A/N: This chapter is dedicated to my first ever reviewer LIGHTBABE... Thanks! Much Love!

Chapter Four – Jules and planned distance.

Monday came and I went to school with Kim. It was a big place, and Kim and I were split up as soon as we got there, having classes in different buildings, but agreed to meet up at 3 when we were done.

My favorite class was creative writing, and while walking towards the cafeteria, my mind toyed with the idea of become a writer myself, telling the tales of my traveling.

My classmates were cool as well, and I got talking to a girl called Julie, but she said everybody she knew called her Jules. Jules was a blonde like me but her hair was shorter, only just reaching the top of her shoulders, with a side fringe. It reminded me of Taylor Swifts hair, but more messy. Her personality on the other hand was more like Anna Kendrick. Nice and girly, but with a tomboy side that could have her battle the boys in a game of "who can slam done the most shots before passing out". I really liked her and it seemed the feeling was mutual as we spend all day together at school.

At 3 I met up with Kim as promised, and we talked about our day. She dropped me off at home and I went on to do my homework. Well, homework was perhaps a bit formal. I was kind of reading ahead in the material we were given. I just couldn't wait to get started.

The next couple of days past like Monday with school, Jules and Kim. Before I knew it, it was Friday. Kim was talking about going out versus having a movie night with the others. We decided to have a movie night that evening and then go out Saturday for drinks. I reminded myself to ask Jules if she wanted to come with us Saturday. She was a party girl, and I loved going out with people who just had the yes-hat on instantly.

When we met up in the evening at Kim and Jared's house, I was greeted by a group of the other young adults from the rez. Yeah, I said rez…Kim told me I sounded fancy when I kept saying the reservation or La Push. As I entered, I noticed some of the chatting died down, and I felt a bit out of sorts. I thought I saw Kim look at Embry for a second, and then back at me. Did I have something on my face? Were they just talking about me? If they were, was it something bad?

My inner dialog was interrupted by a hug from Kim who said, she was happy I'd come, and asked me to help her in the kitchen getting the snacks.

"So… I've invited the others and Jared, Jacob, Bella and…Embry are coming along." She said, looking at me from the corner of her eyes. I looked over at her, searching her face to figure out why she said it like that. When there was no clue on her face other than a slightly crooked I just had to ask.

"…Why are you saying it like that?"

"What do you mean?" she said, looking genuinely innocent.

"…Never mind" What DID I think she meant? I changed the subject.

"I asked Jules if she wanted to come and she's up for it."

"Great, I look forward to meeting this Jules you keep talking about" Kim said, smiling one of her prizewinning smiles and continued: "If she's anything like you've said, then we're in for a great night tomorrow!"

We got the snacks and sat down with the others. Jared, Kim and I on the sofa, Embry in a comfy chair next to me, and opposite him, Bella and Jacob sharing a comfy chair. It seemed Bella and Jacob were oblivious to the fact that the movie had started. It was a Romantic Comedy called "The ugly truth" about a man helping a woman get the man of her dreams, only to realize he fell for her himself. It was quite funny and a bit…okay a lot, about sex. At one point the male lead had given the female lead some vibrating panties, and she stupidly wore them for dinner with her boss and some other CEOs. As she got more and more hot and bothered then tension in the living room got thicker, and I felt more and more awkward. Jacob, Bella, Jared and Kim were laughing hysterically as the female lead got closer and closer to climax. I on the other hand would have laughed too, if it weren't for the fact that I made eye contact with Embry right at the beginning of her moaning.

Now I just sat there with clammy hands and an urge to look at him again. Surely it was a bit odd that we'd just made eye contact in such and intimate scene? I wasn't normally that taken aback by stuff like that, I mean…I wasn't exactly a virgin myself, but there was something about seeing this with two couples and a seemingly shy boy next to me. From then on, every time there was something romantic or sexual in the film, I'd feel my eyes slide to my left to see if he was looking at me. And every time…he'd be already looking at me or turn his gaze, properly from feeling mine on him.

I thanked the god above when the film ended, and we went on to watching a comedy called "I love you, man" that had us all bend over laughing. The night was a great success.

It was half past 12 already and I told the others that I'd better go. Jacob looked up at Embry and said:

"Embry why don't you make sure Nica gets home safe?" he gave Embry a look that kind of told me that it wasn't really a question. Why does he get to decide what Embry has to do? I didn't think more of it, as Embry didn't sound like he minded at all.

"Yeah of course, I'll just grab my stuff."

After thanking everybody for tonight and saying I looked forward to our night out the next day, Embry and I were on our way to my house. Silence…

"…Did you like the films?" I asked him, thinking it would be a safe topic.

"Yeah, comedies are great! How about you?" He answered without looking at me.

"Yeah, I mean…toats magoats…" I said quoting the film we'd just seen meaning "totally".

"Hahaha, what?" he laughed out looking at me with sparkling eyes. I realized he didn't get my reference and I felt like a total idiot! WHO SAYS THAT NICA!

"I…just…you know…the guy from the film…said that?" I stuttered out shyly looking up at him through my eyelashes. I felt my cheeks going pink. Shit.

"Oh right, sorry…I forgot about that" he chuckled. God he was handsome when he smiled like he did right now.

We walked for a bit in silence, but it didn't really feel awkward, to which I was surprised. After some time he asked me how my school was, and I talked a bit about my classes, telling him about the topics and which one I liked the most. He told me he liked writing as well and that he read a lot. Before I knew it we were chatting effortlessly and laughing together. It turned out he wasn't that shy once he opened up. He worked for Jacob as something along the lines of a ranger in the forests surrounding La Push and I got why Jacob had felt like he could boss him around earlier…because he literally could boss him around.

Too soon to my likening, we were at my door. Oh god, do I hug him? Or just shake his hand? Maybe I should just avoid physical contact all together…I mean; we only met a couple of times? I think he could tell I was nervous, cause he just smiled even more, and leaned in for a hug. I was happy he took the initiative. I felt his arms around me and my core was warmed up instantly, as if I'd opened a door that lead straight into Italy. I didn't realize I'd closed my eyes while hugging him, and shot them open, afraid he would see when letting go. He let go. Too soon.

"Uhm, goodnight Embry…"

"Night Nica…" He smiled.

I made it to the other side of my front door and slit down the door leaning up against it. Fuck. I didn't usually swear that much but right now all I could think was: "Fuck! Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck…" Why on earth did he have to be so lovely? Embry was warm, not just physically, but the way he spoke about some of the books he favored was intriguing and captivating. Almost as captivating as his eyes. Oh god, his eyes… This wasn't good! I don't do this. I don't do crushes! I leave them when they appear, and people end up getting hurt. I never left because of a crush or love…okay once, but that was a long time ago now. I just got the urge to move on out and into the world. I couldn't help it…or at least that was what I said to myself and if anyone asked.

I made the decision to stay clear of Embry for a while, and wowed not to drink too much tomorrow. Maybe even flirt with some random guy.

A/N: Next chapter is going to be at the club and I thought as a kinda "method-writing" I'd write it slightly tipsy. There will be some music references and some drunken reasoning from Nicas part. Put the tracks on and let me know what you think!