Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN TWILIGHT!!!! I just own my little side story XD

A/N: I've been writing a lot lately so expect a few more chapter within the next couple of days. Chapter 13: Public Display

The smile that spread across my face after I read his note was so big it made my cheeks hurt.

"It was real," I whispered out loud.

Looking back at my bed I could see the imprint of his head still on the pillow. I leaned over laying face first into it and inhaled the rustic woodsy smell that was Paul. I could still feel the way his chest rose a fell, the rhythm that lulled me into a dreamless sleep.

I got up and got ready for school practically glowing. It felt like things were different, even thought nothing had really changed. But last night Paul and I spent some actual time together. I found myself humming a cheesy tune as I got dressed for the day ahead of me. I know there are still a lot of unanswered questions, but Paul and I would talk about all that stuff in time.

When Stef came to pick me up for school the smile was still planted across my face and no matter how hard I tried I just couldn't get rid of it. For a while she didn't say anything, just passing little glances at me from time to time.

"Someone had a good night," she finally said, breaking the silence.

I didn't respond, I just giggled right along with her. I knew I didn't have to answer her. She could tell that I was happy and that was enough for now. We both knew I would tell her when I was ready.

With that thought crossing my mind, I stopped her before she could get out of the car.

"Hey, Stef? You think we could have a girl's night this weekend? You know, talk and junk?"

"Most definitely! How about Saturday?" she said all excited.

"Sounds perfect!" we were both giggling as we made our way into the school, enjoying the uncommonly beautiful day.

I felt really good when I went to my seat in my first class. I was finally going to get my date with Paul, me and Stef were going to talk everything out, and the weather was fantastic. Now all I had to do was wait until after school. Damn I said to myself looking up at the clock; 8 a.m. It was going to be a LONG day!

Throughout the day I caught myself smiling sporadically when Paul popped into my head, which was quite often. I couldn't help but feel giddy about my afternoon plans. I went thought most of my classes in a daze and everything went by pretty quickly.

I was a little surprised when the final bell rang and everyone made their way out. After stopping at my locker I followed the herd of students as we all stampeded out the doors. I talked to Stef during lunch a little and explained that I'd be getting a substitute ride home today.

Looking around the parking lot I didn't see Paul's car anywhere. It was still early, so I went to sit on the front bench to wait.

The rest of the student body was filing out when I heard Jackie and her followers heading toward the student lot. At least that's where I thought they were headed. Unfortunately they started veering towards me.

"Hey Hailey!" Jackie said cheerily as she slid onto the bench next to me.

"Can I help you?" I said raising my eyebrow at her.

"Actually you're the perfect person to help me."

"How so?" I asked with caution.

"Well, I was just wondering if you could do me a favor and keep your grubby hands off my boyfriend!" she said with a snap.

"I don't know what you're talking about," I said as I stood up, she quickly followed blocking any path of escape.

"I'm talking about Paul. You to have been getting pretty cozy lately and I'm getting tired of it. He's mine! So stay the hell away from him."

"I was under the impression you two were over." I said before she could walk away.

She turned back to me with a look of complete rage. "Well, then someone's been feeding you false info cause we're still going strong."

"You sure about that?"

"Positive! As a matter of fact I was with him last night."

I could feel a smile spread across my face remembering the details to prove just how big of a lie that was. By now a pretty large group was hanging around us listening in to our conversation.

"Hmm… that's weird. Paul was with me almost all of last night. And he's on his way to pick me up right now."

"Please, like he'd ever be interested in a nerdy little girl like you."

"It's the truth."

"Listen, this little fantasy you have going on in your head needs to snap back into reality. It's getting kind of creepy. Besides, why would he choose you over me?" she said with a smirk.

"Probably because you're kind of a slut." I said with a dead on straight face.

The laughter throughout the crowd, along with the "oh's" was so loud that I didn't hear Paul's truck pull up behind us. And neither of us heard the car door slam.

"Listen you little bitch! Stay away from Paul or you'll seriously be sorry!" she said stepping towards me as if to prove she was a threat.

"Oh come off it Jackie." Paul yelled from the crowd. The group parted like the red sea as he emerged into the little circle everyone had created around us. He made his way over to me, completely ignoring Jackie's attempt to grab at him.

"Excuse me!" she said seemingly shocked.

"You heard me! There's no need to lay out on Hailey just because I dumped you."

Jackie looked as if she wanted to disappear and I could see the unshed tears rimming her eyes. For a millisecond I almost felt bad for her. But at that moment Paul reached down and took my hand, lacing his fingers with mine.

"How dare you! Paul we belong together."

"No Jackie, we don't. Let's go Hailey." He said turning toward me.

"Paul please don't do this!" she said, she was literally shaking now.

"It's already done."

As we started to walk away Jackie lunged forward and grabbed Paul's arm latching on tight. I looked up just in time to see the irritation creep its way into his features.

"Take your hands off of me." He growled.

"What does she have that I don't, huh? She's nothing!" Jackie yelled back at him.

"For your information, Hailey is the kindest, most genuine person I've ever met. She's honest, beautiful, trustworthy, and humble. None of which could be said about you. You're just a greedy little brat banking on daddy's credit card."

"You call that little bitch beautiful? Open your eyes Paul! She's got nothing on me. You'll come crawling back eventually. And when you do, you're not even going to get a second look from me."

"Jackie, I can guarantee you right here and now that I will never, I repeat NEVER, come crawling back to you. I will never want you back period!" with that said Paul started leading me towards his car again.

"Paul if you walk away from me right now I will never talk to you ever again!"

"Promise?" he yelled back without turning around.

The crowd went into an uproar as Paul opened the passenger door for me, helping me up and getting into the drivers side. Before pulling out of the lot Paul leaned over, for everyone to see, and kissed me with the same passion I was slowly getting use to. Breathless and dizzy I pulled away first, needing the oxygen back in my lungs. Paul chuckled at my reaction and without another word we were pulling out of the school parking lot and onto the main road, toward the surprise destination were Paul had our first date all planned out. The giddiness from earlier was back in full force and I couldn't help but wonder what exactly Paul had in store for me.

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