I was woken up by the unvarying jumping on my bed. Kim had a look of pure joy on her face, turning to look towards the abused alarm clock on my night stand I realized that it was well past noon and into the afternoon. It was time to get up. Rolling my bedcovers back, I noticed Kim staring…at my bed time attire. She must've put two and two together. Other than the obvious puffiness of my red eyes and my bottoms, I looked that same as I had when I left her last night; same sweatshirt, make up on, and hair still did up.
"What's up Kimmy, you look like you're about to burst." I knew she wanted to tell me something. Best I'd ask her before she asked what happened to me.
The reaction was immediate; she beamed up at me, rocking back on her feet. A look of pure euphoria. "Well, to be short because I don't want to bore you and I do tend to babble when I'm happy, remember when you called me, by the way why did you leave? Anyways, Jared and I took a walk down the beach and well…he asked me out. It might seem a bit rushed but ever since that day in class we've been texting back and forth, going out for lunch. So don't worry its okay." I laughed, out loud. When Kim starts talking it's hard to stop her.
"Congrats to you my dear, when's the big date?" I truly was happy for her and her happiness was enough for the both of us.
"We're thinking of going to Seattle on Friday but he wants me to meet his mother today, apparently she's delighted to meet boring ole Kimberly."
"Well then, looks like we have a lot of work to do, what time did you say he'd pick you up? 6?" Six was the safe guess and it if I worked fast enough, I could get her ready just in time.
"Yeah, what do you mean a lot of work, its 2:30 we have more than enough time?" Silly girl that Kim.
"Yeah but it's not nearly enough. Look how about you go get dressed while I run over and get the curling iron from Emily, 'kay?" She nodded in affirmation.
I slipped on my jacket and ran out to the car; Kim was going to look beautiful tonight no matter what. The drive there was very short about five minutes; however there was no time to spare.
Without bothering to knock I ran in. "Emily, where are you?" I checked the kitchen there was no one there, odd. Living room empty, odd. There was some noise traveling up the stairs that lead to the basement it was there that I found Emily with her ear pressed up against the door.
Walking up right behind her I whispered "Whatcha doin'?" She jumped straight up in the air, grabbed my arm and hauled me up the stairs.
I laughed and the deep blush that was planted on her face. "You were listening to the Pack weren't you?"
"No…okay yeah. I just wanted to know who the newbie's were." Boys were changing left and right, right after Paul had been Quil Ateara and that was weeks ago.
"Probably Jacob, he's growing to the size of a monster." Emily agreed with me. These boys were reaching 6'5 and beyond. It made Emily, Kim and I look like midgets.
"Did you know that your cousin Arweh was coming back?" I couldn't contain the grin the spread across my face to the point of my cheekbones hurting. Arweh was Emily's sister, and she was living over in the Makkah rez with the Aunt and Uncle.
"Sweet!" I was excited beyond return. Before I could ask for what I came for, I heard the loud thumping of footsteps.
Sam appeared at the top of the stairs and immediately sought out Emily. Clearly these people didn't understand the concept of no PDA.
"Take it to a room, that's my cousin." Sam having imprinted on Emily couldn't stand the no contact. It could be sweet at times…most of all it was disgusting.
He laughed and secured his arm around her shoulders. The 4 men standing behind him were Paul, Jared, Quil, and Jacob who were all shirtless. Suddenly the room felt suffocating.
"Emily, could I get the curling Iron please?" I needed to get out of there. Fast.
"Curling Iron, is someone going on a date?" If I was paying attention to what Quil was saying I probably would've saw the blow he received to the head from Paul. Right now I didn't care at all.
A mischievous gleam entered my eyes, "Yeah, I'm going out with Carboy tonight." That shut him up, and halted Paul's second punch. Gesturing for Emily to lead the way I walked out right after her.
"Seriously Carboy?" Emily didn't like him either; he was a bit of an ass.
"Dead serious." I winked to let her know I was kidding. I didn't want the Pack to know it was a joke. Super hearing and all.
Stepping out the front door, I called Emily's cell. "You want to come outside so you can help me get her dressed?" The phone was silent, she hung up on me! I stared at the phone not knowing that Emily was by the car already.
"You coming or what?"
"Didn't your mom ever tell you it's rude to hang up on people?"
"Didn't your mom ever tell you it's rude to lie?" Touché.
"Whatever Emily Elizabeth." I snickered. Her name was the exact name as a character in Arthur.
"Screw you Aurelia Ann!" She stuck her tongue on. By then we were already home and up the stairs.
Emily walked into Kim's bathroom and banged on the door. "Kimberly Kora, time to get out." Once we started with the whole middle name thing we couldn't stop.
"I'm right here." We swung around to find Kim seated on her bed dressed in a pair of sweats and a three-quarter shirt.
"Lame!" I stuck my hand out to signal an L.
I clapped my hands. "Time to get you ready." Emily grabbed a side of her hair and I grabbed the other. Kim had mounds of hair and it was 3:45. Time was ticking away.
I reached over for my radio controller and hit play.
Just a fraction of your love fills the air
And I fall in love with you
All over again, oh
You're the light that feeds the sun
In my world
I'd face a thousand years of pain for my girl
Out of all the things in life that I could fear
The only thing that would hurt me, uh
Is if you weren't here, oh
I grabbed the remote controller and sang along as Emily began blow drying Kim's hair.
I don't wanna go back to just being one half of the equation Before you love was low Out of all things in life that I could fear, yeah
Do you understand what I'm sayin'?
Girl, without you I'm lost
Can't fix this compass at heart
Between me and love,
You're the common denominator
Oh, oh , oh, oh
Common denominator
Oh, yeah, whoa
Playing girls was my high
You changed the game
Now I put my card to the side, ay
When broken hearts rise up to say,
Love is a lie
You and I would stand to be love's reply, yeah
The only thing that would hurt me is if you weren't here, whoa
I heard the blow dryer turn off; I silently handed the controller over and let Emily pick the song. That song hit close to home.
"Where have you been hiding that voice?" I froze…voice?
"Someone's insane in the membrane, I sound like crap." I honestly did.
"Denial I tell Ya." I gestured for her to pick another song. Of course she had to go old school.
If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends,
Make it last forever friendship never ends,
If you wanna be my lover, you have got to give,
Taking is too easy, but that's the way it is.
So here's a story from A to Z, you wanna get with me
you gotta listen carefully,
We got Em in the place who likes it in your face,
we got G like MC who likes it on an
Easy V doesn't come for free, she's a real lady,
and as for me you'll see,
Slam your body down and wind it all around
Slam your body down and wind it all around.
I was laughing by the end of the song, Emily had created a dance to go with it that was knee-slapping hysterical.
"Voila, C'est magnifique!" I pointed at Kim. I straightened her bangs and pushed her medium sized curls back. It was perfect for this occasion.
"Now for the makeup!" I stepped back and let Emily do it; I was a more casual girl, lip gloss, eye-liner and a hint of mascara.
"What was the rush if you still had one hour left?"
"An hour and half is not enough, you don't know what to wear!"
"I'm done with the make-up, on to the clothes…" This was the hard part. I've never met boy's parents before.
"Hey where's the boyfriend blazer, still at your house?" Yep, and it looked like I was going to go get it. I looked like a clown. While Emily was putting make-up on for Kim, I decided to play with myself. I had the usual eye-liner, mascara but I also had blood red lipstick on, heavy pink blush and earrings that were weighing my ears down. All in all, I looked like a clown.
"Don't forget your sweater; you'll scare some people out there!" Bless Kim and her sarcasm,
I flipped my hood on and jogged over to Emily's house. Without bothering to say hi to the Pack, I ran up the stairs in the room grabbed the blazer and was back out the door. Now wasn't the time for greetings.
"Got it!" I was huffing like crazy. I guess I wasn't as fit as I though.
I threw it at her to complete her look; she had on her black boyfriend blazer, with a gray hoodie underneath, and black jeans. She looked acceptable.
I held up my hand, "Wait for it…" The door bell rang. Jared was on time, a check mark in my books. I nodded at Emily; we bother walked down the stairs.
Opening the door I greeted him with a smile. "Here for Kim?" Best act like I had no clue.
"Yeah is she ready?"
"All ready, she's upstairs slipping on her shoes." Emily and I took turns answering his questions.
"So what are your intentions with my sister?" Emily elbowed me and I cracked a smile.
"She's going to go meet my mom; Mom's been driving me nuts wanting to meet her?"
"Hmm and how long has this been going on?"
"One month and three days." That melted my heart.
"I'll go call her, Emily stay here."
I ran up the stairs two at a time and stopped Kim before she walked out of the room.
"One month and three days? You suddenly forgot to tell me?" I was mildly hurt, but I knew she had her reasons.
"I know I should've told you but with that creepy dude and yesterday I thought it was wrong to rub my happiness in your face."
"Kim, come on, not everything's about me. Next time just tell me okay?"
She nodded. I grabbed her in a fierce hug and whispered in her ear, "I love you Kimmy."
"Love you too Li Li."
Emily came through the door and wrapped both of us in a hug, "I love you two girls!" I laughed, we were a big mess of tears but this was my family.
"Now come on! There's someone waiting downstairs for you!" I led them in a march down the stairs.
"Jared she's all yours, break her heart I break your face." I threatened warningly. Although I couldn't do any damage I'm sure Sam would gladly do it.
"Now get out of her, you're wasting my time." I waved to Jared, Kim and Emily as they all exited.
Shutting the door behind them, I walked into the kitchen and made myself a cup of hot chocolate. The doorbell rang.
"You forget something Kim?" But it wasn't Kim.
I swung open the door to reveal the 6'5 frame of Paul Embers. I should check the eye hole next time.