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Well here is the next chapter to Baby Steps, enjoy!


'oh.' I said, surprised at how calm my voice was. Then I passed out.

'What if she doesn't wake up! I'm gonna kill that boy.' My fathers worried voice broke my peaceful slumber.

'Oh my god. Corey I'm so sorry, I didn't know she would react like that, none of the others did.' another voice, I barely recognised, replied.

'Yeah, Emily's right, Kim was the worst, but she just kinda screamed and jumped on Jared.' the girl, laughed and few other people laughed.

'Shut up.' someone mumbled.

I tried to sit up, my head was aching so bad. The room when silent, I opened my eyes slowly and looked around. I was on the couch in our living room. My mom and dad were sat on the couch opposite, Emily was leaning against the wall, Sam had an arm draped around her shoulders. Leah and Corey were sat the floor. Then there was two people I didn't recognise sat in our chair. Well the boy, who looked like the rest of the pack guys, was sat on the chair, and the girl, who had curly hair and a wide mouth like me, was sat on his lap.

'Lora!' my mom said, jumping up. I swung my legs over the edge of the couch and got up.

'What?' I asked, glaring at my mom who was fussing over me. Sam opened his mouth to speak when a crash came from our front door and I heard a familiar voice that made my stomach flip.

'Alora?!' his voice was panicked, I spun around to face the doorway, just as he appeared there.

'Seth.' I heard someone whisper, I realised it was me,

'Alora? Are you okay?! I came as soon as I heard.' he said, I saw Collin's face appear around his shoulder, looking apologetically at Corey, Sam and my dad. I heard Corey growl. My face flooded with colour and I looked at the floor. I heard Seth take a few steps backward, my brother was stood beside me, giving him the death glare. I took a step toward Seth, who seemed to lean forward as well.

'I know.' I said, he looked shocked, but nodded. An awkward silence washed over everybody, I inwardly cringed. Then glancing around at everyone I looked at the floor again,

'I think Seth and I need to talk.' Corey and Dad looked a little reluctant at first, but after everyone else agreed they nodded. I smiled weakly at them and then walked out to the back garden, Seth following me. Stopping at the edge of the woods I sat down on a fallen tree. We both looked around for a bit, not really saying anything.

'So, what does this mean?' he said, looking at me hopefully, I shrugged, his face fell. An instant feeling of guilt took over. I sighed and shifted around.

'Well. . . I'm sorry you didn't get a choice of your imprint. You could have found someone so much more beautiful.' I sighed, I knew he must be feeling that bitter sense of disappointment. He walked toward me, shaking his head.

'Don't ever say that, I couldn't have asked for anything more. Your prefect. As cheesy as it sounds, you complete me.' I wrinkled my nose, he chuckled. Sitting down next to me, I wrapped my arms around my knees. My butterflies were dancing around my stomach and my throat felt like it was closing up. I must have shivered, or maybe not, because he put an arm around me. It felt different, weird, but not awkward just different.

'My brother and Dad hate you.' I mumbled,

'I know.'

'I don't hate you,' I whispered, 'but I don't know how its going to work, Corey will rip you to pieces if he finds out were-'

'If were what?' he asked, looking down at me expectantly. I just stared back, then a sudden bout of confidence kicked through me and I leant up and kissed his lips quickly. Almost instantly, after I had pulled back, I missed the contact.

'If we were doing that. Or dating.' I breathed, barely speaking.

'Oh.' he said, smiling sadly. His face suddenly lit up, I looked at him confused.

'We could like . . keep it a secret.' he gave me a devilish grin, 'and I could just y'know keep my thoughts silent when I'm around him. Or not go on patrol same time as him. I'll speak to Sam and Emily, they'll understand more than anybody.' I laughed, but agreed.

'Y'know what this means White.' he said, using my surname.

'What does this mean Clearwater?' we both smiled at each other.

'It means that . . ' he lent forward, resting his forehead against mine, 'I'm in love with you. I love you.'

I think I died and went to heaven when he said that, my heart was fit to burst. I was dizzy and I'm pretty sure my face stayed blank for a few minutes.

'Alora?' he said, looking worried, 'are you okay?'

'Yeah. . . but Clearwater. I love you to.' he smiled, I smiled. The whole world smiled right then. . I'm dead sure of it.

'I have a plan to help our. . relationship,' we both grinned at this word, 'so we can stay together, without them getting suspicious. So in a minute I'm going to run into the house, crying my eyes out and your gonna phase and go off in the other direction. If anyone asks what happened, I was scared about imprinting and rejected you. S-say that I couldn't handle it. And that you don't know why I couldn't accept it.' He nodded.

'Ready?' I asked, he smiled,

'Sure. But White, one more thing.' Seth smiled wider, before bringing his lips crushing down on mine, it wasn't as gentle as a goodbye kiss should be, more needy and intense.

Once we pulled away I gave him a quick smile before turning a running toward the house. I have always been able to make myself cry, but now there were tears falling from my eyes, sobs ripping through my chest. I threw open the backdoor, hic-ups already cutting through my tears. I glanced into the living room as I sprinted past, everyone was looking shocked, my Dad and Corey were up on their feet, Sam, Collin and that other boy, I think it was Jared were looking shell shocked. I guess nobody had expected that entrance. I stumbled up the stairs, slamming open my bedroom door I kept my sobs loud.

'Lora?! Did he hurt you? I'll kill him. I'll kill him.' Corey practically screamed through the door,

'No. I just don't want him. I don't want a werewolf. I want a normal guy. I DON'T WANT SETH CLEARWATER!' I lied, hic-uping, the tears had stopped now.

'Oh.' he sounded happy, l could just picture him grinning to himself, I heard footsteps retreating back down stairs and him telling them. Gently I got up, writing a note I stuck it to my door, it read; Leave Me Alone. I Just Want To Be By Myself Right Now. I'll Be Fine. Alora. x.

Carefully I crept to the bathroom, after I washed by face and brushed my teeth I returned to my room. The gold hands of my clock told me it was 9.30pm. Wow, I never realised it was that late. I had just got changed into my old faded blue pajamas and I went to look out my window, when a figure stood on the roof outside my window made me jump. I was about to scream when they stepped forward and I saw their face.

'Seth?' I said, opening my window, my heart was still jumping from the fright.

Okay. Hope you liked it.
I know it wasnt amazing, but I think its alright.
Tell me what you think. I need to know. haha.

Autumn. xx.