Adoption

Chapter 36

*Seth's POV*

After getting home I carried Scarlet to the couch, dispite Rob saying he would do it. I set her down gently and moved a piece of her hair from her face as I smiled softly. "Seth," Rob spoke up. "Why don't you and Daniel go to bed?"

"Okay," I replied, without taking my eyes off of Scar. Daniel tugged my arm a bit, breaking my trance.

We quickly went up the stairs to my room. The clock read 1:37 AM as I flopped on my bed. It was quiet until Daniel spoke up. "I bet you missed that."

"What?" I looked puzzled.

"Her." He answered, monotoned.

"Oh, yeah. I did."

"So what? You don't hate her anymore?"

"I never hated her. I was just jealous of T-" Scarlet's scream cut me off. Jumping off of my bed, I ran down the stairs and scooped her up into my arms. She clung to me and sobbed. Rob and Marie had come down the stairs behind us.

"I don't want him to touch me Seth; don't let him; don't let him!" She cried out.

"Shh, Scar, no one will touch you. It's okay." I rubbed her back as I looked at Daniel and mouthed 'night terrors'. He nodded in reply.

"Seth, I'll handle her, just go to sleep." Rob said as he held out his arms for her.

"No. I'll just take her upstairs with Daniel and I."

"You sure?"

I looked down at her, clinging to me as her sobs began to die down. A slight smile formed on my face. "Positive." As I lifted her, she wrapped her arms around my neck. I carried her upstairs to my bed.

"So what were you saying?" Daniel asked.

I shook my head as I put my hand to the light switch. "Nevermind."

He frowned a bit at my reply, but laid down on the floor anyway. I turned off the light before I crawled under the covers next to Scarlet. She snuggled up to me as I put an arms around her. I stroked her silky hair until drowsiness took over me and I fell asleep.

*Scarlet's POV*

In the morning I woke up with Seth's arms around my waist. I turned toward him. He looked so peaceful. Smiling softly, I snuggled up to him softly, trying not to wake him. I realized my attempt had failed when he groan sleepily, opening his eyes slowly. "Morning," he groan sweetly as he smiled and held me closer.

"Morning. I'm sorry I woke you up."

"Don't be," he replied. And for a second we just stared into each other's eyes, smiling like idiots. I was glad to have my beautiful best friend back. He bit his lip.

We were snapped out of our stares as Seth's friend groaned. Both of us looked toward him as he stretched.

"Morning assholes," Daniel said in a sleepy voice.

Seth quickly sat up. "Morning Danny!"

I rolled to face Daniel. "Morning," I added quietly. I sat up as well.

"Who wants breakfast?" Seth asked.

"I do!" Daniel practically shouted. Seth shushed him, not wanting to wake up our guardians, before he got out of bed. He turned, holding his hand out to help me up. I gladly accepted.

We all walked downstairs to find that Robert was already downstairs. "Morning kids," he smiled. We all replied with 'morning.'

"I made coffee. Bacon, eggs, and pancakes." He stated.

"Thanks Rob," Seth replied.

"You're welcome buddy," Robert smiled. "I have to go get ready for work." He walked out of the room, through the living room, and up the stairs.

The boys dug in at once, grabbing a plate and filling it with food. I quietly sat at the island. Seth sat next to me, frowning. "Here," he said. "Have some of mine."

"I'm not hungry." I replied, looking down.

"Scarlet," he pleaded quietly. "Please." I looked up to see sad eyes.

"Okay," I said. I hated seeing him sad. He got a fork-full of eggs and held it out to me. I took the bite, chewing slowly. He smiled and handed me bacon. I nibbled on that as I watched the boys eat. I found myself staring at Seth a lot more. He was just.. Wow. I wanted to hug him, tell him how much I missed my best friend, how much he meant to me.

I was snapped out of my thought as he got up to go to the bathroom. The room fell more silent than it already was.

I didn't even realize he came out until he had wrapped his arms around my waist, hugging me tight. I jumped. "I missed this," he whispered to me.

"I did too," I replied with a smile.