A/N: Okay so I know Bronte's a bit ooc in this chapter, but she is upset.

Chapter 5: Seth

"Are you okay?"

I looked up, startled, wiping my eyes with the palm of my eyes. A guy was towering over me. He must have been at least 6 ft 5 - and that was only height wise. By his muscles, he looked like he was on steroids - and by the colour of his skin, I guessed he was a native here.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be?" I winced at how hoarse and croaky my voice sounded.

"It's just… you looked upset." He crouched down on his hunkers until his face was level with mine. He had a cute face, and really, big brown eyes.

"I'm fine." I said, hoping he would go away and leave me alone. He didn't, just continued to stare at me.

He didn't say anything, and neither did I. After a few minutes of silence, I felt the tears come rushing back. He reached into his pocket, pulled out a tissue and handed it too me.

"Thanks." I sniffed, dabbing my eyes.

"Your welcome. I'm Seth, by the way." he said, holding out his hand. I shook it. It was surprisingly and comfortingly warm. "Bronte." Weird time for introductions, I know.

Seth fell back gently onto his bum with a small thud. "So.... What brings you to First Beach Bronte?"

*****

It was almost sun down and I was still on the beach with Seth. I felt a lot better though and by now, we had walked the whole beach about a million times. I was having a really good time too. Something about Seth made me relaxed and comfortable - and he made me laugh as well.

"So then he walks up to this girl sitting at the bar with her back towards us, and says "Hey baby. Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?" "

"He has the worst chat up lines ever." I said, giggling. He had told me loads of stories about his best friends, the guys who were practically brothers to him, and most were hilarious.

"I know. And get this. She turns around and she has like a freaking beard and side burns and says "Who? You? I don't think so." "

"You… are…. So….mean." I managed to splutter in-between fits of laughter. Seth's deep voice rumbled with mine.

"It's true! I swear! Just don't ask Embry 'cause he'll deny it first then murder me later. But any of the others will tell you."I grinned and looked at him side ways. "Do you have any embarrassing stories?"

"Nope. I'm a good little boy. I don't have any stories."

That sent me laughing again. "Yeah, sure."

"Okay, maybe I do but I won't be the one to tell them to you."

I bit my lip, resisting the urge to smile yet again at how cute he looked. He reminded me of a little puppy, cocking his head to one side.

"Is there a reason you're staring at me?" he asked, stopping in his tracks. I looked down at the sand, feeling my cheeks go red.

"I wasn't staring."

"What do you call it then?"

I shrugged. "I dunno. I was just.... Looking."

He smiled at me and continued walking. "Can I ask something?"

I almost had to jog to keep up with his long, easy strides. "Um, yeah, sure. Shoot."

"Why were you crying?"

"I don't know." I answered truthfully. "I guess things were just really starting to get with me. The last couple of weeks haven't exactly been easy. Things seem to have gone downhill since, since my mum died and now Luke and I are not talking, school is totally useless, Rhys practically hates me, I miss my friends and I haven't made any here."

"None? I almost feel insulted."

"Almost." I pointed out.

"Almost." Seth agreed.

In the distance, someone beeped a car horn. We both looked up to see the silver Peugeot Rhys had given us sitting about a hundred metres away from where we stood at the shore's edge. Heath sat in the driver's seat, watching us intently. Who knew how long he had been sitting there.

"I think you'd better go." Seth said, he too looking at Heath. Maybe I was imagining it, but I could of swore I heard a bit of disappointment in his voice.

I nodded and began walking backwards slowly towards the car.

"It was really good to meet you Bronte."

"You too Seth."

He smiled - again - at me, revealing his straight, white teeth. "I guess I'll see you around. Come back to La Push soon."

"I will." Yes I definitely will.

I turned and walked up to the car. I pulled open the door and climbed into the passenger seat in the front, beside Heath. I kept my eyes on Seth the whole time as we pulled away, and waved back.

"Jesus, what happened to you?"

I felt another smile tug at my face. My face was gonna ache tomorrow from all this smiling. "What?"

Heath threw a look at me as the car lurched around a corner. "Who are you and what did you to my triplet?"

"I really do not know what you're talking about Heath." I continued looking out the window while we zoomed past.

Have I mentioned that today is the first day since we got here that it hasn't rained?

A/N: Okay. Once again I have to apologize for the delay but this time it isn't my fault. We were on holidays this week, so that means no internet but on the night just before we were supposed to go home, our car broke down and we had to drive back to the place we were staying with no lights at 9pm, worrying that our car would just cut out any minute and we'd have to push it back. Luckily, it didn't but you try get a mechanic in Ireland on a Sunday and also in the county who just happens to be playing the same day as their team is in the country's football championship's quarter finals. So that's my excuse. Hope you liked the chapter and please review!

Celestal Grace: Thanks Ells. Maybe that's why spell check said it was wrong. Personally I think my way is better but I'll spell it correct in future just for you.

Jewlzncoolz: I'm glad you're enjoying the story. Seth finally came in! (Yes I've been waiting for it to but these things come slowly.) I have also had a couple of scenes of the wolves and Bronte running through my head that sound quite funny so I can't wait for them to come. And as for Cow…. Well, let's just say she isn't exactly gone yet, which isn't gonna be great for B....

ASethPlusImprintNerd: Thanks! Yess the rest of the wolves should be appearing soon...