Disclaimer: Much to my dismay, I do not own Embry. In fact I don't own anything except for maybe a copy of the book. Truth is I am not Stephanie Meyer,(I know, shocking, Right? ) therefore I don't own anything twilight related.
Chapter 10
I woke up with a stiff neck and back. I checked the clock it was 1:30. I was being punished for sleeping too late. I showered and decided to go for a run again. Rocky was invited. We left for the beach at 2. It was only an hour and a half run but it was sufficient. I was still in pain though.
As we returned home I remembered I had no pain
medicine. I groaned as I changed and threw on a coat. Grabbing my
keys I hopped in my jeep. I drove over to a little grocery store. I
picked up some aspirin and some dog food while I was out. I went to
the checkout line and noticed a strangely familiar giant. He was
standing in front of me in line. I tapped on his shoulder with my
free hand. He turned around in surprise. He was looking up over my
head for someone, so I had to cough to get his attention. Damn giant!
He smiled and laughed.
"Hey there short stuff!" He greeted me.
I sneered.
"Hi Quil, I missed you too." I joked. He chuckled.
"Where have you been? I didn't see you yesterday." He questioned.
"I was out with Emily and Kim. Did they tell you about dinner?" I asked.
"Yeah." He replied.
"Have you seen Embry?" I asked nonchalantly, unable to resist.
"Why?" He asked suspiciously.
"No reason, just curious." I told him.
"Yeah right!" He joked making me blush.
"No it's true! I just wanted to say thank you." I lied quickly.
"What for?!" He asked in surprised obviously thinking dirty. I smacked him.
"You're a perv!" I teased. He just smiled and grabbed his bags as he finished his purchase. Waving good-bye he left me to pay.
Clouds covered the sky but it wasn't raining. I couldn't think of anything to do today. After I returned home I went online and checked some e-mail. I looked over each one but didn't reply to any. I ended up playing Jelly battle for a little while. (A/N that game is very addicting) At 4 o'clock I called my friend Josh. He was one of those never serious people, so I enjoyed talking to him. I hated it when my friends would call and ask stupid things like, "How do you feel?" or "Are you sleeping well". I understand that they care I just don't want to talk about it. I ended up talking till a quarter of 5. I decided to go over to Emily's house.
On the ride over I blasted my music. Therefore everyone knew when I arrived. I walked in the house greeting everyone. I didn't see Embry. My heart fell. Where is that boy? I remembered my pact to ease off, so I ignored the urge to ask. I found Emily in the kitchen.
"Hey, Do you need any help?" I greeted her.
"No, I'm fine. Thanks." She replied shooing me out of her way. I wasn't about to argue for work so I returned to the living room. I sat down next to Leah. We ended up discussing stupid things like our favorite music, comparing artists and sounds. We came to a mutual agreement that we hate what the other person likes.
Emily called for dinner, and I wasn't surprised when the room was suddenly empty. I walked at my own pace into the dining room. I looked for a place to sit. Much to my delight I heard the door open and Embry walked in. I noticed two spots next to each other left. I sat down in one. Embry pulled out the one next to me and sat. He didn't say hi, I felt crushed. I looked at him from the corner of my eye. He looked worn out and upset. I felt bad for him, so I turned to him.
"Hey Embry!" I said happily unable to hide my excitement to see him. He looked at me and his whole face lit up, like a fat kid winning free ice cream for a year.
"Hey Liz! How are you? How was your day?" He replied happily. I was about to answer when Emily walked in carrying food.
"Now before you all start eating, Liz has something to talk about." She told them while she set lasagna on the table. Everyone looked at me, and I immediately I felt nervous.
"I… ummm, well. I was, the… uh" I started nervously. Unsure what to say, I looked at Emily. She motioned me to continue. I gulped. I then felt Embry's large hand on my leg, encouraging me and reassuring me. I smiled at him and he returned the smile. He grabbed my hand to hold it while I began. From then on the words flowed out.
After explaining to everyone the situation I asked my question.
"So does anyone want to be my roommate?" I questioned hopefully.
"I will." Someone stated much to the surprise of everyone. I heard someone choke in shock, and another laugh. I just looked at him in shock, but then smiled happily.
"Thank you Paul." I replied a little unsure if he was serious. This would be good though. Maybe I could get him to chill out and open up to me.
I noticed Embry's head look down in disappointment. I looked at his sad face and my heard broke. I hated seeing him sad.
"So who else wants in?" I asked.
"That's what she said" I
heard Quil mumble next to me. Ew!
"Quil, you jerk!" I said
while elbowing him in the side.
"That doesn't even hurt." He teased. So I changed my antic to tickling him. He scrunched to the side in displeasure. He was very ticklish.
"Ok, OK I'm sorry. Stop! Please, please!" He said unevenly. I stopped, but stuck my tongue out childishly.
I took a bite from my food, smiling that she made it veggie-safe.
"I'll be your roommate." I faintly heard someone say. I turned to see who said it when I noticed it was Embry. I think I stopped breathing in happiness. I would've jumped up and down dancing with excitement if I didn't fear of being locked up. Instead I settled for an ear to ear smile.
"Great" I replied happily.
"Well I was thinking that since we don't have any furniture that we should all go shopping. When are you all free?" I asked. Everyone looked at Sam, so I did too. I gave him a puppy pout.
Through some form of eye conversation the boys figured we could go on Thursday.
After dinner we all watched a movie. As tradition called I sat in Embry's lap. I forced myself to stay awake though.
"Ugh, how am I supposed to watch movies when I'm sitting in a heated lazy-boy?" I teased. I laughed at my own joke when I realized the pun.
"Who are you calling lazy?" Embry teased back, avoiding the heated comment. I laughed.
The rest of the movie was relaxing, and every so often Embry would kiss my hair. Each time I smile unconsciously. The movie ended much too soon. I didn't want to leave and go home, but I did. I said my goodbyes and left. After returning home I got ready for bed hoping to avoid the nightmares.
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