A/N: Hey everyone! Sorry for the slight delay with this chapter it's been a busy weekend. And you guys cracked me up with your reviews. I assure you that you won't want to kill me this chapter… maybe muahahahaha.

Disclaimer: If I actually owned Twilight, I wouldn't have to write this because everything would be my way.

Bella POV:" What on Earth was that?" I demanded, surprised. I had never expected to see shy, quiet, calm Embry to beat Jake to the ground like that and defend me against him. Not only that, but I didn't think Embry cared that much for me. The way he talked about me… was almost like he had feelings for me too.

I awaited his answer, arms crossed and eyebrows raised in shock. He looked at me, quite terrified, and then he looked to Quil who nodded firmly at him. Embry sighed heavily and said in a shaky voice, "Bella, there's something I need to tell you."

"What is it?" I was confused. Was he going to tell me that Jake had just been on his case for being friends with me or something else stupid? I already knew that.

"Um… okay… listen Bella, I really really like you."

That just confused me even more. As much as it warmed my heart to know that I was ninety-nine percent sure he didn't like me the way I liked him. "I know. I like you too, you're awesome."

He shook his head. "No… that's um… not what I meant. I… like you like you. Like as more than a friend. And I want to be more than friends with you. You deserve the best, and even if it's not me you want that's alright, because I'll still be your friend and support you. Even if I do have feelings for you."

He… had feelings for me? I could barely believe my ears. Had Quil been right the other day? "Really?" I whispered disbelievingly. "Me?"

He blushed red under his beautiful russet skin. "Yeah… you. I understand if you don't like me or want to see me anymore because I made it awkward."

"No, no, no!" I said quickly. I couldn't let him slip away this easy. Not when I basically already had him! "Embry… I've been afraid to tell you but… I really feel the same way about you. I've just been too afraid to tell you."

Embry's smile went wider than I'd ever seen it. "Really?" He whispered, just like I had. And just like mine, his whisper was warm and happy.

Tears welled up in my eyes, threatening to spill over as I smiled back at him. "Yeah," I nodded my head.

He laughed softly. "I can't believe it," he looked at Quil. "I'm sorry I ever doubted you, man."

My eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "What do you mean doubted him?"

Embry blushed even redder than before. "Well Quil said that he thought you liked me. I told him he was lying. I didn't think you would, or could like me."

I narrowed my eyes and looked at Quil. "When exactly did he tell you that?"

"Last night after we got back from Port Angeles with you. Why?"

"Because when we were in line at McDonald's getting the food yesterday he asked me if I liked you and I told him I did."

Em's eyes narrowed too and he whipped around pointing right at Quil who was trying to make a break for it. "Stop right there, Ateara."

"Why are you two mad at me?" he asked indignantly.

"Because you told me a secret that Bella told you not to tell anyone. Granted, I didn't know it was true but it still wasn't fair of you to do that, bro." Embry's voice was disapproving.

Quil held his hands up in surrender. "I know and I'm sorry. But hey, I did it for a good cause. I could tell you liked her too and it was all part of my plan to get you two together. I guess we didn't need a plan, though. Jake's jerkiness was enough to get you two to talk."

"It's alright, Quil," I said, giving him a hug. "I forgive you. Just… never do something like that again without asking me first, okay?"

He nodded and smiled at the two of us. "Well okay then, you two lovebirds! Let's get our bonfire on! I brought marshmallows!" Quil ran off to start the fire leaving Embry and I laughing in his wake.

When the laughter died down, Embry smiled warmly at me and offered his hand. "Shall we?" I nodded at him and took it. As we walked down to join Quil, I couldn't help but dwell on the good feeling that I had about the coming hours.

Embry POV: My head was spinning. I could barely get over the joy I felt at knowing the fact Bella harbored feelings for me too. But the one thing still stuck in my brain… was she my girlfriend now? What did all this mean?

I tried not to think about it much as the hours passed with the three of us roasting s'mores and laughing around the fire, but as we walked home I knew it was time to get my answers.

Quil seemed to get the hint and walked a little ways ahead of us. I loved holding her hand, it made me feel good inside. "Bella?" I asked nervously and stopped walking.

"Yes?" she smiled up at me with her beautiful chocolate brown eyes.

I felt my cheeks grow red as I tried to choke out the words. "I don't know if it goes without saying now but I want to ask anyway… do you want to be my girlfriend?"

The smile on her face in that moment could light up an entire room. "I would love to be your girlfriend, Embry." She wrapped her arms around her waist and laid her head against my chest in a hug that made my heart want to grow wings and fly away.

The rest of the walk home was filled with us talking about our favorite colors and foods, what kinds of music we liked and didn't like and everything like that. It was the most amazing ten minutes I'd ever spent.

Quil had probably went inside already instead of waiting out here to say goodbye to Bella. Probably wanted to give us a sense of 'privacy' or something.

We stopped at her truck door and I hugged her close, wishing I would never have to let her go. "Call me when you get home, okay Bells? I just want to know you got there safely."

She smiled. "I will," she promised.

I opened the truck door for her and she got in and closed it behind her. "Goodnight, Bella," I said as she turned on the engine. "Goodnight," she whispered before driving down the road.

I stood there and watched until the truck had rounded the corner, then spun around and headed for the house. There was no way I could be this lucky. Bella Swan was my girlfriend. Not Edward Cullen's, not Jacob Black's or Mike Newton's, but mine.

The thought made me smile as I passed my kitchen, but before I got to the stairs I heard, "So, you're a taken man huh, Call?"

"And you'll be a dead man if you don't shut up, Ateara. My mom is upstairs and if she even hears the words 'taken' and 'Embry' in one sentence she will go even more loopy and giddy than she already usually is."

A laugh came from the den. "Then I guess I was already giddy and loopy before you even walked through that door because Quil told me," came the voice of my mother.

Quil and I walked into the den together to see my mother in her pajamas and night robe already, with Food Network on the T.V. and her wavy black hair tied into a bun. Quil sat in the loveseat and I kissed my mom on the cheek and sat next to her on the couch.

"Don't worry, mom. You'll always be my number one girl."

She smiled knowingly at me. "Honey, thank you but from what I've heard Bella Swan is extremely important to you."

I blushed and shrugged my shoulders. "Alright, you and her are tied for number one."

"Much better," she smirked. "I want to meet her, sweetheart. From what Quil here has said she seems absolutely lovely and I do want to meet the first girl that's ever made my boy act this way."

I gave my mother a squeeze around the shoulders. "Okay, I'll bring her by tomorrow. Just no showing off my baby pictures or anything."

She laughed. "I make no promises, honey."

I rolled my eyes. "Goodnight, mom," I hopped up from the couch and grabbed Quil by the arm. "Come on, dummy."

"Hey! Not cool!" but I ignored him and dragged him up the stairs.

When we were both changed, we sat down in my room and Quil smirked at me. "So… you and Bella, huh?"

I smiled, what was probably the cheesiest smile known to man and nodded. "Yeah me and Bella."

He patted me on the shoulder. "Even though I know you won't I'm going to tell you anyway. You hurt her and I'm going to murder you. She's like my little sister and if you hurt her I will kill you. Got it?"

"Of course. I'd never hurt her. I care about her too much."

Before he could say something else my phone buzzed and I quite literally dove for it. It was her.

(Bold=Bella, Italics=Embry)

Hey, just got home. I'll see u tomorrow. I miss you :)

Alright, I'm glad you got back okay. I'll see u tomorrow and I miss you too. Goodnight :)

Goodnight :)

I stared at the phone for a moment, wondering yet again how I could be so lucky as to have her like me back.

"Whipped," coughed Quil, which made me throw my phone down and smack him the head with my pillow.

"Go to sleep you idiot."

A/N: Longest chapter yet because I owe you for the cliffies, for being awesome and for being a little late with this update! I'll be back either tomorrow or the next day if you guys review a lot. But since you always do… I'll be back! I love you guys so much! And by the way I'm giving the poll one more day for anyone that wants to vote… so if you haven't yet get on it and I'll announce the story title and pairing on Wednesday. The new story should be up by Friday that way!

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