Hey Guys! This is Part One to Emelia's side of the imprinting...It's all really just fluff about the weekleading up to the imprint.
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Chapter Six
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My first month in Forks was the complete opposite of what I had imagined when I planned to move here. I thought that it would take me more than a few months to start making friends or even get a decent job but it all started working out the moment I met Emily. I owe her a lot. Everything seemed to be working out perfectly for me as if moving here was the final piece in my missing puzzle. Being in Washington was where I would find myself and where I would stay.
Little did I know that from the very moment I was born there was a higher power involved in my fate and destiny. I really would find my missing piece in the form of a tall, dark and jaw dropping man.
My weeks pass by quickly. In between setting up my apartment, hanging around with Brady, visiting Emily and constantly talking on the phone with Helen I don't seem to have much time for anything else.
I'd become very close with Emily since our first meeting feeling like she was the sister I'd never had, even asking me to babysit Levi and Anahleah next Friday. Quil, their regular babysitter who I am yet to meet, was taking Claire and Caroline out for movies in Seattle so they could stay with their parents this weekend as well. Sam and Emily were having a date night out in PA.
One of the days when I was out at Emily's finishing dinner, Helen had stopped by. I hadn't seen her since the day she handed the day care over to me. We'd ended up talking on Em's front porch for an hour before I'd needed to leave, she ended up leaving with me to stay at one of the motels in Forks. Her son didn't pick up the phone when she's called and she didn't want to drop by unannounced. I ended up convincing her to stay with me the night, telling her I had a little fold up bed that I could sleep on so she could have my bed.
We'd talked a lot more since that night, calling each other every few nights. Treating me like a daughter, constantly making sure I was doing okay in "that big empty apartment". Enjoying having another person to talk to that was of the adult female variety, since Emily had become quite busy the past year. Her husband and daughter could only pay attention for so long. Her words not mine.
While my afternoons during the week were filled with Emily and Helen, my weekends were packed with Brady and unfortunately Collin. He did end up learning his lesson and behaved most of the time. Of course he would ditch us for a "hot girl" most of the time, now realising why Brady resorted to bringing me along on their escapades.
They took me around Forks, La Push and PA just so they could show the "newbie" how crazy I was for choosing here of all places to move. It was still fun, especially since they were only a few months older than me and complete idiots. One of the days we visited PA I had told Collin that this really cute person had been checking him out,
"Hey Collin" he turned to look at me "Don't look now but there's this total hottie checking you out. Flex your muscles a bit."
Looking eager, he did as I asked. "Can she see me? Did she notice?" Brady, realising who I was talking about started sniggering to himself.
"Oh yeah totally. They definitely noticed"
"There's more than one? Score!"
I winked to the gay guy when Collin turned his back and nodded my head towards Collin encouraging him to come over.
The guy "accidently" bumped into him twice after that. One of the times he even boldly dragged his hand up and down his arm. When he came over to ask Collin where he got his amazing apple bottom from you could see everything clicking into place in his mind. His eyes widened and he backed away slowly looking like a caged animal.
"dude, I'm a dude. I don't like dudes that way...dude." as if repeating "dude" would prove his sexuality.
Seeming a little put off "Then why were you flexing your muscles every time I got close to you? You think it's fun to flirt with everyone with that Greek like body you have going on there." Getting close to Collin and rubbing up on him a bit he whispered "I'll have to teach you a lesson" snapping his teeth at him.
I had never seen Collin run so fast.
About thirty minutes later I heard a "psst" sound coming from a nearby rack of clothes.
"Emmie" I heard someone whisper
"Emmie!" I turned around fast enough to see a hand shoot out and pull me into said rack of clothes
"What the hell are you doing Collin?"
"Is the bad man gone? Can we go home now? Pleeeeease? I'll do anything!" He looked absolutely petrified. I started laughing
"Don't laugh at me! He was going to kidnap me and lock me away!"
Rolling my eyes at his dramatic behaviour "You're a six foot something giant scared of a little man trying to steal your gayginity. I'm sure you can handle him big boy." Patting him on the shoulder I headed out to continue shopping.
I didn't see Collin again till it was time to leave.
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Today after work Brady was taking me down to First Beach since I hadn't been there yet. Stopping by Emily's afterwards for some dinner since her house was going to be empty for once.
I'd gotten ready for work earlier than usual today for some reason so I headed to the diner to grab some breakfast and decided to drop some food off to Brady as well. Heading to the day care after dropping food off for Brady, I did not want to stick around to watch him eat it.
It was already the end of the day and before I knew it I was packing up with Caroline. I know I'm not meant to have favourites but I can hardly resist when Caroline called me her fifth favourite person in the world. I beat Sam. That left me pretty smug when he came to pick her up that day.
Getting ready to leave since it was past five thirty already but I didn't see anyone driving up. Feeling really impatient, I was meant to be leaving now to get ready to go to La Push with Brady, I decided to call her parents to ask them who would be picking her up today since Emily didn't answer her phone. They were pretty upset no one had picked her up yet and told me they'd get someone here right away.
Half an hour later, the damn blue truck I'd seen almost every day since I'd moved here pulled up. A stocky, curly haired guy stepped out and ran over to Caroline and I.
"Sorry! Sorry! I know we're really late. My friend in the car was meant to come get her but he forgot. Won't happen again." He finished
I crossed my arms, "people who forget to pick up children don't deserve to be anywhere near them." I glared at him "I need to see I.D. before I let her leave with you…?" Ending it with a question so he'd tell me his name.
"I'm Quil and no problem." He pulled his wallet out and handed me his license.
"You know all you guys that look like Sam seem to disappoint me each time I first meet any of you, except for Brady of course." Handing his I.D. back "You're clear" turning to Caroline and giving her a hug "I'll see you Monday, sweetie" as they headed off to the car and left, I locked up the building and headed to my car.
I was so late. Speeding past the Diner I saw Caroline and Quil heading inside with another large tan man. Why are they all so freakishly tall and where can I get some of that? I was a five foot one girl that could really use the extra height. Always trying to make myself look taller, I kept my brunette hair long and wore high waisted jeans as much as possible.
I got inside and raced to get everything ready for the beach. It had been getting a little warmer lately even though it was still winter, so I didn't bundle up. I heard the apartment buzzer go off as soon as I put my tank top on. Damn Brady was here. I run over to the door to buzz him in, telling him I'm running a little late.
Ten minutes later, I was done thankfully. Any longer and I may have been out of food for the second time this week. We hoped in Brady's car, mine was too small to fit Brady, and drove to first beach. On the drive over I told him about the oversized morons who made me late. Apparently the one that sat in the car and forgot Caroline in the first place was his boss, Embry. Not like I cared, he forgot to pick Caroline up.
We arrived at the beach twenty minutes later. It was beautiful. There was no other word to describe it. (A/N picture on profile now). We went hiking up to the cliffs where Brady mentioned that he and his friends dive off from the highest one for fun. I thought he was stupidly insane.
"Are you crazy? You could die from all the way up there!" Crossing my arms I glared at him, he was like a brother to me already and here he was, out doing dangerous things all the time.
"Relax CeeCee! We've been doing it for years now, I know what I'm doing and besides it's not like I'd come up here on my own" I was fuming which was surprising.
"Yeah whatever. Can we go to Em's now? I'm hungry" I didn't want to talk to him.
"Emmie! Please don't be mad. I've never hurt myself"
"I'm not mad just hungry" I replied sticking my nose in the air and crossing my arms like a grumpy child.
Looking at me sceptically, he sighed. "Okay, if you're sure you're not mad"
We headed back to his truck to drive to Emily's even though Brady said it was within walking distance. He tried talking to me on the short drive over but I just ignored him.
When we got to Emily's I saw that blue truck pulling out of her driveway while we were driving in. It was my favourite shade of blue and I was starting to get sick of it. Glaring straight ahead as Brady waved out to his boss.
I got out of the car as soon as Brady put the handbrake on. I ran up towards the house when I saw Levi running out to me as well. Grabbing Levi up, I spun him around in circles just so I could hear his sweet laughter ring out.
Emily stood by the door holding it open for us with a big smile on her face. I went inside with Levi still on my hip.
"Hey" I greeted with a one armed hug.
"You know just how to get him riled up before dinner" Shaking her head and still smiling. "Come on, dinner's ready"
Upon hearing that Brady zoomed past us and into the kitchen. Everything smelled amazing. As the general rule in Em's house she made sure the girls and kids ate first. When I was first told, I thought it was strange but quickly realised that it was a good idea after I saw Sam eat. Shuddering from that memory, I helped myself to dinner while Emily put food on Levi's plate.
"Are you still okay to babysit next Friday? I was planning on setting you up in the guest room in case we're late coming back and I don't want you driving home alone at night"
"Definitely still good to babysit. I can be over by five thirty with Caroline if you want?
"That would be perfect. That means Quil can head off before six for Seattle with the girls."
Dinner continued on similar to that with small, light and airy conversation. After dessert Brady and I left so he could drive me home. I decided it wouldn't do me any good to be mad at one of the few friends I had here so I started talking to him. He usually slept on my couch on nights like this, when he drives me home late, well I force him to.
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The next morning, well afternoon, I woke up before Brady and started on breakfast for us when my phone started ringing. Picking it up to check the caller I.D., I see it's Helen. She was meant to call me last night I'd completely forgotten.
I quickly answered "Helen! How are you?"
"Hi dear, I'm alright. I'm sorry about not calling last night. I got into a minor car accident yesterday afternoon"
"You're kidding. are you okay? Was anyone hurt? I'm coming up to see you!"
She laughed "I'm completely fine and no one else was hurt. I'd love a visit from you. Can you stay the entire weekend?"
"Of course I can! I'll get ready to leave and start driving at around three pm, which means I should be there in time for your amazing pasta" I said laughing
"You are the sweetest but not the most subtle. I'll cook pasta for you tonight." She was quiet for a moment "Oh I wish my son could come up as well. I haven't been able to get a hold of him ever since my husband called to tell him about my accident." She sighed sadly "I guess I've ruined all my chances with him"
"Don't say that, I'm sure he's just busy. If not, I'll happily track him down and severely hurt him for you."
She laughed. "That's not necessary dear, I still have you and Melena to take care of and fuss over."
"I'll happily replace him. He doesn't deserve you."
"You keep that baseball bat of yours tucked away and get down here as soon as possible. I'll see you by eight pm missy. Bye"
"See you then. Bye Helen." I hung up the phone.
Remember when I said I'm annoying when I'm bored? Well Brady had slept for too long so I had to wake him up.
"Ohhhhh Bradyyyyy. Wakey Wakeyyyy" Not moving or reacting to my words I went ahead with my plan.
I held the cold jug of water above his chest and poured it all out on top of him, not caring if I got my couch wet, then running away once it was empty. He jumped awake and looked around the room frantically as if there was some kind of threat around besides the cold water. I couldn't keep quiet any longer, my maniacal laughter echoed around the room and he turned to glare at me.
"I actually hate you right now." Grumbling off towards the bathroom about how he had better things to do than get soaked by me on a Saturday. Well obviously I had nothing better to do so I grinned and skipped off to the kitchen to eat my breakfast/lunch then maybe Brady's too.
At three thirty I set off to drive to Seattle. It's a four hour drive the way I was going and assuming I'd need to stop every now and then I guessed I would get there around eight pm.
I made it to Helens house a few minutes before eight. I'd only visited her once before and that was a few weeks ago, but I couldn't get over how large and amazing her house was. Her husband, Matthew Joveski, co-owned a very successful law firm here in Seattle. Looking at her house makes me wonder why she drove a beat up Corolla around.
Walking up the steps to her home, I knocked on the door twice. "coming!" I was surprised she could even hear me from inside.
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I have nothing against gays, they are actually my favourite kind of people :) Just thought I'd put that in there in case someone mistook anything in this chapter as negative. It's how I imagine Collin reacting to that situation.
I didn't have the attention span to finish off the entire chapter in one so I'm breaking it up so you'll have something for the weekend.
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