Chapter 30
Kim's point of view
After school Jared and I head to Emily's before we head to patrol. When we arrive we find Jake talking with Sam.
"What's up?" I ask.
"Bella's being hunted by a group of vampires again." Jake says.
"Ugh again?" I groan while Jake growls. Jared pulls me behind him and growls at Jake.
"Knock it off." Sam orders and they do. "We're going to work with the Cullen's to make sure no one is harmed." he says and we nod. He and Jake leave to talk more while Jared and I go into the kitchen.
"Hey guys." Emily says.
"Hi Em." we say.
"Hungry?" she asks and we nod. She hands us a muffin and we thank her. Jared and I quickly eat it and then head to patrol.
After patrol Jared and I head back to Sam and Emily's for the pack meeting about working with the Cullen's.
"Good everyone's here." Sam says as we enter the house. Jared sits on the couch and I in his lap.
"Alright as you all know there's a group of vampires after Bella again and we need to be alert at all times. We can't risk the leeches coming after our people." Sam says and we all nod.
"So what are we going to do?" Seth asks.
"We're going to be working with the Cullens." Sam says and some growl break out.
"Why are we working with them?" Leah glares.
"We need to keep our people safe." Sam responds. He goes into more about patrolling and other stuff until it's eight. We all eat a late dinner and then head home.
Tonight we're having a bonfire. It's the first time Quil, Leah, Carlie, and Seth will have been to one. I'm dressed in jean shorts, black combat boots, and black, gray, white, and dark green plaid shirt. I also have on my promise ring, flower charm bracelet set, and crescent moon earrings. I help Emily place all the food on the tables and help the guys get the fire started. Leah, Seth, Jake, Embry, and Carlie aren't here yet and neither are the elders. I watch the guys play football as I hear Leah, Sue, and Seth arrive.
"Hey Kim." Leah says as she and Seth come over to me.
"Hey guys." I say turning to them with a smile on my lips. Seth heads over to the guys as Leah and I watch them.
"So how's patrol with the leeches?" Leah asks.
"Jared is always by my side making sure they don't come over to me." I say and she rolls her eyes. "I don't mind it but would rather not be near them." I say.
"Me too. They stink!" she says and I chuckle.
"Hello dear." Sue says coming over to me.
"Hi Sue how are you?" I ask.
"I'm doing well. How are you Kim?" she asks.
"I'm wonderful." I say with a smile as I look at Jared. She chuckles and heads over to Emily.
"Kim!" Paul yells and I look to him. He throws the football and I catch it.
"You better run." Leah says as I see the guys running for me. I yelp and start to run.
"Come here Kimmy Cub!" Quil says.
"Never!" I yell back and continue to run. But someone ends up tackling me. I look up and smile at Jared.
"Gotcha." he says with a grin. I kiss him and he kisses back.
"Ugh!" Quil grumbles.
"Just give us the ball." Paul says. I break away from Jared and throw the ball at Paul's head.
"Didn't hurt." he says and I frown. They all go back to playing but Jared stays on top of me.
"You're so beautiful." he says and I smile.
"And you're so handsome." I say and he chuckles. I reach up and kiss him. Things start to heat up but we're interrupted.
"Come on love birds! Food's ready!" Leah yells and we growl but get up. Jared slings his arm over my shoulders and leads us back to the others for food.
After food we all get around the fire and get ready for the legends to start. Everyone's here except Jake. Jared's sitting on the log with me next to him. Paul's laying on on of the logs hogging the whole thing, Carlie's in Embry's lap, Leah's sitting next to her mother, Quil next to his grandfather who is next to Billy, Seth's sitting next to his sister, and Emily is sitting next to Sam with her head on his shoulder.
"Jake!" Seth yells and runs up to Jake who is with Bella. I growl lowly and Jared rubs my back.
"What is she doing here?" I hiss.
"Jake wanted to bring her so maybe her thoughts on the leeches will change." Paul grumbles.
"It's just for a two hours babe." Jared says kissing my temple.
"Fine." I grumble and lean into him. Billy whistles at Jake and Seth who are messing around. They stop and join us. Bella sits next to Jake and keeps her eyes on the ground. Soon Billy starts the legends.
By the time the legends are done Carlie's practically asleep. I'm pretty tired but still awake.
"Tried angel?" Jared asks.
"I could stay up longer." I say.
"Want to talk a walk?" he asks and I nod.
"See ya later." I say to everyone. They mutter their goodbyes as Jared leads me down the beach. He keeps my close as the cool wind blows, not that I would get cold. We don't talk and that's okay. I look up at the sky and see that it's a crescent moon tonight. All the stars are out shinning next to it. Jared stops and stares at me.
"Gosh you're so beautiful." he says and I smile. He leans in for a kiss and I happily reply. My hands knot in his hair as his hands wrap around my waist pulling me close. I hear moans and growls but don't know if they're coming from me or Jared. The kiss is hot and steamy but still sweet. All too soon we break away from air.
"I love you." I say.
"I love you too Kimmy." he says and kisses me again.
It's finally the last day of school and I'm so happy. It's my last class and it's only one minute till school's over and summer starts. I stare at the clock and count down the seconds. Ten. Nine. Eight. Seven. Six. Five. Four. Three. Two. One. The bell sounds and everyone cheers.
"I'll see you all next year." Mr. Henderson says. I wait for the crowd to settle down before I leave the class. The halls are filled with kids trying to hurry up and leave the school so they can start their summer break. I make my way to my locker and check that I have everything.
"Guess who." a husky voice says as hands appear over my eyes.
"Hmmm Paul?" I ask.
"Nope." he says.
"Quil?" I ask.
"Wrong again." he says.
"Oh I know Tim!" I say.
"Who's Tim?" Jared growls removing his hands and spinning me to face him.
"I was kidding Jare. I knew it was you." I say and peck his lips. He wants more though and kisses me back. I smile and kiss him back.
"Come on love birds we have summer plans." Paul says breaking us apart.
"Ya stupid leech party that we have to go to." Quil grumbles.
"Ya I don't know why Jake wants to even go anymore. I mean Bella probably hates him for kissing her." Embry says with Carlie under his arm.
"Jake kissed her?" Carlie asks.
"Ya yesterday." Quil says.
"Broke her hand." I chuckle.
"Ouch." Carlie cringes.
"Oh ya." I say as we exit the school doors.
"So I'll see you at your place at five so we can get ready for the party." Carlie says to me. Emily decided to have an end of school party for us tonight.
"Ya I'll see you then." I say and hug her before she heads away with Embry to his bike. The rest of us get in Jared's truck. He drops me off at home and then heads to Em's with the other guys.
"Katherine I'm home!" I yell into the house.
"Hey Kimmy." she says coming from the bedroom. Her stomach is showing slightly, she's two and a half months pregnant.
"Auntie Kimmy!" Avery says and launches herself at me. I catch her and twirl her around.
"Hello my favorite niece." I say and kiss her head.
"Where's uncle Jarey, uncle Pauly, and everyone else?" she asks frowning.
"They're at aunt Emily's." I say.
"Aw." she pouts.
"But you'll see them tonight at her house." I say and she smiles.
"Yay!" she cheers. I set her down and she runs into the living room to watch TV.
"Oh and Avery you get to meet Claire tonight. Emily's getting her right now." I say.
"Yay a new friend!" she smiles. I smile too and think of how close Claire and Avery are going to get. I've never met Claire but from what Emily has told me Claire and Avery have all the same likes and dislikes. I watch as Avery jumps up and dances to the music coming from her favorite TV.
Carlie and I are going through my clothes in search of an outfit for me. She's wearing a blue and floral knee-length dress and blue wedges. She has blue pearl earrings, her promise ring from Embry, and a purple and pink bracelet.
"Here." Carlie says handing me a dark brown tank top, a high low green skirt with a brown belt, and dark brown sandals. "It's perfect for you." she says with a smile. I take it and get dressed. She's right it is perfect for me.
"Whatcha think?" I ask emerging from my bathroom.
"Pretty!" Avery cheers grinning.
"Perfect!' Carlie says.
"Now accessories." she says. She goes through my stuff and finds what I need. I put on my promise ring, a pack bracelet, and red garnet earrings.
"Can you two dress me up?" Avery asks and Carlie and I smile.
"Sure cutie." I say and she leads us into her room. We pick out a cute pink dress and black dress shoes for her. I curl her hair and put in a pink bow.
"Thanks aunty!" she says and hugs me.
"Don't forget the lipstick." Carlie says and Avery lights up.
"Are you sure she should wear that?" I ask.
"It's just a little." Carlie assures and puts it on Avery.
"Thanks aunty Carlie!" Avery says and hugs Carlie.
"Girls lets go!" Katherine yells up the stairs.
"Coming!" we yell back. WE head downstairs and then get into Katherine's van and head to Em's.
When we get to Em's I smell many different and delicious scents. Carlie runs inside to see Embry while Josh helps Katherine inside. I take Avery's hand and head inside.
"Hey everyone." I say. "Hey Kim, hey Avery." they says.
"Uncle Jarey!" Avery yells and launches herself at him.
"Hey kiddo." he says and she kisses his cheek leaving red lips. I chuckle at him and so does Avery. "What's so funny?" he asks coming over to me.
"Avery has lipstick on and kissed you. You have red lips on your cheek." I say.
"Isn't she a little young for makeup?" he asks.
"Carlie insisted she wear it." I say and he nods.
"Well kiddo I think you should go give uncle Pauly a great big kiss on the cheek." he says and she smiles nodding. After she runs to find Paul Jared pulls me into his arms.
"You look amazing." he says and I smile.
"Thank you." I say and kiss him.
"JARED!" a voice yells and we break apart. We laugh at the sight before us. Paul's holding a giggling Avery but his face is what's hilarious. I guess Avery really missed Paul because he has red lips all over his face.
"Nice look Paul." I say through my laughter. Everyone breaks into laughter when they see the sight.
"I think uncle Pauly looks wonderful." Avery says.
"Sorry kid but it's not my style." he says and she frowns but nods.
"Avery I'd like you to meet my niece Claire." Emily says holding a little girl on her hip. Paul sets Avery down and Emily sets Claire down. They start to talk and then run upstairs saying something about playing with dolls. Paul heads into the bathroom to wash off his face. Carlie comes over to me pouting.
"Embry's not here yet." she whines.
"He's probably with Jake and Quil at the Cullen's." I say.
"I wish he would get here soon." she whines and heads into the living room to talk to Leah. I pull Jared out to the backyard and we sit on the steps.
"So what do you want to do this summer?" he asks playing with my fingers.
"Kiss you." I say and he chuckles as I blush. That wasn't supposed to come out.
"I was thinking the same thing." he says and leans in.
"Jared, Kim!" Sam yells and we groan. We get up and head inside where we find Jake, Quil, and Embry.
"What's wrong?" I ask.
"There's an army of leeches coming after Bella." Jake growls and my eyes widen.
"An army?" I ask shocked. Jake nods and Jared holds me close. Emily makes sure the little girls are busy so they won't hear us.
"What are we going to do?" Seth asks.
"I told the Cullen's we'd help them fight." Jake says and I innerly groan. Why do we always have to protect Bella?
"We need to keep our people safe." Sam says and we nod.
"We'll keep the patrol schedules the same but be even more alert." Sam says.
"They want us to practice fighting these leeches tomorrow." Jake says.
"When and where?" Paul asks.
"Noon and on their land." Jake says.
"We'll go but everyone watch your backs." Sam says.
"Why do we have to do this for the leech lover?" Leah asks my unspoken question. Jake growls but Sam silences him.
"We're not only protecting Bella, we're protecting our people." Sam says. "We'll talk more about this tomorrow." Sam says and we all nod. Emily goes back to cooking with Katherine and Sam and Josh talk about something. Embry and Carlie go into the living room with Seth and Leah. Jake leaves without saying anything but I'm guessing he's going to go call Bella or something.
"Finally we get to kick some leech butt!" Paul cheers.
"That's the best part about this." I grumble. I hear Claire and Avery coming down the stairs and then appear.
"Are you two having fun?" I ask and they grin.
"We're best friends!" they cheer and I smile.
"Good." I say.
"Uncle Quilly!" Avery says and hugs Quil's legs.
"Hey Avery." he says and kisses her head.
"Meet Claire, my best friend." she says and Quil looks over at Claire. As soon as their eyes meet he freezes. How can this be!? How can he imprint on a kid?!
"Um Sam we got a problem." Jared says and Sam comes over to us.
"What?" he asks.
"I think Quil just imprinted on Claire." I whisper. Quil comes out of his trance and smiles at Claire.
"Quil did you do you know what?" Sam asks.
"I think I did." he says smiling at Claire. She gives him a big toothy grin too.
"Well the elders did say the imprinter will be either a brother, friend, or lover." he says.
"I didn't know that. I just thought it was lover and protecter." I say.
"It is. If we phase and look through Quil's thoughts we'll see that they're all about protecting Claire and being a friend to her." he says and Jared and I nod.
"Interesting." I say.
"Wait does that mean someone might imprint on Avery?" I ask.
"Maybe." he says and walks away.
"If someone does he better be miles away from Josh." I say and Jared chuckles.
"Food's ready!" Emily yells and everyone piles into the dinning room.
After food Claire, Avery, and Quil disappear upstairs to play dolls. Paul and Seth head out to patrol and Leah heads home. Jared, Embry, Carlie, Josh, Katherine, Sam, Emily, and I decide to watch a movie. Looking around at us I smile. All the girls are cuddled into their lovers arms and the guys have their arms wrapped around their girls. I cuddle closer to Jared and he kisses my head.
"I love you." I whisper.
"I love you too." he whispers back and kisses me.