Old House
We arrived at the old house just over ten minutes. Seth actually went over the speed limit! I hopped out of the car quickly and raced up the stairs.
I was already in Edward and Bella's room by the time Seth was in the living room. "Tessa," He yelled through the house. "I'm in Edward and Bella's room." I shouted back. They had left the bed in there. When I heard him on the stairs I ran to the closet. I shut the door silently. I quickly took of my shirt, jeans, and shoes; so I was left in my bra and underwear.
I heard the room door open thirty seconds later and then Seth's voice. "Where you at," He asked. I silently cracked the door open to peer out. He was facing the opposite way. I slowly crept out and said, "You won't turn around." He froze. I walked to the bed and posed on the bed.
"Turn around." I commanded. He turned quickly and smiled. "Sexy," He announced. "I know," I said as he took off his shirt and jeans…
We were lying in the bed; talking. "What's your favorite color?" Seth asked me.
"Rusty brown,"
"Why," He seemed surprised by my answer.
"It's the color of your skin. It's warm and beautiful. I think that rusty brown is the best color in the world." I smiled and traced the lines in his abs. "Whose your best friend?" I asked him. "Not including you?" He asked. "Not including me."
"Jacob is probably my best friend." He said and then… my phone rang. "Don't get it." Seth pleaded. "It could be important." I said and hopped out of bed not bothering to take a sheet. I grabbed my pants out of the closet and took my phone out. I looked at the Caller I.D.
"Who is it?" Seth asked from the bed. I didn't answer him. I answered the phone.
"Hi, Embry,"
"It sounds like it's a bad time."
"It kind of is."
"Oh, then can you call me back sometime. No rush."
"Sure,"
"Thank you, Tee." He said sincerely.
"You're super welcome. I'll call you soon."
"Bye," He said then hung up.
"What was that about?" Seth asked as I crawled back into bed. "Nothing," I said and continued to trace his abs.
"How old would you be if you weren't a werewolf?" I asked; interested. "I'd be twenty-five. My birthday is July 28th." He said. "Wow, twenty-five; I'd be nineteen and my birthday is December 18th." I smiled.
I laid my head against his stomach and hugged him close. His stomach grumbled. "Are you hungry?" I asked him. I looked up and he was nodding. I hopped up. "Then let me make you something to eat." I went to the closet and took out a robe for me and threw Seth's underwear at him.
We walked down the stairs hand in hand.
"So what do you want?" I asked when we entered the kitchen. "I want… anything."
"How about fried rice?" I asked. "That's what I cook the best."
"Go ahead,"
"This is great, Tee!" Seth complimented after he took a bite. I bowed.
"Seth, what time is it?" I asked. I had to be home before midnight. He looked down at his watch. "It's nine- thirteen." He said. "Why,"
"I told them I'd be back by midnight." I said. "Well, we still have time for…" He trailed off. I smirked slyly. He stood just as I did. I untied my robe as I walked…
My phone rang. "Please don't answer it!" Seth whined clutching me tight against his body; bare flesh against bare flesh. "I have to." I said as I slipped out from under the sheets. It was Bella's phone. I pressed accept. "Hello,"
"Hi. Tee," Bella replied.
"It's not midnight yet is it?"
"No it's not midnight." She chuckled. "Edward wants to know what you're doing."
"We're… hanging out at the old house."
"Hanging out seems very fun." She said sarcastically.
"Don't be a jerk."
"Well, Leah wants to talk to you. She said to go over to their house tonight. The message was rather vague. Leah still dislikes me." Bella rambled. "So, can I go over there?" I asked. "It'll be past midnight."
"It doesn't matter. Go ahead." Bella held a smile in her voice. "You make me feel like I'm your mother. I'm only a few years older than you." She protested my tone. "You hold motherly qualities." I replied. She laughed. "Anyhow, be home as soon as possible." She replied. "Love you, Bella."
"Love you, too." She replied then we hung up. "What's up, Tee?" Seth asked from the bed. I slipped back into the sheets and hugged him close. "Your sister wants me to go over to your house. She wants to talk to me." He looked mad.
"Bella said I don't have to be home by midnight; so that means that I can be with you after we talk." I smiled at him. His mood brightened. "Okay, we should get dressed then." He jumped out of bed and found his underwear.
"Is it okay if I wear a sundress in December?" I asked. "You don't get cold either so go ahead." Seth encouraged.
"Are we ready?" I asked as we walked to the car. "Yeah; I wonder what Leah wants."
"I'll have to find out." I said climbing into the driver's seat.
We walked up the steps of Seth's house. When we got inside Sue called Seth to the kitchen and I entered Leah's room. She had tears streaming down her cheeks. I quickly sat on the bed and hugged her close.
"Leah what's wrong?" I asked; scared. "E-E-Embry and I imp-imp-imprinted," She said hugging me. I froze. "How; you guys have known each other for a while now." I was… confused. "I have known idea!" She shouted.
"Tell me the story." I encouraged her. "Well, we were just talking while we were human and got to know him better. He's really interesting." She looked at me. "You're the first to know; other than us. We haven't turned wolf since yesterday when it happened."
"Wait," I realized something. "Embry called when Seth and I were together today. I told him it wasn't the best time. He sounded like what he was going to say was awkward."
"Yeah, we've been together since when we imprinted. I just left his house when I called Bella." Leah whipped the tears away from her eyes. "So, why are you crying?" I asked. "I couldn't think straight when I was with Embry. I was only thinking of him not anything else." She said laying her head against her pillow.
"Is this everything?" I asked. "Do you want me to spend the night here?"
"Would you?" She asked excitedly. "Sure," I paused. "Am I aloud to sleep with Seth?"
"That's fine. Just make sure I can't hear… anything!" She said sarcastically. "Understood," I laughed. She grabbed me in an unexpected hug. "I love you, Tee." She said in a sisterly way. "Love you, too, Leah." I hugged her back.
"'Night, Leah," I kissed her forehead. Her eyes started to droop. I silently walked out of the room and closed the door. I was at Seth's side in a flash; holding his hand. "So, what's up with Leah?" Seth asked. "None of your business; it's between Leah and I." I paused and turned to Sue. "Would it be fine if I spent the night?"I asked. "Leah wants me to."
"Absolutely; you don't have to ask."
"Thanks, Sue," I smiled at her. "I have to call Bella first." I quickly got my purse and phone within three seconds. I flipped it open and dialed Bella's number.
"Hi, Tee. Yes, you can spend the night at Leah's." Bella said. "Alice saw that you'd ask."
"Oh, thanks!" I said. "Love you, Bella. Tell that to everyone, too, please."
"Of course, Tee. Bye, see you tomorrow." She said then we hung up.
"She said yes." I told them. "I have a feeling you're staying in Seth's room?" Sue asked. "Is that okay…with you?" I asked. She smiled then nodded. "Is that okay with you, Seth?" I asked sarcastically. "Um," He pretended to think about it. "Yes,"
"Good," I said holding myself to Seth. "Goodnight kids," Sue said walking to her room.
"Go to your room. I'm going to check on Leah." I let go of him and walked into Leah's room. She was curled into a ball with the covers over her head. I smiled; she looked…comfortable.
I tip toed out of her room and into Seth's. He was pulling the blankets down so he could lie down. I crawled in next to him.
"I wish I could sleep." I said then kissed his neck. He nodded softly. "Are you tired?" I asked kissing his forehead. "Not really. I probably couldn't sleep if you were here." He looked up at me. "I'm sure you could." I protested. He yawned.
I held his face in my hands and forced him to look at me. I kissed him softly. It grew more and more. His fingers laced through my hair the same way mine did to his. I pulled back hoping to stop what I started.
He was breathless; of course. He flopped back onto the pillow; breathing heavy. I placed my head on his chest and listened to his heart speeding. "I'll try to go to sleep." He wound his arm around my waist and kissed my hair.
"Love you, Seth." I whispered as his eyes drooped to a close…
