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When Seth Met Clio

Chapter One- NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE

Seth's POV

Seth flung his phone onto the ground and groaned. He had patrolled this morning and now he was patrolling again in an hour. Even though, there were now seventeen in the pack, the young ones could not patrol alone. Jacob and Sam were now co-Alphas. Jacob took care of patrolling while Sam trained the new ones. Leah was now the Beta and abused her power on me. On her orders I am unable to use the bathroom until she is done and am forbidden to enter her room or finish all the food in the fridge. It was Leah's fault that I have to patrol again tonight. Leah was supposed to be doing it but she was going to the country club for the debutants first meeting. Yes, my sister Leah is becoming a debutant. My mom felt she was spending too much time with guys and Kim was joining so Mom forced Leah to join too. I think it's a good idea cause Leah doesn't get much girl time and when she was dressed up to go, in a silver dress and heels, she looked like she had before when she was going on a date with Sam. Man, I hope Quil isn't patrolling tonight, I can t bear to listen to more Dora The Explorer songs which run through Quils brain after spending too much time with Claire.

My phone vibrated and I saw it was Jacob. I was late for patrolling. I ran to the press and pulled out a couple of energy bars. I gulped them down, then ran for the forest, Throwing my hoodie into a thorn bush for later.

Hey man, how's Leah? Was she nervous going for her ladies night? Quil asked but before I could reply Paul laughed as he imagined Leah tripping over in high heels. I growled. Leah was my sister and she had looked nice leaving tonight.

I remember that dress. She wore it to my fifteenth birthday party. Sam thought. I growled, no wonder, Leah had not wanted me to show her dressed up.

Ok, Seth and Paul, ye can take the area around First Beach. Jacob and I will take the woods. Sam ordered businesslike even though we could see a memory of him with Leah in that dress at the back of his mind. I didn't t want to know any more about that memory so I took off. It was going to be a long boring night of patrolling.

Clio's POV

Clio smiled as she watched the moving van pull away. She was moving from New York to La Push. She couldn't wait to see Jacob and Embry again. Jacob was her second cousin but he was also her godfather. Clio was fifteen and Jacob was seventeen but he looked way older. Jacob visited her twice a year and they were the highlights of her life. Jacob was like a brother to her but his best friend Embry was amazing. She had met Embry when she had come for Jacobs thirteenth birthday. Embry was not as intense as Jacob or as obnoxious as Quil, Jacobs other best friend who she had also met. Embry was perfect. She loved him and now she was moving to La Push. She had kissed Embry at New Years. It had been short, sweet and she had fallen deeper in love with him. Jacob hated it. She had heard him yelling at Embry afterwards about Clio not being his imprint, whatever that was and then Jacob had told her to forget Embry as she wasn't his true love and he would hurt her. Now, I'm about to live in La Push and somehow I will get Embry to love me.

"Clio, we re here." Dad said. I looked up at our new house. It was small but personal. I m so nervous about school. Jacob had told me that the school was very small which meant that everyone knew each other and had friends but then again that could be an excuse to hang out with Embry. Dad opened the door to our new house. I pulled my suitcase up the stairs and into my attic bedroom. I pulled out my phone and tried Jacob. His phone was off. Shoot. I m starting school tomorrow and I need more information about the school, plus I wanted to escape from unpacking. I could try Embry. I fiddled with my suitcase while I waited for him to answer.

"Hello" His voice was deep and hoarse and of course sexy.

"Hey, its Clio. I just arrived in La Push and I need someone to tell me about the school and I need you to take me away from the house, so my parents won t make me help them unpack. Can you come take me away?" I waited for an answer. I knew he would be thinking what would Jake say.

" Sure. I ll be over in a second." He said hesitantly.

" See you then." I hung up and smiled.

I pulled open my suitcase and grabbed my favourite red top and a really light jumper. Then I heard my dad opening the door and greeting Embry. I ran down the stairs. Embry was if possible hotter then when I had seen him last. He was taller and was only wearing a really light shirt which showed his muscles.

" Hey Embry, you ready to go? Dad, Embry is going to take me around La Push. I ll be back in an hour. Bye"

I walked out and saw another guy there. I sighed. "This is Jared.". Jared nodded.

"So Embry, where are we going?"

"First Beach. We can walk there its only a few minutes away."

"Ok" I shivered. Jared stayed silent and Embry pulled a jumper from around his waist and handed it to me.

"Thanks" .I breathed in his scent, trying to remember it. I let him and Jared talk and just walked beside them. I liked just looking at him. Then I saw something in the bush and screamed.

Seth's POV

Paul and I were running round the beach when we heard Embry and Jared talking. We raced to them, I got there first and then, I SAW HER. She was tall for a girl with curly brown hair and beautiful green eyes. She was perfect and I knew I would never be good enough for her but I also knew I would always try to protect her and love her and be good enough for her. I realised that I had just imprinted. Then she screamed and pointed at me. Embry and Jared turned round and saw me. She grabbed Embrys arm and kept screaming. I looked round for what she was scared of and how could I protect her from whatever was scaring her.

Paul laughed. Seth, you are a wolf, who is staring at her. You are what she is scared of.

I instantly felt bad for scaring her and also because she was looking at Embry to protect her, when I was supposed to be the one protecting her.

You imprinted on my god-daughter. Great. Jacob muttered.

Seth, listen to me, I know you want to stay and watch her and love her but you have got to leave. You are scaring her. Sam said.

I ran but before I left, I saw her look at Embry. She looked at him with passion and love. She loves Embry. My imprint loves Embry. Anger flooded through me. I wanted to kill Embry, how dare he hold his arm around her beautiful delicate shoulder and tell her it was okay, that was my job.

Seth, phrase now. Jacob and Sam yelled at me. I reluctantly became human again and collapsed on the ground hurting from her beauty and her love for Embry.

Chapter Two- A MASTER PLAN

Clio's POV.

Embry took me home and comforted me. He told me the wolf would not hurt me and that I was safe. I still don't believe him. That wolf stayed for about five minutes. I hadn't looked at the wolf or even near its eyes I was too scared but it had felt like the wolf had been watching me. It was a near death experience. Maybe, I was better off in New York but it had been wonderful having Embrys warm arm around me, comforting me. "Clio" A loud male voice said.

I was shocked Jacob was here and he looked mad. He must have found out that I had been with Embry. He hated that I loved Embry.

"Jake, the most awful thing happened in the woods. There was a wolf. It was so scary. Are there a lot of wolves? Have people died from wolf attacks here?" I asked, panicking slightly.

" NO Clio, the wolves aren't dangerous. Don't be scared of them. I promise you they will never hurt you. But what were you doing with Embry? I told you not to hang round with him." Jacob said.

"Jacob Black, how dare you tell me who I can hang round with and I don t see why I can t hang round with Embry. He s a great guy and your best friend. Besides Mom and Dad are having a barbeque tomorrow and Embry is invited. So I will have to hang with him, not that I'm complaining."

"Fine" Jacob spat out and I noticed he was shaking. "Can I invite some of my other friends so?

I nodded. "I need sleep. Its my first day of school tomorrow and I still haven t done my hair, so goodbye."

Jacob frowned and left. I shut the door and sighed. Jacob would not leave me and Embry together for two seconds but Dad had Jacob down for cooking duties while Embry and I had no jobs and Embry would be in school tomorrow.

Seth's POV.

Jacob and Embry had both talked about Clio to me and I felt that I understood her better. I also understood that Embry had only ever treated her as a friend and that it was not his fault she loved him. My heart still hurts that she likes Embry but I have come up with a master plan to win her over in school tomorrow but for now I really need to sleep after all that patrolling. I collapsed on my bed, too tired to see how Leah was after her night out or to fill my empty stomach.

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I woke the next morning to find Leah sitting on my stomach. She smiled and handed me some toast.

"Thanks" I muttered. "How was your night?" Leah smiled. It was a sweet and rare smile with absolutely no sarcasm.

"Good. We had a meal and I talked to the girls and Kim knocked over a bowl of soup. But I heard about your night and about Clio and Embry. Seth, you're her perfect fit and Embry is your competition, you have nothing to worry about." She smirked. I felt comforted and muttered another thank you before heading to the shower.

Ten minutes later, I got into the car and stared. Leah had been in her pyjamas when I had talked to her but now she was wearing a pretty purple top and a skirt. "You look good."

"Thanks. I hope the guys will remember that I am just as tough as them only way more graceful and polite or else I will have to teach them exactly how tough I am"

I remembered Leah practising with me a couple of nights ago and laughed. Leah had become a great fighter recently as her embarrassment over having Jake save her before had encouraged her to practise. Sadly, I had been the one she had practised with. I wondered what Clio would wear to school. Not that it mattered, she would be beautiful in whatever she wore. Not that she would notice me unless my plan works.

Chapter Three- NEW SCHOOL

Clio s POV.

I tried on my fourth outfit. What I wore on the first day of school is crucial, its decides who you are. I looked at the clock then back at what I was wearing and decided it would have to do. My parents had already left for work and wished me luck. In New York, I had taken a bus to school but mom and dad had bought me a car for moving here. It was small, old and temperamental but Jakey would fix it. I looked in the fridge then in the press then settled for two cups of tea as breakfast. The car took ten minutes to start and then collapsed halfway there and took another twenty minutes to start again. It took me forty minutes to get to school when it should have only taken fifteen. I was late for my first day and the secretary was less then happy but I don't think I was any happier. I was told to wait for Seth Clearwater who had volunteered to take care of me. He was either a geek or some guy who thought he could hit on the new girl. I sighed and tried to remember Embry.

"Hey" A voice said. I didn't bother looking up.

"Seth Clearwater?" I said.

"Yeah" he said happily. "Your beautiful."

I sighed although he sounded truthful, I knew better. He was so in category two, the guy who tried to hit on the new girl. I decided the best way to let him know I wasn't interested in him was not to look at him.

" So Seth, where's my next class?"

Seth lead me through the school pointing out buildings and classrooms before we found Biology. "We share this class. Can I be your lab partner?"

I did t know anyone else so I nodded. This guy would have been nice if he hadn t said the beautiful thing making him an ass. I wondered if he knew Embry.

" Do you know Embry Call?" I asked.

"Yes" he said quietly and I noticed the table vibrating. I looked and saw his hands holding the table and shaking it. I looked at him. He was hot. He was tall with brown hair and eyes, even with his angry expression he was still beautiful. Oh, I called him beautiful, how corny. He caught me looking at him and our eyes locked. It was like I could see into his soul and he could see into mine. The other students disappeared as I lost myself in his eyes. Then the bell rang. The sound brought me back to earth. I reminded myself that he was some guy who took this job to make the new girl fall in love with him. I told myself I hated him but out of the corner of my eye, I watched him. I could not tell you what we were doing in biology or the rest of my morning classes as I was caught between looking at Seth and convincing myself he was not Embry and trying to ignore him staring at me. To distract myself from Seth, I began to doodle Clio 4 Embry and unconsciously it became Clio Clearwater. I looked at it frowned and rubbed it out. I could not be happier that it was lunchtime. I thanked Seth and refused his offer to eat with him and ran to the girls room. I locked myself in a cubicle and took deep breaths. Then I opened the door and looked in the mirror. My cheeks were red from Seth.

"Hi, I'm Jenny. You were in my English class, next to Seth."

I nodded that was me.

" Seth is definitely cute but believe me he's trouble, he's in a gang and he's not worth it."

I nodded again and watched her leave. Seth was trouble and I should have known it. I mean, he had volunteered to look after me and had said I was beautiful and the whole shaking thing. I pulled back my hair and left the bathroom.

The canteen was sorted into groups but thankfully Jake called out to me. His table had mostly guys and a couple of girls. I noticed that most of the tables around them were empty. People obviously thought they were dangerous or uncool. I saw Embry and smiled. Jake pulled out a chair. I sat down and looked around me. Seth Clearwater was next to me.

"Hey Clio" He said. I smiled slightly remembering the girls warning.

"Hi Embry" I smiled at him and then remembered Quil. "Hi Quil"

Quil smiled and then I saw Jared from last night with his lips on this other girls neck. The girl smiled at me. "I m Kim. Jared told me about you last night,"

I suddenly realised everyone was staring at me curiously like I had been a huge topic of discussion. I blushed and then I felt a hand on my lap. I looked at the hand then Seth.

"Get your hand off my lap" I hissed. Jenny was right, Seth was a jerk. Seth looked really upset.

"You were blushing and I thought you needed some comfort." He muttered .

"Hell will freeze over before I want comfort from a jerk like you." The table fell silent. They were all shocked and I wondered why I mean I knew this guy three hours, he won't stop staring at me and then he puts his hand on my lap. I mean seriously. Then again his hand had been warm and had felt like it belonged there but still I was not going to let that happen. Then, a girl laughed and the tension round the table faded. "I'm Leah." She said. " That jerk is my brother and he is a sweet guy really I mean he hugs me all the time even though I hate physical contact." I smiled weakly. "I m going for a walk." I looked at Embry, who looked away. Seth got up before Leah pushed him back down "I ll come with you. I m done eating anyway."

So I spend the rest of lunch with Leah who seemed really nice and I even felt bad about calling Seth a jerk after I heard all his childhood stories. Some of them were hilarious and embarrassing but they just made me like him and see him as a great guy.

"So you like Embry." Leah said it as a statement not a question.

I was so surprised by this that I didn't bother denying it and just nodded.

"Embry is a nice guy but I don t think he's your type."

I was still too surprised to argue and said "Why?"

Leah looked at me. "You deserve a guy who looks at you like you are the most beautiful thing in the world and Embry doesn't do that but Seth does."

I groaned. "I have liked Embry since I was eleven. I can't imagine myself with any other guy."

Leah smiled. "I know but you and Seth could be magical."

Before I could stop it an image of me and Seth together came to my mind. It was magical as Leah said.

The bell rang. I spend my afternoon apologising to Seth who felt way too bad about me calling him a jerk so I ended up inviting him to the barbeque so he would know that I didn't see him as a jerk. The gang Jenny referred to was actually Jacob and Embry and Quil and Jared and everyone, so I decided Seth was actually a nice guy. I also invited Leah.

Chapter Four-BARBEQUE

Clio's POV

I ended up calling Leah to come over early to help me decide what to wear. Leah was wearing jeans and a pale pink t-shirt and sandals. I ended up wearing a red dress because Leah said "Seth would like it." I know I love Embry so why am I wearing what Seth would like but for some reason I want Seth to see me as beautiful. I cry when Leah tells me their dad died as Seth seem too good a guy for something like that to happen and all I want to do is comfort him. Its so unfair but Leah is strong and doesn't cry. She ends up comforting me. Then I have to put all my make up on again before everyone comes over. Then I hear music playing. I go over to the window and look out. I find myself looking for Seth and not Embry and quickly look away.

Seth's POV.

School hadn't gone so well I mean she had thought I was jerk but Leah had fixed that and Leah had given me tips on how to approach her. I couldn't believe Leah was doing this for me but then Leah had always been a good sister. The whole pack was here, Sam with Emily, Jared with Kim, Quil, Jacob, Embry, Colin and Brady and a couple of the younger ones. Her parents were very nice and Clio's mother looked very like her. I understood where she got her beauty. Music started playing and everyone began eating. Clio and Leah were still upstairs according to Emily, they were waiting to make an entrance. Then, I heard footsteps. I saw Leah and then Clio. She wore a lovely red dress that highlighted her figure and brought out the colour of her hair. I dropped my hot dog when her eyes met mine and she smiled. She was so beautiful. She was looking at me. Leah brought her over and then went to talk to Jake. " You look good. Did Leah dress you too?" She said, smiling and I noticed a dimple on her right cheek.

"Yeah but she did a much better job with you I mean you look…"

She smiled then laughed. It was the sweetest sound in the world. She reached over and took a sausage from my plate and ate it. "That's rude." I said.

"What are you going to do about it?" She said and laughed as I tickled her and her arms hit me. I let her go for a second and she ran into the forest. I let her run for a second then took after her. I grabbed her then fell on the ground. She lay on top of me and giggled. "Seth, I'm sorry about" I put a finger on her lips "Don t worry about it." She smiled and my heart exploded and I knew I had that stupid love-sick grin the other guys wore when they were with their imprints. I looked at her and suddenly we were coming closer together and her lips brushed mine briefly before she jumped up and smiled. "I'm going to steal the rest of your food." laughed and ran. I lay on the ground for a couple of seconds catching my breath and replaying her sweet lips on mine before following her.

Clios POV.

I watch everyone leave and sigh. It had been a great night. Seth and I had talked about everything and I had not been nervous around him at all. Embry was avoiding me and that hurt but I was confused. I wasn t sure whether I wanted Embry anymore. I mean when Seth and I kissed, it had been short but magical. Every nerve in my body had been aware of Seth and my heart had beated so fast. I had kissed Embry and had thought it was the best kiss in the world but now I wasn t sure. I didnt know whether to keep chasing Embry or start looking towards Seth. I neede to find out soon though otherwise I would just hurt Seth. I could kiss Embry and if I felt something I could push Seth away but if I felt nothing, I could stop loving Embry. I needed to know who to love. Jacob would never leave me near Embry so I would have to go to Embrys house, I hoped he was home. I leaped out my window and onto a tree then climbed down. I ran to his house at a fast pace. It wasn t until halfway that I realised I was being followed by a wolf. I was scared but decided to keep going. I reached his house and thanked his parents for having a bungalow. His window was open. I climbed in and knocked a lamp. Embry stirred and stood up. He was half asleep. "Clio" he said confused. I walked up to him and pushed my lips onto his. It was warm but no beating heart or nerves. It was boring. I stepped back. The wolf howled and I jumped out his window and ran into the forest. The wolf was on the ground in pain giving me a headstart. I wondered what was causing it pain. The woods were very different at night. I stumbled round before finding a small hole in a tree. My legs were sore from running and I was tired and scared so I sat into the tree. I heard howls and pushed myself deeper into the hole. I sat there for fifteen minutes before three wolves came. They were looking round. I stopped. There was a moment of calm before I saw something that was impossible. I screamed then fainted.

Seths POV.

I watched her lips touch Embrys and my heart ached with pain. I let out a howl which barely covered my pain. She left and ran for the forest. I growled at Embry who was still half-asleep. "Seth" he said but before he could say more. I heard Sam.

"Seth. You are to stay still and not harm Embry." It was a command I could not ignore. I growled.

"Oh man, that would have been a class fight." Collin said, enjoying the drama.

"Guys chill, Collin make sure shes at home and safe. She was terrified last time she saw a wolf, let alone a one in pain."

Collin sighed and headed towards her house. Embry phrased.

"Seth, Im so sorry. I didnt realise what she was doing. I didnt enjoy it or anything. It was only a second honestly.Not that shes a bad kisser or anything. "

My whole body wanted to kill Embry and hurt from the pain and the restraint. My anger and hurt was so powerful. I realised this was the first time I had ever been really mad.

"Seth, Embry stop it. Seth, Embry is not responsible for this and you know it. Girls all sorts of stuff. I know your in pain but" Sam stopped, we all listened to Collin.

"She s not at home and I m confused between her scent, its all over the place from coming here and the barbeque and wherever she s gone now." My anger of her kissing Embry was overpowered by a need to protact her and for her to be safe. Sam took control.

"Ill head north, Embry east, Seth take the forest and Collin stay by her house in case she comes home." I headed into the forest and was only a few steps before I realised it was a fresh trail. The others came in. Then it stopped but I couldn t see her but I knew she was close.

"Maybe, you should phrase. Then call her name and she might come out." Before Sam could comment, I phrased. It was a mistake, she had seen me phrase. She screamed then fainted. The others phrased.