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Chapter 16

I woke up, and found I was alone. Did Embry come home last night? If so, where was he now? I swung my legs over the side of the bed, and stood up. Bad idea, my stomach lurched and my vision swirled. I walked slowly over to my dresser and took out my clothes, and continued to the bathroom. When I got there I emptied my stomach before grabbing two Tylenol.

After showering I walked back upstairs. I walked out onto my little balcony. It was surprisingly cold out so I walked back into my room and grabbed my comforter. I wrapped it around myself before returning to my spot. I sat down, leaning against the house and looked out on the world. I tightened the blanket around myself trying to keep warm. My head was pounding and I cursed myself.

I heard my name ring out. My heart launched into my throat at the sound of the familiar husky voice.

"Out here." I called to him. I noticed that my blanket wasn't keeping me warm and I was covered in goose bumps.

"Hey." I heard a voice state, as the door opened next to me. I looked up into his eyes and grinned up at him.

"Hey" I replied as he sat down next to me. I leaned my aching head against his warm shoulder. He followed by wrapping an arm around my shoulders keeping me warm.

"You look like crap." He teased me, kissing my head. I closed my eyes focusing on his lips, as I tried to ignore the throbbing.

"Thanks." I replied sarcastically, as he chuckled lightly.

"So, to what do I owe this visit?" I asked attempting to distract myself.

"I missed you, just wanted to be near you." He explained. I nodded in understanding, but that only caused the pounding to increase. I groaned.

"Where were you last night? You weren't in bed this morning." I questioned quietly as I snuggled into him.

"I got home after you passed out, and I ran over to my house to say hi to my mom this morning." He said softly. I didn't reply, because I didn't have the energy.

"I feel like crap." I stated as my head collapsed into his lap. He petted my hair but when his hand grazed my forehead it felt so good that I grabbed his hand to keep it there.

"Do you need anything?" He asked. I looked up at his beautiful face and mouthed 'no'. We stayed there silently for a little while until the sky grumbled and I felt rain. It felt nice, but I didn't want to get the blanket wet.

Without saying anything Embry stood up and then lifted me. He carried me inside and laid me in the bed. I instantly got under the covers and Embry joined me. I snuggled into his warm body and closed my eyes.

"I've missed you." I told him. I didn't look up, but I knew he was nodding in agreement.

We lay in bed for quite awhile. My headache eventually passed, but I still wasn't feeling my best.

"So, what have you been up to all week?" Embry asked.

"Eh, other than yesterday nothing." I told him.

"Do I want to know what happened yesterday?" He asked teasing my current state. I shook my head.

"Ugh, if you ever abandon me for a week again, I will kill you." I said in a serious voice although I was obviously teasing.

"Awe, but you love me too much." He teased back. I smiled at the thought.

"We should get up." I decided abruptly. I moved to get up, but I was held back. I looked at my restrainer and smiled. He gave me a pout.

"Do we have to?" He whined before capturing my lips. He kissed me deeply, although there was a playful side to it. I succumbed to him but eventually my air supply dimmed and I pulled away. He grinned goofily; making fun that he had distracted me, but I gave him my famous pout and he gave in.

"Fine, we'll get up." He sighed. We got out of bed and headed downstairs, but before I got to the stairs Embry picked me up gently and carried me down. I grinned and he smiled down on me. I reached up and kissed him, he replied greedily.

"Ew, get a room!" I heard Jared call. I finished kissing Embry as he let me down in the kitchen. I sneered at Jared but I knew my cheeks were clearly flooded red.

"You're just jealous." Embry teased back. I giggled but I couldn't help feeling overjoyed as Embry boasted.

"Ha." Jared joked. I laughed lightly at the boys, as I sat down next to Kim. She too was watching the charade with amusement.

"Boys will be boys." She joked as the two bantered back and forth. I chuckled in agreement.

"How are you feeling?" She asked as she got up to get a soda.

"Crappy." I answered, chuckling.

"I figured as much when you didn't come down all day." She responded as she placed a water in front of me. I nodded thanks to her.

"You hungry?" She asked randomly as she picked up the phone. I nodded but those words caught the attention of a few other people.

"Food?" Embry questioned as he popped up from nowhere. I giggled at how adorable he looked when he did it.

"Kim, uh you're going to order for me too, right?" Jared asked as he popped up behind Kim. He held her against himself, and attacked her neck with kisses. She laughed and nodded, I smiled at the silly boys. Although I wished I could do that popping thing too. I took several seconds to imagine myself randomly popping up in places like they had done, but it all stopped when I popped in a shower with an old man. I shook my head in disgust, trying to shake the image. That will scar me for life. Embry caught my little show and chuckled, I stuck my tongue out.

"So, what are we getting 100 pies, and 2,000 breadsticks?" I teased after I returned to reality. Jared and Embry faked laughed, as Kim and I chuckled.

"Seriously, 3 pies? Everything on two and veggie on the other?" Kim questioned. Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Wait, is Paul coming home anytime soon?" I asked. Jared shook his head. Kim called and ordered.

"Anybody feel like having a party?" I asked randomly. Embry laughed.

"I don't think you can handle a party right now." He told me as he sat down at the table. Jared and Kim copied him.

"Not now, like Sunday night or next weekend or something." I told them. No one responded.

"I don't mean like a giant orgy with alcohol and cops. I mean like the whole gang coming over and chill'n with games and stuff." I explained as they all nodded.

"That could be fun." Kim replied.

"Yeah, I guess it would be cool." Jared replied probably agreeing because Kim did.

"I mean you guys never get to just hang and act like teenagers. This would be like the generic birthday party or sleepover." I thought out loud. I was an addict to these things. I use to have them like every Friday night if I had nothing else planned. Just call up friends and do it.

"Alright, but what would we do?" Embry finally agreed.

"Don't worry I am queen at these things. I have it all planned out already." I told them. Jared laughed.

"How long have you been planning this?" He asked incredulously. I sighed.

"You poor, naïve werewolf. I am an expert, I am always prepared. I know you west coast kids are a little slower but this is a tradition." I teased. Kim replied by sneering jokingly.

"Ok well when should we do it?" Embry asked. I shrugged.

"Well I think the sooner the better because I can't stand being bored. The problem is we need everyone to be there and that requires giving some time for everyone to make time." I replied hoping that made sense. I looked from one face to another and I could tell they were all thinking.

"How about… we talk to Sam and figure next Friday or the one after that." Embry suggested. I smiled unable to control my happiness. Finally we could do something!

We continued discussing (mostly me telling them) what things we would do at the party, until the bell rang, with the pizza. Jared got the door and carried the food into the kitchen.

After eating we all retired to the living room. Embry and I lay on one couch and Jared and Kim sat together in the recliner as we watched a movie. It turned into a marathon when Kim told me she'd never seen the Godfather. I once again found Embry to comfortable and fell asleep in the middle of part 3. I didn't feel guilty though, because I wasn't the only one to fall asleep. In fact I think I was the last one.

Needless to say I didn't wake up until Paul walked in and turned on the lights. I, being me, fell off the couch in surprise. Then the sensitive hearing werewolves, who were fortunate enough to not get woken up from Paul, were awoken by the loud thump on the ground. Of course Kim, the luckiest was awoken by the string of curses I let out.

"Geeze, wake much?" Kim complained as Embry helped me up. Paul apologized, as did I.

After saying goodnight Embry and I headed up to bed. We were both to lazy to change, so we collapsed in bed with our clothes on. It wasn't even 5 minutes before we were K.O.'d

OK, light chapter… sorry, but at least it was enjoyable! Right? Yes? No? Please review and tell me. D