PPOV
I didn't go back inside after Kelly asked for some privacy. But I didn't go home either. I was worried about her. After hearing about owning that kind of money, any other person would have been beyond excited. Kelly looked down right scared. And that worried me, I couldn't leave her alone.
This whole week had been a turning point in our relationship. I gave into the imprint, she gave into the imprint. She was starting to trust me.
But two days ago, everything seemed to skid to a halt.
She started to distance herself from not only me, but from everything else too. All she would do was sit around and stare into space. The only time she seemed interested was when she spoke about her brother.
Harry was the only thing she had left.
Well, him, two houses and a couple thousand dollars... But for some reason, not even that seemed to even remotely comfort her.
I shook my head, pacing around the forest outside her house, listening.
Harry and Kelly hadn't stopped moving since I'd left. I could hear the opening and closing of boxes and dressers. I guess I didn't realize how much stuff their mom really had. I was too far away to hear what they were saying, and I desperately wanted to move closer. But she wanted privacy.
I growled in frustration. Why was this imprinting stuff so hard?
My phone rang in my pocket. I didn't break stride as I pulled it out of my pocket.
"Hello?" I worked to calm myself down. My voice was shaking.
"Paul." I froze, glancing at the house, all the shaking immediately stopped.
"Hey Kell." She sighed. She sounded tired. What time was it? How long had I been pacing?
"Paul, go home, it's late," she muttered, yawning.
"I am home." I lied easily. She scoffed.
"Right, and how long have you been living in my yard?" I chuckled, glancing nervously again in the direction of the house.
"How'd you know?" All the lights were off. There was no way she'd be able to see me.
"Your car's still outside. Now go home, get some sleep, okay?" I sighed. I felt like she was trying to get rid of me.
"Okay, good night."
"Night Paul." Then she hung up.
I walked to the front of the house slowly, and got into the car.
Kelly watched me from the front window. I waved.
She rolled her eyes and closed the curtains.
I chuckled and pulled away.
KPOV
"Is he gone?" Harry whispered from behind me. I rolled my eyes, but kept watching through the curtains until Paul's car disappeared.
"Yes." Harry smiled.
"Why can't we tell Paul again?" I turned away from him, swallowing hard.
"Hm?" I didn't answer his question. I glanced at the clock, it was already ten.
"Paul? Why can't we tell him?" I turned back to Harry, he shrugged. "I thought you guys were..." My eyes narrowed.
"There's nothing going on between Paul and me." He shrugged again.
"I guess. But I like him, if that makes any difference." I was about to tell him that it didn't, and then I realized that his approval was the only one I really needed anymore.
I shuddered.
"Thanks, I'll keep that in mind," I muttered. He grinned.
"No problem Kells! Now what are we going to do with all these?" He gestured to the huge pile of boxes and suitcases in the front room. I sighed.
"I already called the shipping company; they'll be by to pick up the boxes and whatever suitcases we can't take with us tomorrow morning. I won't be here, so you'll have to let them in, okay?" Harry nodded solemnly, still eyeing the boxes.
"We're not coming back, are we Kells? That's why we can't tell Paul?" I looked away again, blinking back the tears I had held back for so long. I didn't want to think about leaving Paul. It hurt me more than I thought it should.
"It's getting late Harry. Go get some sleep okay?" I kissed the top of his head before he could duck away, embarrassed.
"Ew, gross Kells!" He grimaced, backing away from me. "Night."
I smiled. "Night."
~MRS*SC~
I woke up early the next morning, making sure not to wake up Harry.
I walked to the store slowly, more than reluctant about what I was about to do.
The bell dinged loudly when I walked in.
Part of me was hoping that it was Embry at the front desk, which was why I came so early. I knew Paul well enough now to know that he hated waking up early in the morning. I wasn't sure if I could deal with Paul at the moment.
"Kelly?" He looked up from whatever magazine he had been reading. Embry and I had been really awkward around each other the last couple of weeks. I hadn't talked to him since... Well since he imprinted.
"Hi Embry." He smiled, walking towards me slowly. I toyed with the balled up apron in my hands nervously.
"Kelly, I'm really sorry." I shook my head.
"You have nothing to be sorry for. If anything, I should be apologizing to you." I paused. "I was being a jerk."
"Don't be sorry Kelly, I kind of led you on, I should have known I'd imprint eventually..." His voice trailed off awkwardly. "I'm sorry about your mom Kells." I looked away.
"Thanks," I muttered.
"If there's anything I can do to help..." I started to shake my head, but stopped myself.
"Well, there is one thing..."
"What is it? I'll do anything." I didn't miss the desperation in Embry's voice. He was still apologetic.
"Is Rachel here?" Embry frowned.
"No. She's in Forks. Why?"
"I want you to give her my job. And," I sighed, swallowing the sudden lump in my throat. "And tell her that a house has gone on sale in town, okay?" He still looked confused. I smiled sadly, handing him my apron. He took it suspiciously.
"Wait, are you leaving?" He asked, finally catching on. I shrugged.
"Kind of?" He raised an eyebrow at me, and I took a step back. "Look Embry, we can't stay here anymore. It's too...painful." He took a deep breath. I cringed, expecting him to blow up at me. His hands were shaking.
"I'll miss you." I smiled, relieved.
"I'll miss you too Embry. It was really nice meeting you." He hugged me and I patted his shoulder awkwardly.
"Does Paul know?" He whispered. I froze. He sighed. "I'll take that as a no."
"I don't know how to tell him." I muttered, the lump reappearing at the mention of Paul. I hadn't talked to him since I'd sent him home the night before. I'd been ignoring his phone calls. He even sent me emails.
"Do you want me to-?" I pulled away, hope rising in me.
"Could you? Please? It would mean so much to me." He chuckled, nodding.
"Of course, think of it as a going away present." I sighed in relief.
"Thanks Embry." He shrugged again.
"So, when are you leaving? And where?" I looked away.
"Tonight. And, no offence, but I think its better that you don't know where we are."
"Kelly, I won't tell him, I swear." I nodded.
"I know, it's just that, Harry and I want to start over. For the last time, hopefully."
"I guess that makes sense." He sighed, hugging me again. "Good luck, and you can always come visit, or call. If you want. You'll always be welcome in La Push." I sighed into his shoulder.
"I know. Thank you." He let me go, waving as I left the store.
I ran home, paranoid that I'd run into Paul if I went too slowly.
"Harry!" He was in the living room, repacking one of his suitcases. He looked confused. The shipping people had already come then. Good.
"Yeah Kells, what's wrong?" He frowned when he saw me.
"Put your suitcases in the car Harry." I was already starting to drag mine outside. "We're leaving early."
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