Jacob: Damn, do you think you could have made this chapter any shorter?

Me: I can if i cut out your part.

Jacob: Fine, fine. I'll shut up. Anyways, don't you think you're pushing it a little? Two chapters in five days. It's a miracle for you.

Me: Oh, Jake, Shut up! I'm doing better. Skipping out on my homework because of it, but still better.

Jacob: Don't mind about the homework thing. I do it all the time and I still pass.

Me: Yeah, and with straight Ds, too. It's a wonder everyone thinks your an idiot. I mean, I just think you're a complete moron.

Quil: I agree.

Me: Hey, Quil, where's everyone else gone?

Quil: Actually, I haven't seen any of them in a while. Last time I saw them, they were walking to Samantha's house. Something about helping her dad paint her room. They had black, paint, though, if that helps!!

Samantha: They're painting my bedroom BLACK??

Quil: Huh, maybe that's what it is. But, you know, that is a little far-fetched. Why do you think that?

Samantha: Atera, if you do not run your fat butt over there and stop them, so help you.

Quil: Well, what do you want me to tell them?

Samantha: Just remind them I'm a werewolf with a very short temper too. Okay?

Quil: Okay, but I don't think they'll know what that means.

Samantha: Just GO!

Me: ok, so onto more civil matters, I do not own any of the characters except for Samantha.

Samantha: ME!!

Me: And David

Samantha: Hey...do you know where he is??

Quil: Oh, I saw him, too. With a can of pink paint and goin down to Jake's. I don't know why, though.

Jacob: QUIL!!

Me: On with the very short chapter!! (Sorry!!)

My shower lasted half an hour, just long enough for me to completely hate the feel of fire that now consumed my entire body. I dressed quickly, forgetting that I no longer had any underwear. It was somewhere in the hotel garbage by now, ripped by the small threads that held it together.

I brushed through my hair, finally giving up on drying it and fastening it into a wet, simple ballet bun.

"They should have had enough time to bond." I joked to myself, throwing the towels down the laundry shoot and turning to the door.

On the bed, right where I had left him, was David, staring blankly at the two massive figures whispering in the corner. They looked like two old housewives gossiping. My entrance stopped them mid-sentence.

"Took you long enough." Jacob whispered, turning towards me. I sat on David's lap, snuggling up next to him. He felt warmer than I expected. Probably from being away from normal heat for so long. I thought.

"Whatever." I mumbled. David's hand landed on my thigh the second I sat down, the other hand grasping mine. "Are you going to be here long?"

"Yes. Just as long as you are."

"So you're staying the week, too?" David replied, coolly moving his hand up my body to my hair and sliding the clip out of my bun, allowing my hair to fall in a wet wave around me. He ran his fingers through it, bringing it up to his nose and rubbing it along his lips.

"No. We've gone over this. Everyone in this room is leaving tomorrow. Oh, and Samantha, your father wanted you to call him when we found you."

"Don't you think you should have mentioned that um…I don't know…an hour ago?" Sam shrugged.

"We thought it would get you in more trouble." I shot daggers at them.

"It's ok. I'm already guessing I'm grounded. Another week away from you two might just be worth it." I reached into David's pocket and pulled out his phone, dialing my home number. My dad answered on the first ring.

"What have you done with her? Where is she you damn jackass!" I held the phone away from my ear and covered my mouth to stifle my laughter. David took the hand his phone was in and carried it over to his ear. I let my fingers linger near his mouth, forming the shape of his lips.

"Hey, dude! It's no big deal. Me and your baby are just hooking up at the Hilton. Thanks for the room, by the way. And the shopping trip. Sammie had a lot of fun, dude. You're awesome. And don't worry. After me and her are done in the bathtub, we're just going to go down to the casino and then be home by Wednesday. Maybe. If we're not on our way to Vegas by then. Anyways, I think your slave runners want to talk to you. I've got to get back to this sexy chick over here." Sam's mouth dropped to the floor once again, while Jacob stood there shaking in rage. I knew what that meant, and immediately moved off David's lap and onto the end of the bed, touching my feet to the floor. Sam moved his arm to Jacob's shoulder, holding him tight to the ground. Jacob's body slowly turned still, only his arms shaking slightly. I leaned back into David's arms, allowing him to kiss my forehead.

"No sir…yes, yes. She's fine. Not even a scratch. Ok. We'll be home by tomorrow afternoon." He nodded to no one, staring out the window again. Jacob had resumed his channel surfing.

Sam hung up. "Well, that does it. You got off lucky. We're going home tomorrow. Your dad's just happy you're safe." I couldn't help but laugh.

"Yeah. Right. More like he wants to make sure this doesn't lead back to him. I can see the headlines now: 'CEO's Mutant Daughter Runs to Vegas with High-School Lover'. I'm sure it will be a very well-written article filled with accusations."

"You're wrong, you know. Your father loves you." I scoffed, wiping the envying smile off his face.

"My father cares about two things. Money, and making sure I don't have too much fun. The only two people to care about me are David and my mom. And she's dead." I stormed out of the room, picking up my shoes as I went. Sam and Jacob stood there, not bothering to order me back. I slammed the door and hit the elevator button, fuming until I heard the sound of a hotel room door closing shut, and small, cautious steps towards me. I turned around and ran straight into David's arms, crying before I got there. His arms held me tight, keeping me protected from the outside world. I could still feel my arms shaking, and backed away.

"David…" A little part of my heart started to rip. "You know I love you, but…" I couldn't look at him. "I just…can't…do this right now. I love you too much to watch you get hurt." I dropped my sneakers and twisted out of his grip, whirling towards the stairs. I took them two at a time, willing myself not to look back. My will wasn't working today.

He was standing too still, shocked in disbelief. I turned away and ran faster, not bothering to take the stairs; instead, I jumped from landing to landing, not bothering to feel the pain in my legs after each jump. My entire body was shaking now. I had just thrown away the only person alive who would always love me. But I had to do it. I couldn't let him get hurt because I lost my temper. I wouldn't be like Sam. I just couldn't.

Quil: Is it bad that the authors notes are longer than the actual story?

Me: That's just because I don't write these in paragraphs.

Quil: Whatever you say. Well...Can i do the reviewers reviews today? Jacob's goin to his house. I really wonder why now.

Me: Sure. Just get on with them.

Quil: Awesome. So lets see...theres Bellabunny1292: You're the lucky one, I know. I had to sit there listening to it. EW!!

kim53456: Your school i.d? You couldn't get any more creative than that?? Wow!! arent people on fanfiction supposed to be kinda creative? You must be a reader. And I know!! So weird. though I WASN'T THERE!!

ME: Quil, just get on with it. You werent there. Get over it.

Quil: Fine. Then theres: Eullyne: Wats a star-star thing??

Me: I'll explain it later. Just say thank you for reviewing.

Quil: Thank you for reviewing!! Now that doesnt sound like me...

Strawberryxx: I think i make them even funnyer.

Me: You mean funnier

Quil: Thats wat i said. funnyer

Me: Whatever

Quil: Stop interrupting!! jade-hime: Was that supposed to be a pun? Vampires rock? LIke they feel like rocks?? not too funny. Damn, fanfiction has some unimaginative people. Another reader!!

Me: Quil, stop insulting people!!

Quil: Just tellin the truth. and STOP INTERRUPTING!!

Me: There's no one left.

Quil: Oh, okay. Well, i'll see everyone next chapter.

Me: OH no you wont

Quil: Damn!!

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