I sit down on Jake's sofa and turn on the TV.
"Emmett would kill you if he found out you were living here" Jake grumbles.
"Nah, he won't mind" I shrug, "He knows you make me happy. Plus he can't keep me cooped up in the house all day, when they don't even live there anymore"
"I still don't understand why they left you here" he ponders, "Maybe because they think werewolves can protect you better" he smirks
"And when did you become so big headed , Jacob Black? " I joke.
"When I met you, my dear friend" he smirks.
"So how're the boys?" I ask.
"Fine" he answers, sitting beside me, "They're still wondering when they can meet Bella"
You fold your arms, "You still haven't told her?"
"Course not!" he retorts, "The only reason you know is because you were staying over here when I first phased!"
"True" I shrug again, "Can we go and see them?"
"What, the pack?" he queries.
"Yeah!" I scoff, "I haven't seen them in ages!"
"It's been two weeks" he points out, raising an eyebrow.
"So?" I say, "Please Jakeyyyy?"
"Fine" he smirks, "Come on, we'll take my bike"
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Jake turns the engine off and I climb off the motorbike. He whoops twice and the pack comes running out of Sam and Emily's, all carrying a muffin in each hand.
"Hey!" Jared exclaims, pulling me in for a hug, "How ya doin'?"
I let go of him and notice that everyone is watching Embry cautiously.
"Not bad you?" I respond.
"Awesome!" he grins, "We chased a redheaded leech to Canada last night"
Your heart skipped a beat at the memory of Victoria, "A redheaded leech?"
"Yeah" he says, still grinning.
"Hey, are you okay?" Jake asks, putting an arm around me gently.
"Man, what is it with everyone touching her?" Embry snaps suddenly.
Everyone's gaze moves to Embry very quickly and he rubs his arm nervously.
"Sorry" he smiles weakly.
"No, it's okay" I smile back, "But you're right, why are you guys touching me? Jake, you like Bella, Jared and Paul you've both imprinted and Embry..."
I break off, not knowing what to say. There's an awkward silence before Emily rushes to me, pulls me from Jacob's grip and hugs me tightly.
"Oh, hey Emily" I gasp for air.
"Em, you're hurting her!" Embry states, taking a step towards me.
"Oh I'm sorry" she laughs, awkwardly and pulls away.
"It's okay" I shrug.
I look at Embry, who throws me a muffin. I catch it, only just and take a bite. Mm chocolate.
"Thanks, Embers" I say, before shivering.
"You cold?" he asks, then all the boys walk inside.
"A bit" I answer, "You know, not everyone has a temperature of 108°"
He shrugs, laughing, "C'mere"
He opens his arms and I gladly walk into them, his warmth hitting me before we even make contact. I sigh and laugh slightly.
"Embry?" I say.
"Mmhmm?"
"You know we could just go inside" I point out.
"Shh"
"Okay"
We just stand and hug for goodness knows how long, before Quil comes running out and interrupts.
"Emily's made more food!" he exclaims.
Embry shoots him an angry look and I step out of his grip.
"Why are you so overprotective of me?" I ask, genuinely wondering.
"We've been friends for years!" he states, "You mean a lot to me. And now that the Cullens have left... I dunno, I feel even more protective because Jake is so caught up about Bella that he hardly pays attention to you"
Embry and I were very close friends before he first phased.
"That's not true, Jake is very caring" you defend, "But thank you. Now let's go and get some food"
"That's the best thing I've ever heard you say" he laughs.
We walk back inside and all the boys are smirking at us. I look at them, scrunching my eyebrows together in confusion but they just wink at me all at the same time. Jake and Paul give up their chairs and offer us them, before wandering over to the sofa and watching the football
"Okay..." I say, sitting down at the table, with Embry sitting next to me, "Thanks for this Emily!"
"No problem" she replies, smiling, "We like having you here, some more than others."
I notice her gaze flicker over to Embry before laying the plates full of food in front of us and sitting down opposite me.
"You'll have to come over and get your plates, you lazy boys!" she calls to Jake and Paul (A/N just realised Jake Paul lol... Nvm...)
They both groan simultaneously and jump up off the couch, walking over to grab their plates. Jake ruffles my hair as he passes and I roll my eyes playfully. Embry glares at him and Jake raises both hands in surrender before quickly catching his plate a second before it hit the floor.
"Nice reflexes" I admire.
"We all have good reflexes" Embry states, harshly.
"Oh really?" I tease, "I haven't seen any of your good reflexes."
"Whatever" he frowns, scoffing his food down.
As soon as he's finished he stands up from the table.
"Embry, I was kidding" I tell him.
"I don't care" he says, turning to leave.
"Don't go!" I protest.
"Why?" he snaps, harshly, "You've got all the others and it's not like you pay me any attention anyway!"
"Embry, what are you talking about?" I laugh, "I pay you all the same amount of attention."
"And Jake?" he spits, "You pay him the most attention!"
"Because I live with him!" I fire back, "You want me to just ignore him?"
"You mean like you do with me?" he laughs humourlessly.
"I've already said that I pay you all the same amount of attention!" I sigh, "WHY isn't that enough for you?!"
He stares at me, looking incredibly hurt, "Do you not understand my feelings for you at all?"
I gasp in realisation and step towards him. He flinches away from me and pulls his shirt off before phasing and running off into the woods...
