I would have updated sooner but my dog Takita for short got attacked by some dogs yesterday. She had to get stitches at the vet's on her neck but she should be fine. I'm very angry with the owners of the dog because this wouldn't have happened if they kept their dogs on their leash. Good thing I reported them to the Human Society of Yuma otherwise they'd get away with it. Besides Takita was a small dog compared to them. Neither of the two dogs was vaccinated and Takita didn't do anything to them. They just ran full speed and yanked her from my mother's arms. Never be afraid to report neglect or abuse on animals, it can change a dog's life. Anyway onward with the story, oh and thanks for the reviews but fanfiction still won't let me reply to them so just thanks you gals! You know who you all are. :D
Ariella's POV:
I must have been asleep for quite awhile because when I opened my eyes the sun was barely coming up. Damn it, Paul didn't wake me up. No, he must have wanted me to sleep. I was kind of exhausted from yesterday and the night before. I got out of bed and made my way to check on Jace. He wasn't in the nursery so I went into the kitchen.
Paul was with him feeding him with a bottle. "Good morning," he said to me.
"Morning," I replied. "How come you didn't wake me up?"
"You looked peaceful sleeping; I didn't want to disturb you." He responded.
I nodded. "Okay, well I'm going to get ready for school."
Paul nodded once and I went to shower. Then I had to blow dry my hair and comb it through. I put on a pair of skinny jeans and a long sleeved purple shirt. Once I finished that I ate some cereal and then brushed my teeth.
Paul had put Jace in his high chair. My son was already five months old. I couldn't believe how fast time went by. Jace cooed and I picked him up in my arms. He was still in his footie pajamas so I gave him a bath in the baby tub before dressing him for the day. Jace now went to daycare since Paul and I both had school. Besides my parents were moving and they had to pack everything. I felt slightly annoyed that they were moving off to Seattle. It felt like they were abandoning me again, but I needed to grow up even if I'm only seventeen. Then I remembered by looking at the calendar that Paul's birthday is in a month. He was born on December tenth. Meaning I had a month to think about what to get him. It wasn't hard to get Sam and Emily a gift. We got them a gift card to Bed Bath and Beyond since Lindsey/Paul and me didn't know what to get them for a wedding gift.
Hmm, what could I get Paul? I could ask one of the pack members but I bet they'd spill in their thoughts. Damn, I should ask a guy's point of view. No wait, my brother! He had to know what guys like, other than video games. No, wait that's even better! A video game, but which one? I could always ask the store person. He could most likely give me an idea. I set Jace down in the high chair and then I made myself a sandwich for lunch, and placed it into my hand bag along with a juice box. After I finished that up I decided it was time to head off to school. Paul was out of the shower and ready to go in no time. He took Jace and carried him outside to the truck. When it came to dropping Jace off at day care we both went since I still hadn't got my license. I never had time to do so since I had school and had to take care of Jace. He liked it there; well the women who took care of Jace adored him to death.
I slipped my hand bag over my arm and got Paul's back pack before heading out the door. We made our way to the nursery and I felt the sadness perk up inside me. I wish I didn't have to leave Jace here. I should be the one to care for him; I'm his mother after all. But school also would be needed if Paul and I were to provide for him in the future. College was definitely an option too although I rather pursue dancing, except that didn't pay the bills too well unless you're famous, which would never happen to someone like me, I was too invisible for that.
Paul held Jace as we walked into the nursery together. Betty the lady who usually takes care of Jace beamed and took him from Paul. "See you two after school," Betty said.
Paul and I kissed Jace goodbye before leaving the nursery. Paul had gotten a raise from the council so he didn't have to work at the garage anymore. I was grateful for that since he usually is cranky after work. When reached school Paul turned the ignition off and looked over at me. "Something on your mind?" He asked.
I shook my head, "Not really, you?"
He shook his head no. His hands cupped my cheeks. "Except this," He whispered and pressed his lips lovingly to mine. I enjoyed our seconds of bliss before pulling away.
"Come on, we have class." I told him and we got out of the car. Paul had his arm around me as we went to the only class we had, American Government. The school switched to having homeroom at the end of the day rather than first thing in the morning. I guess we only used homeroom for getting papers to take home or for the first day for our schedules.
Paul moved his arm from me and went to his seat. Unfortunately I had to sit next to Tony. It sucked knowing he tried to drug rape me. Tony however never once talked or looked at me since the incident. Maybe Paul scared him off. I'd be afraid of him if I were a guy, the whole pack was intimidating. I focused on the teacher's lecture and taking notes when necessary. After class Paul met me outside and we went to my locker. He usually walked me here before taking off to his locker and next class. He kissed my cheek and told me he'd see me later. Lindsey was locking lips with Embry on her locker. Looks like those two resolved any problems they had. Crow and I groaned annoyed with them. "Get a room," he snapped to her.
"And they never get caught," I complained wishing I had somewhere private to make out with Paul.
Crow nodded in agreement and got his book. "See ya little sis," He said to me.
I only stuck around because my next class was with Lindsey. Embry pulled away from her lips and tucked a few strands of her blonde hair behind one of her ears before whispering goodbye. Lindsey looked dazed, as her brown eyes watch Embry walk to his next class.
"Isn't he wonderful," She said dreamily to me.
"Oh yes, real god material. Now come on were going to be late." I told her and got my book from my locker. She did the same and we made our way to our next class.
Once lunch came around the corner we made it to our once deserted table. Practically all the imprint girls sat here since Paul recovered from the incident. Crow sat with us but only because he didn't feel like watching the pack gobble down their feasts, they claim was just lunch. All the imprints were here: Jacob's Ericka, Embry's Lindsey, Jared's Kim, and me being Paul's imprint. The only ones who weren't here are Emily and Claire. Leah doesn't really count since she is Crow's imprinter. Crow's an imprint but I think it's different since he's a guy.
Ericka was gushing to us about the party this weekend. "Are any of you going?" She asked.
"Count me in," Lindsey said.
"I might go," Crow replied unenthusiastically.
"Have to take care of Jace," I replied before taking a gulp of my water.
"Parents won't let me," Kim replied.
We looked at her and shook our heads at her. "Lie to them Kimmy." Ericka said in an obvious tone.
"No because they grounded me. They kind of walked in on Jared and me." She replied with a blush.
"Oooh I see, you finally decided to put out." Lindsey replied with a smirk.
"No! We were just kissing," She replied in shock.
We all burst into laughter. "That's where it starts." Crow replied with a chuckle.
"Yeah and then before you know it. You're no longer a virgin," I replied with a giggle. Kim was fun to mess with. "It's going to hurt like hell." I said giving Lindsey a wink.
"Oh my god you won't be able to walk the next day." She added and I think the girls picked up on our trick.
"Mmhmm they are right. Sometimes they are so horny that they forget to be gentle and you have to go to the doctor for stitches." Ericka replied in agreement.
"Is that what happen to you?" Kim asked Ericka.
"Hell no, you think I want to risk getting stitches. Why do you think I'm a virgin?"She asked.
I knew the real answer to that. It was so she wouldn't end up pregnant like her mother did with her. Ericka didn't have a father so she wanted to make sure Jake would stay around for her. Not that Jacob would ever think about leaving her. He loved her and she knew that but she still wanted to wait till they were at least out of high school.
"I think you're all lying about this; it's supposed to be romantic in the movies." She replied and folded her arms.
"Yeah but I bet none of them are virgins, oh and besides first times suck." I told her. We all tried hard not to laugh. It wasn't that bad after the first few times. That's when it got amazing.
Kim didn't say anything to that and the bell rang indicating lunch had ended. Lindsey and I burst into laughter once we were out of sight from the others. "That was mean," Crow said to us but then started to laugh with us.
"Then why you laughing?" I asked him with a giggle.
"Because I'm not a nice person," He replied. "Jared is going to kill us."
"Most definitely," I replied in agreement and we headed to our next classes. They were pretty boring but when the day ended I met up with Paul. He didn't look to happy with me.
"What did you say to Kim? She practically broke up with Jared after lunch." He said to me.
He must be pissed right now. "What? No we didn't mean to do that. We were just kidding."
"Who makes up we?" He demanded.
"Crow, Lindsey, Ericka, and me." I replied innocently. "We didn't think she seriously believe us. Does she really not know anything about sex?"
"That's why she dumped him? Damn it, Jared is literally left. I better go let him know," he replied.
"Wait, what about Jace? We need to pick him up."
"Oh uh, ask Seth." He said and tossed me his car keys before taking off.
Nice, I had to ask Seth. I hadn't spoken to him since he saw me shirtless. Shit, I needed to pick up Jace though. I made my way over to where Seth was talking with Jacob. "Hey Seth," I said to him.
"Oh hey Ariella, what's up?" he asked.
"Paul had to go help Jared; do you think you could give me a ride to the day care?" I asked him.
He nodded, "Sure thing, I'll see you later Jake."
Jake nodded and walked off to Ericka. Seth and I made our way out of the school. "I'm sorry about before I didn't know you were in there."
"It's fine Seth," I replied. "Let's just forget it ever happened."
He smiled, "Okay."
I handed him the car keys and he took them from me. I felt his hand touch mine but shrugged it off. It's just handing him car keys Ariella, quit being so paranoid. He got into the car and so did I. We got to the day care in no time. I got out and so did Seth. Betty looked surprised to see Seth.
"Seth Clearwater, is that you? My god you have grown up to be a tall young man." Betty told him.
"Hi Betty, I remember you use to watch me when I was younger." He said with a smile.
Betty gave Seth a hug. "Is he your boyfriend?" Betty asked.
"What? No he's Paul's friend. Paul had to help out with something today." I assured feeling embarrassed she thought Seth and I were dating. Hadn't I explain that I lived with Paul?
"Oh sorry about that," She said and I went to get Jace.
He smiled when he saw me and I picked him up from the crib he was resting in. Seth had finished talking with Betty and I was ready to go. I had Jace's diaper bag around one arm and had Jace against my hip holding him up with my free arm.
Seth came to help me carry the bag for me and we went outside to the truck. I set Jace into his car seat and buckled him up. Seth drove us back to my house. He helped carry my hand bag and diaper bag while I got Jace from the car seat. The door was open as always. I don't think anyone dared to try and steal from Paul Wood's home. I'm pretty sure he'd kicked the person's butt if he or she even tried.
"You can just set the bags down the couch," I told Seth.
Jace was getting fussy so I took him into the nursery to see if he needed a diaper change. Betty normally feeds him before I pick him up from the day care. He can't be hungry. Jace had gone pee so I changed his diaper and put a fresh on with diaper powder before putting him down for a nap. I washed my hands in the bathroom and then grabbed the baby monitor from the bedroom.
Seth stood in the living room. I moved over to him. "Thanks for the r—" I began but was interrupted when he crushed his lips to mine. I tried to push him off but he was a lot stronger than me. He forced my mouth open but before he could get any tongue in there I pushed him off by using my power.
"What the hell Seth?" I screeched at him.
"I thought you—"He started but I interrupted him this time.
"No Seth I don't like you. I asked you because Paul told me to ask you for a ride home. Nothing more than that."
Seth frowned. "So you led me on?"
"You led yourself on," I snapped at him.
He backed me up against the side of the couch. "Really because I think you led me on. Why ask me for a ride? Other guys know how to drive, hell why didn't you tell Paul I saw you the other day?"
"Because I didn't want you to get in trouble and it wasn't your fault. I forgot to close the door," I snapped at him. Seth moved closer to me so his body was pressed against mine.
"Then why not just not tell him about this?" He asked before leaning in to kiss me again.
I pushed at his chest, "Because I don't like you like that. I love Paul not you."
He growled at me and moved away from me. He took off out of the house. I gasped thinking how I could have made him phase if I made him angrier. I looked around the house real quick before deciding to text Paul.
Come home, when you're done.
I then went to brush my teeth disgusted that Seth kissed me. What the hell made him think I'd be with him? I love Paul and I have a baby with him. Also there's another obvious reason why I'd never be with Seth. He hadn't imprinted on me, meaning I wasn't meant to be with him. I was doing my homework by the time Paul came home. I noticed he had a scratch on his back. I got up immediately and went over to him. "What happened?" I asked him feeling worried instantly.
"Why didn't you tell me Seth was pestering you?" He asked me his eyes filled with the cranky attitude I'd loathed.
"Because I didn't think he meant anything by it until today."
"I kicked his ass don't worry he won't touch you again." He said and pulled me into a hug.
"Paul, you didn't hurt him too bad did you? He's just a kid." I mumbled into his chest.
He took my face in his hands. "He'll be limping for awhile but nothing that won't heal."
"Paul! That's just going to make him hate me; I don't want to cause trouble."
Paul chuckled, "He's just shocked that I was out patrolling when he blurted out his thoughts. Don't worry sweetheart he doesn't hate you. Hates me but not you." Paul whispered into my ear.
I shivered in delight. He brought his lips to mine and kissed me forcefully. As if to prove something, I pushed at him. "Kiss me properly Paul, otherwise don't at all." I snapped at him.
"Ariella don't be like that," He said to me but I was already walking away from him. Men can be such a pain in the ass when it came to their jealousy. I went to check on Jace and he was still sleeping. Paul met me halfway down the hall. "I'm sorry honey. I just missed you, it won't happen again."
"Good because I don't like it like that. It makes me feel like you think you can do what you please to me just because I'm you imprint." I replied.
He shook his head. "No it's not like that."
I nodded, "Okay."
Paul moved to kiss me again but this time softly. I kissed back but only for a little bit until it turned into a make out. I didn't want to do anything today. I was on my period and it just made me not in the mood.
"What's wrong?" He asked me taking me into his arms.
"I just don't feel like it." I replied. He stroked my hair with his hands and nodded.
"Alright," he said and kissed my forehead before letting me go.
I went back to doing my homework after that. Hopefully Seth wouldn't try to start anymore love games.