Everything seemed to be clicking into place again. I knew I would have to tell Jake that I decided to trust my gut and stay with Alec. We weren't dating or anything but it was nice to hang out with him. I knew my parents might not be happy, they may act like how Jake did when he first found out. Jake also thought I had stopped talking to him and had put space between us, instead we were getting closer and I was enjoying to get to know him. Especially because finals were getting closer there was a lot of time spent in the library now. I knew Jake was coming out this weekend, I wasn't sure how I was going to keep the two apart but I knew I could get it done somehow. "Hey you seem to be somewhere else tonight." I snapped out of my thinking. "Sorry I was just thinking about how Jake was coming in on Friday." "Are you still worried about what he will do?" "Yes aren't you? He could tell my parents if he finds out we are still talking and seeing each other. I know I shouldn't be afraid but my parents could pull me out of school and take me away. I don't want that to happen." I took a deep breath. I knew I was probably over reacting but it seemed like the right thing to do. "Nessie, don't worry. I told you I wouldn't come over these weekend and I will let Jake think we don't see each other." "I just can't help but think something will go wrong in the end." I didn't get much homework done tonight. Friday was in two days and it was all I could think about. "Well even if things do go wrong in the end I will stand by you." I blushed a little, he still was able to make me nervous about how things would be between us.

I was able to get my paper done that was due in a week. I would go over it one more time next week but for now I wasn't going to think about it. "Well I am so glad to be done with that." "Well I guess it will be easy for you to get through this week." "Don't make fun of me because I know how to get my homework done." "You're just a nerd that can't do anything but make sure that everything is done ahead of schedule." I started to pack my things up. I was done for tonight and it was starting to get late and I still had to walk back to my apartment. "Don't worry Alec I know you are just afraid that I may be rubbing off on you and it would hurt your image." I laughed after that one. I knew I could never hurt his image. He could do the worst thing ever and people would still follow him. "Nah you couldn't hurt my image." I stood up and grabbed my pack and threw it over my shoulder. "You believe whatever you want too Alec." He was already to go and standing next to me. "I know everything I need to know about what you could do to me." We headed out of the library. I figured this would be where we parted ways like we normally did. I started to walk towards my apartment and noticed that he was still walking with me. When I turned to look at him he stopped walking. "I thought I would do the nice thing and walk you home. I know how dangerous it can be out there." We both laughed at that one because he was the most dangerous thing in the night.

The walk wasn't a long one but it was nice to have someone there to go with me. It can get a little scary to walk through campus at night. I knew I wouldn't be hurt but I never knew what was hiding in the dark. At least the big bad was walking next to me this time. We stopped in front of my apartment building. I knew this is where we would part ways. "Thank you for walking back with me." "It was nothing I think Jake would blame me if anything happened to you. I don't even think we would need to talk now that he knows I am here if anything happens it is all my fault." I knew that it was true what he was saying. No matter what happened Alec was now going to be the target for anything that happened. I felt bad that I brought this upon him. "I know this is my fault. Don't worry after this weekend I will show Jake that he has nothing to worry about. Everything will be how it was before. I know it may be hard to believe me but I know what to say to Jake to make him feel okay." "I hope you know what you are doing. Until Jake leaves I will be near but not to close. I will see you Monday night in the library." "I will see you then. Have a good weekend." I headed into my apartment and went straight to our door and unlocked it. Everyone was in our place tonight, they were all watching a movie. I walked into the bed room and set my things on the bed. I walked back into the living and sat on the couch. I didn't ask any questions I knew that they didn't want to be bothered until the end.

The movie didn't take long to end from when I joined in. I noticed that Charity wasn't here, she must have been at work. It sucked that she had to work the night shift but it made it easier to know when she would be here and when she would be working. "How was your guys day?" I hadn't seen any of them all day. "It was a busy day at the help desk." Christian worked for the It department at school helping fix people's computers. "I just cleaned around here and worked on some papers." Brittany always did enjoy cleaning when it came down to it. It was her way of calming when she got worked up over homework or papers. It was perfect time for her to go on a cleaning binge. "I just wanted to let you know that Jake will be coming to stay for the weekend." "That will be fun we will have to find a party to go too." I hope they were thinking I would be able to get into another party at Alec's. Jake would not like being in the same house as Alec, someone would be dead and I didn't want that for anyone. The good part was everyone liked Jake and it was always fun having him around for a weekend.

I looked at the clock and realized what time it was and decided I would head to bed. It seemed like everyone had the same idea. The guys headed to their place and Brittany and I headed to bed. It didn't take long to fall asleep. It was just another day closer to me getting to see Jake again. It was going to suck not seeing Alec and acting like I hated him but it what was for the best. My family and Jake believed they knew what was best for me. I think Jake was the worst out of all of them. He seemed to always be over protective of any guys that came into my life, he almost seemed to chase them out of my life. I would let him believe that he ran Alec out of my life but for once I was going to trust my guy and let that lead me through the end of this year.