Chapter 13
Seth's Point Of View
I've never been in so much pain except for the first time I phased. But that just seemed like a scratch in comparison. It's a scary place, sitting, waiting, and only seeing the dark. I could hear every word they spoke. Blake's silent begging ripped the biggest whole in my heart. I wanted to scream, let her know I could hear her. I wanted to hold her in my arms, and apologize for leaving in such a huff. The gentle way her tears fell onto me made it all the more painful. After many hours, I felt Blake leave my side. God damn. Eddie if you can hear me, don't let her give up hope. I'm here, I'm alive, and I just can't see or move.
I felt a warm hand press against my jaw hesitantly. I was flooded with an image of Blake in the bathroom. "Yes mom, I love him. I love Seth Clearwater and he's the only person I'll ever love." I felt my stomach lock then sink. She loves me? "Seth if you hear me, she means it. Just keep fighting, don't give up. Live for her and for you." Renesmee's voice had never been so clear and certain. Compassion dripped from her voice the way sarcasm did from Blake's. "B…Blake?" the name bubbled out of my mouth. I could hear Renesmee rush upstairs. My eyes popped open and I sat up. "Holy crap!" Leah yelled. I'm sure I'd be in for some sentimental lecture later, but I'd deal with it later.
I saw Blake bound down the stair, her eyes wide with disbelief. "Blake!"I met her at the last step and scooped her up into a big hug. I twirled her around the room. "I love you." I whispered into her. "I love you too. Can we go to bed?" she smiled up at me. How could anyone deny this? "alright." The world seemed right, even if this Jack had tried to hurt my Oleander, and me. I curled up next to Blake. I wrapped my arms around her and held her against me. There was no space, no squirming, no awkwardness, and most of all no protest. I felt her rise and fall with each of her breaths. I loved her and she loved me that is all that mattered. "aww how sweet." A deep voice broke the air. "The two lovers, together at last, how Kodak worthy." The sarcasm fell on the floor shatter my bliss.