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4. Chapter
TELLING THE TRUTH...
„the truth comes out is one of the fundamental rules of time
and when it comes out,
it can set you free
or end everything you fought so hard for"
It was Friday night. Amy had changed her outfit over a dozen times until she finally settled for a plain pair of jeans and a jumper. She had secretly hoped Embry would pick her up as it was him who asked her to the bonfire. But she was once again collected by Emily and Sam. Trying not to show her disappointment Amy faked a smile and got into the car. Every fife seconds Emily would check on the young girl who was completely oblivious to it, turning in her seat and then look at Sam knowingly.
After a short drive the three of them arrived at 'First Beach'. Amy could see the guys, all these over-sized young men, moving about the place and getting the bonfire going. Some girls were there as well getting the food all set up, and a few elders. This was quite an unsual mix of people she found. It seemed more lke a family gathering. She took a deep breath and followed after Sam and Emily.
"Amy, you know the guys" Emily adressed the younger girl standing behind her feeling left out "I want to introduce you to the others", took her by the hand and headed towards the girls.
"Everyone, this is Amy!" she said as if no further explanation was necessary. "Amy, these are Kim, Jared's financée; Rachel, Jacob's sister and Paul's grilfriend – you can imagine what we have to deal with" she added smirking, then went on listing some other names which Amy almost immediately forgot again.
When Emily was introducing her to Billy Black, two guys appeared from under the trees. Embry had arrived. Amy finally felt at ease there on the beach surrounded by strangers - nice strangers, that be granted, but neverless strangers. Her world seemed complete again. Her heart skipped a beat and continued at a much higher pace. Her face turned bright red, luckily the night was invading the place and covering it up. Amy still had the feeling that everyone's eyes were on her when Embry came up and embraced her holding on just a little too long for it to be entirely casual.
"Insulted anyone lately?" he mocked refering to their meeting earlier on.
Amy looked around, anywhere but into his gorgeous eyes, searching for a neutral subject to talk about. Suddenly everyone's face was lit by a smile as if they had understood Embry's question both acoustically as well as regarding content.
Sue Clearwater saved her from answering as she announced that the food was ready. They settled around the fire. They consumed a huge amount of hot dogs, steaks and sandwiches in what seemed to be their usual manner of eating. When they were finished, Billy Black started to tell the old legends of the Quileute tribe. They all seemed to know them but still enjoy it a lot. Emily's pen flew over the page, scribbling down the stories. Every now and then, someone would glance at Amy checking her reaction on what she heard. But she did not notice. Embry had pulled her nearer and nearer until she was finally curled into his side. Both of them savoring it too much than to pay attention to the others.
ooOoo
When Billy Black eventually finished his legends, Amy had dozen off in Embry's embrace. Lovingly, he smiled down at her face that was framed by her light brown hair glistering in the fire's shine. He started to rise slowly craddling her into his arms. Though he tried hard not to wake her, Amy yawned and began to twinkle.
"Huuu..." she lowly mouthed.
Holding her with one arm, Embry traced her delicate facial features with his finger.
"Are the tales over yet?" Amy pleasurably streched; in order to not drop her Embry slid down the tree again which he had been leaning on throughout the evening.
"Yeah, they are. Billy is after leaving us to enjoying ourselves - as he put it" he grinned.
"Oh" she looked taken by surprise "Sorry, I didn't mean to fall asleep... Don't think it was boring – just so much to take in, at some stage I just got really tired... Did I miss a lot?"
"Nah, nothing that you couldn't hear at the next bonfire... if you care to join us again?"
"Of course, I'd love to come again..." Amy pulled herself up now her body facing his, but did not dare to look him straight in the eyes, "...if you want me to..."
Embry tenderly lifted her chin up to him, his tomb caressing her cheek "more than everything else in the entire world!" His frank statement made her blush slightly.
"Ok, well, then I'll come again, I guess..." she managed to choke out nervously running her hand through her hair. She had never learned to flirt properly, so she did not now how to react, how to handle it when he so obviously did flirt with her.
Both smiling timidly and looking on the ground rather than into each other's eyes, they kept sitting under the tree for a while, their bodies barely touching. Having been so close before, it now made them shy and unsure how to go on. Eventually Embry reached for her hand and entwined their fingers again. He just could not stand not being tangent to her. His daringness was immediately rewarded by the beautiful smile gracing her face.
As he was determined to tell her the truth tonight, Embry bent down and when he whispered into her ear, his lips were almost touching it. "Would you like to go on a walk?"
Amy's head went blank, the only thing she could concentrate on were his soft lips brushing against the tip of her ear. Involuntarily she shivered, not because of the chiliness on the beach – in fact there seemed heat to be radiating off of Embry's body, as usual – but because he was that close. She managed a quick nod which instantly made his nose graze her earlobe.
He helped her up silently very pleased with himself. His being that close-by seemed to dazzle her. He could hear her heart beat erratically, and thought he felt her blood pump through her veins frantically.
They took to strolling at the shore/waterside. Holding hands Amy was fully content with the situation and wished for it to never stop. But as lifes goes, it was to come to an all too soon end. When they were out of hearing distance, Embry paused. Though he was frightened to hell, he would tell her. He had to do it sooner or later anyway, right than was as good as any other time.
"Amy" his breathing hitched "Amy, I wanted to tell you something."
She froze. This did not sound promising. "What is it?"
Instead of replying to her question Embry took her other hand as well and asked a counterquestion. "What do you thing about those stories you heard tonight?"
"Umm, I dunno... I like them, I guess. It's not that they are real but just the imagination of some wolves protecting the tribe against all evil is kind of nice... don't you think?"
"Yeah, I suppose it is... But wouldn't you be afraid of them?"
"Sure as hell I would be. I'd be freaking out... I've never been big on dogs or wolves or anything like that, puppies - yes, but grown up dogs - no, thanks... So it's good those are only tales parents use to tell their children to be good..." She waved it off quickly.
Embry felt as if his heart was cracking but he made one last attempt.
"Well, you know, these wolves are not really wild animals... They are rather men who bound their spirits to another form. They are completely save, they would never ever hurt you..." He ranted when Amy's eyes got wide.
"Embry, do you believe in those legends?" she asked quietly.
He raised his eyes to look her full in the face. "Yes, I do."
A shocked smile appeared on her face. "You're kidding me, right?" But in the same second she said it out loud, she suddenly realised he was not. He was completely honnest. "But why? I mean, I think it's cute that you honnor your tribe's stories but isn't this a bit extreme...?"
"Because I... Oh, Amy, please promise me you won't freak out! I know this is hard on you but... but I believe in those legends because I know they are true. I know this because it happens to me. I phase into a wolf every now and then, it's part of who I am..." He had been down right honnest, blurting out the truth, maybe a bit too honnest, a bit too quick. "I don't want to pressure you but I needed you to know... Amy?"
Her expression had gone from amazement, to suspicion and finally to complete shock when she read in his face that he was not telling a joke, or a lie for that matter. She could literally feel the blood withdraw from her face leaving it as pale as the moon.
"I need to sit down for a moment"
This could not be real. She had to be in some kind of weird dream... a nightmare probably. But Amy could feel Embry next to her, holding her hand, warming her with his abnormal body heat, looking at her frightened. It all fell into place. Her intelligence told her to leave, to run as fast as she could to get away from this freak, this insane and maybe dangerous freak. But her feeling assured her that she would never be as save as right there with Embry, this gentle and caring man who turned into a giant wolf.
"Is that the reason you're so hot?" It was the first thing that had popped into her mind. She instantly blushed a deep red when she figured how it must have sounded for him.
"I... I didn't mean... I..." her voice trailed off embarrassed.
Embry muffled a laugh, grinning widely. "I'd say so, yes"
"Oh, ok..."
"Amy?"
"Yeah..."
"What do you think? What do you think about me turning into a wolf?"
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I always found it hard to write about Amy's reation o the news... how did you like it?
Happy New Year :D
