A/N: I know, I know. I haven't updated this story in TWO years. Crazy right? No excuses, though. I'm sure most of you thought I was gone for good, but I have always been thinking about each and every one of my stories. I don't know if I can update and write frequently, but I will try my hardest. Thank you guys for sticking by me though. I hope you enjoy this chapter :)

Chapter 12-Seth's Secret

Lucy POV

The next day I awake with a slight bounce in my step. Nothing perks me up more than shopping and I am definitely looking forward to bonding time with Leah. I was excited we moved up this little trip a day. She's definitely misunderstood and I can tell she has little support system in her group of friends. She's treated like a burden rather than a member of the family and everyone seems to steer clear of her like a brewing storm. I mull over my thought as I dress in simple jeans, white tank top, black cardigan, and black Uggs. I slip on some gloves, seeing as the day looks colder than usual. The drive to Leah's didn't take long and I see her waiting on the steps of her porch. I smile and wave, watching as her brother Seith comes out with Embry, both munching on a muffin. My smile deepens, thinking our encounter yesterday as his house. All of these boys are just too damn confusing. I roll down my window and shout hello.

Seth is first to bound over and greets me with that dopey smile of his. Luckily, I didn't endure any physical pain this time. "Hey, Luce," he almost shouts. "Did Leah tell you?" he asks, interrupted by Leah smacking the back of his head. Seth rolls his eyes and shakes his head as if to say, she's crazy.

"No and you knew that, idiot." Leah frowns as she turns to me. "My mom wants Seth to come with us, if you don't mind. He has almost no clothes."

"No problem," I reply, watching Embry saunter over to my window. "Hey," I breathe out, hoping that my breath is minty fresh.

"Hey." He smiles, crossing his arms on my window frame as he leans in to look at me.

"Are you coming with us?" I ask, trying not to sound too hopeful.

Embry's eyebrows deepen in thought and he looks over at Seth.

"Come on, Embry. Don't leave me all alone with these women." Seth groans.

Embry rolls his eyes. "Well, if he insists."

My heart quickens as he opens my door to let me out. I unbuckle my seat belt and hop out to let Embry and Seth sit in the back. It's almost comical watching these giants fit in the tiny convertible. We even had to put the top down so their heads wouldn't bump. Even with me trying to pull my seat up Embry couldn't fit comfortably. Leah snickered almost the whole way as Embry complained.

"Oh my God, shut up already," Leah shouts at Embry after a half hour of whining. I personally didn't mind, I found it certainly entertaining as hell.

"Well, if somebody would scoot up I wouldn't complain," Embry grumbles toward me.

I giggle before rolling my eyes. "Sorry, I'm all legs," I tell him truthfully.

"Oh, we know," Seth mumbles under his breath for the first time since we left. He had been playing angry birds on my smart phone the whole drive.

I raise my eyebrows at him in the mirror.

"Want to speak up, little brother?" Leah asks him, turning around in her seat.

Seth looks up from his game and blushes scarlet. "N-no," he stutters.

"Mhm. Who knew my brother was a perv?" Leah sighs dramatically.

"I am not!" Seth growls. "Leah, shut up."

"You know, I expected this from Brady, but Seth? I thought you were so pure. Guess we'll have to tell mom her little boy is growing up." Leah fake sniffles and I can't help laughing.

The bickering continued the entire drive until we reached Port Angeles mall. We got lost two times because apparently none of them actually knew where we were going. When we finally got there Embry jumped out of the car and groaned in pain.

"I call shot gun on the way back."

"Freedom!" Seth yells in the empty parking lot.

"I swear I can never take him anywhere." Leah elbows me. "Where do you want to begin?"

I look around at the department stores and see a familiar building. "Victoria's Secret? Then we can eat," I suggest.

I hear all three of them groan behind me as I walk toward the mall. I smile and quicken my pace. I feel heat at my side and glance up to see Embry smiling down at me. He reaches his hand toward mine as if to grab it but thinks better.

"I'm glad I'm here. I was almost out of clothes too." His face darkens. "Luce, maybe we shouldn't move in together. I've been thinking about it and it might not be the best for us. I can help you find another place."

"I thought we discussed this." I almost groan and feel my frown forming. "If this is about Paul—"

"He's a big factor." Embry interrupts. "I want to make sure that you're ok with this. Paul won't be the happiest guy."

We reach the store door and I look up at him. I know this means more than Paul. He's asking if I'm ok moving in with someone that I might have a relationship with.

"I want this." Even I can hear the double-meaning in my tone.

Embry nods, opening the door for me. I glance back at Seth and Leah, both bickering about Seth's virginity.

"God damn it, Leah! I am a virgin!" He practically screams at her, tremors raking his body. Seth doesn't realize we're now in the store and all the ladies in the Victoria's Secret know Seth's Secret. Haha. "Oh, shit." Seth turns purple, looking at all the teenager girls staring at him with open mouths.

Embry and Leah both laugh at him, howling almost like coyotes. I really can't help giggling but Seth looks mortified. I feel bad for him and walk over to comfort him. "It's ok," I assure him. I lean up to whisper in his ear. "So am I." I wink at him before sauntering over to the lingerie. Seth gapes at my back.

Leah joins me, unsure about what to do and I take on the task of becoming her personal shopper. We embarrass the boys by making them stay and hold our bras. When we go to try them on Seth escapes to the food court but Embry isn't so lucky. I yank him into the dressing room with me and have him put all my stuff on the rack. We're in the handicap room with plenty of room to walk around. I look to see Embry standing there awkwardly. I smirk before flinging off my cardigan. Embry coughs loudly and looks anywhere but me.

"Um."

My smirk deepens as I go a tad further and strip off my thin tank top standing only in my pale pink bra. Embry's eyes don't leave my torso now. I walk over to the dresser door and open it wide enough to let him out.

"Thank you for the help," I tease. Embry's eyes darken immensely before nodding and running out of the room. I laugh at his retreating figure.

After trying everything on I meet Leah at the cash register and pay. On our way to meet Seth at the food court I see a spa store. I turn to walk in and see an "Everything must go" sign. Apparently people don't like hot tubs in Washington. I flip over the price tag on a large spa tub and see a very reasonable number. I walk over to the cash register and make sure to leave my cardigan open, revealing a little skin. Like they say, work what ya momma gave ya. I clear my throat and smile at the young clerk.

"Hi," I purr. "I was wondering about that hot tub over there." I point at the dark wood furnished spa and watch as his eyes linger over my cleavage. Perfect. "I know the price listed on the tag says final offer but I was wondering if there's anything we can work out to lower it." The red haired boy almost drools as I lean over the counter, enhancing my, er, 'assets.'

"Umm, y-yea. I-I'm sure we could work something out," he stammers, blushing. "How much did you want off?" He regains his composure and smiles in what he must think is a flirtatious manner. Poor boy.

I knew this part would be tricky so I move closer to him. I am now an inch away from his face. "I was thinking 200?" I breathe out, biting my lip.

His eyes stay on my lip and I can hear his heart beating fast in his chest. "I really don't know." He looks apprehensive and I move in closer.

"Please?" I pout, fluttering my eyelashes.

Minutes later I walk out to a dumbfounded Leah and Embry. They glance questioningly at me. "We need to buy swimsuits!"