9) If You Want Me, I'm Yours

APOV

The walk back from the beach was quite which was nice cause I definitely had a lot to think about. My Day with Embry was amazing to say the least, the only bad part was that it had to end. We talked for hours, about everything but it still wasn't long enough. Then again I had a sneaking suspicion I could spend every moment with him and it wouldn't be enough. There I go again, having such strong feelings for a guy I just met, what is wrong with me? I should be grieving my father who passed away a week ago, not acting like a love sick teenager. Yet I couldn't help it, there was something about him that eased all my worries. It wasn't that he made me forget my father, nothing ever could, it was just that he made me remember all the good times. I literally have to keep reminding myself I just met him this morning, I barely knew him. No that wasn't true either, I have a feeling he opened up to me more today then he has to anyone in a long time. Not to mention that every time we lock eyes it's like we see into each others souls. So then why didn't he reach for my hand on the way home, I made the first move, he should make the next, right? I mean he made comments all day that anyone could see as flirting.

Just as I was about to disect the male brain, I was interupted by my sister's voice, apparently we were already back at Sam's. "It's about time you two lovebirds got back!"

"Sorry mom, we didn't break curfew did we?" Embry teased her but I could have sworn I saw his smile widen at the word lovebirds.

"Don't apologize to me, save it for the 8 impatient boys in there. Emily told them they had to wait for you before they could eat." With a false panic look in his eyes Embry grabs my hand and leads me into the house.

We were greeted by a choir of 'finally' and 'it's about time'. Although Paul didn't stop there. "All I got to say Call is the reason you kept us waiting better be because you were to busy getting some action."

"Shut up Paul! Unlike you I actually believe there is more to life than just eating and making out with girls.." Embry hissed at him and gave him the most fierce glare I have ever seen.

Paul just laughs, "Oh defensive are we? Don't matter anyways, we will find out what happened soon enough." What is that suppose to mean? I know that Brooklynn said they were all very honest with each other but still. They couldn't possibly tell each other everything, could they? After all everyone needs to have a few secrets.

"Paul, do us all a favor and put that big mouth of yours to use, start eating." Sam said to him in what sounded almost like a demand. The guys just started laughing and then dug in. I was just about to grab a plate when Embry came up behind me.

"I hope you don't mind, I already got you a plate. I didn't want you to miss out on Emily's famous meatloaf. You wanna go eat in the living room?" I just nodded my head and followed behind him. To be honest, as long as I was with him, I could eat off the bathroom floor and I wouldn't mind. As soon as we sat down and started eating, Brook and Jake came in with their plates. It was Brook who broke the silence.

"So, seriously what did you guys do today? You were gone way too long for it to just be a tour of La Push." She smiled her, I know you won't tell me now but you better tell me later, look.

"We actually didn't even make it through the whole tour. He took me to First beach and we just kinda hung out there talking. The view was absolutely amazing."

"Yeah but not as good as the company." I blushed, trying to hide my face from his. Does he have any idea what he is doing to me? I finally am able to look up and see him smirking outta the corner of my eye. Yup, he knew what he was doing. Brook and Jake just exchanged I told you so looks and then Jake spoke up

"Well anyways on that note, did you happen to tell her about our end of summer movie marathon tomorrow?" Embry shook his head. "Well Brook, Baby, you want to do the honors sense I know how much you love it?" Her eyes glazed over as she gave him a loving peck on the lips.

"Ok Ash, so the last Saturday night of every summer we have a little celebration. It usually starts around 8 at night and ends at 8 in the morning when Emily makes us a huge breakfast. 12 hours straight of just movies and junk food, no sleeping allowed. It is so much fun you are going to love it."

"It sounds like fun, I already can't wait!" A whole night with Embry just watching movies, yeah I know everyone will be here but they can be easily overlooked. I caught Embry's eyes and I am pretty sure he was thinking the same thing, my heart started to flutter. There goes Brooklynn again interrupting another one of my Embry fantasies.

"Which reminds me boys, we won't be able to come over until right at 8 tomorrow night. My Aunt said that if we wanted to be able to stay for the whole night then we would have to spend the day with her. She says I am keeping Ashlynn all to myself, if she only knew the truth." We all start laughing and look to Embry, knowing exactly what she meant. Once we regained control of ourselves she added, "Speaking of which we should probably get going it's getting late." Just then I looked at my watch and realized she was right, wow this day flew by and I was sad that it was over. After bringing our plates into the kitchen we started staying our goodbyes. Paul, once again, had to have the last word.

"Ashlynn your gonna come tomorrow right, it will be a blast?" I simply nod, "Good then that means Embry didn't scare you away." I decided it was time for Paul to get some of his own medicine.

"Embry could never scare me, you on the other hand with your annoying jokes, very well could." Laughter filled the room as I smiled and Paul who had a defeated from on his face. "Ashlynn-1, Paul -0, try to keep up there big guy!" This time the gang was in tears, I don't know what got into me but someone needed to let Paul know he wasn't the only one with jokes.

Quil some how managed to get words about between his laughs, "Well Paul it looks like you might have met your match!" Everyone smiled but Paul just got up and pouted out of the room. After finishing our goodbyes me and Brook walked out the door with Embry and Jake in tow.

"You girls want some company on your walk home?" Jacob asked as his booming voice echoed througg the tress. Brooklynn just batted her eyelashes at him and giggled.

"Of cousre babe!" They sped up a little bit so that they could have some privacy, not that I minded of course. Suddenly a cool breeze passed by me and I started to shiver.

"Are you cold?" I nod hoping he would use his abnormal heat to warm me up but he just handed me his hoodie instead. I was about to frown when I suddenly inhaled the smell off the hoodie. It smelt like your clothes do when you get back from camping. Smoke from the campfire, pine trees and the freshness of morning dew and I absolutely loved. There was no cologne out there that could smell this good, it was all Embry. "Is that better?"

"Much better!" That was when I noticed his voice, I mean really noticed it. All day I was just so caught up in his eyes that I didn't notice anything else, but the more I noticed, the more I liked. His voice was unlike any I have ever heard. It was deep and raspy like he had just woke up but what amazed me the most was the mystery in it. Almost like every word he spoke held the answer to the biggest secrets on earth. "Tomorrow sounds like a lot of fun, you're gonna be there right."

His smile easily brightens up the night sky. "Do you want me there?" I nod, "Then I will be there." How did he do that? He always seemed to know what I was thinking and said exactly what I wanted to hear. "Well we are here." Sure enough I looked up and we were standing in front of my house, Jake and Brook were already on the porch kissing goodbye. "I had a great time tonight."

"Me too!" I smiled my best flirty smile and started to take off his hoodie but he stopped me.

"No, you keep it! I don't want you to forget me." He got an alarmed look in his face like he actually thought that was possible, was he serious?

"I couldn't even if I wanted too." That did it's job, he had a smile on that exquisite face in no time. With that I gave him a hug and watched his face light up in a happy shock and then walked into my house. No sooner did I enter our room, did my sister start with her interrogation.

"So tell me what happened today and you better tell me everything!" How can I not when she puts it that way? I tell her everything, from holding hands to our conversation on the beach and our walk home. Once I got started I couldn't stop, I soon found myself telling her everything I thought of the whole day. The way Embry made me feel, the way I felt like it was too soon, the way I wasn't sure if he liked me. Everything came pouring out until she could tell the story of today just as good as I could.

"Aww Ash, I knew as soon as I saw you both staring at each other in the kitchen this morning that something was going to happen. Don't worry about Embry, he likes you, trust me we all could see it. As for the being too soon thing I wouldn't let that bother you either. I mean sometimes you just know, that's how it happened with me and Jake. He asked me out to a movie an hour after we met and the next day we were exclusive. Let me tell you it has been nothing but great every sense."

"You know what you are right! It doesn't matter how long I have known Embry, all that matters is that I feel what I feel. I may not be an expert on relationships but I know enough not to pass up when life gives you something great."

"Exactly what I am saying sis! Word to the wise though, you are going to have to make the first move. Embry isn't normally shy but he also doesn't want to push you. He knows you have a lot going on so he just wants to be there for you, he is leaving it up to you as to what you want him to be there as. So if you're sure he is what you want, which I can tell he is, then go get him." She lets out her devious smile again cause she knows if I am anything like her, which she also knows that I am, that is just what I will do.

"Thanks for the advice Brook, you are the best! Now lets get to bed, I need my beauty sleep for tomorrow night." We both changed into our pjs and climbed into bed. As Brook turned off the light I was already starting to fall into a deep sleep, full of dreams of Embry if I was lucky.

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I awoke in the morning to the sound of Brook blow drying her hair. If I wasn't so happy about tonight I would've yelled at her for interrupting my dream. Embry and I were on the beach watching the sunset hand in hand. He was just about to lean over and kiss me when a sudden gust of air blew in my face, Brook's blow dryer. "Wake up sleepy head! The shower is all yours! Auntie said we are leaving in an hour even if it means we have to wear our pjs."

"Ugh what time is it?" I vigorously rubbed my eyes trying to wake up.

"10 o'clock, we are going into Port Angeles today for school clothes and supplies, remember?" Oh yeah, I almost forgot. I quickly hopped out of bed and ran into the shower. After I got out it only took me a couple minutes to get dressed in a pair of jeans and a plain purple tee, there was no point in doing my hair when I would just be doing it again for tonight. I put it up in a ponytail and then walked into the kitchen and grabbed a pop tart, joining my sister at the table.

"Goodmorning Ashlynn! How was your first full day in La push?" My Aunt asked while finishing her coffee and oatmeal.

"Morning Aunt Yvonne! It was amazing, the views are so beautiful and the people are so nice." She smiled obviously thrilled with my response.

"Well then are you girls ready to get this shopping spree going? If we leave now then we should get there around 11:30 which will give us 4 and a half hours before our dinner reservations at 4. It will be an early dinner I know but I figured you girls would want to get home early enough to get all dolled up for you big night." She just smirked as me and Brook started giggling, she knew us so well.

"Then lets get going!" Both of us yell in unison as we jump up, slide on our filp flops and run to the car.

When we arrived in Port Angeles we went to the only department store there, but it was big so I knew it would have everything we needed. Aunt Yvonne gave us our limit as too what we could spend and told us to get whatever we needed. She also told us we could get a new outfit for tonight, she truly was amazing. After 3 hours and trying on all the clothes in the store we made our decisions and headed over the the school supply section. We even got matching outfits for tonight because we thought it would be funny to see the looks on everyone's face. It was hard to agree on exactly the same thing but we finally chose black lounge pants with a matching black fitted hoodie and a red cami. Not only was it cute but it was comfy too which would be perfect for a night full of movies, plus Brook said Jacob's and Embry's favorite color happened to be red.

School supplies only took us a half an hour to get but it took us another half an hour to decided on a backpack. Finally we found ones we like, which of course just happened to be the same one, I got pink and Brook of course got purple. We left the store at 3:30 which give us plenty of time sense the restaurant was only 15 minutes away. There wasn't a lot of people when we got there so we were able to get in early.

"So do you girls know what you are going to get? I think I am going to go with the Shrimp Alfrado." Aunt Yvonne asked after the waiter brought back our drinks.

"Yeah I think I am going to get the Chicken Parm." Brook nods her head in agreement, how did I know she was getting that too. The waiter comes back and takes our order, laughing as he walked away. Of course I couldn't blame him, leave it to twins to order that exact same thing. We finish our meals and talked about my mother's side of the family. My aunt was catching me up on the past 16 years that I had missed. It was really nice having family time like that, I hoped we would do it often. By the time we left the restaurant it was only 5:30 so we knew we would get home in plenty of time. Once in the car we decided to take a nap on the way home sense we wouldn't be sleeping tonight.

It was 6:45 when we got back home, our Aunt said we ran into some traffic. There was plenty of time though sense we both already took showers this morning. We decided to both wear our hair in french braids and we tried to get our make up as close as possible. The point was to see if the boys could tell us apart if we looked exactly the same. Finally we finished at around 7:40 and went to say good bye to our Aunt.

As soon as she saw us she started laughing, "Trying to trick the boys already huh? Have fun tonight I will see you tomorrow morning." She gave us a kiss goodbye and we were out the door.