~Embry~
I stared at the ceiling of my bedroom, trying to get the want to do homework but not quite making it. I could have avoided it in a more productive way by going with the gang to pick up groceries and stuff for the bonfire tonight but I kind of thought it was pointless if not a bit to depressing. Almost every member of the pack had an imprint but me and it was becoming a real bummer, especially since I had to sit by and act alright with being alone as I watched them fawn all over each other. Seth had asked me several times why I didn't just date a girl like he did to pass the time, and I had tried, but it didn't seem right or fair. I didn't want a girl to fall in love with me and then end up leaving her if my imprint did decide to make an appearance, like what happened between Leah, Sam, and Emily. Though, with the way things were panning out, it didn't look as if I'd be finding my mate anytime soon.
"Embry, the boys are here!" I heard my mom call from downstairs as I glared at my math book, daring it to call to me one more time. I was in a state of procrastination thank you very much and I didn't need it distracting me with its promise of brain crushing polynomial division problems. I sighed heavily as I tugged on a pair of cut off jeans and a black tank top before trudging downstairs to wallow in self-pity amongst friends.
The darker the sky grew, the more depressed my mood became. I'd been stuck by myself with no one but a brooding Leah to keep me company. Usually I could talk to Seth but it appeared that even he had a date to the bon fire with some blonde named Amanda. I was about to call it an early night when Fang and his two 'friends' showed up. It didn't help my mood any that he got to show up with TWO girls.
"Fang, what's up man?" Jacob greeted as he fist bumped Fang and got introduced to the two girls. I noticed that one of the girls was overly excited with long curled mint green hair and pale skin. A white dress hugged her tiny frame and a large yellow bow pulled her hair out of her face. The other seemed as if she wasn't sure she belonged here or not. She was taller than the other girl by a few inches with curly hair that was an interesting mixture of blondes, and fell to her waist. She wore cut off blue jean shorts and a white mesh top that covered a green bikini top. I noticed that she wore no shoes, and seemed to enjoy the way the sand felt between her toes.
"Embry, come meet the new girls!" Jacob called as he waved me over with a knowing smile, which instantly got my attention. I walked over to find Fang looking at me with a smirk.
"Hey Embry, I want you to meet my friends from school." Fang greeted and he bumped fists with me.
"I'm Jade, I love your tattoo." The mint green haired girl greeted enthusiastically, which brought a laugh to my lips before I could stop it. I was meant to be in a depressed mood damn it. "And this is Starlight. Don't worry, she isn't usually this quiet." Jade announced as she nudged her friend who seemed transfixed by the ocean.
"Huh? Oh sorry. I'm Starlight, but you can call me Star." She greeted as she held out a hand. Time seemed to stop and all I could see was her. I could envision our present and future together; wanting nothing more that to sweep her up and kiss her. Feel her silky hair brush against my skin as our lips touched and-
"Are you okay?" She asked as she raised an eyebrow at me while nervously tucking loose strands of hair behind her ear. I looked over to see that Jade was looking at me funny while Fang tried to hide his laugh behind his hand.
"Sorry, I'm Embry." I replied with a grin that could have split my face in two. She looked really uncomfortable before announcing that she was going to grab something to drink and that Jade should come with her.
"What did I do?" I asked Fang who was still trying hard not to laugh at me.
"Dude, you stared at her for like five minutes. That's bound to make anyone feel weird." He chuckled before he shook his head and clapped me on the back.
"I'm assuming what I think happened just happened." He spoke with a knowing looking.
"Oh shit! It did!" I laughed as my heart began to flutter again.
"Well then you better go sweep her up before someone else does." He laughed as he raised an eyebrow at me when a growl rumbled in my chest without my permission.
"I have no idea why that happened." I announced before he laughed at me again and sent me off to find Star.
