Chapter Ten: More Amazing In Person

Needless to say, nothing that happened after my first kiss that evening, compared. And after that kiss, well many were to come. After the dance, we still had a half-hour to kill, so we drove around for a bit in Jacob's car, smiling and talking-far more happier than before going to the dance.

One of his hands rest on the steering wheel, while the other remained clasped between both of mine. I held onto him, enjoying the warmth even just his hand radiated. He would glance over at me every now and then, grinning wide; his happiness danced off him almost as much as the heat.

"So..." I smiled, lacing my fingers through his.

"So...?"

"Are you busy tomorrow?"

He shook his head, asking if I was. My gesture was the same. I wanted to go down to La Push with him, live life on the rez, meet his friends. They were dying to meet me as well, he told me, which meant I had standards to live up to. I wasn't too worried though, as long as Embry was with me, I'm sure I'd enjoy the time there, and the company of his friends.

"They'll be thrilled that you'll be visiting." he said, still smiling broad. He looked best when he smiled, I enjoyed it when he was happy. "What time shall I come get you?"

"Text me when you wake up?" He nodded, having me nod too. "Good. You better go home and go straight to sleep too, Em."

Before then, I hadn't even noticed how tired I was. At the mere mention of sleep, my eyelids went heavy and I felt quite weak, wanting to curl up in my bed and fall fast asleep. I couldn't wait until the next day, although I really didn't want this night to end. Ugh, I never knew just what I wanted, did I?

But lies. I wanted Embry. I had Embry. So I was content.

I woke up around 12 pm the next morning. Afternoon. My eyes hardly adjusted to the light that broke through my translucent curtains. Maybe if I ignored it enough, the light would go away and I could fall back into darkness. I /was/ having an interesting dream about a unicorn and rainbows.

Playing Robot Unicorn Attack before you fell asleep wasn't the best idea.

Reaching for my phone on the bedside table, I flipped it open. Four unread messages made the screen flash at me, each one from Embry.

I'm up.

Are you awake?

I'm coming over.

Ellie, open the door.

Shit.

Jumping up out of my bed, I checked the time Embry sent it the last messages, that was fifteen minutes before I woke up. Running out the bedroom door and towards the steps, I cursed again, running backwards. There was no way I was greeting him at the door in my underwear.

After quickly pulling up a pair of pants, I ran back down, throwing the door open. There, I was greeted by two boys. One of which was Embry, the other... Was not. Obviously. He was cute though, with the same russet coloured skin that Embry had, if not darker, the same tattoo on his arm, a buzz cut, and he was quite tall as well. Just from looking at him, I bet he was abnormally warm like my Embry too. He grinned at me.

"Hey." I smiled, glancing at Embry first, who smiled back, then at his friend.

"Ellie, this is Quil." Embry introduced.

Quil, I should have guessed. He had to be either Quil or Jacob, seeing as Embry spoke most-highly about both of them. Although, he told me he was closer with Quil, that Quil was his best friend, despite the rough patch the two of them had hit a while ago.

"It's nice to finally meet you, Quil." I held my hand out, but he reached for me and hugged me tight, which caught me off-gaurd, but I giggled nevertheless.

"Man, you too, Ellie!" The grin in his voice was evident as he hugged me. And I was right, he was also super warm. "Embry's told me so much about you. We can't get him to shut up, so I knew you had to be something special. That's why I came to pick you up with him!"

After he let me go, I welcomed them both in my house. Mum and dad were both at work, so we were all alone. They were able to make themselves at home though, while I went upstairs to change.

Really, Embry. You gave me absolutly no time to prepare. Luckily, I showered last night when I got home, I just had to get dressed now. Dressed to impress, but what to wear exactly? I was a bit embarrassed that I greeted one of his friends all ready in mix-matching pajamas, the other's shouldn't have to be graced with such a horrid sight. My hair would be brushed, pulled back in plaits, my shirt would be long sleeved with a hood, white and grey (A yoga shirt my mum bought me not long ago, not like I did yoga), and a pair of dark blue jeans. I looked nice, presentable, and hopefully the other members of his group would accept me just as openly as Quil did.

On the way down to the rez, I learned how funny Quil was. He was more goofy and loud than Embry, but together they were quite the duo. I was in stitches the entire drive! I was sitting up in the front seat, watching the two of them goof off all naturally. Embry was in his proper element around his friends, he could be such a goofball. I was glad to get both sides of him though, see his sweet side. I wondered if they saw that too.

"They'll love you, Ellie!" Quil grinned, using the front seats as his armrest as he leaned forward between Embry and I. "You'll be a great addition to the regulars over at Emily's."

I could have "aww'd." That was sweet of him to say, I only hoped it was true. I could be shy, just like Embry, and was pretty awkward when meeting new people. After hearing so much about them though, I promised I would be as social as I could. Because I really did want to meet them, want to be liked by them. Was I too desperate for approval here?

Parking the car, Embry walked around and opened the door for me, then held my hand. Quil made kissy noises, which made us laugh, as we walked on our way over to Emily's house. I was so excited, I was bouncing as I walked; dancing slightly, swinging Embry's and my hands, looking around my surroundings. It was very foresty, very natural. There were no pavements, streets, sidewalks. It was nice. Grassy and dirt paths, greenery. It was something I could get used to.

"You like it?" asked Embry, noticing my awed expression.

"I love it." I smiled up at him, nuzzling his arm.

Quil walked on the other side of me, linking his arm with mine, claiming he felt left out. He and Embry playfully bantered back-and-forth over me, before a voice called out.

"Quil and Embry are back!"

And soon enough, I was greeted by more shirtless Quiluete boys. The tallest, the most muscular, was Sam. He smiled at me, holding his hand out to introduce himself. I shook it. Jared was behind him, not as tall or muscular as Sam, but the two of them seemed to have a close connection. I shook his hand as well. Then Paul, he winked at me, noting about how Embry didn't shut up about me; just as Quil had. Then there was a boy, undoubtly younger than I, but plenty taller. He was Seth, grinning good-naturedly as he hugged me, laughing a bit. He was cute in that little-brother way.

"We were wondering when Embry'd finally bring you to meet us." Jared grinned, looking between Embry and I.

"I was wondering when he'd take me down here too. I've been dying to meet you guys." I admitted, smiling, looking them all over.

Between Seth and Paul, I saw a tall girl walk out of the house, down the steps. She looked me over for a bit, before raising her head high and walking away. The boys noticed my stare, following my gaze.

"That's... Leah?" I questioned, looking up at Embry, who nodded.

"Don't mind her," said Paul, shoving his fists in his pockets. "She's like that with everyone. Still sour, such a pain in the ass."

He and Jared both laughed, Seth looked a tad uncomfortable, but grinned anyway. I forgot, he and Leah were siblings, so it was natural for him to feel a bit uncomfortable about that. I'm sure he and Leah had to be close right.

"Emilyyyyy!" Quil called into the house, bouncing up the steps. "Emilyyyyy! Ellie's here!"

Sam smiled down at me. "She's been the most excited to meet you." And he turned away.

Embry muttered in my ear, wrapping an arm around my shoulders. "Don't stare at her scars."

He told me about how Emily and Sam got into a dispute, although he never really explained what happened for her to gain the scars. I was told not to stare though, he reminded me earlier, so I would listen.

A woman walked out of the screen doors, smiling warmly. Despite the scars, she really as a pretty girl. I smiled at her in return.

"Elisha, it's lovely to finally meet you." She walked over to me, hugging me. They were so welcoming, it made me feel like I was already part of their family.

"Same." I half-laughed, hugging her back. It really was nice to finally meet her, to finally meet them all.

They were just as amazing as Embry had explained. Although, I had yet to meet Jacob. When I brought him up, the boys all grinned at one another, singing something about Bella, and laughed. I was confused, but Embry explained to me about how Jake had the hots for Bella Swan, even though she was dating Edward Cullen. I think he may have mentioned that before.

"Anyway," Emily interjected, taking my hand, and pulling me towards the house. "Come on, I just made muffins."

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I think this may be one of my longer chapters~