A/N: Hey guys, A new chapter is on, and I'm already writing the next one.

i personally hate it when I'm caught in a story and then it just stops for like 4 months, so I'm trying to write whenever I'm inspired. I'm having some trouble with keeping the text in cursive during the chapters, but i hope it stays this time :) Please R&R some more, it's helping me everytime you do.

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Chapter nine – arguments and a book…

I woke up smiling. The hot kisses from last night still felt imprinted on my lips. My thoughts instantly went to Embry, and I felt like a woman obsessed. I checked my phone to see if he had texted me. I had one text, but it wasn't from him, it was from Kim:

*Hey girl, since we don't have school today, why don't you come over when ever you wake up? Let me know*

Kim and I didn't have school today, as now we had gotten over the course intro days of school, classes weren't every day. This meant a lot more free time but more preparation for school. I didn't care about the prep, I had been reading ahead for a while, so I didn't have much to stress about.

I started walking towards Kim and Jareds place, after showering, and getting dressed. I realized I had forgotten to text her I was coming, but I didn't think it mattered too much.

As I walked up to the door I thought I heard raised voices. When I was right at the front door I could hear that it was Kim shouting at someone. What have Jared done now? I thought to myself, not sure if I should be worried for them.

"WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? DO YOU THINK SOMEONE IS JUST GONNA BE LIKE; HEY GUESS WHAT…?" she was interrupted by another voice:

"KIM, JUST GIVE IT A REST! I KNOW I HAVE TO DO IT! BUT IT'S NOT EXCATLY EASY, IS IT?"

That was Embry! I recognize his voice and felt my heart stop. He sounded so angry, something I'd never heard before. What's going on? Why are Embry and Kim arguing? I heard Kim sigh.

"I know it's not easy, but you can't take forever on this. Sooner or later you have to talk to her…otherwise…she might leave…" Kim said sounding a bit more gentle and empathizing. Now I was really confused. Talk to whom? I heard Jared meddle in.

"Kim…I know you're only doing this cause you care, but he's gonna have to do this his own way…you can't rush him," he sounded like he really didn't want to get in the middle of things.

"Kim, I'll do it…I just…I don't wanna screw this up…" Embry said. I could almost mentally see him running his hand through his hair, as he always did when frustrated, nervous or embarrassed.

I realized I was eavesdropping on my friends and suddenly felt bad. This was none of my business.

"I think we've got company," Jared said suddenly. Had he heard me? How on earth would that be possible? I panicked, feeling like I had been caught stealing or something.

In my panic I decided to just knock, and not pretend I hadn't heard anything. Lying never helped.

Jared opened the door and smiled at me.

"Hey Nica, come on in…" he said, looking at me in a friendly way.

"Hey…uhm…sorry if I'm interrupting anything…Kim texted me to come over?" I said looking over where Kim and Embry were standing. They were looking at each other, with eyes that could strangle someone. Kim turned to me, and her expression softened completely.

"Hey Nica, don't worry about it, we were just discussing something. No big deal. Why don't you go sit on the couch, and I'll get you something to drink?" she turned her attention to Jared, "Babe, could you help her turn on the TV?"

I thought that was odd. I knew how to turn on a TV…it wasn't exactly rocket science. But when I saw her gesture to Embry, to follow her into the kitchen, I knew it had nothing to do with the TV. I only just heard her whisper something to him:

"I cant believe you didn't notice her coming!" I heard Embry whisper something back that sounded like:

"Sorry! I was busy shouting at you!" he sounded angry again.

So they were shouting about me? It certainly sounded like it. Their argument went through my head again. You have to tell her. It's not easy. She might leave. I don't wanna screw this up. What the hell was going on? I didn't what to be totally paranoid, and just decide it had been me, they were talking about, but I was fairly sure it was.

Jared was next to me, and I noticed him looking at me. I realized I had been staring towards the kitchen where Embry and Kim had disappeared into.

"Oh, sorry…so what's up? What's the argument about?" I asked trying to sound casual.

"…Nothing serious, don't worry," Jared said smiling before continuing: "They just argue sometimes, and it's rarely something serious…" I didn't believe him, but decided to let it go for now. I'd ask Kim about it, when I got her alone. That turned out to be sooner than later. I heard the door to the kitchen slam, and then almost straight after, the front door slam as well. I looked at Jared.

"Uhm…I'm just gonna check on Kim…" he said, and walked to the kitchen.

A few moments later Kim came into the living room.

"God, I'm so sorry Nica, about this mess…heh…" she laughed nervously.

"Don't worry…but what was that about? I've never heard Embry shout like that?" I asked, thinking I'd tell her what I'd heard.

"We just had a disagreement. Nothing huge…" she said, avoiding my eyes.

"Kim, I don't believe that! Something's up, I heard you shouting all the way outside. Am I wrong if I say that…It was about…me?" I asked afraid to sound paranoid. Kim didn't look up.

"…It's not completely wrong," she said.

"I heard you saying that he should talk to me about something…it sounded really serious? Like…he thought it might…screw something up?" I asked seeking her eyes with mine. She looked up in surprise.

"That's what you heard?" she looked relieved.

"Is there more? Seriously Kim, what the hell is going on?" I was getting a bit frustrated.

"No, no there's nothing more…I just…we were…I thought that he should talk to you…" she said slowly, and continued ever slower: "and…he disagreed…but…I just…thought he should tell you…that...he likes you and ask you out on a date!" she said suddenly looking relieved. I had no idea why. Was she relieved that she'd thought of something to say, or because she got it of her chest or…what was going on. I was even more confused than when I asked her to begin with.

"That's…that's what you were shouting about? Him asking me out on a date?" I looked at her like she had just told me that unicorns existed, and continued: "Why on earth would that be something to argue so loudly about?" I asked in disbelieve. There was a pause while she looked down.

"I just…well, you know I like you Nica. And I guess I was pushing him to do it because, I was hoping that you would stay here, if you guys became a proper thing…you know?" she said smiling.

"Oh… I guess I can kinda see that," I said. I guess that kind of made sense from what they'd said.

"Why would Embry think that it would screw it up to ask me out on a date?" I asked after a while.

"I guess…he might be worried that you would think it was too fast?" she said, not sounding sure of her own words.

We sat down to watched TV. I was still thinking about the argument between them and suddenly had a thought:

"Where are Embry and Jared by the way?"

"Oh, Embry left slamming the doors cause I got him angry, and Jared went after him to calm him down…" she said only looking at me from the corner of her eyes.

"Maybe I should get going…it's clearly not a great time," I said feeling misplaced.

"No, no don't worry about it Nica," Kim said putting her hand on my arm, as to make me stay.

"I don't mind Kim, I've got some preparation for my next classes to do anyway," I lied. It wasn't that I didn't want to hang out with Kim, but I just felt like I had been dumped in the middle of a really awkward situation, and thought some air would clear it up.

"Well, if you're sure…but before you go, I have something I want you to borrow," she said while getting up from the couch.

She came back from her bedroom with a book in her hand. It was brown and looked old.

"I know you like books, and I thought this might interest you."

I took the book in my hands and read the title. Quileute Legends. It really looked interesting.

"Thanks Kim! It looks cool."

"It's about the local tribes legends…I thought you might…find it interesting…but be careful, it's really old and it's actually Jareds." She said and put her hands in her pockets.

I walked home after saying goodbye to Kim and I felt better. I just needed to give Kim and the others some space to figure all that stuff out.

I sat on my balcony on some pillows, with a drink next to me on my café table, candles on the railing, and my borrowed book in my hands. It was really interesting. The legends about the wolf people, and the cold ones had me captivated from the first page, and I had forgotten everything about my drink. I imagined what they would look like and didn't even notice that it had gotten dark.

I got up from my seat, and felt the usual nervous knot in my stomach, from having to be in the dark. I blew out the candles as the last thing and went inside my bright bedroom. I had forgotten to eat dinner.

I went downstairs and cooked some pasta with pesto, and ate it while reading the book. I was completely absorbed when I heard a knock on my door. I jumped slightly, and my heart stopped for a split second. I laughed at my own silliness.

I opened the door and found Kim standing there.

"Hey Kim, what's up? Wanna come in?"

"Yeah sure, I was just at Bellas place, and thought I'd stop by on my way home." She said while coming in.

"That's nice of you. Would you like a drink?" I asked, immediately noticing that the tension from earlier was completely gone.

"Yeah I could use one after today, haha," she laughed as I passed her a glass of wine.

"And incase you're wondering, Embry and I have made up, so there's no awkwardness there," she chuckled. I was glad.

"Hey, I started reading the book you lent me, and seriously, I haven't been able to put it down! It's so fascinating," I said and sat down next to her on the couch.

"Yeah? What do you think so far about the legends?" she asked curiously.

"Well…it's very interesting to read what the tribes used to believe…and the wolf people sound really cool. I think the whole protection from evil thing, is awesome! I kinda wish they were actually real, haha…I know I for one would feel safer, and less scared of the dark," I said laughing. Kim was smiling from ear to ear.

"I know right? It's like having a group of superheros around," Kim said and quickly continued: "I mean, if they were real, it would be like that."

We went on to talk a bit more about random things, and the topic fell on Embry and I. I told her about the kiss last night, and about our plans for Saturday evening. After having drunk a bottle of wine and talked for hours, Kim got up to go home.

"I'm happy we actually had time to talk tonight! I'm sorry today was so crazy," Kim said and hugged me goodbye.

"Don't worry about it, it happens." I said as we walked to the door. Kim walked out the door and said:

"I'll see you tomorrow," I waved goodbye to her, and went inside.

Once again in bed, my thoughts went to Embry. God, he was so dreamy. I couldn't help but thinking about having heard him shout. He sounded so angry. It was kinda hot. God what's wrong with you Nica! Angry isn't hot! I had to go to sleep.