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A/N: So it's been forever and this is super short but I wanted to post something. You'll get a few more updates soon, but now it's time to head over the library to hit the books.

Hope you enjoy!

Miss Imprint

Chapter 13: Run

Seth moved us downwards and I felt a jerk as we hit the ground. He pressed his lips against mine firmly before sitting back lightly. I unraveled my legs and kneeled against him, my arms resting against his chest for balance.

"That was fun." He muttered softly, one of the hands reaching up to caress my cheek. His fingers ran a burning trail across, sparking against the skin.

I smiled softly at him, leaning my forehead in.

"No joke."

He started to lean in again and as much as it pained me to stop him, I did. I pushed my hands against his chest and kept him at bay.

"Wait."

He looked mildly concerned.

"It's not that, I promise. It's just, that was you in the woods yesterday?" All I got was an eyebrow raise.

"The wolf, Seth. Come on, keep up." I snapped my fingers in front of his face and he smiled sheepishly.

"Sorry, I'm a little distracted." I felt my face heat up at that but I wouldn't let him change the subject.

"Well, was it you?"

He scratched his head lightly. And then pushed his glasses further up the bridge of his nose.

"No."

"Oh, so you're not-I mean, you don't turn into-" I stumbled around feeling like an idiot. I mean really, who accuses their best friend and possible significant other of turning into a giant woodland creature. It just wasn't done. Even on the west coast.

"I do."

Ah. Well then.

"You do." I sat back on my heels a bit but he pulled me back.

"I like you here." He tightened his hands as if to emphasize his point. I melted.

"Yeah? Me too." He leaned up again and he'd made contact before I could push him away.

"Seth! Focus." I couldn't resist giving him another peck though.

"Okay, okay. What do you want now?"

"So, you're a wolf?" He looked scandalized for a second and I felt the horror rip through me that I had misinterpreted this entire situation and he was going to think I was completely nuts and then-

And then, the burst out laughing.

"Just playing with you. Yeah, I guess I am." He leaned back on his arms, the muscles tightening delightfully and I felt my irritation melt away.

"I don't appreciate the mockery but the honesty; that I can take."

He smiled and then his face turned serious for a second. "Cassie, you're safe around me, I promise, but try to keep away from Paul, okay?"

"Paul?"

"You know, black, covered in fur, likes to growl-"

"That's Paul?"

"Yeah and he's-well just try to stay away."

"No problems there." I looked at him before reaching over to run my fingers through his hair. He smiled at me, really slow and gentle. The thick black-brown tufts were gloriously soft.

"I'm really glad that wasn't you. I was worried, well that you know-" he looked at me oddly, I couldn't tell if he was worried or upset by something.

"You were okay with me being a wolf even if I tried to kill you?"

"I guess." I shrugged.

He pulled me into him snugly, and tightened his grip. I let myself fall into him and breathed him in. He was extravagant.

"Seth?" I whispered into his shoulder.

"Yeah?" I shivered lightly as the heat of his breath burned over my neck. It was amazing how warm he was.

"How did this happen to you?" He exhaled loudly, his arms tightening around me.

"It was last week. After school, remember when the guys showed up?"

I laughed at that, I guess he really wasn't in danger, at least from them.

"I got really hot, it was like a fever, but I don't know worse, much worse. " He quieted down for a moment. I tightened my grip, I felt his mouth widen against my collarbone.

"And then I just blew up, Cass, it was crazy, I felt like I was being ripped apart. The guys were great, we can do this thing. It's nuts. It's like telepathy but only when we're wolves. And the rush, when you're running with the pack-the guys," he clarified; he must have felt my mouth begin to form the question against him.

"It's insane how fast I get-" I cut him off here.

"Can I see?"

"See what?"

"See you, you know- a la fur?"

His grip tightened noticeably.

"No."

"No?" I inquired. It couldn't be that bad.

"No, it's dangerous. I don't always have-"

"How is it dangerous? You just said you wouldn't hurt me." I pointed out, feeling victorious.

He exhaled before getting up and lowering me to the ground. "Not today, okay?" He smirked then.

"You have to earn it." And then he winked at me.

Well. That was hot—like H.O.T. my clothes just fell off hot.

He picked me up then, completely effortlessly and threw me on his back.

"Where to?"

I breathed into his neck, leaning in and rubbing my nose against the skin there. And then I clasped my hands around his eyes.

"Let's play trust!" He groaned, playfully and then submitted like he always does. We'd started playing this game when we were younger. But back then Seth was too scrawny to lift me up and so I'd carry him. The idea was to lead your blinded partner around and the longer you could do it without them running into something the more you trusted them.

"God, woman, all you want to do is hurt me."

"You're being ridiculous." I responded, as I pinched his shoulder.

"Um, hello, case and point." He jerked me lightly and I tightened my grip with a gasp.

"Drop me and I'll stuff you and hang you over my mantle piece." I whipped out.

"Wow, really? You're making wolf jokes?" He slid his hands up my legs and I fought to keep still. For the love of god, please go higher.

He landed on my ass, and gave me a quick swat.

"Seth!"

"What?" He replied innocently and then started walking. Crap, I was supposed to be leading him. Ignoring the ridiculously awesome way the muscles of his back were writhing and tensing against me, I started to direct him.

I spotted my target; perfect.

I hastily turned him to the right, and walked him straight into a tree.

"Cass?" He growled playfully, letting his hands go and releasing me.

"Yeah?" I jumped off his back, giddy with exhilaration. I was giggling uncontrollably at this point.

"Run."