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"I love life right now!" Addie screamed as we excited the school.
Today had been our last day in school. We still had two weeks before we graduated, and the school year for the rest of them didn't end for another two weeks as well. I was also filled with a feeling of elation; not having to return to that place excited me beyond words.
Addie linked her arm through mine and we skipped towards our cars singing some random song. We came to a stop in between our two cars and erupted in a series of giggles.
"I feel so free right now, Myra." She smiled.
"Please don't start streaking."
"I'm not stupid, I want to graduate." Addie stated. "So, what are you doing tonight to celebrate?"
"I'm going to a bonfire with Embry." I replied.
"OoO! I'm going over to Jeff's."
I raised my eyebrows at her, and she punched my shoulder. "To watch his band play."
"I know you can't resist guitarists, Addie."
"Shut up, he's the singer."
"That's even worse."
"I'll see you later."
"Bye."
I sang the whole way home and all the way into the house. Nate looked up from his book and at me curiously as I made my way into the kitchen.
"Is that the sound of freedom I hear?" Nate joked as he watched me from his position against the door frame.
"Sure is."
He grinned, and stole one of the cookies I had in my hand as I walked past him. I turned back to him and sent him a glare before I continued on my way to my room. I needed to get ready for the bonfire tonight. I was driving down there myself; Embry had to work late and I didn't want to be an inconvenience.
After I changed my shirt, I grabbed a light jacket and ran down the stairs. Everyone was in the living room watching the news, and after I said my goodbyes I darted out the door. The drive went by quickly with the radio blasting and me singing along.
I found First Beach easily and parked alongside the other cars already there. I noticed that Embry's truck wasn't there yet, but I didn't let that stop me from joining the others. Emily saw me approach first and pulled me into her arms.
"Two weeks huh?" She questioned with a smile.
"I know! I can't wait." I replied.
"Two weeks for what?" Sam asked as he slid an arm around Emily's waist. He leant down and kissed the side of her neck, and I discreetly averted my eyes so I wouldn't intrude on their moment.
"She graduates in two weeks." Emily answered. "Myra, the food will be done soon; make sure you get some before the boys eat it all."
I laughed and walked away from the two of them and towards where Kim sat next to Jared with Claire in her lap. Kim looked like she wanted to be with Jared alone, so I held out my hand to Claire and she eagerly jumped down off of Kim's lap and grabbed my hand.
"Where's Quil?" She asked.
"I don't know, maybe he's with Embry."
"Men." She grumbled.
I laughed; it was apparent that she spent most of her time with this group. I led her down closer to the water, took off my sandals, and rolled up my pant legs. Claire copied me and we waded our feet in the water.
"Ah! It's freezing!" I shrieked as I ran back out of the water.
Claire ran alongside me giggling, and then she was picked up in a big pair of arms that belonged to Quil. I laughed as he threw her up on his shoulders and started running away. I was about to put my shoes back on, when I felt a pair of extremely warm arms slip around my waist and pull me up against an equally warm chest. I smiled as his lips descended down on my neck and rested my hands on top of his where they rested on my stomach.
"How was your last day?" He whispered his mouth right by my ear.
I shivered as his hot breath fanned across my ear and I heard him chuckle.
"It was awesome." I replied as I turned around in his arms.
"So, I realized something today." He stated. "I know your birthday is coming up, but when is it?"
"June twenty seventh, but please don't make a big production out of it."
"Aw, that's no fun."
I pushed him away with a smile, and started to walk back towards the bonfire. The food was ready, so I made myself a plate before the guys could get near the food. I sat by Kim and Emily as the guys devoured their food. It wasn't until after the food was gone that things got interesting.
We all sat around the fire, our gazes rapt on Billy Black as he told us the Quilete legends. I loved these kinds of things. As a kid, I had always begged my dad to tell me ghost stories; no matter how bad they freaked me out. And even though watching programs about ghost hunting and monsters scared the shit out of me, I watched them anyway.
I was snuggled up against Embry's side as I listened. All of it was interesting, but when he mentioned imprinting, I couldn't help but even more interested. Love at first sight, but better? That would be perfect; knowing that a man would never betray you or leave you.
I sighed in disappointment when it was over and snuggled up to Embry more. It was cold, and he was so warm. I closed my eyes, completely content surrounded in his warmth. I was about to fall asleep when I heard him chuckle and swing me up in his arms.
"You need to get home, sleepy head." He whispered when I blinked up at him sleepily. "Maybe I should drive you home."
"How will you get back here though?"
"Don't worry about me." He said and then placed a kiss on my forehead as I shut my eyes again.
The next time I opened them, Embry was carrying me up the stairs to my room, Nate leading the way. I closed my eyes again, not wanting to ruin the moment.
"Thanks so much man." Nate whispered.
"I didn't want her to fall asleep at the wheel."
"How will you get home?"
"I have my ways." Embry replied.
"Listen man, I think you're really good for her, so please don't break her heart."
Aw, Nate was going to get a hug in the morning! Embry was quiet for a minute as we entered my room.
"I would never do that, Nate. She's my world now."
It was a good thing he was carrying me, because I would have turned into a pile of mush. Nate seemed to be satisfied with the answer and Embry laid me down on my bed. I kept up my façade as Embry pulled my covers up around me and placed a gentle kiss on my forehead.
I listened as the two of them left my room and shut the door behind them. After I was sure they were gone, I sat up and smiled like an idiot. How could I sleep after that?
***
My first Monday of no school. I didn't wake up until eleven thirty and I immensely enjoyed the fact that while I was here running around in my pajamas other kids were still at school working their butts off. After a shower, I put on some bum clothes and went to the living room to put a movie in. The only hiccup in my plan was Nate hogging the TV.
"Oh no, the TV is mine today. This is my first day of freedom." I stated with my hands on my hips.
"What do you want to watch?" He asked curiously.
"The Phantom of the Opera."
Nate made a face and tossed me the remote. After he left the room, mumbling something about crazy little sisters, I put in my movie and sprawled out across the couch. It had been a while since I had watched this movie; the last time had been in the winter when I had had my wisdom teeth out. I had watched this doped up on vikidin; fun experience, let me tell you.
I was about ten minutes into the movie when the doorbell interrupted my lazy bliss. I paused the movie and grumbled the entire way to the door. If this was a politician, I would be pissed. I swung open the door, knowing I looked like hell and was met with Embry's smiling face.
"If looks could kill…I think I would be dead now." He chuckled.
"I thought you were going to be a politician, interrupting my day of laziness." I stated as I stepped aside.
Embry entered the house and looked at the TV curiously.
"Can I join you?" He asked.
"Alright, but I do like to sing with the movie." I warned.
"I'll just cover my ears."
I slapped his arm and led him into the living room. We both sat down on the couch, and as I snuggled into his side I pressed play. I was surprised when he actually seemed interested in the movie.
"Christine is stupid; the phantom is such a better choice." Embry stated.
"I know! He is so misunderstood! He just wants to be loved; and he isn't a monster!"
Embry cupped my chin in his hand and pulled my head up so we were looking at each other. He looked pretty serious; about what I didn't know.
"So, you would choose the phantom?"
"Of course! Besides, Gerard Butler is so much better looking."
Embry stared at me in mock horror, "Do I have competition?"
"Plenty." I teased. "There's him, some various people from famous bands, this kid down the street-"
I was cut off by his lips crushing down onto mine. I smiled through the kiss, and Embry pulled away.
"You're not jealous are you?"
He responded by bringing his lips back down onto mine. After a few minutes, I realized where we were and pulled away.
"I think we should establish a no kissing rule in my house. My parents are pretty strict about that kind of stuff; trust me I learned by watching Nate's mistakes."
Embry nodded and we both turned our attention back to the movie. Nate came down from his room as the credits started to role and stood before the two of us with his hands on his hips.
"Why wasn't I informed that you had company?" He asked sternly.
"I just dropped by." Embry replied.
Nate grinned, "Whatever man, I'm just messing with Myra."
I threw a pillow at him as he ran from the living room and towards the kitchen. I glanced at the clock; Mom would be home soon and she would care that Embry was here.
"You better go; my Mom will be home soon."
I reluctantly pulled away from Embry and stood up to take care of the movie. Embry followed me and wrapped his arms around me as I took care of the DVD. He kissed the side of my neck, and I turned around to face him, wrapping my arms around him the best I could.
"Bye." I whispered.
"Wait, I forgot to ask. Emily wants to know if you want to come with her and Kim shopping for baby stuff."
"Of course I'll go! I need to get out of this house eventually."
"Good, I'll tell her. They're going to leave around ten, so be at her house by then alright?"
"Okay."
He kissed me gently on the lips again before he walked out the front door. I wandered back into the living room and sprawled out again, hoping my Mom would believe this was the way I had been all day. Five minutes after Embry left she walked through the door and rolled her eyes at me.
"Have you been like that all day?"
"Yeah."
"You need to get out of the house." She sighed.
"I am! Tomorrow, I'm going shopping with Emily and Kim."
"Alright, and you better do some stuff with Addie this week too. I don't want you to neglect her now that you have a boyfriend."
"Like she would let me do that anyway, Mom."
"True."