Yeah, it seems like the last few updates have been pretty close together. Don't get used to it. =) Also, I should have mentioned that this story takes place after Breaking Dawn, but that's probably sort of obvious now. Anyway, this chapter is kind of short, but it still means something, so don't pick on it.
Disclaimer: The Twilight series is not under my bed, so I must not own it.
Seth's POV
We were hanging out at Jacob's place, even though it was really crowded with ten werewolves in one room. Both packs met together about once every two months, ever since Jacob became the alpha of his own group. Jacob's pack got larger when Embry and Quil joined, but it's kinda neat because both packs have five members. I was getting thirsty, and seeing as Paul was stirring up trouble again, I thought I would go get something to drink. Jacob came back and took my spot on the couch after I got up. Ignoring his smirk, I headed to the kitchen.
As I rounded the corner, I practically ran over some girl. Why would there be some random girl here right now? Looking to see if I recognized her, I suddenly felt attached to her somehow. Then, when our eyes met, I had sort of a tingling feeling in my chest. She looked away quickly, but I kept staring at her. She gazed at me again, this time looking at me with a 'why is he looking at me like that' expression on her face. I didn't want to creep her out, but I couldn't tear my eyes off her. She had shoulder-length brown hair, beautiful brown eyes, and pretty tan (but not as dark as mine, of course) skin.
"Uh, hi, sorry," she said quietly, pulling me back to, well, consciousness.
"It's fine," I said maybe too quickly, "did you need something?"
"Just how to get here," she said. I must have appeared confused because she continued. "I'm lost, long story, and need the address so my mom can map quest it or something and come pick me up." Wow, she recovered fast. I mean, I think I just Imprinted.
Amy's POV
I don't understand it, something happened, but I don't get it. What was I going to do? Oh, yeah, get directions for my mom. Oh my gosh, I totally forgot that she is still on the phone, panicking. I pulled myself together, I think, and explained this to…I wonder what his name is.
Jacob came back and asked me if there was a problem, looking kind of suspicious. I told him that my mom needed directions, and he just took the phone away from me to tell her himself. Soon afterwards he hung up the phone and said, "Your mom is on her way. Are you supposed to be with your brother?"
Understanding that my mom is still wanting to know where my brother is, I replied, "Yes and no." Should I trust him enough to tell him that I left my brother because he was at a bad party? I might as well, I mean, he asked, and 'yes and no' isn't much of an explanation. "His friend invited him to a party and he invited me because his…girlfriend said no. Well, the party was bad news and then my brother didn't want to leave so I did, but I got lost. And here I am," I said in such a rush that even the boy that keeps staring at me like I'm lime green reacted.
"That's not good," he said. I surprised myself, then. I started laughing. It's hard to believe that someone that looks like that, which is good, can only come up with a blindingly obvious statement. I stopped myself and tried a more polite approach.
"Sorry," I began, "anyway, my name is Amy, what's yours?" I felt silly, but it works, because I really do want to know his name.
But before he could respond, Jacob cut in.
"His name is Seth," he paused, while I thought about how much I suddenly like that name. Then he continued, "Do you know where your brother is, it probably wouldn't hurt to find him before your mom gets here."
Oh, goodness, my brother! I need to get my head on straight. Where did I leave him, anyway? Not for sure, I just pointed in the direction I had pretty much come from.
"I think he's that way, but I'm probably wrong, and he might of moved," I said. Horror struck as I realized what could happen if any of those kids back there went into the water the way they were. Yeah, finding my brother would be a great idea.
"Alright, your mom will be here any minute, so you stay here and…get to know Seth," he told me, "Some friends and I will go get your brother and get him back to your place later." He must of remembered the directions in reverse from when he told my mom where I was. Otherwise, I don't know how he would know where to bring my brother. I agreed (what else would I do?) and watched him go.
This whole day has turned into an emotional roller coaster: I was nervous, excited, content, relieved, anxious, shocked, scared, angry, awkward, worried, and finally, tired. I must have just been standing there, staring off into space, for a long time because Seth waved a hand in front of my face and looked real concerned. I snapped out of it and returned his gaze.
"So…what's up?" I asked, kicking myself for laughing at him earlier when he didn't have anything bright to say. He didn't get a chance to say much though, because my mom chose then to drive up to the house. I wanted to talk to Seth, but I wanted to see my mother even more.
"Uh, tell Jacob thanks. And, well, goodbye, I guess," I said as I waved at Seth and walked outside. I got into the car and told my mom what happened, as in everything but Seth. She relaxed a little, but she still looked upset. Austin was in for it when he got back home.
As we made our way home, I closed my eyes relived each event of the day, in a sort of trance. When I got to the part where I met Seth, I didn't go on. Instead, I just thought about him. We had some kind of connection, I knew it. It was real strange, but a good kind of strange. And although it might mean something is wrong with me, I couldn't wait to see Seth again.
