Thanks so much for the reviews, guys! I'm still shocked that I've made it PAST a hundred reviews! It feels so awesome!
I also hope that you guys don't mind my Jacob chapters so much. I L-O-V-E my Jake chapters! And Chapter 26 was my favorite! Even though it was a little sad, it had to be one of my best chapters so far.
This chapter switches a lot. Just to let you know.
So, here's Chapter 43! And don't worry: Jazz and Seth will make up soon.
~SashaFierce12.0
Chapter 43
Jacob's P.o.V.
"She asleep yet?"
"Yeah. Finally."
"What time is it?"
"Like, two a.m."
"I'm not tired. You?"
"Nope. Weird, huh?"
"I know. But you know you gotta' go to sleep. You have that test thing tomorrow."
"Same to you, too. You have work." Leah and I sat up on our bed, whispering to each other. Just a mere two hours ago, I became Alpha. We had came home, and Jayah didn't want to go to sleep. She's been crying for the past couple of hours, and we finally got her to stop.
Pulling Leah close to me, I leaned my head on her shoulder. She patted Jayah's back, and baby breathed deeply with her fist in her mouth. The only light in the room came from the full moon, and it lit up Jayah's face. I smiled at my daughter and kissed Leah's cheek.
"She's cute when she's asleep," I whispered.
"I know, right? Much cuter." I chuckled quietly at the relief in her voice. We were quiet for a few minutes, and I thought Leah was asleep until she said, "So...Seth."
"What about him?"
"Did you hear his thoughts?"
"Leah. Really? Everyone heard them."
"Oh, yeah."
"It was so hard to concentrate on Sam when he's thinking about how bad his chest was hurting, and how 'beautiful Jazz's fur looks in the moonlight.'"
"The thought about his chest was strong. My chest started to hurt."
"That's the imprint. They're not supposed to fight like this. They've been away from each other too long. That was the most that they talked to each other in about three days."
"I keep thinking about how they sound so much like us. Y'know. The first time we talked in over a year." I laughed humorlessly.
"They sounded too much like us."
"I'm not that mad at him anymore. I'm worried. He looks so sick. So..."
"Like how he was last year?" I finished. Leah was quiet, and she started rubbing Jayah's back quicker.
"...Yeah." She took in a shaky breath. "They need to make up. Soon. Now." I kissed the top of Leah's head and let it linger for a few seconds.
"They will. I know they will." Leah and I were silent for a few minutes, then a smile slowly crept onto my face. "You still haven't told me where you learned how to speak Italian." Leah sighed. "C'mon. I know you wanna' laugh. I tickled her side and she let out a little giggle. "Tell me. I've just been dying to know."
"Aunt Tally's husband, Chris, is Italian. He gave me some lessons when I was there."
"Do you miss it?"
"Miss what?"
"New York. The lights. The sounds. The city. The sun."
"Sometimes. But I like being a small-town girl. I liked some things about the city; like the malls and stuff. But it was so hard getting to sleep at night! Sirens, car horns, taxi drivers yelling at each other...And with my wolf hearing that's not even half of the stuff I could hear. The lights were getting on my nerves! I had to go out and buy some black curtains so that the light wouldn't seep in through my windows."
"New York; the city that never sleeps," I joked. Leah laughed a little.
"And the sun? Psh, it's almost always blocked out by all the buildings and stuff. The city's not all it's cracked up to be, Jacob. It's nice to visit, but living? It's a lot to get used to."
"Good. I'm glad you like it here. You know I was going crazy when you left, right?" Leah yawned and snuggled into my chest.
"Really? And here I thought you were happy!"
"I might've acted like it, but, really, I was dying inside. Being a Junior was no fun. Our football team sucked. Lost every game that season."
"Aww...I'm gonna' have to go back and visit Coach Shima. And Frem..." Leah yawned again. "I missed them." Kissing Leah's head, I relaxed into the pillows.
"Go to sleep, Leah."
"Okay...G'night, Jake."
"'Night."
"Love you."
"Love you, too."
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Leah's P.o.V.
"...Are you sure you're alright in there?" I asked, looking into the kitchen. Syanne had insisted on making breakfast for us, and the clambering and banging behind the counter made me worried. I heard a little grunt and then something fell to the floor with a little thud.
"I'm okay!" the young wolf yelled back. Jacob came downstairs in a grey t-shirt and jeans, carrying Jayah and Kyle with him. He set the two inside their highchairs.
"I'm starving. What's for breakfast?" he asked. At that moment Syanne squealed and I heard another thud. I stood up.
"Maybe I should help you?" I suggested. Syanne's head popped up above the counter.
"I'm fine, Lee. Hi, Jake!" she disappeared again. "Sit down, it's almost ready." Jacob and I took our seats hesitantly. Jacob waited for about thirty seconds before sighing and leaning over the table to take Jayah's hands.
"Jay, tell Syanne that you're hungry," he whispered. I kicked him under the table, but he ignored it. "Say, 'I vewy hungwy, Sy! Feed me now!'" Jayah let out little screams and giggles, kicking her legs around. Jacob nodded. "Eh, close enough. You almost through in there, Sy?"
"Almost!"
"You said that five minutes ago!" Jacob retorted. That's when Syanne popped up with a tray of fruits in her arm. She carried it carefully to the table and set it down. Then she walked back into the kitchen and brought back out a heaping container of pancakes. Jake rubbed his hands together. "Finally!" Kyle raised his hands in the air.
"Yay!" he exclaimed, and I giggled. That was his new favorite word. Jacob started reaching for some pancakes but I slapped his hand.
"We need to say grace first." I looked pointedly at him and folded my hands. "Fold your hands, Jewel." She slapped them together and grinned at me. "Good job! You, too, Kyle!" He did the same and grinned like Jayah, waiting for his praise. Syanne ruffled his hair and kissed his cheek. "Dear God, thank you for the food that was so graciously prepared for us this morning. Help it be a nursing to our bodies. In Jesus' name I pray, amen."
"Can I eat now? I gotta' head to work," Jacob whined. I rolled my eyes and he grinned, taking a couple of pancakes. "What's the occasion, Syanne?" He asked, squirting syrup onto his pancakes. "It's not Thanksgiving." I set some fruits onto Jayah's high chair, along with her bottle of milk. Then I made my own plate.
"Well..." Syanne started. She ripped up a pancake and set it on Kyle's high chair. He immediately began to eat. She gave him some fruit, as well. Then she started on her own food. "I...I want to go back to school today." I almost choked on my pineapple, while Jacob gave Syanne a high-five.
"Cool. Want me to give you a ride, or are the other guys gonna' pick you up?"
"What? Syanne, you only just got back here like..."
"'Like'...Last week. Leah, I'm missing quarter exams! And it's Spirit Week! I already missed pajama day!" La Push High always had a spirit week during quarter exams. Don't ask me why, though. "Today's costume day. Jazz, Teasha, and Athena gave me something to wear and everything! I g-gotta' be there!" Syanne cocked her head and gave me her best puppy-dog pout. "C'mon...I already told Quil to stop by here and pick me up..." I looked at Jacob, who was giving me the same face.
"Yeah, c'mon! You know you can't say 'no' to a face like this!" I sighed and plopped my face into my hands.
"Fine." Syanne cheered and Jacob kissed my cheek. "But call me if anything goes wrong. Oh, and be careful! Don't fall down any stairs! Don't-"
"Thanks, Leah! I'm gonna' go upstairs and change!" Syanne squealed and ran upstairs.
"You guys are killing me."
"Love you, Leah," Jacob kissed my cheek again and finished off his breakfast. "I'll take the kids to Emily's for you." He took Kyle and Jayah out of their high chairs and started putting them in their jackets and shoes.
"Thank you!" I started clearing the table and put everything into the sink, deciding to wash them later. I was too excited to get to the hospital today. It's my first day of real work! I passed my test last week. It was so scary; Carlisle was standing there watching my every move as I worked one of the appointments. Now, I get to actually start! I mean, with real patients and real paychecks and everything. I could just scream thinking about it!
"Say 'bye-bye, Mommy!'" Jacob exclaimed to Jayah, who waved happily. Kyle followed the actions of his friend. Jacob laughed and winked at me. "Bye, Leah." He was reaching for the door when it opened and Jazmyn sashayed in with her hands on her hips. She was wearing a maid costume. But not the gross elderly ones. It was short. Mid-thigh short. And tight. The skirt clung to her waist, showing off the sharp new curves formed from her recent phase. It was complete with fishnet stockings, high heels, a little apron, a hat, and a feather duster.
Yes. A feather duster.
Could she get sent home for this type of stuff?
Her hair was swept seductively to the side and her lips were glossy. She waved the duster around her face and cocked her head. Jacob stared at her.
"What are you wearing?" he asked. Though it was more of a statement. "More importantly: does your dad approve?"
"Dad's in Chicago. Business trip. His opinion doesn't matter."
"Does your dad approve?" Jacob asked again.
"Ooh, rebel!" Syanne laughed, coming downstairs. "Ready!" She was dressed like a little devil. I giggled and rolled my eyes. She had little pointy wings and devil horns. Red skinny jeans, a black blazer, and a red bowtie finished off her costume. Even with her missing arm, she looked cool. "Alice sure does know how to pick an outfit! Lah-look at you!"
"I know, right? Wait 'till you see Teasha and Athena!" A car horn from outside started to beep impatiently. "Grab your bag. We gotta' go! Everyone's gonna' be so excited to see you! Bye, Leah! Bye, Jacob!" She ruffled Kyle and Jayah's hair, and they let out laughs of excitement. "Bye, you two." Syanne kissed her son's head and whispered something in his ear. Kyle kissed her cheek and Syanne laughed then left on Jazmyn's heels.
Jacob watched outside as the car left and I grabbed my bag and keys.
"Earth to Jake! Are you still taking them?"
"Oh, yeah." We walked out to our cars together. Jacob put the kids into their car seats and stood back up, pecking my lips. He shook his head after that. "Jazz..." I hit him.
"Perve."
"It's not my fault. Hey, do you think-"
"NOT going to think about it. Bye, Jake. Have a good day."
"Bye, Leah." I waved to the kids in the car and made faces.
"Goodbye, my little babies! I'll see you later, okay? Bye!" Jacob got into his car and drove off. I watched him until it disappeared down the road. I started walking to my car, thinking about Jake's question.
Well, the question that he almost asked.
The way Jazz was dressed...It looked like...
Never mind.
She wasn't the type of person to do that.
Was she?
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Jazmyn's P.o.V.
"Jazmyn!"
"Ooh, Jazz!"
"She's Young!"
I walked down the hallway of people dressed in various costumes, and they parted as I sashayed by, swinging my hips as I did so. I waved and winked to the boys that called out my name, and fanned myself flirtatiously with my feather duster. As I walked into my homeroom, more shouts came my way.
"Hello, Jazmyn!"
"Hey, Miss Young! You can dust my house any day!" Travis flirted. I giggled and sat down in my chair, crossing my legs.
It felt good to be single...
Lie.
I hated it.
I felt like I had to act this way, just because Seth and I 'broke up.'
Because we didn't really break up...
I also hated it because he's my imprint. My chest is aching right now just thinking about him.
"Hey, Jazz, my house needs a deep clean." I smiled and bit my lip, swinging my leg.
Eww, I feel like a slut.
It's like, every time a guy flirts with me, I gotta' respond some way.
I felt like I was cheating on Seth. I've forgiven him, I really have. I just hope he forgives me.
I know he didn't do it on purpose. I've seen inside his mind. I want to apologize, I really do...It's just...
It's just me and my stupid pride.
Mom was always getting on me about that.
"Jazmyn..." A.J. said, walking to his seat in front of me. He winked and I flipped my hair, giving him a seductive grin. He raised his eyebrow and sat down, giving me a look, then turning around. The teacher walked in, dressed like Batman. The class erupted with laughter, and he laughed, too. Mr. Holladay turned around and bowed.
"Soak it up, students. I wasn't gonna' let you guys take all the spirit points." He leaned on his desk and looked around. "Everyone seems to be here." Aecia raised her hand.
"Seth's not here, Mr. Holladay! We can't start exams without him." It took all of my willpower not to growl and snap at her. My inner wolf was begging to get out and rip her to shreds. She didn't deserve to care for him.
"Right. We'll wait a few minutes; we're not supposed to officially start until 8:30, anyway. In the meantime, stand up if you've participated in costume day." Pretty much everyone in the class stood up, including me. "Miss Young has props. Double points!" I cheered and laughed, taking a seat. That's when Seth walked in. "Where's your school spirit, Mr. Clearwater?" the teacher joked, not really looking for an answer. Seth shrugged and continued to his seat.
"Yea, you're here!" Aecia said. She straightened the bunny ears on her head and flipped her hair over her shoulder. My heart was about ready to pound out of my chest and I sunk down in my seat. My chest ached and throbbed, and I wanted to be close to him.
No. I can't.
But yet...I have to.
My hands clenched and unclenched into fists, and I shook a little.
No. Not here.
I took a couple of deep breaths and calmed down.
Seth took his normal seat across from me, and I sat up and tensed. I crossed and uncrossed my legs, placing my head into my hands. A couple of people started whispering to each other, and Mr. Holladay started handing out the test booklets.
"Are they still together, do you know?" Kina asked Lindsay.
"Dunno. But you see how she's fidgeting? Something definitely went down."
"...She's single. I know she is. She was actually flirting back with you," Reyna was saying to A.J.
"I know. What I wouldn't give to go out with her..." All these conversations and more were going on as if Seth and I weren't here. I probably wouldn't have heard them when I was human, but I'm not anymore. I can hear everything...
I can hear the conversations going on in the gym...And that was all the way across campus.
Being a werewolf is so cool.
During the test, I couldn't concentrate. Just like yesterday. And the day before that. And the day before that...And the day before that. Seth was right next to me, and I kept trying to not look at him looking at me and then looking away because he was looking at me as I was looking at him looking at me.
Complicated, right?
I busted out of that room when it was finally over.
"Jazz!" Syanne called me down the hallway towards her locker. The outside was decorated with cards and paper flowers. She rolled her eyes and opened it, allowing all the cards and flowers on the inside to spill out. "Really? When you said I was like a celebrity, I d-didn't expect this!"
"It's not their fault that they care about you."
"True..." I helped her stuff everything back into her locker. "Do you know how many random people hugged me today? Estrella Havisham wanted to do my makeup homework! ESTRELLA HAVISHAM, Jazmyn! Is the world finally ending?" she asked dramatically. We walked down the hall and she adjusted her devil horns. Athena caught up with us. She was dressed like a pirate. Flipping her eye patch out of her face, she started walking with us towards the court yard for lunch at the Roach Coach. That was what we called the food service truck that came to our school during our lunch hour.
"I'm so glad that the math part is out of the way. I HATE algebra!" Athena sighed.
"'Hate' is a pretty strong word, don't you think?" I asked. Teasha and Collin flanked my side at that moment. Teasha was an angel, with a halo and wings and everything. We had decided on that because she had enough white dresses to clothe the whole population of La Push. Collin had a Darth Vader mask resting on top of his head.
"Hmm...We'rebeing a bit hypocritical, don't you think?" Athena asked.
"What?"
"You said the same thing to Seth not only a week ago," she replied. I rolled my eyes, not wanting to think about him.
"Shut up, Freshman."
"I'm just sayin', Sophomore." I paid for a burger and walked to a bench under the overhang. When we ate outside, this is where we usually sat. Our table was filled with the usual people. Except, someone was missing.
Guess who?
I tried not to be obvious as I watched him take a seat under the big oak tree, taking out a piece of paper and pretending to be writing something on it. I knew he was faking. He kept looking up at us.
"Okay. I can't take this anymore," Brandon said. "You need to go talk to him."
"What? Heck to the no," I shot back.
"C'mon, Jazz. We all know that he wants to make up. You do, too," Teasha said. "It's driving all of us crazy. This has been going on for a week. I can't listen to you cry yourself to sleep anymore." I looked down, knowing what she meant. "It's time, Jazz. Get rid of your pride." I looked back at Seth, just as he looked at me. He stopped with his pencil still hovered slightly in the air. I pursed my lips and squeezed my eyes shut. When I opened them, Seth was looking down at his paper again. I turned back to the guys.
"I can't take it anymore, either. I'm tired of fighting. I'm tired of acting like a slut. I want him back."
"Yes! She admitted it!" Quil cheered. "You better hurry and get him. He's leaving." I whipped around and watched as Seth stood up. I glanced back at everyone else and flashed them a nervous smile. Then I stood up and brushed my bangs out of my face. Without a second thought, I ran towards Seth and placed my hand on his shoulder. The aching in my chest instantly stopped and I felt a sudden urge to kiss him. Something I haven't done in a week.
"Jazz..." he breathed. His eyes lit up and he gave me a small grin. Then it faded a little. "I'm so sorry. For hitting you, calling you names, kicking you..."
"I was worse. Terrible. I cussed you out...And I don't usually cuss. I'm surprised I actually knew all those words. But I know that it wasn't your fault and I've been meaning to apologize for a while now."
"Me, too." I smiled. "So...I'm sorry for doing all that stuff. Y'know..."
"Yeah. I know. I'm sorry for breaking your nose."
"I'm sorry for fracturing your back."
"Sorry for leaving making permanent nail indentions on your cheek."
"Can I kiss you now?"
"Please." Without a moment's hesitation, Seth hungrily crashed his lips onto mine.
"HALLELUJIAH!" Brandon cheered from behind us. The guys at the table cheered and clapped. I pulled away, gasping for air.
"I vote that we should never fight again."
"I second that." He crashed his lips onto mine again.
"What is this? Lunch, or CPR class?" Seth and I pulled away to look at Mr. Wagner. "Really?" He walked away and Seth and I chuckled a little, leaning our foreheads on each other.
"I missed you," I whispered.
"I missed you, too."
"The guys still mad at me?"
"No."
"Leah?"
"No."
"Jacob? Mom? The rest of the Pack? Imprints? Your dad?"
"No. No. No, no. Yes." Seth laughed.
"Let him." He kissed me again.
"Okay, guys. Let's save this for later," Teasha pulled me away and back to the table. "I bet you'd spend the whole lunch period making out if you wanted to." Still dazed by what had just happened over this short course of five minutes, I let her pull me. I watched Seth get further away, and made two solemn vows to myself.
One: I will never let something like this come between us again.
And two: Aecia Southbrooke was dead.
Didn't I tell you guys that this chapter switches a lot? Are you happy that Seth and Jazz finally made up? 'Cause I sure am. I don't know why I made them do what I did in the first place! What was I THINKING? They NEEDED to be together! So, anyway, I want you guys to review. Please. It'll make me very happy.
~SashaFierce12.0
