Title: A guy and a girl can be friends. But sooner or later one will fall for the other. Maybe too early, maybe too late, but maybe, just maybe forever.-March 2006

Thread Title: A guy and a girl can be friends. But sooner or later one will fall for the other. Maybe too early, maybe too late, but maybe, just maybe forever.

My phone had been vibrating all day along with my brother constantly nagging me. He had been paranoid ever since the stupid drama at Forks Hospital. I reached into my pocket and shut up phone off not wanting his stupid "What are you doing right now" or "How are you" stalkerish texts.

Opened the door to my locker as I grabbed my Human Geo book out it. The mirror in my locker reflected a familiar figure off in the distance. So he decided to show up after disappearing for ages. "Seth Clearwater!" I yelled from across the hallway.

I turned around to see who had been calling me, but I didn't have to. I'd recognize her voice anywhere. "Hey, Katrina!" I called back, going over to her. I wrapped her in a big hug without giving her a second glance. "What's up?"

I had to stand on my tippy-toes to hug him. He had gotten freakishly tall the past few months. "Where the hell have you been?" I demanded pulling away to look at him as I slammed my locker shut. " I haven't seen you for over a month."

I laughed and pulled away. "Yeah... well it's a-" I suddenly stopped as my voice was caught in my throat. Oh my god. Had I ever noticed that before? The way Trina looked at me... or how her smile seemed perfect? Oh my God... what was happening to me? Her face seemed to shine like it hadn't before, and her hair seemed more perfect than ever. And for some weird reason... I.... I wanted to kiss her.

I took a step back, eyes huge. What the HELL was wrong with me??

"Did you fall of the face of the planet or something." I asked with a laugh not realizing he had stopped talking. I usually talked over him because I was more of an extrovert and he'd be nice and let me talk instead. This time it was totally not that. My eyes rounded in confusion as I looked at him. "Seth?...Seth?" I waved my hand in front of his face as he stared at me in the strangest way ever. As if gravity had went and flipped itself. "Yo!" I snapped my fingers in a 'Z' formation front of his eyes. "You okay?" I demanded puzzled. OMG this was so awkward. What was up with him?

"I'm sorry just...." I continued to stare, unable to help myself. Oh. My. God. No no no- WHAT WAS HAPPENING? I looked around, seeing if it was just my vision. Maybe all girls were suddenly this attractive. Maybe I just hit some second stage of puberty that Dad was never there to warn me about... But to my amazement and dismay, as I watched the other girls pass... it was like Katrina had gained in beauty, and they had lost. They seemed unattractive now, dull grey compared to the shine next to me. The smiles I got seemed different now, empty. Like it truly didn't matter what they thought. What was going on with me?? "Oh my GOD, Katrina..." I mumbled, taking a step back again. "I feel weird..."

"Seth?" I asked concerned putting a hand on his shoulder and leaning in to look at him. He looked weird...and very dazed. "Do you need to get taken to the school nurse or something?" I continued and stuck my human geography book under my arm as I started to pull him in that direction. He really looked like he needed medical help. Not in a bad way but like he might be sick.

"Yeah... what? No... I'm fine..." But I didn't make any attempt to stop her from dragging me. I wasn't actually completely aware of the situation... all that I was aware of was that her hand was extremely warm on mine. Yet in a good way, in a comforting way. The heat that came with being a werewolf was nothing compared to this. And this was nothing compared to the heat coming of my face. I must have been extremely red... And I still wasn't sure why. It was making me nervous though, and I quickly pulled my hand away. I wanted to say something like, "Katrina we have to stop this, we're just friends." But the thing is, we had never started ANYTHING. So why, why WHY did I want to kiss her so bad???

Turning back to look at him I gave him an annoyed look. "Riiight sure you are." I tugged at his arm again. "Seriously dude...you look awful-no offense. I think you should see if you okay." Pouting to get my words across. As pulled him around the corner my hand brushed up against his bare skin. Pulling away when the sensation of what you could call 'electricity' ran down my spine. "Woah seriously you're super hot..you sure you're not sick?" I asked.

I shook my head silently, unable to speak. This was too weird. Her words were ringing in my mind, and every time she spoke... God, this was getting worse by the second. Maybe I was sick. Maybe I was going mental... maybe it was a werewolf thing... werewolf puberty? Oh, God. God no. My thoughts drifted away when she touched me, and I breathed in sharply. Electricity had run up my arm, shocking me in a warm pleasant sort of way. Heat ran over my body, especially where our arms had touched. "I'm fine." I mumbled too quickly. I stopped walking and stepped away from her. "I... I gotta leave..."

My eyes narrowed suspiciously. "Seriously dude what the hell is your problem? You disappear for an entire month and refuse to explain why...and then you go and say you need to go? You're in freaking high school you have to go to school otherwise you won't graduate so seriously what the hell is your problem?" Raising an eyebrow I stormed after him demanding to know.

"Trina... I'm sorry..." Okay, she had to stop it now. I wasn't sure why, but hurting her was killing me. It felt physical like with every word I was stabbing my heart. There was something wrong with me. I needed to know what, NOW. "I'm going to be fine... I just... I need to go talk to Sam. I swore I'd stop by later. I really have to go... I'm so sorry..." I turned away from her and started walking down the hall. My face crumpled as I walked, and I really hope Katrina couldn't see it. I had just come back... I missed her... and now this? Why did my life have to be so complicated?? Was talking to a friend so much to ask for??

Okay first off what the hell was with the sudden obsession with Sam? Now basically all the guys I knew at La Push were constantly hanging out with him or talking to him. And seriously I didn't find him that cool. I opened my locker again and shoved my book inside. Whatever I was so not going to deal with school right now.

Once I had left the school campus I dialed Paul's cellphone (he was one of the only guys who kept one). "Can you pick me up? I don't want to walk home."

There was a soft buzzing in my pocket, and as I took out my phone from my shorts pocket, I was surprised at who's number it was. "Hey kid.... what? School? Yo, you don't end for another 3 hours. I can't just... pick you up! Besides, Embry'd be way pissed...."

"Well Embry doesn't have to know." I said exacerbated already pissed at Seth for acting so weird. "Just pick me up okay..I'm having a bad day." I mumbled dejected now. "And there's this weird old hobo man who keeps staring at me so you might want to hurry up." I hung up knowing he'd be there soon. It was freaking Paul...he was the main supporter of skipping class and getting into trouble.

I left the school immediately. I didn't tell anyone, go to the office or even take my back. I left the school and phased the second I got the forest. My face was bright red, as I knew Sam could hear it. Along with everyone else. I didn't want them to know... I hated being the youngest. Always last to know, to experience. I'd be the joke of the pack! "Little Seth..." I could hear it now. Damn them...

Within minutes I was at Emily's place. Which was where, no doubt, Sam would be. In a quick second I phased, pulled on my jeans and knocked hard on the door. "SAM! IT'S SETH!"

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"Aw, you wanna talk about it?" I teased into the phone. Though teasing voice stopped when I could tell she was about to hang up. "Yo- KID- I can't pick you u-!" But the beeping sound had already come through the receiver. "Stupid kids..." I muttered.

It didn't stop me though, from waiting in my car outside her school 10 minutes later. I quickly dialled her number and muttered, "Come out." before hanging up. I sighed and leaned back.

Three minutes later I opened the car door and flung my backpack in the backseat. "Thanks." I said with a grin. "And isn't that hobo creepy." I said jestering to a 'Wanted' poster. Running a hand through my hair I turned to look at him. "Okay so yeah....I was having a fine day till Seth showed up. And then he started to act really weird. And Really weird is just an under- statement. He stared at me super strangely, he's hot like has a really high fever hot, and totally didn't want to hangout with me. And we always hangout like ALWAYS." I spluttered out pretty much word vomiting.

I narrowed my eyes at her. "Yeah yeah... just don't tell Embry." I rolled my eyes but let her talk. The second she was done- well I couldn't help myself- I burst out laughing. "Seth? CLEARWATER? NO FUCKING WAY!!!" Oh no... no no. This was WAY to good. I boomed out laughing again, unable to help myself.

Seriously what was up with guys acting strangely today? First Seth and now Paul...was there something in the water? "Seth Clearwater no fucking way what? What's so funny huh?" I smacked his arm.

I just laughed and shook my head. "Wait wait wait... was he being all dazed and weird? Got hot at your touch? Suddenly didn't know what was going on? Happened right after he looked at you?? Dashed out? Said.... he needed to talk to one of us? Sam, most likely." No way! This was hilarious. Had the kid IMPRINTED? On Embrys SISTER??? Oh god... HA!

"Yeah he did." I snapped crossing my arms over my chest and glaring. " And what the hell is with the sudden obsession with Sam? Eh? Care to explain?"

"Oh god..." I continued laughing. "Katrina... he LIKES you. AWWW little Sethy likes you!" I laughed again, finding this situation completely hilarious. "Dude, Seth is in love with you!!!" I finished up my humour and shook my head, still smiling. "Ah God... yeah, Sam's cool. Never mind, you'll know soon enough anyway." I smirked and started the car.

"What the hell? No he doesn't." I shot him annoyed glare." Why the heck would Seth like me? We're practically best friends...you don't fall in love with your best friend Paul.." I rolled my eyes looking out the window and felt very embarrassed.

"Well, looks like he has." Which is why this is so damn funny... I laughed to myself and shook my head. "God, I can't wait to tell Embry... not to mention everyone else... This is so CUTE!"