"How do you not have any peanut butter?" Seth exclaims as he examines the cabinet for the hundredth time. The first day of the young couple being all alone in the Cullen's house went by in a flash since Seth caught up on some much needed sleep. Now as the morning beckoned him awake he had been searching for something other than greens to fill his hunger. Poppy chuckled as he kept rummaging through the selves expecting for the peanut butter to suddenly appear.
"You realize you're in a vampire's house right?" she sits on the bar stool and watches from across the island. With a sigh he closes the small door, finally done with his hunt, and walks over to Poppy slowly. He leans on her and rests his head on her exposed shoulder, "We can order pizza or go on a hunt?" Poppy suggests.
"I really wanted PB&J." he whines. Poppy thought for a second of her options; she was never one to give in to peoples whines, but she couldn't possibly live through the next hour with Seth's pouting face. They could go to the store real quick and restock the fridge for Jacob, Seth, and herself. After debating to herself she lifted her shoulder to bring Seth's face up to hers.
"Fine let's go to the store so we can get your freaking crap." Seth breaks out in a huge smile before he lifts Poppy up from her chair, "Wait I have to change!" Poppy exclaims in between burst of laughter; without putting her down Seth heads up stairs.
It wasn't stores Poppy hated; it was just the being out in the open that was so dreadful for her. Humans are always drawn to her or her family by them just being, of course some of them loved the attention, but after her performing days she thought the days of her being gawked at were over. If on a stage, or up in the air she would be able to take their stares and use it as fuel to overcome her fears. As a monster trying to pass as a human it was harder to use their stares let alone ignore them. "Are you ready yet?" Seth asked from the bed. She had made him change into something decent before disappearing into the closet. She always wanted to look her best no matter what, but now she had to take in the fact that it was snowing like crazy. Even if she didn't feel the cold she needed to wear something… more human.
"Yea hold your horses." As she stepped out of the closet she went to look herself over in her ballet mirrors. Her outfit was simple yet still completely different than any kid her age in Forks would wear. She sported the same dark purple tank top, but put a black and white flannel as well as a thin black jacket over it. Underneath she wore plain black pants with little punk booties to match. Her Cullen ring along with many others graced her hands and simple silver chain fell loosely down her chest. Pulling her hairs back in a low and messy bun she turned to Seth, "You ready?"
"Were only going to the store right?" he asked as he sat up.
"Yeesss…" Poppy answered hesitantly, "Why did you need to go somewhere else?"
"Well no, but… you know what never mind." Standing up he watches as Poppy fiddles with her outfit feeling how tense she was. He reaches for her hands and caresses it softly before giving it a kiss, "Let's go okay." Holding her hand the whole way they went down to the garage and hoped in Carlisle car.
The store wasn't as crowded as Poppy thought which made it a little easier, but the folks that they passed were still not so shy about hiding their stares. Seth could tell that Poppy felt uncomfortable with all the people by how she would squeeze his hand a little tighter when someone walked by them. She walked with her eyes to the floor and would move out of the way if someone was about to walk the same way. "You doing okay Pops?" he asks letting go of her hand to wrap around her waist tightly.
"Yup just the gawking is getting so old by now." She said after exhaling a sigh in relief from feeling his arm around her.
"Don't let them get to you. Completely ignore them if you have to; just know that they can't do anything to you. They're starring because you're the most beautiful person they've ever seen." He pulls her in closer and eventually gets her in between the cart and himself. Placing a kiss on her cheek they continue to walk around the store. Eventually Poppy is caught up in their little bubble to notice the people passing by. Most people were looking at them interact since they both appeared to be incredibly young, yet they argued over the grocery list like a middle aged old married couple. Seth would bring something to the cart and Poppy would look it over and either put it back or give in to his antics. As they finished their shopping the young couple made their way back to the front when a voice called out to Seth.
"Hey Clearwater!" a cheerful, perky voice called from behind. Seth snapped his head back to looks and broke out into a smile.
"Nate, hey man!" He replied as he walked up to the unknown figure; the boys gave each other a long bro hug as Poppy starred awkwardly. She smelled the air clouding the guy and could tell he was from the same descent as Seth, but didn't have the shapeshifter gene. He was fine looking with a nice tan, long black hair, and broad shoulders; Seth was barely taller than him which made him look bigger in muscle mass than his friend. "How have you been? I haven't seen you since last year, how was California?" Seth asked enthusiastically. Poppy stayed back simply observing the conversation since she could tell how excited Seth was to see his old friend.
"Cali was amazing man! You should go sometime… it's awesome." His sentenced slowed as his eyes shifted from Seth to Poppy. "Uh are you gonna introduce me?" he said making his voice deeper as he checked his breath. With a chuckle Seth brought his hand around Poppy's waist again and pulled her closer.
"This is Poppy, my girlfriend." Flashing her killer smile she could see the stunned look on the friends face. "Pops this is one of my oldest friends, Nathaniel." She extends a hand which Nathaniel takes eagerly.
"Wow I didn't think Seth was capable of snatching up such a beautiful girl like you. How long have y-" He cuts off his sentence when he catches sight of the ring on Poppy's finger. The Cullen crest shined bright under the florescent store lights causing the guy to pull his hand away from Poppy's rapidly. Nathaniel looked up at her in disgust as the realization sets in that she is a cold one. Seth looks from him to her ring and steps in between his once best friend and his now whole world.
"Look Nate we have to go." He says taking a step back.
"I never thought you'd go for something like that." He sneers keeping his eyes on Poppy. Still confused at the situation unfolding before her she takes a fist full of Seth's sweater and backs away slowly.
"Seth lets go okay. We got everything we need." Seth's air changes into this musky aroma that is filled with confidence and strength. He follows Poppy's pull though keeping his guard up as they begin to walk away.
"How can you be so submissive to a monster?" Nathaniel whispers knowing Seth would hear. With a huff he turns back to his old friend and walks with so much rage he sees nothing, but red. The fact that he called the love of his life a monster made Seth's blood boil. He grabbed the collar of Nathaniel's shirt and lifted him up off the ground.
"Don't you ever call her that again." He practically growls as he thinks about the many ways he can rip him apart. Seth felt the rush of emotions as he stood there; like if the world had stopped and all that matter was making Nate pay. Seth was always so gentle and never felt malice towards anybody, but now that someone had insulted the love of his life he couldn't hold back. It was difficult for him to comprehend the corrupt feeling of his rage making it almost impossible for him to clear his own head. The thoughts of hurting someone made him feel sick yet the wolf in him thrived on the thoughts of tearing apart his oldest friend. Suddenly the smell of melon lemon fills his nostrils intoxicating the teenager. A voice of an angel slips through the red in his mind and dances around completely enchanting Seth. As if on command he places Nate down trying to capture the magnificent feeling inside him. He sees nothing only feels like he has to listen to the angle in his head telling him what to do. Then in a blink of an eye he notices he's back at the Cullen's house.