Coalesce
Recap: After the last can and pack of noodles were put away, a pair of swift arms wrapped around my torso. I was engulfed by this huge and curiously warm body. I let him hold me for a while. Everything was coming back now, even more powerful than before. Slowly pulling his arms off, I spun around to look up at his tall frame. His eyes; there it was. Love.
The memory of a mind-blowing drunken night flooded back to me, my god he was amazing. I had to shake this feeling off somehow.
"Uh, Em, is it alright if you let me go?" I asked trying to sound as though I were a strong heartless old cow.
I could tell he didn't buy it. "Fine." He simply said and his hands fell at his sides.
A couple of days had passed and Embry hadn't come over. He didn't even come to see my Aunt; he didn't even show up at work. I was a little disheartened at the fact that I was just pushed aside now but then again, why did I have any right? So here I was, brooding around the house on my day off. Last time I was here I hung out with Embry's friends and I hadn't seen any of them since I'd been here. I looked down at my treasured legs, they still had colour to them but I knew that wouldn't last. I give it a week? Maybe a week and a half. Note to self: must buy wretched (but decent) fake tan. But then again, I had nothing better to do today, why not go and buy the inferior stuff now? Maybe see the boys while I'm at it? And now I find myself in a predicament. No car.
My body led me toward Aunt Maya's study and I rummaged happily through her contacts; maybe I'd find someone helpful? Passing a whole lot of names, I finally came across the 'Black' family. I'd hoped that Jake would take me on a ride on his beauty.
All I heard was that damn ringing and I was starting to get impatient.
Ring –Ring, Ring-Ring, Ring-Ri –
"Hello?" asked the plastic receiver.
"Hey Billy. Caia here. I don't know if you re –"
"Oh hi Caia! I was wondering when you would come 'round and visit. How are you?" Billy said cutting me off.
"How did you know I was here?" I asked, had Em been talking about me?
"Oh you know me, I know everything." I could hear the smile in his voice.
I laughed before asking, "How are you?"
"Yeah, I'm good. As good as a wheelchaired man can be." He said laughing.
Billy always made me laugh but when he was serious, by god he was vicious. "I was just wondering if Jake is around?"
"Yeah, hold on I'll get him for you."
I only waited for a few seconds before the voice changed on the other side.
"Hello? Caia? How come you haven't come 'round yet?" he said. I could hear he was slightly offended that I had forgotten about him.
"I just tried to settle back in again." I lied.
"How hard could it be?" He asked.
"Meh, I'm working for Aunt Maya this time." He seemed to take that well.
"Okay, well, when are you coming over?"
"I was hoping you could pick me up? Or you could come visit me? I know I'm being a hassle but I didn't ask for the car."
"No, no. Don't worry, I'll pick you up and then we can meet with the guys later, but first I want some time with my 'Hunny-Bunny'."
"Oh god, seriously? You're going to pull that on me again." I said cringing.
"You know it." With a chuckle we both hung up.
I didn't have much time to get ready; I cursed myself for not thinking ahead. Running upstairs, I tripped. Thank goodness I learned from the last time I was here. Still holding onto the railings, I walked up them and toward my room. Simple makeup was the only option for today, a little foundation here, some peachy eyeshadow there, mascara and light eyeliner, and finally a yummy lipbalm. I heard a hushed rap at the door.
"Coming!" I yelled but I was sure he wouldn't be able to hear me. I hurried toward the door and opened it. Jacob's stature shadowed me easily.
"How tall did you get since I was here last? Geez!"
He laughed before saying, "How short did you get since you were here last?"
"That's not fair. Look at you!"
"Sure sure. Well, what are you waiting for?" he said holding out his gargantuan arms.
I jumped him, I couldn't help it. I genuinely missed this big lug.
"You're still as cuddly as ever, more muscley though." I said looking at his face.
"And you're still as blunt as ever." He said putting me down.
"Hey! You know me, tell it like it is." I said straightening my PJ's. My PJ's? "Shit! I'm still in my jammies!"
"Yeah, I know." He laughed.
By the time he'd finished his sentence, I was already at the start of the staircase. "And you didn't tell me? How embarrassing!"
"It's not like I haven't seen everything before anyway!" he shouted back.
That was true, but I didn't want him to win the argument so I pretended not to hear him.
A few minutes later I emerged from my closet's bowels wearing jeans, a simple long-sleeved v-neck shirt, and some boots. I'd guessed it wasn't that cold today otherwise I would have realised, when I opened the door that I was still in my pyjama shorts and top. Jogging down the stairs, I caught a glimpse of Jake eyeing me out. He was gorgeous, and we did try it out once. We didn't even last a night.
"Ready?"
"Yup." I said and walked toward the door.
The ride to the Black's house was nothing more than awesome, sure I loved driving motorcycles but I also loved being a passenger as well. When you were the passenger, you could really take in all of your surroundings.
When we arrived I took off my helmet and shook out my hair, if I was forced to wear jeans, then I had to focus on my top half. Geez I'm so vain.
"What do you want to do?" he asked, causing me to lose track of my thoughts. Which was good, I could feel a rant coming on.
"Ah crap, I forgot to ask if we could stop by and get something at the store."
"Don't worry about it. When I drop you off we can stop by if it's not too late." He reassured me.
Jacob and I were walking toward his house but we were stopped by Billy. "Hello Caia. Long time no see. How has Jake here treated ya?"
"Yeah, good. I've missed you." I said bending down to hug him. "Still fishing I see."
He had his rod and gear with him. "Yeah, taking old Charlie out for a trip."
"Ah. Good luck then Bill." I said with a smile.
"Thanks hun, you two don't have too much fun without me." He said before rolling off toward his ride. I didn't even notice Charlie was parked on their property. Shows you how observant I am.
"Shall we?" Jake asked.
"What?"
"Have a few drinks and then invite the boys over?"
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