Fandom: Twilight
Pairing: Alec/Embry, Embry/Quil
Prompt: I want to be the one to save you
Quil sighed as he stared at Embry. "Em, I've told you… a million times… I don't love you like that."
"You used to."
"Yes, used, not anymore." Quil shook his head. "Claire and I-"
"She's fifteen Quil!"
"She'll be eighteen in another three years. Embry. I love Claire."
Embry glared but then turned and stormed away. When he knew he was out of sight of Quil's house he broke into a run. The urge to phase was strong but he pushed it back not waiting whoever was on patrol to see what had just happened… again. Honestly, one would think he had learned his lesson by now. But he kept going back.
When he reached the beach he fell into the incoming surf and pounded his fists against the loose sand. "WHY?" He screamed. Tears were streaming down his cheeks. Why had Quil imprinted on Claire? Why did Quil had to love her so damn much? Why was he addicted to Quil? Why couldn't he give him up?
"You went to him again didn't you?" A quiet voice asked.
Embry felt his hackles rise at the voice. He knew who it belonged to. Alec. The vampire had this uncanny ability to find him, no matter where he was. He usually showed up when his emotions were running high. Like now… "What do you want Alec?" He ground out.
Alec sighed. Ever since the fragile friendship had been made between vampires and shifters… since he had seen Embry he had known. Embry, however, did not know. As such he could only do so much, he wasn't going to force Embry into something he didn't want… no matter how much he, himself, wanted it.
"What have I told you before?" Alec asked.
Embry snorted, staying put even as the waves crashed against his body. "You want to save me."
"I do Embry, you're on a destructive path… eventually you won't be able to take his rejection. If you just give me the chance I'll save you."
The heartfelt words broke Embry's heart and he closed his eyes. "…Alec…"
"Please Em… please; let me be the one to save you." Cold fingers traced the heated jaw line and Embry opened his eyes to look up at Alec. The look of concern, the expression that was so full of love…
Embry swallowed hard. "I don't know if I can be saved."
Alec's expression softened and he leaned down kissing Embry's lips gently. When he pulled back it was only enough to break the kiss, when he spoke their lips barely brushed each other. "Let me try."