Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Wanted

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 15:

BPOV

“Stop looking at my ass Swan.”

“What makes you think I was looking at your ass Clearwater?”

“I can feel your eyes on me. Does your Alpha wolf know what a muff diver you are?”

“Yep.”

We were one First Beach. Leah was in a bikini. I was in a full body wet suit. Because it was December. And 5:00 AM. I was going for a swim. She was going to swim beside me and make sure I don’t drown. Then it was time to run.

“How far are we going out today?”

“I think a half mile out and then back.”

“When is this damn triathlon?”

“March 1st. Why?”

“It ever occur to you that I am tired of getting up at 5 AM every morning to make sure you don’t drown?”

“Nobody said you had too. I’m a big girl. ” Bitch. She knew she loved me.

“Yeah I know. So how is school going?”

“It’s tough, but I love it.”

I started going to nursing school in Forks. Port Angeles College had an extension program that opened up at Forks Hospital for nursing school. I really liked my job at the clinic. Kay was right. I got used to the smell of blood. And I really liked helping people. I was ready to take it to the next step.

The Cullens left. Again. But this time they said bye. And they left me working numbers and emails so we could keep in touch. The teenagers were going to school in Alaska. Supposedly Carlisle wanted to keep a closer eye on the Denali Coven.

Embry has been busy with running the Pack and finishing school. I am so proud of him. He is doing a great job in both areas. We do homework at night together. I have had to cut down on my hours at the Clinic but I get lab time counted so it’s not too bad. Besides it’s not like I pay Old Quil rent. I tried once and he deposited the money back into my account.

“How about you? Decided what you are going to major in?”

“Online degree programs are limited. I am kind of short on options. I am thinking of talking to Embry about quitting phasing but…”

“But what?”

“I have a feeling something bad is coming down. I don’t think we have served our purpose yet.”

“You worry too much.”

“That’s rich coming from you. You been eating right?”

“Everyday mom.”

“Still craving alcohol?”

“Everyday mom.”

“Still going to meetings though right?”

“Two nights a week mom.”

“You really shouldn’t call me mom. It’s kind of freaky considering you spend most of our time together staring at my ass.”

“Not freaky for me. Besides I stare at your tits as much as your ass. Sorry if it makes you uncomfortable… Mom.”

“Nah. I’m actually flattered most of the time. Now let’s get your swim out of the way. We both have things to do today and as slow as you swim it will take us a while.”

I followed her out into the freezing water and caught my breath when the water hit my face. I felt the motion of the currents and soon found myself in a rhythm in the waves. I had no idea how to measure distance in the water but Leah seemed able to do so. So I swam and she grabbed me when it was time to head back. Then I ran. She ran in front of me. My training plan I downloaded from the internet called for an easy 4 mile run. I should only fall a few time with this one. I dragged myself out of the water and stripped out of my wetsuit into my thermo tights and top I had on underneath it. I started my run with Leah pacing me. I don’t know why she does this. It’s not like she is getting into any better shape. But I was glad she did. We ran the same route we always did. And always ended at the same place. The cliff I jumped off of. I did it to remind myself of where I was. And I look back on how I got here today and remind myself that I am not going back there.

I started training about a month after coming back from the wild. I was doing well with AA and I hadn’t had a drink. But I noticed I was feeling sad a lot. Carlisle and Esme reminded me that depression is an actual illness I will have to deal with. He suggested anti depressants or exercise. As much as I abhorred the idea of exercise, the idea of relying on pills the rest of my life to make me feel good, scared me. I was in a book store in Port Angeles when I saw a magazine with an incredibly toned beautiful woman on the cover. What struck me was that she didn’t look like a model. Sexy as hell but not a model. I saw it was Triathlon magazine. I decided then and there that I wanted to look like her. When I told Leah about it, she took me shopping for a wetsuit and a bike. She has been by my side, driving me, encouraging me every step of the way.

“Nice split today. Ready to walk back?”

“Nope.”

“No Bella.”

“Yes Leah.”

She sighed. She can’t resist this face. I watched her undress and toss her clothes at me.

“I think you only do this because you like seeing me undress.”

“Please, you only do it because you like me watching you undress. Perv. Now let’s ride.” I smiled and she shifted.

She lowered herself to the ground and I hopped on.

“Take the long route home.”

She was off and I was on her back screaming in joy. Nobody ran as fast as Leah.

Quil was drinking coffee when I walked in.

“You realize that being the Alpha’s mate does not mean you get to use the Spirit Warriors like taxi cabs.”

“Jealous much?”

“A little.” He admitted.

“You didn’t make the coffee too bitter, did you?”

“Coffee is supposed to be bitter. Just drown it in cream like you normally do.”

“No time Quilly. I have to get to work. Home visits today. Want me to schedule you one old man?”

“No. Your company is quite enough of an annoyance. You didn’t eat breakfast.”

“Fine. Let me change clothes and I will grab some toast and then I am out of here.”

“Bella? I’m about to leave to go to the Council Center. I’ll probably be gone by the time you are changed.”

“Okay.” Big deal. What’s the… Oh yeah.

I walked over and kissed his cheek and gave him a big hug. “I love you Quilly”

“I love you too little Swan. Have a good day.”

I have to admit, being surrounded by people that love and want you isn’t a bad thing. Speaking of wanting me I needed to call my man before he went to school. I noticed myself in the mirror. I had been training long enough that I had actual abdominal muscles. I was proud of them. I had even started dressing up a little. I discovered that Embry really liked short skirts.

I had to hurry. Emily was pregnant and she and Sam would be there at 9 for her checkup and ultrasound. They were finding out the sex of the baby today. I promised her I would be there.

Embry POV

“Yes baby. Right there. Touch me there.”

“Really Bella?” Wow. That was… new.

“Just be gentle. No fuck me hard. Be gentle there though. Okay?”

“Anything you want baby.”

God I loved doing homework with Bella. We were currently in my room. Mom was working the night shift. Bell had to be in bed by 10 to get enough sleep to get up and train. Mom had left at 9. That gave us one hour. And I planned to make use of every bit of that hour.

My love was currently underneath me, pinned to the bed. Her legs were around my ass and her nails were digging into my back. She had been doing so good these past few months. I was so proud of her. And damn if her body wasn’t hotter than ever before. I could feel her about to cum. She screamed that she loved me and bit my shoulder. I loved the feel of her body shuddering around me.

I wasn’t close to done but I felt her body relax around me and her legs dropped to my sides. She usually liked to relax after she came and for me to go slow while she was relaxing.

“Baby your cock feels so perfect.”

“It was made for you baby. You know you are my everything right?”

“Yes, baby. I love you so much.”

I sped up a little and she bucked her hips. That was my cue to roll over. She got on top and began riding me so hard. Watching her tight body bouncing on top of me, was one of those sites that makes life worth living.

“Baby, you want to come in me, or in my mouth?”

Oh decisions, decision.

After we were both about to fall asleep in my bed Bella decided she had to go home tonight. I was hoping she would kind of forget and fall asleep with me.

I kissed her goodnight and watched her go inside. I heard her lock the door. I looked behind me into the treeline and saw Jake’s wolf standing there. The wolves checked on the imprints at least three times a night. I nodded at him and headed home. Jake and I still had an uneasy relationship, but it was getting better. It was hard to go from best friends, to finding out you were brothers and your father was a lying piece of shit. But Jake has been making an effort and I have as well.

“Did you buy it?”

I turned around. I knew he was following me but I didn’t know he actually wanted to talk.

“The ring? You are going to ask her to marry you at Christmas right?” He didn’t seem angry. He just seemed curious.

“Yes I am but no, not really. I actually took my grandmother’s ring and had it reset in a new place setting. I plan to give her that on Christmas Eve.”

Jake nodded. “Congratulations. I mean it.”

“Thanks Jake. That means a lot. How have you been doing?”

“I’ve been better. But I’ve been worse too.”

“I can’t say the same. I don’t know if I have ever been better.” I admitted.

“We caught a nomad trail tonight. He skirted La Push. Almost as if he knew where the boundaries were.”

“You don’t think it was Edward?”

“No. I don’t. I will never forget his scent. But whoever it was, it didn’t seem like a random pattern. He knew about us. He was testing us.”

“Did you follow it out of the boundary?”

“Yep. Lost it in the ocean.”

“Damn. No lives were lost that we know of?”

“Nope.”

“Then let’s just keep our eyes open. Pay more attention to the borders. Business as usual. No need to go to Def Con 1 just yet.”

“Sounds good. Hey what are you doing this Saturday?”

“I told Bella I would go swimming and biking with her in the very early morning. Then we are going fishing with Charlie.”

“What about in the afternoon?”

“No plans that I know of. Just gonna hang out with Bella. But I think she and the girls are going to the Mall in Port Angeles to go baby shopping for Emily.”

“Even Leah?” Jake asked raising an eyebrow.

“Yep. You know Bella can talk her into anything.”

“If that’s true you are going to be a lucky guy one of these days.”

I had to laugh. I hadn’t heard Jake tell a joke in a long time.

“I was thinking maybe, me, you and Quil could maybe go camping Saturday night?”

Wow. Wasn’t expecting that.

“Yeah. Yeah that sounds great.”

“Cool. I’ll catch you later.” Jake ran off and shifted.

Maybe things can get better. I don’t know if I will ever have a brother. But having my friend back would be nice.

BPOV

“So what did you get Embry for Christmas?” I heard Kay ask.

We were working the night shift. Nobody was here but us. No patients. Nobody. Nights like this we spent talking. About me mostly. But every now and then I could get her to talk about herself. And hint that maybe she should date every now and then. Tomorrow night was Christmas Eve and we had he next few days off.

“I bought him a gold necklace. It is the same symbol of his tattoo. I had it made by that jeweler in Seattle I showed you on the internet.”

“Nice. He will love that.”

“Yeah… so…”

“What?”

“Do you know what he bought me?”

“Yes I do.”

“And…”

“And you can find out tomorrow night.”

“Bitch.”

“Yep. How have you been feeling?”

“You see me every day. Don’t you know?”

“I know how you seem to be doing. That doesn’t mean I know how you are actually doing inside though.”

“It’s getting better. I don’t think about drinking more than once or twice a day now. The exercise is helping the depression.”

“Helping?”

“It gets bad sometimes. Sometimes I don’t want to get out of bed.”

“But you do.”

“I’m stronger than the demon.”

“Damn straight you are.” She smiled at me.

“So what did you get your boyfriend for Christmas?”

“I don’t have a boyfriend.” She suddenly looked away.

“That’s funny because when I was helping Embry with his homework, two nights ago he mentioned you were working an overnight shift. The next morning I saw the schedule and you weren’t there. So what were you doing?”

“I’m surprised you listened to anything Embry tells you when you two are doing homework besides what position he wants you in.”

“Ouch. Hit a sore spot haven’t I?”

“I really don’t want to talk about my lack of a love life. That’s all.”

“So where were you then?”

“Maybe I just didn’t want to pretend that you and Embry are doing a good job of sneaking around and had to get out of the house. A mother can only hear so much of an older woman corrupting her son before she has to get some air.”

“Oh. No problem. We will try to sneak around better. I’ll buy him a gag. It can be a stocking stuffer. So how has Dad been doing?”

“He… you should know. You are his fishing partner.”

“Yeah but I’m not the one who he smells like when he comes fishing in the morning. He has been smelling like perfume lately. A certain perfume I haven’t smelt on many women. Only one that I know of…”

“So what? You’re a wolf now? Sniffing out your dad’s girlfriend?”

“Old Quil told me.”

“Fuck. That damn man gossips worse than any old woman I have ever met.”

“It’s cool Kay. I don’t care. A little surprised. And I hope you don’t marry him before Embry and I…”

“What?”

“Nothing. It’s just, if Embry asks me to marry him, I would prefer him to be my husband before my step brother. That’s all.” I laughed. “So how long have you been uh… seeing Charlie?”

“A few months. It’s not a big deal. We just satisfy each other’s… needs.”

“I think it’s great.”

“Bella, it’s not serious.”

“Of course not. Just taking care of your… needs, right?”

She smiled at me.

“Let’s open the big book and go to Step 7.”

“Yes mom.”

Christmas Eve

Embry loved his gift. I was in the kitchen getting the ingredients and groceries organized for tomorrow. The big Christmas dinner at Kay’s. Kay, Sue, Emily and I would be doing the cooking. We didn’t trust anybody else. Our immediate little family traded gifts tonight. Charlie and I got each other new fishing rods. The exact same rods. I gave Embry his necklace. I gave Kay a letter. I worte out what she meant to me and how much I loved her. I wrote every single thing she did for me that I was so thankful for. It didn’t cost a thing. But it would mean more to her than anything I could buy her. She gave me a sobriety token in private. It was gold. I cried. She read her letter and cried. We had a lifetime TV moment. It was kind of emotional.

I gave Old Quil a DVD collection of the original Star Trek series. The old man loved that show. He bought me a scented candle. Don’t ask. Let’s just say my attempt at Tamales didn’t go well for either of us. I wish I could have found a pair of Vulcan ears for him. He would look so cute. I was slightly annoyed though. Embry had still not given me my gift. I had kind of been hoping. That maybe he… I mean he was still in school but I was thinking that maybe this summer, but he probably wanted to wait. It was best that we wait, I suppose. I loved living with Old Quil. But I wanted to wake up in Embry’s arms everyday. I could sleep without him. I just didn’t want to much longer.

“Bella, would you go outside to my car? I left some cranberry sauce in the back seat.”

Damn that woman could be lazy sometimes. Like not getting her own keys from that damn mountain.

I walked outside and saw a note on the car door.

“Backyard. Now. Love mommy in law.”

I walked to the back and saw that Embry was in a circle of candles. It wasn’t raining at the moment for the first time tonight. Embry was in the middle of the circle. On one knee. My breath caught in my throat.

I walked slowly up to him. My legs were a little shaky.

“Embry?”

“From the moment I laid eyes on you I loved you. I’m not great with words. Except when it comes to you. I never run out of words to describe how much you mean to me and I still never come close to getting it right.

“Bella, I will love you forever. In this world and the next. This is my grandmother’s ring. I want it to be yours. Will you please marry me?”

I was so busy trying to hold back tears I almost forgot to talk. I was lost in his eyes.

“Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.”

“I got on my knees with him and kissed him gently. He placed the ring on my finger. My tears fell on it. Tears of joy are a nice change for me. I guess that higher power is still looking out for me. I heard applause and turned around. Standing by the back door were Kay, Old Quil and Charlie. Charlie had his arm around Kay. They walked in to give us a moment I suppose and then I heard it. The sounds of wolves howling in the distance. I looked at Embry to see if he had to go. He just smiled at me.

“No worries tonight. They are singing for us. Just enjoy it.”

It was a beautiful sound.