A/N: I'm back from my week-long trip to Disney World! My friend and I had a blast and the whole time I was thinking of more story ideas. I think I might even write a story about Seth/Alicia in Disney World someday. Anyway, this was mainly supposed to be an update to let you know that I am back and will continue writing the story, but we all know that simple author's-note-only chapters are not allowed. So I guess the only solution is...a very short chapter of fluff! Thanks for all of the favorites, reviews, etc. It means so much to me.

It had been several weeks now since the fight between Seth, Jacob, Leah, and Paul. I was recovering perfectly and I had already been given the "ok" by Carlisle to go without my brace. It was such a relief to finally be able to move normally and dress myself without any help. I was writing a letter to my mother. Of course, I didn't mention the whole I-got-attacked-by-a-werewolf incident. She would have flipped.

Dear Mom,

I hope you and dad are having fun in California at your new house. Does dad like his new position at the office? I hope so, since you had to move all the way down there for it! Graduation was fun, and we had a party at the Cullens' house afterwards. Alice and Bella made me wear a dress to the ceremony and they said they'll be sending you pictures. Oh joy. I'm doing fine at the Clearwaters' house and I'm staying in the guest room. Don't worry, I help Sue out with chores and I pay for groceries and water bills and everything. She wanted to me to tell you she's happy to have me here, and Seth is too. She said to tell you not to worry about me and to enjoy the sunshine. I'm still not sure what I want to do about college, but I'll figure something out. Thanks for the early birthday money.

See you soon,

Alicia

I reread my letter to my mother and slipped it into an envelope, sealing the flap. It was summer now, so she wanted weekly updates on how I was doing. Moms are a little too concerned sometimes, but oh well. She had sent me one hundred dollars for my birthday, which was coming up soon.

"I'm gonna put this in the mailbox." I called to Seth as I walked outside. I put my letter in and shut the little door. I walked back inside and saw Seth was still lying in bed, groaning. I walked into his room and crawled onto his bed. "Wake up sleepyhead." I shook his shoulder.

"Ugh, no." he said thickly, closing his eyes.

"Please?" I said, whining like a child.

"But I'm so tired."

I planted a kiss firmly on his lips. "Please wake up." I said, pleading.

He opened his eyes and grinned. "Well, when you put it that way..." he sat up, stretching his arms.

"Yay." I said happily, bouncing on his bed.

"I think I need one more kiss to get out of bed though." he said, smirking.

"Dream on, buddy." I said, shoving a pillow into his face.

"That's not very nice!" he laughed as he pushed away the pillow.

"I don't always have to be nice." I said, folding my arms and looking away.

"Neither do I." he replied, quickly pulling me into his lap and wrapping his arms tightly around me.

I squealed and tried to pull away, but there was no resisting that werewolf strength. He laughed as I struggled.

"Stop squirming! How am I supposed to kiss you if you're moving?"

"What if I don't wanna be kissed?"

"You liar." He turned me around in his lap and gently kissed me.

I closed my eyes and my body went slightly limp in his strong arms. Damn him and his sexiness. He pulled away slowly and I opened my eyes. I could tell I looked like I was about to faint because he laughed. I blushed and buried my face in his chest.

"Ok, so maybe you were right." I mumbled into his chest.

"You're a little liar, aren't you?" he asked, grinning.

"I don't lie. I'm just too embarrassed to tell the truth, that's all." I said.

"What's the difference?"

"I dunno. It just makes me feel better." I grinned back.

"Really? So do you like it when I don't have a shirt on and you sit in my lap and I kiss you?" he asked, trying not to smile.

"Would I be lying if I said no?" I said, burying my face in his warm chest again.

"I'd have to say yes." he replied, kissing the top of my head.

"Dammit."

"Hmmm...so what do you want for your birthday? No lying."

"I don't really know. Just get me something special." I smiled.

"We'll figure something out, I'm sure. You're going to be eighteen after all. That's a big number."

"Yeah, but you still look so young while I get old." I said a bit glumly.

"You will always be beautiful, no matter what. Remember that." he kissed my forehead.

I blushed.

"Besides, you don't know about Carlisle's gift to you yet." he grinned slyly.

"What gift?"

"You'll find out soon enough."

"Fine, be that way. Make me suffer in suspense." I pouted.

"Well then I'll distract you with something else."

"That's easier said than done."

"Really? Then I guess you wouldn't even notice if I told you that I bought you a gift from Victoria's Secret."

My jaw dropped. "You're kidding. You've got to be kidding me."

He smiled mischievously. "I cannot tell a lie."

A/N: Reviews are loved! Ariana, I've got an opening for lunch today. We can discuss future chapters. -wink- Oh, and I hope you like this one Vanessa!