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Hopefully there are still some of you out there that are willing to read this story... I have more time to write now that the wedding is over. I got married on Oct 16th ^_^
This chapter is a short one, "fun sized" as tdfireproof would say. Hope it was worth the wait! ^_^
I wonder what you think
As we lay here in bed
I don't know what I'm thinking,
But that's better for my head
When I wake up tomorrow
Will you still feel the same?
When I wake up tomorrow
Will you have changed?
'cuz I still feel the same
Here in your bedroom by Goldfinger
LEAH POV
Incredibly comfortable…. Warm… Those where the thing my mind was registering when I began to wake up. My fingers traced the blanket before I opened my eyes and I realized that I was not in my own bed. Shifting slightly, I also recognized that I was not alone, because there was someone lying behind me.
"Mmmm… 5 more minutes" Embry murmured as he nuzzled his nose into the back of my neck and pulled me closer. His hand was under my shirt, resting comfortably over top of my naval and he moved it is slowly, tracing my skin with his warm fingers. Everything came back to me and I remember what happened last night. Holy Crap! I thought as my stomach filled with warm fuzzy feelings towards Embry and my mind screamed every warning call it could possibly muster in its hung-over state. Embry kissed me…
The memories of the previous night slowly sifted through my brain and mixture of emotions filtered through me.
"You make a pretty good pillow Princess Leah." Embry mumbled as he continued to trace his hand over my stomach. I grinned to myself, because I was really enjoying this moment. "Are you still sleeping?" He finally asked when I didn't respond.
"You're the pillow Embry Call" I said as I turned to face him. His hand never left my skin and was now resting on the small of my back. He smiled softly and opened his sleepy eyes to meet my gaze. Yes.. gaze… there can't be any other word to describe the way a person would look at Embry at this moment because he looked radiant in the morning light. His facial features were a lot softer then his regular semi-stern look. All the worry lines on his forehead have disappeared. He just looked… peaceful.
"Did you sleep okay?"
"I would have slept better if I didn't have anyone breathing down my neck the whole night" I said in mock annoyance.
"You asked for it" He laughed in response. "Be my pillow Embry" he said in a mocking high pitched voice.
"I don't sound like that!" I scoffed. "How drunk were you last night?"
"Sober enough to remember what happened." His tone changed and his lips curved into a tempting smirk. "You look so beautiful in the morning", he said staring deeply into my eyes, but instead of enjoying the moment, my heart was fighting an internal battle with my brain.
"Pfft, yeah I'm sure I look incredible, smudged mascara and pillow tossed hair… I can practically pass for a runway model." I said sarcastically and averted my eyes away from his. Brain one, heart zero!
"Don't ruin it Leah…" he said as he lifted my chin to bring my eyes back to his, "You're amazing in so many ways." My heart did cartwheels and I slowly leaned in till our lips met in a soft kiss. Heart ties it up, it's one-one ladies and gentlemen!
"Thanks Embry." His stomach interrupted the moment with a load and demanding growl, causing us both to laugh. "Hungry?" I asked.
"Ha, yeah I think so. Let me just jump in the shower and I'll make us something to eat", he offered and I nodded in response. I watched as he gathered some fresh clothes and made his way to the bathroom. I sat up in bed and moments later I heard the water running.
What the hell are you doing? my brain protested and I instantly felt guilty for what I just did. I'm leading him on. Nothing can ever come of this. I promised myself, no more drama. But possibly dating my ex-boyfriend's best friend has 'drama' written all over it!
I panicked and seconds after I was searching the room for my clothes. I threw on my t-shirt and jeans, grabbing my hoodie, I rushed out of the bedroom and headed straight for the door. Sneaking out the door quietly I made my way to the wooded path behind Embry's house which lead straight to my house. I stopped at the edge of the woods and took one look back to make sure he wasn't following me, and then I turned and sprinted towards my house.
I was about half way home when I felt like I was being followed. It was as if I could hear another set of footsteps behind me, but every time I turned to look back there was no one there. I slowed to a quick walk and looked cautiously around as I continued to head towards my house. Then out of the corner of my eye I saw a flash of grey and black. The hair on the back on my neck stood up and I skidded to a stop. Frozen still, I looked ahead and I could see the light at the end of the path marking the edge of my backyard.
I shot a look to my left after hearing a rustling noise from that direction. My breathing became shallow and short, while my heart beat began to race. Next, I heard a noise behind me and jumped around to see what was there. Nothing could have prepared me for this sight. It was huge and furry. The bear! my mind screamed as I first took sight of the beast. But it's walk was more graceful and controlled, unlike a bears floppy steps.
A wolf! A horse sized wolf!
It was massive, with grey and black fur. Slowly, it approached me but stopped when I took a step back at about fifteen feet from me. It cocked its head to the side, as if assessing me, but made no more moves towards me. It lowered its head between its front paws and looked up at me with begging eyes, letting out a short whine. I didn't know what to make of the situation so I took another step back. At this, the wolf lifted his head and with one more whine, turned and ran down the path in the opposite direction. Turing quickly, I ran with all the power I could summon, towards my house.
I ran up the back steps and burst into the kitchen with a loud crash. Turning quickly I locked the door behind me and rested my head against the door frame while trying to catch my breath.
"Leah are you okay?" A small voice behind me broke the silence in the kitchen. I turned to find Seth and Sophie staring at me with wide eyes.
"You wouldn't believe it if I told you…" I replied.
Seth took a few steps across the kitchen until he was standing in front of me with his hands on my shoulders. "Leah, look at me. Tell me what happened."
"I thought it was a bear, it was huge and furry. But it was … nice. I mean, it didn't seem like it wanted to eat me, so that was good. It looked sad." I rambled as my head continued to spin.
"Leah what are you talking about? What did you see out there?" Seth was confused and running out of patience.
"A wolf. A gianormous wolf."
"A wolf?" He echoed back.
"Yes, and it was grey and black. It scared the crap out of me. It followed me thought the woods on the path back from Embry's house." As I spoke, Seth turned for the door and was about to go out. "Where the hell do you think you're going Seth?"
"I'm going to check it out if it's safe." He replied and broke free of my grasp on his forearm.
"Don't be crazy. What are you going to do if the wolf is still out there? Fight it?" I said in frustration as he smirked at my words.
Sophie ran up to him and put her hand on his shoulder. He immediately turned his attention to her and his expression softened. I eyed them as they wordlessly exchanged a glance. He then turned and walked out the back door. Sophie looked on as he walked down the steps and into the forest, while I continued to examine her expression.
"What the hell was all that about?" I asked and Sophie realized that she was staring in to the forest as she stood at the back door. She turned shyly to face me and looked at her feet. "Sophie, is there something you want to tell me?" I put my hands on my hips and cocked at eyebrow.
"Umm… well Leah. See, it's kinda funny and you're going to laugh." She paused and took a deep breath. "I really like Seth."
"But he's my brother! And you've known him for how long? Two days?" I raised my voice and Sophie shot her eyes up at me.
"I'm not marrying him or anything. I'm just saying I like him… a lot." I rolled my eyes at her in the most exaggerated way I could as she spoke.
"Fine. But you are going to regret it. This is not the life you want Sophie, I know you. You're not a small town girl looking to settle down on a reserve. Once you get sucked in to this type of life style, it is hard to get out. Plus, you're still in school. What are you going to do? Have a long distance relationship?"
She nodded and said, "Actually, we haven't talked about dating or anything… but there is something there and I wanted you to know before it went any further. But, if this is something that will ruin our friendship then please tell me. I wouldn't want to risk losing you as a friend." My expression softened because I could see the hurt in her eyes. I walked up to her and pulled her into a tight hug.
"You are my best friend Sophie. I wouldn't want to lose your friendship either and if Seth will make you happy then I want you to try it out. Who knows,.. maybe one day we will be sisters." That thought brought a smile to my face.
Seth POV
I ran into the forest and quickly made my way into the thick of it to undress and phase. I was pissed because from Leah's description, I knew that it was Embry who followed her home. What an idiot! Was it absolutely necessary to scare the crap out of her? I phased and followed his scent back to his house. Standing at the edge of the clearing, I called him out with a howl and waited impatiently as he made his way to the backyard.
"What do you want Seth?" He said as he was still in human form. I growled in response and bared my teeth. "What the hell is your problem? I'm not phasing to scrap it out with you lil' pup. So if you have something to say to me, phase and face me in person." His words only pissed me off further. There was no way I was going to phase back now. Instead I stalked closer to him as he gave me an unimpressed look. If he could only read my mind… my sister does not have to get involved in all this crap. At that thought I let out another low growl.
The anger flowed through me freely as I stared down Embry. In wolf form, I easily towered over him, increasing my feelings of dominance, despite Embry's higher rank in the pack. He must have sensed it and he did not like it one bit. His attempts to intimidate me were useless in human form and he knew it.
"Fine have it your way." He said and just as he finished his sentence he phased.
"What the hell is your problem Seth?" Embry shouted as I bombarded him with the images of Leah's terrified expression as she burst through the door.
"That's my problem you idiot!" I said as I watched him wince at the thought of Leah being in danger.
"She was safe. It was me. I thought that something may have happened to her. She just disappeared from my room. We didn't argue or anything… so I figured that something was wrong. I had to find her, so I followed her scent." He explained and I saw how panicked he was when he returned to his room and found it empty.
"You still shouldn't have shown her to yourself in wolf form. Now she's going to be scared to go outside." I replied as my anger quickly began simmering down and silence filled our minds for an extended moment. He felt guilty for his negligence and I could tell he really cares about her. It was different from Jacob's feelings for her. There was something more, not an imprint connection but something like it. It was similar to a connection I was beginning to notice between Sophie and I.
"Sophie?" Embry's thoughts echoed the name as it crossed my mind.
"Yeah… I can't explain it, but there's something there." I replied. Silence hit again. We must have looked pretty stupid. Two giant wolves standing in the backyard of a small house, just staring at each other.
"Sooo, am I still invited for dinner tomorrow?" Embry thought as his stomach growled in hunger.
"Yeah you are, and so is your mom. Don't be late or we will be starting dinner without you."
Next: There will be a dinner at the Clearwater house and Leah will have to face Embry again, who is waiting for an explanation as to why she ditched him the day after the bonfire.
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