A/N: Wow it has been a while since I've written this story, but thanks to a reader StoryTagger, who has given me several ideas to run with, I've finally been able to come up with something. So here it goes, and thank you to StoryTagger for your ideas and suggestions, seriously it helped! I hope you all enjoy this short chapter, it's like 2am and I need to rest but I had the urge to write, so enjoy!
7. Lake Side Dreams
"Allyson, wake up" I felt a nudge and the warmth of Embry touch me as my eyes fluttered open. The car was still dark, but I could sense some light from the day break. I looked at him and he smiled down at me. The night before had been incredible, we got a ticket for our little act, but it didn't ruin our night. When the cop left we drove up the road slightly and then parked again, without being caught this time. I was wrapped up in a brown wool blanket, but it wasn't as comforting as Embry's touch.
"Wake up, you are so going to want to see this" he said smirking. Not just a simple smirk, but one that reached his eyes, they squinted and he had this cute little wrinkles next to his eyes. I sat up and moaned. He pulled me up and stepped out of the car. We definitely couldn't appreciate the view in the dark, but now that it was light out, we were what felt like a million miles above the earth. The sun was rising up over the mountains, and it was almost magical. I gasped as I felt his arms wrap around me, his head rested gently on my shoulder.
"I told you, you'd want to see this" he smirked.
"It's amazing Embry" I said staring off into the open space. I turned around and he tilted my chin towards his face.
"Does this top staying in a motel?" he questioned. I nodded.
"Most definitely" I said wrapping my arms around him for a hug. Before the sun could completely reach full power I turned back around and stayed in his arms admiring the scenery around us. Down below was a beautiful lake. I had almost forgotten how beautiful things were, I had been so pre-occupied with stupid petty things, like trying to make Jacob jealous, I forgot to appreciate life.
With Embry it was easy to enjoy the time and make it fly by, it ended up we had visited Shasta Lake, in Northern California. We weren't near home, but that was okay, I didn't mind being out here with him, it was like we had forever to enjoy this journey. A day of hiking trails and canoeing in the lake took up most of our day. It was a fun experience especially watching Embry fall into the water. We made sure to buy one of those old school throw away camera's and we captured so many shots throughout the day, including Embry's fall into the lake.
We made it to the end of the day with dinner at the Bridge Bay Resorts "Tail O' The Whale restaurant with a panoramic view of the entire lake.
"Can we even afford this?" I questioned looking around. He smiled and nodded.
"Yes, it's fine. We can even stay in a motel tonight if you'd like" he said.
"I think my back would agree with you on that" I smiled. He chuckled as he put down his menu.
"So did you decide?" he questioned. I nodded.
"I think I'll get this" I pointed to his menu, to a steak combo with some mashed potatoes and veggies. He nodded.
"Hey, you reading my mind or something? Jeez we aren't even in wolf form. That's what I was getting" he smirked. I shrugged.
"Maybe I did read your mind" I said all smug. He took my hand.
"It would feel a lot more comfortable with you reading my mind rather than the guys. When we get back they are going to have a lot of thoughts, from the both of us that could cause them nightmares for years" he laughed. I nodded.
"Agreed" I said.
Dinner was amazing, the steak was perfectly done, and the garlic mashed potatoes were to die for. Embry paid for the bill, while I slipped away to the bathroom. I looked in the mirror at my reflection. I felt completely disgusting and could not wait to get into a nice warm bath in the motel. Somehow I felt very at ease for the entire time we had driven into California it was almost like being free from Jacob made me appreciate Embry a little more. I gave myself a few extra minutes and then practically bumped into Embry on my way out of the bathroom.
"Sorry I took so long" I said. He smiled.
"Girls and their bathrooms" he said rolling his eyes.
We ended up heading back towards the lake's again staying in one of the various motels on the way back up. It was small, there were maybe about 20 rooms, and they all had outside entrances. Our room was big, it had a queen sized bed, an old T.V, and a bathtub so big and spacious, I almost felt like a queen. I was lying on the bed when I heard Embry call my name.
I walked into the bathroom and my jaw nearly dropped to the ground with what I saw. He smirked proud of his work. He filled the bathtub up with some bubble bath stuff the place had, and somehow had the time in our schedule today to find fake rose petals, which were scattered in the tub.
"I figured you'd like a nice relaxing bath" his face was slightly flushed. I knew mine was burning beat red, for some odd reason I was nervous. I never got like this, not even around Jacob. He made his way towards me.
"You don't like it?" he questioned. I smacked him so hard, I think I may of even bruised my own hand and laughed.
"You schmuck of course I do" I felt like I could cry. He chuckled again when he noticed the tears in my eyes.
"Your going to cry aren't you?" he questioned in joking yet concerned voice. I nodded. He laughed and pulled me into his chest. I could barely breath but didn't care. He began to feel around a little bit, I brought my head up so that I could kiss his lips. He reached down and my whole body tingled with a sensation I had never felt before. He tugged on my shirt and pulled it up over my head, then unsnapped my black bra. Eventually he got my pants off and I helped him with his clothes. The entire time we didn't say one word, we just took off each others clothes and pressed ourselves hard against each other.
He lifted me and cradled me and slowly placed me into the white bathtub. As soon as I was settled he sat down himself, and grabbed a wash cloth sitting on the edge of the tub. He put some soap on it and I sat in between his legs as he washed my back. The warm water felt amazing against my skin, and I enjoyed every moment of this.
It was only a few hours later I caught myself dreaming of him and the past 24 hours and how amazing it was. I knew what we had to do the next day and I was not looking forward to the severe beating Aunt Sue would give me, not just her but Seth and I know Jacob would have something to say.
I stood there looking around in a blank space, unsure of where I was. When the darkness cleared I was standing in the middle of Jacob and Embry. Both were in their wolf form growling and carrying on. I was human standing in between them in a field. The growling intensified every moment. I felt myself shift into wolf form, I had to know what the two of them were thinking.
"I hope you enjoy the pain Allyson, now you'll know how it feels" Jacob's voice was angry I could tell.
"What's going on?" I questioned both of them. I didn't get an answer, I waited for one, and it was a good 5 minutes before I felt the most horrific pain I had ever felt in my life. I felt like someone had taken my heart out and just ripped it straight down the middle. It was so painful I fell to the ground crying in pain. The pain wasn't just now in the empty spot in my chest but it radiated throughout my entire body. I screamed so loud, I barely recognized my own voice.
I was clenching down on the blankets, pulling them up to my face angrily yelling still feeling the pain, and when I felt a soft hand on my back I sat up. I was sweating like crazy and I could feel my pulse racing. I took in a deep breath and looked at Embry. He looked concerned.
"You were screaming bloody murder, are you okay?" he questioned. I nodded, feeling my chest for my missing heart, but it was still there now.
"Fine, for now" I told him. He sighed and we both looked at the alarm clock on the small night stand next to the bed. It read 5am.
"We should get going if we want to get home at a decent time" he whispered. I watched as he almost stood up, but I grabbed at his Family Guy boxers and pulled him back down.
"I don't want this to end" I whispered.
"It doesn't have to end with the vacation" he said sitting back down.
"But if we go back it will be like this whole trip never happened" I cringed at the thought of going back home.
"Why would you say that?" he questioned. I shrugged.
"Reality will set in, we weren't gone long enough" I said.
"Next time I promise it will be longer, but for now we have to get back everyone is most likely worried. Your Aunt Sue is going to kill me" he said. I nodded and sighed.
"Yes I know" I said.
"You had fun though right?" he questioned concerned.
"Of course I did Embry, and the second we get home I'm developing these pictures and hanging them in my room" I smirked.
"Oh please no, I don't need to be ridiculed for the rest of my life about how I can't stay afloat in a canoe" he chuckled. I pushed him.
"That was the best part" I joked. He leaned down and kissed me.
"You want to know my favorite part?" he questioned.
"What's that?" I asked running my pointer finger down his hard brown six pack.
"Knowing that I have a hold on you in someway even if you did imprint on someone else. I really felt like your thoughts were focused on us and nowhere else. Honestly it's all I could ask for and it's been a short, but amazing trip" he said.
"Can I tell you a secret?" I asked him. He nuzzled his face into my neck and purred, "Of course you can."
"I think even with being imprinted on someone else, I really think I might be falling for you" I said in confidence that it was true and I hoped that when I saw Jake again, it wouldn't ruin this feeling.
"I can't say love yet though, but it will come out eventually" I said. He laid me back on the bed softly, as he kissed along my collar bone and I squealed with joy. When his lips met mine I couldn't help but be overwhelmed with all of these emotions.
The ride back to La Push wasn't quiet but it was filled with us either singing along to the music on the radio, or just talking about our lives. He told me more than he had ever told me before, more about his Mom and the whole confusion with who his Father is. He told me about his transformation as a wolf, and how he hated ditching Jake even though he knew he would find out sooner or later. He talked about how when he got back to La Push he'd have to go straight to Sam's. He'd get reamed no doubt, but he knew Emily would be waiting with a batch of muffins or something to that extent. I told him about how Dad and I used to go to the lake that we were at, and he enjoyed listening to stories about my Father and about my transformation.
When we got to La Push we were both nervous, we had no idea how this would turn out. We pulled up to my house, all the lights were on, and Chief Swan's police car was there. I sighed.
"Great, now she's got the cops looking for us, I'm screwed now" I said about to get out of the car. He pulled me back and I eyed him.
"This was so worth all the trouble we are so in for" he laughed. I nodded.
"I can agree to that, but for now it's time for me to get yelled at" I laughed. He leaned in and kissed me, and I took in a deep breath and smiled.
"I'll call you, maybe we can get these pictures developed together" he said. I nodded.
I'd like that" I said. I kissed him one last time before stepping out of the car.
I waited and watched as his car disappeared down the street, and it wasn't until I heard someone breathing heavily that I realized I was staring off into space.
"Do you mind telling me where the fuck you've been?"