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Chapter 11

We made it to school and first period before the late bell rang, I'm sure it must be a record.

While getting changed, I over heard the same girls from the other day talking about Jacob again.

"The Christmas dance is just over 3 months away and I'm so going with that new guy, Jacob Black," one of the girls bragged.

"Oh my god! He's already asked you?" Another one gushed.

"No, not yet. But he will," the original girl said again. "I have the perfect plan."

"Are you sure it's going to work Steph?" a third girl asked. "He doesn't seem to me like he's looking."

"Yeah, he seems really into the girl he came here with," another girl agreed.

"Sara, Nikki, Amber, please. There is not a boy alive who's shot me down and this one isn't going to be any different." The girl I'd learned was Stephanie boasted. "All I need is for you guys to keep that little friend of his busy so I can get close to him without her interfering. Do you think you can handle that?"

"We'll do our best," her followers cheered, before I heard the door open and the girls leave.

I waited a few minutes before heading into the gym.

"Hey Nessie," a voice that wasn't Jake's called.

Putting a fake smile on, I turned to face the boy who was addressing me, "Hi Chad."

He put his arm around my shoulders, "Why don't you join my team. We're playing three on three today."

I scanned the area looking for Jacob but couldn't find him anywhere. I was about to refuse anyway, figuring Jake was still in the locker room, when Chad pointed toward the bleachers, "Looking for him?"

I followed the direction he had pointed with my eyes to see My Jacob sitting with Stephanie, Sara, Nikki and Amber.

'Looks like Stephanie was right, there isn't a boy alive who could resist her.' The tears started to sting my eyes but I refused to let them escape, "Yeah sure, why not."

We walked over to where four guys were waiting for us.

"Nessie these are my boys, Cory, Colin, Jamie and my twin brother Lucas," he pointed to each one as he said their names. "Everybody, this is Nessie."

Several variations of hello rang out from the small group.

"Hi," I laughed. "Nice to meet you."

"These are the teams," Chad said all business now that the formalities were over with. "Nessie, you're with me and Jamie. Colin, Cory and Lucas are going to make up the other team."

'Obviously,' I thought to myself.

I looked toward Jake who to my surprise was staring right back with a mixture of confusion and hurt on his face.

"Earth to Nessie," Chad said waving his hand in front of my face.

"Sounds good," I sounded sad even to myself, my eyes never leaving Jake's.

He stood and started towards me when Stephanie stepped in front of him blocking his way. "And where do you think you're going?" she asked squeezing his bicep.

He tried to side step her but one of her little posy maneuvered in front of him so he couldn't get away.

"Good, we're all teamed up," Mr. Gray said as he joined the class. "Let's play," he blew his whistle to begin.

Half way through class Chad and his buddies decided to swap team members, Chad for Lucas. "Is that cool with you?" he asked.

"Whatever," I shrugged.

We got back to our center to start a new game. Things seemed to be fine until our team started to beat Chad's. Suddenly the fun was gone and everything got serious.

My team was up by four when I went to pivot around Chad for another basket when he shoved me, catching me off guard I fell to the ground.

"What the hell is your problem!" Jake's voice boomed throughout the gym. He made his way over to where I still sat, stunned by the current situation.

"Chill man, it was an accident," Chad defended himself as he came over to help me off the floor.

"Don't touch her!" Jake warned.

I looked around, the entire class had stopped playing their own games and were now watching the scene that was taking place between, the now very irate, Jacob and, arrogant, Chad. The only person who didn't seem to be present was, as luck would have it, Mr. Gray.

Jake pulled me from the floor before turning to face the boy who'd knocked me down. "Stay away from her, got me!" he growled.

"Jake," I whispered, putting both my hand s on his chest to try to get him to calm down. "Look at me, I'm fine. It was an accident, you need to calm down."

"Accident my ass, Ness," he was starting to shake slightly.

I moved my hands to his face forcing him to look down at me, "I'm fine, there's nothing wrong, I'm not hurt. Please you need to get under control," I pleaded.

Finally looking me in the eye he took a deep breath trying to calm himself down. Wrapping his arm around my waist, he started to lead me away from prying eyes, when Chad grabbed my arm gently to get my attention, "I really am sorry."

Jake growled deep in his chest and was about to throw the boy across the room, "I warned you."

"Jake," I grabbed his arm. "Please, don't. He's not worth it; we have too much at stake here." I spoke so fast and low I knew no one but him would catch what I'd just said.

I nodded at Chad and continued on my way.

When the games started back up and we were away from any other students, I planted my feet forcing him to a halt. "What in the hell is your problem, Jacob Black?"

"Me? How about you and that Chad guy? Do you know how hard he must have pushed you to knock you on your ass?" he took a steadying breath.

"What about me?" I shot back.

"Pairing up with that dush bag!"

"Let's get this straight, you're mad at me because I agreed to play with Chad and his buddies, when I'm the one who came out of the change room to find out that you already had a team and I wasn't part of it!" I took a deep breath, "What did you want me to do sit out by myself. Sweet little Nessie wont mind if I ride the school bicycle, while she sits in the stands and waits!"

"What would make you… how could you…" He shook his head in disbelief. "I'd never pick anyone over you, you know that, or at least you used to."

"I don't know anything any more," I could feel a tear roll down my cheek. "I've never had to share you before and all these girls…"

He bent down and kissed my loan tear drop away just as the bell rang. I turned and made a run for the change room, more confused then I'd ever been in my entire life.

I wanted to get changed and out of there before Stephanie and the other girls made it in. 'Mission failed.'

"Well that was quite a scene in there today," Stephanie said as I passed her. "Are you and Jacob Black together?"

I pretended I hadn't heard her and continued to get changed.

"Hey! I'm talking to you."

"No!" I snapped. "We're just really good friends."

"Good, then you won't mind too much when I sleep with him then."

I ground my teeth, "I really don't think you're his type," I shrugged, "he like's his women a little less used and a lot less dirty." I was finished changing so I grabbed my bag and left.

Jake wasn't out yet so I slid down the wall onto my butt, pulling my knees against my chest to wait.

"Hey Nessie, I just wanted to apologize again for earlier," Chad shifted his bag awkwardly, "but basketball can be a pretty rough game at times."

I looked up at him, "Its fine really." I needed him to get away from me before… too late.

Jake came out the door before I could get Chad to leave. "You've got to be kidding me," he pulled me off the floor. "Don't try me!"

Looking at Jake he spoke to me, "So I'll see you in art then, have a good rest of your morning." He smiled arrogantly before heading down the hall.

"Just ignore him," I warned Jake as we started towards math.