Chapter 7
The ice cold water hit me at full force knocking the breath out of my lungs. I sunk deeper enjoying the cold water. I swam slowly to the surface my mind alert from the cold. I reached the surface sucking in a deep breath of air. I heard a loud splash and saw Quil hit the water. I shivered as a gust of cold air hit me. Quil started swimming towards me so I smiled. Then I winced when I felt my arm protest from the cold and the cliff diving. I had forgotten about my sling. Wow I was stupid.
"Ray are you okay?" Quil asked swimming towards me. I nodded taking a deep breath and smiling.
"Thanks Quil that was awesome," I said hugging him and wincing at my arm. Quil laughed and pulled away.
"We should get you inside so you don't get sick. Embry would kill me," he mumbled pulling me along with him. I rolled my eyes and huffed.
"I don't care if Embry gets mad," I pouted. Quil raised his eyebrows at me. We got out of the water and the cold air startled me. A patch of goose bumps arose on my exposed skin. I shivered clutching at my arm. Quil led me to the car and helped me inside. He turned the heat on full blast and handed me a sweatshirt. I pulled it on and sighed relishing in the warmth. "Whose sweatshirt is this?" I asked. Quil looked at me and mumbled something. "Quil!"
"It's Embry's," he replied quietly. I scowled at him and threw the sweatshirt off. I knew I was just being ridiculous but I didn't care. Quil sighed frustrated and pulled into their driveway. My heart started pounding as I scanned the house. What if Embry was here?
"Ray he's not here. You don't have to worry," Quil chuckled. I turned to glare at him. "You know you're going to forgive him eventually," Quil laughed getting out of the car. I jumped out following him.
"You're wrong Quil," I said angrily. We were inside now and were standing inside their small living room. He shook his head and turned away.
"Just as stubborn as him," he mumbled. I followed him into the kitchen. My bag was placed neatly on the chair. "Well here's your stuff," Quil pointed out. I grabbed my bag and looked at him expectantly. "You can stay in Embry's room. While you do all your feminine stuff I'll order some pizza," Quil said pulling out his phone. I nodded and headed into Embry's room.
I opened the door and inhaled. His room smelled exactly like him which made my heart ache. I set down my bag and sat down on the bed. It was still unmade from this morning. I lay down and buried my face in the pillow sighing. I shut my eyes slowly. My mind started to wonder and I thought of Embry. I hated hurting him and I wasn't even mad at him. I was embarrassed and mad at myself for not being good enough. I felt tears prick my eyes and I whimpered. I jerked upright when there was a loud knock on the door.
"Hey Ray do you wanna watch a movie?" Quil yelled.
"Hold on I'll be right out," I replied. I hopped of the bed and rummaged through my bag. I ran my brush through my damp hair and quickly changed out of my wet clothes into comfy sweats. I walked out into the hall and smelled pizza. My stomach grumbled and I grabbed a slice.
"I didn't know what you liked so I ordered cheese," Quil called from the living room.
"Thanks Quil," I said walking into the family room. "So what movie are we-," I stopped staring at the disgusting piece of food in front of Quil. It didn't even look like pizza. It was lumpy and had green chunks on it. "What is that Quil?" I asked disgusted.
"Its cheese pizza with pickles, peanut butter sauce, potato chips and jelly beans," he replied stuffing a whole piece in his mouth.
"That is disgusting Quil," I said. Quil just shrugged and grabbed another piece. We ended up watching Titanic in which I cried and Quil laughed at me for crying. Quil had fallen asleep half way through the movie so when it was over I stealthily crept off the couch. I tiptoed to Embry's room and shut the door. I walked slowly inside and pulled out my pajamas. I slipped them on, flicked off the light and crawled into bed.
I closed my eyes and cuddled farther into the blankets. I started to fall asleep when I heard something outside. My heart started pounding as I listened trying to convince myself that I was imagining things. I heard it again and my mind wondered to the vampire. I knew she was dead but I couldn't shake the feeling of being watched. I closed my eyes tightly wishing for sleep to overtake me. A flash of Embry ripping apart the vampire went past my eyes. I shivered in fear and listened to my thundering heartbeat. I hadn't been scared last night because Embry had been there but now I was alone.
I sat up in bed knowing I wasn't going to sleep. I rummaged through my bag and ran across my diary. I blushed and silently prayed Embry hadn't read it. That would ruin everything. I opened it and there was a note taped to the first page.
Dear Ray,
Don't worry I didn't read your diary. I respect your privacy and more importantly your decisions. I really sorry for whatever I have put you through. I really hope you will forgive me for keeping things from you. I don't know how long I can survive without you. I hope you sleep well.
Love, Embry
I smiled at the letter and folded it neatly placing on the bedside table. I opened my diary and grabbed a pen. I fell asleep as I wrote out the events of the day.
I was walking through the woods. I could hear the quiet chirps of the crickets and the soft sound of a nearby creek. I walked mindlessly going deeper into the forest until I reached a small clearing. My eyes scanned the sunlight clearing until they landed on a familiar figure. I knew it was Embry. He was facing away from me and gazing into the forest. I stepped closer to him happy he was here with me.
He heard my footsteps and turned around. His expression was not one that I had ever seen. He looked like he was in physical pain or he knew something horrible was going to happen. I walked quickly toward him. I didn't like it when he was unhappy. I took my last few steps and wrapped my arms around him in an embrace. I stiffened when I felt an unfamiliar pair of arms envelope me. It felt wrong his embrace was cold not warm.
I opened my eyes and screamed when I realized I was in a vampire's arms. He was smiling wickedly his eyes red while he licked his lips. I tried to pull away and he let me stumble backwards. I saw Embry lying on the ground bleeding from multiple wounds. The vampire grabbed me and I yelled for Embry. He couldn't be dead. I needed him always.
"I found you," the vampire laughed as I screamed. He lunged and I felt his teeth sink into my neck.
"Ray!" Quil screamed shaking me. I opened my eyes to realize it had all been a dream. Tears were running down my sweaty face. The sweaty sheets were wrapped around my legs and I gasped for breath. I kept telling myself it was only a dream but I couldn't pull myself together. I started shaking and sobbing.
"Ray settle down," Quil said worriedly. My brain knew I was awake but my body wasn't cooperating.
"They killed him He's dead," I kept sobbing repeatedly.
"Who killed who Ray?" Quil asked rubbing my back trying to comfort me.
"Embry," I cried out burying my face in my hands. There was a heat in my chest that was starting to hurt. "It hurts Quil," I whimpered. Quil looked at me confused and grabbed his phone.
"I'm calling him," Quil replied. He dialed the number while I clutched at my chest finding it hard to breath. "Embry its Quil Ray is going crazy. I don't know what's wrong with her. She's in pain or something Embry. I don't know what to do. Just get over here!" Quil yelled as he snapped his phone shut. I was rocking back and forth sobbing. I couldn't control myself. I was coming apart at the seams. It was like someone was pulling out the threads that held me together. Quil was trying to talk to me but I didn't hear him. My chest heart like it was on fire. I heard the front door slam open and Quil jumped up running out of the room.
"Where is she?" I heard a husky voice yell frustrated. The footsteps got louder and the door swung open. Embry stood there for a second and I sobbed harder. He quickly sat on the bed next to me. He scooted as close to me as he could pulling the covers over us. I could feel his warmth all around me. His presence made the pain in my chest subside. My sobs turned into small hiccups as I snuggled into his chest. I felt Embry brush his lips over my forehead and I fell into a deep, dreamless sleep.
A/N: Whoa Ray is crazy? No really she's not. You will understand it later. So thanks for all the reviews they were awesome. It really helps me when I get the cursed writer's block to know you guys support me! So thanks again and remember the more you review the quicker I update!
