A/N: Hello there my lovelies! I'm terribly sorry for the delay in updating, and I'm sorry my Bella/Seth story hasn't been posted. I'm still working out the kinks in that one but it should be out either Saturday or Sunday! But I promise I'll get back on track and update again! Here's the chapter where Bella meets Embry's mom! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Do I sound like Stephanie to you?

Bella POV: I woke up that morning, feeling more peaceful than I had in months. Maybe it was because I hadn't had any nightmares recently, or maybe it was because of Embry. My heart fluttered at the very mention of his name. Embry. When I first met him in Jake's garage a few months ago, the thought of liking Embry had never even crossed my mind. But now I was finding myself going head over heels for this guy. It's funny, the way life works I guess.

The buzzing of my phone interrupted my reverie. I ran to the bedside table to retrieve it, almost tripping over the charger cord in the process. It was a text from Embry.

(Bold=Embry, Bold Italics=Bella)

Good morning, Bells (: did you sleep well last night?

Like a baby, thanks for asking(: what's up?

You're too cute. My mom kinda sorta wanted to meet you. Would you mind coming over? Today's her day off.

Umm… ok. But what if she doesn't like me?

She'll love you, I promise. Can you come by within the next couple hours or so?

Sure (: see you then.

Can't wait (:

I set the phone down smiling. He was so sweet.

But seconds later, nervousness washed over me again. Meet his mom? Was I ready for that? What if she didn't like me? What if because she didn't like me Embry broke up with me? What if-?

I mentally slapped myself. I shouldn't be psyching myself out about this. If I did then I would just make a fool of myself in front of Mrs. Call. I took a deep breath and cleared my mind. I knew I was being completely ridiculous. Embry had grown up with just his mother, and he was so kind and loving. He had to get that nature from her… right?

But I wanted to look somewhat nice meeting his mother… didn't want her first impression of me to lead her to believe I was a slob. However, I knew that I had the fashion sense of a stick. Besides Alice Cullen (who unfortunately is unreachable) there was only one person I had to help me.

(Thirty minutes later)

'Ding! Ding! Di-' I flung open my door and breathed a sigh of relief, throwing my arms around her. "Thank you so much for coming over! I know it's been a while but I really needed you."

"Of course you needed me, B! You always need me when it comes to style!" bragged Leah. We headed up to my room and she put me down into the chair by my vanity. "Sit right here," she ordered me.

After all these years I knew better than to mess with Leah Clearwater, especially when she was in the midst of a makeover. You only make that mistake once. So I gave her a salute and she rolled her eyes before turning and proceeding to rip apart my drawers and closet.

"So," I said conversationally, pretending not to notice the chaotic mess going on before my eyes. "I've missed you Lee-bee. How've you been?"

"Oh you know, I'm getting ready to graduate high school, my brothers' an annoying little twerp as usual, and I'm still attempting to get over the fact my boyfriend of two and a half years dumped me for my cousin. So overall pretty good," she said sarcastically. "Anyway enough about me. How've you been? Your breakup is the fresh one. I still can't believe Cullen left you in the woods alone like that. Or that Jacob left you to join Sam's band of jerks. You two have always been so close; even when we were kids."

Surprisingly I didn't flinch at the mention of Edward's name. But I did flinch when she mentioned Jacob. She was right. Ever since we were kids Jake and I have been inseparable; which made the loss of our friendship even more painful. "Edward's breakup has just become whatever to me recently. I think I'm over it, I have Embry now. And Jake… as painful and shocking as it is, I think I'll be good as long as I have Quil and Em. I just hope that Sam doesn't recruit them or Seth next."

Leah's expression turned cold as ice, her voice as hard as stone. "Yeah. If Sam recruits Seth he won't be able to get me out of his nightmares." I laughed, even though I knew she was dead serious.

There was a short awkward silence before Leah gasped excitedly. "Bella, I've found the perfect outfit for you!"

She held up a pair of black denim jeans, a white floral tank and a knit beige short sleeve cardigan. My mother had bought them for me when she came to visit me back in my zombie phase. I'd never worn them. But maybe now that I was with Embry I should update my style to a more confident look.

Leah plugged in her curling wand and as we waited for it to heat up she said, "So, Quil called me last night after Embry fell asleep. Told me about how it all happened. I'm happy for you. Em's a great guy. But I need to warn him, if he ever hurts you he's going to have Seth and me on his tail trying to kill him."

I giggled and gave her a short hug. "Thanks, Lee-bee. But I don't think that will be necessary with him."

"I sure hope not, Bellsie. I sure hope not."

An hour later Leah was driving me down to Embry's in her old SUV. To her credit, I never thought I could look this good and I liked it. I made a promise to myself that I would start to care a bit more about how I looked. This new look made me feel confident, and I loved it.

Eventually we pulled up in front of Embry's house and I looked at Leah and smiled. "Thank you for all this, Leah. I mean it."

"Of course. It's the least I can do for my metaphorical pale-faced twin sister. And remember, don't be nervous. Tiffany Call is such a sweet woman and she's bound to love you. There's nothing to be scared of."

I nodded and got out of the car. Leah drove off, leaving me to walk up to Embry's front door, for the first time ever, by myself.

After standing there like an idiot for a few minutes I finally got up the courage to ring the doorbell. Much to my surprise it was Quil that answered the door. "Hey Bells!" he shouted picking me up and twirling me into the house. "You look hot," he joked, punching me lightly in the shoulder.

Before I could even respond, Embry's beautiful voice said, "Quil Ateara, I swear on Taha Aki himself if you hit on my girl again I will bury you alive and dance on your grave." Then Quil stepped out from in front of me, putting me face to face with Embry. His mouth dropped to the floor and his eyes popped out of his head.

It took him a moment to regroup before he wrapped me up in a hug, kissed my temple and said, "You look beautiful."

I blushed. "Thanks, you don't look too bad yourself," I smiled. And he really didn't look bad. He looked incredibly handsome in his faded jeans and grey and white checked button-down.

Not a moment more the most delicious smell ever hit my nose and my eyes glazed over. Before I could say a word Embry touched my cheek and said, "Mom's cooking her famous triple cheese lasagna for you. Now come on."

He led me to the kitchen to see a middle aged woman with jet black hair and brown eyes just like Embry's.

"Mom," Embry said. "This is my girlfriend Bella. Bella this is my mom Tiffany Call."

Mrs. Call looked at me for a moment, then said…

A/N: Sorry I know it was a cliffy but it's late here. OMG I forgot to announce that the votes came in (long ago haha) and my new story will be a Bella/Seth! The first chapter will be up by next Sunday at the latest because I'm working out the title and plotlines and everything but it will be out soon and I will update by next Sunday at the latest too. Review! I love you guys!

Thanks for Reading!

-thewolfgurlgleek :) xoxoxoxoxo