I've been awake for a while now,
You got me feeling like a child now,
Cause every time I see your bubbly face
I get the tingles in a silly place
...
The rain is falling on my window pane,
But we are hiding in a safer place,
Under covers staying safe and warm,
You give me feelings that I adore.
I do not own Twilight
A soft tickling sensation on my cheek shook me from my sleep, I was warm, not too hot, but just perfect, it was so comfortable. Something heavy was draped around my waist and I was cuddled into a rock hard wall of flesh.
I opened my eyes, turning my head upwards slightly, Embry' sleeping face was right next to mine, his breaths tickling my cheek. I looked down, I was cuddling into him, and one of my legs wrapped in between his, his arm was wrapped lightly around my waist. My stomach flipped and I smiled despite myself.
We were on my bedroom floor, the blankets had been kicked off us and I blushed as I realised he was topless. Was he topless last night? I turned my head, looking for Gracie, she wasn't there.
Embry's soft snores stopped and I looked back to him, his eyes fluttered open and he rolled his eyes around a second, before focusing on mine. A smile played his full lips.
My heart fluttered again, before I realised the awkwardness of our position. I quickly wrenched my leg back from between his and he rolled away from me quickly, taking his arm with him. His face mirrored how I felt, embarrassed. I felt like a kid who had just been caught writing her crush's name all over her school books.
"Sorry" He sat up and shot me a nervous glance.
"It's fine" I sat up and looked at him, I was blushing. He smiled again.
"I must have fallen asleep, sorry"
"Yeah you did, you didn't even get to hear the end of the story!" I laughed and he chuckled huskily, it was sexy. My stomach flipped. No stop it Jodie!
"Oh damn, you will just have to read it to me again" He rubbed his eyes tiredly and smirked at me. His hair was a mess. He looked so good.
I blushed and nodded.
"You should have woke me up, I probably made you all hot and uncomfortable" He looked down, realising his top was off. He grabbed it and stood up.
"Sorry I tend to take my top of during the night, it gets annoyingly hot" He ran his hands through his hair.
"Don't worry, and no I wasn't hot, it was nice I guess" Why was I being like this? I would just lead him on and hurt him. My heart ached, I was so drawn to him.
He smiled widely at me.
His muscles were huge and he had a perfectly formed v on this lower abdomen. He turned and stretched; the muscles in his back popping out. I flushed a little and stood up.
"I need a shower, I'll see you downstairs" I grabbed my clothes for the day and ran from the room without another word. My skin was on fire from his touch.
I got changed in the bathroom and walked to my room, the bed was made and the blankets from the floor folded in a little pile by my wardrobe.
Embry.
I smiled and walked to my dressing table, drying my hair I clipped a side of it back and put a flower in it. I did my usual make up and looked in the mirror.
I had my summer dress on that I bought the other day, pink and grey little flowers dotted all over it and a thin tanned belt around my middle, I chucked some sandals on and a denim cropped jacket and made my way downstairs with Gracie's party clothes.
She was sat with Embry playing with the music box he had made her.
"Come on Gracie. Let's get dressed"
Embry looked up at me and smiled, blushing a little.
"You look pretty Jodie" He spoke low and a shiver ran through me, I felt myself get hot again and I sat down quickly ushering Gracie to me.
I put her bathing suit on under the dress Brady had bought her, and then teamed it with her white converse. I put them on her too much but she looked cute. Her hair was still braided from last night. I kissed her cheek and handed her back to Embry before walking to the kitchen.
Emily was in there making food for the party. I picked up a loaf of bread and started making sandwiches with her. She shot me a sly look, not suspicious more of a smirk.
"What?" I looked at her nervously.
"Sleep well did we?" She smirked more and looked at me.
"Uhh, I guess?" I looked down from her gaze.
"Yeah, I bet you were nice and warm, all snuggled up" She smirked again, her voice a little too excited.
"That was an accident" my stomach flew at the memory of his touch this morning. And she smiled again.
"Yeah but I bet you didn't mind, you looked peaceful"
"It was a mistake, engaged remember" I held up my left hand, revealing the over flashy sparkly ring Mark had bought me. She smirked and nodded at me.
I just scowled at her and carried food out to her truck. Embry helped, but he seemed a little sad.
I just smiled at him as we set off for the beach party.
The guys were already there and everything was set up. Games for the kids, blankets of food and drink and more presents. Gracie went running for Brady and I walked slowly behind her.
Rachel came storming over to us with little Jamie on her hip. She looked stressed. Paul rolled his eyes as she stormed past him.
"That's it I quit as a mom, he won't calm down, he just won't settle for me, where's Kim?" she looked around.
"Why what's wrong with him?" Emily looked at the little boy, he seemed fine.
Kim came walking over now and the boys were watching as Rachel huffed more.
"He was up all night screaming, he likes Paul more than me" I giggled and Rachel shot me a shut up look.
"Sorry, but I'm sure he doesn't, let me see" I took him and ran my finger in his mouth around his gums, they all stared at me like I was insane. I found what I was looking for. A little sharp prod in his gum.
"See, he is teething, grab me my bag" I clicked at Sam and he threw my bag toward me from the blanket he was sat on.
I rooted around in it until I found my miracle little pouch of teething granules. Rachel looked at me like I was crazy as I poured the white powder into Jamie's mouth then popped a dummy in. He sucked for a minute, and smiled.
"Teething granules, Gracie took them when she got it bad, they are a miracle, I have more in my bag take them I don't need them anymore" I handed Jamie back to Rachel, she stared at me for a moment.
"I hate you"
"What?" I coughed a little as she said it. What did I do?
"You have the most perfect little kid in the world, and you know all this stuff I don't have a clue about, you want to adopt Jamie? I'm terrible, I would never have figured that out" Paul rubbed her back a little, she looked deflated.
"Uhh, no? Gracie just got brought up in a different environment to Jamie, he's fine and so are you. Yes you would have Rachel, stop it" She nodded and walked off with Paul. Emily smiled at me and I shrugged.
"So what environment was Gracie brought up in" I looked over at Kim, she was glaring at me again, Sam shot her a look and Jared shook his head at her.
"A different one to this obviously" I had no time for her crap today.
"Like?" She pushed again. I huffed and turned to her.
"Less people, quiet, I don't know, Jamie is around people all the time and its loud so obviously he's gonna be hyper and loud. Gracie was just around Mark and I so it wasn't so crazy" She scowled at me and turned away.
I guess she wasn't so shy after all.
I turned and walked to the blanket Embry was sat on. He would cheer me up.
He smiled as I sat down. Nessie and Jacob were sat there too. Gracie's giggled filled my ears and I turned to see her splashing around the water with Brady.
She hadn't been to a beach before, well she had on our first night here but that was night time, this was day time. She had her dress on still. It was getting wet.
"BRADY!" I shouted so loudly that Embry jumped beside me.
"YEAH?" Brady turned to look at me.
"TAKE HER DRESS OFF, SHE HAS A SWIM SUIT ON, I DONT WANT HER DRESS WET"
He smiled before taking the dress off carefully and putting it down in the sand.
It was warm out, not hot but warm enough, the sun was out with a few clouds here and there. It was nice.
Jake laughed and looked at me.
"What?" I rolled my eyes.
"You're such a mom now, it's weird"
"Oh whatever" I chucked a handful of sand at him and he poked his tongue out.
I looked at Nessie, I hadn't really talked or seen her much, and she was so pretty it was intimidating. She couldn't be old, maybe 19 at most. She just smiled at me and went back to talking to Jacob.
Kim was watching me again. She just would not give up.
I tried to be normal but I felt uneasy; the phone call had thrown me completely. I mean I felt safe here, but something niggled at me. And now with Kim being so suspicious I felt on edge even more. I know if he turned up Sam would help. That's if I could grow a pair and tell him.
Leah was walking down the beach with Miles and Sue. Everyone was here now. Claire and Gracie were running around in the waves with Quil, Collin, Brady and Seth who was carrying little Jamie.
Rachel sat next to me and told me I could help her up at school from next week if I wanted. The pay was rubbish but whatever. I needed money.
It was like 1pm and Sam started the BBQ up.
I was stood talking to Rachel about the job when I heard it.
"Jod?" I froze at the male's voice. Dropping my cup in the process and spilling the contents over Rachel's feet.
Embry POV
I watched a guy walked down the beach toward us, he had got out of a brand new Audi R8. He was white. He was big built, not too big, like normal, he worked out but wasn't as big as us. He had brown cropped hair. He walked straight toward us.
Jake looked at me and frowned, I shrugged. I had no idea who he was.
"Jod?" He was looking at Jodie now. She had her back turned to him but she seemed to freeze. I heard her breath halter a bit and her eyes widened as she dropped her cup.
She spun around and the man smiled. She squealed and ran forward, jumping into his arms, he starting placing kisses all over her cheek and neck before they fell into the sand. He carried on kissing her face everywhere and she giggled loudly.
I started shaking. Jealousy ripped through me and an ache tore into my heart. I staggered back and Sam placed his hand on my shoulder, he shook his head at me.
"Is that Mark?" my voice was low. It must be him. Why else would she be so excited. The man she loves is here to take her away. Away from me.
"No, I have no idea who that is" Sam whispered back to me and I looked back at Jodie. He was standing up now, pulling her with him.
"MATTTTTTHEW LOUSON!" she screeched and grabbed his neck into a hug.
Matthew? Matt, uncle Matty? Gracie's godfather?
My shaking calmed a little, but jealousy still ripped through me.
"I had some time off, couldn't miss my girls birthday!" He kissed her cheek and she jumped again hugging him.
"You ok Jod?" He pushed her way from him and went to grab her hip but she smacked his hand away. Kim snorted beside me. I realised everyone was watching them. I looked at Kim and she glanced away from me.
"Yeah I am now, I missed you!" She pouted at him and hugged him tightly, he kissed her head and pushed her away playfully.
"I missed you too but there is something I missed more... where is my Merc?" She smacked his arm. His Merc? The Mercedes was his?
"I'm joking, well I'm not, and I want to check my car is ok, your driving is awful. But I want my little Gracie more, where is she?" He looked around and noticed us all staring at him.
"Down by the water with her friend" Jodie turned now and saw us as well.
"Oh, damn, let me introduce you" She grabbed his hand and pulled him over. His smile had faltered a little and he frowned at Jodie then at us.
"This is my best friend Matt, Gracie's godfather. This is everyone?" She shrugged. Sam stepped forward and pointed everyone out stating names. Matt smiled and waved at each person. When he got to Paul he frowned.
"The angry guy from the diner? Hi" He smirked at Paul.
Paul smirked a little back and shook his hand.
"What?" Jodie spoke up looking at Matt frowning.
"Oh he bumped into me yesterday at the diner, gave me a death glare. I went to ask for directions to your brother's house, but the woman, her I think, wouldn't give me them. Just told me you would be here today, hence my arrival" he pointed at Sue who smiled sheepishly.
"Oh, how come your here?" Jodie looked up at him; they shared a look before he lowered his voice. But obviously we guys could still hear it.
"Got into a fight, with Mark. Asshole. I hate that guy you know" Jodie tensed up beside him. Her heart sped up again. I could like him, he hated the Mark guy, and I hated the Mark guy. As long as he didn't hate him because he was in love with Jodie too, I could deal with it.
Everyone was watching, listening. What did he mean? He was here because he had a fight with Mark?
"Not now Matt" Jodie shook her head at him.
"I am just saying, I got worried, he had this crazy look" Jodie held her hand up, stopping him.
"Enough Matt" He looked at us all and nodded.
What was going on?
"MADDDYYYYYYYYYYY" Gracie's little screech echoed from my left. She was running toward us, a huge smile on her face.
"My girl!" Matt ran to her and lifted her up, spinning her in circles. Then planted a huge kiss on her cheek.
Brady glared at him, confused. He had missed the introduction.
"Matt is Jodie's friend, Gracie's godfather" Sam had noticed Brady's glare and spoke. Brady nodded and shook Matt's hand.
"Maddy missed Gwacie biwthday" Gracie pouted at him and he smiled.
"I know booger, but I got you a super special present to say sorry" Gracie clapped and Jodie groaned.
"Please don't tell me it's what I think it is" she slapped her hand to her forehead and he chuckled.
"Oi none of that, I am allowed to spoil my little sausage"
He set Gracie down and walked to the car park. Yep, the Audi R8 was his. The guys mouth's fell open as he reached into it.
"Show off, typical" Jodie mumbled and giggled slightly.
He ran back down with a package, it was thin and wrapped with a bow. Gracie grabbed it and ripped the paper and bow off.
Oh my god. It was an Ipad. As in, the Apple things. She was two!
"A padi!" Gracie screeched, I laughed as she got the name for it wrong.
"Matt, I told you no, she is too young for that!" Jodie looked pissed. The guys were all staring at this Matt guy, he must be rich.
"Fine, it's yours, but she is allowed to play on it whenever? Oh lighten up, she loves mine and seeing as I don't see her much now, I figured I would give her one" He shrugged and ruffled Gracie's hair, she was already sat playing a game on it.
"Eurgh, you never listen Matt. Honestly, I could kill you. She is going to be a spoilt brat if you carry on. How did you even afford it? You work in a bar?" Jodie glared and I chuckled. She was cute when she was mad.
"I got my inheritance of my granddad! Might as well spend it on the people I love" He squished Jodie's cheek and she hit his hand away.
"Stupid. Whose car is that?" She nodded to the Audi, the guys were ogling it still.
"I borrowed it off dad, my rental wouldn't have made it" He shrugged and she nodded a little. Why did she have his car and he have a rental?
Gracie and Claire started playing on the IPad and the adults all went back to what they were doing; the excitement of a new person wore off.
Jodie walked over to a blanket and sat with Matt, the girls followed them. I hovered around listening to the conversation.
"Kim, Rachel, Emily, Leah and Nessie right?" Matt smiled at them and they nodded.
"Don't get any idea's Mr., they are all engaged, married or pregnant" Jodie smirked at him and he rolled his eyes, a few of the guys glared over at him. I suppose he was good looking.
"What? I didn't do anything? You always think so badly of me" He faked shock and they both laughed.
"Yeah because I spent the first year of knowing you escaping your attempts to woo me, is that what you called it? Woo?" She laughed again and he rolled his eyes.
"Shut it shrimp, I bet you regret that decision now" He flicked her forehead and her smile faltered.
"Hmmm" She seemed sad again. I didn't like watching them together, the ache in my chest returned.
Jealous sprang like a lion pouncing on its prey as she said about him trying to get with her when they first met. The thought of her with anyone killed me.
"So how did you two meet?" Rachel was smiling at them both and they laughed, looking at each other.
"Funny story actually" Matt began but Jodie laughed again and he smiled wider. Her laugh sent tingles down my spine, I felt bubbly as she smiled and her eyes met mine.
Me, Jake, Sue, Sam, Jared, Paul and Miles had now sat ourselves around them while the younger boys played with the kids.
"NO you tell it way to rude for these innocent ears" Jodie piped up, she pointed at Emily, Matt nodded, still smiling.
"So, I had just started college in Denver, I was in an awful little dorm, sharing with some girl who brought a different boy home each night. I hated it, I had rang Sam crying that I wanted to come home and he had told me no, I had to stay in college. So I sat in my dorm, moping around and being a baby about living by myself. It was like 1am and the door started knocking, frantically may I add. So I opened in and there stood a completely naked Matt. I had never met him before; he was just stood there naked. He pushed past me and I saw 3 girls running down the hall toward me, holding baseball bats, so I slammed the door shut and Matt was on my bed holding a teddy over his you know what. These girls started trying to bang my door down with the bats. Turns out, Matt here was dating one of them, while sleeping with the other two. So they got pissed off, lured him to their dorm, stripped him naked and then started whipping him with stuff. He escaped and ran to my door. Anyway, my door was so banged up my roommate kicked me out and I ended up having to spend my first year living with Matt in a dingy flat above a Chinese restaurant, he was 2 years above me so lived off campus. Been best friends ever since" She smiled and Matt laughed.
"I'm sure the boys would prefer my version" He winked and we all chuckled, I'm sure it would be more rude if he included stories of the 3 girls. The imprints scowled at us.
"Well tough, tell them another time" She nudged him.
"Yeah I do not want to know" Emily made a disgusted face and laughed.
"You really don't, he is such a man slut" Matt scowled a little, before nodding in agreement.
Sam clapped his hands at Seth and Collin, they had to go patrol now.
Jodie watched them strangely as they ran into the woods. She looked at me, questioningly; it hurt to lie to her about the wolves. Her eyes bore into mine, I couldn't look away, I was on fire, my whole body shivered.
Sam said he didn't want to tell her, it would mess up everything for her. He didn't understand, I could feel her all the time, fear, pain, nervousness. Her life seemed pretty messed up already.
She looked away, staring after the boys again, frowning. Sam looked across at me, he nodded his head slightly. Soon, he would tell her soon, this I could work with.
The song is Bubbly- Colbie Caillat, I LOVE this song, so cute, the bit at the top obviously I have missed the chorus out but I like these verses, it fits with the bed bit ;D
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