Chapter 12
Lakota's point of view
It's been a few weeks and it's today's Christmas Eve. Seth and I have grown closer and are inseparable now. I love everything about him, he's kind, smart, strong, brave, cute, funny, honest, and so much more. Everyday I try to spend as much time with him as I can because I know he might not come back when they face the Volturi. When I think of losing Seth I start to cry and feel empty. I can't live without him, I won't! I could also lose all my family, mom dad, everyone! I hated the Volturi before but now I hate them with every fiber in my body. They're no good vampires who just want power and to control everyone.
Anyway since it's Christmas Eve Seth invited me to dinner at his house with his mother, sister, and I think Charlie's going to be there too. I've gotten to know Sue better and she's like a mother figure to me. Leah and I didn't start off great but are getting better. She's cool and I think she's very strong for what happened with her, Sam, and Emily.
"Seth's here," mom says coming into my room.
"Okay thanks," I say and she leaves. I look in the mirror and smooth out my dress. I'm wearing a red turtle neck sweater dress, and black flats. My hair's curled down my back with a white bow clip. I have bow earrings, necklace, and bracelet on too. I look pretty good and I'm sure aunt Alice will approve. I grab my bag and head downstairs. I spy Seth and walk towards him when I'm pulled into the kitchen.
"You have done well my padawan," a voice says and I chuckle. I look up and see aunt Alice.
"Well it's all thanks to your wise advice," I say.
"Of course," she says and I roll my eyes.
"Well I have to get going," I say.
"Not so fast," she says grabbing my arm.
"What?" I ask.
"You're bow's crooked," she says and fixes it.
"Oh thanks aunty," I say.
"That's what I'm here for," she says and I smile.
"Now can I go?" I ask.
"Yes, have fun kiddo," she says and I nod. I head out if the kitchen and into the living room. I smile when I see Seth. He's talking with Garrett and dad. When he sees me he smiles.
"You look beautiful," he says when I come over to him.
"Thanks," I say blushing.
"You two have a fun time," dad says.
"Not too much fun," Garrett says and I blush.
"Bye dad, Garrett," I say and glare at Garrett while he chuckles. Seth takes my hand and we head outside.
"You really look beautiful, like always," he says and I smile.
"Thanks," I say. He opens his truck door for me and I kiss his cheek quickly before getting in. He smiles and shuts the door and gets in the driver's seat.
Ten minutes later we're pulling up in the driveway of the Clearwaters house. Seth shuts off the engine and gets out and opens my door. I thank him and take his hand. We walk to the door and enter the house. Wonderful smells greet us and I smile.
"Mom we're here," Seth calls into the house. Sue comes out from the kitchen and smiles at us.
"Lakota!" she says and hugs me.
"Hi Sue," I say and hug her back.
"Seth, Lakota, it's good to see you," Charlie says coming over to us.
"Hi Charlie," I say.
"How's your brother?" he asks. We told him I was dad's little sister.
"Good," I say.
"Well come on in dinner will be ready shortly," Sue says. We all walk into the living room and I see Leah. She's dressed in a green long sleeve shirt, a black pencil skirt, and black ankle boots.
"Hi Leah," I say and she gives me a small smile.
"You look really pretty," I say and she smiles, a real one.
"Thanks, you look pretty too," she says and I smile. Seth and Charlie sit on the couch and turn their attention to the football game. I head into the kitchen and see Sue mashing some potatoes.
"Need any help?" I ask and she smiles at me.
"No dear but thank you, go sit with the others I'll be done soon," she says and I nod. I go back into the living room and go to sit on a chair when Seth pulls me into his lap. I look up to him and he smiles.
"I like you close," he whispers in my ear and I chuckle.
"Me too," I say and cuddle closer. He wraps his arms around me and warms me up. It's nice having a werewolf as a boyfriend and soul mate.
A few minutes later Sue calls us into the dinning room. I get up and take Seth's hand. He smiles at me and we walk into the dinning room. Everything looks so good and smells even better. We all sit down and start to eat. Everyone's happy and cheerful.
"So Lakota what are your plans for tomorrow?" Sue asks.
"Um the family and I are going to open presents in the morning but I don't think we have anything else planned," I say.
"Why don't you come over to Charlie's tomorrow, we'll all be there and so will Edward, Bella, Jake and Nessie," she suggests.
"I don't want to intrude," I say.
"Nonsense, you're family," she says and I smile.
"I'll talk with my brother and see if it's alright with him," I say and she nods. I glance over at Seth and he smiles taking my hand and kissing it.
After dinner Seth takes me upstairs to his room.
"I have something for you," he says.
"Seth it's not Christmas," I say.
"It's not for Christmas," he says.
"What for then?" I ask.
"Can't I give my girlfriend something for fun?" he asks.
"No," I say and he chuckles. He looks through his bedside table and finds what he wants. I raise my eyebrow at him and he smiles.
"I made this for you," he says and takes my hand. He places something in it and I gasp. It's beautiful! It's a necklace with a carved wolf hanging from it. I look up to Seth and smile.
"I love it, it's beautiful, thank you Seth," I say and stand up. I kiss him and he holds me close.
"I'm glad you like it," he says.
"You really made it?" I ask.
"Yep mom taught me how," he says.
"Will you help me put it on?" I ask and he nods. He takes off my other necklace and puts on the new beautiful one. He kisses my neck and I smile.
"Thank you Seth, you really shouldn't have," I say turning to face him.
"Well I wanted to, you deserve it," he says and I smile.
"You're the greatest boyfriend ever," I say and kiss him.
Seth and I talked for a while and I started to nod off.
"I should take you home," he says.
"Can't I stay here with you?" I ask softly.
"Your parents would kill me," he says.
"Just tell them I fell asleep and you don't want to wake me up moving me," I say.
"Kota I don't want to lie to them," he says and I sigh.
"You're too good," I say and he chuckles.
"Sorry to disappoint," he says.
"I guess I have to go home then, all alone and cold," I say.
"I could stay until you fall asleep," he suggest and I smile.
"That's what I was hoping," I say and he shakes his head. We head downstairs and I thank Sue for inviting me and everything else.
"It's no problem dearie, come over anytime you want, you're family," she says and I smile.
"Thanks Sue, for everything," I say hugging her.
"You're welcome, we'll see you tomorrow," she says and I say goodbye to Leah and Charlie. After the goodbyes Seth takes me to his car and drives to Forks.
When we pull up we get out and head inside.
"KOTA!" Nessie yells and hugs me tight.
"Hey Ness," I say smiling.
"Santa's coming tonight!" she cheers and I smile.
"Yes he is, did you make cookies?" I ask and she frowns.
"We forgot!" she yells.
"Well then I guess we better get to work," I say and she smiles dragging me into the kitchen.
"What type of cookies should we make?" she asks.
"Um what's your favorite?" I ask.
"Chocolate chip!" she says.
"Then we should make that," I say.
"But what if he doesn't like them," she asks worried.
"Seth does Santa like chocolate chip cookies?" I ask.
"Of course he does," he says and I smile.
"Okay chocolate chip it is!" Nessie says and we get everything out. I helped Nessie with everything while Seth and Jake watched us.
"How long do they have to cook?" Nessie asks.
"Ten minutes," I say and she sets the timer for ten minutes. I place the cookies in the oven and Nessie sits in front of the oven to watch the cookies bake. I smile at her and Seth's arms wrap around my waist.
"You're a great cousin," he whispers.
"She is too," I say.
"I might have to steal a few cookies, they smell and look really good," he says and I chuckle.
"You and Jake can have some, just make sure to save some for Santa," I say.
"Who's playing Santa?" he whispers lowly so Nessie can't hear us.
"Well I'm eating the cookies since I'm the only human here," I say and he nods.
"What time are you picking me up tomorrow?" I ask.
"You're gonna come with Edward, Bella, Jake, and Nessie because I have patrol early and then I have somewhere I have to go but I'll be at Charlie's by eleven," he says.
"Where are you going?" I ask and he smiles.
"I'll tell you tomorrow," he says and I frown.
"You know you want to tell me," I say and he shakes his head.
"If I tell you then it will ruin the surprise," he says.
"Kota where'd you get the necklace?" Nessie asks not looking away from the cookies.
"Seth gave it to me," I say smiling.
"It's pretty!" she says.
"Yep he did a good job on it," I say smiling up at him.
Minutes later the timer dings. Nessie springs up and grins. I put on the oven mitts and get the cookies out.
"They look beautiful Ness, you did a great job," I say.
"They taste good too," Jake and Seth say taking one.
"Those are for Santa!" she yells frowning.
"Don't worry Ness there's enough," I say and she stops glaring at the boys.
"Come on Renesmee, it's time for bed," Bella says coming into the kitchen.
"Okay, thanks for the help Kota," she say says kissing my cheek.
"You're welcome, night Ness," I say kissing her head.
"Night Seth," she says.
"Night Nessie," he says. Nessie, Bella, Edward, and Jake head outside and into the woods. I clean everything up with the help of Seth and then we go upstairs.
"Night everyone!" I yell down.
"Night Lakota," they yell back.
"Remember we have super hearing," Garrett jokes and I blush.
"Shut up Garrett!" I yell and he chuckles. I shut my door and turn to face Seth.
"He doesn't give you a break does he?" Seth asks.
"No," I pout. I walk over to my closet and pull out pjs.
"Make yourself comfy, I'm just going to get ready for bed," I say and he nods.
After getting ready for bed I come out of my bathroom and find Seth on my bed eyes droopy.
"You look tired," I say crawling into bed beside him.
"That's what I get for staying up," he says and I chuckle.
"Well just close your eyes and sleep," I say cuddling closer to him. He wraps his arms around me and warms me up.
"Night Seth," I whisper kissing his lips softy.
"Good night Lakota," he says kissing my forehead. I close my eyes and fall asleep next to my soul mate.
