"I've always liked that name," I smirked.
"You should get some rest Dakota."
"It's too cold in here to sleep," I shivered.
Seth pulled my other blanket up and tucked me in. Slowly he picked me up and got in the bed with me, cradling me in his arms. His unusual warmth was comforting. I listened to his heart beat, lulling me to sleep.
She looked so precious, asleep in my arms. I couldn't deny my need to protect her.
"Oh shit. No you didn't," Jacob whispered, entering the room.
"It happened in the field, I just wasn't sure of it." I whispered, smoothing her hair down.
"Wow, and I think in some innocent human way, she imprinted on you too," Jake smiled.
"I think so too, I can feel it."
"Something about her isn't normal Seth. She can't be just human," Jake said thinking.
"Maybe Alice knows?" I suggested.
"I can't really see much with you adorable puppies around" Alice joked, practically gliding into the room.
Dakota snuggled closer to me and relaxed a little bit. Damn, she was beautiful. Beautifully mysterious. She was my own puzzle to solve and I loved every piece of it.
"All I smell is you guys, not even a trace of human scent. What is she?" Alice asked, dazed.
"We don't even know. All we know is that her name is Dakota, and she's from Louisiana," I said softly.
"Well I think she's about to wake up," Alice whispered.
Dakota slowly opened her eyes and sat up, rubbing her eyes. I noticed her hazel eyes had turned a dark grey.
"This is Alice Cullen, Nessie's aunt," I introduced.
"Hi," Dakota and Alice said at the same time smiling.
"I would imagine you're kind of hungry, I'll get you something to eat," Alice smiled.
As Dakota tried to get off the bed, I set her down. She followed Alice to the kitchen.
I followed Alice down the stairs and into the kitchen. Their house was like a picture in a Family Circle magazine; clean and perfect. Just like their looks, model like and elegant.
"I'm hoping the boys left some food in here. They eat like a full army," Alice laughed looking in the fridge.
"Actually do you have oatmeal or something?" I suggested.
"I'm pretty sure we do, cinnamon roll flavored to be exact."
"That's perfect," I said sitting at the snack bar.
"You and Seth seem to be quite attached," Alice mentioned while fixing my oatmeal.
"Yeah, there's just some kind of stronger power pulling us together I guess."
"I hope you're treating our guest well Alice," and older woman smiled, walking into the kitchen.
"Of course Esme," Alice said cheerfully.
"Hi Dakota, I'm Esme. Carlisle's wife."
"Nice to meet you," I smiled.
"Here you go Dakota," Alice smiled placing a bowl in front of me.
"Thanks Alice," I said slowly eating the oatmeal. It was the perfect temperature.
Maybe everything was finally falling into place. I felt like I belonged here with the Cullens and the werewolves. As if moving to Washington was some kind of fate. I finished my oatmeal and placed the bowl and spoon in the sink. I found the bathroom and locked myself in. I leaned over the sink and took a few deep breaths. I looked up into the mirror and noticed my eyes had turned a shade of gray. I just want to know what's really going on with me. Another deep breath and I walked back up to the room I was in before. I forgot I had been barefoot the entire time. I stopped at the top step overhearing a conversation going on in the room.
"She's obviously not a threat to anyone," Alice said.
"Of course not, she's a lovely young woman. I'm doubt she knows what kind of powers she has," Carlisle added.
"We can talk about this when everyone else is home. Dakota needs to get home soon," Esme calmly included.
I slowly pushed the door open.
"I'll bring Dakota home," Seth said standing from the chair.
"Thanks," I mumbled, grabbing my bag.
Seth walked towards me and placing his hand on the small of my back.
"Come back soon, we can hang out next time," Nessie called.
"Hopefully I won't pass out next time," I laughed.
We left the house and walked down the paved driveway. Surprisingly, my new house was in-between what could possibly be my new two favorite places in Forks. The field and the Cullen house.
"Where's your house before we get too far," Seth asked stepping closer.
"The house next to the field," I pointed down the road.
"Okay, cool, not too far of a walk. It used to be a ranch, that's why there's such a big field," Seth explained.
"Yeah, I kind of like the house. It's old, spacey, and really cozy."
"I bet. There are tons of houses like that on the reservation."
"I'd love to see it sometime," I smiled, stepping closer and placing my fingers in-between his,
"Of course, maybe tomorrow I can show you around," he said squeezing my hand.
"I'd really like that. Hold on, somebody's calling me," I smiled, digging my phone out of my bag.
"I'm coming up there in a few days. I'm also bringing your mother," I heard my Maw-Maw say.
"Do you have to bring her Maw-Maw?" I whined,
"No. But I want to, and I will. I'll see you soon," she said with a click
I slid my phone in my back pocket with my free hand.
"Sorry, that was my grandma," I apologized to Seth.
"It's okay Kota," he smiled.
"So about tomorrow," I said turning on the rocks in front of my mailbox to face him.
"I'll pick you up around eight thirty, then we can have breakfast with the pack. Does that sound okay?"
"Sounds perfect," I smiled wrapping my arms around his neck.
Seth grabbed me around my waist and swung me around. I giggled as he sat me down, still hugging him.
"Thanks for walking me home," I whispered in his ear.
"Anytime munchkin," he whispered back.
"Munchkin?" I giggled.
"Yeah, cause you're so tiny."
"Whatever you say, Smiley."
"I understand that nickname."
"See you bright and early tomorrow," I said pulling back to see his face.
"Sure thing gorgeous," he smiled kissing the top of my head.
I gave him a quick squeeze and walked back towards my house. Maybe Forks wouldn't be so bad after all. My brother was sitting on the porch, playing a video game. I ruffled his hair and went inside.
"Hey Kota, you were out for a while," My step mom Kristen said.
"Yeah, I met these other kids in the field and I kind of passed out. So they brought me to their house since their grandpa's a doctor," I explained opening the fridge.
"Oh my. What did he say?" Kristen asked.
"He said I would be okay, and that I should eat more," I said grabbing a bottle of Sunny D out.
"He's right Dakota. You need more vitamins in your system," my dad said kissing the top of my head.
"Sure," I mumbled, swallowing my juice.
"So these kids must live pretty close," Kristen said putting the dishes away.
"Yeah they live in that house down the road next to the field."
"Well isn't that nice, you already made two new friends," my dad said smiling.
"Yeah," I smiled back.
"Any plans to see them again?" Kristen asked.
"Yeah, I was actually going to ask you guys if it was cool if Seth showed me around the Quileute reservation tomorrow."
"Fine by me. What time are you guys going to head up there?"
"Around nine, since we were invited to have breakfast with Reneseme's family, the Cullens."
"Sounds fun," Kristen said glancing at my dad.
"I'm kind of excited."
"Good, I'm happy for you sweetheart. I'm heading down to the new office if you want to come," my dad offered.
"It's cool dad. I think I'll stay here," I yelled as I went upstairs.
"Are your eyes changing color Kota?" He asked curiously.
"Yeah I think so. I'm assuming they're still grey."
"Your abuela's eyes are grey. You're starting to look like her."
"Thanks dad," I smiled even though he couldn't see my face.
Another thing I loved about the new house was having such a huge room. Not even including the fact that my bathroom was connected to my bedroom. No more sharing a bathroom with Hayden. I slid my phone out of my back pocket and collapsed on my bed. I noticed Reneseme had added her number to my phone. The number I really wanted, was Seth's. I pulled the charger wire off of the floor and plugged in my phone. I flipped myself off the other side of my bed and decided to take a shower. I pulled out my Spiderman pajama pants, and my navy blue tank top from my dresser. After showering and washing my hair, I went back down to the kitchen.
"Some guy named Seth called for you," Hayden said eating a bowl of cereal at the table.
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