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Embry Call stood on the doorstep of the Clearwater home and rang the doorbell. Ever since Leah's break down in the water two weeks before he had been coming to her house everyday. Usually they sat around and watched a movie while having idle conversation. Or sometimes they played cards. Embry had stopped playing poker with her since he kept loosing his money earned from a part time job after school.
They never talked about anything serious. The male shifter had tried to get her to open up to him but she refused. She wouldn't talk about Sam, Emily, or her cutting. He hated knowing she still cut herself. He saw the fresh wounds whenever she wore a t-shirt. Embry had decided he needed to get her to open up to someone. Either he, or Sue, or even old Quil. Someone who could help her.
He would never suggest she talk to Sam or Emily. He knew that would only make things worse. Sam had tried talking to her but the female shifters response had been a punch to his face. After that the alpha had backed off. Embry was sure Sam had something planned and would someone turn this situation to his benefit but for the life of him the young Makah wolf couldn't figure out how Sam would use this to his gain.
Embry had been pleased to learn Sam wouldn't be punishing him either. He had learned from Seth that Leah had threatened Sam she would tell Billy Black about his behavior if anything happened to Embry. Sam hadn't dared do anything for he feared Billy Black just like everyone else.
Embry Call was shaken to his very core to learn Leah actually did something to protect him. He was pretty sure Leah hated his guts well maybe not hate anymore but she wasn't exactly his number one fan either. It became very clear to the boy wolf that Leah Clearwater may be starting to trust him and he would not do a thing to betray her trust. He found himself trusting her in return. He even dared to call her a friend. Maybe even one of his bestfriends.
The door finally opened to reveal Sue Clearwater. She seemed tired and worn out. Embry was immediately alarmed. Something was wrong he could just feel it. Had something happened to Seth or Leah? No, Seth was fine because Embry could see him watching tv in the livingroom while eating a bowl of cereal. If Seth was alright then that only left Leah.
"Hi Mrs. Clearwater is Leah home?" He questioned wearing his trade mark friendly smile.
Sue smiled back at the boy weakly and rubbed her hands on the apron she happened to be wearing. "Oh Embry thank goodness you are here!" She exclaimed while ushering him into the house.
She had become very fond of the young Call boy ever since he started spending time with her daughter. Something most people avoided these days. "It's Leah," She started as a frown formed. "she won't leave her room. I'm afraid Sam's earlier phone call upset her. I do not know what he said to her but whatever it was has her locked up in her room. She won't let either Seth or I in and she won't come out. I cannot get her to eat anything. Embry I am very concerned. I was going to call you if you did not arrive soon. I hope you may be able to knock some sense into her."
Embry nodded and sprinted past her and up the stairs. He hadn't bothered addressing Seth. He did not come to see the younger boy. Today was about Leah and after speaking to Sue he realized Leah needed him. He was silently praying she hadn't done something stupid. What could Sam of said to have her in such a state?
"Leah?" He knocked on the door softly at first. "It's me Embry. Come on Leah open the door." When he did not hear movement inside he shook his head. "Leah open the damn door!"
He had pressed his ear to the door so when it opened he was caught off guard and tumbled into the room landing on the floor in a heap. He managed to shake his head and rise to his feet where he spotted Leah on the bed curled into a ball. Man she sure moved fast since she had managed to open the door and then make it back to the bed before he could even sit up.
"Go away." Embry caught her mumbled words as she hugged a pillow close to her body. "I'm tired Embry and can't deal with your mama's boy ass today."
When she spoke those words that is when he realized something had to be wrong. Leah hadn't insulted his mother in over two weeks. They had come to silent agreement not to insult eachother anymore. To let the past remain in the past. If Leah was bringing up things ment to hurt him he knew it was due to her being on the defense.
Taking slow strides he finally reached her. Resting his hand on her arm he flipped her over and what he saw had his stomach turning. Her whole front was covered in blood. The gashes on her arms no longer scars for she had reopened them. Dark red liquid staining her skin and soaking into the sheets of her bed. Her normally dark complexion suddenly pale from loss of blood.
"What have you done to yourself?" Embry whispered in horror.
She looked near death as he pulled his shirt over his head to press against her wounds hoping to stop the flow of blood. He wanted to scream out to Sue and have her call an ambulance but Leah tugged on his shirt to get his attention. Her words barely loud enough for him to pick up even with his enhanced hearing.
"No, don't call for help." She choked out as her eyes drifted open and closed. "Please let me die... I can't fight it anymore Embry. Pleaset just let me go."
Terrified he was loosing her Embry Call lifted her in his arms. He did not want to scare Seth or Sue. Looking at the door he called out. "Mrs. Clearwater, Leah and I are going out for a day in Port Angeles but I will be sure to have her call later."
When he heard Sue say alright he jumped out of the two story window and landed on the ground easily. He looked down at the dying girl that was Leah Clearwater. "Come on Leah you can't leave me here alone to face everyone. I need you to be strong for me."
He knew taking her to a regular doctor was off limits so he would have to improvise. His mother was gone visit the Makah reservation for the weekend so he headed towards the only place he knew someone who could help Leah would be. He headed towards the Cullen blood suckers home. The father leech was a doctor. He would be able to help Leah. He had to.
TBC..
AN: So I know this was supposed to contain a Leah/Embry serious chat but I wanted to involve other characters and have the talk in the next chapter. This is mostly a lead up to the important stuff ahead.
Please R&R like always!
