A/N: Thank you everyone that has taken the time to look at my first chapter. Of course to all my reviewers thank you. Those who have put on alert, I hope it doesn't disappoint. To those that put on Fav's I send big kisses and my thanks.

Like I said this is once a week as RL is getting busy from now till the end January. Thanks to Mrs J who beta's for me.

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Chapter 2

Monday came too fast for my liking. The rain couldn't make up its mind. One minute it was pouring down, next it was drizzling. One thing I did know was it was going to rain and make the place feel and smell more damp than it already did. I seemed to be continuously going out in the rain gathering wood. Only good thing was someone had chopped enough wood to last us at least this winter. I had no suitable boots for this kind of weather and only two pairs of shoes in my wardrobe. My alarm blared loudly and after hitting the snooze button seven times my mom came in and pulled my nice warm bedding off and threatening to throw water on me.

"I'm sick," I lied trying to make a cough only to sound pathetic. Mom giggled and slapped my thigh. I opened my eyes and moaned that she had hurt me. Again she giggled telling me breakfast would be in five minutes. It would only be a bowl of some sugar-coated crap. Reaching for my glasses, I slipped them on my nose and saw out the window. No surprise that it was raining. I pulled on my clothes and head to the bathroom doing my morning routine.

"I drew you a map to your school," mom said as I sat down to my cereal. I picked it up and all I saw were lines. I turned it up the other way and it made no more sense. No matter which way I put it, I couldn't even find where I was right now. My sense of direction was terrible at the best of times.

"How about I drive you today?" mom offered.

"God, no mom. How embarrassing," I moan.

"I embarrass you?" mom said sounding hurt. I shook my head and sighed.

"I embarrass myself, mom," God, why couldn't I even walk to the end of the street without getting lost. My parents put me into scouts hoping it would help me to read maps. Only thing that happened was I lost getting to the first meeting. I had to walk two blocks and ended up halfway across town.

"You managed getting to and from school last year," she smiled trying to make me feel confident. I gave a weak smile. My best friend Angela would meet me across the road and walk with me. Days she didn't attend school I managed to convince mom I was sick.

"Mom," before I could say anything more there was a knock on the door. I got up to answer it. "Hi," I said pushing my glasses up as I looked up at a broad chest that went even broader when it got to the shoulders.

"Hello Seth, I thought you would like some company walking to school," Brady said shyly. I could have kissed the guy for thinking of me. I grinned and invited him in while I ran up to grab my bag. At least I had someone I knew first day. Out of him and Colin, I liked Brady the most. He was like me; quiet and not in your face. When I ran down I tripped and landed flat on my ass sliding down the three bottom stairs ungracefully, my glasses falling off in the process. I heard the sound of my frames breaking even with the thumping of my now bruised body.

Brady and mom were trying to help me up but, I was slapping them away trying to find my glasses. It was mom who finally put them in my hand. I brought them up to my face so I could see them and how much damage was done. "Fuck," I groaned earning a slap on the side of my head from mom for using the 'f' word in front of her. "Mom the are f, ruined," I moaned.

"I will get the tape," she said taking them from me. Brady's strong hand pulled me up. I wondered if he was sick, his temperature so high. As though I burned him, he dropped my hand.

"Brady, I'm all but blind without my glasses can you lead me to the kitchen," I asked. In my old home I knew exactly how to get around. But, I had been there all my childhood and here it was so new and different.

"You're blind?" he asked taking me under the elbow.

"Almost," I sighed.

"Do you have a spare pair of glasses?" he asked concern in his voice. I shook my head enjoying the warmth coming from his hand. It was the first time I felt warm since arriving in hell. When we got to the kitchen my mother already fixed my glasses having many times had to use tape until we could afford to have them repaired. Great way to start my first day. I would look like the biggest geek in history. "Give me five minutes," Brady said taking my glasses off my face and running out the door. I sat at the table not sure if the guy was going to come back and why he had taken my glasses. I heard the door open and smelled the distinguishable scent of Brady. "Here you go," he said putting my glasses on me.

"But, how you do that so quick," mom asked coming up close looking at my glasses. I pulled back trying to avoid going cross-eyed. Brady stood there smiling down at me. I gave him a smile back.

"We better go or we will be late," he said not answering mom's question.

He again took my elbow and led me out of the house shutting the door behind us. I should let him know I didn't need his help now I had my glasses but, I was enjoying his heat once again. Mom raced out and waved her little map at me. Brady's long arm reached out and took it from her handing it to me without looking at it. I gave a wave to mom and shoved it in my pocket. The rain was just a light drizzle as we walked the short distance to the school. Sadly though, it was three corners meaning it would be easy for me to get lost. When we arrived, Brady took me to the office. There was only two buildings kids were running up and down the corridor making it slippery. I had only taken two steps when I slipped and if Brady wasn't still holding my elbow I would once again be flat on my ass.

"Thanks," I try to laugh. I was tempted to tell him I wasn't normally so clumpy but the sad truth was that I was really clumpy. I swore I had two left feet. He just gave a smile and held my elbow even firmer. After getting my timetable I was happy that I was in the same classes as Brady. He took me to our first class and led me to the back giving me a seat right in front of him. He was sitting next to Colin who gave me a wink and licked his lips.

"Class quiet down," the teacher said to everyone. "You must be the new boy Seth," the teacher asked making everyone turn and stare at me. I just nod wanting to dissolve through the floor. Girls giggled and guys lost interest straight away. The class consisted of three-year groups, ours being the oldest. The work we were doing was what I already studied so found the class exceedingly boring. As soon as the bell went I packed my bag ready to head to the next class.

"We don't move the teachers do," Brady whispered. I turned around to see if he was joking. But I saw that everyone remained in their seats and were changing books. Well, at least I couldn't get lost between classes, something I had done at my previous school earning me many detentions.

A really old guy walked in and everyone stopped talking. To my surprise, the class all stood. Without looking up, he waved the class students down and started talking a language I had never heard of. Colin slipped into the empty seat next to me and leaned over to whisper to me.

"That's old Quil, he teaches Quileute. God knows why though, it's useless unless you're talking to the elders and even half of them don't know it," he said. I turned my attention back to the man and listened. Even though I didn't know what he was saying it was beautiful and very complicated.

"Sealittle, care to translate for our new student?" the old man said.

"Um, sorry Quil. I wasn't listening," Colin said not even sound abashed. The old man or rather Quil chuckled. "See me after school," he said. Colin sighed but nodded.

"Fuller, you please translate to Clearwater what I just said?" Quil sat down and I turned to Brady.

"Welcome to our lands. It is an honour that your family has returned to their rightful place so you to can protect our lands," Brady smiled at me. I raised an eyebrow and he just shrugged.

"Thank you sir," I said back to the old man. Everyone laughed and I felt the heat rushed to my face.

"Silence. It is nice to have another student respect our ways," everyone went quiet and he again started speaking. I tuned out after a while realizing I hadn't a hope in hell of understanding any of it today. The rest of the morning was spent in the classroom and I missed getting up and moving to another class; my ass numb and still tender from this mornings fall.

Brady waited for me to pack my bag and again took my elbow. Colin took my other one but, it didn't feel as comforting. He too was hot. I pulled my arm away from him gently hoping to not hurt his feelings. However, he didn't seem to care and took off to the smell of the food. When I walked in, the room was full of students of all shapes and sizes. Brady put me in line telling me to keep his place. I watched him go toward a table full of huge guys. He was small in comparison to them. I guessed they were the older students. Everyone was standing around someone who was sitting at the table. Two of the guys stepped aside and I saw the biggest guy I had ever seen.

I watched as the big guy stood and looked over in my direction. I quickly turned away and picked up the first thing in my reach. Sadly, it was a packet of peanuts. I was allergic to them and was pushed along by some small kid behind me. I heard a booming laugh from across the room and knew that they were laughing at the new geeky kid with his thick glasses and his too small clothes. Dropping the tray on the counter I tried to make my escape. Next second, I slammed into something large and very solid. I felt myself once again falling backwards.

"Whoa dude, watch where you're going," a large hand grabbed me just as I was about to hit the floor.

I looked up at my saviour. Gulping I nod. "Sor, sorr, sorry," I stuttered. I felt an arm on my elbow and knew straight away who it was and turned toward him trying to hide burning cheeks in his chest.

"No harm no foul," the guy chuckled walking away. I peeped over Brady's shoulder and saw the guy walk to the table with the other huge built-like-brick-shit-houses guys were.

"Lets get some food I'm starving," my friend said as though nothing happened.

"I'm not hungry. I might go sit outside," I said trying to gather my bag from the floor.

"You want to go and sit in this?" Brady asked waving out the window. I sagged in his body banging my head against his chest. "Awe, come and meet the others. They are dying to meet you," he said rubbing my back. I shook my head. "Okay well, I'm hungry so you will eat but, we can sit somewhere else today," he said stepping away from me. A feeling of ice ran down my body at the loss of contact.

"Brady, my place after school," some guy said walking past. I looked up when I heard a sigh from my friend.

"Who is that?" I asked as he went and got a tray and began loading it up as though he hadn't eaten in a month.

"Jared," was all he said.

"You okay?" I asked. His normally warm flushed cheeks seemingly pale suddenly. He just looked at the table where his friends were and then back at his tray. "I'm fine," he said in a low whisper.

"We can go join your friends if you like," I said patting his shoulder. Brady shook his head and gave me a weak smile. "Maybe tomorrow. Will you be okay getting home after school? I better not keep Jared waiting," he said. No god, no please don't tell me I have to find my way home by myself. I nodded my head and gave him a confident smile. I put my hand in my pocket and felt the rough map that mom had given me this morning.

The rest of the afternoon was just the same as the morning but, instead of Brady there to take my elbow, I was alone. Even Colin had taken off like a bat out of hell leaving only me and the teacher in the class. Even she left turning the light switch off as she went. I followed her out and saw the corridors are empty, not a living soul in sight. The main door was wide open and I walked towards it trying to visualize my walk this morning. When I got to the entrance, I knew I was screwed. I had no idea in which direction we had come from. Walking through the car park, I decided if I started walking one way sooner or later I would figure out if I was going the right way. If after three corners, I wasn't at home I would turn around and go back to where I started. The walk this morning was short so, fingers crossed I would figure it out before it got dark or mom came to find me. An hour later I was totally lost and not even close to anything I had seen before. The heavens opened making me soaking wet, more than I already was. A large truck went roaring by splashing me with mud.

"Thanks very fucking much, asshole," I shouted after the truck. Suddenly, the truck stopped and started reversing. Shit! A man leaned over and winds down the window.

"Seth?" I just nodded. "Get in, your mom is worried," he said. I looked up and down the street to see if there was anywhere to run. I was always told never to get in cars with strangers. "Sue's kid, right?" he asked again. I just nodded. "My name is Sam Uley, welcome to La-Push," he opened the door not giving me much option other than get in. I put my bag between him and myself.

"Thanks," I shrivered liking the warmth of the cab. I hadn't noticed how cold I was till I sat in a warm dry spot.

"No problem, kid. I thought Brady was walking you home?"

"Um, he had other plans," I said wondering how he knew Brady. I guess it was a small rez and everyone knew everyone except for me that is. "Who is Jared?" I asked rubbing my hand and blowing them with my warm breath.

"Jared Cameron, why do you ask?"

"Brady went to his place and he didn't seem happy about it," I said wishing I had kept my mouth shut. I didn't want to get Brady into trouble or be known as a gossip.

"They are like brothers," Sam smiled as we pulled up outside my house. "Here you go, Seth. Nice to meet you. Brady will pick you up in the morning and bring you home," he patted my shoulder. He to was hot like Colin not the nice heat I felt from Brady.

"Thanks Sam," I pushed my glasses up my nose and got out of the truck slipping in the mud. I heard a chuckle before I shut the door and watched as Sam drove away. The front door opened and my mother was standing there with her arms open. Carefully, I walked to her dodging the broken step. I would have to try to fix it when the rain finally stopped. Giving her a quick hug and peck on the cheek, I raced upstairs and stripped needing to get in the shower and try to warm up. When done, I headed to my room with just my towel around me wanting some fresh clothes. I heard voices downstairs and believed it to be Billy Black. Sighing, I went to my room and quickly dressed in some warm clothes. I wanted my dinner and get stuck into my homework. I wasn't a nerd but, I didn't want to start my new school off on the wrong foot. I went to put on my glasses and decided to see how they had been fixed. Finding my magnifying glass I kept for when I was without glasses while they got fixed, I was surprised at how good the mend looked. It would take someone with a very sharp eye to see that they had been mended at all. I would have to ask Brady who that person was so I could get them to fix them if it ever happened again.

My stomach gave a growl and decided to go down and be polite to Billy before going and finding a snack before dinner. "Oh, Seth I forgot to mention, I invited Billy and Jacob for dinner. Jacob kindly chopped all that wood for us," mom smiled. I looked around the small dingy room not seeing the Jacob guy.

"Jacob has patrol. He will be here in time for dinner," Billy chuckled when he noticed my confusion.

"Patrol?"

"Yes patrol, a few of the young men here like to keep everyone safe so they patrol just like Brady and Colin," I nodded in understanding. My stomach clenched and I doubled over. Mom came running toward me and tried to stand me up. "Get him some water, Sue," Billy ordered coming over and placed his hand on my forehead. "Well, well, your dad will be proud of you son," before I could ask what the fuck he was talking about mom came in with a glass of water. As soon as the pain came, it was gone. Thanking her, I excused myself upstairs to lay down. Once in my room, the pain shot through me again. My body was feeling as though it was on fire. But, more importantly, I had to go find Brady. Grabbing my jacket I raced out the house leaving my mom's calls behind me.

I had no idea where I was going but let my feet take me. I came to a small park where there was a broken swing and a rusty old slide. But, it was the wooden fort I was interested in. I climbed inside and raced toward someone curled up in a ball. "Go away, Seth," Brady whispered.

"I'm not going anywhere," I said kneeling down and turning my friend over. His face was covered in blood tears streaming down his face leaving clean trails. "God, who did this to you?" I asked, pulling him towards me so I could hug him. He shook his head. "Was it Jared?" I growled feeling my body tremble. Brady grabbed hold of my shirt and shook his head.

"Don't get involved Seth. Its my problem," he said. "Promise," he said.

I nodded my head not meaning it at all. I pulled a clean hankie from my pocket and started to clean Brady's face up. Strange, there didn't seem to be any reason for the blood. There was bruising but, was still faint. I was sure he would be a mess tomorrow. The rain was pelting down on the tin roof and was grateful we were dry.

"Have you told anyone?" I asked after he finally sat up his legs wrapped in his arms.

"One thing you learn in this place is there are many secrets," he said getting up as much as he could in such a small area. "Let's get you home. I have patrol," he smiled.

"You can tell me your secrets," I whispered. Brady gave me a sad smile.

"I wish I could Seth," he leaned forward and kissed me on the lips. He jumped down and waited for me to follow. Without another word he walked me home his hand under my elbow. "See you in the morning," with that he was gone. I put my hands on my lips. I just had my first kiss. Maybe this place wasn't going to be so bad after all.

When I walked in the door, I changed my mind. The big guy from school was glaring at me. "Hi," I said.

The guy just lifted his head but didn't say a word. "Seth Harrison Clearwater, where have you been? We were ready to send a search party out for you again," mom scolded.

"I needed some fresh air, mom. I was fine," I said still looking at the glaring dude. "Who are you?"

"Jacob Black," he said firmly. I raised an eyebrow.

"Nice to meet you," I said for my mother's benefit. Mom patted my arm and went back to the kitchen.

"Dad has got to be fucking kidding me," he said

"Excuse me?"

Oh yeah, I'm screwed.