Jaq watched Embry stir and opened his eyes.
"Finally," She grinned. "Sheesh you humans sleep so much."
"Jaq," He smiled sleepily. "You're still here."
She shrugged. "I said I would be." She tilted her head to one side. "How are you?"
"Bit stiff," He said stretching. "But for a rock you're surprisingly comfortable."
Jaq laughed. "Thanks so much."
"What time is it?"
"Midday."
"Midday?"
"Your mum came in at about eight." She grinned. "I hid under your bed. I hope you don't mind."
He laughed. "What did she look like?"
"She looked pretty annoyed but she let you sleep."
"Damn." Embry grimaced. "Means I skipped school again. She's not going to be happy when she gets back."
"She'll forgive you." Jaq said stroking his hair. They were quiet for a moment then Embry frowned.
"Didn't you get bored just watching me sleep?"
"Nah," She shrugged. "I do it with Connor all the time. It's fun. People make such funny faces when they sleep. I was looking at your posters aswell."
"Any that you liked?"
"Several actually," She smiled. "You have a very good taste in music."
He grinned. "Of course I do."
She rolled her eyes. "So, aren't you going to have some breakfast?"
"Gee I dunno," he said stretching out on the bed. "That means getting up."
"Sheesh, laaazy."
He laughed. "Okay, I'll get up. I guess. But just for you." He dragged himself off the bed and took her hand. Together they walked down the stairs and into the kitchen.
Embry let go of her hand and she sat on one of the stools. He went into the cupboard and got out a box of cereals.
Jaq laughed. "Wow, Sugarpuffs. So much sugar and fat with added calories."
Embry stuck out his tongue. "I burn it all off."
"Uhu." Jaq laughed again.
"Hey, I work out you know." He flexed his impressive arm muscles. "See, look at that."
"Well they are something." She grinned appreciatively. "But you know I was under the impression that the muscles are from the whole werewolf thing."
"I only said that so you'd feel better about being so small." He winked.
"Oh... so that's how it is." She laughed. "Well I know this diddy body could easily kick your butt any day."
He laughed. "I doubt that."
"Come on then." She challenged grinning. "Let's see how well you fare."
He shook his head smiling. "Couldn't. I might hurt you."
Jaq snorted.
"Plus you're a girl. I don't think I'd be able to do that."
She made a face. "Nice excuse."
He stuck his tongue again and continued to prepare his cereal. Jaq wondered around the kitchen looking at the pictures pinned to the fridge.
She heard him before he even touched her. In less than a second he crossed the kitchen and rugby tackled her to the floor.
"Well that was mature." She laughed.
"I told you I could beat you."
"Ah, but I let you have that one."
He snorted. "Sure you did."
"Believe what you want." She smiled. "Now, stop mucking around and have your breakfast."
He rolled his eyes and got up, held out his hand and pulled her up. Then he sat down on a stool and began to eat the cereal. Jaq sat on the stool next to him in silence.
"I can't .... ermm ... get you anything can I?" He asked. "I feel a bit rude."
"Sure," Jaq laughed. "If you have Bambi locked up in your garden shed."
"Sorry," Embry grinned. "Fresh out, we had him for lunch yesterday."
"In that case I think I'll be okay."
He laughed and finished off his cereals. He put the bowl in the dishwasher and turned back to Jaq.
"You probably want to check on Connor." He guessed.
Jaq paused. Sure, she wanted to check on Connor, but she also wanted to stay here with Embry...
"Yeah..." She smiled. "But only if you come with me."
"Hey, I'm skipping school." He grinned. "What else am I going to do? I don't have a life outside you anymore remember."
Jaq laughed and took his hand. "Come on then..."