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11)Movie Night - The Game
EPOV
Ideas were flying around the room as what to do with the power outage but I barely noticed. Nope, my thoughts were far too occupied with Ashlynn. From the moment she walked in the door I was putty in her hands. Her and Brook's idea to test me and Jake was adorable but flawed from the start. There could be a room full of Ashlynn look a likes but only the real would could grab my attention by doing nothing. When I walked over to her and took her hand her heart jumped but not as much as mine did when she kissed my check.
That was nothing though, compared to what I felt when she sat on my lap. We fit together so perfectly I was shocked, I couldn't move. Of course Ash took that to mean that I didn't want her there but there was no way I was letting her move. So I quickly embraced her in my arms, which I might add, felt a hundred times better than in a dream I had.
If I hadn't seen Friday the 13th so many times before I would've never been able to tell you what happened. The only thing in the room I was watching was her. How her top lip quivered when she would try not to laugh at how corny the movie was. Or the way she would unknowingly bounce her leg when something annoyed her. My favorite was how her eyes would automatically scrunch closed when she was scared. Only because it resulted in her burying her face into my chest and I would get to inhale her scent. It was like combining all your favorite smells from childhood together into one wonderful fragrance. No words could do it justice so I won't even try.
Damn Seth for bad timing! "Embry stop fantasizing about Ash and answer me."
"What do you want Seth?" I growled at him while Ashlynn giggled, sending vibrations throughout my body. Oh how I loved her laugh.
"We wanted your vote on what game we should play."
"Game? I don't care, aren't we a little old for games anyways?" Paul decided to butt in this time.
"Well do you have a better idea Call?" I simply shook my head. I was too busy back in my thoughts. "Yeah that's what I thought." Ok now that Paul has shut up, where was I? Oh yeah, Ashlynn and how amazing she is. The fact that she remembered and brought me skittles sent my heart into overdrive just knowing that she was thinking of me. Then the way her face lit up when I gave her the ice cream made my hear melt. All I ever wanted to do was make her happy and that was exactly what happened.
Nothing though could compare to the chills that coursed through my bones when she started feeding me ice cream. It was one of the most intimate and sexy things a girl has ever done for me and I don't even think she realized it. Yes, the night was almost perfect. I say almost because Ashlynn had caught on to how hot my skin was and asked why.
My answer wasn't very good but it was the best I could come up with at the moment. I'm not sure if she bought it but she was able to joke about it. So either she did or she decided not to press the issue. Either way I was grateful for how understanding she was.
I was interrupted again but this time by the only voice that I wanted to hear. "I know what game we can play. Would You Rather? We used to always play it at my dad's friend's house in Miami."
Brady answered before I could say yes, I would agree to anything she wanted. "Sounds cool, how do you play?
She was so excited as she explained, her voice as irresistible as always. "It's really easy! All you have to do is pick a person and then ask them a would you rather question. For instance would you rather go swimming with sharks or spend a hour trapped in a room with Paul? Personally I would pick the sharks." The room was roaring with laughter in seconds. The way she constantly joked with everyone made me smile cause I knew it meant she was comfortable with us. Paul finally regained his composure.
"Ok let's play, I'll go first." Uh oh, I could tell by his tone this wouldn't be good. "My question is for Ashlynn, would you rather go the rest of your life without music or never know what it is like to kiss Embry." Damn Paul, I didn't even know If she wanted everyone to know about her extreme love for music, so I growled at him.
Just then Ash laughed and relief immediately washed over me. "Using my love for music against me, touche, I suppose I deserve that one. Anyways to answer your question I would rather go the rest of my life without music." The girls all oohed and awed as the guys made gagging noised. I on the other hand blushed uncontrollably. Of course Quil had to throw in one of his witty remarks.
"You know you don't have to say that just to make Embry feel better." We all just rolled our eyes at him.
"Nope it's true, I have 17 years worth of music in my head, that's plenty to last the rest of my life. Plus have you seen how cute Embry is, it's definitely a fair trade off." There was no doubt about it, I loved this girl and I don't know how much longer I can wait to make her mine. "Ok my turn, my question is for Kim. Would you rather spend a whole 24 hours away from Jared or 2 hours in a room full of snakes?" This should be interesting, my thoughts were confirmed by the look on Kim's face.
"It had to be snakes didn't it," she let out a small chuckle. "Jared honey you know I love you but there is no way I am spending 10 minutes with snakes let alone 2 hours." Jared put on his best pretend sad face and kissed her on the forehead. "So I guess that makes it my turn. Paul, would you rather go a month without a shower or a year without female companionship?" No one could hold back their laughs at this one. We all knew his response, he was too much a player to go that long.
He didn't disappoint, "You might as well take away my shampoo and soap now." That was how we spent the next few hours. Everyone asking everyone ridiculously random questions and watching the squirm as they answered. We were having a blast and I could tell from the smile on her face that Ash was proud she thought of it. I was too cause in a strange way it helped her get to know us and feel like part of the group. Which she, absolutely with out a doubt, was. Just then I heard Jake say my name.
"Embry would you rather listen to Seth's bad jokes all night or Paul's snoring?" Wow, why to talk about a lose lose situation. I was glad he didn't ask one about Ashlynn though, I just got an idea and I wanted to catch her off guard.
"I guess I'll have to go with the lesser of two evils and pick Seth's jokes. Sorry bro but you are outta control when you sleep." Everyone grinned and nodded fiercely in agreement, even Paul knew it. As I was about to ask my question the lights suddenly flickered back on. Cheers echoed the room as everyone settled back into their original seats to continue movie night.
"Which movie do you want to watch first?" Leah asked holding up Raiders of the Lost Arc and The Longest Yard. Everyone agreed on the second one but before Leah could push play I stopped her.
"Wait I have one more question to ask Ash before we start the movie, if that's ok." They all nodded and I continued, "Would you rather have an unlimited supply of Phish Food ice cream or be my girlfriend?" Everyone just stared at me, not sure If I had really just asked her out.
"Embry Call are you asking me out?" She smiled trying and failing to hide her blush.
"Yes I am." The confused looks quickly turned to smiles that eagerly awaited her response.
"Then I would have to say that I would rather be your girlfriend. Although I am sure the would en tale unlimited ice cream if I really wanted it." Unable to contain my excitement I simply nodded and pulled her closer to me. Then I kissed my imprint, my girlfriend on the forehead.
"Well Embry I have to say that you definitely win the award for most creative way to ask out a girl." Sam chuckled along with the rest of the pack and when Ash looked away from him he mouthed the word 'Congrats'.
"Ok, now that we all are done expressing our inner most feelings can we please start the movie?" Leave it to Seth to ruin a moment, I really can't wait until he imprints. Still locked on to each others eyes, unable to look away, we just nodded our heads. Seconds later I heard the movie start but I had no intentions of watching it. I knew I said I was going to take things slow but I couldn't help it. Plus I may be a guy but I am not dumb and I can tell when a girl is flirting with me.
Besides dating doesn't mean we have to rush into anything, it's not like we are sitting here making out in front of everyone. That step I am leaving up to her for sure. I was drawn away from my wondering mind by Ashlynn caressing my hand with her thumb. I looked down and noticed her staring at me, she leaned up to my ear.
"You have no idea how happy you make me!" She whispered, her silky, soft breathe causing shivers to run down my spine. "Are you cold?" She giggled, flashing her sexy little smile.
"No, just extremely happy that you are here and in my arms." I whispered back in her ear, watching her have the same reaction as I just did. She mumbled what sounded like 'always' as she settled her head into my chest and drifted off. Technically movie night meant no sleeping but like I said before, I am putty in her hands. Looking around I had noticed all of the girls had fallen asleep anyways, except for Leah. Then again the pack didn't need as much sleep as normal people.
Normal, what was normal anyways, I hadn't had a normal life in almost 4 years. Nope I was too busy chasing vampires and turning into a monster when I got too angry. As Ashlynn was lying there looking so beautiful and peaceful I couldn't help but wonder what would happen when she found out. Would she run and scream or would she accept me? One thing's for sure, my heart could not handle her not wanting me, just the thought shot a pain through my chest.
I wasn't sure which number movie we were on all I know is that we were now watching Tommy Boy, Paul's pick, and the sun was coming up. "Time to wake..." Seth started to yell but stopped when four pillows came flying at his head. He put on an innocent face as Jared, Sam, Jake and I glared at him. In a much smaller voice he added, "Or not." Of course the rest of the pack without imprints agreed with him.
"You guys know he is right, we aren't even suppose to sleep on movie night remember? We already let them sleep through 2 movies besides you know they'll want to watch the last movie with us." It was true, we always ended movie night with a superhero movie and they loved it. They would never tell us why but we think it's cause that's what they consider us. Or maybe that's just our big egos talking, either way we weren't gonna give them a chance to deny it. This year the movie was Transformers which was one of Brook's favorite, which knowing Ash, would mean she would love it too. We all looked to Sam for his approval and he nodded, giving into paul.
"I hate to admit it but Paul is right. Transformers is the only movie Emily was really looking forward to."
"So then wake them up! I would hate for them to be mad and threaten not to cook breakfast after." If it wasn't for Emily sleeping in his arms, Sam would have lunged at Paul.
With uncontrollable venom in his voice he hissed at Paul through his teeth. "You know one of these days you might learn some respect. Not everything is about you." We all exchanged weary glances at Sam's sudden outburst.
"Sorry Sam I was just joking, I didn't mean it like that." Sam just shook his head and let out a weak smile.
"No Paul I am sorry, I don't know what got into me."
"It's cool Sam, I know all about having sudden anger outbursts." We all quietly laughed at how true that was. "Now how about you guys wake up those beautiful imprints of yours." Paul really could be a nice guy when he wanted to be.
As the other guys were kissing their imprints awake, I softly leaned into Ashlynn's ear. "Come on Baby, it's time to get up." She mumbled a little before fluttering her eyes open.
"Embry! Did I miss movie night?" Her incoherent morning voice was so adorable.
"Nope, there is still one movie left. We always watch a superhero movie as the last one of the night and tonight's is Transformers."
"Oh I love that movie, I am glad you woke me up." How did I know she would say that? It amazed me how alike her and Brook were for never meeting until 3 days ago.
"Yeah I thought you would be." She smiled, happy that I already knew so much about her. Really though, it wasn't enough, I wanted to know everything.
The movie started and she twisted around to a sitting position so that she could see the movie. I decided to remove my hands from around her so it was easier for her to move. I fell in love with her all over again the moment she pulled my arms back around her.
"I thought it was your job to keep me warm." She flashed me her flirty smile and just giggled. Little did she know that it was my job to protect her from whatever, even if it was the cold. The longer she sat there with that sexy grin on her face the more I had to repeat take it slow, take it slow. Just as I was opening my mouth to speak she placed her finger over my lips and whispered, "Shh, I want to watch the movie." She then continued to let it linger on my lips for longer than needed to make her point, not that I minded.
Apparently she didn't get the memo about taking things slow. Besides I wasn't gonna argue, I could never say no to her anyways. So I finally pulled my eyes away from her, for the first time all night, and focused on the movie.
About half way through the movie Emily said she was starting breakfast cause she was too hungry to wait. Plus she knew if she were hungry then we had to be starving. Kim and Brook got up to help her but when Ash tried to she told her no. Emily informed her that no one had to cook on their fast movie night, then with a smile she walked into the kitchen.
Breakfast was delicious as it always is when the girls cook. We finished eating at around 9am and then said our goodbyes. Jake and I walked the girls home but him and Brook walked ahead giving us our first little bit of privacy all night. "You are awfully quiet Ashlynn, what are you thinking about?"
Stumbling a little she replied slowly. "Not...thinking...too...tired!" The way she said that was so adorable I couldn't help but laugh. Thankfully she was laughing too so I didn't feel bad.
"Aww poor baby, you want me to carry you?" I am sure she thought I was joking but I was completely serious.
"Normally I would yell at you and tell you I am not a little kid but I am far too tired to argue. So instead I'll just say, piggy back ride please!" Her eyes grew wide with her puppy dog face and I just smiled and bent down for her to climb on my back. After a couple of minutes of walking she sighed, "This is much better. It's a good thing I have such a strong boyfriend." Hearing her say that sent my heart soaring.
"Carrying you has nothing to do with being strong, what are you like 100lbs soaking wet anyways?" She jokingly whacked my head as we both laughed.
"Don't you know you're not suppose to ask a girl how much she weighs. Besides I am 115 thank you very much. You can put me down now seeing as how we are at my house." I had a different idea though, I walked up the porch, past Jake and Brook making out and into the house. Her Aunt was sitting on the couch drinking her morning coffee.
"Hello Mrs. White, your niece here was too tired to walk home. Would it be alright if I carried her into her room to make sure she actually makes it to the bed?"
"Embry dear it's been awhile since you came to see me, I thought you disappeared. Yeah that would be fine, we wouldn't want her to fall asleep climbing the ladder." We all shared a laugh at that one.
"Thanks! I promise to start coming around more often." She just looked from me to Ash and let out a mischievous smirk.
"I am sure you will." I then turned and walked down the hall into her room. I was as tall as the bunk beds so I easily took her off my back and laid her on the bed.
"Get some sleep and give me a call when you wake up." I kissed her on her forehead and started to turn away but she grabbed my arm.
"Wait," she pulled herself up, leaned towards my face and placed a small kiss on my lips. She pulled away quickly with a breathtaking smile and added. "I'll miss you."
It took me a minute to find my words, "I'll miss you too baby, now sleep." With that I turned and walked out of her room. I suddenly felt empty after having her with me all night, this was gonna be a long day.
