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I was going to be late. For the first time in almost a month, I was going to be late for work.
I must have looked crazy running around the house that morning. Trying to look for my keys, have breakfast and change at the same time.
Harry watched me from the kitchen table, laughing at my antics. I stuck my tongue out at him before running out the door.
I made it two blocks, before slowing down to a walk. Jeez, I was out of shape.
I tried to catch my breath quickly; I had five minutes to run six more blocks.
The thought of it was making me exhausted.
"Need a lift?" I jumped, glaring at the car that had stopped beside me.
Paul smirked, opening the passenger side door.
I glared at him while trying to figure which option was worse. Running six more blocks, or enduring a five minute car ride with Paul...
I got in the car, refusing to look at him. He just had to show up and give me a better option.
"Good morning Kelly." I glanced at him suspicious. I didn't like where this was going.
"Morning," I muttered, staring at the road in front of us.
"So, did you sleep well?" I frowned. What was he up to?
"Yes." I sighed as the silence lengthened. "And you?"
"I slept very well, thanks for asking." I rolled my eyes.
"No werewolf business to keep you up?" I glanced at him again, to see his reaction. I had been pretty proud of myself for remembering that one. Though, I honestly didn't know how I could have possibly forgotten in the first place...
He winced. "Look at you, remembering stuff." He chuckled and I bit the inside of my cheek to keep from grinning smugly.
He sighed. "Nope. Sam's being really..." He glanced at me. I looked away. "Protective after what happened to Embry. He thinks we're losing our touch." He scoffed, making his opinion on what Sam thought very clear.
"Why? Hasn't anyone gotten injured before?" Paul didn't answer for a second.
"I guess, but that was years ago."
"Years? How old are you?" He smiled.
"Age is just a number, baby." I scowled. He hadn't answered my question.
"Yeah, and werewolves used to only exist in fairytales." He chuckled, stopping the car.
"Aw, come on, smile!" I scowled again, making him laugh. "Fine, but I've got something for you that'll turn that frown upside down." I scoffed, reaching for my keys to unlock the door.
I frowned, the door was already open. If we got robbed, Embry was going to kill me.
I walked in slowly, expecting the worst, but everything was fine.
"Hey Kelly. Hope you don't mind, I opened up today." He smiled, hobbling out from behind the counter.
"Embry?" He smiled.
"Hi." And then I ran to him, hugging him as hard as I could. I didn't bother asking how his arm was out of a sling, or why wasn't on crutches...
He laughed. "Okay Kells, that's enough hugging." He sounded nervous. I let go of him and took a step back.
"Why are you back so early?" He shrugged.
"I got bored?"
"Seriously Embry." I gestured to his still braced leg. "Doesn't it hurt?" He shrugged again.
"I can live with it." I pursed my lips, resisting the urge to make him go home and rest.
"So." He poked my arm, I frowned. "I heard some sparks are flying between you and Paul." Paul. Shoot, I forgot all about him.
I looked behind me, but he was gone. Wait, what did he just say?
"What? No. Where'd you hear that from?" I was appalled. Why would anyone think there was anything between Paul and I? Other than Harry... But he was my brother; he was supposed to tease me about that stuff. I didn't expect that from Embry of all people.
"Well, Paul seems to really like you." I scowled. "And you two seemed pretty close yesterday. And you are imprints; it was bound to happen eventually." I frowned. Not this imprint stuff again.
"Embry, there's nothing going on. Honestly." Embry smiled sadly.
"I heard you kissed him yesterday," he whispered.
"What? I did not kiss Paul." I quickly checked for any new casts. Nope, no sign of werewolf injuries here. Well, other than the other two...
"Are you sure? Cause I doubt Paul would..."
His voice trailed off and my jaw clenched.
"Paul told you that?"
"Well, yeah. But Kelly, he really wouldn't lie about something like that. Maybe you just forgot?" I scowled, but I had to admit that he had a point. I mean, I'd forgotten once before...
"Where is he?"
"Kelly, what're going to do?"
"Where is he?" Embry sighed.
"Outside." I turned and stormed out the door. Paul was leaning against his car, waiting. He looked almost as angry as I felt.
His eyes narrowed as I came closer.
"You calling me a liar?" He asked before I could start yelling. I scowled.
"I wouldn't have to if weren't making stuff up." He pushed off the car to stand in front of me. I clenched my teeth to keep from running. He was kind of scary when he got this close.
"I didn't make it up."
"I think I would remember if I-"
"Would you?" My eyes narrowed, but I could feel my reasoning crumbling. There was ninety percent chance that I had forgotten. And the fact that I had no new injuries, further supported the fact that I had kissed him, and not the other way around.
I sighed and Paul smiled, the scary Paul disappearing.
"Fine, maybe..."
"You did." I scowled, embarrassed.
"Maybe. You have no proof." I turned away, walking back to the shop.
"Come on! Do you think I could imagine the way your heart was pounding, how close we were, the feeling of your lips on mine..." I winced.
"Okay, that's enough. I believe you." I shuddered.
"It's kind of upsetting that you forgot. Maybe we'll recreate the moment later..."
"No." Embry smiled when he saw me come back in the store. I smiled back, relieved to have someone else around to level off the amount of Paul I had to deal with.
"Uh, so did you two work it out?" I glared at him.
"Don't." Embry held his hands up. I sighed, sitting on the counter.
"Hey Embry, what did Sam say about...You know." My eyes narrowed, glancing between Embry and Paul.
"We shouldn't do anything; they're not an immediate threat so... Besides Alice will see them if they try anything."
"Alice? Who's Alice? And who are you two talking about?"
They looked at each other.
"Alice is a friend of ours." Paul scoffed at Embry's words.
"Yeah, a friend."
"Shut up," Embry hissed. Paul scoffed, but didn't say anything else.
"And there's nothing you should worry about Kells." I shrugged. I could just get it out of Paul later.
"Excuse me, sorry." Paul frowned at the girl trying to get into the store. He moved out of the way and she stumbled in. She was short, like five feet short, and she reminded me a lot of short, red haired Katy Perry.
What was she doing in La Push?
She looked at me and relief washed over her face.
I smiled, going into customer service mode.
"Hello. My name is Kelly, welcome to La Push. How may I help you?" She smiled.
"Uh, thanks, my name's Rachel, I'm kind of lost. I was wondering if I could get some directions?" My mind went blank. Me? Directions?
"Directions? Of course, I'll just get Embry to help you." I turned around to face him, but he was staring at Rachel. His mouth was open, his eyes glazed over.
I snapped my fingers in front of his face.
His eyes rolled over lazily to look at me.
"She needs directions." He seemed to wake from his trance.
"Right. Hi, I'm Embry." She blushed.
"Rachel." Paul scoffed from behind them, but I was the only one that looked at him.
He gestured towards the door with his head. One look at Embry told me he probably wouldn't notice if we left.
I left my apron the counter and followed Paul outside.
He put his arm around me, but I was too distracted to really notice.
"What was that?"
Paul smiled. "That is what imprinting is supposed to look like."
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