A/N: First of all my marsh mellows, I'd like to give the biggest shout out to BlueBerrySourStraps, that comment made my day. I love you marsh mellow 3. Now on with the story. Ehehehehehe….. ._.
Jacob's POV
'Where is she?', 'Where the hell are you Sky?' and 'I miss you, I'm worried.' Was what I was thinking when it was past 9 pm. I know I'm not her dad, but hello, anything can happen at NYC at 9 pm. I left her messages on her phone, I texted her and I even left the front door open just a little crack, hoping that she would enter. But all I saw when I went to the door was the empty wall staring back at me. I felt like dozing off at 11 pm because I was exhausted. I wasn't even set on writing songs (believe me I tried, but then I just crumpled the paper and threw it away). I felt my heart skip a beat when I heard the front door open. I slowly walked over near the kitchen and saw Skyler at the door, sighing and running her hand through her hair.
"Skyler!" I cried out, jumping in front of her, giving her an enormous hug that startled her.
"Good to see you to Jacob, but I can't breathe." She said, making choking sounds.
I let go of her, still grabbing her arms, a little angry now. "Where the hell were you? I called you like a million times and you didn't answer. When you said you were going out, I didn't think you'd be out roaming the streets of New York alone!" I let it all out.
Skyler just stared at me, then shook her head looking away."I was with Dylan." She said softly, looking at me. "You shouldn't have stayed up Jacob. I was fine."
I couldn't believe what I was hearing. "You could've called me back to say that."
"My phone was switched off."
"What took you guys sooooo long?"
"None of your business."
"Of course it's my damn business! Of course it is Sky. I need to know that you're ok."
"Well like I said I'm fine!" Skyler narrowed her eyes and removed my hands from her arms.
"Goodnight." She said sharply before turning to her room.
I stood there hopelessly for about 5 minutes until I went to the kitchen to get a glass of water.
When I woke up in the morning I took a quick shower and went to the living room. I expected to find Skyler there, watching tv or something, but instead I found it empty. Then I went to the kitchen, ditto. I knocked on her bedroom door and when I got no response I barged in. She wasn't in her bathroom either. I finally went to the door and saw a sticky note taped to the side of the door.
"Dear Jacob,
I'm out with Dylan so don't worry. I'll be back after lunch.
Take care, Sky."
Are you kidding me? Why does this keep happening to me? Suddenly my phone started ringing.
"Hey JACKIEEE!" A high voice shouted through the phone.
"Hi Trudy, what's up?"
"Jackieee I wanna go shopping!"
"Sure, I'll be at your place in 10."
"YAYYY!"
I hung up the phone and shook my head. She sounded drunk. Man, why am I always stuck with stupid situations?
After I got changed I walked over to Block 5 3rd floor, room A. Before I got the chance to knock someone threw the door open and strangled their arms around my neck.
"Trudy! Gee, it's nice to see you too."
"You don't sound excited!" Trudy pouted.
"Oh believe me I'm really excited to go shopping with you." But inside I was like 'NO PURE TORTURE. MUST RUN.'
"Actually," Trudy said, curling her hair, "I thought we could do something else." And with that she pulled me inside. Now my thoughts were, 'ALERT ALERT. HAVE TO GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE.'
"Trudy stop it right now!" I ordered as she was pulling me to her couch.
"Awww come on Jackiee! It'll be fun."
"No it won't! I got to go."
"Nu-uh Jackieeee, you're not going anywhere. I don't want you staring at that Skyler girl ever again."
"What are you talking about Trudy? She's probably already going out with Dylan!" I shouted, trying to knock some since in to her. I pushed her off me and threw open the door to leave.
"J-jack-kie! P-please d-d-don't go!" Trudy was on the verge of tears now. "Y-you're only s-s-suppos-sed to love m-me!" She sobbed.
I felt heart-broken. "Of course I do Trudes, but you know what you're doing is wrong. I only love you."
"I-i-I guess…." She was seriously on the floor crying now. I turned around and walked over to her. I helped her up. "Shh, hey now don't cry." I said squeezing her hand.
She was sobbing against my chest. "I love you." She cried out softly.
"Me too, me too." I said. Man how could I have been so careless to leave her like this. All this time I've been hanging out with Skyler and she's been like this. But the truth was I didn't know what I was feeling anymore. I shouldn't do this to Trudy but maybe the feeling will pass. Maybe Sky will be more like a sister to me after a few days. Perhaps we'll be nothing at all, but I can't leave Trudy in this condition. She's been a great friend for 3 whole years. She's been there when I needed her the most. When I thought about my parents. I kissed her hair and helped her to her bedroom. I told her to get some sleep and I made her some hot chocolate. I left it in her room when I saw she was sleeping soundly. I guessed I'd better leave so I left her a note saying that I was at my apartment and she could call me whenever, then walked back to my apartment. While I was walking there, I saw inspections going on outside the school. I sighed when I remembered that me and Sky still had to finish our match. She'll probably finish it with Dylan anyway, I thought.
Woke up in London yesterday
Found myself in the city near Piccadilly
Don't really know how I got here
I got some pictures on my phoneNew names and numbers that I don't know
Address to places like Abbey Road
Day turns to night, night turns to whatever we want
We're young enough to sayOh this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
I pretty much watched tv the whole day, then I had some salad for lunch. I went to the study and saw pictures of me and Skyler everywhere. On the desk, on the walls and inside the drawers. It funny how we've only known each other for like 1 week and yet seem like we've known each other forever. I picked up one picture of Skyler on piggy back at the beach. I smiled.
"I'm sorry." A voice came out from behind me.
"For?" I asked, not turning around.
"Leaving you alone, bored to death."
"S'okay. I had a entertaining morning at least."
"What happened?"
"I'll explain later."
"I'm also sorry about last night."
"Huh?"
"It is your business. Thanks for being worried. I didn't realize it till I left today."
I smiled and turned around, the picture still in my hand.
"That's my favorite picture." She whispered.
"Yeah, and now it's mine too." I winked. Then I remembered Trudy. I frowned.
"What's wrong?"
"No, nothing. I got to go." I said giving her the picture. I checked my phone for texts. 26 text messages from Trudy?
'I'm sooo sorry about the way I behaved this morning!'
'Please forgive me.'
'Thanks for the hot chocolate.'
'I actually wanted to go shopping though.'
'I hope you'll talk to me again….'
Etc…..
Ugh! I banged my fist on the wall.
"Jacob. What's up?" Skyler asked in a worried tone.
"I'm fine!" I growled.
"Ok, gee, just wanted to know." She said, turning around.
I grabbed her wrist. "Don't worry. It's just about Trudy. I might need to go now."
"Ok." She said wearily, not turning around.
"Sky."
"Hmm?"
"I'm sorry." It's funny how we always apologize after a fight. Like a magnet, we attract.
She turned around and smiled. I smiled back, then left. I jogged over to Trudy's. I knocked the door, then started banging. "Trudy!" I called out. No answer. The door was locked. I called Trudy a few times but she wasn't answering. Finally I saw one of Trudy's friend's who lives next door walking down the hall.
"Jennifer, where's Trudy?"
"Might have gone out with a friend, why?"
"She left me a lot of texts and I didn't get to respond."
"Try calling her then."
"Ok, thanks, bye."
I pressed button 5 on speed dial. Her phone was switched off. "Shit!" I cursed. I ran outside the building and looked all over the school perimeter, but I didn't see her anywhere. I should inform the school office, I thought, but then quickly disapproved. Ok, don't panic. Maybe she is out with friends, I thought. I breathed slowly then walked back to my building. I met Skyler half way there.
"Hey, I saw you running from the window. Can't find her?" She guessed.
"I think she's out with a friend or something." But I sadly shook my head.
"Don't worry, I'm sure she's fine, okay?" Skyler smiled encouragingly at me and I nodded. We walked back up together. "So any plans today?" Sky asked in the elevator.
"Nope, none. Why?"
"Well, Chester, Dylan, Alice and her step sister are all meeting up at the mall and asked us to go so what do you say?"
"I say we go for it." Then I muttered, "It will get my mind of Trudy at least."
"Heard that." Skyler said as she opened the door to our flat.
I made a face at her then closed the door. She walked to her room and closed the door. I was about to go ask her when we need to go, when I heard her sweet voice fill the room.
When I was younger, I saw my daddy cry
And curse at the wind
He broke his own heart and I watched
As he tried to reassemble itAnd my momma swore that
She would never let herself forget
And that was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love if it does not existBut darling, you are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exceptionMaybe I know, somewhere deep in my soul
That love never lasts
And we've got to find other ways to make it alone
Or keep a straight faceAnd I've always lived like this
Keeping a comfortable distance
And up until now I had sworn to myself that I'm content with loneliness
Because none of it was ever worth the riskBut you are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exceptionI've got a tight grip on reality
But I can't let go of what's in front of me here
I know you're leaving in the morning when you wake up
Leave me with some kind of proof, it's not a dream, ohYou are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
All I could say was that it was breathless. I believed the song, the emotion and her voice almost rocked me to bed. I stood there like an idiot, still in a daze by her voice. Suddenly I heard the door open.
"Are you ready to-…." She stared at me with a confused look.
I coughed and stuttered, "I-I-I can e-explain. I was j-just….."
"I don't even wanna know." Skyler said, with a smirk.
"HEY!" I said in my defence.
"Whaaaat?" She asked innocently.
"Whatever, I'm gonna go get ready." And with that I walked to my room. I changed in to a red tee shirt with jeans and sneakers. I tried to comb my hair, but it couldn't be tamed. I walked out and saw Skyler waiting by the door. When she saw me, she opened the door politely and asked if I was ready to go. I chuckled. She closed the door behind me and followed. There were some guys standing in the hallway, smoking and grinning like idiots. One guy winked at Skyler and I felt like shoving his eyes down his throat. I grabbed Skyler's hand and dragged her faster. By the look of her eyes, I'm pretty sure she spotted the guys too. She was kept pace with me. The elevator doors opened and I shoved Skyler in gently. When we got in she whispered to me quietly, "Were you remembering what happened THAT night?"
I looked away then I looked at her and gave her a tight hug. I inhaled her scent and thanked god that she was alive and that she was here with me.
"Jacob?" She questioned. I pulled back and looked her in the eyes, my palms resting on her cheeks, that's when the elevator doors popped open again. We got out and I got inside the car, waiting for her to climb in to the passenger's seat. I promised to myself that I would never let anything hurt her. I hated to admit it, but I don't think I'll ever see her as a little sister. I know that in my heart, she owns her own little private space and I can't move it.
A/N: Okay guys, so this chapter is pretty short, but just letting you guys know, my exams started this week so yeah, I'll be updating don't worry. I'm not like other authors who forget their stories. I'll just make them a bit shorter. Thanks. I love the reviews ya'll gave me, but you know what I'd die for? More reviews! :D I love you marsh mellows. :} I really hope you guys are liking the story. Hope you guys can forgive me for making them shorter, but just until my exams are over k? Thanks! Muwahhh 3
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