Chap 6
- Hermione POV -
It had been a few days since the BBQ and my almost kiss with Sam and things had been slightly awkward between us. I had only seen him once since that day but our relationship was awkward.
Blaise had been staying with us and even though he always started out in the spare room, he ended up in mine. My nightmares had gotten worse some nights, add into this the fact that I was heaps worried because Bella had decided to come down with some really bad virus thing and was now on her way to the hospital with Uncle Charlie and it adds up to a shitty night's sleep. She had been throwing up all night. I spent the night with her with Blaise going and grabbing me water and cloths every five minutes. She insisted that she was fine this morning and went to school but eventually passed out during her lunch break.
So here I was, with Blaise, driving down to La Push as the school day ended to pick Jake up.
I pulled into the parking lot and got out of my car. I noticed Sam talking to Jared and Paul by his car. I knew Jared was too old to be in school (he was my age) but Paul was finishing his senior year (ages at bottom). They all looked up at me and waved. I walked towards them as Jake and the others did.
"Hey Mione," Seth said as he changed direction and bounded over to me. He wrapped me in a hug and I smiled.
"Hey Seth. How was school?" I asked as we walked.
"It was good. Didn't do much," Seth commented.
"Where are Brady and Colin?" I asked as I looked around.
"They go to the junior high a few blocks away. They are in the eighth grade," Quil explained.
"Wow, I thought they were older. Anyway, Jake, you need to come with me," I said as I turned to the boy in question.
"Why? What's happened?" He asked me.
"It's Bella. She's had to go to the hospital," I said. Jake paled (as well as a very tanned person could) and looked at me desperately.
"What's happened? Is she ok?" He asked as he grabbed my arms.
"She's come down with a virus of some sort I bet. She has been throwing up and she passed out at school today. I only just got off work so I came down to get you," I explained.
Jake just nodded before he walked over to my car and slid into the backseat. I turned back to the other guys and said "I'll tell you later what's happened."
They all nodded and I ignored Sam's gaze as I walked back to my car. I pulled out of the car park and drove straight towards Forks Hospital. When I pulled up, Jake practically threw himself from the car and hit the ground running.
"You ok?" Blaise asked.
"Yea just tired. I may head home for a nap. Do you want to come or stay here?" I asked.
"I'll come. I want to catch up on some sleep anyway," B said. I nodded and drove towards home. I pulled in and Blaise and I walked inside. I made it to my bed before I found myself passing out.
- Sam POV -
I watched as Mione drove away with Jake and HIM before I got into my truck. The boys followed, splitting themselves between my car and Jared's. Whilst I headed to Jake's house, Jared peeled off to go and pick up the twins from school.
"Where's Jake?" Billy asked as we walked inside.
"He's up at the hospital. Bella has come down with a virus of sorts," Paul explained as he stole a muffin from the plate in the center of the table.
"Is she ok?" Sue asked.
"We don't know. Hermione said she was going to call us when she gets the news," Quil said.
We waited about an hour before I started to feel ill.
"You ok Sam?" Jared asked.
"Yea. I'm just gunna go for a run," I said. I pushed my chair away from the table and walked outside. I walked into the forest and stripped off before phasing.
I felt someone join me and I started to run.
You ok man? Jared asked as we ran.
Yea. Just confused, I explained. I played back the memory of the BBQ and he laughed in his mind.
Stupid Paul. I know how that feels, Jared said with another laugh.
And now she has some guy living with her. I was having enough problems with her living with Charlie even though they are family. Now I have to put up with the fact MY imprint is staying with another guy, I said desperately.
I don't know how you are doing it. Especially with the alpha gene and what not. Jared commented.
We felt another presence join us and Leah spoke.
Hey boys
Hey Leah, we replied.
So Sammy, how are things going with Mione? Leah asked innocently.
They aren't. We haven't spoken in a few days which is killing me. I really want to tell her but I don't know when to do it, I said as we stopped at the cliffs.
Look, I know the full story about what happened with her ex and let me tell you, it wasn't pretty. From our little talks over the past few weeks, I can tell she is ready to move on she just is having trouble with it, Leah commented helpfully.
I nodded before I felt the unmistakeable chest pain I had become accustomed to whenever Hermione had a nightmare.
She's in pain! I cried. Leah and I took off running as I heard Jared say he would tell everyone. I ran as fast as I could, my feet pounding hard into the earth. I skidded to a stop just outside of Mione's window. I could hear her screaming and Blaise trying to calm her. I let out a howl at the amount of pain she was in.
A few moments later, Hermione's screaming stopped. I heard her breathing even out and Leah and I heard footsteps. We both looked up and I noticed Mione looking down at us from her window. She smiled before moving away.
We've gotta go Sam. She's seen us, Leah said as she tried to nudge me away. I stood my ground and let out a sigh as Mione walked out of the house. Blaise followed her slowly, eyeing Leah and I off, making sure we weren't a threat.
"Hermione, don't go near them," Blaise cautioned. I growled at him as he tried to stop my imprint from coming near me.
"It's ok Blaise. I know he won't hurt me," My Mione said as she continued walking towards me. Soon she was right in front of me. I noticed the tear tracks on her face and whimpered. Mione smiled softly and knelt down to my level. I licked her face gently, removing the last remnants of the salty liquid.
Whipped, I heard Leah say through our link. I growled softly and mentally stuck my tongue out at her.
Hermione wrapped her arms around my neck and I heard her inhale deeply. She sighed and I felt her calm considerably.
Oh shit, Leah said. I turned my head slightly and saw Leah staring at Blaise like he was the greatest thing ever.
Congrats Leah, you just imprinted, I said with a grin.
Leah growled at me softly before walking over to Blaise. He recoiled slightly and Leah looked a little hurt.
"Blaise, if she is with him and his pack, she won't hurt you," Mione's voice was muffled by my coat but I was glad she was making Blaise give Leah a chance. Leah walked over to him and head butted his hand. He smiled and patted Leah on the head gently and she growled in pleasure.
Whipped, I mocked to which she growled at me.
"Blaise, you should know by now that wolves are great animals," Mione said as she sat on the ground. I rested my head on her knee and growled when she rubbed my ears.
"I know. I'm still a bit cautious after Greyback that's all," Blaise said as he sat down. Leah lay down in front of him and turned her head slightly as he rubbed her neck.
Who's Greyback? I wondered and Leah shrugged in her mind.
"I know honey. But you have to remember, he was a werewolf and these are just normal wolves," Mione said and mine and Leah's eyes snapped open.
She just said - Leah said softly.
Yep, I said in shock as I stared up at my imprint.
"Come on. We'd better get inside. I should go visit Bella at the hospital," Mione said. She gently pushed my head off her knee and stood up. After bending down and kissing my head, she patted Leah and her and Blaise walked inside.
Leah and I looked at one another and took off running.
They know about werewolves, Leah said as we ran towards La Push.
But how? I replied. I was beginning to get worried that her scars were from another wolf and if that was the case, I would find this wolf and kill him for touching my imprint.
Leah and I didn't speak as we continued our run. We ended up back at Jake's place, phased and put our clothes on.
"What's up with you two? You look like you've seen a ghost," Billy said as we walked in.
"Two things actually. One, Leah just imprinted," I said. Everyone began to congratulate her especially Sue.
"On who baby girl?" Sue asked Leah. Leah blushed and smiled.
"On Mione's friend Blaise," I supplied. More hugs went Leah's way.
"The second was?" Harry asked after he hugged Leah.
"Mione and Blaise know about werewolves," I said. The kitchen went quiet as everyone took in the news.
"Um, ok. What do we do?" Jared asked.
The Elders looked at one another before shrugging.
"We've never had someone know about us who wasn't an imprint, enemy or a wolf," Quil Sr. said.
Whilst the boys and Leah started talking about how they could know, I was thinking about Mione and when I was going to tell her.
- Hermione POV -
Blaise and I drove towards the hospital after our little wolf encounter.
"So that was your wolf?" Blaise asked.
"Yep. Everytime I am near him, I feel calm. It feels like all the bad things will go away," I confessed.
"Wonder why that is," Blaise said with a pensive look. "Does he remind you of anyone?"
I ducked my head and found myself blushing.
"Yes," I whispered.
"Who? As if I didn't know," Blaise said with a sly smirk.
"Fine, he reminds me of Sam which is why I feel safe," I said as I pulled into the hospital car park.
"I knew it," Blaise said with a triumphant smile.
"Shut up. He will never go for me," I said as we walked.
"Bullshit babe. I bet he totally would," Blaise said. We asked the nurses where Bella was and were directed to her room.
"B, I'm damaged goods. I was lucky that Ron stayed with me as long as he did. I will never be good enough for someone like Sam," I said as we walked towards Bella's room.
"Mione, oh my god I could slap you sometimes. You are one of the most beautiful people I know. You are gorgeous inside and out. Ron didn't realise how good he had it. Sam would be lucky to have someone like you," Blaise said as he grabbed my shoulders.
"He's right Mione," Jake said from behind us. Blaise and I turned sharply and noticed him standing in the doorway looking tired.
"How long have you been standing there?" I asked.
"Long enough. I heard you coming up the hall so I came to see who was coming. Listen Mione, if you like Sam and wanted to be with him, I know that he would treat you with the utmost respect," Jake said. He smiled down at me and gave me a hug.
"We have more important matters at hand, how is Bella?" I asked Jake.
"She's better. Her fever has broken so she's just coming down. She's asleep at the moment," Jake said. He looked absolutely exhausted.
"Come on Jake. I'll go and see her quickly then I can drive you home," I said. Jake smiled and walked in with me and Blaise.
"Hey Uncle Charlie. How is she?" I said.
"Hey Mione. She's better as I'm sure Jake said. She can come home tomorrow if her temperature returns to normal. I'm gunna stay the night," he said.
"Ok. Blaise and I will head home," I said.
"I'd prefer it if you stayed with someone," Uncle Charlie said. I was about to say something when he continued "It's not that I don't trust you two or anything. It's just I worry about you with your nightmares."
"She can stay with us. Dad won't mind and I think the boys are all staying over anyway," Jake said.
"I'd prefer that," Uncle Charlie said.
"Ok fine. I'll swing by home and pick up my stuff. Get some sleep tonight Uncle Charlie," I said as I kissed his head. I walked over to Bella and kissed her cheek.
"See you tomorrow," I said. Jake kissed Bella on the forehead and followed Blaise and I out to my car. I drove to our place and Blaise and I went upstairs to grab our things.
We threw our stuff into my car and headed back down to La Push.
"Lucy, I'm home," Jake called as he walked into his house. Blaise and I followed with grins on our faces.
"Hey guys," I said as we walked into the kitchen.
"Dad, Mione and Blaise are staying here for the night. Charlie doesn't want them home alone," Jake said. I looked at Blaise and shook my head.
I slapped Jake up the side of the head like I did with Harry and Ron.
"Ow! What was that for?" Jake asked as he rubbed his head.
"For being rude to your father. You could have at least asked his permission instead of stating it like a fact," I said. Jake stuck his tongue out at me and I slapped him again. The boys burst out laughing but Harry, Billy and the elders looked at me with confused looks.
"Didn't that hurt Mione?" Billy asked.
"No, should it have done?" I asked. I watched as they all exchanged looks of confusion.
"Ok, awkward. Jake, where can we drop our stuff?" I asked.
"Oh right. Just put it in the lounge room with everyone else's stuff," Jake said. Blaise and I nodded and walked back out to put our stuff down.
"Wonder what that was about," Blaise said as we put our stuff down. I shrugged my shoulders and we walked back into the kitchen. Blaise sat down next to Leah and I smiled at them. I walked over and stood behind Sam, who instead of letting me stand, pulled me around and sat me in his lap sideways. I blushed a bit but just rested against his chest and smiled at him.
"So Bella should be home tomorrow Jake said," Billy commented.
"Yea. All I know is she was up last night throwing up and this morning she argued with me for twenty minutes about whether or not she was going to school," I said as I took a sip of Sam's coke before passing it to him. The awkwardness had seemed to disappear and it felt like Sam and I were back to where we used to be.
"Poor bugger. How's work going Mione?" Sue asked me as she put plates of food onto the table. I tried to move so Sam could eat but he held me close with one hand and rested his plate on my lap. I shook my head and ate off my own plate which was on the table.
"It's going good. I've always wanted to work in a bookstore," I said.
Blaise snorted and said "That's an understatement. You would live in one if you could."
"Shut up you," I said as I stuck my tongue out.
I heard my phone ringing from the other room and jumped off Sam's lap. I handed him his plate and raced to grab it.
"Hello?" I asked. I started walking back into the kitchen.
"Hello my Mione. How are you cara?" Nona asked.
"Hey Nona. I'm great how are you?" I replied as I sat on Sam's lap again. Blaise looked at me, desperately shaking his head.
"I am wonderful my darling. Tell me, is my Blaise with you?" Nona asked. I looked up at Blaise. He was still shaking his head making a slashing motion across his throat to say no.
I smiled evilly and replied "he sure is Nona. Here he is."
"I hate you," Blaise whispered as he took the phone from me.
"Hey Nona, how are you?" Blaise asked. I assumed the reply was in Italian and being yelled because Blaise pulled the phone slightly away from his ear. He grimaced and stood up. As he walked out of the room, he flicked my nose and growled at me.
"I guess Blaise didn't tell his Nona he was coming to the States," I said with a smile. At their confused looks, I continued "Blaise is a typical Italian boy. He is rough and tough when he needs to be but when his mother or Nona call, he becomes a total sap."
"That's funny. He doesn't seem like someone that would bow to his mother," Jake said.
"His mother is pretty scary and his Nona is worse," I said as I took another bite of food.
Blaise walked back in glaring at me. I smiled innocently and blew him a kiss.
"What happened?" I asked.
"I got in trouble for not being there when they visited. I explained that I was coming to see you because of what happened with Ron and she calmed down considerably. I told you that you were the favourite," Blaise huffed like a child.
"I'm not the favourite. She just hates Ron. I can still remember the time she knocked him face first into the mud," I said and Blaise smiled at the memory.
"I remember that. You never bought Ron back after that," Blaise said.
I shook my head and continued eating my food. I watched in silence as the boys and Leah interacted. They were one big disfuntional family and it reminded me of England.
I ate as much of my food as I could and rested my head on Sam's shoulder, nestled in the crook of his neck. He rested his head against my forehead and I smiled. Blaise was glaring at me softly casting looks from my plate to me. I shook my head slightly and ignored his gazes.
I felt my eyes closing as I was lulled into sleep by the sounds of the boys around me and of Sam's deep, rhythmic breathing.
- Sam POV -
I smiled softly as Mione rested her head against my neck. I ran my hand up and down her back in smooth, gentle circles. My hand found her neck and I massaged the tension from it.
I soon heard her breathing even out and I looked down. Mione was asleep with her head buried in my neck. As she exhaled, her breath would caress my neck and I had never felt more content.
"Is she asleep?" Blaise asked.
"Yes," I replied softly. I knew he was Leah's imprint but I didn't like how close he and Mione were.
"Good. Maybe she can stay asleep or at least have a peaceful one," Blaise said.
"What do you mean?" Harry asked.
"Well, according to Charlie, her nightmares have been getting heaps worse. She had a nap today and I had to fight to get her to wake up. Also, she was up all last night with Bella so she didn't sleep then she went straight to work. Her body hasn't been this sleep deprived in years," Blaise commented.
"She's been like this before?" I asked, worry swelling in my stomach.
"Oh god yea. During our last year of school, she would be lucky to get 6 hours of sleep a week, if that," Blaise said.
"How did she manage?" Sue asked.
"Lots and lots of strong coffee. After a while her body got used to little amounts of sleep and food so she learnt to function on that. It took months to get her to sleep a full 9 or more hours and for her to eat at least half a plate of food. I can see she still doesn't eat all her food," Blaise said.
"She starved herself?" I asked. My concern and worry were growing by the nanosecond.
"Not intentionally. She'd get caught up in her work and forget to eat. Then there was..." Blaise trailed off with an angry look.
"What happened?" Seth asked.
"I'll let Hermione tell you the details when she feels up to it, but two years ago, Hermione was kidnapped and held captive for three weeks," Blaise said.
I bent the fork I was holding and heard it clatter to the ground. The sound was distant though as I saw red and thought about the filthy people who had dared to touch my girl.
"Oh god. Is that what her nightmares are about?" I heard Kim ask as I fought to calm down. I buried my face into Mione's curls and took in a deep breath. Her scent calmed me until I was able to re-enter the conversation. Blaise nodded his answer gravely and sighed.
"It took weeks for her to function properly and to even start talking again. She's kept many of the details of what happened whilst she was there to herself but she sometimes let's a detail slip," Blaise commented. I ran my fingers through Mione's hair and massaged her scalp.
No-one said anything for a few minutes as they gazed at Hermione. She seemed to sense the stares because she turned her head more into my neck.
"Alright guys. We are going to head over to Harry's. Call if you need anything," Billy said. Billy, Sue and the Elders left, leaving us to enjoy our movies.
"Come on guys. Let's go into the living room," Jake said.
Everyone stood up except me.
"You coming Sam?" Paul asked.
"Yea. Give me a minute. I call the single seat on the right," I said in my alpha tone. The boys and Leah all nodded and walked into the living room.
I gazed down at my sleeping imprint and smiled. I quickly pressed a kiss to her forehead and lifted her effortlessly into my arms. Her arms went around my neck in her sleep and she nuzzled my neck. I walked into the living room and sat on the seat, folding Mione more into my chest. The boys smiled at me and Leah and Kim awed. Blaise looked at us with a knowing smile and I really wanted to know why.
We all heard Mione's phone ringing from the other room as the movie started. Blaise got up and went to answer. He was in the kitchen for a good few minutes speaking in Italian so we didn't really understand.
He walked back in smiling and walked over to me and Mione.
"Mione baby," He whispered. Hermione groaned and opened one eye.
"What do you want?" She said and I laughed softly. She mustn't like being woken up from a good sleep.
"Just thought I should tell you, Draco, Luna, Harry and Ginny are coming for a visit," Blaise said.
"Yay, all my boys are back together. Now I say this with love Blaise, piss off," Mione said before resting her head against my neck again and closing her eyes.
Blaise walked back over to his seat beside Leah and became engrossed with the film.
"So Blaise, who are Draco, Harry and Ginny?" Jake asked after a while.
"They're mine and Mione's best friends. Harry and Mione have been friends for about 8 years now, since we started school," Blaise said.
"And Ginny, Luna and Draco?" Leah asked.
"Ginny and Mione have been friends for probably 7 years, Luna about 4 years I think but Drake and Mione have only been friends for about two. They hated each other before that. Mione even broke his nose once," Blaise said with a grin.
We spent the rest of the night watching movies and eating. Mione woke up a few times but never seemed to have a nightmare. At around 2:30 in the morning, everyone else had fallen asleep except me.
I kept thinking about Mione and how gorgeous she was. I was also thinking about her being kidnapped and her friends that were coming.
"Stop thinking and go to sleep," Mione mumbled. She opened her eyes and sleepily looked up at me.
"How did you know I was thinking?" I whispered teasingly.
"Your body is tense. That's how mine always is when I'm thinking hard. Whatever you are thinking about can wait. Now close your eyes and go to sleep," Mione ordered.
"Yes ma'am," I said with a mock salute.
Mione smiled and pressed a quick kiss to my lips before snuggling into my body again.
My heart leapt for joy in my chest and I wanted to scream in happiness. I kissed her forehead and held her close as I closed my eyes and fell asleep.
- Blaise POV -
I opened my eyes halfway when I heard Mione speak. I looked over at her and Sam and smiled. He would be good for her if she accepted him.
I watched as she pressed a kiss to his lips before falling back to sleep. Sam looked happy enough to burst. I watched as he fell asleep and I began planning in my head ways to get these two together.
Hope you enjoyed this. I didn't expect to write this as quick as I did but I just started typing on my phone and this came to be. I will start the next chapter now that I only have one assignment left.
Here are the ages I am going off:
Sam - 22
Hermione - 19
Paul - 18
Jared - 19
Kim - 19
Bella - 18
Jake - 17
Quil - 17
Embry - 17
Seth - 15
Leah - 19
Brady and Colin - 13
Draco - 19
Luna - 18
Ginny - 18
Harry - 19
Ron - 19