Mildred sighed lowly, for what seemed to be the hundredth time. Blue orbs lazily read the words on the new camping equipment box. "Sighing won't put the boxes away, honey?" Her father placed his hands on the table. Staring his second child down. "What's going on inside that head of yours."
Another long sigh answered him. "Millie.."
The tired girl stood from her crouch and gave her jeans a good swipe to clear off the dirt. "Nothing Pops. Just Tweety Bird and the others singing Frank Sinatra..as usual" she teased. But the dead stare of her father warned the girl that her jokes didn't hit home. "Okay. Okay." Mildred pulled the chair nearest to her closer. Flipping down she twirled to her father.
"Alright. When I tell you this bit of information, you can't flip out." Mildred held her pinky out.
"Promise?"
A laugh escaped the older Newton. Nodding he wrapped his pinky around hers and let go with a cheeky grin. "What's the situation." He crossed his arms and leant backwards.
"Well..There's a boy that I happen to know. We're friends." She reassures her father, as his eyes went wide. "He's a nice person, with a big heart that's cares greatly for others around him." Swallowing loudly she picked at her boots and glanced quietly at her father.
The man in question gave a low hum.
"This Boy."
He hummed again and cleared out his throat. "Does it happen to be that Uley boy. Who happens to stop by every now and then..well more now?" He rubbed his neck awkwardly at the small joke
Mildred choked on her breath.
"He's been here?" Her cry made her father jerk.
"Yes." He smiled at her shocked face.he came by earlier asking for you." Standing he walked to the door. "Said that he invited you on a hike or something like that around La Push." He grinned even further. Mildred jumped up and bolted towards the door. Passing her father with a wide smile on her lips. "Have fun!"
Mildred skidded to a stop at the tall figure near the check out.
There he stood.
Sam Uley shuffled on his feet. His brown orbs bouncing around the store. He looked awkward in the store, his head bent at an odd angle to avoid bumping into things with his head.
Sucking in a deep breath Mildred scooted forward.
Sam twitched his head as his nose caught the scent of fresh Strawberries and Vanilla. Looking over his shoulder he froze at the sight of his imprint standing there behind him.
"H-Hi there Sam" she stuttered.
Mildred was a mess. She didn't want to mess anything up with him. They were just newly introduced as friends. But she felt a strong pull towards the giant Quileute. "Hello Millie" he whispers softly. The way his deep baritone voice spoke her name made Mildreds heart pound.
"I came to ask if you wanted that tour of La Push. If that's okay with you, Mr. Newton". He turned to her father near the back door.
The older Newton chuckled and nodded.
"Have her home before it gets to dark and it's alright with me." He said.
Sam bowed his head and looked back at Mildred. "Do you want to come, if not I completely understand." He gave her a smile. His nerves bouncing all over the place and his heart pounded faster in his chest. Mildred returned the smile
"Of course I want to go on a tour. La Push is beautiful." She chimed in softly.
Nodding Sam held his hand out to escort the blonde to the door. Looking back he thanked the girls father once more. "Have a good time you two! Be back before nightfall!!" Mildred blushed as her father continues with his loud "I love you!". Glancing down at the blonde Sam felt his chest grow warm. "Thanks for this Sam." She gave him a happy look and thanked him again when the Alpha opened the passenger door for her.
"I remember inviting you." He closed the door and jugged to the the drivers side. Lowering himself into the truck. "You haven't seen the beauty that La Push has. Besides it was my idea in the first place." Giving his imprint a serious look Sam started the truck. "You don't ever have to thank me for this or anything". He said.
Mildred closed her eyes and nodded.
Sam grinned and placed the truck into drive "Now let's go sightseeing" he rumbled with laughter at her wide eyes. Turning the radio to country and keeping it low Sam drove off towards La Push. During the entire ride the air was comfortable for the two. Jokes flew back and forth between them. Laughter filled the trucks insides. Sam and Mildred both giving each other bright smiles. The low soft tune of the country music relaxed the two as they parked in the parking lot for hikers.
Feeling her excitement grow Mildred quickly unbuckled herself and jumped out of the truck within seconds.
Behind her the Quileute male threw his head back in laughter at the sight of her excitement. "Millie wait for me!"
The look of impatience on her made Sam grin even more. "Alright. First you must stay beside me at all times. No wandering off into the woods." He paused and watched as Mildred groaned loud. "Okay Okay. Now the hike begins." He stepped in front of her and started walking on the path. Mildred immediately followed after him. Her deep breaths and gasps of wonder made the Alpha smile. Her innocence made the Alpha grow protective and feel in awe for such a pure heart.
Everytime he stopped and showed her a historical spot where his people's ancestors fought, lived, and created things made the Newton girl twirl so she could remember absolutely everything he showed her.
The birds chirping and the sunset making the leaves, grass, and water shimmer as the light danced across the surface made Mildred stop and stare at the utter beauty surrounding her.
Sam Uley was a god sent blessing.
To have shown her the beauty in his people's historical landmarks and the perfection of the forest meant the world to her. "Sam this is absolutely beautiful!" She gasped as they spotted a female doe grazing beside them. "Everything is magical. Thank you. Thank you so so much Sam Uley for this wonderful opportunity."
Sam shook his head. "Remember I said to not thank me." He squint his brown eyes. "But your welcome either way."
Looking at the falling sun Sam grasped onto her hands and began walking down the path towards the parking lot. "I had a lot of fun today, Sam." She squeezed his big warm hand. The man nodded and gave her own a squeeze "I'm happy you enjoyed it." Mildred sent a silent goodbye to the forest as they walked further away.
The two talked about the future and what they dreamt of doing. Sam thought about his old dreams. "I wanted to become a NFL Football player, when I was a child." He joked lightly. Mildred smirked at that light joke. "Well I dreamt of becoming the first Lady President. When I was young and naive." Her laugh made Sam's heart tighten. "But that all changed when I grew up, too serious for me to handle."
They stopped at the truck.
Sam opened the door for her.
"You'd make a wonderful Female President. I'd be the official security guard of course, to protect you from harm." He said. Mildred shuddered at the words, the power behind them made her shiver. Sam Uley was no joke when it came to protecting people. The Quileute tribal council hovered by his side at all times, she didn't blame them. "Well I appreciate the thought. But it's not my true dream." She smiled widely.
Sam hummed as he drove back to her father's workshop. "What do you really want to be?"
Hands tapping together Mildred sighed at the thought. "I'd love to become an Art Teacher somewhere around Forks. Working with children is wonderful, their little smiles and bright innocent eyes make it all worth the work." She dazed.
Sam chuckles softly.
The thought of her working with children make him smile. "That sounds like a good career choice. I could see you working at the La Push Elementary on the Reservation." He glanced at her and nearly crumbled at the awe filled look in her sparkling blue orbs. Mildred grinned "That could work." She agreed. Both exchanged grins and jokes filled the truck once more as Sam drove her back.
Sam was in heaven it seemed.
He was in utter awe of his imprint. Mildred was sweet, kind, respectful, and loving to others. He thanked his ancestors a million times for the wonderful they blessed him with. But the only problem that remained was how he was going to explain to her that her was a Quileute shifter. The Alpha of a small pack that killed Blood Sucking Vampires for a living. To provide protection for his people and others. Also the Imprint. Sam knew it would tilt her entire view of the world.
He could only hope that his loving imprint understood.
The talking dimmed as they pulled into her Father's workshop parking lot. Mildred stepped out of the truck and walked up to the door with Sam behind her. "Once again Sam I had an amazing night. La Push has won the beautiful award for sure." She spoke gently as she pulled the door open slightly.
The mountain of a man nodded.
"I'm glad you had a good time."
They stood there quietly for a moment.
Mildred waged a internal battle with herself. She wanted to kiss him, but was terrified he would reject her. Unknown to her Sam fought himself.
A cough broke the silence.
From upstairs her father shouted down at the two.
"Just Kiss Already!".
They jumped and Mildred groaned "Dad!" She cried in embarrassment. "Go Away!!"
Sam rubbed his jaw.
Moving his hand he grabbed her jaw gently leaned forwards. Mildreds hear raced but she too leaned into kiss the man that overruled her thoughts. Sam's warm lips pressed gently on hers. The air between them sparked with energy. Mildred wrapped her hands around his neck, pulling the tall man closer to her. Sam's hands grasped onto her hips and held her protectively in his hold.
Both pulled away practically gasping.
Mildred leaned into his chest and moaned lightly. "That was amazing." She blushed at his comment and kissed his cheek. Pulling back she smiled at his red cheeks as well. "It was." Sam hummed and grazed her cheek softly. "So it's now up to you. Do you want to try this new relationship, or not?" He asked her with soft warm brown eyes.
Closing her eyes at his touch Mildred kissed his thumb. "I'd like to try this." She whispers.
A grin bloomed on his face.
"Good. I was hoping my charm worked on you, Miss Newton. Because your charm drew me in immediately." He said with such care it melted Mildreds heart. He stepped back and headed back to his truck.
Glancing back at her Sam smiled softly. "I'll see you soon. Good night FireFly".
Mildred nodded. "See you soon Uley."
With that both waved each goodbye.
Mildred stepped inside the workshop and closed the door. In front of her stood her Mother, Father, and brother. "Your kidding me. Dad." She narrowed her eyes. "I don't believe you." She walked to the smiling faces of her family. "Kiss. Already!" She punched her father in the arm lightly. He laughed and hugged her. Her mother smiled and kissed her cheek "Congratulations!!" She sequeled.
Mildred smiled and hugged her back. "Thanks mom". She nodded at her twin. Mike grinned "So..a boyfriend now huh." They hugged and laughed.
She stepped back and walked to the stairs. "Night guys. I'll see you in the morning".
Today was the greatest day for her.
