If I were still a little girl and in the third grade, I would have been crying. But since I am a big girl now- I took it all like a woman. I didn't mind the teasing much after I awoke in the nurse's office because I reminded Kim about what she did when she first met up with Jared.

Yeah, that definitely shut her up.

But I can't say the same for the rest of the guys. Now they all know my true feelings for Embry and it all happened too fast! Jared can't help but laugh his ass off; Paul just loves trying to aggravate me even more that (I swear to God) am shocked that he is 18 years old. Quil and Jacob are a tag team- when they see me in the halls they mimic everything that had happened, Jacob being Embry and Quil being me.

I took all that in- and trust me, it takes a strong and mature person to handle all of that. So I did the most logical thing that crossed my mind.

I just stuck out my tongue.

They are lucky that I didn't lash out on them.

For Embry, well let's just say we didn't see a lot of each other. I think he was avoiding me after that fiasco. Seriously, I would avoid that person too if they fainted in front of me in front of the whole senior class.

So yeah, and that means Gabriel saw the whole thing too.

So I dug myself in a deeper hole.

"Evelyn!"

This has been happening everyday.

"Hey, I'm talking to you!"

Every time we go for our next classes.

"C'mon! I know you can hear me!"

He won't give up!! He still wants to go out with me when it has been what? 5 months since I canceled that date with him.

It has been 5 months since the 'incident'.

And it has been 5 whole, long, sad months since I have last seen Embry.

I know what you're thinking- "how can you not see Embry? You live in the smallest town on the face of the earth."

And trust me, I know that. I am surprised that I have not seen him as well.

"Got ya."

I was so distracted that I didn't even notice Gabriel walk up to me and grab me by the elbow.

He looked like a predator that was excited now that he finally caught his prey, while I looked like a deer caught in the headlights.

And as soon as he caught me he was pushed off. "Fuck off," said the deep voice. I looked up (literally) and saw Paul clenching his teeth and fists. I looked down at Gabriel and he simply just got up and groped my ass and quickly ran off.

I was shocked. Paul was left stunned. Neither of us expected the guy to go that low. "I'll punch that fucker's face in for ya. I could break his hands if you want too," Paul suggested. I turned to him and replied, "That's okay. I don't want you to get into trouble."

Paul didn't seem to like my response because he growled.

After hanging out with the guys, we all clicked immediately. They were all like my best friends/ big brothers. I am an only child so I loved having them around because I felt that family bond with them. They are also very protective of me and Kim. Especially me. They say that I am still too innocent and naïve and that I needed them. Paul seemed to really like the big brother role because he took it seriously, too seriously.

So that's why he growled. "Whatever. Just expect to be hanging out with us a lot more than usual."

I was confused, "Why?"

"Are you an idiot? The guy groped you! If he had done that, what if he has been sneaking into your house?"

"EW!"

"Exactly, and he might know that your parents are hardly ever home because of their jobs."

"Ok, ok! I get it!"

Now he seemed a bit calm. "What are you doing tonight?"

"I don't know. Why?"

"Wanna go to the bonfire with us? Kim's going and Billy will be there to tell us his stories."

I smiled at that, "Sure. It's been ages since I've last seen Billy. He's hardly ever out of the house."

And with that, he walked me to my class and told me to wait there for him after so that he can take me to his house.

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"C'mon! Just pick an outfit already!" yelled Paul.

"Jeez, you're worse than Kim, you know that?" I yelled at him from my room. I told Paul that we should stop my house first so that I could change.

"Whatever."

I finally came out of the room and was dressed with dark blue/black skinny jeans with a purple deep V-neck shirt. I put on some light purple eye shadow, clear gloss, and had my hair down and wavier than usual. "Ok, I'm ready."

As soon as he saw me, he growled and pointed towards the direction of my room, "Change. Now."

"No."

"Evelyn.."

"I said no. I like what I'm wearing."

He sighed and just barked at me to get into the car, which I complied.

As soon as we got to the beach, Kim came running up to me and pulled me towards her, "You look absolutely gorgeous. Are we dressed up to impress someone? Hm?" She wiggled her eyebrows.

I began to blush a bit. "No, I just wanted to look nice."

Kim looked skeptical, "Hm, right, that's what they all say."

"Kim!"

She just laughed, "Just kidding! Jeez don't have a cow!"

She took me with her and we listened to Billy's stories. I was a little sad that Embry wasn't there.

And Sam Uley noticed as well.

Up till now, I have never met him in person. The guys do talk about him sometimes and Kim knows him too.

I'll be honest and frank with you- Sam is pretty scary up close and in person. If his looks could kill, he would have killed so many people in this little town. I was surprised when Kim told me that he was engaged with Emily since she is a nice woman.

Well, I guess what they say is true, opposites really do attract.

But anyways, Sam noticed my expression and asked me what's wrong. The elders and all the guys were watching me.

"um…"

"She's just admiring the scenery Sam. Give the girl a break." I was happy that Jacob stood up for me. Sam gave Jacob a haughty look and glanced at me again. "She's not supposed to be here."

Well, now that hurt.

Emily looked furious, "Sam!"

Sam gave her an apologetic look and one of the elders spoke up as soon as he was about to say something to her, "He is right. She is not supposed to be here. Not until the time is right."

Now I was definitely confused and getting freaked out, "Time for what?"

Billy smiled at me and said, "Do not worry, he will tell you in good time."

"He?"

"Paul, take her home." Sam has this way of speaking that I guess made him sound like he had authority over everyone.

Paul got up. "C'mon, I'll take ya home Evey."

And I left the bonfire.

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Our drive home was very short and we were still sitting in his car parked in the drive way of my house.

"Paul what does he mean?"

"I can't tell you."

"Why not?"

"I'm not the one to have to tell you."

"Excuse me?"

"I said-"

"No, I know what you said, but what do you mean by it?"

He looked hesitant trying to explain himself, "Well, let's just say that I'm not chosen or fit to tell you."

"Is it a big secret or something?"

"Uh, you could say that."

"Then why won't you tell me?" Now I was hurt, I thought Paul and I got along pretty well.

"Evey, you don't know how hard it is not to tell you, you're like my sister and it sucks keeping things away from you, but I cannot tell you."

"Whatever." I got out of the car and slammed the door to my house. I am glad that my parents are hardly ever home; they are usually out of the state working on their 'business projects' they like to call it.

I went to my room and changed into my dark blue tank top and tight black mini shorts. I went to bed and slept through the whole night with a nightmare.

"Get out of here!" I heard the guy yell at me. He was a tall man and I had to look up to him to talk to him. "No! Are you crazy? I'm not leaving you here!" I shouted back at him. We were in a forest and I felt like we were being watched. "You have to leave," he spoke again; "You might get hurt!"

"Well, I don't care! I am not leaving you here with that thing out there! I am coming with you whether you like it or not!"

"If you come with me you could die!"

"I. DON'T. CARE!"

"Just go awa…" before he could finish, he was pushed toward a tree with great force that the tree itself split in half.

My breath quickened, and my heart was pounding so hard, I heard a ringing in my ears.

"My dear, you really should have listened to him," the voice sounded so mesmerizing and so cold at the same time. I turned towards him and was shocked by what I saw. I began to scream.

And since then I have not been sleeping well. I dream of it every night and I am getting sick of it. I try to hide it from my friends because I do not want them to worry. I still talk to everyone and I forgave Paul for not wanting to tell me. He seemed relieved by that. We were all sitting at the lunch table outside by a big oak tree when I heard someone whistling from behind me.

We all turned and saw Embry smiling and waving to us like nothing happened.

"Hey! What's up?!" The guys immediately ran toward him and began chatting, punching, and doing whatever all guys do when they are together. I looked at Kim for some sort of explanation.

"Hey," she said, "he's always been here. He just hasn't been hanging out with us, that's all."

"Why?"

She just shrugged her shoulders and looked down, "I don't know."

She knew. But she wouldn't tell me.

I looked back to where all the guys were at and they all seemed happy again. I smiled a bit-the guys were happy to have their friend back.

I was happy he was back too.

Embry then turned to face me and our eyes locked. I bit my lower lip to keep myself from blushing; I do not want a repeat about what happened five months ago.

And then he smiled at me and held is arms wide open in front of me. "Aren't you gonna hug me?"

I smiled wider this time and replied, "I don't know. Do you deserve one?"

"I think I do, since I haven't seen you in so long."

I went up to him and gave him a hug.

I have never felt so whole in my life before.

I was happy.

But the moment was quickly ruined when Embry and I heard the sound of "aww's" coming from Jacob and Quil. Jacob began to say, "Oh Evelyn! I missed you so much! Without you my life has been completely boring and lame! Please, my love, may I get…."

"Yes Embry?" Quil asked trying very hard to sound like me.

"May I get….."

"Yes Embry?!"

"A HUG?! My darling, please?"

"OH! EMBRY! I thought you would never ask!"

And those idiots hugged each other while laughing along with the rest of the group.

"Ha, ha. Very funny guys," I said.

Embry on the other hand clapped, and said "Whatever, guys. That was just stupid, but I did enjoy your acting skills- or lack there of."

Everyone was having a great time and I just noticed that ever since I hugged Embry, he had an arm wrapped around my waist the entire time.

I finally updated.

Hope you guys like it.

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