Aches Ch. 7 Adam to the rescue

(Embry's point of view)

Shay and Adam have gotten even closer since his prom. Adam's staying home for college for I hate and Shay loves. Before Shay left for Adam's prom I realized I was attracted to her. It was the first time I didn't see Shay as a little girl. She was beautiful and sexy. If girls looked like that when I was 14 I would've went nuts. In just a few weeks Shay will be turning 15. She's still too young for a long term relationship. And to be honest I want her more than I'm in love with her. But I am really worried about losing Shay to Adam. I can see in his eyes he wants Shay. That wouldn't worry except Shay is now sharing that look of want. I know it's just a matter of time before their a couple. I have no idea how I will handle that. I want to just say screw being in love, screw her being young still and tell her she's my imprint. But I know I have to wait.

(Shannon's point of view)

Summer is almost over. It's been the best summer of my life. I've spent most of my time with Adam, Embry, and Leah. We went to the beach almost everyday. Even though there was still a lot of rain and it wasn't extremely warm we had a lot of fun. Summer also brought Taylor and Ressa home from college.

Tonight I'm going to my first college part. Ressa invited me some of her friends are throwing the party. I haven't told Embry or even Adam I'm going. Embry's so over protective he would never let me go to a college party. And as for Adam he would demand to go with me and not leave my side for one second. Sometimes a girl just needs time to herself. I just want a night of me having fun without worrying whose watching or what they'll say.

Taylor was cool enough to help me out. He invited Embry, Adam, and a few of the other guys over for a poker game. Once they were out of the house I started getting ready for the party. I was really worried about fitting in with college kids but Ressa said I would be fine. I even let Ressa pick out my outfit. She got my v-neck tank top and new jean skirt. Lucky for us Sam and Emily were gone on a short trip to celebrate their anniversary. I felt so ready to get out and go dance and have fun. I felt loser and more carefree.

When we got to the party I was shocked at the massive amount of people. Ressa explained they were from Forks too. Ressa and her boyfriend Andrew were nice enough to introduce me to their friends. There was this one guy Greg who seemed really nice. He was a photographer student and was really hot.

Greg and I had started talking about his classes when I noticed Ressa and Andrew had disappeared. I remembered Taylor's warning to stay with Ressa since the party could get wild. I decided I should try and find my cousin. Greg was nice enough to offer to help me look for Ressa and Andrew. After looking for over a half an hour Greg suggested we take a break from looking for a while. I was getting tired of bumping into people so I agreed.

"Shannon would you like something to drink?" Greg asked politely. I smiled and said. "Sure just as long as it's non-alcoholic." When he came back in he had two cups. "Yours is just coke." He explained. "Thank you so much Greg." He nodded. Normally I wouldn't take an opened drink from a guy who's a stranger but I was so thirsty. It tasted like just coke so I figured I was safe. I drink the whole glass quickly. "Would you like to dance?" Greg asked. "Sure sound like fun." I said suddenly feeling more relaxed. As we danced I started to feel really dizzy. I almost fell over but Greg caught me.

I told Greg I wasn't feeling well. I was starting to feel so hot. He offered to help me looking for Ressa yet again. Then he suggested we check the bedrooms upstairs since that was the only place we hadn't checked earlier. He grabbed my hand pulling me threw the crowd and towards the stairs. When we entered the first two bedrooms there were couples in them but it wasn't Ressa and Andrew. By the time we came to the third bedroom I was feeling very sick.

I looked around the empty room. As I was walking back towards the door I almost fell. Greg caught me again. "Maybe you should lay down for a second cute thing." Greg suggested. I figured it was a good idea to rest of a second before I threw up. But once I lay down I felt so tired. I thought I better get up before I passed out cold. When I opened my eyes Greg was on the bed leaning over me.

I started to panic. I had seen enough movies and shows to know what happens after the girl who only had one drink gets dizzy and is alone with a guy. "Greg what are you doing?" I asked in a whisper. I was so scared. "Relax baby I'll take good care of you Shannon." He said in a strained voice. I was freaking out. I felt him kissing my neck. Shit I couldn't believe this asshole has slipped me something. I felt tired but knew if I didn't get off that bed I wouldn't be a virgin when I woke up.

I had to fight so when he kissed me I bit his lip. "You fucking bitch." He yelled wiping the blood off his lip. I started to struggle I had to get out from under him. I knew this was my last chance. I felt like I could pass out at in moment. "Be still right now." He screamed. As he held me down I started to scream for help. "Shut up you fucking whore." I was pissed now and worked up enough energy to knee him in the balls. "Damn you bitch." He screamed. When he went to grab me again I threw myself off the bed.

I felt him getting up so I crawled to the nearest door. I knew it didn't lead to the hall but I needed to get away from this guy. I crawled through the door slammed and locked it as he approached it. I was in a tiny bathroom. I was shaking and I couldn't stop. I could hear Greg yelling threats through the door. I grabbed my cell from its ankle holster. I was going to call Ressa and tell her where I was. But my vision was so blurry I couldn't make out the keys. So I pressed a button for my first contact number.

I waited as I heard two rings. "Hey S it's late why aren't you asleep?" I heard Adam ask. Greg was now pounding on the door saying he would figure out a way to get me. "Adam he's after me." I cried into the phone. "What the fuck are you talking about? Who's after you? Where are you?" "I'm at a party with Ressa and I'm so tired." I told him.

"Where's Ressa S?" Adam asked sounding panicked. "I have no idea." I said yawing. "Baby no please don't go to sleep. Can you tell where you are?" Adam asked I can hear the desperation for answers in his voice. I slid down onto the cold tile. It felt so good against my skin. "The big blue house on Pine Street." I said as I heard the door jingling. "Please hurry he's going to get me." I cried. "I'll be right there Shannon 'm only a few streets away." Adam replied. He said something else but I couldn't make it out. I suddenly could only see black.

When I came to I was still very tired and was now in a car. "Oh thank god you're alright." I heard Ressa say. My head was in her lap. I looked around and saw Adam next to me he had my feet in his lap. I could see Andrew was driving. "Shannon we're going to take you to the hospital." Andrew said. "No please don't I want to go home." I cried. I realized I couldn't see who was in the passenger seat. I got really scared what if it was Greg. Maybe he made up some story and they believed him. I was shaking and crying. I heard a concerned voice ask. "Shannon are you sure you're okay?" I wasn't sure who the voice belonged to and I didn't have time to find out before I passed out again.

I wasn't sure how long I had been out. I couldn't hear any voices. I knew I wasn't in the car anymore. I looked around the dark room. I realized I was in my own bed. For a second I thought the whole night had just been a bad dream. But then I noticed Adam sitting in the chair next to my bed. "Hey S are you okay?" Adam asked in almost a whisper. My throat hurt so I just nodded to him. He looked so worried I felt so bad for lying to him. If I had just told him the truth he would've been there with me.

I saw Claire lying at the foot of my bed. I looked at Adam I guess he got my question because he quickly replied. "She's been here since we got home." I cleared my throat and asked. "Is Embry here?" I was so afraid of Embry's reaction. I knew he was going to freak out. "He and Quil had something they need to take care of. But he'll be back here as soon as he can." Adam explained. "Okay." I said.

Taylor and Ressa walked in. Taylor was carrying wash cloths while Ressa had a bowl of soup. "Oh Shannon I'm so sorry." Ressa cried. "It's okay." I said hugging her tightly. I felt Claire getting up from the bed. "Oh Shannon I'm so glad your okay." Claire said hugging me too. Both Ressa and Claire finally let go.

Taylor approached me next pecking my cheek and then saying. "I have to go patrol but if you need anything just let me know." I nodded as he turned around and left. I was curious Taylor hadn't patrolled since he left for college. "Why is Taylor patrolling?" I asked. "Alice Cullen called about some not so friendly visitors heading our way." Ressa explained.

"Oh I see." I said biting my lip. I didn't have much experience with the vampire world. The Cullen's except for Nessie had left town a few years back. They usually visited at Christmas but to be honest it was hard to remember they were vampires.

"I guess that's where Embry and Quil are?" I asked looking at Claire. I knew she would know where her husband was. I saw Claire biting her lip in silence. Ressa rolled her eyes sighed and said. "No Claire they aren't patrolling." "Oh well where are they?" I asked it was weird for Embry not to be here after what had happened. "They're trying to find Greg." Claire said. "Oh um okay." I mumbled.

Ressa and Claire were both on the foot of the bed now. Adam approached the bed and sat next to me. "You were so brave S." He said. "I didn't feel brave. Thank you A for saving me." I whispered. "You saved yourself I just helped get you out of there." He told me. I saw Ressa start to cry again. She rushed out of the room before I could even say anything. I looked over at Claire and said. "Maybe you could go talk to her. Please tell her to stop blaming herself." Claire smiled hugged me and said. "I'll try to talk to her. Oh and Sam and Emily will be home in the morning." I groaned a little but nodded.

After Claire left Adam scooted closer to me. He pulled me body close to his. I saw tears in his eyes. I started to cry. He wiped the tears away. "I'm so sorry." I sobbed looking at his eyes with unshed tears in them. He chuckled a little before saying. "S I don't know what I would do if I lost you. Tonight really scared me. I couldn't believe what that animal almost did to you." "I know A I would be lost without you too." I admitted with a grin.

Adam and I laid there not talking for a few minutes. "Eat your soup S." He demanded. I giggled but ate a little. I started to yawn again. "Okay S time for sleep." Adam said. I said. "No really I'm fine." I was scared if I went to sleep he would leave me alone. Adam kissed me cheek and whispered. "I'm not going anywhere sleep S." I smiled at him seeming to read my mind. "Okay A night." "Good night S."

Author's Note: Hope you enjoyed this chapter it was interesting to write it. This whole chapter is based on what happened to a friend of mine years ago. The next chapter is called Kissing Adam bet you can't guess what it's about. I will have it and hopefully the following chapter up this weekend sometime. Thank you to all of you who have commented and have been read.

Cindy