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"You have something in your hair," Jacob stated as he picked another chili fry out of my hair as we walked down the beach. I glared at him while he smirked and tossed the fry on the ground for the sea gulls to fight over. Jacob and I had walked out of the diner more than fifteen minutes ago but I could still hear Heather and her friends laughing in my ears. I wanted nothing more than to go back to work and shove her face into the table.
Unfortunately, Mom and Uncle Beck had engrained it in my mind to never physically fight someone but to "kill them with kindness".
Screw kindness.
I could definitely settle for pulling some of Heather's hair out or punching her in the face. I took in a shaky breath and clenched my fists. I didn't know what was wrong with me. I wasn't usually this violent of a person but then again, no one had ever tripped me to get me to dump a tray full of food on myself before.
I was well liked back in California. No girls back home had ever treated me like this over a boy, even if it was someone like Jacob. But no guy in Pismo Beach could be really comparable to Jacob. I was very aware when he had helped me up to my feet and rushed me out of the diner. A swell of butterflies had entered my stomach just at the simple touch. I was so aware of Jacob whenever we were around each other. I found myself wondering what he thought of me, if he thought I was pretty? Did he think my jokes were funny or not? Was I too sarcastic?
"Are you okay," Jacob asked. I jumped a little at the sound of his voice. I had forgotten that he was standing right next to me.
"No. Why would I be?"
"Well you did just get out of work early so now you get to hang out with me for the rest of the day," He grinned like a five year old. It was one the things that I liked most about him since we had met, how easily he could act around people and how excited he got whenever we were together. Plus his smile was amazing. I never knew that someone's smile could make you feel warm on the inside and just happy. Looking at him, the thoughts of Heather slipped to the back of my mind because honestly it didn't seem matter as much as it did a few moments ago.
I grinned, "Okay but before we do anything can I at least take a shower first?"
Jacob grinned at me, wrapping his arm around my shoulders. His skin was so warm that the chills that I was getting from the cool air immediately disappeared. This was not the firs time I thought I was going to be on the beach. The clouds were overcast, the sun just barely peeking through the clouds. The waves were a dreary grey, occasionally lapping at our feet and freezing my toes. The beach was more pebble than actual sand and they were all dull shades of green, red, blue and purple. And the only people that were on the beach were Jacob and I although there were a few kids playing at the water's edge further away from us.
"Or you could just take a dip in the water," He smirked, eying the waves.
I stepped away from him. "Don't you even think about it."
"What," He asked, raising an eyebrow at me, "Are you afraid of the water or something?"
"No."
"Then prove it."
"Excuse me?"
Jacob's smirk grew into a full grin as he picked me up, throwing me over his shoulder and sprinted towards the oncoming waves. A small squeak escaped my lips and I beat at his back with my fists but it didn't have an affect on him. It was like he couldn't even feel it.
"Jake, stop," I laughed, "Put me down."
"Don't worry I won't let anything hurt you," Jacob teased, glancing at me over his shoulder with amusement in his dark eyes, "Don't forget to hold your breath," He added, jumping into a huge wave. My scream was cut off short as the wave crashed over my head, burning my eyes from the salt water and blurring my vision. Water filled my nose, burning and making it hard to breath. I broke away from Jacob's grip, and breaking back to the surface, gasping for air. We were only a few feet from the shore, far enough that none of the waves would break over our heads but so we would just float up and down. Not to mention that the water was absolutely freezing. It was like swimming in an ice bath. My skin was covered in goose bumps and I was shaking but Jacob didn't seem to be affected in the slightest. The water barely pasted his waist as he stood up, it came up past my chest, drops of water glistened from the tips of his black hair and his eyes looked lighter.
"Stop looking so smug," I snapped a little, my teeth clattering together from the cold. My clothes were soaked, clinging to me like a second skin but at least I was covered in food anymore.
"I'm not," Jacob chuckled, grinning at me while I rolled my eyes. I rode the waves back to the shore. Jake followed, chuckling behind me as I walked onto the shore, my feet sinking a little into the sand before the shore turned into pebbles again.
"I thought you liked the water," Jacob said as I rung the water out of my t-shirt.
"I do," I answered, "Just not when it's freezing cold."
"Well you might as well get used to it," He laughed, "This is the warmest the water has been since the beginning of the summer."
"You're joking right?"
"Nope."
"Great."
He chuckled again, wrapping his arm around my waist. I stiffened a little at his touch as butterflies took over my stomach. Jacob smiled at me, nodding his head toward a path up shore that led towards the center of town.
"Come on, let's go get you warmed up."
"That's sounds amazing," I mumbled, my teeth would not stop chattering as I rubbed my arms in a horrible attempt to get warm. Jacob pulled me closer and I was half tempted to lean my head into his chest. His skin was so warm. I didn't know how he wasn't shivering when he was just as soaked as I was.
"Good. Now do you want me to carry you again or do you want to walk?"
I glared at him, rolling my eyes and started walking towards the path. I thought I heard Jacob chuckle behind me as he followed me up the path. The shivering didn't stop as we walked back to his house and the occasional breeze from the beach only made the shaking worse. I almost sprinted once Jacob's little faded red house came into view. The only car that was parked in the driveway was a red 1986 Volkswagen Rabbit so Billy must have been out. Jacob unlocked the front door. A small sigh of relief escaped my lips as I walked inside. It was a little bit warmer. I couldn't wait to get out of these wet clothes and take a long, hot shower.
"Go take a shower," Jacob said, nudging me with his hand. It was like he could read my mind and pointed in the direction of the bathroom, " We don't need you catching a cold. I'll get you some dry clothes."
I grinned at him and hurried into the bathroom. I stripped off the wet clothes as soon as I closed the door, tossing them into a hamper in the corner. I turned the shower on, turning the knob so that the water was as hot as it could go. Steam filled the bathroom, fogging up the mirror so I couldn't see my reflection anymore. I climbed into the shower, the water burned but it washed the goose bumps from my skin and the shivering stopped after a few minutes. There were still a few small pieces of food still stuck in my hair that I combed out with my fingers.
I only climbed out of the shower once the last of the shivers had left my body. Opening the door only a small crack I grabbed a towel from the rack, wrapping it as tightly around my body as I could in an attempt to keep the warmth from leaving my body. Water dripped from my hair down my back, a small shiver ran from the roots of my hair to the tips of my toes. I climbed out of the shower, spotting some folded clothes on the counter of the sink. I dropped the towel and dressed quickly. Jacob had left me a pair of sweatpants that hung very loosely on my hips and a dark blue t-shirt that was three sizes too big on me. I towel dried my hair as best as I could but tying it into a small ponytail.
I walked out of the bathroom. Jacob was sitting on the couch, watching TV and he was wearing dry clothes although his hair was still damp.
"Jacob-" I started to say. I pulled the sweatpants up a little. They were so big that they kept sliding further down my waist whenever I took a step.
"Jake," He cut me off, glancing away from the TV.
"What?"
"You can call me Jake," He smiled at me while I blushed, "We're friends so I don't see why not."
"Okay, Jake," I laughed while his grin widened, butterflies entered my stomach again as I stood a few feet away from the couch. There was something so sweet and genuine about his smile. How it lite up his face and made him look even more handsome than he already was. Jake patted the spot on the couch next to him.
"Come sit."
The butterflies got worse as I took a seat on the couch, putting a few inches of space between us. Out of the corner of my eye, the corners of Jacob's lips turned down in a frown before he looked back at the TV. I had no idea what we were watching but I was so aware of how close our hands were to each other. All I had to do was stretched my fingers a little and I would be able to touch his hand. I just wanted to touch him or even kiss him.
Whoa.
What? Where the hell had that come from?
I glanced at Jacob but he hadn't noticed that my face was flushed a dark red. Something happened on the TV that made him laugh. I laughed too but it was a second after his. He glanced at me and I looked away but I was sure that he saw me looking at him.
"Are you okay, Luce?"
My heart skipped a bit when he called me by my nickname. I forced a small smile on my face and nodded.
"Yeah, I'm fine."
Jake narrowed his eyes at him, muting the TV, "No, you're not. Tell me what's bothering you."
My jaw clenched a little. It was so unfair that Jake could read me so easily and I had only known him a few weeks. It took Conrad and Rory at least six months to be able to tell when something was truly bothering me or when I was lying. But now that I thought about it there was something bothering me.
"What was the deal with that Heather girl," I asked.
Jake's eyes narrowed a little and frowned. "The one who tripped you?"
"Yeah. She kept asking me questions if I was dating you or not and she said that you're hers."
He chuckled a little, nervously running his fingers through his hair.
"Is she your ex girlfriend or something," I asked.
"No," He answered quickly. I looked at him in surprise, my grey eyes widening a little.
"No," Jake repeated softer this time, "Heather has had a crush on me since we were kids but I have never liked her. Plus I have feelings for someone else."
"Oh really," I smirked, my stomach twisted uncomfortably and I felt like I was going to be sick. Jacob had feelings for some other girl. At least it wasn't Heather and it probably wasn't me. I pictured a beautiful Quileute girl with long shiny black hair, dark eyes and flawless russet skin with a sweet smile. I moved a little closer to Jake, nudging him with my shoulder, "So what's the lucky girl's name?"
Jacob's cheeks flushed, smirking as he opened his mouth to respond when the front door opened.
"Jake, I'm home," Billy yelled from the front of the house. I moved to the corner side of the couch, which Jacob frowned at before his dad wheeled into the living room. Billy's black eyes glinted mischievously as he glanced between Jake and I.
"Lucy," He grinned, "How nice to see you."
"Hey Billy, how are you?"
"I'm good. I just got back from fishing with your dad."
I smiled. "Really? Did you guys catch anything?"
"We caught plenty, enough for dinner tonight."
My mouth dropped at the sound of my father's voice as Charlie rounded the corner and entering the living room. His chocolate brown eyes widened a little when he saw me sitting on the couch, not far from Jake. I bit my lip, glancing at Billy who was smirking at me and playfully winked before wheeling into the kitchen.
"Hey Charlie," I tried to say but he cut me off. Charlie glared at Jake but I thought I saw a smile playing on his lips when he turned his eyes to me, running his fingers through his curly brown hair.
"Luce, I just have one question."
"What's that, Charlie?"
"What are you doing wearing Jacob's clothes?"
Ta Da :D So Lucy may be in a little bit of trouble for wearing Jake's clothes ;) Over protective Charlie is adorable :D I hope y'all enjoyed this chapter. It was actually a lot of fun for me to write. Interaction between Lucy and Jake is so much fun, especially when Charlie and Billy are involved ;) I hope y'all enjoyed the ending and don't forget to review :D
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