A/N: I updated uber soon, in honor of Valentines day. I just couldn't resist the opportunity, it was too perfect! So I buckled down and wrote this for you guys. Enjoy!

Chapter 15: Imprint

It had been several years since I had been to the cliffs, so I didn't know exactly where he wanted to talk. All I remembered was holding my dads hand tightly and looking out over the edge, feeling like I was looking over the edge of the world. It felt ironic to be here again, except now I was clinging to Seth's hand. I peered over the edge and felt a brief sensation of vertigo. The waves crashed into rocks below, and the ocean stretched to the boundary of the sky. It was dark, but the moon was valiantly letting some of its light through the clouds.

Seth remained silent for a few minutes, as did I. The silence wasn't exactly awkward but it wasn't comfortable either. There was almost imperceptible tension in the air. My heartbeat quickened, wondering if I had done something wrong. What were we here to talk about? I shivered unintentionally and Seth pulled me closer, wrapping his arms around my waist and resting his head on mine. My arms were pulled to my chest, resting against his. A smile teased my lips; this was the most intimate contact we had ever had. There were barely two inches between us. To my disappointment it didn't last. He pulled back enough to look in my eyes. I decided that was preferable.

"I know you have a lot of questions."

I nodded, millions of said questions bouncing around in my head.

"I'm going to have to ask you to do me a favor."

I nodded again. Where was this going?

"Let me finish what I have to say first. Hear me out. Then you can ask me as many questions as you want, I promise." He begged me.

"Ok." I breathed.

He lead me over to a large fallen tree, nearly worn smooth by the wind and rain it had been subjected to. We sat down, our hands clasped together on his knee. His gaze caught mine again.

"Kayla, how much do you know about Quileute history?"

"A little," He smiled at me, encouraging me to continue. "I know that we're allegedly descended from men who could shift into wolves to protect their tribe. They were called Spirit Warriors. There was a rumor that they were werewolves, but that wasn't true…" I paused, trying to recollect the information I had gathered over the years. "And there was something about Cold Ones, but I don't know what that means. But why are we talking about this?"

"How much do you believe in these legends?" He inquired, trying to seem casual. But I detected a hint of fear in his voice.

"Well… I think all legends have to originate with something true, even if the facts get elaborated. I also know that legends are sometimes made up to explain something that wasn't fully understood. Like where the mountains or the waterfalls came from."

He sighed. "I'm just going to come out and tell you what I need to say. The Quileute legends are true!" He looked at the ground, a blush creeping up his cheeks.

"Really?" I asked, too stunned to say anything more. I pondered for a while. "So, does that mean my dad could like, shift into a giant, furry wolf?" My dad's family was entirely Quileute.

Seth looked at me again. "No." He whispered. "But I can. That's why I had such a huge growth spurt, and why I'm so warm."

"Well, ok then." I said, accepting where my life had led me.

"What, no screaming or running? No 'prove it!' or 'you're crazy?'"

I shook my head. "I was always taught to respect people for who they are, no matter what. I guess that should apply to mythical creatures, right? And I have this gut feeling that you aren't lying." I said honestly. "So, what else do I need to know?"

He looked stunned that I was so calm. He shook his head and blinked quickly to clear his thoughts. "That's what I really wanted to talk to you about. There's one part of the legend that isn't often told. It's the only one we didn't pay much attention to, didn't think was true. But it is, and it's the most magical one of all. Like a fairytale." He stared at my face.

"It's called imprinting. It is true love times infinity. When we set eyes on this person once we've phased the first time, it's like the whole world has ceased to exist, except her. She's like the Earth, the gravity that holds us into place, and the air that we breathe in order to live, and the sun that makes everything grow, and the water that nourishes us. We live for her. She is the reason we exist. We'd do anything for her, be anything for her, a lover, a brother, a friend, or even leave her forever if she wished." He took a deep breath, fire blazing in his eyes.

"It hurts to leave her, even for a moment. We never stop seeing her face in our mind, no matter where we are or what we're doing. Most of us even give half of ourselves, our wolf half, in order to grow old with her. You're my imprint Kayla, and I love you more than anything I've ever known! And I know that I haven't known you for very long, and we've only been dating for a few days, but it's like we've been together our whole lives."

"I-I feel it too!" I stammered. "It all makes sense! The pull I feel towards you, like I could trust you with my life. Like I could never leave you, and you could never leave me. Like… like gravity. It's perfect. We're perfect."

We were still sitting on the log, but we had moved closer together, if that was possible. I was facing out towards the ocean, my legs on one side of the log, and he was facing the opposite direction, his legs on the opposite side. Our thighs were touching, and our faces were only just an inch or two apart. He leaned his head down and gently kissed me. I wrapped my arms around his neck and his hands rested on my lower back. Intense heat radiated from his fingertips and his lips, warming my body to the core. We pulled apart after a few seconds. I had joyful tears in my eyes.

"This is like being in a dream!" I said in amazement.

"But it's not. I love you and that's never going to change. I will care for you forever." He grabbed my hand and pulled me up off the log. I hugged him tighter than I would have ever thought possible and he returned the embrace. But, Jacob drove up. I realized it must be close to my curfew.

"C'mon Seth," I said sadly. "We have to get me home or I'll be banned from dates for life."

We walked to the car and slid into the back seat. Jacob smiled at us in the rearview mirror.

"Sorry to interrupt you guys." He said with a chuckle. "I just figured neither of you would be very happy if Kayla's dad didn't let her out of the house anymore."

"Thanks man." Seth said.

"So, did you finish your talk?"

"Yeah, she knows everything. Er, almost everything. I forgot to tell her that there was a whole pack of us."

"I kind of assumed that. Jared, Quil, Embry, Jacob, Brady, and Collin, right?"

"Yes, and there's also Jacobs brother-in-law Paul," at this, Jacob grimaced, "and the leader, Sam. Well, Jacob is the leader too. They share duties I guess. Oh, and my sister Leah, but she's trying to quit. You can do that by not phasing for a long time."

"So, is there something up with the Cullen's? There was something weird about them. Like their eyes all matched, and they were all super cold. Except Renesmee."

"Those are the Cold Ones you mentioned. Technically they're vampires, but they prey on animals, not people. We used to all hate each other, but common enemies can unite even the most different people, I guess."

"Even Renesmee is a vampire?"

"She's a 'half breed.' He mother was human at the time and Edward was already a vampire. Renesmee is somewhat of a mystery. She has a pulse and could technically survive on regular food. She grows super fast, but once she hits adulthood she'll stop aging. We're all immortal." He said sheepishly. "Oh, and Jacob imprinted on Renesmee."

"You're in love with a toddler?" I asked Jake, thoroughly confused.

"I'll handle this Jacob." Seth said. "Remember, I told you that we can be anyone for you guys. Right now, Jacob is a protector slash brother to her. When she's older, they might be more, but that's it for now."

"I get it. Sorry Jacob." I said apologetically.

"It's alright, I get that a lot." He said, winking at me in the mirror. Just then, we turned the corner on to my street and pulled up in front of my house. I hugged Seth again and he kissed me again, quickly. I reluctantly got out of the car.

"I still need to ask my parents, but do you want to come over tomorrow?" I asked, suddenly shy.

"Sure thing," He said smiling. "I love you. Don't forget that."

I smiled warmly. "You know what? I love you too." With that, I shut the door and ran up the path to my house. I spun around and waved goodbye, blowing kisses as he drove away.

A/N: So, was that romantic enough for you guys? I really hope you review, this was the hardest chapter to write. I need to know if you liked it! Happy Valentines Day! :)

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