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Chapter 14

The next morning saw Jake walk into the Uley's kitchen for breakfast. He had a lot of work at the garage and knew he probably wouldn't be able to come down again so he wanted to see her before leaving. He was only doing it for the sake of their sanity, he convinced himself.

Sam and Embry made no attempt to hide their smirks but Jake just gave them the finger. Zara had come back and told Emily, Sam and Embry what had happened and while they didn't like it completely, at least it would prevent her from getting ill.

"Morning!" Zara said cheerily as she skipped down the stairs.

"Careful Zara!" Emily chided but Zara just kissed her in greeting before moving on to Sam and then Embry.

"Good morning!" was all that was offered to Jake and he couldn't help but sulk a little. Why did Embry get a kiss?

Embry looked smug and made no attempt to hide it.

"Here's your lunch, Em" Zara said while handing a lunch pack to him. He smiled and thanked her and poked his tongue out towards Jake who was fuming.

"I'm sorry. I didn't know you were coming. What would you like for lunch? It'll be packed before you finish your breakfast." Zara said to Jake

He looked on with his mouth open for a second before clearing his throat. "Anything is fine."

"Okay!" Zara said as she skipped inside again and started making him a couple of sandwiches. She hummed lightly as per habit. She was finishing wrapping it up when she felt him come in to the kitchen.

"Thanks for this. You didn't need to do it." Jake said earnestly. He hadn't expected her to talk to him or act civil but she was.

"No problem." Zara replied but she was nervous and her heart was pounding and she knew he could hear it.

Jake heard it of course but didn't comment. She probably didn't trust him he thought.

"Here" She said softly handing him his lunch. Their hands touched and again they felt that same strange connection but this time Zara pulled her hand away and Jake was too proud to admit that he was a little disappointed.

"Thanks"

Zara just nodded before moving out. The kitchen wasn't all that big and being in a small space with him, frightened her some what. She already knew what she had to do and what she had agreed to but she still felt an undeniable connection and attraction towards him. He was handsome and sexy and that didn't help her case.

Jake left shortly and again felt the pull and tug and sighed. This was his life now. He looked back to see Zara peeping through the window but when she saw him turning back, she quickly shut the curtains. Jake grinned, she was cute! It wouldn't be difficult being friends with her.

Zara was restless and it showed. She was constantly tidying and cleaning or baking. Finally Emily got irritated and stopped her.

"Talk to me" Emily said in a very shrink-y way

Zara sighed. "It's just… I just…I know what I've agreed to and what I should do but when he's near…I don't know, I start doubting my ability to actually carry out all that I promised."

Emily smiled and patted her gently.

"I know but you should remember he feels it too. Trust me he won't be able to fight it for long. He is a passionate guy much like you are and his girlfriend…she's…bland. And she is the kind who aims high. I'm pretty sure they'll have a fall out soon and that will be your window." Emily said excitedly but Zara made a face. She didn't see herself as a relationship wrecker.

"That's not right Emily. He's happy with her. He's fighting this imprint for her. He truly loves her." She said a little bitterly. Why did she have to be caught up in this?

"Nope! That's where you are wrong. Look, I've known Jake for a long time now and I know how his mind works. He had fought hard for her affections and now he has them, somewhat. But the thing is, he thinks that giving up on her would be a waste of all his previous efforts. Also he was never really pro imprinting. But you know, what do you expect from a young man? I mean if you look at it, it sounds pretty horrible. One look at somebody and your life changes, forever! But it's actually pretty awesome! The guys are loyal and would never look at another girl again. You have their complete devotion. The bond is too strong to resist for a long time. He's just being stubborn. He's always been that way. And he's a real good guy. He wouldn't want to hurt her like that."

"So, I'm supposed to sit on the sidelines waiting for him to realize all this?" Zara asked agitated.

"Depends on you really, I mean, you could be a tease and show him what he's missing out on!" Emily said with a glint in her eyes which Zara had come to acknowledge as something Emily deemed evil but still worthy of doing.

"What's going on in your master mind?" Zara asked cautiously. Did she really want to know?

Emily grinned naughtily," come here!" And she went on whispering her plan to Zara. After half an hour, Zara was convinced that it wasn't the best idea but hey, it didn't hurt to try!

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AN: So, how was it? Not hard to guess what Emily has in mind but do you think it'll work? What if Bella comes back after graduation? Let me know your thoughts.

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