And Then Came You
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A/N: I hope that you enjoy.
Unexpected
I couldn't see beyond my tears. I felt the emptiness filled my heart as I read along the lines of the letter. It didn't make sense! Nothing today made sense! I couldn't bring myself to speak and articulate my feelings. All I could do was sit still, on the edge of the bathtub, muffling my cries with my hands.
Seth continued to knock on the door, but I didn't respond. Why was this happening to me? Why didn't he consider my feelings? No one ever took an interest in my opinion. I wasn't a child anymore (ok, I was maturing slowly) that would throw a tantrum if she didn't get what she wanted.
"Sarah," he whispered, "please, open the door. Speak to me. Why are you crying? What did I do that made you cry? Tell me, please, so I can make it better." he begged, turning the doorknob.
I got to my feet and walked to the sink. I opened the faucet and let the cold water run. I needed to be strong, because what I was going to do would take all my convincing techniques and strength. I washed my face and dried it with the towel that hung by the door.
Seth continued to pound at the door, waiting for me to answer. I didn't have the strength to face him, but it was better that we set everything straight now.
I unlocked the door and opened it slowly. I swallowed hard when I saw Seth's hazel eyes staring at me. He scooped me in his arms and pressed me tightly to his chest. He showered me with kisses all over my face.
"What did I do to cause you so much pain?" he mumbled against my cheek. "What did I do to hurt my angel?" he said, caressing my hair.
I pulled away from him and reached in to my back pocket and pulled out a letter."This letter dictates your destiny! Why did you throwing away your future? Why are you always giving up your dreams for me? Whatever happened to that kid that dreamed of becoming a doctor to help children of third world country? Why did you give up your dreams?" I cried, slamming the paper against his chest.
Seth held the paper in his hand and opened it. "Where did you get this?" he asked seriously, he read it and crumpled it.
"I found it on your night table, when I was cleaning your room." I answered.
"I don't think this concern you, Ali-girl." he murmured, walking in to the bathroom and throwing the wrinkled paper in the trash can.
I stared at him, fresh tears falling down my face. "It is my concern, Seth. Anything that is related to you is my business! I can't believe that you would hide this from me! It's me, Seth. The girl that loves you. I would've understand, sweetheart." I sniveled, cupping his face in my hand.
"You don't understand!" he mumbled, pushing me away from him. "I no longer wish to be a doctor. I am happy with just being a Physician Assistant. It provides the same joy as if I was a doctor." he said, turning to face the hall.
I stepped out of the bathroom and touched his hand. "This is a great opportunity! Take it! It's something that will make you happy, Clearwater." I said, wiping my tear with the back of my hand and offering him a sad smile.
"It's not as easy as you make it sound, Ali. I've thought about it and I've already made my decision: I am not going!" he said with determination.
"Don't be a coward, Seth. I can read your thoughts. You won't go to Med School, because you think that you'll lose me! I won't let that happen... I am yours. We can make it work! Don't be so negative" I said optimistically.
He shook his head and placed his hands in his pockets. "I won't do it. I suffered too much without you already. I don't want to be away from you. Ali, you saw how... I feel so worthless, when I am not with you... I become an idiot when you aren't around me." he stuttered weakly.
I trudged to his room and began to search for his old high school journal. I skimmed through them, until I found what I was looking for. I turned around and found him staring at me.
"Read this... when it sinks in, you call me!" I hissed, walking past him.
"Ali, wait." he called out. I was already opening the front door to exit his house.
"Sarah Black... wait! I understand what you are trying to do. I don't want to do it. I'll wait for you to finish high school. I can wait a little longer! You'll be out of high school in three years. We can go to Med School together." he said, placing his large hand against the door frame.
I tapped my foot on the floor. "Seth, I won't let you give up on your dream. If you enroll during this coming fall, you'll be closer to your childhood dream. We'll be apart for three years only. And it's not really three years, Clearwater. If you consider all the holidays and long weekends that we'll have in between. I can always fly back and forth to visit you. You can also fly to La Push to visit me. Seth, you got a scholarship. Take advantage of it." I said, walking to where he was.
"Three years is nothing compared to the eternity that we'll be spending together, Seth. We are going to be so occupied with our school work that we won't have too much time to be sad. If you love me you'll do it! Please, consider it! Let me know when you have actually thought about it." I said turning around and exiting his house.
"Ugh," he said with exasperation. " Ali-girl, I thought about it. I do want to do it! But I was afraid that you wouldn't let me! I really don't like my decision. It'll keep us away for three years. I don't want to be away from you. I can't go down that path again." he said, walking to where I was.
"We'll be fine, precious Seth. We can get married after I graduate high school. We'll be together forever!" I reassured him.
He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me to him. He kissed my lips and I responded. His lips were soft and smooth. I felt so safe in his arms and I knew that we could and were going to make it work.
"You'll go to Central Michigan School of Medicine. You'll do it, because you want to have a better future for us. Plus, I don't want to go to college after high school. I want to have a baby with you as soon as we're married! I also want to be a housewife! Decorate our house and have my own scrapbooking room! I want to be like Grandma Esme. I want you to go, Seth. We'll make it work. We can always keep in touch. Like I said before, I can fly to Michigan every weekend if I have to. My grandfather and Papa are millionaires, they'll grant me anything I wish! But please, consider it at least some more." I said, kissing his lips.
xXx
It had been a long and hot summer in La Push. Many amazing things happened. My Uncle Paul and Aunt Rachel were expecting a little girl. Romeo Black and Paul Maximus were excited to finally have a little sister to spoil. Poor little girl! She would never have a boyfriend if her brothers were around her all the time.
Ayton Uley imprinted on Brady's second daughter. She was born a few weeks before school ended. Brady was enthusiastic to have a free babysitter for his daughter. Ayton was a very overprotective imprinter.
Collin was angry, because Romeo Black imprinted on his little daughter. He didn't like the fact that Romeo reminded him of a younger version of Paul. He was impulsive and had a short fused, just like his father. But Romeo was a devoted friend to Nala, Collin's daughter. He was always at Collin's house eating their food and spending time with Baby Nala.
Riza and Alfred Uley, eloped after they graduated high school and were expecting their first child. They didn't know what the sex of the baby was, but we were all glad that Alfred was finally happy and didn't have his perpetual scowl on his face.
Ayden Uley imprinted on Brianna Morris and they were very happy, too. Uncle Jared and Kim said that their story was similar to theirs. Brianna always harbored a crush for him and after he phased for the first time, he fell in love with her.
Jared Jay and Paul M, started working in my father's auto shop. I felt content that my pack was finding passion in their life. I spent all my free time with Seth. Our love continued to grow stronger, but we knew that summer didn't last forever.
Embry and Leah Clearwater, began dating. Everyone was shocked, but no one was more shocked than Seth. He choked on his food, when my father told us the news!
Three years passed by slowly and we continued to work on our long distance relationship. We talked on the phone all the time. He sent ten or fifteen emails a day, just to tell me how much he loved.
I was finally a Senior in High School! Because of my excellent grades, my daddy gave me a red 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible. It was my pride and joy. It was special to me, because he had built it with Seth's and Uncle Embry's help.
Oh, Seth! How I missed you? I went to visit him on Labor Day weekend and we had a great time together. When I returned to La Push, I began to miss him so much. Everything reminded me of him! It was hard being away from him, but I knew that it was the best decision! It knew that it would be worth it in the future. Because without knowing it, my life was never going to be the same.
"Ali, are you alright?" my mother asked me, entering the bathroom. I continued to heave all the contents of my stomach into the toilet.
My mother pulled my hair back. "What did you eat, princess?" she asked me, as she caressed soothing circles on my back.
"I ate salad at school, Mom." I said weakly, raising my head to face her. "I drank water, too."
I continued to hurl, until there was nothing left to vomit.
"We need to call Grandfather Carlisle. He can tell us what's wrong with you." she said worriedly.
I slowly got to my feet and walked to the sink. I brushed my teeth, washed my hands and began to feel much better. I turned to face my mother, placing my hands on her face and showed her what exactly was wrong with me.