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Oh yeah not Stephanie Meyers but I am finally back with my books. LOL
Chapter 37
I was digging through my bag looking for a hoodie to wear to the bonfire when my phone buzzed from the floor beside me. "Hello?" I answered without checking the I.D.
"Hey Ness, it's Erin," came the very familiar voice on the other end.
"Hey, what's up?"
"Nothing much. Leah never came back so I've been getting to know Sue." she lowered her voice, "without the drama."
"So what do you think of Sue?"
"She's great. I can see a lot of her in Seth."
"Yeah she really is great." I smiled to myself, "So were you just checking in or was there something you need?"
She laughed, "A little of both to be honest."
"Cool, what can I do for you?"
"Well I asked Seth what to wear to the bon fire tonight and he told me it doesn't get very cold on the cliff top and I just wondered what I should wear."
I could tell how nervous Erin was about meeting the other wolves and imprints, "calm down, and breath." I teased. "First of all Seth is crazy the air up there is very cool unless you plan on staying snuggled into Seth all night long." I took a deep breath, "and as inviting as that sounds you may loose a body part when the food is served," we both started to laugh.
"Your right about that one," she giggled.
"And Erin…"
"Yeah?"
"There's nothing to be worried about. Everyone's going to love you," I assured her.
"Thanks Nessie, I needed that."
"No problem, what are friends for."
"I'll see you at the cliffs."
"I'll be there," I disconnected the call and went back to my searching.
"What yah doin'?" Jake asked as he stretched out across his old bed.
"Looking for my hoodie," I looked up at him. "Have you seen it?"
"Nope," he popped the P. "I'll help you search. Where have you looked so far?"
"My bag, your bag, the floor. I think it must have been left on our bed at home," I pouted.
He got up wrapping his arms around me, "Not like you need it. Your temperature is almost as high as mine and I know I don't even get cool up there."
"I know but it's a security thing," I looked him in the eyes. "All the girls minus Leah have on sweaters or jackets, it's my way of sorta fitting in with them."
Jake ran his fingers through my hair, "Well if that's what you need to feel like you belong then lets see what I can do to help."
He released me and headed to his closet and started rummaging through it. "Here try this on," he tossed a black sweater at me. "It'll still be huge on you but not as bad as the ones I own now."
I pulled it over my head before looking to Jake for a reaction, "I feel like a little girl playing dress-up in her daddy's clothes."
He burst out laughing, "I was probably about fifteen years old when I wore that thing."
"Har har har," I said sarcastically.
"No baby in all honesty you look fine," he pulled the hood down. "Sexy even."
"Sure I do," I huffed.
"No really I love when you wear my clothes," he growled tipping my chin up to kiss my mouth.
I parted my lips as our mouths touched, wrapping my arms around his neck pulling him closer as he deepened the kiss.
While we were distracted by each other Billy must have made his way down the hall because one minute it was silent and the next he was clearing his throat to get our attention from the doorway where he sat, "I just came to let you know Sam's here to help me get to the cliffs." He smirked at us mischievously, "you do still plan on coming… right?"
"Yeah old man. We'll be there," Jake grinned as his father headed back in the direction he'd just come.
"Okay Sam, I'm ready to go," he said dramatically loud, "Jake and Ness are going to meet us there," he snickered. "They seem to be a little busy at the moment."
I could feel the blush rush across my face as I heard both men laugh as they made their way out of the house.
"we better go," I sighed. "Before Paul gets wind of this and never lets it go and teases the shit out of me all night."
Laughing Jake released me before grabbing my cell phone, "why don't you text you dad and let him know we're headed to the bonfire and you'll talk to him tomorrow before we go."
"Hunh?" I looked at him confused. "Why would I text my dad?"
"Because that will keep him from calling later tonight and I can have you all to my self," he winked.
"Oh," I grinned as I quickly text dad's and mom's cell.
Going 2 fire. Will call tomorrow ~ Nessie
Ok have fun. Luv u ~ Mom
I will. Luv u 2 ~ Nessie
Daddy says not 2 much ~ Mom
K :-S ~ Nessie
Night ~ Mom
Night ~ Nessie
I tossed my phone on the bed and headed out to find Jake.
"Ready?" he asked.
"Sure am," I grabbed Jake's hand heading for the cliffs.
The fire was a blaze but only a few of Jake's 'brothers' had arrived before us.
"Oh you made it," Sam teased when he spotted our approach.
"Of course," Jake smiled down at me. "I've got her all to my self all night long."
I buried my face in Jake's chest, "Thanks for that," I whispered.
I felt his chest shake with laughter. "Any time," he kissed the top of my head.
I wandered over to Emily as Jake found the table and cooler, grabbing himself a beer.
"Need any help?" I asked shyly.
"Nessie, hi, how are you?" Emily smiled giving me a hug before answering, "actually I just had Sam and Jared carry out the last of the food."
"I'm good thank you. How are you feeling?"
"Good actually," she patted her swollen stomach. "Now that the morning sickness is done and over with I feel like I'm floating on cloud nine."
"I'm really happy for you and Sam," I smiled. "Do you know what your having?"
"No I want it to be a surprise," she winked at me. "But I'm pretty sure it's a boy."
"Emily," a voice squealed cheerfully.
"Kim," she hugged the other woman. "How are you?"
"I'll talk to you later Em," I said before heading back to find Jake.
"See you later," both women called.
"Having fun?" Jake said taking me in his arms.
"Yep. I was just talking with Emily about her pregnancy," I shrugged. "Have you see Seth and Erin yet?"
"No but Sue just arrived so I'm sure they're not far behind."
"K, well I'm going to go sit over there and wait for Erin," I told him before making my way over to a log away from everyone else had gathered.
After what seemed like forever Erin and Seth made their way through the trees across from me.
"Nessie," Erin ran to me as I stood and we hugged each other.
"So what where you two up to that made you so late," I raised my eyebrow.
"Getting reacquainted," she laughed. "Kinda like you and Jake earlier today."
"Nice," I laughed with her as we took a seat, falling into a comfortable conversation about nothing at all.
"There you are," Seth said sitting beside Erin. "I should have guessed I'd find you with your BFF," he mocked.
"You know you love me," I joked.
"True," he looked around as if to make sure no one was listening. "Just don't tell Jake or Erin," he loud whispered.
"Hunh, I'm right here," Erin crossed he arms as if upset before an evil grin crossed her face. "And I'm so telling Jake."
A squeal of laughter echoed as she took off at a run with Seth on her heals and me falling behind him.
"Jake! Jake! Jake!" she yelled like a small child. "Seth love's Nessie and said not to tell you."
"Is that so," Jake smirked. "Well then I guess I should just step aside and let their love flourish." He stopped and looked at Seth before continuing, "however Seth you do realize the rules," he grabbed Erin caveman style over his shoulder and darted away from us with Erin laughing and squealing the whole time. "An imprint for an imprint."
"See not even Jake really wants to have a reeking vampire as his imprint," a voice said as she entered the clearing. "He's willing to steal anyone's no matter how average she is so long as she's not a freaky little hybrid."
Both Jake and Seth growled loudly as Leah spoke.
"SHUT YOUR FUCKING MOUTH," they boomed, Jake carefully putting Erin on her feet.
"What Jake we all just heard you confess to Seth you'd trade his homely little imprint for yours," she sneered.
"Homely," Seth roared taking a step toward her as Jake spoke.
"Who do you think you are?" Jake's voice echoed around the cliffs. "I take you into MY pack even though you talk down to me, Seth and every other person who…"
"Seth don't, please," Sue practically whispered. "She didn't mean it. Just please walk away and go make sure Erin's okay."
She turned to Erin, "It feels like all I've done since I met you is apologize for Leah, but I am sorry for you getting caught in the cross fire between Leah and the Cullen's."
By this point Jake was standing next to me shaking. I rested my hand on his chest whispering, "Calm down Jake. She blames my family for her unhappiness." His quaking started to slow at her gentle touch. "She's unhappy and feels she's getting some sort of revenge by treating me badly. You know making me a little unhappy even for a short time to make herself feel better."
"I don't care," he spat between his teeth.
I kissed his chest, "Jake look at me," I waited for his eyes to meet mine. "Do you love me?"
"More then anything," his voice softened.
"Do you wish I wasn't who I am?"
"There isn't a single thing about you I'd change," gently ran his thumb across my cheek bone.
"Then nothing Leah or anyone else says or does matters," I kissed his jaw. "As long as you're my happy ending then Leah can say all the rotten awful things she wants because the only person who matters is you."
He stopped shaking as he leaned down capturing my lips with his. Hoots and whistles broke out around the fire causing me to blush and end the kiss abruptly.
Turning and looking at Leah I spoke very calmly, "You can say what ever you want about me but if you ever speak about Erin that way again you WILL be picking your teeth out of the back of your throat."
Her mouth dropped open before turning to the look at the watching crowd, "Did you hear that, the little vampire just threatened me. Are you all just going to sit there and let her speak to me like that?"
I would have punched you in the mouth myself by now if I was her," Paul stated flatly.
She turned to her brother, "Seth?"
"Leah," he raised his hand, "just don't. I'm with Nessie on this one."
She roared before storming away, punching a giant oak as she passed.