Oh you have no idea how irritating it is when keeps deleting all your breaks in the writing. I was forced to use the horizontal ruler, and let me tell you- I am P.I.S.S.E.D

Anyways, enough about me. This is the IMPRINT CHAPTERRRRRRR! Excitement muchhhh? I hope you all love it, even if I'm not completely sure it's as good as the last ones.

Disclaimer: I own nothing from twilight. Nuff said.

A year. I'd been in La Push a whole, freaking, year. It honestly didn't feel like I'd been here that short a time. I felt like I'd been here forever, just purely because I had such good friends. I think it was them that made La Push feel like home. Back in Scotland I hadn't had good friends like I did now, so having the scenery just like my homeland here, my family and my friends it was hard not to be happy.

I also had my band and...Embry. It made me blush just to think it. And no, my embarrassing crush hadn't gone away. In fact, it had just gotten worse and worse as time had gone by. Tia and Annie thought it was sweet. Me and Herman thought it was disturbing. I felt like such a stalker, having memorised his time-table and listened in on enough conversations that I know almost everything about him. As for the band, it was gong incredibly. We'd named it High Anxiety, and we'd gotten to the point where we were designing our own songs. That had even Lyra who's normally 'too-cool' all excited. Annie's a legend when it comes to writing the words, so the rest of us focus on the instruments.

Getting back to the present, today was a Monday and I was now in my Sophomore year and nearly sixteen. Today I was also worried. Well, that was so surprise, I had been for the past two weeks since Embry had literally disappeared. Yes you heard that right, disappeared. Not even his closest friends Jacob and Quil knew where he was and that was big seeing as they always knew where the others were. They were inseparable. Word had gotten out that he'd caught Mono and I hoped for his sake that wasn't true. Because really, getting Mono was just embarrassing. You get Mono through kissing, so then everyone knows what you've been getting up to. Not nice.

I was still walking to school because Jessie had graduated and had to use his car to get to the community college in Port Angeles every day. Coby had just started her Freshman year and was the social butterfly, unlike myself. Such a change from the awkward person she'd been when we moved here. And I used to think she was related to me. Alas no more.

"And have you heard that rumour going round about Embry Call? Mollie's certain he has a secret girlfriend-" I cut out her endless chatter about Embry as the school drew closer. There was only so much gossip I could take before my mind began to break down.

"Uh-huh Cobster. I've gotta go meet Noodles 'kay?" She thankfully just grinned and hugged me before running off to the other end of the Car Park (still a Scot in language) where her friends were waiting.

Noodles was leaning against the totem pole that stood proudly by the school's entrance, brow furrowed over what looked suspiciously like today's Math's homework. "Noodles, tell me you didn't forget it!" He looked up at me sheepishly.

"I don't get it Gail. Geometry's evil!" It was true. This year we had moved onto Geometry from Algebra, and if I thought last year was torture...oh boy. This year was so much worse. My timetable had changed too. History- one of my lessons normally with Embry -was now second period. I was very, very happy about this because once again he'd been seated next to me, and when he came back he'd be close to me in all his glory. If he was even still alive.

"Fine, you can copy mine during Homeroom." I conceded, smiling when Herman's face lit up comically. Mrs Battrawden wasn't someone to be crossed, and I could hardly leave poor, innocent Noodles to face her wrath could I?

Homeroom and first period (Spanish, urgh) were a drag. I swear the clock ticked slower than normal and I was dying from boredom. I hoped that this wouldn't be a permanant thing just because I was eager to see Embry. I had a whole year of this to go through, and really, that would be unbearable.

But finally the bell rang and I was let out of the hell-hole of muy bien and made my way quickly to History, the irritating Spanish nursery rhyme we'd been forced to translate still ringing in my ears. It was an amazing battle for me to get to History on time. While La Push High is very small, the hallways are even smaller. I'd barely got in the door when the final bell rang, and Mr Collingsworth looked disapprovingly over the rims of his glasses. Looking quickly towards my seat I grimaced in disappointment. The chair next to it was empty. Again.
Still, I had some hope because half the class still weren't here, and I busied myself getting out my books while waiting.

Ten minutes later I was forced to give this hope up. The rest of the class had arrived one detention richer, and Embry still hadn't shown. I slumped over my table, resigning myself to another hour spent actually taking notes rather than gawking at my fixation out of the corner of my eye. Today we were learning about the History of Independence day. Even though it was meant to be the day an epic battle was ended and celebrated, Mr Collingsworth could make a train crash boring. I wasn't amused. His reedy voice cut through my head, nasal enough I just wanted to shove toilet paper up his nose.

"And then, taking up the document-"
Dying, dying, dying- CRASH! I jolted upwards from where my head was lying on the table and stared along with the rest of the class at the giant framed in the doorway. It sure wasn't anyone I knew- this dude was ripped. I could hear the giggles and whispers of nearly every girl in the classroom, proving blatantly that it wasn't just me who's hormones had just exploded. I mean, this guy was the best eye-candy I'd ever seen! Even better than...

"Ah Mr Call. Welcome back."
I squeaked. There was no way that this was the bean-pole that had left school two weeks ago. He was a very attractive bean-pole, but you get my point. Embry Call was just not this ripped. Judging by the stifling silence everyone else had come to the same conclusion. But then I looked at his face and was forced to come to terms with the awful truth. This God, this Adonis, was in fact the guy I'd been crushing on for a year. Why awful you ask me?

How would myself, a complete and utter loser, ever have a shot in hell of getting the most attractive guy in La Push High? Yes, it was completely impossible. His high cheekbones were flawless and glowing, his mouth full, his skin burnished copper. Do you get how far out of my league he was yet? I had yet to get a glimpse of his beautiful eyes- they were covered by spiky black hair that flicked across his forehead. It was a massive change from his old shoulder length do, but if anything, it just succeeded in making him look even more gorgeous. Embry's head was bowed, presumably from embarrassment.

There was a nervous clearing of throats. "I've got a note about why I was late."

I melted. Honestly, his voice was just the most sexy thing I had ever heard in my life. Luckily I had enough control over myself to not let slip a girlish sigh like the popular chronies over in the corner. Then again they could afford to do that- they wouldn't get the piss taken out of them for that later unlike myself.

Mr Collingsworth gave Embry a stiff nod and he shuffled towards his desk. Also yours you imbecile! My mind shrieked at me. My eyes grew wide and I fought the urge not to hit myself. How could I have forgotten that? How the hell do I look cool? Well, the answer to that one was that I couldn't, so I just satisfied myself by hunching over my desk and trying to look disinterested. The reality was that I was sneaking glances, swallowing thickly as Embry and his gorgeous body got closer. When he was standing right next to me, I really felt for the tiny chair he was meant to sit in. It wasn't only muscles Embry had piled on in his absence (which by the way were seriously impressive- eight pack). It was the inches. I swear to his Holiness up there laughing at me that he must have been at least 6 feet tall. Stuff that. Had to be taller.

Before I could debate this any further, Embry slowly began to ease himself into the desk with a pained look on what part of his face I could see. The whole class was still watching, and irritated Mr Collingsworth called them all back to attention. I tried desperately to look at the front as Embry shifted to get comfortable, but it was difficult. If you remember me at the beginning of the lesson, I was going on about how hard it was to focus with the old Embry. Now it was completely impossible- I was far too aware of his body heat at my right. Right now he was digging through his bag for stuff, pulling out various articles of equipment. His muscles strained at the thin material of his t-shirt. I gulped and forced myself once again to focus.

Mr Collingsworth had just finished up on his Independence Day speech, and was setting the lesson's task on the board. I tried hard not to grumble under my breath. That old bean had serious hearing on him. We had to write up the notes taken from the speech and make a start on an essay due in for next lesson.

Grabbing my book towards me, I might have gotten as far as the date before my eyes slowly gravitated to the seat next to me. Again. I was beginning to get seriously frustrated with myself now. Why had the urge to be around him just gotten so much stronger? It was like my heart actually wanted him to look at me. Nu-uh, not if my head could help it. That was not a safe path to go down- the gawping dork isn't a very attractive look. So I kept my eyes stubbornly on my paper, focusing in great detail on the perfect letter D.

I was understandably chagrined when my teacher had other ideas. "Miss MacGregor, Mr Call." Caught like a deer in the headlights my head very slowly rose to face his.

"Yes sir?" I cringed at the sound of my voice. It sounded strangled.

"Mr Call has missed a lot of school, and seeing as we have a test coming up I'd like for you to tutor him." I think my heart stopped beating. I, Gail MacGregor to tutor Embry Call? Oh my life was so over. Still, I nodded and when Mr Collingsworth left I took it that Embry had nodded too. So. This was is. I had to actually look him in the face for the first time in almost a year. Talk to him. There was a small clearing of throats from my side, so wincing I turned in my seat.

And met the most beautiful pair of brown eyes.

They were even better than I remembered them. Warm, dark and full of emotions Embry's eyes stared back at me like melted chocolate. I didn't hear his sharp intake of breath, didn't register his slack jaw. I was in awe, struck dumb. The annoying pull I'd been feeling all lesson intensified 10 times, suddenly not so irritating. We sat there for what seemed like hours, just staring. He didn't look away, so I certainly wasn't going to.

"I-I'm Embry." It took a moment for me to realise he was actually speaking to me. I thought it was sweet he was introducing himself, even though it wasn't like I didn't know who he was. So naturally, I didn't embarrass him.

"Gail." My voice was breathless. Embry's face lit up, as though just by talking to him I'd made it Christmas. "Where do you want to work on this tutoring thing then?"

His brow furrowed. "Urm, my house?" He looked very unsure of this. "It's just it's really quiet because nobody else is there, and I mean, we don't have to if you don't want to-"

Awww, he was rambling. I turned back into a pile of Gail-mush. "Sure. That would probably be better than having my siblings all over us anyway." Wow. I'd spoken a complete sentence to Embry Call and managed not to sound like a total idiot. Score one.

Embry's mouth opened, almost like he was going to ask a question, but the bell cut him off. While I was gathering my stuff and cramming it into my bag I could feel his eyes on my face. While it made me feel self-conscious, it wasn't uncomfortable. You know, like hostile or anything. Actually, I couldn't really describe the look on his face. It was similar to the look my parents gave each other when they thought they were alone. But that was ridiculous. Embry Call wouldn't give me that kind of look in a million years. I must have something on my face, I decided.

Embarrassing much? So I quickly gathered up my stuff, mumbled a quick "I'll meet you outside of school." and tried to power-walk off down the corridor. All the while I was rubbing desperately at my face when I heard Embry yell after me again.

"Gail! Wait up a moment!" And the love-struck fool that I am, I did. Embry cut through the crowds with ease thanks to his giantness and hadn't even broken a sweat when he reached me about a minute later. "Do-do you want to sit with me and my friends at lunch? Your friends can come too."

He looked hopeful- nervous. I just stood completely frozen. Was he seriously asking me and the "geek squad" to come eat with him? One look at his eyes told me the truth. Yes. Yes he was. Completely frozen, I gawked at him. SAY SOMETHING! A blush crept onto my cheeks and I nodded shyly up at him with wide eyes. Embry's whole face lit back up, grinning a 100 watt smile that made my stomach coil.

"I'll see you then I guess?" With another nod and a weak smile Embry ran in the opposite direction towards the Science department. This reminded me that we had English and I made my way there in a daze. I mulled over the possibilities. Sure he could be tricking me, but Embry wasn't that great an actor if I was honest. And there wasn't much in it for him- I wasn't overly clever, although I'd probably do all his homework if he asked. Heck, I'd probably even offer. But he wasn't that kind of person. I'd just reached English when I gave up because of the headache building up behind my eyes.

I took my usual seat on the middle row that seated four. I bet you can guess the three people who walked in seconds after me and immediately picked up something big had happened.

"What is it Gail? What's wrong?" Herman griped, shaking my arm. Tia brushed him off laughing.
"She's probably just gotten an eyeful of a certain Mr Call, Noodles. Boy is he smokin' !" Annie laughed loudly as I looked up and glared. Tia also stifled a giggle and patted me on the head. "Down doggie. I wouldn't touch your Embry-kins." My scowl just intensified and I pouted.

"I did better than get an eyeful. We're eating lunch with him and I'm tutoring him after school." That certainly had the tables turning. All three of my friends turned and stared at me in disbelief. Tia's face was the best of all, a star-struck look plastered over her features.

"Oh this is brilliant! I knew he'd notice you one day Gail!" I rolled my eyes at her as Annie nodded enthusiastically. One day? There was an ego booster. Herman was the only person to look at me suspiciously.

"Are you sure he's sincere, because, well...to put it bluntly Gail we aren't the most popular people ever." His brow furrowed and I smiled at him.

"Finally someone who's thinking like I was. I wasn't sure, but he looked truthful enough and we should at least give it a go." Herman sighed and nodded. I don't think he would've backed down if he didn't know how much I liked Embry. He was so sweet when he got all protective, trying to be threatening even though he really wasn't. Tia broke up the little 'sensitive' moment.

"Now come on! Tell us what happened, what-" A book was placed down on the desk by a glaring Miss Heathershaw. Annie glared at her and as soon as her back was turned, the Terrible Two faced me. I sighed.

Soo there you have it. Noodles had an adorable moment, and Embry is smokin' in the words of Tia. I quite agree with her. Now, I would have included the lunch scene in this, but I wanted to get another chapter out sooner to my wonderful readers, so that shall be next chapter.
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