Chapter 23: Secrets and Emotions

*Kara's POV*

"Stop shaking me." I mumbled softly. I didn't want to get up and leave Paul's warm, sleepy, embrace.

"I need to talk to you though." Seth argued back. I sighed and slid out of Paul's arms. I stood up and looked at Seth, he motioned towards the woods.

We started walking, "Where are we goin'? You do know it's like 4:00 a.m. right?" I asked.

"We are goin' to a small beach and it's only 3:00 a.m." He said. We were quiet for a while as we walked in the woods, then Seth grabbed my hand. I was shocked.

"Is it okay?" He asked looking at our joined hands.

"Ya, it's not like Paul would kill you. We are only friends." I laughed a little. He smiled a half hearted smile and proceeded to lead me towards the small, hidden beach. Every once and a while he would turn to me and smile then he would look back in front of him until we got to the beach.

The beach was very small, but private. The trees made a "U" shape around the white sand and curled back to the ocean. The only ways to get to another beach is swim or walk through the thick forests. Seth turned towards me and began to talk, "Kara, I had to bring you here... to tell you somethin'."

"What is it?" I asked.

"Well," He laughed a little frustrated laugh, "I really like you. More then you could imagine. And I know you have and imprint and all, but they day you came back, I felt I would have a chance with you. Maybe just a date or somethin' but then at the bonfire you imprinted on the most short tempered, and the most dangerous instead of... me. And it's not like I'm not happy for you and Paul, I just wish it was different, that it was me, or someone safer like Jared or Jake." I stared at him in shock. Did he really liked me this much? Did he really think Paul was that dangerous? Was he really that worried Paul would hurt me? And did he honestly think that someone else would be better for me then Paul?

"Seth, how could you think anything like that?" I exclaimed, "Paul and I were put together for a reason! And if God wanted me with you or Jared or Jake, he would have made us imprint, but he didn't! Paul's not as dangerous and short tempered as you think and maybe you shouldn't be talking because we are all dangerous! I mean for cryin' out loud! We are werewolves! Of course we're dangerous!"

He just stood there and looked at me, "Kara, I'm only tryin' to protect you."

"From what?" I asked viciously.

"Everything."

"I can protect myself!" I said as I started to walk off into the woods. Seth grabbed my wrist and pulled me back, "Please, Kara." I shook it away and walked into the woods, hearing Seth mumble quietly to himself.

I hated Seth for doing this! I already had enough trouble in my life, and now he just added extra drama, which really helps the whole Sam injury thing. Now it would be like there was a barrier of pain and heartbreak between us. Never again would it ever be the same.

Snap!

I looked behind me on the stick I stepped on. Then I realized I didn't know where I was.

"Seth?" I called. Nothing.

"Seth!" I called again louder. Still nothing.

"Paul!" I called hoping I was close to the campsite, but no one answered.

"Damnit." I mumbled. I looked in my pockets for my phone, but I left it at the campsite. So now I was stuck in a new part of La Push I didn't even know. I could try to find my way out and get more lost, or wait and hope Seth came by or Paul would realize I was gone and come looking.

"Paul will look for me the minute he found out I was gone." I thought as I laid my hoodie on the ground and laid down as I rolled down my sleeves on my orange shirt. My white sweatpants got some dirt on them, but it would be okay. I curled into a ball hoping, more like praying, Paul would wake up soon, or Seth would walk by, or if anyone came by me. I slowly closed my eyes hoping for the best.

*Later*

"Kara? Kara! Are you okay?" I heard Paul's frantic voice and a bunch of footsteps. I slowly opened my eyes only to see the blinding sun. I cringe and put my hand over my eyes, "Uhh." I said feeling to tired to do anything.

"How'd you get all the way out here?" Katie asked.

"Uh, I went walkin' and got lost." I lied. I felt Paul's muscular arms lift me up. I slowly opened my eyes to see Paul looking at me, "Kara, why were you out walkin' by yourself in the middle of the night?"

"I-I-I don't know." I said feeling the pressure of everyone looking at me. In the corner of my eye I saw Seth, looking at me with almost a wishful look. I growled under my breath. His eyes blackened and he walked away like the coward he was. I wish he could of heard my thoughts. That would be a fight to see.

"Kara," Paul chuckled, then whispered, "Stop shaking, hun." Stupid Seth. He just had to fall in love with me.

"Sorry." I whispered back. Paul's dark chocolate eyes met mine. They were full of happiness and hate, love and anger. He smiled and his chocolate eyes sparkled of love and happiness. Man, I really loved him. He was amazing and there was no one else in the entire universe that could be more perfect for me.

"Wow!" Katie said breaking the unknown silence. Everyone started walking back to camp as Paul followed behind them with me still interlocked in his arms.

When we all finished packing we all went our separate ways back to our own houses.

When Paul and I got back to his, and partially mine, house, I plopped on the couch and threw the blanket that was on top over me. I laid over and silently tried to fall asleep.

After a half an hour of listening to Paul's steady breathing, I still couldn't sleep. I rolled over on me side and looked at the t.v. that was muted. Even though it was one of Paul's favorite team's game, he stilled muted it so I could sleep, or try to anyway. He was setting back against the couch, arms across his chest and his knees up. I quietly put my hand over one of his and interlocked our fingers.

"I love you." I said looking down at our hands, "You mean the world to me. You make me the person I am and I don't ever want to lose you. You make me feel like im flying or walking on water. I just really love you." I let me feelings flow right out. Paul turned to me and said, "Kara, I love you more then anything in the entire world. If I wouldn't have meet you, my life would be a empty hole of blackness. Just knowing that you my imparint makes me feel better and makes the world seem right. And there's nothing I wouldn't do for you. I love you." I smiled. Everything was perfect. I pulled on Paul's hand until he got up and laid right next to me on the couch in silence. I heard his heart beating so softly it was soothing. And soon I found myself falling asleep to the sound of Paul's heart.

*Sorry bout the late update! School sucks! Haha anyways if anything is misspelled, sorry bout that, I kinda rushed to get this up! Haha well thx 4 reading!