Wow, it's been a long time since I've updated this story! I've had this chapter written for a while but I just haven't had the time to edit and post it, life sometimes can get very hectic. I'm glad that I can start writing again! Well, enough excuses, enjoy! :)
I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT, only my OC's.
Elise had never run so fast in all her life, but the thought of seeing Embry kept her going. She knew he had to be at Sam's house, they were always there at this time. She felt her heart quicken as the house came into vision, her feet picked up speed. She barely stopped to open the door, she considered herself welcome so she didn't knock. She saw the whole pack of them there, even that damn Paul. Everyone seemed surprised to see her, especially Embry, the only one she really had her sights set on.
He was standing with a plate in his hands but it was soon replaced as Elise launched herself into his arms. Good thing he was like a brick wall, he didn't budge at the impact. She hugged him tightly. "I'm sorry Em,"
Then there was the sudden sound of glass breaking. Paul had the look of a murderous man on his face, glass was shattered around him and his hand was bleeding profusely. Emily gasped while a few of the guys took a step back and Jake went over to Paul.
"El please," Embry said in an exasperated voice. He shook her off and Elise had a hurt look on her face.
"But,"
"No, we need to talk," Embry grabbed her hand but a growl came from Paul who had his narrowed eyes on the other.
Embry hurriedly dragged her outside and sighed. "El, I love you, but only as a sister,"
"Em, I don't understand, what about when you…" she trailed off and touched her lips.
"It was a mistake," he said firmly.
Elise shook her head "No it wasn't! It didn't feel like it!"
"Don't make this harder El," Embry scolded.
Elise walked in a circle before slapping her palm to her forehead. "What was I thinking, I'm so stupid!" she took a deep breath, don't freak out. "Fine Embry Call, I will accept our friendship,"
He laughed a bit "Our friendship was never over,"
She frowned "It was when you kissed me, but now it's back okay,"
He rolled his eyes "You're so dramatic sometimes, can a boy not kiss his best friend?"
"No!" She shouted. "Not like that he can't!"
He laughed and pushed her inside the house "Whatever El,"
When Elise entered the house everything was still a little tense, she noticed the glass was cleaned up and Paul was seething at the table with a bandaged hand. She met his heated glare for a second but he swiftly glanced away. She raised a brow at that, she didn't think about it too much because she was greeted by all her friends. Everything was set into the motion it had been in before, though, Embry was quite distant he wouldn't directly speak to her much. It frustrated Elise, they were supposed to still be friends!
When he finally did address her they spoke about a few movies that had come out. "We should go see one sometime," Elise suggested with a smile. A snort came from the side of the room. She knew immediately who it was. "Got something to say Lahote? Or are you going to just smash another cup?" her eyes sliced through him.
A smirk came to his face "It's funny how you're so desperate for him,"
Elise sputtered "I am not!"
He gave a sharp laugh "Take her out Embry, maybe you'll get something from the ole poodle,"
Embry frowned at him "Paul," he was cut off.
"What're you trying to say?" Elise stood from her chair.
"Elise," Emily came over to her but was shaken off.
Paul removed himself from his seat and came to stand in front of the tiny girl, she wouldn't back down. "It's obvious you're pretty easy," he was so close Elise could smell his woodsy scent, it sent her reeling into insensibility.
Sam came in the door to see Elise reach up and smack her hand across Paul Lahote's face. The tension in the room could've been sliced with a butcher's knife. The look in Paul's eyes would've burned anyone to death but not Elise. Sam sighed and stepped into action as Paul went for her.
All hell was released. Embry was up in Paul's face, Jake and Jared restrained Paul, Sam tried to settle everything down, Quil and Emily were speaking with Elise, Seth and Leah held Embry back. Sam wrestled the boys outside and shoved Elise out the front.
"Get out of here," he sighed to her then ran to the back.
Elise stood there dejected. She wanted to scream out all her frustrations. Why was Paul such an asshole? Why did Embry not want her? She started her tramp home which was long and boring. Her head was a mess, she didn't know what to think, and she wasn't ready to go home. So she took a minor detour into the thick forests of La Push. It wasn't an easy trek but finally she found a clearing.
There she lay down, staring up at the cloudy sky that threatened rain. She wished it would rain, maybe it could wash away all her worries, she knew it couldn't it was a nice thought though. Time was lost for her as she wasted there for no reason in particular. It became slowly darker and she could feel someone or something watching her.
A loud howl caused her to sit up, a wolf could be dangerous, her eyes scanned the area around. She didn't feel safe anymore so she got up, the walk home would continue. She couldn't quite shake the watched feeling but she placed it at the back of her brain, she was too tired to get worked up once more.
When she entered the house all seemed calm, dinner was on the table and the two women were eating. "I'm home," Elise announced, her stomach led her straight to the food.
"We wondered when you would be back," Amy spoke, a smile on her face.
Elise sighed as she sat down, the food look so delicious. "Yeah I took a little adventure,"
"Be careful El," Aunt Allison warned. "There are dangers in the forest,"
"Nothing I can't handle," Elise muttered with a mouthful of food.
Her mother smacked her daughter's head. "Elise Rae," her tone held annoyance.
Elise smirked at her mom, at least she still had this normalcy.
That night as she readied for bed, Elise felt something watching her. She glanced out the window, nothing really stood out, except if she squinted she could see two orbs of amber. It instilled a fear and curiosity inside her; she drew the curtains then crawled into bed. She had to sleep this all off; perhaps it was just a dream.
XoXo
That morning Elise was up early, it warmed up some and she had been craving to do something since she had gotten to La Push. She grabbed a swim suit and a t-shirt; she was out the door without making a sound. She knew a short cut to her destination through the forest but the amber orbs made her second guess it. She took the long way which wasn't too bad.
The air was nice and the atmosphere was so peaceful, who wouldn't want to live here. Everything was so perfect, besides a few things. She rolled her eyes at the thought of Embry, why couldn't they just hook up and call it a relationship. She shook her head, no don't think about him, you are strictly friends. To contradict herself she touched her lips, but that kiss, nothing topped that.
"Stop!" she told herself. "You're gonna drive yourself crazy,"
Finally her endpoint was in sight, her pace picked up and she was at the top of the cliff. She ditched her flip-flops along with her t-shirt, she knew the water would be cold but whatever. Her uncontrollable curly hair swirled in the slight wind, chills blossomed across her skin.
"Don't chicken out now," she growled to herself. She took a step, then one back. "Damn it,"
"Still scared?" A voice behind her spooked her.
She squealed as she lost her footing, then she was tumbling. She screamed but someone was falling with her, she was in their arms. She glanced at the one and only Paul Lahote before they crashed into the freezing water, but his heat was a steady fire preventing hypothermia. As they broke the surface Elise splashed him.
"God bless America Paul! Why don't you just push me off next time!" she paddled towards shore with him trailing behind.
He was laughing "You should've seen your face,"
She dragged herself onto shore, she wrung her hair out as he approached. He wasn't prepared for the onslaught of fists. "You dick!"
"Hey, hey, hey!" Paul grabbed her wrists and glared down at her. "I didn't mean to scare you,"
"That's hard to believe," Elise growled. "You do seem to be fucking everything up lately,"
Paul frowned deeply at that, he shoved her up against a tree, her back was scratched by the bark causing her to wince. He loosened his grip but didn't let her go. For a second they just stared at each other.
"What the hell are you doing?" she snapped. His body was so close his waves of heat warmed her, she could feel his breath brushing over her face, and it felt like he would either murder her or make out with her.
"I'm," he paused. "Just go back to California," he snarled. "You were never needed here in the first place. I haven't been fucking things up, you have,"
That hurt more than it should have. "You haven't changed much Paul," she spat. "Still the same jerk that makes me feel like shit."
She slipped from beneath him and sprinted into the forest leaving him against the tree.
XoXo
Instead of going home she went to the Clearwater house, she missed Leah; she was really her only girl friend here besides Emily. But with Leah it was different; Elise had known her for a long time.
Leah invited her in and they went back to her room. "So what brings you over?"
"Just lonely I guess," she said with a grin.
Leah rolled her eyes, "Shut up El,"
Elise laughed "I just wanted to hang out! I barely see you and I've missed you. You're the only person that can keep it real with me."
"Yeah," Leah lounged in a chair as Elise took a seat on the bed. "So how are you and Paul?"
Elise raised an eyebrow. "Paul? We hate each other. Ugh just like fifteen minutes ago he was telling me I was a fuck up. Pretty sure he's been ruining everything,"
"He told you that?" Leah had wide eyes.
Elise nodded "But I mean whatever, he hates me, I hate him. He doesn't matter."
"Yeah," Leah said slowly and unsurely.
"Has Embry said anything about me?" Elise asked suddenly, she scolded herself, she knew better.
"No not really," Leah replied.
Elise frowned "Well that sucks,"
"What did you do this morning? You're in a t-shirt and a bathing suit," Leah inquired.
"Yeah I went cliff diving,"
Leah smirked "Aren't you scared though?"
"No!" Elise shouted. "I am not."
Leah laughed "Whatever you say El,"
"So Leah, let's talk about you. I really want to know something," Elise tapped her chin with a prying look in her eyes.
Leah scowled "Let me guess, it's about Sam,"
"Bingo,"
"Nothing happened. We dated, broke up, end of story," Leah had a sour tone.
Elise frowned. "C'mon surely that's not it,"
"No that's it," Leah was closed off now.
"Fine," Elise let it go. "Want to go get some coffee?"
"You need to put some clothes on," Leah pointed out.
"Clothes are overrated," Elise scoffed.
Leah threw a plaid shirt and some shorts at her. "Hurry up,"
XoXo
"I hope this summer turns out good, you know. It's only been like a week and it's sucked." Elise murmured.
Leah smiled behind her coffee cup "I think you're in for the time of your life. Whether it's good or bad,"
Elise raised an eyebrow. "Not sure if I should be excited or terrified."
Leah laughed "Take it as it comes,"
"Whatever old wise one," Elise bowed to her friend across the table.
Leah looked out the dreary, coffee shop window. "I just hope he doesn't tear you apart," her voice was hushed to Elise who just smiled on.
Looks like Elise is crazy as ever! We got to see Paul's jealous side a little there and little foreshadowing at the end! I really like writing this story so hopefully I can continue. I really enjoy seeing the reviews, favorites, and follows. It means so much to me! Thank you guys for reading, I hope you stick around!
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