Chapter 1: Surprise

Summary: Love, something eternal and precious but with it comes difficulties be it jealously, heartbreak, flaws, mistakes. Seth is about to find out that Age isn't just a number.

Pairing: Seth/OC

Timeline: this story takes place 4 months after BD

Genre: Romance

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Seth's POV

Seth walked up to the Uley house in a daze when the sudden silence brought him to a halt. Sam and Emily's house was almost never silent. There was always someone from the pack there. Whether it was after a long patrol of just to stop by (with a lame excuse to see if Sam was there but in reality just wanted a little of what Emily was cooking) there was always noise. So the current silence unnerved Seth.

He cautiously held his hand up to the door and gave it a gentle thrust. Walking in he noticed that there was no one in the living room and the kitchen was virtually empty. That's when it hit him. Suddenly everything made sense, the mystery from all the guys, the over giddiness from both his mom and Emily. Of course, with that thought he planted a knowing smile on his face and started for the backyard.

"Surprise," the backyard was full with family and friends and they all looked happy. Everyone was here even some of the Cullen's (Bella, Edward and Ness). It was nice to know Sam allowed them on Quileute Land. Sam walked up to him and gave him an awkward man hug. With a beer in one of his hands he whispered low enough so only the wolves in the room could hear, "act surprised." Seth internally chucked at his comment and gave a small but acknowledgeable nod. Emily was next, "So were you surprised?" she gushed after the bear hug.

Seth looked at Sam before answering, "I had absolutely no idea what was going on. You completely got me," he said hoping she wouldn't catch up on the lie. Emily turned to leave but not before murmuring in Sam's ear, "I told you he'd be surprised,"

Sam just smirked in reply.

Brady and Collin were next. They fist bumped. "Hey man, ready for New York?" Brady enquired jokingly. But it was Collin who answered, "I think the better question is 'is New York ready for him," he said cockily nudging Seth. They all laughed at that. "No seriously man, if you meet some hot girls you know help a brother out," Seth nodded with a chortle, "I'll be sure to do that."

"Who knows maybe he'll meet his imprint," Brady light-heartedly.

"No seriously man, don't joke about something like that," Collin retorted. All conversation seized when Mama Bear was spotted. Brady and Collin were out of there like lightning. They both were intensely terrified of her ever since fourth grade when Seth got in huge trouble because they glued all of Mrs Norris' stationery to her desk. There fear always managed to crack Seth up.

Sue strolled up to him, stood on he tip toes and gave him a huge hug, "Happy going away party baby," Seth sighed at her endearment but was grateful, "thanks mom."

You see Seth got accepted into a very prestigious high school in New York. They are allowing him to finish the rest of his schooling career and if he achieves excellent grades in his final year then they will offer him a full scholarship to a university of his choice as long as he is based in New York. He was flabbergasted when he got the news and Sam permitted him to go seeing as the vampire problem became pretty much non-existent since the confrontation with the Volturi.

They had confronted him when they saw his work at and art exhibition the school had held. They said that they recognised his potential as well as his talent and offered him the sweet deal. He was pretty much speechless when they called him. Seth was sure t was a joke, maybe he was being Punk'd.

Seth was planning to major in Art and Information Technology (IT) He is looking toward becoming a graphic designer. Creating something new with a blank piece of page gets to him every time. The thought process and the creativeness that goes into is what he lives for. Inspiration can come from anything if you are willing to look hard enough and most importantly from outside the box. Everyone tells him that he is unique in his way of thinking. Edward always says that he looks at the world from a different perspective and what he see is truly remarkable. Well to Seth this is his chance to show the world what exactly he is seeing.

"I am so proud of you," Sue said resting her hand on his cheek. She was exceptionally proud of her son, gushing to anyone who was willing to listen (and even to those who wasn't) about how gifted and intelligent her boy was. She carries the acceptance letter everywhere she goes and once she starts there is no putting an end to it.

Edward and Bella walked up with Ness and Jacob, "Congratulations Seth. You will enjoy New York" Edward was the first to speak. "Thanks." Seth smiled. Bella gave him a hug. Afterwards Seth turned toward Ness, "Hey how you doing," he asked her. He became quite fond of Nessie when he was over. She was so different from other children her age and it intrigued him.

After everyone wished Seth a safe journey and a made him promise to look after himself they all gathered to have one last family meal with him. They laughed and shared their happiest memories of him successfully embarrassing him in the process. Seth took that time to reflect on the people he cares about the most. Right here in this backyard is the only people whose opinions matter to him and making this trip and ultimately his life a success is the most importing aspect to him. The last thing he wants to do his come home a failure. His mom is counting on him and it is his job to take care of her and make her happy.

Everyone hugged him again some longer than the others. His mom was last, "promise to visit as often as you can?" she asked tears in her eyes. Seth grasped both hands from their position on his shoulders, "I promise. Please don't cry. I will be fine. I am big boy, I can take care of myself," Seth whispered tears in the brim of his eyes. Here he was crying over leaving his mommy when he fought Vampires for a daily living. "I'll miss you," Sue murmured. "I'll miss you too mommy."

With that she crashed herself into him one last time. Seth didn't pull her back this time knowing this was hard on her and letting go was no easy task. "Take care," she said as he walked away. Sue was a strong woman she let he son go before she can do it again. As she watches him walk away she remembers the first time she let him go. It was when he was five and it was his first day of kinder garden. What was once mom said became Mam said. And she did it again on his first play date. But this was much harder but she was a practical woman and she would let him go. Let him start the beginning of his life.

Seth was nervous about leaving but anxious about going. He had no idea what so ever of what was in store for him in the big city. He had no idea that amongst all those people, the bright coloured cabs, annoying teachers and party goers stood one woman.

One woman who would hold his heart in the palm of her hands forever.

Ok that's the first chapter. Please tell me what you think.

Miss Keri Baby