJacob
Rating: PG
Warnings: language

Summary: Jacob only understood the basics of imprinting, but he finds himself getting a crash course on the subject when he imprints on someone totally unexpected.

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Rule Ten: One must remember that once a person imprints their sole reason for existence becomes their imprinted. They will do anything within their power to make sure their imprinted is happy for their own happiness steams from the person they have imprinted upon. Because so much rides on the happiness of their imprinted a shifter will often find it difficult, if not impossible, to refuse them of anything. Because of this, one must remember to watch what they say and how they word things. The smallest off hand comments can have dire effects.

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Jacob was, in a word, pissed.

Which would explain why he had not gone home as Edward had requested. But, what he didn't know couldn't possibly hurt him.

It wasn't like he'd be able to phase back once he got home anyway. He wouldn't be able to until he got a tighter reign over his anger. Which was pretty much impossible right now. At least until he had worked out some of this lingering anger.

The shifter had ran through the woods, pushing deeper and deeper until he came upon a meadow. One he immediately recognized as the place where the pack and himself had destroyed the leech that had tried to bite Bella. So many memories resided here, but that one stood out as the strongest.

He stood alone in the middle of the wide expanse of grass, panting heavily from his run, just gazing at the trees that had surrounded him. What had happened here. It seemed to take place so long ago. It was like it had happened to somebody else. It was a far off memory, one that was allotted to who he was before the imprint. Before Edward. When he was still in love with Bella and hell bent on keeping her away from his imprinted.

How things had changed since then. His life had been turned upside down and shaken so violently. Things were a complete 180 from what they used to be. And Jacob wasn't happy. This imprinting was like a curse. Just like it had been for Leah. He understood her bitterness now. He knew how it felt to want someone, but watch them be with someone else.

It was torture.

Then suddenly, like some unseen force had prompted him to do so, he darted off to the nearest tree and ripped it clear from the surrounding earth. The roots dangled limply from the trunk with clots of dirt still clinging to them. He shook his head violently, dirt and wood being flung any which way, feeling the satisfying crunch of the wood underneath his teeth before he threw it aside. The tree smashed into a copse of trees, not only destroying it but the others as well.

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Edward Cullen ran and ran. Further and further away from his girlfriend and her distrust. Deeper and deeper into the forest he ran with one clear destination in mind. His favorite place. The place he went to be alone. His private place to sulk and simply think things over.

When he finally made it to his hidden meadow he certainly didn't expect to see Jacob ripping it up like some demon from hell. It was an awesome sight. The power and the fury. The raw fury the shifter felt towards his situation in life. The unfairness of an imprint neither of them wanted, but they both suddenly found themselves wrapped up in like some bad romance novel without a happy ending.

The vampire felt the anger ripple through him. It was Jacob's fault. He was the reason why he and Bella were having such problems. He was the reason why Bella didn't trust him anymore. Without checking himself, Edward stepped into the clearing, his golden eyes narrowed dangerously. "What? Are you stalking me now?" he shouted.

His voice alone caused the raging wolf to stop, a tree dangling from his mouth as he turned and then Edward's golden eyes were met with wide black ones. Stalking you?! Jacob growled. The sound issuing from his muzzle intensified the ferocity of the beast before him.

If Edward hadn't been sure he could do some serious damage to the shape shifter, he might've been frightened. Jacob Black was a fearsome beast to behold. You're the one that found me!

"You're in my clearing!" the vampire countered, crouching instinctively at the perceived threat, ignoring the voice in the back of his head that reminded him that Jacob could do him no physical harm. "You're suppose to be at home!"

Your clearing!? Jacob snapped as he threw the tree into the woods with a twist of his big shaggy head. Funny, I don't see your name anywhere. He crouched down, his nails dug into the grass as he fought against the urge to go after the vampire, knowing it wouldn't do any good since he wasn't able to inflict any pain. I can't go home. I'm too pissed to phase back into a human. And it was completely Edward's fault.

"My fault?!" Edward snarled, glaring harshly at the wolf. "You're the one who imprinted on me, remember?" he said through gritted teeth.

Oh yeah, because I can willingly choose who I imprint on. Jacob shot back, the muscles tensing in his shoulders as though he were about to spring. But he remained steadfast in his position. If that was the case, I damn sure wouldn't have chosen you.

Edward pretended that those words that were slammed against his mind did not affect him. It was what he wanted after all. Not to be nature's cruel joke. But now he found himself irrevocably bound to the wolf. The thought alone made him burn with rage. He did the only thing his anger addled mind would allowed him, he lunged at the shifter.

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Jacob met the vampire halfway, defending himself as the thunderous clash of their union went unheard to the shifter. He couldn't hear anything but Leah's alarmed voice, demanding answers to her questions, and the blood pounding in his ears as he snapped at Edward's shoulder. Unable to cause him harm. Unable to maim and kill. It was easy to see the outcome of this match up.

Luckily, or maybe unluckily (because if this was how things were going to be between them it might've been a kinder fate not to), Edward's brothers were in the area hunting and the sound of the thunderous boom drew them into the meadow. Before Edward could do any serious damage they pulled him (snarling and trying to kick free the entire way) free of Jacob.

"Yo, dude, what's gotten into you?!" one demanded. The bigger one, Jacob couldn't remember his name. The shifter was too busy glaring at the slim blond standing in between him and Edward. His rage was beyond control at this point. His heart slammed against his chest and all he wanted to do was rip Edward apart.

"He ruined everything!" Edward snarled, struggling desperately against the larger vampire. Trying to get free to come after him, Jacob was sure. "I can't even have a decent conversation with my girlfriend anymore without her interrogating me about him!"

Me?! Jacob roared inside of his head. His outburst going unheard to the two other vampires, but he was certain he saw Edward cringe. He practically danced around on the spot he stood, unable to pass the blond vampire. It was then he felt the added presences of his pack touch his mind. The crash...his pack must have heard it. Their concerned voices demanded answers, wondering if he had found the rouge. But he was deaf to them. You're going to blame this all on me?! Something that nature did!

"Nature my ass!" Edward roared, still struggling desperately to break free of his brother's hold, "Emmett, let me go or so help me...I will kill you when I get free!"

"Easy there, little brother, I'm sure this can be settled without violence," Emmett replied, just barely managing to keep Edward restrained.

It was then that two other vampires walked into the clearing. Jacob recognized one as the doctor from the hospital in Forks and next to him stood a thin, motherly looking woman. "What's going on here?" the doctor demanded, looking between Edward and himself.

"Ask him!" Edward growled, his golden (rapidly blackening) eyes narrowed dangerously. For the first time, Jacob saw Edward for the deadly vampire he was. "I hate you, Jacob Black!"

Jacob tried to pretend that those words didn't hurt. He pushed the emotion away so that the words only fueled his anger. Trust me when I say that I don't like you very much right now either, the shifter shot back, growling as he snapped at the blond vampire that stood before him, trying to get him to move so that he'd have a clear shot at Edward.

Suddenly more shifters appeared in the clearing. All staying away from the vampires, but stepping close to their brother. Jacob, you need to calm down... Jacob recognized the voice of his alpha, but could not find it within him to actually calm down. He was pissed. Blinded by rage. He couldn't help it.

By the time the last wolf entered the clearing, Edward's eyes were wide. And Jacob knew why. "Who's with Bella...?" the vampire demanded, looking at the Quileute wolf pack that had assembled before him. "If Leah's here, who in the hell is with Bella!?"

When no one answered, Edward struggled more violently against his brother's hold. "Let me go!" he demanded. "I have to get to Bella!"

Yeah! That's right! Go and run off to your stupid girlfriend! Jacob yelled, growling once more. His teeth bared and for once he wasn't trying to get past the blond vampire in front of him. He knew (though he didn't acknowledge it) that his pack wouldn't let him harm Edward.

Again, Edward stilled in his brother's grasp, his eyes wide and trained on the russet wolf before him, "You are stupid, Jacob fucking Black! Get it through that thick head of yours! I. Don't. Want. You!!" he said slowly, viciously. But he wasn't finished. "I never want to see your face again. Stay the fuck away from me!!"

The whole clearing, vampire and wolf alike, fell silent at his biting words. The vampires didn't understand the magnitude of Edward's words, but the pack did. The only sound that was heard in the meadow, hidden deeply in the woods, was the low growl from Jacob's throat as he backed up before turning and disappearing into the woods.

Almost at once, the pack reacted. All going after him. Hoping that Jacob would not take Edward's words to heart. But, then again, the sole reason for his life now was Edward's happiness. Jacob knew, even if he didn't want to admit it, that if him staying away meant Edward's happiness then he'd do it. Even if Edward had not meant those harsh words.

Chapter Nine :: Chapter Eleven

Starry's Corner: Quarterly Edition

2009-09-27T22:32:28Z

Welcome to yet another edition of Starry's Corner and welcome to my own little world for all of you new fans out there. For those who are curious, this is where I update everyone on my plans for my fanfiction. This is also a good place to voice any questions or concerns any of you may have.

As you've probably noticed by now it's nearing the end of September and those new multi-chaptered fics I had mentioned in the last edition just...didn't happen. There for, starting now, I'm going to stop mention future projects (except in my WiP post) because that seems to be a jinx.

I'm sure most of you are reading Basic Imprinting and eagerly awaiting tonight's/tomorrow's update. I have no impending news to announce about this fic, just that we're nearing the end. Exciting, isn't it? :) I'd like to point out that once I completely Basic Imprinting I'll be taking a break from the series to finish the next chapter to Another Side, Another Story, which is on hold until after the first of the year. I'm aiming to have Basic Imprinting done by Christmas.

Another Side, Another Story, on the other hand, I can't even begin to fathom the length of the fanfiction much less an approximate date that it'll be officially completed. Basically, any and all Kingdom Hearts works (both multi-chaptered and one-shot alike) are on hold until after the first of the year.

As for one-shots, Twilight one-shot that is, I hope to have a new one posted every two weeks or so. Of course, it all depends on whether or not there's a lemon in it. As it stands, I have two more planned for The Stars Align series and another jakeward coming up.

Also, I've been toying with the idea of writing an Essay concerning the female's obsession with Team Edward and Team Jacob, or in my case Team EdwardJacob. This, though, is still in the planning and research stages. So, expect some poles and opinion posts soon on this subject.

I'd also like to use this time to welcome all the new fans that have friended my journal and to thank all of the fans that have been reading and commenting on Basic Imprinting. When I started this fanfiction I had never thought it'd be quite as popular as it turned out. But, I am pleased with its reception and look forward to posting more chapters and getting to the two sequels and possible side stories.

If any of you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave a comment or send me an email at starry_eyedstar@hotmail.com!

Hugs and Kisses,

Starry!

Basic Imprinting

2009-09-21T04:19:52Z

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Title: Basic Imprinting
Fandom: Twilight
Couple: EdwardBella, future EdwardJacob
Rating: PG
Warnings: mild language

Summary: Jacob only understood the basics of imprinting, but he finds himself getting a crash course on the subject when he imprints on someone totally unexpected.

Starry's Corner: This chapter is dedicated to the newest member of my family. Alexis Suzanne. She was born on Friday and she's my niece. :) Once again, I'd like to thank my beta. She deserves all the thanks in the world because I know I have a thick skull sometimes.

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Rule Nine: Once the imprint is known by both parties, it becomes vital to learn to live with it. Living with the imprint becomes exceptionally harder if it is not accepted for what it is. The pull that is felt is not something that is easily ignored or fought against. This is why most couples become romantically involved. Some would argue that it's destiny or fate that pushes these people together. Regardless, imprinting on someone or being the someone who was imprinted upon is not an easy thing to live with.

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It was well past midnight and Jacob was exceedingly glad it was summer, though his shaggy coat and the humid air sometimes made him uncomfortable. But, summer meant he could sleep in tomorrow without having to worry about being late to school. He needed the extra sleep too. Because, he damn sure didn't get any after Edward had left earlier that evening.

The wolf was in the forest that surrounded Bella's home and just as he had suspected, Edward hadn't stayed over. Instead it was Alice; the presence of the female vampire seemed to put Bella in a better mood. He might actually stand a chance at visiting his best friend without the door being slammed in his face.

Ew...I think I smell your leech coming...

Jacob's paws dug into the ground as he lifted his head and sniffed the air, catching the sweet scent of Edward Cullen on the wind. All the while damning his alpha for making him do this patrol with Leah, of all people.

"She really is a nasty tempered girl, isn't she?" Edward asked, leaning against the tree just behind Jacob. The shifter yelped loudly and spun around, growling lowly in the back of his throat as the trotted over to the snickering vampire.

Don't do that! Jacob hissed, knowing the vampire could pick up on his thoughts easily as he snapped at the Cullen, You can't just sneak up on people like that!

"People?" Edward replied, tilting his head to the side as he watched the wolf sit back on his hind legs, "I was under the impression that I was sneaking up on a dog."

Again, Jacob growled, his eyes narrowing at the vampire, Watch it, Cullen. he warned yet again, before stretching out, laying his massive head on his paws, So, what are you doing out this way? he asked, only having to guess that Bella was just as upset with Edward over the imprint as she had been with him.

"Good guess." Edward replied morosely, his voice so soft a normal human wouldn't have been able to hear it. But, Jacob wasn't exactly a normal human, now was he? The vampire's golden eyes met his own, "I was on my way to see Bella."

Jacob tried to pretend that it didn't hurt to hear that. But, he knew the vampire could read his thoughts, so there was no use in hiding the painful and possessive thoughts that flashed through his mind at the simple statement.

"And, why don't you smell like her?" Edward asked, changing the subject quickly as he nodded in the direction that Leah was stationed in for the night.

At once, a thousand biting remarks filled the shifter's mind, causing the vampire to chuckle and the female shifter to curse at him. Why don't I stink like her...? Jacob repeated, appearing to think for a moment as even more cruel remarks filled his mind along with Leah's nasty retorts. Probably the imprint. he answered easily, now ignoring Leah as he turned his full attention to the vampire he had imprinted on.

He scooted closer to the vampire before he stood, towering over the vampire just as he did when he was human, You smell differently too. Jacob said, leaning down to Edward's bronze, untidy hair before he took a whiff. He was quiet as he allowed the intoxicating scent to wash over him, overwhelming any other scent in the area.

He only snapped out of his haze when Edward moved away, being uncommonly noisy about it as the vampire turned to face him again, only standing behind him. "What are you doing out here?" the vampire asked, his arms crossed over his chest and his eyebrow cocked in question.

Jacob spun around and didn't answer right away. He just watched the vampire, panting as his tongue lolled out of the side of his mouth, Running my patrol. he replied simply. His heartbeat accelerating as he watched the vampire's eyes narrow dangerously.

"Is it just me, or don't you recall me asking you to stay out of it?" Edward asked, his tone deceptively calm as he stepped closer to the huge wolf in front of him, "Obviously you didn't listen. Now I'm ordering you to stay out of it."

For a moment it was like his heart stopped as his body shook in anger at the words that had just tumbled out of the elder's mouth, You're...what? he growled, both in his thoughts and out loud.

"You heard me." Edward replied, his voice smug and calm. "Don't look at me like that. You left me with no choice. If you won't listen to my warning, well, you'll have to listen to my order. Too bad I can't do that with Bella...it'd make things so much easier."

In his anger, Jacob clearly wasn't thinking when he shifted back into his human form. He was so upset and distracted that he had forgotten that when he returned to his human form he was nude. "You have no right to do that, Cullen!" He growled at the elder vampire, the sound taking on an animalistic quality.

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Edward would've blushed if he had still been alive as he looked away from the sight of a very naked, very agitated Jacob Black, "That right became my own when you imprinted on me." he pointed out softly as he resisted the urge to look back at the human teenager. "Don't you have clothes or something...?" The vampire asked, his voice slightly strangled as he gave into his urge and glanced back at the younger teen.

He watched as the younger's cheeks flushed and Edward told himself (insisted, really) that there was nothing desirable about a naked, flushed Jacob Black. Somewhere in between his convincing and denial, the shifter had disappeared into the surrounding foliage. His muttered growls and whispered hisses reaching Edward's ear.

The elder couldn't stop the smirk from forming as he listened to the shifter curse his very existence aloud and drown in embarrassment in his thoughts. It wasn't long before Jacob stomped back out of the concealing bushes, his eyes still narrowed and his face still blissfully flushed, "You can order me to do what ever the hell you want, but that doesn't mean that my pack will stop their patrols."

"Then, you'll be glad to know that that's already being taken care of." Edward replied with a soft snort, his smirk still firmly in place, though it was for a different reason now. He was a step ahead of the young shifter, "Carlisle's going to be meeting with your Elders about it."

Jacob had opened his mouth to reply, but Edward was too quick. He continued as though he hadn't stopped at all, "You should phase back." the vampire said thoughtfully, "I think I like your wolf better. It's amusing to listen to all of your whimpering, snarling, and growling when you don't get your way. It reminds me of a puppy."

Edward was barely able to hold back the snicker as he watched the younger flush even deeper than he had been just moments before, "I hope you die." he ground out through gritted teeth, his hands clutched at his sides and once again, Edward had to remind himself that there was nothing attractive about an upset (well, pissed off, if you wanted to get technical) Jacob Black.

"No you don't." the vampire replied softly, touching his own temple to remind the other that he could read his thoughts. He watched in fascination as Jacob blanched and the elder knew that his thoughts were the polar opposite of what he said out loud. The thoughts, though he had heard variations of them from others, made his insides coil in a way that never happened with Bella.

Oh yes, he loved Bella. Deeply. Passionately.

But...there was just something about Jacob Black. Something Edward wasn't quite ready to admit to. If ever at all.

"W-whatever!" The shifter sputtered, his cheeks still red as he glared at Edward, "Just don't be surprised when you don't get what you want." Jacob snapped.

Edward chuckled softly at that, albeit the sound had a nervous edge to it, "I'm sure I'll handle it better than you." he replied, catching the brief and flitting thought of his sister wondering what was taking him so long, "Now, I think you should go home so I can relieve my sister."

He was met with one last glare (and look at that deliciously flushed face) before Jacob turned on his heel and disappeared back into the dark foliage to phase. The wolf, huge in size, was gone in mere minutes, heading back to La Push under Edward's orders.

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Alice leaned against the windowsill as she gazed out across the Swan's front yard. Her enhanced eyesight allowing her to see much further and more clearly than any living human being could ever dream. She watched quietly, a hint of a smile on her lips, as a russet wolf turned from her brother and disappeared into the underbrush. Straightening up, she heaved a soft sigh as she moved away from the window, her brother seconds away from entering.

"Have a nice conversation with Jacob?" Her voice was sweet and carefully stripped of any teasing tone as she looked over her shoulder at her favorite sibling. She turned away again at the glare she received as answer, "I'll take that as a no?"

She was quiet as Edward passed her, heading towards Bella's bed. Once he was there, he leaned down and pressed a kiss to the sleeping girl's forehead. "Did you know that the wolf pack was patrolling around Bella's house?" He asked, standing back up to turn and look back at her.

Alice blinked, tilting her head to the side, "Of course." she replied before glancing out of the window again, "For several nights now Jacob and Leah have had the place surrounded." It was quite bothersome. Because, every time she was near a shape shifter her Sight went dark. It was most disheartening.

"Why haven't you said anything to them?" Edward asked, his voice soft in the darkened room so they would not wake Bella. "Victoria is our problem." he said, his voice insistent as his eyes narrowed into a glare.

The pixie-like vampire simply shrugged, "The company's nice to have. Even though we don't talk." Alice replied before a smile touched her lips, "Why aren't you more accepting of the situation, Edward? Is it because it puts Jacob in danger?"

She struggled with her laughter when she heard the other vampire snort, "It's because they put Bella in danger by being here." he retorted sharply, as though the notion of him caring for the
shifter's well being was impossible.

"How's that?" Alice questioned, frowning in thought as she watched her brother scramble for an answer. She tried not to laugh and she was careful to keep her thoughts clear. She knew there was an attraction between Edward and Jacob. Even if her brother didn't care to admit it. Why else would he stop to see the wolf before checking on his girlfriend.

"When they're around you can't See, can you?" Edward pointed out, grinning supremely, "Therefore, you wouldn't be able to see a possible attack."

Once again, Alice heaved a great sigh, "Why can't you just admit that you were worried about Jacob?" She asked, shaking her head slowly as she turned and headed towards the window, "I don't care what you say or think. I know what my vision (or there lack of) meant." she said. Her voice was soft and sweet as she leaned against the windowsill again, enjoying the gentle night breeze, "Jacob Black will become more than a friend. I can promise you that."

"Bella is my life, Alice, you know that." Edward sighed heavily, looking away from his sister and back towards the bed and the sleeping girl that laid within it.

The other vampire hummed her disagreement as she climbed on to the sill, hanging half out of the window and half inside of the bedroom, "I think...that in time you'll find that notion will change." she replied softly, her lips curved in a sweet smile as she looked over her shoulder at her brother.

Edward's eyes narrowed and Alice knew she had finally used up what little patience he had left for the subject at hand, "It won't!" He insisted. Stubborn and so sure. "Even if I did find guys attractive, I certainly wouldn't choose Jacob." He snorted softly, a harsh little grin on his face, "I'd do everything within my power to steal Jasper from you."

Alice couldn't stop the soft, tinkling laugh that left her lips, "You could try." she replied, "But, I think Jacob would be most upset." She jumped from the window, but not before bidding her brother a good night.

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"As if he isn't already." Edward snorted to himself, just knowing the shape shifter was beyond pissed off at this point. But, he really couldn't help that. If Jacob had just listened to him in the beginning and respected his wishes, the younger wouldn't be half as upset as he was now.

He heard his sister's musical laughter on the wind, followed by her thoughts pressing into his mind, insisting that he'd soon find himself with a very different mate. Twitching, the vampire made his way to the window and stuck his head out of it, "I. Will. Not!" he hissed into the night sky, sure that his sister had heard him.

"Huh, what?"

The vampire blinked, straightening up and looking over his shoulder to see his girlfriend stirring. He mentally berated himself for waking her as he crossed her bedroom back to her bedside, "Sorry if I woke you." Edward's voice was soft in the bedroom as he leaned down and pressed his lips to her forehead again.

"S'okay." the girl answered, her voice still laced with the sleep she had been awakened from. As she rubbed the sleep from her eyes, she turned on to her side so she could look up at the vampire, "You sound upset. How come?"

"It's...nothing." he replied quickly and softly, shaking his head slowly, "Don't worry about it." Already he felt guilty for keeping it from her, but he just couldn't stand another argument with the girl.

But, the ever observant Bella was not convinced, "You sure?" She prodded, pushing herself up on her elbow. "Alice didn't say something about you and Jacob again, did she?" Her eyes narrowed and her face bloomed into a look of hurt, "She promised she wouldn't."

"To you, she might've promised." Edward pointed out with a soft sigh, knowing he'd never escape his sister's teasing tongue. "But, I said not to worry about it. Really, Bella, it's not a big deal. I'm used to her teasing."

"But, she shouldn't tease about that!" The teenage girl insisted as she laid back down, a frown etched deeply onto her skin that seemed to mar the beauty that Edward found so appealing. Though, somewhere in the back of his mind, a quiet voice reminded him that Jacob Black possessed a different kind of beauty. The image of the angry shifter flashed before his eyes and he felt the same heat rush down his spine, "It's almost like she doesn't want us to be together anymore!"

Luckily, Bella's statement snapped him from his inner thoughts. He gazed at his girlfriend, sighing softly as he pushed the compiled images of Jacob out of his mind, "She does, Bella." Edward replied, hoping his tone was soothing as he rubbed her arm and not betraying the momentary desire he felt at that moment for someone other than her.

The thought within itself was terrifying: his desiring of someone other than his beautiful Bella. He did not linger on the thought anymore, "She just likes to tease me, that's all." Edward said reassuringly.

But, all the reassurance didn't seem to work, "She seemed really serious when she said it to me." Bella replied with a pout, sighing heavily.

"I've had quite a long time to get used to her and her odd ways." Edward said as he brushed his fingers over her lips, "In time you'll see that it's nothing more than teasing. It's what siblings do. Alice isn't the only one."

She turned away from his touch, a frown still touching her features, "I dunno, Edward." Bella's voice was soft and tinged with the pain she felt, "She seemed awfully insistent."

Edward frowned. Deeply. And, then he pulled away from her, sitting up straight on the edge of her bed, "I could say the same about you." he replied, his voice not betraying the hurt he felt over Bella's lack of trust. "No matter what I say...you're awfully insistent that I'm going to leave. I'm not. I love you, Bella."

"And, I love you too!" Bella cried as she sat up. "But, if you're not going to leave me, why is everyone acting like you are? Why would the pack lift the treaty for you? A-and...why would you go and see Jake without telling me?"

"Because, Bella, I needed to tell him how much I love you and that you're my life. He needed to know that that wasn't going to change just because he imprinted on me." Edward told her, irritation making its presence known in his voice. Whoever told Bella about the treaty and him visiting Jacob, he was going to kill them. Or at least maim them. "They only lifted the treaty for me, because like it or not, Bella...Jacob's going to be a part of our life. As a friend."

Still, Bella was unconvinced, "Jacob isn't looking for friendship," she said, her voice flat, the smallest trace of accusation resting within her tone, "I can see the why he looks at you!" She sighed heavily, looking away from the vampire. "I've seen people that have imprinted. It's a powerful thing." She didn't think Edward could fight it, not when others had fallen victim to it.

"Will you stop thinking about just Jacob!" Edward snapped as his patience with the girl and her distrust of him wore thin, "The only thing that should matter to you is how I look at you."

"You don't have to get snappy about it!" Bella shot back, forgetting for a moment that Charlie was sleeping a little ways down the hall, "It's well within my right to worry." For all she knew...Jacob might try something and, because of the imprint, Edward might let him. Hell, he could even welcome it.

"No, what you're saying is that you don't trust me." Edward said, his voice betraying his hurt. But, he didn't care at the moment. He was crushed to learn that Bella thought so little of him. "That's just..." He paused, raising from the bed before crossing the room to sit in the rocking chair, "What, it was okay when he was busy drooling over you and I needed to deal with it? But, now that it's me he's drooling over...life isn't fair anymore?"

"Jacob didn't imprint on me!" Bella pointed out through clenched teeth, glaring at her boyfriend from across the room.

Edward was quiet for a long moment before he answered, "But you wanted him too, didn't you?" His voice was soft and deceptively calm as he gazed at the wall behind her, unable to look her in the face, "Is that what this is really about? You wanted your cake and you wanted to eat it too? Two men...both devoted to you..."

Bella's eyes widened drastically. "He's my friend! My best friend! That all he ever was and that's all he'll obviously ever be!"

Edward was up and out of the chair, moving towards the bedroom window, "No matter how jealous I might have been of Jacob, I never kept throwing it in your face. I kept it to myself." Was it so wrong to expect the same respect? Without waiting for Bella to answer, he stuck his head out of the window, calling for the other shifter that was still on patrol.

"What in the hell does Leah have to do with this?" Bella asked, obviously confused as a howl broke the silence of the night air.

"She'll watch over you tonight." Edward answered, not glancing back at the girl as he climbed onto the windowsill, "I can't be here right now." He needed to go break something. Work some of this anger and betrayal out of his system before he could be around his love again.

"Fine!" Bella replied, laying back in her bed before turning away from Edward as the vampire jumped out of her window and headed off into the night.

Chapter Eight :: Chapter Ten

The Stars Align

2009-09-16T02:17:30Z

Title: The Stars Align
Fandom: RPS (Real Person Slash) because I'm awesome like that
Couple: Robert Pattinson/Taylor Lautner
Rating: PG13
Warnings: mentions of underage sex, adult offering minor liquor, mild groping

Summary: Just minutes before he leaves for the VMAs, Taylor discovers that his cast-mate is a little on the inebriated side.

Starry's Corner: This bit is dedicated to geishaschu for both giving me the idea and encouraging me to write it! :) I hope you enjoy it, Tracy! Special thanks again to my beta, who's doing a lovely job of keeping my comma happy butt in line!

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The seventeen year old checked his reflection in the hotel mirror one last time before he held up his wrist and checked his watch, giving a heavy sigh at the time. Twenty minutes until the limo gets here... He reminded himself silently, before he stole a last glance at the mirror.

"You know, Taylor..."

The teenager's eyes flickered over his shoulder to him, standing just to the left and slightly behind him (blocking the way to the door no less) while smirking at him in a suggestive manner. "No matter how many times you look in the mirror, you will still look the same. Undeniably hot."

The younger heaved a soft sigh as he straightened out his suit jacket before he turned to face the other. "Rob, I think you need to lay off of the Schnapps," he pointed out flatly, already able to tell that the older man was heading down the road to a drunk stupor that he'd regret come morning.

But, Robert only waved him off with a scoff before he grabbed another glass, filling it with the sweet liquor he held in his other hand before presenting it to the teen. "I'll lay off only if you have a glass..." he paused for a moment, his smirk becoming a tad bit more devilish, "...or two."

Taylor snorted softly at the offer as he brushed past the elder man, heading towards the hotel door as he spoke. "Don't know if you realize this, Rob, but contribution to minors is illegal." Before he could even reach the door a hand wrapped around his wrist and with a slightly forceful tug, he found himself wrapped in the arms of Robert Pattinson.

"I can think of a few illegal things I've done in the past twenty four hours," the elder male reminded the other, his words ghosting over Taylor's ear. The younger boy felt his body stilled in those arms as he felt those luscious lips brush over the shell of his ear. Robert's words and actions served to remind him of the night they had shared together, reawakening the desire he had thought had been put to rest.

Then, before he could even protest against it, Robert's lips descended onto his own. Just for a moment, he forgot himself. He fell into those arms that surrounded him and pressed back against those delicious lips with every ounce of passion that was lavished upon him.

It was only when he felt the heel of Rob's palm press against his groin that he broke the kiss with a soft gasp. "Not now!" Taylor hissed, his eyes narrowing at the slow smirk that formed on the elder's face. "I've got to leave in..." he checked his watch, eyes widening at the time, "...ten minutes!"

Robert's soft chuckle filled his ears as he stepped out of the other's embrace. "Come on, babe, you don't have to leave early," he tried, in vain, to persuade the teen to stay a little longer. "You can ride with Kristen and I."

Taylor's glare was quick and sharp, though it held a certain touch of fondness for the man before him, "I promised Ashley I'd let her interview me on the carpet." he reminded the other. "And, I'm presenting an award."

The younger watched in mild amusement as Robert rolled his eyes, setting the liquor bottle on the dresser, "Why do you always have to be the nice one?" he huffed, turning to walk to the edge of the bed before he fell face first down into it.

Taylor snickered softly. "Well, someone has to make you look good," he replied with a cheeky grin as Rob lifted his head to throw him a playful glare. "Lay off the liquor, will ya?" he warned as he grabbed a few last minute items from the top of the dresser before he walked to the door.

Rob's cheek was cupped in his palm and his elbow was propped against the bed. "I'm sorry, love, I just can't do that." he replied, sighing heavily as he rolled over onto his back, his hands now pillowing his head. "I have to spend an evening with Kristen Stewart, all the while wishing it were you. I have every right to get drunk."

The younger could only shake his head as he pulled open the hotel door, bidding his lover good-bye before he finally left.

~~May or may not do a sequel. I suppose it depends on how well this one does. :)~~ Sequel: Backstage at the VMAs

Basic Imprinting

2009-09-14T05:34:23Z

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Title: Basic Imprinting
Fandom: Twilight
Couple: EdwardBella, future EdwardJacob
Rating: PG
Warnings: very mild language

Summary: Jacob only understood the basics of imprinting, but he finds himself getting a crash course on the subject when he imprints on someone totally unexpected.

Starry's Corner: Once again, I feel the need to send a shout out to my beta. I just, really appreciate everything you're doing for me. I know that sometimes I'm not the best student and what you're trying to teach me can go...right over my head. But, thanks for sticking by me and making my fanfiction that much better! :)

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Rule Eight: Confronting your imprinted is a delicate process, especially if they don't/can't accept the fact that you've imprinted on them. You must always remember that, even though it is hard to do so, you will only ever be what they need you to be. You must fight all urges towards them. To push your imprinted away...would be detrimental to your health. It is common knowledge that you must be in close contact with your imprinted, while it is not necessary to be their constant companion, it is necessary to make occasional visits.

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There was silence. And, there was tension. So thick that it made Edward feel sick. And, it had been that way since Billy and Sam had left. He wanted to break the silence. Things were starting to get awkward...and, annoying as he listened unwillingly to Jacob's thoughts.

Jacob had finished his lunch a little while ago, having to force himself to choke it down to fight against the urges that plagued him. The urge to either jump over the counter and do things to Edward that would have the vampire blushing (if he were still able to) or to jump over the counter and beat the living shit out of him.

How very selfish of you, Jacob... Edward mused to himself, the frown on his face deepening as Jacob continued to mentally sulk about his situation in life. The younger didn't even pause to think how this imprint was affecting anyone else.

"Stop acting like you're the only one affected by this." He snapped, his topaz eyes narrowing ever so slightly as the shifter's eyes flickered to his own, "Everyone...everyone connected to us is affected by this. Your pack, your father, my family, and Bella...we're all affected by this."

He tried to pretend that the fire in the younger's eyes didn't send a spark of some unnamable feeling down his spine. He tried to pretend that he wasn't affected by the glare he was receiving. But, he found it hard to deny that Jacob Black was truly a sight to behold when he was angered.

"Don't you think I know that?!" Jacob shot back, his anger portrayed in every syllable of every word he said. His fists clenched on top of the counter separating him from Edward and his body shook with his fury. It was a fascinating site to Edward. "Do you honestly think I want to put everyone through this?" He growled, and Edward tried to ignore the fact that Jacob's voice sent shivers down his spine. There was nothing even remotely attractive about a pissed off shape shifter. Or, at least, that's what Edward told himself, "Do you think I wanted to hurt Bella like this?!" He seethed before he sighed, calming himself.

...So he doesn't phase... Edward mused as the younger teen's eyes left his own, "It's not my fault that Mother Nature has a sick sense of humor." Jacob muttered and the statement brought the barest hint of a smile across Edward's face.

...that's the same thing I said to Carlisle... Perhaps, they were more alike than what Edward originally thought. But, the vampire brushed the thought away before, once again, being bombarded by Jacob's thoughts. "Could you please stop blaming everyone and everything for this situation." He sighed heavily, "Look, it happened. It can't be undone. We're just going to have to make the best out of a bad situation."

The vampire watched as Jacob's eyes met his own yet again, but this time, the fire was gone. Replaced by a hesitant almost pleading look, "Would you please stop reading my mind?" He asked, sighing in exasperation as he leaned against the counter, breaking eye contact again.

"Well, maybe I would if you weren't thinking so loudly." Edward replied, snorting softly as he watched Jacob push himself away from the counter, picking up his plate to deposit it in the sink, "So...you're just going to ignore me now? After I came all the way out here, risking my life by the way, to see you?"

Edward didn't miss Jacob rolling his eyes, and he couldn't help but to grin at the childish reaction, "You didn't risk your life." The younger insisted, once again leaning against the counter, "The Counsel lifted the ban on you when they found out about the imprint. You're free to come and go as you please."

"Well, I didn't exactly know that when I set out, now did I?" Edward snorted softly as he crossed the room, stopping in front of the counter, "Carlisle though that the ban might've been lifted on my behalf...but, it was just a theory." Obviously, he had been right. And, the look he received from Jacob told him so, "Makes me wonder just how many of his other theories are correct as well."

Jacob's chin rested in his palm and he gave the elder an interested look, "And, what theories are those?" He asked, shifting slightly as he set his elbow on the table.

"Actually," Edward began as he folded his arms on the counter top, looking across at the shifter, "I was going to see if you could confirm some of them." He said, biting his bottom lip for a moment. "It's something that happens to your pack-certain members anyway-so you've got to know more about it than Carlisle."

"Sure, sure." Jacob replied, moving his hand to wave it around in an impatient gesture before he rested his chin against his palm once more, "What are some of these theories?" He asked and Edward could tell that he was genuinely curious. Outsiders forming theories wasn't a common occurrence.

Edward eyed the younger teenager for a long moment, trying to keep a grin off of his face, "Well...okay..." He said, straightening up a bit, "Is it true that the imprint is, fundamentally, a way to choose the best and strongest mate for you?" He paused, but only for a moment, not near enough time for Jacob to reply. "To give you the best chance of producing offspring that can handle phasing?"

Even after he had finished speaking, Jacob didn't answer straight away. Edward didn't need to be able to hear his thoughts to know that he was considering the question and trying to formulate his answer. If it weren't for the thoughts floating around in the young Quileute's mind, Edward would still be able to tell that Jacob was just as confused about this imprint as he was.

Finally, brown eyes (a darker shade than Bella's, somewhat warmer...and, those thoughts were immediately pushed from his mind) met his own.

"...Yeah." Jacob answered, frowning deeply. He chewed on his lower lip, and though Edward tried to resist, his eyes were drawn to the action, "But, if that's true, then..." Again he paused, sighing heavily before running a hand through his hair, "Well, why'd I imprint on you?"

A soft sigh left Edward's lips as he looked away, "Well, Carlisle has this other theory..." He started out, not sure if he wanted to tell Jacob this bit. It really didn't pertain to them, he glanced back at the shifter. They were never going to be more than friends. But, at the same time, Jacob needed to know. Like Edward had needed to know about the imprint, but Bella and the teenager across from him were determined to keep it from him, "If a male shifter happened to imprint on another male...they'd be able to produce offspring because of the imprint."

And, for what seemed like the longest moment of his unnaturally long life, there was silence. Pure silence. There wasn't even a thought in Jacob Black's head as Edward gazed at him, watching for a reaction. He wasn't disappointed.

Jacob's eyes went as wide as dinner plates and his mouth dropped open in his disbelief. Once again, Edward didn't need his special ability to know that this news was not only shocking, but completely unexpected. "He...thinks...what?" The shifter said after a moment. And, Edward kindly reiterated what he had said.

The younger slumped heavily against the counter, but Edward wasn't finished yet, "Carlisle also feels that the purpose of an imprint isn't about creating long lasting friendships." He said, looking down at the shifter, "But, I intend on being the exception to that rule." He paused, for only a moment. He knew that what he had to say next would hurt the younger, but it was something that needed to be said. "I love Bella, Jacob, and I'm sorry if that hurts. But it's the way things are. You have to understand that."

"You don't have to worry about that." Jacob replied, his voice muffled because his head was cradled in his arms, "I don't want to put Bella through all that." Then, he fell silent. His thoughts were pleading, begging Edward to understand as he lifted his head, "But, youhave to understand...we're not meant to fight against the imprint."

It hurt those who've phased, Edward knew that much. It hurt them to fight against what nature had intended. But, in this case, nature was wrong.

"I wasn't asking you to fight it." Edward told him, watching the younger teenager. And, deep down he felt something stir at the vulnerability that showed on Jacob's face. "I'm telling you that what I want is for you to be my friend. Nothing more." The vampire tried to ignore the pain that blossomed in his chest when Jacob's heart wrenching thoughts touched his mind, "Carlisle said it could possibly hurt you if we fought against the imprint, and he was obviously right. Even Billy admitted that you weren't doing so well."

Jacob heaved a heavy sigh, shaking his head slowly, "You don't understand." His voice was soft, tired, and just the smallest bit hesitant, "I'll always be fighting it to some degree. Even though, I can only be what you want me to...that doesn't completely erase my own desires." He chewed on his bottom lip, his cheeks flushing. And, Edward tried not to let his eyes linger on the sight, "I don't want friendship." The vampire's eyes flickered up from Jacob's lips to his eyes.

The passion he saw in those chocolate brown eyes was enough to shock him to the core. He never once saw Bella look at him with such unbridled passion and devotion, "I want more." Jacob said heatedly. His voice was soft, but heavy with the emotion Edward saw in his eyes.

But, unfortunately for Jacob, Edward's heart rested with Bella, "I can't give you more." The vampire said in a final sort of way, "Even if Bella weren't in the picture, I wouldn't. I'm not into guys, Jacob."

The change in Jacob from that simple statement was beyond drastic. One moment he looked so unsure of himself, so vulnerable. And then, his eyes hardened and he straightened up. "Oh, and you think I am?" He asked. His voice was still fiery, but with anger instead of passion, "As I recall, before the imprint, I loved Bella as much as you do."

It was only because of the imprint that Jacob's feelings had changed so drastically. From hate to...love. Or the possibility of love. But, still, Edward just couldn't...

"Regardless..." The vampire said softly, "I'm not gay."

Jacob's eyes clamped closed and his body shook. Edward knew that the teenager was once again fighting against his urge to phase. He was attempting to calm himself. Finally, after an intense moment, Jacob's eyes reopened. And, they reflected how tired the shifter must've felt. How emotionally exhausted he was.

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"Sorry to cut our first civilized conversation short, but I need to get some sleep." Jacob said, sighing softly as he looked across the counter at the vampire. His heart twinged uncomfortably upon realizing that he'd never be wanted in the way that he wanted Edward. It was a hard pill to swallow. But, something he would have to deal with.

Edward had Bella. And, Jacob...he'd just remain on the sidelines. Always pining for something that he couldn't have. The thought scared him a little. It was true torture; going through life always wanting but, never being wanted in return by the object of his affection. "I've got patrols tonight." The shifter added as he pushed himself away from the counter, noting the look of momentary confusion that crossed Edward's face.

"Patrols?" The vampire questioned.

Jacob nodded slowly, "Yeah, at Bella's..." He replied, an unasked question hanging in the air between them. Why do you care...?

"Bella's? What at Bella's...?" Edward asked, but before Jacob could even think to answer, Edward's golden eyes widened. "You know about Victoria?" He demanded and the shifter arched an eyebrow at his question.

"Yeah, so?" Jacob replied. Ignoring the fact that Bella had pretty much told him all about Victoria and James when Edward had ran off, the pack had been picking up the scent of a vampire who wasn't part of the Cullen Clan. So, Jacob had put two and two together and talked Sam into covering Bella's house in the nightly patrols.

While Jacob had been expecting a reaction from the elder, he certainly hadn't expected one quite as heated as what he received, "Bella told you about that?!" Edward snapped, his eyes narrowing and Jacob got the immediate impression that Bella hadn't mentioned that little fact to her boyfriend, "This is our problem. We'll deal with it."

Jacob's jaw clenched and he bit back a smart remark, "No, it became my problem when the leech decided to go after my best friend." Bella might be pissed off at him, but he was still going to do everything within his power to ensure her safety.

"This is my problem." Edward insisted, his words still heated as he rounded the counter, "Stay out of it," He said once he was on the same side as Jacob.

"I can't." Jacob replied, his eyes narrowing dangerously as Edward growled deeply under his breath, "Even if you force me not to interfere, my pack will still watch over her."

That statement within itself seemed to be the thing that broke the nearly century old vampire. In mere moments...not even moments, he was standing in front of Jacob. Pressing him against the refrigerator. He was saying something, Jacob knew that much. But, he only watched in stunned awe as Edward's lips moved quite forcefully.

He was so close. Oh so very close. He could feel the vampire's icy body temperature soak through his clothes, touching his warmth. So close. The frigid cold that would feel so wonderful against his own unnatural heat. Jacob's thought process slowed even more as the elder's distinctive scent hit his nose, overwhelming him. The scent he couldn't bring himself to hate anymore, the smell that was just so intoxicating to him now.

"Back up, Edward..." Jacob said, snapping out of his trace. His eyes (were) wide and darkened by the blossoming lust he felt coursing through his veins. If Edward didn't back up right now...Jacob wasn't sure what he was going to do. But, he did know that whatever it was, it wouldn't be something that Edward would want.

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"Backing up." Edward said, complying quickly, his back hitting the far wall in his haste to get away from Jacob. Not only had he heard the thoughts that had ran rampant through Jacob's mind, but he had felt the emotion behind it, the lust radiating from the shifter. For one terrifying moment, Edward had been just as caught up in it as Jacob had been.

He had been just as tempted by the heat he had felt when he was so close to the other. He had been just as tempted by the strange new scent the shifter seemed to give off. A wonderful, wonderful heady scent that Edward had never equated to a shape shifter before.

"That was wrong!" The vampire hissed, his voice betraying his warring feelings and stress as he glared at the shifter who stood just a few feet away from him.

"I can't help it!" Jacob all but growled in reply, returning Edward's glare, before he turned away. He was quiet for a moment, and Edward knew he was trying to control himself. Control himself from what...well, Edward wasn't so sure about and Jacob was sure to think about anything and everything else. Then finally, the shifter looked back at him, "I think it's time for you to leave."

"I'm gone." Edward replied and in mere seconds it was so, as though he had never been in the Black household. The only thing that remained was that sweetly addictive scent that would linger on for weeks.

Chapter Eight Pt. 1 :: Chapter Nine

Basic Imprinting

2009-09-07T05:10:33Z

Basic Imprinting

2009-08-31T17:09:32Z

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Title: Basic Imprinting
Fandom: Twilight
Couple: EdwardBella, future EdwardJacob
Rating: PG
Warnings: none

Summary: Jacob only understood the basics of imprinting, but he finds himself getting a crash course on the subject when he imprints on someone totally unexpected.

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Rule Seven: Imprints remain to be a widely unknown phenomenon. There are only a few known basics that are common knowledge among those who are blessed with the ability to phase, but everything else must be left to speculation. But, one must always remember that new discoveries are always possible, but they remain in theory until proven otherwise.

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Edward leaned heavily against the wall, just to the right of Carlisle's office as he waited for his adoptive Father to return home from work. His hands were stuffed into his pockets as he stood as still as a statue, a scowl firmly on his face as it had been for the past few days.

Ever since he had found out about the imprint, things with Bella had been-in a word-difficult. Bordering on hellish most of the time. It had gotten so bad between himself and his girlfriend that he needed a bit of advice, which would explain why he was waiting for Carlisle in the first place.

Though, the irony behind with new situation was something that just had to be appreciated. When it had been him in Bella's position with Jacob mooning all over her, it had been all fine and dandy. But, now that Jacob had imprinted on Edward...he was beginning to find that Bella was no where near as accommodating about the situation as she once had been.

In fact, she had become downright hypocritical about it. And, no matter how hard he tried, Edward just couldn't get through to her. She was constantly worried and suspicious. Though there was never any reason to be. Edward hadn't even seen Jacob since he had ran off. And, that had been nearly a week ago.

"You won't have to wait much longer." Edward looked up, seeing Alice walk down the hall towards him with Jasper in tow, "He just turned on to our road, he'll be here soon." She said, making herself comfortable on the sofa just outside of Carlisle's office as Jasper took the seat next to her, giving Edward an apologetic smile.

Edward heaved a grand sigh, "If you're going to eavesdrop, you might as well come in too." He said, rolling his eyes, he knew well that Alice would just use her ability to watch the scene play out anyway. It was just easier this way.

"Oh~, can I?" The woman asked, beaming brightly as Carlisle appeared at the end of the hallway, eyeing the trio with a touch of confusion before walking towards them, "To what do I owe this pleasure?" He asked, his eyes passing over all three of them, wondering what sort of trouble his children had gotten into this time.

Edward heaved a soft sigh, "It depends...what do you define as trouble?" He asked, looking at the man he had called Father for most of his unnatural life, "Alice here was just going to eavesdrop anyway, so I invited her along." He said, explaining the smaller vampire's presence before his eyes flickered to her lover, "Do you care to join us, Jasper?"

Jasper opened his mouth to answer, but Alice was quick to interrupt him, "He was just on his way out." She replied, glancing over at her lover who could only nod in agreement.

"Emmett and I had a hunting trip planned." Jasper explained as he checked his watch, "That I'm late for." He dropped a kiss to the top of Alice's head, "Go easy on him, love." He murmured before continuing down the hall towards Emmett and Rosalie's room.

Edward blinked, "And, just what in the hell do you mean by that?" He called after Jasper's retreating back, not missing the answering chuckle from the blond vampire. He glared at his so called sister, "What does he mean by that?"

Alice simply shrugged as Carlisle opened his office door, holding it open for the two younger vampires, "Oh, nothing much..." She replied innocently as she stepped into the office after Carlisle, the smallest of smirks on her face upon hearing her brother's snort of disbelief.

"It's never nothing with you, Alice." Edward pointed out, his honey colored eyes narrowed as he sat in one of the leather chairs in front of Carlisle's desk, the said vampire watching the two with an amused look on his face.

The girl was quiet for a moment as she sat in the chair, aware of Edward's eyes on her and aware of the fact that he was probably trying to sift through her thoughts to find out what she was hiding, "Well, maybe, it has a little something to do with your current situation..."

Edward's face darkened as he straightened in the chair, his mouth tight as he spoke, "This situation isn't my fault." He reminded her, his voice soft and serious, "I'm just as much of a victim of circumstance as he is."

Alice's smile was innocent as she bit her bottom lip, "Edward..." She said softly, turning in her chair to face him, "First of all, you're not a victim of circumstance...and neither is he." Her tone was factly as she continued, she had obviously given this some serious thought, "You're a victim of fate." And, fate cannot be denied.

The glare Edward gave her was harsh at best, "And, just what do you mean by that, Alice?" He all but growled, his teeth gritted in anger as his eyes glittered dangerously.

"Just what I said. You cannot deny what fate has already laid out before you. Whatever path you're going down only leads to darkness." Alice paused, again chewing on her bottom lip in a show of nerves that were so very rare for the vampiress, "I think..." She restarted, "I think the path you're going down will lead you into Jacob Black's arms."

This much, he knew. His sister hadn't been very tact about keeping her opinions from Bella. Which only added to the girl's growing suspicion of him, "So, I take it that this has something to do with Jacob imprinting on you?" Carlisle asked, his elbows resting against his desk with his fingers laced together as he watched the two vampires before him.

"More or less." Alice answered with a shrug, not even flinching under the glare that Edward gave her, "Despite of what you seem to think, Alice, we're not going to become lovers!" Edward said, his words having a certain bite to them as the other vampire shifted in her seat, looking away from him.

Carlisle sighed heavily, frowning at his children before he shook his head slowly, "You know, Edward's future going blank could simply mean a friendship." He pointed out, looking at Alice, "Imprinting forms strong bonds for life and not all people who imprint end up being in a sexual, or even romantic, relationship to whom they imprint upon."

Though, the doctor chose to leave out the part where most do, in fact, take that route. From his studies he had learned that the devotion of someone who's imprinted shows for the person they've imprinted upon is a force that is not easy to fight.

"See?" Edward hissed, his glare still rested firmly on his sister, "I'm in love with Bella. I have waited my entire life for Bella. That stupid mutt imprinting on me isn't going to change what I want."

"And, you want Bella. You're happy with Bella." Alice said, rolling her eyes minutely before she turned back to her fuming sibling, "But, what if you could be happier. What if there was a possibility that you could have a love stronger and more complete than the one you share with Bella." She sighed, shaking her head, "Because, I don't think for a moment that the darkness in my vision has anything to do with friendship."

Carlisle spoke, before Edward had even gotten the chance to reply to Alice's statement, "And, what makes you so sure of that?" He was curious as he leaned back in his chair, watching his youngest daughter.

Alice's eyes flickered to the doctor and she smiled, "It's so simple really." She replied, facing him and ignoring Edward for the time being, "I'm surprised you haven't noticed it." She laughed softly, "Bella's best friends with Jacob, and yet I can still see her future."

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Edward looked over at Carlisle. A bored, unimpressed look upon his features after he had managed to get Alice out of the room. Of course, this was only after they had agreed to bet on his future (or there lack of) with Jacob. If he did (by some long-shot) end up getting with Jacob, then he owed Alice a new Porsche. But, if he remained with Bella (which he would) then she'd have to sell her yellow Porsche.

"Now..." Carlisle began, snapping Edward from his thoughts. The vampire raised his eyes to his Father, nodding for him to continue, "What do you know about imprinting?"

Edward blinked at the simple question, frowning in thought, "Not much." He admitted, "But, there's not really much known about it, is there?" He wasn't even sure if the shape shifting pack knew any more than what he did, "I only know what you told me: that the person who is imprinted upon becomes the center of the universe for the imprinted and the imprinter has no control over who they imprint upon."

The younger vampire paused, sighing heavily. That was the part that Bella just couldn't understand or chose to ignore, he didn't know which, "I thought it was just some...Quileute superstition..."

"Some superstition is based in fact..." Carlisle pointed out softly, his arms folded on the top of his desk as he watched his son, "There are many...theories as to how imprinting came to be. I'm sure you know the Quileute legend about the chief sharing the body of the wolf, but..."

"I know you, you need scientific fact..." Edward interrupted with a grin, "Tell me, Carlisle, what's your theory?"

The said doctor chuckled softly, nodding his head in agreement, "I think that it's a form of natural selection." He answered, leaning back in his chair once again before continuing his explanation, "Phasing, I think, is a genetic trait. Passed from parent to child. Generation after generation.

"Imprinting, I theorize, is nature's way of ensuring that the strongest possible mate for the individual is found." Carlisle paused, but only for a moment, "It ensures that the phasing trait will be passed on to strong offspring who'll be able to handle the strain of phasing."

Edward was quiet for a long, long moment as he simply stared at his adoptive Father, and then suddenly he burst out into laughter. It took him awhile to get himself under control, all the while Carlisle rolling his eyes at the teen until finally, Edward managed to calm himself.

"Okay, let's assume for a moment that Alice is right and the mutt and I were to become lovers..." He paused, pondering this over before shaking his head hastily, "We're both guys. There's just no way we could have a child together. Hell, even Bella and I can't have children together. It's just not possible."

"Actually, Quileute legend suggests that it's perfectly possible for two males to have children." Carlisle replied, shifting in his seat, "Though, with you being a vampire and he being a shape shifter, I would think the possibility is quite impossible." He sighed heavily, waving his hand around in an impatient fashion, "This is all hypothetically speaking, of course. Because, as you've said, you love Bella. And she loves you."

Carlisle paused once more, giving his son a meaningful look, "Just do try to understand that the imprint did not come about to forge ever lasting friendships."

Leaning back in his chair, Edward was stunned into silence. It was possible for two imprinted males to have children together. That was just one more thing to feel a twinge of resentment towards. If he were to be completely honest with himself, he would sometimes find himself wondering why Bella had chosen him in the first place. At least before he had imprinted, Jacob would've been able to give her a family.

But, what was worse, "You believe in Alice's interpretation of her vision, don't you?"

The doctor was silent for a moment, "As I've said before..." Carlisle started slowly, his voice soft as he continued speaking, "Nature did not intend for the imprint to be used to forge friendships." He answered, letting Edward know in so many words that he did, in fact, agree with Alice's interpretation, "But, then again," He countered himself before Edward could speak, "There's always an exception and you just might be it, my son."

Looking away, Edward frowned deeply and ran a hand through his hair, "So...fate has a sick, twisted sense of humor...what a freakin' curveball. Why would I be chosen as Black's ideal mate if I couldn't give him children?"

Carlisle sighed heavily, leaning back in his chair with a small frown on his face, "I...I just don't know..." He said, obviously aggravated that there was something he didn't know and couldn't tell his child. He glanced away for only a moment before he turned his attention back to Edward, "You know...you can't keep hiding from Jacob. He needs to see you." And, deep down on some subconscious level, Carlisle knew his son needed to see the shifter as well.

"Well, I don't think it'd be very wise to try and go see him now." Edward sighed, not that he was actually considering going to see him, but if he had somehow wanted to, he just didn't think it'd be a smart idea. The other wolves would probably rip him apart on sight, "I really doubt the treaty would've been lifted for me..." He paused, glancing away minutely, "And, if Bella ever found out about it...she'd go ballistic."

"You won't be able to ignore the pull of the imprint. It's suppose to be one of the strongest forces on Earth...even stronger than our pull towards our mates." Carlisle pointed out softly, "You may never intend on being Jacob's lover, but you are going to be his friend and he is going to be apart of your life."

"And, what if I do try to ignore it? What if I don't want to be apart of his life or him be apart of mine?" Edward asked, looking up at the vampire he had called Father for near a century.

"Well, it certainly won't affect you nearly as badly as it would him, I'd imagine." Carlisle replied thoughtfully, giving his son a look that clearly read something along the lines of, 'Don't try it'. "Considering that once a person imprints, their imprinted becomes the sole reason for their existence...well, I would assume that being parted for extended periods of time wouldn't be very good for Jacob."

Edward's eyes widened at that. While he didn't really care for the wolf, the last thing he wanted to do was be responsible for any irreversible damage just because he didn't want to see Jacob. Suddenly, the vampire was on his feet, "I've gotta go." He said, moving towards the door, "I'll talk to you later, okay?" And, without waiting for a reply, Edward fled the house and he was on his way to La Push.

It was time to see if the treaty had truly been lifted for him and, it was time to see Jacob Black, if only to check his welfare. Because, Edward might've been without a heart, but he wasn't a monster.

Chapter Eight :: Chapter Six

Basic Imprinting

2009-08-24T16:59:54Z

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Title: Basic Imprinting
Fandom: Twilight
Couple: EdwardBella, future EdwardJacob
Rating: PG
Warnings: language

Summary: Jacob only understood the basics of imprinting, but he finds himself getting a crash course on the subject when he imprints on someone totally unexpected.

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Rule Six: Normally, this should be considered the first rule of imprinting and most of the time it is. Save for the rare cases, such as this one, when it takes a backseat to everything else. You should always tell the one you imprinted upon that you have imprinted on them. You must remember that not only does your life change, but that of your imprinted does as well.

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Jacob had decided to visit Bella, to check up on her and make sure she was alright after the bomb shell he had dropped on her yesterday. But, when he had arrived there and stood at the front door for at least ten minutes without getting an answer, he had decided to go around to the back of the house and try his luck there.

Chances are, Bella had thrown herself into cleaning in order to forget about what she had found out yesterday. He was pretty sure that she hadn't said anything about the imprint, after all, he had yet to meet with a pissed off Edward. But, if he knew Bella any, he knew the news had been plaguing her since.

He raised his hand to knock on the back door once he had gotten back there, but before he knocked he just happened to glance through the kitchen window. And, what he saw made his heart freeze. Bella and Edward. Kissing!

And, not for the first time, he felt the heated rush of jealously rise up in his system. But, this time, all of it was directed towards Bella instead of Edward. Jacob sighed heavily, tearing his eyes away from the scene as he tried to wipe it from him mind.

For the first time he realized something he ought to have already known; he'd never be more than a friend to Edward. He had convinced himself that he could live with that, but he had always had that one small sliver of hope. But, upon seeing Edward and Bella…he wasn't so sure anymore.

But, at least, he understood that what he wanted just didn't matter anymore. He could only be what Edward wanted him to be. He knew he'd never be more than a friend to Edward. He may harbor a hope deep down inside that one day, maybe they'd be more. But, he knew it was more than unlikely. It was impossible.

He had resigned himself to the fact that his imprint would never be what it was meant to be, but at least his imprinted would be happy. At least his best friend would be happy. And, about that, he was happy.

He just wasn't sure how long that happiness was going to last. After all, no one had ever worked against the imprint. Doing so was considered to be unhealthy. But, then again, no one was really sure. The only example of an imprint he had to go on was Sam's. And, that was a text book example of how an imprint ought to be.

"Jacob?"

The said teenager was snapped from his thoughts, his eyes meeting Bella's and once again, he found himself choking down that burning jealously he felt, "Hey, Bella." He said, unable to even fake a smile for the girl's benefit, but she didn't seem to notice.

As Bella stood there, probably confused as to why he hadn't said anything, he fought to resist the urge to gaze past her. But, when his eyes landed on the bronze haired vampire he felt his heart clench, "So...um, you wanna come in?" Once again, Bella's voice snapped him from his thoughts, possibly saving him from a whole shit load of trouble, "Oh, yeah, sure."

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No, no, no! Edward thought in annoyance, shifting his gaze to the wall as he sucked in his lower lip to chew on it. Jacob did not just look at him like he wanted to eat him alive. Sort of like how Bella looked at him after they had been kissing, only...Jacob's look had been much more intense.

He was unwilling to admit, even to himself, to the heated feelings that the intense gaze of Jacob's caused to spark down his spine. The look, it had to have been his imagination. That was it. The look and the feeling he got from it. It was just his imagination. Edward was still so impossibly turned on from being so close to Bella and it must've caused his mind to play tricks on him. That had to be it. As soon as he calmed down everything would be fine.

He watched, in a mild annoyance, as Jacob entered the house and sat down in the seat across from him. He didn't say anything, neither of them did. Edward only heaved a huge sigh before his gaze drifted to his girlfriend, and he watched her as she moved about the kitchen. Trying, but failing as it were, to ignore the werewolf's thoughts.

After awhile, it became obvious that the younger teenager was just too agitated to even consider attempting to hide his thoughts by thinking about something different. And, really, with what Edward was currently seeing flitting about Jacob's brain, he might've wanted to consider that.

He was jealous. That much was obvious. He was jealous, but not for the reason Edward would normally expect. He was jealous of Bella kissing him. Jacob was jealous of Bella...not him. Then suddenly, it dawned on him. Jacob had imprinted on him.

But, the next thing he saw in Jacob's mind was enough to snap him from his shocked revelation. There, dancing across Edward's own mind was the thought of Jacob in Bella's place. Kissing just as passionately and intimately as he and Bella had been just moments before.

Before he could stop himself, before Edward could even think of stopping himself, he blurted out, "There is just no way that would've happened!" He all but cried out in his shock and surprise, his laughter hysterical.

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Bella whipped around in surprise, staring at her boyfriend with a look of pure confusion written across her features, "What wouldn't have happened…?" She asked, her voice soft as her lips pulled down into a frown.

Edward's gaze was locked on the younger teen across from him. Her eyes drifted to Jacob's, frowning deeper at the flush that covered the shifter's cheeks, "Okay…would someone mind telling me what's going on?" She asked, her voice demanding.

But, her only answer was Jacob standing, pushing the chair away from him with such force that it fell over before he walked through the living room and out of the front door. Bella blinked, turning to her boyfriend, who was now standing as well, "Well?"

"I know who he imprinted on." The vampire answered simply, his eyes still trained on the path Jacob took out of her house. Upon hearing that, the girl froze and it was on the tip of her tongue to demand how he had found out. But, then again, Edward could read minds. Except for her's, of course. After a moment, his gaze returned to her, "Shouldn't you go after him?"

She should. But, she almost didn't want to. He was her best friend. He had imprinted on her boyfriend, whom she loved very much. It was a recipe for heartbreak. She just knew it. Bella sighed heavily before making her way through the house and out of the front door, catching Jacob just as he had slammed his car door closed, "I'm sorry, Jacob!" She called after him.

"Doesn't matter." Her best friend replied as she stepped out onto the drive way, walking to Jacob's car, leaning down slightly as she could see him. He looked so upset. So angry. And, embarrassed. She felt bad for him. Really, she did, "Just go."

Bella huffed, "I am sorry, Jacob." She insisted once more, her hands grasping the car door as the shifter sighed heavily, "Don't bother, Bella." He replied, turning to look at her. And, she saw such hurt in his eyes. It made her own heart twinge, "Why don't you back in there with your boyfriend." The last word was spat out with such venom. Such hate.

The girl straightened back up, her hands at her sides, "Jacob, we talked about this…" She gently reminded the other, "You knew he wouldn't accept the imprint."

"Just go, Bella!" Jacob barked out and for once, Bella listened to him. She stepped away from the car and watched it pull out of her drive way and speed off towards La Push.

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"I'm so sorry, Bella." Edward whispered as he stepped behind his girlfriend, wrapping his arms around her waist, "It was just so shocking…" And, really, it was. He wasn't sure that he was over the shock of it now, "I know I shouldn't have laughed like that. I could…I could've handled that much more smoothly than I did."

"He was so upset." She replied, staring at the place where Jacob's car had been just seconds before as she leaned into his embrace, "I don't understand why, though." Her voice was soft, "He knew this was going to happen."

"He wasn't upset." No, Jacob's feelings ran much deeper than that if his thoughts had been any indication, "He was angry with you for having what he wants." For the first time…ever…he felt sorry for Jacob Black. Truly sorry for him.

Bella was silent for a moment, and not for the first time, Edward found himself wishing that he could hear her thoughts as he could everyone else's, "Well…" She started, glancing over her shoulder at him, "He'd better get used to the idea of not having what he wants."

"Don't be so mean, Bella." Edward told her, his tone scolding, "This must be very confusing for him. How would you feel if your life was suddenly and inextricably linked forever with that of your worst enemy?"

"Alright, pretty crappy." Bella sighed, turning in the vampire's arms, "But, still, he knew things would turn out this way. He had no right to be angry with me."

"It's kind of ironic, really…" Edward snorted, his hands leaving the girl's waist, "Up until a few weeks ago, all that anger had been directed at me. And, now, you're finally getting a taste of it." He crossed his arms over his chest, a mocking smirk appearing on his face, "Should I insist that you put all of your enmity aside and be friends? Make you shake hands and play nice?"

"Oh, shut up!" Bella snapped, rolling her eyes, "I'm not mad at him. Disappointed, maybe. But, not mad. Like I said, he'll have to get used to it."

"Disappointed? Why? Because he had no control over who he imprinted on?" Edward asked in exasperation. "Don't be so hypocritical, Bella. You're just pissed off because you're not the center of his universe anymore."

"Disappointed, because he knew that he didn't stand a chance with you and yet he still got upset when he found out that it was the truth." Bella replied, glaring at Edward, "And, you're only so grumpy because you're suddenly the center of his universe now."

"I think…" Edward bit out, keeping his temper in check as his hand went into his pocket, "I'm going to call Alice and have her stay with you tonight." With that said, he turned and stalked toward the woods, pulling his phone out of his pocket to call his sister. He didn't even hear Bella call after him as he disappeared into the forest.

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