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My official 'grounding' didn't end until one week before I left for college. My Dad was such a jerk, but thankfully my Mother had helped me go behind his back and see Embry more than just at night. My last day as a 'prisoner' Nate wanted to have a sibling day. Which to him meant getting up extra early.
"Up and at 'em!" He yelled as he threw open the door to my room.
I blinked up at him sleepily and choked back the insult that was right on the tip of my tongue. I loved Nate, but sometimes he was a big pain in the ass. He just smiled and waltzed into my room. He flipped on my light and walked over to the bed and yanked all my covers off. Thankfully Embry had left a few hours ago; otherwise we would have been busted.
"What the hell Nate?!"
"Come on Myra! You need to get ready for our day of awesomeness!"
"How can you be awake already?" I mumbled as I got out of bed.
Nate just smiled and left the room. I was tempted to crawl right back in bed, but Nate seemed pretty persistent. With a sigh I picked out some clothes and went into the bathroom to take a shower.
When I was ready I went downstairs and found Nate waiting for me by the front door. He handed me a granola bar and led me outside to his car.
"Where are we going?" I asked.
"That's for me to know and you to find out."
"You sounded like Dad just then."
"Ugh, don't say that."
An hour later we were at some indoor go kart place. Nate giggled in glee as we entered the building. There was a huge arcade set up to one side, with a huge food court in the middle, and the other side was full of go kart tracks. Nate paid for both of us, which made me happy, and grabbed my hand.
"Let's go race!"
***
I was tired by the time we got home. After the go kart place he took me someplace with a rock wall. It was fun, but I was ready for a long night of sleeping. Embry was sitting on my bed when I walked in and I immediately went to sit on his lap.
"Looks like you had a long day."
"You could say that…I know tomorrow is supposed to be our 'celebration' day, but just don't exhaust me okay?"
He chuckled, "Alright, if you insist."
I feel asleep snuggled against his chest and when I woke back up I discovered I was still in my clothes from yesterday and Embry was gone. After a quick glance at the clock, I started to get ready for our 'reunion' day.
The first place we went was Emily's. I hadn't seen them since that night back in June and now it was August. I smiled as Emily ran towards me; her belly was slightly bigger now and I smiled. She pulled me into her arms and kissed my cheek.
"It's been so long!" She exclaimed. "You got your hair cut! I love it! I can't believe you're leaving soon."
She almost looked teary eyed. Sam walked up and wrapped his arm around her waist and rolled his eyes at the two of us.
"She's a little emotional lately." Sam stated. "She started crying last night because she wasn't sure if you would come to her baby shower or not."
"Of course I will Emily! When is it?"
"December."
"I'll be home for the holidays." I stated.
She pulled me into another hug, before she pulled me into the kitchen to have a cookie. As I ate the yummy gooey cookie, she started to ask me all sorts of questions about college. I answered the best I could and was a little relieved when Embry walked in and wrapped his arm around my waist.
"We better go now." He stated.
"Oh of course, here take some cookies."
Embry grinned and grabbed five before he led me out of the house. By the time we were both in his truck all five of his cookies were gone and he grinned over at me.
"What?"
"Maybe I wanted another one." I stated.
His face fell. "I didn't-"
"I was kidding." I chuckled. "So where are we going now?"
"The beach."
"I didn't bring my suit."
"I told your Mom and she gave it to me."
"Oh look at you being all sly. Where am I supposed to change?"
He didn't reply, and I laughed, "Yeah didn't think of that did ya?"
"You could change in the woods." He said as he pulled over onto the side of the road.
Apparently he was serious, so I grabbed my suit and hopped down out of the truck. I made my way into the woods, not going too far, but far enough that I was sure he couldn't see me anymore. I changed quickly and threw my shorts and shirt back over my head. Embry had a smile on his face as I climbed back into the truck.
"You didn't see me did you?" I asked suddenly.
"No." He replied too quickly.
"Damn you and your extra sharp senses." I mumbled.
He just chuckled and we rode the rest of the way to the beach in companionable silence. Once he parked the truck, he shed off his shirt and jumped out of the truck. He ran around to my door before I could even start to climb down and pulled me out. He threw me over his shoulder and ran down to the shore. I was fine until I noticed that he was running into the water.
"Hey! I still have my clothes on!"
That didn't stop him, he kept going. Finally he stopped and I noticed that we weren't out very far. I heard Embry chuckle before I felt myself go flying through the air. Oh he would pay. I hit the water with a huge splash and came up sputtering.
He was already headed towards shore. I followed him, but of course it took me a lot longer since I was weighed down by my clothes. He was laughing as I approached him; he was sprawled out on the sand, his head propped up by his hands. I stripped of my wet shorts, and my shirt. Then I whipped Embry in the chest with my wet shirt.
That only made him laugh louder.
"That was a bitch move!"
He was now clutching his sides as he laughed even harder. So much for being angry; as soon as I saw the tears of mirth in his eyes I couldn't help but start to laugh a little too. I had never seen him laugh like this before and it was funny.
He reached up and grabbed my arm, and with a tug he pulled me down on top of him. He was still laughing when I looked him in the eyes, my laughter long gone. His laughter died as his eyes met mine and his eyes darkened. I suddenly became aware of his hard body right under mine; my breasts pressed up against his chest.
I felt his arms wrap around me and knew we were lost. Our lips crushed together and nothing mattered at all except the feel of his lips on mine and the warmth radiating off of him and into me. We probably could have stayed that way forever, but just as his hands started to work their way under my bathing top the skies opened up and rain started to pour down on us.
We pulled away reluctantly, and I rolled off of his body. I stood up and waited for him to do the same. Once he was up I gathered my clothes and the two of us walked back to his truck. The ride back to my house was quiet; we both knew that it was only a matter of time before I would be off at college two and a half hours away.
I finally turned to him when he put his truck in park in my driveway. I grabbed his hand and squeezed it tightly.
"I love you." I stated.
"I love you too." He smiled and brought my hand up to his mouth for a kiss.
***
Move in day. I was scared shitless. Somehow I had convinced my parents to let Embry come. They had probably only agreed because he could do all the heavy lifting. We arrived a few minutes later than Addie and started to take all of our stuff up to our new dorm room. It didn't take long; Embry was a big help as well as the freight elevator. When we were done and our Mom's had insisted on making our beds, it was time for goodbyes.
I said goodbye to my parents as Addie did the same to hers. This part was fairly easy compared to what I was about to do. I had always thought saying goodbye to my Mom would be bad especially when I saw the tears in her eyes, but I was wrong. When I turned to Embry I felt my eyes sting; I held it back though, I didn't want to look like a big baby in front of everyone.
He seemed to understand and crushed me against his chest. I buried my face in his chest and choked back the tears that threatened to spill. This whole goodbye seemed a bit dramatic, but I was scared that while we were apart something would happen.
He placed a kiss on my head and pulled back so he could look down into my eyes. He placed a soft kiss on my lips and whispered in my ear: "I love you."
"I love you too." I whispered.
***
"Will they shut up already!?" Addie groaned.
It was one in the morning and since it was welcome week everyone but us was out being crazy. Addie knew I was upset and she, being the good friend she is, stayed with me.
"Shut the window."
"Are you crazy? We'll die of heat stroke!"
Addie sighed and I heard her roll over from under me. We had bunk beds and I had chosen the top for some reason.
"How often do you think he'll visit?" Addie asked.
I sighed, "Probably as much as he can."
"He is so sweet, Myra. And his body…mmm."
"Addie!"
"Sorry, I shouldn't talk about your man." Addie chuckled, "But I am sex starved ya know? I gotta get my kicks somewhere."
I chuckled at her before I rolled over and shut my eyes again. At least I had Addie here with me, even if she was a bit of a pervert sometimes.