Disclaimer: I don't own any characters besides Jenna, her parents, the soccer team, and her friends/Ex's back home.
Summary: Jenna Flores isn't the type of girl that falls hard for a guy. Yeah, she's had a serious boyfriend or two; but they always hurt her in the end. Since she came to Forks, one guy has caught her eye. And she can't stop thinking about him. Will he be the first guy to really get her and break down her barrier? EdwardxOC
Author's Note: Thank you for everyone who has reviewed, and to those who haven't, Why not? Okay anyway here is the next chapter and I hope you enjoy!
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Chapter 9
The waves crash on the rocky beach as I remain stock still in my seat. Okay, so it's pretty much obvious that I'm over my anger right now. I'm just really shocked and confused. Jake is actually a huge dog…and surprisingly…I'm okay with it. I mean, just before Jake explained that what he and his pack do it protect people; not attack them like all the horror stories say. But what I'm confused about is…where's the danger again? I must have missed it…was it the whole short-tempered thing. Cause if that's the only problem I don't see why he and his 'brothers' can't just take and anger management class.
"Jenna?" Jake whispers my name breaking the tangent my mind was going off on, "Are you okay?"
"Yeah," I nod my head. Apparently I didn't look so sure because he still wears a worried expression on his face. "No really Jake, I'm okay. So since I know now…we can be friends right?" I peak up at him through my eyelashes and wear an unsure smile. Jake's face immediately softens (The smile works every time!). Then his face breaks out into his trademark grin. Before I know it he stands up, bringing me with him, and grasps me in a bone crushing hug. I hug him back tightly until I notice that it is literally bone-crushing. "Jake," I gasp, "Some air would be nice!"
"Oh, opps." Jake releases me and places me on the ground. Am I really that light to him? I take the hug for a yes. Jake grabs my hand and we begin to walk down the length of the beach. He catches me up with what has been going on with the Pack.
"So, how is life in Forks?" Jake asks.
"It's been pretty good," I say, "oh, and the varsity girls soccer team is going to States."
"That's great!" Jake says. He understands how important soccer is to me. I used to talk about the team and our wins all the time back in the garage.
"Do you think that one day when you out in your wolf form that I can come and tag along?"
"Why would you wan to do that?"
"I don't know," I shrug, "It all seems so interesting."
"Well I'm glad you look at the whole situation from that point of view. But no, it's to dangerous." The talk about the wolf pack ends there. I guess I understand. Jake probably wants to have at least some normalcy. It was around 9:30 when we arrived back at Jacob's house. Now that everything is back to normal with Jake; I need to find a way to change things with Edward. But how…
"Jake?"
"Yeah, Jenna?" Jake answers from his front door.
"Are you doing anything on this coming Saturday?" I ask nonchalantly. I lean against my car door.
"Nope, I'm free."
"Would you like to go to a dance with me?"
"Uhh," Jake says with a smirk on his lips.
"As good friends as mean."
"Yeah, sounds like fun." I leave Jakes house with the music blasting and the windows rolled down. I really hope that Edward is the jealous type; because that way this plan will run smoothly.
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The school cafeteria was nosier than any normal Monday. Normally, Monday is the day where some students are still recovering from their weekend activities. It's not uncommon to see a student sleeping with their head face down on the cool table top. I guess there weren't any great parties this weekend. Edward sits on my left talking animatedly to Emmett over hunting or hiking. While Alice (who sits across from me talks to Aimee and Kate on my right. The lunch table is very different from how it started. Alice and I sit in the middle, considering how we talk to both parties. The Cullen family sit on the left side with Rosalie on the very end. While my soccer friends sit on my right. Even Chris and Kyle, Kate's boyfriend, joined our table. Coincidentally, our new table isn't very far off from my old one with the rest of the jocks. So the guys can still talk to their other friends.
"Jenna," Alice catches my attention with her soft voice, "How was your meeting with Jake?" I feel Edward stiffen at my side at the sound of his name. For some reason Edward doesn't like him.
"It went really well," I answer and take another sip of my cola, "We patched everything up and we're close friends again."
"But he ditched you for like a month," Kyle pipes in, "I'm not sure I could forgive a friend so easily." He finishes his thought with a shake of his head.
"Yeah, but he had a really good reason," I said. Edward still hasn't relaxed since Alice brought Jake up.
"So, when are we going to meet this guy anyway?" Aimee asks. "I mean if he's friends with you then he must at least be somewhat cool." Some people at the table laugh.
"Actually you'll be able to meet him next Saturday," I say as a smirk rises at the corner of my lips, "I asked him to come to the winter dance with me." I didn't think it was possible but Edward straitened even more. I turned my head slightly so Edward couldn't see the slight satisfaction in my eyes. However, Alice did and shook her head in a knowing way. The Bell rings signaling the end of lunch period. The table disperses and I walk outside of the cafeteria with Edward.
"You're going to the Winter dance right?" I ask as I adjust the strap of my backpack.
"Yes, along with the rest of my siblings." He answers with a polite smile. He's always so good but I see the slight tension in his golden eyes. Why don't you like Jacob?
"Why must direct your thoughts at me?"
"Why won't you answer my question?" Edward chuckles and shakes his head.
"I just know that Jacob black and some of his friends are dangerous. You should be careful around him."
"Like I should be careful around you?" I ask as we reach the door to our Pre-Cal classroom.
"Yes." Edward answers with a very serious expression.
"I'm not your everyday damsel in distress," I whisper as some students pass us.
"I cannot."
"Give me some credit. I'm stronger than that and you know it." Edward just silently looks at me with the same serious expression. I wordlessly sit down in my seat in the classroom and Edward does the same in his seat directly behind me. I didn't talk or direct any my thoughts for the rest of the school day.
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It is Wednesday afternoon. Aimee is walking ahead with Kate and Meg toward the soccer field. It's our last practice before we go to states next week. Silently Alice falls into step next to me. How does her and her family do that? "It has been two days and you haven't spoken to Edward once. The pat two lunch times you convinced Emmett to sit on your left side; which is Edward's spot. And he told me that you even avoid thinking of him. Why are you are giving my brother the cold shoulder?"
"He doesn't trust me enough to get close to me."
"Oh Jenna," Alice sighs, "It's not that. Not at all."
"Really, than what is it?" I stop and turn to face her. Alice sighs and her golden eyes that are so often filled with laughter turn sad.
"He doesn't trust himself."
"Huh?"
"Look. I have to go but trust me when I say that Edward really cares for you. Even though he is being difficult now, he will come around. I'm sure of it."
"Okay, Alice. We're still on for tonight, right?" Alice smiles widely.
"I'm always able to go on a shopping trip. I'll meet you and Aimee at 6." Alice turned and trotted toward the parking lot. I followed the rest of the girls to mid-field and felt excited for the upcoming trip to Port Angeles.
I drive by the stores of Port Angeles in the light rain.
"I just love dress shopping!" Alice chirped excitedly from the back seat. Aimee and I nod our heads and agree. "Oh park here, This boutique is the best one in all of Port Angeles." Alice points to a cozy looking store and I do as she says. "Guaranteed we'll find our dresses here." We get out of the car and enter the store. It is a really nice looking place. The walls are a warm beige and the tile floor is a smooth white. Wine colored suede couches surround a glass low table in the front corner and the racks surround the walls in an array of colors.
"Whoa," I say under my breath. "Do you guys know what kind you are looking for?"
Aimee is the first to answer, "I know that I want a cute little black dress." She is looking through a rack on the right side through a bunch of cocktail dresses.
"I'm looking for something blue," Alice says from right beside me, "What about you Jenna?"
"I'm not sure," I answer as I pick up an cute emerald green one, "I think I want something red. You know, to stand out." We find a few dresses we like and go to the changing rooms. After a few tries Aimee comes out with her final pick. It is gorgeous. It is a halter with thin spaghetti straps. The skirt is made of a thin see-through material in a gorgeous print. (AN: All dresses are on my profile)
"I think that this is the one," Aimee says with a huge smile.
"You are precisely correct," Alice says smiling with a hand on her hip. I nod in agreement as Aimee steps infront of the 3-way mirror and looks at her reflection.
"You need to buy that one Aimee. I love how it contrasts with your blonde hair, too." I say from my seat on the comfy black arm chair across from the mirror. "I'm going to go out and look some more." I say to my two best girlfriends and walk back to a rack that I saw with cute stuff before. I pick up a deep blue dress. It is simple but very elegant looking considering that it's not a full length dress. It has an empire waist with to thick straps made off soft material. The skirt is made of the same soft fabric. "Alice!" I call to her and motion for her to come over. "I think I found your dress." She takes the hanger from me and gives the dress a once over.
"Jenna, I absolutely love you," Alice hugs me tightly, "well more than I already did I mean." I laugh as she practically skips back to the fitting rooms. A few minutes pass before I come across a dress the exact color as red wine.
"I think I just found my dress, too." The dress is also a halter with spaghetti straps with layers a sheer fabric that comes down a little below the knee at different lengths. It is perfect. I quickly go to the fitting rooms and try it on. When I come out of the stall Alice and Aimee are sitting in the chairs with their dresses in their laps.
"Hott!" Aimee shouts when she see's me in it.
"So true," Alice agrees, "Edward will go insane that he didn't ask you to the dance in time." I look up from where I was admiring it in the mirrors.
"Wait," I turn around to face my friends, "Edward was planning to ask me to the Winter Dance?"
"Well he was struggling with it," Alice nods, "He was to slow though."
"Both Edward and Jacob will die," Aimee comments, "And that dress really shows off your chest well." We all burst out in laughter.
"I can't believe you said that," I shake my head at Aimee as I re-enter the stall.
"I learned from you!" she shouts loud enough for me to hear. We left the shop with shopping bags in our hands and wide smalls. I cannot wait till the Winter Dance. I should be a lot of fun. I can't wait to see Edward's face.
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I am REALLY sorry that it took so long for me to update. I had major writers block and a bad case of laziness. I will really try to update sooner and get the ball rolling between Jenna and Edward lol. I think I'll just skip to the dance next chapter…and then it's the meadow scene!! (the one in the prologue) Well, it's the meadow scene done my way.