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I have to say that I enjoy writing this as Myra…and to be honest she is based on me…and some situations are true. (Like getting stuck in a prom dress)
Nervous wasn't the right word for what I was feeling. Nervous was how I felt when I had to do a presentation in class. This feeling was worse; I think I was actually a bit horrified. Okay…so that's a bit over dramatic, but I woke up with a stress zit and that pretty much was a precursor for my day.
Embry had said he would be around at eleven, so I spent most of the morning doing various chores for my mother and homework that I didn't want to do later. I knew my Mom could tell I was nervous, but she just smiled at me and went about dusting and sweeping the entire house.
I knew I needed a distraction from my destructive thoughts, so I went into my backyard where my dog was out on his line. Brownie, my beagle mix, immediately ran over to me and presented me with his tummy. I was such a sucker for dogs, but cats…I could go without.
I was so absorbed with Brownie, that I didn't notice anyone approaching until Brownie jumped up and ran towards Embry. My dog was such a traitor sometimes; he loved new people and Embry was no exception.
"I didn't know you had a dog." He stated as he stroked Brownie's back.
"It never came up, but yes… his name is Brownie."
He grinned, "So you're a dog lover?"
"You could say that, although I'm feeling a bit betrayed by mine right now. He stinks so we better wash our hands."
Embry chuckled and followed me inside to the kitchen. My Dad wasn't home and my Mom was in her cleaning mode, so I had no worries about being ambushed. After we washed our hands, I waved to my Mom and we left.
"So I'm a little nervous." I admitted after we were on our way.
"I can tell."
"How?"
"You keep biting your lip and picking at your nails." He stated.
I immediately released my lip and put my hands down in my lap. Jeez, he had already picked up on my nervous habits? I wasn't even sure if Addie knew them.
"Don't worry about them okay?"
"Easy for you to say." I mumbled.
"You've met most of them before silly; in fact I think that there are only three others you have yet to meet."
He chuckled, and reached over to grab my hand. I sighed as he laced our fingers together and turned my head to look out at the passing scenery. He was right; I was getting nervous about nothing.
As soon as we walked into the house I was pulled into a hug. I pulled away and looked down into the smiling face of Emily.
"It's good to see you again." She stated.
"You too."
Embry grabbed my hand and led me into the living room where everyone seemed to be. There were only three people that I didn't recognize, the rest of them gave me little waves and smiled at me.
"Myra, that's Brady, Colin, and Leah. Guys, this is Myra."
The two boys were smiling at me, but Leah seemed to be scowling. What was her problem? Did she like Embry or something? Seth hit the back of her head.
"Be nice." Seth hissed.
Was she always like this? Judging from the looks being sent her way, I would say that was a yes. She turned back to me and flashed a little smile, that looked more like a grimace. I chuckled, and let Embry pull me down on to his lap in one of the rocking chairs.
"That wasn't so horrible was it?" He whispered.
"Yes, it was absolutely terrifying." I teased.
An hour later I found myself in the kitchen with Emily, and Kim. They were easy to talk to, but I still got the feeling that everyone here knew something that I didn't. Sam came in after a while and placed a hand on Emily's stomach and kissed her gently. After he left, Kim and I turned to her with identical grins.
"When did you find out?" Kim asked excitedly.
"The other day." She replied with a brilliant smile.
"When are you due?" I questioned.
"January."
"Wow, that's crazy." I commented. "Does anyone else know?"
Emily smiled, "Sam is probably telling them right now."
Sure enough whoops and hollers came from the living room as well as a chorus of congratulations. But what surprised me was the sound of the front door slamming. I glanced out the window and saw Leah storming away from the house.
"What's her problem?" I questioned.
Kim and Emily exchanged uneasy glances, as if they were debating whether or not they should tell me.
"It's complicated, but it has to do with Sam and I." Emily replied.
I didn't press; I didn't know them that well and I didn't want to intrude on their personal lives. But from the sounds of it, it sounded like a love triangle and a bitter one at that. Addie would love it.
"So, I hear that Embry is taking you to prom." Kim stated.
"Yeah, I'm hoping it won't be a disaster like last year." I sighed.
"With Embry, I doubt it." Emily smiled.
"You'll be the envy of every other girl there." Kim agreed.
I severely doubted that. More like I would be sent scorching looks all night while Embry was checked out by girls I had hated since seventh grade.
***
"I don't have the breasts for that."
"You're right." My Mom agreed as she hung a rather low cut dress back on the rack.
Addie ran out of the dressing room then, dressed in a sparkly blue dress. Addie was going with a kid that had graduated last year, and since my Mom loved her she was invited to come shopping with us.
"You should get that Addie." I stated.
She twirled around and looked at us with a smile, "Really?"
"Yes." My Mom replied. "Plus it is on sale."
Addie and I chuckled; my Mom was such a sucker for sales.
"I think I will then." Addie stated and flounced back into the dressing room.
I was lazily flipping through dresses trying to find the perfect one for me. Last year I had had a really colorful dress, but this year I wanted to go with something completely different. Of course that made things pretty hard. I was about to give up on this store, when my Mom turned to me holding a deep red halter style dress.
"What do you think?" Mom questioned. "Not only would your boobs look bigger, but it will flatter your figure and this color…"
"I love it, but let's go try it on."
I didn't really like trying dresses on, especially after that disaster last year when I almost got stuck in one. But I had to make sure it looked alright, and if I did get stuck, I had my Mom to pry me out.
Once it was on and zipped up, the both of us stared at me in the mirror.
"Your Dad is going to hate it." She chuckled. "Let's get it!"
"Yeah." I agreed checking my reflection out.
"I want to see!" Addie begged from the other side of the door.
I opened the door and Addie looked me up and down.
"I can't wait to see Embry's face." She stated with a smile.
Funny…neither could I.
***
I was so happy that I had to dance. I turned on my stereo and laughed when some techno came on. I had never really been a fan of it, but right now it really made me want to dance. So, I started to dance around, hoping my parents would stay downstairs.
My phone interrupted me a few minutes later. I was breathing heavy and laughing at myself as I turned down the music and answered my phone.
"Hello?"
"Did you get a dress?" Embry asked, his voice husky.
"Yes."
"What does it look like?"
"You'll have to wait and see."
"Aren't we supposed to color coordinate?"
"Just wear black and white, sometimes couples look really corny color matched." I stated.
"Fine." I could almost hear the pout in his voice.
I heard a commotion in the background and what sounded like a growl.
"I've got to go, Myra." He said. "I'll see you soon."
"Alright, bye."
I turned the music up and started dancing around some more. Could life get any better right now? I was almost done with high school, I had a hot and caring boyfriend, and for once I wasn't dreading public humiliation!
"Myra! What are you doing! You're going to break my chandelier!" Mom yelled after the song got over.
I rolled my eyes and toned down my enthusiasm a bit. Excuse me for enjoying myself.
***
"You look happy."
I jumped about a foot in the air and spun around with my hand on my chest to see Adam smiling down at me. How had he gotten that close without me hearing him? What a creeper.
"You scared me." I stated dumbly.
"I see that."
Well, I certainly wasn't happy anymore. If anything could kill one of my good moods, it was Adam. I was about to ask him what he wanted, when he just walked away. I stared after him in surprise; had he finally taken a hint? Hallelujah! The boy was learning!
"What was that about?" Addie asked.
"I think he has finally gotten the point."
"Whoa…did hell freeze over?" Addie laughed. "Wait until you see who is waiting for you by your car."
I narrowed my eyes at her and followed her out to the parking lot. My gaze immediately shot to my car, where Embry stood leaning against the passenger side door.
"I'll see you later." Addie grinned and headed for her own car.
"Hey." I greeted. "What are you doing here?"
"I was in the neighborhood and thought I would stop by." He replied.
I looked around in search of his truck, but didn't spot it anywhere.
"I walked." He replied.
"Do you want a ride? I have to go straight home though."
"Yeah."
I nodded and unlocked his door. Once he was in and we were both buckled in, I turned on the car, and pulled out of the parking lot. We spent the ride in comfortable silence, and once I pulled into my driveway I spotted an all too familiar car.
"My brother is home!" I shrieked excidetly.