Embry
The knock on my window sent my heart into overdrive. It felt like my heart was trying to escape my chest. I turn and see Embry looking in the cab of the truck with an expression that could only be described as concern and hurt. I open the passenger door and Embry goes around and gets in.
"What do you want, Embry?" I ask.
"I want to talk to you," says Embry after shutting the door.
"Why don't we go for a drive?" I suggest. When Embry nods his head I start the truck and begin driving, allowing the heat to warm the cab. "So talk."
"Quil and I want you to come back. It's not the same at home without you," says Embry.
"And I want you two to accept my boyfriend," I say.
"He's a bl-"
"Do not say bloodsucker," I warn.
"He's a vampire," says Embry.
"I'm aware of that, but I love him," I say.
"How can you be so sure he loves you back though?" asks Embry.
"I just do. I can't imprint because I'm a female, but I think if I could I would," I say.
"What would mom and dad say?" asks Embry.
"They'd want what I want. They'd be ashamed of the pack for exiling me over a guy even if he was a vampire," I say.
"Dad didn't like vampires," says Embry.
"We claim to not be prejudiced, but I swear we're worse than the KKK," I murmur.
"We are not worse than the KKK," says Embry.
"The KKK doesn't kill the people they're prejudiced about," I say.
"They used to. Don't you pay attention in history?" asks Embry.
"That's not the point. We're getting off topic. The point is I love Edward and if you can't accept that then I can't accept you," I say.
"Why are you doing this?" asks Embry.
"Because Edward won't grow old while I stay young for years. He can't get in a car accident during a stormy night and die. He's permanent," I whisper at the end. Embry sighs heavily and wraps his arm around me and kisses my cheek.
"I'll talk to Sam about it," says Embry.
"You should meet him. Give Edward a chance," I say.
"Okay," sighs Embry. My eyes widen in surprise at Embry's agreement and I grin. Soon we pull into the Cullen's driveway and Embry tenses up. I pull up in front of the porch and get out.
"I'll go get him," I say before running inside. Edward and Alice were sitting on the couch arguing about something.
"Umm…Edward, could you come here please?" I ask. Edward stands up and walks over to me with a smile on his face.
"What is it, Love?" asks Edward.
"I'd like you to meet someone," I say. Edward nods, and I lead him out to the truck. Embry opens the door and gets out. He walks over to Edward hesitantly and looks him up and down. Edward does the same to Embry. They were both tense.
"Um...Embry, this is Edward. Edward, this is my big brother, Embry," I say hesitantly. Then Edward smiles crookedly and holds out his hand to Embry.
"It's a pleasure to meet you," says Edward. Embry cautiously reaches out and shakes Edward's hand.
"Yeah," says Embry.
"Why don't we go inside?" I suggest. Embry nods and Edward leads the way. Once inside, Embry seemed to tense up for a second before calming back down.
"Why don't we have a seat?" suggests Edward, as he motions towards the couch. Embry nods and sits down, just as Alice skips into the room with a grin on her face.
"Hi," says Alice, cheerfully.
"This is Edward's sister, Alice. Alice, this is my brother, Embry," I say.
"Would you like a soda or something?" asks Alice.
"No, thank you," says Embry.
"So why don't you and Edward get to know each other?" I suggest as I inch my way towards the kitchen. "I promised Esme I would do the dishes." I run to the kitchen with Alice not far behind.
"Why'd you leave?" asks Alice.
"It'll be easier for them to talk without the pressure of having me around," I say.
"Oh."
"We can just hang out in here," I say as I walk over to the sink and turn it on. There were only a few dishes. Maybe I'd bake something for Embry to take to Quil. I do the dishes quickly and get stuff out for cookies.
"What are you doing?" asks Alice curiously.
"Baking," I say as I pull some flour out of the cupboard.
"What are you baking?" asks Alice.
"Do you have any chocolate chips?" I ask.
"I can go get some!" says Alice cheerfully.
"Okay," I say. Suddenly I was alone in the kitchen and I could hear Embry and Edward murmuring in the living room. I needed an excuse to go out there, so I grab a bottle of water out of the fridge and walk out there. Embry was listening as Edward spoke about promises. I sigh heavily and walk over to them.
"I thought you might be thirsty," I say, holding out a bottle of water.
"Bella…" warns Embry.
"What?" I ask innocently.
"I know what you're up to. Stop spying," says Embry. I pout and hand Embry the bottled water before walking back into the kitchen. I was just mixing the butter and sugar together when Alice blurs past me and stops at the counter.
"I didn't know what kind to get," admits Alice as she empties a plastic bag onto the counter. About twenty bags of various chocolate chips fall onto the table. Now I understood what she meant. I pick up a regular bag of nestle chocolate chips and go back to what I was doing.
"Can I do something?" asks Alice.
"Can you find the cookie sheets?" I ask. Suddenly three cookie sheets were sitting on the counter next to me.
"It seems to be going well," says Alice.
"What are they talking about?" I ask.
"Embry's talking about your mom and dad," says Alice.
"Why?" I ask.
"He's talking about the impact their death has had on you," says Alice. Suddenly Alice looked like she wanted to blush.
"What?" I demand.
"Edward told Embry that people need to stop eavesdropping," says Alice. Suddenly I was the one blushing. I go back to making cookies. Alice giggles and helps me bake the cookies. After the first batch was cooled enough, I take a plate out to Embry, along with a glass of milk.
"Embry, I made you some cookies," I say.
"You're baking?" asks Embry incredulously.
"What's wrong with that?" I demand.
"I guess you really are in a good mood," says Embry. I tick my tongue out at him and turn to leave. "I just meant that you only bake when you're truly happy. You haven't baked since our parents died."
"Well, I am really happy," I say, blushing. I glance over at Edward, who was smiling.
"I'm glad," says Embry with a smile. He turns to the plate and picks up a cookie. He takes a bite of it. "Delicious as always, baby sister," says Embry. I smile and walk out of the room.
Soon Embry walks in and tells me he's leaving.
"I'll give you a ride," I say quickly. I lead Embry to the door, where I grab my jacket and we walk out to the truck. It was quiet as I drove towards La Push.
"Quil misses you," says Embry.
"I miss him too," I say.
"He'll be happy to know that you're happy there," says Embry.
"If the pack would accept my relationship, things wouldn't have to be this way," I say.
"I know. Sam's hoping you'll see what you're missing and come home," says Embry.
"He can keep hoping. I'm not missing anything. I've already chosen," I say.
"When we get home you should talk to Quil. He's not on duty right now," says Embry.
"If he wants to talk to me he can, but if he tries starting a fight with me I'm leaving," I say.
"Okay," says Embry. We pull up to the familiar green house with the overgrown flower bed in the front, and the huge oak tree with a swing hanging from it outside of my window. Our parents tried making the house as homey as possible; I wish I could say their children did the same. The house was in need of a paint job, and the flower bed needed maintained.
We go inside and find Quil sitting with a toddler on the floor. The toddler was playing with some of my old toys from the attic.
"Who's this?" I ask.
"This is Claire. Quil imprinted," says Embry. I walk over to Claire and Quil.
"Hey," I say. Quil looks up at me with wide eyes. He immediately stands up and hugs me.
"Bella, you're home!" says Quil happily. Claire squeals and begins clapping her hands.
"Not permanently. Embry told me I should come in and talk to you," I say. Quil's face falls.
"How's that blood sucker treating you?" asks Quil.
"He loves me, Quil. We are both extremely happy," I say.
"Bella made us cookies," says Embry. Quil's eyes widen.
"I wanna meet him and see for myself," says Quil.
End Chapter
A/N: Thank you for reading. It's Quil's turn to meet Edward. Will it go as smoothly as Embry's conversation? Keep up the great reviews!! Sayonara!