Chapter 9
(Tiff POV)
Seth was right about whoever was in the woods. All the wolves were on red alert, and had made sure to keep up searches. After three days, they found nothing- like they thought- and went back to regular patrols. It felt good to have things go back to normal. I really hated when Seth or any of the wolves were in danger- especially Seth.
The only thing that did not seem right was Bri. Since Seth told us about the stranger, she acted strange. Bri seemed very worried, and would often stare off into space. Well more than she usually did at least. I could not figure out what was wrong with her, and that worried me.
With all her weird behavior, I decide to watch Bri more closely to make sure she was not going to run away again. At night I made sure she was asleep before I shut my eyes, and during the day I stuck closer to her than normal. I t wasn't that I didn't trust Bri, it was just that I knew her.
Seth of course noticed Bri- and me as well- and asked me about it after I came down for breakfast. I had for once beaten Bri down stairs, and Seth had as always beaten both of us. After I grabbed some breakfast, and sat down Seth said, "Hey Tiff, is Bri okay? I mean ever since Embry caught that sent she has been acting kinda strange."
Oh crap! "I honestly don't know. Knowing Bri, she is probably just worried about all of you."
"Possibly, but you also have been acting different. You seem like your hovering over her or something."
Damn it he really did not miss anything. "Well… the thing is I'm worried about Bri now. I don't know what's wrong, but she is definitely not her self right now."
Seth wrapped me in a hug and said, "It will be ok, don't worry. We haven't found anything else and it's almost been a week. Bri will calm down. You'll see."
I hugged Seth back fiercely. We embraced each other for a few minutes longer, and then I gave him a peck on the lips. As we released each other Bri came around the corner into the kitchen.
(Bri POV)
When I woke up this morning Tiffany was already gone. That's a first; I always beat Tiff down stairs. My mind could only dwell on the fact for so long before I was dragged to more troubling thoughts. I couldn't get my mind off that stranger, and the feeling that I had been found.
It's been five days since Embry crossed the trail, and the packs still haven't found anything. That didn't really stop my worrying. Part of me really wanted to talk to Alice, but I also knew that if she saw any danger she would tell Jacob or Seth. I really didn't know what to do and Tiffany was relentless.
Since the news she has been watching me like a hawk. One part of me knows that that is so Tiffany, but the other, larger part is starting to get pissed. The only reasons for her acting this way is that she is also worried about the stranger, or - the more likely answer- she thinks I might try to run away. Even if I were thinking about running, Tiffany could have a little more faith.
As I thought of this I rolled out of bed, and stretched a little. I figured Seth and Tiff would be in the kitchen so I headed down stairs. When I was almost to the kitchen I heard whispers, and stayed standing where I was. Standing around the corner from the kitchen doorway I heard the whole conversation.
"Hey Tiff, is Bri okay? I mean ever since Embry caught that sent she has been acting kinda strange."
"I honestly don't know. Knowing Bri, she is probably just worried about all of you."
"Possibly, but you also have been acting different. You seem like your hovering over her or something."
"Well… the thing is I'm worried about Bri now. I don't know what's wrong, but she is definitely not her self right now."
"It will be ok, don't worry. We haven't found anything else and it's almost been a week. Bri will calm down. You'll see."
So it wasn't my imagination, and Tiffany wasn't the only one who noticed my change in behavior. I felt a little bad when I heard how truly worried Tiff was, and thought about possibly telling her what was going on. After a few minutes I decided it was safe to move, and walked into the kitchen.
Seth and Tiffany had just pulled away from each other, and were sitting back down. I grabbed me some breakfast and sat as well. While I ate I debated with my self about telling Tiffany. If I told her that could add to her worries, but if I didn't tell her she would just continue to worry about me. By the time I had finished I decided that I would tell Tiffany what was going on.
As we all stood up from the table I said, "Tiff, can I talk to you for a minute?"
She looked a little shocked but said, "Of course, Bri. Come on we'll go upstairs."
We both sat on our bed, and I launched right into my explanation.
"Listen Tiffany, I heard everything you and Seth said this morning. Don't worry about it, but the reason I've been acting so weird is that I just have the feeling that I- we've been found. It could just be a stranger, but what if it is my step dad?"
She looked shocked and said, "I really hope you're wrong Bri, but don't worry ok. Sam and Jacob are having the packs keep watch still. We'll both be fine; you have nothing to worry about."
Right, I had nothing to worry about. I just had a crazy vampire step father somewhere, possibly a new vampire to worry about, and more family that could get hurt- possibly even get hurt protecting me. Absolutely nothing to worry about.
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Lovels you all,
B.
