Knock You Down

(A Year After Breaking Dawn. Jake and Nessie never happened.)

Chapter 1- One Of The Boys

"Leah, Wake up!" I heard Seth scream, as I lifted my head off the sofa.

"What do you want, creep?" I snapped as I sat up and started rubbing the sleep out of my eyes.

"Um did you forget what today is, Sleeping Beauty?" He snapped back.

"It's December, right?" I said with sleep still heavy in my voice, as I got up and stretched.

"Yes, it's December 4th. Sam and Emily's wedding is today. Is it all coming back to you now?" He said, just as the thought dawned on me.

SHIT! Not only had I just gotten a whole two hours of sleep, but now I had to suffer through a wedding for my cousin, and ex-boyfriend/Alpha. If that wasn't enough to make you cringe in horror, the dress I'm being forced to wear as bridesmaid is a poofy green death trap; And the shoes. The shoes are 4 inches of silver hell and rhinestones. Out of all the colors under the rainbow she had to pick green. Green looks HORRIBLE on me. I swear if I get ANY crap, from any pack member someone's head is getting busted in. You know because they seem forget I'm a girl sometimes. Like OMG she's wearing a dress and heels.

Seth must have seen my face slip into an even nastier grimace, because the next thing I knew he was in the kitchen brewing coffee. I walked in behind him a few minutes later and grabbed a cup, leaned against the counter across from him, and I began to drink.

"Mom said, for me to tell you, to meet her and Emily at Sam's house, with your hair and makeup already done. It's raining though so she said to bring your dress in the garment bag you have it in. Jake, Sam, and the rest of the packs are at Paul's house; so you don't have to worry about them seeing you in that puff ball before anyone has to," He said with a small smile.

"That's good, I guess," I said as I put my mug into the sink and sulked into the bathroom to take a shower. I swear they're all asses. Being the only girl wolf SUCKS. I turned the water on and stepped in, not really thinking so I wouldn't feel so hurt, so early in the morning. I relaxed feeling the warm water on my aching muscles. Just as the room completely filled with steam, I heard the door click open and I whipped my head towards it to see who was coming in.

" Leah, relax it's just me," I heard Seth say from behind the doorway. "I just wanted to let you know I'm leaving now. I'll see you there."

"Ok, see you there," I answered as I started to relax again.

"Leah, listen, before I go… um one more thing. Please try to be good today. Don't stress yourself out; it's not good for any of us," He said and with that I heard the door click shut and he was gone. I swear if this is how people are going to treat me today, I'm going to lose it.

Just as I finished blow-drying and styling my hair, my phone went off. It was a text message from Jake.

"Hey Lee. How are you holding up?"

Oh just peachy. My ex-boyfriend, the first love of my life, is marrying my cousin today. I'm so happy I could do back flips.

"Fine." By the time I got me eye makeup on, my phone went off again.

"Hang in there, Lee. I know how hard this is going to be for you. You're my Beta though; you can handle anything you put your mind to. I'll be there for you all day. Don't forget that," He replied.

I swear Jake's the best. He's the only person that can comfort me today. Maybe it's just because he's been through this with Bella already. I really think I like him, like him. Too bad he'll never see me as more than one of the pack. I thought as I typed a reply to him.

"Thanks Jake. I'm trying. As much as I hate to admit it, I think I am going to need you today." As soon as I hit send, I typed another message (quicker than the first). "I swear if any of the other guys find out about that last message, I will knock all of your teeth out." Just as I had everything packed into my car my phone went off again.

"Don't worry Lee. No one will find out. I'll see you at the church. I'll be the really hot, buff guy in a freaking green bow tie."

I couldn't help but laugh at that mental image. I really couldn't wait to get to the church just so I could see that. It took me longer to type my reply since I did it between laughs.

"Yah, see you there. I'll be the stunning beauty in a big green puff ball, and four inch sparkly heels" I responded as I pulled out of the driveway and headed to Sam and Emily's house.