A/N: I know these chapters have been a bit fluffy but let them have their fun, for now. *laughs evilly*

Chapter 12: Doggie-Sitting

I opened the door before Seth could ring the bell. "Hey."

"Hi." He replied, staring at the ground. Was it just me or did he look guilty?

"What's wrong Seth?"

"We may have a little problem."

"We?" I asked, edging closer. He took two steps backwards.

"Somebody may have ate your ice-cream."

"Somebody?"

He put his hands up in mock surrender. "I tried to stop her but obviously failed. I wouldn't have brought her here but mum kicked her out of the house." He walked backwards to the jeep which was sitting in our driveway, backing up right in front of one of the backseat doors.

"Her? Should I be worried?"

"Very." He moved away from the door so I could see through the window.

A little black and white husky pup was sitting in the backseat. She yelped happily when she seen me, gorgeous blue eyes looking from me to Seth.

"Bronte, meet Yoshi."

"Oh my God you never told me you had a dog!"

"I don't. She's Embry's."

"Oh she is so cute! Can I pet her?"

"Go for it."

I opened the door and before I could stop her she leapt out of the jeep and attempted to make a run for it. Seth bent down and scooped her up.

"Bad girl. Bad girl." Seth said sternly, struggling to hold her in his arms. I laughed. "You know you're undermining my authority."

"What authority?" I asked, gently petting the puppy on her head. "Can I hold her?"

"Sure. But if she runs away I am not going after her."

I took the dog in my arms. She leaned up and licked me on the cheek. I giggled. "You are so cute!" I crooned, scratching her under her chin. "What did you say was her name again?"

"Yoshi."

"Yoshi? Like the little dinosaur lizard thingy?"

"Yep."

"Weird. How old is she?"

"Nine or ten weeks. Embry's bought her as a birthday present for himself last week."

"And how come you now have her? Hello sweetie. Look how cute you are!"

"He is away for a few days and I got nominated to look after her today. She's going to Jared's tonight."

"And she couldn't just stay at home on her own?"

"No. Apparently, she gets lonely." Seth said in a sarcastic voice. "You don't mind her being here for a couple of hours?"

"Of course not. She is just adorable!"

"You won't be saying that in an hour." Seth muttered, locking the car and heading for the front door. I followed him, Yoshi yapping away in my arms.

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"When is she ever going to shut up." Seth groaned. We were in the back garden and Yoshi had been running in circles for the past half hour, barking as loud as possible.

"She's having fun, leave her alone." My eyes were following the little dog run. I feel dizzy.

"I don't know how she has the energy to do this. She kept us both up all night with the stupid barking. Mum threatened to get Charlie to shoot her if she didn't shut up."

"And what would poor Embry think then?"

"He'd think he should of got a quieter, less hyper dog."

I picked another daisy. "Well I think she's really cute."

"You do, huh? Must you disagree with everything I say."

"Yes." I said, trying to ignore him and connect the daisy to the others. It wasn't really working.

"Well we can't have that." he said, rolling over the ground and grabbing me around the waist. I screamed and dropped the daisies that were in my hands.

"Go.....away." I squealed, trying to talk between gasps of laughter as Seth tickled me.

"Just a bit ticklish than Bron." He laughed too.

And that was when Yoshi decided she was missing something and wanted to join us.

She trotted over to meet us, nipping both of Seth's arms so I could get free. I did and stood up quickly, watching her stand guard over Seth, growling. It was quite funny until she got sick all over his tee-shirt. I raised my hand to stifle a laugh at the look on Seth's face. Seeing it, Yoshi turned and bolted down to the very back of the garden and hid in the bushes - were she knew Seth was to big to reach in and get her.

"I guess that's why you shouldn't feed dogs ice-cream." I remarked. Seth turned to glare at me.

"Come and give me a hug Bronte." He said through gritted teeth. I backed away.

"You know what, I'm okay." He sat up.

"No really, I want to give you a hug to thank you for all your wonderful hospitality today."

"I think you should be thanking Embry instead. You know, his dog."

"Oh I'll thank him later."

I fled into the house hearing thundering footsteps after me.

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"I found this in Rhys' closet. It's a good bit to big for him so it might actually fit you." I threw the shirt over my head at him, not bothering to turn when he came into the room.

"Thanks." I heard him approach me. "Are you sure he won't mind?"

"Yeah. I haven't seen him wear it in ages." I spun around to look at Seth - and almost fell over.

He was comparing the shirt to his bare chest. It was......Lets just say that I could see just how many muscles he had and how toned they were. "What do you think? Suit me?" he asked.

Somehow I managed to pry my eyes away. "What?"

"The shirt. Do you think it suits me?"

"Um, yeah it does." I smiled. "I'm gonna go find Yoshi. I think you scared her half to death." I brushed the invisible dust off my knees and moved towards the door. Seth swung his arm out and caught me around the waist.

"I never got my hug." he reminded me, bringing me in closer to his chest.

I wound my arms around him, which is a lot harder than it sounds. "Happy?"

"I dunno." He put his hands on my ass and lifted me up so my head was almost level with his.

"I don't remember giving you permission to touch my ass."

He grinned. "You didn't. But you are way to small for me to bend down and kiss you."

"Did it ever occur to you that maybe you are the freak? I'm not that small."

"I'm what? A foot and a half taller than you?"

"I'm 5ft 4. That's almost average."

"Your brothers are quite tall. How come you got landed with the shrimp gene?"

I looked away. "My mum was small too."

One of his hands moved up to cup my cheek, forcing me to look at him. He better not drop me. "I'm sorry Bronte."

"For what? Where were we?"

He looked like he didn't want to let it go but he did. "Let me think. Oh yes. Now I remember."

A/N: So what did you guys think of this chapter? Just a couple of things from Chapter 11..... 1. It takes a lot to get a wolf drunk (forgot to mention that) 2. For those of you who commented on this; yes Seth did say he loved Bronte but i believe neither of them noticed it. I was being super subtle and wondering would anyone notice XD. Thanks for reading and please review!

the pen fatelle: I know 'cause i live here too lol. Thanks. I can NEVER remember terms for stuff and i remembered hearing that, but couldn't remember what it meant. I'm not going to change the rating 'cause i doubt it would be fair now and besides i don't write them scenes so if anything does happen it will only be suggested.

LadyLovely: It isn't just you. He did.

jewlzncoolz: I love Seth too. How could you not? Thanks.

xXPassion11Xx: Good question. This is how i figure it is; When vampires around, the La Push kids turn into wolves. When the vampires leave they're still wolves, more wolves just stop being created.

GurlCullen17: Thanks.

EmmettLaughedAtMe: 'Tis cool. I always get confused with the name James, i know way to many people called it. :) Yes he did. I put my explanation it the A/N so i wouldn't have to repeat myself. XD I thought so too. Relationship status? That's a hard one. There hasn't been any dates yet, but that's mainly because she's had the pox. And they haven't talked about their status yet, but i think they both kind of know, like an unspoken agreement. They're gradually becoming more than friends you know? I think it's always better if you know the guy first before you go and make out with him. I know. the pen fatelle beat you to an explanation. :) I don't write "lemons" but if there is anything it'll be referenced to or whatever. Luke? LOL. Thanks.

Sara McCarthy Cullen: Thanks for being honest. I appreciate it a lot!

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