So it's been forever and I am very sorry, but I started writing a Sons of Anarchy story and all my times been with that, because I want to get it going and started to post and I can't forget I already have another story posted! Way to much to take on at once! So I hope you enjoy the update and I'll try not to wait as long for the next update, sorry again
Love Nikci Riggs.
Rachel looked around the room that she had called her own the whole summer, it looked so empty again. All her things were packed and waiting by the front door for Paul to pick her up. She was schedule to be on a plan tonight at six. It was only ten in the morning, but it seemed like everyone wanted to get together one last time before she left for Ohio, she didn't plan on seeing them again until Spring Break when she convinced her fathers to let her come visit Hannah again, which they were all for seeing as how her Daddy had a week long convention scheduled for that week. Her and Hannah had already said their good-byes last night when Hannah left for her shift at the hospital. Sighing she moved on to the living room when she heard a knock at the door. Opening up she smiled brightly seeing Paul on the other side, though he didn't look to happy.
"Hey, Paul! You're early." She said moving out of the way to let him in.
"Yeah, well Emily called and said everyone was already at the beach, they can't wait till you get there anymore." He informed her grabbing all the bags at once and walking back out the door to his beat up truck and throwing the bags in the bed. Rachel had followed him out the door and was headed toward the truck too, but stopped when Paul leaned against the side studying her.
"What's the matter? Is there something on my face?" She questions her hands automatically going to her face to feel around.
"No." He said shaking his head. He kept on staring at her.
"Then what's the matter?" She questions. He didn't say anything for a few minutes, but finally he spoke in a low voice.
"You know you don't have to leave." He mumbled lowly. Rachel shook her head as she walked closer toward him. She placed her hand on his shoulder and squeezed sending him a gentle smile.
"Yes, I do." She said softly. Paul though shook his head.
"No, you don't. Emily said you could live with her or I bet your Aunt Hannah would let you stay with her and I already talked to the council and they would let you attend school on the reservation and you know Jared's mom would love to have you in the Glee club. You could start school here next week and everything would work out fine." He said pushing off from the car and shrugging Rachel's hand off to start pacing, running his hands through his short hair. Rachel just sent him that same gentle smile and shook her head.
"No, I really can't. I have a whole life in Lima that I like, I have a boyfriend that I want to be with, and besides my fathers would never let me move out here with Hannah or Emily, they love me too much to let me go away for months at a time." She informed Paul. Opening up her large pursue she pulled out a gift bag and held it out to Paul who just stared at it. "We'll be able to see each other every night." Rachel informed him, though she didn't get to continue, because strong arms pulled her closer wrapping their arms around her small frame. At first she stiffened not excepting it, but she relaxed after a minute and returned the hug. Paul laid his head on her and spoke into her hair.
"I going to miss you, Rachel. Seeing you over the computer isn't going to be the same as seeing you in person. This is going to fuckin' suck." Paul said and tightened his hold on her. She rubbed his back.
"I know, but I'll come down for Spring Break and I'll be back for the whole summer again. It will work out." Rachel said breaking the hug from Paul as she sent him a smile. He squeezed her shoulders, but let her go as he went to open her door for her helping her climb into the truck. The ride to the reservation was quiet.
She had been at the beach for hours and it was nearer the time for her to leave and it seemed that everyone wanted to talk to her. Not only was the pack there, but there was also the Tribal Beat kids that she had met and coached a few days ago and everyone was trying to talk to her before she left. Paul stood hovering over her shoulder though far enough away as not to crowd her though she knew it was hard on him, so she didn't say anything about it. She was currently talking to Seth about the Glee club members.
"So are you really liking the club?" She questions. Seth sent her a bright smile.
"Oh, yeah! I always liked music, but now it just seems like it's all I want to do." He answered her.
"And it's not bad who your singing partner is, huh?" She said bumping elbows with him. He seemed confused at first, but for realization dawned on him.
"Me and Rose? Oh, no! Not at all!" He said quickly.
"Really? I could have sworn something was going on there." Rachel mumbled to herself, but Seth still picked it up.
"No, I've always been close to her, but it's always been as a sister type thing. Besides she has a wolf of her own now." Seth informed her. Rachel raised her eyebrow, but still looked over her shoulder where she could hear Rose talking. She was sitting there with Kara and Coralee, but sitting on the other side of her was Embry who seemed to be watching intently every move that she made. Rachel wiped back around.
"Did Embry imprint on Rose?" Rachel whispers in shock. Seth just smiled again and nodded his head.
"Yeah, it happened at the party on the beach that night. She came up to say something to Jared and WHAM Embry started following her around like a little puppy." Seth informed her. "But they aren't the only ones." He said motioning back over toward Rose. Rachel looked again, but at first she didn't see what he was talking about. Looking around she noticed Collin and Brady standing off toward the trees, but close enough to where the threes girls to sit to watch and listen. Rachel turned back toward Seth.
"Collin and Brady?" She questions and was answered with a nod.
"Collin on Kara and Brady on Coralee, they didn't want to say anything, because Collin was scared what Quil would say and Brady didn't want to mess up his friendship with Collin, but it seems they've come to terms with everything." Seth said. Rachel spared them another quick glance and turned around again.
"I though imprinting was suppose to be rare. That's like half the pack now." She said more to herself than Seth, but he still answered.
"The Elders are just as puzzled as you are." He said and before anything else was said Emily and Kim were standing in front of her with large smiles.
"It's almost time for you to leave and we all want to hear you sing one more time before you leave us for a few months." Emily said.
"And we aren't going to let you leave until you sing for us." Kim said nodding her head in agreement with Emily's statement. Rachel smiled at her two new friends and stood up dusting off her jeans.
"Sure, who am I to deny my fans?" She said with a giggle and moved toward what was the certain of the circle. "But only if Rose, Kara, and Coralee will help me with one of the songs." She said looking at the younger girls who jumped up and headed toward her without a second thought. They all put their heads together and started whispering together as Rose took an iPod out of her pursue and a small travel dock as well sitting it on a log close by.
(Coralee, Rachel)
This was never the way I planned,
Not my intention
I got so brave, drink in hand
Lost my discretion
It's not what
I'm used to
Just wanna try you on
I'm curious for you
Caught my attention
I kissed a girl and I liked it,
The taste of her cherry chapstick
The group watched as Rachel and the three others girls danced around each other as they sang. Their imprints were stiff in their seats wanting to jump up and do something, but there was nothing that could be done in front of so many people who didn't know the secret. So instead they were forced to sit there and watch. The song couldn't have been over soon enough before the the younger girls stepped back and Rachel started another song this time by herself with a little back up from the girls.
We could just go home right now
Or maybe we could stick around
For just one more drink, oh yeah
Get another bottle out
Let's shoot the breeze
Sit back down
For just one more drink, oh yeah
Here's to us
Here's to love
All the times
That we messed up
Here's to you
Fill the glass
Cause the last few days
Have gone too fast
So lets give em hell
Wish everybody well
Here's to us
Here's to us
Everyone sat around the fire and watched as Rachel sang her heart out, it was like she sang for her last performance. It was breath taking. Paul couldn't take his eyes off of her, every time she sang he couldn't pull his eyes away. She was amazing and he knew that's what she needed to do with her life. When they song ended and everyone started clapping he was the loudest as she stepped back and linked arms with the other three girls and bowed with a bright smile on her face. He watched as she was slowly passed from person to person around the fire telling her good-bye before she was finally stopped in front of him. He checked his phone.
"It's time we head out. It's a little over an hour to get to the airport and you have to be able to get through the check points." He said putting his arm around her shoulder as she called out a good-bye to everyone as he guided her toward his truck. Her car had already been returned to the rental place and Rachel knew Paul would have tagged along if she drove herself or Hannah drove her. It was just easier this way. The ride to the airport itself was quiet, Paul was just savoring the last little bit he had left with Rachel and Rachel herself was tired from the good-bye party and just leaned her head against the window and listened to the music that played quietly in the background of the cab.
Paul pulled Rachel by her hand as he guided her through the airport to her gate. She only had her pursue as a carry on with her so she didn't have to worry about anything until she got off the plane in Ohio where her fathers would be waiting. Paul hadn't spoken to her since they got in the truck in La Push and she was getting nervous about parting with him like that. When they reached her gate Paul finally stopped pulling her and turned to face her. He pulled her into a tight hug.
"Be safe and let me know as soon as you land. I don't care what time it is here." He said into her hair. Rachel nodded her head.
"Don't worry, I will." She said wrapping her arms around Paul. It was going to be strange going back to Lima. In La Push she didn't have to try for the friends she made it was just natural with the girls and the Pack, but now she was headed back to were she had to fight for anything. And then there was Paul. He had been a constant for her these past two months and going to not seeing him at all was going to be strange. She didn't know what she was feeling for him, but she did know it made her question her relationship with Finn. Paul had given her a taste of what a relationship was like where she wasn't the only one trying to make it work. She knew her feelings were changing, but she just didn't know how. She was pulled out of her thoughts though when she felt Paul pulling away from her. Leaning back she craned her neck up to look him in the eyes.
"Wha-" She started, but Paul cut her off.
"Don't." And then his head was bent down and their lips were connected. At first she froze in shock, but after a second she unstiffened and just held on tight. It was so different then Finn she didn't know what to think. After a little bit Paul pulled away and kissed her on the forehead lingering there. "I know what your going to say, you have a boyfriend you love back in Lima. But you know what I don't care, Rachel. I love you and I want you and I'm going to fight for you until I can't fight anymore." He said in the background she heard.
"Last boarding call for Flight 564." A attendant answered and Rachel shook her head to clear the fog. Before she could do anything Paul placed another feather light kiss on her lips and sent her a devilish smirk.
"Just something to think about." And then he pushed Rachel toward the gates where the attendant was waiting to take her ticket. She was walking down the hallway when she turned around to see that Paul was watching her with a light smile. Still in her daze she made her way on to the plane, her brain not catching up with her until they were in the air. Her fingers raised to her lips that were still burning for those kisses.
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