Chapter 2- FIRST
"Well, are you going to say hey to me, or should I just walk away and try to do this all over again?" He spread his arms out a little and then ran his hand through his hair. Leah immediately came through the pack and jumped in his arms. "Where have you been?!"
He hugged her tightly, a smile spreading in her neck was released from his face. "I've just been on my own ya know? Looking for.. Me, I guess." She turned around and held her hand out towards John. "John, this is my little brother Seth.". They shook hands and talked for a bit, while the rest of the pack hounded him. I pulled my sunglasses off my head and set them on the towel next to me. That was Seth. He was gorgeous. Arian walked over to me and grabbed my hand. "Come meet Seth, Ki, he's cool." I followed him over hand in hand until we reached the pack.
They cleared a little so everyone could see each other. His eyes went from the ground, directly to mine. Instantly I felt nothing but him and I there. I could see no one else but him, everything was blurred and discolored. Finally, bringing me back to earth, was the uh-oh coming from behind me.
"I'm Seth." He said holding his hand for me. I took it lightly and smiled, "Hello, I'm Kiaya." Our hands were still together and finally we let go. There was a ringing and Leah pulled out her phone. I couldn't even focus on what she was saying because I could only think of Seth. My heart was fluttering so loud I was sure that was all anyone could hear. "Ki, you need to go home. Your Dad would like to talk to you, both of you." She eyed Seth and then winked at me.
Why? Was this... Is this what imprinting felt like? How could I instantly be in love with someone I had never seen before. Now, my dad was calling me home, when I didn't even want to leave. I wanted to be with him. I wanted to get to know him, yet, I felt like I already did. I knew there wasn't much to say, let alone do, so I turned on my heel and scurried away to the car. I could hear steps travel after me and a small sigh.
"Kiaya, wait!" It was Seth. He was following me. Why? I turned and looked at him twirling a strand of hair between my fingertips. "I guess, I just better ride along." I nodded as he followed me to the car.
I knew it was going to be awkward but I didn't expect it to be this awkward. I looked over at him. His hands in his lap as my brothers sat in the front. They were quiet too. No one really knew what to say, do, or feel. He looked at me, a small smile spread across his face. "How old are you?" He asked trying not to blush or let the tension conquor anymore.
"Well, I'm eighteen, now. Like maturely, I grew like my mom until I was like fifteen? Then it slowed. Now its stopped." I said and let out a small chuckle. "Well I gues I'll see if its truly stopped or not. He nodded and turned to look out the window. Other than the the breathing of my brothers I could hear his heart. It was loud. I was almost certain he could hear mine too. He would peek through the corner of his at me. I tried to not make it look like I was paying attention, but I couldn't help myself. There was something about him. Something that I couldn't bring myself to stay away from.
We were pulling into the driveway. Damien placed his hand in the scanner causing the gate to open immediately. Here we go. Instantly I could feel the tension rise. Edward was waiting outside, his hands in his pockets, and his eyes at the ground. When we pulled up to a stop, he looked at the car. Waiting. Seth got out first and shut the door. "Hello Edward. Its been awhile." Edward looked at Seth, and then walked over, wrapping his arms around him. They were hugging? What?
"How have you been, Seth? Glad to see your home." They were laughing and smiling and talking for a moment, but then, things changed. "Everyones inside. Come." We all followed.
As soon as I walked through the door, I noticed everyone sitting around the room. Some standing, others lounging. They were perfectly set statues that were so beautiful, it was mesmerizing. How could you resist their charm? No human could. It was surely impossible. They all watched, their eyes stone as we all made our placements around the room, and I knew it was about to begin.