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(CPOV)
Great, one awkward situation after another. I was glad that I cleared things up with Edward; I felt such a strong connection with him. He was so sweet and genuine; it was like he was some unreal character from some romance novel.
But Jake was just so…Jake. I laughed to myself. He wore his heart on his sleeve, but was obviously injured from before. I don't know how I didn't notice the pain in his eyes before.
I heard him approaching before he knocked on the door. His long strides rustled the bushes. I pulled my knees to my chest, preparing myself for another awkward conversation.
When he finally knocked, I didn't have the strength to get up. I yelled for him to come in, thinking of how my dad would criticize me for leaving the door unlocked.
"Chelsea." He looked relieved to see me, but worried at the same time.
"How was school, Jake?"
He sat next to me and put his arm around me, ignoring my question. "You stink, Chels. Has he been here?"
I didn't notice any smell on me, but I guess his nose was better than mine. "Yeah. He left not too long ago."
"Chelsea, I'm sorry about what happened. I'm an idiot. I should be over it by now."
I nodded again, barely able to talk. "I just got sick of being someone else. I wanted you two to want to be around me for me, not because I look like Bella."
He hung his head and grabbed my hand. It was so warm that it made Edward's cold touch seem stinging. "I'm sorry. I just looked at you as my second chance, and I was wrong. If you never want to talk to me again, I'd understand."
I climbed into his lap, and hugged him close. "I could never stay away from you, now."
(EPOV)
No thoughts had ever been so painful to hear. This mesmerizing girl was actually falling for that dog! I tried to block their minds, but their thoughts were too strong, especially his. That leech may have won last time, but this time she wants me.
He just can't grasp that it's different. This is a different girl, different feelings, different everything. If she knew what he was thinking, she wouldn't be thinking what she was. He's so warm; I could fall asleep in his arms.
It wasn't fair. I could never give her that warmth. Damn dog.
