I am SO sorry for the delay! It was for good reason though I promise, school is coming to an end and I've been stocked up with finals and extra credit assignments! This is like the only free time I've been able to find so here ya go!"
Seth's POV
"EMBRY!" I screamed as he threw Anna into the water, my heart stopped when she disappeared under. Every second seemed like an eternity until I finally saw her small head emerge from the water. I smiled as she looked around thrilled for some reason I couldn't understand. As Embry laughed to my right I quickly turned to tackle him, my hot flesh hitting his.
"ANNABETH!" Emily screamed, my head snapped towards Anna's direction just in time to see the wave close over her head. Jumping up off of Embry I ran towards the water and stopped right at the shore line as I waited for Anna to come back up, she didn't. Heart pounding I ran her direction, the cold water splashing up in my face. After I took a deep breath I drove in, my eyes frantically searching for sight of her. DAMN DAMN DAMN! My mind screamed at me. Out of the corner of my eye a flash of blonde caught my attention. My arms wrapped around Annabeth's small body and before I could blink I was laying her onto the sand. As I leaned down I put my ear by her mouth, she wasn't breathing. Instantly I went into a series of chest compressions, desperate to push the water out of her lungs.
"BREATHE! Come on Anna, don't do this!" Water poured out of her mouth, her face dead white as she laid limp in the sand. Finally a small gasp came from her followed by a series of coughs. I breathed a sigh of relief, limply she laid back down. Her chest rose and fell quickly with the need for oxygen; placing two fingers on her neck I felt for her pulse, it slammed against my fingers. "You okay Anna?" She nodded and started coughing again. How could this of happened? She was my imprint; I was supposed to protect her! I felt my body shake as I turned towards Embry. Determined to make him pay.
Annabeth's Pov
Shivering from the cold water I tried to catch my breath as Seth placed his fingers to my neck, feeling my hammering heart. I looked up into his face, unable to see anything but worry and panic….then suddenly flashing to anger. His body started to shake as he stood up and turned to Embry.
"THIS IS YOUR FAULT!" He screamed as he flashes forward, pushing Embry back. My widened at this, I couldn't understand why Seth would suddenly act this way. Painfully I pushed myself up, my body screamed in protest.
"Seth…stop." I said as loud as I could manage, which of course was barely above a whisper. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Sam run forward with Jacob, grabbing Seth by both arms and dragging him back and away from Embry.
"Seth, get out of here now!" That's when I took in what was really happening. Seth was violently shaking from head to toe, his eyes filled with fury and rage. With one last desperate look at me he ran for the tree line, disappearing from sight with Sam right behind him.
"Annabeth? You okay?" Emily asked gently as she approached me, her eyes concerned yet guarded. I nodded and coughed. Reaching me Emily kneeled down and placed her fingers at my neck the same way Seth had done.
"Yeah…I'm fine. Just tired." I whispered as I let out another shiver. Emily nodded and motioned Jared forward.
"I need you to go grab me a blanket or two. I'm going to take her home alright?" Still slightly dazed I just nodded and started to sit up, only to be pushed back down my Emily. "Don't get up, Jared with carry you" My heart instantly picked up. I didn't like being touched by men…no one except Seth and Carter. Shaking my head I backed up away through the sand and forced myself up. I must have really been out of it for before I realized it I was being scooped into the strong thick arms that belonged to Jared.
"Please, put me down! I do—"My voice trailed off as a heartbreaking howl sounded through the trees. As if in a trance I looked out to the trees unaware of anything else around me. Once the howl drowned off and aware from my ears I snapped back into reality, aware of several facts. Once, Jared's body was the only thing keeping me from freezing. Two, we were already half way to Carter's car; and three, my heart had calmed significantly.
"So how'd you enjoy yourself?" Jared asked as he set me in the passenger seat, my keys already in his hand. Hesitantly he grabbed a blanket from the back and wrapped it around my shivering body.
"I almost drowned" I said slowly as if he couldn't understand me. Rolling his eyes Jared walked around to the driver's seat and hopped in before started the car.
"I meant before that. I mean come on; you're the new student that no one knows…." I sighed and held the blanket closer to my body.
"It was fun I suppose, obviously I don't have many friend here…just Carter really. Seth kind of jumped in and wouldn't leave me alone" At my statement Jared laughed, a booming sound that seemed to shake the metal of the car, I smiled at this.
"The kid likes you, how can you deny those puppy god eyes?" Glancing at me quickly Jared shot me a small smile.
"I noticed." I replied easily as Jared pulled in front of my house, I let out a breath of relief when I saw that Tom's car was not in the driveway. Taking the keys out of the ignition Jared held them out to me, I raised an eyebrow.
"How are you going to get home?" My question made him smile.
"Run." Jared replied with a smirk before he jumped out of the truck and took off running the way we had come. Rolling my eyes I got out of the car as well and shut both door (then locked the car) before walking inside.
"CARTER! I'M HOME!" I yelled, my voice echoing through the house and was soon followed by fast steps coming down the stairs. Placing the blanket in the laundry room I then walked into the kitchen and placed Carter's keys on the usual hook placed on the wall. Before I knew it Carter's arms were around me.
"HEY! How'd the bonfire go?" He asked excitedly, I shrugged.
"Fun." There was no need to tell him about the almost drowning experience.
"Carter wh—"A high shrilly voice called from upstairs, I looked at Carter in confusion. A goofy grin on his face he ran a hand through his flaming red hair.
"By the way….Kathy is here. She's in my art class" Right on cue a girl with bouncing bleach blonde hair, a perfect manicure, a deep tan, and clothes covered in pink came into the room. She smiled brightly at me.
"Anna right? I'm pretty sure we have Chem together." I sighed and looked her over. Her clothes consisted of way to tight jeans that obviously suffocated her butt, a V-neck pink blouse, and black UGG boots that met her mid calves.
"I don't really pay attention in that class" I replied putting on my nonchalant attitude that I kept during school. Face down and speak little—that was my motto. Still smiling Kathy snaked her arm around Carter's waist, I blinked in surprise.
"I have a feeling we'll see a lot more of each other considering Carter and I ar—" Carter coughed and turned towards me.
"Why are you soaking wet?" I shrugged and jumped onto the table to sit.
"Embry threw me into the water." Carter gasped.
"But you can't swim!" He exclaimed, Kathy's eyes widened as my face reddened. I loved my brother, really, Carter was great but the boy's biggest weakness was says his thoughts out loud…in front of others.
"I figured it out" I mumbled as I stared at my hands. I could tell Carter was about to say something but I jumped down from the table before he could get to it.
"I'm going to take a shower and finish some homework….or something…" Before they could respond I fled up the stairs and into the bathroom. Taking deep breaths I stripped down from my wet clothes then threw them all into the dirty hamper. Locking the door I turned the water on, adjusted the faucet setting to hot, and then climbed in. As I showered I just replayed the events of the day….only to end up with the same thought each time; why had Seth bailed?
Short I know but tell me what you think! And keep Kathy in mind! If you don't remember her then go back to chapter 3, she's in Seth's POV. School's out in three days then it'll be easier to update! Love ya! Review!