Chapter 16
Despite Carlisle's orders I curled up next to Seth. His breathing was somewhat normal. I closed my eyes and clutched Seth's shirt in my hand, refusing to let him go. Surprisingly sleep found and devoured me. I felt small and wide eyed. In front of me was a Sandy brown wolf. Something playful and joyous danced in his eyes danced around like I danced in the rain. Lightly the wolf nudged my ribs with his nose. I reached out a small hand and scratched between the ears. The wolf leaned his head to the side and seemed to ask me to scratch more, so I did. "Go on, he won't hurt you." My dad said. I shook my head, my black hair falling in front of my face. Carefully my dad scooped me up and set me on the wolf's back, despite my protest. My hands wound themselves in the fur, softly burying my face into it. I felt the wolf's muscles stretch into a running bound. The wind tousled my hair. I buried my face deeper into the wolf's fur. He was warm and the sun was beating down on my back.
"Blake." The soft inaudible moan rushed to my heart. "Blake, that, uh, kinda hurts." My eyes flew open and I realized my nails had dug into Seth's torso. "Oh! I'm sorry! It's..." Seth pressed a finger against my lips. "It's alright." His voice had filled to its normal pitch and quality. It was making me shiver. Lightly my hand let go of his shirt and began to caress his cheek. "You're alive." I whispered. I hadn't lost him. I wanted to show him how much he meant to me. He nodded, closing his eyes, and smiling. Out of the corner of my eyes I saw mom coming down the stairs. A scowl was permanently going to be a part of her face if she thought being with Seth was wrong. "You don't ever listen do you?" I sarcastically pretended to think about it like the hardest question on a quiz then shook my head. "Naw" her grimace grew as she saw Seth's hand on the curve of my back.
"Oh, you're up. Let me grab Carlisle." There was no expression in her voice. I knew I'd have to leave soon. I pouted. He ran his hand up the curve of my back and smiled. As his fingers raised so did the color in my cheeks. "Alright, Blake, you should go to bed. He'll be here in the morning. But if I want to persuade your mom into letting you stay home tomorrow you better be asleep." I smiled. My dad was the best. I kissed Seth's cheek then floated up the stairs. I crawled into bed and Dad slipped the covers up to my chin. "I'm glad Seth's ok." I smiled up at my dad. "Yeah, me too." He kissed my forehead. "Go to sleep now."
"Love you Dad." I said as he walked out the room. "Love you too." I felt restless. I wanted Seth's warmth. Edward, if you're hearing my thoughts could you send Jasper? Moments later Jasper was knocking on my door. "You needed me?"
"Come in Jas." He opened the door and sat down in the chair that had been Bella's when she lived with Charlie. I never met Charlie so it wasn't a big deal to me. "I'm having trouble sleeping." He smiled. "Just close your eyes, I've got the rest" I closed my eyes and was overwhelmed with peace and sleep. Still my thoughts remained on Seth.
A small little girl stared wide eyed up at a big, tall, strong, and tan boy. His eyes wide with embarrassment and astonishment. Had the little girl realized what she had just done?