I apolgize because this is not very long, but I do think it is a good chapter. Sorry for the wait, life's crazy. Review!
Embry's POV
Take the best thing out of your life and than see how much will you have to live. I was always the 'out werewolf', the only one that had no clue where this fucked up werewolf gene came from. I was the cheating wolf, the only wolf that could possibly fuck things up this bad with their imprint. The unheard of cheating wolf that made the force of imprinting look weak. I changed the whole outlook on imprinting for everyone. I even heard Rachel yelling one day at Paul, 'Well if he could cheat on Melody, why couldn't you?!'. I was the most pathetic excuse for a shape shifter in the history of this fucked up shit. She'd given up everything for me; her family, her senior year was ruined because of the battles, she'd turn down amazing jobs to beautiful cities that I knew she wanted to take. In return for all her sacrifices and affection, I broke her heart, shattered it actually. I don't think I'll ever forgot the way she looked when I admitted that I had got Leah pregnant.
Being away from her was agony. I could barely sleep because I never knew exactly where she was or she was with. Some nights I'd run around her apartment building, just so I could get the satisfaction of making sure she got home in one piece. I've always lived in this terrible world where girls got raped, beaten, and killed, but it's a slap in the face to try to protect someone from all that when they refuse to be around you. Up until two weeks ago the only scent off her was her flower perfume and sometimes alcohol, but now she always reeked of vampire when she was coming home. The sickly sweet odor seemed to cover every inch of her body. Besides her leech ridden scent, she was always beaming from ear to ear and she was starting to recover that bounce in her step she had once had. She was moving on, I knew it. I was selfish because even after everything I did, I didn't want her to be happy with anyone but me. It is kind of ironic to be thinking of how in love you are with someone while you're taking someone else to a pregnancy check up, for your baby. I knew it was part of my responsibility to do all this fatherly stuff, but I really didn't have anything better to do. Besides Collin, Brady, and Seth all the wolves had imprints, imprints that would see them. Seth was the closest to my age at sixteen, but I'm sure he's not eager to hang out with me now that I've gotten his big sister pregnant.
Leah walked out and slammed the door behind her. I think she actually enjoys not phasing because she can do girly things like slam doors and throw shit without causing total destruction of that area. I've learned a little about Leah over the past 2 and a half months. I know the look that she has on her face right now means that she's about to get into the truck and tell me some elaborate story that really isn't as big of a deal as she'll make it out to be. And to think that Jared thought her pregnancy would make her less of a bitch, ha! My eyes always fall to that now visible bump that doesn't seem to fit with the rest of her slim body. I've always wanted to have kids, someday. I'd always wanted to give someone the family I never had. I would definitely be the father I never had to this baby, but I couldn't give it that perfect family I'd always wished for. Even on the rare days that I felt bad for Leah Clearwater, I couldn't ever love her and everyone knew that.
She slammed the door and sat down in the truck and without even saying 'hello' she began on her story, "Why is your ex still living in fucking La Push!?" she demanded angrily. The words ex still stung every time she referred to Melody as that. I wouldn't know what to do if she actually moved away from La Push, I'd be damned and broken forever.
"I never pictured her to be a leech lover," she continued lacing ever word with venom that was intended for me.
I wish I could say I don't know why Leah is so cruel, but after being in her mind I can't say she doesn't have a valid excuse. I hope that she can lighten up when the baby comes around.
"Leah, what did you say to her?" I asked with a sigh. I sometimes felt like talking to Leah was talking to a child. A simple question could send her off if you didn't ask it right.
"Nothing," she paused, "Just that she needs to get out of La Push because we don't have any bloodsuckers here for her," she added.
"That sounds like a lot more than nothing Leah!" I yelled and I felt my hands start to shake as I pulled out of the drive and headed to the Cullen's. Sam had suggested for the safety of the pack that the best doctor would be Carlisle.
"Oh Embry," she spoke and I learned that whenever she said those words, she was about to say something really cruel and inappropriate, "She doesn't want you now! She'll end up dead or just like Bella, so get it over it already!"
I'd never get over it.
"You don't have an imprint, you wouldn't understand," I replied while her deep eyes narrowed.
"It's pathetic, you're pathetic. It's all fake and forced, some love," she muttered and turned away and looked out the window.
That's how everything felt at first, forced. After I broke out of my awe for her, I was mad as hell. I didn't want to dedicate my whole life to this girl that I didn't even know. I tried to fight the imprint. I was a dick to her and when I wasn't I would ignore her. I eventually gave in though and between that time and now I fell completely in love with her. Take away the weird mythical imprint force that brought us together and I wouldn't feel anything less for her. The rest of the ride to the Cullen's was silent, something pretty odd with a pregnant Leah in your truck.
We walked into the huge mansion and stood just out of the doorway. Rosalie and Emmet were sitting on the couch watching something that didn't appear to be too interesting. Rosalie's head snapped as soon as the door closed behind us. She looked at us with a look complete disgust on her face and sprayed the bottle of air freshener that was conviently sitting on the table in front of the couch. Rosalie has never liked any of wolves, but I know she especially doesn't like me because of what I did to Melody. I think Rosalie is just as bitter as Leah, but Rosalie and Melody have had an ongoing friendship going since the first time I brought her here.
"Ah. Embry and Leah, why don't you come upstairs with me?" Carlisle spoke up.
Embry and Leah. It should be Embry and Melody, I thought.
We followed Carlisle upstairs and he proceeded to do what he does at ever check up. He checks the baby's heart beat, does an ultrasound, measures Leah's growing stomach, and tells us that she's still set for a due date in December. I wish the dates wouldn't add up, but they do, every time. I thank Carlisle because I know Leah's immaturity will keep her from doing that. We walked out of the small room and Alice jumped in front of Leah and I.
"Hi Leah! I seen this when I was in Seattle and since you're the only one expecting around here, I just had to get it for you!" Alice rambled as she handed Leah a yellow fabric diaper bag that looked like it was ready to explode with tiny baby clothes. Leah held the bag cautiously like it was going to attack her or something.
"That's nice Alice, but I'd like to hold my baby and not have to plug my nose because it smells like a leech," she responded bitterly and Alice's mouth fell in shock, shock that someone didn't even pretend to appreciate her shopping efforts.
"Oh well okay, I'll just give them to Melody." she responded and took the bag out of Leah's hand.
I felt like my heart fell to the floor, "MELODY'S PREGNANT!?"
Two kids at nineteen? I should just have Quil call the Jerry Springer show right now.
"I am not!" I heard her yell from the room down the hall. Her voice was filled with happiness and laughter, I hadn't heard her sound like this in such a long time. It had me wondering who was responsible for bringing her back to life. I knew it was that leech Anthony and even though I should be thanking him for making her happy again, I just wanted to fucking kill him for thinking he could take my spot in her life.
I was surprised I hadn't noticed her scent here earlier. Her lilac scent was always so easy for me to pick out. She walked out of what I think was Alice's room and I felt that force I always felt when I was around. It was like imprinting on her all over again. I just wanted to hold her and wrap her up in my arms, but even though I was distracted by her beauty for a few seconds, I did notice who was standing with her. Her scent was covered up almost complete by his too sweet smell. The blond haired bloodsucker was standing right next to her, I don't think there was even an inch between. The wolf in me wanted to phase right there and kill him for being that close to a human, my imprint. To see her happy with someone else, fucking killed me.
I couldn't help but wonder if this was how it was going to be from now on. She'd be with Anthony and I'd be stuck with Leah. She might actually find happiness again and I'd be stuck with a life with the miserable Leah Clearwater. If someone would have told me six months ago that I'd be standing across from Melody and her new leech lover walking out of a doctor's appointment with Leah, I would have thought they were on some serious drugs. How could I let this happen?
"I'm sorry, I didn't think you'd be done here so earlier," Melody spoke up from Anthony's side. Her voice was calm and soft, the tension of this situation hadn't seemed to affect her. I noticed that her eyes weren't on me, but they were focused on glaring at Leah.
"What are you looking at orphan?" Leah spat out. The way Melody's mouth dropped in shock made my heart break. Melody looked like one of those girls that would come from a mansion and with two lawyers for parents, but in reality that was the opposite of her family. Her mom had been addicted to pills and alcohol for as long as she could remember and her dad was just never there. It was the hardest thing for her to talk about and even as much of a bitter bitch Leah was, I was surprised she'd use that as a come back. If you really thought about it, Melody was the innocent one in the whole situation.
"Don't EVER call her that again," I said but it came out more like a growl.
"Come on Anthony, let's go." she replied and I never realized how much I just missed her soft and sweet voice. She grabbed onto his pale hand and began walking down the stairs. I wanted to rip his arm off for touching her, my Melody. I would have done just about anything to switch spots with him and be walking out with her right now. I did notice something, something that Leah and Anthony hadn't. She turned around to look at me and smiled. It was a real smile too, the kind I use to get when I came back from patrol. I don't know why she did it, but it made the quality of that day a thousand times better.
A/N: Alice said she would just give all those baby clothes to Melody not because she's pregnant, but because she wants Melody to get married and have kids so she can buy all kinds of thing for her. I was thinking about making a fic of the being of Melody and Embry relationship, probably not till after school let out. What do you think? Oh, and I want to know whose team you are on. Embry or Anthony? This is shorter, but I'd like to get at least 5 reviews on it(: Review and check out my new story "That Summer".
