The Only Exception
Chapter One:
As Bella looked across the table at Embry, she couldn't help but smile. The way his jaw moves as he chews, the dimples in his red tinted cheeks, the way his hair is just long enough for her to grip, these are some of her favorite things about him. Bella hasn't ever felt so at peace with anyone as she has with Embry. Even before he told her about the imprint there was just something about him that drew her in. At first she thought it was just that she wanted to fuck his brains out. Now she knows, she can actually see herself being with him for the long haul and it excites her. Every wrong choice she's made, all of the unattached sex she's had, it boils down to this. The fact that she can love and be loved excites her and makes her feel like a new woman. Bella sighs happily which in turn makes him look up at her.
Embry smiles at the look on Bella's face and gives her one in return. Bella has no idea just how hard it's been for him since he imprinted on her and couldn't properly be around her. It pissed him off to no end how Paul could just touch her and the images he let slip of their time together. He can't lie and say he was perfectly fine that she has slept with the whole pack but he definitely understands the difference in each situation. Embry knows everyone has a past. Hell he has quite a reputation with the ladies of La Push, so he isn't too upset with Bella. He's glad to know that he can be rough with her and not hurt her. Embry is also glad that Bella has a nurturing way about her because he's lacked any type of relationship with his mom in the last couple of years. He's never known his dad but he's had Billy to look up to. More often than not Embry wishes that Billy was his dad but deep down he knows that isn't possible.
While they're eating Bella's phone rings and she goes to answer it. It's her father and he sounds really upset. "Bella! Nice to know you're alive!" he starts.
"Dad I saw you yesterday afternoon!" she jokes.
"I know but I haven't heard from you since then. Are you okay?" He asks.
"Yeah, I'm fine dad. Down in La Push having some dinner," she tells him honestly.
"Oh are you with Jake?" he sounds excited.
"No, I'm actually with Embry. He's a friend of Jake's," Bella begins.
"Now Bella, that sounds bad. You know how Jake feels…" Charlie tone changes.
"Dad, you know I don't feel that way about Jake no matter how much you and Billy try to push us together," she says sounding bored.
"A dad can hope. Well when are you coming home?" he asks.
"Uhm, I'll probably be home tomorrow at some point," Bella responds
"I know you're an adult but I can't say I agree with you staying the night with a boy, Bella," Charlie says sounding like a dad.
"You know I'll be safe and responsible, Dad. I will see you tomorrow evening. I love you, goodnight," Bella hangs up before he can respond.
Embry looks at her grinning before reaching out to her. She walks over to his side of the table leaning down to kiss him before heading back to her seat to finish dinner. They lightly discuss Charlie and joke slightly about future issues they may come across. Bella takes this moment to let Embry know she wishes to clear things up with Paul. Embry looks worried for a moment but remembers he needs to trust her. Bella senses his trepidation and offers for Embry to come with her when the time comes to talk to Paul. Not because she doesn't trust herself but out of respect for her new relationship with Embry. He happily agrees to come and they spend the rest of the night in each other's arms.
AN: Short but sweet first chapter. Can't wait to continue this story and see where it takes me! Review or message me with ideas of your own that you would like to see in this story! I'll always add something for my readers!