The Epilogue
Constantly
I've got you on my mind
(Constantly) And not just all the time
I think about you
(Constantly) If you only knew
I'm crazy for you
I think about you all the time
Constantly you're on my mind
At night I try
To close my eyes
But I, I can't get much sleep
You're always on my mind
You look so fine
I often pretend
That your my girl
Or at least my friend
If you could read my mind
The only thing you'd find is you
Girl don't you know
I long to be with you
Every single way of every single day
I start drifting away
And I think of you
I've got you on my mind
(Constantly) And not just all the time
I think about you
(Constantly) If you only knew
I'm crazy for you
I think about you all the time
Constantly you're on my mind
I practice my words
And I build up the nerve
But uh
Words disappear whenever you are near
I catch your eye
Time after time
Is love in the air
Or is it all in my mind
If you could read my mind
The only thing you'd find is you
Girl don't you know
I long to be with you
Every single way of every single day
I start drifting away
And I think of you
I've got you on my mind
(Constantly) And not just all the time
I think about you
(Constantly) If you only knew
I'm crazy for you
I think about you all the time
Constantly you're on my mind
I've got you on my mind
(Constantly) And not just all the time
I think about you
(Constantly) If you only knew
I'm crazy for you
I think about you all the time
Constantly you're on my mind
~ Immature 1994
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"Rachel?"
"Go away, Paul."
"Rachel," I pouted. "Aren't you ready yet?"
"You'll know when I'm ready, because I'll come out and say I'm ready," she sassed.
I chuckled as I took in the sight of her. She was clad in white lace panties, matching bra and oh fuck me, a lacy garter belt with stockings. "Get out. I gotta get dressed," she huffed as she sat at her vanity, swiping mascara on her lashes.
I stepped behind her and bent my head, my nose going straight for the mark on her neck. I hummed as I nuzzled her skin, letting my tongue slip out for one languid lick before she shrugged me off. "Please don't start that. You know it's my weakness," she sighed, allowing her hand to slide up the side of my face.
I chuckled again, raising my gaze to see her smiling at me in the mirror. "Fuck, we look good together, don't we?"
Rachel nodded and I heard the hitch in her breath when my hands drifted around her waist, over her stomach and between her thighs. "No, don't," she gasped. "Everybody is waiting."
"Let them wait," I smirked against her mark, parting my lips to lick and suck it.
She shuddered when I slid my hand into her panties. "We don't have time," she whimpered, even as her head fell back on my shoulder.
"Make time," I growled, momentarily releasing my latch on her mark.
I used my middle finger to circle her clit as she opened her thighs wider. I urged her to stand with my free hand, positioning her ass in front of me as her head dropped forward and her hair swept the vanity. "Hurry," she breathed when she heard me lower my zipper and unbutton my pants. "I'm almost there and I need to feel you.
Fuck, that turns me on.
I shoved her panties down and thrust into her quickly, watching her face in the mirror as I entered her. "Paul," she moaned. I continued pressing my fingers to her clit as I drove deeper, harder and loving that she had to hold on to the vanity just to maintain some control.
Her legs started to shake, hell...her whole body was shuddering and I knew she was waiting for me to join her. She raised her head slowly, eyes ablaze with lust as she made eye contact with me in the mirror and begged, "Come with me, Paul."
That's all it took, that look on her face, my name on her lips. I loved all of it. My free hand curled around her hip, pulling her body to mine as I continued to thrust, my climax bursting inside her wet warmth as she clenched me tightly. I whispered her name repeatedly, enjoying the fact I could see her face as her orgasm hit. Pure fucking bliss.
We both panted, trying to regain our composure as the tingles took hold. As soon as I pulled out, she scowled at me. "You couldn't have waited until tonight?"
I laughed as I tucked myself back into my pants and shrugged. "Me? I wasn't the one begging, 'Please hurry, Paul. Please hurry and fuck me before I implode.'," I teased, doing my best Rachel voice.
"Oh go to hell," she pouted as she squirmed away from me.
I yanked her back to me, spinning her to face me and crushing our chests together. "I've been in hell before, Rachel. All those months we were doing the long distance thing, I was in hell. And I'm just happy I never have to go back there again."
Her expression softened as she gazed up at me. Her delicate fingers traced my lips, pulling the bottom one down just a bit. "That was hell for me too."
I cradled her head and bent down, my lips hovering just above hers. "Now we ever have to be apart again. Not that I could ever survive a day or two without you."
"It's the same for me, Paul. I don't know how we ever did it, all that time not being able to touch each other."
"And now we'll never have to wonder," I sighed before pressing my lips to hers, loving how she opened right up to me and waited for me to slide my tongue under hers, like I always did.
I pulled away when she reached around me and pinched my ass. "What the hell?"
"Get out," she ordered. "Everyone is in the backyard waiting for us, so get out of here, Mister!"
I swatted her butt as she turned away from me and gasped in a sharp breath. "I'll get you for that," she promised as I slipped out of our room, laughing as I went.
I made my way out to our family and friends, my heart bursting with all the love I saw there. Jared approached me with a flask, offering it to me discreetly. "Celebrating already?" I asked with a smirk.
"Shit," he drawled. "You're lucky I'm still sober, dude. We've been here forever." Jared paused, lifting his nose and sniffing quickly. He shook his head and took another sip from the flask before adding, "Well now I know why she's not out here yet. Couldn't you wait until afterwards?"
I laughed and clasped my hand around my best friend's shoulder. "Did you just meet me?"
Jared raised his eyebrows and shook his head. "No, man but damn. Everyone out here is ready to get this party started."
I watched Jared's expression change as his gaze shifted to right behind me. "That's some dress," he sighed as he offered me another swig.
I brushed it off as I steeled myself to turn and look at my imprint. Fuck me. Everytime I see her looking gorgeous, I foolishly think that this is the best she will ever look. And I'm always wrong. My chest tightened as she smiled at me, her dainty feet carrying her closer to me with each step. "Absolutely the most breathtaking woman I've ever seen," I whispered to myself, but the look on her face let me know she heard it too.
She twirled around once, showing off the flowing pale pink chiffon dress that caressed her body so delicately. The hem flipped up a little, giving me another glimpse of those sheer stockings and reminded me of all the lace she wore underneath. YUM.
I slid my hands around her waist and drew her close to me. "Are ready for this?"
"I can't wait," she gushed, before pushing up on her tiptoes to kiss me softly. I growled into her mouth, already ready to take her back to our room...and ravage her. She pulled away slowly and gave me a stern warning. "Behave...or it's no sex tonight."
I scoffed as I released her, keeping only one arm slung over her shoulder as we approached everyone. "Like that's gonna happen."
"It might," she teased, cocking her head and glancing my way.
I hooked my hand behind her head and pulled her close. "I'd like to see you try and deny me. You want me just as badly as I want you," I whispered directly into her ear.
"You wish," she sighed, pressing a small kiss to my lips as we arrived at the table, where our friends and family had gathered.
"So..." her father declared. "How are my two favorite graduates?"
"What about us?" Jared groused, throwing his arm around Kim as she pushed him.
Billy chuckled and nodded. "The four of you have achieved an amazing accomplishment today. But my daughter is a college graduate and I could not be prouder of her."
Rachel leaned down to give her father a big hug as Emily appeared with a large cake, adorned with a graduation cap and all of our names. I smiled at Rachel as she passed out the plates as Kim and Emily loaded them up with cake. Rachel offered me a piece and smiled brightly. I took a swipe of frosting using my finger and spread a little on her lower lip. Her eyes grew wide as I leaned forward to taste her, moaning a little from how delicious she was.
"Better than sex?" she whispered against my lips.
I laughed. "It's good, Rachel. But it will never be that fucking good."
She laughed too and she pulled me close and we got lost in a loving hug. Everytime we held each other this way, I was reminded why I love her. Why I was so thankful she was chosen to be my girl.
When she released me with a sigh, I found Seth with a worried look on his face. "She isn't here yet," I announced, getting annoyed with how impatient the young wolf was to be reunited with my sister.
Back in March, Seth and Leah had phased around the time of their father's death. It wasn't long after that that my father had died as well. He had been driving drunk and luckily had hurt no one but himself. That was a hard time for me, but Rachel stuck by me like always and we faced it together.
Now we had the youngest wolf ever. Seth had just turned fifteen and Sam was keeping him away from the action, but all I was concerned about was how he would treat Selena. I looked at Seth now, his face brightening with a smile so large that many people took notice. "Selena!" he called out to her as she crossed the lawn and made her way over.
I looked over as they stood staring at each other and sighing. I growled when I noticed that Seth had that far off look in his eyes. I knew that look well. I had it myself last December when Rachel first came home. I guess I figured this would happen, but seeing it in person was something else.
When the staring continued, Selena just couldn't stop smiling after not seeing Seth for almost five months. "I missed you," she declared, launching herself into his arms.
"Oh, fuck," I groaned as Embry and Rebecca approached us. "Did see this shit?" I motioned toward my sister as Rebecca laughed.
"Looks like another happy imprint couple to me," Rebecca sighed as Embry squeezed her around her waist and pulled her close.
"What's wrong, Paul? Seth's a good kid and now you know your sister will always be protected," Embry reasoned.
I scowled at Embry and nodded slowly. I knew he was right, but I never wanted my little sister to be exposed to this world. She was still only fifteen and I wondered how they would handle the imprint pull with her living in Tacoma. I could already see Seth worrying over it.
Now the young couple was walking over, arms wrapped around each other as Seth leaned down and whispered something that made Selena blush. "Seth, stop," she insisted playfully. Wow, these two were picking up right where they left off last Christmas.
I glared over at Seth and sighed deeply. "Do we need to have a talk?"
Seth cleared his voice and straightened up. "No, sir. I just told your sister how beautiful she looks, but she's so shy that I embarrassed her."
I hummed skeptically. "That's all it was?"
Selena scoffed. "Leave Seth alone! Don't be such a bully, Paul."
I threw my hand over my heart and scoffed back. "Who's a bully? I'm the sweetest guy you'll ever meet," I insisted sarcastically.
Now everyone was laughing. Jacob and Quil joined us, carrying plates of cake with them. "Oh chill out, Paul. If I could handle you being with my sister after you tried to beat us up, then you can handle Seth being with yours," Jacob insisted.
Seth took a plate from Quil and began offering Selena bites of cake. "None of that, you two. The only ones feeding each other cake should be me and Rachel, when we get married."
"And when's that gonna be?" Selena laughed. "I've been waiting for the invitation."
I nodded quickly. "Ask Rachel. I'd get married tomorrow if she would agree to it."
"Really?" she gasped, as if it were a secret.
"Really," I replied, pulling her close and smoothing her hair down with both hands. "Name the time and place and I'll be there. I can't fucking wait to marry you, Rachel Black."
She sighed dreamily as I let my hands drop to her lower back and held her tightly. "I can't wait to be Mrs. Paul Lahote," she smirked. "And I guess we should set a date."
I pressed my forehead to hers and groaned. "Yes," I hissed. "Especially when I held up my end of the bargain and graduated like you wanted."
"Yes, you did," she sighed. "But then again, why would I marry you when I already get everything I want from you without that little piece of paper."
I scoffed. "Well that could change," I teased quietly as the group continued to talk amongst themselves. Our fights were well known for getting pretty passionate, even when we were just teasing. I didn't mind the privacy. I was beyond ready for this party to be over and to be alone with my girl.
Rachel stepped away from me and I watched her flutter around to all the guests, stopping to greet them all. I breathed deeply, smelling the grill and seeing Billy lording over it like the grand grill master of La Push. Now all we needed was some of Harry Clearwater's famous fish fry. For a second, I forgot he was gone. I glanced at Seth and Selena, noticing how she smoothed her hands over Seth's face, calming him and pushing away his sadness. I knew that Seth had been having a hard time over the loss of his father and Selena had helped him, even if it was only over the phone.
I looked around at the other couples at the party, too. Rebecca had finally come home from Hawaii after trying and failing to save her ailing marriage. Embry finally seemed whole again. Of course, it wasn't perfect as Embry still had to finish high school and Rebecca was living with Billy. But somehow they made it work and Rebecca seemed to love Embry even more now than she did before she left. And I was glad we weren't at each other's throats anymore. Embry had turned out to be pretty loyal when it came to protecting Rachel and I was hoping he would keep an eye on her next year when she started her teaching job at La Push Tribal School.
Even Jacob seemed a little more upbeat. He was still mooning over Bella, but at least he seemed a little happier now that Quil had invited a few girls to the party. Quil was the happiest person I'd ever seen when it came to becoming a wolf. He finally got let in on the secret we had all been keeping from him for months.
Jared and Kim were content like always, already discussing getting their own place and jobs so they could have more alone time. I had to agree that living with your imprint was just about as good as it gets.
I looked for Rachel, finding her talking to Quil and Jacob. I thought back to that first summer and laughed at how obnoxious I was the first time we met.
She looked down at our hands and frowned. "You think you're cute, don't you?"
I shook my head confidently. Then I released her hand, put my hands behind my head and beamed. "I know I'm cute."
"That massive ego of yours is gonna be the death of you."
I really don't know why she ever talked to me again or why she took care of me after my father beat me up or kept being my friend after I made a pass at her when he abandoned me. She was too good for me, better than I deserved and almost too much for me to handle.
"What are you thinking about?"
"You," I sighed as I turned in her arms as she hugged me from behind. "I was just thinking about that first summer together and how cocky I was when we met." I held her face in my hands and smiled. "It's been two years today since I walked into that diner and my life has never been the same. I love you, Rachel. I love you so fucking much it hurts."
"Paul," she gasped. "I had no idea this was our anniversary."
"I just realized it," I admitted. "I can't believe I didn't remember it sooner."
Rachel ran her hand down the side of my face and held my chin. "I really love you, too. Do you even realize how much?"
I pulled her to my chest and breathed deeply. "No, but you could show me."
She playfully shoved me back and groaned. "You can wait until after. And I'll be right back," she called as she retreated toward the house.
I laughed and shook my head, not knowing how long she would be gone but already missing her. I threw a couple of logs on the fire and when I turned to get more, I found Rachel sauntering toward me.
"I know you didn't make it all the way to the house and back that fast," I chuckled. "Did you forget something?"
She nodded quickly and sighed, "Just this."
I gasped when her hand slid around the back of my neck and she pulled me down into a fiery kiss. Her tongue swept over my lips, claiming my mouth and invading my senses. The smell of her hair, the feeling of her tongue in my mouth, the taste of her lips all had me begging for more.
I skimmed my hands down her body, over her ass, yanking her closer and not giving a fuck what anyone else thought. When she sucked on my tongue, I finally gave up. I pulled away slowly, hating that we weren't alone.
"Cheesecake," I murmured against her lips.
Rachel gave me a few more light pecks to my lips before leaning back to gaze at my face. "I love it when you use our safe word. Makes me wanna tie you up again."
Jared laughed from across the yard and I scowled at him. "That was a one time thing," I reminded her as I gripped her hips tightly, letting my fingers dig in a little.
Rachel got a naughty gleam in her eye as she tiptoed her fingers up my chest. "I bet I can make you change your mind."
"You can try," I smirked, loving our games and how wicked my imprint could be.
I knew it was hopeless. There was no way I could ever deny her. There wasn't much I wouldn't do for my girl. We had been through so much and everyday it still felt brand new; the kisses, the hugs, the sex and even our teasing. I loved it all and I couldn't wait to see what was next.
(Really) The End
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A/N: that's it! Wow, I will miss this story. I included the lyrics for the song inspiration at the top because I realized I never did that before. I started 3 months ago with an idea to write something about Paul and Rachel because I loved writing Paul in my first fic.
I've really enjoyed this ride, especially with all the great comments. I was encouraged to write Paul's POV and I think I learned to do it well. Thanks so much for sticking with the story. I hope you'll read my 2 other Paul Lahote stories as well.
Oh and I am seriously considering writing a sequel to this 😘
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