FIRST AND FOREMOST I WOULD LIKE TO TELL YOU THIS IS MY VERY FIRST FANFIC AS YOU CAN SEE.
Please be warned, what you're going to read contains boy x boy love If you happened to be lost and somehow end up in this page, please click the left arrow located at the upper left corner part of the browser, if you insist, be also warned of the grammatical flaws this chapter has. The following chapters may be inappropriate and can cause slight discomfort, as of now this is Rated T, as story progresses on will change to Rated M. Without further ado, sit back and enjoy! :)
Summary: Seth the town outcast, unloved and alone develop new feelings towards Jacob. Jacob, a victim of Paul's game found himself toying Seth's feelings. Could Jacob go throughout the game or is he willing to lose badly? Jacob regretted what he had done to Seth, but the damage was already done. Can he found forgiveness in Seth's heart and regain his trust once more? Or is he too late? JACOB/SETH SLASH RATED M. BE WARNED
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters. The characters rightfully belong to Stephanie Meyer's Twilight Series.
CHAPTER 1
Playing with Fire
"Don't disturb the water, you'll scare the fishes aw…" the younger male said before rudely interrupted by the sudden splash of the water.
"Come on Seth, the water feel so good" the older male said lingering the last to words childishly; he swam towards the edge of the lake.
"I didn't bring any spare clothes, besides I don't wan…" again the younger male was interrupted as he was suddenly dragged towards the water. He felt the coldness of the water caressed his warm skin. He gave an inaudible gasp before saying "Why do you always cut me short before I could finish?" the younger male said with mock anger, smiling at the end
The older male grinned toothily at his childish antics. "Well, you're acting like a grumpy old man. I mean Seth you're so young, enjoy a little bit of your teenage life" the older male said as he float around Seth in circles.
"Pfft, what do you know about fun, Grampa?" the younger male teased. The older male stopped and decided to glare playfully at the younger male but before doing so, he couldn't find the boy.
"Seth?" the older male said. He waited for several minutes but couldn't find the boy. He started to panick "SETH?!" he yelled loudly around the forest. There was an eerie silence until he felt himself pushed down.
"SHIT! DAMN IT SETH! You almost gave me a frickin' heart attack!" the older male half yelled as he put both of his large hands in his own chest, willing the frantic heart beat to slow down.
"HAHA, and that is practically the reason why you should never mess around with old people.. HAHAHA" the sound of the boy's sweet laughter resonated around the dense forest.
"You are so getting it!" the older male jumped towards the younger male. The boy made it out before the older male can touch him and ran towards the land. They spent the whole afternoon chasing around each other until the forest soon became dark.
"pant..pant.. I call it quits.. let's head back now, the forest is not safe anymore" the older male said as he sprawled across the forest floor, regaining his breathing.
"pant.. Yeah..pant.. ok" the younger male stood and dusted himself from the invisible dirt.
The two male walked side by side and out of the forest. Many strangers gave them weird looks especially directed to Jacob the older male, while looks of disgust were directed towards the younger male, Seth.
Seth tried to look down as if he didn't notice the glare coming from the people. He walked as if nothing happens. This however came unnoticed by Jacob who clenched his fist white. Seth saw the tense form of his friend so he ran a comforting hand around Jake's arm as if saying "it's okay". The older man relaxed and they made it out of the crowd and made their way to Seth's house.
Seth was living alone in an apartment, farthest from the town, away from the houses. His parents died when he was two years old and didn't know the reason of it. All he knew is that he grew up an orphan until he was old enough to earn his own money. He was bullied his entire life, be it in school with the kids or the people in his community. He didn't know why people hate him so much. But decided to ignore them and live his life. That decision made it easier when Jacob came into his life.
At first, Seth was suspicious of Jacob's abrupt decision to make friends with him. As far as he knew, he thought he was invisible to anyone's eyes. He thought Jacob was like everyone else who comes in and out of his life. But he was surprised when he wasn't. In fact, Jacob became even closer to Seth than ever.
Seth is guilty. He is guilty for harboring feelings from his only friend. He shouldn't feel this way. He knew how damaging the results are. He would not only lose his only friend but also he would be living a life dodging knives. The Blacks are wealthy and very powerful family. They own a lot of huge companies across the state. It would be stupid to mess around with the Blacks. It surprised him even more that the heir of the Black family befriended him with what many consider, lowest of the low.
To Seth, Jacob is almost too good to be true. He is nice, kind and very understanding. He did not want him to think that he only agreed to be friends with him because of his money like a parasite sucking out its victim in the shadows. Jacob is very generous and does not expect anything in return. All his good attributes make it more suspicious to anyone's stereotypical minds.
Seth couldn't help but feel wary in all the good things that happened in his life for the past few months. Living a nomadic life for fifteen years, his instinct had develop its own mind Trust is like gold for Seth, a luxury he can't afford or earn. It takes a lot of effort for him to gain the trust of a person, not like many would waste time on Seth.
Jacob on the other hand has few reasons why he wants Seth to be close to him, but that story will be in another day. For Jacob, Seth is the most caring, unselfish, kindest person he has ever met. He thought those characteristics only appear in fairy tale or shit, but he was wrong. There was one time when they walked around the town and saw a poor boy getting battered by few older boys of his age. Without hesitation, Seth stepped in and defended the poor boy and got himself hit in the process, that is until Jacob stepped in and stop the commotion. The boys were afraid of Jacob of course. Not only is Jacob capable of almost anything because of his status and power, but also Jacob is very huge towering almost any man of his age. Because of what he saw, the bravery and compassion Seth possess, he felt something warmed up inside him. And he was scared on what that strange feeling he felt would do to him.
Back to present, Seth and Jacob managed to return back to Seth's house without further unpleasant encounter. Jacob is almost six months friends with Seth and every day he felt closer and closer to the boy. He knew that he shouldn't be getting closer to Seth, he has his reasons. But couldn't help but felt drawn towards him. He hates that bittersweet feeling. Like any moment now, that foreign feeling would just destroy what he diligently earned for. It was sad but that was his reality.
"Hey Jacob, I hope you don't mind a sandwich for supper cause that's all I have" the boy grinned halfheartedly as he scratch his head sheepishly.
"I don't mind, but you do. You need to eat real food man, you're like eating that stuff every meal, you'll get sick from the lack of proper nutrients" he snatched the sandwich off Seth's hand and took a bite in it
Seth's face glowered as he dropped his eyes to the floor. Jacob munched up Seth's sandwich oblivious to Seth's current state. When he finally finished the sandwich, he returned his gaze back to Seth and almost instantly felt his heart wrenched. Seth's stomach growled loudly as Seth put both of his arms of his stomach trying to appease his hunger. Jacob felt ridiculously stupid; he just ate Seth's only food, feeling guilty, he immediately apologized for his insensitivity.
"I'm sorry I ate your sandwich" Jacob said in almost a whisper. For a while,there was a moment of silence. The silence broke out however when Seth said something "Yeah, you are right, I should go to the grocery first thing tomorrow morning" Seth lifted his eyes and met with Jacob's dark ones. They both smiled genuinely and Seth head into the sofa which have seen better days together with his apartment.
"Wait here, I'll be back" said Jacob as he disappeared outside the door. Seth slumped down on his sofa as he closed his drooping eyes, ignoring the constant murmuring of his stomach. Of what felt like hours but really minutes, said boy woke up from a sudden loud commotion in his apartment.
He slowly opened his eyes, adjusting slightly due to the sudden assault of light in his eyes. He heard loud footsteps and the creaking of chair being moved. Half-awake that he was, he mumbled the first thing that came in his mind.
"Am I robbed?" the young boy slowly raised his body. Rubbing his eyes with his balled fist trying to chase sleep away.
"You wish" the man grinned then went back to his doing
"What are you doing? What time is it? Why are you still here?" Seth bombarded Jacob questions without giving Jacob a chance to answer. He looked past Jacob on what he was doing
"I bought you grocery supplies that will last a week, its 12 midnight I think and I'm cooking you late night dinner" Jacob said nonchalantly while he added an ample amount of tomato sauce in the hot pan.
Seth felt like there were thousands of butterflies in his stomach. He felt his heartbeat beat fast and a rush of warmth ran his whole body. He was touched by what Jacob do to him. He is truly lucky to have him as his best friend and would be happy to be something more, he dreamed.
Like a cat watching fireflies, he watched Jacob intently, and couldn't help himself but asked as he slowly approach the older male.
"What are you cooking anyways?" his eyes glued on the pan. Jacob stopped his ministration and look at Seth knowingly
"Spaghetti, I think, ok honestly I don't know, it taste more like lasagna, or whatever this is, but I'm pretty sure it's non-toxic" he winked. Seth took a wooden spoon and gently dipped in the sauce and tastes it.
"More like baked macaroni, there is too much cheese" laughed Seth while Jacob mocked dropped the wooden spoon as if he was angry. He left the pan cooking.
"Hey! You'll burn it. He hastily turned the greasy broken handled stove off and went to the pile of clean plates. He took the boiled pasta and pour some sauce on top. He took another plate and repeated the process. He place one plate for Jacob and one plate for himself.
They ate the spaghetti silently, it was Jacob who broke the silence first. "I know you're wondering why I cook spaghetti when I should have cook more healthier foods instead, truth be told, I only know this stuff hehe" chuckled Jacob. Seth wondered what he's talking about and listened.
"Honestly, It never crossed my mind but now that you mentioned it, I could teach you some of the stuff I know" Seth offered then went back to gobbling down his food.
It was Jacob to finish first after his fourth plate. He looked at Seth who was eating spaghetti like there's no tomorrow he mentally chuckled at the sight in front of him, sauce sprawled around his mouth "cute"
At that very thought caused him to remember a vivid memory that happened almost six months ago.
Flashback
"Yo Jacob my man, how you doing with your chick, you're banging her good right?" slurred an overly drunk Paul. Two girls were clinging in his arms. The left girl kept sucking on Paul's biceps while the other girl lustily stared at Jacob's body while running his hand around Paul's crotch area
"Fuck off Paul, you reek alcohol" he pushed Paul away while he pinched his nose, ignoring the girl's lusty stare. He walked pass the dancing crowd while the blaring music deafened him
It was his birthday and his father decided to throw a huge party, all were invited and were present at that time except maybe one person. Jacob was tired, he didn't like to be stuck with many people, his head was hurting and the blaring sound and loud scream of people didn't help either. He took a seat on one of the hanging swinging chair in their garden as he escape the loud crowd inside.
He contemplated a bit how he should enjoy his birthday but couldn't find a reason.
"Miss her right?" a sudden voice surprised Jacob. He looked at the man and noticed it was Embry
"I don't know man, I haven't seen her like a year already. I don't know if I still love her or not" said Jacob as he slumped his body on the cushions, burying his head in the large pillow
"Well sucks to be you, your father is already planning out your engagement party" said Embry with pity in his eyes. Jacob didn't reply. The silence was a confirmation that the other man knew
Jacob let out a loud sigh "Should I be happy or not?" he asked Embry who looked at him not knowing the answer
A loud bang silenced the two. Coming towards them is no other than a drunk Paul. He practically dragged his body almost tumbling on his own feet, too much alcohol in his system.
"H-HEY, MY MAN JACOB" he said looking at Jacob with half lidded eyes. He drunkly raised his fisted hand for a bro fist but was ignored by Jacob
"What do you want Paul?" hissed Embry
"I'm not t-talking..hiccup.. talking to you dick" he glared at Embry who returned the glare back. Jacob patted Embry's shoulder calming him down
"What do you want Paul?" said Jacob with his anger contained voice
"Geez, why are you two bitchy, are you guys on your periods?" he laughed at his own question which he only received a glare from the two men.
"Anyways, it's your birthday, lighten up, don't get all emo on some girl. Hey, how about we play a game?" offered Paul grinning evilly
"Yeah right, how about we play whoever talk first loses?" said Embry tricking Paul to take the bait
"That's so lame..hiccup. I'm talking about a real dudes game" said Paul as he eyed the two men in front of him.
"As long as it doesn't concern about sex, porn and drugs I'm good" said Embry as he sighed defeated. Jacob looked at Embry who looked back at him. He then shifted his gaze on Paul "Count me in" he said unenthusiastically.
Paul grinned widely and pinched himself secretly so he wouldn't fall asleep. "Ok sissies, this game is called "Keep your Word" he grinned at himself before he continued, Jake and Embry looked at him already regretting the idea of participating Paul's wicked games
"So listen up, the rule of this game is that whatever the person say or order for that matter must be followed. More like a truth or dare, but that game is for kids, this game is for grown-ups" he said before pointing out "You" he pointed his index finger towards Jacob
Jacob looked at him and raised a brow "I want you to woo Seth and make him fall in love with you. When he confessed his "undying love" to you, kiss him in front of everyone in the town then humiliate him, that is if you're man enough and sure of your sexuality" Paul said challenging Jacob
Jacob could only look at him in disgust. Paul surprised himself again. Jacob could not help but confirmed how wicked and sick Paul's mind works. "That's bullshit, are you insinuating something?" growled Jacob who glared at Paul with full hatred
"Depends" Paul glared back "If you're sure you're straight, we wouldn't have a problem do we? And if you are worried about Seth's humiliation, are you sure that fag is worth your pride?" Paul smirked devilishly.
"Do it Jacob, redeem yourself. Prove yourself that you're not a disgusting faggot" Paul said as if he was confident Jake will fail.
Jacob was shaking mad. Paul just accused him for being gay. He's not gay. Not having a relationship for a year doesn't mean he's gay. He has past girlfriends before. And already have a fling with Bella. Why would Paul think of him as gay?
Jacob laughed. He laughed at that stupid idea. Embry looked at Jacob worriedly. "If I were considering the challenge, are you even sure Seth's gay?" Jacob said, trying to find a flaw in the game that would reconsider Paul taking the challenge back.
"I know one when I see one" said Paul his eyes never leaving Jacob's. Jacob glared at him. His mind was shouting to kill him
"So when's the deadline?" said Jacob without shifting his gaze away from Paul. Paul smirked when he heard this
"December, that would be six months from now. I know you can do it Jacob" Paul said with a straight face as if he was confident Jacob could do it. But Jacob knew better the façade on Paul's face. He can't wait to prove the son of a bitch wrong.
"Jake are you ok?"" Seth waved his hand in front of Jacob's face. Jake snapped awake in his little trance. He suddenly remembered where he was. He felt guilty knowing that he have to hurt the boy in front of him badly. He looked at the calendar and felt a little anxious, his deadline is already close. He looked at the time and is already two in the morning. He ran one hand on his short hair and let out an exasperated sigh.
"Seth, I'm going home" Jacob said tiredly
"Are you sure? It's too la.." he was cut when Jacob beat him to it
"Yes" He cut Seth before he finished. He went out ,closed the door and drove off with his car without looking back
On his drive back home, Jacob's hand gripped on the wheel tightly He was fuming mad. Why was he mad he didn't know. He wasn't mad at Seth nor Paul, He was mad at himself for being helpless on the situation, for accepting Paul's stupid challenge, for going to hurt Seth inevitably. He sped off the road and was lucky enough that there were no police patrolling the area.
Meanwhile, Seth on the other hand remained seated even after Jacob left. He stared in the space as he can't help the nagging feeling in his stomach. His intuition was shouting at him that something horribly bad is going to happen to him. Years of living alone had developed his unusual sixth sense. The impending doom that awaits him if he continue to be with Jacob, but refused to acknowledge it. How he wish he is wrong this time.
For once, what felt right to them pays the danger that lurks for every action they made. The only thing they can do for now, is hope that they can dodge the bullet together.
So that ends Chapter 1. I hope you enjoy.I'm still doubting if this story has potential though, it would be nice if you leave a review and tell me what you think if I continue or not. This is my very first fanfic. I know it's not perfect with many flaws with grammar itself but please bear it with me. I'm trying my best here. Please do correct me if you see errors that made your eye sore. Constructive criticism would be nice. :)