EmoPhilia//Twilight-Paul Lahote

Chapter five: Long Car Ride

(short chapter)

I was in the passenger side of my car as Paul drove me back home. The car ride started out silent. It wasn't awkward or anything. If anything I found it quite peaceful. Whenever I was around Paul it was peaceful despite his personality and our lives. I felt safe with him and thought I would be vulnerable with him if he asked the right questions. I accepted the fact that I was his imprint. In fact I was glad. It didn't feel fake or toxic in any way. Whenever I was around him I felt like I was in my favorite place at the right time in the right mood or if I was at peace in my mind while laying in my bed as the rain fell outside my bedroom window. I know it sounds cheesy but I can't help but feel that way. Whether it was me actually falling in love with him or if this whole imprint thing was really affecting me on an emotional level. "Are you okay?" he asked, glancing at me with slight "puppy" eyes as I snapped out of my dazed state. "Yeah. just thinking." I responded as he nodded before he smiled at me teasingly. "What were you thinking about?" even in a time like this he manages to keep his friendly and playfulness. "Just my life." I lied. He clearly didn't buy it. "Are you sure?" he teased as I gave him a small warm smile which seemed to electrify our connection more. "Yes. I'm sure." I spoke, smiling still before looking out the window again. He chuckled lightly before leaning back in the driver's seat. "Right. I'll believe you for now." he spoke as he continued his drive. "I'm sorry, by the way." he cut the silence as I looked at him a bit surprised. "For?" I was confused. "For not...answering your question. From earlier." he was hesitant like he wanted to say it but was a bit scared. "Oh. It's fine. It doesn't matter anymore." I responded a bit nonchalantly. He looked at me as I stared out the passenger window. I looked at his reflection a bit before shifting in my seat. He then sighed and parked on the side of the road. "You're wrong." he muttered softly, I almost didn't hear him. I looked at him confused but waited for him to continue. "You have a right to know just like how Scarlett has a right." he sighed, leaning his head back and closing his eyes in mental stress. "What do you mean?" I asked. I think I know where this is going but I wasn't fully sure.

"River." He prepared himself as he looked at me with determination. "I imprinted on you. I imprinted on you the day I met you when we were at Jacobs house and Emily's house. I didn't say anything because I'm not used to this. I was scared and I didn't want to accept it because you were a part of the Cullen family." he revealed as he stared at me while his eyes searched my face for any kind of rejection. I stared at him with soft eyes and a slight blank expression. "I know." I spoke quietly as he looked taken aback from my words. "What?" he asked breathlessly. "Alice told me. She could sense it. But I know." I responded as I looked away from him scared of his expression wondering what he was feeling. "Really?" he spoke. I simply nodded. "Are you okay with that?" he asked as I glanced back at him. "Yes. Besides, I don't know much about imprinting. I don't think I have a right to reject you." I smiled as he sighed relieved. "Ok. how do you feel about it?" he asked now looking down. "I don't know. I don't know if its the effect of imprint or if I just suddenly have Emophilia." I spoke as he suddenly looked at me confused. "What?" he asked, clearly confused about the word I just used. "Emophilia? The ability to fall in love easily. Read a book, Pauly." I answered as I shook my head as he suddenly gave me his playful smile again. "You're in love with me?" he teased as I glared at him. "Shut up." I mumbled as I looked straight ahead into the darkness. I was so dark you could barely see the trees. It was silent for a moment before Paul reached over and gently hooked a finger under my chin and made me look at him. "good. " he spoke quietly as I stared at him trying to comprehend everything. I was so dazed that I hadn't realized Paul leaned closer to me and suddenly kissed me. I was shocked for a few seconds before kissing back gently. The kiss went on for a few seconds before we pulled apart. Our forehead were still touching as he stared at one another breathless. I had the overwhelming warm feeling again. It was hot now. If it weren't for the situation I would usually find it uncomfortable. But I couldn't. I felt euphoric and entranced by him. Before I knew it we kissed again, still the same gentleness as before. We again pulled apart as he smiled at me widely. "I think it's safe to say we both want the same thing." he laughed lightly which was a dulcet sound to me. It made me laughed as well before nodding.