Here's Embry's POV!
"In your arms,
I'm in my safe haven.
With you holding me tight,
I have no other craving."
By Blakelee
2. Meeting The One
I thought being a Shapeshifter that turned into a big hairy wolf would get you out of school. Surprisingly not. I thought maybe since I joined Jacob's pack I wouldn't have to go to school, but even though he's my best friend, he said we still had to go to school. I could tell though he didn't want to come either, he wanted to be with Nessie, but his Dad wanted him to finish school.
Wanting to skip school wasn't the actual reason I joined Jacob's pack, it was because he was my best friend and I would support him in anyway. I know I didn't support him during when Nessie was in Bella, but that was different. We didn't know whether Nessie was dangerous or not, we had to protect the tribe.
"Hey, did you do your Maths homework?" Quil, my other best friend, asked. We were walking the halls of our high school, getting all the girls attention.
When I first became a Shapeshifter, I looked every girl in the eye at our school, wanting to find my imprint. But, none of these girls were it, so I mostly ignored all the girls stares now.
"No, did you?" I asked, as I just remembered I forgot to do it, as I was on patrol all weekend.
Quil shook his head, "I had to babysit Claire." There was a smile on his face when he said that.
Claire Young was a three year old girl that Quil imprinted on. He didn't think of her in a romantic way – she's three! – just in a big brother way. But when she got older, they will have feelings for each other.
I was really jealous of Quil. He found his imprint, so did Jacob. I couldn't help but feel like the fifth wheel.
Just as the bell rang though, I remembered something. "You go on," I told Quil. "I've forgot my Maths book."
"Alright, see you there." Quil muttered and went off into the crowd.
I took my time getting to my locker, because even though I normally forgot to do my homework, I was still pretty good at math. I understood it in way, as it got all weird. Like me in a way.
And, also, my maths teacher was also my tutor, Miss Groundhall, who had a bit of a crush on me.
I shivered at the thought.
Suddenly, as I was staring at the ground as I sheepishly walked through the halls, I bumped into someone. Before they could fall, I quickly grabbed their elbows and felt a shock through my body. Before I could blink my eyes, they met with prefect emerald eyes.
It was like breathing air for the first time, seeing colour for the first time. I could blink as I stared at the beautiful girl standing before me, who I still held by the elbows. She had lustrous ash blonde hair, that waved around her oval face. Her body was of a woman's, but she was quite small (but I was actually very tall, so it could be just me). She was wearing a jean jacket, with a purple top and dark jeans. But what really caught me about her was her beautiful emerald eyes.
She was beautiful. She was perfect.
Everything was wrapped around her now. My life was hers.
But it all ended when she stepped out of my arms and I wanted nothing but to pull her back into my arms.
Sadness came over her face and the egre to hold her became almost unbearable.
"I-I'm sorry," she stuttered, her voice was of an angel's. "I wasn't looking where I was going."
I shook my head, "No, it's my fault. I shouldn't be running into a beautiful girl and making her almost fall."
She blushed as she looked down to the ground, breaking eye contact with me, which was frustrating until she met my eyes again. "Thanks..." She nodded behind him. "I should get going."
Pain went through me as I knew she had to go to class. I stepped aside, "I'll see you soon then."
She nodded and walked passed me, and I smelt her cherry mixed with chocolate smell. It was the best smell in the world. Just as the love of my life was about to round a corner, she looked back over her shoulder and saw me watching her with a smile on my face. I met her eyes once more before she walked down the next hall, completely out of my sight.
The one thing I could think of was:
I've imprinted on an angel.
"I'm sorry I'm late!" I shouted happily. I missed tutor as I stood in the same place for a while when the angel left, but I knew Quil would have covered for me.
Miss Groundhall just smiled widely at me, as well as blushing. "It's fine Mr Call, go and take your seat."
I almost skipped to my seat and sat between Jacob and Quil, who were staring at me like I was supposed to be in a mental hospital.
"What's up with you?" Jacob asked.
I smiled – if possible – more wider. "I've imprinted!" I whispered loudly, so only my best friends could hear.
The two broke into smiles. "Wow man!" Quil patted me on the back, "Congrats, who is she?"
That's when I frowned, "I-I don't know..." I didn't even know who my imprint was! Though, she didn't look like she was from La Push.
"Well..." Jacob muttered, "What does she look like?"
"Beautiful emerald eyes, with ash blonde hair and –"
Quil cut me off. "Blonde hair? Well, she can't be from around here. Though, I did hear there was a new girl coming to school."
That's when Jacob went into action and took out his phone. "I'm texting the others."
"Why?" I questioned, wondering what this had to do with my angel.
"Because one of them might know who she is or even met her." Jacob quickly finished the text and sent it off.
It felt like forever when someone actually replied halfway through our lesson.
"No one in the pack knows her," Jacob muttered to me and my heart dropped. "But Kim's met her."
I sat up, "What's her name?!" I shouted, making everyone in the class look at me for a second.
Jacob just chuckled, "Rose Turner. She's from England."
Rose. Rose. Rose.
I kept repeating the angel's name in my head, but I really wanted to say it out loud. Though, everyone in the class would wonder what I'm on about.
"Kim's said she's going to get her to eat lunch with us, as she hasn't made any other friends here." Jacob stated.
I smiled brightly, hoping lunch would come sooner.
I couldn't stop moving, knowing I was going to see her emerald eyes again soon. I couldn't wait. Where was she? Was she lost? What if she was hurt?
"Dude, stop worrying!" Paul shouted, sitting right next to me. "She's fine!"
"You don't know that!" I stated, keeping my eyes on the doors.
He rolled his eyes, "Yes I do, you would of felt it otherwise."
He had a point. When your imprint was hurt you could feel their pain, emotional or physical. You could tell if it was emotional pain as your heart would hurt, and if it was physical, you're body would hurt as long as she was in pain.
That's when I felt it. I felt her. I quickly snapped my eyes over to the dinner hall doors to see her walking in with Kim, with a nervous expression on her face. She looked around the dinner hall until her eyes fell on our table and then on me. She gasped a little before amazing smile grew on her face, making me smile back.
She smiled at me! I thought to myself.
"Hey guys!" Kim said excitedly, and waved her hand to my imprint, "This is Rosemarie Turner, Rose for short."
She gave a shy wave to us, "Hey."
"You don't look or sound English." Paul blurted out, making me punch him on the shoulder. Though he did have a point, she didn't look English.
She giggled, making me fall for her even more. "That may because I'm half Russian."
"Really?" Seth shouted from the other side of the table. "Can you speak it?"
"конечно" She stated in what sounded Russian.
Seth perked up more, "That's so awesome! I'm Seth and what the hell did you just say?!"
Rose laughed, "I said 'Of course'."
"That's really cool, I'm Quil." My best friend said, winking at me to tell me that he liked her.
"I'm Jacob." He did the same and I smiled proudly, knowing my two best friends liked my imprint.
"I'm Jared," Jared stated as he pulled Kim onto his lap.
There was only one seat left and it was right next to me, I love God right now.
Rose blushed a little before sitting down, putting her bag on her lap.
"Hi..." I struggled a bit as her eyes met mine. "...I'm Embry..."
She smiled a little, "Nice to meet you and thanks for saving me this morning."
I brightened up. "It was my pleasure!"
She blushed again, letting her cheeks go rosy like her name.
"Hey Rose!" Kim examined and I turned to her, "Tell everyone about that time when you were in your History class."
My imprint laughed slightly, "It's really not that funny!"
Kim then really laughed, "It so was, I just wish I was there!"
"Okay, I've hardly seen Kim laugh like that, only when she's with Jared." Paul said, "So this must be good."
Rose sighed, "Well, when I was thirteen, I had this teacher who always got everything wrong and this one day we were learning about the Tudors, one of my favourites and what I really know about. As he was going on, he mentioned the Anne Boleyn was the third wife, when she was really the second.
"A bit angry that someone who had to teach history got that one thing wrong, I burst out and said she was the second and not the third, saying anyone with a mind would know that. He was angry, so told me to tell everyone all about the six wives of Henry the eighth. So I did what I was told and started talking.
"Nearly twenty minutes in on my talking, everyone started to notice that he looked a bit pale and suddenly, there was yellow liquid on the ground below him. It was then everyone laughed and realised he wet himself."
Everyone burst into laughter, Seth falling off his chair.
"Okay!" Paul shouted. "I like her!" He lightly punched me on the shoulder and turned to my angel "I'm Paul by the way."
Everyone then went back their own thing, while I stared at Rose. Memorizing every detail.
But then, I saw pain on her face and I felt it too. Emotional pain. What was wrong? I thought as she closed her eyes.
"Are you okay?" She must of seen the worry in my eyes as she looked worried too.
She nodded though, "Just my Dad wishing me good luck for my first day." She was lying; I don't know if that I could tell through the imprint bond or that she was just a really bad liar.
I asked then, wanting to know more about her, "What's your favourite colour?"
She looked stunned for a second by the odd question. "Gray..."
I brightened up, as that was the colour of my wolf form. "Really? That's mine too!"
She smiled widely, "Cool and odd. As many people think it's a weird colour to like."
"I know! But I like it as I'm not a black and white person, good or bad, if you get what I mean?"
Her laugh was like birds in the morning, "Yeah, it's the same reason why I like it."
She really was my true match. "Favourite singer?"
"ZZ Ward." Never heard of her before, I have to look her up.
"Favourite band?"
"The Hurts." Another thing I haven't heard of.
"TV Show?"
"Pretty Little Liars."
I raised an eyebrow, "Do I even want to know what that is?"
She just laughed.
"What time do I have patrol tonight?" I asked Jacob, as we walked through the halls.
"At around 6, why? You going to hang out with Rose?" Jacob teased, batting his eyelashes like a girl.
I rolled my eyes, "I'm going to see if she wants a lift."
"Alright then," He slapped my back, "See you later."
I nodded and walked over to my truck, waiting for Rose.
She was unique. She had this spark in her eyes, which made her more beautiful. I loved it how she always blushed around me and how she made me laugh like I was a two year old child. She had such spirit, but there was something... Something in her eyes. Even when she smiled, she still had a hint of sadness in her eyes. You could tell in her eyes that something happened, which made my instincts to protect her become more powerful.
That's when I felt her before I saw her. She was running, with a giant smile that lit up her whole face. I called to her, hoping she would hear me.
She did and smiled again when she saw me. She ran over to me and I wanted nothing more than to wrap my arms around her, but I didn't want to scare her away.
"Hey Embry," She said happily.
I smirked, "Someone's in a good mood."
Rose nodded, "Is there anything you need, I need to catch the bus."
"Actually, I was wondering if you wanted a lift?" I asked, slightly nervous.
"Oh, you don't have to do that..." she muttered, feeling slightly guilty.
"I know I don't have to, but I want to." I said, with a smile and I heard her heart skip a beat. I chuckled.
Finally, Rose nodded at me. "Yeah, that would be great."
I ran over to the passenger's side of the truck and opened the door for her.
She blushed and hopped into the truck, "Thanks," She whispered.
I got in on the driver's side and quickly drove off. Three minutes of the drive, I saw her getting something out of her bag.
I realised then it was gloves."Are you cold?"
I quickly reached out in front of me and turned on the heat.
Rose smiled, "Thanks."
I nodded, "Where abouts do you live?" After I was given instructions, I went back to the question I started at lunch. "So, you live with just your Dad?"
She nodded, "Yeah, and with my dog Billy." I was about to ask her about her mother, but then she stopped me. "My Dad is really cool. A lot of fun, but he can be a bit protective of me. One moment he can be my best friend, then the next he can he the protective father."
I couldn't help but laugh, "Sounds cool. What's your dog's breed?"
"Golden Retriever," she laughed "But a lazy one. Though, he's like my best friend too, he puts up with all my weirdness."
I felt an emotion in me but it wasn't because of Rose, it was because of me, well, the wolf in me. Was I really jealous of a dog?
"Do you have any siblings?" I quickly changed the subject.
I felt her emotional pain, "Yeah... David, my brother."
Realising she didn't want to talk about it, I changed the subject again. "Have you ever been to Russia before then?"
"Yeah, my grandparents moved back there after my Dad and his sisters left home. I go over there with my Dad every Christmas and for two weeks in the summer." She signed longingly, "It's beautiful in the summer."
"To be honest," I started, "You don't really look Russian either."
She burst out laughing, "That's mainly because I'm half English."
I rolled my eyes, "Yeah, but still."
"Have you ever seen a Russian person before?"
I shook my head.
"How do you know then that I don't look Russian?"
I thought about this for a moment, "Good point." Then we both burst out laughing.
Sadness wrapped me as I realised we were here. She was going to leave me. My heart stopped for the moment at the thought.
"Would you like to stay for dinner?" She asked suddenly.
My face went from a frown to a bright grin. "Really? You don't have too."
"I want to," She stated, "and besides, it's my way of thanks for looking after me today."
I nodded then and we both got out of the truck and headed towards her house.
"Just a warning," she leaned towards me so close I was breathing on her neck. "Billy likes making new friends and he'll be all over you."
I laughed but nodded as she unlocked the house. Suddenly, a big dog came out of nowhere and attacked me with licks.
That's when Rose shivered after she closed the door. "I wish Dad wouldn't turn off the heater." She walked over to the heat controller and turned it on.
As she was turning on the heater, I saw a picture of her with a girl around her age on the wall."Who's that with you?" I asked in wonder, but my eyes were more fixed on Rose in the picture.
"My best friend, who is more like my sister. Morgan Harris. We're sort of like Yin and Yang at times, we're so opposite."
In the picture was Morgan and Rose. My beautiful imprint was trying to give her best friend a piggy back ride, but didn't look like it was working. Just before Rose was about to drop Morgan, it looked like, someone managed to get a picture of them laughing and smiling. It was a great picture of her.
That's when the phone started to ring.
"You don't mind if I put it on speaker, do you? It's Morgan." She told me.
I shook my head, "No I don't."
Rose answered it by putting it on speaker phone, "Hey Morgan."
"How'd you know it was me?" Morgan asked, her voice echoing through the kitchen.
My angel laughed, "You always call at this time, what time is it there anyway?"
"Around eight," Morgan answered, "How was your first day?"
I sat on the stool at the kitchen counter, smiling at my imprint talking to her best friend. "It was really good, made some friends."
"Are any of them cute boys?"
My smile got wider.
"My friend Embry is here!" She shouted horridly, making me chuckle.
"Oh..." Morgan paused, "Hey... Ugh, I can't say you're name!"
I laughed again, "Em-bry." I said it slowly.
"Embry..." Morgan tried, "Did I get it right?"
"Yes," Both I and Rose said together.
Morgan laughed down the phone, "So, Embry, you single?"
"Morgan!" Rose shouted.
"Yes," I replied, feeling happy. "Yes I am." Rose blushed a little as I looked at her when I said it.
"Hmmm..." Then in the background I heard someone call for Morgan. "Got to go now, Mum is forcing me to go to a party with her."
Rose laughed, "Alright, speak to you soon!"
They both hung up then and Rose looked at me, "You in the mood for spaghetti Bolognese?"
I nodded eagerly, "Totally!"
After some insisting, she let me help by cutting up the onions. She laughed at my lack of cooking skills.
I went to the bathroom to wash my hands and try and gather myself to go back out there. I couldn't believe all of this happened in one day. This was the best day of my life.
But as I went back into the kitchen, I saw the most terrifying thing of my life.
"What are you doing?!" I shouted, horrified. She was kneed up on the kitchen counter, just about on the edge. I must of frightened her as she jumped and slipped of the counter. I was there to catch her in no time.
"Are you okay?" I asked, breathless.
She carefully placed her feet on the floor and slowly turned to me, but I never let go of her. "Yeah, sorry, I just needed to get the spaghetti and I couldn't reach it."
I grinned and lean somewhat toward her, reached up, getting the spaghetti.
"Stupid tall people..." She muttered as I leaned back and passed over the spaghetti.
I chuckled, "Maybe because you're so short."
"I'm not short," she stated, "You just weirdly tall."
I laughed again, and Rose put the spaghetti in the boiled water.
"While we eat," Rose started as she checked the Bolognese, "Do you want to watch a movie?"
I nodded excitedly, "Yeah! That would be great! But what about you're Dad, shouldn't he be home by now?"
Rose shook her head, "No, my Dad is sort of a boss of an engineering company, he doesn't get back until nine."
I was worried now, why didn't he get back until late? Did she have to stay alone for so long? What if something happened?
I made myself get out of those thoughts before they ripped me apart and asked. "What movies do you have then?"
She mentioned me to follow her and lead me into the front room and grabbed the case of DVDs. "Pick anything."
Raising an eyebrow and I shook head, "No, you choose."
Rose rolled her eyes, "Okay, 50First Dates."
"What's that about?"
"You'll see," She pointed to the DVD player, "You know how to work a TV, don't you?" I nodded, "You put the DVD in and I'll set out the dinner."
I listened out for her as I put up the DVD, as it was loading I ran into the kitchen to see Rose picking up the trays.
"I'll take them!" I nearly shouted.
I took the two trays effortlessly and went into the front room. I sat down on the couch and passed the tray to her when she came in.
"Thanks..." she mumbled and when we got comfortable, we played the film.
I have to admit, I loved this movie. Not only was this girl beautiful, she had great taste in movies. Ula was my favourite character, as he thought the sharks were harmless.
Just as the film was ending, I looked at the clock and saw it was almost half five. "I need to get going." I said sadly.
My angel frowned, "Oh, okay." I felt her sadness so hard, I wanted to stay forever. But I needed to get home before my patrol to let my Mom know that I'm still alive. "I'll walk you to the door."
We walked through kitchen to the front door, to see that Billy was lying in the middle of the hall, asleep.
I laughed, "I can see why you call him Lazy Billy."
She nodded and opened the front door, "Well, I guess I'll see you at school then."
I smiled a little, reminding myself that I would see her soon. "Yeah, see you then."
Unwillingly, I left, leaving my heart behind.
When I got home, I was attacked by my mother. "Embry Call! Where the hell have you been!? School finished hours ago!"
I held my hands up, "It's a long story Mom!"
"Well, start explaining and if you say 'It's a Shapeshifter thing' I will ground you until next year, as I know you're patrol doesn't start for another fifteen minutes!"
I sighed, "I've imprinted."
At first she looked stunned and then her face brightened into a wide smile. She hugged me tightly. "I'm so proud of you!"
"Really?" I questioned, "You're not going motherly protective?"
She slapped me on the arm, "Normally, if it was any other girl, but this is your soul mate. The girl you're going to marry some day. The girl-"
"Mom!" I calmed her down, "I've only just met her today, I think marriage is way off." Not that I haven't thought about it...
"I know, but seriously! What's her name! Tell me everything!" Mom dragged me to the kitchen table.
I laughed, "Her name is Rosemarie Turner, Rose for short. She's really unique, Mom! I mean, she's really beautiful. She came from England, so she looks really different. Fresh even. She has the most beautiful emerald green eyes with ash blonde hair!"
Mom smiled as I told her everything I knew about Rose. Everything I learned about my soul mate.
"I'm so happy for you Embry," she then sighed, "But you need to get going."
I nodded and kissed her forehead, "See you later."
I ran outside the house and took off my clothes as soon as I went into the forest. I phased quickly and I was greeted by Jacob, Leah and Seth.
Before I could stop thinking about it, all my thoughts went to them about what happened today.
Woah dude, Seth stated, You did that all in one day? I don't think any other wolfie has done that before. Spent nearly the whole day with her after he just imprinted on her.
Though Jacob knew what I was worried about the most. Go Embry, He told me. I know you're worried about her being alone, so you can watch over her tonight.
What! Seth shouted, No fair! I was just about to leave!
I could feel Jacob rolling his eyes, You can still leave Seth, Rose lives where you patrol.
Oh, Seth mumbled, Right then, I'm off! That's when I couldn't feel Seth anymore.
I ran to Rose's house, which in wolf form I got there in five minutes. I quickly found her upstairs, sitting by her bedroom window, reading a book. She looked so... angelic.
I sat down on the outlines of the forest and just opposite her bedroom window, watching over her.
It was around ten when her father came home, an hour late. But Rose was safely in bed at that time, though I liked it when her father checked up on her though.
Jake? I asked.
Yeah?
Could...could I stay please? I really don't want to leave. It hurt to leave her for a second.
Well, you're in the area you have to patrol in and since there is no sign of a vampire coming soon, it's okay. Jacob said, with a bit of laughter in his voice.
Thanks man, I mumbled as I listened back to Rose's heartbeat and her light breathing.
It was almost midnight when I heard her heartbeat go up. I sat up slightly, wondering what was happening.
"Dad..." I heard her mutter painfully.
Worry went through me. Was she awake? What was happening!
Embry, calm down. Jacob told me, but it wasn't an order. I'm sure everything's fine.
Then that's when the screaming started. It felt like something out of a horror film, but much more worst as I felt the pain and the fear she was going through. I could hear her trashing around in her bed, which almost made me phase back and see what was wrong.
Stay where you are Embry! Jacob now ordered, I'm on my way.
I whined sadly as I listened to her cries. I couldn't do anything.
That's when a light went on in her bedroom and I could see her father running to her bed, which she was sat up on, but still slightly screaming.
I felt Jacob stand next to me, but didn't say anything to each other. We just listened.
"Sweetheart!" Don Turner shouted, "Sweetheart! Breathe! You're not there! You're fine!"
She's not where? I asked myself worriedly, wondering what was happening to my imprint.
That's when I heard her heart beat go down, and her breathing went into pants. From what I could see from the distance, she looked scared and in shock.
Don took a deep breath out. "Are you okay sweetheart?"
I heard Billy leap onto the bed. "Yeah... it was just..."
Just what?!
"The nightmares?" Don guessed.
Nightmares? I was confused, that was not a nightmare.
"Will they ever go away?" Rose's voice was laced both fear and sadness.
Don sighed, "I don't know sweetheart, I don't know."
I hope they do.
That's when what was said next interest both me and Jacob and even Leah as I felt her come up too. "It's a bit hot. You sure you're okay in this?" Don asked, worry in his voice.
"I'm fine." Rose lied.
"Rose," Don shook his head, "It's just me and Billy here, no one else is going to see it."
See what?
"Yeah, I know, it's just... after having one of those nightmares or memories, I feel better if I don't see it for a while."
Memories?
Don just nodded though, "Alright," stood up from the bed. "Do you need anything to drink...Or eat?"
Rose laughed a little, "No, I'm fine Dad, I'm just going to watch TV for a while."
He smiled, "Alright then, Billy, look after her."
I whined a little, That's my job.
I could feel Leah rolling her eyes, God, you're worse than Quil.
"Night Dad."
"Night sweetheart." He then closed the door.
A few minutes later, the TV was put on in her bedroom.
What was that all about? Leah questioned.
I don't know... I replied.
Leah barked a laugh, She's you're imprint and you don't even know what's wrong with her?
I growled at her, nothing's wrong with her!
I was about to leap on her until Jacob got in my way, this isn't helping anyone! But from the looks of things, this is pretty serious. I mean, I've never seen anyone have a nightmare like that.
That's because it was a memory, Leah stated. Something must of happened to her, something more terrible than being killed by a vampire.
I whined at that thought, How are we going to find out? I was scared, this must be an ongoing thing for Rose. Being in pain all the time at night.
Jacob sighed, At night, Embry you can watch over her and as well as patrol the area. But I think I'm going to ask my father if he knows anything. If not, then I'll ask Edward if he could read her mind.
I growled, No! I don't want him in her mind! I laid back down, I'll find out for myself, without having to go behind her back.
Jacob looked down at me before he nodded, Okay, she is you're imprint, but I can feel how worried you are. Are you sure you don't want me to see if I can find out anything.
I shook my head, I want to find out from her, not anyone else.
He nodded again, Alright then, me and Leah are off, you sure you are alright being on your own?
I stared up at Rose's window; I'm always there for my imprint. Even if she can't see me.
Well! That was Embry's POV and I finished it in four hours! Must be some kind of record! Tell me what you think please.
The next chapter will be longer to do as I don't really know what will happen in it. But it's back on Rose's POV, so, peace out!
