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Post by Alexzandra Katrina Riley on Dec 9, 2010 1:54:04 GMT -5
"What does him marrying his cousin have to do with his poetry? Besides do you know how many people love that guy, seriously...my mom was a bit of a famous poets buff, she knew every poem by heart. So to me, total legend." Alex grinned slightly, chuckling and shook her head "You havent heard any of mine yet, there is no way you could know if mine are better."
She got to her feet for a moment, walking to the spot she was sitting before, grabbing her note book and a guitar case that was somewhat hidden behind a large rock before walking back to sit next to Embry. She looked at him jokingly "If you know whats good for you, you wont laugh." she tied to be serious but snickered at her empty threat.
Opening her notebook to the last page and taking her guitar out from its case, she bit her lip, looking more than a little bit nervous. She'd give anything to not have to do this but she'd made a deal.
She started strumming, her fingers dancing across the frets. This was her first time singing in front of anyone before, and her first time singing the song. She'd never even played for herself. She'd only just finished it.
Can you feel me
When I think about you
With every breath I take
Every minute
No matter what I do
My world is an empty place
Like I've been wandering the desert
For a thousand days (oh)
Don't know if it's a mirage
But I always see your face, Baby
I'm missing you so much
Can't help it, I'm in love
A day without you is like a year without rain
I need you by my side
Don't know how I'll survive
A day without you is like a year without rain"
As the song continued, she failed to notice the bright and truly happy smile that had tugged her lips. She honestly never smiled like this, it was very rare for her to be this happy...unless she was doing somethign music related.
OOC:song is here
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Post by Embry Call on Dec 9, 2010 2:09:49 GMT -5
Embry grinned at her appreciation for Poe. He wasn't a fan, but she was more than entitled to her opinions. When Alex threatened him he laughed lightly and once again crossed his heart.
" I promise I will do no such thing."
Embry smiled and noticed that she took seemed to be nervous about divulging her skills. It wasn't something he had planned on doing today. There was just something about this girl that made him want to open his soul, want to let her in. Embry watched as she got her guitar and was impressed that she knew how to play. He himself was not musically gifted, but it was pretty hot that she knew..although he would never in a million years admit that.
When she started playing the guitar and singing he was blown away. Her voice was stunning, like something musicians dream about reaching, her voice stayed perfect throughout the song. She had entranced him.
" Alex its beautiful. Where in the world did you learn to sing like that? You should be in hollywood or something. Your too beautiful for La Push..."
Embry's face went crimson and he tried to recover
" I mean...your song...your voice...it's beautiful."
His thoughts were disagreeing with him, he had meant it. She was beautiful. The song was nice, her voice was heavenly but the way she smiled and the way she looked when she sang..so happy, yes she was stunning.
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Post by Alexzandra Katrina Riley on Dec 9, 2010 2:19:30 GMT -5
She had to admit, singing in front of someone...even if it was just one person, scared the crap out of her but she couldnt stop now, it was far too late so she played to the end of the song and looked to him, await his reaction. Of course what he said was a bit more than what she'd expected.
Her face turned a very bright red, opening her mouth to speak but he had cut her off to correct himself...she giggled a bit and shook her head "Its fine...I know what you meant." she mumbled, biting her lip and set her guitar down before looking back at him "Um, I taught myself to play guitar, I have alot of free time on my hands, as for the singing I have no idea, its just something i've always done for fun. Never sang in front of anyone until today."
She leaned forward and kissed his cheek lightly, smiling "I would not make it a day in hollywood. No, my place is here...Its my home. Your not getting rid of me that easy." she spoke, moving back to her original spot. She was a bit surprised by what he'd said. He had called her beautiful. Not the song, not the music...her. That was a first. She'd never been called beautiful or anything close to it, some people...well, alot of people thought she was weird, in fact a few kids in school thought she was a mute since she never spoke...she just nodded, shook her head and made faces to respond to people who spoke to her...there were very few ocassions when she'd actually speak and even then it was brief. A few words, a few short answers and then she was right back into her shell.
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Post by Embry Call on Dec 9, 2010 2:33:01 GMT -5
Embry was barely listening as she told him about her guitar and singing. He was too focused on the fact that he had called her beautiful and she hadn't slapped him. While that would have been an extreme reaction to being called beautiful he was expecting the worst. He had barly realized that she had accepted what he said when she kissed him gently on the cheek.
In that moment Embry Call's life shifted. Embry had read poems on love and heard songs but they all paled in comparison to the way he was now feeling. Embry felt like he had died and the only thing that made him alive, made him happy, made him whole was the girl in front of him. He had heard from Sam and Quil about imprinting but nothing could have prepared him for this. She was the single most stunning girl he had ever seen nor would ever see. She was his sun, she was his air, she was everything he needed and he knew without a shadow of a doubt that he would be hers until all eternity. He breathed heavily and looked into her eyes. They were so pure, so beautiful. He didn't know where to begin. Would she feel something too? Could he tell her?
He knew it would sound crazy...so yea..im a wolf and I just imprinted which means im in love with you, but way more than that and im bound to you for all eternity....Yea that would not go over well.
When she said he wasn't getting rid of her so easy he looked deep into her eyes feeling like a lovesick puppy.
" Alexzandra that isn't going to happen trust me, getting rid of you is the furthest thing from my mind."
He moved closer to her, so they were barely a few inches apart.
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Post by Alexzandra Katrina Riley on Dec 9, 2010 7:39:00 GMT -5
Alex looked down almost immediately after she kissed his cheek and bit her lip nervously. She wasn't quite sure what had possessed her to do that. He was just being nice and sweet and she thought he was cute. She didnt know if he'd be okay with the small kiss to his cheek and so she looked down for a good minute before lifting her head just enough to look at him.
Her dark brown eyes caught his and she stared for a long moment, smiling a very small and very shy smile. She didnt know why he was looking at her like that, didnt know what he was thinking but the look in his eyes was very familiar. She'd seen it once or twice in pictures of her mom and dad. The way her father was never facing the camera but instead was always looking to the side to gaze at her mother. And the same with her grandparents, the way they'd looked at one another. It was...a look of love?
She smiled again, looking up at Embry as he spoke, not noticing that he had moved a bit closer...that is until she was close enough that her arm brushed ever so lightly against his. She bit her lip, moving her hand to his and intertwined their fingers. She wasn't going to lie, she liked being close to him. He was fun, happy. He made her smile and she liked him "I um...I should probably go." she mumbled nervously, moving her hand very quickly away from his and get up clumsily. She was everywhere, her left foot hit the tree stump they'd been sitting on. Her other leg bumping into the guitar which, of course, made her stagger forwards, nearly falling over.
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Post by Embry Call on Dec 10, 2010 6:21:20 GMT -5
Embry felt like the world was gone and all that was left was him and Alex. For once in his young life he was wholly focused on one thing. His pack members were not on his mind, or his family, or his role in La Push, all he could focus on was her. She was all that existed in his world at that moment. Embry felt her place her hand in his and he held her hand. Embry wished he knew what she was thinking, what she was feeling, if she was happy. He was about to speak when she stood up and abruptly almost fell.
Embry was quick and before she could fall he had her in his arms. His grip wasn't too tight or too loose he knew exactly how to hold her..almost like he was born solely to hold her. He smiled and looked into her eyes.
" See..I promised."
Before she could say anything else about leaving Embry spoke again, still holding her in his arms. The feeling was too good..too right to give up.
" Before you go.... Would you like to go out to dinner? I promise I wont be the one cooking"
He smiled playfully and waited for her response
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Post by Alexzandra Katrina Riley on Dec 10, 2010 8:43:00 GMT -5
Alex yelped , worried she would fall over. Never mind the fact that it would be completely embarrassing to fall in front of Embry, there was also the fact that, well...she'd just bought this outfit. It was her favorite already, she couldnt afford to mess this one up. She could afford to spend money and then have it go to waste by ruining the veryt hing she bought. Unlike most people on the reservation, she lived by herself, no parents, no grandparents, no other relatives. It was always just her.
Of course she was surprised when she felt him grabbing her effortlessly.She looked up at him, smiling a bit. Her face a bright red. She felt like an idiot "Thank you." she muttered, chuckling nervously "Told you I was clumsy..."
She bit her lip slightly. She wasn't freezing but she had been wearing this tank top and small vest all day, even when it rained earlier, so she was somewhat cold. His hands felt warm against her skin. She opened her mouth to speak but he somehow managed to beat her to the punch and when he said made her even more nervous than she was.
Alex nodded her head "Yeah, i'd love to." she replied happily."
[/b] she snickered at his joke about him not being the one cooking "Oh, that bad, huh? I could teach you how to cook...its actually kinda fun once you get the hang of it."[/color][/center][/blockquote] |
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Post by Embry Call on Jan 6, 2011 22:06:21 GMT -5
Embry smiled when she said that she wanted to go to dinner with him. He was immersed in the fact that he had her in his arms, his imprint, the love of his life..the girl who made Embry...Embry. She was here and she liked him, at least he had assumed she liked him, she had just agreed to a date so apparently the feeling was atleast a little mutual.
" I dont know about that. I bet I could burn cereal, trust me its not pretty. "
Embry didn't really care what they did as long as she was there. It was strange and yet still comforting to know that he had someone who he was do dedicated to and yet comforting to know that the someone was here...near to him and not in some other part of the country or world. She was in his arms and that was all that mattered.
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Post by Alexzandra Katrina Riley on Jan 7, 2011 0:58:51 GMT -5
Alex giggled very lightly when he spoke about him posibly burning cereal "Well, if you did burn cereal I might have to take you to get your brain checked or something. I dont think your supposed to cook cereal.Unless its oatmeal, then its perfectly fine." she nodded her head lightly and smiled.
"Seriously, I can cook dinner if you want me to. I mean, I do all the cooking in the house anyways since im the only one that lives there..." she shrugged her shoulders as she said only she livs in her home. She didnt get into why she lives alone, she hated talking about her parents.
It took her a minute to realize that he was still holding her and she smiled, turning a very light shade of pink as she moved one of her hands and rested it on his, smiling happily "So um....Tomorrow night?" she asked, looking up at him for a moment. Her eyes soft happy...she wasn't shy around him, she didnt have to be. It was a good feeling to not have to be so shy or worry about what he would think of her.
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Post by Embry Call on Jan 8, 2011 13:25:46 GMT -5
Embry laughed lightly at her comment. No he had never actually burned cereal, but he hadn't actually attempted to make it either. Embry was more of a grab a power bar while going out the door type of guy or a muffin from Emily before going on patrol. Embry was never interested in kitchen stuff, so it was probably safe to say he could burn anything.
When Alexzandra mentioned that she lived alone he wanted to ask her about it, but then a look flashed across her face and he didn't want to pressure her into talking about something she was uncomfortable with. He didn't...couldn't do anything to her that would cause her even the slightest bit of uncomfort. Embry slowly stood her up and took his arms out from around her.
" Yea, that would be great. "
He ran a hand through his hair and wondered what time it was. He was suppose to check in before five and he was sure it was getting close to that time. Although the thought of being away from her felt wrong he knew he couldn't stay with her forever.
" Sounds good, can't wait."
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Post by Alexzandra Katrina Riley on Jan 8, 2011 14:20:03 GMT -5
Alex couldnt help but smile when he didnt ask about her home or her family. That was a good thing, most people would be far too curious to care if it bothered her or not, sitll she knew he was just a bit curious and while she wouldn't mind telling him that she had no family, she didnt want to ruin this moment.
She chuckled a bit as she helped her stand and kept one of her hands on his shoulder to steady herself before nodding her head lightly "Okay then um...I-its a date. the words sounded foreign on her tongue. She'd never been on a date, never had a boyfriend, she'd never been kissed. It was weird to say that she had a date, her first date.
Part of her wished her mother could be around to help her get ready for her date, to pick out her outfit, to help with her hair.
"Um...I- I kinda have a slight comfession to make..." she looked up at him, some hair falling into her face "I kinda had this crush on you since we started high school together." she blushed a bright pink before looking down to hide her face.
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Post by Embry Call on Jan 8, 2011 16:25:17 GMT -5
A date. Embry wondered what his pack brothers would say when he showed up. Imprinting was a huge deal in the wolf world. It was finding your soulmate, your friend, the other half of you. Embry had always wondered how the other pack members who had imprinted felt. It was like his whole world was her, the thought of not seeing her until tomorrow felt like someone had hit him in the stomach, he wondered if she felt the same. Did she want to be near him too? Did she feel the urge to just have him near her like he felt with her.
When Alex had mentioned that she had a crush on him since high school his face lit up. She was beautiful, heartbreakingly beautiful with the slight blush to her cheeks, how in the world did someone like her have a crush on a guy like him? It seemed like a dream.
" I would have never thought in a million years I would have had a chance with you much less have you crushing on me. "
Embry smiled and moved her hair gently from her face.
" You are way too pretty to like a regular guy like me."
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Post by Alexzandra Katrina Riley on Jan 8, 2011 18:11:43 GMT -5
"Well, I would have said something but um, I always kinda thought you didnt know I existed. I gues im a bit insecure about that kinda stuff. I mean, up until today, I figured I wasn't very attractive and that was why no one, especially you, never really spoke to me."[/b[ Alex half shrugged her shoulders. She sitll felt that way. Like she wasn't pretty enough, there had to be something wrong with her.
She smiled when she felt his hand brushing hair from her face and moved her hand over his to keep it there for a few seconds. She smiled happily at the warmth that radiated from his skin. He was so warm, like the sun. It was odd but very comforting.
She bit her lip when he said she was too pretty to like him and shook her head "Embry...seriously, I like you because your not like other guys. Most guys overdo every little thing. They try too hard to get the pretty girl. I like you because your not like that. Being regular isnt always a bad thing and in this case, its a very good thing." she half smiled, getting on her tip-toes and kissed his cheek lightly.
So um...I- do you wanna hear another song before you leave?" she asked with a smile. She wasnt so shy around him now. He'd asked her out, she had a date for crying out loud. She'd have to get over being so shy sooner or later and she prefered sooner.
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Post by Embry Call on Jan 9, 2011 1:13:55 GMT -5
Embry was shocked when Alexzandra mentioned she thought she wasn't beautiful. It was like someone taking something he knew to be perfect and pure and someone telling him that was the opposite. He just couldn't see it, or believe it.
" The only reason I didn't speak to you was that you are way, way too pretty for me and in case you haven't noticed im not the most forward guy."
No embry was not forward or a " ladie's man" he left that to Jacob and Quil. When she said that she liked the fact that he was regular he smiled.
" Well thats a really good thing because Im not very good at showing off or impressing anyone. In fact the one time I've ever tried impressing a girl was in the seventh grade and I tried to jump off an extremely high tree and I broke my leg. After that...yea I didn't do too much impressing."
Embry laughed a little. Regular was something he was, but normal was something he wasn't. He wondered when he would be able to share his secret with her, when he could really be himself around her. Embry felt her kiss his cheek softly and he was in pure bliss. When she mentioned sharing another song he slowly slipped his hand into hers. It was almost like it was a dream, finding his imprint and having her so close.
" I would love to hear another song."
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Post by Alexzandra Katrina Riley on Jan 9, 2011 1:39:53 GMT -5
(ooc:I song here -- couldnt find a good acapella without backup so just ignore the extra voices lmao)
Alex half chuckled and shook herhead "Well, I guess we have that in common...not being forward." she muttered, kicking some sand with her feet for a minute and smiled. she felt like she could be herself around Embry, like nothing she did or said could be wrong. He would accept her, flaws and all. It was a very good feeling. She hadn't felt like this since her parents passed.
When he mentioned breaking his leg, she frowned "Well, you dont have to worry about impressing me. I hate show offy types." she nodded her head.
As he said he would love to hear a song, she grinned once but this time left her guitar there and just started singing.
"How you choose to express yourself, its all your own and I can tell
It comes naturally, it comes naturally
You follow what you feel inside
Its intuitive you dont have to try, it comes naturally
Hmm, it comes naturally."
She kept singing until the end of the song and then stopped, looking at Embry once and smiled, proud that she was able to do that and not be nervous or scared.
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