There's Nothing Funny About Imprinting

Chapter Five

Avoiding Tall Guys It Sounds Simple Doesn't It

So I had easy, completely logical plan lined up for the rest of my high school life, which was, to avoid Embry Call at all costs. I's not like I ever have spent any time with him in the first place. He properly just had some weird week or something, we've all had those.

He moved on and so have I, for a second he was either interested or stalking me or trying to talk to me or befriend me , oh I don't know and now everything will go back too how it's meant to be, right? Everything will become simple again right because I can not handle complicated unless it's a math problem.

No, that's a lie. The truth is I do not have time for complicated, this is senior year and a very important year and Embry Call will not in anyway get in the way or harm my way into a College. Not that there any chance of that because I will barely ever see him again.

He is out of my life away with the old in with the new, everything is back to how it should be and as far as I am concerned last week with Embry Call never happened. No it happened it just doesn't matter, yes that's better.

"What are you thinking" Luca asked as he chewed his pink bubble-gum obnoxiously. I shot him a deathly glare, people who chewed like that was a major pet peeve of mine. I mean it's so completely gross and not needed

"I was thinking that you are disgusting" I informed.

"How charming of you" Luca responded not even looking slightly offended by my comment. I don't know why I bother talking to him, why couldn't I be normal and have a girl as a best friend? She would probably understand me better then this idiot. And listen to me more and be there for me and well just be all around better.

I was about to reply to his sarcastic statement, the bell rang and I picked up my books. Today I was going to go to my guidance counsellor. When she ran into me the other day, she asked me to stop by today which was very weird for me. I mean it's just I don't needed any Guidance at all, she should be calling someone from the La Push gang then me.

My whole life is completely figured out I don't need any help the La Push gang on the other hand does need it and why don't they get asked for a meeting, oh I know why cause there like Royalty Around here.

"Have fun getting in trouble" Luca said with an evil glint in his eyes.

"I am not getting in trouble."

"Sure your not." He sang.

"Your such a jerk, you know that right?"

"Where not Five Luca lets be more mature" I tell him taking the high road

"Ok, is I think you will be in a spot of bother soon better" Luca says trying to look innocent

I don't bother to respond to that instead i walk off, towards the office, of course it's like on the other side of school which is just so annoying why does this always happen to me.

All of a sudden I bumped into someone, I muttered an apology and didn't bother to discover who it was. As I began to walk away, the person grabbed my arm and I grunt quietly and turn toward the person.

I bump into, Anna she's this girl in our year who's average you know nice enough, smart enough, pretty enough, mean enough average. I don't really have a problem with her, I mean I just think she's unoriginal always spending her whole life trying to blend in. Trying to act how she thinks people want her to act. Anna grabs my arm to stop me from walking past her which is just rude. Hasn't her mother ever taught her that doing that is not socially acceptable it's rude and invades peoples personal space. I turn towards Anna she smiles slightly at me.

"Hey" Anna said with an angelic smile.

"Um...hey, Amy" I said with the same cheery tone she had, successfully hiding the fact I was really annoyed she rudely grabbed my arm. For some reason, there was always something about Amy that bothered me. Oh ok that's not true I know why I hate her.

t was Sandy Michael's Birthday we were partnered in French so I was invited I think mainly cause I got her an A and the fact I was friends with everyone that was attending. That's not really the point though see we were playing Truth or Dare which is pretty boring game after he how far have you gone, questions.

Anyway it was Anna's turned to be asked truth or dare by Angela

"So out of all the guys in the school who would you go out with" Angela asked putting on an over the top voice to make it seem really thrilling, I waited for the common answer of Nathan a couple of girls had been crushing on the blonde Surfy,

I new Anna liked to fit in so it was sort of obvious what her answer would be.

"That's easy Embry Call" Anna said as if this was obvious

The La Push gang was lusted over everyone thought they were hot but most people new not to bother with crushes if they wanted you they would make it known as simple as that. And if they didn't well there was no point in wanting something that would never come.

"He is hot" Everyone chorused in agreement

"Yeah, of course but dating someone like Embry gives you social status as well I mean suddenly you have joined the cool club I'm just saying going out with Embry would have it's perps besides his body" Anna said smiling slightly

A couple of girls agreed but ever since then I sort of got the feeling to her it was all about who you were with not who you are . Which is just so annoying, and superficial of her.

"I was just wondering something..." Amy started. I nodded, waiting for her to keep going. "Are you and Embry Call like a...thing?" Amy asked in a serious tone.

"What? No!" I yelped. "Why would you even think that"

"I noticed him looking at you the other day and I thought maybe..." Amy trailed off .

"No, he was probably looking at someone else, there is nothing going on between me and him" I assured. Amy's face relaxed and she smiled at me.

"Oh well cool, cause I'm going to ask him out today" Amy said confidently.

"Good for you" I said I mean what else is there to say when all I wanted to do was get away from her

"Yeah I mean why not, he's single and I'm single, it's worth a try, right?" Amy said, her face showed off that she was really desperate for Embry to say yes. Ew.

"Guess so, well I have to get going but um, good luck."

"oh thanks" Anna said, waving me bye. .

By the time I got to the office I was pissed I mean I was angry and I don't even know why it just bugged me, that she was going to ask Embry out. Which was stupid since he meant nothing to me. Why did I ever care, god what is wrong with me even when I am avoiding him his far to close.

Stupid Embry.

I finally get to the office, and my breathing rate almost cut off when I see Embry talking to Miss Larson, my guidance Counsellor. Was Miss Larson setting me up with Embry? Were teacher even allowed to do that?
I shook my head, erasing all thought about the possibility of me and embry having a meeting together. Their appointment was probably running late, and I just so happened to be the next student she met up with.

"Maria." Miss Larson noticed me peeking through the doorway, and opened the door with a bright smile.

"Hi." I said, smiling back slightly. "I'm sorry for interrupting...I didn't realise someone else was in here."

"Yes, Embry" Miss Larson said. I shifted awkwardly in the doorway. I looked at Embry, who was giving me the same intense, amazed look like the time in Sam's house. Miss Larson on the other hand did not seem to care at all about my presence she was acted like it was totally expected, what does she think where having a joint session or something.

"How have you been Maria?" Miss Larson asked smiling at me

"Fine" I said. "Do you want me to come back when your done?" Miss Larson looks confused for a second, until realisation dawned on her face.

"Oh no! This meeting is about you and Mr. Call in fact." She explained. I gawked at her for a second, why in the world would me, and Embry need to talk in a counsellors office? Was this lady after my full proof plan of avoiding this boy? I mean why must the universe be out to get me if I didn't know any better I'd say it wants us together

"Why" I blurted out, ruining my need to stay calm about this. what is wrong with me, this is why I hate him I mean for this exact reason cause he always confuses me well two can play at that game, Wait what am I saying I don't want to play any games. I just want to be in control of things why does he make me lose control so easy. I stare at him for a second his starring again and he smiles at me. I just stare back tying to figure him out

"Maria why don't you take a seat?" Miss Larson said, waving to an open seat next to Embry. Oh Boy. Miss Larson noticed my tensed up state, and tried to calm me down. "You have nothing to worry about Maria. Just relax." Miss Larson said waving off my worry. I took the seat next to Embry and was extra careful not to stare at him.

"I called you up here because I, I honestly think you'd be the perfect Match for Embry" My jaw dropped at Miss Larson's confession. Was this lady Serious, she was setting me up with a student? "For tutoring" She finished. I let out a loud sigh, relieved that she didn't mean as a couple. But there was no way in the world I was tutoring Embry Call.

"I'm sorry but I can't...I have so much school work" I lied. I'm a fast worker, I always had extra time on my hands.

"I wouldn't want to interfere with your school work, so if you say you can't then I won't force you, but I want you to keep in my mind that tutoring looks great on college applications" Miss Larson said. Dang, she got me.

"I guess I can fit him in" I sighed, for the sake of my college career.

"Good, well, I'll give you both the rest of the period off to work out schedules on when you can help Embry out" Miss Larson said, luring us out of the classroom.

"Yeah thanks." I mumbled.

I look around at my surroundings where outside of school under this huge tree thing because well I asked where he wanted to talk and Embry said here so here I am standing under a tree a freaking tree in the school yard oh the fun.

"So when are you free" I asked him formally this was going to be strictly business

when we got to the tree. Embry was smiling happily at me like he just won the lottery, well at least he was an eager student

"Anytime" He said lazily as he sat down to me in an awfully close distance.

"Well I have a free period tomorrow at fifth hour, would that be ok?" I asked.

"Sure" He said.

"Don't you have class?"

"Yeah, but I can skip" He shrugged.

"You shouldn't skip" I advised, Embry smiled at me.

"Suppose old habits die hard but..." He started.

"How about after school, I'm not going to be a reason for you to skip" I snapped.

"Cool."

"Where do you want to meet" I asked.

"I don't really care" He yawned.

"Embry just pick a place" I snapped.

"You can come to my place I guess" He says with a shrug

"Sounds good, see that wasn't hard" I cheered sarcastically.

"Yeah well that wasn't pleasing you" Embry stated. "Meet me outside school, I'll give you a lift"

I stare at him what does he mean by that who says stuff like that I mean really who, oh I know Embry

"Oh and, I like that your hard to please." Embry winked and walked away. Stupid Embry Call.

Lunch finally I mean about time I placed my Tray down at my usual table with Luca sitting next to me, talking to Anna. She smiled at him for a second, before turning to look at someone else, I followed her eyes to see what she's looking at and of course it's Embry Call I don't know why I am surprised. I mean she did admit to going to ask him out earlier today.

Embry was walking with Jake and Quil and he was laughing at something Quil said, he was making his way over to the 'colt' table which was filled with Paul, Samantha, Seth Collin, Brady, Max, Leah, and Davie.

Jared and Kim used to sit there as well, but they both dropped out due to there child. Well at least he got a job to support them I guess I mean that's something, and he built a house too. It was beautiful and I was very impressed even though he knocked up poor Kim in the first place.

"Embry" Amy called loudly, I mean the whole cafeteria hears. Embry jerked his head around in surprise, he smiled brightly when his eyes landed on me and then looked worried when he found an eagerly waving Amy. They look nice together i guess

"Yeah?" He said.

"I was just wondering if I could talk to you" She asked shyly. I looked around our table to see there was only me, Luca, Amy, and some Katie who she's like best friends with or something. I knew what Amy was going to do, she was going to ask him out in front of everyone. Bold move, I guess.

Embry didn't really answer, instead he walked toward her with Jake and Quil trailing behind him. The two of them shooting each other amused looks.

"Take a seat guys" She gushed as soon as they were close enough. They all do of course but they sit on the opposite side of the table at least. Luca looked very interested and amused, probably hoping some drama or gossip sparks.

Luca winked at me and nodded toward Embry, I kicked him under the table and he flinched. I smiled sweetly at him.

"So, what's up?" Embry asked, clearing his throat

"Oh well I just thought you guys could sit here for a change we never see each other and we're friends so" Amy explained. Embry looked worried by the statement for a second, but smiled at her. I look at the both of them well I guess they'd be sweet together. Though why she wants to hang out with someone that will never do a thing with his life is beyond me.

"Yeah guess we could sit here" Embry said.

"Yes, I want to see how it ends" Quil said brightly and smiled evilly at Embry, who glared at him before returning to his stance at me

"So Embry do you work out?" Amy cooed. Embry looked at me and then at Amy,and then back again as if not sure what to do, and then he stares at him I mean really what is it with him and looking at me.

"Embry it's a question answering is a normal response quit looking so worried" I deadpanned. Jake and Quil start laughing at him and Embry turned to Amy to give his answer.

"Not really, I run everyday though." He said.

"Oh, cool, what's your best time?" She quizzed. I sighed in annoyance, did I really have to stay and listen to Embry 101? I had things to do. I mean good for them if they want to start there relationship but I have better things to do then to watch them.

"I'll see you guys around I have some stuff to do." I said, getting up. Embry looked up, startled

"Your leaving?" He said, sounding alarmed.

"Well yeah..." I said. Amy turned to me with an annoyed look on her face."

"Oh, well I guess I'll meet you at the car after school?" Embry said, perked up.

"Yes you will" I assured. It didn't take long to get the Library and start working again.

"So after school." Luca said, sitting across from me making me jump in shock.

"Yeah?" I breathed.

"What are you doing with Embry after school?"

"I'm tutoring him." I informed.

"in what sex?" Luca teased.

"Luca, no!"

"I like it Kinky" He grinned.

"Luca, shut up!" I grunted.

"Your so boring sometimes." He yawned.

"Do I look like I care?" I looked him in the eye.

"No you look like an angry tight ass bitch, so exactly like you"

"Thanks Luca leave"

"Hey you don't own the Library"

"Luca"

"What"

"I have work that I have to finish if I'm going to help Embry out so..."

"oh so it's for Embry"

"Well no" I objected.

"Say no more, anything for you too" Luca said with a wink "Just call me and give me the details babe" Luca called from the doorway and I heard everyone shushing him. I don't know why he was so interested, it was just tutoring, what could happen?

Authors Note

So there you go feel free to leave any questions or suggestions and review please I appreciate them. They keep me writing sorry for the slow update my Beta has been on holidays, I have been sick, and had that stupid case of writers block but here we are so where all good now.