Disclaimer: I own Matt, Lake, Kura, Bliss, Bliss' Kid, and Luna. The rest I do not own.
Three days.
Three days I sat next to Luna's bedside. I couldn't leave her. Even if Lake was phasing and out of control. Even if Embry was in the next room over in the same condition. I loved all of them but Luna didn't have anyone but me and Bliss, and Bliss had to care for Angel. Seth had taken Lake into Canada and could help Lake. Lake hadn't even come home. He went directly to Canada with Seth. Leah was taking care of Matt, who had him over at her house. Even if we had sucked the poison out, there was no guarantee it hadn't already done the damage.
On the fourth day, I had to eat and when I stood, she moved. My mouth dropped and I fell back to the ground.
"Luna?" I pressed and she turned to look at me, her eyes popping open. She sat up, holding her head.
"Ow… My head seriously hurts. Are the vampires gone?" she asked me and I nodded. I was waiting for her to ask about Embry and she looked like she was spaced.
"We got Jasper under control and they left. How do you feel?" I asked, assuming she'd say fine and ask about Embry but she didn't.
"I feel pretty good. A little dizzy. Can we go eat? I'm starving," she told me and I chuckled, nodding and standing.
"How about you stay in here and I'll go make food? If you have any questions or anything, just yell," I offered, and she nodded. I chewed my lower lip and then left the room. I headed to Embry's room and saw he was just waking up as well.
"Hey! Bells! Mind making some food? I'm starved!" he told me and I laughed, heading to the kitchen. Luna tumbled in, smiling dorkily.
"You know that room is beyond boring? How's Angel?" she asked and I gave her a funny look before calling Angel in.
"Luna's up!" she cried, jumping into Luna's arms and Luna groaned, grinning at the small girl. Embry swerved in, Jacob behind him, and everyone looked around.
"Oh! Embry! I totally forgot you got bit too! How are you?" she asked and I eyed Jacob. He took a deep breath and headed over next to me, shrugging. She set Angel on the ground and kissed Embry as Bliss walked in. She pulled away, blinking and looking confused.
"That wasn't just me, right?" Embry questioned and Luna shook her head, looking at Jacob.
"What's wrong?" I wondered and she shrugged, kissing Embry again and coming out with the same expression. She shook her head.
"I mean… it's weird… I love him but… it's not… I can obviously see Jacob is hot. I didn't see that before," she pointed out and I covered my open mouth. Jacob looked at me confused.
"T-the imprint, Jake. You said… Vampire venom… well, they both got it," I pointed out and Luna's face turned to horror. Jacob shrugged.
"But you know you love him right?" he asked and Luna, nodded as a tear slipped down her cheek. "Then you're fine. 'Cause that means the imprint didn't hold you two. You two were in love without it." Embry's arms wrapped around Luna and he kissed her forehead. I ground my teeth, heading out front and sitting on the bench, pulling my knees against my chest. I didn't feel loved even when I knew I was. No one held me like Embry held Luna. Heck, no one's held me like that since…
"Bells?" Jacob asked as he came out of the door. I glanced over and then stared back at the forest. Our whole house was surrounded by woods. He took a seat next to me and I bit my lip. "I'm sorry." He wrapped an arm around me and pulled me close. I let my feet fall to the ground as I curled into him. His grip tightened. "Bells… it's gonna be okay. If you need anything, I'm here." His arm dropped as Seth and Lake emerged from the forest. I hugged my son as he came up but he seemed much taller. He was a bit taller than me, with short, black hair and large muscles.
"Well… you've grown," I joked and he grinned down at me.
"Yeah, turns out he'll grow to the average wolf teenage height and age quicker just for a few days. And then he'll freeze," Seth explained and I nodded. Leah's jeep pulled up and Leah had Matt out in an instant. Emily tried to get Kura out but once she touched her, she yanked her skin back like she'd been burned. Emily growled, storming up the porch and heading inside. Sam tried next but failed as well. She was being stubborn.
"Let me try, Sam," Lake offered and Sam blinked twice at Lake. "Haha. Sorry. I grew a bit." Lake stumbled down to the jeep and got in next to Kura. She kept her eyes on the ground.
"Who are you?" she snapped.
"Kura, it's me. It's Lake. Listen… about your neck…" he muttered, his hand trailing across her scars. She looked up at him and something about her face changed. Her face softened and she smiled up at Lake.
"Don't mention it," she muttered quietly to where I barely heard it. Lake got out, helping Kura out as well.
"D-dad… imprinting, hmm? Sounds like… like this could be fun," he told us and I screamed with joy. Emily stumbled out, confused.
"What's Bella screaming about now?" she wondered with an ice pack on her hand.
"They imprinted! I'm your sister!"