I knew I couldn't go back to Charlie's, and Edward was leaving, so my last option was La Push. And I most certainly did not want to see Jacob right now. So I went to Seth's.
When I pulled into his driveway, he must have heard my truck, because he came running to the front bay window and yanked the curtains so hard the rod fell off its support. I stifled a giggle, and then checked myself.
'Bella! What are you doing, laughing at something as cheesy as that?' I thought, chastising myself. I got out of the truck nonetheless, avoiding the puddles on the muddy gravel drive.
I dashed to the safety of the porch, where Seth was waiting.
"Bella! I knew you'd be back." I smiled at him, and he blushed slightly under his dark russet skin.
"This is really uncharacteristic of me, I seem so… Giggly around guys. Especially younger ones, such as yourself."
He smiled. "I'm cool with it!" I laughed. I looked out from under the cool porch, where I was warm and happy in Seth's arms, unsuspecting; until I noticed he was leaning in slowly, his eyes on my lips. I tried to pull away, but my body didn't seem to want to move. I was frozen, waiting for that fateful moment when his warm, soft lips would touch mine.
'Maybe it won't be so bad, Bella. Maybe you'll like it!' a small voice in the back of my mind said. 'Shush!' I replied. I tried again to move, but I moved closer instead. And then I caught myself leaning in, anticipating him, yearning for him. And then…
"Seth!" Leah yelled from inside the house. Seth jumped slightly, but only sped up his leaning. I pressed my lips to his, quickly, chastely. "I have to go, Seth. I love you."
His eyes widened. "I- I love you too, Bells." He said, before turning and dashing into the house, blushing twenty different shades of red.
I wandered absently back to my truck, wondering what on Earth was wrong with me. And the last thing I expected was to find Jacob sitting in my truck.