I think I love you

After I left the girls I finished my work upstairs. When I finished I went to the family room to look for Jake. When I didn't find him I walked over to Embry who was sitting in my favorite chair. I stood in front of him not saying anything.

"What Ness?"

"You're in my chair."

"Then sit with me." He moved so there was room for me in his lap.

I climbed into his lap and curled into him laying my head on his shoulder. It was nice being in his warm embrace. Over the last few years I have grown close to Embry. Don't get me wrong it's nowhere near half as close as me and Jacob. But Embry is closer to me than a brother like the rest of the pack. I know what you're thinking; we haven't done anything more then what we are now. I spend time cuddling with all of the pack members including Leah. Sometimes on a rare occasion I have even cuddled with Sam and Emily. I have always been close to part of the pack. However over the last three years since Jacob and I moved into our own house I have bonded closely with all of the wolves. Most of them think of me as their little sister especially Paul, I know surprising right.

I was pulled out of my thoughts by Embry playing with my Quileute promise bracelet Jake gave me. I sat there watching him waiting for our eyes to meet. When they finally did a few minutes later he smiled. Seeing him smile made me smile back.

"You look like you were thinking hard about something a minute ago."

"I was."

"Mind telling me what it is? Maybe I can help."

"Not now there are too many others around."

"Everyone else went to the dining room five minutes ago." It was then that he broke our eye contact to look around the room. He turned back to me and whispered very softly. It was so soft that even my family would have to have been right next to us to hear what he said. I responded just as softly.

"Promise that you won't tell anyone."

"I Promise Embry"

"I try really hard not to think about this when I phase. In fact I try not to think about this at all but today I can't help but to think about it for some reason."

"Sometimes it helps to talk. It can hurt to keep it inside."

"I know it can and it does."

"Then start by telling me why today makes it almost impossible not to think about it."

"Well I know that when you came to sit with me you were looking for Jake." I nodded in response. "You couldn't find him because he was helping Seth. Seth imprinted on that blonde in the kitchen."

"You mean Kenna?"

"I think that's what Rach called her."

"So, this is about imprinting?"

"Yes and No"

"Nessie"

I looked up at him in the doorway.

"Yes Jakey?"

"Are you coming to eat?"

"I'm not hungry and Embry needs to talk right now."

"Are you sure?"

"Mhmm, I don't want any wolf food. I would rather go hunting with you latter."

"Alright, but I brought you a plate of food."

"Embry can have it because I know the boys won't save him any."

"Alright, I guess I'll see you later."

"I'll see you in like a half hour Jakey."

He smiled and left the room. I went back to whispering with Embry.

"Are you upset because you haven't imprinted?"

"A little in the fact that I wish I had someone. It doesn't have to be someone I imprinted on."

"I haven't seen you date anyone in three years."

"I know but there is a girl that I like. Hey, I might even love her for that matter."

"Then why don't you tell her."

"I can't. I know she won't feel the same way."

I could hear the pain in his voice and see it in his eyes.

"How do you know she won't, you are a strong, brave, kind hearted and I know even if you didn't imprint on her she would be your world. That's who you are not just because you're a wolf but your personality."

"It wouldn't even matter if I imprinted."

I could hear the others finishing their breakfast.

"Come with me." I gently got up from his lap and lead him to the office so that our conversations could stay between us. I sat down on the desk in front of him.

"I know I won't matter since she has someone else."

"Did you imprint?"

"I don't know to be honest."

I couldn't take the pain that I could hear and see from him anymore. I took both of his hands in mine. He slightly smiled and interlocked our fingers. I could suddenly feel his pain, I wanted more than anything to take it away. I slowly pulled him closer so that he was up against my knees instead of being arms length away. I don't know what was going through my mind but I leant forward and kissed him quickly and pulled away. It was all I could think of at the time to help calm him.

"Renesmee"

"Sorry" He shook his head.

"I was going to ask for another"

"Oh"

"May I? Please?"

I didn't know what to say to him and was afraid to say no so I just nodded yes. He slowly used his knee to separate mine. He was shaking as he moved closer. Not shaking like he was going to phase, it was out of nervousness. He kissed me this time it was needy like kisses from Jake. Before I knew it my arms and legs were wrapped around him. Embry had his arms around me running his hands up and down my back. Ten minutes later in great need for air I pulled us apart. I had five minutes left to talk with him before I had to meet Jake.

"Maybe I was wrong."

I looked at him confused.

"Ness, the reason I try so hard not to think about it is because the girl is you."

"Me?"

"Yes, Renesmee I think I love you."

"I love you too Embry. Not the way I do Jacob but more than Paul if that make scene."

"Kind of"

"I wish I could explain more but Jake is waiting for me. I promise that we'll talk later though."

"Alright"

I gave him a quick kiss on the cheek as I slipped out of his arms to find Jake.