CH. 25 Hour Glass
The council meeting- Sept.
If we allow Charlie Swan and his daughter to move onto the reservation, it will only cause a bigger divide within the pack.-Elder 1
How can we not? He is now our Chief of Police. - Elder 2
Bella Swan will not be attending our school, she has chosen to remain at Forks High.
She already spends most of her time here; I do not believe allowing Charlie and Bella to live here will cause the pack any more discord.-Elder 3
Alpha, what is your opinion?-Elder 2
I do not believe Bella Swan has the power to come between the pack. Let us not forget she saved the life of Kim, Jared's imprint, and in by doing so saved Jared's life too.
It's true she is close with several pack members, but as their Alpha, I have only seen them become stronger, not weaker with her friendship.-Sam
Is it true, that there is an issue between her and Jacob?-Elder 1
Yes, there is animosity between Jacob and Bella, however I believe it is nothing that cannot be dealt with- Sam
Let's vote-Elder 1
3 to 1
The Swans will be granted residency in La Push, however Sam as Alpha the council is leaving it in your hands to ensure her presence does not cause a bigger division with in the pack.-Elder 1
I will always put the pack, my brother's first-Sam
The changing of seasons
"I love that you live here now,"
Em told me
"Me too" I told him running my fingers through his hair.
"I wish you went to school with me though,"
He said.
"I know but I only have a few more months left."
"So are we going to the Halloween Party?" he asked me
"Sure, but before you ask I am not wearing the school girl outfit"
I told him laughing
"Ahh but baby, you look so hot in it," he told me kissing my hand.
"I think we should keep that just for you," I told him laughing
"Well what should we dress up as?" he asked.
"Hmm I don't know, I think no matter what I suggest you're going to make it dirty," I told him laughing
"Who me?" he fiend innocence
"Were coming in, you two better not be naked" Paul shouted at the door.
Paul and Leah came walking in holding hands,
They really were good together even when they were nearly killing each other fighting.
"What's going on?" Leah asked.
"Oh just trying to figure out what to dress up as for the party" I told her
"Let me guess… he suggested the school girl" Leah said laughing
"Yep" I nodded
"You know were still finding buttons in the locker room," Paul said laughing.
"Well were going as Pocahontas and John Smith," Leah said.
Em and I started cracking up; I think a few tears even came to my eyes.
"You're going to go as a Quileute John Smith?" I asked
"I can be a Quiltte John Smith if your pale ass can live on the rez," he said smirking
"Touché" I said
"Leah how in the world did you get Paul to agree to that?" I asked with wonder
"You haven't seen my Pocahontas costume," she said with a smirk of her own.
"Ahh I see," I said shaking my head.
"Em how about you wear your football uniform, and I'll be a ref" I asked him
"Sure, if you get your costume from wherever Leah got hers" he said grinning
"Deal" shouted Leah
"Let's go" Leah said
"Where?"
"To get your costume," she said looking at me like I was stupid
"Now?"
"B. the party is tomorrow," she told me
Leah and I decided to get ready at her house, so that Charlie would not see us leave.
I was wearing a tiny pair of black shorts with a ref top that had a low V neckline showing off more cleavage than I thought I had, both looked like they had been painted on. Leah had even ironed 'CALL' onto the back . Black stiletto heeled ankle boots with a whistle around my neck. My hair in a high ponytail.
"I can't believe I let you talk me into this, I may as well wear the school girl outfit," I complained to Leah
"Shut it Swan, Embry's going to go crazy." she said and even with my back to her, I knew she was rolling her eyes.
I turned to talk to her, and my mouth hit the floor.
"LEAH, where the hell is the rest of your costume?"
I asked.
"B this is my costume"
She said with the most evil grin I have ever seen
Leah had on what could only be described as a loincloth and a very tiny triangle bikini top, the color of deerskin, moccasins covering her feet.
Her hair was braided on either side of her head and she wore several necklaces.
"If Charlie or Seth sees us, we will never make it to the party"
I told her.
She just laughed, seriously freaking laughed at me.
"So when are Paul and Em getting here?" I asked.
"I told Paul we would meet them there," she said.
We were driving to the party, because I refused to walk there looking like this.
"So who's this Tim guy that's throwing the party?" Leah asked.
"He's on the football team with Em, he's pretty nice," I told her
We pulled up and parked, getting out of the car, I could see several guys jaws drop.
If we make it through the night without Paul killing someone, we will be lucky I thought.
Tim came walking up to greet us.
"Hey Bella he said looking me over, you know I hate your boyfriend right"
He asked laughing
"So you tell me every time I see you," I told him giving him a hug.
We walked into the party, I recognized most of the kids, and it looked like most of Em's team was here. I had met most of them.
I was looking around for Em, but couldn't see him.
"Leah, where are the guys?" I asked her
"By the drink table, trying to get rid of those two skanks who want to 'give them a trick or a treat'" she said
"Oh" I said.
"It's actually funny, Paul just told the red head she should leave before I get here, and Em … just told the fake blonde he was waiting for his wife to get here."
Leah told me laughing.
"I think he has half the rez thinking you two eloped" Leah joked.
"Yea, I know. Charlie didn't think it was funny when he heard," I told her.
The guys finally saw us, and I so wish we had a picture of their faces.
Both of their jaws dropped, and it looked like they were sucking in breaths.
Em came walking up to me and wrapped his arms around me.
"They should call this costume 'Instant Hard-on"
He whispered in my ear sucking the lobe in his mouth.
I thought Paul was going to bend Leah over right in the middle of the party, the way he attacked her.
"Are you trying to kill me .. Woman"
He asked her when he finally peeled himself off her.
"Not now, but maybe later "
She told him and winked
"Let's dance"
Embry said dragging me to the middle of the floor that was serving as a dance floor.
"You know I can't dance to this music"
I told him.
I was good with swaying to a slow song, but this had a beat.
"Just move your hips with mine.
He whispered huskily in my ear.
He had his arms around my waste and his hands cupping my ass, we were moving against each other and I could feel his arousal against me. Whispering in my ear all the things, he was going to do to me.
I started feeling a little self conscience that we were putting on a show for everyone, but looking around everyone was dancing the same way, so I just relaxed and started moving with Em.
"Tree house" Em said pulling me towards the door.
"I need to tell Leah," I said
"They already left" Em told me laughing.
Passage of Time
"Should we be worried the Pale Face is making us Natives Thanksgiving dinner?"
Leah joked
"Only if you don't get your furry butt over here and help me Alpha Bitch," I told her.
"Fine, Fine, what can I do. Oh mighty Pale One?" she asked.
"I need the onions chopped," I told her.
Leah was not a cook, but she could handle some of the prep.
I could hear the door and knew it was probably Embry and his mom. Paul was in the living room with Charlie and Seth wouldn't be here until later.
Charlie never said anything but you could tell he loved living on the rez, he had his closest friend's right here and I even think he liked how our house was always full with my friends and me.
I saw Em walking into the kitchen, looking just as beautiful as always.
"Hi baby, he said" wrapping me up in his arms, and holding me close.
"Embry let the poor girl breathe" Annie told him laughing.
"Hi sweetheart, what can I do?" Annie asked.
"I could use some help with the dressing and a couple of sides," I told her.
"Lead the way" she told me.
Charlie came walking in, no doubt to get another beer.
"Annie, Embry" he greeted with his signature head nod.
"Son, how tall are you now? I swear you're taller than the last time I saw you"
Charlie asked.
"6'8 "Em told him.
Whistling Charlie looked at me and started laughing.
"Bells how tall are you again?" he asked
"5'5 Dad" I told him rolling my eyes.
We could hear Charlie's laughter as he retreated to the living room .
"You know Baby Bell if Embry here gets any taller, when you face him you'll be perfect height for…. "
PAUL! We all shouted.
"What I was only going to say he could rest his arms on your head without bending over"
Paul said laughing and leaving quickly once he saw Leah's face.
"Sorry, he hasn't graduated his obedience class yet"
Leah told us.
"Are those Seth's magic cookies?" Leah asked
"Yep, he hinted and then gave me the eyes" I told her smiling
"No wonder he likes you better, even if I could cook I'd rather buy a bag of Chips Ahoy" Leah said shaking her head.
Em finally let me go and headed to watch the game with the other 'men'.
"I swear that son of mine would you put you in his pocket and carry you around if he could" Annie said smiling.
We got busy with cooking and setting the table.
Finally, we were all sitting around the table eating, I looked around at the hodge podge of people around me that had become my family and so completely changed my life.
Two years ago, I could not imagine life going on, and here I was surrounded by love and friendship. I just shook my head at the way life gives you exactly what you need at exactly the right time.
