Ok this chapter was supposed to go out Tuesday but my internet has been out and I am furious with them right now. But here you go and I hope everyone enjoys!
Thos chapter goes out to all of my lovely reviewers! Thank you Sunny Book Lover for the constant reviews and here's a shout out to my newest reviewer yrenne!
*The Cullen's and Draco are the property of Stephenie Meyer and J.K. Rowling. Hardy and her pack on the other hand are all mine! : ) *
Draco's POV
I was glued to her and never wanted to let go. But from behind me a growl interrupted my heavenly moment…well it might have been more like minutes but I had lost track of time.
"Wow Hardy way to suck face!"
We reluctantly disconnected from each other to find J.J., Joshua and Quil laughing their heads off, Jacob shaking his head with an annoyed look on his face, and Renesmee smiling from ear to ear. Then I saw the source of the growling. Robert was livid. He was shaking uncontrollably and looked like he was going to charge. I stepped in front of Hardy and grabbed my wand ready for an attack. Hardy grabbed my arm and yelled at Robert.
"You can't Robert! You can't ever hurt him!"
Robert stopped and appeared to understand. He saw the way she looked at me, how she had kissed me. He looked at her hand on my arm and frowned. Then he turned and ran.
"Robert!"
Hardy laid her head on my shoulder and sighed. I knew she loved me but she was an alpha and needed to keep her pack together. She needed to keep the peace so there would not be a rift that would compromise their mission to protect La Push. I turned and put my arm around her waist, securing her to my side. Everyone made their way to us in the middle of the field. Renesmee was still smiling as she noted my arm around Hardy. Jacob was really annoyed.
"Seriously Draco? You finally decide to get a life and you have to do it with my niece?"
I was about to answer when Hardy cut in on my defense. "It's not his fault Uncle Jacob."
Everyone looked at Hardy. She was staring up at me and had a small smile on her face. She snaked her arm around my waist and rested her body against my side. I just held on tighter, ready to pick her up if she needed it. Nothing got passed the others. J.J. cleared his throat.
"So Hardy does this mean you just imprinted on Draco here?" Hardy just smiled and nodded. Jacob let out an exaggerated sigh and Renesmee giggled with joy. "Ok well that explains a lot. So I would assume we are not going to do anything about the fact that a full vampire is on tribal land, because really I don't want to attack Draco because he is really cool." J.J. smiled at me and I returned it.
"No, J.J. we won't be doing anything. Imprints are off limits."
Joshua and J.J. both screamed "Yes!" But then Joshua looked serious and asked, "Does that include wrestling for fun? I mean we won't hurt him or anything." Hardy and I laughed and everyone joined in.
"If Draco wants to wrestle with you it is his choice."
All three of the guys perked up and had evil grins on their faces. I was feeling really great, I had Hardy and that was all I wanted. I knew it would be complicated, but we would work through it together.
Hardy then sighed and looked at me. "I have to deal with Robert." I knew it was coming and I still didn't like it.
"Well if you're going to deal with him may I suggest you leave your vampire behind?" Jacob said. "I have learned from experience with Sam and Leah that the imprinting process can leave some heavy marks on people." He frowned at the memory of how much pain it had caused in his old pack. I had heard the story before and my wanting to help Hardy keep the peace was the only reason I could let her leave my side now.
I pulled her around facing me and snaked my other arm around her waist and pulled her close. She brought both her arms around my neck, leaned into me and rested her head on mine. I gave a small smile and sighed, completely content to stay this way all day. She let out a small giggle at my reaction.
"I'll try not to be long." Good. I wanted her back in my arms as soon as possible.
"I'll wait for you at your house."
Jacob had other ideas. "I think you have pushed your luck far enough Draco. Hardy if you want to see lover boy here when you're done come to the Cullens. We need to have a family talk about boundaries."
Hardy giggled in my arms and the thought of not seeing her for the next hour, or maybe even hours had me crashing my lips to hers to savor this moment. Her reaction was instant; she tightened her grip on me and kissed me back passionately. Jacob was growing impatient with me. And the guys were well, acting like a bunch of guys.
"Wow Hardy! Get a freaking room!" J.J. laughed.
"Yeah come on there are impressionable kids here." Joshua faked annoyance.
"Is this how life is going to be from now on, one big make out fest?" Quil asked.
"Draco seriously don't make me drag you away from her and back to the house!" Jacob growled.
"Leave them alone you guys!" Renesmee chided.
I smiled into Hardy's lips and pulled away smiling down at her. She smiled back and then reluctantly released her grip on me. She sighed and looked around.
"Ok guys back to your posts, I will check in when I can. Uncle Jacob please be nice." Jacob huffed and she turned back to me. "I'll be back." Then she took off for the woods.
I could already feel the pull to follow her, but Jacob hit me out of it. "Let's go lover boy, back to the house!" I laughed and took off running toward the house.
When we got there everyone was in the living room expecting us. I was first in followed by Jacob and Renesmee. When I came in everyone looked up and smiled at me and had excitement in there eyes. Esme was radiating with joy. I could only think of one thing. Edward!
Sorry I had to tell them what was going on and why you had to break the treaty to be with Hardy. Then when you didn't come back Alice looked into the future and you were fuzzier than ever. But she sees a picture of you and Hardy on the mantle in the near future.
I perked up at that. I knew Alice could not see Hardy because she was neither a full human nor vampire. So me being fuzzy was kind of a good thing. Alice was shaking with joy and bounced up to me and threw her arms around me.
"I told you that I had visions of you happy here! Now you can't leave because you're in love with Hardy!" Alice smiled smugly at me.
Jacob groaned as he flopped on the couch and put his head in his hands. Renesmee was giggling at him as she plopped down next to Jacob and threw her arms around him.
"What's wrong with the mutt?" Rosalie asked smiling at Jacob's frown.
"Oh he's just mad because Hardy imprinted on Draco!" Renesmee announced shaking her head at Jacob. Jacob just groaned again.
Everyone looked at me shocked. "Is that true Draco son?" Esme asked excitedly.
"Yes, she told me she has imprinted on me."
Alice was bursting with joy; she was bouncing up and down and clapping her hands. Carlisle smiled warmly at me and Esme was radiating with shock and joy. Jasper and Emmitt both gave me fist bumps and Bella and Rosalie ran up to me and gave me hugs. Jacob was growling at me.
Stupid Draco! Couldn't even give me twenty four hours with her and he lays his claim on my only niece. He was seething with loathing for me.
Edward laughed at Jacob's loud thoughts. Bella looked at him and asked, "What's so funny Edward?"
"Oh Jacob is really mad with Draco. Not only has Draco fallen in love with Hardy, but she has imprinted on him. He's just upset he won't get as much time with her now because those two will be inseparable."
"Well come on! I've known her all of twelve hours and I have to hear from Carlisle that Draco and Edward have been discussing Draco's claim to my niece, the last of my family, with their freaky mind powers! And the very next day I find them making out in the woods! How would you feel?"
Edward smiled; he had been waiting for that. "Imagine if Hardy was your only daughter and some mutt who had been trying to steal her mother away from you laid his claim on her five minutes after she was born." Everyone busted out laughing. Jacob did ask for it. He had imprinted on an infant and Edward would never let him live it down, especially now.
No I won't! He has not right to judge you because you are Hardy's mate.
I had to take a second after that one. Mate…I never thought about having one before. Edward smiled at me, remembering the feeling. What is it about Forks that changes us so completely? After everyone settled down I looked at Jacob and smiled. He was giving me a death glare.
"You wanted to talk boundaries Jacob?"
"Yes. One; stay out of La Push. Two stay away from my niece!" He yelled at me.
"Jacob I can't. I can't stay away from her any more than the rest of you can stay away from your loved one." I looked around and looked at all five happy couples. I had wanted their happiness for so long, and now with Hardy I could have it. Edward and Bella were looking at me and I could tell they understood.
"Jake you can't ask that of him. They were made for each other." Bella was looking very sternly at Jacob, telling him to back off.
"Jacob, Hardy would kill you if she heard you talking like this. Could you imagine the pain you would be in if someone said you and Renesmee had to stay away from each other?" Jacob looked at Renesmee with a hurt expression, giving us our answer. "Would you really put Hardy through that kind of pain just because you are uncomfortable? She can't stay away from him any more than he can stay away from her. She was made for him."
I looked at Jacob and he still did not look happy. I wanted him to be okay with this so it will be easier on Hardy. "I thought you said you preferred me to Robert and that we were cool?"
"I do prefer you to him but I never thought you would be her imprint. I thought it would take years for you to get her to like you because you're a vampire and she has hated every vampire she has ever met because of her father. The Cullens are one thing, but her being so accepting of one trying to court her…I thought she would throw you into a wall when you first tried something. And I never thought you would kiss her!" He was breathing hard and was frustrated.
Emmitt wasn't helping. "What did you expect them to do, play chess? Of course their going to make out and stuff like that! I mean they are mates and Draco has not gotten laid in years!"
Jacob had me against the wall. "I swear if you try!"
Everyone was on his back trying to make him let go. "I'm not!"
"You're her imprint and she would not refuse you anything, if you pressure my niece into doing anything she is not ready for I will have your head!"
"I'm not! I would never do that to her! I care about her too Jacob; I wouldn't hurt her like that." He slowly lowered me to the ground. "It will be a traditional courtship if Hardy likes. I will take her out on dates and have her home by a curfew if that will help. I will do whatever makes her happy. Whatever she wants." He let me go and Edward spoke.
"What she wants if for us not to talk about her while she is gone. And I doubt she will like the curfew idea."
Jacob turned to him still flustered. "I think the curfew idea is a good one. It will keep him in line." He pointed his chin at me.
"I have never had to follow a curfew and I refuse to start now." We all looked up and there she was leaning against the glass door with her arms crossed and her eyebrows raised.
Edward smiled and nodded. "I told you. She could hear you yelling a mile away Jacob."
I ignored them. She had her eyes locked on me and was smiling. I ducked under Jacobs arm and walked over to her. She extended her hand and I took it. I brought our hands up to my face and kissed the back of her hand. "Hello love."
Her smile widened at my words. We heard a loud huffing sound coming from the corner of the room. She then looked over my shoulder and her eyes narrowed. "I thought I told you to be nice Uncle Jacob."
Jacob rolled his eyes, grabbed Renesmee's hand and ran up the stairs. "Don't want to interrupt." Hardy shook her head and smiled up at me.
"He'll come around." Bella came up and gave Hardy a big hug. Esme, Alice, and Rosalie followed. "Good to see you're alright Hardy."
"Thank you. I'm guessing Draco is behind my extremely short recovery." She smiled and I squeezed her hand.
"You look exhausted dear! Would you like something to eat! Have a seat." Esme was moving Hardy to the coach before she even answered, she never dropped my hand. She settled into the coach next to me and leaned into my side. I wrapped my arms around her and brought her closer.
"I'm fine, thank you Esme. It's just been a long day." She rested her head on my shoulder and yawned.
"Draco, take her upstairs and let her have a good rest."
"Not in the same room!" Jacob called from up stairs.
"No it's fine; I don't want to cause you more trouble than I already have. I've got your family fighting already. I have a home, I can go."
Before I could protest Carlisle was standing with Esme and speaking to Hardy. "Siblings fight, that is not your fault. Please Hardy, we would love for you to consider this your home. With you being Jacob's niece and now Draco's…" He looked at me not knowing which word to say.
"Heart." I put in. Hardy looked up at me and smiled.
"Yes, you are part of the Cullen family. You can call this your home for as long as you like." Carlisle finished.
"You really are no trouble dear, we love having you around." Esme smiled warmly at us. I could tell everyone was trying to leave and give us some privacy. They all started to file out and gave me good luck on the way.
Have a good night Draco! Alice
I'm glad you're finally happy Jasper
Don't worry about Jake, I'll talk to him. Bella
Just love her. Edward
I'm so glad I won't lose him again. Carlisle. I 'm not sure what that meant.
They look perfect together. Just when I thought I couldn't be happier. Esme
Let her lead and you won't have to worry about the mutt. Rosalie
Bout time you scored. Emmitt. I rolled my eyes.
"What?" Hardy asked after seeing my expression.
"Emmitt wants me to make my big move." She laughed and leaned further into me. I laughed with her and buried my face in her hair. It was such a great sent. I pulled her into my lap and kissed her cheek.
"Is that your big move?"
"No, but it's a move that won't get me decapitated by your uncle."
"You let me deal with him, don't worry." I couldn't stop smiling. If only people from the wizarding world could see me now. Hardy leaned in to my chest and gave a heavy yawn. I picked her up and started carrying her up stairs. "Where are we going?"
"You need rest. These past two days have been draining on you. I'm taking you to get some much needed sleep in my room."
She smiled and wrapped her arms around my neck. I took her up to my room and when I opened the door there was a huge bed that took up half of the room. I think Edward and Alice went a little overboard on the support. Hoping she wasn't mad at me I took a peak at Hardy's face, she had a small smile.
"Where did that come from?" she asked suspiciously.
"It wasn't me, so Edward must have informed the family I would need this when he told them how I felt about you. They must have bought it and put it in this morning." She looked up at me with a raised eyebrow. "They work fast. I guess they figure you'll be staying over regularly, that is if Jacob doesn't kill me first." She smiled and shook her head. "I swear Hardy I didn't plan this, I was going to let you have my coach, and it is as comfortable as a bed." I was hoping she wasn't mad as I carried her over and laid her down. She snuggled up with one of the pillows.
"Wow, it's really soft. I like it."
I smiled. "Good I'm glad it's to your liking, you'll be the only one using it seeing as I don't sleep." I tuned to go turn off the lights.
She sat up and grabbed my hand, pulling me with her. "Oh no you don't, you're not escaping that easily." She scooted over to the other side and pulled me down so I was laying where she had just been. "What's the use of a bed this big if I'm the only one in it?" I smiled, pulled out my wand and gave it a wave and all the lights went off. "Wow, you really are magical aren't you?"
I chuckled. "I just turned out the lights. It wasn't anything amazing."
"Like healing me and J.J.?"
"I just did what I had to. I couldn't let you be hurt."
She closed the distance between us and nestled her head into my chest. Hear head was right on my silent heart, radiating warmth and making it almost beat again. I wrapped my arms around her and held her close.
"So you can read minds like Edward?" She asked sleepily giving a big yawn.
"Yeah, but I use magic to do it, and I can turn it off if I want to give you privacy. It took all my willpower to stay out of your mind when you were asleep. I had already been sneaky; I didn't want to intrude anymore. I decided I would let you tell me how you felt about seeing me when you woke up."
"Hmmm." She mumbled. I just smiled and let her sleep. I would be here when she woke up again, holding her and here to love her. This had been the best day of my existence, I didn't think it could get any better, but I knew being with her would prove me wrong.
Hardy's POV
I was in heaven, heaven on earth glued to pure perfection. I never wanted to let go of him, I was happy, safe, and for the first time I felt someone love me. But from behind Draco came an angry growl, it was bothering me and pulling me out of my happy high. Then of course the guys had to show up.
"Wow Hardy way to suck face!"
We reluctantly disconnected from each other and there they were J.J., Joshua and Quil laughing their heads off at us, then Uncle Jacob shaking his head with an annoyed look on his face, and Renesmee smiling from ear to ear. Well at least someone approved…Then I saw the source of the growling. Robert was pissed! He was shaking like crazy and looked like he was going to charge at Draco. Draco took a step in front of me and grabbed his wand out of his pocket, ready to protect me. No, this wasn't right, he's my imprint, it's my job to protect him and make him happy. I grabbed his arm telling him to wait and then yelled at Robert
"You can't Robert! You can't ever hurt him!" I screamed willing him to understand. He did.
Robert stopped and had a knowing look on his face. He could see it all, the way I looked at my Draco, the way I was kissing him. I was protecting him, Robert could feel it, and he looked at my hand on his arm and frowned. Then he turned and ran.
"Robert!"
Oh what did I do? Robert was one of the most understanding people when it came to me, now I was hurting him. I laid my head on Draco's shoulder for comfort and sighed. He immediately turned and put his arm around my waist, gluing me to his side as everyone else made their way to us in the middle of the field. Renesmee was still smiling at us and her smile only widened when she saw Draco put his arm around me. Uncle Jacob didn't look happy. Great, now I would have to deal with an over protective uncle.
"Seriously Draco? You finally decide to get a life and you have to do it with my niece?"
No, I couldn't let Uncle Jacob be meaner to my Draco, none of this was his fault. "It's not his fault Uncle Jacob."
I looked up at Draco and smiled as he looked back. Then I snaked my arm around his waist and rested my body against his side, I needed the support. As if he could read my mind he just held on tighter. I guess nothing got passed the others. J.J. cleared his throat.
"So Hardy does this mean you just imprinted on Draco here?" ha, well they were watching close. I just smiled again and nodded. Uncle Jacob let out an exaggerated sigh and Renesmee giggled happily. "Ok well that explains a lot. So I would assume we are not going to do anything about the fact that a full vampire is on tribal land, because really I don't want to attack Draco because he is really cool." J.J. smiled at Draco and I saw Draco return it.
"No, J.J. we won't be doing anything. Imprints are off limits."
Joshua and J.J. both screamed "Yes!" Boys will be boys; I hope Draco was aright with them. But then Joshua looked serious and asked, "Does that include wrestling for fun? I mean we won't hurt him or anything." Draco and I laughed and everyone else joined in.
"If Draco wants to wrestle with you it is his choice."
All three of the guys perked up and had evil grins on their faces as they looked at Draco. This was going to be interesting. I felt so amazing, but in the back of my mind a voice was screaming at me. Robert! He came to the forefront of mind. I needed to talk to him.
I sighed, not ready to leave and looked up at my Draco. "I have to deal with Robert." His face didn't change, but I could see in his eyes he didn't like the idea of me leaving his side.
"Well if you're going to deal with him may I suggest you leave your vampire behind?" Uncle Jacob said. "I have learned from experience with Sam and Leah that the imprinting process can leave some heavy marks on people." He was frowning. I had heard all the stories before from all the old pack members before they died. I knew this would be tricky and I had to be careful not to hurt Robert more than I already have. I didn't want to leave but the pack was counting on me.
Then Draco pulled me in front of him and snaked his other arm around me and pulled me closer. I happily wrapped both my arms around his neck and leaned into him as much as I could and rested my head on his. Draco smiled and gave a happy sigh. He looked as if he could hold me like this all day. His expression was so cute I let out a small giggle.
"I'll try not to be long." I promised.
"I'll wait for you at your house."
But of course Uncle Jacob had an objection to that idea too. "I think you have pushed your luck far enough Draco. Hardy if you want to see lover boy here when you're done come to the Cullens. We need to have a family talk about boundaries."
Wow! Over protective! More giggles escaped my mouth and then Draco crashed his lips to mine. I didn't hesitate. I tightened my grip on his neck and kissed back as passionately as he was kissing me. Uncle Jacob was growing impatient with us. And the pack could not get past having their say in my life.
"Wow Hardy! Get a freaking room!" J.J. was laughing.
"Yeah come on there are impressionable kids here." Joshua faked an annoyed voice.
"Is this how life is going to be from now on, one big make out fest?" Quil asked jokingly.
"Draco seriously don't make me drag you away from her and back to the house!" Uncle Jacob growled.
"Leave them alone you guys!" Renesmee chided.
Draco smiled into my lips at everyone's reactions. He then pulled away and gave me a smile that I returned. Then I had to let him go and get to work. I sighed as I looked around to give everyone their assignments.
"Ok guys back to your posts, I will check in when I can. Uncle Jacob please be nice." Uncle Jacob huffed at me as I turned back to my Draco. "I'll be back." He nodded and I took off for the woods.
Every step I took away from Draco made me want to turn back. I had to keep telling myself that the sooner I found Robert the sooner I can get back to my Draco. I found him only after a few minutes of looking. He was sitting in a tree that he used to play in as a kid.
"Robert! Come down here and talk to me." He jumped down and looked at me, accusation in his eyes. "Look I'm sorry. I couldn't help it, it just happened."
"So you're not going to punish the leaches for coming onto our land."
I know it wasn't a question but I still answered. "No. You know as well as anyone else that imprints are off limits. Draco is welcome in La Push."
"You can't be serious! He's a vampire! We kill vampires!"
"Not the Cullens, and NOT Draco!"
"So you're choosing to go against your people for some bloodsucker you just met!"
I could feel the anger pulsing through me. I know he was hurt but he knew there was nothing between us. The only feelings I had ever had for him was the bond we had as pack mates. I loved him because he was my right hand man; he was my brother, and one of my best friends. I loved him but I was never I love with him. He knew all of this and he was still going to hold this against me. "I'm not choosing sides. I will protect La Push like I always have, but Draco is part of the equation now and you are just going to have to accept it because you know as well as anyone that now matter how much you want to hurt Draco right now you can't. It goes against your instincts and would kill us all if you did."
He turned away and leaned against the tree. "I guess I just can't believe I'm losing you to a blood sucker."
I softened at that and stepped forward putting my hand on his shoulder. "Hey, no one is losing anyone here. This is not the end of our family; it's just getting bigger now." He still didn't turn to face me. "You will understand one day when you see her."
"See who?"
"Oh come on Robert you know who, your imprint. When you find her everything will be right and you will be as happy as I am right now." I was happy. With one look all of the torment of the last seventy seven years went away and I was at peace.
"I hope you're right." He looked back at me with sad eyes.
It really hurt to see him in so much pain, but now that I have imprinted, I knew Robert would find the right girl. "And when you find her you will know she was worth the wait."
He sighed and looked at me for a second before turning away again. "I'll check in with the guys, you still need the rest, why don't you go home and get some sleep." The then walked away leaving me by the tree.
I was exhausted, I wanted to go home and sleep, but more than that I needed to see Draco. I decided to phase to check in with the others. They were running perimeters and thinking about this afternoons events.
Really you guys? Can you think of nothing else?
Well Hardy you guys were basically glued to each other, it was a once in a lifetime thing for us. J.J. laughed.
You bet it was a once in a lifetime thing!
I don't know J.J. the way they were stuck together…we might have to be careful not to walk in on them making out again. Joshua and J.J. had to stop running because they were laughing too hard.
Quil was musing about yesterday and what happened while I was gone. I listened close and was surprised at what I heard.
I know isn't it cool how he can heal us so fast! Draco had won J.J. over quickly. Now everyone was thinking about Carlisle explaining Draco and I got three different perspectives on it. The thing they all had in common was their feelings toward Draco, they all really liked him. This made me happy because if they could like him maybe Robert could learn to like him.
Don't hold your breath Hardy.
I know Quil, wishful thinking.
I was coming up on the house when I heard Uncle Jacob yelling. "You're her imprint and she would not refuse you anything, if you pressure my niece into doing anything she is not ready for I will have your head!" This can't be good. Before I phased the three guys had one last request.
Update us later! It sounds like a good fight!
Like I had a choice. I phased and dressed. While I was walking up I could heard the whole thing.
"I'm not! I would never do that to her! I care about her too Jacob; I wouldn't hurt her like that." Uncle Jacob had Draco up against the wall, great this was going to be fun. "It will be a traditional courtship if Hardy likes. I will take her out on dates and have her home by a curfew if that will help. I will do whatever makes her happy. Whatever she wants." Really what I want is for them to quit talking about me while I'm not around. I'm not a child and I can make my own choices. And a curfew?
"What she wants if for us not to talk about her while she is gone. And I doubt she will like the curfew idea." Oh so I guess Edward can hear me. I wonder why no one hears my approach, probably to busy messing with Draco to notice.
Jacob turned to Edward really flustered. "I think the curfew idea is a good one. It will keep him in line." He pointed his chin Draco.
My turn. "I have never had to follow a curfew and I refuse to start now." Everyone looked round and there I was, leaning against the glass wall with my arms crossed and my eyebrows raised in question.
Edward smiled and nodded. "I told you. She could hear you yelling a mile away Jacob."
I was ignoring them. I found Draco and smiled happy and I felt the peace wash over me. When our eyes connected he smiled back and made his way over to me, ducking under Uncle Jacob's arm. I extended my hand out to him and he happily took it. He then brought out intertwined hands up to his face ad kissed the back of my hand. "Hello love." I just about melted. He called me love and let his British accent leak through as he said it.
My smile just got bigger. There was a loud huffing coming over from the corner of the room Draco had come from. I looked over his shoulder and narrowed my eyes when I saw my Uncle Jacob. He was not making this easy for me. "I thought I told you to be nice Uncle Jacob."
Uncle Jacob rolled his eyes, grabbed Renesmee's hand and ran up the stairs. "Don't want to interrupt." Oh he was going to have to get over this. I'm not seven! I shook my head and then turned my attention back to Draco with a smile.
"He'll come around." Bella came up and gave me a really big hug, followed by Esme, Alice, and Rosalie. "Good to see you're alright Hardy."
"Thank you. I'm guessing Draco is behind my extremely short recovery." I smiled remembering what I had heard from the guys and Draco squeezed my hand.
"You look exhausted dear! Would you like something to eat! Have a seat." Esme was dragging me to the coach before I could even answer; I just let her and kept a tight grip on Draco. I had him sit down first then I settled myself next to him and leaned into his side. He dropped my hand and wrapped me in his arms bringing me closer.
"I'm fine, thank you Esme. It's just been a long day." I just wanted to rest and I was very comfortable where I was. I put my head down on Draco's shoulder as a big yawn came out.
"Draco, take her upstairs and let her have a good rest."
"Not in the same room!" Jacob called from up stairs. Really? Like anything would happen just because I found the love of my life. I would take it slower than that, I wanted to spend time with him and get to know him. Not to mention that I was not even close to being ready.
"No it's fine; I don't want to cause you more trouble than I already have. I've got your family fighting already. I have a home, I can go."
I could tell Draco was about to protest when Carlisle stepped up to us and stood with Esme. "Siblings fight, that is not your fault. Please Hardy, we would love for you to consider this your home. With you being Jacob's niece and now Draco's…" He looked at Draco appearing not to know what to say. What were we?
"Heart." He said looking at me. I know he loves me, I see it every time I look into his eyes, but could it be possible he already loves me as much as I love him?
"Yes, you are part of the Cullen family. You can call this your home for as long as you like." Carlisle finished.
"You really are no trouble dear, we love having you around." Esme smiled warmly at us.
They were all really to kind. They had known me for twenty four hours and already considered me part of the family. I saw Draco roll his eyes and shake his head.
"What?"
"Emmitt wants me to make my big move." I just laughed and leaned closer into him, I noticed when I looked back around the room was empty. Wow they were good. Draco laughed with me and buried his face in my heir. It felt so nice and his laugh was enchanting. He pulled me into his lap and planted a kiss on my cheek.
"It that your big move?" I was expecting something that would send Uncle Jacob into a frenzy.
"No, but it's a move that won't get me decapitated by your uncle."
"You let me deal with him, don't worry." Great another talk about backing off of my Draco. I would have to deal with it in the morning because my very long day came crashing down on me all at once as I laid my head on Draco's chest and let out the biggest yawn yet. He picked me up and started carrying me to the stairs. "Where are we going?"
"You need rest. These past two days have been draining on you. I'm taking you to get some much needed sleep in my room."
I liked the sound of that. Spending the night in his room…He did have a very comfy looking coach last time I was there. I could sleep on that and I could ask Draco so sit with me if he wanted to. Maybe he could be my pillow. I just wrapped my arms around his neck as he carried me. When we got there and he opened the door there was this huge bed that took up about half of the space in his room. Wow! When the Cullens say they want you to be comfortable, they mean very comfortable. I could feel Draco's eyes on me waiting for my reaction. I knew it couldn't have been him so I decided to play with him a little.
"Where did that come from?" I asked overly suspicious.
"It wasn't me, so Edward must have informed the family I would need this when he told them how I felt about you. They must have bought it and put it in this morning." I raised an eyebrow as I looked at him. "They work fast. I guess they figure you'll be staying over regularly, that is if Jacob doesn't kill me first." I let him off the hook and smiled as I shook my head. "I swear Hardy I didn't plan this, I was going to let you have my coach, and it is as comfortable as a bed." I could tell he was still really nervous about whether I was mad or not. He carried me over and placed me on the bed, I snuggled with one of the pillows. Wow! This was nice.
"Wow, it's really soft. I like it."
He just smiled at me. "Good I'm glad it's to your liking, you'll be the only one using it seeing as I don't sleep." He turned away. No he didn't! He was not going to leave me alone. He was going to be my pillow whether he liked it or not.
I sat up and grabbed his hand and began to pull him down with me. "Oh no you don't, you're not escaping that easily." I scotched over to the other side of the bed and had him rest on the side I had just been on. "What's the use of a bed this big if I'm the only one in it?" He looked at me and smiled, pulling out hi wand and waved it and all the lights went off. I was a little surprised. I knew what he was but the sudden use of magic like it was no big deal took me off guard. "Wow, you really are magical aren't you?" I said stupidly.
He gave a small chuckle. "I just turned out the lights. It wasn't anything amazing."
"Like healing me and J.J.?"
"I just did what I had to. I couldn't let you be hurt."
He said it with such conviction that it made me feel like he had felt my pain with me. Like seeing me in pain caused him his own. I didn't want my Draco in pain, I wanted him happy. I did the only thing I could think of and closed the gap between us and nestled my head in his chest. He was such a good pillow. His skin may be cold but the electricity was strong. It felt strongest here, right at his heart. I know it's impossible but I could have sworn I almost felt it beat. He wrapped his arms around me and held on tight.
I wasn't ready for sleep yet. I wanted to hear his voice. I thought through all the things I had heard from the boys while I was phased. Everything they had heard and learned about Draco, all of his powers. I finally thought of something. "So you can read minds like Edward?" I asked, another yawn escaping.
He stroked my hair as he explained; it felt nice and relaxed me even more. "Yeah, but I use magic to do it, and I can turn it off if I want to give you privacy. It took all my willpower to stay out of your mind when you were asleep. I had already been sneaky; I didn't want to intrude anymore. I decided I would let you tell me how you felt about seeing me when you woke up."
"Hmmm." I was falling asleep and couldn't hold on for any more. I knew he would be there when I woke up again, just like he had been today. This had been the best day of my entire existence and I wasn't sure how it could get better, but I knew being with Draco would make it possible. I fell asleep and dreamt about my Draco.