Chapter 21
Kim's point of view
It's been two weeks since school stared again. For the rest of that first week I had Paul carry my bag and books. give me his cookie, and anything else I wanted. I even had him dress as a girl, it was hilarious! Embry got it on video too! Now it's Saturday and Jared's birthday. I'm making him a cake for the party tonight at Emily's. I haven't seen him since early this morning because Sam has him patrolling all day so we can get the party ready without him knowing. For his presents I got him new clothes, since he ripped a lot of his clothes, and a baseball singed by the Seattle Mariners baseball team.
"Kim can I help with the cake?" Emily asks. I figured it would be smart to make the cake here instead of at home and then bring it over here.
"No I'm good, thanks for asking though," I say and she nods going back to decorating.
Two hours later the cake and house is ready. The cake is two tiers with blue frosting. I also made a sculpture of his wolf form and put it on the top-tier. I really hope he likes it, both the flavor and design. I'm now wearing skinny jeans, brown leather boots, a dark brown jumper with a belt, a brown necklace, and my promise ring.
"Jared should be here soon," Emily says. We know it's no use hiding because he could see and hear us. I hear steps approaching and Jared's scent enters the house.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" we yell as he enters the house. He smiles and I go over to him.
"Happy birthday baby," I say and kiss him lightly.
"Enough kissing and lets eat cake!" Paul says.
"We have to sing first and he has to make a wish," Emily says and we all crowd around the cake.
"Did you make this?" Jared asks me and I nod.
"Do you like it?" I ask nervous.
"It's amazing," he says and kisses my head. We all sing to him and he wraps his arms around me.
"Make a wish already!" Paul whines. Sam hits him upside the head which shuts him up.
"Make a good wish Jarey!" Rose and Lilly say.
"I already have everything I need," he says holding me tight. He closes his eyes and makes a wish.
"Finally," Paul mumbles and we chuckle. Emily cuts up the cake and gives everyone a piece with ice cream.
"This cake is amazing Kim," Kayla says. Everyone mumbles in agreement and I smile.
"You really have a talent in baking," Mrs. Cameron says.
"Thank you," I say.
"You really do Kim," Emily says.
"Can you become our second chef?" Embry asks and we all chuckle.
"I'll think about it but I'm sure you are fine with Emily as your chef," I say.
"Two is better than one," Paul says.
"That's true but I know Emily does a perfect job without me," I say and she smiles. We all eat our piece, or pieces for the boys, and then Jared opens his presents.
"Open ours!" Rose says shoving an envelope in Jared's hands.
"You're going to love it!" Lilly says smiling. He smiles at them and then opens the envelope. He pulls out a piece of paper. I can see that it's a drawing of Rose and Lilly with Jared playing in the yard.
"Wow this is really beautiful girls, thank you," Jared says and hugs them and gives them a kiss on the head.
"Do you really like it or are you just saying that?" Rose asks.
"I really do like it," he says and she smiles. He grabs my present and I hope he likes the gifts.
"Who's this one from?" he asks.
"Me," I say and he smiles. He grabs the envelope and goes to open it but reads the little note I wrote and looks in the bag.
"New clothes, I was running out of them," he says and we chuckle. Then he grabs the baseball and looks over it eyes widening.
"Is this real?" he asks me.
"Yep," I say smiling.
"Oh Kimmy this is great, thank you so much," he says and kisses me lightly.
"You're welcome," I say.
"What is it?" Embry asks.
"Look for yourself," Jared says and throws it to him. He and Paul look over it and their eyes widen.
"Dang Kim you got real connections," Embry says.
"I can't wait to see what I get for my birthday," Paul says smiling.
"Clothes," I say and everyone chuckles.
Jared opened up all of his other presents and then we all hung out and talked for awhile. Then we ate dinner and soon it got late. Jared's family just left because Rose and Lilly had fallen asleep. All the pack is still here though. We're watching a movie in the living room. I'm in Jared's lap on the couch.
"Thank you for the clothes and baseball," he whispers in my ear.
"You're welcome," I say.
"When can I open the card?" he asks.
"When we leave," I say and he nods. We continue to watch the movie and by the end I'm pretty tired.
"We'll see ya tomorrow," Jared says as we head to his truck.
"Drive safely," Emily says and we get in the truck.
When we stop I realize we're at the beach.
"What are we doing here?" I ask.
"I thought we could talk a walk," he says and I nod. We get out and start to walk down the beach hand in hand. It's a full moon tonight and it lights up the dark sky.
"So what'd you write in the card that made you want me to wait to read it?" he asks and I blush.
"Just some words," I say. He pulls the envelope out of his pocket and looks up at me.
"Can I read it now?" he asks and I nod. He opens it and reads all the words. I watch his face as a smile forms on his lips. His eyes look into mine and sparkle.
"This means a lot Kim," he says.
"Well I just wanted to express my love that I have for you," I say.
"This poem's amazing," he says and I smile.
"I'm glad it turned out okay," I say. He takes my face in his hands and kisses me. Like the poem I wrote the kiss expresses how much we love each other. This isn't some high school love that lasts a week. This is an everlasting love that will last until the day we die.