A/N: Hey guys this is my first FF, I love writing so hopefully you'll think this is good. Read on!

Chapter One: First Impressions

Like the rising tide. Beating hearts grow but never die. To simplify. I'll stand by your side. Close my eyes. Hope will never die.Anonymous

QUIL POV

I'll never forget that day. The pack and I had just come off patrol, we were chasing the red headed leech that had been threatening Bella, Jake was determined on catching her for Bella's safety. We were tired and hungry so we made our way over to Sam and Emily's house, a tiny cottage located out in the middle of the woods, in the remotest area of La Push. The place was tiny but it had the feeling of home. The outside was painted a light blue and white shutters along the glass windows. The front porch was surrounded by flower beds and wind chimes sounded in the wind. Trees surrounded the house and it was quiet and serene. We all jostled into the cottage and slumped on the couches. Warm smells tickled my nose...Emily's cooking...mmmm. I couldn't wait to grab a bite. The other guys sat on the couch and flicked the small tv on, and tuned it to the sports channel. They began to talk about plays and games and scores, I was about to join in when my stomach growled loudly. They all laughed at me due to them being able to hear almost anything because of their hearing abilities of werewolves.

I lifted myself off the couch and prepared to head to the kitchen when it struck me as I looked down. I felt like I had been hit with a ton of bricks. I felt like I had been punched in the gut. I felt like my heart was about to leap out of my chest. I stared directly down into the big deep chocolate brown eyes of the little girl in front of me. She was tiny, and had curly brown hair. Her skin was tanned, and she wore pig tails and a t-shirt and jeans. She pointed a chubby finger at me and smiled. That smile meant the world to me! I would do anything to make her smile. I could stare into her eyes for hours on end, the deep brown pools seemed as if they would never end.

Emily entered into the living room giving me a strange look as my eyes were glued to the tot. "Quil I would like you to meet my niece.." she turned to pick the child up, my eyes followed her every move. "this is Claire, she is two will be staying with us this summer, her parents live at the Makah reservation."

Claire. The name of my angel. So beautiful. So pure. My eyes still hadn't un-glued from her. She began to suck her thumb and look at me shyly. She then buried her face into Emily's shoulder and giggled. That sound, it was glorius. I would do anything to make her laugh. A huge smile plastered on my face at that moment. Butterflies flew rapidly in my stomach. It was like gravity, pulling me towards her. This time it was Sam giving me the strange looks. Then it all snapped into place.

"Quil..." he said nervously "I think we need to talk."

"Just a minute.." I replied. It hit me...I had just imprinted.

"Oh my gosh," I said in a whisper. "Did I...?"

"I think you just did," Sam said matter of factly.

On a two year old? My mind was going crazy. No this isn't right. I quickly ran out the front door forgetting all of my worries. I stripped off my clothes as I ran in human form, I was still trembling from fear, and I quickly phased. I just ran, for me running was the best therapy. How would this work out? A two year old I thought to myself. I called myself every name in the book, pedophile, sicko. But I began to think, the love I have for Claire now is not like that of Sam and Emily. I love her now like she is my own child. Someday I will love her as a brother. Someday I would love her as a friend. Someday I would love her as a girlfriend. And someday I would hopefully love her as my wife, my equal and partner and life. I ran for a while until Sam's thoughts entered my head. I was still a mess, but I had sorted most things out.

"Quil it's ok, it will all work out, I promise."

I hoped...and prayed that it would all work out, but for now I needed to be alone. My feet..er paws hit the ground creating a rhythm as I ran. I ran and ran until I sorted it all out. 'This will work' I thought to myself. This was the beginning of a long road.

A/N: Sorry for the short chappie, the next few I will try to make longer, like I said this is my first fan fic so go easy on me, plus TAKS tests are driving me nuts. REVIEW and let me know what you like and didn't like, and what you think the next chapter should be..any ideas would be great!