Chapter Nineteen: Happy. Content. In Love.

Doctor Carlisle Cullen was the man to save my life. Apparently this strange breed of vampires spreaded venom throughout one's body when bitten. Seeing as the vampire didn't drain me full, the venom was spreading, and I could have been changed into one of them. Embry wouldn't have that, he told me that he'd rather me dead than live a life like they did. I guess being a vampire must have been something that was worse than I thought it, so I was grateful that I wasn't changed, that Dr. Cullen saved my life.

I stopped by the Cullen house, bringing Dr. Cullen a bouquet of flowers in thanks to what he did for me. Mum wanted to cook him food, but apparently they didn't eat, so that wouldn't have been at all proper. He adored the flowers, but told me there was no need to thank me, that it was his job to save those in need of it.

"Really though, Dr. Cullen," I smiled a little. "Thank you."

After I visited the Cullen home, that was a very beautiful house, very open and spacious, I hopped back in mum's car and drove off to the rez. I planned on surprising Embry with a visit.

The near death experience had us closer than ever, and the lack of secrets helped much too. I never had been happier in my life. My relationship with my mum, dad, Lindsay, the boys, Emily, and Embry were all greater and stronger than ever before. I loved life, cherished it, and happiness radiated from me whenever I walked. Nothing seemed that bad after almost dying.

"He's asleep, Ellie." Embry's mum answered the door, shaking her head in disapproval. She just didn't understand.

"Alright. Tell him I stopped by?"

"Of course."

Instead of leaving though, I took a seat on his porch and rested my chin on my fists and closed my eyes. The last few weeks had been tiring and Embry had the right idea with catching a good night's sleep. I just hoped he wouldn't sleep for that long.

"Hey."

Peeking out from under my lashes to see Jacob standing there before me. He and I hadn't talked at all since he kissed me, I did wonder just why he did that. Obviously, he still seemed to feel something for Bella, so he didn't feel that much for me- Which was fine by me, flattered as I would be if he was, I loved Embry and I knew that Jake and I could be really good friends. I hoped so at least.

Scooting over to make room, Jake took a seat beside me, hands folded and staring out at the ground. I watched him, hoping he would start first, with no such luck.

"So, what's up?" I asked, nudging him slightly.

"How're you feeling?"

"Better." I smiled a little.

"Good." He nodded a little before looking down at me. "I wish Embry could've left some of that bloodsucker for me to get after he bit you."

"Jake, I-"

"Hey, you're like a little sister to me now."

...you kiss all of your sisters, Jake?

"So that ki-"

"Think of it as a thanks." He shrugged. Jake had this sort of arrogance to him, despite the fact that I knew he was trying to be sincere. "It was nice of you to think of me that way, of how I felt. The boys normally just edge me on with her, but you seem to want me not to. Jealous?"

"Please, Jake. I just want my friends to be happy, you know?"

"I know."

"Elliiiieeeeeeeee! ELISHA WATSON I KNOW YOU'RE AROUND HERE!"

Blinking as that voice pierced the air, I stood up tall to see a blond running up to the Embry's house, her eyes narrowed and fist clenched. I hurried over to her, confused.

"Linds, what's wrong?"

"Tyler." She growled. Lindsay wasn't normally any angry person. She was happy-go-lucky, hyper Lindsay Ash, the one who would help anyone that was sad or angry. It was rare that I saw her mad, but... Well it wasn't right. "He broke up with me."

I frowned. That Tyler was such an idiot. He didn't deserve my Lindsay, my Lindsay deserved better. The best.

"Alright, sweetie, here. Take a seat. Jake, move over. Ja-"

I blinked, a slow grin spreading on my face as I wrapped an arm around Lindsay's shoulder. My eyes were focused on Jake, and boy did he look goofy. His mouth was gaped, his eyes wide with awe; a look that I knew all too well. I saw it whenever Jared looked at Kim, whenever Sam looked at Emily, whenever Embry looked at me. Now it was Jacob looking and Lindsay.

She was his imprint.

I then realised that this was, indeed, the first time Lindsay was meeting anyone of the pack that wasn't Embry. So this made sense. It made perfect sense.

Mentally squealing, I sat Lindsay down beside him, patting her blond hair and smiling wide.

"Hey Lindsay, this is Jacob. Jacob, Lindsay."

I backed up a bit, looking between the two. Yes, I could definitly see them together. And Jake would do her good. If she was his soulmate, then he wouldn't do anything to hurt her, purposely. He wouldn't be just another Tyler.

"Um, hi." Lindsay said, looking him over. She blinked a few times, her blue eyes scanning him, a blush forming on her innocent little face. Bless her. "Lindsay Ash."

"Jacob Black." He flashed an award-winning smile and shook her hand, his expression implying that he had never touched something so soft, so perfect. Yes, this would work out nicely.

The front door to the Call residence opened and there stoor my Embry, yawning and rubbing his eyes. He looked adorable, and grinned sleepily at me as he walked down the steps.

"Goodmorning." he muttered, kissing me lightly.

"Em, it's 2 pm."

"Oh."

We smiled, and he glanced back over his shoulder at the blossoming couple on the steps. Looking at me, he grinned; I took his hand and pulled him away.

I was around La Push so much that I almost knew my way around there like I knew the back of my hand. It didn't take long until the two of us were out on the rocky beach, looking out over the water. The blue sky and clear water meshed perfectly, I couldn't quite tell where the one began and one ended. It sort of reminded me of my life now, my life with the wolves and my life with everyone else. Lindsay would now be closer and hanging out more down here on the rez, and mum and dad invited Embry and his mum over for dinner every now and then. The boys, Emily and Leah came over sometimes too, and were welcomed whenever they wanted.

It was nice, all of this. I was happy, I was content.

Life was good.

Soft lips pressed to mine, kissing me tenderly. Strong arms wrapped around my waist pulling me closer. I smiled against Embry's lips, the palms of my hands resting against his bare chest.

Happy.

Content.

In love.

Staring up into his beautiful dark eyes, I knew I could happily stay with him for as long as he needed me to stay. I could happily stay with him forever.

And I intended to.

Fin~
xD Just kidding. Wow, so... That was it.

Did you guys enjoy it? I hope I lived up the expectations of my readers, and well, I just had a lot of fun writing this story. It kept me occupied and let me share my love of Embry (even though I was shipping Ellie with Jake towards the end lol).

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Actually, if you're interested, the story isn't over yet. I'm in the process of writing a story about Ellie's best friend, Lindsay, and it'll be called "There's More To Living Than Being Alive" Which is stolen from a song by Anberlin... I think it's "Adelaide" by I'm not sure. ALSO this title "I Caught Fire (In Your Eyes" is a song by the Used, one of my favourites, so check it out of you want.

Again, thanks you guys, for all of the support, and thank you to whoever reads this afterwards and reviews it (which I hope you still will).

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