Seth stirred in his bed. He rolled over, blinking in the sunlight shining through the window. He groaned, lying in the same position all night had taken a toll on his body. He rolled over in his bed, taking notice that Jacob was missing.

Seth sat up and scratched his head, it was then that he noticed a letter taped to his headboard.

" Went home for a few hours. Be back later, Jake."

Seth folded the note and placed it into his pocket. After his dream last night, Seth didn't want Jacob out of his sight. He threw on a pair of shoes and raced out of the house. Seth blew right past Leah who was returning from her morning run.

"Were are you going?" She shouted.

" To find Jacob." Seth shouted back.

~ Jacob's POV ~

I take the same beaten path I always use when going between home and Sam's place. Dad is going to wonder why I haven't been home in a while. I sigh. There's no sense in lying to him. I might as well tell the truth and get it over with. What's the worse he could do?... Besides disown me... Bar me from coming home... Oh god! Am I crazy? I can't go through with this!

I stop in my tracks, contemplating on what to do next. Suddenly I hear footsteps. I instantly know who's they are. Seth.

"Jake." I hear him call out.

I can't help but smile when I see him.

"Hey." I say to him.

I instantly pull him into a hug and kiss his forehead.

" I just wanted to make sure you were alright." He says.

I cock an eyebrow. Doesn't he know that I'm just walking home?

" Did you get my note?" I ask.

"Yeah."

" Then you know I'm just walking home right?"

He scowled, pouted his lip and folded his arms, something that I found incredibly cute.

" So it's wrong for a guy to be concerned about his boyfriend?" He asks.

Boyfriend, this is the first time I have heard Seth use that word. In fact, it's the first time either of us have used the word.

" Guess not." I smirk.

I wrap an arm around him and continue on walking. I don't feel as worried now that Seth is here. I mean, I'm still worried as hell but not so much.

" You don't have to do this alone you know." He says.

"Wha-" I begin.

"Wolf telepathy remember? I can hear your thoughts. Your worried about telling your dad about us."

" Yeah..." I say.

" It's okay. You don't have anything to worry about. Your dad will understand."

" I hope you're right."

I really do hope Seth is right. My dad has never talked about gays before and so I really have no idea how he feels about them. What will he do when he learns his only child is in love with another guy?

We arrive home and my fear sky rockets again. I take in a deep breath. " You can do this. You can do this." I prep myself.

" You can do this." Seth tells me, tapping the side of his head.

I tell Seth to wait outside, I hug him for good luck and then go in alone.

The TV is on but the house is quiet. I head into my room and pack some clothes in an old backpack. I remember that I have a PlayStation 3 on my closest self. I figure Seth would like it so why not take it?

I hear voices and I look out my bedroom window and see Dad and his carer Hilda sitting around the fire pit. They look like they're having a good time.

I sling the backpack over my shoulder and head out back.

" Jacob!" She screams.

She runs over and hugs me tightly, kissing me on both of my cheeks.

" How are you?" She asks.

"Fine." I tell her.

Dad looks at me and I know the moment is growing closer and closer.

" Hey Dad."

" It's been a while son. Where have you been?" He asks me.

" Just hanging around at Sam's place."

I don't think he believed that. He looks at me with a " I know you're lying" type look.

" Right... anything you want to talk about?" He asks me.

" N-no... Why do you ask? "

" Well you've been gone a number of days without so much as a phone call. Now you're back and judging from the looks of that bag on your shoulder, you're preparing to leave again."

Dammit! Why does he have to be so observing?

" Well actually.. there is something I want to talk to you about."

I take a quick glance at Hilda who gets the message immediately.

" Oh right! I'll be inside." She says.

She disappears inside the house but I can still see her watching from the window.

" Pull up a stump" Dad tells me while patting the same spot Hilda was sitting.

We sat in awkward silence for a few moments.

" Okay. Well here it is... I... I like... I'm in love with a guy." I finally manage to say.

Dad doesn't appear to be mad or even surprised for that matter.

" Do I know this guy?" He asks me.

" Yeah."

" It's Embry isn't it?"

" Huh? No!"

" You know I always had a feeling about him. I managed to convince myself that just because he was a little feminine doesn't mean he's gay."

"It's not-"

" But I guess I was right all along because-"

"DAD! It's not Embry!"

Dad appears to be a bit taken aback by my tone. I didn't mean to yell but how else was I suppose to get his attention?

" Oh. Then who is it?"

I take in a deep breath. This is it.

" Hey, come around to the back." I call out to Seth.

Seth walks around the corner like it's nothing, his hands in his back pockets. He doesn't appear nervous or worried at all.

"Hey Billy." Seth says in a peppy voice. I can't believe how confident he is.

Dad chuckles and points a finger at both of us.

" So you two then huh?"

" Yes sir!" Seth answers for me.

"Are you both happy?" He asks both of us.

" We sure are!" Seth answers for both of us, then squeezing my shoulder.

" Okay then. That settles that." Dad says clapping his hands.

" Wait, so you're not mad or disappointed?" I ask him.

" Jacob, you're my son. I will always love and support you. Don't think for a second I won't."

Gotta love Dad. I give him a giant hug.

" And you mister." He says turning his head towards Seth. " You better take good care of my son." He smiles.

Seth smiles brightly. "Of course!"

"Okay group hug! Come on boys." Dad says, extending both of his arms.

We spent a few more hours at home before heading back. I still can't believe how well it went. Dad was completely fine with me and Seth. I can't ask for anything more.

" See? Told you your dad would be okay with it." Seth says.

I smile and wrap a arm around his shoulder.

" Yeah. Thanks for coming."

It's a little after 2:00 PM when we arrive back. The house is quiet and dark on the inside and the front door is locked.

"Okay..." Seth says.

"Yeah this is weird where is everyo- oh hang on."

I pull out a piece of paper from between the floorboards.

" Went to the beach. Come join us if you'd like. Seth knows where the spare key is, Emily."

" What's it say?" Seth asks.

" Everyone's at the beach apparently. Do you know where the key is?"

Seth freezes for a moment

" Oh!"

Seth darts off the front porch and disappears around the side of the house. He comes back a few moments later with the key on a beaded string.

We step inside and the refreshing breeze of central air rushes us. Damn does it feel good.

" Well you wanna head to the beach with the others?" I ask Seth.

" Sure. But I want to do something first." He says.

I cock an eyebrow. Like what?

" Like what?" I ask him.

Seth grabs the front of my pants and begins working me through my jeans.

" Oh... that's what you meant."

Chapter 10! Woo hoo! Yeah I know Jacob has two older sisters but I left them out on purpose. They just don't "fit" into the story. Be sure to send feedback and thanks for reading!