Dodging Bella and dads constant questions about where I went off to after school was becoming more and more difficult as the days grew on. Things were also getting so much weirder. I seemed to have caused a rift between Jake and Paul. Me and Jake would walk together a lot more now and he would find me books, or Me and Jake and Embry and Rae would all be out walking together like the good old days. It was nice, but every time I turned around Paul would be there; outside our little group. He would glare at Jake and smile at me. I would just sigh and turn away. I didn't know Paul, and it was so much easier to hang out with my actual friends then to try and get to know a lovesick puppy. Hurtful I know, but I missed my friends. One day Embry and Jake were out on patrol together and me and Rae were outside walking around with Paul close behind. "I don't know I think it's cute." Rae said.
I snorted. "I feel bad...I mean I understand his feelings, but I don't know him. Even before all this stuff happened. However me and you and the guys have always been friends. I am like a staple here on the rez." I tried to keep my voice down as much as possible. I knew the wolves had super hearing and all, but I was really hoping Paul didn't hear us. "And sam keeps putting me and Jake in situations together. He'll ask Jake to walk me home or to pick me up around the corner from my house. It's like he's seeing if I'll hurt Paul by doing something on purpose with Jake. Or as if he's testing Paul's temper. I don't really like either option." Rae suddenly stopped and reached out and grabbed my arm.
"Oh my god! Girl! I know what you should do if you are really over my brother." She had a maniacal smile on her face and I was afraid of what she would say next. "Ask Paul out on a date! See if you too click without any of us around. You can do your usual bomb ass makeup and I'll dress you! C'mon!" I wrinkled my nose at the thought. I had only been interested in two guys one was no longer available to me and the other, I knew now, was a vampire. Rae smacked my arm lightly. "C'mon! Go!" She smiled and pushed me over to Paul. She literally pushed me into him. Paul immediately wrapped his arms around me. He held me for a second then let me go.
"So uh...what were you and Rae talking about?" Paul looked a bit sheepish at having automatically grabbed a hold of me.
I sighed trying to figure out how to do this. I had no romantic feelings towards Paul at all, but was it because I just needed to give him a chance? A few dates would certainly clear it up. I knew myself, but my feelings towards people tended to muddle. I could never tell if I had a crush on someone or just liked them as a friend. With Jake it had clicked when he first kissed me. I sucked in a breath, closed my eyes and let it out. "Iwaswonderingifyouwouldliketogoonadatewithme?" I said it so quickly it had all run together. I blinked open one eye and looked up at Paul. His face was a bit mystified.
"What did you just say?" He asked quietly.
"I was wondering if you would like to go on a date with me?" I let out a squeal as Paul yanked me into his arms and twirled me around. "You best let me the fuck down now!" I growled out. He did and took a few steps back. I could hear a muffled laughter from Rae behind me. The bitch must be loving the show. "So?" I muttered irritated, glaring daggers a Paul. "Yes or no? Cuz I am only asking once."
"Yes! Of course yes! How about later today around 7? Movie and dinner on me?" His eye got so big and happy, he was almost jumping out of sheer joy. I thought for a moment. It was Bella's night to cook, so I didn't have to worry about that; and I had finished all my schoolwork already. Rae didn't have patrol tonight and she should be able to come by and dress me up. I would just have to explain to my dad that the man-whore of the rez was taking me out on a date...ugh. I glanced at Paul and he looked a bit nervous at the amount of time I was taking to think on it.
"Yea tonight is good. If you don't mind I'm going to head home with Rae so we can get ready. I'll stop by and let Sam know I'm heading home and Rae is coming with." He nodded. His arms did a little jerk movement towards me and I could tell he wanted to hug me, but didn't want me to get mad at him again. I pursed my lips and gave him a quick hug then ran to Rae grabbed her and ran off to let Sam know what was up.
After telling Sam I was going out with Paul tonight and that I needed Rae to get ready we headed home. Rae hadn't been to my house in a few weeks and Dad was glad to see her. It was around 4 so we had a few hours to get ready. I let Rae into my shared room with Bella to pick out my outfit as I was in the kitchen making sandwiches for us. Bella walked in. "Heard from Jake?" I winced preparing to lie to my sister.
"No Bella I haven't heard from him. As far as I know he is still sick."
"Oh…" She looked so sad and lost. "I was thinking about going out after dinner for a walk. Want to come?" A small glimmer of hope in her eyes appeared...a glimmer that I was going to crush.
"Actually I can't tonight. I got a date." And the glimmer faded and died. Joy. I was helping hurt part of the only family I ever knew. Ugh.
"Date? Who's got a date?" Dad walked in the kitchen casually. I swear the man had sonar hearing when it came to things boy related. He was like Batdad.
"I do. Tonight. That's why Rae is here. She is helping me pick out an outfit." I shifted my weight from foot to foot balancing two plates with food on my hands.
"With who? Someone from school?" Dad asked.
"No...Someone from the Rez...uhm.. Paul Lahote."
My Dad's face was blank and then instantly changed as the name clicked. "Ah..I have to clean my gun. When is he getting here?"
"Ugh! Dad!"
"Dad I am sure Hathor will be fine. She can handle herself. Please behave." Bella pleaded for me. Surprising. Dad grumbled and nodded lumbering back into the living room. I gave Bella a thankful look and headed upstairs to leave her to her cooking or whatever.
"Jeez what took you so damn long?" Rae exclaimed next to a tower of my clothes. "Dad and Bella came in and blah blah blah doesn't matter. I got us food, and I was thinking since you haven't come over in awhile we could just chill for a bit before I have to get ready. Did you find a suitable outfit? I need to know what you got so I can plan my makeup accordingly." Rae sigh dramatically.
"Dude I don't know. I have like three different options. We will see how I feel after we eat." I smiled and handed her her plate which had three sandwiches and two bags of chips piled on it; wolf metabolism. I sat on Bella's bed with all the clothes on it and ate. The silence with Rae was nice and comfortable. The munching sounds were the only sound in the room. After a few minutes Rae spoke up, "I think we should go with the red outfit, since red is your fav lipstick color. Plus Paul will think you look hella sexy in it." I scrunched my face.
"I don't want to look sexy, I just want to look nice. I am not giving that boy any ideas of an after party. He has his reputation." Rae began laughing and looked over at me. "What?!"
"Me, Jake, and Embry told him if he has sex with you we will castrate him. Your a virgin and inexperienced and we know how embarrassed you get with stuff like that. We also made Paul know damn sure we were not kidding. Like...seriously dude if he somehow convinces you to have sex with him or even fondling stuff I will cut his balls off and Jake and Embry will hold him down." I smiled and threw a chip at her to show my appreciation.
"Dude I love you."
"Of course. Now get dressed and get your makeup on girl." About an hour and half later I was dressed and in full makeup glam. My girl Rae knew her fashion and I knew my makeup. I was looking at myself in the mirror. I would never think to put this kind of outfit together. A black crop top, a red skirt with black flower lace over it, a cute denim jacket, black leggings with see-through lace on the side, cute ankle black boots, red knit cap and gloves, one of my red and black thrift purses, and red and black makeup to match. It all came together beautifully. "Oooooo...you look so nice. I am borrowing this outfit next time me and Embry go out." I smiled at her. We both jumped at the knock on my door. It was only a little after 6 Paul shouldn't be here this early.
"Hathy, Rae? Are you two decent? I need to talk to you." I wrinkled my face at my dad's voice and quickly buttoned up my jacket.
"Yea dad come in." He opened the door a bit pale faced and stood in my door way. "Wow. You look so beautiful. I am very proud you're my daughter. Now...Since your going out on our first date tonight and Rae is here too I might as well talk to you girls about boys. Now when-"
"Oh god no! Dad no! Sam already gave me and Rae the talk ok?! Please no." Rae groaned and covered her face in a pillow. My face was bright red.
"Oh well...I just want to make sure you're being… you know...safe."
"Dad! Me and Rae are both virgins."
"Hm." He nodded his head and walked out.
"Dude your dad…" Rae muttered.
I sighed and nodded my head. "Paul should be here you so much for the outfit. What areyou doing the rest of the night?"
"Nothing probably just chilling at home with Embry. It's Jared and Sam's shift to patrol tonight. I am going to head out now. Text me and let me know how it is going." She smiled and hugged me then left my room. I put all the cloths back and sat down at the desk about to check the time when there was a knock on my door. It was Bella.
"Hey that guy is here." Came her sullen voice. I opened up walked past her and downstairs. I kissed dad bye told I would be home before midnight, and opened the door and walked out to Paul's car. I had told him to just honk, which I assumed he had, and that Bella had seen him outside the window and came to get me. I smiled as he held to door open for me and closed it gently behind me.
"So I was thinking dinner first then the movie. Is that okay?" Paul looked over at me as he started the car. I nodded and took of my jacket. I was expecting the car to start moving and when it didn't i cast a glance over to Paul. He was staring wide eyed and mouth open at me. I was about to swat him to tell him to stop ogling me when he gulped and said, "You look so beautiful," in a glorious husky tone I had never heard him use before. I turned my head and mumbled a thank you as I felt the heat rise to my cheeks. 'Well then...that's new.' I thought to myself.
We were at the diner in town and I had only ordered a salad. Paul had ordered so many things that he was getting dirty looks from the staff while I was getting checked out by nearly every guy, and a few girls, in the place. I wasn't used to such attention and I began to get very embarrassed. "I am glad I am here with you. I am also kinda proud that all these other guys are totally jealous of me right now. I am here with the most beautiful person." I wiggled uncomfortably and blushed again. 'Sweet jesus why me?" I angrily thought.
"Thank you. I see some of the girls here giving me evil eye. Did you used to date thm?" I glanced around. Two girls from my school and three from the rez were looking at Paul with fire in their eyes then looking to me like they just bit an onion.
Paul snorted. "God no. They wish. I don't date er-uhm… didn't date. Now I would though."
I laughed a bit to myself. One night stands or old fuck buddies. Saved himself on the end there. "The movie starts soon are you almost done?" Paul nodded and stood leaving money on the table for our meal. He walked over to me and pulled my chair out. Then wrapped my jacket around my shoulders and held my hand as we walked out. Little sparks flew across my skin where he touched it. Also new. We were outside walking to his car when we both heard a howl. Paul stopped and listened then looked to me with pain in his eyes.
"I am sorry. I have to go. Now. There is a vampire in the city and Sam needs us. Here." He shoved his car keys in my hand and ran off without another word. I was a little pissed, but I understood. I had actually been having a nice time. Surprisingly I wasn't worried about the vampire. I got in Paul's car and headed out to the rez. I wanted to be there with Emily when they all came back, I also wanted to see Paul come home safe.
Hey Guys! I am so so so so sorry I havent written in a long time. I didn't have my laptop for a week, then I was on vacation with my boyfriend for our anniversary, then I have had work. I will try to upload chapter 6 later today. Please forgive me and enjoy chapter five!