A?N: Hey all! sorry it took so very long for this chapter. Writers block. Big thanks to my bestest for the creepiness of this chapter. Love you much.

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Bold and italicized is 3rd person point of view.

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Chapter 11: Things aren't always what they Seem

JakePOV

"So everything is all set up for Friday then?" I asked Mike. I was getting a little nervous. The party was getting bigger by the minute. I think he invited the whole school rather then just the senior class.

"Yep, don't look so worried it will be the party of the year." Mike said with a grin on his face.

"Sure, sure," I said. I didn't really care if it was the party of the year, I just wanted to be with Bella.

"Man, what's up with you? I noticed Bella wasn't in school today." He raised an eyebrow at me almost daring me to say he was wrong.

Of course he was right. I hadn't seen or talked to Bella all weekend and now she wasn't in school. She didn't say that she was going anywhere. That family was probably keeping her against her will or something.

"Dude, chill. It what just an observation." Mike said with his hands up. My face must have been giving away what I was thinking and obviously he took it the wrong way.

"No, its cool." I waved it off. "I haven't talked to her or seen her all weekend." Mike's face looked a little shocked. Ok so I may have told him that Bella and myself spend more time together then we actually do. No big deal. Who's gonna question it?

"Who haven't you seen all weekend?" Leah asked as she sat next to me. It looked like I wasn't the only one not eating lunch today. I looked at her then to the empty table in front of her then to her again with a questioning look. "What? Lauren and I are going out to eat after school." She said defensively.

"Why?" both Mike and I said in unison.

She looked back and forth between the both of us and then burst into laughter. "You… guys… are… ridiculous." We didn't crack a smile. We just kept are eyes on her until she was able to control herself. "Ok, ok, geez. Lighten up will ya. According to her, Edward broke up with her Friday night or something like that. I'm not positive because she was so hysterical. But anyway, he broke up with her, and then all of them were off to their annual trip to California." Se finished with a shrug.

I had completely forgotten about their trip they take every year. But Edward wasn't with Lauren any more? She was hot, and good in bed. There is only one reason why Edward would do that and I knew who he was after.

I gritted my teeth and clenched my fits so not to make it obvious. "So how long is dinner going to take?" I asked Leah. I needed to get my mind on something else. I couldn't do anything about it now and they had already spent all weekend together. I bet Edward already tricked her into his bed. Asshole.

"I don't know, Lauren seemed really upset." Leah said looking me straight in the eye. She must have sensed I was pissed. "Don't worry, things will be fine." Then she leaned up to my ear. "Would you like me to stop by tonight?" she asked before she leaned back. I just nodded my head. I don't know if Leah would be enough to get my mind off Bella and Edward. Naked. Together. I put my hands to my head and covered my eyes shaking my head trying to get the image out.

"Yo, Ty wait up." Mike said from my side. He was usually good at giving me and Leah time to talk. He usually just said he didn't need or want to know. He was a great friend. We shared everything with each other. And I do mean everything.

"I thought that would cheer you up. We haven't "hung out" in a while." She hesitantly said before she took a deep breath to continue. "How about we invite Lauren. I'm sure she could use a good time too." That's when I snapped my head up to look at her with wide eyes. "What you think you and Mike are the only ones that share?" She questioned.

I couldn't help the smile that spread across my face thinking that I would have two women tonight. Nether of which were the one I wanted but just as distracting. I put my arm around Leah's shoulder, and pulled her to me until our lips met. I lingered a little longer then I wanted to as my mind was going into overdrive.

Once I pulled away, I looked at the shocked expression on Leah's face. SHIT. "Sorry babe. Hey I will see you guys tonight then? Billy has a business meeting in Seattle today so the place is ours for the night." I said. She didn't say anything and just nodded her head as I took my arm back. I got up and headed out the door, not looking back. Shit what was I thinking kissing her like that in public? I just let my excitement get away from me. I need to get a hold of myself. Thank god Bella wasn't here today.

I walked my way into my math class in a daze. I didn't notice anyone including the teacher that was waiting for everyone to take their seats so he could start. Right before class started I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I snuck it out of my pocket and kept it under the table. It was a text from Mike.

Dude, you are the luckiest mother f-er alive.

How the hell did you manage to get two chicks tonight.

Man, I want some of that action too.

-M

How the hell did he find out about that?

Man, I just need to get my mind off of shit.

Leah offered I'm not going to turn it down.

Besides I promised you something else Friday did I not?

So back off.

You are lucky that I am willing to share Friday.

-J

Not a minute later my phone was going off again.

Geez, dude you need to get laid.

You are so crabby.

Hey who knows maybe Lauren will help.

Did you say that Edward and Alice were coming too?

-M

Sometimes Mike could be brilliant. That was the best idea he has come up with since he decided on the party Friday.

Mike you are the best.

That is the greatest idea ever.

I knew you were my best friend for a reason.

Thanks. TTYL.

-J

Now I started to get excited again at the thought of getting what I want Friday night.

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The rest of my classes went by in a blur and before I knew it I was walking out to my refurbished VW Rabbit. I really don't remember anything from my classes, so I'm going to have to get some notes from Mike or Ty.

Before I pulled into the driveway I stopped at the mailbox so I wouldn't have to walk back up the driveway. I wanted to save my energy for later. I pulled out the stack of envelopes and sat them in the passenger seat as I rolled my window back up and pulled my car down the driveway and in front of the garage. I left my car out this time so the girls knew I was home. Usually I only parked it inside when I didn't want to be bothered.

I grabbed the stack of mail and made my way to the door. Unlocking it and heading my way into the kitchen to get something to eat I just threw the mail on the counter. I check it out in a bit. I knew I was waiting to hear from a few colleges.

I made myself a quick sandwich and some chips. Grabbed the mail and made myself comfortable at the dinning room table. As I took a bit out of my sandwich I looked at the first envelope.

"Phone bill." I cringed at it. I knew my minutes were over by a lot. When my dad got back he would be pissed. So I tossed it aside.

"Junk…junk…junk… SU… jun-" hold up. SU? Seattle University? What the? I was shocked to say the least. Being able to stay this close to Bella was a dream come true, I just couldn't keep it to myself. I knew she would be excited to have me with her during the four years of college. Then when we graduated and I had the money we would get married. She wouldn't work of course because she would be taking care of all our kids and keeping the house clean. I hated the way my dad and I lived since mom died. She knew how to keep a happy home.

I pulled out my phone and flipped it opened.

Bells,

Hey babe, I have the best news ever.

We are going to be going to the same college in the fall.

Isn't that awesome.

Where is your dorm going to be?

Jake

Hopefully our dorms where pretty close, not that it would matter. If I got the single that I wanted she would just stay with me all the time.

While I waited to hear back from Bella I got up to clean my dish and get myself ready for Leah and Lauren. I always did my thing in the spare room. My bedroom was saved for my one and only.

I pulled out a pair of basketball shorts from my dresser and a t-shirt figuring it is the easiest to take off and made my way over to my closet in the corner. Before I went into it I decided to call Bella, maybe this would be better heard then read. It rang 4 times before her voice mail picked up. Hmmm?

"Hey Bella, its Jake. I have amazing news to tell you. Call me when you get this." I hit the end button and just shrugged. She must have been in the bathroom or something. She will call me back soon.

I opened the door to my closet…

Jake stepped into the tiny closet, releasing all of his energy and letting the calming ritualistic nature of the shoebox stuffed in the back corner take over him. This shoebox, seemingly stuffed without care and forgotten, was why he was here in the first place. It was his. Only his and no one else's.

Picking the shoebox up out of its designated sanctuary, he struggled not to open it right away. It was always better to wait. Delayed-gratification, that's what they call it, isn't it? Didn't matter anyway, he would be sitting on his bed rummaging through it's contents soon enough.

Jake sat on the edge of the bed, shaking in anticipation, when he finally let the lid slide off of the worn box. Inside the box were priceless items of affection Bella had given to him, whether she knew it or not…usually not.

Reaching in, he grabbed the first item. A lone earring. One of a pair her grandmother had given to her. It was a diamond. But Bella never wore it. He had found it on the floor of her room one day. It was too special to leave it there, discarded. She had worn it once, he thought, that was all that mattered.

Next, he pinched out a small tuft of chocolate brown hair. It was dried, but not very old. He had retrieved it only a couple of weeks ago from her brush in her bathroom. It still smelled like her. Jake marveled at his cunning stealth. It was really something that he got away with all of these things with Emmett, Alice, and Edward. He lifted the hair to his nose and inhaled deeply. Yes, it did still smell like her. But one sniff was all he would allow himself. He was, after all, in control and proved it to himself constantly. The hair was put back in its place.

Now the thing he'd been longing for, craving, and burning for. The burning traveled to his loins and hardened him before he could even touch the little cotton panties. But he was in control. This, above all else, was a test of that. It took everything he had to not sneak up to Bella's room, or trap her in his, and have his way with her. Not that he would have to trap her necessarily, it was just more kinky that way. No, Jake suspected she would jump at the chance to have him over and over again. The cotton felt soft under his fingertips and melted him.

That was all he could stand. If he went any further, he might explode in his shorts. Besides, he needed to save his energy for later. The panties would have to stay where they were for now. Jake replaced the lid with sadness and replaced the old shoebox back in its hiding place in the back corner of his closet. He hated that he had to leave it there, amongst trash and other useless items. Comparatively, that shoebox was gold, shining like a beacon in the sun for him in the middle of a sea of shit. But it was necessary. What he had in there was his and his alone. No one else could have it, let alone look at it and soil it with their stares. Jake would protect that box.

He shut the closet door…

I grabbed my cell from my bed where I had left it. I looked at the screen to see the time, but no missed calls or messages. Nothing?

I flipped my phone open to try calling Bells again. It rang 4 times and I hung up before her voice mail picked up. So then I sent her a text.

Bells,

Hey why haven't you answered my txt or calls?

I wanted to talk about Friday night with you.

Jake

I waited about five minutes and didn't receive anything. If Edward had laid a single finger on my Bella I would kill him.

Bella,

Answer your damn phone!

Jake

I needed to calm down. She was in California, probably on the beach. I started to clench my hands in fists thinking of how little she could possibly have on and all the eyes that were on her. I was proud of my Bella but she was mine, and only mine.

God, where are the girls. I need a distraction and quick. I think I am losing my mind.

I sat at the dining room table with the phone laying there. Taunting me. Telling me how much fun she was having without me. How much fun she was having with her…Edward. Saying the name was making me sick. I was so pissed. I knew he forced himself on her. I just new it. Just wait until I get my hands on him. My Bella would never do that to me.

I could feel my veins burning with anger the longer it took for Bella to get back to me. I grabbed the phone to leave her another message.

Isabella,

This is ridiculous!

You have always answered when I called before.

What are you doing?

Answer that damn phone of yours.

Jake

Then the door bell rang then taking me out of my angry thoughts.

I got up and walked over to the door knowing it should be the girls. It was about that time. When I opened the door I was greeted with two bright smiling faces looking up at me.

"Ladies, do come in. Leah can show you to the room to freshen up if you would like." I told Lauren as she sauntered her way past me with her arms linked with Leah's.

"Thanks, sexy." Lauren responded with a wink as they both disappeared into the room.

As the bedroom door shut I ran to the dining room to grab my cell and make a quick call to make sure that my dad had made it to his business trip and all was well. He probably could see though me like glass in a window, but I didn't care.

"Oh yeah," I heard a soft moan come from the room.

I rushed over and took a deep breath before I grabbed the door handle and slid the door open.

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