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Chapter Two

They kept telling me about the wolves, their abilities and they told me everything about imprinting, I think.

Embry sighed," The main reason we phase in the first place is when vampires are near; our mission is mainly about keeping the safety of the tribe."

Yeah, sure.

Wait, WHAT?

"V-Vampires?" I stuttered for the millionth time today. Hey! I had very good reasons to do so.

"Yes." He, for some reason, kept his reply simple, maybe because I was shaking now.

"Would you like to go home now? It's 10:30 already...I bet your parents would be worried," Jake said, "Nessie?" he called afterward, as if suddenly realizing she wasn't standing with us.

Yeah, I just hope Dad wouldn't call the police or something.

Jacob went to Nessie, who was sitting on the grass, probably tired, while Quil excused himself to go home.

"Please, Mary, don't be afraid; I told you there's nothing to be afraid of. Trust me," he almost begged, wrapping an arm around my shoulder.

"I do trust you, maybe that's why I didn't run." I let out a small smile; I was relaxing bit by bit.

He chuckled," I would've caught you anyways," he whispered in my ear. He was relaxing, too.

Yeah, right; super speed, super strength, super hearing. I smiled; I had my own-super-hero-protector.

I never thought I'd ever feel that comfortable around anyone. Is that something to do with those legends and magic and stuff?

I tried to tune out everything that had to do with the supernatural for now; I was saving the whole shock for later. He was just a guy that I really…like (though that word didn't cover it, but I didn't want to feel so weird) and he liked me as well. Though I didn't know where we were. Friends? Maybe more? How does that work?!

"Yeah," I whispered, moving to where Nessie was. "How long have you known about that?" I asked curiously.

"Six years," she answered.

"Wow." Was my smart reply.

"Yeah, I know."

"Aren't you afraid of those vampires? I never thought that world even existed," I commented. I heard Embry and Jacob cough, probably hiding their laughs. Hey! It's not my fault I didn't know about this! They act like it's nothing, like vampires are just…normal. But they aren't.

The wolves' mission is to protect people from blood-sucking vampires. Because they're not normal. They're dangerous.

That was ABC mythical creatures.

"Ummm...Look, Mary, this is something I think we'd have to talk to you about later," she said.

"We?"

"Later, Mary," she said with finality, I just nodded.

We who? Maybe the 'Pack'…or other imprints? I don't know…

I slid for the second time in the backseat of the Ferrari at the same time Embry did and told Jacob where my house was. He smiled, erasing every reason I was afraid. Right now, I wasn't afraid of vampires or even heartbreak.

I trusted him.

He looked at me and smiled, coming closer to me. I approached him, too; getting closer to him only made me feel better, and wrapped my arms around him. I hoped he wouldn't mind.

He didn't; he wrapped his arm around me, too and kissed the top of my head. My heart lost its track as he did that. God was I falling for him!

"Take care of yourself for me," he whispered. I smiled and nodded.

"This is it?" Jacob asked, slowing down.

"Yep; the Anderson residence," I answered, " I guess I'll see you later?" I spoke to Embry, hope filling my voice.

"Right after school. Promise," he replied. I chuckled, still not believing what had happened tonight.

"'Kay then, bye everyone!" I said, "See you, Embry." Very soon, please.

I got out of the car and walked towards the house. I knocked quickly and prayed they would be awake; it was 11pm. Uh-oh; I was going to have a long night.

Allen opened the door.

"Well, well, Mary. What brings you here so early?" he asked sarcastically, I stuck my tongue out at him.

"Go sleep, squirt; you have school tomorrow," I muttered. He smirked and let me in.

"Where have you been?" William, my father, asked. I flinched at his tone.

"I told you guys I'd be out with my friends today," I mumbled. He crossed his arms over his chest.

"I was just on the phone with Dr. Brooke and Stacey had been home almost 3 hours ago!" he was yelling now.

"I was with Nessie," I whispered, lowering my head. He sighed.

"Nessie who?" he asked, calmer.

"Renesmee Cullen, Dr. Cullen's daughter." I looked up at him to find him sighing again.

"Okay. But next time, remember to recharge your cell phone when you go out alone; a lot can happen in Port Angeles. I know that more than anyone." Of course, he was a police officer. I nodded and got up to my room.

I threw my purse and bag on the floor and changed quickly into my pajamas before I drifted to sleep.

My night wasn't as peaceful; nightmares that had disappeared long time ago were coming back…except they were different; instead of calling after Max and he kept running away, I was running away from him.

I woke up early that day, at 5am. I quickly took a shower and changed into a denim skirt that went to my knees and a red top that had black writings on it. I knew Embry was seeing me after school and I couldn't help but feel like I needed to do that.

I grabbed my eye-liner and applied it on the inside of my eyelid and applied my Chanel mascara. I had to turn it upside-down for ten minutes to get anything out of it; I'd got it at my last birthday, and that was last January. I put on light pink lip-gloss and kept it in my bag; maybe I'd need it later, after lunch.

Oh! Lunch!

I had the Yearbook committee meeting at Lunch!

It was still early; 6:30. I had half an hour before I started walking to school. So I grabbed my iPod and started listening to music. I deleted the 'safe list'; I wouldn't need it anymore. I was officially over Max freakin' Watson.

I got downstairs to Mom.

"Good morning, sweetie." She smiled at me. I smiled back.

"Morning, Mom. Slept well?" I asked, chewing a bread stick.

"Yeah. What about you?" she asked, fighting a smile. What was that about?

"What is it, Mom?" I'd always been straight with Mom. She looked at the ceiling before she spoke.

"Who drove you here last night? I saw the car from upstairs, you know," she whispered. I smiled.

"It was Nessie's car, her boyfriend was driving." She couldn't have seen Embry in the backseat; the windows were dark.

"Oh." Was all she said. I glanced at my cell phone's clock and found it was 7am. Finally. I grabbed my book bag and stormed outside.

"Love you!" I called and started walking.

I was actually proud of myself; I didn't get scared, I didn't pass out, and I didn't get in trouble. Plus, I was seeing Embry today. The thought of his name sent butterflies in my stomach.

Max was history. I couldn't wait to go to school and talk to Stacey about everything. Well, not everything; they told me I couldn't tell about the vampires or the wolves.

I got to school at 7:45. Always the perfect timing. I smiled at myself. I was definitely in a better mood than I'd been in about 18 months. Wow; it's been that much?

"Hey, M!" Stacey said from Brad's car as she got out." How've you been?"

"I'm more than great!" I said, grinning. She should get the hint. She smiled.

"Hey, Brad?"

"Yes, Stacey?"

"I have to talk to Mary, so, I'll see you later, honey, 'Kay?" she kissed his cheek and he nodded, waving at me. I waved back and paid attention to Stacey, whose grin was from ear-to-ear now.

"What's going on?" she asked.

"You know that guy I was talking to yesterday? Embry?" I asked.

"Yeah…What about him?" She'd never expect me to say what I was about to say.

"I kinda love him…" I mumbled. Her eyes widened.

"Miss I-didn't-get-over-Max say what?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Okay, translation: I'm so totally over Watson and I think I'm falling for Embry!" I whisper-yelled. She hugged me.

"Good for you, sweetie. Just be careful," she whispered. I nodded." Are you going to see him again soon?" she suddenly asked as she let me go.

"Yeah; he said he'd be here after school." She nodded.

First class was English with Matt. I met him there.

"Mornin', M!" We high-fived.

"Morning Matt!" I said as I threw my book on the desk.

"You have next class with Stacey, right?" he asked. I nodded, frowning.

"Why?"

"Just tell her to tell Brad that the whole football team is taking Lunch and the fourth period to train; we have a game against Forks High after school," he said, playing with his pen. Forks High…My former school.

"Sure, I'll tell her." I sat down and prepared myself for another boring Grammar revision.

After English, Chemistry and Geometry, I rushed to my locker and put my books, grabbing my notebook to attend the committee's meeting.

"Hey," I said as I got into the room.

"Hello, Mary. Have a seat." I rolled my eyes at Mrs. Cox's formal tone and sat down.

After setting our tasks straight, we were dismissed. I was supposed to design the cover. Mrs. Cox realized then that we already missed the fourth period and half of the fifth; the boys were kidding a lot. Anyways, we were excused from school today.

Oh, great; now I had to wait for half an hour before Embry comes. Butterflies are back!

He was totally worth the wait. So I got out and sat on the stairs in front of the main building, facing the parking lot. I got out my Chemistry book and started studying a little to kill the time; Chemistry was the only subject I had trouble with.

I was revising the Periodic Table for the third time when someone nudged my shoulder. I smiled and looked up to see who it was, expecting Embry.

Except that he wasn't.

The smile faded from my face and I felt a lump in my throat as I saw the creamy-skinned boy with the familiar light brown hair and green eyes smirk at me.

"Max," I whispered, acknowledging him. He sat down beside me, so close that I stood up to avoid physical contact with him.

"Hey, Mary," he said, standing up, too.

My hand was trembling. Yes, I got over him but I haven't seen him in a lot of time. I was nervous.

"Didn't I tell you to stay away from me?" I snapped, trying to calm myself down; being hypotensive didn't really help my situation; I was starting to get dizzy.

"Oh, Mary, don't be like that," he whispered, approaching. I took a step back, clutching to my book as if for support.

"I told you I'm not the Mary you used to know. Please, Max. Leave me alone. Why are you here in the first place? Didn't you decide to kick me out of your life? What. Do. You. Want? Did your cheerleader girlfriend dump you?" I rushed through the words, annoyed.

"I want you back, Mary," he said.

"And I don't want to. So, stay away from me! Stop following me if that's what you're doing!" I whisper-yelled; I couldn't raise my voice any harder.

"I'm not following you!" He yelled," We have a game with your school's football team! That's why I'm here! We were best friends and then you switched schools!" he yelled. I flinched.

"That's after you started ignoring me! I couldn't take it anymore! We all had to move because of what you had done to me!" I accused, tears forming in my eyes.

"I'm sorry, okay? I'm just sorry! I've missed you!" He said, approaching and rubbing the back of his neck.

"Sorry? Is that the best you could come out with? A year and a half, Max, 18 freaking months, not a phone call or even a Hi, and you're sorry?" I was crying now, my back to the wall. He was closer than necessary.

"Hey!" Matt yelled from behind, gripping his shoulder." What the Hell is going on?" he asked, eying my tear-soaked face.

"It's none of your business!" he spat, annoyed. I felt blood drain from my face and my knees weren't supporting me anymore.

"Yes, it is! What have you done to her?" he asked.

"I did nothing!" he defended himself. People were starting to gather around us. My vision was starting to get blurry. Damn blood-pressure issues!

"Mary? Mary? Are you okay?" I heard Stacey call. I nodded weakly.

"Mary?" I heard another voice call. The only voice I really needed at the moment.

Embry.

I scanned the crowd with my eyes to find him pushing through the students. He supported my weight as I felt myself give in slowly.

"Edward?" he called. Edward?

I felt a cold hand on my wrist, contrasting with Embry's super-hot arms that held me.

"She's-" That was when I lost it completely; I drifted to peaceful unconsciousness.

It felt like a lot of time had passed when I started hearing some voices…

"…Come on; you've got me waiting for long," Embry's soft voice said. I smiled and opened my eyes slowly.

"Hey," I whispered and started to see my surroundings. I was in the nurse's office. I saw him grin.

"Hey. Are you better now?" he asked, holding my hand. It felt so good right there.

"Yeah; I'm fine. I was just-" I shrugged and sighed," It's no big deal. I hate being so weak," I mumbled, mostly to myself. He squeezed my hand more.

"That's why I'm here. I'm sorry; I should've got earlier but I got lost," he apologized.

"It's not your fault, Embry! I'm really fine!" I got up and hopped on my legs." See?" he chuckled.

"I'm glad you are." That was when the door slammed open.

"Are you alright, sweetie? What happened?" Mom asked.

"Nothing, Mom. I'm really fine and I really don't want to talk about it now. Please?" I begged. She sighed and nodded. Then she saw Embry.

"I'll wait in the car. Grab your stuff and come. I have my work to go back to," she said. I looked up at Embry with pleading eyes; I didn't want to go home just yet.

"Or I could drive her home, Mrs. Anderson so you wouldn't be late. Is that okay?" he offered. She looked at both of us and smiled.

"Sure. Be home before 4!" she said as she exited the room. I searched for my book bag around me but didn't find it.

"Where is-" he cut me off.

"This?" he asked, flipping the bag as if it was a feather. And it was pretty heavy.

I smiled at him.

"Yeah."

We got out of the room to find Brad, Stacey and Matt waiting for us. Stacey rushed to me when she saw me.

"I'm so sorry, honey. However-" she smiled proudly," I yelled at him and told him to leave you alone and not come anywhere near here!" she came closer to me," before Embry kills him. Boy was he mad!" her lips twitched into a knowing smile. I looked at her, horrified.

"They fought?" I whispered. She nodded.

"But he was more concerned about you so he left me, Matt and Brad shouting at him and took you to the nurse who just left because she said that you're going to be okay and that she needed to go home." She rolled her eyes. I sighed.

"Thanks."

"This jerk!" Matt muttered as he hugged me," I couldn't believe he had the nerve!" I chuckled.

"Guys! Really! I'm more than fine!" Stacey winked," And I have to go now, so…" I mumbled.

"Take care!" Brad yelled from behind as I began running towards the parking lot. Embry was waiting in front of his motorcycle. Cool.

"Come on! I want to take you somewhere before we go to your house!" he said. I smiled.

"Where to?" My mood gets better around him. Rule Number One.

"I want to show you First Beach. It's 2:30 now so, if we go there fast enough, we'll be able to be at your house at 4 exactly. Just a quick visit." His cute dimples were showing as he grinned.

"Sure." Then I eyed the motorcycle then looked down at my skirt." Err- how am I going to ride?" I asked. He chuckled.

"Come," he lifted me up easily as if I weighed 2 pounds and sat me in front of him in the motorcycle, I was facing the right side.

"And how will you drive?" I asked, raising an eyebrow. He smiled even wider.

"Like this," he said, stretching his long arms that reached the controllers perfectly. I could feel his heat. My heart was pounding very hardly in my chest.

He started the engine and the motorcycle vibrated. I held his shirt for support.

"Shall we?" he asked, amused. I nodded eagerly.

I could feel the wind flow threw my hair and I automatically leaned on his chest, relaxing. I didn't feel the time pass until he told me we were at La Push already.

"So?" he said. I watched the extraordinarily beautiful waves flowed on the soft-looking sand, leaving cute white traces there.

"It's beautiful, Embry," I said," Wow." He smiled.

"You're more beautiful. I love you, Mary," he whispered in my hair. I froze.

Did he just say what I thought he just said?

He loves me.

Oh my GOD.

Too much info for two days.

"I love you, too," I whispered automatically, meaning every single word of it. I didn't know I had it in me.

I knew it was crazy and probably stupid but I couldn't deny myself that.

I really did love him.

I could see his eyes light up as he took my face in his massive hands and leaned closer. Now, my heart wasn't just pounding, it was protesting, yelling, telling me it was too much.

I brought my face up to his as he kissed me.

I didn't know what to do; I'd never kissed anyone before. So, I just did what I thought was right.

I kissed him back, I think. He pulled away, smiling at me and hugged me.

"I don't know your last name, by the way," I commented after a moment of comfortable silence. He chuckled.

"Call. My name is Embry Stephen Call," he said," And I don't know your middle name."

"I'm Mary Grace Anderson," I stated.

"Lovely," he whispered in my ear and I smiled, riding back on the motorcycle that he had already started.

"Hey, Embry."

"Yeah?" he answered.

"Were you really going to kill Max today?" I whispered. I didn't like the idea of him fighting for me. He tensed.

"He hurt you," he reasoned," I couldn't just stay there doing nothing. But I couldn't leave you; Edward said your pressure was so low that it wasn't normal." His tone was hurt. I felt the need to comfort him so I leaned on his chest.

"It's okay. I'm fine. But you have to promise me one thing," I stated.

"Yes?" he said, waiting for me to speak.

"Please don't fight for me. I know about the imprinting thing and all but I'm not really worth it. It wasn't that big of a deal anyways." He raised his eyebrow." Okay, okay. It was a big deal then but it wasn't worth it. Please?" I begged.

"I'm sorry."

"What?"

"I'm sorry, Mary, but I can't promise you that." I had to admit it, I loved being taken care of like that.

"Okay, Embry," I said, trying to sound mad but failed miserably.

" I know you're not mad," he said matter-of-factly. I chuckled.

"I discovered that I'm not good at getting mad at you." He grinned.

"So, do you want to go out sometime?" he asked. How could I refuse?

"Sure. When?"

"Tomorrow, I guess. You know what, I'll tell you tonight." There was going to be a 'tonight'!

"Do you have my number?" I suddenly asked as he parked in front of my house.

"No. I'll take it when I come tonight. You're going to study, right?" I nodded, frowning.

"Do you think Dad would allow you in?" I asked," I mean, it's gonna be awkward."

"Why does he have to know?" he asked." I'll come to your room." I half-smiled, not sure if I'd have the nerve to do that. "Or we could say that I'll study with you, okay?" he asked, changing his mind immediately.

"Sure, it'd be great," I whispered, kissing his tan cheek.

He was about to kiss me again when I heard Al's voice call.

"Hey, Mary!" Ugh. What are little brothers for again?

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