Quil and Embry have joined our new pack. They were fed up with Sam and everyone else, so they just left. All my plans of avoiding Embry have crashed and burned; Jacob is calling a pack meeting. So, I'm walking reluctantly to where they are. Very reluctantly.
"You're late," Jacob said as I walked up. We were all in wolf form.
"I know that!" I said in annoyance. "Hey," Embry said, beaming.
Oh I'm such an idiot! What was I thinking? Stupid, stupid, stupid!
"Hey," I tried to smile.
"Hey vamp," Quil smiled.
"Hey dog," I smiled back happily.
"Okay, okay lets quiet down," Jacob said.
"Hi!" Seth said, smiling.
"Shh!" Jacob hissed.
Leah laughed.
"Okay, okay! Now, I called this meeting because, one, we have some new members," Jacob said. "Two, some of us are concerned about one of our members." Jacob turned and looked at me.
"Oh, so this is why I was dragged out of the house. Ya'll want to pester me!" I said, still annoyed. I really didn't want to be around Embry at all.
"You've been shut up in that house for a week!" Seth said.
"I had nothing to do with this," Quil said.
"Jacob, I'm going to kill you!" I growled. "I said nothing to you when you phased in front of Charlie!"
"This is different! You've been talking to yourself, mumbling, having mood wings, I could go on!" he replied.
"Quil! Help me!" I whispered desperately.
"Jacob, she's been under a lot of pressure! These visions have been driving her nuts!" Quil said, coming to my defense.
"Exactly what I mean," Jacob replied.
"These visions have been freaking her out man! She doesn't need everyone adding on to it! She will sit there and cry for hours! Me and James and Jasper, Emmett and Rosalie have been doing everything we can to keep her sane!" Quil replied in annoyance.
"Not to mention the fact she has a wedding to plan and all," Leah added. She was going to be a bride's maid.
Embry looked as if he'd been slapped, even in wolf form.
"Yes, but she needs to get out of that house!" Jacob replied.
I sat there silently, trying not to phase back and strangle someone.
"She's afraid to!" Quil said, "she doesn't know what could happen!"
"She was around Claire and nothing happened," Jacob replied.
"Yeah, but still, she's nervous." Quil said.
"Why isn't she talking for herself?" Seth questioned. Suddenly all eyes were on me.
Oh just super!
"Yeah why are you so quiet and tense?" Embry asked. Oh! Now he becomes observant!
"The truth or a lie?" I asked.
"Let's go with the life first," he replied.
"Spongebob marathon, don't wanna miss," I said.
"What's the truth?" he asked.
"I was avoiding you. I screwed up, went too far, and now, I don't even wanna be around you right now because you're so giddy," I replied.
"You're joking," he choked.
"No, I'm not. I want to be with James and James only, not you or anyone else. James and I will be getting married soon; Alice, Rose, and I have already started making plans. Embry it's over, just face it." I replied.
There was a long silence. Then, Embry ran, and I felt a bit bad.
"You had to do it sooner or later," Quil said, "don't worry."
I exhaled, "I know, I know."
"You imprinted on James first, he's your soul mate, he makes you happy. If Embry loves you, he'll understand." Leah added.
"It'll be fine," Seth added, too.
"Yeah, I know. I think I'm gonna go inside and talk to everyone," I said, phased -back, and headed back to the Cullen family house.
I was met by Edward at the door.
"Edward," I nodded in acknowledgement of his presence.
"Michelle," he nodded back as I walked past him. We still weren't getting along well, and neither was Bella and me. I really didn't care, they weren't that important anyways.
They were pissed because of what I said, and because I brought James back. They hated the fact I brought back the very thing that could have ruined this whole thing they have going on. Oh well, not my problem, he should've protected his little human a bit better than that.
"Hey sis," Alice's voice chimed.
"Hey," I exhaled.
"What's wrong?" she asked.
"Broke the news to Embry, and I feel horrible." I replied. "I love him, ya know? It's just very confusing."
"Oh, well, you'll still have him in your life as an amazing friend," she said, trying to soothe me
"Hey sis," Rosalie said.
"Hey Rose," I replied.
"Did you tell her?" she whispered to Alice.
"Tell me what?" I questioned. Before I could even speak anymore, there were hands over my eyes and I was being whisked upstairs.
"What are you two doing?" I demanded to know. My feet touched the floor, but hands remained on my eyes.
"Surprise," they whispered in my ear and lifted their hands.
Before my eyes was the dress of my dreams; I should know, I designed it. All white lace, scalloping detail on the top, beaded with Swarovski crystals and diamonds, long detailed train, it was perfect! I squealed very loudly.
"Alice! Rose! Oh my god!" I squealed.
"I took the liberty of sending your design off to one of my connections in Italy. I hope you like it," Alice said.
"Like it? I love it!" I pretty much yelled.
"We wanted it to be exactly how you wanted it," Rose said.
"It's perfect," I started crying, "Thank you!"
I was attacked with hugs from both sides.
"You're welcome," they smiled.
"Wow," I said wiping tears away, "this is incredible."
"Oh, by the way, if you want that Duff guy to do your cake, you'll probably have to call the favor in." Alice said.
"Gotcha," I replied.
"And do you realize how hard this is going to be? The wedding party is huge!" she added.
"Let's see, Kimberly, Ashley, Jessica, Melody, Nicole, you two, Leah, Nessie, and Claire. That's ten girls. Then, Em, Jazz, Jacob, Quil, Seth, Embry…Oh, no! We're short four!
"Cut three girls," Rose said.
"What? I don't think I could do that!"
"You need to!" Alice said.
"Fine! Melody, Nicole, Jessica, and Nessie. Edward and Bella hate me anyways," I replied.
"Okay, good, though it's still huge," Alice said.
"Deal with it," I replied.
"You are so complicated!" she squeaked.
"I know!" I smiled.
"So, who's paired with who?" Rose asked.
"You with Em and Alice with Jazz, of course; Leah and Seth, Kim and Jake, Ash and Embry, Quil and Claire," I replied.
"Who's gonna be the ring bearer?" Alice asked.
"Seth is youngest, but he's with his sister. We could make Quil do it, or get Claire to be one of the first girls ever to do it."
"I don't know," Rose said, deep in thought.
"It would be funny seeing Quil do it," Alice laughed.
"I know right!" I laughed.
"Question, how do you know Embry will agree to be in this wedding?" Alice questioned.
"He'd do anything for me, duh!" it was true, he loves me no matter what.
"What are you ideas for the cake?" Rose asked.
"Groom's cake, for sure, piano, the actual wedding cake, I don't know yet," I replied.
"A piano?" they asked.
I laughed, "Oh yeah, never told ya'll about that."
"What?" they asked.
"First time on my piano, been our thing ever since," I smiled.
They busted out in laughter.
"What? It's sexy and romantic and sweet," I smiled.
"Do you still have this piano?" Alice asked.
"Of course!" I smiled.
"Which one is it?" Rose asked.
"The grand in the ballroom," I replied.
"Oh. My. God! I played that one!" Rose shouted and started saying ew continuously.
"It was on the top; not the keys. It's clean!" I said.
"Where else have the two of you?" Alice asked.
"Everywhere," I smiled.
Rosalie put her face in her palms; Alice shook her head.
"What? I mean come on Rose, you and Em broke a house!" I said. Though, James and I could have broke my house if it wasn't for my powers, but we did break the bed in my room at this house.
"But I've been many places in that house," Rose said in disgust. Now, thinking ew continuously, rather than saying it.
"Oh come on! It's clean! Hell, I've sat on you and Emmett's bed!"
"Okay…but still! The piano!"
I laughed, "Yes, the piano."
"At least you haven't seen them!" Alice said.
"Oh yeah! The fence, the ground," I gleamed.
"It was like a porno film!" Alice laughed.
"Yes, it is, sometimes, like that," I smiled.
"Wow, I can't believe we're having this conversation," Rose said with a laugh.
"Changing the subject, the dresses, I don't know what to do with the dresses," I said.
"Oh, good idea!" Alice said, glad the subject was straying away from James' and my sexual adventures.
"I just don't know the style. I don't really even know what color to choose!" I thought aloud. "I do have a totally hot bridal party, though."
"Pussycat Dolls," Rosalie laughed.
"And vamps, and wolves, and a human…who just happens to be very adorable," I added.
"It has to be beautiful," Alice said.
"Have you decided where it will be?" Rose asked.
"The ballroom, quote possibly, can't really have it outside like my dream was," I said, but frowned at the fact about outside.
"Hmm," Alice thought, "Why can't you have it outdoors?"
"The sun," I frowned.
"So, it's not here?" she asked, referring to my dream wedding.
"Nope," I replied.
"Well, I don't know," she said.
"Oh, I just got this great idea about the dresses! Well, for the adults at least. Long, with a sheer fabric, like chiffon, sorta straight, and flowy at the bottom. I want a light colo rfor the fabric, like a pale pink, purple, or gree. Maybe a one shoulder thing; don't really want strapless because I'm strapless. It'll be almost like a toga thing, but really long and flowy."
"I like it," Alice smiled.
"It's perfect," Rose smiled.
"Now, I just need to draw it out and get it sent off. I, also, need to figure out the cake."
"Planning, it's so complicated," Alice laughed.
"Tell me about it," I sighed.
"What does James think about all of this?" Rosalie asked.
"He's excited," I smiled. "We've both been waiting for this for a very long time."
"The story of the two of you, its just so…epic!" Alice squeaked.
I smiled and went back in time….
I was on a one woman camping trip in the California wilderness. I was having one of those weeks, really months, where I wanted to get away from it all. I left my so-called boyfriend and all of the fake friends behind. I was sick of all their bullshit, drama, parties, and drugs, I couldn't take it anymore.
I laid there in a field, daydreaming. I kept having the feeling something big was going to happen. A faint beam of sunlight was beating down on me, making me feel even more warm than I already was, but I loved it.
My life, lately, has bee nothing but crazy. I just figured out how to control this whole wolf thing, and my powers, they were getting stronger. Not to mention the fact I knew all the people around me hated me. My amazing beauty, supermodel height, and the fact I was dating the most popular guy in school drove them crazy. To return the favor, I hated them too, even my boyfriend.
I ask myself everyday, "Why are you with this asshole?" I guess everyone needs to feel needed sometimes. I laughed, "He's my little decoy." No one has been so used as I'm using him.
I laughed and, then, sighed. I was so alone.
I heard a twig or something crack and darted up. I wasn't alone anymore; I was surrounded. I sensed them, two men, one woman.
They started closing in on me, and I felt my powers doing something. They stopped and was looking at each other curiously. One of them caught my eye; he was beautiful. He was about my height, 6'1, he had glowing red eyes rock hard abs, pale skin, and long blonde hair pulled back into a ponytail.
I stared at him as he stared back at me. I wanted him, bad. I felt like have known him my whole life…I…I loved him. I smiled, and he smiled back. He walked forward and sat in front of me.
"Hey," he smiled.
"Hey," I smiled back. I felt like a giddy little girl. I wanted to jump into his arms and kiss him forever.
"I'm James," he smiled, grabbed my hand, and kissed it tenderly.
I blushed, still smiling, and said, "Michelle, I'm Michelle."
The woman growled, and the other man just stood there.
"Such a beautiful name for an even more beautiful girl," he smiled.
I noticed he hadn't let go of my hand, and I didn't want him to. He used his free hand to brush a strand of dark red hair out of my eyes.
"Thanks," I smiled.
The other man finally spoke, "James, what are you doing?"
"What does it look like I'm doing?" he asked, annoyed from being disturbed from staring at me.
"James, aren't you at all concerned about what danger she can put us in?" the other man, Laurent asked.
"No," he smiled.
"Her scent disappeared," Laurent whispered. I wasn't supposed to hear it, but I did.
"That's because I made it," I smiled sarcastically.
"You heard me?" Laurent asked in astonishment.
"Umm hmm," I said.
"How?" James asked.
"I'm spechul!" I smiled and batted my eyes.
James laughed.
"Obviously," the woman, Victoria, rolled her eyes.
"Jealous Victoria?" I asked with a mixture of hate and pride in my voice.
She growled.
"Shut up Victoria!" James growled.
I had just noticed it, "You hands are so cold."
He smiled, "I know. Yours are hot…too hot. Are you okay?"
I laughed, "I'm just fine, I've been this way for a while, the heat and all. The other stuff, my whole life."
"Other stuff?" he asked.
"Powers," I replied.
"Wow," he said.
"Yeah, like I said…I'm spechul!" I laughed.
"Yeah, I guess so," he laughed. "So, Michelle, why are you out here all alone? There are some very dangerous things out here," he smiled mischievously.
"I'd make them piss their pants in fear," I smiled back.
"Is that right?" he asked.
"Try me," I grinned.
"This should be interesting," Laurent said.
"Like she can do anything," Victoria rolled her eyes.
I smiled as a glowing violet light escaped from my hands and hit Victoria. She fell to the ground screaming in agony. I made the light stop, but she just laid there panting. James and Laurent stood there with their mouths wide open.
I smiled in accomplishment, "Never doubt me."
"Wow," James said breathlessly.
"So, James, what's it like being a vampire?" I asked.
He stared me down, "Of course you know."
"Of course," I smiled, "but you didn't answer my question."
"It's okay, but I think it's just gotten better," he smiled.
"Is that so?" I grinned.
"Yeah, I don't think I'm going to be nomadic too much longer."
"Wanna see how it feels to settle down" I asked.
"Sure," he smiled.
"My cars waiting in the lot. Let's go," I smiled.
"What about this stuff?" he asked and pointed to my supplies.
"I've got it," I smiled, waved, and it disappeared.
He laughed, "Lead the way."
"James," Laurent said.
"What are you doing?" Victoria hissed.
"I'm going home with my girlfriend," James replied, and I smiled.
"You two can hang around the woods near my house," I said.
"How nice," James smiled.
"Now, let's go," I said.
I ran ahead of James and turned into a wolf; I ran to the car. I could feel the others close behind me. When I got to the car I turned back, right before they reached me. "What happened?" James gasped as he got to me.
"What do you mean?" I asked innocently.
"You disappeared!" he replied.
I laughed, "You have so much to learn."