Only a few days left until work is out for Christmas!
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"Juliet, why don't you go play?" Jacob glanced up from working on his car to frown at his sulking niece. It had been months since the Cullens had left and while Juliet wasn't moping as badly as Bella, she hadn't been as bright and energetic as usual.
"There's no one to play with." Juliet pouted. "Matthew's gone and Bella's being an emo teenager." She didn't add the fact that she hadn't been feeling herself the past few months. There was an odd feeling in the pit of her stomach and she kept having strange dreams with wolves running around.
Jacob sighed and put his tools down. He smiled at the confused look on Juliet's face. "How about we go get some lunch? We can even go see a movie if you want."
Juliet's eyes lit up. "Really!? Just the two of us? No Quil or Embry?" Her uncle very rarely ever spent time one on one with her. Juliet treasured those moments that he took the time to just play with her and ignore his friends just for her.
"No Quil or Embry." Jacob agreed. He stumbled backwards as Juliet launched herself at him. He smiled as he stood to his full height with Juliet in his arms. Just as the two were about to leave, Bella's truck pulled up.
Juliet frowned as Jacob put her down and ran over to Bella. She crossed her arms as Bella smiled nervously at her. Bella hadn't spoken to Juliet since that day when the Cullen's left.
"Hey, Juliet." Bella said softly.
"I'm going for a walk." Juliet mumbled. She knew Jacob had forgotten about her the moment Bella had pulled up. Before either of the teenagers could say anything, Juliet stomped off into the woods. She sighed when she found herself standing in No Man's Land. She curled up in the spot where she always met with Matthew.
"Matthew, where'd you go?" Juliet sniffled. "I miss you…" She yawned and closed her eyes, suddenly exhausted.
"Juliet…Juliet…"
Juliet opened her eyes and found herself still in No Man's Land but it was bright and sunny. Slowly, she sat up and gasped. "Matthew…?"
A huge smile of relief washed over Matthew's face. His entire face literally sparkled in the sunlight. He knelt beside Juliet and hugged her tightly. "I'm so glad this worked!"
"It's really you, Matthew?" Juliet whispered, still completely shocked. Suddenly, all the emotions she had tried to keep in check those past few months rushed to the surface and she began to sob as she clung tightly to Matthew. "Matthew!"
Matthew smiled as he breathed in Juliet's scent. It had been so long since he had seen her. "I've missed you, Juliet!"
"Where are you, Matthew?" Juliet asked desperately.
"I don't really remember the name of the country…I'm with Carlisle and Esme right now." Matthew smiled sadly. "Please don't cry, Juliet."
"I can't help it." Juliet sniffled as the tears continued to fall. "I miss all of you so much, especially you. I'm all alone now…"
"You've still got Bella." Matthew consoled.
Juliet rolled her eyes and kept her face buried in Matthew's neck. "I haven't seen her in months and she just now came over and took away my time with Uncle Jacob."
"Please take care of Bella." Matthew pleaded as he stroked her hair. "Do it for Edward, at least. He's really worried about her."
Juliet sighed. "Fine. I'll take care of her for you guys." She lifted her head up and looked at him. "Will you come see me every time I fall asleep?"
"No." Matthew said sadly. "It takes a lot of energy so I can't do it a lot." He smiled down at Juliet. "I'll visit you once a week, okay?"
Juliet held her pinky out. "Promise?"
"Promise." As Matthew linked his pinky with hers, the dream world faded away.
Juliet groaned as she felt herself moving. She opened her eyes blearily and frowned. "Mr. Sam…?"
Sam smiled reassuringly at Juliet. "I found you sleeping. You're burning up, Juliet."
Juliet placed a hand on her forehead. "I am…?" She gasped as a sudden wave of pain washed over her. She doubled over and curled up into Sam's bare chest. "It hurts, Mr. Sam. It hurts really bad!"
"I know, Juliet. I know."
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