A/N Sorry it has taken me so long to update, I have had a serious case of writer's block with this story. So I am adding two chapters today to make up for it! Please Review! I promise I won't make you wait this long again! :)

Once again, I don't own Twilight!

13) First Kiss

APOV

Mini golf was fun, as was everything else that we did those following 3 days. Embry and I had become inseparable, we spent our days down at the beach and at night we would hang out with the rest of the gang. Paul and Seth had started making gagging noises when we would enter the house. I admit we always held hands and would stare into each others eyes for hours, forgetting that we weren't alone. Oh yeah, I also forgot what it was like to sit in a chair, seeing as I never leave his lap, not that I mind.

Other than that though we don't even kiss in front of them unlike Brook and Jake who go into full blown make out sessions whenever they want. In fact we haven't even had our first kiss, real kiss, yet. Sure we share small pecks on the lips here and there but I was starting to crave more and I could tell Embry was too. Although I soon found out after the robe incident that he wasn't going to pressure me into anything, so what was I waiting for?

Here it was, Thursday, officially 1 week after I first got here and also my first day of senior year, at a new school. I wasn't nearly as nervous as I thought I would be, probably cause I knew Brook would be there with me. So here I was standing in front of the mirror inspecting my outfit, a pair of stone washed flare jeans with a long pink lace cami with a plain black tee over it and pink flip flops. Brook, who had unusual energy this morning, was already dressed and in the kitchen cooking breakfast.

I was finishing getting my backpack together when I heard a knock on the door, usually Brook doesn't know, hmm. "Come in!" I Yelled.

My back was to the door so I was a little surprised when I felt to smouldering arms wrap around me. "Good morning Baby, Brook wanted me to tell you breakfast was ready." Even after a week Embry's rough voice still made me melt.

"Embry! What are you doing here? I didn't think you knew how to get up before noon." I giggled as I turned around to face him, wrapping my arms around his neck.

"Ha ha ha. Did you really think I would miss your first day? Besides Jake brings and picks up Brook from school everyday and I was kinda hoping that you would let me do that too." The way his face actually held worry that I would say no was so cute.

"Of course I would like that!" His goofy grin sent me into giggles.

"Come one then, lets go get some pancakes before Jake devours them all." He dropped his arms and turned to walk out of the room, but I grabbed his arm.

"Wait." As he turned around to face me I relocked my arms around his neck and pulled his face closer to mine. After one look into his eyes and seeing that they were as hungry for this as I was, I pressed my lips softly to his.

Our lips moved together in perfect harmony, like a sweet love balled. It wasn't enough though, I wanted more, I needed more. I pulled myself into him, as I ran my fingers up the back of his neck and intertwined them into his hair. The kiss was rougher now, burning with passion, I yearned to taste Embry and as I opened my mouth I heard his moan or maybe it was my own. He now had both his hands eagerly exploring my back as he pressed me hard against him. Then all too quickly he pulled away, obviously not wanting to get too carried away.

"What was that for?" His breathing was still heavy from the kiss. It was a kiss that every girl dreams about, a kiss that makes your knees go weak and you forget your own name. It was a kiss that you could live to be 100 and never forget and it was all mine.

I looked at his eyes that burned into my soul and I blushed slightly, still unable to steady my breathing. "I just wanted to make sure you didn't forget about me. Plus now you have something to think about for the next 6 hours."

He smiled as he gently lifted me up and kissed my forehead. "I could never forget about you, you occupy my every thought, every day." Before I could reply he threw me over his shoulder. "Now lets go eat, I am starving!" His boisterous voice filled the room as he ignored my threats to put me down and carried me into the kitchen.

Our laughter was instantly joined by the 3 innocent bystanders sitting at the table. "Ashlynn don't tell me you still throw temper tantrums about having to go to school." I loved my Aunt and her easy sense of humor.

"No I just wasn't moving fast enough for some people." I tried to glare at Embry but failed miserably once I saw how fast he was shoveling the food into his mouth. My Aunt's gaze followed mine and we both just chuckled as we grabbed our plates and sat down at the table.

Jake finally took a breath from eating to speak. "So you nervous Ash?"

"Nope, I have Brook and besides if anyone gives me crap I'll have Embry beat them up." Embry eagerly nodded his agreement between bites of pancake. The room filled with laughter, although rather it was cause of how silly Embry looked or cause we all knew he would do it, I wasn't sure.

"You guys almost ready, I want to get this day over with. 6 hours away from Jake is way too long." We made gagging noises as Brook kissed Jake's nose and argued about who loved whom more. I swear they would have done this all day if I didn't stop them.

"Well then lets go." With that we put our dishes in the sink, grabbed our bags and kissed our Aunt goodbye. Once we were all in Jacob's car, me snuggled into Embry's side in the back seat, I was the first to break the silence.

"So Brook does Aunt Yvonne actually have rules?" From the moment I arrived in La Push I was amazed at how easy going she was.

Brook just laughed, "Not when it comes to Jake and Embry or the rest of the gang. Emily is Uncle Pat's sister so she knows we are just as safe there as we are at home. We do have a curfew though, 11 on school nights and 1 on the weekends. When I ask her why she is so cool she always replies with the same thing. 'I trust you and besides I remember what it was like to be young'." By the time Brook got done with her explanation we were already at school.

The school was an old, red brick building and it was 3 times smaller than my old one. Then again Miami is at least 10 times bigger than La Push. Brook informed me early that all the students on the reservation went to this school. She also said that the grades were so small that the same kids were in all of your classes.

"We better get going, the first bell rings in about 5 minutes." I nodded my head as Brook turned her attention to Jake. I pulled myself away from Embry's side as I turned my head up to face him.

"I'll miss you!" His eyes looked so sad, I had to look away. "Come on tough guy, it's only 6 hours, besides you have thoughts of this morning to keep you company." I said this low so Brook and Jake wouldn't hear, his face blushed a little as his smile grew.

"I'll miss you too baby! Just so you know, it's not the memory that will be getting me through the day. Nope, it's the fact that now I have something to look forward to when you get home." A devious smile formed on his perfect face, I barely noticed, I was far to estactic to hear that he wanted more just as much as I did. Embry leaned in and kissed me but before we could get too into it the back door opened and Brook pulled me out of the car.

"Come on, you can do that after school! If we don't leave right this second we will be late." We waved to the boys as we turned around and ran into the school laughing.

The final morning bell was ringing when we entered the classroom. Brook slammed the door closed causing everyone to turn their head's in our direction, their mouths dropped. We tried to muffle our giggles as the teacher started speaking to us.

"Well good morning girls, the principal informed us that your twin sister would be staring here today. You'll have to excuse me though Ashlynn, you two look far too much alike and I fear I cannot tell you apart." She let out a little chuckle and the rest of the class joined in.

I raised my hand, "I am Ashlynn, we figured we would get different colored bags so that they may help everyone tell us apart. Don't feel bad though, our friends and family have just as hard a time telling who is who." The laughter in the room grew louder as the teacher nodded.

"Well Ashlynn it is nice to meet you, I am Mrs. King, your English teacher. Why don't you explain a little about why you moved here and then you two can take your seats in the back."

I spoke since Brook gave me a 'no clue what to say' look. "Well I used to live with my father in Miami but he recently passed away so I moved here." Mrs. King could tell that I was uncomfortable with saying anymore so motioned for us to take our seats. Once we were seated she started going over the rules of the class and continued with this year's lesson plan until the bell rang.

The rest of the day followed in the same pattern, the kids in our class were used to us by now. However watching the shock spread across each of the teacher's face as they saw as never got old. All of the kids were really nice, introducing themselves but giving me space to settle in.

We were at lunch sitting with Brook's two best friend's Sarah and Megan, whom I instantly became friends with, when things got interesting. A kid named Anthony, who was also a senior, came over and sat down next to me. " So Ash how do you like La Push?"

I looked to Brook for help but she just rolled her eyes, obviously she didn't like him which could only mean neither would I. "Um I like it a lot, thanks for asking. The name is Ashlynn by the way, only my friend's can call me Ash." Brook almost spat her soda out of her mouth as the 3 girls started cracking up.

Megan was the first to recover, "She told you! Now you can leave us alone cause obviously she is not interested." I nodded my head in agreement at a stunned Anthony. He waited a couple of minutes to see if I would say anything, then left when I didn't.

"Ok will someone please tell me what that was all about?" The three girls exchanged smiles before Brook opened her mouth.

"He used to have a huge crush on me but now that I am with Jake he knows he doesn't stand a chance. Knowing Anthony he probably thinks that now he will have a chance with you."

"I don't know if I should be flattered or offended by that." I was truly appalled and my face must have shown it because the girls instantly started laughing. Just then I felt someone else sit down next to me and turned to see Josh, another kid in my class. You've got to be kidding me.

"Hey Ashlynn! So are you getting used to La Push yet? If you ever need anyone to show you around, I'll be more than happy to." This time the girls were too busy trying to hold in their laughs to help me.

"Thanks Josh but my boyfriend already gave me the La Push tour." The look on his face as he got up and walked away defeated was priceless. Apparently Sarah was able to fight back the laughs before they actually escaped.

"That was great! Do you even have a boyfriend though?" Brook happily answered before I even had a chance.

"Yes she does, she is dating Jake's friend Embry. You should see how cute they are together." Megan and Sarah exchanged envious looks as they said 'aww' in unison.

"Now can we please get out of here before I get ambushed by anyone else." All three nodded as we got up and headed to History, laughing uncontrollably.

The second half of the day followed along the same lines as the first. Before I knew it the end of the day bell was ringing and we were heading out the door. As soon as we were out the door I saw the one I had been thinking about all day, Embry, leaning against Jacob's rabbit. I wanted to run into his arms but my luck I would have fell, so I settled into a fast walk. Brook happily followed my pace and within seconds I was in his arms.

"I missed you baby." All of my frustrations of the day instantly disappeared with the sound of his voice. He seemed to notice, "Long day?"

"You have no idea, but it is much better now." Out of the corner of my eye I saw Anthony and Josh watching us. "Please just kiss me, I only want to have to make my point once." His eyes caught my gaze and quickly followed it with a confused look.

"My pleasure!" With that he pulled me into a sweet, sensual kiss that lasted just long enough to not leave doubts in anyone's mind. He smiled his big grin that I love, "How was that?"

"Perfect! Now lets go home." We climbed into the car and then Jake pulled away.

"It's about time, was the PDA show really necessary?" Brook hit Jake upside the head and then answered for me.

"Yes it was! Slimy Josh and Anthony were hitting on her all day and she just wanted to make sure they knew just how uninterested she was. You know you would have wanted me to do the same thing."

Embry started to shake slightly as he turned to look at me. "That's what that was all about? I nodded and he continued."If that happens again could you please let me know, I would like to have a word with them." I could tell by the grinding of his teeth how hard he was trying to remain calm.

"Embry I am dating you, not them they can try all they want but nothing is going to change. When you are not being a jealous idiot you make me the happiest person alive. Please have a little trust in me." His eyes suddenly became upset, knowing he had hurt me.

"Ashlynn I am sorry, I'll try not to get so jealous. It's just that you are my world now and I am afraid one day you might not want me anymore. I trust you completely, it's them I don't trust." The pain in his voice instantly made me feel bad for saying anything.

"Well I guess it's a good thing your not dating them then huh? The tension in the car was instantly washed away with laughter. My father always used to say that was my gift, making people laugh when all they wanted to do was cry. I snuggled into Embry's arm as he rubbed my back the rest of the way home.

Once we were at the house Brook and Jake went in to watch TV. I wanted alone time with Embry though so I went over to sit on the porch swing, Embry followed. When he was comfortable, with me leaning against his chest, I started in with what was on my mind.

"Embry I am a firm believer in everyone having a few secrets of their own, I mean after all my whole life was one big one. Sometimes though I feel like there is something you are keeping from me, something that you want to tell me but are afraid too. I Just wanted to tell you that you don't have to be."

His whole body instantly went tense as he struggled for words. "It's um, uh, I don't know what you want me to say Ash."

I was going to tell him the questions I wanted answers to, like why his temperature was so hot he should be dead. Or why all the guys look too much alike to not be related. Or why he shakes, full out shakes like he is about to exploded, when he gets angry. Yup, I had it all planned out, until I looked into his eyes and I knew I couldn't do it. He looked like a man who not only had his heart broken, but shattered and then stepped on time and time again, it was pure agony just to look at. I would do anything in my power to make sure those beautiful eyes never look like that again.

"Nothing until you are ready." It was true, no matter how dead set I was on having answers, I knew in that moment then that it didn't matter, I loved him."I just wanted you to know that I care enough to know that something is wrong and I care even more to listen." I leaned in softly and pressed my lips to his, parting my lips ever so slightly to allow him access. This kiss was unlike the one from this morning, it was sensual. It was so much better, it was a sweet, slow, exploration of a kiss. Laying all of our emotions on the table and giving our hearts completely too each other.

After 5 minutes of the amazing warmth of his embrace we finally pulled apart so he could speak. " Wow, that was amazing! I don't know what I did to deserve you. I promise though to spend the rest of my life showing you just how much you mean to me. That fact that you are so understanding makes me happier then you will ever know." The joy in his eyes that I was willing to except him, for now at least, as he was made my heart soar.

"As much as I would love to sit here and make out with you all night, I am starving. Judging from the sound your stomach just made, so are you." With that I jumped off the swing, grabbed his hand and dragged him into the house.