Recap: Dekan and Embry just hugged.
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Sam and Emily chatted about the movie while Embry and Dekan stood at the door, just hugging. The rest of the pack just watched, everyone except Seth was happy to see them. Seth just grumbled under his breath, jealous. Dekan had closed her eyes, taking comfort from Embry's embrace. He had just walked up to her like she was the only person in the room and wrapped his arms around her, not giving her a chance to object. Embry was trying to pour all of his love into the hug, hoping Dekan would feel it and reciprocate. Dekan felt so warm, so protected like this. It was the first time in a long time that someone had just hugged her. It was great to not feel any pressure to take things further. She just let herself be wrapped up in the feeling of pure contentment. That is, until someone decided to clear their throat.
"Did you like the movie, Dekan?" Seth asked, speaking loud enough to startle Dekan.
Dekan sheepishly peered over Embry's arm, looking at Seth. Seth was upset that Embry still hadn't removed his arms from Dekan's back and waist and that Dekan hadn't really moved all that much away from Embry either. Embry had his head nuzzled in Dekan's hair, breathing deep and slow.
"I liked it very much. It had been so long since Sam and I had been anywhere together and I didn't realize how much I missed going out and just hanging out with him until tonight. I think we're going to try to make hanging out like that a weekly thing, if we can swing it." Dekan said, her head leaned against Embry's arm.
"I'm glad you liked it." Seth replied honestly, still watching her.
Just then, Dekan's cell phone rang and Dekan had to move a little away from Embry to dig in her purse and answer it. Embry wanted to whimper and pull her back to where they were. Dekan finally pulled her phone out, flipping it open.
"Hello….yeah, I'm home. I liked the movie. Did Alice tell you?" Dekan said into the phone, laughing a moment later. "Yeah, dinner tomorrow evening sounds fantastic. Loran's? Isn't that place a bit…ooh-la-la? Oh well when you put it like that, how could I decline? Okay, the border of La Push tomorrow at six then. I'll see you then. Goodnight. You too, bye!" Dekan said, flipping the cell phone shut, putting it back in her purse.
"Who was that?" Seth asked.
"Well, not that it's any of your bees-wax, it was Jasper. We're going to dinner tomorrow evening." Dekan said nonchalantly.
"Jasper? That freak who lives with his twin sister and the Cullens?" Jake asked, piping in.
"Takes one to know one, wouldn't you say?" Dekan replied, glaring at Jake.
"You can't go out with him!" Jake said, standing up.
"Oh please, Daddy! I promise to have the car home by midnight and no necking, I promise!" Dekan said in a fake sweet voice, rolling her eyes.
"Sam, dude, Dekan's going out with that leech!" Jake said, getting Sam in on this. Dekan gave him a peeved look.
"Dekan, why are you going out with Jasper?" Sam asked.
"Because he asked me to? Because I want to go? Do I really need to explain my reasoning to anyone?" Dekan replied, peeved.
"You do know he has a girlfriend, right?" Sam asked.
"Oh no, really? Here I thought Alice was just some stalker chick. Whoa, total shocker." Dekan said, her voice thick with sarcasm. She grabbed her purse and moved out of the warmth that Embry radiated and to her bedroom, shutting her door.
Embry just stood by the doorway, his arms hanging limply by his sides. He looked over at the sympathetic glances of Emily and Leah, sighing.
"At least I got to hold her before we were so rudely interrupted." Embry whispered, walking out of the house and to the tree nearest Dekan's room.
"Well what was all that about?" Sam asked, looking at Emily.
"I'll tell you later. You all better get to bed, school in the morning." Emily said, effectively dismissing everyone.
Dekan changed her clothes, putting on the shirt that Embry had given her. She didn't know what, but that had quickly become her favorite shirt to sleep in. It was so big and so comfortable. Warm and soft. And it smelled quite good, actually. Dekan turned her light off and set her alarm clock, getting into bed and snuggling in the covers. 'Man, that hug with Embry…it was nice.' she thought to herself, closing her eyes. 'Wish Seth didn't have to interrupt. Was warm. Safe…'
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Jerry had staked out Forks High School early that morning, his rented truck had tinted windows and he parked across the street with a clear view of the school and its students. His goal for the day was to track down Dekan and her schedule; to see when she changed classes and took lunch and recess, and when she went back to where she was living. He took notes of people she talked to and ate with as well. One boy in particular was hanging around her quite a bit. 'Probably a boyfriend, stupid whore.' he thought glaring at the two who seemed joined at the hip. A few others soon joined them, each more beautiful than the last. Dekan and another plain looking girl stood out from the group like sore thumbs. The others were inhumanly beautiful. Jerry took note of the plain girl especially, as she was the one who drove Dekan from the school to a place called 'La Push Reservation'.
"Oh great, she's staying with Lola's freak people." Jerry said out loud, griping. At least he knew the general area where she lived. It'd be hard to spy on her there; everyone probably knew what vehicles belonged there and which didn't. His truck sitting there watching would set off alarms. He'd have to content himself on waiting for the right time to take her from the school and get his revenge. He pulled away, cutting off some loser in an expensive silver car, smiling. He drove to his rented cabin in the woods.
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Six o'clock rolled around as Dekan came out of her room, dressed in the only dress that she owned. Her little black dress as she liked to refer to it. It came just above her knee, and had the most beautiful detailing around the neckline, and off-the-shoulder straps. Dekan's hair was brushed long and straight down her back and over her shoulders, and she wore sandal heels, changing purses to a small black on she borrowed from Kim. Dekan didn't wear much in the way of jewelry, just a small bracelet Sam had made for her about ten years ago.
"I'll be back later tonight. You kids don't burn the house down while I'm gone. And no making out on my couch I just cleaned the cushions!" Dekan said, laughing. Emily blushed. Sam laughed.
"Oh come on, Mom!" Sam said, waving his goodbye.
Dekan walked out and down the dirt road to the border of La Push, seeing Jasper's deep purple GTO sitting under the street lamp. Jasper was leaning against the passenger side door, smiling and waving when he saw her. Dekan waved and smiled back, picking up her step. Jake and Seth were watching them in the shadows, as werewolves, doing their patrol. Seth growled softly when he saw Jasper wrap his arms around Dekan. He wanted to rip that bloodsucker's head off, especially when Dekan returned the hug. Jasper opened Dekan's door for her, then getting in on the driver's side and taking off toward the fancy expensive restaurant 'Loren's'.
'Did you see that? She's totally with that leech!" Jake said, growling in wolf form.
'Man, how can she stand that? She chose him over me? And Embry? He has some hold over her. I bet that leech's little wife doesn't know.' Seth replied.
'I sure as hell can guarantee Sam doesn't know about this. He'd forbid her and try to kill that leech.' Jake said, pacing.
'Maybe we should tell him. Did you see how Embry just walked up to her last night and hugged her? For like, ever!' Seth said, whining and complaining.
'You heard Emily. You better back off before she racks your balls.' Jake said, shaking his wolfy head. Seth growled in response.
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Jasper pulled up to the restaurant, parking in a reserved spot. He quickly got out and opened Dekan's door before she could blink, and she laughed.
"Man, I wish I was that fast." Dekan said, taking Jasper's hand and getting out of the car.
It was fantastic to go out to eat with a distant relative who should have died over one hundred years ago. Jasper offered his arm, escorting her inside the restaurant and to a special table in the back of the building, away from the crowd.
"Order whatever you want." Jasper said, sitting down beside of Dekan. Dekan opened the menu and looked through the list.
"We'll have Pepsi to drink, if that is okay." Jasper said to the waiter who nodded and rushed off to get their drinks.
"It's fantastic, my favorite." Dekan said when the waiter brought them back a moment later, taking a sip.
"What can I get for you both tonight?" the waiter asked, smiling politely.
"I think I'll have the chicken penne, no tomatoes." Dekan said, handing the menu to Jasper.
"Make that two, thank you." Jasper said, the waiter rushing back to fill their order.
Jasper and Dekan talked while they waited for their food to arrive. Dekan asked him in a hushed whisper what it was like to be a vampire, and Jasper replied as honestly as he could.
"Sir, madam, can I get you anything else?" the waiter asked, setting their food in front of them.
"No thank you." Jasper replied.
Dekan immediately dug into her plate, moaning at how good the food tasted. After a few bites, she looked over at Jasper who hadn't touched anything.
"Not hungry?" Dekan asked, sipping her soda.
"No, not really. This isn't really what I eat, remember?" Jasper said, chuckling.
"Ah yeah, I forgot." Dekan said, smiling.
After a few more minutes of eating in comfortable silence, and Jasper putting his food into a to-go box, Dekan said "Do you know that Sam and the rest of them think we are dating? They even told me you had a girlfriend. I must say Jasper I am shocked and dismayed!"
"Oh, well I do apologize, I don't have a girlfriend. I have a wife. But don't tell anyone!" Jasper said, laughing. Dekan joined in laughing with him.
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Jasper drove to the border of La Push and Forks, stopping the car.
"I'm so glad you came out to eat with me." Jasper said, handing Dekan the large to-go box of food. Dekan took it and smiled.
"I'm glad you invited me, thank you. And thank you for the extra food." Dekan replied.
Jasper got out of the car, opening Dekan's door and helping her out.
"I'll see you tomorrow then?" Dekan asked, smiling at Jasper.
"Of course." Jasper replied, pulling Dekan into a hug.
A large animal came out of the darkness, startling Dekan. Jasper pulled Dekan behind him, readying himself to attack if need be. The animal let out a friendly enough sounding bark and came into the light. The wolf sat down and looked Jasper, then at Dekan and wagged its tail.
"Hey you, I remember you!" Dekan said, sidestepping Jasper to go and pet the large wolf. "It's okay, Jasper, this one is friendly. At least I won't have to walk back to Sam's alone, right?"
Jasper studied the animal for a few moments before replying. "I suppose it should be safe. Call me when you get in the door, okay?"
Dekan walked back over to Jasper and put her arms around him. "Of course. I love you, dad." Dekan whispered quietly, knowing Jasper would hear her. She pulled back to look at Jasper's reaction. He looked a bit surprised, but happy. Dekan waved and starting walking down the dirt road to Sam's house, the wolf trotting along beside her like a guard. Jasper got back in his car, driving back to the house, thinking about what Dekan whispered.
'I love you, dad…'
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Author's note: I'm still recovering. I figured out why my skin was hurting so badly; I had hives. Really really bad -ouch! I'm mostly better now, still taking antibiotics and such. I have a few huge projects due this week, so I may only be updating every other day. I apologize, I write when I can! I am also doing a NaNo story this month. You should too! Go to .org and see all about it! I have that, plus a huge presentation to do on Jack Kerouac over ITV on 5 different campuses across my state. Yikes! Cross your fingers! So, how was this chapter? I want to know! Thank you lovely people for the reviews you have left me, I love each and every one of them! I will name you all in the next AN, I promise! Right now, I'm exhausted! Love you! Mwaaaah!