Seth's POV
Hate. That is the word that best describes how I felt that moment. Standing here, looking at Antoinette, all attached to these tubes, cuts and bruises on her.
I hated Sam for not being able to see this.
I hated the doctors for telling us how bad she was even though they in no way caused it.
I hated ambulances because they were not fast enough.
I hated Collin for doing this for her.
But most of all I hated me.
Hated me for not being there for her, if I had stayed an extra two minutes, if I had walked her home, this never would have happened.
This is all my fault, first my father's death, now this, I hate what I have become.
Oh god, even now after all she is been through she is still beautiful.
I remember when I first saw her; I had never really understood the whole 'imprinting' thing, not until then.
That day I promised myself I would never let anything happen to her.
And now I broke that promise, I hate Mondays.
Antoinette's POV
Uhh where am I? What's that beeping noise? I look over and saw my father looking out the window, looking terribly sad. I wonder why? My brother is by the corner eating; god does he do anything else?
And Seth, I smile, not sure why I just do, I frown though he looks so distraught. Did someone die? I think.
I realize my throat is sore, I grunt a little too clear it, when I do that everyone in the room jumps up, and runs to me.
"Antoinette!" my father screamed.
"Hey, what happened where am I?" I ask.
I see my brother glaring at Seth, who, in turn shifts uncomfortably.
"Antoinette, you were attacked, you don't remember?" my father says.
I think, hard trying to remember, when I suddenly remember, well as much as I can.
I gasp.
"Who, what, why?" I asked trying hard to hold back the tears.
I see my father sigh, "It was a kid in the pack Collin", and I see both Jake and Seth clench their fists.
"He is new, and he just lost his temper" he said semi-soothingly
"So he just took out on me?!" I say.
"He couldn't help it Antoinette, not to try and excuse him, but…" his voice trailed off.
My father tries to comfort me but I shake him off, "Not to be rude guys, but I would really like to be left by myself" I look straight at Seth "And that means alone." He looks wounded by my harsh words, but nods and he as well my father, and brother leave.
I can't help but feel upset, not so much at my brother or Seth. Just, my life was fine, it was normal, now all this has to happen. Why me? Why is it always me? Why can't it be some other girl who's family and friends were were-wolves, and one were-wolf just happened to lose his temper and attack her?
I sigh again. And look up, this time that Sam guy is here.
"What do you want?" I ask bitterly.
"I'm sorry about what happened to you" he says, and it's weird I mean this is the most this guy has said to me ever since I have met him and he sounds, sincere.
I shake my head, "Why you didn't attack me…did you?"
He smiles slightly, "No, but I want you to know, that I understand what you're going through."
I snort "Oh really? What were you attacked by a were-wolf?"
He looks down and for second I think he is going to say yes, "I lost my temper around someone, a while back."
It takes me a few seconds to realize what he is saying, my insides are reeling but all that comes out is "Ohmf."
He looks down at his hands and continues speaking, "I don't even remember it, all I remember was losing my temper, and..." his voice faltered.
I touch his hand "It was not your fault."
"That's what they all say, but still I can, I can never forgive myself for hurting her"
"Did you two imprint?" I ask seeing the connection.
He smiles again, "You're a smart girl, and yes your right, like you and Seth."
For some reason I like that, me and Seth, Seth and I.
"Uh Sam, why are you telling me this?" I ask.
"You just should know that, we're here for you, to help you if you need it, whenever, you're our family" he said that last part looking right at me.
Hmm I think maybe this guy really isn't a jerk.
"Um Sam would you mind bringing Seth in here, that is if he is still in the hospital" I ask.
"I am sure he is" he says with a smile.
He leaves, and soon comes Seth. Seth sits down, and before I realize what I am doing I am hugging him, he is so warm he feels so nice.
He pulls back slightly and gives me a pained look.
I blink, "What?"
"Do you hate me?" he asks.
"No, Seth, what are you talking about? Of course I don't?" I say completely thrown by his words.
"Why not? You should hate me." He says looking down.
"Seth what the hell are you talking about? You're not the one that attacked me Cody did!" I say.
"Collin" he corrects, "And it is my fault, I should have done something walked you home, been quicker, or-"
I cut him off, and grab both of his hands "Seth whatever-your-middle-name-is Clearwater! I do not, will not, hate you! And you will not blame yourself for something you didn't do, got it?" I huff for emphasis.
"You know you're kind of cute when you're mad." He says, completely ignoring my rant.
I sit back, "What only 'kind of'?" I ask.
"Ok, you're adorable." He says ruffling my hair.
Just then a kid walked in a little bit smaller, but definitely a member of the pack.
I see Seth stand up in front of me protectively, glaring at him.
"What the hell are you doing here?" he partly shouted at the kid.
"Hey", I ask, "Are you the kid that attacked me? Cody?"
"Collin" they both say.
Oh right Collin, Collin, Collin I say to myself trying to memorize it.
"I-I-I just came to see how she is" Collin said nervously.
".Fine." Seth says, very pointedly.
I must admit, Seth isn't all that scary once you get to know him, but if I was that Collin kid I would have ran as fast as I could out of there.
I put my hand on Seth and say to Collin "I am fine, please don't blame yourself it's ok, really, I'm fine." I show him my fractured wrist, and say "It's just a flesh wound really, I'm a tough girl"
He smiles, but looks back at the still glaring Seth, says a quick bye and leaves.
I smile up at Seth, and for the first time in a while, actually consider being with him, together, through high school, college, our entire life. And I like it I must admit, I really like it.
