(A/N: Don't know how long it will take for my NEXT chapter to get posted, my ideas are still coming up short, it sucks….A special thanks to all my reviewers, especially Alice'slittlesister, team-twilight95, and jmolly. You guys keep me goin~ Thnx for voting on my poll also~!)

S POV

I was thinking about Krystle as I shifted into my wolf form. When Leah heard my thoughts she growled, I growled right back, but still continued on, unperturbed, back towards the reservation.

Quil was also there, I heard him bark out a laugh when he realized why I was running.

"Lover-boy's almost going to miss his curfew," he snickered mentally.

"Uh huh, and you've never lost track of time when you were with Clare," I replied, rolling my eyes.

Quil sighed. "Yeah, you're right, I have. Sorry man, I know it's hard, you're just too fun to pick on," he told me, grinning.

I sighed, some things would never change.

I ran a bit harder as I crossed the treaty line. My thoughts were now on mom and Leah had returned to her normal self, as if Krystle didn't exist.

"She's gonna be mad," Leah sang mentally. SHE didn't have a curfew. I scowled, jealous as I always would be.

"Shut up Leah," I barked (yeah, bad joke, but I said it instead of dog talk, get it straight).

"How are you going to explain it to her?" Leah asked as she pranced up along beside me.

I sighed. "I'm going to tell her the truth of course…"

Leah waited.

"That I met a girl and we went out on a date. That I lost track of time," I finished hurriedly.

Leah rolled her eyes. "You're going to have to tell her eventually," she told me, a bit of anger back in her mind again as she thought about Krystle coming to meet our mom.

I wanted to stop, to tell Leah to get over her anger towards Krystle because she was staying with me, but I didn't think it so she couldn't hear. I didn't want to be late… but I WOULD tell her later…

I quickly shifted and pulled my pants up before running out of the woods, across the road, and into our house.

And without a second to spare.

Sue was standing right next to the door, looking at her watch. "And, time," she said as I stopped, panting a little, in the doorway.

"Ah, look who got here RIGHT on TIME," Mom glared at me.

"Sorry," I breathed. "I lost track of time."

She just nodded. "Uh, huh…" Then she put her hands on her hips, gesturing to a chair. I sat down and she looked down at me.

"Explain yourself," she instructed me.

I sighed. "Well, I met a girl –" was all I could get out before she interrupted.

"Who? What's her name?" Mom instantly persisted. She was always very over-protective.

"Krystle, she's really sweet," That didn't even begin to describe her, but I couldn't tell her everything yet. "So we went out to eat and saw a movie and, like I said, I lost track of time. Sorry, I raced home as fast as I could."

Sue sighed. "You didn't…" she started to say, I panicked mentally, I was NOT very good at lying.

Just then, Leah walked in as I managed to shake my head.

"Hey, shouldn't you be in bed short stuff?" Leah asked as she grabbed an apple out of the fridge and took a bite out of it.

I rolled my eyes, but rose from the table. "Of course, your Majesty," I mocked, bowing a bit in front of her. "I was just leaving."

Leah scoffed, grinning a bit as I walked past.

"Goodnight Seth," our mom called behind me, shooting a glare at Leah just as I looked back at her.

"Goodnight," I replied, and headed over to my room. I fell down on my bed (as I usually would), and fell asleep instantly.

K POV

(1st Day without Blood)

I woke up at 8 a.m. the next morning. I sighed as I stretched.

I instantly bolted upright, my head snapping back and forth. Where was I?

It took a second for me to remember what happened yesterday, everything that happened yesterday. I crashed back down onto my pillow sighing. My thoughts weren't usually this jumbled in the morning.

I swung my feet out from under the covers and got out of bed. I slowly went into the bathroom, hesitant.

Sure enough, there was another set of clothes there, perfect size again. That's when I noticed my clothes from yesterday were also gone.

I sighed, quickly changing before brushing my hair, then my teeth, and then heading out of the room and going downstairs.

I smelled the eggs even before I'd hit the kitchen, and BOY did they smell good.

I knew that there was more than one person in this house who ate actual food (I could think of one immediately, but assumed that Jacob also ate here since Renesmee was here), so I wasn't surprised when I found Renesmee already seated at the table next to Jacob.

Esme smiled at me when I came in. "Good morning dear," she greeted. I smiled at her as she scooped some scrambled eggs onto a plate.

"I hope you like them scrambled," she said, about to say more, but I interrupted her.

"I love scrambled," I told her, beaming. "Thank you."

Esme's grin grew and she handed me the plate. I sat down and started to eat. Esme got me a cup of orange juice and I grinned at her again.

"Thank you, really Esme. This is too much," I told her as I sat down the cup. I'd obviously pleased her by that statement though.

"Nonsense dear," she said, "I enjoy caring for others, you are welcome here."

She was so much like the mother that I never had, but a mother I'd always wanted, that I couldn't help but smile at her again before I continued to eat.

As I ate (and drank), I eventually heard the door open. I'd felt his aurora from about 30 yards away; I knew who it was.

"Is she up yet?" Seth whispered to someone in the Living Room.

My heart raced at his voice.

I heard a chuckle in the Living Room (which was occupied by: Edward, Bella, Alice and Jasper according to my "gift") and knew it was Edward.

"Yes, she is. She's eating right now," Edward told him.

I heard Seth inhale and then sigh. I chuckled a bit, guessing that he'd just smelled the eggs. They WERE good, too…

I looked up as Seth stepped into the Kitchen, grinning. "Do I get any Esme?" he asked.

Esme laughed. "Of course, Seth, I made quite a bit. There's enough for you,"

Seth beamed. "Thanks Esme," He said as she handed him a plate.

"Don't mention it," she replied.

Seth sat down next to me and we both smiled at each other.

"God he's hot…" I thought to myself. Then I blushed and turned back to look at my food, continuing to eat.

I finished before Seth did and went over to the sink to clean my plate. Esme tried to do it for me, but I insisted since she'd made the food. So, I washed and dried my plate for her, and then put it away just as Seth also got done. Before he could react, I snatched his plate from him and began to wash it also, grinning to myself when I saw the stunned look on his face. Then I laughed.

Seth then snatched it from me just as I was about to dry it, also taking the towel. He dried it, now grinning at me.

After he put his dish away, I snatched the towel back, wound it up real quick and smacked him in the shoulder with it.

"The one time I do something nice for you and you won't even let me do it," I scolded him, but I was grinning as he rubbed his shoulder in fake pain.

"Wussy," I laughed, setting the towel down.

That's where I made my mistake.

Seth let out a playful growl and lunged a step forward, forcing me to step back (since I no longer had a weapon). He forced me back and out the door, into the woods.

Then he began to chase me, I was laughing the whole time. We leapt across the river and only stopped once the house was out of sight. I couldn't feel anyone around us, no wolves or vampires. We were alone.

I didn't notice Seth creep around behind me until, suddenly, I felt to hands around my waist jerk me backwards.

We fell onto the ground, both laughing.

Seth kissed my right ear as we lay there, both of us breathing hard, trying to catch our breath.

"I know you chased me out here for a reason, smooth man," I finally managed to say, looking at Seth over my shoulder. He had a sheepish grin on his face.

"You're good," he whispered in my ear.

"Well…?" I asked after he didn't speak for a bit.

Seth got out from under me and helped me to my feet. Then he spoke.

"I wanted to ask you something," he started. "You don't have anything going on tonight do you?"

I laughed. "Yes, because my schedule was always so full."

Seth grinned a bit, knowing my answer meant I was free, and then continued.

"You remember those stories I told you last night?" he asked. I nodded. "Well, there's an elder's meeting goin' on tonight that I wanted you to come to. I told you most of the stories already, but not in their fullness. It's on the reservation, by the beach. There will be a bonfire and a feast, and you'll get to meet all of the werewolves…"

"So, you're sister will be there?" I asked, hesitating a bit.

Seth nodded and pulled me close. "Yes, but I promise she won't be a problem… My mom will be there also… I'd like you to meet her."

I nodded, smiling a bit.

"So you'll come?" he asked, beaming.

My smile grew. "As long as you're there, I will be too," I told him.

He laughed. "So it's settled then." I continued to grin, happy that HE was happy.

"But, am I welcome there?" I questioned, suddenly remembering something.

Seth looked at me, confused. "Of course, why wouldn't you be?" he reassured me.

"The treaty…" I mused, explaining softly.

"Oh…" Seth said, "THAT'S where your thoughts are headed… Well, you aren't a Cullen… or a vampire… fully that is… and I know Jake's gonna try and convince Bella to allow Renesmee to go down with him tonight. He'd already approved it with Sam, so why wouldn't you be allowed also?"

I nodded at his logic, comforted. I hugged him close. "I believe you," I told him softly.

Seth smiled, using his hand to pull my chin up so he could look me in the eyes. "Good," he whispered, his breath blowing into my face, momentarily stunning me.

Then he brought his face down to mine, kissing me on the lips, which brought me out of my stunned state.

I wrapped one of my arms around his neck and pulled him close. Seth had his hands around my waist. It felt so good.

My other free arm went up to his head, my hands tangling in his hair.

Seth broke our kiss only for a second, panting. My lips found their way to his cheeks though, the kisses trailing back to his ear, and then back to his lips.

Seth wasn't the only one panting now as we continued to kiss, though, after a bit, we finally stopped to breath.

Seth leaned his forehead up against mine, his eyes filled with wonder as he looked at me, his arms still around my waist.

"Do you know I love you?" he whispered to me.

I nodded, smiling warmly as I leaned into his embrace. "Yes, but it's always nice to hear."

…. … …..

S POV

It seemed as though everyone knew I'd imprinted, except my mother and people I didn't know… and if there wasn't a wolf who had heard yet, they were about to find out tonight…

Krystle and I had basically hung out all day, but I had to leave a few times; once, my mom wanted something, and the other times "wolf stuff"… I hated leaving her, even for just a little bit, and yet every moment I was with her seemed like the first. I couldn't get enough of her.

Emmett liked to joke around with us like Quil did. They both enjoyed using the term "puppy love" when around me and Krystle. She always laughed. I could get back at Quil for his teasing (I'd already humiliated him once; I took pics that I had of him at Clare's when she'd tried out some make-up on him and showed them around. It was pretty funny), but I didn't dare try to get revenge on Emmett… not yet at least.

Finally, though, it was time for me to take Krystle down to La Push for the usual gathering. We were going to be riding with Bella and Edward to the border (Edward had offered us a ride since the two of them had agreed to let Renesmee go down to the reservation if they drove her to the border to meet with Jake), and then either we'd ride down with Jake to the beach, or we'd walk, neither of us had decided yet.

Carlisle was letting us use the Mercedes since we had so many people, so when it was time to go, Krystle and I climbed in back.

"Thanks again for the ride," Krystle said as Renesmee climbed in to sit beside her. Bella only flashed a grin back at us.

"Don't mention it," she told us. Krystle grinned back at her.

Edward started up the car and headed down their drive way and out onto the road, heading towards La Push.

When we got onto the road, Edward and Bella (mostly Bella) started lecturing Renesmee and how to behave and what to do once it was over. I tuned them out, focusing instead on Krystle, who flashed a look over at me. When I caught her eye, I grinned.

"So walk or ride?" I asked her. We'd been discussing it for a while, but still hadn't decided.

"Walk," Krystle finally told me, smiling.

I nodded, smiling back at her. Luckily La Push wasn't that big… and it wasn't very cold out tonight. Even if it was, I wouldn't get cold, but she might, and she didn't bring a jacket…

Again, I'm so over-protective.

Krystle snuggled closer to me as we neared La Push and I put my arm around her. Renesmee was staring out the window while Edward and Bella had a whispered conversation over the music (which wasn't turned up too loud, but enough that I couldn't full understand what they were saying).

I began to absentmindedly run my fingers through Krystle's hair (which made her sigh in contentment) as we drove. Soon we were at the border.

Krystle and I got out of the car on my side and headed to the border while Bella walked Renesmee to the border, Edward walking beside her.

"Just like 2nd grade," Jake chuckled and Bella grinned. I was obviously missing out on some inside joke.

"Be good," Bella instructed Renesmee and she nodded. Then Bella gave her a kiss on the forehead. "We'll come to pick you up later. Have fun sweetie."

Renesmee waved goodbye to her parents as they got back in the Mercedes and drove away. Then Krystle tugged at my hand, grinning.

"You two need a ride?" Jake asked us as we began to walk. I shook my head.

"Nah, we're gonna walk, but thanks anyways," I said.

Jake nodded. "Suit yourself," he said. Then he opened the door to the back of his car for Renesmee before calling over his shoulder to us. "See you out there!"

I waved to him as he drove off, and then Krystle and started walking again, our hands intertwined.

We headed down to and through La Push side by side. We walked in silence for the most part, simply content enough just being in the others' presence. Occasionally I would point out different places that I liked to go; Quil's house, Sam's, my school, and my house. Krystle smiled when I pointed out my house. "Now I know where you live," she purred.

Passing my house made me remember my mom… and how she was going to realize that I indeed HAD imprinted when she saw Krystle with me at the meeting…. I knew she'd be upset, probably furious, that I hadn't told her… but hopefully she wouldn't take it out on Krystle… and at least wait until after the gathering to shout at me…

Of course, I couldn't be sure how exactly she'd react. I could only hope.

The two of us kept up a very nice pace, not slow and yet not a Power Walk. About half way there, a nip in the air caused Krystle to shiver so I let go of her hand, only to wrap one arm around her, keeping her close, while we continued to walk.

The sun had just begun to really set as the beach came in sight. Even before we saw the beach, we could see the smoke from the bonfire.

I started to get nervous about how everyone would react when they saw me bring Krystle to our, sort of, sacred meeting.

Of course, anyone else who'd imprinted usually brought their girlfriends (or in Sam's case, fiancés) too, so why should my situation be any different.

Still, I was nervous.

The people that I was sure that knew that I had imprinted were; Quil, Jake, Leah, Embry, Sam… I assumed the rest did too, since Sam knew, but I couldn't be positive.

Jake and Renesmee were playing down by the ocean when we'd got there. Earlier, when they'd first arrived, they'd (Jake) had told everyone that I was bringing Krystle. My mom knew what that meant and she was waiting.

K POV

I could feel so many different auroras as we stepped onto the beach. It hurt my head, there was so many of them! I could sense at least 11 werewolves, and about 2 humans that had the potential to become wolves, but weren't.

A few of the wolves I could identify, Seth, of course, and also Leah, Quil, and Jacob, but the rest… I couldn't.

When we neared the bonfire that was starting in the middle of log circle, everyone seemed to look up at us. It made me uncomfortable to have everyone staring at me. I was the type of person who was used to hiding in the shadows, not getting noticed, I wasn't used to everyone staring at me. Most of the people smiled at me, though, which I hadn't expected. I'd assumed that they'd judge me and hate me, but most seemed like nice people.

Minus a few; Leah, whom I'd expected, and another person, that I didn't know, who looked a lot like Leah and Seth…

Crap…. Why did all of Seth's family hate me?

Seth noticed his mom, too, but I could tell he was trying to avoid her gaze (her death glare) as he introduced me to everyone.

"… That's Sam, Emily, Paul, Rachel, Jared, Kim… and you already know Quil, Leah, and Jake," Seth pointed out each individual as he named them. Like I said, most seemed friendly, and the majority of them continued to smile at me, some just nodded, but Leah only scowled while Quil laughed. I liked Quil, he was fun.

I realized that there were a few people Seth didn't point out; the person I'd assumed to be his mother, and two other, older men. I didn't ask about them though, sure he'd tell me later.

Seth and I stood near the fire, next to Quil after the introductions were over. We didn't stand as though there was no place to sit, and it wasn't awkward at all, we just simply wanted to stand.

Seth still had one arm around me, though it was now around my waist, as he flashed wary glances between his mother and then loving looks at me.

Then, he had a weird look on his face… a sort of "I-just-realized-something-obvious" look….

"Where's Embry?" he asked, looking at Sam.

Just then, I heard the loud (yet distant) roar of a pickup truck. Most of the people present turned their heads to look towards the sound; the wolves had expectant looks on their faces.

The pickup came down the beach, spraying sand everywhere, and stopped about 2 yards away from the fire.

A tan man, who was most likely another wolf… probably Embry, hopped out of the truck grinning.

That's when I noticed that the back of his truck was covered by a tarp. He took it off and tossed it aside. It revealed what was in the bed…

There were a lot of coolers.

Our food had arrived.

"Bon Appetite," Embry laughed.

(A/N: Hope you enjoyed it! Please review and VOTE on my poll if you hadn't already~ Thanks to all of you who did, lol. This was my longest chapter yet. It's hard to make them long, think of good ideas and plots, and yet get a new chapter up frequently~ But I'm working on it ;D )