[side note: I do not get reviews very often, but I got one this time and I was MEGA psyched that I did. My friends make fun of me for writing this, but I am sure if they knew the feeling of getting a comment on something you have written, they would do it too. So THANKS to the amazing person who reviewed my story. Oh and um, I am not going to go day by day, that is far too lengthy, so I will skip weeks then months, then years the plan is to go until they are old and wrinkly. Lol]

Chapter 11

I feel like I have been living on a cloud. Ever since the bon fire everything fell into place. I found out more and more about the pack and who was in it. Since Nessie's family is still in the area and vampires travel through sometimes, the pack is getting bigger slowly.

Lilly is coming up in a week, it is great; I have missed her so much. Embry says that he is scared to meet her. That she sounds like a force of nature. I can tell he really wants her approval. I am positive she will like him. My grandmother said she may stay as long as she wants, as long as she helps around the house and all that.

My grandmother keeps acting like she doesn't know. It's nice though, I don't really feel comfortable talking to her about all of that stuff.

Its hard though sometimes when Embry is out patrolling with the pack. He told me a week ago that that one of the Cullen's could see the future and that a group of vampires were going to be traveling through soon. It scared me to know that because Embry always talked about how fun it was to fight them and how quick and strong they are. The group do suck blood but the future seeing vampire said that she could not see them hunting in our area, but you never know how long they will stay once they meet the Cullen's.

They have been running extra patrols which Embry has opted to do during the days while I am working. So lately I have just been working with his mother, Ron, and a new kid. Business is steady, but it is pretty boring over all.

Kim and I hang out on the nights both of our boys are gone. We talk about how worried we are and also about the guys. It is interesting; she is like a sister I never had. She braids my hair and we try on make-up together. It is easy to get along with her. I think we connect on two plains, one- we are both girlfriends/ soul mates to werewolves. Two- we are both only children.

She was the one who told me about all of their minds being linked though. I am happy she did though, now I understood why they all knew each other and me so well. The whole pack and imprintee's are kind of like a large strange family.

We started a new tradition which is every Saturday night the whole pack get together and the girls cook for the boys. It is fun, a community dinner. We only do it at Emily's because she said she liked to have them, and because she made the investment into an over sized table and has the most room.

There is one fairly new were wolf who is really nice. His name is Andy. He is still in high school and is a junior. I talked to him about getting my GED and I think I kind of converted him to get one too. He says now most of the pack are out of high school he feels really out of place. Sure there are kids his age, but he says they just don't connect. I understand him pretty well. He was the last to change and all the guys are constantly giving him crap. He still hasn't learned how to completely control his phasing but he is getting much better.

I think it is funny how they all act, they look so much alike but they all have completely different personalities. I kind of see them as the dwarves from snow white. I would never tell them that though.

The weirdest part of everything though, is how everything just fits into place. I fit with Embry, we just melded. I fit into the pack family, how even as mystical and weird as it is, it is so normal.

My aunt and uncle have been coming around the house a lot, she is starting to show too. She looks beautiful. My uncle acts like she is so breakable. He hovers around her brings her food and water. Never lets her stretch too far to get something, it's really cute. Even Embry noticed at a dinner at their house one night only he said, "He seems really protective of her, of course, if you were pregnant I think I would just put you in bubble wrap."

I giggled back and said, "I would never let you."

Everything around me is changing for good. I just hope it stays that way.

Today is the day Lilly comes. She really chose a good day, with the end of summer coming the sunny days are becoming less frequent, but today was sunny and warm. I was wearing a pair of shorts and a hard rock café t—shirt.

Embry and I waited right outside of the security gates, I was anxious to see her too. I was fidgeting and pacing. Eventually Embry grabbed me from behind and held me close and said, "Relax, she will be here soon."

I knew he was right, but still. He chuckled every time I tried to get out of his grasp. I decided to think about tonight. Tonight the guys were planning on having a big bonfire. IT would be so much fun for her. She would probably flirt with every available guy there, but that is just her. I hope it doesn't rain too much while she is here, she is an outdoor person and I would hate for her to be stuck inside, but then again, rain would probably not stop her.

I looked around when I realized she would be coming out any second. Good thing I did too because right when I did I saw her on the other side of security waving. I waved back and Embry laughed at my enthusiasm. When she walked through she was still somewhat far away and I tried to run up to her; Embry's arms were still restraining me though, I wiggled and slapped him on the hands and he let go.

I ran up to her and she dropped her purse and yelled, "I have missed you so much!" and we hugged.

It was great to hug her again; it was like having a part of my old life back. We laughed and giggled like children until I felt Embry behind me.

She quirked her eye brow at me and said, "Ah, is this him? Lover boy?"

I laughed and said, "Yes this is Embry, Embry this is Lilly."

He smiled and stuck out his hand, "Its very nice to meet you, welcome to Washington."

"Mhm, you know your hand is super hot? Are you feeling okay?" Of course that is the first thing she would say.

He chuckled, "Yes mam, it's in my blood."

"Okay, good. It is nice to meet you by the way." I smiled happy they were getting along. I could see Embry was a little thrown by her, but he would get used to it.

We got her bags and Embry went to the truck with them and said he would pull up on the curb. Lilly and I hung out waiting for him and she said, "Anna, do you know how hot that kid is?" I giggled.

"I know, it's great, you should see him with his shirt off!"

She let out a bark, "That's okay."

She made me tell her how we met and all the details. I decided to wait to tell her I had already slept with him. I knew she wouldn't care, but I figured we could do that tonight.

On the way home I told her about La Push and the guys and about the Bon Fire tonight. Embry kept his arm around my waist while he drove and she noticed. We talked about stories from when we were growing up and Embry took them all in. He smiled when he heard about us getting pink slips and being suspended and said, "I never knew you were such a bad girl."

I blushed deep red when Lilly winked at me and said, "You have no idea, her parents thought I was the bad influence, but she was always the one who told me to do stuff."

He laughed at that and said, "I can see that, she has that way with people."

She told him about the first time we got drunk together and we got caught. He thought that was the best. What happened was Lilly's older brother had a bottle of Captain Morgan in his room and even though it burned going down we drank it. He was so angry when he got home, he told on us. Her mother got so mad, but she didn't tell my parents. She said the punishment would be the rest of the night and next day. It was too, we spent the whole night barffing off her deck and then sleeping with wet cloths on our heads. The next day we had the worst hang over ever. I swore I would never get that drunk again, and I still haven't.

When we got to La Push we went straight to my house and we unpacked. Embry hung out down stairs and watched T.V. while we talked and got ready for tonight.

"So, Anna? Are there going to be hot guys there tonight?" I laughed thinking of their temperature.

"Oh yeah, trust me, all of his friends are hot, not to mention buff and tall. They are like brothers."

"Really? Hmmm…. Maybe I will hook up with one while I am here…"

I smiled at the thought, "Yeah maybe. Let me warn you though, they are pretty big and crazy. You just have to with the flow and have fun with them…"

"I have never had a problem with crazy." She said dazing out a little, then said, "So what's new with you? Other then you know everything? I can tell there is something you want to tell me."

I laughed, she knew me far too well. "Yeah um, you may want to sit down. …" she gave me a glance that said, 'just tell me'. "Well, basically, I um, slept, with um…"

"Oh my god!" she practically screamed, "You slept with Embry!" I just nodded and she squealed, "Wow, Anna, you have to tell me how it happened!"

I smiled and my face was beat red, "It was on the beach, after a bon fire, it was so perfect, it was like a dream."

"A beach? Wow, you really went all out! Well, that's good I guess. You guys are being safe right?"

"Yep."

"Good, because I am too young to be called an aunt." I laughed at that.

We talked some more then headed down stairs. "Ready?" Embry said as we walked in.

"You know it!" Lilly said.

I nodded and we started to walk out. Embry caught me from behind and turned me around and kissed me. "Did I hear yelling earlier?" he said when we finished.

"Um yeah, no biggy." I said worried.

He laughed and then pulled me out the door, "there you are lovebirds, I thought you weren't going to unlock."

I blushed and said, "Oh shut up."

Instead of stopping t Emily's we went straight to the beach to meet the guys. The bon fire was started even though it wasn't even dark yet. They were once again playing football and I saw some of them in the water. I am sure it was refreshing for them, but for me it would have been ice cold.

When we arrived at the group Kim came up first and said, "Oh good, I needed some girls, the testosterone is killing me, you must be Lilly?" she said holding out her hand.

"Ah yes." She said smiling. Lilly was never very good with other girls, she was the girl that hung out with the guys and she liked it that way. I am glad she wasn't hostel to Kim though; she seemed to understand she was a genuinely nice person.

We sat down on the log and I nodded to Embry telling him to go play with the guys. They were completely oblivious of Lilly being there. I told her who each one was and she repeated every name. I looked around for Andrew and saw him in the water with Seth and Brady. I wanted Andrew and Lilly to meet for some reason. I felt like if there was anyone for her to hook up with it would be him.

Eventually it got dark and Kim, Lilly and I were chatting like a group of old friends. Jared and Embry joined us for a while but then went back to the other guys. Emily eventually came down with hot dogs and supplies for smores. All of the guys came in like a swarm of bees I went looking for Andrew once I ha my food and told him I wanted him to meet Lilly.

We were heading towards them when Lilly turned our direction laughing at something and waved me over. I kept walking but all of the sudden I noticed Andrew was standing behind me.

I looked at him to see a confused and happy face. "Andrew? Earth to Andrew? Coming?"

"Um yeah. " we walked over to them and sat down I introduced them and Lilly winked at me. I could tell she was going to go after him now. At first he was really shy and then half way through eating she made a remark about how much they ate and he jumped in with some witty comment and became uncharacteristically confident.

I looked at Embry who was sitting next to me shoving another hot dog in his face, I think that made the 7th and there was still more on his plate. He put down his hot dog and said, "What?"

I laughed because his mouth was kind of full and said, "What is up with Andrew?" quietly so no one could hear.

He looked over at him and said, "What do you mean he seems fine?" and watched him some more and then Andy put his hand on hers and looked into Lilly's eyes, "Oh no." was all he said.

I looked at his face and all of the sudden it hit me, Andrew had imprinted on Lilly. OF course, the forces around me wanted them to be together, I had a feeling they would like each other, but soul mates? Oh no was right, she was going back to California the weekend before school started back up, two and a half weeks.

"No.." I said under my breath.

"Yes." Embry said, "Should I go talk to him?" he said looking worriedly at me.

I thought about it, "No, let him figure out what to do. Maybe things will work out." I wanted to be hopeful.

"Yeah, maybe."

I thought about how Lilly would take the news of the werewolves and vampires. Then it came to me, she would love it. She loved vampire books, she believed in werewolves and witches. That was her thing; we had spirit callings in the hunted house in our town. She would totally believe it. Good, I thought, than it will be easier for him. I smiled at the idea, two best friends marrying guys who were brothers. It was like our dream come true, we used to talk about doing that when we were in Elementary school. Well we were going to marry twin human brothers who were rich, but this works too.

I smiled at her and she smiled at me. I could tell she was ready to pounce all over him. She asked him to grab her something to drink and then she came over to me.

"He is so cute! Thanks for introducing us! He is so strong and muscular. God, I just want to eat him all up!" I laughed.

"Yep, you guys look great together."

Embry chimed in behind me, "Yeah, just be careful." She looked at him questioningly, "He can have a temper problem."

"That only makes him hotter!" she said giggling.

I looked at Embry to see him grimace, I knew what he was thinking: She was going to test her limits and he would get angry and he could phase. I saw the problem too so I said, "Just promise me one thing?"

She laughed, "Yeah okay, what is it?"

"Don't make him too angry on purpose, you don't know what you're getting into."

She looked at me and said, "What is that supposed to mean?"

I was about to respond but then Andrew came up from behind her and said, "Hey, do you want to go for a walk?"

She beamed like a light bulb and said, "Yeah, sure, you won't get me lost will you?"

"I would never dream of it." He said putting his hand over his heart.

I looked at Embry and saw him shoot Andrew a look that said, ' be extra careful' and I saw Andrew nod and walk away with Lilly. Before they were completely out of sight Lilly turned around and smiled at me and mouthed, "thank you!"

When they were gone Kim came over with Jared and said, "Did Andrew just do what I think he did?"

"You mean imprint? We can say the werewolf lingo now she is gone." said Embry.

I laughed and said, "Yep, I think that is exactly what he did."

"wow," she said slowly, "So how do you think this will work out? I mean, she has to go back to California and he can't just leave La Push?"

"I know, I am not sure. Do you think he will tell her while she is here?" I hope he does.

Kim sighed and was about to say something when Jared cut in, "I think he will tell her tonight."

Embry laughed and said, "Nah he will wait."

"No way man, he will go for it, I can tell. Did you see the way he was acting around her? And you know, he really sucks at keeping secrets."

"Wanna bet?" Embry said.

"Ten bucks says he does it tonight."

"Fine, shake." They shook hands and I rolled my eyes.

"So, what I was going to say before…" Kim said, "He could tell her tonight or he might just not tell her. But, I think when she leaves he will have some major issues."

"Yeah totally." I said gazing in the direction they went.

We sat around and gossiped some more while Jared and Embry watched to see if they would come back. Eventually Jake and Nessie showed up and sat down with us.

"Hey!" I said hugging Nessie. I had learned about the whole deal with her and I was comfortable with her now.

"Hey, sorry we are late." She said smoothly.

"Is there any food left?" Jake said looking around.

Paul heard him from across the fire and said, "Naw man, you should have stopped kissing and come down earlier, your loss. Those hot dogs and smores were goooood."

Nessie blushed and kissed Jacob on the cheek, "I can make you some food when we get back to my place, or Esme can, you know how much she likes to cook for you."

"Mhm." He said, "Sounds good."

Kim and I filled them in for what they missed and at the end Jacob said, "Ten bucks says tonight, because, He sucks at keeping a secret."

I laughed, not him too! "Fine guys." Embry said, "But you'll be wrong!"

I watched Nessie roll her eyes and laugh at them. We talked for a while more until I decided to call Lilly and see where she was. I have to work tomorrow and I wanted to go home. I had almost asked Trish for the day off, but then with the weather being so nice and I had today off I decided I would work tomorrow and see about getting a couple days off later.

Her phone rang and rang until finally she answered, "Hey!" I said.

"Where are you?"

"We are walking around in the forest and talking." she was out of breath and whispering.

"Okay…" I said, "I need to work in the morning, I'm sorry, I am going to leave soon. Will you be back?"

"Oh um, I will get home with Andy. Is that okay with you?" I could tell she was worried about me being mad she wasn't with me.

"Not a problem. Tell him to be safe." I laughed.

She growled under her breath and said, "Oh shut it, I will see you later. I am sleeping with you right?"

"Yep, with me. Love you! Night!"

"Love you too! Tell the rest I say sorry for bailing!"

"Yep, bye!"

And that was that. I turned to Embry and said, " I think he is telling her tonight."

He looked at me and narrowed his eyes, "Now your against me too? What is this?"

He gave me the sad face and I giggled, "Sorry, but they are movin fast out there."

"Ha!" said Jared victoriacly slapping hands with Jake.

"You haven't won yet…" said Kim.

They laughed and said something about, soon we will have.

We hung out for a bit longer but then I yawned and Embry and I decided to leave.

It wasn't that late, but I barely slept the night before and I needed to get up early.

He carried me up the paths to the little parking lot and set me in the car and kissed my head.

"Are you running patrol tonight?" I asked.

"Yep, so I will pick you up for work. Is that okay?"

"Yep, sounds good."

He took me all the way to my bed and set me down. He kissed my head and then he was gone. I slept like a log until my bedroom light flew on and I heard, "I cannot believe you wouldn't tell me I was heading into a pack of werewolves!"

I groaned, "Can we talk about this later? Its late!"

I could tell she was still in shock, but at the same time my body did not want to deal with it right now.

"No. We talk now. Get up!"

I moaned and sat up rubbing my eyes. Embry lost the bet, dang it. "What happened?" I ask as nicely as I could trying not to be angry she woke me up.

"Everything was great, amazing actually, we were walking in the woods and I was so happy, so comfortable. It was so unlike me you know." I nodded, "Well we stopped at this tree that had fallen and sat down. We got to talking about life and all of that and then he got this look o his face when I asked him about what he does in his free time. I ignored it and he said he just ran. I thought that was awesome. Well we kept talking and he decided to tell me some of the legends. They were so nice, so romantic and real. I could tell he believed them but I thought it was just a story. And, its my thing ya know? I like this kind of stuff. Then he told me they were real and he told me about imprinting. I got scared. I didn't run, but I walked away. I just didn't know what to say. All in one night you know? You just find your soul mate. I mean, I don't know. How can I after one night be so devoted to someone? How can he? I don't understand." I mhm'd and 'I see'd' in all the right places and she kept going, "And then as I was walking away I turned around to say something, but he wasn't looking at me, he was running into the woods, I watched him and he just exploded into a wolf. I didn't know what to do! He ran away and, Anna, how do i? Obviously he is my soul mate and we will be together, but, my god." Then she went silent.

I sat there waiting for more. I have no idea what she is thinking but I can hear howling in the distance, it seems like two or three wolves, sharing hurt. I knew it was them. I don't know if she heard them but then her face changed.

"Anna!"

"what?" I said studying her.

"I just ran away from my soul mate! What kind of person am I? The most beautiful guy I have ever seen in my life tells me he wants to be with me forever and I run away!"

"Sh, its okay." She was getting hysterical now I could feel the breakdown coming. I put my arms around her and whispered calming words in her ear. "It will be all right, you'll see."

She started to sob, I could barely understand her but what I got was, "He is going to hate me. He- he was so angry. I- I am a horrible person. I will never see him. " she kept going and going. I just held her for hours.

Then all of the sudden she perked up and said, "I have to go find him."

I looked at her, "Do you know what time it is?"

"So, I know he is out there somewhere. Is there a trail behind your house?"

I nodded a yes and she just took off, just as fast as she came in. What should I do? My best friend just ran off into the woods to find her werewolf soul mate, how do I react? I looked out my window to see her running into the forest just to stop at the edge. I watched as a huge blonde wolf came out of the forest with his head down.

She walked up to him, fearless and flung herself on him. Her entire body started to shake again and the wolf lay down. He had been close by the whole time, good. I watched the wolf walk away and then a man came out of the woods, Andrew. She looked up at him and started talking, than he just kissed her and stroked her hair, now it was not my place to look. I looked around my room to see the clock say it was 5am.

I guess I will get ready for the day. I looked at the sky to see the horizon getting lighter and the sky was still clear and beautiful. I decided to wear my blue blouse with my dark jeans and brought them with me to the bathroom. I took a nice long shower and used extra soap. When I was done getting ready I had plenty of time to make a real breakfast for Embry and I.

I decided on a quiche. I put broccoli, cheese, ham, some spices, and things to fluff it up. I found a ready to back pie crust in the freezer and put it in the pie pan. I poured it in and put it in the oven. I decided to make coffee because I can barely stay awake. i poured myself a cup and looked out our front window. A nice day meant good tips, maybe Lilly and I could go out together and maybe go shopping or something on one of my days off. With all of the tips and money I had I could probably treat her to something cool.

I heard Embry pull into the drive way and he walked down the path grumbling. I giggled and stood up to check on the food. When I turned around he was quietly opening the door and walking inside.

"Hey babes!" I said as he walked through the door way.

"Hey beautiful." He said and I kissed him full on the lips.

He sighed and said, "You know I love you more than anything?"

I smiled and said, "I do, and I love you too. How was patrol?"

"Well I was with Jared so when Andrew phased after the whole "thing" with Lilly Jared bragged for a while. It kind of sucked, but then Andrew got so mad at him for betting on him he tackled him to the ground and tried to rip his head off. When he realized what he was doing he jumped off of Jared and ran to your house to make sure she got home okay. His thoughts were so crazy, I was having trouble thinking straight. Then I watched him attempt to listen in on you two when she got home. Sorry you didn't get much sleep, by the way. But it was just a fun filled night!" he said ending it with sarcasm. He looked really tired. I noticed it more often now.

I kissed him again and said, "Sorry… Are you hungry?"

"Oh yeah." He said, "It smells amazing."

"Good." I said pulling it of the oven. I made him a huge plate with a large piece and extra apples and cut myself a small piece.

We ate in silence and I heard the front door open. "Lilly?" I said.

"No, it's um Andrew." He said walking in with Lilly sleeping in his arms.

"I am going to put her to bed, is that okay?"

"Yeah go ahead. Um, there is some quiche if you want some?"

"Thanks, I think I will stay with her for a while."

"Okay, tell her about the food when she wakes up, she will be starving, and quiche is her favorite."

"Okay, thanks. Oh and sorry guys, I just didn't know how to do it."

"Don't worry man, we have got your back, now go."

Andrew smiled and walked her up to the room. I can't believe it worked out this way, but I am not upset. Andrew is a great guy and they deserve each other. Embry smiled at me and took my plate and put it in the sink.

When we got to work an early morning fishing crowed was there and we both set off right to work. A couple of the pack members came in to get some late morning grub, their bill was by far one of the largest I have ever seen, especially for breakfast. While I was counting out my bills and tips for the day Lilly and Andrew came in.

They waved at me and then sat down in a booth. Lana started to serve them and I watched. Andrew was at full attention while Lilly was speaking. They sat next to each other and he kept his arm around her the whole time. When Lana left to get their drinks they just sat there looking into each other's eyes like they had been in love for years.

I had never pictured Lilly as the type who would fall so fast, but I guess with the knowledge that he was her soul mate, how could she not? It looks almost too easy. I wonder what will happen when she has to leave?

"Ready?" Embry said from behind me.

"Um, Yeah. Here is your tips, Let me go give Ron his. Go chill with Andrew and Lilly, I will be right there."

He looked around and saw the two love bird ogling each other and smiled, "Okay." And he kissed me on the top of the head and walked towards them. I went back and gave Ron his tips and grabbed my stuff off the hook.

When I came out of the kitchen I could hear Embry making fun of them and I smiled. When I got to the table he looked up and scooted over for me.

"Hey girly!" Lilly said beaming.

"Hey! What did you order?" I smiled and Embry wound his arm around my waist.

"Just a burger, wolf-man here ordered three and extra fries." She giggled when he poked her in her ribs.

They flirted a little and Embry and I sat staring into each other's eyes until Lana came over saying, "Okay love birds, your food is ready." She smirked at me and I laughed.

She put down three cheese burgers a burger for Lilly. She put the extra fries in the middle of the table and Embry and I made ourselves welcome to eat them.

After Andrew finished stuffing the burgers in his face he looked at the plate of fries and said, "Aw guys!"

We laughed and Lilly said, "I am sure you have had enough food. You also had like two huge pieces of quiche!"

I frowned at him, "Was there any left when she came down? Or for Grams?"

"Well I had to sneak out your window so you grandmother didn't know I was up stairs, but when I walked in she was having a piece, so yeah, but Lilly gave me half of her piece…. Yep, they both had some, but nothing is left."

I laughed, how could I not expect that? I watched Andrew some more interacting with Lilly, he was so different, but in a good way. He eyes shined when she spoke and when she laughed he smiled, I could tell he loves her more than anything.

"Okay, I think we will head out, Need a ride?" I said knowing they would reject it.

"Nope, I think we are going to walk…" Lilly said looking at Andrew for back-up and he nodded his head in agreement an she beamed.

"Cool, well I will see you tonight?" Its Saturday and the girls have to make dinner for the pack, she could probably get away with sitting out, but they should be there.

"Yep." Andrew said, "What are you guys doing today?"

I was about to start talking when Embry said, "Cliff diving."

My jaw dropped, I had promised I would go with him when the weather was nice, oh no.

"Anna? Cliff diving? I have to see this." Andrew laughed out.

"Cliff diving? Are you guys crazy?" Lilly asked.

I mumbled a "yes" under my breath and Embry said, "Nope, your welcome to come, the rest of the guys might be there, but I think a couple had to run patrol today, Sam is doubling up lately."

"Um, no, I think I will pass. Maybe another time Anna?" lilly looked at me.

Her eyes were full of guilt, I knew what she was thinking and said, "No problem, how about we go out tomorrow when I get off of work? Maybe a movie and some shopping?"

"Sounds great, just us?" she said.

"Yep, just us." And both of the guys' face fell and Embry groaned. I had warned him we would need some bonding time alone, but I don't think he really took the alone part in. We can't have giant guys around us twenty four seven though.

"Cool."

Embry and I got out of the booth, "Sweet, well I will see you tonight at Emily's, have Andrew tell you what's going on."

"Okay, Later Anny." I smiled when she called me Anny, no one has really called me that since my parents died. My real name is Annabel, but I have never gone by it. The only reason Embry and the boys knew it was because Embry caught a look at my driver's license.

We waved when we walked out the door and walked to the truck. I when we started driving back to my house I turned on Embry, "Cliff Diving? Your supposed to warn me when you are going to make me jump off cliffs into the dangerous ocean!"

He chuckled, "I'm sorry, but you would have come up with an excuse if I had told you before, I couldn't let you bail on your promise."

I grumbled under my breath and said, "Fine, but your with me the whole time, got it?"

He put his hand up in a scouts honor thing and said, "I wouldn't have it any other way."

"mhm." I said. The truth is I am somewhat afraid of heights, I guess this is one of the best ways to get over it, but jumping off a cliff?!

"Anna, stop worrying, the water today is nice and smooth, a storm will be here soon so the currents are calm. And if anything does happen, I will be right there to save you."

I smiled at the thought of Embry being a lifeguard, saving people, saving me…"Okay." I said when he pulled up to the house.

"You stay here and I will go change."

I walked inside the house and told my grandmother what I was doing quickly, she said, "Okay, um, is there something you want to explain to me?"

I thought about it, she so knew about Lilly and Andrew, how could she not? She knew about Embry and me.

"Um, I guess, the jist of it is, Andrew imprinted on Lilly."

She smiled nodding her head, "that's what I thought, that's it." I studied her for a bit and she flipped a page in her magazine.

" Are you okay?" I asked, her demeanor seemed off.

"Yes, I and just thinking about the future, it's hard for an old lady to think about sometimes." I nodded my head and hugged her.

"I love you grams, sorry I haven't been around much."

"Nonsense, you do everything, cook and clean up, you even do the shopping. You are around a lot, Embry is too."

I smiled at her, "Okay, well I am going to go throw on a bathing suit."

"Okay sweetheart." She said.

I went up stairs and changed into a two piece I had. The thing about me was I am tall and kind of big boned, but a couple years ago I made a pledge to myself to keep fit, and I did. I have a smooth stomach and nice curves. I was no longer embarrassed to wear a bathing suit. The two piece was black and it was a bikini top the tied around my neck with shorts for bottoms. I threw on my skirt over the shorts and since it was a nice day I didn't put a top on just a zip up hoody that I didn't zip up all the way.

I went back down stairs and waved bye to my grandmother. Who told me to be safe.

On the way over I let my hair out of the restraining bun and Embry put his arm around me and pulled me close, "You know how irresistible you are?" he said in a breathy voice.

"It's a two way mirror." And I kissed his neck and he moaned.

I kissed him a couple more times until I realized I might be distracting him from the road. He mumbled something I didn't catch and pulled up to the cliffs. I looked out over the ocean, of course Embry was right, compared to the normal crashing waves it was pretty quiet. The sun was high in the sky and there were people playing on the beach.

I looked over to see three guys over on the cliffs and inhaled deeply. They are going to watch me jump, scary!

We walked over to them it was Jared, Paul, and Jake. "Who's on patrol today?" Embry asked from next to me.

"Sam ordered Brady, Collin, and Seth to do it." Paul said, "Anna your jumping today?"

I blushed and said, "Uh, yeah…" I put my hand behind my neck and rubbed it.

"Nice!" Jake said, "Nessie loves to do it, but her aunts and mother made her go hunting today, so she couldn't come."

"Bummer." I said. My fear was rising, but then Jared took off from behind me and did a flying leap and waved in air off the cliff. He looked so care free, but then again he is a giant wolf boy who is indestructible.

"Where is Kim and Rachel?" I asked Paul.

He laughed and said, "They would never do this, they think we are crazy enough as it is. I am surprised Embry got you out here! I mean I know you promised, but I never thought…"

"Yeah, it's called a trick." I said grumbling. Embry laughed from behind me and pulled me into his bare side.

"I'm sorry, but you will love it! Promise." I smiled at his enthusiasm and he kissed me hair, how could I resist it?"

"Yeah, okay, let's get this over with."

Embry smiled and started to tell me all the safety rules, he told me to not dive and just jump straight down and we would be holding hands. He went over a couple more things and then it was time to go.

I felt like I was shaking with fear and then I thought, "Buck up, be brave." So I stood up straighter and Embry said, "On three we will run to the edge and jump, got it?"

"Yep. Got it." I said, going with the "be brave deal".

I smiled at him one more time and he started to count down, on three we took off like rockets when I reached the edge I jumped into the air clinging for dear life to Embry's hand and then we were flying.

The air rushed around me and my heart was in my throat. Everything was moving fast and slow all at once. I would have screamed, but nothing came out, I flailed my free arm and legs. It was a wonderful feeling, like nothing could touch you or hurt you, and then we hit the water. I almost let go of Embry's hand but he held on. We kicked to the surface and our heads broke through.

I smiled and hugged Embry, "That was great!" I said smiling. The current was still present and kind of strong, but I was okay.

"I knew you would like it!" and he kissed me full on the lips. It was amazing, the salt in my mouth excitement and happiness, I knew I could never have lived with out this.

"Thank you!" I said when we pulled apart.

"get on my back and I will take us back up the cliffs."

I did what he said and he pulled up to the bottom of the cliff to this very small path way. I clung to him the whole time smiling.

When we got to the top all the guys laughed and slapped hands and Paul asked, "So good or bad?"

I smiled and said, "It was great!"

Jared then walked over to his jeans and pulled out his wallet. "You bet on me!"

Jared laughed, "Only if you would like it or not. Oh are you going again?"

I smiled and nodded looking to see who lost the bet and then both Jake and Jared were handing money over to Paul.

"I'm rich!" he yelled and stashed it in his pocket.

Embry laughed with him and said, "That is why you don't bet on my girl."

The rest of the afternoon was spent cliff diving. I took a break to sun bathe while the boys jumped.

"You look so beautiful. Embry said whispering in my ear next to me. I opened my eyes to see him laying in the grass with me.

"Mhm." And then my sun was blocked by the giant Quileute guy on top of me.

He leaned down and kissed me and I put my arms around his neck. Our lips melded together and my stomach did flips. My mind went to mush, his kiss was so passionate and hungry I couldn't help but pull him closer.

"Guys! Break it up! You are in public!" Embry pulled away and growled at Paul.

Then he looked back into my eyes, "We should…. Probably… stop." I said trying to catch my breath and thoughts at once.

"We don't have to listen to Paul…" he said being very seductive.

I almost faltered but then Jared piped up to, "Come on! We are right here!"

I smiled and said, "Go back to diving, I will just be here."

"We will go back to your place to change after two more dives, is that okay?"

"mhm." Was all I could say and he kissed me sweetly one more time and then got up and went back to the boys.