Myrna sat behind the help desk at work the next day, not really reading the book in front of her. The library was practically barren, people preferring to enjoy the beautiful day outside instead of tucked away with a book. It was one of the few beautiful days that Forks and La Push had seen that year and no one wanted to take it for granted. Sunshine was sacred in a place as rain soaked as this.

Though Myrna wasn't particularly envious that she wasn't outside on such a sunny day, she was disgruntled that she had to work. After last night, all she wanted to do was be around Embry, and being at work today stopped her from finding Embry and pulling him in for another movie. He was an oddly comforting presence in her life and she wanted nothing more than to be in his company, to immerse herself in his care free and easy life. She loved how he saw the world. It was so unlike her own view. Myrna was more observational, noticing nuances and over analysing everything she came into contact with, whereas Embry just let everything slide off him. He only really paid attention to the things in his life that he felt were important. Myrna on the other hand worried and thought over everything, as though in an irrational attempt not to miss a single thing. Embry could care less if he missed out, so long as he was enjoying his life and the people in it. She admired him for that. He had such a strong sense of self, he knew who he was and he was never ashamed of it.

Embry was up early that morning. He had replayed the night in his head over and over again with a big grin. She was so addictive. She had such an effect on him. He was ready to see her again, to persuade her to go to the beach with him. It was such a nice day. He couldn't let her be cooped up inside her house or stuck at work when they had to appreciate the glimmer of sun that probably wouldn't return for a while. But as he was about to leave, he realized he had to deal with the pack. It was only yesterday that they had met behind his back to discuss the danger that Myrna apparently posed. It felt like ages ago. So much had happened in the few hours he was at Myrna's house. She opened up to him. He only wished he could do the same for her. He shook his head. I can't think like that. I'll tell her eventually, when the time is right and I feel like she can handle it, he assured himself. He let out a frustrated sigh and made his way to Emily's. He had to tell them that they were safe, that they had no reason to worry. They were probably all huddled together, tense and awaiting his return to see how much destruction he had caused and how they would pick up the pieces. He had to reassure them that he hadn't told Myrna anything, that he hadn't jeopardized the pack in any way. Even though last night I wanted to so badly. But I was right not to tell her. I would be telling her my secret just to spite the pack. That's no way for her to find out.

Embry walked through Emily's front door, only to be met with a room full of angry and disappointed faces. 'You can cut the crap. I didn't tell Myrna anything. So everyone just calm down,' he grumbled, annoyed at the whole situation. He could see their relief but they were still angry. 'Do you know what you could have done? What could have happened? To all of us? You can't just fly off the handle and threaten to tell our secret. It's not all about you Embry,' Sam raged. Embry just nodded, knowing what Sam had said was true but only begrudgingly agreeing. 'I know Sam. I was angry. But you know I could never do that to the pack. Myrna made me see that, that our connection is more important than anything else,' Embry mumbled, not knowing how else to explain it to them. He had gone to Myrna's with every intention of revealing his secret. She made him see that he was being brash and foolish, and she didn't even know the context. She understood him so well and she barely knew it. 'I'm sorry,' he said, looking Sam in the eye for the first time since he made his way into Emily's front room. 'It's ok Embry,' Sam said gently. 'But please, just know that we're here for you and we're only trying to do what's best for everyone.' Embry nodded. 'You do know that I don't agree with you though, right? I mean, this is my imprint. I love her and I love her because of who she is as well as because I imprinted on her. I won't just give up on her because you all think she is dangerous in some way. Last night I didn't make myself clear. I was so angry with everyone, for going behind my back, for doubting Myrna,' he said, trying to get his point across but stumbling. Sam just looked at him, not knowing what Embry was going to say next.

'I told you all last night that Myrna wouldn't reveal our secret because she was my imprint. That has nothing to do with it. If you knew her half as well as I did you would know that she would never do that to us. Not because she's an imprint, but because she is just an amazing person. She understands the meaning of friendship and loyalty. She may not know you all that well but she thinks the world of you. It's hard for me to stand by you when I know that Myrna would be so hurt if she heard you, if she knew you suspected her of being, in a sense, a backstabber.' Embry said as he shook his head.

Sam tried to interject. That was not the intention of the pack. They never saw her as a back stabber per say but just as an ambitious academic. Embry just held up his hand to stop Sam from explaining. He really didn't want to hear it anymore. 'I'm not mad at you all. I know you were trying to do what you thought was best and I respect that. But I love her and I'm going to continue to see her. And sooner or later I'm going to have to tell her. Whether you want her to know or not, she has to know. Because the thought of living my life without her for the sake of the pack kills me. I don't know if I could do it. You guys mean the world to me, but so does she. You're going to have to learn to live with that,' he said softly as he turned to leave. Everyone was stunned into silence. It's better that way. I won't have to deal with their whining. I love the pack, I really do. But none of the others had this kind of trouble trying to integrate their imprint into the pack. Just my luck, he thought angrily to himself.

Myrna saw Embry enter the library and her face lit up with a smile. 'So what are you doing here on such a lovely day?,' he asked her. 'Working, obviously. Library duty waits for no woman, rain or shine,' she said with a grin. 'Fair enough.' He chuckled loudly. She just laughed along with him and checked the clock. 'I get off in about an hour. Wanna do something then?,' she asked, trying to be as nonchalant as possible. She had a feeling she wasn't succeeding. Her feeling was confirmed when Embry sniggered at her, obviously loving the role reversal.

After days of being the one to initiate everything, Myrna finally made the first move. 'Are you asking me out on a date Miss Adalon,' he teased. She blushed a bright crimson and nodded her head, her eyes staring down at her desk. His smile grew at her bashfulness and he tucked a finger under her chin, tilting her face up so she was looking directly at him. 'I'd love to. I'll meet you outside the library in an hour. We'll go to the beach. How does that sound?,' she smiled at him, her shyness melting away as she noticed he found it cute, or at least endearing. 'See you in an hour,' he called over his shoulder as he exited the library.

Embry quickly made his way to Emily's hoping for her help but also praying the pack had dispersed. As he tiptoed into her front room, he saw her alone in the kitchen. It's my lucky day, he thought with a smile on his face. He knew Emily liked Myrna and he needed her help to execute his plan for his and Myrna's first date. 'Emily?,' he called softly as he entered the kitchen, hoping not to draw Sam's attention if he was in the house. 'Embry? What are you doing here?,' she asked him, eyebrows raised in suspicion. 'I need your help,' he said. Embry whispered his plan to Emily. It was nothing overly special, but he thought it would be low key enough for Myrna to enjoy without her stressing about it. He knew that if he took her to a fancy restaurant or made some grandiose gesture that she would be a little embarrassed and definitely uncomfortable. Emily smiled warmly at Embry as he finished whispering his idea, knowing that if Emily liked it, Myrna would too. They shared a similar shy, reserved nature.

Myrna stood outside the La Push Reservation Library, waiting for Embry to arrive. Our first date, she thought with a smile. She hoped it was nothing too extravagant. She knew men liked to surprise women with diners at special restaurants or special gestures on a first date. But Myrna just knew that anything like that would be awkward. She didn't like big surprises. It meant she had no way to plan for them, to make sure she was prepared for whatever was thrown her way. It was what Myrna hated most, to be blindsided. She saw Embry pull in front of her. 'Hop in,' he called to her. She did as he asked, making her way to the passenger seat, going over what he could possibly have up his sleeve.

Embry drove them to First Beach. It was a bit crowded but he led her to a more secluded area, nearer a cove and on the edge of the forest. It was still gorgeously sunny and Myrna sat down, turning her face towards the sun and smiling slightly. He wished he could just stand there, watching her enjoy the sun. 'Stay here, I'll be right back,' he said as he ran back to the car. He came back with a red checked blanket and a gigantic picnic basket. She couldn't help but grin. A picnic on the beach. Perfect.

A/N: Hello again. Hope you all liked this chapter. I enjoyed writing this one. I'm a huge fan of writing these scenes, not the dramatic ones. But hopefully I'll get better at those as I go on. This was just a cute and fluffly chapter, trying to settle the two characters into a relationship. Thanks for reading. R&R if you please. I love feedback :)

~Scottish Melody