The Life of Julie Swan Book II

Chapter Five

I had decided to head to La Push today. It was the weekend and Jasper had went to the mountains to hunt. Bella's been with Jacob for all of spring break. I knew they were fixing motorcycles. Bella tried hiding the fact she was but I immediately found out. I wasn't mad though. She was happy and whatever made her happy was alright with me. I pull up outside Emily's house. I had recently met her I tried not to like her because of Leah until Sam had explained to me what imprinting is. 

I shut off my truck hopping out. I let out a laugh as Emily's warm arms wrapped around my waist. I hugged her back. 

"Where's the boys?" I asked.

"Patrol and still teaching the newest one." She explained. "But we're going cliff diving today."

"I've always wanted to do that!" I grinned. 

"Good cause I was going to make you." She laughed pulling me into the house. 

She handed me a cute fringe bikini. I smile taking it from her and heading upstairs to the spare bedroom and changed. I squeak as the door opened only to reveal Emily holding a pair of shorts. She smiled handing them to me. I slip them on before following her downstairs and helped her pack some lunch. 

We look up as the door opened. The boys filed in grinning and laughing. I smiled at Embry who was practically drooling over me. I rolled my eyes walking past him and high fiving Paul. He laughed pulling me into a hug.

"Hey, Ju-Ju." He grinned. "You two going down to first beach with us to cliff jump?"

"Duh." I laughed pushing him slightly. "Race you there Lahote."

"Oh you're on Swan." He laughed as we both rushed outside with the rest of the pack and Emily following. 

"On your mark..." Sam started. "GO!" 

Paul and I took off running through the forest to the edge of the cliff. I grinned as I beat Paul.

Paul growled and playfully pushed me off the cliff. I fell backward laughing but I could faintly hear what sounded like Bella's scream. I twisted around and made a perfect Swan dive. I gasped as I resurfaced. Brushing my hair out my face I saw Bella and Jacob leaning against her truck with two bikes fully fixed in the back. I squeak as I was splashed in the face. Turning my head I glared watching as Paul resurfaced smirking.

I shoved his shoulder before swimming to shore were Emily was setting up a picnic. I grabbed the towel she held out and wrapped it around myself. Sitting down beside her she hands me a sandwich.

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I walk into the house to see Jasper looking at me disappointed with Bella stood beside him arms crossed.

"What?" I asked. 

"Why the hell where you jumping off a cliff Julietta?" Jasper hissed.

"Because it was fun." I say heading towards the stairs only to be stopped by Jasper grabbing my arm.

"I ban you from going to the Reservation." He said.

I let out a humorless laugh. "You cannot control where I can and can't go." 

I turn on my heel walking out the door while texting Emily. I slam the door shut and rushed to my car getting in and locking the doors before Jasper even had the chance to get in. I turn on the truck and peel out the yard towards the Rez.

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I made it to Emily and Sam's where Emily was waiting for me outside. She rushed over to me pulling me into a hug. 

"You can stay as long as you need." She smiled gently kissing my cheek. 

I gave her a small smile walking into the house with her. I smiled at Sam who was sitting on the sofa watching tv. 

"I was just making dinner." Em smiled. "Would you like to help?"

"Sure." I grinned walking to the kitchen with her. 

"Here sweetie will you peel and cut the potatoes?" She asked.

I nodded and got to work.

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I pull up into the parking lot of school. I ignored Bella and Jasper as they headed towards me and walk into school. I was still annoyed at the two of them and planned on ignoring them for the whole school day and head to work at the diner after school. I sat down at my table in art ignoring Jasper. 

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Before I could get in my truck I was shoved gently against it. Jasper caged me in leaning his forehead on mine. 

"I'm sorry Darlin." He sighed. "I was just worried."

"Why should you be worried when I'm literally half of what you are." I snapped angrily. 

I felt myself slowly calming down. I glared shoving Jasper away from me. 

"Stop using the damn mood control to persuade me to calm down." I hissed before climbing into the car slamming the door shut and started the truck before peeling out the parking spot and parking lot. 

I made it to work in record timing. I get out the truck putting on my apron before heading inside. Cora gave me a big smile as I go to clock in. I put my hair in a messy bun before going out to take orders. I walk to my table and let out a light laugh seeing dad sit there with a smirk on his face. 

"Let me guess, steak?" I asked.

"You know it sweetheart." He laughed.

I playfully shook my head and walk to the back while writing down his order. Today was gonna be a slow day I just know it. Once the order was placed I go to other tables taking orders and bringing out their food when its ready. 

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Finally I was off work and I've been deciding if I should forgive Jasper and Bella all day and to be honest I do. They just cared about my safety but I don't like being controlled like that. Jasper just needs to get it.