He's Different

Chapter Twelve

It's been exactly three days since the battle unfolded, and time flew by quicker than I had expected. Only two were injured, one being Jasper, but it wasn't severe and he was fine the next day; the other being Jake. He had saved Leah from a newborn, and in result had his ribcage crushed.

Carlisle managed to save him, thank god for that, and he was now recovering back home. I visited him, along with the pack and we talked for a bit, before finally we headed back to Emilys.

I was sitting down on Emilys couch, Pauls head was in my lap and I messed with his hair. His arms were securely wrapped around my waist, and his brown eyes were closed. He was enjoying the sensation of her touching him, and he wished that they could stay like this forever.

"Dinner!" Emily called out from the kitchen, breaking Pauls thoughts. I let out a small giggle as his arms tightened.

"Cmon Paul," I nudged his arm, "Lets go eat." I exaggerated the last word and he grunted in response, reluctantly sitting up.

Before the boys could race to the food, she stopped them, "Summer first." I grinned, stepping in front of Jared, who o was first in line.

Jared growled in annoyance as I slowly scooped up some macaroni and cheese, a grin played on my lips.

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We were all sat down, and the boys were stuffing their faces with mashed potatoes and other foods Emily had made. I personally think she is a Masterchef, being able to do all this in such a short amount of time, it really was amazing.

I glanced towards Paul, and rolled my eyes when he was also shoving his food into his mouth. I couldn't help but smile though, this was my home.

No one spoke as they ate, and we sat in comfortable silence.

I was the last one to finish, and I gently sat the clean plate down in the sink, about to wash the dishes when Emily came up behind me, "I got it, Summer. Paul wants to ask you something."

I glanced around at her, "Are you sure?" Emily gave a soft nod, letting me walk towards Paul.

Once he saw me, his face lit up and he patted the empty spot on the couch, and I took my place next to him as the pack watched silently.

"What did you want to ask?" I tilted my head and I heard Embry stifle a laugh.

Paul inhaled and closed his eyes, before reopening them to stare into my dark eyes, "I want to be with you." His voice was almost inaudible, and I didn't quite catch what he had said.

"Sorry, what?" I said, a pang of worry taking over my eyes.

"I-..I want to be with you, forever, Summer; and I was wondering if you would like--" I cut him off by placing a loving kiss on his lips. I pulled away before he could react, and I was already hearing the playful "Ewwwwws" coming from Embry.

"Yes, Paul." I gave him a sweet grin, and his eyes softened, almost like a burden has been lifted off his shoulders.

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I was pacing around my room. Bella had called her saying she wants to talk about something, which greatly concerned me. Bella never came to talk with me, but when she did it was never good.

I heard the front door unlock, and I immediately raced down. Bella gave me an awkward smile, and set her keys down on the table.

"Okay, umm, don't be mad but I'm engaged to Edward."

I stood there, that was not the news I was expecting, it was better then what I had originally thought, but I was still conflicted.

"Well? Say something!" She threw her hands out dramatically to her side, and they made a light pop as they hit her thighs. I furrowed my eyebrows at this little action.