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It couldn't be true. Adam couldn't be here. I tried the whole denial thing but it didn't work. Especially after I woke up from a nightmare a few days after I had seen him. After denial I slipped into a state of paranoia; I refused to be out after dark and stuck with Addie whenever possible. I hadn't told Embry yet, I didn't want him rushing over here to search the campus for him; he'd look like a maniac.

Addie was convinced I should tell Embry. After all he had a right to know, she kept telling me. If only she knew exactly what he would do. He'd go crazy! And not that I would blame him either; that creeper had tried to rape me! Who knew what he was capable of?

I had just gotten back from class when my phone rang. I knew who it was before I even answered; Embry. Great, another chance to either lie to him or act like everything was hunky dory.

"Hey."

"Addie told me I needed to talk to you."

That bitch! She sold me out! Okay, so maybe bitch is a harsh word; she only had my best interests at heart, but that was still underhanded.

"What else did she say?"

"To keep bugging you until you told me."

I sighed; this was a battle I was not going to win. I could tell him the truth, but just leave some important details out. He wouldn't know; he couldn't see my face. He wouldn't be able to tell that I was lying to him.

"I thought I saw Adam the other night, but it was dark so it might not have been him."

"What?!"

I had to hold the phone away from my ear as he led out a series of loud obscenities. When it finally quieted down, I brought my phone back up to my ear and waited for him to say something.

"I'm coming; I don't care what Sam says, I'll just-"

"Embry no, it was probably just my eyes. I'll be fine, honestly. I don't go anywhere alone at night anyway, and I have Addie. She knows kun fu you know."

"That doesn't surprise me, but if anything happens and I mean anything you better call me straight away."

"I promise."

"Alright, I have to go."

"Love you."

"I love you too, Myra."

***

Things started to go downhill at recitation. I walked in, first as usual, and smiled at Will in greeting. He smiled back and watched me as I took a seat and pulled my things from my bag.

"Do you have a book picked out for tonight?" He asked curiously.

I did in fact have a book picked out, but I wasn't about to tell him what it was like I knew he wanted me to.

"Yes, but you'll have to wait and see." I smiled. "And suffer through Holly's analysis."

He groaned, "Don't remind me."

"Maybe we'll just watch the movie." I suggested, but he looked doubtful.

Silence surrounded us for a few minutes. He was staring at me very strangely. Was my hair messed up? It was a bit windy out and my hair had a mind of its own naturally. Even though I had spent precious time straightening it, it had probably reverted back to its evil wavy ways.

"Myra, would you like to-"

He was cut off by someone else coming into the room. Was he just about to ask me out? Not good. We were just supposed to be friends! That's all I saw him as! If he liked me, that would complicate things. I was grateful to the dude that had just walked in; he had unknowingly saved me a lot of inner turmoil and embarrassment.

I avoided looking at Will for the rest of recitation, which wasn't easy considering he was the freaking teacher! I practically dashed out of the room when the class was over and rushed to my next class. I didn't feel guilty about rushing out of there; I did have class in twenty minutes, plus I didn't want to have to face Will again.

A very important fact didn't hit me until I was half way to my next class on my bike. There was a book club meeting tonight. And not only would I see him during the actual meeting, but he would insist on walking me back. I could refuse him but that would just be plain stupid, especially after spotting Adam.

The world is out to get me sometimes, I swear. Sometimes I feel like I have a sign over my head that reads: "Here's Myra Daniels, she's an easy target, come get her." Pessimistic, yes, an exaggeration…not lately.

***

I purposely made myself late for the meeting, and let me tell you it was hard. I am normally such a punctual person; so when I deliberately walked slowly and lolly gagged outside the building, a little bit of me was dying on the inside.

They were all waiting for me and I took the empty seat in between Will and Holly. I mumbled an apology and waited for Holly to begin. During the whole conversation I did my best not to look at Will; I knew that if I did it would result in an awkward moment for the both of us.

Finally Evan and Ethan shut up about wearing kimonos and everyone looked at me expectantly. Oh right, it was time for me to present the book I had chosen. It had been a hard decision, and in the end I had reverted to a book I had read last year for AP English. I held up my copy of 'Jane Eyre' to everyone's gaze. I wasn't surprised when I heard Evan and Ethan groan, and Holly looked delighted.

"A Bronte sister! This will be good! I loved Heathcliffe!" Holly exclaimed.

I kept my mouth shut, I had hated 'Wuthering Heights' but for some reason I had liked 'Jane Eyre'. I stole a glance over at Will; he was looking at me and smiled when our eyes met. Damn, walking home with him was going to be awkward…unless he forgot about what he was going to ask me; which I doubted.

We were about five minutes into our walk when I felt his hand close about mine. It was warm, but nothing like the sheer heat of Embry's. I gently pulled my hand away and tucked both hands into my pockets.

"I have a boyfriend."

"I know." He sighed. "I can't help but be attracted to you, Myra."

I didn't know what to say really, so I just opened my mouth hoping something non -embarrassing would fall out, "Thanks, but I love Embry."

"The long distance isn't hard?" He questioned.

"Not really."

Will couldn't understand that I didn't have to be worried about Embry running off with another girl. I would always be the only girl for him, and he would always be the guy for me. It sounds corny and something out of a teenage romance novel, but it's the truth.

"He must be a good guy then." Will sighed sadly.

"You are too, Will. You just met me at the wrong time." I assured him.

Another ten minutes and we were back at my building. As usual we said our goodbyes by the steps to the door and he walked away. I was about to open the door when I felt a hand pull the back of my shirt and pull me up against a chest.

"Hello Myra."

I started to scream, but he placed his other hand over my mouth, cutting off my scream. I bit his hand, but he only laughed in my ear. How could this happen? I was close to being inside and in safety!

"Your boyfriend isn't here to stop me now." He breathed into my ear and I felt his lips touch my neck.

I shuddered in disgust and his lips started to move up my jaw towards my lips. No way was this asshole going to touch my lips. I brought up my foot and stomped down as hard as I could on his foot. He grunted and pulled me tighter against him. I tried to fight against the hand on my mouth, but I couldn't make him budge. Tears sprung to my eyes; it was hopeless, I was going to be raped by Adam and Embry wasn't here to save me this time.

I had just resigned myself to my fate when I felt Adam being pulled away and heard the sound of a fist connecting with a nose. I turned around to see who my savior was and saw Will watching after Adam's retreating form. Once he was sure he was gone, Will turned to me. I couldn't help it, I started sobbing. Will quickly pulled me into his arms and held me as I cried. His arms were warm, but not warm enough. I needed Embry, and I needed him now.

"Are you alright?" He whispered.

"No."

"Let's get you inside and in your room."

Will led me up all four flights of stairs and down the hall to my room. Addie was on her bed when we entered and as soon as she saw my face she jumped up.

"What did you do to her!?" She yelled at Will.

"Some guy attacked her, and I saved her."

"Was it Adam?" Addie asked me, eyes wild.

I slowly nodded my head.

"Call Embry right now." She demanded. "If he doesn't take care of that bastard then I will."

"You know the guy who attacked you?" Will asked a bit confused.

"He tried to rape Myra after graduation, luckily Embry was there." Addie replied.

Will left a few minutes later, leaving Addie and I alone. She locked the door and made me sit down on my chair and dialed Embry's number for me. When she was done, she handed me the phone. He picked up after two rings and I took a deep breath.

"Hello?"

"Embry…"

"What's wrong?!"

"Adam attacked me." I said. "But Will saved me, and I'm okay right now. But Adam got away."

"What?! I'm coming as soon as I can." He said then hung up.

"Well?" Addie questioned.

"He's coming."

***

Two hours later Addie was fast asleep on her bed, while I was in mine trying to sleep. I was just about to get out of bed and take something to help me sleep when I heard a knock on the door. I got down out of my bed and over to the door. I checked the peep hole and saw Embry standing there. I didn't hesitate; I threw open the door and let him enfold me into his oh so warm arms.

Embry lifted me, and I wrapped my legs around his waist as I started to sob into his shoulder. I didn't like crying this much, but I was scared. He carried me into the room, shut and locked the door behind us, and sat down with me in his lap on my chair.

He stroked my hair gently as I continued to cry and placed a kiss on my forehead. I buried myself into his chest further as he rubbed up and down my back.

"It's alright, Myra, I'm never going to let that bastard hurt you again." He whispered.

My crying finally ceased, but I stayed just where I was, snuggled into Embry's warmth. I felt my eyes get heavy and didn't fight it. I let myself be swept away into blissful unawareness.