Paul Lahote x reader x Quil Ateara

129: My career

"Did I tell you how pretty you look" Paul says as we step outside.

"No, no you did not" I smile as he opens the door to his truck.

"Well you look more than pretty, you look beautiful" He looks down at me while his hands grab my waist.

"Well thank you" I blush.

"You're very welcome" He picks me up giving me a peck in the lips, the placing me inside his car.

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"So for breakfast.. did you want it before or after going to your school?"

"I can definitely wait until after" I look over at him.

"Okay, one more thing, diner or let me surprise you with a place I know in Port Angeles?"

"Hmm" I smile and look away. "Surprise me"

"I like that answer" He squeezes my cheek. "Also there's a bonfire Friday, do you wanna go?"

"Is it a pack thing?" We enter the school lot.

"It's a Rez thing" He parks the car.

"I could be down, maybe with some persuading" I raise my eyebrow at him.

"Oh yeah" He turns off the car and leans into me.

My heart starts beating out of my chest, having him this close made my body do backflips. No guy has ever had this much power over my body, not that I'm complaining.

"But not now" I open the door behind me and fall out of the car on my feet to regain control of the situation.

"Won't work next time" He raises his voice as I walk away.

I walk into the school with a smile on my face, I know it must be hard for Paul to control his emotions towards me, he's a bit older than me which means he has more experience in the bedroom department, it does make me a bit nervous thinking about it but I also know he'll take it at whatever pace I feel comfortable at.

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"Miss Swan they are ready for you" The secretary tells me from behind her computer.

"Thank you" I stand up and walk to the principal's office.

"Y/n! How lovely to see you in school" Principal Greene greets me.

"Very nice to see you too" He shakes my hand and just in time my counselor walks in.

"Good morning" She looks at both of us, we greet her back and we all take a seat.

"So what brings you here today?" Mr. Greene speaks first.

"I" I clear my throat and try again. "I came here today to ask if there's anyway I could graduate early"

"Early?! How early?" He says shocked at my words.

"What's your timeline?" My counselor adds.

"I was thinking... the end of this year?" There eyes widen. "I can totally do some school over the summer if there's not enough time" I say quickly.

"I mean.. you're a bright student, you might not have to"

"What does your father say?" The principal scratches his head and fixes his glasses.

"I told him my long term plan and he agrees"

"What's that plan" she sits back.

"In Port Angeles they are offering a vet program, It would be a full year of me learning and getting a hands on experience plus, they promise 3 students a job" My counselor and I look at the principal.

"Is it doable?" He asks her.

"With her, yeah" She nods.

"Okay fine!" He sighs and I squeal in excitement. "But" He raises his finger. "I do have 2 conditions"

"Yes! Anything!"

"You have to come to prom, and be there for graduation"

"Okay, deal"

"Alright, give me a second while I call your father" He stands, we all nod and he walks out of the room.

"I'm super proud of you, thinking ahead and going after it, but I just want to make sure you're ready for this commitment, it's a big jump into adulthood"

"Thank you so much for worrying but I promise I'm sure this is the route I want to take, its a big leap for sure but also a head start in life"

"I'm glad you're thinking of this in a positive light" She smiles and the principal walks back in.

"Okay, you're father is on board let's quickly go over the best plan to get this done"

"I was thinking to have her come in one day a week for her to be physically in her classes while the other four she does at home and three days of testing for two hours for her finals" My counselor suggests.

"Are you okay with taking all your test in three days?"

"I can manage" I smile and nod.

"Okay perfect, we'll email you your new schedule, is Monday okay for the day that you have to come in?"

"Yes that's okay"

"Alright perfect, we'll be in touch"

"Thank you so much" I shake both of their hands. "I really appreciate this, you have no idea how much"

"You're a good student, definitely deserve it" My counselor smiles at me.

I smile and walk out of the room, I feel on cloud 9 everything is falling nicely into its rightful place. My goal is to stay here and build my life, with my dad, Bella, the pack, the Cullens and especially Paul.

I'm walking down the hall and towards the front doors, right before I was able to open them and leave someone grabs my arm and spins me around startling me, it was harsh and fast this person had a hard grip on me.