A.N: Thank you for all the responses! So far, 'The Girl Next Door' (All human fic) is in the lead! So, I was thinking - I have a lot of readers and reviewers for this story. Should I make 'The Girl Next Door' into a Edward X Leah fic?
Also, a lot of you are pretty pissed at Sam. Now, I know you guys don't like him, but he honestly cares for Leah in this fic, and he doesn't want her hurt by a vampire. He's trying to protect her - Leah only sees Sam in the light that she does because he broke her heart, and is now keeping her best friend from her, in effect.
Also, Laurent and Victoria are still alive. Bella was already falling for Jacob while Edward was gone, so she never went to the meadow. It's a minor detail, I know, but I just want that to be clear in case they decide to pop in.
Also, Blackwater FRIENDSHIP in this chapter! I know some of you love Blackwater romance but in this story, I prefer to think of them as good friends.
Now, answer the above question: Leah X Edward fic of Blackwater?
Let me know in reviews!
Chapter 13 - Ginger Biscuits
I awoke early the following morning. My mind was hazy, filled with dreams of screams and cries of agony from someone I loved - but their face was blurred, and their voice was unrecognisable. The only thing that I could remember - aside from the screaming - was a head of ginger hair.
I silently prayed that I wasn't falling for a ginger.
I went downstairs and made breakfast - just a couple of slices of toast. I wasn't in the mood to mess around and make pancakes, so I settled on the easy option.
I finished the food quickly, throwing the crusts in the trash and sitting down in the kitchen, glaring at the counter. It was barely twenty minutes since I'd woken up and already I wanted Edward with me. I sighed and looked at the clock. He normally arrived at nine…
I had to stop this. I was irrevocably obsessed with a bloodsucker. How wrong was that? We were just friends, friendship was the only connection between us. Sure, we were best friends, but best friends really didn't miss one another this much in between hours.
My phone buzzed. I glanced down at it eagerly, my hopeful expression dropping considerably when I saw it was Unknown. I wanted to hit something: I hated Sam so much at that moment, I would love it if he was set on fire and died in a blaze of flames and smoke.
From: Unknown
Message: I've wanted you for so long. You're finally alone, sweetheart. Don't worry, I'm coming for you soon. We'll finally be together when he's gone.
Creepy. I deleted the message and blocked the number. My phone buzzed again, and I looked down once more, half fearful.
My fear disappeared when I saw it was from Jacob. I looked down at the message.
From: Jacob
Message: Hey Lee. Fancy a walk on First Beach today at nine? Good, meet me there. Jake x
I quickly typed a reply.
To: Jacob
Message: Will your 'girlfriend' be there?
My phone buzzed almost immediately. I glanced down at the screen.
From: Jacob
Message: No. Now get down here, pronto.
I ran back upstairs and changed into Adidas shorts and a white T-shirt. Then, I jogged out of the front door, securing the door behind me.
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I met Jake on the surf. He was shirtless - did he own a top? - and he walked with long strides, not taking my smaller figure into account. Still, I struggled along beside him, waiting for him to speak.
"You love him."
The words took me by surprise, and I was half entitled to laugh. However, the sound that did come out of my mouth surprised me - it sounded as if I was choking. I looked up at Jacob and I was surprised to feel a tear roll down my cheek. I brushed it away impatiently and continued walking.
"Come on, Lee," Jacob said, leading me away from the beach and up to a rocky ledge by the cliffs. We sat down and Jacob looked me right in the eye, his eyes clear as he stared me down.
"I love him as a friend," I corrected.
"Whatever," Jake dismissed. "It's obvious you revolve around him - checking your phone to see if it's him, trying to keep in contact with your old friends when he's around and failing, because you want to see him instead. You're silly, Lee, and you're blind. You're obviously more than friends," Jake smirked, as if he'd already won.
"…How do you know that I check my phone to see if it's him?" I spluttered intelligently.
"Leah, you never reply to a text that fast. Ever," Jake smirked.
"Hmph," I looked away from him. Jacob leaned forward and attempted to catch my gaze. After two failed attempts he sighed and muttered under his breath.
"Talk to me Lee. That's all I want," Jake said. He paused. "I'm your friend. I'm not going to laugh at you - not now, anyway."
I sighed, buried my face in my hands. Then I looked up through blurred eyes, sighing again.
"…When he's not there, I think about him. When he is there, there's never a moment when I'm not smiling. He makes me smile - he numbs the pain Sam left. In fact, no, he doesn't numb it - he's healed it. I can't feel the scars that he left anymore - I feel happy. But I'm not going to get to see him again. Sam laid down the law - no Edward Cullen in my house. I have to talk to him through frickin' FaceTime!" I yelled at the end.
"FaceTime?" Jake blinked.
"Never mind," I replied grouchily.
"Leah," Jake said seriously. "You were there for me when Bella didn't want me. You were my best friend back then. You did everything for me - we were best friends. So I'll be damned if I'm going to let you be unhappy for the rest of your life. Don't worry Lee, you'll see him again," he paused, examining me. "Do yourself a favour - go home and take a nap. You look like shit."
I glared at him and flipped him off. "Thanks Jake. Bella sure is one lucky gal," I added sarcastically.
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Ring. Ring, ring. Ring. Ring, ring. Ring -
"What!" I snapped irritably, my voice thick with sleep. My iPhone was starting to become my worst enemy with no contact from Edward and too much contact from Jacob. Jacob sniggered at the other end of the line.
"I just wanted to let you know that the thing with Edward is sorted. You can see him again Lee."
It took a second for me to process what he said. I blinked in shock and looked straight ahead, biting my lip.
"Jacob. What did you do?"
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A.N: I know, barely anything happened in that chap. It's a shortie but I wanted to get it up, and the rest just wouldn't fit into this chapter. I apologise but I'm going to put it up if not later today then tomorrow for sure : )
Remember:
Jacob X Leah
OR
Edward X Leah
I remember somebody asking about a Jasper X Leah fic but that just won't work for this fic I'm afraid. My apologies to that person.