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Chapter 13

Edward carried an unconscious Embry through the apartment complex. Thankfully, Carlisle was on and agreed to come up as soon as his replacement got there. He had quickly checked the young man and was happy enough for him to be allowed to sleep. Elizabeth woke to the commotion that was going on as Jacob wanted his friend to be placed in his room rather than on the couch. Finally agreeing, he took him to his friend's room where Jacob curled up against his friend stroking his hair. Elizabeth went to get warm water to clean the bloodied boy's face. Edward sat in the chair in the far corner watching Jacob wiping his tears away.

"We should get him more comfortable," Edward finally said. Jacob nodded and got off the bed.

"I can do it. I've had years of practise," the young native said pushing the photographer away. "I don't know what happened, they haven't touched him in years. Why now? Why him?"

Edward rubbed his friends back. "I don't know, Jake but, we will keep him safe until we can figure something out. He did mention that he had a letter. Maybe that would explain what happened,"

Slowly and gently without waking his friend up the young man stripped him before covering him with a sheet. Edward picked up his clothes and checked the pockets. Sure enough there was a letter addressed to Seth. Why would they send Seth a letter? Surely this had nothing to do with him. After all, it had been years since he had any contact with anyone at the reservation. Edward's mother came in with a bowl of warm water and began to clean the wounds on the boy. He wasn't too badly hurt, the cut on his forehead had made it look worse. Jacob held his friend's hand cooing him when he stirred. Edward slipped the letter into his pocket. Nothing could be done now. Seth and Jasper were safe where they were and until morning. No point in disturbing his friends again.

Just on six Carlisle arrived carrying a bag. He asked everyone to leave while he examined the hurt man. They sit at the table with coffees in front of them while they awaited the verdict. Half an hour later Carlisle came out.

"He has a few cracked ribs and I sutured up the cut on his forehead. Also, I've strapped his ribs. Other than a slight concussion he will be sore for a while," he accepted a coffee from Elizabeth. "Have the police been informed?" he asked.

"No and we want to keep it that way. At least for now," the photographer sighed. "Thanks for doing this for him, Carlisle," he smiled.

"Good to keep my hand in," he chuckled. "But if you will excuse me, I need to get home before Bella starts to worry. Jacob would you like me to tell Renesme anything?"

"He will see her as planned," Elizabeth said getting up and heading to the kitchen.

"Um, what she said," Jacob smiled before excusing himself. He really didn't want to go out but knew that he could do nothing for his friend by staying home. Plus, he had been looking forward to the date for so long. His friend was laying there staring at the ceiling tears falling down his cheek. "Awe Ems, you're safe now. Are you in pain?" the native shook his head and quickly wiped the tears away. "Tell me what happened?"

"I've let you down, Jake," he said turning his head away from the one person who didn't care who his father was. Jacob went to the bed and gently sat down taking his friend's hand.

"You could never let me down," he kissed his hand gently before placing it on the bed as Elizabeth came in with a tray. "Look, breakfast in bed. Nice for some," he smiled and took the tray from the women before kissing her cheek. "Thanks, Liz. Oh, and this is my bro, Embry Call,"

"Nice to meet you. Embry. Now, eat and then get some rest," kissing his forehead she again left the boys alone.

"I don't know. Everything was fine, nothing had changed. A new guy started at school last week and we became friendly. You know, new kid no one talked to him. So, I introduced myself and things were great. I invited him over to watch a movie," he paused and looked away. Jacob took his friend's hand again. The injured man looked at his friend and again the tears fell. "He paid attention to me, Jake. I got lost in the moment," he blushed. The young model just stared at his friend trying to understand what he was saying. "Jake, I'm gay," Embry finally admitted.

"You are? How did I not know this, Ems? We are best friends. We tell each other everything, why didn't you tell me?" Jacob asked still trying to get his head around his friends admission.

"Your blind, that's why," Embry sighed. "I've had a crush on you since that time we made out," he tensed not sure what his best friend's reaction would be.

"I turned you gay?" Jacob chuckled before kissing his biceps.

"Oh my god, you idiot. You didn't turn me gay," Embry went to hit his friend but winced, his ribs causing him grief. "Anyway, would seem that they purposely set me up. I was put on a plane and brought here by Jared Cameron. He made me call you, Jake. When I wa hung up on, he beat me up. He's after you and Seth and I just lead him right to you," Jacob began to chew his fingernail. "Jake man, I'm sorry I didn't tell you before. It's just, you had enough shit to deal with. I only have a few months left and I'm done with school," he grabbed his friend's hand, a habit he had gotten into with Jake. When he chewed his nail, he was worried. He hated he had caused his friend such worry and also, Seth.

"Embry Nathaniel Call," Seth marched into the room straight to the injured man and pulled him into a tight hold only to pull back as the young man hissed in pain. "God sorry, right, start explaining," he said sitting on the bed Embry's hand in his. Seth never said a word until Embry had finished telling him everything. Jasper and Edward had joined them and stood quietly. "Okay, we need to make sure you're safe from harm so, you will come stay with us. Edward doesn't have room here for you," he coughed making Jasper pull him up ordering him home. "Rest here a few days and then you can come," he sighed leaning on his lover.

"What was in the letter?" Jake asked as they were about to leave.

"It was from my mother," Seth said not wanting the young men to worry anymore than what they were. But from now on, they would have to be careful. The Police were informed by Jasper and they would be visiting that evening. "Jake, call me," he gave his young cousin a wink. "I want to hear all about your date," he left being dragged by his fussing lover who wanted him home and back in bed reading.

"Nessie, right?" Embry asked. "Dude, she is hot," he held his fist up for his friend to join.

"I know, right. You should," the photographer excused himself. He didn't want to hear what was his, talking about another. He needed to get ready for his next location which he would leave for in a few days getting back in time for Thanksgiving. Telling his mother he didn't want to be disturbed he went to his office locking the door. He unlocked his secret draw and pulled out a photo of a boy.

"So beautiful," he sighed putting the photo on the desk. "How I miss you," he got up and went to get a scotch but stopped himself. He didn't need a drink, he needed him. It had always has been him but, he was gone never to be in his arms again. Their time together was too short but, he would always treasure his first true love. He would've wanted him to move on. "I've tried. I swear, Quil" he kissed the photo and put it back.

"So, you're not just a pretty face?" Nessie giggled. Jacob shrugged, they'd been talking for hours. "I know this seems sudden but, we have a school dance coming up and I was wondering. Would you be my date?" Nessie asked. Her mother always told her that just because she was a girl she had to sit and wait for the boy to make the first move.

"I would love to. When is it? Not that it matters, I'll be free," he said chuckling.

"Good, well it's formal," she started telling him all about the dance as they finally left the café and made their way back to Nessie's home. Hand in hand the young couple giggled about the strange sights they saw. "Well, this is me," they stopped at a beautiful house nestled on either side of modern buildings. "Thank you, Jake. I had a lovely time," she pulled out her keys from her bag.

"So did I, Ness," the young native leaned in and kissed her lightly on the lips. Soon, it turned into a deep kiss. They pulled back only when the front door opened and the young lady's mother stood there with her arms folded watching her daughter. She smiled, her daughter certainly had great taste. He was a very handsome boy and if she was twenty years younger she would be pursuing this boy for fun. She coughed, this boy maybe handsome but, he was not good enough for her daughter.

"Mom," the young girl pulled back out of the young man's hold.

"Nessie please, what will our neighbors think. Invite your friend out of the cold," she opened the door wider.

"Actually, I better go," the native boy said. Giving Nessie hand a quick squeeze he left without looking back, making it to Edward's apartment. The whole way he was on the phone to his cousin telling him everything. Seth assured him that he would teach him how to waltz. And they could easily rent a suit for the occasion. By the time he got back to the apartment, Seth had organized everything down to the limousine that would take them. It may not be prom but, no cousin of his was going to do anything less than in style.

Once back at the apartment, Embry had managed to get out of bed and as sitting on the couch with Liz sitting on the chair reading. They spent an hour talking about the date when Jacob noticed that Edward wasn't there. He went to find him, he wanted to thank him for last night. He quietly knocked on his office door and waited. Not getting a reply, he went to the darkroom putting his ear on the door.

"Jake, can I help you?" he turned around and was almost chest to chest with the very man he was looking for. "How was the date? I am sure you're dying to tell me," he said turning towards the kitchen. Jacob hesitated before following.

"Actually, I'm pretty sure you don't want to hear," the young native could read him well. Edward sighed.

"I do want to know," he handed a drink to Jacob and sat at the counter. So again, the young man retold his date.

"I'm happy for you but, you hurt that girl and you won't just have her father to deal with," he said getting up. "Now, I have to go pack for Fiji. I will see you for thanksgiving," he left the young man and went to his room. Why was he doing this to himself? What did the boy have on him? Fiji was going to be difficult he didn't have his assistant but, the show must go on. If Seth felt better soon he would follow him over but, the photographer doubted his assistant's lover would allow him to, better or not. There was a knock on his bedroom door and Jacob walked in.

"Edward, are you mad at me?" he asked sitting on the bed refolding the photographer's clothes before placing them in the suitcase.

"Why would I be upset with you, Jake?" he sighed. This guy was confusing the hell out of him. Jacob lowered his eyes.

"You just seem distant and I," he hesitated licking his lips. "I will miss you," he got up and left the confused man, shutting the door behind him.

"I will miss you too, baby. You have no fucking idea," he finished his packing and called it a night. He would be across the ocean before anyone else would be up. Embry would stay the night but, move to Jasper and Seth's the following day. Edward was not going to lie, he was happy that. Jacob was going to stay here with him. When he woke in the wee hours of the morning he crept past Jacob's room. He was about to pass but couldn't resist having a peep at the young man. Jacob was on his laying on his stomach his arms under his pillow. What he wasn't expecting was the young man laying beside him in almost the exact position. Fighting the urge to rip the guy from the bed he closed the door and leaned his head against the door his hand on it. "Be safe, baby," he whispered. He felt a small hand on his back and turned to see his mother's concerned face. "Mom I told you to not get up," he said pulling himself away from the door.

"I wanted to make sure you ate before you left," she smiled. "Edward, are you in love with that boy?" she asked as she handed him a coffee.

"No mom, I'm not in love with him," he looked out the big window as the city below him slept. "What is love anyway? I don't believe in love. Not anymore," he sighed. "I better go. Any problems you know where the numbers are. Take care of," he stopped himself. "See you in a few weeks," he said kissing her forehead going to the door.

"I will take care of him," she whispered as the door shut behind him. Edward couldn't lie very well and never to his mother. She could see it in his eyes that he had very deep feelings for the boy. Knowing she would be needed to pick up the pieces again. He refused to say Garrett had hurt him but, he had. He was not really in love with him or at least not for a very long time before they split. Sighing, she went back to bed. She had two teenagers to feed later and she hadn't forgotten how much teenage boys ate. Elizabeth was looking forward to caring for Jacob. It would be like having Edward needing his mom whether he knew it or not.

Embry went to stay at Jasper and Seth's, the security was upped by Jasper. Seth couldn't thank his lover enough for being so generous with his money on his friends. He was feeling much better but, was fussed over by his lover and Elizabeth. Embry settled into his temporary home. Luckily Seth was his size so he was able to lend him some of his clothes. Jasper took Jacob out to rent him a suit for the dance. There wasn't much time and Seth was ordered to stay home. While they were out, they went to visit Emmett and give back the borrowed clothes from the shoot.

"Dude," Emmett fist bumped Jacob and let him in. "How is everyone?" he asked Jasper who was greeted by his fiancée.

"They're much better. Paul was the worst but, he will be out and about in no time. I thought you might have been in Fiji."

"Nope, I was supposed to be but, I left Rose's agency. My contract only had a month left and quite frankly I don't give a damn about the money if it means I don't have any insurance. I can't believe my useless lawyer didn't know that," he growled. "Anyhow," he walked to the table and picked up an envelope handing it to Jasper. He took the clothes from Jacob and went to put them away.

"Jacob, have you thought about coming to my agency?" Leah asked. Jacob looked at Jasper who smiled.

"Actually, I have. Can I look over a contract?" he smiled. "Oh, and I have a friend who you might be interested in," he pulled out his phone and showed Leah a photo of Embry.

"Not bad. I could work with that. Has he modelled before?" Jacob shook his head. "Well, get him to do a shoot with Seth and then come and see me. I will have a contract drawn up for you. I take it Jasper will sign on your behalf?" she asked.

"Actually no, I have someone else to do it," Jacob blushed. Jasper raised his eyebrow. Seth was too young to sign on his behalf so he wondered who he would get. "I'll just go talk to Emmett for a minute," he said heading to the older model. Leah and Jasper shrugged and Leah invited him into the kitchen for a drink.

"Tell me about Seth?" Leah asked handing Jasper a cup of coffee.

"Seth?" Jasper asked confused.

"He feels it too doesn't he. I don't know what but, its like I know him," she wiped a tear off her cheek.

"He feels a connection, Leah. I think you're related. Are you adopted by any chance?" she shook her head. "Well, maybe you and Emmett could come for dinner soon," he smiled just as Emmett and Jacob came in. Emmett went to his girl and pulled her to him. "We'll leave you too it," Jasper said getting up and pulled Jacob out with him. "Who is going to be signing for you?" the blonde asked as they were driving back to Edward's.

"Edward," the young model said looking out the window.

"Okay, just wanted to know. No biggie," Jasper said patting the young man's leg. Jacob turned and looked at him.

"Its not that I don't want you too. It's just," the young man shrugged his shoulders before putting his attention on the road. Jasper smiled and dropped it. When they pulled up to the apartment, the model quickly said his thanks and jumped out slamming the door running to the front door. Edward promised he would call and he wanted to be there when he did. The phone was ringing when he got in and he almost pushed Elizabeth away from the phone picking it up panting. "Hello, Cullen's residence," he said smiling.

"Jake?"

"Edward," he smiled. "How's Fiji? I bet your warm," he chuckled.

"Slightly hot, yeah," Edward picked up his drink and took a sip. He had not expected Jacob to be answering the phone. "Can I talk to mom for a minute and then I will tell you all about it," he didn't want the model to think he was fobbing him off and really wanted to talk more. He heard the phone being handed over and his mother's sweet voice came over the line. His once rising cock deflated as she told him about what he missed. Their conversation lasted a few more minutes before he asked to be put back on to Jake.

"Hi," Jacob whispered as he walked to his bedroom.

"Hi, tell me about your day," Edward asked lighting a smoke and sitting on the bed his back on the headboard. He closed his eyes and listened to the rich baritone of the native man. Jacob told him everything including asking Edward to sign on his behalf. Edward sat up straight not believing what he was hearing. "Of course, I will," he tried to keep his voice even. His heart was racing a million miles an hour. "I'll do anything for you Jake," he admitted.

"So, tell me about Fiji," the young man asked getting comfortable just like the older man on the other side of the ocean. The more Edward talked, the lower he moved down the bed so he was lying down hugging a pillow to his chest. When Edward finished, Jacob was almost asleep but, not out of boredom rather, from the lull of the man's voice. It always seemed to sooth him somehow. "Edward, can we skype tomorrow?" he asked feeling the heat rush to his cheeks.

"Of course, we can. But now, you need to go to sleep," he sighed. "Sweet dreams, Jake," he didn't wait for the boy's response and hung up. "Miss you, baby," he threw his phone on the bed.

"Night Ed, I miss you," Jacob put the phone down and closed his eyes. He dreamt of a certain red-head.