The Outsider

Imprints

I was so happy that I imprinted. Seth and I got along so perfectly. He was easy to talk to and he was always willing to hear what I thought and to hear me out. I learned a lot about him within that hour. I learned the basics; his favorite color, his favorite number, his birthday, and so on. Then I got to know him more deeper. He told me his dreams after school and things like that. I told him everything about me too. He was everything I would want in my imprint. When it came time to head to class I didn't want to leave Seth. He was just... too perfect. Walking away from him and to English was so hard. It felt as if someone was stabbing me in the chest over and over again with each step I took farther from him. It was painful. It physically hurt to leave Seth and as I reached English and the guys I felt ready to cry.

"You okay, pup?" Paul asked as he saw me.

"Huh?" I asked as I looked at Paul.

"You look upset." Jared told me.

"Oh... that." I sighed and looked at them.

"What's up with you?" Paul asked, confusion lacing his words and shadowing his face.

"So I went to study hall by myself." I began, causing them to nod.

"Yeah, did anything happen?" Jared asked and then he frowned. "Did you run into Jake and them? Did they hurt you?"

"Uh, well they were there, but this isn't about them."

"Then what is this about?" Paul asked.

"Well, I imprinted on a guy." Their eyes widen as I told them this.

"Really?" I nod with a smile.

"Yeah, but the problem is he's two years younger than me and study hall is the only class we have together." Paul looked like he wanted to laugh, while Jared actually showed sympathy.

"That sucks, who is it?" Jared asked.

"Who cares, she imprinted on a kid." Jared glared at Paul.

"You can't control who you imprint on, Paul, just ask Sam. At least she imprinted on someone." I felt bad for Jared. I knew he really wanted to imprint.

"Whatever." Paul grumbled, obviously also upset about not having an imprint. "So who is it then?"

"Seth Clearwater." Jared jaw dropped as Paul burst into a fit of laughter. "What?"

"Seth? You imprinted on Seth?" Jared whispered harshly.

"Yeah, so?" People were beginning to look at us strangely with Paul laughing so much.

"Amelia, I love you, I really do, but Seth is a child. I get he's only two years younger, but he's so childish." I sighed.

"Look, you get him like I do, Jared. Sure he can be a bit childish, but it only makes him so adorable."

"Hun, you don't want adorable in a boyfriend. That's for when you are a third grader. At 17 you want hot, sexy, and strong. Not some kid." I sighed.

"Look, Jared I get it okay. Seth can be childish, but he's sweet and optimistic. He's always making me laugh and smile and trying to make me feel better. Plus once you get to know him you realize how selfless he is. He would give his life to protect the ones he cares about and he's extremely loyal. I know he's childish and can be a bit immature at times, but Jared he's the best guy I could ever ask for." Jared stared at me for a long moment before sighing.

"Alright, I know you can't control who you imprint on, but I can only hope he's everything you want." I smiled at Jared.

"He is."