Chapter 4
I texted Riss when I got to my first period class. I told her about everything. How I had found Embry this morning, how happy he was, how he twirled me around. Even how he walked me to class this morning and carried my books. And how I was actually really happy about everything.
She responded a few minutes later saying that she still wanted to hear all of the details later. Apparantly it wasn't the same finding out through text. Whatever, though. I was in a good mood and it didn't seem like anything could change that.
By the time lunch rolled aroud, the school was buzzing about the recent news. Most people didn't believe that I had actually caved and agreed. Some people wondered if he had bribed me. As if.
All eyes followed me as I entered the lunch room and made my way over to the food line. Today was Friday, so Riss had a biology lunch lab today. I scanned the room wondering where I should sit.
I zoned in on the table where Embry sat. Why not? I thought to myself. I think i literally had everybody's attention as I sat down next to Embry.
"Hey guys," I greeted nervously. Did they even want me here?
"Teagan!" Okay, so obviously Embry wanted me here. But was I imposing on guy time? Embry threw his arm over my shoulders. It was official. Everybody was staring at us now. After a minute when I didn't push his arm away or retaliate in some way, whispers broke out in the room. I tried to ignore but it was just getting so loud.
I picked at my food, as the guys joked around at the table. All of the sudden there was a rather loud 'BOOM' that came from outside. I'm not gonna lie, it scared the shit out of me and I almost fell off of my chair when I jumped. I, much like most others in the room, turned to look out the large windows that line the walls. Oh yeah, there was a storm alright. Great. I just love storms. Please note the sarcasm.
The wind had picked up noticeably, the rain was coming down so hard you could barely see a few feet out of the window, and the thunder was just starting. I just kept reminding myself that they day was already halfway over, and I would be home soon, where I could cower beneath my blanket. In case you hadn't already figured it out, I'm terrified of thunderstorms. They've scared me ever since I was little. I don't really know why, I just know that they do.
"You okay there Teags?" my brother asked with a questioning look.
"Yeah, you know how I am with storms Jake," I gave him a small smile trying to show him that I would be okay.
"Its okay Babe, I'll protect you!" Embry grinned while shifting his arm from around my shoulders, to around my waiste and pulling my chair as close as he could to his.
"Babe?" Jacob and I questioned at the same time.
We looked at each other, "Stop it!"
"No you stop it!" Our eyes narrowed into glares.
"Seriously!" We sighed and leaned back in our chairs and glared at each other for another minute. The Jacob's face turned serious as turned to one of his best friends.
"Dude?" Jacob questioned him. Embry simply looked down at me and smiled before nodding at Jake. I knew I was going to be questioned next. To avoid it but confirm the news at the same time, I just leaned my head onto Embry's shoulder. "Wow."
Oh my God! I'm so stupid! How could I have been this stupid? I didn't even think about how Jake would feel. I mean I'm his sister, and Embry's his best friend and I should have talked to him. I feel so terrible right now! What if he's not okay with this? And then I have to tell Embry that I can't go out with him? Oh no. No. No. No.
"Relax Teagan!" Jacob sighed. I looked up at him confused. "I can literally fell your panic right now. Twin senses remember?" He joked, but I wasn't laughing. "If you wanna see him, its fine."
"Thanks Jakey," I said relieved, breaking out his old nickname.
"I told you not to call me that Teagey," he grumbled. I was laughing a little bit when all of the sudden the power went out and I screamed. Now its storming and dark and I can't handle this. Shit. What am I supposed to do?
"Uh, babe, not that I would normally mind, but you're kinda making it hard for me to breathe," What? Oh. I released the death grip that I had on Embry but I stayed in his lap, my knees brought up to my chest.
"Sorry," I let out a shaky laugh to try and hide how scared I was. I found a little bit of comfort when Embry wrapped his arms around me and held me securelty him. Yeah, I was very happy I didn't chicken out this morning.
The principle came into the room, because the loudspeaker system went down with the power.
"Alright, everybody! Listen up!" He started, and waited for everybody to quiet down before he continued. "Please be quiet and listen to everything that I have to say before you do anythin! So first things first, we're closing the school early today. Anybody with a car can leave as soon as I am done talking. Everyone else will either have to wait for a bus, or a parent! Nobody is allowed to walk home in a storm like this! Dismissed!" He finished and walked out of the room. It wasn't long before everybody as in an uproar and students made a mad dash for the door. I remained seated just like Jake, Embry and Quil. We were all obviously thinking the same thing, it wasn't worth getting stampeded, and we'd just be sitting in traffic in the lot anyway.
While we were waiting for the rush to die down, Riss came running over to us.
"Can anyone give me a ride?" She questioned, she sounded a little out of breath.
"Yeah, I'll drive everybody," Quil volunteered. Now that I'm thinking about it, he was the only one with a car.
When everybody was pretty much gone, we gathered our things and hurriedly made our way out the Quil's truck. He climbed into the drivers seat, and Jake and Embry clambered in after him. I looked at Riss then back at the boys. Riss shrugged and climbed in, settling herself on my brothers lap, and I resumed my position on Embry.
"We should all hang out today," Jacob proclaimed, and everybody mumbled their agreement. It would be a lot better than all of us sitting in our homes by ourselves. Jake and I both knew that dad wouldn't care, so we voted for our house. We did, however still have to stop at everybody else's house first so that they could grab a change of dry clothes, and let their parents know where they were going.
Embry had stayed next to me, holding onto my hand, or some other comforting gesture for the duration of the storm. I never though I would be saying this but Embry is actually kind of awesome. I know that it hasn't even been a whole day yet, but its already going better than I had expected it to be.
The storm lasted until around ten that night, so everybody just decided to crash at out house. I gave Embry a kiss on the cheek before disappearing into my room with Riss.
