A/N: By popular demand…
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Characters based on Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga.
(Nessie POV)
When Monday morning came, I knew I had to prepare myself for an endless teasing from Sabrina. I wondered if she already told Marianne about it. I hoped not. Teasing was not how I wanted my week started.
As expected, Ken was waiting for us to arrive and escorted as to class. Marianne did not say a word in Algebra even though I was certain that Sabrina had spilled the beans by now. It was not until English class when I saw Marianne giggling with Sabrina.
"Tsk, tsk, Ness, I can't believe you didn't share some juicy gossip. I was waiting for you to say something since Algebra but you acted as if there's nothing to tell," Marianne said.
"Whatever you heard, Marianne, I'm sure it was passed on by mistake," I said as I looked at Sabrina.
"I assure you, Marianne, there was no mistake how hot Jacob was," Sabrina giggled. To my rescue, Mr. Thomas entered the classroom and Alice and I had to proceed to our seats on the far side of the classroom.
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As soon as the bell rang after English, Marianne hurried to my side. "I want to hear the details from you since Sabrina was just babbling on how hot he was. I want to know the real details."
"Marianne, there's nothing to tell, seriously. Jake went with me to the practice since he hasn't seen me play for while," I explained.
"Is that right, Alice?"
"Why don't we save the gossip for lunch? I think it's unfair for you to get some scoop without Sabrina," Alice said and I glared at her. She was supposed to clear up the issue, not put me deeper in the hole.
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For the first time, I was dreading for lunch. Marianne practically dragged me to the cafeteria to meet up with Sabrina and hear what really happened during the weekend. I tried to take my time in choosing what to eat, but Marianne had something else in mind. She grabbed a slice of pizza and a cola and put it on my tray. "My treat," she said and pushed me towards the cashier.
There was no way to avoid the inevitable so I sat on our lunch table.
"Spill," Marianne said as soon as she sat across me.
"Why don't you tell me what you told her, Sabrina?" I said.
"Well, I told Marianne that you went to practice last Saturday with a hottie; tall, dark and handsome. Oh and the fact that he couldn't take his eyes off you the whole time," Sabrina giggled.
I was about to react on what Sabrina said but Ken beat me to it. "Who is she talking about?" Ken asked me.
"He's name is Jacob, a family friend."
"He sure looks like more than a friend to me," Sabrina said.
"Really? What made you ladies think otherwise?" Marianne reacted.
"He was seated on the bleachers with a book open but I don't think he ever turned a page. He was following Nessie with his eyes, never letting her out of her sight. It was the cutest thing ever," Sabrina answered then turned to her brother, "You should have been there and sized up the competition. You guys are opposite; you're blond and kinda lanky; he's dark hair, dark skinned, bulky in a really, really good way. H-O-T, hot!"
I playfully tossed a napkin to Sabrina. She was puzzled. "Girl, you're practically drooling," I said and the girls in our table laughed. Ken was not pleased.
"So, Alice," Sabrina said, "Is it true that Jacob's taken?"
Alice smiled, "Technically, he is."
"That's too bad," Sabrina said, totally disappointed.
"Do you want me to tell Marc that you're interested on another guy?" Ken asked but it sounded more like a threat. Sabrina had been dating Marc since Freshman year, but him being two years older, he was already off to college.
"I can't help it if he's an eye candy; just appreciating the package. Besides I told him about Jacob last Saturday; he's cool about," Sabrina stuck her tongue at Keith.
"I gotta meet this guy! I knew I should watch your practices more," Marianne said, totally disappointed.
"Maybe you can bring him next Saturday," Sabrina suggested.
"Not gonna happen," I answered curtly.
"Why not?" Marianne asked.
"He just went with Nessie because I wasn't feeling well last Saturday. It was just a favor," Alice answered.
Alice, thanks for the rescue.
"That sucks," Marianne grunted.
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The rest of the day passed quicker than the first half. In PE, some of the Varsity players who were in the same class asked about Jacob and teased me like Sabrina did. Much like her, all of them thought that there was something more than friendship between me and Jacob. I wished there was.
Alice was already in the parking lot when I came out from the gymnasium. Jean, April and Sabrina were walking with me. "Say hi to Jacob for me," April teased and the other two girls laughed.
"I will if I see him," I said. Alice tossed me the keys so that I could drive home. We spent the whole day yesterday after hunting driving around until I perfected it.
When we were safely backed up, Alice turned to me, "Did you really tell them that Jacob was taken?"
"Yeah, I was just telling them the truth," I answered.
"Well, I never took you as the possessive kind. Maybe Rosalie rubbed on you," she said.
"What is that supposed to mean?" I asked as I tried to concentrate on the road. I didn't understand what Alice was implying.
"Telling those girls that Jacob's taken; technically, he is taken. I mean the guy is definitely smitten by you."
"What are you talking about? Jacob is taken; he's with Leah, like you don't even notice."
Alice started cracking up in the car. She was hysterically laughing that she could not put her words together, "Oh…my…good…ness…You…you thought…Jacob is with…Leah?"
"It's not funny, Alice. They are always together," I snapped at her.
"Oh, this is too good. I have to call Rose and Bella," she couldn't stop laughing. She pulled out her cell phone.
"Why do you need to talk to mom and Rose?" I asked.
She just held her hand up. I heard her call answered.
"Hello?"
"Bella, it's Alice. Listen, we're about ten minutes away and I have something I want to tell you and Rose. Make sure you block us from that husband of yours. This is just for the girls only. Trust me."
"Whatever you say, Alice."
"Just wait for us in Nessie's room."
"Okay, see you in a few."
Alice turned off her phone and started humming.
"You're not going to tell me what that was about, are you?"
"Nope," she answered.
"You are so unfair," I pouted.
She just ignored me the rest of the way.
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"Why did Bella and Rose rush to your room?" dad asked as soon as I entered the house.
"I don't know. It was Alice's idea," I answered as Alice pulled me up the stairs.
"Stay out of this, guys. Girl stuff," Alice said as she shut the door behind us.
Mom and Rosalie were waiting for us, seated on my bed. "What's so important, Alice?" Rosalie asked.
"Shhh, keep your voice down. The boys are probably eavesdropping right now," Alice said.
"Well, what is this about?" mom whispered.
"Tell them what we were talking about in the car, Ness," Alice said.
"What part?" I asked.
"All of it," Alice answered.
"I don't see why this is necessary, Alice," I said but she just glared at me. She wouldn't let me drop the topic. "Fine," I huffed. "Jacob caused quite a steer with the volleyball team. Apparently, we look good together; our friend, Sabrina, won't shut up about it. I told her that Jacob's already taken. Alice said I'm possessive which I actually don't understand why."
Alice interrupted my story-telling, "Nessie here asked me what I meant when I said she's possessive and I said technically Jacob is taken since he's love-struck with her. Then, get this, she said that Jacob with Leah."
It was silence. Rosalie, Alice and mom looked at each other and started cracking up. They rolled on the floor and held on the stomachs. I knew they were overacting since their stomachs didn't hurt from laughing. "I don't understand why you all think this is funny!" I shrieked.
"I'm sorry, angel, it's just that…who told you that their together?" mom asked.
"Nobody, I noticed it myself. They are always together. Jacob sometimes goes here without Leah because she's working, but Leah never goes here without him," I explained.
"Aren't you glad I shared this information with you?" Alice said in between laughs.
"Bless you, Alice," Rosalie said as she tried to calm herself down.
"So, does this mean I'm wrong?" I asked with new hopes. I had always assumed that Leah and Jacob were together, but with my aunts and mom's reaction, I was probably wrong.
"Angel, Jacob and Leah are always together because they're a pack. They watch out for each other. Besides, Leah is Jacob's Beta, so to speak," mom explained. "Didn't I tell you that Jacob likes you?" I nodded. "Why would I say that if he's with Leah?"
"I don't know. Now that you put it that way," I shrugged.
"You're so caught up with your own feelings that you don't even notice the way he looks at you," Rosalie said.
"Why isn't he saying anything then?" I asked.
"Well, technically, you're just three years old so maybe he's giving you more time," mom said.
"Don't worry, Nessie, time will come. You're his impr…" Alice cut her statement short. I didn't notice what made her cut her sentence, then she continued, "What I meant is that you're important to him and if he's the one who'll make you happy, then time will let it happen."
I laughed, "Yeah, sure. I have time."
"Yes, you do. For the mean time, I want you to concentrate on your studies first, okay, angel?" mom said as she hugged me.
"I know, mom. Thanks for clearing that up. I was so sure they were together before, but now, well, I guess that will tell," I smiled and kissed the three of them on the cheeks.
"Now, finish your homework. You won't have time tomorrow since you have practice," mom instructed and they left me in my room.
"What was that you girls were laughing about?" I heard Uncle Emmett asked.
"Girl stuff, Emmett. Unless you're a girl, you're not to know," Rosalie said. I heard an argument started but my mind drifted.
I sat on my bed with the sweetest smile on my face. I felt so stupid when I thought that the man who filled my dreams was with someone else. I was wrong this whole time. I was special to him, too. It was not one sided after all. I couldn't wait to finish up the school work I needed to do and sleep tonight. I couldn't wait for my mind to be at ease and lose myself in my dreams. I knew it would be filled with one person; the person who had been in my dreams for months. Jacob Black.
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A/N: This is a short chapter. I wanted to concentrate on Jacob in this chapter and finally Nessie found out the real deal with Leah and Jacob.
So, are you guys happy that Nessie finally found out about Jacob's relationship with Leah? Give me some love; please review =D.
