Disclaimer: I only own Gemma and my other OC's.

I'm so happy that most of you loved the updated version of chapter 49 better. I was happier with it too. I know a couple of you liked the first one more but I didn't like the cockiness I made Edward. As much as I really don't like Bella and Edward, I want to at least try to keep Edward himself unlike Bella.

I had some fun writing this chapter and hope you all enjoy it!

Chapter 50

Today is the fourth of July and the boys decided that we needed to have a bonfire and set off some fireworks since there really isn't a firework show near us.

I was helping Emily set up the couple of tables of food while the others were either getting the fire pit or fireworks set up. We still had a couple of hours until the sunset and with it being a nice warm day, we decided to come out early to enjoy the water...well...Emily, Alan, and myself since everyone else runs at 108 degrees.

"So how bad was the fight when Paul found out you layed into Bella's boyfriend?" Emily asks.

I sigh. It's been a week since the whole mine and Bella's friendship ending and getting into it with Cullen outside her house. The moment I got home, Paul was able to smell Cullen's scent on me from being close to him.

At first Paul was checking every inch of my body to make sure I didn't have a single scratch on me, but when I told him what happened, he got pissed.

Flashback

"Paul, I'm fine. He didn't touch me. He was outside Bella's house and heard us arguing about Bella making everything about him and only him; and our friendship ending."

Paul's eyes went wide in surprise hearing that but I know he'll be happy about it.

I told him what was said between Cullen and me and Paul started to shake. I put my hands on his arms to help him relax but he doesn't.

"What were you thinking getting so close to him?" He asks.

I roll my eyes, "Just because he's a vampire didn't mean that I was going to run away. I had to stand my ground and even though Bella and I aren't friends anymore, I still want him away from her."

"He could've hurt you!" He growls.

"But he didn't," I say calmly, "And he wouldn't because we know how much they don't want to break the treaty. He didn't have to say it but I know that if he was to put one finger on me, you wouldn't hesitate to go over there, rip him to shreds, and burn the pieces. Treaty or no treaty."

He nods finally calming down but gives me a questioning look, "How do you know that he knows I would do that?"

I pull the necklace out of my shirt that I always wear...besides my wolf one...with the key showing it to him. "When I'm not to busy at work, I go read the book. The first entries of the Cullen's has information about the ones that were there when the treaty was made. Edward has a gift to read minds."

Paul just nods understanding now.

I wrap my arms around his neck, "I love you, Paul. I promise I won't get so close to another vampire out of free will again."

He looks at me, "I love you too, Gemma. Please don't. I don't know what I would do if something happened to you," he tells me before bringing his lips to mine.

End Flashback

I look at Emily and shrug my shoulders, "It wasn't too bad. I stayed calm the whole time but I was able to calm Paul down after a while."

"That's good. Sam mentioned it to me after having patrol with Paul."

I nod and before I can say anything else, I'm being turned around and thrown over a shoulder.

With how my body instantly reacted to their touch, I knew it was Paul and he was running. I knew exactly where he was taking me.

"Paul, no! I still have my dress on!" I shout at him smacking his butt. I had my bikini on but I didn't want to get my dress wet.

He stops right before getting to the water, puts me on my feet, pulls my dress over my head, and throws me back over his shoulder before I can manage to get a word out. Stupid werewolf speed.

Even though it was warm out, the water was still cold and made me squeal from the waves hitting us.

Next thing I know, Paul dunks us both under the water. It was a weird sensation with the cold water but having Paul's hot skin on me as well.

As we come up for air, I wrap myself around Paul's front and smack his chest but he just laughs. Not to long later, everyone else joined us in the water until the boys and Leah's inner wolves got hungry.

As I was drying off while everyone was making their plates, Sam approached me, "Hey, can I ask you something?"

I cork up an eyebrow, "Sure?"

He looks behind him I'm guessing to make sure no one can hear us, but moves us a little further away. Did he not want anyone with super hearing to hear him either?

"I need your help," he tells me with a desperate but nervous tone.

I never seen this side of him before and it was making me nervous, "Are you in some kind of trouble?"

He shakes his head, "No. I want to propose to Emily."

I wanted to squeal with excitement but he quickly covered my mouth. "Shh. I need your help picking out a ring. I already know how I'm going to do it, I just don't want to get a ring she'll be unhappy with."

I take his hand off my mouth and give him a reassuring smile, "Honestly Sam, you could give Emily a ring from a gumball machine and she'll be happy. That's just who Emily is."

He nods agreeing with me, "I know she is but I still want your help.

"Of course I will help you. I'm guessing you don't want anyone else to know?"

He shakes his head, "No, it's hard enough not to think about it when phased."

I pat his arm, "Don't worry, your secret is safe with me."

He gives me a thankful smile before joining the others.

Paul gives me a questioning look when I sit next to him where he was nice enough to make me a plate. I shake my head, "He had to talk to me about something personal." Surprisingly Paul just nodded and went to his food. I thought he would've tried to get more out of me, but I think since the whole house secret incident, we've become so much more trusting to each other.

...

When the sun started to set, Emily and I went to go put on some warmer clothes while they got the fire started.

Alan had brought his stereo so we had something to listen to, so as soon as Emily and I got back, Leah pulled me along with her because our song we always jammed out to in the car came on which always shocks everyone when they find out what it is...Bye Bye Bye by Nsync.

How the hell this started playing is beyond me but I did the dance moves they did in the video with Leah while singing and everyone looked at us like we were crazy, but hey! That's just how me and Leah are.

Everyone started dancing around and having a good time. Me and the girls would take turns dancing with Jared since he is sadly the only one not to imprint yet. Sam told him he could bring someone but Jared doesn't want to unless it's the one.

I felt bad for Jared, he's my brother bear (not wolf) and I want to see him goofy in love like the rest of us. I just hope that he doesn't have to wait too much longer.

When we decided to take a break from dancing, Jared decided it was time to do the fireworks. Us couples snuggled together as Jared volunteered to do the honors of lighting them.

It was a nice little thing for just us. During the finale box, Paul pulled out his phone and held it in front of us and kissed me. We both smiled looking at the picture, the fireworks were exploding behind us in the photo. It was one of my new favorites.

"S'more time!" Alan yells when the fireworks were done.

I had to fight back a laugh at the look on Leah's face. For the past week, since we've planned this, Alan was going on about how s'mores are a necessity for a bonfire and we had to absolutely have them.

We all gathered around the fire as he handed everyone a stick for our marshmallows.

I pull mine out of the fire before it gets black; never liked the burnt, crunchy taste. Everyone started putting their s'mores together when Jared finally decided to take his out of the fire and we all laughed as he tried to blow out his flaming marshmallow.

Jared kept blowing and blowing but it wouldn't go out. He decided to start waving the stick around hoping it would help but forgetting his strength, the blazed marshmallow flew off the stick and was coming straight towards me.

Hehe sorry to end it there but I had to. One, because it's fun for me and two, I want to see your reactions and predictions! I know I'm evil. :)

Also, we'll be hitting New Moon soon!