(A/N: Wicked project: "Something Bad." Enjoy!)
Something Bad
"Leah?" Seth whispered to his big sister.
"Yeah, Seth?"
"I…I'm worried about Jacob. I think his imprint's bad for him."
Leah snorted. "All imprints are bad for you."
"No, I mean, it…it's the Cullens, Leah! They think that just because Jake imprinted on Nessie, he'll be the whole family's servant. It's not right. It just isn't."
"Wow," Leah said. "This must be a big deal if you think the Cullens are being bad."
"Yeah," Seth mumbled. "Could…could you talk to him for me?"
"Sure, kiddo," Leah replied, playfully messing up her brother's hair.
"Thanks, Leah. You're the best."
"And I don't even have to make muffins."
Leah tells Jacob about Seth's concerns the next time they're alone. "Hey, Jake," she begins.
"Hey, Leah," Jake answers.
"Seth and I were just talking…we're worried about how Nessie and the Cullens are treating you."
"I'm fine, Leah."
"But don't you think it's wrong? How they're always making you protect their house, and always torturing you by mentioning taking Nessie away?"
"Okay," Jacob says. "I admit Rosalie isn't the greatest, but I just want to keep Nessie safe. I'm perfectly fine, Leah."
Leah watches Jacob walk away. She waits until she can't see him anymore before yelling "What happened to the old Jake, the one who knew when something bad was happening?"
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