My Girl Chapter: 9 A Car
(Claire's point of view)
Our trip to L.A. was so prefect. We went to the beach everyday. I have to say it was strange to be on a beach that was warm and it didn't rain at all when we were there it was very sunny. Nessie looked like she was wearing sparkles on her body.
Quil had been to L.A. before so he was our unofficial tour guide. He took us on a Hollywood tour of houses. I had never seen houses that big. Then Quil took us to the Hollywood walk of fame and the Hollywood sign. Embry was like a little kid we had to keep telling him to calm down. Then Jake gets us a tour of a Hollywood movie set. I wasn't sure how much money it cost him but when he saw Nessie's face light up I think he didn't care.
Quil was beyond sweet the whole trip he was right by my side. He had breakfast went to mine and Nessie's room every morning. As soon as he saw me everyday he gave me a huge hug and a rose. I kept every rose and plan to press them to keep. He bought everything on the trip even when I told him Sam and Emily had given me plenty of money. He wouldn't even let me pay for the souvenirs I bought for everyone.
Quil and Jake shared a room right next door to mine and Nessie's. Embry had his own room across the hall. Every night Quil would tug me in like he had when I was a little girl.
On the plane home Quil held me hand and kept kissing my cheek. His lips are so warm just like in my dreams. He told me how much he had missed me when I was with Chad. He also told me he never wanted anything to come between us again. I could make my self say anything back then I just kissed his cheek and nodded.
When we got home Nessie came over to spend the night. She thinking I should tell Quil that I'm in love with him. I can't though. I mean Quil and I aren't like her and Jake. She's sure Jake loves her too. I can't risk our friendship again.
I told Quil I was taking a break from boys. I want this year to be about me. I'm going to focus on school. Miss Miller is making me Captain of the dance team. I also decided I needed to focus on my friendship with Quil. I have a lot to make up for. He deserves a better best friend than me. But I am going to try and show him how much his friendship means to me.
(Quil's point of view)
I'm sitting here in Claire's room on her bed waiting for her to finish getting ready so I can take her to school. "Claire Junior year will be over before you get there." I yelled out after looking at my watch. She laughed and came into the room. "I'm ready." She said turning toward me. She was wearing her new jeans that the Cullen's got for her birthday and her dance team captain t-shirt. She had her hair in a ponytail but it was curled. She wasn't wearing much make-up just the way I like. She caught me starring and said. "Do I look okay?" I chuckled and said. "Claire you look much better than okay." She blushed and giggled. I grabbed her hand and we ran out to the car. I love holding her small soft hand.
I dropped Claire off and headed for patrolling duties. Embry was already out there. I was happy to patrol with him. We were working the east side today. Every trail was clean. The vampires were staying away mostly these days. I was really worried when the Cullen's decided to stay that we would have problems but we haven't. I guess with all the wolves and the fierce Cullen's no one even would try. We all hoped anyway.
"Quil time to go get the car." Embry said snapping me out of my thoughts. We hurried to the Cullen's and changed quickly back to our human forms. Rose greeted us and said. "It's finished and Alice says she'll love it." "Rose thanks so much." "No problem Quil you know I have a soft spot for the kid." I smiled. She loved Claire like another niece.
I looked at the blue Mustang. It was just like the one she made me buy for Barbie when she was seven. That one was pink and she made me paint it blue. I saw Jake coming out of the house. He pretty much lived at the Cullen's these days. Even though Edward still wouldn't let him and Nessie date. "Jake man thanks for helping Rose the car's a beauty." He laughed and said. "Yeah well Blondie and I don't get a long but we both love cars and Claire." Rose rolled her eyes and said. "You two better go the girls should be ready soon." Jake and I nodded and told Embry bye. I started the car up and the engine purred.
(Claire's point of view)
"Come on Nes Jake and Quil should already be here." I said pulling her out the door. "Claire you a little anxious to see Quil." She said smirking. I rolled my eyes and said. "Yeah okay now let's go." I looked around the parking lot but I didn't see Jake or Quil's car. I knew they had to be here. Quil was always on time everywhere. Just another quality I found attractive about him.
"Where are they?" I asked Nessie. She pointed across the parking lot. Jake and Quil were standing in front of a beautiful blue Mustang. I ran across the parking lot right into Quil's arms. He picked me up off the ground and kissed my cheek. I looked at the car again before asking. "Whose car is this?" Quil and Jake both chuckled and Quil answered. "Yours Claire happy birthday."
I passed out right into Quil's arms. When I opened my eyes Jake, Nessie, and Quil were all starring concerned. "This is mine." I gasped looking at the car again. Quil smiled and said. "This is yours and my final present is driving lessons." "Really?" I chocked out. "Yelp Claire." I could feel the tears run down my face. "Its prefect thank you so much Quil." He chuckled as I hugged him again.
I noticed Jake and Nessie were already on the backseat. Quil took my hand and led me to the driver's side. He opened the door and asked. "Would you like your first lesson now?" "With all of you in the car?" I asked shocked yet again.
This time Nessie was laughing. "Claire I'm half vampire and these two are wolves we'll be fine." "That's true." I said getting into the driver's seat. Quil adjusted the seat, steering wheel, and mirrors before getting in to the passengers seat beside me. "Seatbelts everyone." I yelled I didn't care that they couldn't get that hurt. I was surprised but they all did as I asked.
(Quil's point of view)
"Okay Claire starter up." I was happy Claire was a pro. She drove carefully but very well. She was nervous at first but with encouragement she calmed quickly. She followed every direction I gave perfectly. When we dropped Jake and Nessie off they told her how great she did. She blushed but thanked them.
I decided to let her drive back to Sam and Emily's. When we pulled up in front of the house Adam and the twins came running out. Emily and Leah were right behind them. "Claire your car is so cool." Adam said starring at the car.
Sam came out of the house next and asked. "How'd she do?" I laughed and said. "She drives way better than you do." Everyone laughed and then Leah said. "That isn't hard though." Emily nodded her head in agreement making us all laugh again. "No really she is great." I said hugging Claire. She blushed bright red and kissed my cheek.
Claire was ready to drive with in two months. I was so happy when they first place she drove to on her own was my place. It seemed like we were closer than before Chad. I really was feeling ready to ask her out. I just still don't know how. What if she says no? I just couldn't handle that.
Author's Note: Thank you all so much for reading and your comments. I'm working on Chapter ten right now. It will be called Double Date.
Thank you,
Cindy