Disclaimer: I own Luna, Bliss, and Bliss' baby. That's it. Everything else is not mine. Sad but true.
"Bella… Bella, talk to me," Seth begged through the door and I just shoved my face farther into the pillow. I didn't want to talk to anyone, not Seth, not Luna, not Bliss. Not even Emily, who helped me throughout everything I have ever gone through. Well, mostly everything.
"Go away, Seth!" I shouted but I knew it wouldn't matter. Seth cared for me, probably only because of the imprint, but that still meant he didn't want me to hurt. I heard a sigh and then listened as his footsteps faded down the hallway. It only made me cry harder until I cried myself to sleep.
I woke up to a knock at the door. I was disoriented and didn't know exactly where I was for a moment. And then he spoke.
"Bella, dinner," Seth told me and I moaned in agony as I remembered what had happened. I slowly unlocked the door and stepped away. Seth kicked it open lightly and stood there with a tray of food in his hand. I fell backwards onto the bed and heard Seth set the tray down. I was still at Emily's house. I had never left and she had no problem with it. I closed my eyes tightly and I felt breathing on my face. I opened my eyes to see Seth as close as can get without touching me.
"What, Seth?" I moaned, going to roll on my side away from him but he shoved my shoulder to the bed.
"Don't deny it, Bella. Yea, you love Jake. I love Bliss. But we're imprints. We can't fight that!" Seth exclaimed and tears slipped down my cheeks from the reminder. His large hands wiped them away, pulling me to sit up and then tugging me into his lap. I didn't fight because I knew he was right. You couldn't fight an imprint.
"But Seth…" I breathed, looking up at him and he sighed, tightening his grip on me and staring down at me. "It hurts."
"I know. I know. But this is something we have to get through. Together," he told me and I shook my head, not wanting to accept this.
"But I love Jake," I reminded him.
"And I love Bliss. But we can't fight nature," he replied and I used his t-shirt to wipe away tears.
"This isn't nature. This is a nightmare," I snapped and then felt him stiffen. "I didn't mean that, Seth. I'm sorry. I've just always been scared of Jake imprinting and now… it's me who imprinted…"
"I'm sorry. I truly am, Bells," he said, using my nickname that Jacob gave me. I flinched and he must've noticed because he slowly set me down beside him.
"Um… Bella… Seth… There's a bonfire tonight. Are you two coming or what?" Emily asked as she walked in. She eyed my face as I wiped away the tears and then shrugged, waiting for an answer.
"Bella? Would you mind?" Seth asked and I shook my head.
"I better get used to being public with you anyways," I told him, giggling. He chuckled, shaking his head.
"You make it sound like it's torture. I'm not ugly, am I?" he asked. I could tell he was self conscious.
"You look fine, Seth. Let's just go," I told him. He intertwined our fingers and yanked me up. I realized I was still in the skimpy clothing but I didn't care. I would bet my life he liked it.
I decided I wanted to run to the bonfire in wolf form and Seth had no objections. I had tied my clothing to my ankle and then phased, as did Seth.
Bella: Did Carlisle ever stop by to look at Bliss?
Seth: Yea, he was pretty quick about it. He diagnosed a werewolf child that was perfectly fine.
Bella: That's great! Has Bliss thought of any names?
Seth: Not yet. But I hope it's a girl.
Bella: Why?
Seth: 'Cause I don't want to end up being a hypocrite to my own son.
I barked a laugh and he shook his head as he ran beside me. I knew exactly when it turned to sand and I slid.
Bella: I'll be right back. I need to put my clothes on in private.
Seth: Okay, I'll see you at the bonfire.
I quickly changed into my skimpy outfit that Emily had let me borrow and headed over to the bonfire. Seth handed me a pop can and I popped it open, taking a giant swig.
"So, Seth, you're gonna be a father, huh?" Sam asked as he wandered over and I looked down, feeling very uneasy.
"Yea, I am," Seth replied, nodding. I glanced over to see Luna giggling with Embry and I actually understood what she was feeling but it was a bit weaker with Seth and I. I noticed Jacob was leaning against the cooler of drinks with a beer in hand. His arm was wrapped around Bliss' shoulders and I felt a ting of jealousy. I intertwined Seth's fingers and mine and kissed his cheek. He glanced down at me with a look of confusion on his face. I giggled and heard Sam chuckle.
"That's what imprinting does," Sam told us before wandering off. After everything calmed down and the stories began, Seth pulled me off farther down the beach. When we were about 10 yards away he stopped, turning towards me.
"Can I try something?" he asked and I knew what the meant. Edward had asked it so long ago, before this wolf thing had interfered with my life. Seth put his hands on either side of my face and slowly pulled me close to him. Our lips connected and I didn't feel anything like I did with Jacob. With him I couldn't stop myself from what I was feeling. Seth… it felt like a chore. He pulled away and kissed me again and then looked at me confused.
"Seth… I'm sorry to say, there's nothing between us," I told him and he shook his head.
"I know. There isn't even a spark. Why'd I imprint then?" Seth asked and I shrugged, glancing over to the bonfire at Jacob. I couldn't tell his expression but I knew it was pained. I felt a knife stab through my heart.
"Bella… Go." I glanced at him, confused.
"What?"
"Try it. Just… test it." I squealed, hugging Seth and then darting over to Jacob. I could tell he looked like he was in so much pain and I grinned, touching his cheek.
"Jacob, I'm in love with you and I always will be," I told him before pulling his face down to mine.
