Second Chances
Disclaimer: I don't own nada.
AN: Here is the next chappie to the story. There are still things that Madie and Em need to converse and talk about. I hope you like it! I apologize if there are any grammatical errors.
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"I'm going with you." I whispered, clutching his hand in mine. It was the evening after I came across a large wolf. It was a large gray and scary wolf.
I remembered that night. I had been so scared and afraid. I followed Embry around the house, like a shadow. I even sat outside the door when he was using the bathroom. I was scared… so scared that I would be eaten, or even hurt by one of those beasts.
"Babe, you need to go and take a shower or a bath. I promise that we're safe in the house. Those wolves don't eat humans." Embry said, as he tried to comfort me.
"How do you know, Em?" I asked curiously, giving his hand a gentle squeeze. "Are you one of them?" I asked dubiously.
There was a feeling in my heart that he was connected to the mystery that surrounded those large, wolves. He stared at me confused. I should have seen this coming. I should've been more attuned to his feelings; to the double meaning of his words. I should've seen the look in his eyes.
"What?" he said, pressing me closer to his body and kissing my forehead. "They don't hurt humans, Madison. I promise that you'll be safe if you ever run across one. There is one that is gray with black specks, that one is the best!" he said, smiling tenderly at me.
Of course, why didn't I think about it! I had been so fucking dumb and stupid! He'd been trying to tell me about it for a while now. I have been so fucking stupid! I just couldn't believe it! He knew about those strange, giant wolves. He was one of them. Paul, Jared, Sam, Jake and Quil! They were all giant wolves.
Fuck! Fuck! I SHOULD have seen this coming! I knew that he was different from the others. He was! He…
"…one that is gray with black specks, that one is the best!" he had told me a fucking smug smile on his precious face. Oh, goodness!
I stared at Paul's dark eyes. He knew what I had just figured out. He was staring at me, his eyes pleading with me. He didn't want me to panic. I wasn't! Not yet! Not yet! Not yet!
Breathe, Madison! Just breathe! It's probably a dream. Yes, a dream!
"Fuck, Adrian!" I said, turning from him and running towards my brother. I didn't want Embry-the wolf to hurt my brother.
"Madie, wait!" Paul shouted, running after me. "Come back!"
"My brother, Paul! I need to go to my brother." I yelled, ducking from low tree branches as I ran.
"Micah!" I shouted, running through the thick woods, afraid for what I would come across. "Micah!" I cried, feeling the hot tears of desperation falling down my face.
"Love, save me!" Micah shouted.
I silently prayed that nothing happened to neither of them. I still loved Embry and I cared for him with all my heart, but my brother occupied first place at that moment.
I ran, until I heard Micah yells grow louder. I followed the noise and came across a clearing. My heart sunk inside my heart. I saw Embry's wolf form gnarling at Micah. Micah was on the floor, covering his face and crying like a child that just saw a ghost...
He was scared and he looked so broken. For a second, I did pity him. My brother didn't deserve to be suffering through this. He didn't deserve it, but at the same time, I was so glad that he was going to be taught a lesson.
"No! Micah, stay still!" I shouted, running towards them. I inhaled deeply as I approached the large gray beast with black spots on its back. "Stay still, Adrian."
I hurried my steps and placed myself in between Micah and Embry. He stopped gnarling when he saw me. He stared at me, with those sad enormous honeyed colored eyes and looked down at the floor, as if he was afraid that I found out his secret.
"Bad! Bad!" I retorted, pointing at Embry and standing in front of Micah. "Bad, very naughty, bad wolf!" I said angrily, trying too hard not to shout Embry's name in front of my brother. I only hoped that Micah didn't see Embry transform. I only prayed and hoped!
I veered my head and found Micah on his stomach, hiding his face. He was crying and sobbing. I had to stifle a laugh, but suddenly remembered what was happening. I took a step closer to the large creature. Embry raised his enormous head and I had to crane my neck just to have a better look at him.
"Micah, get up." I ordered my brother, my eyes fixed on Embry. "Get up and when I say run! You run! Don't look back!"
The large beast brought his head lower, closer to my face, turning it to the side so I could see his large honeyed eye. I saw him and he looked miserable. I didn't blame him. He didn't want me to find out about his secret this way.
He took a step back, but continued to stare at me. His wolf form was tall. He towered over a horse and his dagger-like incisors were large and sharp. I drew in a deep breath and took a step back, reaching for Micah's hand, and my eyes still on Embry.
"Madison," he mumbled, taking my hand and standing up behind me, his hands on my shoulder. "What the fuck is that?" he whispered, his voice trembling.
"That's a wolf!" I shouted, when Micah dug his nails on my shoulders.
"A wolf? That shit is huge!" he whimpered, pulling me to him. "Let's get outta here!"
"He's furious." I muttered, staring at Embry. "So, don't fucking do something stupid, asshole!" I retorted.
"We have to have that shit killed!" he said loudly, clinging to my sweater.
"You're fucking crazy!" I shouted, turning my face to him. "You don't touch, Wolfie! He's mine!" I said protectively. "If you lay a hand on him, I will cut your testicles!"
"Are you fucking crazy? That thing could kill you!" he said, pulling at my sweater. "What the fuck is wrong with you! You fucking hippy! That beast could hurt someone!"
"It's not a beast! Micah, you better not tell anyone about my wolf!" I said, gritting my teeth furiously. "This is a secret and if you tell anyone… I will deny that it ever happened!"
Embry's wolf form start to bark, but it sounded more like it was laughing. I rolled my eyes at him and shook my head in annoyance.
"Did it laugh?" Micah asked scared, taking a few steps back and pulling on my sweater.
"No! My wolf didn't laugh!" I said mockingly. "He growled!"
Micah took a step back. "Your wolf? What the hell are you talking about, Madison?" he asked, trembling with fear. "You fuckin' are a hippy. Are you gonna bring it to our house and domesticate it! This thing is not a wolf! It's a fucking menace!"
I turned around to face Embry. "You're fucking crazy, Madison! That thing might kill you!" Micah said, grabbing my hand and dragging me to him. He began to run, but I fell.
Embry ran in front of Micah and growled. I got to my feet and walked to where Embry's wolf form stood. I trembled as my hands caressed his brittle fur. He was warm and I felt his muscles tense. It was him! My Embry! I could see the love in his large orbs. It was him!
"Go! Leave!" I ordered softly, burying my face in its fur. "I'll call you. I promise." I said, pulling myself away and turning to Micah.
"Let's go!" I shouted, taking Micah Adrian's hand and helping him stand up. We ran towards the tree, following the path back home.
I never turned around, but heard the saddest howl fill the evening sky. It broke my heart, when a choir of howls, penetrated the quiet, still air.
"Madison," Micah said, as we got inside the backdoor to my Aunt Ryona's house. "What the fuck was that?"
I continued to walk down the hall that led to the living room, when Micah spun me around. "You're fucking gonna tell me, what the hell just happened?" he ordered, pushing me against the wall.
"You're an ass!" I spat, turning away from him. He grabbed my arm and spun me around. "What? What the fuck do you want from me? All you do is fuck everything up, Micah!"
"You are gonna tell me what the fuck just happened?" he asked me, pinning me against the wall. "What is that thing?!"
I slapped his face and kicked his shin. "I hate you!" I mumbled, running out of my aunt's house and in to mine. I locked the front door. I didn't want to speak to anyone. Micah slammed his fist against the door and demanded that I opened it.
"I will shoot your fucking wolf!" he said angrily. "You better give me a goddamn reason not to blow the brains of that fucking beast!" he shouted.
"Just try it!" I shouted back. I was confused and hurt and… "Stop pounding on my goddamn door!"
"Open, Madison! I need you to tell me what the fuck happened earlier!" he yelled.
I sighed, clenching my hands in fists. I opened the front door and narrowed my eyes at Micah.
"You want to know what happened." I asked sarcastically, placing my hands on my hips. Micah nodded and placed his hand on the doorframe.
"Fine," I began, when I saw Miguel and Mark approaching the house. "What I saw was a fucking nineteen year old, screaming like a bitch, because he saw a wolf." I said mockingly.
"Bitch!" he groaned, grabbing my hair and pulling me out the door. "I'll teach you not to fuck with me!"
I fell on the floor and bit into his thigh. He cried out in pain and let go of my hair. I launched myself at him and started punching his face. I hated him. He would always be bitter.
"Bitch!" I screamed at him. "You should leave Washington and take your boyfriend with you." I shouted, slapping his face and punching his nose. I felt the pain curse through my body when he shoved me away from him and landed on my back.
Miguel and Mark ran to my side and helped me up. "I hate you Adrian!" I muttered, burying my face in Miguel's chest. He ran his hand through my unkempt hair and kissed my forehead.
"Don't worry Love, is alright!" Miguel whispered.
"I'm getting the fuck out of this place!" Micah shouted. I could hear his footsteps retreating.
I pulled away from Miguel and stared at him. "I am going for a walk." I muttered, giving Marcus a fleeting look, before I dashed out running down the gravel pathway.
"Don't go too far!" Marcus shouted after me. I turned to them and waved. "Dad wants to go to Port Angeles for dinner tonight!"
"I'm not going!" I bellowed. I was in pain, but I wanted to get away from my family. All they brought with them was drama. I thought I was a Drama Queen, but Micah! Shit! I can't stand him anymore...
I walked down the street and a few cars passed me by. I didn't have a destination. I just wanted to walk, get away and hide for a few hours. I needed to gather my thoughts and analyze my life. I didn't know where my feet were taking me. I just followed the road that would lead me somewhere.
After an hour of walking, I went down a dirt road. I could feel something calling me, drawing me near, beckoning me to go down that path.
"Love?" I heard a deep voice calling me. I turned around and found Jacob and Quil, wearing only cutoff jeans.
"Where's Embry?" I asked, glancing around my surroundings.
Jake and Quil exchanged stares and laughed. "Embry owes me $5.00!" Quil said giddily.
"He's at my house, why?" Jacob asked, smiling brightly at me.
"We were just heading there." Quil said nonchalantly.
I nodded. "I'll follow you, then." I said softly. They turned and started walking down the path. They were laughing and making jokes as they ambled to Jacob's house.
"My sister is moving back to the house." Jacob said, turning around to face me. "The guys are going to help her move her stuff."
I bobbed my head and continued to follow after them. We made it down a pretty run down maroon house, with many dirt bikes and motorcycles parked in the front, next to a U-haul truck.
I shyly walked behind them and stopped when I saw Paul. He trudged to where I stood and hugged me.
"Madie, I'm so glad you are here." he said, smiling at me. "Come, I want you to meet some of my friends." he said, clasping my hand and dragging me inside Jacob's house.
We entered the living room and were greeted by a sea of eyes. "Guys, y'all know Madison." Paul said, winking at me.
"This is Billy Black, Jake's dad." Paul said, introducing me to a middle-aged man in a wheelchair.
"Hi!" I mumbled. Billy waved at me and smiled.
"This is Old Quil. He's one of the tribe's elders." Paul said cheerfully.
I took the old man's hand and shook it. He smiled at me and got up to hug me. I laughed at his kindness and at how much he reminded me of Quil.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, sir!" I said softly, taking a step back to where Paul stood.
He continued to introduce me to some of his friends. "You know Sam, right?" he asked me.
I nodded and waved at him.
"Yeah," Sam Uley said, stood from the couch and walked to where I was. He gave me a tight hug and gave me a friendly kissed on the cheek.
"Sam." I uttered, looking up at him.
"Madison." he grumbled.
"We have to talk!" he whispered in my ear, as he pulled me away from our hug.
"Sure." I said casually, looking down at my feet.
"Emily is in the backyard, grillin'!" he said, staring down at me and pointing at the kitchen.
"We'll be leaving now. Let's go Madison." Paul said, taking my hand and guided me away from the living room.
"OK." I mumbled, waving at Sam, Old Quil and Billy Black. We walked in to the kitchen and found Rachel Black and Kim Santos sitting at the table as they gossiped.
"Ms. Black," I said surprised, waving at her. She looked up and waved at me.
"Madison, right?" she said a little confused. I nodded and took my hand away from Paul's. "Is he your boyfriend?" she asked a little annoyed.
I looked from her to Paul. "Him? Boyfriend?" I laughed, shaking my head. "No, no… he is a friend of mine."
She placed her hand on her chest and sighed. "Oh, I thought he was your boyfriend." she said relieved.
"Oh, no! He's not my type!" I said quickly, shaking my head.
"Oh, OK!" she said softly, staring at Paul. "Is something wrong with Paul?"
I looked at Paul and found him staring intensively at Rachel. She was also staring back at him. They were in their own private world. I walked up to him and waved my hand in front of him. But he just continued to gaze at her.
"Jacob?" I called, when I saw Jacob passed by the kitchen. "Can you come here, please?"
He poked his head and gasped when he saw them. "What the fuck? Oh, hell no! Fuck-a-no! Paul! Rachel!" he shouted.
"Hell, fucking NO!" he grunted, grabbing Paul by the shirt and shoving him out the backdoor. "Come with me fuck face!"
Rachel and I exchanged look and followed them outside. Paul was still gazing at the door and smiled when he saw Rachel. I looked at her and raised my eyebrow quizzically. She just shrugged her shoulders. We were both curious at what the hell was going on. Kim stood behind us and laughed.
"Rachel, you're the next one!" she giggled, tapping Rachel's shoulder. We both turned to face Kim and gave her inquisitive looks. "You'll know what I'm talking about soon!"
We turned our attention to Paul and Jacob. Emily was near the grill, shaking her head and laughing. I wondered what the fuck was so mother fucking funny!
"You didn't fucking imprint on my sister?" Jacob asked angrily at Paul. "I won't allow it!" he growled, pushing Paul.
"I can't help it. It just happened!" Paul muttered, staring at Rachel.
I looked at Rachel and narrowed my eyes. "What the fuck are they talking about? Imprint? Is he a fucking... Ugh! I don't get them!" I asked confused.
"Ask Embry!" Jared said from behind us. We all turned to face him. "He's in the front porch." he said, winking at me.
I turned to face Jacob and Paul arguing. "I said that I can't take it back! It just fucking happened!" Paul complained.
Kim and Jared walked passed us and went to where Jake and Paul were. "No Jared, you mind your fucking business." Jake said angrily.
"Calm down!" Jared ordered. "We have visitors!"
"Jake, Paul can't control what happened." Jared said passively.
Jacob paced around them, raking his fingers through his hands. "This is fucking unbelievable!" he muttered angrily. "Paul imprinted on my sister."
"Jake, calm down." Jared said again, placing his hand on Jacob's shoulder. "Sam!" Jared and Paul called Sam in unison.
I never noticed how tall these guys really were. They were at least topping seven feet. I watched as they moved in perfect, fluid and synchronized movements.
"Fuck it!" Jacob said, removing Jared's hand from his shoulder and running towards Paul. He slammed his fist against Paul's face. "Fuck you, Paul! I'm gonna break every bone in your damn face."
"Jake, don't! Sam!" I shouted, running to Paul, but felt warm arms wrapped around my waist. I turned around and found Embry, holding me tightly.
"Let go, Em." I said angrily, kicking at him and struggling to get out of his hold.
"Damn, Jake." Paul shouted, putting his hands on his mouth.
"You idiot! My sister is off limits! I can't believe you imprinted on her, Paul!" Jake barked.
"You imprinted on me. Like those legends?" Rachel asked, suddenly understanding what the fuck they were talking about. "Daddy!"
"Let me go, Em," I said angrily. "I gotta see how Paul's doing."
"Let them solve their own problems." he said solemnly. I stared at Rachel and she just stared at us. "Come, we have to talk." he said softly.
I looked at Jared, trying to pry Jake away from Paul. Paul, the big teddy bear, didn't even move. His eyes were on Rachel Black. He looked smitten by her.
"Please… princess, don't fight me!" Embry pleaded against my ear.
I stopped struggling and just gave up and let him carry me in his arms. "Bye, Ms. Black!"
She waved at us and turned her attention to her brother and Paul. "Jacob, stop it! You can hurt my soul mate! Daddy, help!" she yelled, running towards them.
Embry carried me in his arms, as we trudged to the kitchen and down the hall, into the living room. Billy Black and Old Quil stared at us. I just waved at them, feeling my cheeks grow hot, due to the embarrassment.
"Bye, Billy!" I said bashfully, reluctantly waving at him. "Old Quil, Sam! Unknown kids, bye!" I said.
"I'm Seth!" one tall, gangly kid said, a beautiful smile on his lips.
"Brady!" the second one said, raising his hand and focusing on the football game that was on the television.
"Collin, here!" the third one shouted, winking at me. "Remember my name. You'll need it when you grow tired of Em." he chuckled.
"I'll talk to you later, Madison." Sam said commandingly, hitting Collin on the head. I nodded and hid my face in my hands.
"Bye, Madison, it was nice seeing you!" Billy shouted, as we walked out the front door. I gestured them goodbye and sighed.
So embarrassing and humiliating to be carried by Embry. He placed me on the floor and took my hand, guiding me down the front porch steps. He looked distant and indifferent. Something had changed in him; in me and our relationship.
He stopped in front of a black motorcycle. He let go of my hand and reached for the black helmet with a wolf design and handed it to me. "Wear this!" he ordered.
"A wolf design? Original!" I said sarcastically. I took it in my hands and stared at him, confused.
"Wear it, princess." he said softly, taking it from my hand and placing it on my head. "We're going for a long drive. You need to be protected, just in case." he said, looking down at me.
"Whose motorcycle is this?" I asked inquisitively, eyeing the black motorcycle.
"It's mine!" he said shyly, swallowing hard and placing the helmet on my head. "I saved up for the deposit and my mother got it for my birthday." he said timidly.
Was Embry acting shy in front of me? For fuck's sake! I've seen him naked. I've seen my lovely angel naked and he looks good. It felt like we were in the first stages of dating.
"When's your birthday?" I asked baffled. I've never asked him when his birthday was.
"Three months ago." he mumbled, smirking at me. "I still take gifts. When it's yours?"
"Um, what do you want?" I muttered, looking up at him. He adjusted the helmet and tapped it softly, when he was done.
"Anything." he said nonchalantly, making sure the helmet was properly on. "When's your birthday, Madie?" he asked again.
"Next week." I said coyly. "November 31st."
"Cool! We should have a party." he muttered. "Are you ready?!" he said softly, getting on the motorcycle. "Hold on tightly, please."
"Ok. What kind of motorcycle is it?" I asked him, sitting behind him and wrapping my arms around him. He felt warm against me. I wanted to hold him forever, never let go of him. I felt so safe when he was near me. I felt my anger slowly dissipate.
"It's a Yamaha VMAX. It has 1198CC motor and V-Boost… it discharges high amounts of gas and it can reach 6000RPM, four Mikuni carburetors… Ha! I'm sorry! I get carried away, when I talk about my babies." he said, laughing warily.
I laughed, leaning against him. "I can see." I whispered, tightening my arms around him. "Show me what this bad boy can do!"
Embry laughed heartedly and placed his hands on the handles. He turned on the kill switch "on" and then turned the key giving life to the ignition. He let the bike idle for a few seconds, and then started revving the engine.
"Are you ready to go?" he asked, laughing heartedly, placing the bike in to gear and shutting off the kickstand with his left foot and then started moving the motorcycle.
We rode for a while, enjoying the beautiful scenery and the company. I gasped when he would rev the engine and hurried down the dark asphalt road at top speed. I would tighten my arms around him. We rode down an abandoned road, until we reach a clearing away from the main highway.
It was starting to drizzle, when we pulled next to a deserted shack.
"Where are we?" I asked curious, getting off the bike. Embry got off too, and helped me take off the helmet. The rain was beginning to fall harder, so we rushed inside the shack and he removed his riding leather jacket.
"This shit, makes me very hot." he laughed, placing the jacket on the floor. "We should be ok in here, at least, until stops raining." he said, walking towards me.
"We do have to talk about earlier." I said, sitting on the floor. "What the fuck are you?" I asked, crossing my legs in front of me and waiting for him to answer all my interrogatives.