Chapter 6
When I woke up the next morning, it was hot, really hot. I had slept with Paul's arms around me. He and I were both wearing shirts, but I had my bathing suit. All Paul had on were his swim trunks. I pulled myself away from him, kissed him on the cheek, and left the room. I showered, feeling gross, and changed into the first outfit I saw, which were my Spongebob footie pajamas. I put my Spongebob slippers on, and thought I looked really cute, so I put my hair up in pigtails. Grabbing my laptop, I jumped down the stairs 2 at a time. When I got to the kitchen counter, I set it up there, and logged onto my facebook.
5 friend requests and 71 notifications. The first 3 were from Seth, Quil, and Jacob, so I accepted. The 4th was from Billy Black…I hesitantly accepted. The last one was from Paul, ACCEPT. I changed my relationship status from single to in a relationship. When I checked my notifications, I realized that today, July 14th, was my birthday. I smiled to myself. 1 year closer to moving out. After I woke up from my daydream, I saw that everyone in the pack that I was friends with had liked that I was going out with Paul…including Paul. Ah, so he was awake.
I shut down my laptop and walked up the stairs, taking them two at a time. When I got to my loft, I saw Paul on the couch, texting someone. I jumped next to him, and smiled.
"Nice outfit," He laughed. I made a face at him, "And Happy birthday," He whispered, kissing my cheek. I smiled.
"Thank you."
"There's a carnival tonight. The pack is having a meeting then we're going. Come with me?" He asked. I had a feeling that he was in a hurry, so I quickly nodded. Paul pulled his pant on, ran out the door, and met up with Seth. They ran into the woods, and I watched until I could not longer see them. I skipped down the stairs, and saw Victoria.
"Carnival?" We both said at the same time. We both nodded.
"What are you going to wear?" She asked me.
"No idea," I smiled, "Wait! How about you pick out my outfit, and I pick out yours!"
"Sounds good, just no pajamas." She said, laughing at my outfit. I stuck my tongue out at her, and skipped into her room. I went directly to her closet, and picked out her favorite black leggings, and a big Harvard sweatshirt. I searched for her favorite boots, but I couldn't find them, so I decided on her second favorites, her black Uggs. I heard her knock, so I ran out of her room, and into mine.
Victoria had picked out my favorite black boots, ripped skinny jeans, a black tank top, and Paul's white sweatshirt that he had left here. Right as I finished getting ready i heard the door bell ring. I sprayed my perfume on my neck and wrists and ran down the stairs. Miraculously, I didn't fall. Paul smiled when he saw me, and I blushed. Me, Paul, Victoria and Seth piled into Paul's jeep and drove to La Push high, where they carnival was being held. As soon as the car stopped, I jumped out.
"Hey look! There's Jacobs bunny!" I said, pointing.
"It's called a rabbit," Seth laughed at me. Paul was his around my shoulders as I stuck my tongue out at Seth.
We met up with the pack, and they all waved or nodded at us. I could hear Seth telling Jake, Sam, Embry and Quil about my little bunny / rabbit mix up. They all started laughing at me, and I turned red again. We were having a good time, when I heard a voice call my name. I turned around and the smile dropped off my face. Victoria looked at the person who called my name, and then looked at me.
"Run!" She told Seth and Paul. We took off towards the Ferris wheel and got on as fast as we could. Paul said something to the guy operating the ride, and we quickly started moving.
"What did you say to him?" I asked.
"I told him to pretend the ride was broken when we got to the top, and to keep it broken until those people we ran from left," Paul explained, "He owed me anyway."
I smiled and when we got to the top, the ride stopped. Seth and Victoria started getting all flirty and kissy, and Paul and I just looked at each other. He kissed me, and the carnivals fireworks began going off. Awkward…wait, it was already night time? The night had flown by. The Ferris wheel began to move and when we got down, the boys were still there.
"I held it as long as I could man," The guy said to Paul. Paul nodded and rushed me away.
The pack continued to hide me for another house. At 10, Paul and I snuck off. I waited at a picnic table while he went to get drinks. I heard my name again and there was no time to run away.
"Brandon. Brian." I said, flatly.
"Hello Alyson, you're looking even more beautiful than the last time I saw you." Brandon said. I rolled my eyes.
"What are you doing here?" I asked.
"We moved to Forks." Brian said. I sighed a breath of relief, knowing that I wouldn't have to go to school with them. Brandon moved next to me.
"You know, I've missed you." He whispered in my ear.
"Please go away. I have a boyfriend." I whispered.
"Never." He said, smashing his lips into mine. I heard something drop and pushed him away.
"You emo whore!" Paul screamed.
"Paul, this isn't what you think!" I said, wiping Brandon germs away from my mouth. Paul didn't listen to me. He whipped around, and kissed the first girl he saw. When he pulled away, I saw who it was.
"So when a greasy person who I hate kissed me, you go and kiss one of my best friends?" I scream. He had kissed Brandon's sister, Brooke who was my other best friend.
"You make me sick! I hate you!" I said, ripping off his hoodie, even though it was in the 40's and all I had on was a tank top. Brooke, Brian, and Brandon snuck away quietly.
Paul looked confused for a minute, and then got an angry look on his face. By then the pack had come over after hearing all the yelling.
"I should have never imprinted on you." He spat.
"I tried to warn you! I warned you that imprinting on a broken girl would be tough." I said.
"You aren't broken! You're emo!" He said, grabbing my arm. He pulled me over to the pack against my will, and showed them all the scars. They gasped.
"I hate you," I spat at Paul, "I shouldn't have hesitated those nights. I should have jumped in front of that train. I should have swallowed those pulls. Death would be so much better than being with you." I cried, falling to my knees.
I heard Paul growl, then I heard clothes ripping, and then I felt sharp pains on my arms and face. I looked down and saw a deep gash running down my arm and I felt blood running down my face.
"He says 'I did it on your arms so it would blend in'" Quil whispered. Sam growled, phased and shoved Paul into the woods. All of the boys except Jacob followed.
"We have to get you to Carlisle." he whispered, grabbing my good arm and my legs. He picked me up and carried my to his car. Victoria went off with Brooke so it was me and Jake. I tried to open my mouth to talk, but it hurt to much, and blood and tears isn't usually the best combination.
