((The chapters seem short on here but they are actually pretty long when I am writing them up on Word))
Chapter 5. Getting to know each other
I felt a light tap from a warm hand on my knee and turned to look at Seth "What is it Seth?" I asked with a smile that spread across my face on it's own. "I was wondering…if…you wanted to…go to a…movie or something…" He asked nervously and then continued, "I can't drive or anything but maybe we can get a ride or something…" as he said this he looked at Edward hopefully who nodded "I'd be happy to Seth". I felt a pair of eyes on me, they were Rosalie's "Not until your healed up Hayden, you don't want you to re-open any wounds"
I watched as Carlisle looked at Rosalie "Actually Rosalie" He began "Hayden's legs have almost healed, she was asleep for 3 days" Carlisle chuckled. I felt a rush of shock rush through my body. "Three…days…?" I managed to choke out, suddenly breathless. "Yes, you went through quite a lot" Esme said patting me lightly on the head, this made me smile a little. I put my face in my hands "How bad were the injuries?" I mumbled. I couldn't stand blood, it made my stomach weak and my head spin. "Pretty bad kid" Emmett said and walked over to me "But just like me, Rose saved you from a grizzly bear" He laughed his booming laugh, grinning at me. "How much…" I winced "Blood" I whispered through my teeth but I knew everyone even Renesmee could hear me. I heard mumbles and humming of voices, even the thought of blood. "Yes, she gets sick at the sight or even thought of blood," Edward said, seeming to answer an unspoken question. I brought my head up from my hands "How on earth did you know I hate blood?" I asked, wincing as I said the 'b' word. "Edward can read minds" Alice said casually like it was nothing "WHAT?" I shrieked in rage "So you've been picking through my personal thoughts this whole time?" I snapped, glowering at Edward. "Let me guess Alice" I snapped at her "You can see the future?" Of course I was just saying this randomly out of rage because it was the only weird ability I could think of. But I didn't expect her to answer just as casually "Yes actually, and as soon as Edward said what he did I saw that you would get angry"
My head was spinning and I couldn't think straight. I leaned into Seth for support as if it was completely natural. I then realized what I was doing and my face flushed a bright rose pink. Pulling away I looked at Seth apologetically and said "Sorry" but he just smiled, his cheeks a bit pink under his woodsy brown skin. "So about this date" Edward said teasingly, making my cheeks burn hotter. Then suddenly there was a loud smashing and the sound of keys on a piano. Growling came from where I'd heard the crash and I looked over only to see Rosalie with her hands curled into fists and the grand piano in pieces on the floor. "Rose? You broke my piano? Again?" Edward said with a slight chuckle. I watched as Rosalie bolted upstairs. I couldn't help but feel as though that was my fault "She's mad at me right?" Seth asked in a worried tone "Yes Seth, but don't worry it's just because she thinks of Hayden as an adoptive child and is getting protective in a motherly way" Edward explained. This was all so confusing. Rose thought of me as her adoptive kid? What else was going on that I didn't know of? A longing interrupted these thoughts. Though all the smells in the room were pleasant and warm, I couldn't help but feel the need to get some fresh air in my lungs. "This is probably a lot to ask but-" I began but was cut off my Edward "You want to go outside" He finished for me and I glared at him "Get the hell out of my head," I said through my teeth. A warm hand was stroking my arm in a calming way, Seth. A calm feeling spread through the room and my whole body relaxed again. "Jasper? Is that you making the room all calm?" I asked, my tone much calmer. "Yes" Jasper said with a half smile. "But seriously, can I go outside please? I'm stiff and I need some fresh air," I said, looking around the room. "Sure thing" Edward said "I'm not sure if you should walk just yet so I think someone should carry you" He said and looked to Seth. "Me?" Seth asked, pink appearing a little on his cheeks. "I don't know if you could lift me Seth, I'm 100 lbs," I said nervously. Seth laughed "I'm a werewolf remember Hayden? Don't worry," he said with a warm smile that made my heart speed up. Seth got up and put one warm arm under my knees and the other behind my back and lifted me into his arms. He didn't seem to be struggling at all with my weight. "See?" Seth said with a smile to me "Told you I could carry you no problem". The warmth from his bare chest seemed to warm all parts of me, I leaned my head in the hollow of his neck and closed my eyes. Seconds later I felt a cool breeze on my face and the smell of October filled the air. I breathed deeply and exhaled in a gust, trying to fill my lungs with the sweet scent of the forest. The woodsy scent from Seth's skin mixed with the fall air creating a perfect scent and made me smile. I opened my eyes and found I was sitting on the ground with Seth's arms around me. "You were sleeping" Seth chuckled and I bit my lip lightly. "Sorry again, I guess it's all been a lot to take in today". "You really need to stop apologizing Hayden" Seth said to me "I feel the connection too, and I'm new to this too. "Though I've felt it in Jacob's head I never expected to feel it for myself" Seth said, looking up at the sky.
"So when would you two like to go?" Edward asked us. "But I supposedly can't walk" I said looking to Carlisle. Everyone was outside now. I heard a low growl coming from the forest and I cringed as I saw a silver-grey wolf coming from the forest. "Calm down Leah" Jacob ordered. Leah? Seth's sister Leah? There was just no possible way. "Leah? As in your sister?" I asked Seth and he nodded. "Yep, she s'not too happy that I imprinted". Oh great, another thing my fault. I looked into the wolf's eyes and said, "Leah, nobody asks for these things to happen but they just do. "I know your story and I you have every right to be angry, I would do the same if I were in your position". Saying this now, I knew it was definitely the truth. Leah had been through so much and I felt for her. I heard the wolf wine and she backed into the forest. About a minute late a tall girl who looked to be in her 20s came out of the forest in baggy shorts and an old T-shirt. "So you're the imprint subject, huh?" She said. I felt a little insulted "What do you mean by subject" I said, twisting the last word. "Did you have a choice to be with my brother?" She asked me. A gasp escaped my lips as I realized that this was Leah in her human form. My mind span out in wonder of what Seth looked liked as a wolf. I then remembered that Edward was picking through my head most likely; what did I tell you about picking through my head Edward? I thought sourly. Realizing that Leah was still waiting for an answer I said "No…" in a quiet voice. Leah scoffed at this.
Two more humans came from the forest. They were both boys about the same size as Jacob and their hair was cropped short. "Looks like Seth managed to get himself a girl" The one on the left said, looking at me. They both laughed "Finally" The other laughed. They walked over to where Seth and I were sitting. "Hayden, this is Quill and Embry" Seth said, gesturing at the two boys with his free hand that wasn't around my shoulders. "He imprinted actually." Jacob said, winking at me. "Weren't we talking about the movies Edward?" I asked. "Oh, Edward" Carlisle said, "I have a wheelchair Hayden could use if she wants" He turned to look at me. "Can I at least try walking a little? Seth could support me," I said. Walking might be painful but it would be worth it to get all the kinks out. "I don't know you might rip something." Carlisle said, "Your leg wounds aren't fully scarred over". I looked at Seth pleadingly "Please Seth" I said. "Sorry Carlisle, but I have to let her try" Seth said, getting up and holding a hand out to me. I took Seth's hand and felt a tingle go through my arm as our hands met, a tingle of excitement. As I stood up my legs shook and I stumbled into Seth's chest. He laughed his beautiful laugh and smiled warmly at me. Seth put one arm around my waist to support me as I took two steps forward. It hurt a little, but only a slight ache. "I think she is okay to walk Carlisle" Edward said, obviously picking through my head again. "Alice? Do you see any problems for Hayden?" Carlisle asked. "I can't see her, her future is completely intertwined with Seth's" Alice said. Edward looked at Bella "How about while I take Seth and Hayden to the theater you take Nessie to see Charlie" Edward suggested. "Great idea Edward" Bella said with a smile.
"Lets go then" Seth said, scooping me up in his arms and walking with me to the car. "I don't want you to over work your legs" He said.