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By the way I thought I'd mention that this starts during Eclipse, just before Edward lets Bella go back to La Push. Ally will be meeting Bella at some point and the newborn battle is going to be in this as well. I hope this makes it make more sense.

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Chapter 3- Embry

I went and sat on a rock about 20 metres away from the group of boys. My rock from yesterday was free but I thought I would be too close to them there. I got out my art book and started to sketch the view in front of me. It held nothing for me anymore. I couldn't seem to focus all of my attention on it; every time I could I would glance across to my left at the group. He seemed to be doing the same, occasionally our eyes met but he quickly averted his gaze before we could acknowledge it. The other boys seemed oblivious to our interaction; 2 of them were messing around by the shore, splashing water at each other and laughing and the other was sat next on the other side of the rock, laughing with him. It seemed like a good friendship, brotherly almost. I watched them for a while. It was nice to see.

I realised too late that I had been staring for too long when the one with the pretty grey eyes waved at me. I smiled back not wanting to be rude and carried on with my painting, looking down at the paper. I had almost done with the outline of the cliffs and the sea was quickly taking shape. I added a flock of birds flying above my head to the picture and began drawing their detailed features, the eyes, the thousands of beautiful little feathers.

I tried and failed to occupy myself with my drawing but my brain wanted to look to my left, look at the boy with the grey eyes again. He was so unbelievably perfect, I felt like I had to keep checking he was real. Not wanting him to see me, I stole a quick glance through the curtain of hair that had fallen to the side of my face. He was still staring at me, looking at my hands as if he could see my painting. He saw me look and waved again. I waved back this time, not being able to resist. I kept eye contact with him for a second or two before he gestured with his hand that I come over to him. I held up my drawing and shrugged apologetically. I really did want to over there. I began to draw again. "Hi," a deep voice said startling me. I looked over; it was the boy from the rock. A small part of my brain focused on the fact that it was almost impossible for him to have reached me so fast but the rest concentrated on how beautiful he was up close. His hair framed his face perfectly, black on copper, it shone in the sunlight. I analysed every part of him saving his eyes till last knowing I wouldn't be able to look away after that. I took a deep breath and looked up into his perfect grey eyes. I felt overwhelmed, exhilarated, they were just so incredibly beautiful; no that wasn't the right word. It wasn't strong enough, there were no words. "Hi," I said, knowing I would not have been able to from a coherent sentence in this state. "That's really beautiful you know, you're really talented," he smiled his voice sending shivers through me. "Thanks," I didn't know what to say. I didn't know if I could even speak more than one word. We stayed silent for a minute. I don't think he knew what to say. "Would you like to come and hang out with us," he asked "I mean it's fine if you don't, I just thought you know you might want to..." he trailed off at the end. He sounded like he was covering up for being too outright, we shouldn't have been. I didn't mind. I looked back at him, he was waiting for an answer. I really wanted to go with him. "Umm… sure," I smiled at him not wanting to make him feel uncomfortable. "Excellent." He sounded really excited, grinning widely.

I quickly packed my stuff into my bag and followed him over to where the 3 other boys were now sat. "I'm Embry by the way"

"Ally," I said.

"That's pretty, it suits you." Was he implying I was pretty to? It sounded like it. No, he didn't mean that. I'd only just met him. I could feel my heart rate rising. Did he mean that? "Guys this is Ally." I hadn't realised we'd reached his friends. They were so tall, all of them. I felt slightly intimidated. I was 5"8, pretty tall for a girl, but these guys were all giants. The intimidation quickly faded as one of them held his hand out to me, smiling happily. "Quil." I took his hand. He was just as hot as Embry had been.

"Seth," said the smallest one. I took his hand. All these guys were running a temperature. The third guy didn't bother getting up, he just lifted his hand and said "Jake"

"Hi," I replied to him mimicking his gesture.

I stayed with them for a while, getting to know them. I'd had friends before but I was always the shiny new toy to them. They were only interested in me while I was the new girl. This was different they seemed to really care about what I said. Jake, the tallest had disappeared quickly after I arrived. I thought I'd scared him off but apparently he had some 'issues' at the moment. I didn't want to pry so I left it at that.

The boys really enjoyed listening to me, telling them about my life, where I had lived etc. Embry seemed to hang onto every word I spoke. He sat the closest to me and I was glad of that. It gave me more time to look into his eyes. I liked Embry I best by far but the others were sweet as well.

"Ally, would you like to come a walk with me?" Embry asked after Seth and Quil had said they were going home. I knew I probably shouldn't of said yes. I'd literally met him about 2 hours ago but I had to go. I needed to be with him.

"Sure"

"Great," he smiled broadly again. He offered his hand to help me up and I took it. I felt that amazing rush of heat I'd felt earlier, it made me never want to let go. We began walking hand in hand. I should have let go as soon as he'd helped me up but he'd kept his hand firmly in place and I wasn't going to object. We didn't speak for a while, just walked. It wasn't awkward, it was comfortable. We were both okay with silence.

"What time do you have to be home?"

"Whenever, dad will be working until late"

"Good," he smiled. That meant he wanted to be with me. I smiled with him.

"Tell me about you," I said. I'd done far too much talking about myself today and I really wanted to find out more about him.

"Well, I've lived here all my life. My mother's Makah but I've got to have some Quileute in me." I looked at him questionably. He knew what I meant.

"Sorry, I forgot you're not from around here. Makah is the other tribe, slightly further up from here. Mum moved when she was pregnant with me. And Quileute is the tribe here at La Push"

"Right, thanks"

"So anyway, I've lived with mum all my life. I never knew who my dad was."

"I'm sorry," I said. I didn't realise it would be hard for him.

"No, it'd fine. I love my mum and we're happy. I don't miss him because I don't know him."

"If it's any constellation, I don't know my mum."

"It's just you and your dad?"

"Yeah," I said. Embry looked as if he wanted me to continue so I elaborated. "Mum and Dad we're living together in Seattle when I was born but they had an argument and Mum stormed out of the house and never came back." I had always suspected this wasn't the whole story. Dad had always been vague around the edges.

"Now it's me who should be saying sorry," he looked unhappy.

"No, like you said. I never knew her. I don't have anyone to miss.

"Mmm…" The conversation seemed to be trailing off. I didn't want it to end so I asked him about his life again. The whole tribe life intrigued me. "So, you grew up here?" I prompted. "Yeah, I guess I have a different upbringing to you"

"It must be nice, being around the same group of people all your life, like a massive family"

"Well, I practically count Quil and Jake as brothers," he smiled slightly, the corners of his mouth lifting upwards. I wondered what the joke was.

"What about Seth? You guys seem pretty close"

"Well Seth's quite a bit younger than us. Me, Jake and Quil were always in the same year at school and stuff."

"Are you at High school?" If he went to Forks high I wouldn't be alone.

"Yeah, I go to the high school on the Rez"

"Oh" Of course he would do, he was Quileute. I shouldn't have got my hopes up.

"Oh?" he asked.

"Well I start at Forks High on Monday and it would have been nice to know someone" I didn't add that it would be nice to see him every day.

"I'll come and see you after school," he said enthusiastically before quickly adding "If that's alright with you," it sounded like he'd tracked it on in an afterthought. He did that often, like he didn't want to seem too eager.

"I'd love that," I couldn't supress a smile. I really did want to be with him. He seemed happy by my response.

"It's getting pretty late, do you need to go home?" I didn't want to, but Dad would worry. "Yeah, I should be getting back."

"I'll walk you to your car?" he phrased it like a question, he always made sure it was alright with me first. "Sure."

I didn't realise till we got to my car, that we were still holding hands. It was such a natural position for us to be in I hadn't noticed. Reluctantly I pulled free and sighed quietly, thankful he didn't hear. I reached into my bag and pulled out my keys.

"Do you want a lift home?" I asked.

"No, I'm fine. I'll walk." Did he not want to be with me? Disappointment ran through me, I had to reassure myself. Of course he wants to spend time with you, he just spent all day with you. "Okay, if you're sure," I said as I got in the car. He held the door open with his foot and leaned in towards me. "Promise I'll see you tomorrow," he said. "Yes," I answered too fast.

"I'll be at the beach all day so whenever you want, it's up to you"

"I'm free, so 11?"

"Sounds perfect," he said, a grin stretching across his face.

"Goodbye," I said.

"Bye, Ally."

I put the key in the ignition and drove away staring through my wing me at the beautiful figure disappearing into the distance, Embry.


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