Being An Imprint 101: Meeting the Parents and Some Announcements
Seth's POV
I woke up in my own apartment on my third day of stay here. I was lucky to find a sensible apartment near Carrie's place just two days after I got here in the city.
I was about to get up when I realized that there was someone lying on top of me, probably making me her personal heater. I looked down and smiled.
Carrie was sleeping peacefully, though her hair is all around my chest and some even reaching my chin. Her hair could look worse than a bird's nest and I would still love it, especially since I'm the one who made it look like that.
I remembered waking up after our first night. It was just so peaceful, despite the chaos that we made to the whole house. Looking at her sleeping figure that day made me feel like nothing mattered. Just the two of us not letting go.
However, today is the day that her parents are coming. The day that I'd know their verdict on me. Not many parents would want their children to marry in their teens. However, Carrie told me that marrying early is common in their family although she didn't think herself to be the first in her immediate family. She confessed that until she met me, she didn't see herself as someone who'd be tied to a guy or would marry maybe in her thirties.
Carrie is a modern woman who keeps traditions.
And that is the reason why I would have to ask for their blessings, although that's just supposed to be and that I would have to face her immediate family as well (though this one's not planned yet). The reason why I know I should be feeling nervous right now but because Carrie is lying on top of me, I couldn't bring myself to be nervous.
I tightened my hold on her and because of that, she stirred.
"Babe?" she called before she was even able to open her eyes.
"Right here." I said.
She opened her eyes and looked at me. "Morning." she greeted sleepily.
"Morning too." I greeted back and kissed her forehead.
"You're up early." she commented.
"I was looking at the most exquisite creature ever." I answered and had my hands trail down her back.
She shuddered slightly at the touch. "And that would be?" she asked although I'm quite sure she has an idea of what I'm talking about because of that faint pink on her cheeks.
"You." I answered and moved her a bit to kiss her on the lips.
My hands started wandering again until they found her ass. I busied myself over there for a moment before I changed our positions and I was now hovering on top of her.
"Seth? We have to get ready." she reminded me. I was going to ignore what she's saying and continue what I'm doing but she just had to tell me, "Their plane's landing at eleven and we have to clean up the mess we made last night." so I had to stop, though the memories of last night replayed on my head.
The replay, because of my superhuman memory, was like a movie. A movie so erotic that my crotch couldn't help but grow.
Carrie noticed the thing poking her on her thigh because she sighed, looked up to see the time and said, "Maybe we can finish this quickly. We've got a bit of extra time." before she crushed her lips to mine and maneuvered her way to the top.
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Carrie's POV
After our quickie, I decided to take a shower alone while Seth cooks breakfast, though I'm sure that he's only going to make some toasts, spread it with jam, cook some bacon and eggs and that's it. Not quite what I cook for him but better than cereals and milk. His cooking is what you would call, way-better-than-what-most-single-men-cook. I don't consider myself a master in the kitchen but Seth's face falls when I tell him I don't want to cook for the day or night.
Anyway, showering alone is what I considered to do because I know I'd jump on him when I see him all naked and wet. And I seriously think that we have to hurry up, no funny business, or we'd both be late going to the airport.
The idea of Mom and Dad meeting Seth gets me nervous. They're not mean, per se. My parents are actually open-minded about boyfriends and such but I couldn't, for the life of me, figure out what their reaction would be when we tell them about our secret engagement.
Seth and I decided that we won't tell anyone about this until my parents finds out. I couldn't even believe that I kept something like this from my best friends. I would usually tell them everything even the things that should be kept from parents until further notice. But if everything goes well, I would be able to tell them tonight. Or tomorrow―I think Seth is going to keep me busy tonight if this goes well. Which reminds me of that pact we made during high school that we'd tell each other when we'd lose it. So far, besides me, two lost it before graduating. I was way too late in telling them because they phoned us, as soon as they finished no matter what time it is, to tell their news.
When I got out from the bathroom, I saw what Seth made for breakfast. And I wasn't in the least bit surprised at what he made. On the way to his bedroom to get some clothes―I have a stash of clothing here in cases like these―I grabbed a toast with jam on it and gave him a peck before munching on the toast.
"It's your turn, babe." I said and went straight for his room.
I finished getting ready and took a look at his room. It was messy. How we ever manage making a room so messy is beyond me. I wouldn't recall it anyway because I was too preoccupied.
I shivered in pleasure as I remembered things we do. I couldn't believe that I could love Seth even more after our first night. I always thought that what I feel for him is already beyond the norm.
But I was brought back to reality when I saw pillows and sheets on the floor. They were telling me that I have to pick them up.
Sighing, I started cleaning the room. I was putting on the fastening the bed sheet in the farthest corner and I was bent down when I felt Seth's presence behind me. I decided to tease him.
"Babe, stop looking at my ass." I said. I wasn't even sure if he really was looking but I'm going to make him admit he was.
"How did you know?" he asked.
I turned around and smirked. "I didn't." I answered.
Seth was confused for a moment before he caught on and grinned. "You know, if we weren't in a rush, I'd get you for that."
"Then it's a good thing we're in a rush."
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Carrie's dad's POV (I had to. Seth and Carrie are both so nervous that I don't have to be a Jasper to feel it.)
My only child's birthday was almost a week ago but I couldn't get a leave around those times. I doubt she'd be alone anyway, the way she constantly talks about her current boyfriend makes me certain that she's serious with him.
I've talked to her boyfriend on the phone, giving him hints that he better take care of Carrie. He seemed a nice enough man to me, better than her past boyfriends. And I could tell that he's serious with her, too.
I'm glad of that. Although that makes me wonder when Carrie is going to announce that she's marrying him. A part of me says that Carrie would surely make us meet him properly before announcements like that. And the other part says that it's not impossible for them to be engaged in the coming months―or days based on the rate they're going right now and the family history about marriage.
If that happens, am I ready to hand my only daughter―only child to someone else?
Before I could think of an answer, an announcement was made telling the passengers that we've landed, the time, weather and other things.
I stood up just as the other passengers did and took our hand-carry items from the over-head compartment.
"Do you see Carrie?" my wife asked as we got out.
I looked around and spotted my daughter waving at us. With her is a tall, muscled Native American man who I instantly recognized as Seth―Carrie sends picture through e-mails and lately, there's been a great deal of the two of them.
"There." I told my wife and wheeled the cart which held our things.
When we got there, Carrie welcomed us with a big hug and smile.
"Mom, Dad. I missed you!" she said.
I patted her back, silently telling her the same while her mom replied with an 'I missed you, too'.
When Carrie released us, my eyes looked past her to the man who was just silently observing behind her. Carrie followed my gaze and smiled.
"Dad, Mom. This is Seth, my boyfriend." Was I just imagining the slight nervousness and hesitation in her voice when she said the word boyfriend? She knows we accept them as a couple so why feel that?
"Nice to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Ramirez." he said and shook hands with me and my wife. I noticed that his hands are warm. They must've been inside for long now.
Before I could reply, my wife, being the extrovert that she is, beat me to it. "Just call me Lily, and just call Carrie's dad Noel. You can also call us Mom and Dad when you guys get farther in your relationship." she said with a laugh.
Carrie and her boyfriend laughed nervously. They're hiding it well though and I'm just paying close attention for any signs that would tell me that they're walking down the aisle soon. I have to get ready for that. So far, all I could see is seriousness and love in their eyes when they looked at each other earlier. It was so clear.
That and the fact that those two got nervous when my wife talked is saying something. Or rather, they're hiding it until later.
I glanced down, just as they were talking again, to look for, I don't know, maybe a ring or something? Something that would give me a clue to whatever it is.
Right hand: nope. No rings or anything. Left hand: I couldn't see clearly. They were holding hands and I couldn't check that one. His big hand was on my daughter. I'm fine with those kinds of things but this kind of got me all weary. Maybe it's about the fact that I have to admit—admit something that a father wouldn't admit in his lifetime especially when he only has one child and his only child is a girl—that even though Seth is a big and tall guy and my daughter has a height that wouldn't even reach his chin, they fit each other like a jigsaw puzzle.
"Why don't we take this to the house? All the others are there, except for Grandma Alicia. She's still in Japan." My daughter said which brought me back from my wandering mind.
"Why don't we?" I said and was going to get the cart when Seth went over and spoke.
"I'll do that, if you want." he said.
"Thanks." I said and handed the cart to him and walked over to my wife and daughter who started walking and talking. I still couldn't see Carrie's left hand because her hands are inside her hoodie pockets now.
We got outside the parking lot and, since it wasn't peak season, there weren't much passengers, hence not so much cars.
Carrie led us to a blue car which is clearly not hers. Hers was red.
"This is not your car." I commented in Tagalog to my daughter.
"We carpooled. The gas prices went up last night." she answered in the same tongue.
Seth opened the trunk of his car to put our luggages inside. I was about to help when I saw that he was nearly finished. We didn't bring much anyway, we're only going to be here for a week but it still amazed me how fast he had been.
As soon as he finished, he opened the car doors for us and we went in. It was warmer in this car than the airport, though I didn't question it. The cold is getting harder for an aging man and warmth is very much welcome.
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Everyone was inside Auntie Alicia's house when we arrived, welcoming us and everything. The family continued talking about everything under the sun even when eating late lunch. The men in the family were talking to Seth and I was surprised at how he just fits in the family so easily.
When he thinks no one is looking at him, he would steal a glance to my daughter and would only look back when someone is asking a question. The look in his eyes could only be classified as love but the intensity, I haven't seen anything like it. Like he's ready to do anything for her. I haven't seen in that in just boyfriends and girlfriends.
Although I'm surprised by that, I know that my daughter is in good hands (Or paws. I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself with that!).
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Carrie's mom's POV
"Carrie, would you show me your left hand?" I asked her when the two of us were alone in the kitchen, getting the men some drinks.
I noticed something on her left hand, suspiciously looking like a ring, before she tucked it away for good inside her jacket pocket. I just fought the urge to ask her in the airport since I know her dad would freak out.
Carrie turned to me with this panicked expression on her face. And I think my suspicions are true.
"You wanna see my left hand?" she asked, stuttering a bit.
"Yes."
Carrie was silent for a moment. She knew she was trapped. "Promise me you won't get mad."
"Is it something I should get mad about?" I asked her.
"I don't know."
"Is it a good thing for you?"
"Yes."
"Then whatever is on your left hand will be a good thing to me, too."
Her eyes widened in surprise. My daughter either suspects something extreme or none at all. She was hesitant at first, and then slowly, she pulled her left hand out on view.
Even though I have a suspicion that it's a ring, an engagement ring, it was still different seeing it out on the open. I was staring at it as I realized that this ring is a sign that my only daughter will not be mine anymore. She won't be my and my husband's daughter anymore. She'll soon be a wife to none other than Seth.
"Mom?" she called out to me. I didn't realize that I was taking too long to answer.
When I looked at her, I noticed that my eyes were getting misty. I wiped the tears away before they even had a chance to slip.
"Oh, mom." she said and went over to hug me. I hugged her back.
"It's okay, sweetie. I knew this was coming anyway." I told her and she pulled away slightly so she could look at me.
"You knew?" she asked, confusion on her face.
"The way you two look at each other, I knew it's going to be inevitable for you to not end up together." I just didn't think it's going to be this early, I wanted to add but backtracked.
"So you're okay with this?"
"I told you, right? Whatever is fine with you, it's fine with me too." I told her and she smiled. "Does anyone know about this?"
She shook her head. "Nope, besides us, no one knows. We'd like to tell everyone after we tell you."
"At least you have the decency to tell us first." I said and then sighed. "Are you supposed to tell us both today at the same time?"
She nodded her head. "But you just beat me to it." she said jokingly.
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Carrie's POV
Whew. Mom knows now and she's fine with it. One problem down, one more to go. I have to find Seth and tell him about mom knowing about us and to plan how to tell dad.
I spotted him still sitting there with Dad and the others. When our eyes met, I motioned for him to come with me. He excused himself politely and once he could see me again, I led the way to the lawn where no one is there.
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Carrie's dad's POV
It's nearly dinnertime and our relatives looked like they're going to eat here as well. A minute ago, I heard someone order from the nearest restaurant since no one thinks they're in a mood to cook.
I noticed that Seth, after excusing himself to go talk to my daughter, didn't re-join the conversation. He's gone past an hour now. An hour and a half, in fact. I looked for my daughter among the crowd but didn't see her. Just her mom who was now talking to one of my aunts.
The conversation now shifted to one that involves the women and aging. We were laughing and talking when my daughter and her boyfriend came up behind me.
"Dad, we need to talk to you." she said. "Upstairs with mom, too."
I didn't know what to feel. It was a mixture of sorts. Confused, nervous, and suspicious. It had to be something important for those two to talk to me and my wife all at the same time.
When Lily was called, we all proceeded up the stairs. Some of our relatives were looking at us with curiosity.
The two led us to the balcony where we could have privacy. As soon as Lily and I sat down, Lily held my hand. I took that as a sign that I would probably need support but I was suspicious as to how Lily seemed to know it.
"What is this about?" I asked, observing Carrie's nervousness and Seth's calm face.
"We have something to tell you. It's kinda important and no one knows this. Well, except for Seth and me." My daughter started.
"I figured it was something important. Why else would you bring us to a private part of the house?" I asked rhetorically, trying to be intimidating. I want to see just how man enough her boyfriend is.
As if on cue, Seth cleared his throat, signaling that he's going to say something.
"Noe—" he paused saying my name, thinking that going the formal way would be more appropriate now. "Mr. and Mrs. Ramirez, I'm sorry that I acted quickly in asking your daughter the question that every man would ask their significant one that I didn't consult you first or met you a little longer." My heart started pounding erratically. I know what he's about to say, I've been through this phase with my wife in front of her parents. Seth continued on, looking at me straight in the eye intensely. "I love your daughter. Love her more than my own life and every thing in this world. I may be in no position to ask this now and you may think that I'm not good enough for your daughter because of my simple job. But she already said yes and that gives me enough courage to ask for your blessing. Will you give me and Carrie your blessing for us to get married?"
I looked at him a little longer, determination in his eyes. And then I shifted my eyes to Carrie. She was nervous. I don't think that she knows what to expect from me. We didn't really talk about this particular subject ever because none of us thought it would come early. A year ago, I would have laughed at you when you tell me that my daughter is going to marry at the age of nineteen. She's just not the type to marry without being stable in life. Or as stable as life could get.
What else could I say? When the question was put that way, clear and passionate, asked by someone who truly loves who you love, how could you say no? I've never been the type of father who gets in the way of what my daughter wants. My wife and I didn't spoil her, no. We gave her what we think she needed and deserved all throughout the eighteen years and one week of her life.
I'm not sure whether she deserved Seth or not. Or, in this case, the other way around. If I'm going to base my answer on her seriousness in studies and what she's passionate about, then maybe the answer would be yes. But overall? I don't think any father, whether their daughter and her boyfriend look good together, would admit that anyone deserves their daughter. Fathers have this instinct that no one's perfect for their daughter. Seth might be willing to give his life to my daughter, but I am one of the many fathers who think no man is good enough for his little princess. It didn't really matter if Seth is the President of the United States of America or a mechanic he is right now, I believe what almost all—if not all—fathers believe.
But, I could clearly see she needs Seth in her life. Just as much as he needs her. I haven't seen my daughter like this. As someone completely in love. As someone who needs their other half to breathe. That's why she said yes to him. Ever since she started high school, Lily and I had completely trusted her decisions. She was mature for her age when it comes to deciding. And she decided to say yes to him. To Seth. Stubborn fathers might challenge their children what they know of love when they were still young. I know better than to challenge my daughter that question. Besides, there's no need to. It was as clear as day in their eyes. I even heard my cousins joke around that when Carrie and Seth smile at each other, you need to wear your glasses or you'll get blinded by it. Or when they look at each other, you have to practically throw something to get their attentions back at you. Or when they're simply together and you accidentally overhear them say those overly sweet lines to each other, you have to watch out for ants coming their way.
Seth Clearwater might not be enough to deserve my daughter, but he is the closest to perfection my daughter could get. I sighed internally and realized I would have to give them my blessing. I looked at my wife, she was still clutching my hand, and something tells me she knew beforehand.
My eyes shifted to the couple in front of me, patiently waiting for my reaction over the matter. I don't even know why I didn't think that my daughter's pregnant. Maybe yes, but I have to make sure, along as to ask other things, before I give them my answer.
"Why this early? Other than the fact that you love each other." I asked, subtly hinting if Carrie is pregnant, then they better tell us now.
Carrie spoke this time. "If you're thinking I'm pregnant, then no. I'm not. Other than the fact that we love each other, I think it's not worth it when we know we're going to end up together but still wait for me to finish school before we marry." she pointed out.
"Your studies?"
"I'd continue studying even after we get married until I get pregnant. And when I do, I can always study online." she answered.
I sighed. "Are you sure? About everything?" I asked. I might not be stubborn but I wanted to make sure. I don't want my daughter, and their possible children, suffer afterwards when their marriage didn't work.
"Yes. We're sure." Carrie told me, looking at my eyes.
"You do know that marriage is not like a newly-cooked food that when your tongues get burnt you can just spit it out, right?" I told them, giving them both warnings that this thing they're going to go through is not a child's play.
"We do understand that, sir. And I promise to never, ever hurt your daughter." Seth said. It didn't go unnoticed that he squeezed Carrie's hand while delivering that promise.
That was enough to shut me up. But I have one more question in mind. "Does anyone, besides us, know about this?" I asked. I wouldn't know what to think when it wasn't us that they told first.
The couple shook their heads. "We want you to be the first ones to know. We owe you that." Seth answered.
My wife squeezed my hand, reminding me of what my answer would be. Okay, I would admit that I was stalling.
"What else could I do? It looks like you two have decided. If I oppose it, nothing would ever stop you from doing it anyway." I started and paused for dramatic event. I want to tease these two a little. They're literally holding their breaths until I give them my blessing. "So alright. I'd be giving you my blessing."
A heavy sigh of relief was heard from my daughter and her fiancé. My wife, when I looked at her, was smiling.
"Thank you, Mom, Dad." My daughter said and hugged us.
"Thank you, Noel, Lily." Seth said after my daughter pulled away from us.
"It's Dad and Mom now, son." I told him and he smiled genuinely. I could see tears of joy in his eyes and he didn't even wipe it. It takes a true man to show his emotions out in the open.
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Carrie's POV (Yey! I'm back to being her! Her parents POVs are freaking hard to write!)
T he only thing I could think about after Seth and I told our parents was: Wow, we're finished with that ordeal. It was like I passed the hardest exam on earth with flying colors after months and months of hard work. Whe-ew!
"We have to announce it to everyone now, you know?" Seth suddenly whispered at me. His hot breath sent tingles down my spine. And it's a good thing that we're in my room and I was able to shiver visibly.
We made out big time after that thing as a celebration while we waited for the food. We would have done so much more if there weren't so much people downstairs and some relatives sleeping in some rooms next to mine.
"That's going to be way easier than telling my parents." I commented.
"True."
"Which reminds me that I have to tell my best friends as well."
"And for me to tell the pack and my Mom."
"Which means no rounds for tonight?" I asked, teasing him. Hey, he teases me a lot.
"Woman! What happened to your innocence?" he chastised jokingly.
"Oh, I don't know, taken away by someone named Seth Clearwater?" I countered with my brows arched, challenging him.
He was going to reply but laughed instead. Did I tell you that I was sitting on his lap and his laugh's vibration tickled me? So that's what happened which made me laugh.
There was a knock on the door. "You guys, it's eating time." One of my uncles said.
"We're going down." I said.
Seth and I re-arranged our features, though it was evident that my lip gloss smeared all over his face. I got him a wet tissue and cleaned his face for him. When we were all cleaned up, we went downstairs hand in hand.
When we were facing everyone, I suddenly got nervous. Seth noticed this as I suddenly felt cold and I'm sure he did, too. He never let go of my hand.
What would they think of me? Went to America to look for a husband? I mean, they're paying for my studies. I feel guilty because of that.
"I'm here. Don't be nervous." Seth whispered.
"I didn't doubt you being there." I said, taking my mind off the announcement until it's time.
"Of course you wouldn't. Who would miss my hotness?" he joked.
"Your literal hotness? Your warmth, of course no one. But your face? Uhm..." I trailed off, laughing at our silliness.
Seth growled playfully at my ear and it caused me to laugh some more. "Just you wait on our honeymoon." he warned, laughing as well.
"Ooh. I'm scared." I retorted, though I couldn't help but anticipate that particular night. Every night we share always seems like our first.
We finished eating that way. Teasing and laughing. And when everyone was getting desserts, I spoke up.
"I have, well, Seth and I have an announcement to make." I said and everyone, except my parents, looked at me curiously. "You all know that the two of us are serious in our relationship. And you guys might think that we're rushing, but we think it's nonsense to wait when we know we're heading this way. Please don't think that I'm throwing my future away, I'm still going to be studying even after this. So we want to tell you that," I paused at that part to look at their faces. They seemed shocked. "we're engaged."
Everyone was silent for a few minutes. And then suddenly, Larry, who married early as well, spoke up. "Welcome to the club!" he shouted, since he's kind of far away from me, and everyone laughed.
"I knew you guys are going to marry soon. What took you so long?" Sarah asked. I just laughed at her.
"Why the rush though?" One of my grandpas asked. And then his widened. "Oh my god, are you pregnant?"
Seth and I laughed at him. Even my parents. "No. We just thought it was silly to wait." I answered.
My relatives then said congratulations and everything. I didn't think they'd let it go so easily. Maybe it's just not too much of a shocker for them.
When everyone finished eating, the women in my family hovered over me to get a good look at my ring.
"Oh my, it is a pretty." Grandma Liz said, admiring the white-gold engagement ring that was on my left hand's ring finger.
"I wonder when a guy would give me an equally beautiful ring." Someone else said. I wasn't paying much attention to the people surrounding me. Just a while ago, I saw Seth with the men again and they all looked serious. I'm going to have to ask what the hell they're telling me.
"You say this is passed on for generations now?" An aunt asked. "That's so nice."
"When is the date?"
I looked back at them and realized that Larry's wife was asking me. "We haven't talked about those things yet. We decided not to talk about that until we told Mom and Dad. Maybe we'll talk about it when we have the chance tomorrow." I explained.
"So you're not going to talk about it tonight?"
"Len," Sarah called Larry's wife which made her, and all of us pay attention to her. "they're going to celebrate tonight. The only way that they're going to talk is by moaning and screaming."
I blushed as everyone laughed at that predicament. Even my mother. I wanted to correct that but then I would be telling them what Seth got to do tonight. He's phasing to tell everyone in the pack. And I would be writing e-mails to my friends. So I just let them think whatever they wanted to think.
The clock struck nine in the evening and everyone went home. But not before we all cleaned up the mess we made.
Mom and Dad went to their room and I was outside with Seth, saying bye to him before he goes home.
"I wanted to celebrate." he said suggestively. I'm sure he's trying to seduce me, making me want to tell him to stay. It was almost working when I reminded myself of what we're supposed to do.
"But we have other things to do."
"We can tell them tomorrow."
"But they're going to get hurt if we didn't tell them sooner."
Seth was silent for a moment and then he said, "You got me again." and then I chuckled.
I kissed him goodbye and told him that I'll see him tomorrow after school. "Maybe we can have our celebration tomorrow."
"Oh we will. We will." he promised.
I watched him drive off until I can't see him anymore. And then I went straight to my room, I'm sure my parents are asleep now, and checked for the time difference between Hong Kong and Seattle. I don't think they'd appreciate me calling in the dead of the night so I decided to just send an e-mail to them.
I went to Facebook. I'm sure they're most likely to open their Facebook accounts rather than their e-mails.
OMG, you guys!! I wrote that as my subject. I always start with it and it kind of became my trademark. So you guys know that I have a boyfriend―Seth―and yes, he is freaking hott as how Crissy would put. He's not my boyfriend anymore...he's now my fiancé! Ehhhh!! I can't believe it either but I'm going to be a Mrs. Clearwater soon! I just don't know when and where the wedding will take place. I'll tell you guys after we discuss those details. Of course the six of you will be part of my entourage. Is that doubtful? Gosh! Anyway, I miss you all and you guys take care, aite? Okay, mwah. Bye for now.
I was about to send the message when I remembered the pact we made. So I skipped a line and then wrote: P.S. Oh yeah, I got laid. Wait, scratch that. Seth and I made love and I lost it to him.
I hit send, turned off my laptop and went to the bathroom to clean up. After that, I went to sleep, getting ready for a series of replies full of words all written in capital.
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Seth's POV
Did I mention that an hour away from my apartment is the forest that leads directly to the mountains near La Push? (A/N: Okay, I'm just inventing this. I don't know if something is like that.)
Oh well. Anyway, I went there and phased quickly so I can run to La Push. It's almost midnight and I could get there in thirty minutes, full speed.
As soon as I phased, I heard Embry and Quil in my head.
"Hey guys." I said. I was already running now and everything was a blur except for the road ahead.
"Seth! Glad you're back." Embry said.
"So? What did she say?" Quil asked excitedly. I think the whole pack is anxious as to what happened.
"Well, she said yes. And her parents gave us their blessing as well." I told them with this silly grin on my face.
"You're gonna be a married man now. Which means you're gonna be whipped soon." Embry said.
"I'm already whipped." I told them.
The two huge wolves laughed which sounded like bears getting choked by Emmett. Suddenly, I felt the wind as someone phased. It was Leah.
"So she said yes?" she asked excitedly. When I confirmed it, she added. "Oh my god. You two better not make me wait for a nephew or a niece!"
"We haven't even talked about those aspects. Although you're request might happen soon." I told her and I couldn't help but remember the nights, sometimes days, that we shared.
"Please, Seth. I don't want to see you naked and doing that." Leah said and I smiled sheepishly. Embry and Quil were cringing from it. Bastards. It's as if Embry hasn't done it and Quil hasn't seen any. When Leah composed herself, she continued. "But all the same, you better not make me wait for long."
"Whatever."
"It's quite unfair that my little brother is going to get married earlier than me." she commented in a jokey way.
"Aw, sissy." I teased her with the name she hated. Embry and Quil laughed.
"I swear if you're not so far away from me I'll punch you in the face." she warned me.
"Ooh. I'm scared." I said and then laughed.
Then Embry and Quil chanted "fight".
"What's going on?" A voice asked.
"Jake, I told you to stop appearing suddenly. It's creepy." Embry said and I saw in my head that Jacob wasn't so far from them. By now, I covered a fourth of the distance.
"I said the same." I informed them.
"Hey, it's pretty cool that I scare you." He said and then laughed. I realized that he's happier than he's ever been in his life. I mean, Jacob's always been laughing and happy and all. But this is the first time that he's ever been so, so, I couldn't even find a word for him.
"Me too. I can't describe what I'm feeling." he told us.
"So what's you all giddy, mighty Alpha?" Leah asked.
Jacob didn't answer immediately, just stood there smiling his huge-ass smile. "There's going to be another Black in the family." he sounded smug.
We're all silent for a while and then all of a sudden, "What??!!"
"Can you guys be any louder?" Jake muttered sarcastically.
"But how?! Isn't Nessie a vamp?" Quil asked.
"Half." Jacob said, emphasizing the word. "And I'm pretty sure you know how to make babies, Quil, 'cos I'm not keen with the idea of showing you the nights, and days, of Nessie and I making our babies
"Congratulations then. Although I think that a Jacob junior would definitely cause more mischief than his father." Embry said.
"Well, this news certainly overshadows my news." I muttered. I was now halfway there.
Jacob turned his attention to me. "Oh yeah. So did Carrie say yes?"
I smiled smugly. Instead of answering, I replayed what happened today. When I finished, Jacob said his congratulations.
"So shouldn't you and Nessie celebrating?" Quil asked Jacob.
Jacob ducked his head, acting embarrassed. "Well, I got kicked out."
"Why?" We asked, muffling our laughters.
"Her pregnancy hormones got the best of her." he admitted.
Suddenly, I couldn't help but wonder if Carrie's pregnancy hormones would get the best of her, too.
A/N: Oh-kay? That was a bad ending but that's like a clue. Thanks for waiting for this chapter! And click the next one to read the following chapter. You wouldn't expect what's going to happen there. I didn't expect it, too. It just happened.