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Chapter #7: "So Much For Stalling"
Today, I woke up a new person! Everything seemed brighter, positive, and joyful; this imprinting shit really made you change! After I thought about imprinting my mind wandered almost immediately to Derek…
Derek, just the thought of his name made me smile and feel peaceful. I wanted to see his gorgeous and handsome face. I wanted to see my reflection in his crystalline blue eyes and see his perfect dimples, that decorated his lush, kissable lips whenever he smiled.
I got up from bed and sauntered to the bathroom to take a quick bath. I turned the faucet and let the hot water flow. If the water was extremely hot for normal humans, then it would be tepid and nice for me. I could imagine swimming naked in the "cold waters" of Antarctica and the water would not be cold enough for my skin!
After I finished bathing, I ambled towards the kitchen for a much-needed breakfast. When I opened my fridge, it was completely empty! Damn it! Damn it all! I'll have to go to the supermarket, again. But in a way, it was better this way. I could go and have breakfast at the Cullens'. Since Emily didn't cook for us anymore, the pack had invaded the Cullens' kitchen. Esme didn't mind, since she loved to cater to our whims and she would cook for us!
I managed to put on my running shorts and tank top and headed to the forest, towards the Cullens' mansion. I decided to dress in their house after breakfast and then go and do my groceries.
On my way to my friends' house, I decided to run for a while, around the perimeter. I needed to clear my head. This imprinting shit, was extremely confusing; but at the same time, I was enthralled and excited. I felt protective of Derek. I wanted the best for him. I knew that I was the only one that could be the best thing for him. I wanted him to be happy. I wanted to provide him with stability, security and above all, love.
But hell, he didn't want it! I didn't want this! Imprinting destroyed my life once. It wasn't fair that I had all this feelings jumbled together, mixing inside me, confusing me.
But there was this little voice nagging at me. It told me that this could be something wonderful; that this could be what was best for me. This was what the universe wanted. It wanted those cosmic, invisible, steel cables to be strong and to bind my heart to Derek's so I would never escape from him. Did I want to escape from him? Ugh! This was too damn confusing.
I was tired. I was so fucking tired of pretending that our friendship was going to be fine. I was wrong! It was so difficult. Derek was perfect. He was handsome, gorgeous, alluring and strong. He was also a werewolf. He could live forever if he wanted to. He could live an eternity with me, beside me and with my new family. Yes, I considered the Cullens family. They'd helped me in many ways. I thought of Jake, he was part of my family, too.
It was nice to think that all my good friends were going to live forever and that there was a chance that we would share our lives together. We could share many wonderful experience in the future.
I decided that I could study and learn new things. I wanted to live and experience many wonderful things. The memory of Sam was no longer holding me back. I was no longer shackled by the memories of his kisses and his touch. They were forgotten. He didn't rule my life anymore. His authoritative voice was nothing to me. He was not my alpha and my heart didn't have to follow him any longer.
My mind continued to wander down a path of insecurity and questions. I could live my life, the way I had intended to do, but, could I do all those things and just be friends with Derek?
What if he decided to leave? I was well aware that he didn't want to spend his life beside a family of vampires. How would I survive if he left? If he takes away from me the simple joy of staring at his face... I would cease to exist! I would die... I would simply die!
I didn't want to think about this anymore. I had a long time, before any of my fears became a reality. I wasn't going to give it much thought, at least, not until it was time.
When I got near the mansion I felt the tugging. Yes, that strange pull that indicated that he was near. Derek must be close. I opened the front door and entered. I saw that all of the vampires where in the living room, except Esme and Carlisle.
Emmett and Rosalie were watching television. Bella and her faithful Edward, were by the piano, chatting silently amongst themselves. Alice and Jasper were concentrated in a game of chess.
Alice managed to look my way and wrinkled her nose, when she saw what I was wearing.
"Ugh!" she shrieked in disgust. "Leah! I thought that you had learned!"
She turns her head again and focuses her attention back to the game.
"Jeez! Thank you! You are welcome! By the way, how are you?! I am fine and you! Oh, thanks for caring!" I said sarcastically.
I ignored her and turn my attention to the rest of the Cullens. "Hello, everyone!" I say, trying to sound a little cheery.
"Hi." I heard Emmett and Rose, as I trudged toward the kitchen.
The delicious smell of freshly made pancakes, bacon and eggs, danced around my nostrils. My mouth instantly watered, when I saw the large trays filled with food on the center island counter. I was so hungry, but then a soft scent of cinnamon invaded my nose. I could smell him and I felt nervous. It reminded me of how I felt when...Oh, fuck! I couldn't help feeling anxious, just by being around him. His smell was driving me insane. His scent was glorious and so attracting.
He smelled like the ocean mixed with the woodsy scent of the forest and a hint of cinnamon. I could just imagine how good he would taste. I really wondered how he would taste if I kissed those desirable lips and I could only imagine how good it would feel if my hands wandered freely through his broad chest and- Holy mother of fuck! Shit!
Leah, you have to stop this! You really need to stop this. Derek is not a piece of apple pie that you can just think of him like that. He is a handsome person! He is a handsome man and he is yours- your friend. Yeah, right!!
Here we go with those desire-filled thoughts, again! Damn it! I could hear Edward laughing from the living room and Emmett asking what I was thinking. Stupid mind reading vamp!
When I got to the center of the kitchen, I had to stop myself. I couldn't walk, breath or move. I had to blink a few times, just to tell myself that it was real. Before me- Oh goodness gracious!- was the most magnificent sight of Derek. Yes, Derek, my imprint, my lo- I mean, my friend! Yes, my good friend, Derek.
My Derek was shirtless. I tried to look aloof and stared towards Esme, who was standing in front of the stove cooking. My eyes voluntarily averted themselves to the wonderful view of a bare chest, Derek.
He stood by Quil and Embry, as they talked and laughed heartedly. I have seen the guys in my pack shirtless. It was second nature to me. I mean, hello, we are werewolves. It's kinda difficult to carry loads of clothes whenever we phased. I was used to seeing them half-naked. Hell, I have seen most of them naked. It was nothing to me, but... well, now, here I was trying to describe this as PG-13 possible. OK, I wasn't used to or prepared to see Derek shirtless!
His body was utter perfection. His skin was flawlessly tanned and his sculpted and muscular chest, was decorated with defined abdominals. My hands were begging me to run to him and touch him. I wanted to oblige, but then, no! We were friends!
I was probably gawking at him, like a dumb high schooler. I was brought back from my reverie, when I heard someone clearing their throat.
I looked down at my feet, trying hard to hide the blush of embarrassment. Way to go, genius! What part of friends don't I understand?!
I looked at Quil and he was staring at me and then he cleared his throat again. His head turned and I followed his line of vision. This time, he was trying to catch Derek's attention. He was gazing at me. That's when I started feeling self-conscious of my body for the first time in my entire life. He was looking at me, like I was a delicious piece of meat. He looked like a hungry wolf, ready to pounce on his prey, me, Leah! No pun intended…
His eyes were now a deep blue, almost black and I could see the lust in them, dripping like a waterfall! I just couldn't believe what I was saw. He could not want me with such passion and desire, right? I couldn't doubt the look on his face. I felt a smug smile displaying on my lips.
My self-steem rose to its ultimate high. Yes, Leah, you have a rocking body! I had always been thin and shapely, but thanks to my werewolf gene, my body became defined and strong. I had a banging body and I could tell that he wanted me. Yes, Leah, you got it! Don't feel ashame to shake what your mama gave you!
I remembered when I had caught the thoughts of some of my pack members thinking about me, when they saw me naked for the first time. I wanted to rip them in to pieces, but now, I felt proud of myself. Call me arrogant or proud. I didn't care! I was a fine-looking hot bitch!
I composed myself and smiled even wider as I stared at Derek. I placed my hand on my hips and cleared my throat. "Do you like what you see?" I asked arrogantly.
He immediately averted his eyes and looked nervous. Yes, he was blushing and he looked so cute. He lowered his head and shook his head, as he looked down at his hands. ''I… Ugh… I'm sorry'' he said in a low voice.
Take that just friends! Leah 1, Derek 0!
''It's OK, I know I have a rocking body" I said, smirking while putting my other hand on my hips.
''You have no idea…" he whispered, low enough that no human ear would have been able to hear. But I did hear it and I felt even prouder of myself!
I laughed, thankful for my enhance hearing that came with being a werewolf. When he noticed that I heard his comment, his blush deepened. The atmosphere instantly felt much lighter and pleasant. Embry whacked Derek on the head and we all started laughing.
They ambled to the kitchen table and sat down. Embry sat on the same side of the table that Derek sat. There was a seat between them and I immediately claimed it as mine.
"So… Good morning, Esme!" I paused, looking at Esme's smiling face. I slowly turned to the guys and felt my hands shaking. "Guys…" I said nodding my head.
"Hey, Leah" they said simultaneously. Jeez, they were spending way too much time with each other!
After the awkward introduction, I sat myself in the massive kitchen table, in between Embry and Derek and started to fill my plate. I chewed on my food slowly. I began to think about the effect Derek had on me. He was going to see what he was missing. Oh, yeah! It was war! I was going to show him what he couldn't have and make him beg.
This game was going to be fun. It was going to be like when I helped Nessie seduce Jake. But of course, this time there was not going to be a happy ending. My mood instantly changed. The thought of not having a happy ending with Derek made me sad. Embry quickly noticed my change of mood and nudged my ribs and eyed me quizzically.
"It's OK." I said, offering him a weary smile.
I looked over at Derek and noticed that his eyebrows were knitted together, as if he didn't like the proximity, between Em and me. The table began to slightly shake and I immediately placed my hand on his arm and I felt him relax.
"It's OK, D." I murmured, smiling genuinely at him.
He nodded and I felt him calm down. We ate in silence, when he stood up from his seat.
"I guess, that I should, um, go and get ready to go grocery shopping for Esme." he said lowly.
Alice immediately ran in to the kitchen and smiled at us. "That is so great!" she said cheerfully. We eyed her curiously, but she just smiled at us. " You see, Leah's kitchen is completely empty! Maybe you guys can go to the supermarket together." she said, bringing her hands to her face. "It'll be like killing two birds with on stone."
Derek nodded his head and turned to face me. "I guess that we can." he smiled happily, but then turned serious. "I mean, that is if she wants to go." he said seriously. "You are OK with that, Leah?" he asked hopefully.
So that wretched vamp was the one responsible with stealing my food.
I nodded at him and pretended to be nonchalant. "Yeah, sure. It's fine." I said quickly, staring daggers at Alice. "Just give me a moment to change in to my clothes." I said smiling.
Alice was cheerful and sauntered to where I was sitting. "Come Leah." she commanded, taking my hand in hers, as she dragged me out of the living room.
"Alice!" I grunted, as I looked back at Derek's beautiful face. I waved at him and mouthed "sorry". He smiled at me and mouthed something, but the damn wall blocked his face.
"Alice," I whined.
"Stop whining, Leah." she said happily. "I am doing you a favor."
When we entered one of the many rooms of the mansion, she closed the door behind her and sighed. "You seriously want to kill me Leah Clearwater!" she said, sighing dramatically. "Look at those nasty clothes you are wearing. If I could cry I swear that I would. This, this thing that you call clothes is unacceptable, Leah."
She grabbed me by the shirt and gave me a disgusted look. "No, this is not happening! I think that I am going to die!"
"You are already dead, Alice." I retorted annoyed. "Stop beaing so dramatic!"
"You know what I mean!" she said, ambling towards the bathroom that was adjacent to the room. I heard her opening the water faucet and I heard the running water. "You need to take a shower or a bath." she said, as she comes out of the bathroom.
"Again." I groan.
"Yes," she paused, opening the dresser and pulled out a towel. "I will leave your clothes on my bed. Just go through that door. It leads to my room. Be fast, Leah, you don't want to keep him waiting. That would be very rude." And with that she was gone.
I got in the bathtub and took the quickest bath I'd ever taken. "What is wrong with that crazy vampire, making me take two baths a day." I murmured under my breath.
When I was finished, I dried myself and went into her bedroom. I gasped when I saw what she had laid out for me to wear. Crazy! No, she was mad! OK, mad, crazy and demented! Why would I need skinny jeans, a sweater and pumps to go to the freaking supermarket? Ugh! I know she did this on purpose! Pixie vampire's gonna pay! I got dressed quickly and went downstairs. Everyone was in the living room watching television. Did I really take that long? All the pack turned to look at me and snorted.
"Not… One… Word!" I sneered.
"I think you look really nice, Leah" Derek said softly. He gave me an innocent smile and then he lower his gaze.
He was wearing a white polo, that definitely contrasted against his tanned skin. He wore washed out blue jeans and green Converse. He definitely looked amazing in anything that he wore.
"Um, thanks," I said shyly, as I looked down at my shoes. "Should we go in my car or in yours?" I asked, looking up at him. "I have a SUV and-"
He smiled and nodded at me. "Yeah, we should take your vehicle. My car is not too big." he paused, then started to glance at the front door. "So, should we get going?"
"Sure!" I said excitedly.
I ambled towards the front door and passed Derek. I found myself holding my breath. I was nervous and anxious. I didn't know how to act around him. I sighed as I went down the front steps and walked around the hordes of cars that were parked in the Cullens' driveway.
Great! Why do I feel this way? This is the first guy that makes me feel good about myself and makes me loose confidence in myself, all at the same time. What gives?
I moseyed over to my Cayenne and felt my heart swell with pride. I really loved my car! Derek trailed behind me and I could feel his eyes burning a hole through my heart. I could feel the heat that emanated from his body. Relax, Leah. Breath. I wasn't sure if I should make small talk. Knowing me, I would make a fool of myself, so I stayed quiet.
When we got inside my car, Derek let out a long whistle "Wow Leah! Is this you're car?"
He looked at me for confirmation and I just nodded "You got it all pimped out!" he said excitedly.
"Thanks." I smiled. "Yeah, Rosalie gave it to me. She knows how I love fast cars and seeing as I can't really have a small car because of the boys, she gave me the fastest SUV she could find and pimped it out just for me!"
He smiled at me and my heart was beating fast. "Well," he pause, smiling smugly at me. "If it's fast cars that you like, I should take you out in mine one of these days."
He smiled wider and I almost swooned. Yes, swooned. Imprinting makes you think crazy stuff! His lips curved on the side, giving me a crooked smile and I held my breath. His pearly whites were visible and his dimples were decorating his gorgeous, knee-weakening smile. I wanted to ki- Ugh! Stop it, Leah! How immature can you be?
"Really?" I said happily, as I started the car. "What kind of car do you drive?" I smirked.
The Cullens' cars were all really fast so, I couldn't think of one that could go any faster. I started driving and we continued talking.
"I have a Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder." he said, as he smiled proudly at me. I loved his smile.
"Shit! You have a Lamborghini?!" I asked amazed. "That thing goes like a 560hp!!!" OMG! I couldn't wait to get my hands on that bad boy and drive it like it was meant to!!
"It does!" he said, but then turned serious. "When we get back, if you want, you could drive it." he said sheepishly. Did he actually think that I was going to refuse such a marvelous offer? Hell-mother-fucking-no!
"Yeah, sure! That would be fun!" I replied. "Only on one condition though… that I get to drive!" I said smugly. I looked at him with my puppy dog eyes, that I knew he couldn't resist, being my imprint and all…
He hesitated for a second, but one look in to my eyes, he immediately perked up. "Sure, yeah, why not. It's not like you are gonna crash it or anything like that."
"Of course not." I said aghast. "Well, at least not on purpose." I said teasingly, giving him a sideway glance.
He opened his eyes widely and I laughed. "I am just kidding, Der. I am not gonna crash your precious car."
"Der?" he asked confused. There was a smug smile on his lips.
I bit my bottom lip and frowned. There I go again! Why did I just give him a pet name? I did do it, right? Shit, shit, shit! But I wasn't going to give him the pleasure to know how insecure I felt at times. "Do you want me to call you Derek?" I asked innocently.
"I… um… No! It's OK, I kind of liked it" he said timidly.
I could see him blushing from the corner of my eye, but he immediately composed himself and straightened his back against the seat. "So," he stopped. He was smiling mischievously at me. "Does that means that I can call you what I want, right… Lee?" he said, as he grinned triumphantly.
The simple thought of having my imprint, Derek, use a nickname on me, sent shivers down my spine.
"Yeah, I guess it's fair…" I smiled at that. "Well, we're here…" I said, as I drove my perfect SUV in to Forks' one and only mini-market's parking lot.
This place couldn't be compared to the big supermarket chains in Seattle. But it did have the necessary stuff we needed. It had everything the pack members and I needed. We didn't need all that nutritious mumbo-jumbo or organic health foods. We never got fat, so we ate pizza everyday if we had to. Well, I guess that there are some perks about being a werewolf.
We got out of the car and headed towards the store. We walked through the automatic doors and we walked towards the carts. We reached for the same one, simultaneously, when our hands accidentally touched.
I felt the electrical currents coursing through my entire body. My heart was beating hard and my breath caught in my throat. I was swimming in a sea of emotions. I jerked my hand away from him and touched where our skins had touched.
"Um, sorry" I said sheepishly. Shit, this was harder than I had thought.
"No problem, Lee," he smiled. Ugh! I am gonna collapse if he keeps on calling me that!
We got separate carts and ambled down the first supermarket aisle. We started talking about things that we liked. It was nice to hear his husky voice and his laughter.
"So… what's you're favorite color?" Derek asked, while reaching out to get some bread from the shelf.
"So, are we playing 20 questions now?" I asked amused.
"Um, yeah, kind of." he said.
"OK, well," I paused, to create more drama. "My favorite color would be, um, blue." I said, as I gazed in to his blue eyes. Yep, definitely blue! "You?"
"Brown" he responded. We smiled at each other and I swear that I could feel the butterflies taking flight inside my stomach. "Your turn."
"What's your favorite food?" I asked him.
"Honestly?" he asked, as he gave me the cutest smile. I nodded and he laughed. "I like anything!" he laughed. "But I really really love Italian food, specially Lasagna"
He smiled and I found myself smiling, enjoying the same easiness that surrounded us. He continued to smile, as if he was remembering a fond moment. He quickly averted his attention to me and smiled pleasantly at me. "You, Lee?"
"I like anything, too. But," I trailed off. "I, um, really loved my dad's fried fish." I said, my smile dying softly, as I remembered my dear father.
My dad used to make the best fried fish on the Rez. I remembered how he used to make extra batter for his friend Charlie, because he used to love it, probably as much as I did.
"But I guess, that Mexican is my ultimate favorite." I said nonchalantly.
I loved Mexican food! It was great!
We walked through the candy aisle and we each grabbed a handful of candy and ran to the vegetable aisle, laughing like little kids.
"OK, next question. What is your favorite thing to do?" he asked.
"Don't laugh. I like to run real fast in my wolf form. I also enjoy riding Jake's dirt bike and cliff-diving." I said.
It's been a while since I had gone cliff diving. Maybe I should go to the beach next week. "What about you?
"You cliff-dive?" he asked alarmed. "B-but that is dangerous. You could get hurt!" he said, turning to look at me. OK, his blue eyes were searching mine. He definitely was in imprinter-mode!
"Hey, hey, hey! Werewolf remember? Nothing bad can happen to me." I said.
He relaxed a little, but still looked hesitant "Well, we should do something. We can go cliff diving next week and I'll show you that there is nothing dangerous about it, OK?" I asked.
"Like a date?" he asked sort of hopeful. "Just kidding, Lee" he quickly added, when he saw the look of alarm on my face. "It would be great. I've never been cliff-diving before. I bet it's going to be interesting. Besides, I get to see La Push and First Beach!" he smiled. "And my hobbies would be; being in my wolf form, swimming and wrestling. Though, I never get to have a fair fight, seeing as I have an advantage over regular, normal people." he winked. I think my heart just stopped, yeah, it stopped, it surely stopped!
"Well, in the house there are a lot of people that would love to wrestler with you; specially Emmett, he never gets tire!" I laughed.
We continued talking and laughing, until our carts were filled with the necessary stuff. On our drive back to the mansion, we continued talking about our lives. He spoke about his grandparents and how he did in college and graduated from Medical school.
I couldn't believe that he was a doctor. He told me of the friends he left behind in LA and how he lost contact with most of them after he phased for the first time. There were some that still emailed him and called him. I wanted to thank those few friends that still remembered him. I know how lonely a werewolf's life can get.
When we arrived at our destination, we stayed parked outside the Cullens' mansion. I told him about my family; of my mother and her relationship with Charlie Swan and about my brother Seth and his imprint, Angie. We talked about my life in La Push and why I didn't go to college and about everything that happened with the Cullens.
When we were done with our chat, we got the groceries out of the trunk and took the one that belonged in the Cullens' mansion. He offered to help me carry mine to my cottage, but I politely declined.
"I can take it there myself." I said, as I smiled at him.
"I insist on helping you." he offered, pouting at me.
"Don't worry." I paused. "Alice and Rose can help me. I have to tell them something in the privacy of my home."
He snickered and smiled. "What is it about?"
Great! He caught me in my lie. See, Derek, I am going to tell them about my wonderful day, surrounded by the most gorgeous man in the world. "It's about this new line of make up." I lied and quickly exited the kitchen.
Alice and Rose helped me with my groceries. When we were done, we sat on my kitchen table and we talked about what had happened.
"Derek and I are going cliff diving next weekend." I said shyly.
When I said that they both squealed like teenage girls!
"Oh," Alice shrieked. "We have to go shopping for a brand new bathing suit."
"Alice, I have seventy of them. I don't need a new one." I said annoyed.
"You do!" Rose said, nodding her head.
"Yes, you need to look good for that not-a-date with Derek next week." the little black-haired pixie said.
"It's a date, Leah." Rose said firmly.
I shook my head. "No, it's not!" I rolled my eyes at her and began playing with my hair.
"OMG the beach thing! Totally a date! And the let-you-ride-his-Lamborghini… totally a date too!" Alice said, as she jumped up and down like a crazy woman!
"Alice, calm down. Leah doesn't want him like that!" Rose said. Ugh, the bitch! She was totally trying to make me feel bad about it!
"Whatever, it's not a date! This is just two friends getting to know each other better. I mean he still is my imprint!" I said exasperated.
"Yeah, whatever, what'cha gonna wear for the drive?" Alice asked.
"Ali, I'm not planning on changing clothes and you can't do anything about it! He's gonna think I'm trying too hard or something, which I'm NOT!" I responded. No way! I'm changing clothes, again!
"OK, Leah, you have a point" Rosalie said. "Let's go back"
We walked back to the house and found Emmett and Derek wrestling in the backyard.
"Just give me a second, Lee, and then we can go." he said, smiling impishly.
"Sure, sure." I said, as I leaned against a large tree and watched them.
"Uh, c'mon man! That's not fair! We were just getting started" Emmett whined.
They looked like they were having a blast.
"Hey, Derek," I shouted, as he placed Emmett in a choke hold. He glanced at me, his blue eyes, making my knees wobble. "We can do it another time or tomorrow. It's not like the car is gonna fly away or something…" I said.
"You sure?" he asked.
"Yeah, totally! I was planning on doing something else." I said smiling.
"OK" he smiled. "We can do it tomorrow. If you want, Lee!" he said and started wrestling again.
I smiled to myself and entered the house with Alice. Rosalie decided to stay behind and admire Emmett as he got his butt whooped.
When we walked into the house, I noticed that Edward and Bella were nowhere in sight. Jasper was slumped on the couch watching television and Alice sat beside him.
Everyone was pretty busy. Embry and Quil were patrolling and Carlisle was probably at the hospital working. I looked around for Esme and didn't see her. I went upstairs and found her in her studio.
She was sitting by her desk, examining a large blue-print that was sprawled on on the table.
"Hey, Esme." I paused, and smiled when she turned to face me. "What are you doing?"
"Hello, Leah." she said, her topaz eyes smiling at me.
"I am debating on the idea of putting a pool in the backyard." she said softly.
Wow! "That's a great idea Esme! I'm sure Derek's going to love it!"
"Derek, huh?" she asked sheepishly.
"Ugh! Not you too, Esme?!" I said frustrated.
"Don't worry, Leah. I was just kidding! I bet he is going to love it!" she said, patting the side of her chair for me to sit. "Do you want to help me decorate Nessie's and Jacob's cottage, darling?" she asked, as she opened one of the drawers of her desk and pulled out another blue-print layout.
"Of course." I said giddily.
I really loved my new family. I silently hoped that Derek wanted to stay here with us, a while longer. I really didn't know if I could live without him. He was my world and I didn't want to be away from him. And then there was Embry.
Yes, my good ol' friend Embry. I really needed to have a talk with him. I know that I was stalling, but I wasn't ready to tell him that I was interested in Derek. There was a loud knock on the door, that startled me. I glanced at Esme and she grinned at me.
"It's open!" Esme called out.
The door opened slowly and in walked Embry. Speaking of the devil! He stared intently at me and I knew where this was going.
"Hi, Esme." he smiled shyly. "Is it alright if I speak with Leah for a second?"
He looked at me and then at Esme. She nodded and stood up from her chair. "No problem."
I stood up and sighed. Now or never! "OK," I paused, as I walked to where he stood. I looked back and found Esme staring at us worriedly. I gave her a sincere smile and walked out of the room, followed by Embry. He slowly closed the door and we stood there in the middle of the hall.
"OK Embry!" I said. "So, where do you wanna have this conversation?" I asked.
He raked his long fingers through his hair and sighed. "Do you mind if we go to your house?" he asked gravely.
"OK, sure, just follow me." I smiled at him trying to lighten the mood.
So much for stalling! I really should've gone in that drive with Derek.
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