A/N: I think this chapter was compeletly rushed, but I'm happy with it. Hope you like it! :)
I frantically ran around the house grabbing empty beer cans and throwing them away. I cleaned the table in the living room and then headed to my room. It was a disaster. I picked up all the stray clothes and threw them in the closet.
"Jacob, what the hell are you doing?"
I turned to find my Dad looking at me, extremely confused.
"Kenna's coming over." I responded.
"So you're ...cleaning?"
"This is a man's house dad... It's a disaster!"
"I see... Well..."
He was interupted by a knock the door. It had to be Kenna. I ran towards the door, stopping to check my appearance in a mirror , then yanking the door open. Embry and Quil. I sighed in disappointment.
"Jake calm down!" Dad said.
"You seem disappointed?" Quil questioned.
"He's waiting on Akenna."
"Akenna? Really? She's talking to you?" Embry asked surprised.
"Yeah I went and saw her this morning... She's coming over anytime now."
"After what you did... You better not screw this up!" Quil reminded me.
"Clearly." I snapped.
"Jacob, let's talk for a moment." Dad motioned for me to follow him.
I did as he asked and followed him to the living room. I sat on the couch next to his wheelchair.
"Jacob... Listen. Things didn't go so well last time and they haven't been so great lately. If you're looking to make this work take It slow. Don't rush anything. Take your time with her."
"I know Dad. I learned my lesson." I laughed lightly.
"I love you Jacob and I don't want to see you hurt anymore. Don't get me wrong. I love Isabella but shes not going to be yours...and Akenna was there before Bella."
"Shes here!" Quil and Embry yelled.
I stood slowly as butterflies filled my stomach. I almost felt sick. So many thoughts flooded my mind. And then there she was. Kenna's black hair was pulled up half way and curled. She wore a pair of dark blue jeans and a black button up shirt with a tank under it. I smiled. She was different yet she seemed so different.
"Hey Boys!" She smiled, hugging them.
She turned and came towards me and smiled awkwardly.
"Hey Billy."
"Hello Akenna." Dad said.
"Jake were leaving! Party at La Push Beach tonight!" The guys called as they walked out the door.
"Yeah...maybe." I waved at them.
Kenna watched them leave and then turned to me.
"They haven't changed much." She said.
"No...not at all." I shook my head.
"Well Charlie's coming to get me so we can watch the game. I'll leave you two alone to talk." Dad said, as he headed to the front door.
I watched him leave and then turned back to Kenna. She was playing with a stray string on her jeans. She inhaled sharply...she did that when she was nervous or caught off gaurd. I didn't really know what to say or how to start a decent conversation with her. I didn't want to bring up the past. Her eyes wondered around the living room and settled on a picture of both of our parents holding us as infants. She smiled.
"I love that picture." Her voice was just above a whisper.
"Yeah...it was the day we met." I reminded her.
Kenna nodded. "Jake...can I be honest with you?"
"Of course Kensey, you know that."
"It was two years ago last week...and it was strange how you showed up today...I've been thinking about you a lot lately. I see your Dad a lot and...I miss you." She said softly.
"I miss you too..." I smiled.
She smiled, biting her lip.
"I miss the way we used to be...I miss things the way they were..."
"Yeah..." I agreed.
Things were a lot easier and more stable when it was just me and Kenna...
"Can I take you out?" I blurted.
Kenna's eyes opened wide as if she were in shock, "I don't know Jake..."
"C'mon...just let me take you to dinner...just you and me...and food."
"I'd rather go to that party at the beach...not as akward." She responded.
"We can do that." I shrugged.
I helped Kenna down the rocky path to the beach. I could already hear Leah bitching about something as always. We made our way towards the center of the sand where our friends sat.
"Akenna! Jake! You made it!" Quil yelled.
"Yeah, she talked me into coming." I shrugged as he handed me a beer.
"Your usual madam?" Embry asked Kenna.
"Um..you remember what I drink?" She raised an eyebrow.
"Yes ma'am, we brought the Jack just for you!" Quil laughed.
"Awesome." She nodded as they sprinted off to make her drink.
She looked at me as Leah and Seth raced towards us.
"Jacob, nice of you to join us!" Leah said, eyeing Kenna. "And you little miss, I haven't seen you in quite some time."
"Yeah, it's been awhile." Kenna said, looking out at the water.
Seth grinned devilishly.
"Don't even think about it Seth." Kenna smirked, not looking away from the water.
"Damn!" Seth sighed.
Embry returned with Kenna's drink. He leaned in close to her ear.
"Extra Jack for your nerves." He whispered, just enough that I could hear him.
"Thanks Em." She smiled.
"Leah, Seth, c'mon." Embry said, as he walked away.
"So...where is everyone else?" Kenna asked.
"Paul will be here later I think with Emily and Sam..."
"Cool."
"Jake, come here!" Quil called.
He motioned for me to join him and Embry a few yards away. I looked at Kensey.
"Go...don't worry about me." She smiled.
I nudged her with my elbow before taking off. I looked back once more before joining them.
"Hey...so what happend?" Embry asked.
"Nothing much...she said she missed me." I responded.
"That's good man...she belongs with you...we told you that this entire time." Quil said.
I looked back towards here. She was sitting facing the water, playing with the sand infront of her. She wasn't looking...she was thinking. I smiled. She was so beautiful. I wanted to tell her how badly I wanted to be with her. I couldn't...it was to soon. I watched her take a drink from her cup and look up at me. I smiled, she returned the gesture.
"I'm gonna go back over to her now." I said.
*KPOV*
I took another drink in attempt to calm myself down. Why the hell was I still in love with him? My heart skipped a beat everytime he was around. The butterflies in my stomach grew when he looked into my eyes.
"What are you doin?" Jake asked, sitting beside me.
"Nothing..just sitting..."
"Well that doesn't seem like much fun." He smiled. "Wanna go for a walk?"
I nodded,causing his smile to spread. God I loved him smile. He knew that. I stood and dusted myself off. At first it was awkward. I walked a few feet away from him, not sure how close he wanted to be. He would glance up every few minutes and smile. My heart raced each time. Jacob Black was going to kill me that way.
"So..." He said as we passed a large rock that separated the beach into a secluded area.
"So...?" I shrugged.
We both laughed a little. He stopped walking suddenly and turned to face me. I kept my eyes on the sand at my feet. He walked closer and gently lifted my face to see him. He was atleast a foot an a half above me...how had he gotten so tall? His dad wasn't even that tall. Why was I concerned with his height all of a sudden?
"Kensey...I don't want this to be weird. I want things to go back the way they were. I want to be friends again. I'm sorry things changed and I never meant for those things to happen. But I'm really really sorry."
My heart pounded quickly as Jake's eyes stared into mine. I swallowed the lump forming in my throat. I needed to say tell him my feelings now while I had whiskey in me or I'd lose my nerve. I downed my cup and let the whiskey burn for a moment then looked up at Jake.
"I'm still in love with you! I miss when it was just you and me...and I know you probably don't feel that way but I never stopped..."
His eyes widened as the processed what I had just said. He looked for a moment. Oh shit. I screwed this up already...my chance was gone.
"I'm sorry Jake...I didn't...I just..."
"No Kensey! No...I...I still have feelings for you. I do!" He stammered.
"But?" I raised an eyebrow.
I prepared my heart to sink slowly...
"Okay shit...Dad said to take it slow but that went out the window..." Jake mumbled.
Tears were forming in my eyes for let down. If he didn't return my feelings then things wouldn't be much different than the last two years and I'd be okay...right? Before I could even think straight Jacob's lips were on mine. I nearly passed out right then and there. He pulled me close and held me in his embrace. I wasn't sure how to react, so I just kissed until he pulled away. He was smiling. My Jacob...he was smiling at me.
"I'm confused." I blurted, before I knew what was coming out of my mouth.
"I still have feeling for you Kensey. I want to try again...I want this to work."
This was happening way to fast...I had to be dreaming. Jacob had really come back to me? Really?
"Only if you make me a promise."
"Okay." Jacob nodded.
"Don't leave this time..."
"I won't." He shook his head.
"Swear." I asked, hesitantly.
"Swear." He agreed.
A/N: Whoooo! :) reviews? Oh and to NOelly, not he hasn't imprinted on Kenna...yet! ;) Next chapter will be better!
