Jared's POV

As we entered Emily's house I could sense Kim's nervousness through her sweaty palms. I didn't have a clue as to why she was so anxious because the gang would be just thrilled to know that she didn't see us as freaks. I could smell the platter of hotdogs a mile away even before I walked into the living room with my angel timidly shuffling behind me. The feel of her cool breath against my back sent shivers down my spine.

"Jared what took you so long did you bring the shopping then?" Emily asked from the kitchen.

I was grinning like a mad man. "No"

"Shock! its cause Jared's on his period, crying and whinging all the time," Paul jibed from the kitchen too.

Ah not even Paul can ruin my mood.

I heard Sam's growl of irritation as he stormed into the living room with Emily in toe. My grin fell into a frown as I saw Paul. Damn I was hoping he was going to stay in the kitchen.

"I brought something else though...something better," I concluded whilst I drew Kim out from behind me and into there line of sight. They all stopped dead in there tracks, their mouths hanging open. Kim uttered a few words but I couldn't pay attention as I was more worried about Paul, I met his eyes and our silent exchange began. Keep your distance man.

He folded his arms, propping himself up against the wall. Hey that hurts.

I snorted Just keep your cool. He was clearly offended by the remark but you just can't be too careful around him.

Suddenly Kim's hand was torn out of my hold. I turned to face the person who had stolen my beautiful imprint. I felt my cheeks begin to hurt as my grin returned. Emily was practically suffocated Kim with her hug and I was pretty sure that Kim would be slightly taken a back by this but I wasn't.

After all Emily is more than glad that she'll be having some female company from now on.

I reluctantly tore my gaze away from my angel to look at Sam. Whoa.

Sam quit smiling, that will probably scare Kim more than your wolf form but he didn't pay me any attention as he gently shook her hand . All of a sudden I felt the tension in the air grow considerably as Kim spotted Paul but luckily for me he was surprisingly nice.

Hmm… who would have thought

My werewolf speed seemed to be put to shame by Emily's momentary disappearance and sudden reappearance with the platter of hotdogs that reminded my stomach that I hadn't eaten in nearly 10 hours; Kim didn't even reach for the food which had been strategically placed in front of her.

She's so shy but that's defiantly going to change when she gets to know them. I handed her a hotdog and she melted my heart as my angel flashed a grateful smile my way. Soon enough conversion began to flow so effortlessly that it seemed like Kim had never left and I just watched as Emily fussed over her, Sam continued to smile at Kim probably because she was making Emily so happy and Paul in the corner just laughing away. We looked like a family.

"Well I'm just glad you came back Kim because Jared's been whinging and moping around like a right girl," Paul said.

I made a face at him. Dude I'm going to kill you later for embarrassing me like this. I continued my mental death threats which stopped when I saw a cushion hit Paul square in the face followed by a sweet giggle from my left.

I gazed down at Kim. "No one is allowed to insult my Jared?" Her possessive terminology caused my heart to frantically start hammering with happiness and I felt a surge of heat flush my cheeks. She was implying that I was hers and only hers and i had to say I liked that idea. Kim's tender lips caused my cheeks to burn up further and I felt like I was about to catch on fire.

Unfortunately for me the arm of the sofa was painfully digging into my side. Time to get more comfortable. I shuffled around a bit until I found the perfect position but then the pleasant, burning returned as I watched Kim settle herself against me. She placed her ear placed over my heart which was in a frenzy. My entire body was tingling at the sensation of her soft skin against my bare chest and I really wanted to feel more of her so I wrapped my arms around her body, effectively pinning her against me. My angel's head rested on my collar bone as she turned her head ever so slightly to place a series of kiss along my jaw, sending a fresh wave of fire to course through my blood right down to my toes.

Get a room! How is it fair that Paul has the power to still irritate me in my own head

Shut up Paul but he took no notice of my words. "Emily I think that Jared still has to get you your groceries i mean it wouldn't be fair on you if he didn't"

"Why you little…."

Emily just cut through my curse. "Kim would you like something to drink," she asked but there was no reply.

I glanced down at her. "Kim?" I gently brushed away the curtain of black hair that hid her gorgeous face and tucked a loose strand behind her ear. She was sleeping, her fine, pink lips were slightly parted which allowed the occasional breath or two to escape, tickling my chin in the process. Her eyes fluttered beneath her eye lids and I knew that she was dreaming.

Hopefully about me this thought was accompanied my a snicker from Paul. He just doesn't understand what its like to be in love. Would you just shut up!

Paul grinned. What are you going to make me, i can take you

"Wow" Me and him both stopped our internal bickering and turned to see Sam and Emily muttering away to each other.

"What's wow," I inquired.

Sam turned his gaze to Kim's sleeping form. "Well it's just that you've told her that you, me and Paul are all werewolves tonight…"

"…And she's sleeping which means that she must really trust you, letting her guard down like that," Emily finished for Sam, who brushed his lips across her cheek in thanks.

Oh I never even thought about that. A feeling of content and pure love washed over me for the girl who lay unconscious in my affectionate embrace and I just bathed in the moment. She... trusted… me and I'll never abuse this trust or take it for granted. I nuzzled my nose into her soft hair, drawing her tighter against my body if that was even possible. The aroma of her unique apple and grape shampoo wafted up my nose and I smiled against her scalp, my Kim used it because I had told her on our first date that I liked the smell.

Suddenly my head shot up at the approaching sound of heavy footsteps which was followed my the door being thrown open to reveal a grinning Embry.

"Hey how come no one told me that Kim came around, I had to find out through your sappy thoughts," he nearly shouted throwing his arms up dramatically before stopping as he eyed up the remaining hotdogs. My eyes narrowed. Emily just waved at Embry to help himself and he didn't need to be told twice as he dropped into the spare seat beside Paul.

Kim stirred in my arms and began to shift subconsciously. "Keep it down," I growled but the sound soon dyed in my throat which had gone dry as I felt her arms venture over my shoulders as she hugged me. As she drew herself further up my body which caused her chest to become firmly press against mine.

"Jared... " It was barely a whisper. "...Love you...so much," she breathed whilst resting her cool cheek into the crook of my neck.

Are my ears working right, I banged them a few times. I thought that she had only said those three words because i had

"Kim?" was she awake. "Kim?" but she just laid still. My heart ballooned at her secret confession, it seemed like my chest would soon be unable to contain it. I don't think that those words will ever sink in properly. I love her more than she'll ever know.

It looked like the gang were just leaving me to it and i didn't object as they continued to talk away as i was too caught up in my own internal bliss. I couldn't focus on anybody in the room except for her.

Ah life can't get any better...