AN: Are you impressed how fast I got this out? Cuz I am. But here is the moment you all have been waiting for… Something happens with Grace and Seth!
Disclaimer: The warpers are mine and mine alone!
You've Got One Shot (Grace POV)
I had no idea why I told Seth to meet me at the beach. It was like my brain shut down and was just spewing things. Yet here I am at the First Beach waiting for Seth to walk out of the bushes. I was actually waiting for someone who called me their "soul mate" I didn't know if it was better to hug him or kick his ass. Honestly, I was thinking of doing both.
There he was. He was walking over to me with a slouched back and his hands dug into his pocket. I did not know what his secret weapon was (I refused to believe that there was some magical wolf thing making me feel attracted to him) but the sight of him made me forget about all the crap that was going on with Mathew and Jaxon.
"Hey," He said. He was nervous; I could tell instantly. "How are you?"
"Listen Seth, cut the crap. I don't know what I am here, talking to you. I'm conflicted about my feelings for you. I don't really believe this whole "I imprinted on you and you are my soul mate" thing and there is a part of me that really just wants to leave and never see you again." I stated. It came out a little harsher than intended because he looked down, probably expecting me to leave. "But I do know that I am starting to see things the way you do, and if I thought I knew who my soul mate was, I'd want them to give me a chance."
His head snapped up and he smiled at me. It was a smile bigger than a two year old's at Christmas. I couldn't help but laugh. We started walking down the beach at a slow tempo. We were silent, and waiting for something to break the ice. I have to say it was a comfortable silence and it was nice to be with him. I kept waiting for him to say something cliché like "What's you favorite color." Then again he probably already asked Danker that. Instead he went in the completely opposite direction.
"I'm sorry about Mathew and all that stuff. It must be hard knowing the guy who betrayed your family is now your mortal enemy." He shrugged. I stopped and gave him the most confused look I could. "Wha-?" He asked, looking back at me.
I had to laugh, "Amazing conversation starter Seth." He smiled but shrugged. "But Mathew didn't just betray my family he betrayed our fleet and tribe. It's refreshing to know that one of us will have the pleasure of ripping his head off." I smiled and it was Seth's turn to give a nervous chuckle. "Wha-?" I said sarcastically, mimicking him.
"It's just you never fail to amaze me, Grace" He sighed.
"And what is that supposed to mean?" I inquired and pulled on his arm. He looked at his arm and broke into a huge smile. After I racked my mind I realized it was the first time we had touched nicely, all other times were either in battle or for my "protection". I also realized it does not take a lot to make these wolfs happy.
"It means that you never do what I expect or think you will. You're always a surprise."
"Well, is that a good or bad thing?"
"Neither, both, any or, it's just different."
"Okay now is it good different or bad different?" I questioned. I didn't know whether to be insulted or not. I really did not know what Seth's magical power was but he could make me relax and feel happy. I could see myself enjoying spending time with him. Seth choose to ignore me until I bumped into him.
"Grace! You're freezing!" Seth noticed. I hadn't realized it but it was very cold here, at least compared to New Mexico. I had been leaning into Seth because he radiates heat. He pulled away from me only to take off his sweatshirt. I didn't know why he had it with him, he obviously did not need one, but I was glad when he handed it to me. It was warm and smelled rather good.
We walked in silence for another moment, before he broke it with another peculiar question. "Do you think you can take out Mathew?"
I faltered. "I- I don't know. Right now yes, yes I can but once I was fighting him, all I could do was remember him as my big brother. The good one, the one he used to be. Then I just can't do it. Jaxon once be able to either. Plus he and Jaxon are identical, well before he turned." I spat on the word. "Jen will only be able to see Jaxon. Josh, Tolad, X, Clyde, and Mathew were all buddy buddies growing up. I don't think they will be able to either. Considering Kat used to have a major thing for Mathew, yeah not happening. Torry's not strong enough. Mathew taught Danker how to play baseball, and told her never to let any guys stop her from doing the sports she loves. That leaves Lou-B but I just don't think he has it in him. None of us do, at least, not with Mathew."
Seth nodded, "So it's not as easy as it seems."
"Yeah, I'm not sure what we will do."
"You will figure something out. And Grace, You have the wolfs. We are partners and if you guys can't, then we will. We have a long way to go but we are here for you guys."
"Yeah, none of the warpers are pretty good at accepting help." I breathed a laugh. Seth gave me a one arm hugged before returning his hands into his pocket. We continued our walk. I took notice of the cliffs around the beach and immediately got an idea.
"Do you guys ever cliff dive here?" I asked eagerly. He smiled at my expression.
"Yeah, all the time! Have you ever?"
"No but I've always wanted to!" I almost yelled. Where we live in New Mexico, there are no cliffs and water. I've been meaning to try it but I've never had the time.
"I will take you but the waters a little cold for you right now." He promised.
"Oh and not for you?" I accused.
"Nope! I run at a toasty 108 degrees! I'm never cold." He smirked.
"Well I'm a warper and I will only stay in the water for impact or right before impact so HA! We will go cliff diving and soon!" I declared. He playfully pushed me and I laughed. I hadn't realized it but I was having fun with Seth.
"Fine, but don't cry to me when your toes freeze off!"
"HEY! You never answered my question from before! Good different or bad different?" I returned to our much earlier conversation.
"I have no idea what you're talking about." He feigned innocence.
"SETH!" I gasped. I tugged on his arm again. "Please!"
"Fine, its good different. I can't believe you would even think it was bad!"
"Well, I'm not perfect in everyone's eyes!" I shrugged. Then a question that had been bugging me came up, "Seth, why me?"
The light mood of our walk faded and we were left in silence. He stopped walking and looked out to the sunset. I stood next to him and tried to read his face. He was thinking but showed no other emotion. Instead I started to notice things about him that I never had before. His broad shoulders made him like a wall, and he was so much taller than me, probably by a half a foot or more. His arms were huge and he wasn't even flexing. He was definitely built well, and I wondered how much it had to deal with him being a wolf.
Oh dear god I sounded like a 12 year old fan girl.
"To be honest Grace, I don't know. We have no control over this at all. The universe just made us as a match. We complete each other I guess. Imprinting isn't love at first sight. We are just two puzzle pieces that fit perfectly together. It's up to us on what we make of it. Does that help?" He gave me a sheepish grin.
"Yeah it does." I smiled back but it faltered. He noticed and his eyes prodded me for a reason. "It's just I'm not ever going to be like the other imprints. I am a fighter and I won't sit things out. I'm not ever going to be like Kim or Emily."
"I don't expect you to be."
"Then explain this afternoon." I waved my arms. How could he say that when he just tried to get me to stop fighting?
"I used to think that, but then I saw the fire in your eyes, and your determination. I saw how you helped Danker and went into the battle fearless. I'm starting to understand you now and I know you aren't going to watch from the sides. I want to help you instead of stopping you."
"Seriously?"
"Seriously." His voice was emphasized and I saw his determination. I leaned into him and wrapped my arms around him. He was in shock at first but then hugged me back. We stayed like that while the sun set.
The sun just set. "What time is it?" I asked hurriedly. I broke the moment but I had something else to deal with.
"Um, I don't know maybe 8:30ish? A little later?" he said with a shrug.
"SHOOT! I have to go!" I tore away from his arms. He wasn't unhappy; in fact he gave me a little wave before he started to walk away. "Oh! Seth!" He turned back around and I lifted my hand in a wave. "Thank you, for everything."
"Anytime Grace, I will always be here for you." Was the last thing I heard before I warped.
Damn. I give Seth Clearwater one shot to prove himself and he played all his cards right. Damn.
AN: How was that for a nice little Seth and Grace date? It was so much fun to write and they will be getting together soon.
Let me know what you want next! Grace talking to Jaxon or Seth talking to the wolfs?
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