Previously…
If we could get Wyler, we could get Randall, I stressed to Jake, finally looking at battle plans. And that, my friends, was how the plans changed.
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Chapter 10:
I tried talking to Riley many times, but it was useless. She wouldn't listen to me at all. When she did, she just got madder. Finally, I figured she needed a night to be free and away from Oliver. Her parents seemed to go out of town a lot even with Talia here. Riley was always the one to fight her parents about Talia, not Talia herself. Some sister. When they were away, Talia always made a speech, pawning Ollie of to Riley. Don't get me wrong, that kid was great, but Riley was still a teenager.
Jake and I were standing outside the jeep doors, waiting for Nessie to work her magic. We listened in. Nessie just got to her room along with Rosalie. "Hey Riley!"
She jumped at the sound of new voices. I cringed as Talia was leading a guy into her room. Slut. "Hi, what are you all doing here?" Riley always got straight to the point.
"I was telling Rose about Oliver and she has been dying to see him. I have plans for you and me! We are taking a night out. Have you ever been to a club?" Nessie said, most likely winking. You could hear Riley's choking at the crazy idea.
"Yes, but I have to watch Oliver," Riley glanced at her little brother who was playing with blocks.
"Rose has been alive much longer than any of us. Heck, when I was a baby she basically raised me. Now, let's shimmy your body into this dress and dance!" Nessie squealed in delight. Meanwhile, Oliver had just noticed the new people and went to check them out.
"Fine, fine, whatever," Riley finally caved. Yes! They got her dressed and ready in less than five minutes, a girl time record. "Ness, did you possibly pick this out at Strippers R Us?"
"You look hot. Don't worry, mine is just like that," she revealed her coat to Riley. Rosalie was laughing at the girls as they walked downstairs. When they came to the front door, Ness stopped. "Did I mention Seth and Jake are going?"
"NO!" Riley screeched, turning around. Nessie got hold of her and basically drug her out to the car. Riley stared daggers at me as I opened the door for her in the backseat. "I hate you all."
"Just forgive Seth already. He's just looking out for you," Jake refused to start the car until she forgave me. I gave her my best puppy dog eyes I could. Biting her lip, I could tell Riley was going to give out.
"Just for tonight, idiot," Riley rolled her eyes. She could call me idiot any time she wanted if she looked like that. My eyes checked her out shamelessly, making Riley blush. You could imagine Jake doing basically the same to Ness.
The thing about Jake and Ness was that they still weren't together. Nessie never went through with the lingerie idea since Edward would have killed Jake about his thoughts. Although, she did give Jake a kiss when he was half asleep. He thinks he dreamed it. She thinks he didn't know she did it. I was keeping my mouth and mind shut. I could hide small things like that. After so many years in the pack, I learned tricks.
I couldn't help myself. We were squished in the backseat together. She was so close. Nonchalantly, I rubbed her upper thigh with my thumb. Chills ran through her arm as she shoved my hand away. I continued to do this. "Seth," Riley giggled. "That's ticklish!"
A grin spread across my face. It was like we were in our own little world back here. "You looked so sexy tonight, Riley," I spoke in her ear in a deep voice. Chills broke out on her again. I continued to rub up and down in the little area where her dress cut off, which was painfully high. Sometime in the ride, Riley discreetly pushed her dress further up a bit. My stomach churned with lust.
"Why are we going so early?" there was a flutter in Riley's voice as my hands made her stomach full of butterflies.
"It's a few hours away. We'll go, stay the night at a hotel, and head back the next day unless you want to shop," Nessie grinned. We had two hotel rooms. Nessie and I were on the inside. Jake didn't know the arrangements. He figured there would be me and him and then Ness and Riley.
"Hotel? What hotel as four beds in a room?" Riley asked.
"Fair question, my little blonde, but think this through," I began trailing up and down her thigh teasingly. Riley's eyes closed for a second, trying to pull her head together.
"Well I can't when you are doing that," Riley muttered, but they both heard it up front and began to laugh.
"There are two rooms. Jake and I will stay in one," Nessie glanced at Jake for his reaction, which was priceless. Shock, then a grin spread out. "Then Seth and you will have the other!"
Riley looked at me through her lashes curiously. Wrapping an arm around her shoulders, I pulled her flush against my side. She got what this all meant. Club. Hotel room to ourselves. Possibly with Riley drunk.
I leaned next to her ear. "We don't have to do anything, babe," I assured Riley. I wasn't kidding when I said I was old fashioned. Although, I needed little persuasion when she was dressed like that.
"Okay," she breathed out, "but what if I wanted to?" My body went rigid. I wasn't expecting her to say that. We hadn't even kissed more than twice. "Don't get your hopes up. Not all the way…yet," Riley winked, sending excitement coursing through me. "I'm just not going to sit in that room waiting for sleep doing nothing." And that was fine by me.
At the club, it was late when we got there. Strobe lights danced across the room. Sweaty people mingled. Drinks were sloshed on the floor. It was crazy. I looked away for about a minute while getting my drink and Riley was already pulled from my side. I found her in the middle of the dance floor, dancing next to a couple guys. Despite the jealousy coursing through me, I didn't intervene.
"Jakey! Please come dance with me," Nessie begged. Jake tried to stand his ground. He wasn't much of a dancer. Ness was.
"I need to talk to Seth, but I'll be out in a minute," Jake promised, sending Nessie away pouting. I kept my eyes on Riley. And the wandering hands near her. "Seth, want to explain to me the hotel arrangements again?"
"Yes, you and Nessie will share a bed in one room," I grinned wildly at him. His mouth fell open as he caught sight of Ness in her very form fitting dress.
"Share a bed? Seth, that's way to far. I don't think she ever likes me like that!" Jake growled.
"Make her like you like that," I elbowed him as a few random girls pulled us both on to the dance floor.
"What are two guys like you standing alone?" a petite girl giggled. It wasn't long before Riley and Nessie found our sides, sort of shoeing the other girls away simply by their looks.
Can I just say that Riley is an amazing dancer? It's a good thing I've been to a good few of these before or I couldn't have kept up with her. It wasn't long before a small set of people formed around us to watch.
That's how we ended up standing by the doorway to our room with Jake and Nessie snickering as they walked behind us, neither Riley nor I knowing what exactly to do. You don't get it. The two kisses we had were like pecks compared to what we were about to do. People didn't just go from pecks to mauling each other in a second. "This is a nice room…" Riley said, setting down our bags.
"With a nice bed," I noted, eyeing her reaction.
"And nice walls," Riley turned, swaying her hips as she walked toward me. I shut the door just in time for her to attack me, clinging her legs to my waist. We moved our lips in sync together as I twirled her back up against the wall with so much force, it surprised me that it didn't hurt. "You looked so fucking hot tonight!" She was the one talking.
I said against her lips, "You gave just about every guy in there a boner by walking in." A smile rose on her lips before opening them for entrance. I obliged easily, roaming around her mouth, toying with her tongue. Her hands went up and down my back, stroking and clawing. I moved my hands lower, dying to grab her ass.
"Dammit Seth!" Riley broke away, looking in my eyes. "If you don't touch my butt soon, I'll do it for you!" After that, I didn't hesitate as a smile broke my face. I kissed down her neck hungrily, wanting more and more every second. It was still a shock that this was actually happening. Damn I loved her. I hit a little spot that caused Riley to moan. Embarrassed, she set to work with her hands.
We continued on further, speeding up our kisses as I led her to the bed. My neck stiffened when she unzipped my jeans, working her way to my underwear. "Riley?" I murmured. Her response was a lick to my ear. It was becoming harder and harder to stop her. "Baby, I'm-,"
"I know, babe," Riley purred, her eyes meeting mine. "Let my fingers work my magic. You've had enough cold showers, I'm sure." At her first touch, it turned me on so much I ripped her dress getting it off. Nobody stopped to say sorry or laugh, we were too into it.
. . .
I gathered my surroundings. The girl beside me was already asleep. Riley looked so innocent when sleeping. She was far from innocent. I slid back on my underwear and pulled her into my side. It was a shame only I got undressed. Of course, I'd take her bra and panties over a dress any day. It was sad her normal outfits hid these beautiful body parts.
Then I heard laughter. Cold, evil laughter. Sitting up, I opened the balcony door to be greeted by a horrid smell filling my nose. Jake and Nessie stepped onto theirs beside mine. All heads snapped to the sound coming from the tall pine near our window.
Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. Alexandria perched on the tree. "Seth Clearwater, you have been naughty. I'm sure Randall will love seeing what you've been up to," her raspy voice snarled. I stiffened. "That's right. You should probably close the shades."
"What are you going off on?" Renesmee played catch up. I growled, tempted to attack her right now.
"Seth had some fun tonight with a certain Riley Pratt," Alexandria laughed. Damian came by her side. Now they knew. They knew my imprint, my love, my soul reason for existing.
"Don't worry, dog, we will leave the torturing for Randall," Damian grinned as they sped off in a flash. I wanted to faint. I just put Riley, my Riley, in danger all because of my stupid teenage needs. If she got hurt, I'd never be able to live with myself.
"Seth, what did you all do exactly?" Nessie giggled. I glared forcefully at her.
"This isn't funny, Ness! They know I imprinted on Riley!" I snarled.
"Man, calm down. Maybe they don't know. What did you all do?" Jake sneered. He didn't like it when I argued with Nessie.
"Sorry Ness," I forced to come out of my mouth. A blush crept up my face. I knew they wouldn't stop until I told them what happened. After glancing and making sure Riley was still safe, I sighed. "We made out a lot and then she...gave me a hand-job. But that doesn't matter!"
"Yes it does. She didn't hear you say I love you, or anything," Jake said thoughtfully.
"If you made it seem like you slept around with lots of girls, they won't know who it is," Nessie squealed. I appreciated the thought, but that wouldn't work.
"I could never do that! Besides, that would just leave in them killing multiple girls. No."
"Well was she good?" Ness asked. Anger filled me. At least the pack knew to keep some comments to themselves. Jake shook his head no, but I was already mad.
"Yeah, Ness, she was great. About as great as your crush on Jake is to laugh at," I slammed the glass door shut and closed the windows. She needed a filter. To calm me down, I listened to them.
"He - he was lying," Ness squeaked. Jake didn't say anything for a while, contemplating. "You believe me right? I don't like you!" It took me a while to figure out what happened next. The moan gave it away. Jake had kissed Nessie unexpectedly.
I sighed loudly and was startled to find Riley yawning and sitting up. She grinned at me and patted the spot next to her. Climbing beside her, I debated if I should explain what happened. My thoughts were scrambled when she started massaging my shoulders. "You are so tense. What's wrong, baby?"
My response came out, "Unghh." She giggled, kissing my cheek and sat beside me. That didn't help the focusing issues because I could still see her. "Randall...knows about us. I killed his mate, he wants to do the same to mine, but more painfully. And it's all my fault," I admitted to the guilt. At his name, her face set in fear.
"He - he's after me?" Riley squeaked, her eyes beginning to glisten. I hated myself. If it weren't for me, she wouldn't have to be feeling this. I nodded my head sadly. I wiped a tear from her eyes and pulled her tight against my chest. It seemed like neither of us could have that blissful night, no thinking about anything but each other. It sucked for Riley because I had pulled her into this world with me. If I just wouldn't have gone to that campfire... I took that back. If I hadn't of gone, I'd have lost Riley. And that could never happen. That won't happen. I wouldn't let it.
The ride home was stiff for Riley and I. Eventually, Jake and Nessie got us to finally settle back down. It was slightly awkward because they both knew what we had done. "What exactly is the update on you two?" I asked the sure willing, talkative Ness.
"Umm..." That question always got new couples in awkward situations. Hell, Riley and I were still slightly confused. Officially, no. Deep down both of us knew it was a yes.
"You are dating," Riley rolled her eyes, but her snide comments weren't the best they could be. She was still freaked about Randall.
"Yeah. We are," Jake took Renesmee's hand. It seemed that he still knew more on the topic of girls than me. Oh well. They turned the volume up loud enough that I could talk to Riley privately.
"You know I won't let anyone touch you," I took her hand. She smiled weakly at me and leaned her head on my shoulder.
"I know."
. . .
Dear Seth,
I hope you see this before it's too late. I have recently become engaged. I know. I forgot to tell you I imprinted. Matt didn't want to move to Forks, which is understandable since he lives in Canada. It's about a day's travel from LaPush. Please come see me. I have an invitation I want to give you. I also want to talk to you about our old family.
Love,
Leah Clearwater
My heart warmed at the letter. She was still alive. I hadn't thought of her in so long. Leah. She was annoying but I missed her so much. Canada? She must really love him to move countries. That's a big, very intricate deal. How did she even know I was back? I didn't care. My excitement dropped. With all that was going on, there was no way I could visit until Randall was disposed of. He had to die. There was no doubt about it. Dead. Gone. Nada. Flames. Burnt. Nothing.
I sighed and responded back.
Dear Leah,
I miss you too. That's so great. I want to meet Matt before you get married, for Dad's sake, but I can't right now. Things are…complicated. A new clan of leeches are taking over Forks. Call me. Sometime. Maybe you could visit.
Love,
Seth Clearwater
I listed my number as well. Then, I finished getting ready. After our night out, I decided that things are too risky for Riley not to be around me all the time. Her dad was just going to have to accept me.
My hands shook as I knocked on the door. I pulled out the bouquet from behind my back. Julie opened the door, thankfully. "Well Seth! It's so nice to see you. Are these for me? How sweet!" she sighed blissfully. She looked so much like her daughter. Riley currently was at the library studying.
"Thank you, Mrs. Pratt," I smiled. "Thank you for cooking dinner with me as well. I cannot stress how important this is."
She welcomed me in. Julie yelled, "Robert! The nice young man is here to see you! Stop drinking your beer and actually accept him!" Well, I could call that a compliment.
Robert pounded down the stairs, a beer in his hands. He reeked of alcohol. "I see you brought my wife flowers. I thought you were supposed to be going after my daughter, not wife," Robert rolled his eyes with disgust. Man, he was tough to crack. He just couldn't stand that I would be a better husband than himself. Normally I don't brag, but a lot of people could be a better husband than him.
"No Sir, I just brought her flowers," I smiled sheepishly.
We sat around the table with Oliver by my side. We had already talked it through. He as my secret weapon. "Daddy, Seth bought me the new DVD's! They were one hundred fifty dollars!" Oliver said like it was his last breath. I grinned at him.
"Is that true?" Robert asked.
"Seth! You didn't have to!" Julie gaped.
"I really don't mind. Oliver just had to have them. I don't mind spoiling people," I smiled honestly. Since they were from so long ago, those suckers were expensive. It was only one season. "How are they, buddy?"
"They are awesome!" Ollie said with a mouthful of chicken.
"So tell me again why I should let you date my daughter," Robert growled. Oh there were so many reasons.
"Well Sir, I wouldn't even mind if I'm not allowed to date her, even though I'd like to. I just want her to be safe and happy. I promise, with me she is safe, and as far as I know, she is happy. I know she makes me happy," I said wistfully.
"Robert, honey, she has been noticeably happier lately," Julie ran her large mouth and ruined my parade.
"You are saying she has been seeing him?" Robert slammed his hand on the table. Shit.
"Sir, it was only out of need. Randall has been in town. The other time -," Oliver cut me off. Nobody but Ollie knew about the time we went to the club, so there was no need to mention that.
"You can't yell at Seth anymore. He's a superhero. You were about to stab Riley and Seth got in the way and saved her life!" Oliver jumped to his feet. In his face in five-year-old language, Ollie just screamed, 'Seth has done more to protect her than you have, you drunk idiot who was going to kill under the influence!'
"Excuse me? You tried to kill our good daughter?" Julie shrieked and stood. I was the only one sitting then, so I just had to stand up.
"I definitely did not. Oliver, stop your lying right now," Robert yelled. I flinched at his angry tone. Once again, I was hurting this family.
"You did, Sir. You were drunk. Riley was scared out of her mind. She called me to come help and I did. That's how you ended up in your bed a while back. I'm sorry Sir, but Riley really made me worry and she was freaked out..." I trailed off finally.
Julie looked like she wanted to stab him to death. "I told you to stop drinking long ago! Now you nearly killed our daughter!"
"What are you going to do about it?" Robert growled. Suddenly it turned from interview-Seth-hour to let's-fight-hour.
"I want a divorce!" Julie screamed. Olive didn't seem to know the meaning of the word, but Robert sure did.
"Let's see you divorce this, damn bitch!" Robert sneered and I realized with a start that he was drunk.
"You've become a danger to our kids. I will do it!"
"I don't love you and haven't for a long time. Do it. See how much money you can scrounger up without me, gold digger." Somebody cleared her throat from the stairs. It was Riley. She had tears in her eyes.
"You're getting a divorce?" Riley trembled. I stood opened mouth, not sure what to do. Most want-to-be boyfriends don't witness this stuff.
"I'm not sure," Julie said as tears ran down her cheeks. It was obvious to me that she loved him. Robert...it looked like he couldn't love much more than himself. Maybe his kids...it was hard to tell.
Riley didn't know what to do either. She wasn't crying, but she was shaking uncontrollably. "I think...I'm going to puke." Riley ran to her room, holding her mouth. I ran after her. She was against the wall with her head in her hands, crying her eyes out. "Make it stop...please, please, please...make it stop..." She kept repeating over and over.
"Riley. Riley...Riley!" I yelled, sitting next to her and pulling her on my lap. It took her a moment to realize I was there and when she did, she sobbed. Both parents appeared in her doorway as I held her tightly to my chest. She was still shaking. I glared Robert's way. It was his fault. He just needed to stop drinking and Julie wouldn't divorce him. "It's..." How could I tell her that it was okay? Obviously it wasn't. I wouldn't want my parents getting a divorce either.
Riley stormed up and slammed he door in their faces. She walked to me and straddled my lap. Emotionlessly, Riley began kissing me. I blinked and then stopped her. "I want to have sex," Riley declared, taking off her shirt. Once again, my eyes got glued somewhere other than her face. I cleared my throat.
"Uh...I was thinking we would talk about your parents," I suggested the logical answer.
"But," Riley pouted. It was hard not to give in…for multiple reasons. "I want you now!" She leaned forward, shoving her chest in my face. I savored the wonderful moments before cracking down on her.
"Riley, if we have sex, I want it to mean something to you," I said.
"I could really use a distraction," Riley said. Her eyes were still red. Hey, why not?
Wait, no! "I'm sorry about your parents, babe," I got the conversation started. Her face fell, realizing she wasn't going to get it.
"I...I should have saw this coming. They always fight," Riley sniffled. "I don't even know what to want. I don't want them to get divorced, but I can't stand them always fighting."
"Why don't you want them to get divorced?" I murmured in her ear, turning her so her back pressed against my chest. Her shaking began to decrease.
"It's…when you get married, it should be forever," Riley said as if that was obvious.
"You are afraid you'll be just like your mom. You don't want to end up like her with a divorce," I said into her hair. "But you don't have to worry about that as long as you stay with me."
"Why?" she hissed. I noted she didn't disagree with me, so I must have hit the jackpot.
"Because you are exactly enough to fulfill my happiness. There will never be anything more than you that I'd need. You literally control me. Scary right?" I said. She nodded and wiped at her cheeks.
"I love you." Those words had my heart bursting. It should be joyous. All I could think was how much pain I'll cause her. I loved her and Randall would cause us both a life full of misery.
"I love you," I repeated with a gulp.
"Don't say it like goodbye," Riley pulled her face to mine. We were inches apart.
"Might as well. I'm killing you anyway," I strained to get out. That was the truth. If I just wouldn't love her, then I wouldn't lead her straight to death.
"As long as I'm with you for a little bit, it will be worth it," Riley kissed me so I couldn't protest. She should have bit her tongue.
A/N: Well you all didn't meet seven reviews, but I figured I pained you enough and the reviews you did review were awesome! Guys, the only limit on amount of updates I have is twice in one day is enough. I would literally post one every day of the week if you meet the required number of reviews. Just so y'all know, I have officially finished SEASON 1 of Seth's Battle! Season 2 will just continue in this same story, but I just felt the need to break it into two different seasons because there is a whole knew plot in season 2, but don't worry, you won't have to go searching another story. I hate it when they make a second season type of thing and then you have to go search for the story. Obviously, this is still part of season 1, I'm just announcing that season 1 is all written and is under construction before I post it. There will be an announcement at the beginning of Season 2 anyways. So for today, let's get six reviews? SIX!