"I guess sometimes... life's like a song. Mines 'Superman' By Five For Fighting. But only that one line. Ya know; 'It's not easy to be me'." I nodded in acknowledgment. "Yeah. I guess it's kind of stupid, very cheesy and lame, but, you know."

By now, it was 10.30am. School started an hour and a half ago, yet here we were, still talking away. Or, Jake was talking more-or-less, and I was just here listening, falling deeper and deeper into his depression. This guy really had it tough!

"I wish I could tell you everything, Buffy, there's so much that I've left out-"
"Jake, Tell me everything!" I pleaded. He frowned.
"I Don't know that I can, Buffy."
"Jake, I've seen and heard worse than anything you could ever tell me. Just say it."
"Buffy... I... I can't. How about.. I'll pick you up after school, and we'll talk.. Okay?" Jake said, looking at his watch. "Holy... I better get you to school." He said, starting his car quickly, then speeding off to the school.

When we arrive I get out of his car, and lean on the window.
"This afternoon. You promise?" I asked, lifting my eyebrows.
"Yes, no go to class. Billy will be so angry with me because of this.." Jake said, I stood up, and he sped out of the carpark. I turned towards the admin block, and went to sign in.

* * *

I walked into the massive library, my hands in my pockets, and turned towards the counter, where I saw Giles, deep in conversation with another teacher. I cleared my throat to get their attention. When Giles looked up, I spoke.
"Hey, Can I get some help?" The other teacher Giles was speaking to, Miss George stood.
"Yes, I best be going. See you later, Rupert." She said, then left the room looking smug. Giles looked at me and smiled. I shook my head, then he frowned.
"Where were you last night? You didn't give me much information on the phone."
"Sorry, Giles. I was at a persons house. Don't worry, I'm getting heaps of information on the Cullens over this." I said, leaving the library. "Have to go to Biology, see you later, Giles!" I said, walking out.

I crossed the few halls, and entered my Biology classroom, noticing that Edward and Bella were already sitting in their seat. And right behind them sat my good pal Lisa. I took off my jacket, revealing the cast on my arm for all to see. I noticed Edward looking away quickly, and Bella placing a hand on his back.

Lisa sat up excitedly, then noticed my arm and pulled a face.
"Gosh, what'd you do to ya' arm?" She asked. I noticed Edward stopped, as did Bella.
"Oh, I, uh... Fell down some stairs. Broke a few ribs too." I lifted my shirt to show the bruising and the thing wrapped around it. I heard some "Ohhhh"'s and a few laughs. My gaze shifted from Lisa, to Bella, who was looking at my wounds with her mouth wide open. She turned quickly to Edward, whom nodded once.

* * *

Walking outside, I see Jake standing by his car, and Bella standing beside him. I see him smiling as she talks dreamily, obviously about Edward, yet I look into his eyes, which are filled with depression and hate. If only she knew. I shook my head once, then looked across the carpark, seeing Edward watching Bella protectively, frowning at Jake.

I make my way into the carpark and up to Jake, smiling.
"Hey, Jake." I said in a somewhat croaky voice. He turned to me as Bella had stopped talking and grinned.
"Hey, Buff. How are you?" He asked. I shrugged my shoulders whilst I grinned. He turned back to Bella, who looked as stunned as a deer about to be hit by a car. "Gotta go. I'm taking Buffy out. I'll see you later." He said, he took her in for a quick hug, then jumped in his rabbit. I was looking smug as I turned to Bella before getting in.
"Remember your promise..." I said as I got in, and Jake started the engine. It sputtered a few times before kicking into life, and speeding out of the carpark.
"Sure, Sure. Why are girls so pushy?" I laughed at his remark.

* * *

He took me back to his house again, not like it mattered, I told Giles I wouldn't be home, and we hung out in his garage. I was telling him half of my life story.

"I moved to Sunnydale when I was about 16 with my mom, and we stayed there for a bit. Met a few great friends, had a few boyfriends, lost a couple friends, my mom died, my sister came and lived with me again, and now, I moved here to Forks with my, uh... Good friend Giles. He kind of... Passes as my dad, really." I said, with a slight shrug of my shoulders.

"Oh, I'm really sorry for your loss..." Jake said frowning.
"No, it's cool, don't worry, Dawn and I have learnt to deal with it. It's okay."
Jake nodded once, grabbing us both a soda.

* * *

"I guess I should take you home now..." Jake said as it hit 11.00pm. "Giles might be a bit angry with me for keeping you out so late." Jake turned to walk to his rabbit, dragging me behind him.
"Okay.. Wait, You never told me the rest of the story!" I complained, holding back on his hand. He yanked me further forward.
"Later, Okay? Tonight, you're sleeping in your own bed." He said laughing.