F A D I N G M E M O R I E S; {JACOB BLACK}

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Vera Elle Volant

"Im home!"

I walked straight into my room hoping I didn't have to make small talk with my parents. And it was a success as I changed into some pjs. I laid in bed thinking back on today. I don't think anything could top this day. The more I thought of it the more I thought of Jacob.

 My cheeks began to heat up.

Fuck no... Forget about this Vera you know it's not right.

I placed my phone on my bedside table as I got up to get a glass of water. I guess my parents aren't home? Car and bedroom lights are out. I walked upstairs to see if Landon was in his room considering he got his car keys taken from him. I slowly approached his bedroom door as I cracked it open and of course.....he was gone.

I guess being home alone isn't too bad. As I walked down the stairs my body jumped at the sound of the doorbell ringing.
"Seriously did he really just ring the doorbell?" I walked towards the door as I opened it.

"Landon you didn't h--" I finally looked at the figure in front of me as I realized it wasn't Landon. He finally turned his head to look at me.

"E-Embry what happened to your face!"

He looked back at me with an unsure face. "I-Im sorry I didn't know where else to go. It's f-fine if you don't want me to s--"
"No! Come in," I quickly said pushing him inside the house. "What happened?!" "I-I got in a fight and well everyone was there and I couldn't stay." As he talked I rushed him to sit on a stool as I grabbed some ice and a cloth for his face. "You're staying here, Embry."

"Thanks," he whispered.

"God your face is so beat up!" "Thanks for the reminder," he sarcastically said back. "Sorry?" He chuckled lowly as I grabbed an ointment.
"Wait are you home alone?" "Yeah but I'm guessing they'll be here soon." "Im really sorry I should go."

"N-No you're my friend and this is what friends do. They let there dumb friend who get in fights stay over." I looked up regretting the last part but he smiled instead. He nodded as he held onto the ice pack. "Were you getting ready for bed?" "I was just gonna be in my room watching a movie no big plans," I managed to get out as I looked at his bruised face.

Before he could reply I heard laughter coming from the driveway. I ran to the door as I looked out. (Shit I shouldn't have ran)
"On second thought let's go to my room I think my parents are here." He quickly got up as he looked confused. "This one?" "Y-Yeah!"
I followed right behind him as I locked the door behind me. I heard a big crash.

"FUCK."

I instantly turned on the light seeing Embry lying on the floor. "Oh god I'm so sorry I left in a hurry earlier and left my shoes everywhere."
"N-No No it's fine," he faintly let out. I couldn't help but smile as he tried to make it look like it didnt hurt. "Here you can sit on my bed."

I attempted to help him up as he finally sat against my pillow. The sound of keys hitting the table hit my ears. I pressed my finger against my lips indicating for Embry not to make a sound. I grabbed the tv remote as I put on a random movie. "VERA?!" "YEAH MOM IN MY ROOM!"
I looked at the doorknob as it twisted but remained closed. "Vera lets talk?" 

"M-Mom can we please talk tomorrow I'm really tired."

"Sweetie....at least let me see you."

I instantly looked at embry as I mouthed, "Bathroom." He got up limping to the bathroom as he silently closed it. "Sweetie?" "Yeah give me a minute."
I tried to keep my composure as I unlocked the door. "I don't want to fight anymore, " She began. "Me too." "W-What if you start slow?" "How about I actually consider it and do research? Would that put you in some ease for now?" I could tell it didn't but I gave her a small smile.

"S-Sure."

She smiled back as she pressed a kiss on my forehead. "Good night Elle."
"Yeah, night." I locked the door behind me as I walked towards the bathroom.

"Embry?" "Still alive," he winked as I laughed a little. "What was that about?" "O-Oh nothing just some dumb thing." He walked across the room as he sat on the other side of my bed. "Hey your face doesn't look too bad now." "Sure let's see what movies you got on this tv," he said grabbing the remote from my hands. I smiled as he didn't ask more about it.

"Be back I'm just gonna wash my face."

"Go ahead do your girl things."

I entered the bathroom as I left the door a little open. I heard the sound of my notifications go off. "Just ignore that!" "Yeah." As I began washing away the soap I heard more dings coming from my phone. "Sorry," I managed to get out as I continued washing my face. "Y-Yeah."

I reached over grabbing a towel to dry my face. I turned off the light as I saw Embry looking straight at me.

"W-What's wrong? Looks like you just saw a dead person," I said letting a small chuckle out.

"T-That's cause I am."

"W-What?"

I looked down at his lap then at his hand. He was holding something. My phone.

"Embry."

He held the phone in front of him as he began to read the text.

"Vera Elle Volant you must come in for your Chemo treatment?"
"T-That's not....I-I." "You can't lie to me, Vera."

I rushed up to him as he looked at me in disbelief. "P-Please Embry don't tell anyone." 

"Why?" I felt my voice crack before I could even speak.
"I-....I can't Embry it'll mess everything up." "But Vera this is about your health you can't seriously be debating this."

"Embry...I can't do this to everyone I rather have them remember me as who I am now and not some fragile dying girl."
"Look at yourself Vera!...You care more about how others will feel than your own life. Be selfish. If you really do care about everyone around you...Y-You would stick around some more."

As he said those last words they hit me like a knife. Is he right?

I brought myself to sit next to him as the tears rolled down my cheeks. Before I could say anything I felt his arms wrap around me.

"Im sorry."

"Don't apologize Vera this is about you."

"J-Just please don't tell the others..Please."

He pulled back from the hug as he sat next to me.

"As long as you seriously start thinking about yourself."
I looked up at him as he stared down at me. I didn't want him to say anything. But was I really gonna go through with it.

"I wont. Because thats what friends do."

"Thank you."