Chapter 7

Seth's POV

There are no words to describe the last four hours of my life. I didn't know where she was, I didn't know if she was safe, I didn't know how to find her. From the moment I saw her I literally couldn't stop thinking about her, imprinting is something no one can prepare you for not with all the stories or when you see it between two people or even when you can feel it in your brothers mind. After I first phased Jared used to do all of my patrols with me, I could hear Jared's thoughts circle back to Kim. I would start a conversation about anything that didn't involve hearing Jared's internal monologue about Kim anything simple like for example: ribs and Jared would shoot into 'Kim, would she like ribs?' or 'Should I take her out tonight to Tony Romas?' or 'Should I make ribs tonight for dinner?' Same thing with Sam, he would constantly worry about Emily, how she was or Leah was making her uncomfortable or is she was looking at her scars. Now I know how it feels, I felt such electricity going through me when I kissed her and an even bigger one when she kissed me back my feelings for her are so intense that I can't control myself and I end up scaring her away. The worst part of it is that I hurt her; I could see it in her eyes and I have hated every part of me since.

I can hear footsteps coming closer, I am hoping it's her chances are it will be since I am leaning against her car. It is I feel a flood of relief wash over me.

"Fer" I breathed.

"What are you doing here?" She said walking towards me

"I didn't know where you were, I was worried..."

"Don't you have to Dalton's theory to go over?" she said passing me to unlock her car

"It's not what you think... I promise" I said trying to get her to look at me

"Whatever, its none of my business"

"Fer..."

"Seth, it's cool it's not like I had any expectations"

"I'm sorry; will you please let me explain?"

"Sure"

I took a deep breath, I couldn't exactly explain it without sounding like a conceited jerk but I wasn't interested in Alana, I may have flirted with her but it was before I met Fernanda.

"I'm not interested in Alana, were just in the same science class"

"So you obviously had to hit on her" She said nodding.

"NO. It's not like that at all- I mean I don't want Alana. I want you" I was having trouble expressing myself and I hoped I didn't make her feel like a slab of meat.

She was looking at the ground; I wanted to reach out and hug her and assure her she was the only one for me, after all she was my imprint and Billy says that imprinting is the spirit's way of playing match maker.

"It's all right Seth" She looked me straight in the eyes, she gave me a small smile" Let's not turn this into a more than it is, okay?"

I nodded, she sighed and smiled again a little wider this time."I'll see you tomorrow."

I stood there with my hand in my pockets and I watched her drive away.

When I got home, Leah had the radio blasting. I let myself in and slammed the door behind me, I put my stuff down and I was almost up the stairs when Leah appeared blocking my way.

"Alana Whitland called, twice actually" Leah snickered" Took my advice didn't you?"

I rolled my eyes; yes I had taken Leah's advice and dialled up the wolf charm a little to get Alana to help with my science work, but I only did it because I didn't want to fail. I never wanted to hurt Fernanda and now she couldn't even look at me for more than five seconds.

"Whaaat?" Leah challenged" Alana seemed very excited, besides its good for you to get your grades up"

"Don't you have patrols Leah?" I said before shutting the door behind me. I crawled into bed trying to relax since I had patrols later today, but one thing kept coming back into my mind: Fernanda I needed to find a way to get her to trust me again.

Fernanda's POV

It's a new day, a new look and a new beginning.

For a change its actually warm-hot even and there is no way that I'm going to feel miserable today, I am a strong, independent woman and I do not need a man to complete me this is beginning to be my new slogan for the twelve hours maybe I'll get it tattooed on or something.

I got into my car and drove to school then when I got to school I had to find Kim and explain to her that I couldn't make it to the barbeque. When I did find her she was with Jared, had her arms around his neck and was whispering into his ear so I immediately made a u-turn since they clearly wanted their privacy but she saw me anyways and made a beeline for me with Jared in tow.

"Fer!" She almost screamed.

"Hi Kim, what's up?"

"Oh not much, I'm getting some stuff ready for the barbeque this weekend do you wanna help?" She said nudging me.

"Um, actually I wanted to talk to you about that I can't make it this week... I made a commitment beforehand and I totally forgot when you guys asked me" I said my voice turning apologetic.

Kim's face dropped significantly both me and Jared noticed this, Jared hugged her tighter and kissed her head.

"I'm so sorry, I really wanted to come" I amended

Kim shook her head and gave me a smile anyways" That's okay, I mean it's not like the only barbeque were ever gonna have."

"I gotta head to class but we'll talk later, kay?" I said smiling

Kim nodded, her and Jared headed to class too. As I was walking I saw Seth heading down to his locker he immediately saw me and gave me a huge grin, I smiled weakly in return.

"Fer! Wait up... I'll walk you to class" Seth called as he picked up his books

I didn't really have a choice since our classrooms were both down the same hallway and I didn't want him to think I was mad so I just smiled and nodded.

"How are you?" Seth chided

"Good, I-" I was interrupted by Jen's heels clacking furiously down the hallway

"LEAVE ME ALONE!" She screeched.

"Jen please listen to me" Embry begged

"NO"

"Just don't go into the wood please. I'll stay away just don't go into the woods by yourself."

"Embry. Leave. Me. Alone"

Seth grabbed my hand and I followed him as fast as I could, this was clearly not a conversation we were meant to be included in. Our movements wereswift; in synch I realized then that I trusted him. We were in school so I knew it wasn't like he was take me to a back alley and murder me but still I didn't hesitate I didn't dig my heels into the ground like I would have with any other person-even my parents . I trusted him. I trusted him. We didn't have to be boyfriend or girlfriend; I realize that just because I trust him doesn't mean I have to love him or be romantically involved with him. He could be my friend maybe that was all I needed, for now maybe.

"What are you thinking?" Seth whispered

"Huh? Oh nothing... I mean I'm glad I'm your my friend" I could feel my cheeks burning

Seth grinned widely and squeezed the hand that he was still holding onto "I'm glad you're my friend too"

Seth stiffened, as Embry walked into the hallway head hanging and hands covering his face.

" I have to go but we'll talk later kay?" He said before turning to Embry" C'mon man."

And just like that they left school, they were gone like: poof but I did see that they were headed towards the woods. I turned around walking towards where I thought Jen might be, Jen was leaning against the lockers she looked sad but she wasn't about to cry. She saw me coming and stiffened, I shook my head apologetic.

"You don't have to say anything" I said carefully

She nodded and slouched back against the lockers, she took big breaths before composing herself.

"Are you okay?" Jen observed

"Me? Of course the question is: Are you okay?"

"You and Seth looked like you were having a moment" She stated.

"We are friends, that's all we are" I could feel that my voice sounded sad.

"I don't know what to do about Embry" her voice sounded monotone" I don't want to hurt him anymore. He's a good one. But he's not for me, he can't be."

I nodded" Why?"

"Because. He's special, he has potential and he deserves to be happy."

I didn't understand where this was coming from; Jen had me believing that she hated Embry and that she thought he was a creeper. I didn't understand at all.

" Fer, I'm not good for him or anyone else. That's why Ethan broke up with me. Why they all break up with me, I'm not a good person."

"Jen don't say that" I hugged her, but as I did I had suppress my gag reflexes. Jen smelled like alcohol.

"I can't stay here; I'll pick you up later; after school"

I nodded and I watched my friend walk away with her heart broken, but I couldn't just stand there and do nothing.

"Jen, wait"

Seth's POV

As soon as were deep enough in the woods we phased, I could feel Embry's frustration in my mind, I could feel his hurt and his anger.

"I don't what to do anymore Seth; I can't protect her because she won't let me. I can't comfort her all I do is scare her away."

"You're doing what your instincts are telling you and you can't fight them. Embry she will come around give it some time"

I saw his flashbacks of Jen in the woods holding a bottle of brown liquid in the woods all by herself crying and pacing around. Embry fast forwarded to the part where she saw him and then rewind to the nights before when Jen had her arms around Embry. I could clearly see Embry's confusion and his anxiety.

"What I am supposed to do? How do you do it? Have you realized or noticed how Fernanda looks at you or how Kim looks at Jared or Emily with Sam?"

"She's your imprint for a reason, and you'd love her even if she had a third eye or scaly skin"

"She's perfect. Absolutely perfect. She doesn't need to change"

I received more flashbacks of Jen this time she was laughing she looked... happy. Embry let out a huff, and looked at the ground.

"I promised I'd stay away"

I nodded Embry must have amazing self control to promise such a thing. We wolves were naturally attracted to our imprints I couldn't stay away from Fernanada or go without thinking about her for more than thirty-seconds; I couldn't imagine how hard this must be for Embry.

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