Seth's POV
We stood in the middle of the room, Clara's hands around my neck and my hands wrapped around her waist. I flashed a sincere smile, "You have no idea how…complete I feel, being with you."
She stroked the back of my head. "And Lily forgot about Jude, realizing that she had fallen in love with a werewolf who she knows loves her and will continue to love her for all his life, for he has imprinted on her. He changed her life and her thoughts on love's existence. Love exists in the werewolf." Clara added to Losing You.
"So what's my character's name going to be?"
"Who ever said that the werewolf was you?" She sarcastically said. "And his name is going to be Shane Clarence."
"I see." I grinned. "And you want to know what Shane Clarence thinks about Lily?"
"Sure."
"Shane thinks that Lily is the most wonderful thing that has ever happened to him. Shane thinks that Lily means more than the world to him. He could never imagine life without Lily."
We were silent, but we couldn't help but smile at each other. Everything was perfect at this very moment and I couldn't ask for anything else in the world, but to relive this moment for as long as I live. Clara Rose has changed my life. As our faces inched closer and closer, I couldn't imagine what I would be without her.
"SETH! NO KISSING BEFORE DINNER!" Jacob interrupting before my lips even touched Clara's. We immediately pulled away, blushing.
Jacob rolled Billy into the house. "That's right, Seth." Billy winked at me.
I let out a little chuckle. "Well, it's getting kind of late and I think I should go…"
Before I could even move, Clara intertwined her hand into mine. "Stay for dinner?" She asked then turned to Billy. "Can Seth stay for dinner?"
"Sure, why not?" Billy said, welcoming.
Clara's POV
After searching and obsessing over having a happy family for so long, I actually had a taste of it. Dinner with Jacob, Billy, and Seth showed me how it felt like to be surrounded by people who love me, even if I didn't eat.
All night, we shared personal stories and laughed at the cheesiest jokes. We lost track of time as Billy said, "Seth, it's getting pretty late." I glanced at the clock, it was midnight.
"Oh, it's midnight already." Seth said, glancing at the clock, too. "Thanks guys for having me over."
"Seth, you know you're always welcome here." Billy smiled. "You're pretty much family now." He winked.
"Bye, thanks again." Seth thanked as he walked towards the front door. I inched behind him, hoping we would get a few moments alone at the doorstep.
I closed the front door behind me. The crickets were chirping and the air was frosty. "Today was amazing." I told Seth.
"I know," He held my both my hands in his. "I couldn't ask for a better day."
And once again, we stood in silence. The only sound was the crickets singing as our faces inched closer and closer.
The door opened behind us. Jacob appeared before our even touched, once again. "Seth, I'm watching you." Jacob let out a small laugh. "I'm watching you too, Clara."
Seth and I stood apart, my hands still in his. "Well, goodnight Clara." Seth smiled at me, his hands slipped away from mine.
"Goodnight." I gave him a nod as he stepped away left.
I turned around, Jacob still by the door. "I'm just looking out for my little sis!" Jacob playfully punched me in the shoulder.
"I know, Jake." I smiled, knowing that he considered me family. Everything was perfect.
I stayed up, adding the new character, Shane Clarence, to the story. I heard a knock on my window. Seth was right outside. I quickly slid the window open to let him inside. "Seth, what are you doing here?"
"I couldn't go to sleep. I just want to be with you." Seth whispered and sat on my bed next to me. "So, you're adding to your story?"
I looked at the half-written page. "Yep, but I'm kind of stuck." I stared at the blank spot on the paper. I turned to the page where I drew his portrait. "You forgot this, by the way." I neatly ripped the paper from the binding.
"Thanks." He smiled sincerely at me.
"No problem." I smiled back. "So, I think I'm going to bed now. Are you going to stay?" I asked, hoping that he would.
"Would you want me to stay?"
"Nope, I want you to leave and never come back." I said, sarcastically. "Of course I want you to stay!" I jumped onto his lap and wrapped my arms around him. "But I think I'm going to sleep soon, I'm exhausted."
Seth's POV
Clara fell sound asleep in my arms. She let out gentle, soft breaths. In, out, in, out. I have never seen anything so beautiful. I carefully lay her on her bed and watched her for a couple moments, finding myself fall asleep next to her.
I woke up, the sky still dark blue. Clara was sitting up, breathing hard. Beads of sweat dripping down her forehead and her eyes looked terrified. I sat up next to her, my eyes still blurred from sleepiness. "Bad dream"
She nodded. Clara still looked like she was in shock.
"It's okay, it was just a dream." I pulled her into my arms and kissed her forehead. "I'm here, Clara. It's okay."
She sat in my arms for a while, starting to sob. "Hey, I think you should go back to sleep. If you want, we'll talk about it in the morning." I whispered, calmingly. "I'll be right next to you."
Clara nodded once again and lay back down. I stroked her long, lustrous hair then lay down next to her once again, falling asleep instantly.
The very next time I open my eyes, the sun is shining its rays on my face. Clara was nowhere to be found. I immediately stood up and searched around the house for her, still no Clara.
Jacob was at the dining table. "Do you need something, Seth?" He glanced at me.
"Where's Clara?"
"I thought she was with you." Jacob looked a little confused. "Did you look around the reservation? The Cullens'?
If she was at the Cullens', she would be with Jasper. If she's with Jasper, I don't know what I would do…
Hoping she wasn't at the Cullens', I searched around the reservation—the beach, the cliffs, the woods, I searched everywhere. Clara was still nowhere to be found.
Please don't be at the Cullens'. I said over and over in my head, as if she heard me. Please don't be in love with Jasper. Please, Clara, I need you.
I was sprinting to the Cullens', my heart was aching. When I arrived there, Edward was standing on the porch. "Edward," I called out. "Is Clara here?"
"No," he started. "Neither is Jasper."
And now I felt like there was no hope in the world and no reason for my existence. She was lying. She lied. And I was naïve enough to actually believe that she would love me. I stood in silence.
"Seth, Clara truly loves you."
"Edward, no she doesn't. She lied to me then left. I know you can read minds and all, but you can lie, too."
"If you don't believe me, that's fine. Live your life believing that Clara lied. She didn't. Jasper can manipulate emotions and that's exactly what he's doing."
"Why didn't you stop him? Why didn't you stop them from running off?"
"I can't stop him from manipulating my emotions, also. Bella wasn't around to stop him from doing so."
I didn't want to argue with Edward. I didn't believe him. I felt like I was frozen, I was in shock. The girl I imprinted on left me after all I've done and all I'm willing to do for her. I feel like I'm left with nothing.
Edward stood still, hearing my thoughts. "Seth, I understand what you're going through. I know you don't believe me, but I'll be here if you need me. So will Bella, Jake, and Renesmee." Jacob appeared right behind me.
"I heard everything." Jacob calmly stated. "I know how empty you feel and I think it's best for you to stay here for a while. We'll all be here and try to get your mind off of things."
I couldn't ever get my mind off of Clara. There's no way. I agreed to Jacob, though. But seeing him with Renesmee gave me an emptier feeling in my heart. I'm glad that Jacob found love, but seeing Jake and Renesmee made me think of how I lost my love.
I looked out the clear walls of the house all day, hoping that I would see Clara appear from the bushes. There was no sign that she was ever going to come back now that she has found her beloved Jasper.
So this was my favorite chapter to write so far. Is Clara ever coming back for Seth? Or is Jasper just going to keep her emotions for him the same? Hmmm…(: Well hoped you enjoyed reading that chapter as much as I enjoyed writing it!
