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Chapter 10: Without You

Jake's POV – Please just listen to 'Last to Know' by The Wanted... on repeat... all chapter... to get Jake's POV!

Chloe's POV

The air hostess glared at me as I left the plane. I wasn't surprised after the massive freak out I'd had most of the way through the flight. As soon as I had stepped on the plane I knew that I had made the wrong choice. I should have stayed and waited for Jake, I should have apologised properly, I should have done everything completely differently. But I didn't and now I was on the other side of the country regretting everything.

"Chloe?" I heard a woman's voice say as I left the arrivals section.

"Huh?" I said spinning round.

"Hello Chloe, I'm Mrs Oliver from child protective services. My colleague, Miss Haverstock, told me everything. Would you like to meet your new family?" I stared at the lady in front of me in complete bewilderment.

"Now?" I gasped. Everything was happening too fast, I had no control.

"Why of course pet! Right, if you'd just follow me" I stumbled after the woman.

I was fed up of the ridiculous names that these government women were giving me. First Miss Haverstock and her 'sweetheart' nonsense and now this Mrs Oliver who just called me 'pet'. I was no one's pet. I was fuming by the time Mrs Oliver had taken me over to a small group of people.

"Here we are pet, this is the Turner family, Mr and Mrs, obviously, and their daughter Leanne. I'm sure you'll be perfectly happy with them" said Mrs Oliver brightly which made me scowl.

"Hi Chloe! You can call us John and Faye" said the man.

I smiled slightly and cast my eyes across them. John Turner looked about 50 with balding grey hair and about 5'9". Faye Turner was very pretty with mousy brown hair, a narrow face and glasses and about 5'6". Leanne Turner looked a bit older than me with long blonde hair, her looks mainly from her mother and she was about 5'6" as well. And then there was me, standing out like a sore thumb. The native American stuck with the typically white family. Great.

The Turners kept trying to make conversation on the car ride to their house but I wasn't in the mood. All I could think of was that last conversation with Jake. I jumped when I felt a hand on my arm.

"Hey, are you ok?" asked Leanne with what sounded like genuine concern in her voice.

"Yeah, it's just been a mad day" I mumbled wiping at my face. I hadn't realised that I had been crying.

"I'm sure you'll find your place here" said Leanne reassuringly.

I just smiled back trying not to think too far into the future. I went back to staring out of the window. Everything was the exact opposite of La Push. It was sunny, hot and dry. There were palm trees everywhere and the soil was more like dust. I think I preferred the dark, wet, dull surroundings of home, except it wasn't home anymore. Miami was home.

John pulled the car into the drive of a massive yellow house. My jaw dropped open when he said that was where they lived. I stumbled out of the car, making comparisons with my house in La Push at every turn.

"Welcome to your new home Chloe!" exclaimed Faye as we entered through the giant front door.

"It's huge" I breathed looking around the entrance hall.

"Well, it's home" said John jovially as he dragged my case inside.

"Now we've got two spare rooms so you can choose whichever you like best. I'll get Leanne to show you around" said Faye clapping her hands together and turning to her daughter, "would you mind?"

"Course not" said Leanne, "come on Chloe"

I followed Leanne through the house and up a flight of stairs. It was all so light and spacious and well... weird. I found out Leanne was 17 with her eighteenth in a month. At least I would have someone I knew at the local school. Leanne was actually really nice and I found myself thinking that if life had been different, I would have had a loving family just like the Turners.

I chose the smaller room for my bedroom, all the space in the big room had freaked me out. I started unpacking my case while Leanne sat and chatted.

"I'll introduce you to everyone so you get to know a few people. Oh and I have to introduce you to Tim! We've been going out for five months, I think you'll like him" said Leanne getting a dreamy expression on her face.

I could feel the tears welling as I put some clothes in the wardrobe.

"Oh, I'm sorry! I tend to ramble! Chloe? What's wrong?" said Leanne nervously.

"Oh, it's nothing, seriously, just tired" I said shrugging and blinking back the tears. There was a pause and I looked at Leanne who had a thoughtful look on her face.

"You left a guy behind, huh?" she said smiling sympathetically.

I nodded and sighed.

"Sheesh, that has got to suck! So what's he like?" asked Leanne patting the spot next to her.

I sat down and fidgeted with a skirt I was holding. Maybe talking about everything would make it better? I had to try and get over him at least.

"He's called Jake and he's amazing. I kind of always had a crush on him but I was in with the wrong crowd and stuff so he never noticed me" I shuddered at the memory of how I used to act.

"So what made you change?" said Leanne squeezing my hand.

"I don't know. I guess I was fed up of being someone I really wasn't so I stopped trying to be that person and just let myself be me. That didn't go down too well with anyone and I sort of got shunned but then this one guy helped me through it all"

"Was that Jake?"

"No, his best friend, Embry. I met Jake properly because of Embry and well, things just went on from there" I said blushing.

"Aww, that's so sweet! Do you have a picture of him?" said Leanne clutching her heart which made me smile.

I nodded and pulled out my phone. I flicked through the photo album until I found my favourite one of Jake and held it out for Leanne to see. Her jaw dropped.

"Woah. That's Jake?" she said looking at me in disbelief.

I grinned and nodded as her eyes snapped back to the picture.

"He is hot! You did good girl" she said bumping my shoulder.

"Yeah, but I hurt him and now I'll never get to see him again" I whispered feeling the tears building up again.

"Hey, don't worry, I'm sure you will" said Leanne wrapping her arms around me and hugging me.

"I hope so" I muttered with a shrug.

"There's always a way" said Leanne, "right, enough of the depressing stuff! Let's head out. I'll show you around town"

I spent the rest of the day being shown around the neighbourhood. It seemed like Leanne was one of the most popular people in the world. Everyone said hello to her and I felt more and more alone in the sea of faces. Whenever Leanne stopped to talk to anyone I would take out my phone and just look longingly at the handsome face that smiled that beautiful smile. Every time I looked at his face it made my chest tighten uncomfortably. I had to start getting over him.

"Hey mum, we're back" yelled Leanne as soon as we got in.

"Oh hey girls, how was your afternoon?" asked Faye giving us both a hug, which surprised me.

"It was good thanks. Oh, and Emily Jenkins wanted to know when she can pop by with that list of arrangements for the fete" said Leanne before striding into the kitchen.

I stood nervously in the entrance hall, not wanting to intrude on the family and feeling very awkward and out of place. I didn't know whether to go into the kitchen or just slip away to my room. Just as I had decided to make my escape, Faye popped her head out of the kitchen doorway.

"You alright Chloe?"

"I guess, it's just a lot to take in" I sighed and tried to smile.

"I know, it must be hard" said Faye sitting on a bench and patting the space next to her, "it can't have been easy for you just being moved about like you have been, but we just want you to be happy"

"Yeah, and I am really grateful, but I didn't expect it" I said kicking at the floor.

"Leanne says you've left someone very special behind" said Faye softly, wrapping her arm round my shoulders.

I nodded, feeling the ache in my chest swell and burn painfully. It had got worse as the day went on and didn't show any sign of letting up.

"Well, you can use the telephone anytime you like. It's important to keep hold of special people in your life" said Faye.

"Thanks" I said smiling, "do you mind if I just go to bed? I'm kind of tired and I don't feel so good"

"Oh of course, there's some Tylenol in the bathroom cabinet if you need it" said Faye getting up.

I stood as well and made my way upstairs. I grabbed the bottle of pills and took one hoping that by morning I would feel better. I didn't put my proper pyjamas on, but instead opted for one of Jake's old t shirts that I'd brought with me. I crawled into bed and pulled the covers over my head. The t shirt still smelt of Jake and I breathed it in. I felt the tears welling but I didn't bother holding them in. I cried myself to sleep that night. And the night after that. In fact I cried every single night I was in Miami.

"Morning Chloe" said John from behind his morning paper, "you all set for today?"

"Yeah I think so" I said quietly as I grabbed some toast.

"Well, just remember to talk loudly so everyone can hear you and you'll do just fine" said John with a smile.

Today I had a major presentation to do for science. I had never been the brightest spark in the box and my confidence levels had dropped to nonexistent since my arrival in Miami. It was my second week here and I hadn't had long to prepare any work. Everyone else had been given all term so I was majorly stressing out about it.

The walk to school seemed to fly by no matter how much I dragged my feet and I was soon sat at the bench in first period science with clammy palms and a tight chest.

"Chloe, you're up now" called out Mr Evans.

I walked slowly to the front of the class, my poster clutched in my hands. I pinned it to the board and turned to face the class. I took a deep breath and opened my mouth. Nothing came out.

"Miss Hill, when you're ready" prompted Mr Evans, making the class snicker.

I swallowed and tried to smile but it came out more of a grimace. I looked at the floor and began mumbling about the immune system, pointing at the poster occasionally.

"Ok, thankyou Chloe, you can sit down now" said Mr Evans with a sigh.

I shuffled back to my seat and prayed for the ground to swallow me up. I met up with Leanne in the corridor and she asked how the presentation went. I just brushed it off and escaped to the English block. The rest of the day passed slowly. Why is it that when you don't want something to happen, time speeds up, but when you want everything to hurry up, it does the opposite? So annoying.

I hadn't made any friends. People had tried to talk to me but I was unresponsive to anything so they just left me alone after a while. Leanne was different though. She stuck by me through everything and wasn't bothered by my lack of communication. I had met Tim and he was nice enough.

I hadn't made any phone calls since I'd left Washington but I made up my mind that I would as soon as I got in. As I sat through last period Spanish, I thought of everyone I would call. I would start with Kim, then maybe Emily and if I was feeling brave, Jake. I was snapped out of my thoughts by the teacher snapping her fingers in my face.

"Sorry?" I asked.

"I asked you to recite the second passage from page 62"

My jaw dropped. I had no idea how to speak Spanish, it was always French that I took. I tried to read the words but it just came out in a jumble of sounds resulting in everyone laughing at me and the teacher just getting more irate.

"I think you need to spend a little more time studying and less time with your head in the clouds" snapped the teacher. I had no idea what her name was, I was too busy thinking of my phone calls.

Luckily the bell went and I could escape from class. Leanne met me out in the parking lot and we started the walk home.

"So how did it go?" said Leanne, linking her arm through mine.

"Crap" I mumbled, staring at the concrete under our feet.

"Well, at least it's out the way right? Anyway, I'm going out with Tim and Bev tonight. Fancy joining? I think Bev's cousin will be there and I think you'll like him" she finished with a wink.

"Umm, no thanks, I need to study" I said quietly. I didn't want another guy in my life, well, unless it was Jake.

"Oh, ok, well maybe next time then" said Leanne brightly. It was as if nothing could dampen her spirits.

That night I was alone in the house for the first time since my arrival. Leanne was out with her friends and John and Faye had gone to some charity dinner. I sat staring at the phone for a while before I actually picked up the receiver. I took a deep breath and started dialling Kim's number. I slammed the receiver back down after pressing the third number. My heart was pounding and I knew exactly why. It wasn't Kim I wanted to talk to, even though I did, I needed Jake. I took the receiver and began furiously typing in his number. I held my breath as I listened to the dial tone.

"Hello?"

I couldn't breathe. He sounded terrible. His voice had lost any trace of happiness and I felt guilt wash over me.

"Hello? Look if this is some sort of joke then-"

"It's not a joke" I whispered.

There was silence. A long, loud, very awkward silence. My heart stopped. I had made the wrong choice. I shouldn't have called him, he didn't want to talk to me. I nearly put the handset down when I heard him speak again.

"Chloe?"

"Yeah" I breathed out, a lump rising in my throat.

"Are you ok?" he sounded slightly panicked and I felt the first tear trickle down my face.

"No" I said before bursting into tears. Just hearing his voice made me miss him that much more.

"What's wrong?"

"I miss you so much" I sobbed pathetically, clutching the receiver tighter as if it would make Jake magically appear.

"I miss you too" said Jake so quietly that I had to try and stop the hysterical crying to hear him properly.

"I shouldn't have got on the plane" I choked out, "I want to come home"

"I went to the airport, just in case" whispered Jake and I felt myself drowning in the guilt that I felt.

"Jake I'm so sorry. It all just happened and I didn't know what to do and she made me leave straight away and... Jake I'm so, so, so sorry" I wailed, smacking my head on the wall a few times.

"Chloe, nothing is your fault, so please stop beating yourself up about it" pleaded Jake as I continued to hit my head, "no seriously Chloe, stop it, I can hear you"

"Sorry" I whispered, collapsing on the floor.

"So, we're cool? No hard feelings or anything?" asked Jake nervously.

"Jake, it was me that said the cruel words, I should be asking you that" I said with a sniffle.

"It was my fault-"

"Jacob Black, it was not your fault. You told me something about yourself that you can't help and I was a total bitch for freaking out like I did. Do you have any idea how much I regret saying what I did? I wanted to call you up the day after but I was too chicken to even do that. I wish I'd just swallowed my stupid pride and just done it. I think that was the number one biggest mistake ever was breaking up with you, and I understand if you don't want me back but Jake, I lo- really like you and oh god, umm, yeah" I finished off lamely, slapping my forehead at the words that nearly came out of my mouth.

There was silence. My mind was racing. Oh shit. I'd already told him I loved him. How the hell had I forgotten that? I bet he's hung up, he's definitely hung up, he-

"I love you Chloe"

My mouth dropped open. I tried to form words but nothing was coming out, instead I just looked like a fish out of water.

"Chloe?" asked Jake sounding really worried. Then I realised how bad it must seem if I wasn't saying anything after he's just told me that he loves me. Oh my god, Jacob Black freaking loves me!

"I love you too Jake" I breathed out, a grin stuck across my face.

"You have no idea how much that means to me" the relief obvious in Jake's voice.

"Excuse me? I think I'm the lucky one here" I exclaimed.

"No way! You love me, therefore that makes me one very lucky guy" he said, making me snort.

"Yeah but I always liked you, so therefore I am in fact the lucky one"

"Ok, so we're both lucky and- wait, what? You always liked me? Since when?"

"Umm, since like... you know what, it doesn't matter" I mumbled, feeling my face going red.

"It matters to me" said Jake softly.

"Ok, fine, maybe since fifth grade. You saw a bruise on my arm and asked if I was ok and then you played with me the rest of break time" I said very quickly with my eyes shut.

"So we were friends?"

"No, you only played with me that one time. You had your friends and I just got dragged into the wrong crowd" I sighed.

"Oh. I'm sorry" said Jake sounding incredibly sad.

"What are you sorry for? We found each other in the end and that's all that matters, right?" I said in shock.

"Too right" said Jake laughing lightly, "I wish I was with you"

"I wish I was with you more" I said adamantly.

"Are you ever coming back?" asked Jake, his voice shaking slightly.

"Of course" I said with determination. There was a silence.

"I have to tell you something else" he said quietly.

"Ok, but you're making it sound like the end of the world" I laughed nervously.

"I just don't want to freak you out like last time"

"You're freaking me out by not telling me"

"Ok, I'll say it quickly. There's this thing called imprinting, it's where we sort of get shown our soul mate, like the person who is our perfect match, a shove in the right direction" said Jake all in one breath.

"That's amazing!" I told Jake, and to me it did seem amazing. To be able to have your soul mate shown to you would be great, no more heart break or anything like that.

"Yeah, it is" breathed Jake.

"So, why are you telling me all this?" I was slightly confused.

"Because I imprinted... on you Chloe"

My mouth dropped open but I could feel the smile spreading across my face. If Jake had imprinted on me then that meant that we were perfect for each other. I was more than happy to accept this.

"Chloe? You still there?"

"I love you so much Jacob Black" I yelled into the phone.

"You-you're ok with this?" he asked, but I could hear the smile in his voice.

"Hell to the yes!" I yelled again.

"Chloe, are you alright in there?" my head snapped to the door when I heard John's voice.

"Yeah, sorry John, I'm just on the phone" I called back.

"Ok, well don't be too long, we're having a barbeque shortly" he said and I could hear him clicking his tongs together.

"You've got to go?" asked Jake sadly.

"Yeah" I sighed, "but can I phone you every day? I'm going crazy out here without you"

"Me too! It's insane, it's like I'm not really here"

"That's just it! Oh, I better go, I can hear John getting ruffled" I said quickly.

"Ok, oh and of course you can phone every day! If I don't hear from you, I'll be knocking on your door! Oh, wait, I never asked. Where are you?"

"Remind me never to call you then! I'd much rather have you knocking on the door! Oh, Miami, but don't worry I'll be back before you know it" I said quickly.

"Woah. That's far" said a stunned Jake.

"Oh, Jake I really have to go" I said as Faye appeared in the doorway waving burgers at me.

"Ok, I love you Chloe" he said softly.

"Love you too Jake" I said with a goofy smile on my face, "bye"

I hung up and skipped outside. I was on cloud nine and I felt happier and healthier than I had done since I arrived. The Turners noticed my dramatic change of mood but they weren't complaining. Leanne had invited Tim, Bev and Bev's cousin, Robbie. I got along with them better than I had ever done and Leanne was right, Robbie was nice and I did like him. One problem to her carefully thought out match making plan, Robbie was gay. He also turned out to be one of the best friends I would make in Miami. Life was looking up for a change.

A/N: How was it? I know, the phone conversation went on for a year, but that would happen in real life! And now Jake and Chloe are back together! Who's happy about that? I was going to drag it out but I'm not great at suspense! Also, if you didn't listen to the song that was Jake's POV, then go listen now! Be little lemmings and follow each other to an online music player!

Also... can anyone give me some ideas for what should happen to Chloe while she's in Miami? Thankyou!

Please review!

-Lem x