I'm sorry I haven't updated. I actually was going to update as we hit 45 reviews, but I had so many tests and projects, I didn't have any time! Dx sorry! And jumping from two reviews to seven is just so great! So thank you to: juliansmithfan99, kaylahunter1217, Celticcrossings, brown-eyed-wolfie, housemdftw, d112hpfan, gordoyflaca
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Now, onward!
The Next Day
I rushed out of my bedroom with my backpack in hand. I was running so late, and I had to walk to school today. Well, now it would be more like running. Maybe Samantha could give me a ride, just this once. She could be late to work ONE time right?
I sprinted across the hall, not even bothering with breakfast. "Samantha! I'm going!" I screamed. I didn't hear a reply. I threw open the door to see a flustered Seth.
I stopped dead in my tracks. I stared at him admiring the way his dark hair flopped down messily, and his tan skin complimenting his brown eyes so well. He had on a form fitting green t-shirt and his jeans hung low on his hips.
Why did he have to be so beautiful?
"Hey," he said softly with his hands in his pockets.
"Hey Seth," I flashed him a quick smile after shaking myself out of my thoughts. "We really have to go. We'll be late for school, and I can't get another tardy or I'll be on a tardy contract and-"
Seth laughed, "I was just gonna ask if you needed a ride."
I stopped talking, "Oh." I grinned, "Yeah! That would be great!"
"Did you finish any homework yesterday?" He asked, his skin reddening very slightly.
I shrugged. "Not really. I finished immediate homework but none of the projects I wanted to finish." By then, we reached the car. I opened the passenger seat, and climbed in. As soon as Seth climbed in, the Seth smell was back. It was making me so dizzy and all I wanted to do was lean over and kiss him senseless.
When I realized we were just staring at each other, I snapped my head forward as he cleared his throat. I picked up some of the cd's that were under the CD player in the car, learning his taste in his music. From what I was seeing, Seth liked upbeat music. He hardly had music that didn't have lyrics. In fact I think the Mozart CD was his moms'.
Once I turned on the radio, I started smoothing down my hair. It was probably crazy and wild. I didn't comb it this morning.
"Your hair's fine. Who are you trying to impress anyway?" He teased, glancing at me.
You. "No one." I said hastily, letting my brown hair fall out of my fingers. "Hey, look we match!" I said, noticing that I was also wearing a green t-shirt. But on top of my plain green tee, I had on a white vest and on we were both wearing light blue jeans.
He laughed, pulling into the parking lot. "Yeah I guess we do. Are we going to be one of those couples that always match?"
Couple? So we're dating now? I cheered internally. I guess that was true. I mean, we were each other's imprint. It would be physically painful if we were with someone other than our other half. It would have been nice though, if he had asked me to be his girlfriend. I shrugged the last thought off. It hardly mattered.
I climbed out the car, happy. Seth locked his car, and swung his backpack over one shoulder. I waited for him at the edge of the car. "I hope not. Those couples are sickly sweet." I said, wrinkling my nose.
Seth grinned. "Thank god. If you had said yes. . ." He trailed, of grimacing. He paused. "I would do anything for you, though." He said the last part seriously, and I felt heat rise to my face.
"I know, and you know that I would do the same for you." I said, turning to face him. My face felt like it was on flames now. The look in Seth's eyes was so different than anything I've seen before. It was tender, soft.
"HEY. REBECCA. LOOK." Thalia's district voice screamed from across the parking lot. Seth's head snapped up. And he scooted closer to me, almost protectively. Thalia came, pulling a kid I've never seen in my life before. Which was strange, since all the kids went to school together since pre-school. And we didn't ever really ever get transfer students. "It's a new kid. And I'm his to- go buddy. You know, to show him around." She said pointing at the boy. The boy tried to tug out of her grip.
Seth stepped even closer. I didn't mind.
I studied the boy. He had the same kind of skin as us, a dark Native American colored. His hair was a spikey black, sticking up in various directions. "Hi," I said, smiling, trying to be friendly.
"Hey there," He winked. Seth started to bristle. I quickly put my hand on his arm, trying to calm him. If he erupted here, that would not be a good thing. "I'm Josh."
"I'm Rebecca and this is my…and this is Seth."
Seth glanced at me. I looked away.
"Nice to meet you, Seth." Josh said, emphasizing Seth. It sounded too sarcastic. Why doesn't he like Seth? Seth didn't even say anything yet! "And nice to meet you, Rebecca." He said, stepping closer and taking my hand.
I started shaking at his touch, but I wasn't mad. Just a little creeped out.
Seth growled, only low enough that I could hear. "Let's go Rebecca. I'll walk you to your locker."
"Okay? Bye Thals. Josh." I said nodding at the new kid. "I'll talk to you guys later."
New character in the loop. Next chapter you'll find out why she turned. :D
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