Chapter 20
Kim's point of view
The rest of break was fun and no leeches showed up. I haven't been able to tell Jared about my little secret yet because I keep chickening out. Today's the first day of school since break. I'm wearing a purple shirt that says love, skinny jeans, gray vans, garnet stud earrings, and my promise ring from Jared. When I see Jared's truck appear I say my goodbye to Katherine and Avery then head outside. I see Paul and Embry in the bed of the truck and Jared next to the passenger side opening the door for me.
"Hey Jare," I say and kiss his cheek.
"Hey baby," he says and helps me in.
"Hey Kimmy," Embry says.
"Hi boys," I say.
"Ready for work Paul?" I ask and he groans. Jared gets in his seat and we head to school.
When we park I smile evilly, this week is going to be so fun! Jared helps me out and I turn to Paul.
"Carry my bag," I demand and he growls. Jared pulls me close and growls at Paul. Paul takes my bag and I smile.
"Good doggie," I say and Embry chuckles. I take Jared's hand and we walk into the school. People stare but I don't care.
"Kimmy!" Carlie yells and hugs me.
"Hey Carlie," I say.
"I'm so sorry we didn't hang out during break," she says.
"It's okay, I found other things to do," I say smiling at Jared.
"I see," she says smirking.
"Kimmy you never mentioned your friend was so pretty," Embry says.
"Sorry Em, this is Carlie, and Carlie you know the boys," I say.
"Nice to meet you," Carlie says and locks eyes with Embry. His jaw drops and eyes widen. Paul groans while Jared and I smile. Well Carlie will finally get to know the secret. She blinks and blushes looking away. Jared whispers to Embry and Embry smiles.
"Come on Carlie I need you for a second," I say and pull her into the nearest girls bathroom.
"Why was Embry staring like that at me?" she asks.
"Did you not like it?" I ask.
"It was kinda weird, I feel different," she says and I smile.
"Don't worry about it," I say.
"So how much of break did you and Jared spend together?" she asks and I blush.
"All of it," I say and she squeals.
"Details!" she says bouncing up and down.
"Will you calm down," I say chuckling at her.
"Well well well look who it is," a voice says and I mentally groan. Carlie and I turn around and see Lola and her minions.
"What do you want Lola?" I ask with a sigh.
"I want you to stay away from my Jared," she says and I lowly growl. He's mine!
"He's not yours anymore," I glare.
"Please he's always been mine," she says.
"He's not property," I say.
"You think he likes you, take a look in the mirror and get real," she says.
"Shut up Lola," Carlie says.
"This doesn't involve you," Lola says.
"Kim's my best friend so yes it does," Carlie defends.
"Whatever just stay away from Jared or you'll regret it," she says and they walk out of the bathroom. I sigh and look in the mirror.
"Don't listen to them, they're wrong Jared's totally in love with you," Carlie says.
"I know but it still hurts," I say and she nods. We walk out of the bathroom and find the guys where we left them. All the guys have frowns on their face and I know they heard everything.
"Lets get to class," I say.
It's now lunch and all of us are planning to sit together.
"Kim wait," Jared says and pulls me over to a wall of lockers. He waits until the halls are empty to start.
"Please tell me you don't think what Lola said is true," he says.
"I don't but it still hurt," I say.
"You're an amazing girl Kim, you're beautiful, smart, funny, caring, sweet, strong, brave, and so much more," he says and I smile.
"Thanks Jared," I say and he hugs me tight.
"Lets get lunch now, I'm starving," he says and I chuckle.
"Of course you are," I say.
"Go ahead and get a seat I just have to go to my locker really quickly," I say.
"Okay be quick," he says and kisses my head. He heads into the lunch room and I head to my locker. I get what I need and then hear footsteps approaching, please don't be Lola. I turn around and see Jacob Black and Quil Ateara.
"Can I help you?" I ask and they glare at me.
"What did you do to Embry?" Quil asks and I sigh.
"He's a totally different person now and we know Sam and his cult did something to him," Jacob says.
"And since you're with Jared we know you have the answers," Quil says.
"Sam didn't do anything to Embry," I say.
"Ya right, look at him!" Jacob says.
"He has gone through some changes but I promise you he's still the same," I say.
"Kim please just answer us, we just want our best friend back," Quil says and I frown. I know what they must feel like, I've heard Embry's thoughts about missing them.
"I can't tell you, I'm sorry," I say. They glare but leave. I sigh and head to the lunchroom. When in the lunch room I sit in between Jared and Carlie. Jared puts his arm around my shoulders and pulls me into his side. He kisses my head and I lay my head on his shoulder.
"Are you okay?" he asks and I nod.
"Just tired," I say.
"Eat something," he says. I spot a chocolate chip cookie on Paul's plate and smile.
"Paul give me your cookie," I say.
"No way," he says.
"Remember the deal," I remind and he groans giving me the cookie. I feel someone looking at us and turn around. I see Lola and her minions glaring at me and Jacob and Quil glaring at us. I look at Embry and find him frowning down at his food. I sigh and Jared rubs my back.
"Don't worry they'll understand soon," he whispers in my ear. Jacob's getting ready to phase soon, he's getting bigger. Quil will most likely phase too since it's in his blood. I just wish they would understand.