The luckiest girl alive

When I woke up I felt quite disoriented. I didn't remember where I was or why I was here. Then the events of yesterday clouded my mind. I squealed and got up Crap! It was 11 already? Why didn't my mom wake me up? When did Embry say he'd be here? I got out of bed and went over to my desk for my cell phone. Looking through my contacts I found Embry. I clicked new message and wrote:

What time did you say you'd be here?

He replied: I guess I never really said a time...How about 12:30? I looked over at my clock. It said 11:04. That gave me enough time to get ready. Besides we were only going to the beach.

Yeah that's perfect Cya then.

He texted back: Can't wait. I giggled and shut my phone. Do I even have a bathing suit? I rummaged around my still packed suitcase until I found a few bikinis and tankinis. From the way it felt inside –I was sweating all of the water out of my body Maybe I'll lose some weight – it seemed to be extremely hot again. And, o my god! It was sunny! It's a miracle! I laughed at my mental sarcasm and decided on a black and white striped bikini. I dared to look at myself in the mirror. The reaction I was going to give was; "UGH! I AM SO FAT!" even though I knew I wasn't that fat. It was just out of low self esteem I guess. What the…? I thought to myself. From the lack of exercise and dance, I had definitely gotten fatter. My stomach had a 'chub flub' as I called it. I needed to get to a gym or a dance studio or something. Good thing I was starting dance the week after school started. I pulled a tank top and khaki shorts over top of my bathing suit and went downstairs.

"Good afternoon Aubree. It's good to see you awake." My dad teased.

"Do you want some bacon honey? We saved a few pieces for you." My mom offered. On a normal day I would have said, "Bring on the bacon!" But now that I'm a fat cow, I said,

"No, I'm not hungry. I must have slept so long that it passed." They bought it. I wasn't totally lying though. I wasn't really hungry anyway. My parents just went back to whatever they were doing. I went back upstairs to brush my teeth and stuff. First, I went to put on some water proof eyeliner so I didn't look like a pot head – you know how that happens with lack of make up! – And then to brush my teeth! For some reason while I was brushing my teeth I had this urge to sing. Here comes the random singing of mine!

"Brush, brush, brush your teeth! Everyday and night! If you don't you get cavities and won't be able to bite!!" I was singing my song so loudly that I didn't even notice Embry leaning on the door frame for support from laughing so hard.

"Oh, hey Embry." I said as if I wasn't just singing a random song about brushing your teeth. That only made him laugh harder. "Have you any manners? Don't you know not to walk in on a girl when she randomly sings?" I said acting offended. He controlled his laughter after about 10 minutes. After 5 minutes I started laughing with him. It was pretty funny.

"Ok come on, if we don't get to the beach soon it'll start raining again or something." He said reaching out his hand. I willingly took it and we went downstairs.

"Have fun guys. Be back by 11 if you want to stay out." My mom called.

"Ok, see you later then." I replied. We walked out to his car.

"Your mom is pretty cool. You're allowed to stay out till 11 with me? My mom would have been like, 'BE BACK AT 8!'" he impersonated his mom. I started laughing a little.

"Well, she trusts me. Can I ask why you were in my bathroom today?" I wonder…

"Your mom called you a few times and then told me to see what you were doing. I checked your room and the bathroom door was open. There you were singing a random song about brushing your teeth." He explained.

"I'm not random. I have urges to do things so I do them. In that case, I made up a song about what I was doing and sang it." I replied matter-of- factly. He started laughing again. Not like before though, just a few chuckles.

"God, you are one of a kind." He said. We were pulling up to the beach now. It looked a lot nicer when it was sunny.

"Is it just going to be us, or are the rest coming too?" I asked as I climbed out of the car.

"For an hour or so, it will be just us. Then all of the pa-I mean, the people around our age will be there. We are going to have beach party. That's why I'm glad your mom said to be back by 11." He responded. I could have sworn he was about to say pack. What did that mean? In the meantime, I was glad we could be alone for a while but be with everyone else for a while.

"Cool, I'm a master at beach parties. I would go to one at least once a week when it was sunny in California." I replied smugly. I absolutely love parties! They are so much fun!

"I must warn you the guys can be some pretty crazy party animals." He informed me.

"That's good. I am too." I replied excitedly. "So are we going to go swimming or what?"

"Yeah come on." He put all of the stuff on the sand. He pulled off his shirt. I hesitated taking mine off, but I but I did anyway. He grabbed my hand and pulled me into the water. It. Was. FREEZING!

"Embry, stop it's cold!" I shrieked. I walked backwards from the water to get a good running start into it. When the water is cold, I run right into it and then your body won't recognize it at first. At the point you realize you're cold, you don't want to get out anymore.

"Aubree, come on! It's not that cold." He encouraged.

"I'm coming, hold on!" I started running into the water. I couldn't feel it at first…yay! I succeeded!

"See it's not that cold." He teased.

"Well, as of right now, I can't feel it…wait…no it's friggin' freezing. I'm going to hypothermia and then I'll blame you." I complained.

"Let me warm you up then." He suggested.

"Thank you." He wrapped his sculpted arms around me and I rested my head on his chest. He was so warm; his body heat immediately warmed me up. I sighed into his chest. We sat like that for a few minutes.

"We better get out before you do get sick." He said. I nodded and we walked out. I was so cold that I was wrapped up in 2 towels and I was still cold.

"You get cold really easily." He said.

"It was really cold in there!" I retorted.

"Come and sit with me." He opened his arms for me. I scooted over to him. He lifted me up and put me on his lap.

"Am I too heavy for you?" I asked not wanting to be a burden.

"God no! You're light as a feather. I can barely feel you sitting on my lap." He assured me. I leaned in to him and he wrapped his arms around me once again.

"Will you tell me why you are so warm?"

"I told you, hereditary thing."

"No, the real reason. I know you're hiding something, and if you don't want to tell me that's fine. I was just curious." I explained.

"Ok, you won't believe me, but I'm a wer-" he was cut off by Quil screaming, "Party! Party!" I turned my head in his direction. Embry lightly grabbed my chin and turned my face to him.

"Aubree, I will tell you some time. I have to. But now is just not the right time." He reassured softly. I nodded. A wide smile spread across his face. "Then it's time to party!" I laughed at him. We got up and Embry put an arm around my shoulders. I wasn't sure if he meant to keep me warm or in a boyfriend-girlfriend way. Either one, I wasn't complaining. The party had to be the best one I'd ever been to. I got extremely hyper and danced around like a maniac. Then everyone encouraged me to dance for some reason. Seth put on some classical music that I recognized. It was from sleeping beauty. So I started leaping and turning. Every girl was enjoying it –except Leah. I didn't expect her to. - And all of the guys seemed amused. Embry was in awe. When I finished I gave a sarcastic curtsy and walked over to Embry. He opened his arms and I willingly entered them. I wrapped my arms around his neck. I didn't expect him to pick me up. So my feet were awkwardly dangling there. Instead of looking like an idiot, I wrapped my legs around his waist.

"You are an outstanding dancer." He whispered. I don't think he meant for his tone to be that seductive.

"Thank you." I whispered back. His eyes widened with lust, a reaction I'd never gotten from anyone. I was glad he was the one to give me this reaction. He kissed my forehead. His lips must have left burn marks; my head was on fire from his kiss. I looked straight into his eyes with an intense look. He leaned closer in to me until his lips met mine. His warm kiss was unlike any other. I gripped his hair getting lost in the kiss. I pulled back, not wanting to get carried away. I looked deep into his dark eyes and smiled.

"Thank you."

"Anytime." He replied teasingly. Then he gave me a peck on the lips, proving his point. I laughed at him a little.

"What time is it?" I asked. I pulled out my cell phone from my back pocket. It read 10:42. "I better get going if I want to make my curfew." I said breaking our thoughtful silence.

"Ok, let's go then." He replied happily. He put me down but kept hold of my hand. We got all of our stuff together and got in the car. On the drive home we talked about random stuff and remembering the events of the night. When I got home he walked me to the door.

"That had to be the best party I've ever been to. Thanks for taking me." I said.

"Yeah, me too. I'll text you?" he asked. I merely nodded and went inside. I got cleaned up and flopped on my bed, thinking about Embry. I have to be the luckiest girl alive!`